Senior activities

Sat., Aug. 14, 2010

Upcoming

Foxwood Tea House – Sunday. Visit the outdoor vendor show at the Foxwood Tea House near Newport, which includes over forty antiques, collectibles, vintage, country and rustic vendors. Event includes a no-host three course tea or ice cream social. Includes Admission, transportation and attendant. For details call Hillyard Senior Activity Center, 4001 N. Cook St., (509) 482-0803.

Hawaiian Luau – Thursday. The Fairwinds Retirement Community will host a Hawaiian luau party that will include a delicious traditional Hawaiian dinner, live entertainment and lots of Luau fun. Includes dinner, transportation and attendant. For details call Hillyard Senior Activity Center, 4001 N. Cook St., (509) 482-0803.

Ongoing

Tai Chi – Mondays, 11 a.m., at the Spokane Valley Senior Center at CenterPlace, 2426 N. Discovery Place. Call Bob or Cindy at (509) 468-0587 to register.

Tax and Volunteer Training – Let AARP Tax-Aide teach you how to file your own taxes or how to join their ranks in counselor and leadership opportunities. Call (888) 227-7669 or visit www.aarp.org/taxaide.

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