SENIOR ACTIVITIES
BOULDER CITY SENIOR CENTER
The Boulder City Senior Center, 1001 Arizona St., is open 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Mondays through Fridays (293-3320).
The center offers continental breakfast and a weekday buffet-style lunch with a full salad bar for $2.50 as well as Meals on Wheels; transportation (7:30 a.m.-3 p.m. daily); information on Social Security, Medicare and senior law issues; live entertainment; exercise classes; yoga; and bingo and cards. It also has a Wednesday morning health fair.
CAMBEIRO SENIOR CENTER
The Arturo Cambeiro Senior Center, 330 N. 13th St., is open 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Mondays through Fridays. Spanish and English are spoken (382-6252, Ext. 135).
Meals are served to people ages 60 and older at 11:30 a.m. daily for a donation of $1.50.
The center also offers classes in citizenship and conversational English, arts and crafts and exercise programs.
CAMBRIDGE CENTER
Cambridge Center, 3930 Cambridge St., is open 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays (455-7169).
A meal program is offered on Fridays for $1.75. Preregistration is recommended.
Activities at the center include bingo, field trips and guest speakers.
COLEMAN SENIOR CENTER
The Cora Coleman Senior Center, 2100 Bonnie Lane, is open 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Mondays through Fridays (455-7617).
Classes offered include arts and crafts, computers, defensive driving, exercise and dance, and special-interest courses. Other activities include pinochle, euchre, health screenings, guest speakers and holiday celebrations.
The AARP Safe Driving Program will be offered 9 a.m.-1 p.m. May 21-22. Preregistration is required by calling 257-9555. The fee is $10.
DERFELT SENIOR CENTER
The Derfelt Senior Center, 3343 W. Washington Ave. in Lorenzi Park, is open 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Mondays through Fridays (229-6601).
Activities include arts and crafts, exercise and dance classes, and day trips.
A Nevada Pastel Society class will be offered at 10 a.m. Tuesday.
A paper craft class will be offered at 10 a.m. Friday. The fee is $3.
The AARP Safe Driving Program will be offered 8 a.m.-4 p.m. May 21. Preregistration is required by calling 257-9555. The fee is $10.
DOOLITTLE SENIOR CENTER
Doolittle Senior Center, 1950 N. J St., is closed for renovations. Senior activities will be based out of the Doolittle Community Center (229-6125).
Activities include bowling, computer classes, dominoes, water fitness, golf, hikes, pinochle, sewing and a community garden.
There also are health screenings, trips and special events.
DULA GYMNASIUM
Dula Gymnasium, 441 E. Bonanza Road, adjacent to the Las Vegas Senior Citizens Center, is open 7 a.m.-10 p.m. Mondays through Fridays, and 8 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays (229-6307).
A variety of classes and activities are offered, such as basketball, a walking group, weight-loss classes, table and paddle tennis, Japanese dance and cribbage.
The center also has a bocce league all year, as well as round-table discussion groups.
A Seniors in Motion long hike to Black Mountain will be offered at 8:30 a.m. Thursday. The fee is $2.
EAST LAS VEGAS COMMUNITY AND SENIOR CENTER
East Las Vegas Community/Senior Center, 250 N. Eastern Ave., is open 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Mondays through Fridays (229-1515).
The center offers a variety of dance, art, music and fitness classes, a computer lab, a pottery studio, and weaving looms and lessons.
Medicare health insurance counseling will be offered 10 a.m.-noon Tuesday. Call the center for an appointment.
The AARP Safe Driving Program will be offered 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday. Preregistration is required by calling 257-9555. The fee is $10.
The Cooking For One workshop will be offered at 2 p.m. Wednesday. The fee is $2.
The Senior Citizens Law Project will offer the free legal seminar "Probate, Estate Planning and You" at 10 a.m. Thursday.
A free digital camera workshop will be offered at 2 p.m. Thursday.
FRIENDSHIP CIRCLE
Friendship Circle, 830 E. Lake Mead Parkway, Henderson, is operated by The Salvation Army. Hours are 7 a.m.-5 p.m. Mondays through Fridays (565-8836).
Services include the Star Program for physically and mentally disabled adults, meals, nursing, and mental and physical exercise. Low-income assistance and Medicaid are available.
