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. Centers will be closed Nov. 11, 24-25 for holiday observance.
Free Fall Prevention Seminar (ages 50+)
Monday, Nov. 7, 10 a.m. Advance registration required. Registration opens Oct. 17.
Centennial Hills Active Adult Center; 6601 N. Buffalo Drive, (702) 229-1702.
A kinesiologist will lead this seminar covering fall prevention tips, home modifications and exercises.
Free Bingo (ages 50+)
Wednesday, Nov. 9, 10 a.m.
East Las Vegas Community/Senior Center, 250 N. Eastern Ave. (702) 229-1515.
Please bring a white elephant gift. After bingo, enjoy a lunch special of spaghetti and meatballs for $2.
Veterans Special Day (ages 50+)
Wednesday, Nov. 9, noon to 1 p.m.
Free admission. Advance registration is required.
Doolittle Senior Center, 1930 N. J St., (702) 229-6125.
Take time to remember the men and women who have sacrificed their lives for our country, while chatting over coffee and cake.
Goblin’ Goodtime Luncheon (ages 50+)
Wednesday, Nov. 16, 12:30 p.m.
Cost: $7. Space is limited; advanced registration is required. Registration opens Oct. 17.
Centennial Hills Active Adult Center; 6601 N. Buffalo Drive, (702) 229-1702.
Participants will enjoy a traditional Thanksgiving feast with a few unexpected twists for fun, including a visit from Thelma the Turkey.
Arts & Crafts Workshop: Making Greeting Cards (ages 50+)
Wednesday, Nov. 16, 1:30 p.m.
Cost: $7.
Lieburn Senior Center, 6230 Garwood Ave., (702) 229-1600.
Enjoy making easy holiday greeting cards. All supplies included.
Gobble, Gobble Luncheon (ages 50+)
Thursday, Nov. 17, 11:30 a.m. Advance registration required.
Cost: $5.
East Las Vegas Community/Senior Center, 250 N. Eastern Ave. (702) 229-1515.
Enjoy a traditional Thanksgiving meal, with a twist!
Thanksgiving Luncheon (ages 50+)
Friday, Nov. 18, 11:30 a.m.
Cost: $3 plus a dish to share. Advance registration required.
Lieburn Senior Center, 6230 Garwood Ave., (702) 229-1600.
We’ll do the turkeys, dressing and gravy. You sign up for a dish to share and come have an incredible luncheon. Entertainment provided by Broadway star Nicole Pryor.
Free Lieburn Lecture: Living Wills, Powers of Attorney & Other Legal Issues (ages 50+)
Monday, Nov. 21, 1 p.m.
Lieburn Senior Center, 6230 Garwood Ave., (702) 229-1600.
Get the information to decide what you need.
Thanksgiving Luncheon (ages 50+)
Tuesday, Nov. 22, noon
Cost: $5. Advance registration required.
Las Vegas Senior Center, 451 E. Bonanza Road, (702) 229-6454.
Enjoy a traditional Thanksgiving luncheon with turkey, mashed potatoes and all the trimmings, including homemade pumpkin pie for dessert.
Harvest Festival Potluck (ages 50+)
Tuesday, Nov. 29, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Bring a dish and a funny story to share. Advance registration required.
Doolittle Senior Center, 1930 N. J St., (702) 229-6125.
Holiday Decorating and Cookie Exchange (ages 50+)
Wednesday, Nov. 30, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Free when you bring 2 dozen homemade cookies to share.
Las Vegas Senior Center, 451 E. Bonanza Road, (702) 229-6454.
Help add spirit for the winter holidays to the senior center by joining the team to put up decorations. Bring along two dozen of your favorite homemade cookies to share, and take home with you a variety of cookies!
