Senior activities

Thu., Sept. 20, 2007

The Spokesman-Review

Today

Lunch and a Movie – Enjoy lunch at the Old Country Buffet and then a movie at Northtown Cinemas today, 10:15 a.m.-3 p.m. The cost is $12/members, $15/nonmembers and includes transportation and lunch. Movie ticket cost is $6.50. For more information contact the Sinto Senior Activity Center at 327-2861.

Reflexology Hands and Feet Clinic – 15-minute appointments will be available today, 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at the Sinto Senior Activity Center, 1124 W. Sinto Ave. The cost is $10 and appointments are required. Call 327-2861 for more information.

Upcoming

International Draft Horse and Mule Show – Watch various types of mules and horses display their talents in carts, barrel racing, pulling contests, and more. Food items include ribs, sausages, chicken fajitas, elephant ears, and more. Friday, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. The cost is $25/members, $28/nonmembers and includes escort, transportation, and tickets. Meals and snacks are no-host. For more information contact the Sinto Senior Activity Center at 327-2861.

Sinto Night Out – Enjoy a no-host dinner at Shagnasty’s Food and Spirits in Deer Park on Tuesday, 4-7 p.m. The cost is $9/members, $12/nonmembers and includes transportation and escort. Contact the Sinto Senior Activity Center at 327-2861 for more information.

AARP Drivers Education Class – 8:30 a.m.-noon Tuesday and Wednesday at the Sinto Senior Activity Center, 1124 W. Sinto Ave. Attendance of both classes is required. The cost is $10. Upon completion of these classes, participants will receive a certificate to give to an auto insurance carrier for a premium discount. Register by calling 327-2861.

Travelogue: “Equador” – Watch a film about Ecuador on Wednesday at 10:15 a.m. at the Sinto Senior Activity Center, 1124 W. Sinto Ave. Call 327-2861 for more information.

Free Ice Cream Social – Sponsored by Spokane Valley Meals on Wheels in honor of Valley seniors. Next Thursday, 1-3 p.m. at Millwood Presbyterian Church, 3223 N. Marguerite Road. For more information, call 924-6976.

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, various times 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.

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

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.

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