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Happy New Year! The start of a new year is a good time to reflect and recommit to working on your health and well-being. We have a variety of classes and programs starting in January. I encourage you to review our lineup and register for upcoming classes.
Ever wonder why deciding to start a habit doesn't usually work? Join our new Atomic Habits Book Club. This online meeting format should produce some lively discussion from the book, Atomic Habits, by James Clear, on the best way to start and keep new habits, as well as get rid of bad ones. Register, get your copy of the book, and start reading!
Our Otago Fall Prevention program starts again on Monday, January 8th, at Stilly Valley Health Connections. Join old friends and make new friends during this group exercise program. Increase your balance, strength, and well-being twice a week for eight weeks.
Our January Monthly Cooking and Nutrition Demonstration is starting with one of our most popular classes, Slow Cooker and Instant Pot Favorites, which you can attend in person or online via Zoom. We also have a trio of budget-friendly meal planning and prep webinars: Grocery Shopping Strategies and Money Saving Tips, Meal Planning and Time-Saving Strategies, and Seasonal Grocery Shopping.
Registration is now open for classes starting in February. Sign up now for our 8-week Preventing Type-2 Diabetes online program. Space is limited for our Strengthening Families program which is for families with youth aged 10-14. The program is held in person at Stilly Valley Health Connections. Please see below for more details.
Wishing you a Happy and Healthy New Year in 2024!
Ardis Schmiege
Superintendent/CEO
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Are you ready to build better habits?
Atomic Habits, by James Clear, is a New York Times Best Seller that provides practical advice for getting 1% closer to achieving our goals each day.
Each meeting will begin with a short presentation of the topics covered, moving into an open discussion of questions, and reactions to the material. There will also be some worksheets and activities provided to put the principles into practice. Participants will be encouraged to read assigned sections of the book in advance. The sessions will be led by Katie Taylor, MS, RDN, with Sound Dietitians, LLC.
Date: Every other Tuesday - January 9th, January 23rd, and February 6th
Time: 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Where: Online using Zoom
Cost: The program is free to attend. Participants will need to obtain their copy of Atomic Habits, by James Clear, before the first meeting.
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Earn a 2-year Certification in Child and Babysitting Safety!
This course gives attendees, 12 or older, everything they need to know for safe and successful babysitting.
Participants will learn childcare basics, how to interact with parents and children, caregiving tips and tricks, what to do in an emergency situation, and how to promote their babysitting services. Participants will also receive a CPR and choking review and a practice session. The class does not include CPR certification. Cost is $65, which includes lunch and snacks.
Sheri Elhoss, with Vital Signs CPR, is the instructor for this Child and Babysitting Safety (CABS) training.
Date: Thursday, January 4th, 2024
Time: 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Format: In-person at Stilly Valley Health Connections
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January Monthly Cooking and Nutrition Demonstration: Slow Cooker and Instant Pot Favorites
Let’s get cozy this January with some homemade meals using slow cookers or instant pots! During this class, we will discuss the benefits and share tips for utilizing these small kitchen appliances. Several healthy winter meals will be part of the demonstration, and recipes will be shared with participants.
The class will be led by a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist with Sound Dietitians, LLC, and is sponsored by Skagit Regional Health. This event is free and can be attended either in person or online via Zoom. Not able to attend? Register anyway, and we will send you the recording.
Date: Thursday, January 11th, 2024
Time: 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Format: Online via Zoom or In-person at Stilly Valley Health Connections
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Our free budget friendly series will be led by a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist from Sound Dietitians, LLC, and is cosponsored by Stilly Valley Health Connections and Verdant Health Commission.
Not able to attend? Register anyway, and we will send you the recording.
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Grocery Shopping Strategies and Money Saving Tips
Grocery shopping can be expensive and overwhelming. Join this class to learn simple ways to spend less, save time, and reduce stress while in the grocery store.
The class will cover topics such as budgeting, buying in bulk, coupons, and utilizing canned goods and frozen foods.
Date: January 10th, 2024
Time: 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Format: Online via Zoom
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Meal Planning and
Time-Saving Strategies
After a busy day, it can be a challenge to put together a quick, healthy meal. Join us to learn some steps in the kitchen to help save time, spend less, eat balanced meals, and always have something on hand to cook that last-minute meal.
