Senior activities

Thu., Nov. 24, 2005

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Red Hatters Christmas High Tea – Hosted by the Southside Sassie Lassies and the Southside Senior Activity Center’s Red Hatters, Dec. 4, 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.

Brotherhood of Friends Lodge Christmas Ball – Dec. 9-10 at the lodge, 933 E. Third Ave. Reservations must be made by calling 624-5159.

Upcoming

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.

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

AARP Safe Driver Courses – Saturday and Sunday, noon-4 p.m., Central Grange, 7001 E. Bigelow Gulch Road; contact Laberta Smith at 464-4273. Next Thursday and Dec. 2, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Fairwinds Retirement, 520 E. Holland Ave.; call 468-1000. Dec. 8 and 9, 12:30-4:30 p.m., Corbin Senior Center, 827 W. Cleveland; call 327-1584.

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

Medicare Part D presentations – Wednesday, 1-3 p.m., Deaconess Education Center, 910 W. Fifth Ave.; Dec. 7, 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.

“Folk Roots of Country Music” – 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” – 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.

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