Senior activities

Thu., May 14, 2015

Ongoing

60-plus Singles – Meets Friday, 9-10:30 a.m. at the NorthTown Mall food court, 4750 N. Division St., for lively conversation, travel ideas and information sharing. For more information, call (509) 466-9280.

AARP Senior Employment – Specializes in jobs for persons 55 years and older. Employers are looking for your years of experience, maturity and dependability, call (509) 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 12:45-3 p.m. at 1222 N. Post St. For more information, call (509) 458-2509.

Carebears – 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 (509) 535-0803.

Institute for Extended Learning ACT 2 (formerly Seniors Program) – The Institute offers a wide variety of affordable classes throughout the Spokane area. Course offerings include computers, art, gardening, dance, fitness and other general topics. For a full list of classes, dates, times, cost and to register, visit www.iel.spokane.edu/LNB/ACT2.

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 (509) 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 (509) 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 (509) 326-9516.

Project Joy Senior Entertainers – Opportunities available to use/enhance talents in providing entertainment for retirement centers, community organizations and special events. Join an existing group or start one of your own. For more information, call (509) 535-0584.

Single Gals and Guys over 60 – Join others, 60 or older and unmarried, for fun and lively conversation in a casual setting. For more information, call (509) 924-3210.

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.

Yoga – Fridays, 11:30 a.m.; Wednesdays, noon. All ages and fitness levels welcome. $5/session for Southside members, $6/session for nonmembers. Southside Senior and Community Center, 3151 E. 27th Ave. For information, call (509) 535-0803.

Tai Chi – Wednesdays, 9:50 a.m. For beginners. $5/session for Southside members, $6/session for nonmembers. Southside Senior and Community Center, 3151 E. 27th Ave. For information, call (509) 535-0803.

Advanced Tai Chi – Wednesdays, 8:45 a.m. $5/session for Southside members, $6/session for nonmembers. Southside Senior and Community Center, 3151 E. 27th Ave. For information, call (509) 535-0803.

Zumba – Tuesdays, 4:30 p.m.; Wednesdays, 5:20 p.m.; Thursdays, 5 p.m.; and Fridays, 10 a.m. All ages and fitness levels welcome. Ten hourlong classes are $50 for Southside members, $60 for nonmembers. Southside Senior and Community Center, 3151 E. 27th Ave. For information, call (509) 535-0803.

Games

Cribbage – Sponsored by Veterans of Foreign Wars, Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m., 212 S. David St. For more information, call (509) 325-3061.

Bridge – Thursdays, 1 p.m. at the Southside Senior Activity Center, 3151 E. 27th Ave. Contact the center for more information, (509) 535-0803.

Cribbage – Wednesdays, 10 a.m., at the Southside Senior Center, 3151 E. 27th Ave. For information, call the center at (509) 535-0803.

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