Health calendar | A list of classes, workshops and other health-related events
Dates and times are subject to change. Call ahead to confirm.
Nov. 12-18
Classes/workshops
Weight-loss-surgery seminar
TUE Discussion on who is a possible candidate for surgery, surgical weight-loss options and the benefits of laparoscopic bypass surgery; preregistration required. 6-7:30 p.m., Overlake Hospital (Conference Center), 1035 116th Ave. N.E., Bellevue; free (425-453-7888 or www.overlakehospital.org).
Breathing and relaxation
TUE Discover how to increase your confidence with breathing and relaxing skills; preregistration required. 7-9:30 p.m., Overlake Hospital, 1035 116th Ave. N.E., Bellevue; $35 (425-688-5259 or www.overlakehospital.org).
Cooking and managing blood sugar during the holidays
WED Get eating tips and menu ideas to help you stay in control; preregistration required. 6-7:30 p.m., Swedish Hospital (Cherry Hill campus), 500 17th Ave., Seattle; $10 (206-386-2502 or www.swedish.org/resource).
Medicare health-care information session
TUE THROUGH NOV 21 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 students work on becoming fit and trim for the holiday season by learning portion control, reading labels and making better food choices. 6-7 p.m., Rainier Vista Community Center, 4410 29th Ave. S., Seattle; $3 per session (206-579-4581 or www.nwnnonline.com).
Pollution in people
THU Look at the connection between chronic diseases and toxic chemicals found in everyday products. Results of the Pollution in People study are reported; preregistration required. 6:45-8:30 p.m., Gilda’s Club Seattle, 1400 Broadway, Seattle; free (206-709-1400 or www.gildasclubseattle.org).
Seasonal affective disorder
THU or NOV 19 Learn about medical options and light therapy. 12:30-1:30 p.m. Thursday, Evergreen Hospital, 12040 N.E. 128th St., Kirkland; 10:15-11:30 a.m. Nov. 19, Redmond Senior Center, 8703 160th Ave. N.E., Redmond; (425-899-9000 or 425-556-2314).
Support groups
Grief and the holidays
THU First in a series of four workshops designed to help people who have lost a loved one cope with the challenges of the holiday season. 6-7:30 p.m., Providence Hospice of Seattle, 425 Pontius Ave. N., Seattle; free (206-749-7702 or www.providence.org/hospiceofseattle).
Breast cancer
THU For breast cancer patients, survivors, family and friends. Geri Schnitzer-Newson talks about humor as a way to cope with cancer. 7-9 p.m., Valley Medical Center, 400 S. 43rd St., Renton; free (206-297-2500 or www.cancerlifeline.org).
Young adult stroke
SAT Monthly meeting for victims, family and friends. 1:30-3:30 p.m., Northwest Hospital (Rehab Center), 1550 N. 115th St., Seattle; free (206-361-2696).