GOLDBERG SENIOR CENTER
The Alice and Harry L. Goldberg Senior Center, 2309 Renaissance Drive, Suite B, is open 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday through Thursday, and 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Friday (933-1191).
The center offers social service assistance through Las Vegas Senior Lifeline, a program of the Jewish Federation of Las Vegas. Assistance also is available in transportation, nutrition, homemaking, medical care and home improvements.
The center has nondenominational services for people age 60 and older.
HENDERSON SENIOR CENTER
Henderson Senior Center, 27 E. Texas Ave., is open 8 a.m.-9 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Fridays, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays and 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Sundays (267-4150).
Lunch is served 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Mondays through Fridays for a suggested donation of $1.50 for 60 years or older, and $3 for all others. Meals also are delivered (565-4626). Breakfast is offered 9-11 a.m. Saturdays, and lunch is served at noon Sunday for a suggested donation of $1.50 for each.
Classes and activities offered include arts and crafts, billiards, bingo, knitting and crocheting, exercise classes, computer classes, writing workshops, bus trips, line dancing and card games.
Services include health screenings, and assistance with medical forms, housing, transportation, utilities, Social Security and legal issues.
The AARP Safe Driving Program will be offered 4:30-8:30 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday. Preregistration is required by calling 257-9555. The fee is $10.
An educational seminar with Inez Staten from the Responsible Gambling Center will be offered at 10 a.m. Tuesday. The seminar will discuss better financial planning and support groups.
A diabetes awareness seminar will be offered at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday.
The center will have a bazaar featuring gently used items 7 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday with breakfast served 9-11 a.m. A $1.50 breakfast donation is requested.
KING SENIOR CENTER
The Martin Luther King Senior Center, 2420 N. Martin Luther King Blvd., Building B, North Las Vegas, offers hot lunches served daily for a suggested donation of $1.50, health services, commodities, computer classes, a fitness program, senior home repair program, bingo and other social activities (647-2536).
LAS VEGAS SENIOR CITIZENS CENTER
Las Vegas Senior Citizens Center, 451 E. Bonanza Road, is open 8 a.m.-10 p.m. Mondays through Fridays, and 8:30 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturdays (229-6454).
Classes and activities include beading and knitting, painting, pinochle, exercise classes, blood-pressure checks, monthly birthday parties and living will workshops. Low-impact aerobics classes are at 9 a.m. Mondays and Fridays; the fee is $2.
The center is hosting weekly ballroom socials featuring the Boyd Coulter Good Times Band 6:30-9:30 p.m. Saturdays. The cost is $4.
The center also offers several dance classes. The cost is $5 for the ballroom and swing dance classes, all other classes are $3.
A burrito breakfast will be offered 8:30-10 a.m. Tuesday. The fee is $3.
A foot care clinic will be offered 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Tuesday. The fee is $20.
The 90-Plus Banquet -- Safari Spectacular honoring residents age 90 and older will be at 4:30 p.m. Saturday. The event is by invitation only, and will feature live entertainment and a meal. Call the center for an invitation.
LIEBURN SENIOR CENTER
Howard Lieburn Senior Center, 6230 Garwood Ave., is open 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Mondays through Fridays (229-1600).
The center offers aerobics, games, computer classes, yoga, guitar lessons and exercise classes, among other classes and activities.
The digital camera club will meet at 1 p.m. Monday.
A Cinco de Mayo breakfast will be offered 8:30-10 a.m. Wednesday. The fee is $2.
The AARP Safe Driving Program will be offered noon-4 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday. Preregistration is required by calling 257-9555. The fee is $10.
The Senior Citizens Law Project will offer the free legal seminar "You as a Consumer" at 1 p.m. May 21.
LIED SENIOR CARE CENTER
Lied Senior Care Center, 901 N. Jones Blvd., provides assistance and supervision to impaired adults, 6:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Mondays through Fridays. The center is operated by Beth Am and offers socialization, therapeutic activities, nursing services, meals and snacks, as well as recreation (648-3425).
MESQUITE SENIOR AND COMMUNITY CENTER
Mesquite Senior and Community Center, 102 W. Old Mill Road, Mesquite, is open 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Mondays through Fridays (346-5290).
