Senior activities

Today

AARP Safe Driver Courses – Today and Friday, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Fairwinds Retirement, 520 E. Holland Ave.; call 468-1000.

Folk Roots of Country Music class – Today and next Thursday, 7-8 p.m., at the Southside Senior Center, 3151 E. 27th Ave. Cost is $27; call 535-0803 for reservations.

New listings

2006 National Senior Health and Fitness Day Theme Contest – Enter a slogan idea for the 13th annual National Senior Health and Fitness Day held in May. Adults age 50 and over are eligible to enter, entries must be postmarked by Dec. 31. Winner will receive $250 and their theme will appear on selected 2006 NSHFD materials. Send entries to 2006 Theme Contest, National Senior Health and Fitness Day, P.O. Box 883, Libertyville, IL 60048, by e-mail to info@fitnessday.com or by fax to (847) 816-8662. Entries should include your name, address, and daytime telephone number. For more information, visit www.fitnessday.com, or call (847) 816-8660.

Brotherhood of Friends Lodge New Year’s Celebration – Dec. 31 at the lodge, 933 E. Third Ave. Reservations must be made by calling 624-5159.

Upcoming

Red Hatters Christmas High Tea – Hosted by the Southside Sassie Lassies and the Southside Senior Activity Center’s Red Hatters, Sunday, 1-4 p.m. at the Southside Activity Center, 3151 E. 27th. Entertainment will be provided, as well as a visit from Santa. Admission is $10; call 535-0803 for more information.

Microsoft Word beginning classes – Classes held Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays through Dec. 9, 9 a.m.-noon, at CenterPlace at Mirabeau, 2426 N. Discovery Place. Basic typing and computer kindergarten or equivalent experience required. Cost is $46; contact Rick Udlock at 533-4756.

AARP Safe Driver Courses – Next Thursday and Dec. 9, 12:30-4:30 p.m., Corbin Senior Center, 827 W. Cleveland; call 327-1584. Dec. 10-11, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Valley Senior Center, 2426 N. Discovery Place; call 926-1937. Dec. 28, 8 a.m.-noon, and Dec. 29, 4:30-8:30 p.m., Southside Senior Center, 3151 E. 27th; call 535-0803.

Medicare Part D presentations – Wednesday, 9-11 a.m., Holy Family Hospital, 5633 N. Lidgerwood. To register, contact Aging and Long Term Care of Eastern Washington at 458-2509, ext. 280.

Brotherhood of Friends Lodge Christmas Ball – Dec. 9 at the lodge, 933 E. Third Ave. Reservations must be made by calling 624-5159.

Roots of the Blues: 1900-1950 class – Wednesdays through Dec. 14, 7-9 p.m., at Sullivan Square Center, 15412 E. Sprague Ave. Cost is $27; call for 533-4756 for reservations.

Southside Senior Activity Center quilt raffle – Queen-sized quilt is on display in lobby of center, 3151 E. 27th Ave. Raffle tickets are $1 each and are available at the front desk at the center. Drawing will be held Dec. 20 at Tuesday Lunch and Entertainment program held at noon. Call 535-0803 for more information.

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.

Carebears Support Group – For those widowed or alone, this group meets every Monday from noon-1 p.m. at the Southside Senior Activity Center, 3151 E. 27th. For more information, call the center at 535-0803.

Ceramics, Watercolor and Writing Workshop – Spokane Valley Senior Center, 2426 N. Discovery Place. For days and times, call 926-1937.

Community Colleges of Spokane Seniors Program – a wide variety of affordable classes, from computers to fitness, are offered throughout Spokane. Call the Institute for Extended Learning at 533-4756 for more 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.

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 279-6025.

Hearing Clinic – Fourth Tuesday of the month, 10-11 a.m., Spokane Valley Senior Center, 2426 N. Discovery Place. 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.

Knitwitters – Knitting group meets every Thursday, 12:30 p.m., Southside Senior Activity Center, 3151 E. 27th Ave. Bring your project and prepare to have fun. Free. Call 535-0803.

Learn to Tie Flies – Classes at the Southside Senior Activity Center, 3151 E. 27th Ave. Dates and times vary. Call 535-0803 to sign up.

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 $35 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 $35 per month. For information, call 326-9516.

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 535-0803.

