www.lasvegasnevada.gov Telephone: (702) 229-6993 Billie M. Bastian, CPRP Leisure Services Acting Director April 13, 2009 Contact: Margaret Kurtz FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE City of Las Vegas May 2009 Senior Special Events All activities are subject to change. Call to verify times and dates. List is not all-inclusive. All facilities offer exercise, fitness, craft, arts, dance, music and computer classes; cards; games; discussion and social groups Monday through Friday. Call centers near you for complete list of classes and activities. Most activities require $2 annual membership to City of Las Vegas Senior Citizen Programs. Centers will be closed May 25. Free Blood Pressure Checks (ages 50+) Mondays, 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Free Amputee Coalition of Nevada Meeting (ages 50+) 2 nd Friday of each month, 1 p.m. Free Line Dancing (ages 50+) Thursdays at 2 p.m. and Fridays at 10 a.m. Free Amos & Andy Movie Series (ages 50+) Fridays, 10 to 11 a.m. Enjoy episodes of Amos & Andy movies, shown two per week. Free Grief and Loss Support Group (ages 50+) First and third Fridays, 10 to 11 a.m. New Hope Hospice invites you to share and grieve whatever your loss may be. The Salad Bar Luncheon (age 50+) Friday, May 1, noon. Advance registration required. Enjoy B.L..T. salad with basil-mayo dressing, bread, dessert and a beverage. Free Food for Health & Soul Course (age 50+) Friday, May 1, 12:30 p.m. Learn about cooking healthy in this six-week course. Register by April 24. City Council: MAYOR OSCAR B. GOODMAN MAYOR PRO TEM GARY REESE STEVE WOLFSON LOIS TARKANIAN STEVEN D. ROSS RICKI Y. BARLOW DAVID W. STEINMAN (INTERIM) City Manager: Elizabeth N. Fretwell
May 2009 City of Las Vegas Senior Special Events Page 2 of 9 AARP s Driver Safety Program (ages 55+) Fee: $12 for AARP members, $14 for non-members. Pre-registration required. Call toll-free 1-888-227-7669 to register. Classes may be canceled for lack of enrollment. Nevada law allows for a discount on auto insurance premiums when course is completed. Register at least one week in advance. Saturday, May 2, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Gibson Community School, 3990 W. Washington Ave., (702) 229-5096. Wednesday and Thursday, May 6-7, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Must attend both sessions. Monday, May 11, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday and Tuesday, May 18-19, 4 to 8 p.m. Must attend both sessions. Tuesday and Wednesday, May 19-20, 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Must attend both sessions. Wednesday and Thursday, May 20-21, noon to 4 p.m. Must attend both sessions. Tuesday and Wednesday, May 26-27, 3 to 7 p.m. Must attend both sessions. Free Taking Control of Credit Workshop (ages 50+) Monday, May 4, 11:30 a.m. Learn how to use credit wisely. Lunch provided. Must register in advance. Photo-Editing Workshop (age 50+) Monday, May 4, 1 p.m. Advance registration required. Fee: $5. Advanced Picasa workshop teaches you to enhance your photos. Yahtzee Tournament Patio Party (ages 50+) Monday, May 4, 2:30 to 4 p.m. Register by April 27. Fee: $1 Beat the afternoon blahs playing Yahtzee board games at a patio party. Free Blood Pressure Check (ages 50+) Tuesday, May 5, 9 to 11 a.m. Clark County Senior Advocate Office Hours (ages 50+) Tuesdays, May 5, 12 and 19, 10 a.m. The senior advocate will be available to provide information on advance directives, living wills, long-term care insurance, medical assistance, Medicare, utility discounts, power of attorney, social service programs, fraud and safety awareness and transportation issues. No charge for assistance. Free Community Legal Seminar (ages 60+) Tuesday, May 5, 10 to 11:30 a.m. An elder law attorney will conduct a free legal seminar on issues relating to seniors. Light refreshments will be served. No one-on-one appointments will be available at the seminar. Call for details. Space is limited.
May 2009 City of Las Vegas Senior Special Events Page 3 of 9 Cinco de Mayo Luncheon (ages 50+) Tuesday, May 5, 12:30 p.m. Register by April 28. Space is limited. Fee: $8 Enjoy chicken enchiladas, Spanish rice, beans, chips and salsa and churro dessert. Free Health Is Wealth Workshop (ages 50+) Tuesday, May 5, 1 p.m. Learn which foods to eat to help prevent or eliminate most diseases. Instructor has 48 years of experience as a pharmacist and teaches local college classes. Bunco (ages 50+) Tuesday, May 5, 4 p.m.. Lieburn Breakfast Nook (ages 50+) Wednesday, May 6, 8:30 a.m. Register by April 29. Enjoy freshly cooked breakfast specialties, freshly ground coffee, juice and great company. Kayaking (ages 50+) Wednesday, May 6, 9 a.m. transportation fee, plus $25 on day of trip Enjoy kayaking around beautiful Lake Las Vegas. Geocaching Day Trip (ages 50+) Wednesday, May 6, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Advance registration required. Space is limited. transportation fee. Geocaching is an entertaining game to search for hidden caches using the global positioning system. Bunco Bonanza (age 50+) Wednesday, May 6, 11 a.m. Preregistration is required. Space is limited. Enjoy a light brunch and a fun afternoon playing Bunco. Prizes awarded. Hoagie Wednesday (ages 50+) Wednesday, May 6, 11 a.m. to noon. Please register at least one week in advance. per meal Enjoy a homemade hoagie, served with a cup of soup, dessert, pickles and chips. Mexican Cooking Workshop (age 50+) Wednesday, May 6, 2 to 4 p.m. Advance registration required.
