Health/Senior Calendar

May 5-11

Health

Events/classes/workshops

Cover the uninsured week

TUE Dr. Len Nichols talks about trying to find an economically viable solution to the uninsured problem; preregistration suggested. Noon-1:30 p.m., Washington Athletic Club, 1325 Sixth Ave., Seattle; $35-$45 (206-682-7395 orwww.seattlecityclub.org).

Transcendental meditation

WED Discussion on spring focus for heart health and mental clarity; preregistration required. 7:30 p.m., Group Health (Eastside), 2700 152nd Ave. N.E., Redmond; free (425-451-2290).

Go Red For Women luncheon

WED Lunch to celebrate women's power to fight cardiovascular diseases, features a keynote speaker and two breakout health sessions; preregistration suggested. 6:30-8 p.m., Sheraton Hotel, 1400 Sixth Ave., Seattle; $250 (206-632-6881 or www.americanheart.org/seattleluncheon).

Melanoma

THU Oncologist Dr. David Byrd answers questions including diagnosis, early detection of melanoma, treatment options and more; preregistration required. 6:45-8:30 p.m., Gilda's Club Seattle, 1400 Broadway, Seattle; free (206-709-1400 or www.gildasclubseattle.org).

Applied channel theory in Chinese medicine

THU Jason Robertson discusses his new book "Applied Channel Theory in Chinese Medicine," noon-1:30 p.m., Bastyr University (Auditorium), 14500 Juanita Drive N.E., Kenmore; free (425-602-3027 or www.bastyr.edu/bookstore).

Support groups

Parkinson's

TUE A question-and-answer session with pharmacist, Dr. S. Lakey. 2-3:30 p.m., Community Center at Mercer View, 8236 S.E. 24th St., Mercer Island; free (206-230-0166).

Dementia

TUE Meeting on first and third Tuesdays for care partners, family members and friends of people with dementia. 7-8:30 p.m., Magnolia United Church of Christ, 3555 W. McGraw, Seattle; free (206-284-4508).

Mild depression/sadness

WED Monthly meeting for older adults experiencing depression or ongoing sadness. 10:30 a.m.-noon, Greenwood Senior Activity Center, 525 N. 85th St., Seattle; free (206-230-0166).

Epilepsy

WED Information about epilepsy, peer support and topic-oriented discussions. 6:30-8 p.m., Harborview Medical Center, 325 Ninth Ave., Seattle; free (206-547-4551 or www.epilepsynw.org).

Post-polio syndrome

SAT Monthly meeting with suggestions and information for people who have had polio. 1-3 p.m., Providence Hospital, 916 Pacific Ave., Everett; free (800-609-5538).

Senior

Events/activities/classes

Computer basics I

THU Learn how to use a computer keyboard and mouse; preregistration required. Central Library, 1000 Fourth Ave., 6-7:30 p.m.; free (206-386-4636).

Mother's Day luncheon

THU Free lunch for women, which is served at noon, with games before and after lunch. 11 a.m. start, Black Diamond Community Center, 31605 Third Ave., Black Diamond; (360-886-1011).

Exploring senior residencies

THU Two-session class gives specific information, worksheets and guidelines for assessing local residences from simple retirement to assisted living; preregistration required. 6:30-8:30 p.m., Shoreline Community College (Lake Forest Park) 17171 Bothell Way N.E., Lake Forest Park; $49 (206-533-6700 or www.shoreline.edu/ce).

Dental van service

FRI Basic dental care offered for seniors living in Des Moines and Normandy Park only; preregistration required. 11 a.m., Des Moines Grace Lutheran, 22975 24th Ave. S, Des Moines; free (206-878-1642).

Driver improvement program

FRI Course on defensive driving skills; preregistration suggested. 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Mount Olive Lutheran Church, 7750 21st Ave. N.W., Seattle; $16 (206-243-3564).

SHIBA

MAY 12 A trained volunteer from the Statewide Health Insurance Benefits office meets privately to answer questions about Medicare, health insurance and more; by appointment only. Renton Senior Activity Center, 211 Burnett Ave. N., Renton; free (425-430-6633).

Computer basics II

MAY 12 Learn how to use the Windows software operating system; preregistration required. Central Library, 1000 Fourth Ave., 6-7:30 p.m.; free (206-386-4636).

Submit Health and Senior Calendar listings three weeks in advance to: healthcalendar@seattletimes.com or seniorcalendar@seattletimes.com or Health/Senior Calendar, P.O. Box 1845, Seattle, WA 98111.