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City Of Las Vegas May-July 2011 Senior Events
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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. Centers will be closed for holidays May 30 and July 4.
Knitting Group (ages 50+)
Wednesdays, 9 a.m.
Cost: free with annual membership.
Centennial Hills Active Adult Center, 6601 N. Buffalo Drive, (702) 229-1702.
Whether you need a refresher or want to begin knitting, bring your supplies and join the group!
Line Dancing (ages 50+)
Thursdays, 2 to 4 p.m., and Fridays, 10 a.m. to noon.
Cost: Free with membership.
Centennial Hills Active Adult Center, 6601 N. Buffalo Drive, (702) 229-1702.
Have fun and get exercise dancing!
Tuesday and Friday Ballroom Dances (ages 50+)
Tuesdays, 3 to 5:30 p.m., and Fridays, 2 to 4 p.m.
Fee: $4 each day; must be current member in city of Las Vegas Senior Programs ($2/year).
Las Vegas Senior Center, 451 E. Bonanza Road, (702) 229-6454.
Ballroom Dance Socials are held every Tuesday night and Friday afternoon with live music by Boyd Coulter and his band.
Award-Winning Community Garden (ages 50+)
Doolittle Senior Center, 1930 N. J St., (702) 229-6125.
Join our work crew and reap the benefits of fresh vegetables, fruits and flowers. The garden has 40 raised gardening beds. The garden is located in the 1200 block of Blankenship. Please call the center to get involved, and for further details. Master Gardner Don Fabbi meets with volunteer gardeners on Wednesdays at 9 a.m.
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25 Weekly Fitness Classes (ages 50+)
Cost: $15 per month
Centennial Hills Active Adult Center, 6601 N. Buffalo Drive, (702) 229-1702.
Classes include Yoga, Water and Arthritis Aerobics, Cardio Dance, Dynamic Fitness – Cardio, Dynamic Fitness – Power Hour, Tai Chi, plus many others. Call 229-1702 for a complete listing. Through a partnership with the Centennial Hills YMCA, center members have limited time free usage of the cardio/weight room and the indoor lap pool. Enjoy doing fitness on your own in a state-of-the-art fitness center and pool — enjoy the stationary bike, treadmill, elliptical, and free weights or take a dip in the pool.
Pickle Ball (adults)
Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, 9 to 11:30 a.m.
Cost: $2 per year center membership fee.
Dula Gym, 441 E. Bonanza Road, (702) 229-6307.
Pickle ball is a good activity for seniors and is easy to play. Equipment and instruction are provided. For more information, call 229-6307.
Cinco de Mayo Celebration (ages 50+)
Thursday, May 5, 11:30 a.m.
Fee: $5 per person. Advance registration required.
East Las Vegas Community/Senior Center, 250 N. Eastern Ave., (702) 229-1515.
Come to our fiesta and celebrate the Mexican food, music and culture!
Mother’s Day Potluck (ages 50+)
Thursday, May 5, noon.
Free with a dish to share. Registration is required one week in advance.
Doolittle Senior Center, 1930 N. J St., (702) 229-6125.
Enjoy the afternoon with a variety of foods and drinks, while we celebrate and honor mothers. Please call the center office with the name of your dish one week prior to this event.
Enjoy the afternoon with a variety of foods and drinks, while we celebrate and honor mothers. Please call the center office with the name of your dish one week prior to this event.
Cinco De Mayo Dinner and Celebration (ages 50+)
Thursday, May 5, 4:30 to 6 p.m. Advance registration required.
Fee: $4
Las Vegas Senior Center, 451 E. Bonanza Road, (702) 229-6454.
Enjoy carne asada tacos with salsa, beans, rice, chips and salsa, and a non-alcoholic margarita.
35th Anniversary Celebration (ages 50+)
Wednesday, May 11, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Fee: $4. Advance registration required.
Las Vegas Senior Center, 451 E. Bonanza Road, (702) 229-6454.
Enjoy lunch, entertainment and displays.
Simply Elegant Luncheon (ages 50+)
Wednesday, May 11, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Fee: $5 per person. Advance registration required.
East Las Vegas Community/Senior Center, 250 N. Eastern Ave., (702) 229-1515.
Enjoy homemade gourmet food and elegant dining! Registration opens May 1.