May 2009 City of Las Vegas Senior Special Events Page 4 of 9 Free Risk Reduction/Early Detection Workshop by Nevada Cancer Institute (age 50+) Thursday, May 7, 9 a.m. Nevada Cancer Institute will provide valuable information about the latest developments in screenings, treatment and research with presentations aimed at reducing the risk of chronic diseases and promoting cancer awareness, early detection, screening and care. Monthly Breakfast (age 50+) Thursday, May 7, 9 to 10 a.m. Advance registration required. Mother s Day Luncheon (ages 50+) Thursday, May 7, 11 a.m. Register by April 30. Free Lieburn New Member Orientation (ages 50+) Thursday, May 7, 2:30 p.m. Meet the center staff and discover all the available activities. Red Rock Hike (ages 50+) Friday, May 8, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Register in advance. transportation fee. Easy hike to a seasonal waterfall. Bring lunch, water, hat and wear appropriate clothing and shoes. Primm Shopping Adventure Day Trip (ages 50+) Friday, May 8, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Register in advance. transportation fee, plus money for lunch and personal purchases at outlet shops in Primm, Nev. Free Massages for Mom (ages 50+) Friday, May 8, 10 a.m. Register by May 1. Enjoy a free 15-minute chair massage. Call to schedule your appointment. Free Bereavement Support Group (ages 50+) Friday, May 8, 10 a.m. Sponsored by New Hope Hospice, this group wants to provide support to anyone suffering a loss in his/her life. No registration required. It is never too early or too late to reach out. Call for information. Free Blood Pressure and Heart Rate Checks (ages 50+) Friday, May 8, 10 a.m. Fun Friday (ages 50+) Friday, May 8, 1 p.m. Register by May 1.. Enjoy a variety of activities, games and fun. Refreshments will be provided.
May 2009 City of Las Vegas Senior Special Events Page 5 of 9 Mother s Day Social (ages 50+) Friday, May 8, 1 p.m. Register by May 1. Enjoy afternoon tea, finger foods, fun and games. Bingo (ages 50+) Monday, May 11, 11 a.m. Advance registration required. Texas Hold Em Tournament (age 50+) Monday, May 11, 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Advance registration required by May 4. Free Doolittle Cinema & Popcorn (ages 50+) Monday, May 11, 1 p.m. Call for movie title. Free Digital Camera Club Meeting (ages 50+) Monday, May 11, 1 to 3 p.m. Discuss tips and tricks, learn about new technology, share photos and go on photographic field trips. Free Armed Forces Recognition Day (ages 50+) Tuesday, May 12, 11 a.m. Free Bereavement Support Group (ages 50+) Tuesday, May 12, 11 a.m. Sponsored by New Hope Hospice, this group wants to provide support to anyone suffering a loss in his/her life. No registration required. It is never too early or too late to reach out. Call for information. World Cuisine Cooking Club (ages 50+) Tuesday, May 12, 1 to 3 p.m. Register by May 5. Learn recipes from exotic places around the world. Sampling mandatory! Breakfast & Bingo (ages 50+) Wednesday, May 13, 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Enjoy a pancake breakfast with eggs, bacon, juice and coffee. After breakfast, play bingo for prizes. Digital Camera Club Day Trip for Bighorn Viewing (ages 50+) Wednesday, May 13, 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Register in advance. transportation fee, plus lunch money. Bring your camera to photograph the bighorn and visit the museum in Searchlight, Nev.
May 2009 City of Las Vegas Senior Special Events Page 6 of 9 Centennial Hills Monthly Breakfast (ages 50+) Monday, May 13, 9:30 a.m. Register in advance. Fee: $5 Enjoy breakfast burritos. Ladies Day Out & Luncheon (ages 50+) Wednesday, May 13, 10 a.m. Fee: $10 Enjoy a day of pampering, crafts, cooking and fun. All-You-Can-Eat Taco Buffet (age 50+) Wednesday, May 13, 11:30 a.m. Fee: $5 Wii Bowling Tournament (ages 50+) Wednesday, May 13, noon to 2 p.m. Fee: $1 Bunco (ages 50+) Wednesday, May 13, 1 to 3 p.m. Fee: $1. No experience or skill needed. Learn as you play. Free Park Ambassadors Meeting (ages 50+) Thursday, May 14, 10 a.m. Being a park ambassador gives you an opportunity to be of service to your community by helping keep parks safe for everyone. Call for information. Free Name That Tune Game (ages 50+) Thursday, May 14, 11 a.m. Test your knowledge and have fun enjoying music from the 50s to present. Monthly Cultural Cuisine (ages 50+) Thursday, May 14, 1 p.m. Register by May 7. Learn to make Irish soda bread. Bunco Blast (ages 50+) Thursday, May 14, 1 to 3 p.m. Fee: Bring a new $5 gift Enjoy playing Bunco for prizes. No experience necessary. Cold Creek Horse Viewing & Nature Hike (ages 50+) Friday, May 15, 9 a.m. Register in advance. Space is limited. transportation fee. Bring lunch, water, and carrots to feed the horses.
