Adult first aid-CPR recertification class: 9 to 11 a.m. first Saturdays, Cascade Valley Hospital, 330 S. Stillaguamish Ave., Arlington; $25; registration required, 360-435-2133, ext. 4700, e-mail sandib@cascadevalley.org.
Blood drives: The Puget Sound Blood Center has blood drives in many communities. Volunteers needed for mobile blood drives and at donation centers, flexible hours; 800-398-7888, www.psbc.org.
Counseling and classes: Pathways for Women YWCA; affordable mental health clinics. Downtown Everett and Lynnwood locations, 425-774-9843, ext. 301; 877-773-9843, ext. 301.
CPR-AED classes: 9 a.m. to noon and 1 to 4 p.m. second Saturdays beginning Dec. 13, Snohomish County Fire Protection District No. 22 building, 8424 99th Ave. NE, Arlington; free, but must call 360-659-6400 to sign up; students must attend both sessions on each date; cards issued upon completion remain effective two years.
Diabetic foot care education: 9:30 a.m. second Saturdays, ongoing, Shoes ‘N’ Feet store, 1203-R SE Everett Mall Way, Everett (across from the mall); free; 425-348-7306, www.shoesnfeet.com.
Diabetes pump technology and discussion: 5:30 to 8 p.m. Dec. 2, Lynnwood Recreation Center, 18900 44th Ave. W., Lynnwood; free; 360-348-0741.
First aid, baby-sitting, child safety classes: All take place at Marysville Public Library, 6120 Grove St., Marysville, unless otherwise noted; registration required, 360-363-8400.
Fitness: 8:25 to 9:20 a.m. and 10:40 to 11:30 a.m. Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, Northshore Senior Center, 10201 E. Riverside Drive, Bothell; balance, flexibility, strength, aerobics; $25, $30 nonmembers; bring mat or towel; 425-487-2441.
Foot care clinic for seniors: 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. every other Tuesday, Cascade Valley Hospital Wound Care Center, 875 Wesley St., Suite 210, Arlington; $20; 360-403-8158, registration required.
Foot reflexology sessions: 10 a.m. to noon Tuesdays, Everett Senior Center, 3025 Lombard Ave., Everett; $15 for 20 minutes, $20 for 30 minutes; 425-257-8780.
HIV-AIDS prevention: 1 to 5 p.m. first Saturdays, Cascade Valley Hospital, 330 S. Stillaguamish Ave., Arlington; $8; 360-435-2133, ext. 1146.
Jingle Bell Run: 8 a.m. start Dec. 14, Westlake Center, 400 Pine St., Seattle; $25 advance, $10 ages 8 and under; $35 day of show; benefits the Arthritis Foundation; 206-547-2707, www.seattlejinglebellrun.org.
Mammograms and wellness exams: Positive Women’s Network offers free or low-cost mammograms and yearly wellness exams; 425-259-9899, 888-651-8931.
Memory loss study: Men and women ages 55 to 90 with normal memory or mild memory problems are eligible to participate in University of Washington study; details at 206-685-6607.
Mental health treatment: For women who can benefit from counseling but do not need intensive treatment; free or sliding fee; 425-774-9843, ext. 301.
Mobile dental clinic: Through Dec. 17, Cedar Valley Community School, 19200 56th Ave. W., Lynnwood; free dental care for children of uninsured and limited-income families; schedule appointments at 425-431-7390.
Mobility equipment available: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays, ongoing, 409 Howell Way, Edmonds; Multiple Sclerosis Helping Hands Donor closet provides hospital beds, lifts, shower benches, wheelchairs; 425-712-1807.
Movement Arts classes: 3502 204th St. NE, Arlington. Most classes last seven weeks; 360-435-7193, www.movementarts.com for costs and to register. Evolution, freestyle blended dance, 6 to 6:45 p.m. Mondays. Yoga-pilates fusion, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays. Jazz dance, 7 to 8:15 p.m. Thursdays.
MS educational event: 9:30 a.m. registration, 10 a.m. program, Dec. 6, Center for Urban Horticulture, NHS Hall, University of Washington campus, 3501 NE 41st St., Seattle; free; learn skills for coping with everyday life with MS, hear about therapy options, symptom management; 866-756-0494, www.mslifelines.com.
Pathways to Work sessions: 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. daily, Dec. 3 through 16 in Everett, call for details on locations; sponsored by YWCA regional center, 3301 Broadway, Everett, for those who must return to a job after divorce, death or disability of spouse, loss of other support or other reasons; free, but registration required; 425-258-2766, ext. 226, www.ywcaworks.org.
Parent Resource Fair and Conference: 10:15 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 6, Snohomish Health District, 3020 Rucker Ave., Everett; free; 425-388-7200, www.wevaluekids.org.
Self-healing class: 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Dec. 13, Tree of Life Northwest, 7113 California Ave. SW, Seattle; sponsored by Everett Community College Continuing Education department; map and driving directions will be mailed upon registration; register one week before class; $250; 425-267-0150.
Senior aerobic classes: 2 to 3 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays, ongoing, Stillaguamish Senior Center, 18308 Smokey Point Blvd., Arlington; eight sessions, $22 total; 360-653-4551.
Senior exercise: 9:30 and 10:30 a.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, ongoing; $2; Arbor Place, Silver Lake, 12806 Bothell-Everett Highway; aerobics, balance; 425-338-3227.
Stroke screening: By appointment, beginning at 9 a.m. Dec. 9, Marysville Seventh Day Adventist Church, 12012 51st Ave. NE, Marysville; $199 for package of five different tests; 866-895-3361, www.lifelinescreening.com.
Women’s wellness classes: Women’s Wellness Center, 2817 Rockefeller Ave., Everett; various times and topics, registration required; 425-259-9899, www.womenswellnesscenter.org. Classes are at various times, mostly Tuesdays, Wednesdays or Thursdays. Topics include purna yoga, tai chi, nia, lebed, massage, reiki, nutrition classes and hypnotherapy.
Yoga classes: 7:15 to 8:15 a.m. Mondays and Wednesdays, Everett Physical Therapy &Sports Performance Center, 1502 Hewitt Ave., Everett; $80 per month, registration required; 425-252-3908.
Yoga for seniors: 2:30 to 3:45 p.m. and 5:30 to 7:15 p.m. Tuesdays, 1:30 to 2:45 p.m. Thursdays, Stillaguamish Senior Center, 18308 Smokey Point Blvd., Arlington; call to sign up; 360-653-4551.
Volunteers
American Red Cross: The Whidbey Island and Camano Island chapters seek volunteer health and safety instructors able to teach community classes at least once a month; 360-257-2096, 888-216-5727.
MS Helping Hands: Seeks volunteers for regular shifts, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesdays through Thursdays, 9792 Edmonds Way, Suite 229, Edmonds; 425-712-1804.
Providence Hospice and Home Care: Home care volunteer session, 6 to 8 p.m. Dec. 17, downtown Everett; call 425-261-4815 to register and to get driving directions by Dec. 15.
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