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; 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.
Shred It Day (ages 50+)
Friday, March 5, 2 to 3 p.m. and Monday, March 22, 10 to 11 a.m.
Free service
Doolittle Senior Center, 1930 N. J St., (702) 229-6125.
Twice a month, seniors can bring all of their papers that need to be shredded (rather than just thrown in the garbage), and have them shredded. This will help prevent identity theft. No advance registration required.
St. Patrick’s Day Lunch (ages 50+)
Wednesday, March 10, 11:30 a.m. Advance registration is required.
Fee: $6
Derfelt Senior Center, 3343 W. Washington Ave., (702) 229-6601.
Wear your green and join us for the traditional favorites, trivia, games and prizes, too.
Murder Mystery Lunch (ages 50+)
Wednesday, March 10, 12:30 p.m. Registration starts Feb. 22. Advance registration required.
Fee: $8
Centennial Hills Active Adult Center, 6601 N. Buffalo Drive, (702) 229-1702.
Venture into the land of the Leprechauns to solve the mystery, while enjoying lunch.
Saint Patrick's Day Luncheon (ages 50+)
Friday, March 12, 11 a.m. Pre-register by March 11. Advance registration required.
Fee: $4
Lieburn Senior Center, 6230 Garwood Ave., (702) 229-1600.
Enjoy a traditional corned beef and cabbage dinner.
Under the Rainbow – St. Patrick’s Day Celebration (ages 50+)
Wednesday, March 17, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Advance registration required.
Fee: $5
Las Vegas Senior Center, 451 E. Bonanza Road, (702) 229-6454.
Enjoy a traditional feast with all of your favorites! Registration begins Feb. 1.
St. Patrick’s Day Dinner (ages 50+)
Wednesday, March 17, 3:30 p.m. Advance registration required.
Fee: $4
East Las Vegas Community/Senior Center, 250 N. Eastern Ave., (702) 229-1515.
Enjoy a traditional Irish dinner.
Fourth Annual Diggy Awards Digital Photo Contest (ages 50+)
Monday, March 22, 1 to 3 p.m.
Fee: $2 per contest entry; free for spectators
East Las Vegas Community/Senior Center, 250 N. Eastern Ave., (702) 229-1515.
The winner in each of 10 categories — landscape, nature, people, black and white, PhotoShop, architecture, humor, wildlife, travel and action — will receive a Diggy Award. The public is invited to meet the photographers, view the entries and witness the awards presentations. All contest entries must be received at the center by March 15. Contact the center for contest rules and entry forms. Entries will be judged by a panel of local artists and professional photographers.
Free National Letting Go of Stuff Day (ages 50+)
Thursday, March 25, 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Derfelt Senior Center, 3343 W. Washington Ave., (702) 229-6601.
Bring your unwanted, good-condition items to the center and staff will transport them to a local charity. Clean out those closets and get rid of all the “stuff” cluttering up your house.
National Waffle Day Breakfast (ages 50+)
Thursday, March 25, 9 to 11 a.m. Advance registration required.
Fee: $3
Doolittle Senior Center, 1930 N. J St., (702) 229-6125.
Celebrate National Waffle Day with a fresh breakfast of waffles with grits, bacon and coffee.
Welcome Spring Cookout (ages 50+)
Friday, March 26, 11 a.m. Pre-register by March 25. Advance registration required.
Fee: $4
Lieburn Senior Center, 6230 Garwood Ave., (702) 229-1600.
Enjoy hamburgers and hotdogs from the grill.
Let’s Make a Deal! (ages 50+)
Friday, March 26, 1 p.m. Advance registration required.
Fee: $1
Las Vegas Senior Center, 451 E. Bonanza Road, (702) 229-6454.
Do you want to deal with us for prizes? Based on the popular TV game show. Come in your zany costumes, or not, and make a deal with us! You may win a great prize! Registration starts Feb. 1.
Egg Hunt & Lunch in the Park (grandparents and grandchildren welcome!)
Monday, March 29, 11 a.m. Registration begins Feb. 22. Advance registration required.
Fee: $10/family
Centennial Hills Active Adult Center, 6601 N. Buffalo Drive, (702) 229-1702.
Grandparents bring your grandchildren to participate in our multi-generational candy-filled egg hunt with a BBQ lunch. Meet at the Active Adult Center.
