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Spokane, Washington  Est. May 19, 1883

Senior activities

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Today

Mother’s Day Dance – The Sinto Senior Center, 1124 W. Sinto Ave., is hosting this dance from 7:30-10 p.m. The music will be provided by Touch of Class. The cost is $3.50. For information, call the center at 327-2861.

Upcoming

Mother’s Day Brunch – The Brotherhood of Friends, 933 W. Third, presents this buffet-style brunch for Mom on Sunday from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. The cost is $15.95 for adults and $7.95 for children 12 and under. Reservations are requested. For information, call 624-5159.

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Meet the Chef – Harbor Crest Retirement Community, 3117 E. Chaser Lane, is offering appointments to meet the community’s chef, Bob Rogers and have lunch or dinner now through Friday. To make an appointment, call 443-8500.

Tuesday Lunch with Magician – Louie Foxx, a magician and comedian from Seattle, will perform at Tuesday’s lunch at the Southside Senior Center, 3151 E. 27th. Lunch will be served at noon. The cost is $5 and reservations must be made by Monday at noon. For information, call the center at 535-0803.

Thursday Dance with Uncle Harold’s Band – The Southside Senior Activity Center, 3151 E. 27th Ave., is presenting a belated Cinco de Mayo dance Thursday from 7:30-9:45 p.m. The cost is $3.50. For information, call Doug or Nancy at 448-7924.

Golfers Group – A new golfing group is being formed, starting Thursday at the Southside Senior Activity Center, 3151 E. 27th Ave. Meet at 10 a.m. For information, call the center at 535-0803.

Constitutional Issues – The Institute for Extended Learning Seniors Program presents this class about the writing and early operation of the U.S. Constitution, Fridays, May 13-June 17 from 10 a.m.-noon at the Southside Senior Activity Center, 3151 E. 27th Ave. The cost is $23. For information, call the seniors program at 279-6025.

Walkers Group – The Southside Senior Activity Center, 3151 E. 27th Ave., presents walking groups every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 10 a.m. For information, call the center at 535-0803.

AARP Senior Driving – Tuesday and Thursday from 12:30-4:30 p.m. at the Corbin Senior Center, 827 W. Cleveland. For information, call the center at 327-1584. Also Thursday and Friday from 8:45 a.m.-12:45 p.m. at the Valley Senior Center, 11423 E. Mission Ave. For information, call the center at 926-1937.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 Ave. 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.

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