Snohomish Senior Center: 506 Fourth St., Snohomish; 360-568-0934; www.snohomishseniorcenter.com.
Free Zumba Gold, 9 a.m. Mondays and Wednesdays and 5:30 p.m. Mondays, Wednesday and Thursdays in January only. Newcomers can try two free classe
s, featuring Latin-inspired dance moves. Zumba Gold is designed for active older adults.
YWCA: Everett region center, 425-258-2766; Trinity Place, Lynnwood, 425-776-4800; Pathways for Women, Lynnwood, 425-774-9843 ext. 226; www.ywcaworks.org.
“Pathways to Work,” a free 10-day workshop for people reentering the work force, 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. weekdays Feb. 2 to 15 at the Everett YWCA, for women or men who have spent at least 10 years not working outside the home. Call 425-258-2766, ext. 226 or write Brenda Patrykus at bpatrykus@ywcaworks.org to register.
CPR, first aid and childbirth preparation classes: Various times, weekdays and Saturdays, Cascade Valley Hospital, 330 S. Stillaguamish Ave., Arlington; $25 to $85 per series. Registration required. Call 360-618-7850 or e-mail trindac@cascadevalley.org; [URL]www.cascadevalley.org;http://www.cascadevalley.org. Dance Pulse aerobic exercise: 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Mondays and 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Gary Weikel room, Willis Tucker Park, 6705 Puget Park Drive, Snohomish; $32 for four sessions in four weeks, $54 for eight sessions in four weeks, continuing series, join any time; $10 per session for drop-in; register at 425-338-6600 Diabetic foot care education: 9:30 a.m. second Saturdays, Shoes ‘N’ Feet store, 1203-R SE Everett Mall Way, Everett; free; 425-348-7306 Edmonds Parks & Recreation: 700 Main St., Edmonds; 425-771-0230 Jazzercise Lite (low-impact) exercise class for seniors or those beginning a fitness program, 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays; $20 one-time sign-up fee; $8 per drop-in session; $35 per month if automatic withdrawal from checking account; $80 for eight-week pass, senior discount available; start at any time, register with instructor before class.
Gentle yoga, noon to 1 p.m. Mondays; $32 for four-week session, $40 for five-week session.
Edmonds Senior Center: 220 Railroad Ave., Edmonds; 425-774-5555 Basic foot care, by appointment, 9 to 11:30 a.m. first and third Tuesdays; $10. Reserve a session at 425-774-5555.
Enhanced fitness, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays; $30 and $35 per month.
Soft exercise, 10:30 to 11 a.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays; $20 and $25 per month.
First aid and CPR classes: 9 a.m. to noon for first aid and 1 to 4 p.m. for CPR, second Saturdays, Snohomish County Fire Protection District No. 22, 8424 99th Ave. NE, Arlington; free. Sign up at 360-659-6400. Students must attend both sessions on each date; cards issued upon completion remain effective two years. First aid, baby-sitting, child safety classes: Marysville Public Library, 6120 Grove St., Marysville. Registration required. Call 360-363-8400.
Free mammograms: By appointment for the uninsured or underinsured, Citrine Health, 2817 Rockefeller Ave., Everett; 425-259-9899 Stillaguamish Senior Center: 18308 Smokey Point Blvd., Arlington; 360-653-4551 Foot clinic, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. second and third Thursdays; $12. Appointments are required.
Blood pressure clinic, 10 a.m. to noon every Friday; free.
Hearing aid checks, first Monday of each month. Call for an appointment.
Powerful Tools for Caregivers, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Wednesdays Jan. 12 to Feb. 16. This class is for people caring for someone with a chronic illness or disability, such as a spouse, relative or friend. Space is limited. Reservations are required. Call 360-653-4551, ext. 234.
Skagit Regional Clinics (formerly Skagit Valley Hospital): 360-629-6481, 360-814-2424; www.srclinics.org.
Pregnancy and childbirth preparation, six-week courses; $90, medical coupons accepted, payment due before first class; additional option, for $20, includes breastfeeding tips and discussion with a pediatrician. Register by calling 360-814-2424 or 360-629-6481.
Swedish/Edmonds Hospital: 21601 76th Ave. W., Edmonds; 425-640-4066 Yoga for a healthy mind and body, Mondays and Wednesdays, 4 p.m. Jan. 10, 12, 17, 19, 24 and 26; $12 per class. First class is free.
Drop-in grief support group, 2:30 to 4 p.m. first and third Tuesdays of each month. This year-round group does not require registration. You may attend as often as you find it helpful.
Childbirth center tour and tea, 6 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Jan. 11, 10 a.m. Jan. 15 and 6 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Jan. 26. Learn about the nursing expertise at the childbirth center, the infant security system and childbirth options. Tour the family-centered private birthing suites, which include private whirlpool baths. Refreshments served. Registration required. Early days of grief support group, 6:30 to 8 p.m. second Wednesday of every month. This group is for people who are in the first year of mourning the death of a loved one.
Preoperative joint class, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. second and fourth Fridays of every month. Knee or hip joint surgery patients and loved ones learn what to expect before, during and after surgery. Advanced registration is required.
Newborn preparation, 9 a.m. Jan. 16; $85 per couple. This efficient six-hour course combines the newborn care class and breastfeeding class content.
AARP driving, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Jan. 17 and Jan. 18; $12 with AARP card, otherwise $14. This eight-hour course is designed to help older people improve their driving skills. Certificates of completion qualify drivers age 55 and older for insurance discounts. Participants must attend both sessions to receive certification.
Pre-diabetes, glucose intolerance, metabolic syndrome, 6 to 8 p.m. Jan. 19; $30. This class focuses on people with pre-diabetes and those who are at risk for developing diabetes, by highlighting the importance of lowering blood sugar through lifestyle changes.
P.S. parent support group, 7 to 9 p.m. Jan. 19. This drop-in support group is for parents who have experienced miscarriage, stillbirth or infant loss.
Women’s wellness classes and events: Women’s Wellness Center, 2817 Rockefeller Ave., Everett; 425-259-9899 Circuit training room open, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mondays through Fridays and 8 a.m. to noon Saturdays.
Dance Pulse for all skill levels, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Fridays.
Belly dancing for all skill levels, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Mondays and noon to 1 p.m. Fridays.
Yoga for all skill levels, noon to 1 p.m. Mondays through Fridays, 10 to 11 a.m. Wednesdays, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9:30 to 10:50 a.m. Saturdays.
Zumba, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays.
Volunteers
Providence Hospice & Homecare of Snohomish County: 2731 Wetmore Ave., Everett, Suite 500; 425-261-4815
Hospice volunteers are needed. Attend a free informational session to review the volunteer opportunities from 2 to 4 p.m. Jan. 19. Call to register by Jan.18.
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