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Sons of Norway April Pancake Breakfast – Sunday, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Sons of Norway Tordenskjold Lodge, 6710 North Country Homes Boulevard. Menu will include scrambled eggs, sausage, juice, coffee and all the pancakes you can eat; adults $4.50; children six and under $2.50; music provided by Mountain Musicians; call 326-9211 for more information.

AARP Safe Driving Program – Monday and Tuesday, 12:30 p.m.- 4:30 p.m. at San Souci MHP, 3231 W. Boone Ave.; call 328-1695 for information; and 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at Orchard Crest, 222 S. Evergreen Road; call 928-2222 for information.

AARP – Meets Monday and Tuesday, 12:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m. at San Souci MHP, 3231 W. Boone Ave., 328-1695; and Tuesday and Wednesday, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at Empire Ford, 423 W. Third Ave., 624-5433.

Upcoming

Friendship Brunch – Thursday , 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at the East Central Senior Center, 500 S. Stone. Menu will include quiche, cinnamon rolls, fruit, orange juice and coffee; free to members; $5 for guests; 625-6693.

Italian Dinner and Auction – Friday , 5 and 6:30 p.m. to benefit the Hillyard Senior Center. Seatings at the Northeast Community Center, 4001 N. Cook; $8; reservations required; 482-0803.

Total Body Exercise – Classes held Mondays and Wednesday from 9-10 a.m., and Fridays from 8:15-9:15 a.m. through Friday . NIA is a combination of movements and concepts from yoga, tai chi, tae kwon do, aikido, jazz, modern dance and more to achieve physical, mental, emotional and spiritual health and well-being. Offered through the Institute for Extended Learning; call 533-4756 for locations and prices.

Paint Ceramics in Spokane Valley – Thursdays through April 13, 9:30 a.m.- noon and 1-3:30 p.m. at CenterPlace at Mirabeau, Spokane Valley Senior Center, 2426 N. Discover Place; $29 and an $8 firing fee; 533-4756.

Cosmetology Class – Mondays through April 17, 1:30-3 p.m., East Central Senior Center, 500 S. Stone. “Looking Your Best at Any Age: Beauty Tips for Ladies 65 and Up”; $10 includes supplies; 625-6693.

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 and Wednesdays from 3-4 p.m. at Hillyard Senior Center, 4001 N. Cook St. For more information, call 482-0803.

Carebears Support Group – For those widowed or alone, this group meets every Monday from noon-1 p.m. at the Southside Senior Activity Center, 3151 E. 27th. For more information, call the center at 535-0803.

Ceramics, Watercolor and Writing Workshop – Spokane Valley Senior Center, 2426 N. Discovery Place. For days and times, call 926-1937.

Computer classes – A variety of beginning computer classes offered through the Institute of Extended Learning. Call 533-4756 for list, times, locations, and costs.

Crafts and Quilts – Thursdays from 9 a.m.-noon at Hillyard Senior Center, 4001 N. Cook St. For more information, call 482-0803.

Drop-In Beginning Computer Classes – Every other Monday, 10 a.m.-noon, Hillyard Senior Center. Free to members. Call 482-0803.

Fitness classes – A variety of fitness classes offered through the Institute of Extended Learning. Call 533-4756 for more information.

Free foot and hand care – Provided for persons ages 60 years and over, Tuesdays, 12:30-1:30 p.m., East Central Senior Center, 500 S. Stone. Service provided by nursing students from Intercollegiate College of Nursing Education; includes hand and foot massage, foot soaks, nail trims, and nail painting. Diabetics are eligible for all services except nail clipping. Appointment is required by calling 625-6693.

.Gentle Exercise – The Institute for Extended Learning seniors program is offering this class at several locations and times. For times, locations, dates and cost, call 279-6025.

Hearing Clinic – Fourth Tuesday of the month, 10-11 a.m., Spokane Valley Senior Center, 2426 N. Discovery Place. For more information, call 926-1937.

Internet Classes – Learn about the Internet, e-mail and more at Rockwood Retirement Manor, 2903 E. 25th, on Tuesdays at 9:10 and 10:30 a.m. Classes are $10 per hour. Call 891-5330 for information.

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 p.m. and mainstream dance from 8:30-10:30 p.m. The cost is a $4 donation. For information, call Jeanette Blood at 497-7446.

Knitwits – Knitting group meets every Thursday, 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.

