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• Classes aim to prevent seniors from falling

  May 22, 2012 in Features on Page C5 The Panhandle Health District is offering fitness-instructor training Thursday for classes that aim to help seniors avoid falls. The district’s Fit and Fall Proof classes are designed to boost strength, …

• Pain reliever

  May 1, 2012 in Features on Page C1 After decades of “hard livin’ ” – football and baseball as a young man, 23 years as a Marine pilot, serving in the Vietnam War – Bill Nichols suffers from …

• Spokane seniors tired of lack of heat

  April 26, 2012 in City on Page A1 Some low-income seniors at the St. Andrew’s Court apartment complex feel they’ve been left in the cold. The boiler-fired heating system in one of three buildings there broke down on … 20

• More seeking property tax exemptions

  February 5, 2012 in City on Page B1 When Rose Fanger reached retirement age, the Spokane resident began looking for ways to save. “It’s scary going on a fixed income,” she said. 22

• Medicare cuts could hit Jan. 18

  December 20, 2011 in Nation/World Nearly 650,000 doctors caring for millions of seniors will get a steep cut in Medicare payments Jan. 18 unless a gridlocked Congress issues a reprieve, program officials said today. A … 14

• Seniors work to close tech gap

  November 27, 2011 in City on Page A1 Some people who’ve bought an iPad have been known to brag about their 4-year-olds figuring out how to use the digital tablet within 15 minutes. There are many others with … 9

• WSU seniors say goodbye at Martin

  November 18, 2011 in Sports It happens every fall. All over America, college athletic programs honor their seniors, introducing them and their families before the final home game, thanking them for their service.

• Senior Activities

  August 4, 2011 in Washington Voices on Page S6 For 08-04-2011

• Senior bulletin board

  July 28, 2011 in Washington Voices on Page S4 Today Men of Rhythm – Visit Audubon Park and enjoy live music by Men of Rhythm. The concert will include a chicken box dinner, participants will only need to bring …

• Paul Dunham dies at 83

  November 15, 2010 in City, Idaho Paul Dunham, the subject of a Spokesman-Review story Friday on the deeply held desire of many seniors to grow old in their own homes, died Monday. 1

• Twilight foundation makes hope possible for seniors

  October 10, 2010 in Features on Page D1 Betty Cook’s mother died at age 67. “I didn’t think I would live much longer than that,” Cook said. 1

• Older competitors strive for edge on race day

  April 29, 2010 in City on Page A1 With three days to go until Sunday’s big race, Bloomsday runners are loading up on carbohydrates to prepare for the 7.46-mile trek. But one group of runners is probably just … 2

• Otter should just let the chips fall at retirement center

  March 2, 2010 in City, Idaho on Page A5 A few months ago Butch Otter, the governor of Idaho, was soliciting ideas to help his state in these times of economic duress. Now it’s been years since I called … 2

• Technology helps seniors stay in their homes

  January 11, 2010 in Features on Page C1 At 88, Grif Crawford knows he’s at risk of a fall or other sudden health problem. So he wears a pendant around his neck that can summon help if something …

• Senior meals

  May 28, 2009 in Washington Voices on Page V2 For the week of June 1-5 Monday – Option 1: Baked ham with cherry sauce, creamed potatoes, broccoli, fresh fruit, bread, cookie. Option 2: Baked-potato casserole, broccoli, fresh fruit, bread, …

• Senior activities

  May 28, 2009 in Washington Voices on Page V10 For 05-28-2009

• Senior games

  May 28, 2009 in Washington Voices on Page S4 Badminton – Wednesdays, 12:30-2 p.m., at the Liberty Lake Athletic Club, 23410 Mission Ave., Liberty Lake. Call 891-2582 for more information. Bingo – Tuesdays, 1-3 p.m., Spokane Valley Senior Center, …

• Economy leaving some seniors stuck in their homes

  May 24, 2009 in Business on Page E1 Kenneth Lalonde would like to move into a retirement community. At 72, he has problems with his vision and a “bum knee,” and he uses a cane to get around. …

• Senior dancing

  April 16, 2009 in Washington Voices on Page V18 For 04-16-2009

• Senior activities

  March 26, 2009 in Washington Voices on Page S12 For 03-26-2009

• Active living for seniors

  March 5, 2009 in Idaho Voices on Page PF1 Dave Spiker, owner, manager and builder of Golden Spike Estates, researched senior living communities throughout the West before he and his father, home builder John Spiker, broke ground on Rathdrum’s …

• Senior meals

  March 5, 2009 in Washington Voices on Page V2 For the week of March 9-13 Monday – Option 1: Chicken with dumplings, parslied potatoes, broccoli, dinner roll, ginger bread with whipped topping. Option 2. Tuna salad sandwich, vegetable soup, …

• Senior activities

  March 5, 2009 in Washington Voices on Page S8 For 03-05-2009

• Senior meals

  February 26, 2009 in Washington Voices on Page V2 For the week of March 2-6 Monday – Option 1: Almond chicken, jasmine rice, vegetable stir fry, Mandarin oranges, dinner roll. Option 2: Barbecue beef on a bun, peas, vegetables, …

• Senior activities

  February 26, 2009 in Washington Voices on Page V3 For 02-26-2009

• Senior games

  February 26, 2009 in Washington Voices on Page W6 Billiards – Monday- Fridays, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Spokane Valley Senior Center, 2426 N. Discovery Place. Call 926-1937 for more information. Bingo – Tuesdays, 1-3 p.m., Spokane Valley Senior Center, 2426 …

• Senior meals

  February 19, 2009 in Washington Voices on Page W2 For the week of Feb. 23-27 Monday – Macaroni and cheese, vegetables, cauliflower, wheat bread, fruited, red Jell-o.

• Senior activities

  February 19, 2009 in Washington Voices on Page V4 For 02-19-2009

• In brief: Valley Commission meeting canceled

  February 12, 2009 in Washington Voices on Page V3 Tonight’s Spokane Valley Planning Commission meeting has been canceled. The next meeting will be a study session held Feb. 26 on proposed amendments to the city’s comprehensive land-use plan and …

• In brief: Organizers seek senior softball players

  February 12, 2009 in Washington Voices on Page S3 Organizers are looking for men age 60 and older to play elite competitive softball in U.S. Senior softball tournaments. “We have great sponsors. Existing players have earned 20-plus world championships …

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