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. Centers are closed May 27 for the Memorial Day holiday.
New Walk with Ease Program (ages 50+)
Tuesdays and Thursdays, 12:30 p.m.
Cost: $5 drop in, or free with fitness pass purchase.
Lieburn Senior Center, 6230 Garwood Ave., (702) 229-1600.
Join this new walking group that is part of the Arthritis Foundation program.
Lieburn Matinee Movies (ages 50+)
Wednesdays, 1:30 p.m.
Free admission.
Lieburn Senior Center, 6230 Garwood Ave., (702) 229-1600.
Popcorn and water will be provided. Call 229-1600 to learn which movies will be shown.
East Las Vegas Matinee Movies (ages 50+)
Fridays, 1 p.m.
Free admission.
East Las Vegas Community Center, 250 N. Eastern Ave., (702) 229-1515.
Free popcorn for movie goers. Call 229-1515 to learn which movies will be shown.
Bunco (ages 50+)
Wednesday, May 1, 10 a.m. Registration opens April 22.
Cost: $5 with a current annual $2 senior programs membership.
Centennial Hills Active Adult Center, 6601 N. Buffalo Drive, (702) 229-1702.
Enjoy playing Bunco and having a light snack afterward. Advanced registration required.
Call 229-1702 to register and for more information.
Centennial Hills Active Adult Book Club (ages 50+)
First Wednesday of each month at 12:30 p.m.; May 1.
Cost: Free with a current annual $2 senior programs membership.
Centennial Hills Active Adult Center, 6601 N. Buffalo Drive, (702) 229-1702.
Come prepared to discuss this month’s book: “Defending Jacob” by William Landay.
May Day Brunch (ages 50+)
Thursday, May 2, 10 a.m. Advance registration is required by April 26.
Cost: $3.
East Las Vegas Community Center, 250 N. Eastern Ave., (702) 229-1515.
Celebrate spring and the coming of summer! Call 229-1515 to register.
Cinco de Mayo Luncheon (ages 50+)
Thursday, May 2, 11:30 a.m. Advance registration required by April 29.
Cost: $5; $2 annual Senior Programs membership also required.
Las Vegas Senior Center, 451 E. Bonanza Road, (702) 229-6454.
Enjoy a fabulous Mexican meal! Call 229-6454 for additional information and registration.
Cinco de Mayo Luncheon (ages 50+)
Tuesday, May 7, at 11 a.m. Advance registration is required.
Cost: $ 5 per person.
Doolittle Senior Center, 1930 N. J St., (702) 229-6125.
Enjoy enchiladas, chips, salsa, Spanish rice and refried beans. Please call 229-6125 to register by May 3. Space is limited.
Mother’s Day Potluck Celebration and Glamour Shots (ages 50+)
Thursday, May 9, noon.
Cost: Bring a dish large enough to share. Includes one free glamour shot; extra shots may be purchased.
Doolittle Senior Center, 1930 N. J St., (702) 229-6125.
Enjoy the afternoon with a variety of foods and activities. Make appointments early for your free pose. Please register by May 6 by calling 229-6125. Space is limited.
Scrapbooking and Card Making (ages 50+)
Monday, May 13, 1 p.m.
Free with current annual $2 senior programs membership.
Centennial Hills Active Adult Center, 6601 N. Buffalo Drive, (702) 229-1702.
Share crafting ideas with others. Registration opens April 22. Bring your family, pet or vacation pictures and make a scrapbook page! Call 229-1702 for information and registration.
National Salad Month Luncheon (ages 50+)
Wednesday, May 15, 11:30 a.m. Advance registration is required by May 10.
Cost: $5.
East Las Vegas Community Center, 250 N. Eastern Ave., (702) 229-1515.
Celebrate National Salad Month with surprising combinations and new tastes! No rabbit food –you are sure to get your fill! Call 229-1515 to register.
AARP Safe Driving Class (ages 50+)
Thursday, May 16, 11 a.m. Advance registration required; space is limited.
Cost: $12 AARP member, $14 non-member; plus $2 annual Senior Programs membership.
Lieburn Senior Center, 6230 Garwood Ave., (702) 229-1600.
Bring snacks/lunch and drinks. Expect to be in the class until approximately 3 p.m.