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Learn Windows XP – The Institute for Extended Learning Seniors Program is presenting this class that will discuss developing skills to manage files, copying and moving text or data from one document to another, Thursday, and Aug. 15-16 from 3:30-6:30 p.m. at the Hillyard Computer Lab, 4410 N. Market. The cost is $28. For information, call 279-6025.

Microsoft Word 2003 – The Institute for Extended Learning Seniors Program is presenting this class that will discuss creating, editing, saving and printing documents using Word 2003. The class will meet Friday and Aug. 19 and 26 from 9 a.m.-noon at the Institute for Extended Learning Lodge, 3305 W. Fort George Wright Drive. The cost is $28. For information, call 279-6025.

Beyond the Reef Hawaiian Dance – The Sinto Senior Activity Center, 1124 W. Sinto Ave., is presenting this dance next Saturday from 7:30-10 p.m. Come dressed in Hawaiian attire to dance to music from Touch of Class. The cost is $3.50. For information, call 327-2861.

Watercolor Workshops – The Institute for Extended Learning Seniors Program presents this class that will discuss step-by-step directions for making watercolor flowers. The class will meet Mondays from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. starting Aug. 15 at Holman Gardens, 12912 E. 12th Ave. The cost is $13. For information, call 279-6025.

Computer Kindergarten – The Institute for Extended Learning Seniors Program is presenting this class for those who have never used a computer. The class will meet Aug. 16-18 from 9 a.m.-noon at the Sullivan Square Center, 15412 E. Sprague Ave. The cost is $27. For information, call 279-6025.

Upcoming

AARP Driver Safety Program – Meets Tuesday and Thursday, 12:30-4:30 p.m., Corbin Senior Center, 827 W. Cleveland Ave., call 327-1584 for more information.

Watercolor Workshop – Painting a foreground is made easy at the “Lazy Dog Days of Summer” seminar, Monday and Tuesday, 9 a.m.-noon, Sullivan Square Center, 15412 E. Sprague Ave. Cost is $13. For information, call 279-6025.

Learn Your Digital Camera – Let the Institute of Extended Learning teach you how to use your digital camera’s buttons and manual adjustments, Wednesday and Aug. 17, 1-4 p.m., Sullivan Square Center, 15412 E. Sprague Ave. Cost is $21. For information, call 279-6025.

Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisers 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.

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.

Fly Fish Casting – The Southside Senior Activity Center, 3151 E. 27th, is forming a fly-fishing class. For times call the center at 535-0803.

Gentle Exercise – The Institute for Extended Learning Seniors program is offering this class at several locations and times. For times, locations, dates and cost, call the seniors program at 279-6025.

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.

Jam Sessions – The Southside Senior Activity Center, 3151 E. 27th, is hosting these informal jam sessions every Monday at 1:30 p.m. For information call the center at 535-0803.

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.