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Spokane, Washington  Est. May 19, 1883

Senior activities

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Jacks and Jenny’s Dance Club – Meets the third Saturday of each month, 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 497-7446.

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. seatings at the Hillyard Senior 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

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.

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.

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.

Bingo – Fridays at 10:30 a.m., at the East Central Senior Center, 500 S. Stone. For more information, call 625-6693.

Bridge – Tuesdays from 6-9 p.m. at Corbin Senior Center, 827 W. Cleveland Ave. For more information, call 327-1584.

Bridge – Wednesdays from 12:30-3:30 p.m. at the North Star Senior Center, 8415 N. Wall. For information, call 230-2149.

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 at 12:30 p.m. at the North Star Senior Center, 8415 N. Wall. For information, call 230-2149.

Cribbage – Fridays, noon-2 p.m., Sinto Senior Center, 1124 W. Sinto. Registration required by calling 327-2861.

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, 7-9:30 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: $1.50. For more information, call 327-2861.

Pinochle – Wednesdays, 12:30 p.m., North Star Senior Center, 8415 N. Wall St. For more information, call 230-1249.

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.

Sam’s Bridge Club, 0-50 Masterpoints – meets on the second and fourth Mondays of the month from August through October at 6 p.m. at the Corbin Senior Activity Center, 827 W. Cleveland. For more information, call Kris at 466-4249 or 995-7308. For information, about partnerships call Lois Sieckmann at 325-9645.

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 – Weekly at the Southside Senior Activity Center, 3151 E. 27th. Contact the center for more information, call 535-0803.

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

Mid-City Senior Center – Serving the community over age 60. Hours are Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. (Tuesday closed at 1 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.

Texas Hold’Em – Wednesdays at 1-3 p.m., at the Southside Senior Activity Center, 3151 E. 27th. Cost is $6. For information, call the center at 535-0803.

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 second Sunday of every month from 1-4 p.m. at the East Spokane Grange, 1621 N. Park Road. For information, call Sherrie at 326-2753.

Square Dancing – Mainstream dance style for couples and singles, 1-3:30 p.m. Wednesdays at Sinto Senior Activity Center, 1124 W. Sinto Ave. For more information, call 327-2861.

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.

Ballroom Dancing – Fridays from 1-3 p.m., North Star Senior Center, 8415 N. Wall St. Cost is $3. For more information, call 230-2149.

Ballroom Dancing – Saturdays, 7:30-10:30 p.m., Sinto Senior Activity Center, 1124 W. Sinto. Cost: $3. For more information, call 327-2861.

Dance with Variety Music – Fridays, 1-3 p.m., North Star Senior Center, 8415 N. Wall St. Cost is $3, snacks included. For more information, call 230-2149.

Dance with Live Music – With the Glenn Allen Trio, first Wednesday of every month, 1-3 p.m. Hillyard Senior Center, 4001 N. Cook St. For more information, call 482-0803.

Evening Dance – First Friday of the month, 7-9 p.m., North Star Senior Center, 8415 N. Wall St. Cost is $3, snacks included. Call 230-2149 for more information.

Ballroom Dancing – Thursdays from 7:30-9:45 p.m., Southside Senior Activity Center, 3151 E. 27th. Cost is $3.50. For more information, call 535-0803.

Dinner and Ballroom Dancing – The Brotherhood of Friends Lodge, 933 W. Third Ave., is offering dinner and ballroom dancing every Friday and Saturday night. Dinner is served from 6-9 p.m. and dancing is from 6:30-10:30 p.m. For information, call the B.O.F. at 624-5159.

Thursday Night Dances – Live music and dancing, every Thursday from 7:45-9:45 p.m., Southside Senior Activity Center, 3151 E. 27th Ave. Cost is $3.50. Call 535-0803 for more information.