Senior activities

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AARP Senior Driving Classes – Tuesdayand next Thursday 16, 12:30-4:30 p.m. at Corbin Senior Center, 827 W. Cleveland Ave. Call 327-1584.

Saint Patrick’s Day Celebration – Friday, 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, 5:00 p.m. 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 17-18, 6:30-10:30 p.m., BOF, 933 W. Third Ave. Dinner will be served from 6-8 p.m. both nights; live 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.

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.

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.