Senior Activities

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AARP Senior Driving Classes – Today and Friday 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at Valley Senior Center, 2426 Discovery Place, Spokane Valley; call 926-1937. Also Tuesday and March 16, 12:30-4:30 p.m. at Corbin Senior Center, 827 W. Cleveland Ave.; call 327-1584.

St. Patrick’s Day Celebration – March 17, 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m., at the East Central Senior Center, 500 S. Stone. Event includes Irish lunch, sugar cookie decorating and a showing of the film, “The Notebook.” The cost is a suggested donation of $2.50. Call 625-6693.

Italian Dinner and Auction – March 31, 5 and 6:30 p.m. seatings at the Hillyard Senior Center, 4001 N. Cook. The cost is $8, reservations required. Call 482-0803.

Friendship Brunch – March 30, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at the East Central Senior Center, 500 S. Stone. Menu will include quiche, cinnamon rolls, fruit, orange juice, coffee and more. Free to members, guests $5. Call 625-6693.

Upcoming

Brothers of Friends Shamrock Dance – “Wearing of the Green,” March 17 and 18, 6:30-10:30 p.m., BOF, 933 W. Third Ave. Dinner will be served from 6-8 p.m. both nights; music provided by Variety Pak. Reservations required by calling 624-5159.

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.

Acting Workshop – Six-week workshop for first time actors and experienced actors, through 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.

Senior 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 Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, 1:30-2:30 p.m., through March 27, at 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.

Cosmetology Class – “Looking Your Best at Any Age: Beauty Tips for Ladies 65 and Up,” Mondays through April 17, 1:30-3 p.m., East Central Senior Center, 500 S. Stone. Admission is $10; call 625-6693 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.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

Quilting – Second and fourth Wednesday of the month, 1-3 p.m. at the Southside Senior Activity Center, 3151 E. 27th Ave. Call 535-0803 for more information.

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.

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.

Rug Hooking – First and third Wednesday of each month, 1-3 p.m., Southside Senior Activity Center, 3151 E. 27th Ave. For more information, call 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.

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.

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.

Striders – Walking and exercise group meets Tuesdays and Fridays, 8 a.m., Sons of Norway Lodge, 6710 N. Country Homes Blvd, and Mondays and Wednesdays, 8 a.m., Valley YMCA, 2421 N. Discovery Place. Call Carol at 926-1697 for more information.

Tax and Volunteer Training – Let AARP Tax-Aide teach you how to file your own taxes or how to join their ranks in counselor and leadership opportunities. Call (888) 227-7669 or visit www.aarp.org/taxaide.

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.

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

Wednesday and Friday Lunches – The North Star Senior Center, 8415 N. Wall, serves lunches from Holy Family Hospital on Wednesdays at 11:45 a.m. and Fridays at noon. The cost is $4. For information, call the center at 230-2145.

Weight Watchers – meets Mondays from 2:30-3 p.m. (weigh in from 2-2:30 p.m.) at the Southside Senior Activity Center, 3151 E. 27th Ave. Initial registration fee will be charge, weekly fee of $9 there after. Call 535-0803.

Games

Bingo – Tuesdays, 1-3:30 p.m., Spokane Valley Senior Center, 2426 N. Discovery Place. 50 cents per card. Call 926-1937 for more information.

Bridge – Thursdays, 9 a.m., Spokane Valley Senior Center, 2426 N. Discovery Place. Every third Thursday is a bridge tournament. Call 926-1937 for more information.

Bunko – Second Monday of the month, at the Spokane Valley Senior Center, 2426 N. Discovery Place. For information, call the center at 926-1937.

Cribbage – Sponsored by Veterans of Foreign Wars, Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m., 212 S. David St. For more information, call 325-3061.

Pinochle – Monday, Thursday and Friday, 10 a.m., Spokane Valley Senior Center, 2426 N. Discovery Place. Call 926-1937 for more information.

Bingo – Thursdays, 12:30-3 p.m., and Saturdays, 1-3:30 p.m., at the Sinto Senior Activity Center, 1124 W. Sinto Ave. For more information, call 327-2861.

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

Bridge – Tuesdays from 6-9 p.m. at Corbin Senior Center, 827 W. Cleveland Ave. For more information, call 327-1584.

Bridge – Wednesdays from 12:30-3:30 p.m. at the North Star Senior Center, 8415 N. Wall. For information, call 230-2149.

Corbin Senior Activity Center – Offers a variety of classes, health services, education classes and activities, 827 W. Cleveland Ave. For more information, call 327-1584.

Cribbage – Wednesdays at 12:30 p.m. at the North Star Senior Center, 8415 N. Wall. For information, call 230-2149.

Cribbage – Fridays, noon-2 p.m., Sinto Senior Center, 1124 W. Sinto. Registration required by calling 327-2861.

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.

Penny Bingo – Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 1-3 p.m., at the Hillyard Senior Center, 4001 N. Cook St. For more information, call 482-0803.

Penny Poker – Wednesdays and Fridays, 1-3 p.m., at the Hillyard Senior Center, 4001 N. Cook St. For more information, call 482-0803.

