Centennial Neighborhood News

BINGO DAY SCHEDULED

The Centennial Hills Active Adult Center at 6601 N. Buffalo Drive plans to host a bingo event at 11 a.m. Feb. 28. Cherry chip cookies will be served. The event costs $5. For more information, call the center at 702-229-1702.

FREE BEREAVEMENT CAMP PLANNED

Camp Solari, a weekend bereavement camp sponsored by Solari Hospice Foundation, plans to offer children ages 6 to 17 and their surviving caregivers a free opportunity to learn healthy coping strategies and honor the memories of their loved ones.

The next camp is set for May 3-5 at the Mount Charleston Lodge, 5375 Kyle Canyon Road. Applications must be completed by March 11 to be considered for the spring camp. Planned activities include art, music, talk therapy, drumming, dancing and nature walks.

Camp Solari attendees are chosen based on need. To request an application, call 702-870-0000 or visit solarihospicefoundation.org.

NOMINATIONS SOUGHT
FOR EXCEPTIONAL SENIOR VOLUNTEERS

Home Instead Senior Care is searching for Nevada's outstanding senior volunteers. The Salute to Senior Service program recognizes senior volunteers for the contributions they make in the community.

Nominations are to be accepted through March 31, and the winner in each state will receive $500, while the national winner will receive $5,000 to donate to the winners' charities of choice. Online voting for the national candidates is set for April 15 to 30, and a panel of senior care experts will pick the national honoree.

To submit a nomination form online for a senior 65 or older who volunteers at least 15 hours a month and to view the contest's rules, visit salutetoseniorservice.com. Forms also can be mailed to Salute to Senior Service, P.O. Box 285, Bellevue, NE 68005. For more information , call 702-796-6393.