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City Of Las Vegas October 2009 Top 13 Senior Special Events
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Las Vegas Residents Invited To Celebrations, Luncheons & Free Seminars 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; outings; sports; and special events Monday through Friday to residents age 50 and better. A listing of classes and activities is published quarterly in the Las Vegas Active Adult, available in the centers and online at www.lasvegasparksandrec.com. All activities are subject to change. Most activities require $2 annual membership to city of Las Vegas Senior Citizen Programs.
6th Annual Las Vegas Senior Idol Talent Show (all ages)
Thursday, Oct. 1, 4 to 6 p.m. Doors open at 3 p.m.
Tickets: $4, on sale Sept. 1, at all city of Las Vegas senior centers.
Charleston Heights Arts Center, 800 S. Brush St., (702) 229-6383.
Talented, mature performers ages 50 and older will entertain with song, dance, comedy and music. Get your tickets early. This show is always standing room only on event day. Call
(702) 229-6454 for advance tickets and information.
Free “Ask a Lawyer” General Legal Self-Help Seminar (ages 60+)
Tuesday, Oct. 6, 10 to 11:30 a.m.
Howard Lieburn Senior Center, 6230 Garwood Ave., (702) 229-1600.
Join an elder law attorney from the Senior Citizens Law Project for a free general legal seminar on issues relevant to seniors. Space is limited; call 229-6596 for more information or to reserve a seat. Individual appointments are not available at the seminar.
Discovery Day Luncheon (ages 50+)
Friday, Oct. 9, 11 a.m. Food served at 11:30 a.m. Advance reservation required.
Fee: $4
Howard Lieburn Senior Center, 6230 Garwood Ave., (702) 229-1600.
Chili Cook-off (ages 50+)
Tuesday, Oct. 13, 1 p.m. Contest participants must register with Linda by Oct. 8.
Fee: Free for chili contestants; $1 for chili samples.
Doolittle Senior Center, 1930 N. J St., (702) 229-6125.
Bring your favorite chili and have it judged by a panel. Top three chilies will be awarded.
Chili Cook-off (ages 50+)
Wednesday, Oct. 14, at noon
Fee: Free for those who enter chili contest; $3 for those who don’t bring chili.
Centennial Hills Active Adult Center, 6601 N. Buffalo Drive, (702) 229-1702.
Oktoberfest (ages 50+)
Wednesday, Oct. 14, at noon. Advance registration required.
Fee: $5
Derfelt Senior Citizens Center, 3343 W. Washington Ave., (702) 229-6601.
Enjoy an authentic German feast with all the fixings. Bratwurst, sauerkraut, hot German potato salad, sweet-and-sour beans and Black Forest cake.
Cultural Cuisine Russian Cabbage Pie Workshop (ages 50+)
Thursday, Oct. 15, at noon. Advance registration required.
Fee: $3
Centennial Hills Active Adult Center, 6601 N. Buffalo Drive, (702) 229-1702.
Hoedown & Chili Cook-off (ages 50+)
Wednesday Oct. 21, chili cook-off 11 a.m. to noon; hoedown 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Fee: $4 for hoedown and chili; entry to chili cook-off contest is free.
East Las Vegas Community/Senior Center, 250 N. Eastern Ave., (702) 229-1515.
Enjoy great food and dancing at this annual event.
Chili Cook-off Luncheon (ages 50+)
Friday, Oct. 23, 11 a.m. Food served at 11:30 a.m. Advance reservation required.
Fee: $4
Howard Lieburn Senior Center, 6230 Garwood Ave., (702) 229-1600.
Monster Bash (ages 50+)
Wednesday, Oct. 28, 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Fee: $4
Dress in costume to enjoy food, games and lots of fun at this spooktacular Halloween party.
East Las Vegas Community/Senior Center, 250 N. Eastern Ave., (702) 229-1515.
Murder Mystery Luncheon (ages 50+)
Wednesday, Oct. 28, 11:30 a.m. Advance registration required.
Fee: $5
Las Vegas Senior Center, 451 E. Bonanza Road, (702) 229-6454.
Free Fraud Prevention Seminar Hosted by Department of Business & Industry (ages 50+)
Thursday, Oct. 29, 9 a.m.
Derfelt Senior Citizens Center, 3343 W. Washington Ave., (702) 229-6601.
Speakers from the Clark County Recorder’s Office, Attorney General’s Office and the City of Henderson Police Department will teach you how to protect your identity, avoid Medicare fraud and scams targeting seniors, and how to be safe during the holiday shopping season.
Nevada Day Luncheon Celebration (ages 50+)
Thursday, Oct. 29, 11 a.m. Advance registration required.
Fee: $4
Doolittle Senior Center, 1930 N. J St., (702) 229-6125.
Enjoy baked chicken, mashed potatoes, vegetables, rolls, peach cobbler and a beverage.