City offers community classes

The city of Arlington recently released a list of its community classes being offered in January and February.

To pre-register for classes, call 360-403-3448.

n Jan. 30, 9 a.m.-noon — Gluten-free Baking: A three-hour class that will introduce participants to gluten-free flours and other necessary ingredients common to gluten-free baking.

The class is designed to those who have family or friends who can’t have foods with gluten.

Instructor Sandy Nelson will create and share some of her favorite recipes including pizza crust, tortillas and cookies.

Class attendees interested in making sugar-free recipes are asked to indicate so when registering.

Fee is $45 (includes food supply fee). Class takes place in the community room at the Arlington Boys & Girls Club, 18513 59th Ave. NE, Arlington.

n Feb. 4 and 11, 6:30-9 p.m. — Retirement Planning Today: Attendees of this course will discover how to determine the amount of cash they need to retire, create goals for a successful retirement, eliminate debt and improve cash flow, select the retirement plan distribution choice that is right for them, transfer the risk of potential financial losses before or during retirement and more.

Instructors are Thor McIlrath, investment advisory representative, and attorney Sam Eck.

Course includes a textbook, and takes place in the community room at the Arlington Boys & Girls Club.

Drop-ins are welcome.

Lectures take place at the Olympic Place Retirement Community, 20909 Olympic Place, Arlington.