Lunch is served 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. weekdays for a suggested donation of $2.50 for people 60 and older and $4 for others. Meals also are available for homebound seniors who qualify, and the suggested donation is $2.50.
NORTH LAS VEGAS RECREATION CENTER
North Las Vegas Recreation Center, 1638 Bruce St., offers activities for senior citizens 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Mondays through Fridays (633-1492 or 633-1600).
Classes and activities include gym walking, tai chi, sittercize, beginning computer sessions, ceramics, arts and crafts, bridge, dances, seminars and meal service.
Monthly trips also are organized.
NORTHWEST SENIOR CENTER
Northwest Senior Center, 6841 W. Lone Mountain Road, is open 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays, and 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Fridays (229-4794).
Activities range from tighten, stretch and tone classes to writing for pleasure.
A Red Hat Society chapter meets the third Monday of the month; reservations are recommended.
Ballroom dance classes are offered at noon Tuesdays. The fee is $5.
Salad luncheons are offered at 12:30 p.m. Fridays. The fee is $2.
A free energy conservation seminar will be offered at 9 a.m. Thursday. Reservations are recommended.
OVERTON SENIOR CENTER
United Seniors Inc., 475 S. Moapa Valley Blvd., Overton, offers senior activities 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Mondays through Fridays (397-8002).
Meals are served five days a week for a donation of $2.50. The Meals on Wheels program is available for the homebound for a donation of $2.50.
PARADISE COMMUNITY CENTER
Paradise Community Center, 4775 McLeod Drive, offers senior activities, including movie days, bingo and field trips, 7:30 a.m.-7 p.m. Mondays through Fridays and 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturdays (455-7513).
PARKDALE COMMUNITY CENTER
Parkdale Community Center, 3200 Ferndale St., offers activities for senior citizens 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Mondays through Fridays (455-8502).
The center houses a computer lab, arts and crafts area, and multipurpose room.
Classes include dance, language, arts and crafts, exercise, computers, finance, and health and nutrition. There also are game days, and field trips are planned each month.
SILVER MESA RECREATION CENTER
Silver Mesa Recreation Center, 4025 Allen Lane, North Las Vegas, offers activities for senior citizens 9-11:30 a.m. Mondays through Fridays (633-2550).
Classes and activities include tai chi, yoga, gym walking, chess, checkers, basketball, volleyball, billiards, table tennis, cribbage and others. There also is a fitness room.
VETERANS MEMORIAL LEISURE SERVICES CENTER
Veterans Memorial Leisure Services Center, 101 S. Pavilion Center Drive, is open 6 a.m.-9 p.m. Mondays through Fridays, 7 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturdays and 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sundays (229-1100).
It is a full-service center offering paddle tennis, the Cards and Conservation Club, a walking club, aerobics and fitness classes, and basketball for seniors.
WALNUT RECREATION CENTER
Walnut Recreation Center, 3075 N. Walnut Road, is open 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Mondays through Fridays (455-8402). The center is open to those 50 and older.
Activities include community excursions, guest speakers, cards and games, arts and crafts projects and classes, holiday parties, wellness checks and other activities. A low-impact exercise class is offered at no charge.
WEST FLAMINGO SENIOR CENTER
West Flamingo Active Adult Center, 6255 W. Flamingo Road, is open 8 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Mondays through Wednesdays and Fridays; 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Thursdays (455-7742). The center is open to those 50 and older.
Activities include acting classes, computer classes, knitting and crocheting, exercise classes, tai chi, yoga, watercolor, dance classes, pingpong, card games, field trips and monthly special events.
WHITNEY COMMUNITY AND SENIOR CENTER
Whitney Community and Senior Center, 5712 E. Missouri Ave., is open 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Mondays through Fridays (455-7576).
Classes and activities include computer, seniorcize, defensive driving, Spanish, bingo, cards, bunco, mah-jongg, Scrabble, line dancing, piano, guest speakers, holiday celebrations, potlucks and field trips, among others.
WINCHESTER CULTURAL CENTER
Winchester Cultural Center, 3130 S. McLeod Drive, offers social activities including card games, lectures, entertainers, movies, field trips, tai chi and yoga.
A book club meets at 1 p.m. the first Wednesday of each month.
An art gallery and a walking path also are at the center (455-7340).
