Health Calendar

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Counseling and classes: Pathways for Women YWCA; affordable mental health clinics, downtown Everett and Lynnwood locations; 425-412-2360.

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, 360-618-7850; 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 425-338-6600www.snoco.org;http://www.snoco.orgwww.DancePulse.info;http://www.DancePulse.info.

Diabetic foot care education: 9:30 a.m. second Saturdays, Shoes ‘N’ Feet store, 1203-R SE Everett Mall Way, Everett (across from the mall); free; 425-348-7306www.shoesnfeet.com;http://www.shoesnfeet.com.

Edmonds Parks &Recreation: 700 Main St., Edmonds; 425-771-0230www.reczone.org;http://www.reczone.org.

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.

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, but 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; 360-363-8400.

Free mammograms: By appointment for the uninsured or underinsured, Citrine Health, 2817 Rockefeller Ave., Everett; 425-259-9899.

HIV testing: Walk-in, 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesdays, 3020 Rucker Ave., Everett; or 5 to 7 p.m. second and fourth Mondays, 6101 200th St. SW, Lynnwood; free; other times by appointment, at 425-339-5298; low-risk people can make appointments for $78.

Pathways to Work: Training for those who must return to work, 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. weekdays, Aug. 11 through 24 in Shoreline. Call for locations; sponsored by YWCA regional center, 3301 Broadway, Everett. Registration required; 425-258-2766, ext. 226www.ywcaworks.org;http://www.ywcaworks.org.

Senior exercise: 9:30 and 10:30 a.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays; $2; Arbor Place, Silver Lake, 12806 Bothell-Everett Highway; 425-338-3227.

Skagit Regional Clinics (formerly Skagit Valley Hospital): 360-629-6481, 360-814-2424www.srclinics.org;http://www.skagitvalleyhospital.org.

Pregnancy and childbirth preparation, six-week courses; $90, medical coupons accepted, payment due before first class; additional option, for $20, includes breast-feeding tips and discussion with a pediatrician; register at 360-814-2424 or 360-629-6481.

Stevens Hospital classes: 21601 76th Ave. W., Edmonds; registration required; 425-640-4066www.stevenshospital.org;http://www.stevenshospital.org. Most classes on fourth floor.

Yoga for a healthy mind and body, 4 to 5 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays, Aug. 2 through 25, $11 per class; first class free.

Childbirth preparation, choose 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesdays, Aug. 3 through Sept. 14, or 7 to 9 p.m. Fridays, Aug. 17 through Oct. 8; $185 per couple.

South County Senior Center events: 220 Railroad Ave., Edmonds; 425-774-5555www.scscedmonds.org;http://www.scscedmonds.org.

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.

Women’s wellness classes and events: Women’s Wellness Center, 2817 Rockefeller Ave., Everett; 425-259-9899www.womenswellnesscenter.org;www.womenswellnesscenter.org. Classes are for drop-in guests as space permits.

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 levels, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Mondays.

Yoga for all skill levels, noon to 1 p.m. Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays and 9:30 to 10:50 a.m. Saturdays.

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

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