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Spokane, Washington  Est. May 19, 1883

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Two Rivers Casino trip – The Sinto Senior Center is planning its last trip of the year to the casino, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday. The cost is $15 for members and $18 for nonmembers, which includes transportation and a $10 coupon to play. Call 327-2861.

Turkey Bingo – Head to Rose Pointe Retirement Community for bingo, raffle and refreshments Thursday. Pickup at the Hillyard Senior Center, 4001 N. Cook, is at 3:30 p.m. with home pickups following. The cost is $10, which includes transportation, admission and food. 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, Wednesdays and Fridays 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 Mondays 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, 9 a.m.-noon at the Hillyard Senior Center, 4001 N. Cook. Call 482-0803 for more information.

China painting – Wednesdays, 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.

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.

Crafts and Quilts – Thursdays, 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 are offered through the Institute of Extended Learning. Call 533-4756 for more information.

Free foot care – Provided for persons age 60 and over, Mondays-Thursdays, 10 a.m.- 2 p.m., East Central Senior Center, 500 S. Stone. Service provided by a Licensed Practical Nurse. An appointment is required by calling 625-6693.

Gentle Exercise – The Institute for Extended Learning seniors program offers this class at several locations and times. For information, 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.

History Classes – Offered through the Institute of Extended Learning. 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 and mainstream dance from 8:30-10:30. The cost is a $4 donation. For information, call Jeanette Blood at 487-7446.

Knitwits – Knitting group meets Thursdays, 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.

Multimedia art – Fridays, 9 a.m.-noon, Spokane Valley Senior Center, 2426 N. Discovery Place. Call 926-1937.

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.