Originally published October 22, 2007 at 12:00 AM | Page modified October 22, 2007 at 2:00 AM
Health calendar | A list of classes, workshops and other health-related events
Dates and times are subject to change. Call ahead to confirm.
Dates and times are subject to change. Call ahead to confirm.
Oct. 22-28
Events
Future of health: Jennifer Ackerman
TODAY Science writer Jennifer Ackerman discusses her book "Sex Sleep Eat Drink Dream: A Day in the Life of Your Body." 7:30 p.m., Town Hall (downstairs), 1119 Eighth Ave., Seattle; $5 (206-652-4255 or www.townhallseattle.org).
Future of health: Helen Caldicott
TODAY Nobel-nominated Dr. Helen Caldicott discusses why she believes that nuclear power will not reduce global warming or dependence on fossil fuels. 7:30 p.m., Town Hall (Great Hall), 1000 Fourth Ave., Seattle; $5 (206-652-4255 or www.townhallseattle.org).
Autumn nature walk
TUE Nature walk for families who have experienced the death of a loved one. 4-6 p.m., Washington Park Arboretum, 2300 Arboretum Drive E., Seattle; free (206-749-7938 or www.providence.org/hospiceofseattle).
Classes/workshops
Cholesterol
TUE Naturopathic physicians and a registered dietitian identify strategies to increase good cholesterol and decrease bad cholesterol; preregistration required. 6-7:30 p.m., Swedish Hospital (Cherry Hill campus- Wellness Conference Room), 500 17th Ave., Seattle; free (206-386-2502 or www.swedish.org/resource).
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NW neighborhood nutrition
WED Twelve-week series where students work on becoming fit and trim for the holiday season by learning portion control, how to read labels and make better food choices. The fourth-week class is on healthy carbohydrates and fats. 6-7 p.m., Rainier Vista Community Center, 4410 29th Ave. S., Seattle; $3 per session (206-579-4581 or www.nwnnonline.com).
The falling age of puberty
THU Dr. Sandra Steingraber discusses what is fueling the growth of early puberty and what can be done about it; preregistration required. 6 p.m., Swedish Medical Center (Glaser Auditorium), 747 Broadway, Seattle; free (206-524-4405 or www.breastcancerfund.org/pubertyeventRSVP).
Nursing program orientation
THU Orientation sessions for people interested in pursuing a career in nursing (CNA, LPN, Registered Nurse Ladder) programs. 5-8 p.m., South Seattle Community College, 6000 16th Ave. S.W.; free (206-768-6654 or www.southseattle.edu).
Management of lymphomas in 2007
THU Dr. Oliver Press discusses state-of-the-art strategies for diagnosing and treating Hodgkin's and non-Hodgkin's lymphomas; preregistration required. 6:45-8:30 p.m., Gilda's Club Seattle, 1400 Broadway, Seattle; free (206-709-1400 or www.gildasclubseattle.org).
Movement in grief
SAT Three-session workshop gives participants an opportunity to share their grief story through movement. No prior movement experience is necessary; preregistration required. 1-3 p.m., Providence Hospice of Seattle, 425 Pontius Ave. N., Seattle; free (206-320-7157 or www.providence.org/Long_Term_Care/Hospice_of_Seattle).
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