Originally published August 4, 2008 at 12:00 AM | Page modified August 5, 2008 at 11:03 AM
Corrected version
Health and Senior Calendar
Aug. 4-10 Health Events/classes/ workshops/groups Exercise and thrive ONGOING A 10-week strength and fitness program for adults who have...
Aug. 4-10
Health
Events/classes/workshops/groups
Exercise and thrive
ONGOING A 10-week strength and fitness program for adults who have completed active cancer treatment. Classes are held twice a week at three different YMCA locations; preregistration required; free (206-667-2814 or www.fhcrc.org/patient/support/survivorship/events/exercise).
Prostate cancer
research study
ONGOING Study on cognition, mood and quality of life changes in men undergoing Androgen Deprivation Therapy for prostate cancer. Compensation provided. University of Washington/ V.A. Puget Sound Health Care System, 1660 S. Columbian Way, Seattle; (206-277-1058).
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).
A hunger for healing
THU 12-week group discussion and video seminar designed to help people understand the 12 steps to recovery. 7 p.m., Washington Cathedral, 12300 Woodinville- Redmond Road N.E., Redmond; free (425-869-5433 or www.wacathedral.org).
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Kidney cancer
THU Jon Smith explores some of the things people should know to help make decisions about treatment options; preregistration required. 6:45-8:30 p.m., Gilda's Club Seattle, 1400 Broadway, Seattle; free (206-709-1400 or www.gildasclubseattle.org).
Vasculitis Foundation
SAT Monthly support group meeting, includes a guest
speaker; preregistration suggested. 1-3 p.m., Swedish Hospital,
727 Broadway, Seattle;
free (253-740-8278 or www.vasculitisfoundation.org/node/1605).
Alzheimer's
AUG 14 People can learn, share
and gain emotional support from others who provide care to a person with dementia. 1:30-3 p.m., Central Area Senior Center, 500 30th Ave. S., Seattle; free (206-841-4230).
Senior
Events/activities/
classes
BrainFit for life
THU Dr. Simon Evans shares his studies on brain fitness and proven principles to keep a mind keen, 10:30-11:30 a.m., South County Senior Center, 220 Railroad Ave, Edmonds; free (425-774-5555).
Computer basics I
TUE Learn how to use a computer keyboard and mouse; preregistration required. Central Library, 1000 Fourth Ave., 2:30-4 p.m.; free (206-386-4636).
Volunteer programs
Pike Market Senior Center
ONGOING Volunteers needed for meal production, food distribution and other activities (206-728-2773, ext. 7).
Drivers
ONGOING Group Health Cooperative Special Transportation Program needs drivers to transport elderly members to and from medical appointments; mileage reimbursement available (206-326-2800 or www.ghc.org).
Fresh food helpers
ONGOING The Volunteer Chore Program at Catholic Community Services needs volunteers to assist with packaging and bagging fresh produce for clients. Fill bags with food, tie them off and place the food in boxes. (425-257-2111).
Senior companion program
ONGOING The Volunteers of America Senior Companion program is seeking volunteers 60 and older to visit elderly or disabled adults. Volunteers receive a stipend and other benefits (206-329-0515).
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.
Information in this article, originally published August 4, was corrected August 4. The correct phone number to call to volunteer for the Group Health Cooperative Special Transportation Program is 206-326-2800.
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