City Of Las Vegas February 2012 Senior Special 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. Many of these activities contribute to wellness and a healthy lifestyle. 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. City of Las Vegas centers will be closed Feb. 20 for holiday observance.
Free AARP Tax Form Preparation Assistance (ages 50+)
Mondays and Thursdays starting Feb. 2. Appointment required.
Centennial Hills Active Adult Center, 6601 N. Buffalo Drive, (702) 229-1702.
Make an appointment beginning Tuesday, Jan. 3. Call (702) 229-1702 for more information.
Free Black History Month Trivia Contest (ages 50+)
Tuesday, Feb. 7, 10:30 to 11 a.m. Registration required one week in advance.
Doolittle Senior Center, 1930 N. J St., (702) 229-6125.
Put your knowledge to the test. Play a big game of historical trivia on your knowledge of famous people, music, events and milestones. Prizes will be awarded to the top three winners.
Lieburn Lecture Series: Seniors Helping Seniors (ages 50+)
Tuesday, Feb. 7, 1 p.m.
Free admission.
Lieburn Senior Center, 6230 Garwood Ave., (702) 229-1600.
Bring your questions on how to check for weatherization of your house. Advance registration required. Call (702) 229-1600 to register.
Free Bingo (ages 50+)
Wednesday, Feb. 8, 10 a.m.
East Las Vegas Community/Senior Center, 250 N. Eastern Ave. (702) 229-1515.
Bring a wrapped, white elephant gift for the winners.
Current Events Discussion Group (ages 50+)
Wednesday, Feb. 8, 12:30 p.m.
Free with current $2 annual membership.
Centennial Hills Active Adult Center, 6601 N. Buffalo Drive, (702) 229-1702.
This is a self-led group for folks with an open mind wanting to have a nice, cerebral conversation. Call (702) 229-1702 for more information. Registration opens Dec. 19.
Casanova’s Sweet Cuisine Luncheon (ages 50+)
Thursday, Feb. 9, 11:30 a.m. Advance registration required.
Cost: $5.
Las Vegas Senior Center, 451 E. Bonanza Road, (702) 229-6454.
Celebrate Valentine’s Day with style! Registration begins Jan. 5.
Grief and Loss Support Group (ages 50+)
2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month, Feb. 14 and 28, 9 a.m.
Centennial Hills Active Adult Center; 6601 N. Buffalo Drive, (702) 229-1702.
Call (702) 229-1702 for more information.
Valentine Day Social (ages 50+)
Tuesday, Feb. 14, 1 to 3 p.m. Registration required one week in advance.
Fee: $1.
Doolittle Senior Center, 1930 N. J St., (702) 229-6125.
Celebrate Valentine’s Day with dancing, refreshments and contests. Singles and couples wanted; have fun all afternoon!
Free Bunco (ages 50+)
Wednesday, Feb. 15, 10 a.m.
East Las Vegas Community/Senior Center, 250 N. Eastern Ave. (702) 229-1515.
Please bring a snack to share.
National Pie Month (ages 50+)
Thursday, Feb. 16, 10 a.m.
Cost: $1 per slice.
Las Vegas Senior Center, 451 E. Bonanza Road, (702) 229-6454.
Come to the Cook’s Nook for a piece of pie to celebrate National Pie Month, while supplies last.
Monthly Luncheon (ages 50+)
Friday, Feb. 17, 11:30 a.m.
Cost: $5.
Lieburn Senior Center, 6230 Garwood Ave., (702) 229-1600.
Enjoy steak Penza, Caesar salad, baked potato or rice pilaf. Bring along some canned goods to donate to those less fortunate. Advance registration required by Feb. 14.
