health
Today
First aid — Red Cross Training Center, 5305 E. Broadway. Learn how to handle emergency situations and administer basic care. Offers a three-year first- aid certification. 8 a.m.-noon Jan. 10. $35. 318-6872.
Friday
Adult CPR/AED — Community Foundation of Southern Arizona, 2250 E. Broadway. Offers a one-year Adult CPR/AED certification. For adults and children ages 12 and over. 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Jan. 12. $35. 318-6872.
Saturday
Mommy, My Heart Hurts — Emmanuel Baptist Church, 1825 N. Alvernon Way. Learn about the impact of divorce and remarriage on children. Free children's activity during the event. 9-11:30 a.m. Jan. 13. Free. 721-0800.
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Monday
Relaxation therapy for the new year — University Medical Center, Dining Room C and D, 1501 N. Campbell Ave. Educational support group meeting will sponsor speaker John Ferreira, Ph.D., for this lecture and discussion. Noon- 1 p.m. Jan. 15. Free. 694-4786.
next Wednesday
Cancer survivors and family members who have received Reiki training — Arizona Cancer Center; Kiewit Auditorium, 1501 N. Campbell Ave. 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Jan. 17. Free. 694-4786.
Breathe E-Z — St. Mark's United Methodist Church, 1431 S. Magee Road. Learn about the detection, prevention and treatment of respiratory health issues. Reservations requested by Jan. 15. 5:30-7 p.m. Jan. 17. Free. 297-2191.
classes
Today
Calming the Family Storm — The Parent Connection, 5326 E. Pima St. Get powerful tools for handling the anger that's inevitable in all families. For parents and their children. 9-11 a.m. Wednesdays, Jan. 10-Feb. 14. $82. 321-1500.
Thursday
How to Write Compelling Copy for Your Marketing Pieces — Arizona Small Business Association, 4811 E. Grant Road, Suite 261. Freelance editor and writer Barbara McNichol will discuss how to start writing as you follow a process. Noon-1:30 p.m. Jan. 11. $10 at the door; with RSVP, members pay $6; $8 all others. 327-0222.
Using Financial Institutions to Meet Money Goals — TMM Family Services, 3127 E. Adams St. Learn how to establish a spending and a savings plan for a better future. For those 18 and over. 5:30-8:30 p.m. Jan. 11. Free. 322-9557.
Friday
Never a Victim — Martial Arts of Tucson, 5250 E. Pima St. A series of 12 classes designed to enable women of all ages and physical fitness levels to defend themselves and their loved ones from assault. 6:30-7:45 p.m. second, third and fourth Fridays of the month Jan. 12-April 27. $89 for 12-week class. 325-0790.
Saturday
Paper making with plants — Tucson Botanical Gardens, 2150 N. Alvernon Way. Wear old clothes that can get wet, slip-proof waterproof shoes and (optional) waterproof apron. There will be a materials fee of $8, payable to the instructor. Limit of eight. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Jan. 13. $65; $55 TBG members. 326-9686, Ext. 10.
Paulette Werger's Keum Boo ADC workshop — Tucson Parks and Recreation Randolph Arts and Crafts Building No. 4, Jewelry Studio, 200 S. Alvernon Way. In Korea and Japan, Keum Boo is taught as part of goldsmithing. Hand-cut pieces of 24-karat sheet are diffusion-bonded to the surface of sterling or fine silver. Co-sponsored by National Endowment for the Arts, Arizona Commission on the Arts, City of Tucson Parks and Recreation and Arizona Designer Craftsmen. Advance registration requested. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Jan. 13-14. $175; $150 ADC members. 791-5915, Ext. 117.
Mythic astrology applied — Unitarian Universalist Church, Awareness Room, 4831 E. 22nd St. Delve into example charts and see how family patterns and relationships are colored by the stories behind the archetypes found in the planetary placements. 1-5 p.m. Jan. 13. $25; $20 for TAG members. 625-5762.
Sunday
Arrowhead making and flint-knapping workshop — Old Pueblo Archaeology Center, 5100 W. Ina Road, Building 7. Flint-knapper Sam Greenleaf instructs. 1-3 p.m. Jan. 14. $25; $20 for Old Pueblo members. 798-1201.
Gardening for the Birds — Tucson Botanical Gardens, 2150 N. Alvernon Way. Learn how to attract birds to your yard or patio. 2-3:30 p.m. Jan. 14. $9, $7 TBG members. 326-9686, Ext. 10.
Monday
The Mansions of Main Avenue — Meet Alan Kruse on the northwest corner of Main and Alameda streets. He will guide you down Main Street viewing the homes and telling stories of the movers and shakers of early Tucson. For active seniors 50 and over. 10 a.m.-noon Jan. 15. $16, plus $5 per trimester processing fee. 795-3950, Ext. 1-2113.
next Wednesday
Put Your Teenager on a Path to Academic and Personal Success — Edge High School at Himmel Park, 2555 E. First St. A workshop for parents and caregivers of teenagers. Participants are encouraged to submit challenging issues they face with teens in advance. 6-7:30 p.m. Jan. 17. Free. 881-1389.