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Spokane, Washington  Est. May 19, 1883

Senior activities

Today

Trip to Two Rivers Casino – Corbin Senior Activity Center will visit Two Rivers Casino for a day of gambling and fun. Includes transportation. Call for cost and details, Hillyard Senior Center, 4001 N. Cook St., 482-0803.

Upcoming

“Les Miserables” – Friday. The 5:30 p.m. show at the Coeur d’Alene Summer Theatre. Includes transportation, escort and admission. Call for cost and details, Hillyard Senior Center, 4001 N. Cook St., 482-0803.

Golfing at the Chewelah Country Club – Monday. Play 18 holes and ride in power cart at the Chewelah Golf and Country Club. Space is limited. Transportation, greens fees and shared powered cart included. Call for cost and details, Sinto Senior Activity Center, 1124 W. Sinto Ave., 327-2861.

Planning Ahead luncheon – Wednesday. Home Instead Health Care will discuss the importance or planning ahead for a crisis. Includes a lasagna lunch. Call for cost and details, Corbin Senior Center, 827 W. Cleveland Ave., 327-1584.

West Coast River Queen Cruise – Aug. 24. The Spokane River Cruise includes a noon brunch on the West Coast River Queen. Transportation, brunch, cruise and escort included. Call for cost and details, Sinto Senior Activity Center, 1124 W. Sinto Ave., 327-2861.

Canoe Float on the Little Spokane River – Aug. 26. Enjoy the water and scenery, while watching wildlife on the four-hour canoe trip. Participants should be able to swim and are encouraged to bring snacks. Includes transportation, guides and equipment. Call for cost and details, Hillyard Senior Center, 4001 N. Cook St., 482-0803.

Dinner at Red Lobster – Aug. 26. No-host dinner will be at the Red Lobster in Coeur d’Alene. Transportation and escort included. Call for cost and details, Sinto Senior Activity Center, 1124 W. Sinto Ave., 327-2861.

Hawaiian Seminar – Aug. 27. Sheri Maier and professional dancers from the Northwest Hula Co. will give a cultural presentation on Hawaii. Includes a terriyaki/pineapple chicken lunch. Call for cost and details, Corbin Senior Center, 827 W. Cleveland Ave., 327-1584.

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, Spokane Falls Chapter – Meets the first Thursday of each month, 10:30 a.m. at Old Bob’s Restaurant, 3243 E. Trent Ave.; 466-4013.

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.

Arts and Crafts – Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 10 a.m. at East Central Senior Center, 500 S. Stone St. Call 625-6693 for more information.

Brain Aerobics – Work on brain teasers, Sudoku puzzles and optical illusions. Fridays, 10-11:30 a.m. at the Southside Senior Activity Center, 3151 E. 27th Ave. $1. Call 535-0803 for more information.

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 Ave. 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; Thursdays, 9 a.m.-noon at the Spokane Valley Senior Center, 2426 N. Discovery Place. $5 per visit, $20 per month. Call 926-1937.

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

Computer Lab – Mondays and Wednesdays, 10-11:30 a.m. and Thursdays, 10-11:30 a.m. at the East Central Senior Center, 500 S. Stone St. Call 625-6693 for more information.

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.