Pinochle – Wednesdays, 7-9:30 p.m., and Fridays, 12:45-3 p.m.; at the Hillyard Senior Center, 4001 N. Cook St. For more information, call 482-0803.

Pinochle – Mondays with lunch, noon-3:30 p.m.; Thursdays, 7-9:30 p.m., at Sinto Senior Activity Center, 1124 W. Sinto Ave. Cost: $1.50. For more information, call 327-2861.

Pinochle – Wednesdays, 12:30 p.m., North Star Senior Center, 8415 N. Wall St. For more information, call 230-1249.

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

Racehorse Pinochle – Tuesdays, 12:30-3:30 p.m., at Sinto Senior Activity Center, 1124 W. Sinto Ave. Cost: $1.25. For more information, call 327-2861.

Sam’s Bridge Club, 0-50 Masterpoints – meets on the second and fourth Mondays of the month from August through October at 6 p.m. at the Corbin Senior Activity Center, 827 W. Cleveland. For more information, call Kris at 466-4249 or 995-7308. For information, about partnerships call Lois Sieckmann at 325-9645.

Scrabble and Mahjongg – Fridays from 1-4 p.m. at Corbin Senior Center, 827 W. Cleveland Ave. For more information, call 327-1584.

Bingo – Wednesdays from 1:15-3:15 p.m. at the Southside Senior Activity Center, 3151 E. 27th Ave. Cards are three for $1. For more information, call the center at 535-0803.

Bridge – Weekly at the Southside Senior Activity Center, 3151 E. 27th. Contact the center for more information, call 535-0803.

Cribbage – Wednesdays at 10 a.m., at the Southside Senior Center, 3151 E. 27th. For information, call the center at 535-0803.

Mid-City Senior Center – Serving the community over age 60. Hours are Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. (Tuesday closed at 1 p.m.), with lunch served 11:30 a.m.-noon, and bingo Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 12:30-3 p.m.; Thursday, Trivial Pursuit, noon-2:30 p.m.; 1222 W. Second Ave. For more information, call 747-3257.

Pinochle – Fridays, 1-3 p.m. at the Southside Senior Activity Center, 3151 E. 27th. The cost is $1. For information call 535-0803.

Texas Hold’Em – Wednesdays at 1-3 p.m., at the Southside Senior Activity Center, 3151 E. 27th. Cost is $6. For information, call the center at 535-0803.

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.

Dancing

Ballroom Dance – Wednesdays, 1-3 p.m., Spokane Valley Senior Center, 2426 N. Discovery Place. Cost is $3, refreshments served. Call 926-1937.

Line Dancing – Intermediate classes on Wednesdays, 10:30-11:30 a.m.; beginner classes Wednesdays, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. and Thursdays, 9-10 a.m. Spokane Valley Senior Center, 2426 N. Discovery Place. Cost is $2. For more information, call 926-1937 or 926-5876.

The Mountain Musicians Senior Dance – Meets the second Sunday of every month from 1-4 p.m. at the East Spokane Grange, 1621 N. Park Road. For information, call Sherrie at 326-2753.

Square Dancing – Mainstream dance style for couples and singles, 1-3:30 p.m. Wednesdays at Sinto Senior Activity Center, 1124 W. Sinto Ave. For more information, call 327-2861.

Monday Night Dance – featuring live music, 7:30-10 p.m., at Corbin Senior Center, 827 W. Cleveland Ave. Admission is $3.50 per person. For more information, call 327-1584.

Saturday Night Dancing – with the Touch of Class at the Sinto Senior Activity Center, 1124 W. Sinto Ave. For information, call 327-2861.

Ballroom Dancing – Thursdays, 1-3 p.m. Mead-Farwell Senior Center, Garland and Wall. Cost: $2. For more information, call 326-9933.

Ballroom Dancing – Fridays from 1-3 p.m., North Star Senior Center, 8415 N. Wall St. Cost is $3. For more information, call 230-2149.

Ballroom Dancing – Saturdays, 7:30-10:30 p.m., Sinto Senior Activity Center, 1124 W. Sinto. Cost: $3. For more information, call 327-2861.

Dance with Variety Music – Fridays, 1-3 p.m., North Star Senior Center, 8415 N. Wall St. Cost is $3, snacks included. For more information, call 230-2149.

Dance with Live Music – With the Glenn Allen Trio, first Wednesday of every month, 1-3 p.m. Hillyard Senior Center, 4001 N. Cook St. For more information, call 482-0803.

Evening Dance – First Friday of the month, 7-9 p.m., North Star Senior Center, 8415 N. Wall St. Cost is $3, snacks included. Call 230-2149 for more information.

Ballroom Dancing – Thursdays from 7:30-9:45 p.m., Southside Senior Activity Center, 3151 E. 27th. Cost is $3.50. For more information, call 535-0803.

Dinner and Ballroom Dancing – The Brotherhood of Friends Lodge, 933 W. Third Ave., is offering dinner and ballroom dancing every Friday and Saturday night. Dinner is served from 6-9 p.m. and dancing is from 6:30-10:30 p.m. For information, call the B.O.F. at 624-5159.

Thursday Night Dances – Live music and dancing, every Thursday 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.