Join us for our summer session of Otago, a unique, progressive exercise program that's been shown to reduce the risk of falls in participants by up to 35%. The group will meet twice a week, starting July 8th, with an Otago-trained peer to complete seventeen strength and balance exercises. Benefits of the program include strengthened balance, increased muscle strength, and enhanced general fitness and well-being. Class assessments will be held on Thursday, June 27th. Post-class assessments will be on Thursday, September 5th.

Dates: Every Monday and Thursday from July 8th to August 29th.

Time: 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Location: Stilly Valley Health Connections

Spend the day with us at Haller Park!

Bring your family to Haller Park in Arlington on July 31st from 1:30 pm to 4:30 pm to cool off at the park's splash pad. Stilly Valley Health Connections, Sno-Isle Libraries, and WSU Snohomish County Extension will all be there with fun activities and resources for children and families.

Do you have questions about your child's car seat?

Contact us to schedule a free car seat check appointment with our Child Passenger Safety Technicians to ensure that your little one is buckled in safety.

Call (360) 386-9918 or

email us at: info@stillyvalleyhealth.org

Stop by our booth and say hello at the Arlington Farmer's Market on July 13th, August 10th, and September 14th!

Mended Hearts Monthly Meeting

Next meeting: Thursday, August 1st, at 4:00 pm

Mended Hearts is a peer-support program for patients, their caregivers, and their families who have or have had cardiovascular disease. Please join us for a variety of monthly educational and support topics.

The group meets the 1st Thursday of every month at 4:00 pm at Stilly Valley Health Connections.

For more information, please contact the chapter secretary at jrhodes@skagitvalleyhospital.org

WSU Snohomish County Extension Presents:

Preserve the Harvest - Summer 2024 Online and

In-Person Food Preservation Classes

New to the science of food preservation? Been a few years since you've canned? Learn about the most recent research and changes to home food preservation procedures along with links to plenty of safe, tested recipes. This series of six classes teaches safe food preservation techniques, on Zoom, with real-time live demonstrations. Limited spots also available to attend in the kitchen classroom as well.

The following Wednesdays from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm:

July 10: Pickles

August 7: Basics of Dehydrating and Freezing

August 14: Basics of Pressure Canning

Cost: Classes are $10 each or save if you buy the whole series!

Format: Online via Zoom OR in-person at Stilly Valley Health Connections

For more information, please contact Rosy Smit, WSU Snohomish County Extension Consumer Food Safety and Preservation Advisor, FoodSafety.SnoCo@wsu.edu, (425) 357-6024.

Individual Counseling

Individual counseling is available on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of each month between the hours of 9:00 am and 1:00 pm.

If you've been struggling, you are not alone. Many older adults encounter challenges that contribute to depression and anxiety. Free in-person mental health support is now available for Snohomish County residents ages 60 and over.

Homage is here to help with

• Short-term counseling for depression, anxiety, and grief
• Depression screening
• Chemical dependency resources

To learn more or if you have questions, please call Homage's Older Adult Access Line at (425) 290-1260 or email mentalhealth@homage.org.