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<< Previous   of   Next >>   ADVERTISEMENT   CONTACT THE HERALD Melanie Munk, Features Editor munk@heraldnet.com   Published: Monday, September 8, 2008 Support Groups Adaptive Activities group: Daily exercise, cooking, gardening, karaoke and other events for people over 18 with disablilites, also offering bingo 6 to 8 p.m. first Fridays and monthly field trips; 4827 72nd Place NE, Marysville; 425-923-5827, 360-653-0167, www.adaptiveactivities.com. Addicted Angels: Grieving families who have lost a loved one from addiction to drugs or alcohol, Cathy, 425-344-3520. Alcoholics Anonymous: Hotline for Snohomish County groups: 425-252-2525. Al-Anon: 6:30 p.m. Sundays and 8 p.m. Fridays, Health Department Building, E. Camano Drive, Camano Island. 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Immaculate Conception Church, 1200 E. Fifth St., Arlington. 7 p.m. Wednesdays, Freeborn Lutheran Church, 2304 300th St. NW, Stanwood. 8 p.m. Thursdays, United Methodist Church, 27112 102nd Drive NW, Stanwood. 7 p.m. Mondays, St. Hilda's Episcopal Church, 15224-52nd Ave. W., Edmonds. 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Four Square Church, room 205, 1415 164th St. SW, Mill Creek, Lynnwood. 8 to 9:30 p.m. Tuesdays, South County Senior Center, 220 Railroad Ave., Edmonds. 8 p.m. Fridays, Maplewood Presbyterian Church, 19523 84th W., Lynnwood. 7:30 p.m. Saturdays, Steven's Memorial Hospital, fourth floor, 21601 76th Ave. W., Edmonds. Al-Anon Family Group: 7:30 to 9 p.m. Saturdays, Lake Stevens First Baptist Church, 15533 75th St. NE. 8 to 9:30 p.m. Fridays, Marysville School District Service Center, 4220 80th St. NE, Strawberry Room. Al-Anon/Alateen: 7 p.m. Tuesdays, St. Michael's Catholic Church, 1600 Pine Ave., Snohomish. Child care provided; 425-379-0905. 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Immaculate Conception Church, 1200 Fifth St., Arlington. 7 p.m. Thursdays, First Baptist Church 22800 56th Ave. W., Mountlake Terrace. 7:30 p.m. Mondays, Church of the Nazarene, 1900 N. 175th, Richmond Beach. Al-Anon Works for the holidays: Call for times, dates and locations of sessions, 425-252-2525. Alzheimer's Association: Support for caregivers, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. first and third Mondays, Maplewood Presbyterian Church, 19523 84th Ave. W., Edmonds; 425-745-4645. Also, 12:30 to 2 p.m. first Thursdays, Bethany at Silver Lake, 2235 Lake Heights Drive, Everett; 800-848-7097. Also, 7 to 8:30 p.m. second Thursdays, St. Michael's Church, 1514 Pine Ave., Snohomish; 360-252-6873 . Also, 2 to 3:30 p.m. second and fourth Tuesdays, Warm Beach Health Care Center, 20420 Marine Drive NW, Stanwood; 360-652-2614. Angel Care Breast Cancer Foundation: Free help for newly diagnosed breast cancer patients. Volunteers needed. 877-861-5655, angelcare3@aol.com, www.angelcarefoundation.org. Arthritis: 1 to 2:30 p.m. fourth Fridays, Stanwood Senior Center, 7430 276th St. NW, Stanwood; 360-629-7403. AWAKE: For obstructive sleep apnea, 6 to 7:30 p.m. third Tuesdays, Providence Pacific Campus, Monte Cristo Room, 916 Pacific Ave., Everett; 425-258-7460 or 425-258-7978. Bowenwork natural health practitioners' monthly meeting, 7 to 9 p.m. second Thursdays; Nancy, 360-658-6071. Brain injury and stroke: 6:30 p.m. third Thursdays, Stevens Hospital, 21601 76th Ave. W., Edmonds; 425-640-4000. Brain injury and stroke: For caregivers and family, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. third Thursdays, Edmonds Community College, Meadowdale Building, Room 124, 20000 68th Ave. W., Lynnwood; 425-776-7264. Breast cancer: 10 to 11:30 a.m. second and fourth Wednesdays, Providence Everett Medical Center, Pacific Campus; 425-258-7796. Cancer support group: 1 to 2 p.m. second Wednesdays, Stanwood Community and Senior Center, 7430 276th St. NW, Stanwood; 360-629-7403, ext. 110. Caregivers: 2 to 3 p.m. second Wednesdays, Stanwood Community and Senior Center, 7430 276th St. NW, Stanwood; 360-629-7403, ext. 110. Caregivers: Providence Hospice & Home Care of Snohomish County Caregiver Support Group meets 2 to 3:30 p.m. third Fridays in Lake Stevens, and 6:30 to 8 p.m. first Mondays in