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Learn Your Digital Camera – Let the Institute for Extended Learning teach you how to use your digital camera’s buttons and manual adjustments on Friday and July 29 from 1-4 p.m. at the Sullivan Square Center, 15412 E. Sprague Ave. Cost is $21. For more information, call the institute at 279-6025.

Aerobic Exercise – Improve your cardiovascular endurance, muscle tone, flexibility and overall well-being in this energizing fitness class every Monday, Wednesday and Friday starting Monday through Sept. 1 from 8:45-10 a.m. at the Sinto Senior Activity Center, 1124 W. Sinto. Cost is $21. For more information call the Institute for Extended Learning at 279-6025.

AARP Driver Safety Program – Meets Monday and Tuesday from 8:45 a.m.-12:45 p.m. at The Academy, 1216 N. Superior St.; for information, call 484-4099. Meets Aug. 1-2, 8 a.m.-noon, South Side Senior Center, 3151 E. 27th Ave.; for information, call 535-0803. Meets Aug. 2-3, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Fairwinds Retirement Center, 520 E. Holland Ave.; for information, call 468-1000.

Microsoft Word 2003 – Learn to create, format, edit, save and print Word documents Aug.2-4 or Aug. 9-11 from 9 a.m.-noon at the Sullivan Square Center, 15412 E. Sprague Ave. Cost is $50. For more information, call the Institute for Extended Learning at 279-6025.

Fall Prevention – Learn techniques to reduce risk of falls Aug. 3 from 2-4 p.m. at the Hillyard Senior Center, 4001 N. Cook St. Cost is $7. Participants should wear loose, comfortable clothing and supportive or athletic shoes, and should bring a pen to take notes. For more information, call the Institute for Extended Learning at 279-6025.

Computer Kindergarten – Overcome your computer fears by learning the basics Aug. 3, 4 and 8 from 3:30-6:30 p.m. at the Hillyard Computer Lab, 4410 N. Market St. Cost is $27. For more information, call the Institute for Extended Learning at 279-6025.

Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisors Helpline – Needs volunteers for one-on-one client assistance and community outreach relating to Medicare prescription drug coverage changes. Training begins Sept. 1. For more information or to sign up, please call Leslie Noll at Aging and Long Term Care of Eastern Washington at 458-2509 ext. 201.

Upcoming

Sinto Senior Activity Center Lazy Days Dance – dance to the music of Touch of Class Saturday from 7:30-10 p.m. at the center, 1124 W. Sinto Ave. Cost is $3.50. Call 327-2861 for more information.

Acting Workshop – Tuesdays, July 26 through Aug. 30 from 9 a.m.-noon at the Corbin Senior Activity Center, 827 W. Cleveland Ave. Cost is $33. For information, call the center at 327-1584.

Ongoing

AARP Senior Employment – Specializes in jobs for persons 55 years and older. Employers are looking for your years of experience, maturity and dependability, call 325-7712 for more information.

Aging and Long-term Care of Eastern Washington – The planning and management council usually meets the fourth Friday of each month from 1-3:30 p.m. at 1222 N. Post St.; 458-2509.