Learn to Tie Flies – Classes at the Southside Senior Activity Center, 3151 E. 27th Ave. Dates and times vary. Call 535-0803 to sign up.

New Horizons Orchestra – This group meets every Tuesday night 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 every Wednesday night 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 Bluegrass Band – This group meets every Friday night from 7-9 p.m. at Holy Names Music Center, 3910 W. Custer Drive. The cost is $35 per month. For information, call 326-9516.

Painting Classes – Mondays from 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 Monday of each month, Southside Senior Activity Center, 3151 E. 27th Ave. Cost is $13 for a 15 minute treatment. For more information, call 535-0803.

Quilting – Second and fourth Wednesday of the month, 1-3 p.m. at the Southside Senior Activity Center, 3151 E. 27th Ave. Call 535-0803 for more information.

Reader’s Theater – Anyone with or without theater experience is invited to this informal theater group, Mondays at 2 p.m. at the Southside Senior Activity Center, 3151 E. 27th. For more information, call 535-0803.

Red Hat Society – Meets 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 Wednesday 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.

Rug Hooking – First and third Wednesday of each month, 1-3 p.m., Southside Senior Activity Center, 3151 E. 27th Ave. For more information, call 535-0803.

Senior Fitness – Sponsored by Corbin Community Center, Wednesdays and Fridays, 10:30-11:45 a.m., 827 W. Cleveland Ave. For more information, call 326-5556.

Senior Fitness – Sponsored by the Spokane Valley Senior Center, Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, 9:30-10:30 a.m., 2426 N. Discovery Place. For more information, call 926-1937.

Senior Legislative Coalition of Eastern Washington – Meets the fourth Wednesday of each month at Corbin Senior Center, 9 a.m.-noon. For more information, call 328-8578.

Senior Yoga – Every Tuesday and Thursday, 9:30-10:30 a.m., Spokane Valley Good Samaritan Village Community Center, 17028 E. Eighth. Cost is $3. For more information, call 924-6161, ext. 610, or 448-4825.

Sing-A-Long and Dance – Fridays, 10 a.m.-noon, Spokane Valley Senior Center, 2426 N. Discovery Place. For more information, call 926-1937.

60-Plus Singles – Meets Friday mornings, 9-10:30 a.m., Old Country Buffet at Northpointe. Join others, 60 or older and unmarried, for fun and lively conversation in a casual setting. For more information, call 466-9280.

Striders – Walking and exercise group meets Tuesdays and Fridays, 8 a.m., Sons of Norway Lodge, 6710 N. Country Homes Blvd, and Mondays and Wednesdays, 8 a.m., Valley YMCA, 2421 N. Discovery Place. Call Carol at 926-1697 for more information.

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.

Tuesday Lunch and Entertainment – Every Tuesday at noon, Southside Senior Activity Center, 3151 E. 27th Ave. Cost is $5; reservations must be made by noon the Monday before. For more information, call 535-0803.

Walking Groups – The Southside Senior Activity Center, 3151 E. 27th, presents walking groups every Monday at 10 a.m. For information call the center at 535-0803.

Wednesday and Friday Lunches – The North Star Senior Center, 8415 N. Wall, serves lunches from Holy Family Hospital on Wednesdays at 11:45 a.m. and Fridays at noon. The cost is $4. For information, call the center at 230-2145.

Weight Watchers – meets Mondays from 2:30-3 p.m. (weigh in from 2-2:30 p.m.) at the Southside Senior Activity Center, 3151 E. 27th Ave. Initial registration fee will be charge, weekly fee of $9 there after. Call 535-0803.

Games

Bingo – Tuesdays, 1-3:30 p.m., Spokane Valley Senior Center, 2426 N. Discovery Place. 50 cents per card. Call 926-1937 for more information.

Bridge – Thursdays, 9 a.m., Spokane Valley Senior Center, 2426 N. Discovery Place. Every third Thursday is a bridge tournament. Call 926-1937 for more information.

Bunko – Second Monday of the month, at the Spokane Valley Senior Center, 2426 N. Discovery Place. For information, call the center at 926-1937.

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

Pinochle – Monday, Thursday and Friday, 10 a.m., Spokane Valley Senior Center, 2426 N. Discovery Place. Call 926-1937 for more information.

Bingo – Thursdays, 12:30-3 p.m., and Saturdays, 1-3:30 p.m., at the Sinto Senior Activity Center, 1124 W. Sinto Ave. For more information, call 327-2861.