Community Calendar

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  • Monday, March 3, 2008 10:02am

Saturday

Germany, Austria &Switzerland- 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb.26: Tour the heart of Europe at Rick Steves’ Europe Through the Back Door, 130 Fourth Ave. N, Edmonds. Cost: Free. Info and required reservations: 425-771-8303 ext 298.

Greece and Coast of Turkey- 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 26: Learn about travel to Greece and the Coast of Turkey at The Savvy Traveler, 112 5th Ave S., Edmonds. Cost: Free. Info and reservations: 425-774-6076.

France – 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 26: Learn about travel to France at The Savvy Traveler, 112 5th Ave S., Edmonds. Cost: Free. Info and reservations: 425-774-6076.

Monday

Journey of Grief Support Group- 10:30 –12:00 p.m. Monday, Feb.28: This group is for those who need a safe, supportive place for experiencing grief from the death of a loved one at Stevens Hospital, 21601 76th Ave. W, Edmonds. Cost: Free. Info and required registration: 425-640-4404.

SCSC Morning Entertainment- 11 a.m. Monday, Feb. 28: Gary Lee Hood brings his easy piano tunes to ad sparkle to a winter day at South County Senior Center, 220 Railroad Ave, Edmonds Cost: Free Info: 425-774-555

Lowering High Cholesterol- 6 –7:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 28: Learn how exercise, nutrition, medications and positive lifestyle changes can lower cholesterol levels at Stevens Hospital, 21601 76th Ave. W, Edmonds. Cost: $10. Info and required registration: 425-640-4066.

Traumatic Loss Support Group- 6:30- 8:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 28: This group is for those who have experienced a loss that is sudden and traumatic at Stevens Hospital, 21601 76th Ave. W, Edmonds. Cost: Free. Info and required registration: 425-640-4404.

Tuesday

Impaired Glucose Tolerance/Pre-Diabetes Class- 10-11 a.m. Tuesday, March 1: Focus is on making dietary changes to help lower blood sugar. At Stevens Hospital, 21601 76th Ave W, Edmonds. Cost: $15 Info and required pre-registration: 425-640-4066.

Toastmasters Meeting- 7-8 p.m. Every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month: Public speaking group meets biweekly at UU Church, 8109 224th St. SW, Edmonds. Info: Don at 206-542-3840.

Parkinson’s Support Group: 3- 4:30 p.m. every 4th Tuesday: If you or a loved one is affected by Parkinson’s please join this group for support and fun at South County Senior Center, 220 Railroad Ave, Edmonds Cost: free Info: 425-774-555

Wednesday

Seminar on The Omega Diet- 7 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 9th: Nationally recognized author and physician Artemis Simopoulos, M.D. will discuss the advantages of the Mediterranean diet. Offered at Stevens Hospital, 21601 76th Ave W, Edmonds. Cost: Free. Info and required pre-registration: 425-640-4066

Thursday

Property Tax Discount Eligibility- 10 –2 p.m. every 2nd Thursday: A volunteer consultant will be available to help you explore your eligibility at South County Senior Center, 220 Railroad Ave, Edmonds Cost: free Info and appointment: 425-774-555.

Little Be-bops Play Group- 9 a.m.-12 noon every Thursday: Indoor play space for children 5 and under at Maplewood Presbyterian Church, 19523 84th Ave. W, Edmonds. Cost: Free Info: 425-670-8984

Friday

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The Edmonds VFW Post 8870 &Ladies Auxiliary- 12 p.m. every second Friday of every month: All veterans are welcome to join the monthly meetings at the South County Senior Center in Edmonds. Info: Duane Pounds at 206-362-3935.

Free Tax Assistance for Seniors- 10 –2 p.m. every Friday through April 15: Get help with your tax returns at the South County Senior Center at South County Senior Center, 220 Railroad Ave, Edmonds Cost: free Info and appointment: 425-774-555

Saturday

Wild Alaska- 10 a.m. Saturday, Mar. 5: Learn about travel to the great wilderness of Alaska at The Savvy Traveler, 112 5th Ave. S., Edmonds. Cost: Free. Info and reservations: 425-744-6076

Undiscovered China- 1 p.m. Saturday, Mar. 5: Learn about travel to China at The Savvy Traveler, 112 5th Ave. S., Edmonds. Cost: Free. Info and reservations: 425-744-6076.

Discover Village Italy- 10 a.m. Saturday, March 12: Rick Steves’ Europ Through the Back door presents Europe’s most enchanting villages: Verona, Ravenna, and the storybook islands of Lake Maggiore at 130 4th Ave N, Edmonds. Cost: free. Info and required pre-registration: 425 771-8303, extension 298

[Ongoing Events]

Thursday

Little Bebops Play Group- 9 a.m.-12 noon every Thursday: Indoor play space for children 5 and under at Maplewood Presbyterian Church, 19523 84th Ave. W, Edmonds. Cost: Free Info: 425-670-8984.

Tuesdays

Mah Jong Classes- 1 –3 p.m. every Tuesday: Learn the American version of an ancient game at the South County Senior Center, 220 Railroad Ave., Edmonds. Cost: $5 per quarter. Info and registration: 425-774-5555.

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