SENIOR ACTIVITIES

     BOULDER CITY CENTER
      The Boulder City Center, 1001 Arizona St., offers many activities and programs for seniors (293-5510). Meals are served five days a week to anyone age 60 and older for a donation of $1.25. Meals on Wheels is provided to the homebound age 60 and older for a donation of $2.
      The Widow and Widowers Support Group meets at 10 a.m. Mondays. A bereavement support group, sponsored by Nathan Adelson Hospice, meets at 9 a.m. the first and third Thursday of each month (733-0320).
      Health services, by appointment only, include assistance with medical billing problems, health assessments for the homebound, complete physicals with blood work, foot clinics, blood-pressure clinics, vision screenings and nutrition education.
     
     CAMBEIRO CENTER
      The Arturo Cambeiro Senior Center at 330 N. 13th St. is open 9 a.m.-4 p.m. weekdays. It is managed by the Nevada Association of Latin Americans (NALA). Spanish and English are spoken (385-0909). Meals are served to adults age 60 and older at 11:30 a.m. daily for a donation of $1.25.
     
     CANNON CENTER
      The Howard W. Cannon Senior Service Center, 340 N. 11th St., offers centralized services to seniors (366-1522). Medical equipment is available through the Cannon Center.
      The following groups are represented at the center: Las Vegas Housing Authority, American Association of Retired Persons, Cannon Senior Medical Center, Catholic Community Services of Nevada, Clark County Public Guardian/Administrator Representative Payeeship Program, Clark County Social Services, Nevada Division for Aging Services, Nevada State Welfare, patient billing specialists and the city of Las Vegas Senior Citizens Law Project. Appointments are suggested.
      Special services include: renewal of Nevada driver licenses and Nevada ID cards issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles the first Monday of each month; vision screening every other Thursday; Congressional Community Outreach program the third Monday of each month; and a CAT bus vendor station for purchase of monthly passes and tokens. New Outlook Optical will also provide minor repairs and adjustments to eye wear on the second Thursday of each month.
      The Retired Senior and Volunteer Program provides an outlet for senior citizens wanting to remain active after retirement. More than 70 public and nonprofit agencies in Clark County are served by these volunteers (382-0721).
     
     DERFELT CENTER
      The Derfelt Center in Lorenzi Park, 3333 W. Washington Ave., offers ongoing activities 8 a.m.-4 p.m. weekdays for adults 55 and older (229-6601).
      A crochet and knitting class meets at 9 a.m. Mondays. Cost is $1 per class.
      Beginning ballroom dance classes are held at 11:30 a.m. Mondays and at 1 p.m. Tuesdays. Partners are not necessary. Cost is $3 per class.
      Oil painting for all levels is offered at 8:30 a.m. Tuesdays. Cost is $3 per class.
      "Forever Fit," a fitness and exercise class for seniors, is held at 9 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. Cost is $2 per class.
      Beginner and intermediate sewing is taught by Peggy Ball at 10 a.m. Tuesdays. Registration is $1. Cost is $3 per class.
     
     DOOLITTLE CENTER
      The Doolittle Satellite Senior Center is at 1901 N. J St. (229-6125). The center offers weekday lunches at 11:30 a.m. by the Senior Nutrition Program for a donation of $1.25 per person.
      Bowling is offered at 10 a.m. Mondays. Table tennis is played at 11 a.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Chair exercise meets at 10 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays.
     
     DULA GYMNASIUM
      Dula Gymnasium, adjacent to the Las Vegas Senior Citizens Center at 441 E. Bonanza Road, is the home of the city's Active Sports for Seniors Program (229-6307).
      Cribbage is played at 10 a.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.
      Senior basketball players take to the court at 11 a.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.
      Table tennis is played at 9 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. Paddle tennis for beginners is also played at 9 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. Intermediate and advanced paddle tennis players compete at 9 a.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.
     
     EOB CENTER
      The EOB (Economic Opportunity Board of Clark County) Senior Center, 330 W. Washington Ave., offers social activities, services in health and education, low-cost meals, a thrift shop and the Senior and Handicapped Transportation Program (647-2536).
      The Foster Grandparents Program also is available through EOB. The program offers seniors the opportunity to help a child who is mentally and emotionally disabled, neglected or abused. A small stipend is offered.
     
     HENDERSON CENTER
      The Henderson Senior Center, 27 E. Texas Ave. in Henderson, offers a variety of recreational, social and health services and activities. The center is open 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday through Friday; 6-10 p.m. Monday through Thursday; and 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday (565-6990).
      Catholic Charities of Southern Nevada, through the Black Mountain Senior Nutrition Program, serves lunch 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Mondays through Fridays for a suggested donation of $1.25 (385-5284).
      The Retired Seniors Volunteer Program coordinates community needs with senior talents (565-6990).
      Henderson volunteers host a brunch every Saturday 9-11 a.m. Cost is $1.25.
      The following organizations provide regular services at the center: Social Security, Clark County Assessor, Clark County Social Services, Department of Motor Vehicles, Citizens Area Transit and St. Rose Dominican Hospital.
      Additional health, social and professional services and activities are provided by a variety of organizations including the American Legion Auxiliary, Disabled American Veterans, Deaf Seniors of Southern Nevada, Eldercare Providers Association of Henderson, FHP, Henderson Seniors Auxiliary, Humana, National Association of Retired Federal Employees, Senior Dimensions, Shearing Eye Institute and Shepherd Eye Center.
     
