Senior activities

Ongoing

AARP, Greater Spokane Chapter No. 384 – Meets the fourth Thursday of each month, 11:30 a.m. at Golden Corral, 7117 N. Division St., except for July and August. No-host lunch available. For more information call Gerry at (509) 448-1783.

AARP, Spokane Falls Chapter – Meets the first Thursday of each month, 10:30 a.m. at Sweet Old Bob’s Restaurant, 3243 E. Trent Ave.; (509) 466-4013.

AARP Senior Employment – Specializes in jobs for persons 55 years and older. Employers are looking for your years of experience, maturity and dependability, call (509) 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 12:45-3 p.m. at 1222 N. Post St. For more information, call (509) 458-2509.

Brain Games – Keep your brain sharp by playing T.V. game shows like “The Price is Right,” “Wheel of Fortune” and “Concentration.” Offered the first Wednesday of each month, 1-3 p.m. at the Hillyard Senior Activity Center, 4001 N. Cook St. Call (509) 482-0803 for more information.

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 Ave. For more information, call the center at (509) 535-0803.

Ceramics – Tuesdays, various times at the Hillyard Senior Center, 4001 N. Cook St. Call 482-0803 for more information; Tuesdays, 1-3 p.m. at the Spokane Valley Senior Center, 2426 N. Discovery Place. $20 per month. Call (509) 926-1937.

Corbin Senior Activity Center – Offers a variety of classes, health services, education classes and activities, 827 W. Cleveland Ave. For more information, call (509) 327-1584.

Crafts – Thursdays, 9 a.m.-noon at Hillyard Senior Center, 4001 N. Cook St. For more information, call (509) 482-0803.

Happy Computer Users classes – At the Professional Hearing Health Care Center, 12211 E. Broadway Ave., Suite 4; contact Linda Walston at (509) 218-3650 for dates, times and prices.

Hillyard Senior Center – Offers a variety of classes, health services, education classes and activities, 4001 N. Cook St. For more information, call (509) 482-0803.

Institute for Extended Learning ACT 2 (formerly Seniors Program) – The Institute offers a wide variety of affordable classes throughout the Spokane area. Course offerings include computers, art, gardening, dance, fitness and other general topics. For a full list of classes, dates, times, cost and to register visit www.iel.spokane.edu/LNB/ACT2.

Knitting Classes – Learn new techniques. Mondays, 1-4 p.m. at the Spokane Valley Senior Center, 2426 N. Discovery Place. Free. Call (509) 926-1937.

Mind and Body exercises – A free senior wellness program that includes a variety of exercises meets Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9:30-11 a.m., Country Homes Christian Church, 8415 N. Wall St. Call (509) 466-3414.

New Horizons Orchestra – This group meets Tuesday nights 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 (509) 326-9516.

New Horizons Choir – This group meets Wednesday nights from 6:30-8 p.m. at Holy Names Music Center, 3910 W. Custer Drive. Beginners are welcome. The cost is $35 per month. For information, call (509) 326-9516.

New Horizons Bluegrass Band – This group meets Friday nights from 6:30-8 p.m. at Holy Names Music Center, 3910 W. Custer Drive. The cost is $35 per month. For information, call (509) 326-9516.

Project Joy Senior Entertainers – Opportunities available to use/enhance talents in providing entertainment for retirement centers, community organizations, and special events.  Join an existing group or start one of your own. For more information call (509) 535-0584.

Red Hat Society – Meets from 12-2 p.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 (509) 926-1937.

Senior Fitness – Sponsored by the Spokane Valley Senior Center, Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, 8-9 a.m. and 9:10-10:10 a.m., 2426 N. Discovery Place. For more information, call (509) 926-1937.

Senior Writers – Meets from 9:30 a.m. to noon each Tuesday at Opportunity Presbyterian Church, 202 N. Pines Road. Share memories and read stories. $1 per person. For more information call (509) 926-5206.

Sinto Senior Activity Center – Offers a variety of classes, health services, education classes and activities, 1124 W. Sinto Ave. For more information, call (509) 327-2861.

Single Gals and Guys over 60 – Join others, 60 or older and unmarried, for fun and lively conversation in a casual setting. For more information, call (509) 924-3210.

Step and Stretch – Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, 9 a.m., First Church of The Nazarene, 9004 N. Country Homes Blvd. Free. For more information, call Harry Skarka at (509) 869-3750.

Stretch and Tone – Sponsored by Corbin Senior Activity Center, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9-10 a.m., 827 W. Cleveland Ave. For more information, call (509) 327-1584.

Striders – Walking and exercise group meets Mondays and Wednesdays, 8 a.m., Valley YMCA, 2421 N. Discovery Place. Call Carol at (509) 926-1697 for more information.

Tai Chi – Mondays, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., at the Spokane Valley Senior Center at CenterPlace, 2426 N. Discovery Place. Call (509) 468-0587 to register.

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.

Yoga – Fridays, 11:30 a.m.; Wednesdays, noon. All ages and fitness levels welcome. $5/session for Southside members, $6/session for non-members. Southside Senior and Community Center, 3151 E. 27th Ave. For information call (509) 535-0803.

Tai Chi – Wednesdays, 9:50 a.m. For beginners. $5/session for Southside members, $6/session for non-members. Southside Senior and Community Center, 3151 E. 27th Ave. For information call (509) 535-0803.

Advanced Tai Chi – Wednesdays, 8:45 a.m. $5/session for Southside members, $6/session for non-members. Southside Senior and Community Center, 3151 E. 27th Ave. For information call (509) 535-0803.

Zumba – Tuesdays, 4:30 p.m.; Wednesdays, 5:20 p.m.; Thursdays, 5 p.m.; and Fridays, 10 a.m. All ages and fitness levels welcome. 10 one-hour long classes are $50 for Southside members, $60 for non-members. Southside Senior and Community Center, 3151 E. 27th Ave. For information call (509) 535-0803.