Health calendar | A list of classes, workshops and other health-related events
Dates and times are subject to change. Call ahead to confirm.
Nov. 19-25
Classes/workshops
Arthritis exercise
TUE Class to help increase joint flexibility and range of motion while helping maintain muscle strength. 9-10 a.m., Ballard Community Center, 6020 28th Ave. N.W., Seattle; $30 for 11 weeks (206-233-7138).
Mammography screening
TUE For women 40 and older, no insurance needed; preregistration required. 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Seattle Central Community College (Women’s Center/Fine Arts Building), 801 E. Pine St., Seattle; free (206-436-8623).
Speed, sex and sanity
WED For people impacted by crystal meth. 5-7 p.m., Gay City Health Project, 511 E. Pike, Seattle; free (206-860-6969orwww.gaycity.org).
Medicare health-care information session
THROUGH NOV 26 Meeting to help seniors understand their health-care choices, along with the pros and cons of each plan and costs involved to make the best plan decision. Various times and locations in the Puget Sound area; free (425-697-8300).
NW neighborhood nutrition
WED Twelve-week series where people work on becoming fit and trim for the holiday season by learning portion control, reading labels and making better food choices. The seventh-week class focuses on trigger foods and foods to avoid when eating out. 6-7 p.m., Rainier Vista Community Center, 4410 29th Ave. S., Seattle; $3 per session (206-579-4581 or www.nwnnonline.com).
Seasonal affective disorder
TODAY Learn about medical options and light therapy. 10:15-11:30 a.m., Redmond Senior Center, 8703 160th Ave. N.E., Redmond; (425-556-2314).
Support groups
Colorectal cancer
TODAY For people with a diagnosis of colorectal cancer. 7-8:30 p.m., Evergreen Hospital, 10240 N.E. 128th St., Kirkland; free (800-255-5505 or www.cancerlifeline.org).
Adult children of people with Parkinson’s
TODAY Group meets the third Monday of the month. 7-8:30 p.m., Community Center at Mercer Island View, 8236 S.E. 24th St., Mercer Island; free (206-230-0166).
Tacoma brain injury
THU For survivors, families, caregivers and friends. 7-9 p.m., TACID, 6315 S. 19th St., Tacoma; free (253-426-5735).
Plan ahead
Memory screenings
NOV 26 Fifteen-minute, memory-screening appointments; preregistration required. 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Greenwood Senior Center, 525 N. 85th St., Seattle; free (206-297-0875).