Prime Briefs
QUALITY CARE IPA OFFERS INDEPENDENT PHYSICIAN OPTIONS
A new association composed of physicians working independently in privately owned practices is available to Medicare recipients.
Quality Care IPA includes more than 300 primary care and specialty physicians, live customer support and an extensive health care services network.
The network contains laboratory locations throughout Las Vegas with access to specialty care and affiliations with all area hospitals.
A full range of services will be offered beginning Jan. 1.
For more information, including details about enrollment or to obtain a directory of participating physicians, visit qcipa.com.
HOLIDAY PARTY PLANNED AT RECreation CENTER
Paradise Recreation and Community Services Center plans to host a holiday party with musical entertainment from noon to 2 p.m. Dec. 16 at 4775 S. McLeod Drive.
The center will supply the main course, paper products and side dishes. Participants are asked to bring store-bought rolls, desserts or drinks.
Cost is $7, and early registration is required.
Call 455-7513 for more information.
HOSPITAL Dietitian to offer HEALTHY NUTRITION TIPS FOR CANCER PATIENTS
The Breast Center at Sunrise plans to host an oncology nutrition class from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Dec. 21 at 3006 S. Maryland Parkway, Suite 250.
A Sunrise Hospital dietitian helps cancer survivors and their loved ones learn about healthy food options after a cancer diagnosis.
The event is free. Registration is required.
Call 233-5300 for more information.
TAKE A WALK ON THE WILD SIDE AT BRIDGE GALLERY ART EXHIBIT
The public is invited to the last exhibit in the current Las Vegas City Hall gallery space.
City employees, Zappos employees and other local artists are asked to bid farewell to the exhibit space with an exhibit featuring shoes.
Visitors may reach the gallery through the second floor of the Las Vegas City Hall parking garage on the southeast corner of Stewart Avenue and Fourth Street. Parking is by paid meter only.
The exhibit is open from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays through Jan. 26, excluding holidays.
Admission is free. Call 229-1012 for more information.
UNWIND WITH A YOGA CLASS
MountainView Hospital plans yoga classes from 9 to 10 a.m. Dec. 8 and 15 at its H2U MountainView office, 3150 N. Tenaya Way, Suite 114.
Each class costs $5. Reservations are required. A doctor's release also is required.
Bring a yoga mat. Call 233-5474 for more information.
SENIOR TRIPSTERS PLAN TUCSON TRIP
Senior Tripsters, a nonprofit travel organization, is planning a trip to Tucson, Ariz., Jan. 17-20.
There will be a four-hour evening tour of Kitts Peak Observatory to view stars, galaxies and planets and a three-hour guided tour of Tucson's highlights. View desert critters and birds at the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum, tour the Pima Air & Space Museum and take a tram ride in Sabino Canyon.
The cost for the trip is $457 each for two people or $661 for one person. Reservations are required in advance. Call 387-0007.
HAVE SOME FUN PLAYING CARDS
MountainView Hospital is offering an afternoon of card playing and games from noon to 3 p.m. Dec. 19 at its H2U MountainView office, 3150 N. Tenaya Way, Suite 114.
Bring a sack lunch. The event is free. Reservations are required. Call 233-5474 for more information.
ARTS AND CRAFTS WORKSHOP OFFERED
Enjoy a fun craft workshop using recycled containers, wax and ice cubes at 1:30 p.m. Dec. 21 at the Lieburn Senior Center, 6230 Garwood Ave.
Go home with a holiday candle or two. The cost is $5, and advance registration is required.
Call 229-1600 for more information.
ENJOY A GAME OF BUNCO AND HAVE LUNCH AT EAST LAS VEGAS CENTER
Enjoy a game of Bunco and stay for a lunch of chili dogs and fries. Bunco starts at 10 a.m. Dec. 14 at the East Las Vegas Community/Senior Center 250 N. Eastern Ave.
Players must be 50 or older. Advance registration is required.
The cost is $2.
Call 229-1515 for more information.
CARE CENTER OFFERS GRIEF SUPPORT
Bereavement professionals at Solari Hospice Care help people cope with loss, particularly during the holiday season.
The center offers two free weekly ongoing grief support groups from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesdays and from 10 a.m. to noon Fridays.
Both groups meet in the Solari Hospice Care administration building, 5550 S. Jones Blvd. All are welcome.
Call 870-0000 for more information.
COUNTRY FRESH FARMERS MARKET OFFERS FRESH FRUITS AND VEGETABLES
Bakery-fresh bread and pastries, a variety of salsas, pizza, kettle corn, hot dogs, drinks and fresh-picked fruits and vegetables are available at the Country Fresh Farmers Market from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. every Friday at the Henderson Pavilion, 200 S. Green Valley Parkway, Henderson. Call 267-2171 for more information.
