Senior activities

Thu., April 24, 2008

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Today

Medicare Fraud Presentation – Learn about scams affecting Medicare participants, 11 a.m. at the Sinto Senior Activity Center, 1124 W. Sinto Ave. For more information, call 327-2861.

Upcoming

Cribbage Tournament – Friday at 1 p.m. at the Hillyard Senior Center, 4001 N. Cook St. Call 482-0803 for more information.

Celtic Music Concert – Listen to the award-winning group The McKassons, and enjoy a meal Friday, from 6:15-10 p.m. The cost is $16/members, $19/nonmembers and includes transportation, meal and escort. For more information, contact the Sinto Senior Activity Center, 1124 W. Sinto Ave. at 327-2861.

Lewiston Dogwood Festival – Enjoy Artisan Faire booths, Folk Life demonstrations, a classic car show, live entertainment, food, and more, Saturday. Pick-up will begin at 8:30 a.m. from the Hillyard Senior Center, 4001 N. Cook St. Home pick-ups will also be available. The cost is $25 and includes transportation, admission, and escort. Call 482-0803 for more information.

Computer Class – 10 a.m.-noon, Monday at the Hillyard Senior Center, 4001 N. Cook St. For more information, call 482-0803.

Sinto Night Out – Enjoy a no-host dinner at the Harvester restaurant in Spangle, Tuesday from 4:30-7 p.m. The cost is $8/members, $11/nonmembers, and includes transportation and escort. Contact the Sinto Senior Activity Center, 1124 W. Sinto Ave. at 327-2861 for more information.

Movie: “Last Holiday” – Watch this comedy starring Queen Latifah, Wednesday at 12:30 p.m. at the Hillyard Senior Center, 4001 N. Cook St. The cost is $1 and includes popcorn. For more information, call 4832-0803.

Ongoing

Senior Center Association Coffee Shop – Open Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, 8:30-11:30 a.m. Enjoy Rocket bakery items and coffee in the Fireside Lounge. Spokane Valley Senior Center, 2426 N. Discovery Place. For more information, call 926-1937.

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