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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, exercise programs and table games.

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.

The Clark County Health District conducts blood-pressure checkups 9:30-11:30 a.m. on the second Friday of each month.

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.

Field trips to various areas of interest and attractions in Southern Nevada are scheduled throughout the year.

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.

Free ultrasound health screenings will be offered at 10 a.m. Monday. Appointments are required.

DOOLITTLE SENIOR CENTER

Doolittle Senior Center, 1950 N. J St., is open 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Mondays through Fridays. The senior center 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.

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.

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.

Several groups meet at the center each month, including the DAV, Vision Support Group, Military Order of the Purple Heart chapter 730 and the Social Seniors Club.

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.

Several groups meet at the center each month, including Cactus, Water & Energy Conservation Society; Senior Tripsters; Southern Nevada Gem & Mineral Society; and the Porcelain Art Guild.

The Nevada Humanities Committee and Discussion Group meets 10-11:30 a.m. Thursdays.

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.

Health is Wealth Fitness club with Fred Greenberg meets at 1 p.m. Tuesdays.

The center also offers several dance classes. The cost is $5 for the ballroom and swing dance classes, all other classes are $3.

The Senior Citizens Law Project free legal assistance outreach program will have a coffee talk at 10 a.m. Monday.

A Spring Tea Party will be offered at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday. The fee is $5. Reservations are required.

A reception to welcome new senior center members will be at 3:30 p.m. Friday.

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 activities and services.

A photo scanner workshop will be offered at 1 p.m. Thursday. The fee is $2.

The center's inaugural shuffleboard tournament begins at noon April 30. The finals will be at noon May 1. The fee is $2.

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.

Classes and activities include recreational trips, concerts, tile and card games, computer classes, craft classes and monthly birthday celebrations.

Health and wellness programs also are available.

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.

An Arbor Day potluck will be offered at 12:30 p.m. Friday. Participants should bring a potluck dish to share.

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.

Classes and activities include cards, billiards, ceramics, line dancing, hearing aid services, blood-pressure checks and medical equipment loans.

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.

Monthly senior trips are arranged through the neighborhood recreation center (633-1600).

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).

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