Everett; registration required, 425-261-4808 to register and for location details. Providence Hospice of Seattle presents Grief and the Holidays, a series of four free workshops designed to help those who have lost a loved one to cope with the challenges of the holiday season. Caregivers: 10 to 11:30 a.m. Fridays, Mill Creek Senior Center, WSU extension office conference room, 600 128th St. SE, Mill Creek, 425-357-6002. No registration required. Celebrate Recovery: A 12-step recovery program based in the Scriptures. Meets 5 p.m. Sundays, First Assembly of God Church, 4705 Grove St., Marysville; free; open to all ages; 360-659-2276, e-mail celebraterecovery@marysvillefirst.org. CHADD: ADHD support group, 7 to 9 p.m. third Tuesdays, Evergreen Hospital, Surgery and Physicians Center, 12040 NE 128th St., Kirkland; 206-622-2127, www.nwchadd.org. Childhood sexual abuse and rape: For adult female survivors of childhood sexual abuse and rape. Eileen, 425-355-1736. Circle of Friends: For widows and widowers, 12:30 p.m. first and third Wednesdays, Everett Senior Center, 3025 Lombard Ave.; 425-257-8780. Co-dependents Anonymous: 7:30 p.m. Mondays, First Congregational Church, 2624 Rockefeller Ave., Everett; 425-334-4316. Co-dependents Anonymous: For women, 6 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Washington Oaks Retirement Center, third floor, 1717 Rockefeller Ave., Everett; 425-876-1811. Compassionate Friends: Support group for bereaved parents meets 7 p.m. third Thursdays, Marysville United Methodist Church, 5600 64th St. NE. Counseling services for women: $10 to $60 a session, sliding-fee scale. Everett and Lynnwood locations; 425-774-9843, ext. 301, 877-773-9843, ext. 301. Depression: Faith-based group, 7 p.m. second Mondays, child care available. Westgate Chapel, 22901 Edmonds Way, 425-775-2776. Depression and bipolar: 7 p.m. second and fourth Thursdays, first floor, Snohomish County Administration building east; 3000 Rockefeller Ave., Everett; 425-388-3311, ext. 2061. Diabetes 101: 6:30 to 8 p.m. second Thursdays, Cascade Valley Hospital, 330 S. Stillaguamish Ave., Arlington; 360-435-2133, ext. 4705. Diabetes education: 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. second Mondays, Valley General Hospital, 14701 179th Ave. SE, Monroe; 360-794-1411. Diabetes: 6:30 to 8 p.m. fourth Wednesdays, Stevens Hospital cafeteria, 21601 76th Ave. W., Edmonds; 425-640-4395. Diabetes: 11 a.m. to noon third Mondays, Stanwood Senior Center, 7430 276th St. NW; 360-629-7403. Divorce Care: Divorce recovery, 7 to 9 p.m. Mondays, beginning Sept. 15, First Covenant Church, 4502 Rucker Ave., Everett; 425-252-9191. DivorceCare: Divorce recovery, 7 p.m. Tuesdays, Monroe Community Chapel, 23515 Old Owen Road, Monroe; 360-794-6599. Family caregivers: First and third Thursdays, 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. East County Senior Center, 276 Sky River Parkway, Monroe; 360-794-6359. Facilitated sessions offer helpful information, a chance to share your experience with others, and coping strategies for caring for yourself while caring for a loved one. Lending library available, access to transportation and one-on-one assistance. Families for Kids: Foster parent group, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. second Tuesdays, Denny's, 2903 Pacific Ave., Everett; 425-268-7145, www.familiesforkids.org. Families for Kids: Foster parent group, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. third Thursdays, Alfy's Pizza, 9330 State St., Marysville; 360-941-4085. Fibromyalgia: 6 p.m. third Tuesdays, Holy Cross parish office, 1805 Main St., Lake Stevens; 425-334-6556. Friends and Family of Eating Disorder Victims: 7:30 to 9 p.m. Thursdays, Pilchuck Room, 1330 Rockefeller Ave., Everett; 360-659-5559. Grandparents as Parents support group: Dinner at 6 p.m., meeting 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. second Thursdays, Ebenezer Church, 2111 117th Ave. NE, Lake Stevens; free childcare; 425-377-1403. Grief: 3 to 5 p.m. first and third Mondays, Stanwood Senior Center, 7430 276th St. NW; 360-629-7403. Grief and loss: Second and fourth Thursdays, 12:30 to 2 p.m. East County Senior Center, 276 Sky River Parkway, Monroe; 