Senior activities
Today
Thursday Night Dance – The Southside Senior Activity Center, 3151 E. 27th, is hosting the Variety Pack Band from 7:30-9:45 p.m. The cost is $3.50. For information, call the center at 535-0803.
New listings
AARP Senior Driving – Tuesday and next Thursday, 12:30-4:30 p.m., at the Corbin Senior Center, 827 W. Cleveland; 327-1584. Next Thursday and April 15, 8:45 a.m.-12:45 p.m., at the Valley Senior Center, 11423 E. Mission; 926-1937.
Rummage Sale – to benefit Mid-City Concerns and Meals on Wheels Spokane and Deer Park will be Friday, 8 am.-3 p.m., and Saturday, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., at the Discovery School, of Fourth and Cowley; 456-6597.
Bunko – second Monday of every month starting Monday at 3 p.m. in the basement of the Spokane Valley Senior Center, 11423 E. Mission; 926-1937.
Jam Sessions – Mondays, 2 p.m., at the Southside Senior Activity Center, 3151 E. 27th; 535-0803.
Fly Fish Casting – The Southside Senior Activity Center, 3151 E. 27th Ave., is forming a fly-fishing class; 535-0803.
Tuesday Lunch – The Southside Senior Activity Center, 3151 E. 27th, is hosting lunch at noon on Tuesday. This week’s menu includes turkey tetrazzini, Florentine salad and chocolate-peanut freeze; $5; 535-0803.
Upcoming
Parking Lot Sale – Saturday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Sinto Senior Activity Center, 1124 W. Sinto. Anyone wishing to sell anything at the sale can buy a spot in the parking lot for $20; 327-2861.
Low-Income Tax Aid – AARP volunteers will offer tax aid Saturday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., and Wednesday, 4-7 p.m., at the Spokane Valley Senior Center, 11423 E. Mission; 926-1937. Tax aid is also available for seniors at the Spokane Valley Community Center, 10814 E. Broadway, Monday, noon-4 p.m., and Fridays, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.; 927-1153.
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.
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. 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 – Sponsored by Sinto Senior Activity Center, Thursdays, 12:30-3 p.m., and Saturdays, 1-3:30 p.m., 1124 W. Sinto Ave. For more information, call 327-2861.
Bingo – Tuesdays, 1-3:30 p.m., Spokane Valley Senior Center, 11423 E. Mission. 50 cents per card. Call 926-1937 for more information.
Bingo – The Southside Senior Activity Center, 3151 E. 27th Avenue, is presenting bingo on Wednesday afternoons at 1:15 p.m. Cards are three for $1. For more information, call the center at 535-0803.
Bridge, Bingo, Scrabble, Pinochle – Southside Senior Activity and Community Center, 27th and Ray. For dates and times, call 535-0803.
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.
Bridge – Tuesdays from 6-9 p.m. at Corbin Senior Center, 827 W. Cleveland Ave. For more information, call 327-1584.
Bridge – Wednesdays 12:30-3:30 p.m. at the North Star Senior Center, 8415 N. Wall. For information call 230-2149.
Party Bridge – Thursdays 12:30-3:30 p.m. at the Southside Senior Activity Center, 3151 E. 27th. The cost is $2. For information call 535-0803.
Corbin Senior Activity Center – Offers a variety of classes, health services, education classes and activities, 827 W. Cleveland Ave. For more information, call 327-1584.
Cribbage – Sponsored by Veterans of Foreign Wars, Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m., 212 S. David St. For more information, call 325-3061.
Cribbage – Wednesdays at 12:30 p.m. at the North Star Senior Center, 8415 N. Wall. For information call 230-2149.
Cribbage – The Southside Senior Center, 3151 E. 27th, presents cribbage Tuesdays at 10 a.m. For information call the center at 535-0803.
Mid-City Senior Center – Serving the community over age 60, Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. (Tuesday closed at 1 p.m.), with lunch served 11:30 a.m.-noon, and bingo Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 12:30-3 p.m.; Thursday, Trivial Pursuit, noon-2:30 p.m.; 1222 W. Second Ave. For more information, call 747-3257.
Mahjongg – On Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays of the third week of the month at the Southside Senior Activity Center, 3151 E. 27th. The cost is $40. For information call 535-0803.
Penny Bingo – Sponsored by Hillyard Senior Center, Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 1-3 p.m., 4001 N. Cook St. For more information, call 482-0803.
Penny Poker – Sponsored by Hillyard Senior Center, Wednesdays and Fridays, 1-3 p.m., 4001 N. Cook St. For more information, call 482-0803.
