Senior activities

New listings

Cribbage – Sponsored by the Spokane Valley Eagles Club, Mondays, 6:30 p.m., 16801 E. Sprague Ave. For more information, call Jim and 926-5831.

Elk-Chattaroy Social Seniors – will meet Wednesday, 1 p.m., in the basement meeting room at the Chattaroy Community Church. Topic will be “Love Yourself – Creating a Safe Environment,” presented by the nursing and/or physical therapy department of the Deer Park Hospital. Main dishes of potluck luncheon will be provided by the board members, guests may bring a salad or dessert if they like. For more information, contact April Ogden at 238-2063, Faye Yochum at 238-6733, or Jean Martin at 238-4496.

Thursday Night Dances – Live music and dancing, Thursdays from 7:45-9:45 p.m., Southside Senior Activity Center, 3151 E. 27th Ave. Cost is $3.50. Call 535-0803 for more information.

Health Workshop for adults 50 and over – Feb. 21, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., East Central Senior Center, 500 S. Stone. Free. Senior nutrition lunch served at noon for a suggested donation of $2.50; refreshments available. For more information, call 625-6693.

Bingo – Fridays at 10:30 a.m., at the East Central Senior Center, 500 S. Stone. For more information, call 625-6693.

Games Galore – Mondays at noon at the East Central Senior Center, 500 S. Stone. Each week alternates between Bunco, Yahtzee, Skip-Bo. Call 625-6693 for more information.

Ladies’ Pinochle – Wednesdays, 11:30 a.m., East Central Senior Center, 500 S. Stone. For more information, call 625-6693.

Upcoming

Fall-prevention class – Offered through the Institute for Extended Learning, Feb. 15, 1:30-4 p.m., St. Francis of Assisi Church, 1104 W. Heroy. Presented by Ele Burnet, certified personal trainer and certified group fitness instructor with a focus on older-adult exercise. Cost is $7; call 533-4756 for more information.

Drawing Portraits Art Classes – Held Thursdays, through March 9, 1-4 p.m., Sullivan Square 15412 E. Sprague Ave. Offered through IEL. Cost is $45; for more information call 533-4756.

Drawing Made Easy – Classes held Mondays through March 20, 1-4 p.m., CenterPlace at Mirabeau, 2426 N. Discovery Place. Offered through IEL. Cost is $45; call 533-4756 for more information.

Drawing Animal Portraits – Classes held Tuesdays through March 21, 9 a.m.-noon, Sullivan Square Center, 15412 E. Sprague Ave. Offered through IEL. Cost is $53; call 533-4756 for more information.

Seniors Writers’ Workshop – Thursdays through March 23, 10 a.m.-noon, at Auntie’s Bookstore, 402 W. Main. Offered through IEL. Cost is $40; call 533-4756 for more information.

Gentle Exercise – Includes strengthening and stretching, range of motion, balance, and light cardiovascular exercises. Held Tuesdays and Thursdays through March 23, 1:45-2:45 p.m., Park Heights Baptist Church, 5101 S. Freya. Offered through IEL. Cost is $21; call 533-4756 for more information.

Multimedia Painting Workshop – Fridays, 9 a.m.-noon, through March 24 at CenterPlace at Mirabeau, 2426 N. Discovery Place. Offered through IEL. Cost is $53; call 533-4756 for more information.

Aerobics classes for seniors – Classes for individuals 55 and older to improve cardiovascular endurance, muscle tone, flexibility, and overall sense of well-being. Classes will be held Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, 1:30-2:30 p.m., through March 27, at the Corbin Senior Activity Center, 827 W. Cleveland. Offered through IEL. Cost is $29; call 533-4756 for more information.

Water Exercise Classes – Mondays and Wednesdays, through March 29, 2:30-3:30 p.m., YMCA, 507 N. Howard. Cost is $21; YMCA membership or $2 per session fee to the YMCA required. Offered through IEL. Water shoes and water bottle are required for class; call 533-4756 for more information.

Total Body Exercise – NIA is a combination of movements and concepts from yoga, tai chi, tae kwon do, aikido, jazz, modern dance and more to achieve physical, mental, emotional and spiritual health and well-being. Classes held Mondays and Wednesday from 9-10 a.m., and Fridays from 8:15-9:15 a.m. through March 31. Offered through the Institute for Extended Learning. Call 533-4756 for locations and prices.

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.

Free foot and hand care – Provided for persons ages 60 years and over, Tuesdays, 12:30-1:30 p.m., East Central Senior Center, 500 S. Stone. Service provided by nursing students from Intercollegiate College of Nursing Education; includes hand and foot massage, foot soaks, nail trims, and nail painting. Diabetics are eligible for all services except nail clipping. Appointment is required by calling 625-6693.

.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.

Knitwits – Knitting group meets every Thursday, 12:30-2:30 p.m., 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.