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seniors usually decide on their type of residence in Las Vegas with two things
in mind. First, they want to be around people their own age for a common bond.
Second, are the recreational facilities meeting their needs. Most 55 and over
apartment developments, senior private home areas and senior mobile home parks
all have two things in common, swimming pool facilities, a recreation building
where the residents can meet, play cards, shoot pool, form and conduct
activities of their choice. Generally these establishments have a person on duty
to help organize celebrations, parties, BBQ’s, tours, golf outings, visits to
local hotels for gambling and much more.
For
seniors that live in areas that don’t have the above mentioned facilities and
even for those that do, Las Vegas, Henderson, North Las Vegas, Clark County and
private agencies have established almost 30 senior centers. Each has a multitude
of programs and some have low cost lunch. The following are some of the centers
and a typical weekly program at each location. For Senior Center locations and
time schedules and other programs call the number listed.
BOULDER
CITY SENIOR CENTER:
Serves a continental breakfast and a weekly buffet-style lunch with a full salad
bar for $2.50 on Mondays – Friday. Also offers information on Social Security,
Medicare and senior law issues. In addition there are exercise classes, live
entertainment, yoga and bingo and cards. 293-3320
CAMBEIRO SENIOR CENTER:
Spanish and English spoken. Meals are served to people ages 60 and older at
11:30 AM for $1.50. Classes in citizenship and conversational English, arts and
crafts, exercise classes, folkloric dances and table games. 384-3746
CAMBRIDGE CENTER: A meal program is offered on Fridays for $1.75 lunch
program. Activities include bingo, field trips, and guest speakers. Also
available are gym facilities. 455-7169
CENTENNIAL HILLS ACTIVE ADULT CENTER:
Activities includes exercise and educational classes.
229-1702
COLEMAN
SENIOR CENTER:
Classes offered include arts and crafts, computers, defensive driving, exercise
and dance, and special interest courses. Other activities include swimming,
pinochle, health screenings, guest speakers and holiday celebrations. 455-7617
DERFELT
SENIOR CENTER:
Activities and classes include quilting, arts and crafts, knitting, sewing,
creative writing, bridge, mah-jongg, ballroom and tap dancing, line dancing,
yoga, tai hi, sign language and Spanish. 229-6601
DOOLITTLE SENIOR CENTER:
Lunch for $1.75. Offers bingo, bowling, table tennis, crafts, line dancing,
sewing, monthly birthday parties, and a community garden project. 229-6125
DULA
GYMNASIUM: Variety of classes and activities in basketball, a
walking group, a weight loss class, bridge and pinochle, tap instructions, table
and paddle-tennis, and tai chi, also a fitness program, and computer lab, and a
all year bocce league. 229-6307.
EAST
LAS VEGAS COMMUNITY AND SENIOR CENTER:
The center offers a variety of dance, music, fitness classes, computer lab, a
pottery studio and weaving looms and lessons.
229-1515
FRIENDSHIP CIRCLE:
Operated by the Salvation Army, their services include the Star Program for
physically and mentally disabled adults, meals, nursing, and mental and physical
exercise. Low-income assistance and Medicaid are available. 565-8836
GOLDBERG SENIOR CENTER:
The center offers social services assistance through Las Vegas Senior Lifeline a
program of the Jewish Federation of Las Vegas. Assistance also available in
transportation, nutrition, homemaking, medical care and home improvements. The
center has many nondenominational services for people age 60 and over.
933-1191
HENDERSON SENIOR CENTER:
Lunch at $1.50 for 60 years and older. All others $3.00. Sat. lunch and Sun.
lunch at $1.50. Arts and crafts, billiards, bingo, knitting and crocheting,
exercise classes, computer classes, writing workshops, bus trips, line dancing
and card games. Many other existing programs and services. 267-4150
KING
SENIOR CENTER:
Building B, offers hot lunches served daily for $1.50, health services,
commodities, computer classes, a fitness program, senior home repair program,
bingo and other social activities.647-2536
LAS
VEGAS SENIOR CITIZENS CENTER:
Classes and activities include beading and knitting, painting, square dancing,
pinochle, blood –pressure checks, exercise classes, and monthly birthday
parties, and living will workshops Many senior clubs, organizations and
discussion groups meet here. 229-6454
LIEBURN
SENIOR CENTER:
The center offers aerobics, games, computer classes, yoga, guitar
lessons and exercise classes.
229-1600
LIED
SENIOR CARE CENTER:
Center operated by Beth Am. Provides daily supervision of frail and disabled
adults. Offers many social activities, individual care, medication supervision,
stroke exercise classes, nursing care meals and snacks, and other therapies.
648-3425
MESQUITE SENIOR AND COMMUNITY CENTER:
Lunch for $2.50 for people 60 and over. Classes and activities include
recreational trips, concerts, tile and card games, computer classes, craft
classes, and monthly birthday celebrations. Health and welfare programs are also
available.
346-5290
NORTH
LAS VEGAS RECREATION CENTER:
Offers gym walking, arts and crafts, classes, ceramics, bridge, dancers,
computer sessions, and meal services. 633-1600
NORTHWEST SENIOR CENTER:
Activities range from tighten, stretch, and tone classes to writing for
pleasure. In addition the Red Hat Society meets there. Ballroom dance classes
are offered. Soup luncheons are on Fridays for $2.00. 229-4794
OVERTON
SENIOR CENTER:
Meals are served 5 days a week for $3. The Meals on Wheels program is available
to homebound for $3. Classes and activities include cards, billiards, ceramics,
line dancing, blood pressure checks and foot care services. 397-8002
PARADISE COMMUNITY CENTER:
Senior activities include movie days, bingo, and field trips. 455-7513
PARKDALE COMMUNITY CENTER:
The center houses a computer lab, arts and crafts area, and a multipurpose room.
Classes include dance, language, exercise, finance and health and nutrition.
There are also game days and field trips. 455-8502
SILVER
MESA RECREATION CENTER:
Classes and activities include tai chi, yoga, gym walking, chess, checkers,
basketball, volleyball, billiards, table tennis, cribbage and others. There also
is a fitness room. Monthly senior trips are arranged. 633-2550
VETERANS MEMORIAL LEISURE SERVICES CENTER:
It is a full service center offering paddle tennis, the Cards and Conversation
Club, a walking club, aerobics and fitness classes, and basketball for seniors.
229-1100
WALNUT
RECREATION CENTER:
The center is opened for those 50 and older. Activities are community
excursions, guest speakers, cards and games, arts and crafts, projects and
classes, holiday parties, wellness checks, and other activities.
455-8402
WEST
FLAMINGO SENIOR CENTER:
The center is opened to those 50 and over. Activities include acting classes,
computer classes, knitting and crocheting, exercise classes, tai chi, yoga,
watercolor, dance classes, Ping-Pong, card games, field trips, and monthly
special events. 455-7742
WHITNEY
COMMUNITY AND SENIOR CENTER:
Classes and activities include computer, seniorcize, defensive driving, Spanish,
bingo, cards, bunco, mah-jongg, scrabble, line dancing, piano, guest speakers,
holiday celebrations, potlucks, and field trips among others. 455-7576
WINCHESTER CULURAL CENTER:
Offers lectures, social activities, field trips, card games, entertainers,
movies, tai chi and yoga. An art gallery and walking path also are at the
center. Theater group. 455-7340
With
continual construction expanding the borders of the Las Vegas Area more centers
will follow.
Next time
we will disclose other senior programs that are available.