     HOLLYHOCK CENTER
      The Hollyhock Adult Day Care Center, 380 N. Maryland Parkway, is operated by the Economic Opportunity Board of Clark County. It offers programs to meet the specific needs of elderly and impaired individuals (382-0093). The center also specializes in the care of Alzheimer's patients.
     
     KATHERINE CENTER
      The Katherine Center in Reformation Lutheran Church, 580 E. St. Louis Ave., is open 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. weekdays (732-2054).
      Meals are served at 11:30 a.m. Mondays through Fridays. Reservations are required by noon one day in advance (732-2054).
      Blood pressure checks, free haircuts and quilting classes are offered on Mondays.
      French classes are offered on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
      AARP is offering seniors free income tax preparation 12:30-3 p.m. Tuesdays through April 15 at the center. Appointments are required.
     
     LAS VEGAS SENIOR CENTER
      The Las Vegas Senior Citizens Center, 451 E. Bonanza Road, offers programs, services and Prime Timers classes and activities (229-6454).
      The National Council of Senior Citizens board will meet at 9 a.m. Monday. The Cactus, Water & Energy Conservation Society will meet at 7 p.m. Monday. The Cactus Club will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday.
      A new course in introductory line dancing will begin Wednesday. Classes will be taught from 3-5 p.m. weekly. Registration is $1. Cost is $3 per class.
      The center will hold its ninth annual card-playing tournament Friday. Play begins at noon, and will include pinochle, family style bridge and duplicate bridge. There is a $2 suggested donation.
     
     LIED SENIOR CENTER
      Lied Senior Care Center, 901 N. Jones Blvd., provides adult supervision of frail and disabled adults daily. Operated by the Economic Opportunity Board of Clark County, the center offers social activities and individual care (648-3425). Medication supervision, nutritious meals, stroke exercise classes and other therapies also are offered.
     
     LOWDEN CENTER
      The Lowden Center, 3333 Cambridge St., offers senior activities 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays (455-7169). Ceramics, games, guest speakers, health awareness programs, fitness activities and field trips are planned each month.
     
     NORTHWEST COMMUNITY
     CENTER
      Northwest Community Center, 6841 W. Lone Mountain Road, offers senior activities Monday through Friday (229-4924).
      The Senior Fun Times is a social group that plans and executes short outings on a regular basis.
      Aerobic classes are offered at 8 a.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Registration is $1. Cost is $1 per class.
     
     OVERTON SENIOR CENTER
      United Seniors, Inc., 475 S. Moapa Valley Blvd. in Overton, offers senior activities 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday through Friday (397-8002).
      Meals are served five days a week for a donation of $2. Meals on Wheels are also provided for the homebound for a donation of $2.
      Hearing aid services, free blood-pressure checks and medical equipment loans are also available.
     
     PARADISE COMMUNITY
     CENTER
      The Paradise Community Center, 4770 S. Harrison Drive, offers senior activities 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Monday through Friday (455-7513). Field trips, stretch and exercise classes, bingo, health screenings, movies and club meetings are planned each month.
     
     PARKDALE CENTER
      Parkdale Community Center, 3200 Ferndale St., offers social activities and bimonthly trips for seniors (455-7517). Pinochle games are played at 10 a.m. Wednesdays, and Scrabble competitions are held at 10 a.m. Thursdays.
     
     SALVATION ARMY
      The Friendship Circle Adult Daytime Center, sponsored by the Salvation Army, is an adult day-care facility at 830 E. Lake Mead Drive in Henderson. The center is open 7 a.m.-5 p.m. weekdays (565-8836).
      The center offers activities to reinforce awareness and promote social interaction. The facility also provides meals, nursing, entertainment, counseling and mental and physical exercise. Low-income assistance is available.
     
     SUNRISE CENTER
      The Sunrise Center Seniors, 2240 Linn Lane, meet for field trips, workshops and luncheons each month (455-7600).
     
     WHITNEY CENTER
      The Whitney Senior Center, 5700 Missouri Ave., offers a variety of activities (455-7576). The center offers lunch at 11:30 a.m. Monday through Friday for $1.25 for seniors over 60. Reservations must be made one day in advance.
      Fitness for Silver Citizens meets at 10 a.m. Mondays and Wednesdays.
     
     WINCHESTER COMMUNITY
     CENTER
      Winchester Community Center, 3130 S. McLeod Drive, offers a variety of activities for seniors (455-7340). Senior Open House is held 10 a.m.-4 p.m. every Thursday with cards, games and other special events.
      "A Family Thing" with Robert Duvall and James Earl Jones will be shown at 10 a.m. Thursday.
      The Friday field trip is to the Las Vegas Valley Water District Desert Demonstration Gardens.
     