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Lieburn Lecture Series: Heat Awareness (ages 50+)
Monday, May 16, 1 p.m.
Free admission.
Lieburn Senior Center, 6230 Garwood Ave., (702) 229-1600.
As we head into the hot summer months, learn techniques to keep your cool from Homebound Health Care staff.
National Scrapbook Month (ages 50+)
Wednesday, May 18, 1:30 p.m.
Fee: $5. Advance registration required.
Lieburn Senior Center, 6230 Garwood Ave., (702) 229-1600.
Join us for National Scrapbook Month and make two scrapbook pages. You bring the pictures and the instructor will provide the rest.
Bunco Snack Pot Luck (ages 50+)
Wednesday, May 18, 2 p.m.
Free with snack to share. Advance registration required.
East Las Vegas Community/Senior Center, 250 N. Eastern Ave., (702) 229-1515.
AARP Safe Driving Course (ages 50+)
Thursday, May 19, 10 a.m.
Cost: $12 for AARP members (must show valid membership card); $14 for non-members; payable to instructor. Advance registration required.
East Las Vegas Community/Senior Center, 250 N. Eastern Ave., (702) 229-1515.
Let AARP bring you up to speed on traffic rules and tips for safe driving. Contact your insurance agent to see if you are eligible to receive an insurance discount by completing the course.
Mexican Luncheon (ages 50+)
Friday, May 20, 11 a.m.
Fee: $5 per person. Advance registration required.
Lieburn Senior Center, 6230 Garwood Ave., (702) 229-1600.
Enjoy a Mexican luncheon of chicken burritos, salad, fruit, drinks and dessert.
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Taking Charge of Your Utility Usage (ages 50+)
Monday, May 23, 10 a.m.
Free admission with membership.
Centennial Hills Active Adult Center, 6601 N. Buffalo Drive, (702) 229-1702.
The director of the Public Utilities Commission of Nevada will provide an overview of your consumer rights, various programs for persons having difficulty paying utility bills, and helpful tips on conservation efforts and resolving problems you may have with your utility company.
Exercise Mechanics – “Those Remarkable Joints” (ages 50+)
Friday, May 27, 3 to 4:30 p.m.
Fee: $2. Advance registration is required.
Centennial Hills Active Adult Center, 6601 N. Buffalo Drive, (702) 229-1702.
Jennifer Campbell will discuss the different functions of joints and how to baby them so they last.
Free Eating to Control High Blood Pressure Seminars (age 50+)
Tuesdays, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., May 31; June 7, 14, 21 and 28.
Doolittle Senior Center, 1930 N. J St., (702) 229-6125.
University of Nevada Cooperative Extension staff will provide information on how to control blood pressure. Advanced registration is required. Please register at least one week in advance.
Doolittle Senior Center, 1930 N. J St., (702) 229-6125.
University of Nevada Cooperative Extension staff will provide information on how to control blood pressure. Advanced registration is required. Please register at least one week in advance.
Digital Camera One-on-One lessons (ages 50+)
Wednesdays in June; call for an appointment.
Fee: $5 for a 30-minute session. Advance appointment required.
Centennial Hills Active Adult Center, 6601 N. Buffalo Drive, (702) 229-1702.
Having trouble operating that new digital camera? Make an appointment, bring your camera and instruction book, and Rich will make you an expert!
Free Blood Pressure Checks (ages 50+)
Wednesdays, June 8 & 22, 8:30 to 10 a.m.
Centennial Hills Active Adult Center, 6601 N. Buffalo Drive, (702) 229-1702.
Members are invited to stop in to check their blood pressure.
Lei Making Workshop (50+)
Tuesday, June 14, 1 to 3 p.m.
Fee: $12
Las Vegas Senior Center, 451 E. Bonanza Road, (702) 229-6454.
Make a fresh flower lei with flowers flown in from Hawaii. You can wear it to the Luau Luncheon!
Luau Luncheon (ages 50+)
Wednesday, June 15, 11:30 a.m.
Fee: $5. Advance registration required.
Las Vegas Senior Center, 451 E. Bonanza Road, (702) 229-6454.
Join us for Kahlua pork, Mac salad and more. Enjoy live entertainment from the Islands!
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Firecracker Workshop (ages 50+)
Wednesday, June 15, 1:30 p.m.