Pinochle – Monday, Thursday and Friday, 10 a.m., Spokane Valley Senior Center, 11423 E. Mission. Call 926-1937 for more information.
Pinochle – Sponsored by Hillyard Senior Center, Wednesdays, 7-9:30 p.m., and Fridays, 12:45-3 p.m.; 4001 N. Cook St. For more information, call 482-0803.
Pinochle – Sponsored by Sinto Senior Activity Center, Mondays with lunch, noon-3:30 p.m.; every Thursday, 7-9:30 p.m., 1124 W. Sinto Ave. Cost: $1.50. For more information, call 327-2861.
Pinochle – Wednesdays, 12:30 p.m., North Star Senior Center, 8415 N. Wall St. For more information, call 230-1249.
Pinochle – Fridays, 1-3 p.m. at the Southside Senior Activity Center, 3151 E. 27th. The cost is $1. For information call 535-0803.
Racehorse Pinochle – Sponsored by Sinto Senior Activity Center, Tuesdays, 12:30-3:30 p.m., 1124 W. Sinto Ave. Cost: $1.25. For more information, call 327-2861.
Sam’s Bridge Club, 0-50 Masterpoints – meets on the second and fourth Mondays of the month from August through October at 6 p.m. at the Corbin Senior Activity Center, 827 W. Cleveland. For more information, call Kris at 466-4249 or 995-7308. For information, about partnerships call Lois Sieckmann at 325-9645.
Scrabble and Mahjongg – Fridays from 1-4 p.m. at Corbin Senior Center, 827 W. Cleveland Ave. For more information, call 327-1584.
Texas Hold’Em – The Southside Senior Activity Center, 3151 E. 27th, will host Texas Hold’em Wednesdays at 10 a.m. For information call the center at 535-0803.
Dancing
Ballroom Dance – Wednesdays, 1-3 p.m., Spokane Valley Senior Citizens Center, 11423 E. Mission Ave. Cost is $3, refreshments served. Call 926-1937.
Mountain Musicians Senior Dance – Meets the second Sunday of every month from 1-4 p.m. at the East Spokane Grange, 1621 N. Park Road. For information, call Sherrie at 326-2753.
Two-step Dancing – Wednesdays, 6-7 p.m., Spokane Valley Senior Center, 11423 E. Mission. Call 926-1937 for more information.
West Coast Swing – Intermediate to advanced lessons, Wednesdays, 7-8 p.m., Spokane Valley Senior Center, 11423 E. Mission. Call 926-1937 for more information.
Square Dancing – Mainstream dance style for couples and singles, 1-3:30 p.m. Wednesdays at Sinto Senior Activity Center, 1124 W. Sinto Ave. For more information, call 327-2861.
Monday Night Dance – featuring Dodie and the Sunshine Boys, 7:30-10 p.m., at Corbin Senior Center, 827 W. Cleveland Ave. Admission is $3 per person. For more information, call 327-1584.
Saturday Night Dancing – with the Touch of Class at the Sinto Senior Activity Center, 1124 W. Sinto Ave. For information, call 327-2861.
Dinner and Ballroom Dancing – The Brotherhood of Friends Lodge, 933 W. Third Avenue, is offering dinner and ballroom dancing every Friday and Saturday night. Dinner is served from 6-9 p.m. and dancing is from 6:30-10:30 p.m. for information call the B.O.F. at 624-5159.
Ballroom Dancing – Thursdays, 1-3 p.m. Mead-Farwell Senior Center, Garland and Wall. Cost: $2. For more information, call 326-9933.
Ballroom Dancing – Friday afternoons from 1-3 p.m., North Star Senior Center, 8415 N. Wall St. Cost is $3. For more information, call 230-2149.
Ballroom Dancing – Saturdays, 7:30-10:30 p.m., Sinto Senior Activity Center, 1124 W. Sinto. Cost: $3. For more information, call 327-2861.
Dance with Variety Music – Fridays, 1-3 p.m., North Star Senior Center, 8415 N. Wall St. Cost is $3, snacks included. For more information, call 230-2149.
Dance with Live Music – With the Glenn Allen Trio, first Wednesday of every month, 1-3 p.m. Hillyard Senior Center, 4001 N. Cook St. For more information, call 482-0803.
Evening Dance – First Friday of the month, 7-9 p.m., North Star Senior Center, 8415 N. Wall St. Cost is $3, snacks included. Call 230-2149 for more information.
Ballroom Dancing – Thursdays from 7:30-9:45 p.m., Southside Senior Activity Center, 3151 E. 27th. Cost is $3. For more information, call 535-0803.