Senior activities
New listing
Walking Challenge 2006 – Offered by the Spokane Valley Senior Center, June, July and August. Kickoff party, May 31, 2 p.m. at the Waterford on the South Hill, 2999 S. Waterford Drive.; registration must be made by next Thursday. Contact Dave DeWitt at 435-6089 or call 926-1937.
Upcoming
Watercolor and acrylic classes – Offered through the Institute of Extended Learning, May 31, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Sullivan Square, 15412 E. Sprague Ave., $13; 533-4756, kmurray@iel.spokane.edu.
Get the Facts on Colorectal Cancer – June 7, noon-1 p.m.; Corbin Senior Activity Center, 827 W. Cleveland Ave.; Debra Kontny, M.D., will speak. Light meal provided; free admission. Call 232-8138.
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.
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.
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.