Fee: $7. Advance registration required.
Lieburn Senior Center, 6230 Garwood Ave., (702) 229-1600.
Bring a smock and have some fun turning fence posts into firecrackers for the fourth of July.
Picnic Luncheon (ages 50+)
Friday, June 17, 11 a.m.
Fee: $5. Advance registration required.
Lieburn Senior Center, 6230 Garwood Ave., (702) 229-1600.
Enjoy an indoor picnic luncheon, including chips, fruit, dessert and a root beer float! Build your own sub sandwich!
Lieburn Lecture Series: Taking Charge of Utility Costs (50+)
Monday, June 20, 1 p.m.
Free admission.
Lieburn Senior Center, 6230 Garwood Ave., (702) 229-1600.
Public Utilities Commission staff will present an informative lecture - “Taking Charge of Utility Costs.”
Joke Day (age 50+)
Thursday, June 23, 11 a.m.
Free admission.
Doolittle Senior Center, 1930 N. J St., (702) 229-6125.
Bring your clean jokes to share with the group.
Doolittle Senior Center, 1930 N. J St., (702) 229-6125.
Bring your clean jokes to share with the group.
Free Monthly Birthday Celebration (age 50+)
Thursday, June 23, 11:30 a.m.
Doolittle Senior Center, 1930 N. J St., (702) 229-6125.
Celebrate your birthday or help celebrate the birthdays of other members who have a birthday this month. Advanced registration is required. Please register at least one week in advance.
Doolittle Senior Center, 1930 N. J St., (702) 229-6125.
Celebrate your birthday or help celebrate the birthdays of other members who have a birthday this month. Advanced registration is required. Please register at least one week in advance.
Picnic Box Lunch (ages 50+)
Thursday, June 23, 11:30 a.m.
Fee: $5 per person. Advance registration required.
East Las Vegas Community/Senior Center, 250 N. Eastern Ave., (702) 229-1515.
Let’s have a day at the park! Enjoy classic park activities and games indoors!
2nd Annual Red, White and Blue Breakfast (ages 50+)
Friday, July 1, 8:30 a.m.
Fee: $3. Advance registration required.
Lieburn Senior Center, 6230 Garwood Ave., (702) 229-1600.
Enjoy buttermilk pancakes, fresh strawberries, homemade blueberry sauce, juice and sausage.
Breakfast and Bingo! (ages 50+)
Wednesday, July 6; Breakfast 8:30-9 a.m., Bingo 9-10:30 a.m.
Fee: $3. Advance registration required.
Las Vegas Senior Center, 451 E. Bonanza Road, (702) 229-6454.
Enjoy a pancake breakfast followed by bingo with prizes.
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Red, White and Blue Barbeque (ages 50+)
Wednesday, July 13, 11:30 a.m.
Fee: $5. Advance registration required.
Las Vegas Senior Center, 451 E. Bonanza Road, (702) 229-6454.
Enjoy barbecued chicken, potato salad, beans and peach cobbler with ice cream.
Celebrate National Hot Dog Month (ages 50+)
Friday, July 15, 11 a.m.
Fee: $5. Advance registration required.
Lieburn Senior Center, 6230 Garwood Ave., (702) 229-1600.
Celebrate National Hot Dog Month with brats, dogs and sausages, baked beans, salad and beverages. Since it is also National Cheesecake Month, there will be mini cheesecakes for dessert!
Lieburn Lecture Series: Crime Prevention (ages 50+)
Monday, July 18, 1 p.m.
Free admission.
Lieburn Senior Center, 6230 Garwood Ave., (702) 229-1600.
Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department staff give the latest information on how to safeguard yourself, home and family.
Ice Cream Social (ages 50+)
Wednesday, July 20, 1 to 3 p.m.
Fee: $1 per sundae
Las Vegas Senior Center, 451 E. Bonanza Road, (702) 229-6454.
Celebrate National Ice Cream Month with this annual ice cream social. Build your own sundae with a selection of toppings.
Ice Cream Social (ages 50+)
Wednesday, July 20, 1:30 p.m.
East Las Vegas Community/Senior Center, 250 N. Eastern Ave., (702) 229-1515.
Fee: $2 per person. Advance registration required.
Cool off with a yummy bowl of ice cream.