Senior activities

Today

Diabetes Information Session – Learn about resources, care and symptoms of diabetes, 11 a.m. at the Sinto Senior Activity Center, 1124 W. Sinto Ave. All participants will receive a free glucose meter. For more information, call 327-2861.

“Gypsy” Day Trip – Watch this legendary musical at the INB Performing Arts Center. Pick-up is at 6:30 p.m. from the Hillyard Senior Center, 4001 N. Cook St. Home pick-ups will be available. The cost is $39 and includes transportation, escort and admission. Call 482-0803 for more information.

Drivers Safety Class – Sponsored by AARP. Today and Friday from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Hillyard Senior Center, 4001 N. Cook St. The cost is $10. You must attend both classes to receive a certificate. To register, call 482-0803.

Upcoming

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

Mexican Fiesta – Enjoy live entertainment by Tap Grandmas and Los Vigiles Musica Latina. Menu includes: enchiladas, beans, rice, salsa and chips. Friday at 5 p.m. at the Southside Senior Activity Center, 3151 E. 27th Ave. The cost is $10. Call 535-0803 for more information.

Jacklin Seed Co. Tour – Visit one of the world’s largest grass seed research, production and marketing organizations and enjoy a no-host meal at Old European on Wednesday. Pick-up is at 9 a.m. from the Hillyard Senior Center, 4001 N. Cook St. Home pick-ups will be available. The cost is $10 and includes escort, transportation and tour. Call 482-0803 for more information.

Movie: “Daddy Day Camp” – Enjoy this comedy starring Cuba Gooding Jr. and Eddie Murphy on Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. at the Sinto Senior Activity Center, 1124 W. Sinto Ave. Free. Call 327-2861 for more information.

Computer Class – Learn the basics next Thursday from 9:30-11:30 a.m. at the Southside Senior Activity Center, 3151 E. 27th Ave. The cost is $15; bring a friend for free. For more information, call 535-0803.

Travelogue “Canada Part 2” – Watch this film about Western Canada next Thursday at 10:15 a.m. at the Sinto Senior Activity Center, 1124 W. Sinto Ave. Free. Call 327-2861 for more information.

“Charlotte’s Web” Day Trip – Enjoy Lake City Playhouse’s production of this story about an unlikely friendship between a pig named Wilbur and a spider named Charlotte, next Thursday, 4:30-10:30 p.m. Trip will also include a no-host dinner at Red Lobster in Post Falls. The cost is $20/members, $23/nonmembers and includes transportation, play tickets and escort. Register by calling the Sinto Senior Activity Center, 1124 W. Sinto Ave. at 327-2861.

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.

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, optical illusions, and more. 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.-12 p.m. and 1-4 p.m. at the Spokane Valley Senior Center, 2426 N. Discovery Place. $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 classes – A variety of beginning computer classes offered through the Institute of Extended Learning. Call 533-4756 for list, times, locations and costs.

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.

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.

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

Institute for Extended Learning – Offers a wide variety of affordable classes throughout the Spokane area. Course offerings include computers, art, writer’s workshops, history, humanities, foreign language, fitness, and other general topics. Class costs range from $7-$59 for the quarter. For more information, call the Seniors Program office at 533-4756.

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.

Knitting Classes – Learn new techniques. Mondays, 1-4 p.m. at the Spokane Valley Senior Center, 2426 N. Discovery Place. Free. Call 926-1937.

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.

Qigong – Mondays, 7-8:30 p.m. at the Southside Senior Activity Center, 3151 E. 27th Ave. Class runs through March 10. The cost is $96. Call 535-0803 to register.

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.

Scrapbooking – Tuesdays, 9 a.m.-12 p.m. at the Spokane Valley Senior Center, 2426 N. Discovery Place. Call 926-1937.

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.