Prime briefs

Athletes sought for 2013 henderson senior games

Seniors are invited to participate in a friendly competition with a blend of sporting and social events for athletes of all skill levels 50 or older.

The 2013 Henderson Senior Games are scheduled for April 6-28 at a variety of Henderson locations including recreation centers, parks and schools.

Sports include table tennis, tennis, basketball skills, track and field, bowling, volleyball and pickleball.

Registration is open through March 15 and is $15 per person. There is also a $3-$5 cost per event.

For more information, call 702-267-5717 or visit cityofhenderson.com and search for Henderson Senior Games.

aarp provides free tax form preparation for seniors

Registration has begun for free tax form preparation for seniors by AARP at the Centennial Hills Active Adult Center, 6601 N. Buffalo Drive.

Income restrictions apply.

Call 702-229-1702 for an appointment to meet with someone through April 11.

Valentine's day social scheduled

Dress in red and pink and attend a Valentine's Day social at 1 p.m. Feb. 14 at the Doolittle Senior Center, 1930 N. J St.

The cost is $1.

OUTING for seniors slated
at Atomic Testing museum

Temple Beth Sholom's Active Adults 55-plus group plans an outing at 12:30 p.m. Feb. 19 to the National Atomic Testing Museum, 755 E. Flamingo Road.

A private guide will be provided for a tour of the museum. And there is a self-guided tour of the Area 51 exhibit.

A special discount rate of $16 per person is available.

For reservations and more information, call 702-382-6456.

Memoir-writing classes slated

The University of Nevada Cooperative Extension's Life Stories Nevada program plans free four-week memoir-writing classes for seniors.

Instructors help would-be memoirists sort through their memories and organize how they want to tell their story. Sessions are slated for:

n 10 to 11:30 a.m. Fridays through Feb. 22 at the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute on the University of Nevada, Las Vegas Paradise campus, 851 E. Tropicana Ave.;

n 10:30 a.m. to noon Fridays March 8-29 at the Las Vegas FamilySearch Library, 509 S. Ninth St.;

n 10 to 11:30 a.m. Mondays April 8-29 at Temple Beth Sholom, 10700 Havenwood Lane;

n 10 to 11:30 a.m. Thursdays May 2-23 at the East Las Vegas Community/Senior Center, 250 N. Eastern Ave.

For more information, visit lifestoriesnevada.org. To register, contact Jean Norman at 702-940-5423 or norman@unce.unr.edu.

AARP safe driving course planned

Get some tips on driving safely during AARP's Safe Driving Course planned for 11 a.m. Feb. 21 at the Lieburn Senior Center, 6230 Garwood Ave.

The cost is $12 for AARP members or $14 for nonmembers.

Bring a drink and a snack or lunch.

A certificate will be given after the four-hour course.

Advance registration is required.

Call 702-229-1600 for more information.

Center to host free art show

The Las Vegas Senior Center plans to showcase art by students of the center's art courses from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Feb. 26 at 451 E. Bonanza Road. For more information, call 702-229-6454.

Scrapbooking and card making workshop planned at adult center

The Centennial Hills Active Adult Center invites members of the public to bring a project they're working on and share or receive crafting ideas at workshops scheduled from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. the third Wednesday of each month at 6601 N. Buffalo Drive.

For more information, call 702-229-1702.

Library offers Readers and writers workshop series

A readers and writers workshop series sponsored by poet, editor and writer Barbara Miller is scheduled from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. the second Saturday of every month at the Summerlin Library, 1771 Inner Circle Drive. February's topic is African American 20th Century writing. For more information, call 702-507-3866.

casanova's sweet cuisine luncheon planned at senior center

Celebrate Valentine's Day with a luncheon featuring a dessert at 11:30 a.m. Feb. 14 at Las Vegas Senior Center, 451 E. Bonanza Road.

The cost is $5.

Registration is required. Call 702-229-6454 for more information.

enjoy a carnival day luncheon

The East Las Vegas Community/Senior Center is planning a Carnival Day Luncheon at 11:30 a.m. Feb. 20 at 250 N. Eastern Ave.

Try your skill at carnival games and enjoy traditional carnival treats.

The cost is $5.

get grief and loss support

Deal with the loss of a loved one or a family pet with a group of people who can understand and relate, in a group scheduled from 9 to 10 a.m. the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at the Centennial Hills Active Adult Center, 6601 N. Buffalo Drive.

Call 702-229-1702.