360-794-6359. Provides a safe place to talk about your feelings and share with others. Heart: 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. first Thursdays, Stanwood Senior Center, 7430 276th St. NW; 360-629-7403. Hetros Stepping Out: For those infected with or affected by HIV, 6:15 p.m. first and third Tuesdays, Sunrise Lane, 12522 Eighth Ave. W., Everett; 425-513-8858. Kids & Teens Standing Together: For ages 6 to 17, hosted by Providence Hospice & Home Care, class time to be determined, registration required; 425-261-4771. Kinship Caregivers (RAPP): Second and fourth Mondays, 6 to 8 p.m. East County Senior Center, 276 Sky River Parkway, Monroe; 360-794-6359. Grandparents or other relatives taking care of children can come for a free dinner, 6 p.m. Then the kids go to the Boys & Girls Club for supervised activities during meeting. We offer one-on-one assistance, activities, resource lending library, scholarships and transportation. La Leche League: 10 a.m. second Thursdays, St. Michael's Church,1514 Pine Ave., Snohomish, 360-793-0219; 10 a.m. second Thursdays, Mountain View Presbyterian, 5115 100th St. NE, Marysville, 425-397-9757; 1 p.m. first Thursdays, Gold Bar, call for location, 360-793-2128; 6 p.m. second Mondays, Monroe Library, 360-799-1218; 9:30 a.m. third Tuesdays, 3727 Rockefeller Ave., Everett, 425-397-9757; 7 p.m. first Tuesdays, Hope Lutheran Brethren Church, 11329 23rd Drive SE, Everett; 10:30 a.m. third Monday, Stanwood Library, 9701 271st St. NW, 360-856-6479; help lines, 425-303-0311, 800-525-3243, www.lalecheleague.org. Living with stroke: Meets at 1:30 p.m. on fourth Thursdays at Garden Court Retirement Community, 520 112th St. SW, Everett . Call 425-438-9080 for more information. Men's discussion: 10 to 11 a.m. Wednesdays, Stanwood Senior Center, 7430 276th St. NW; 360-629-7403. Meth: 8:30 to 9:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Life Changes Ministry, 2820 Hewitt Ave., Everett; 425-252-6484. Moms of Maltby: 9:30 to 11 a.m. Tuesdays, Maltby Christian Assembly, 9322 Paradise Lake Road, Snohomish; 425-489-9898, 360-668-4180. Mothers & More: Providing opportunities for moms to meet, support, and advocate for each other through the transitions that affect their family, work, and life. For meeting dates and times, visit: http://www.snohomishmoms.org or contact membership@snohomishmoms.org Mothers of Preschoolers: 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. first and third Tuesdays, September through May, Calvary Chapel, 9428 Fourth St. SE, Lake Stevens; 425-335-4819. Mothers of Preschoolers: Meets 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. first and third Thursdays, Grace Lutheran Church, 8401 Holly Drive, Everett; moms meet in the fellowship hall while children enjoy music, crafts, snacks and fun; 425-353-1852. Mothers Without Custody: Reflections of the World monthly meetings, 7 to 9 p.m. third Thursdays, Countrywalk Apartments, 3711 164th St. SW, Lynnwood; 425-745-5925. Multiple sclerosis: Second Saturdays, Cascade Christian Reformed Church, 13908 51st Ave. NE, Marysville; 425-335-0608, 360-659-7431. Narcotics Anonymous: 24-hour help line, 425-609-6170. New Alzheimer's Association groups: Western and Central WA Chapter seeks people interested in forming community caregiver support groups; 800-848-7097, 206-363-5500, www.alzwa.org. Nursing moms' circle: 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Sno-Isle Food Co-Op, 2804 Grand Ave., Everett; 425-422-9911. Ostomy: 7 to 9 p.m. third Wednesdays, September through June, First United Methodist Church, 3530 Colby St., Everett; 425-337-7221, 425-338-5675. Overcomers Outreach: For all types of addictive and co-dependent behaviors, 7 p.m. Tuesdays, Warm Beach Free Methodist Church, 20816 Marine Drive, Warm Beach; 360-652-6555. Overeaters Anonymous: Meeting areas in Everett, Marysville, Snohomish, Stanwood, Burlington and Camano Island. 