Senior activities

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AARP Senior Driving – Monday and Tuesday from 8 a.m.-noon at the Southside Senior Center, 3151 E. 27th; for information, call Lisa at 535-0803. Tuesday and Wednesday from 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at Fairwinds Retirement, 520 E. Holland; for information, call the center at 468-1000. Wednesday and next Thursday from 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at Holman Gardens Retirement, 12912 E. 12th Ave.; for information, call Diane at 927-2300.

Parking Lot Sale – The Sinto Senior Activity Center, 1124 W. Sinto Ave., is hosting a parking lot sale from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. next Saturday. Anyone wishing to sell anything at the event can buy spots in the parking lot for $20. For information, call the center at 327-2861.

Upcoming

Spring House Greening – Offered by the Spokane Regional Health District, Retired and Senior Volunteer Program and the Spokane Regional Solid Waste Program, this organization will pick up hazardous household waste for seniors and the physically-challenged on April 16. For information, call CW at 344-7787 ext. 162.

Ongoing

Low Income Tax Aid – The Spokane Valley Senior Center, 11423 E. Mission, is offering tax aid from AARP volunteer staff through April 13. Volunteers will be available on Wednesdays from 4-7 p.m. and Saturdays from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. For information, call the center at 926-1937. Tax aid is also available for seniors at the Spokane Valley Community Center, 10814 E. Broadway Ave. on Mondays from noon-4 p.m. and on Fridays from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. For information, call 927-1153.

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.

Beginning Spanish Class – Presented by the Institute for Extended Learning Seniors Program, this class meets every Monday through March 21 from 9:30-11:30 a.m. at the Corbin Senior Center, 827 W. Cleveland. The cost is $34. For information, call the seniors program at 279-6025.

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.

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.

New Horizons Orchestra – This group meets every Tuesday night from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Holy Names Music Center, 3910 W. Custer Drive. Beginners are welcome. The cost is $35 per month. For information, call 326-9516.

New Horizons Choir – This group meets every Wednesday night from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Holy Names Music Center, 3910 W. Custer Drive. Beginners are welcome. The cost is $20 per month. For information, call 326-9516.

New Horizons Bluegrass Band – This group meets every Friday night from 7-9 p.m. at Holy Names Music Center, 3910 W. Custer Drive. The cost is $30 per month. For information, call 326-9516.

Ladies Red Hat Society – Meets third Thursday of each month at the Spokane Valley Senior Center, 11423 E. Mission Ave. 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.

Reader’s Theater – Anyone with or without theater experience is invited to this informal theater group, Mondays at 2 p.m. at the Southside Senior Activity Center, 3151 E. 27th. For more information, call the center at 535-0803.

Red Hat Society – This group meets on the third Wednesday of every month at 1:30 p.m. at the Southside Senior Activity Center, 3151 E. 27th Avenue. Participants should wear purple outfits and red hats. For more information, call the center at 535-0803.

Sack Lunch – For those widowed or alone, this group meets every Monday at noon at the Southside Senior Activity Center, 3151 E. 27th. For more information, call the center at 535-0803.

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 Valley 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.

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

60-Plus Singles – Meets Friday mornings, 9-10:30 a.m., Old Country Buffet at Northpointe. Join others, 60 or older and unmarried, for fun and lively conversation in a casual setting. For more information, call 466-9280.

Tuesday Lunch – The Southside Senior Activity Center, 3151 E. 27th, will host lunches Tuesdays at noon. Tickets are $5 each and must be purchased by noon Monday. For information, call the center at 535-0803.

Wednesday and Friday Lunches – The North Star Senior Center, 8415 N. Wall, serves lunches from Holy Family on Wednesdays at 11:45 a.m. and Fridays at noon. The cost is $4. For information call the center at 230-2145.

Yoga and Pilates Classes – Tuesdays and Thursdays, 4:15 p.m., Valley Senior Center, 11423 E. Mission. Call 926-1937 for more information.

Games

Bingo – Tuesdays, 1-3:30 p.m., Spokane Valley Senior Center, 11423 E. Mission. 50 cents per card. Call 926-1937 for more information.

Bridge – Thursdays, 9 a.m., Spokane Valley Senior Center, 11423 E. Mission. Every third Thursday is a bridge tournament. Call 926-1937 for more information.

Pinochle – Monday, Thursday and Friday, 10 a.m., Spokane Valley Senior Center, 11423 E. Mission. Call 926-1937 for more information.