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City Of Las Vegas October 2011 Senior Special Events

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City Of Las Vegas October 2011 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. 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 Oct. 28 for holiday observance.
Oktoberfest (ages 50+)
Wednesday, Oct. 5, 11:30 a.m. Registration opens Sept. 1.
Fee: $5
Las Vegas Senior Center, 451 E. Bonanza Road, (702) 229-6454.
Celebrate the rich heritage of the German people with bratwurst, sauerkraut and a great party!
Flu and Pneumonia Shots Clinic by Southern Nevada Health District (ages 50+)
Thursday, Oct. 6, 9 a.m. to noon. Appointment required.
Free with appropriate insurance.
Doolittle Senior Center, 1930 N. J St., (702) 229-6125.
Shot clinic will follow a presentation by the Southern Nevada Health District. Please call 229-6125 to make your appointment. Medicaid and Medicare will be accepted. To see if your health insurance will be accepted, call the health district at 759-0878. Insurance cards must be presented at time of service.
Free Bingo (ages 50+)
Wednesday, Oct. 12, 10 to 11 a.m. Advance registration required. Registration opens Sept. 1.
East Las Vegas Community/Senior Center, 250 N. Eastern Ave., (702) 229-1515.
Free Genealogy Workshop (ages 50+)
Wednesday, Oct. 12, 1 p.m. Registration opens Aug. 22.
Centennial Hills Active Adult Center, 6601 N. Buffalo Drive, (702) 229-1702.
Learn how to trace your family roots.
Free Lieburn Lecture: Handicap/Disability Parking (ages 50+)
Monday, Oct. 17, 1 p.m. Register by Oct. 14.
Lieburn Senior Center, 6230 Garwood Ave., (702) 229-1600.
Lecture will discuss what you need to do to get a handicap placard, what type you need, and how to report issues with parking.
Free Bunco (ages 50+)
Wednesday, Oct. 19, 10 to 11 a.m. Advance registration required. Registration opens Sept. 1.
East Las Vegas Community/Senior Center, 250 N. Eastern Ave., (702) 229-1515.
Flu Shots by Southern Nevada Health District (ages 50+)
Thursday, Oct. 20, 9 to 11 a.m.
Fee: To be determined. Call Oct. 1 or later for pricing and insurances that will be accepted.
Centennial Hills Active Adult Center, 6601 N. Buffalo Drive, (702) 229-1702.
Halloween Luncheon & Murder Mystery (ages 50+)
Friday, Oct. 21, 11 a.m. Register by Monday, Oct. 17.
Fee: $7 for pulled pork, coleslaw, salad, dessert and beverage.
Lieburn Senior Center, 6230 Garwood Ave., (702) 229-1600.
Enjoy a great lunch and a howling good time. Costumes are optional.
Nevada Day Luncheon (ages 50+)
Tuesday, Oct. 25, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Fee: $5.
Doolittle Senior Center, 1930 N. J St., (702) 229-6125.
Enjoy mouth-watering baked chicken, greens, potato salad, muffins, punch, with ice cream for dessert. Advance registration required. Register at least one week in advance.
Halloween Costume Luncheon and Celebration (ages 50+)
Wednesday, Oct. 26, 11:30 am. Registration opens Sept. 1.
Fee: $5
Las Vegas Senior Center, 451 E. Bonanza Road, (702) 229-6454.
Dress in your favorite Halloween costume to enjoy carnival-style games, a spooky meal and a creepy dessert. Prizes will be awarded for the best costume, creepiest costume, funniest and more! Space is limited, so sign up early!
AARP Safe Driving Class (ages 50+)
Wednesday, Oct. 26, 1 to 5 p.m. Advance registration required. Registration opens Sept. 19.
Fee: $14 for non-AARP members; $12 for AARP members, paid the day of class.
Centennial Hills Active Adult Center, 6601 N. Buffalo Drive, (702) 229-1702.
Participants may be eligible for a discount on car insurance; contact your insurance company for exact savings.