City Of Las Vegas March 2013 Senior Events
Las Vegas Residents Invited To Celebrations, Luncheons & Activities 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 better. 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.
AARP Free Tax Form Preparation
Monday, Wednesday and Friday, through April 12, by appointment only.
Las VegasSeniorCenter, 451 E. Bonanza Road, (702) 229-6454.
Low-income residents can get free assistance in preparing their personal income tax forms. Some restrictions apply; call 229-6454 for details and appointment.
AARP Free Tax Form Preparation (ages 50+)
Mondays and Thursdays, through April 11 by appointment only.
Free with appointment only.
CentennialHillsActiveAdultCenter, 6601 N. Buffalo Drive, (702) 229-1702.
Income restrictions apply. Call 229-1702 for information and appointments.
AARP Free Tax Form Preparation (ages 50+)
Tuesday afternoons, through April 9.
Free with appointment only.
LieburnSeniorCenter, 6230 Garwood Ave., (702) 229-1600.
Income restrictions apply. Call 229-1600 for information and appointments.
AARP Free Tax Form Preparation (ages 50+)
Tuesdays, through April 9, by appointment only.
EastLas VegasCommunity Center, 250 N. Eastern, (702) 229-1515
Income restrictions apply. Call 229-1515 for information and to make an appointment.
VITA Free Tax Form Preparation
Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., through April 11, by appointment only.
Doolittle Senior Center, 1930 N. J St., (702) 229-6125.
The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program is an Internal Revenue Service program designed to help low- and moderate-income taxpayers complete their annual tax returns at no cost. All ages with income under $49,000 are welcome. Call 229-6125 for appointments.
Bunco (ages 50+)
Wednesday, March 6, 10 a.m. Advance registration required.
Cost: $5 with a current annual $2 senior programs membership.
CentennialHillsActiveAdultCenter, 6601 N. Buffalo Drive, (702) 229-1702.
Enjoy playing Bunco and having a light snack afterwards.
Centennial Hills Active Adult Book Club (ages 50+)
First Wednesday of each month at 12:30 p.m.; March 6.
Cost: Free with a current annual $2 senior programs membership.
CentennialHillsActiveAdultCenter, 6601 N. Buffalo Drive, (702) 229-1702.
Come prepared to discuss this month’s book.
March book: “The Given Day” by Dennis Lehane.
April’s book: “The Art of Racing in the Rain” by Garth Stein.
May’s book: “Defending Jacob” by William Landay.
8th Annual Vision Forum (all ages)
Thursday, March 7, 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Free admission. Those who pre-register by Feb. 27 are guaranteed a free lunch, raffle ticket and expedited Paratransit service, if requested.
Las VegasSeniorCenter, 451 E. Bonanza Road, (702) 229-6454.
Registration and vendors exhibit hall in the adjacent Dula Gym will be open 8-10 a.m. Workshops scheduled 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. include fitness, nutrition, technology tips, goal setting, ADA guidelines, blindness training, transportation, education, health advocacy, low-vision information and a family session. The day is sponsored by the city of Las Vegas, Blindconnect, Nevada Council of the Blind and the Veterans Administration Vision Program. For more information and a registration form, call 229-6454.
Springtime Tea Party (ages 50+)
Thursday, March 7, 10 a.m. Register by March 1. Space is limited.
Cost: $2.
Doolittle Senior Center, 1930 N. J St., (702) 229-6125.
Wear your fancy spring hat and bring your favorite teacup to enjoy a variety of teas, fruit, cookies, cakes, music and a raffle.
Waffle Day Brunch (ages 50+)
Thursday, March 7, 10 a.m. Advance registration is required by March 1.
Cost: $3.
EastLas VegasCommunity Center, 250 N. Eastern Ave. (702) 229-1515.
Enjoy waffles, waffles, and more waffles at this brunch. Come hungry!
Final Arrangements and Wills Lecture (ages 50+)
Monday, March 11, 1:30 p.m. Must register by March 8.
Free admission.
LieburnSeniorCenter, 6230 Garwood Ave., (702) 229-1600.
Palm Mortuary representative will lecture on final arrangements and wills.
St. Patrick’s Luncheon, Under the Rainbow (ages 50+)
Thursday, March 14, 11:30 a.m. Advance registration required by March 8. Space is limited.
Cost: $5; must have senior programs membership.
Las VegasSeniorCenter, 451 E. Bonanza Road, (702) 229-6454.
Enjoy a meal of corned beef and cabbage, a traditional St. Patrick’s Day lunch, and entertainment by the Sun City Aliante Songsters.
Luck of the Irish Luncheon (ages 50+)
Thursday, March 14, noon. Register by March 8.
Cost: $5.
DoolittleSeniorCenter, 1930 N. J St., (702) 229-6125.
Enjoy corned beef, cabbage, potatoes, cornbread, dessert, green punch and great company!
St. Patty’s Luncheon (ages 50+)
Friday, March 15, 11:30 a.m. Must register by March 12.
Cost: $5.
LieburnSeniorCenter, 6230 Garwood Ave., (702) 229-1600.
Enjoy corned beef and cabbage with all the fixings.
St. Patrick’s Day Luncheon (ages 50+)
Wednesday, March 20, 11:30 a.m. Advance registration is required by March 15.
Cost: $5.
EastLas VegasCommunity Center, 250 N. Eastern Ave. (702) 229-1515.
Enjoy a traditional St. Patrick’s Day meal. Wear green, so you don’t get pinched!
Waffle Day Breakfast (ages 50+)
Monday, March 25, 8:30 to 10 a.m. Advance registration required.
Cost: $4
Las VegasSeniorCenter, 451 E. Bonanza Road, (702) 229-6454.
It’s National Waffle Day! Enjoy waffles, eggs and bacon for breakfast.