425-259-9123, 425-418-4097, www.seattleoa.org for times and locations. PFLAG: Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays, 7 to 9 p.m. third Mondays, First Congregational Church of Everett, 2624 Rockefeller Ave.; 360-863-8222. Parents of children with special needs: 7 to 8:30 p.m. last Tuesdays, Family Support Center, 6330 195th St. SW, Lynnwood; 425-670-8984. First Mondays 7 p.m., Westgate Chapel, 22901 Edmonds Way, Edmonds; 425-775-2776. Parents' support group: 7 to 9:30 p.m. Thursdays, Family Tree Apartments Community Room, 10110 19th Ave. SE, Everett. Peer support group for parents experiencing a variety of destructive behaviors from children 11 through adulthood; 425-881-6738. Parkinson's support group: 2 p.m. fourth Saturdays, Rainier Room, Providence Colby campus, 1321 Colby Ave., Everett; 425-327-9401. Parkinson's spouse support: 2 p.m. second Mondays, Baker Room of the medical office building next to Providence Everett Colby campus; 425-338-3136. People First: 2 to 3 p.m. Wednesdays, Stanwood Camano Community Resource Center, 9620 271st St. NW, Stanwood; for adults with disabilities and their families. Potluck 6 p.m. second Wednesdays; 360-629-5257. Polio: Everett Post Polio group, 1 to 3 p.m. second Saturdays, Providence Hospital's Monte Cristo room, 916 Pacific Ave., Everett. Prostate Cancer: 7 to 9 p.m., third Wednesdays, Everett Providence campus, Cascade Room, 1321 Colby Ave., Everett. 360-568-2548 or e-mail kristin.ratigan@cancer.org. Relatives as parents: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. first Fridays, Family Support Center, 6330 195th St. SW, Lynnwood; 425-670-8984. Seniors Only: 3 to 4 p.m. second and fourth Tuesdays, Family Support Center of South Snohomish County, 6330 195th St. SW, Lynnwood; 425-670-8984, ext. 4. Senior peer group: Tuesdays, 10 to 11:30 a.m. East County Senior Center, 276 Sky River Parkway, Monroe; 360-794-6359. These meetings offer respectful listening, encouragement, help in identifying problems, and a place to be yourself. All seniors are welcome. Seniors groups: Lean on Me, 1 p.m. first Mondays, Spark in the Dark, 10 a.m. Fridays, Parkinson's disease, 1 p.m. second Wednesdays, arthritis, 1 p.m. second Thursdays, South County Senior Center, 220 Railroad Ave., Edmonds; 425-774-5555. Sight impaired: Spark in the Dark, 10 a.m. to noon Fridays, South County Senior Center, 220 Railroad Ave., Edmonds; 425-774-5555, 425-742-7727. Snohomish County Mothers of Multiples: 6:30 p.m. third Mondays, Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 93020 Meadow Way, Everettl. Contact Brooke, 360-435-9168, or Jamie, 206-542-0249, or e-mail clubinfo@snomoms.org. Sno-King MS: Multiple sclerosis, 6:30 p.m. first Tuesdays, September through June. Edmonds United Methodist Church, 828 Caspers St., Edmonds; 425-712-1804. TOPS groups: Weight loss groups in supportive surroundings with various chapters and meeting areas, 800-932-8677, www.tops.org. TOPS: Everett Chapter of Take Off Pounds Sensibly, 7 p.m. Tuesdays, Delta Baptist Church, 2901 16th St.; 425-347-1950. Marysville Chapter, 7 p.m. Mondays, Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 7215 51st Ave. NE; 360-657-2228 or 360-658-4667. Arlington Chapter, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Mondays, Olympic Place, Retirement Community, 20909 Olympic Place; 360-654-3446. Transitions: Free social support group, 1 to 2 p.m. Wednesdays, Northshore Senior Center, 10201 E. Riverside Drive, Bothell; 425-487-2441. Washington breast & cervical health program: Free mammograms, diagnostic services and help in finding treatment; 800-865-3647. Widowed Information and Consultation Services: Open discussion 11 a.m. Mondays in Everett; group for newly widowed 7 p.m. Wednesdays in Everett; day support group 1 p.m. Thursdays in south county; luncheon and discussion 12:30 p.m. first and third Tuesdays in east county; 425-252-7617. Women for Sobriety: A self-help group for women with drinking problems, 7 to 8 p.m. Wednesdays, Cypress Way Community Church, 20610 Cypress Way, Lynnwood; 425-697-2175, 425-231-4035. Women Helping Women: Cancer support group, 6:30 to 8 p.m. second and fourth Wednesdays, Providence Everett Medical Center, Pacific Campus; 425-258-7796. Women's peer group: 10 to 11:30 a.m. Wednesdays, Stanwood Senior Center, 7430 276th St. NW; 360-629-7403. Working parents: 5:30 to 7 p.m. second and fourth Mondays, Family Support Center, 6330 195th St. SW, Lynnwood; 425-670-8984.

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