Senior activities

Upcoming

Queen for a Day Style Show – Sponsored by The Discovery Shop. Spring and summer outfits for women and men. 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., May 4 at the Sinto Senior Activity Center, 1124 W. Sinto Ave. Lunch will be provided. $3 suggested donation. Register by calling 327-2861.

Lewiston Dogwood Festival and Beamers Boat Tour – Participants will enjoy a five-hour boat ride up the Snake River. Trip includes lunch, overnight hotel accommodations, and admission to the annual Dogwood Festival and Art under the Elms show. Friday and Saturday. The cost is $189/double and $230/single. For more information, contact the Sinto Senior Activity Center at 327-2861.

Secret Garden and Greenhouse Trip – Learn about a variety of spring plants. Trip Monday includes transportation and escort. The cost is $5 plus the cost for lunch. Pick-up is at 9:30 a.m. at the Hillyard Senior Center, 4001 N. Cook St. and home pick-ups are at 9:15 a.m. For more information, call 482-0803.

Mother’s Day Style Show – 1-3 p.m., next Thursday, at the Spokane Valley Senior Center at CenterPlace, 2426 N. Discovery Place. The cost is $5. Refreshments will be served. Reservations are required. For more information, call 926-1937.

Annual Mother’s Day Tea Luncheon – 11 a.m.-1 p.m., May 12 at the Hillyard Senior Center, 4001 N. Cook St. Call 482-0803 for more information.

Ongoing

AARP, Greater Spokane Chapter No. 384 – Meets the fourth Tuesday of each month, 11:30 a.m. at Old Country Buffet at Franklin Mall, 5504 N. Division, no-host lunch available; 534-1737 or 534-7042.

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, Wednesdays and Fridays from 3:45-4:45 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 Mondays from noon-1 p.m. at the Southside Senior Activity Center, 3151 E. 27th. For more information, call the center at 535-0803.

Ceramics – Tuesdays, 9 a.m.-noon at the Hillyard Senior Center, 4001 N. Cook. Call 482-0803 for more information.

China painting – Wednesdays, 9 a.m.-noon at the Hillyard Senior Center, 4001 N. Cook. Call 482-0803 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.

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.

Crafts and Quilts – Thursdays, 9 a.m.-noon at Hillyard Senior Center, 4001 N. Cook St. For more information, call 482-0803.

Drop-In Beginning Computer Classes – 10 a.m.-noon on select Mondays; Hillyard Senior Center. Free to members. Call 482-0803 for dates.

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

Gentle Exercise – The Institute for Extended Learning seniors program offers this class at several locations and times. For information, call 533-4756.

Energizing Fitness Class – Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9-10 a.m. at Park Heights Baptist Church, 5101 S. Freya St. The cost is $20. Runs April 10-June 14. Call 533-4756 for more information.

Happy Computer Users classes – At the Professional Hearing Health Care Center, 12211 E. Broadway, Suite 4; contact Linda Walston at 218-3650 for dates, times and prices.

Heart Healthy – WSU Nursing students will check blood pressure, blood sugar, and answer general health questions until March 28th at the Spokane Valley Senior Center at CenterPlace, 2426 N. Discovery Place. For more information, call 926-1937.

Hillyard Senior Center – Offers a variety of classes, health services, education classes and activities, 4001 N. Cook St. For more information, call 482-0803.

History Classes – Offered through the Institute of Extended Learning. Call 533-4756 for more information.

Jacks and Jenny’s Dance Club – Meets the third Saturday of each month from August through May at the North Spokane Dance Center, 7424 N. Freya. Pre-round is 7:30-8 p.m., ROM from 8-8:30 and mainstream dance from 8:30-10:30. The cost is a $4 donation. For information, call Jeanette Blood at 487-7446.

Knitwits – Knitting group meets Thursdays, 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.

Mind and Body exercises – A free senior wellness program that includes a variety of exercises meets Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9:30-11 a.m., Country Homes Christian Church, 8415 N. Wall. Call 466-3414.

Multimedia art – Fridays, 9 a.m.-noon, Spokane Valley Senior Center, 2426 N. Discovery Place. Call 926-1937.

New Horizons Orchestra – This group meets Tuesday nights 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 Wednesday nights from 6:30-8 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 Friday nights from 6:30-8 p.m. at Holy Names Music Center, 3910 W. Custer Drive. The cost is $35 per month. For information, call 326-9516.

Nia Movement Techniques – Fusion fitness yoga classes offered every Tuesday and Thursday, 9-10 a.m. at the Unity Church of Truth, 2900 S. Bernard St. To register, call 533-4756.

Painting Classes – Mondays, 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 Mondays of each month, Southside Senior Activity Center, 3151 E. 27th Ave. Cost is $13 for a 15-minute treatment. Call 535-0803 to schedule an appointment.

Project Joy Senior Entertainers – is looking for entertainers to perform at care centers, assisted living and retirement facilities; call 535-0584 for more information.

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

Red Hat Society – Meets at 11:30 a.m. 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 Monday 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.

Reflexology – Appointments are available the second Thursday and third Friday of the month between 8:30 and 11 a.m. at the Southside Senior Activity Center, 3151 E. 27th. Call 535-0803 to schedule an appointment.

Relaxation – A breathing and relaxation class is offered every Friday at 10 a.m. at the East Central Community Center, 500 S. Stone. Call 625- 6693 for more information.

Rug Hooking – First and third Wednesdays 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 the Spokane Valley Senior Center, Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, 8-9 a.m. and 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 484-4319.

Senior Yoga – Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9:30-10:30 a.m., Spokane Valley Good Samaritan Village Community Center, 17028 E. Eighth. Cost is $3 for each class. 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.

Sinto Senior Activity Center – Offers a variety of classes, health services, education classes and activities, 1124 W. Sinto Ave. For more information, call 327-2861.

60-Plus Singles – Fridays, 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.

Stretch and Tone – Sponsored by Corbin Senior Activity Center, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9-10 a.m., 827 W. Cleveland Ave. For more information, call 327-1584.

Striders – Walking and exercise group meets Tuesdays and Fridays, 8 a.m., Eagles Lodge, 6410 N. Lidgerwood, and Mondays and Wednesdays, 8 a.m., Valley YMCA, 2421 N. Discovery Place. Call Carol at 926-1697 for more information.

Table Tennis – Mondays and Thursdays from 10 a.m. to noon at the Spokane Valley Senior Center, 2426 N. Discovery Place. Call 926-1937 for more information.