May 2009 City of Las Vegas Senior Special Events Page 7 of 9 Breakfast Buffet & Movie (ages 50+) Friday, May 15, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Register in advance. Space is limited. transportation fee, plus cost of movie and breakfast at Texas Station Feast Buffet. 18 th Annual 90-Plus Banquet (ages 50+) Cruisin into the 90s. Friday, May 15, 4:30 to 6 p.m. Call 229-6454 to arrange an invitation. Must pre-register. By invitation only to seniors 90 years of age and older. Each may bring one guest. Space is limited. Soup/Salad of the Month Luncheon (ages 50+) Monday, May 18, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Enjoy chili, dessert and beverage. Free Lieburn Lecture Series (ages 50+) Monday, May 18, 1 to 3 p.m. Free refreshments, free education and priceless empowerment. Nevada Federal Credit Union presents Financial First Aid. Bunco Tournament (ages 50+) Monday, May 18, 1 p.m. Shuffleboard Tournament (ages 50+) Monday, May 18, 2 p.m. Register by May 11. Two-player team required to compete in this first annual tournament. Bunco (ages 50+) Tuesday, May 18, 4 p.m.. Monthly Texas Hold Em Poker Tournament (ages 50+) Tuesday, May 19, 12:30 to 4 p.m. Pit your skills against others in this monthly tournament. Spring Fling Dance (ages 50+) Tuesday, May 19, 5 to 8 p.m. Fee: $4 Enjoy this specialty-themed and decorated ballroom dance social with light refreshments. Town Square Shopping Day Trip (ages 50+) Wednesday, May 20, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Advance registration required. transportation fee, plus money for lunch and personal purchases or movie. Travel with friends to discover the unique shopping experience at Town Square.
May 2009 City of Las Vegas Senior Special Events Page 8 of 9 Monthly Breakfast at Derfelt (ages 50+) Wednesday, May 20, 9 a.m. Advance registration required. Enjoy breakfast burritos. In recognition of the Mayor s Initiation on Health, those who participate in the Tighten & Tone or Fitness over 50 exercise classes immediately prior to breakfast will receive a $1 discount on breakfast. Town Square Shopping Day Trip (ages 50+) Wednesday, May 20, 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Advance registration required. transportation fee, plus money for lunch and personal purchases or movie. Free Healthy Eating Seminar (ages 50+) Thursday, May 21, 10 a.m. Diabetic and heart-health eating coaching provided by New Hope Hospice. Memorial Day Potluck (ages 50+) Thursday, May 21, 12:30 p.m. Register by May 14. Fee: Bring a dish to share Free Monthly Billiards Tournament (ages 50+) Thursday, May 21, 2 to 4 p.m. Play practice games during the week, then join us monthly for a pool tournament shoot-out. At least 6 people needed to play. Champion will have his/her name placed on new plaque. Free Bereavement Support Group (ages 50+) Friday, May 22, 10 a.m. Sponsored by New Hope Hospice, this group wants to provide support to anyone suffering a loss in his/her life. No registration required. It is never too early or too late to reach out. Call for information. Memorial Day Potluck Picnic (ages 50+) Friday, May 22, 11 a.m. Fee: $1 plus a dish to share Memorial Day Luncheon (ages 50+) Friday, May 22, 11 a.m. Advance registration required at least two days in advance. Fee: $4 The Salad Bar Luncheon (age 50+) Friday, May 22, noon. Advance registration required. Enjoy crispy chicken honey-mustard salad, bread, dessert and a beverage.
May 2009 City of Las Vegas Senior Special Events Page 9 of 9 Free Bereavement Support Group (ages 50+) Tuesday, May 26, 11 a.m. Sponsored by New Hope Hospice, this group wants to provide support to anyone suffering a loss in his/her life. No registration required. It is never too early or too late to reach out. Call for information. Yard Games Tournament (ages 50+) Wednesday, May 27, 9 a.m. Register by May 20. Compete in croquet, horseshoes and Frisbee golf. Light refreshments provided. Murder Mystery Luncheon (ages 50+) Wednesday, May 27, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Register by May 20. Fee: $5 Be the detective to solve the crime. Prizes will be awarded to the gumshoe that can solve the mystery. Bingo Bash & Lunch (age 50+) Thursday, May 28, 10 a.m. Register by May 21. Fee: $6 Free Monthly Birthday Celebration (ages 50+) Thursday, May 28, 11:30 a.m. Enjoy cake as we honor seniors who have birthdays during the month. -end-