The class will cover how to stock your pantry, meal plan, and batch cook.
Date: January 24th, 2024
Time: 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Format: Online via Zoom
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Seasonal Grocery Shopping and Maintaining Variety
It is easy to fall into a rut when planning dinner. Keep cooking at home interesting by learning how to shop for seasonal produce, and to incorporate homemade spice blends and dressings into your meals.
This class will discuss the best ways to incorporate variety onto your plate.
Date: February 7th, 2024
Time: 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Location: Online via Zoom
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Otago Fall Prevention Program
Introducing Otago, a unique, progressive 8-week exercise program designed to reduce the risk of falls for Seniors.
Benefits of the program include strengthened balance, increased muscle strength, and enhanced general fitness and well-being.
Build strength and reduce the risk of falls.
When: Held twice a week, every Monday and Thursday, from January 8th to March 7th. Sessions run from 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm.
Where: In-person at Stilly Valley Health Connections.
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Strengthening Families Program
Strengthening Families is a 7-week program for families with youth aged 10 to 14 years of age. This evidence-based parent, youth, and family skills-building curriculum uses games, activities, and discussions in order to: prevent teen substance abuse and other behavior problems, strengthen parent/youth communication skills. increase academic success in youth and prevent violence and aggressive behavior at home and at school.
When: Starting February 6th, for seven weeks on Tuesday evenings, from 5:30 pm to 8:00 pm.
Where: In-person at Stilly Valley Health Connections.
FREE!
Dinner is provided each week.
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The Importance of
Medication Management with
the Washington Poison Center
Making mistakes with medications is more common than you think. Join this webinar to hear from Alex Sirotzki, with the Washington Poison Center, who will provide participants with tips and strategies to prevent medication errors. Learn more about the Washington Poison Center and how to contact them when you have a question or concern.
Date: Friday, January 19th, 2024
Time: 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Format: Online via Zoom
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Overdose Prevention and
Narcan Training with the Snohomish County Human Services
Join Amy Wheat, Opioid Outreach Specialist with Snohomish County Human Services, to learn what an opioid overdose looks like, why the addition of fentanyl increases the danger of a deadly overdose, and how to use naloxone to reverse an opioid overdose. Information on how to obtain Narcan at no charge will be provided.
Date: Thursday, January 30th, 2024
Time: 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Format: Online via Zoom
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Getting to Know our Community Resources | |
Check out our growing library of 30-minute recordings from these presentations by our local community partners! | |
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Click on the individual links below to register for the live online webinars, held Tuesdays, at 10:00 am, for our "Getting to Know" webinars:
If you cannot attend, register anyway, and we will send you a link to the recording afterwards.
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Preventing Type-2 Diabetes: Take Control with a Lifestyle Reset
Take Control with a Lifestyle Reset is a comprehensive 8-week program taught by a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist who will cover nutrition, exercise, and lifestyle for reducing the risk for Type 2 Diabetes.
Weekly one-hour virtual sessions will include recipes, exercise ideas, and other tools to empower your lifestyle journey.
Dates: Starting on February 26th for eight consecutive Mondays until April 15th.
Time: 6:00 pm - 7:15 pm
Location: Weekly virtual class held on Zoom
Cost: $35.00 per person
Registration must meet a minimum of 8 participants, or the class will be canceled, and monies refunded.
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Safe Kids Washington
Whether your kids are snowboarders, figure skaters, or just having fun in the snow, here are a few winter sports safety tips to keep them active, healthy and safe.
For more information, click on: Safe Kids Washington
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Weather Advisory
In the event of inclement weather, Stilly Valley Health Connections (SVHC) uses Arlington Public Schools (APS) as the guideline to determine if programs are cancelled.
In the event of a school closure, SVHC will also be closed, and all in-person classes and events at the building will be cancelled. If there is a delayed start at APS, all morning in-person programs will be cancelled. If there is an early release of students, all afternoon and evening in-person programs at SVHC will be cancelled.
Our staff will do their best to send out notices of class cancellation on Facebook, the SVHC website, and via email.
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Questions about an upcoming program or need assistance registering?
Please contact us at (360)-386-9918 or email info@stillyvalleyhealth.org
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