     SENIOR PROGRAMS
      Barbara Paulson of the Las Vegas Dairy Council will discuss nutrition at 1:30 p.m. Monday at the Senior Friends Sunrise Chapter office, 3101 S. Maryland Parkway, Suite 314. Reservations are requested (735-5510).
      Valley Hospital Medical Center will present a seminar on advance directives at 1 p.m. Tuesday at the Senior Advantage Resource Center, 9310 Sun City Blvd. Reservations are required (363-1150).
      Silver Sage will present Dream Play, a two-hour class on interpreting dreams, at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Senior Friends Columbia Sunrise Resource Center, 2809 N. Green Valley Parkway. There is a $2 class fee. Reservations are requested (434-6500).
      "Learn How to Beautify Your Patio with the Silver Spaders" Thursday and April 10 on field trips hosted by Senior Friends, 3101 S. Maryland Parkway, Suite 314. Call for details (735-5510).
      Nevada Seniors Coalition will meet at 10 a.m. Thursday in the second-floor conference room at the Showboat, 2800 Fremont St. Carrol O'Hare, executive director of Gamblers Anonymous, will be the speaker (878-7958).
      Columbia Sunrise Senior Friends will present "Learning to Select Fresh Produce & Proper Cuts of Meat" at 1 p.m. Thursday. The program will include a field trip to Lucky's supermarket. Departure is from Senior Friends, 2809 N. Green Valley Parkway, Henderson. Reservations are requested (434-6500).
      Columbia Sunrise Senior Friends, 2809 N. Green Valley Parkway, will present "Arthritis & You, What Can You Do?" with Dr. Timothy Kelly at noon March 18. Reservations are requested (434-6500).
      The Garden Club will present "How to Grow Orchids in the Desert" by Tony Billitere of the Las Vegas Orchid Society at 1:30 p.m. March 18 at Senior Friends, 8524 Del Webb Blvd. Reservations are requested (255-5404).
      Opticare, a community service program that offers free cataract and glaucoma screenings to adults 50 and older, makes weekly visits to housing communities, mobile home parks and senior centers (369-1555).
      Sunrise Chapter of Senior Friends sponsors a game day at 1 p.m. every other Monday at the Senior Friends office, 3101 S. Maryland Parkway, Suite 314. Bridge, canasta, pinochle and rummy are some of the activities scheduled. The group also offers free blood-pressure screenings at 1:30 p.m. every Tuesday in the Senior Friends office. No appointment necessary (735-5510).
      A women's softball league, open to women over 50, is being formed. Call for details (251-9784 or 361-6563).
      The Teddy Bear Express offers free daily trips to Laughlin and Primm and frequent trips to Mesquite (737-6062).
      A free caregiver support group meets the second and fourth Saturday of the month at 3 p.m. at Nathan Adelson Hospice, 4141 S. Swenson St. (733-0320).
      A free bereavement support group meets the first and third Thursday of the month at 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. in the Nathan Adelson Hospice, 4141 S. Swenson St. (733-0320).
      Margaret Rose Residential Care Center is offering its dining room as a meeting area for any seniors-oriented organization. Call for more information and reservations (384-7673).
      The Senior Action Club plays bingo every Wednesday at 10 a.m. at the Stupak Community Center, 300 W. Boston Ave. (229-2488).
      Senior Friends is offering a swim program at noon Thursdays at Columbia Sunrise Health Strategies, 3131 LaCanada St., Suite 107. A doctor's release is required for participation. Reservations are requested (735-5510).
      The Clark County Health District offers free complete medical history and physical examinations for adults age 60 and older (383-1354).
      Bridge and pinochle is offered at 4:30 p.m. Tuesdays at the city of Las Vegas Johnson Community School, 340 Villa Monterey Drive. Cost is $8 per eight-week period (229-6175).
      The Senior Advantage Resource Center, 9310 Sun City Blvd., Suite 101, offers a bereavement support group the second and fourth Monday of each month. The center also offers free blood-pressure screening every Tuesday and Wednesday from 8:30-10 a.m. Free private Medicare counseling is also available by appointment (363-1150).
      Alzheimer's Disease Association offers information about the disease and support and services for patients, families and caregivers. Meetings are at various locations throughout the community. (248-2770).
      Senior Tripsters offers a variety of day trips and excursions for seniors (387-8889).
      Nevada State Troupers, senior citizens tap dancing for charity, is available for bookings (four to six weeks in advance) for club dates, community affairs, fund-raisers, reunions, nursing homes, churches and schools. There is no charge for shows; donations are given to local charities. The group also offers a two-hour dance class for $2 (458-2044).
      A seniors slo-pitch softball league plays every Tuesday and Thursday at 9 a.m. at Lorenzi Park, 3333 W. Washington Ave. (642-0684).
      From one-day trips to extended tours, Seniors on the Go, 1113 Purple Martin Court, offers trips to seniors throughout the year (657-1330).
      Social ballroom instruction is being offered at 1:15 p.m. Fridays at the Chuck Minker Sports Complex, 275 N. Mojave Road. Cost is $6 (229-4929).