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Spokane, Washington  Est. May 19, 1883

Senior activities

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Holiday Pinochle party – Nov. 25, noon-3 p.m. at the Sinto Senior Center, 1124 W. Sinto Ave. Cost is $2; call 327-2861 for more information.

Sinto Senior Activity Center Thanksgiving dance – Nov. 26, 7:30-10 p.m. at the center, 1124 W. Sinto Ave. Cost is $3.50; music will be provided by Touch of Class. Call 327-2861 for more information.

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.

Upcoming

Veterans Dance – Saturday, 7:30-10 p.m., at the Sinto Senior Center, 1124 W. Sinto Ave. Touch of Class will provide music. Cost for veterans in $2.50; general admission is $3.50. Call 327-2861 for more information.

Exploring the Internet and E-mail classes – Through Wednesday, 9 a.m.-noon, CenterPlace at Mirabeau, 2426 N. Discovery Place. Computer Kindergarten or equivalent experience required. Cost is $32; contact Rick Udlock at 533-4756.

B.O.F. Lodge November Gala – Formal or semi formal, Nov. 18-19, at the Brotherhood of Friends Lodge, 933 W. Third. Call 624-5159 for reservations.

Medicare Part D presentations – Dec. 7, 9-11 a.m., Holy Family Hospital, 5633 N. Lidgerwood; and Nov. 30, 1-3 p.m., Deaconess Education Center, 910 W. Fifth Ave. To register, contact Aging and Long Term Care of Eastern Washington at 458-2509, ext. 280.

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

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.

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.