Senior activities
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Movie day – A showing of “Nanny McPhee” will begin at 12:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Hillyard Senior Center, 4001 N. Cook. Admission is $1; popcorn is free; 482-0803.
Breakfast and bowling – Have breakfast and bowl at Lilac Lanes Wednesday with the Hillyard Senior Center, 4001 N. Cook. Center pick-up is at 8:30 a.m. and home pick-ups begin at 9 a.m. Cost is $13 and includes everything. Call 482-0803.
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 3:45-4:45 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 – Tuesdays from 9 a.m.-noon at the Hillyard Senior Center, 4001 N. Cook. Call 482-0803 for more information.
Ceramics, Watercolor and Writing Workshop – Thursday from 1-3:30 p.m. at the Spokane Valley Senior Center, 2426 N. Discovery Place. Call 926-1937.
China painting – Wednesdays from 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.
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 – 10 a.m.-noon on select Mondays, Hillyard Senior Center. Free to members. Call 482-0803 for dates.
Fitness classes – A variety of fitness classes offered through the Institute of Extended Learning. Call 533-4756 for more information.
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 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.
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.
History Classes – Offered through the Institute of Extended Learning. Call 533-4756 for more information.
Institute for Extended Learning – A full schedule of summer classes are ongoing in art, history, politics, dance, and exercise. Schedules, locations and prices vary. Call 533-4756 for more 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.
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. 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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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 the Spokane Valley Senior Center, Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, 8-9 a.m. and 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 484-4319.
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 each class. 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.
Stretch and Tone – Sponsored by Corbin Senior Activity Center, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9-10 a.m., 827 W. Cleveland Ave. For more information, call 327-1584.
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.
Yoga – Classes are Tuesdays and Thursdays at 9 a.m. at the Southside Senior Activity Center, 3151 E. 27th. Call 535-0803 for more information.
Games
Bingo – Tuesdays, 1-3 p.m., Spokane Valley Senior Center, 2426 N. Discovery Place. 50 cents per card. Call 926-1937 for more information.
Bridge – Wednesdays, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Spokane Valley Senior Center, 2426 N. Discovery Place. Every third Thursday is a bridge tournament. Call 926-1937 for more information.
Bunko – First Tuesday of the month, 1-3 p.m. 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, 10:30 a.m.-4 p.m.; Wednesday, noon-3 p.m.; Thursday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; and Friday, 10:30 a.m.-4 p.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.
Bingo – Fridays at 10:30 a.m., at the East Central Senior Center, 500 S. Stone. For more information, call 625-6693.
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.
Cribbage – Wednesdays, noon-2 p.m., Sinto Senior Center, 1124 W. Sinto. Call 327-2861 for information.
Cribbage – Sponsored by the Spokane Valley Eagles Club, Mondays, 6:30 p.m., 16801 E. Sprague Ave. For more information, call Jim and 926-5831.
Penny Bingo – Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 1-3 p.m., at the Hillyard Senior Center, 4001 N. Cook St. For more information, call 482-0803.
Penny Poker – Wednesdays and Fridays, 1-3 p.m., at the Hillyard Senior Center, 4001 N. Cook St. For more information, call 482-0803.
Pinochle – Wednesdays, 6:30-9 p.m., and Fridays, 12:45-3 p.m.; at the Hillyard Senior Center, 4001 N. Cook St. For more information, call 482-0803.
Pinochle – Mondays with lunch, noon-3:30 p.m.; Thursdays, 7-9:30 p.m., at Sinto Senior Activity Center, 1124 W. Sinto Ave. Cost: $4. For more information, call 327-2861.
Ladies’ Pinochle – Wednesdays, 11:30 a.m., East Central Senior Center, 500 S. Stone. For more information, call 625-6693.
Racehorse Pinochle – Tuesdays, 12:30-3:30 p.m., at Sinto Senior Activity Center, 1124 W. Sinto Ave. Cost: $1.25. For more information, call 327-2861.
Scrabble and Mahjongg – Fridays from 1-4 p.m. at Corbin Senior Center, 827 W. Cleveland Ave. For more information, call 327-1584.
Bingo – Wednesdays from 1:15-3:15 p.m. at the Southside Senior Activity Center, 3151 E. 27th Ave. Cards are three for $1. For more information, call the center at 535-0803.
Bridge – Thursdays at 1 p.m. at the Southside Senior Activity Center, 3151 E. 27th. Contact the center for more information, 535-0803.
Cribbage – Wednesdays at 10 a.m., at the Southside Senior Center, 3151 E. 27th. For information, call the center at 535-0803.
Mahjongg – Mondays at 9 a.m. and Thursdays at 12:15 p.m. at the Southside Senior Activity Center, 3151 E. 27th. Call 535-0803 for more information.
Mid-City Senior Center – Serving the community over age 60. Hours are Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. with lunch served 11:30 a.m.-noon, and bingo Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 12:30-3 p.m.; Thursday, Trivial Pursuit, noon-2:30 p.m.; 1222 W. Second Ave. For more information, call 747-3257.
Pinochle – Fridays, 1-3 p.m. at the Southside Senior Activity Center, 3151 E. 27th. The cost is $1. For information call 535-0803.
Scrabble – The second and fourth Tuesday of the month at 9 a.m. at the Southside Senior Activity Center, 3151 E. 27th. Call 535-0803 for more information.
Games Galore – Mondays at noon at the East Central Senior Center, 500 S. Stone. Each week alternates between Bunco, Yahtzee, Skip-Bo. Call 625-6693 for more information.
Dancing
Ballroom Dance – Wednesdays, 1-3 p.m., Spokane Valley Senior Center, 2426 N. Discovery Place. Cost is $3, refreshments served. Call 926-1937.
Line Dancing – Intermediate classes on Wednesdays, 10:30-11:30 a.m.; beginner classes Wednesdays, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. and Thursdays, 9-10 a.m. Spokane Valley Senior Center, 2426 N. Discovery Place. Cost is $2. For more information, call 926-1937 or 926-5876.
The Mountain Musicians Senior Dance – Meets the first Sunday of every month, 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at the Sons of Norway, 6710 N. Country Homes Blvd. For information, call Sherrie at (509) 290-2881.
Monday Night Dance – featuring live music, 7:30-10 p.m., at Corbin Senior Center, 827 W. Cleveland Ave. Admission is $3.50 per person. For more information, call 327-1584.
Saturday Night Dancing – with the Touch of Class at the Sinto Senior Activity Center, 1124 W. Sinto Ave. For information, call 327-2861.
Ballroom Dancing – Thursdays, 1-3 p.m. Mead-Farwell Senior Center, Garland and Wall. Cost: $2. For more information, call 326-9933.