South Side Senior Activities

Thu., Aug. 26, 2004

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AARP Driver Safety Program – Meets Sept. 7-8 at 8:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. at Fairwinds Retirement Center, 520 E. Holland Ave. For information call Fairwinds at 468-1000: another class meets Sept. 7 and 9 at 12:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. at the Corbin Senior Activity Center, 827 W. Cleveland Ave. 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. For more information, call 458-2509.

Arthritic Exercise Class – Mondays and Wednesdays from 3-4 p.m. at Hillyard Senior Center, 4001 N. Cook St. For more information, call 482-0803.

Ceramics, Watercolor and Writing Workshop – Spokane Valley Senior Center, 11423 E. Mission Ave. For days and times, call 926-1937.

Classes for Seniors – The Seniors Program at the Community Colleges of Spokane offers a variety of classes. Tuition ranges from $15-$50 for the quarter. For more information, call the senior program office at 279-6025.

Computer Classes – Bring your questions on Thursdays at 9:30 or 10:30 a.m. and Fridays at 11 a.m. at the Southside Senior Activity Center, 3151 E. 27th. Classes are $10 per hour. Call 891-5330 for information.

Crafts and Quilts – Thursdays from 9 a.m.-noon at Hillyard Senior Center, 4001 N. Cook St. For more information, call 482-0803.

Drop-In Beginning Computer Classes – Every other Monday, 10 a.m.-noon, Hillyard Senior Center. Free to members, call 482-0803.

Hearing Clinic – Fourth Tuesday of the month, 10-11 a.m., Spokane Valley Senior Center, 11423 E. Mission Ave. For more information, call 926-1937.

Internet Classes – Learn about the Internet, e-mail and more at Rockwood Retirement Manor, 2903 E. 25th, on Tuesdays at 9:10 and 10:30 a.m. Classes are $10 per hour. Call 891-5330 for information.

“Ladies Red Hat Society” – Meets third Thursday of each month at the Spokane Valley Senior Center, 11423 E. Mission. Wear your purple and red, and enjoy lunch and games. Call 926-1937 for more information.

Painting Classes – Mondays from 9 a.m.-noon and 1-4 p.m., at Hillyard Senior Center, 4001 N. Cook St. For more information, call 482-0803.

Senior Fitness – Sponsored by Corbin Community Center, Wednesdays and Fridays, 10:30-11:45 a.m., 827 W. Cleveland Ave. For more information, call 326-5556.

Senior Fitness – Sponsored by the Spokane Senior Center, Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, 8-9 a.m. and 9:10-10:10 a.m., 11423 E. Mission Ave. For more information, call 926-1937.

Senior Legislative Coalition of Eastern Washington – Meets the fourth Wednesday of each month at Corbin Senior Center, 9 a.m.-noon. For more information, call 328-8578.

Senior Nutrition Lunch – Sponsored by the North Star Senior Center, 8415 N. Wall St. Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, noon. Cost is $3. For reservations a day in advance, call 466-6350.

Sing-A-Long – Fridays, 10 a.m.-noon, Spokane Valley Senior Center, 11423 E. Mission Ave. For more information, call 926-1937.

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