SENIOR PROGRAMS
Clark County's Senior Advocate Program, based at Cambridge Community Center, 3900 Cambridge St., Suite 105, offers community events, referrals and assistance with legal documents, prescription drug programs, senior housing, safety awareness, transportation issues and other needs. Seniors also can participate in the Senior Advisory Council, Leadership Institute and fairs throughout the community (455-7051).
The AARP Safe Driving Program, a program that teaches new safe driving techniques for seniors affected by changes in their vision, hearing and reaction time as a result of aging, is offered at various locations in Las Vegas and Henderson. For more information on class locations and to preregister for a class call 257-9555. The fee is $10.
The Henderson Allied Community Advocates group serves people age 55 and older who need assistance with transportation, Meals on Wheels, respite care and senior companionship (486-6770, Ext. 243).
The Gay and Lesbian Senior Social Connection meets at 2 p.m. the second Sunday of the month at 953 E. Sahara Ave., Suite B-31 (436-2439).
The Southern Nevada chapter of the Alzheimer's Association offers information about the disease, along with support and other services. Support groups meet at various locations (248-2770).
Nathan Adelson Hospice, 3131 S. Swenson St., offers a bereavement support group at 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. the first and third Thursdays of the month (733-0320).
The Henderson Chapter of Retired Public Employees of Nevada meets at 2:15 p.m. the second Monday of each month at Henderson Senior Center, 27 E. Texas St.
The Las Vegas Chapter of Retired Public Employees of Nevada meets at 2 p.m. the second Tuesday of each month at the American Legion Hall, 733 Veterans Memorial Drive.
The Happy Hoofers, a senior tap group, is available for performances at all types of functions including those at retirement and nursing homes, and veterans' gatherings. There is no charge. Classes are at 11 a.m. Mondays and Fridays at the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1753, 705 Las Vegas Blvd. North (737-6664).
The Las Vegas Tappers group is looking for men and women to exercise and tap (361-8593).
The Silver Belles Tap Dance Company is available for community events, retirement centers, nursing homes and schools. Donations are accepted and given to various Las Vegas charities. The group also offers a two-hour dance class for $3 (614-8871).
The Bomb Shells are recruiting beginners and experienced dancers to perform at functions including those at retirement and nursing homes. Dance classes meet from 10 a.m.-noon Mondays and Wednesdays at Riviera Vegas Mobile Home Park, 2038 Palm St. The classes are $4 (871-2225).
The Nevada State Troupers are available for club dates, community affairs, fund-raising, reunions, nursing homes, churches and schools. Donations are accepted and then turned over to various charities. The group also offers a two-hour dance class for $2 (878-1090).
The Rascal Pack, a senior group of veteran entertainers, is available evenings for musical and comedic performances (737-6923).
The Fletcher MusiClub of Las Vegas provides entertainment for local seniors' groups featuring music of the '30s, '40s and '50s, along with big band, patriotic and country music (871-4418).
The Chuck Minker Sports Complex, 275 N. Mojave Road, offers a stretch class for seniors at 9 a.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays (229-6563).
University Medical Center's Senior Celebrations, a health education program for seniors, offers a senior fitness class at 8:30 a.m. Mondays and blood-pressure checks at 8:30 a.m. the first Friday of each month at 1800 W. Charleston Blvd. (383-2095).
The senior skating club, Rink Rats, meets at 9 a.m. Mondays and Thursdays at Crystal Palace, 4680 Boulder Highway (458-7107).
A senior citizen slow-pitch softball league plays at 8:30 a.m. every Tuesday and Thursday at Lorenzi Park, 3300 W. Washington Ave. (363-0660).
A women's senior softball league for ages 48 and older plays on Sundays. All skill levels may participate (251-9784).
SeniorNet, 6615 S. Eastern Ave., No. 104, offers computer classes for seniors taught by senior volunteers. Courses include word processing, graphic design, spreadsheets and Internet access (363-2626).
Seniors on the Go offers short trips for seniors (656-2982).
Young at Heart Senior Travel offers short and extended trips around the Southwest for people on limited incomes (254-9812).
Senior Class Action Trips, a group for seniors, their families and friends on limited incomes, meets at various times and places (362-5744).
The Adventurers Travel Club, a division of Addicted 2 Cruises, plans day and extended trips and cruises for senior citizens, their families and friends (233-0009)
