City Of Las Vegas August 2011 Senior Events
Las Vegas Residents Invited To Celebrations, Luncheons & Activities At City Centers
The city of Las Vegas active adult and senior centers offer exercise, fitness, craft, arts, dance, music and computer classes; cards; games; discussion and social groups; luncheons; sports; and special events Monday through Friday to residents age 50 and better. A listing of classes and activities is published in the Beyond the Neon Leisure Guide, available in the centers and online at www.lasvegasnevada.gov/Find/recreation.htm. All activities are subject to change. Most activities require $2 annual membership to city of Las Vegas Senior Citizen Programs, available at all senior and active adult centers.
Queens of the Kitchen Cooking Class (ages 50+)
Thursday, Aug. 4, 2 p.m. Registration opens July 1. Advance registration required.
Fee: $2
East Las Vegas Community/Senior Center, 250 N. Eastern Ave., (702) 229-1515.
Stephanie Richard will lead the group in cooking something new and preparing an accompanying poem!
Left Hander Luncheon (ages 50+)
Wednesday, Aug. 10, 11:30 a.m. Registration opens July 1. Advance registration required.
Fee: $5
Las Vegas Senior Center, 451 E. Bonanza Road, (702) 229-6454.
Celebrate left handers with us! We will serve your lunch backwards, dessert to salad!
Healthy Aging: UP2ME (ages 50+)
Fridays, Aug. 12-Sept. 16, 9:30 a.m. to noon. Advance registration begins July 18.
Centennial Hills Active Adult Center, 6601 N. Buffalo Drive, (702) 229-1702.
This is a six-week wellness series sponsored by St. Rose Dominican Hospital. Call 229-1702 for information and registration.
Free Planting a Fall/Winter Garden Seminar (ages 50+)
Monday, Aug. 15, 1 p.m.
Lieburn Senior Center, 6230 Garwood Ave., (702) 229-1600.
Get the scoop and all the information needed to do a fall garden from Pat Westland, our Master Gardener.
Pinochle Tournament (ages 50+)
Wednesday-Thursday, Aug. 17-18, noon to 4:30 p.m. Register by Aug. 10.
Fee: $1
Doolittle Senior Center, 1930 N. J St., (702) 229-6125.
Enjoy a double-elimination, two-day pinochle tournament with your partner. Everyone plays on Wednesday; playoffs and championship game on Thursday. Space is limited.
Chillin' with Santa Believe in the Real Deal Back-to-School Drive & Luncheon (ages 50+)
Thursday, Aug. 18, 11:30 a.m. Registration opens July 1. Advance registration required.
Cost: $5.
East Las Vegas Community/Senior Center, 250 N. Eastern Ave., (702) 229-1515.
Enjoy a Hawaiian luncheon and entertainment while helping the Park Ambassadors and Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department Downtown Area Command. Support our local elementary schools with new school supplies, including backpacks, notebook paper, folders, crayons, glue, rulers, pencils and markers.
Lieburn 2nd Annual Salad Luncheon (ages 50+)
Friday, Aug. 19, 11:30 a.m. Advance reservation required.
Fee: $5.
Lieburn Senior Center, 6230 Garwood Ave., (702) 229-1600.
Enjoy a variety of salads, along with breads, dessert and beverages.
Starting Seeds Workshop (ages 50+)
Friday, Aug. 19, 1 to 2:30 p.m. Advance registration begins July 18.
Centennial Hills Active Adult Center, 6601 N. Buffalo Drive, (702) 229-1702.
A master gardener will show you how to save money by growing your own vegetables from seedlings. Call 229-1702 for information and registration.
Root Beer Float Day (ages 50+)
Tuesday, Aug. 23, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Fee: $1.
Doolittle Senior Center, 1930 N. J St., (702) 229-6125.
Las Vegas Senior Idol Talent Showcase Auditions (ages 50+)
Wednesday-Thursday, Aug. 24-25, by appointment. Application packets available July 1.
No cost to audition.
Las Vegas Senior Center, 451 E. Bonanza Road, (702) 229-6454.
Applications for group and individual acts must be submitted not later than Friday, Aug. 12. Auditions will be by appointment only. Contact the center for an application packet. Las Vegas Senior Idol Showcase date is still to be determined.
AAPR Safe Driving Course (ages 50+)
Wednesday, Aug. 31, 1 to 5 p.m. Advance registration begins July 18.
Cost: $14 non-AARP member fee or $12 AARP member fee (payable to AARP the night of class), PLUS a current annual $2 membership in city of Las Vegas senior citizens program.
Centennial Hills Active Adult Center, 6601 N. Buffalo Drive, (702) 229-1702.
Learn safety tips while earning a reduction in your car insurance premium. Contact your insurance company for exact reduced rate and procedure to report completion of course. Call 229-1702 for information and registration.
