Local seniors invited to activities, celebrations 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; sports; and special events Monday through Friday to residents age 50 and older. Many of these activities contribute to wellness and a healthy lifestyle.

A listing of classes and activities is published in the Beyond the Neon Leisure Guide, available in the centers and online at www.lasvegasnevada.gov/Find/recreation.htm. All activities are subject to change.

Most activities require $2 annual membership to city of Las Vegas Senior Citizen Programs, available at all senior and active adult centers. Centers will be closed May 28 and July 4.

n Ballroom dance socials with live music from Boyd Coulter and his band: Tuesdays, 3-5:30 p.m. and Fridays, 2-4:30 p.m.; $4 per day; Las Vegas Senior Center.

n Grief and Loss Support Group: second and fourth Tuesday of each month at 9 a.m.; Centennial Hills Active Adult Center.

n Book Club Meeting: first Wednesday of each month; free with annual $2 senior programs membership; Centennial Hills Active Adult Center.

n Free National Composting Day Seminar: Tuesday, May 29, 1:30 p.m.; Lieburn Senior Center; advance registration required by May 25; call 229-1600 to register.

n Free Diabetic Nutrition Class: Fridays, June 1, 8, 15 and 29, 1 p.m.; Lieburn Senior Center.

n Fitness Awareness Event and Luncheon: Wednesday, June 6; 10-11 a.m. fitness samples and information, 11:30 a.m. luncheon; Las Vegas Senior Center.

n Best Friend Day Breakfast: Thursday, June 7, 10 a.m.; $3; East Las Vegas Community/Senior Center; call 229-1515 to register.

n Father's Day Ice Cream Social: Thursday, June 14, 1-2 p.m.; $1; Doolittle Senior Center.

n Ninth annual Senior Idol Talent Showcase: Thursday, June 14, 3 p.m.; $5; Charleston Heights Arts Center; tickets on sale now at all city of Las Vegas, advance purchase recommended; call 229-6454 for tickets and information.

n Juneteenth Celebration: Tuesday, June 19, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; $6; Doolittle Senior Center; advance registration by June 14.

n It's Finally Summer Luncheon: Wednesday, June 20, 11:30 a.m.; $5; East Las Vegas Community/Senior Center; advance registration required; call 229-1515 to register.

n Free Safety for Seniors Seminar: Monday, June 25, 1:30 p.m.; Lieburn Senior Center.

n AARP Safe Driving Class: Wednesday, June 27, 1-5 p.m.; $12 for AAPR member or $14 for nonmember; Centennial Hills Active Adult Center; advance registration required; call 229-1702 to register.

n Fourth of July Potluck: Tuesday, July 3, 11:30 a.m.; free with a dish to share; sign up by June 26; Doolittle Senior Center.

n Independence Day Brunch: Thursday, July 5, 10-11:30 a.m.; $3; advance registration required; call 229-1515 to register; East Las Vegas Community/Senior Center.

n Annual Red White and Blue Breakfast: Friday, July 6, 8:30 a.m.; $3; advance registration required; call 229-1600 to register; Lieburn Senior Center.

n National Sugar Cookie Day: Monday, July 9, 10 a.m.; 25 cents per cookie; Las Vegas Senior Center.

n Chair Massage: Tuesday, July 10, 10 a.m.-noon, and Wednesday, July 18, 1:30-3:30 p.m.; free; Lieburn Senior Center; call 229-1600 to register.

n Red, White and Blue Barbecue: Thursday, July 12, 11:30 a.m.; $5; advance registration required; call 229-6454 to register; Las Vegas Senior Center.

n Chill Out Luncheon: Wednesday, July 18, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.; $5; advance registration required; call 229-1515 to register; East Las Vegas Community/Senior Center.

n Ice Cream Social: Wednesday, July 18, 1-3 p.m.; $1 per sundae; Las Vegas Senior Center.

n All-American Day Lunch: Thursday, July 19, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; $3 per person; Doolittle Senior Center; register by July 13 by calling 229-6125.

n National Hot Dog Day: Monday, July 23, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.; $1 per hot dog; Las Vegas Senior Center.

n Culinarian's Club: Thursday, July 26, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; $3; advance registration required; call 229-1515 to register; East Las Vegas Community/Senior Center.

n National Picnic Month Brunch: Thursday, Aug. 2, 10-11:30 a.m.; $3; advance registration required; call 229-1515 to register; East Las Vegas Community/Senior Center.

n National Watermelon Day: Friday, Aug. 3, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.; 25¢ per slice; Las Vegas Senior Center.

n Friendship Day 2-for-1 - Hoagie Meal Deal Only: Tuesday, Aug. 7, 11 a.m.; $3 for 2 meals; Doolittle Senior Center; Register by Aug. 2 by calling 229-6125.

n Free Book Lover's Day: Thursday, Aug. 9, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.; Lieburn Senior Center.

n Left-Handers' Luncheon and Karaoke Party: Thursday, Aug. 9, 11:30 a.m.; $5; advance registration required; call 229-6454 to register; Las Vegas Senior Center.

n National Creamsicle Day: Tuesday, Aug. 14, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.; 50¢ per bar; Las Vegas Senior Center.

n National Peach Month Luncheon: Wednesday, Aug. 15, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.; $5; East Las Vegas Community/Senior Center; advance registration required; call 229-1515 to register.

n It's an Indoor Picnic: Friday, Aug. 17, 11:30 a.m.; $5; Lieburn Senior Center; advance reservation required; call 229-1600 to register.

n Free National Senior Citizen Day Celebration: Tuesday, Aug. 21, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.; Las Vegas Senior Center.

n Senior Citizen's Day Social: Tuesday, Aug. 21, 1-2:30 p.m.; $2; advance registration required; call 229-1515 to register; East Las Vegas Community/Senior Center.

n Pancake Breakfast: Thursday, Aug. 23, 8:30-9:30 a.m.; $3; advance registration requested; call 229-6454 to register; Las Vegas Senior Center.

n Culinarian's Club: Thursday, Aug. 30, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; $3; advance registration required; call 229-1515 to register; East Las Vegas Community/Senior Center.

n Hawaiian Luau: Thursday, Aug. 30, 11:30 a.m.; $4 per person; Doolittle Senior Center; register by Aug. 27 by calling 229-6125.