Senior Activities

New listings

Senior Yoga – Every Tuesday and Thursday, 9:30-10:30 a.m., Spokane Valley Good Samaritan Village Community Center, 17028 E. Eighth. Cost is $3. For more information, call 924-6161, ext. 610, or 448-4825.

Project Joy Senior Entertainers – is looking for music, dance, and drama entertainers. Project Joy is an entertainment group for individuals age 50 or above, and provides entertainment for convalescent centers, retirement facilities, fraternal and civic organizations, and special events. Call 535-0584 for more information on how to join.

Pedicures – Second and third Monday of each month, Southside Senior Activity Center, 3151 E. 27th Ave. Cost is $13 for a 15-minute treatment. For more information, call 535-0803.

Acting Workshop – Six-week workshop for first-time and experienced actors, Feb. 14-March 21, 9 a.m.-noon, Corbin Senior Activity Center, 827 W. Cleveland. Offered by the Institute for Extended Learning; call 533-4756 for more information.

Computer classes – A variety of beginning computer classes offered through the Institute of Extended Learning. Call 533-4756 for list, times, locations, and costs.

Fitness classes – A variety of fitness classes offered through the Institute of Extended Learning. Call 533-4756 for more information.

Upcoming

Fall-prevention class – Offered through the Institute for Extended Learning, Wednesday, 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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

Readers 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.