Health calendar

Dec. 3-9

Classes/workshop

Understanding digestive health

THU Information and discussion on how to improve your health. 7 p.m., Marlene's Market (Federal Way), 2565 South Gateway Center Place, Federal Way; free (253-839-0933 or www.marlenesmarket-deli.com).

Memory wellness program

THU Presentation on "Aging & Memory, What's Normal, What's Not?" 10 a.m., Wallingford Senior Center, 4649 Sunnyside Ave. N., Seattle; free (206-461-7825).

Women's health screening

THU YMCA Women's Health Outreach Program mobile screening for uninsured and low-income women, pre-registration/appointment required. 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Seattle Central Community College, 1701 Broadway, Seattle; free (206-436-8623).

Lose weight, find life

THU Opportunity for people at least 100 pounds overweight to learn about laparoscopic banding, registration required. 7-8:30 p.m., Stevens Hospital, 21601 76th Ave. W., Edmonds; free (425-776-7132).

Medicare Part D

THROUGH DEC 31 Get information and questions answered for those thinking about enrolling in Medicare's prescription drug program. (800-562-6900 or www.benefitscheckup.org/index.cfm?).

Adult CPR

SAT Heartsaver certification adult CPR class, pre-registration required. 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Kent Fire Station #77, 20717 132nd Ave. S.E., Kent; $20 (253-856-4300 or www.ci.kent.wa.us/fire/firstaidclasses.asp).

Support groups

Well spouse

MON Support to wives, husbands and partners of the chronically ill and disabled. 4-5:30 p.m., Greenwood Senior Activity Center, 525 N. 85th St., Seattle; free (206-230-0166).

Irritable Bowel Syndrome

TUE Sharing suggestions and information for those with Irritable Bowel Syndrome. 6:30-7:45 p.m., IBS Treatment Center, 1229 Madison St., Seattle; free (206-264-1111 or www.ibstreatmentcenter.com).

Tai Ji

WED Exercises for stress reduction and mental well-being. 9 a.m., University District Senior Center, 5225 15th Ave. N.E., Seattle; free (206-524-0473).

Caregivers

THU Group meets on the first and third Thursdays of the month. 3-4:30 p.m., Community Center at Mercer View (Clarke Room), 8236 S.E. 24th St., Mercer Island; free (206-230-0166).

Post-polio syndrome

SAT Sharing, suggestions and information for people who have had polio, family and friends are welcome. 1-3 p.m., Providence Hospital (Pacific Campus), 916 Pacific Ave., Everett; free (800-609-5538).