Red Hat Society – Meets the third Thursday of each month at the Spokane Valley Senior Center, 2426 N. Discovery Place. Wear your purple and red, and enjoy lunch and games. Call 926-1937 for more information.

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 Ave. Participants should wear purple outfits and red hats. 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, 9:30-10:30 a.m., 2426 N. Discovery Place. 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 and Dance – Fridays, 10 a.m.-noon, Spokane Valley Senior Center, 2426 N. Discovery Place. 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.

Striders – Walking and exercise group meets Tuesdays and Fridays, 8 a.m., Sons of Norway Lodge, 6710 N. Country Homes Blvd, and Mondays and Wednesdays, 8 a.m., Valley YMCA, 2421 N. Discovery Place. Call Carol at 926-1697 for more information.

Tax and Volunteer Training – Let AARP Tax-Aide teach you how to file your own taxes or how to join their ranks in counselor and leadership opportunities. Call (888) 227-7669 or visit www.aarp.org/taxaide.

Tuesday Lunch and Entertainment – Every Tuesday at noon, Southside Senior Activity Center, 3151 E. 27th Ave. Cost is $5; reservations must be made by noon the Monday before. For more information, call 535-0803.

Walking Groups – The Southside Senior Activity Center, 3151 E. 27th, presents walking groups every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 10 a.m. 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 Hospital on Wednesdays at 11:45 a.m. and Fridays at noon. The cost is $4. For information, call the center at 230-2145.

Weight Watchers – meets Mondays from 2:30-3 p.m. (weigh in from 2-2:30 p.m.) at the Southside Senior Activity Center, 3151 E. 27th Ave. Initial registration fee will be charge, weekly fee of $9 there after. Call 535-0803.

Yoga and Pilates Classes – Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 10:30 a.m. at the Spokane Valley Senior Center, 2426 N. Discovery Place. Call 926-1937 for more information.

Games

Bingo – Tuesdays, 1-3:30 p.m., Spokane Valley Senior Center, 2426 N. Discovery Place. 50 cents per card. Call 926-1937 for more information.

Bridge – Thursdays, 9 a.m., Spokane Valley Senior Center, 2426 N. Discovery Place. Every third Thursday is a bridge tournament. Call 926-1937 for more information.

Bunko – Second Monday of the month, at the Spokane Valley Senior Center, 2426 N. Discovery Place. For information, call the center at 926-1937.

Cribbage – Sponsored by Veterans of Foreign Wars, Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m., 212 S. David St. For more information, call 325-3061.

Pinochle – Monday, Thursday and Friday, 10 a.m., Spokane Valley Senior Center, 2426 N. Discovery Place. Call 926-1937 for more information.

Bingo – Thursdays, 12:30-3 p.m., and Saturdays, 1-3:30 p.m., at the Sinto Senior Activity Center, 1124 W. Sinto Ave. For more information, call 327-2861.

Bridge – Tuesdays from 6-9 p.m. at Corbin Senior Center, 827 W. Cleveland Ave. For more information, call 327-1584.

Bridge – Wednesdays from 12:30-3:30 p.m. at the North Star Senior Center, 8415 N. Wall. For information, call 230-2149.

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 – Wednesdays at 12:30 p.m. at the North Star Senior Center, 8415 N. Wall. For information, call 230-2149.

Penny Bingo – Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 1-3 p.m., at the Hillyard Senior Center, 4001 N. Cook St. For more information, call 482-0803.

Penny Poker – Wednesdays and Fridays, 1-3 p.m., at the Hillyard Senior Center, 4001 N. Cook St. For more information, call 482-0803.

Pinochle – Wednesdays, 7-9:30 p.m., and Fridays, 12:45-3 p.m.; at the Hillyard Senior Center, 4001 N. Cook St. For more information, call 482-0803.

Pinochle – Mondays with lunch, noon-3:30 p.m.; Thursdays, 7-9:30 p.m., at Sinto Senior Activity Center, 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.

Racehorse Pinochle – Tuesdays, 12:30-3:30 p.m., at Sinto Senior Activity Center, 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.

Bingo – Wednesdays from 1-4 p.m. at the Southside Senior Activity Center, 3151 E. 27th Ave. 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.

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.

Cribbage – Tuesdays at 10 a.m., at the Southside Senior Center, 3151 E. 27th. For information, call the center at 535-0803.

Mid-City Senior Center – Serving the community over age 60. Hours are 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.