Las Vegas Mayor
Oscar B. Goodman

City of Las Vegas July  2008 Senior Health-Related Events

 
     
 
     
 
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 are closed July 4.

Free Blood Pressure Checks (ages 50+)
Tuesdays, 10 to 10:30 a.m.
Centennial Hills Active Adult Center, 6601 N. Buffalo Drive, (702) 229-1702.

Wednesdays, 9 to 10 a.m.
Las Vegas Senior Center, 451 East Bonanza Road, (702) 229-6454.

Living Healthy Workshops (ages 50+)
Wednesdays, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Fee: $15 per month
Centennial Hills Active Adult Center, 6601 N. Buffalo Drive, (702) 229-1702.
This weekly education series will provide health and wellness information on different topics each month: July - Heart Health; August - Diabetes; September - Cholesterol Control.

Free Diabetes Information 101 (ages 50+)
Mondays at 1 p.m.
Las Vegas Senior Center, 451 East Bonanza Road, (702) 229-6454.
This class will help you take necessary steps toward better diabetes care and healthy living.

Free Alzheimer's and Dementia Support Group (ages 50+)
Tuesday, July 1, 6 to 8 p.m.
Centennial Hills Active Adult Center, 6601 N. Buffalo Drive, (702) 229-1702.
Meet with others and their families finding ways to cope with the difficulties of Alzheimer's and dementia.

Free Yankee Doodle Dash (ages 50+)
Thursday, July 3, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
East Las Vegas Community/Senior Center, 250 N. Eastern Avenue, (702) 229-1515.
Bring family and friends to the Yankee Doodle Dash indoor one-mile fun walk and steady stroll, and stay for the Red, White and Boom Breakfast. First 75 participants win a walking pedometer.

Free Medicare Health Insurance Help with SHIP (ages 50+)
Tuesday, July 8, 10 a.m. to noon. By appointment only.
East Las Vegas Community/Senior Center, 250 N. Eastern Ave., (702) 229-1515.
Trained volunteers from the Medicare State Health Insurance Assistance Program will help Medicare beneficiaries with health insurance planning, problems and questions. Call 229-1515 for an appointment.

Free Foot Care Clinic (ages 50+)
Thursday, July 10, 11:45 a.m. Call early for an appointment.
Derfelt Senior Citizens Center, 3343 West Washington Avenue, (702) 229-6601.

Free Amputee Coalition of Nevada Meeting (ages 50+)
Friday, July 11, 1 p.m.
Derfelt Senior Citizens Center, 3343 West Washington Avenue, (702) 229-6601.
Speakers discuss new information and technology for amputees, diabetics and other interested people.

Fun and Healthy Cooking Workshop (ages 50+)
Friday, July 11, 2:30 p.m.
Fee: $2
East Las Vegas Community/Senior Center, 250 N. Eastern Ave., (702) 229-1515.
Learn to prepare great-tasting, healthy food using fresh, seasonal ingredients.

Free Medicare Counseling (ages 50+)
Monday, July 14, at noon
Centennial Hills Active Adult Center, 6601 N. Buffalo Drive, (702) 229-1702.
Volunteer Medicare counselors will answer your questions. Call to make an appointment.

Free Lieburn Annual Health & Wellness Fair (ages 50+)
Tuesday, July 15, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Howard Lieburn Senior Center, 6230 Garwood Ave., (702) 229-1600.
Take advantage of free health screenings, numerous information booths, refreshments and hourly raffles.

Izzy's Big Field Day (ages 50+)
Wednesday, July 16, 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Advance purchase required. Tickets on sale June 2.
Fee: $5
Derfelt Senior Citizens Center, 3343 West Washington Avenue, (702) 229-6601.
Izzy is celebrating National Parks and Recreation month with a morning of fun, fit activities. Join us for the festivities, followed by a healthy lunch!

Third Thursdays Healthy Living and Resource Day (ages 50+)
Thursday, July 17; 9 to 10 a.m. vision screening by appointment; 9 to 11 a.m. blood pressure check; 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. nail clipping and foot care by appointment; free problem gambling seminar 10:30 am-1 pm.

East Las Vegas Community/Senior Center, 250 N. Eastern Ave., (702) 229-1515.
Shepherd Eye Center staff will check for cataracts, glaucoma and eye disease. Nevada Health Centers will provide free foot care for those age 60 and older; $25 for those under 60 years. A certified medical professional will provide free blood pressure checks. The free problem gambling presentation explores the nature and symptoms of problem gambling and explains how to access resources for help throughout Las Vegas and the state of Nevada.

Clark County Senior Advocate Office Hours (ages 50+)
Thursday, July 17, 10 a.m. to noon
East Las Vegas Community/Senior Center, 250 N. Eastern Ave., (702) 229-1515.
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.

Free Problem Gambling Presentation (ages 50+)
Thursday, July 17, 10:30 to 1 p.m.
East Las Vegas Community/Senior Center, 250 N. Eastern Ave., (702) 229-1515.
This presentation explores the nature and symptoms of problem gambling and explains how to access resources for help throughout Las Vegas and the state of Nevada.

Free Blood Pressure and Heart Rate Checks (ages 50+)
Friday, July 18, 10 a.m. to noon
Howard Lieburn Senior Center, 6230 Garwood Ave., (702) 229-1600.
Registered Nurse Barbara Weber will check your blood pressure and heart rate.

Free Massage Therapy (ages 50+)
Monday, July 21, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., by appointment.
East Las Vegas Community/Senior Center, 250 N. Eastern Avenue, (702) 229-1515.
Students from Northwest Health and Careers will provide massage therapy. Call for an appointment.

Foot Care Clinic by Nevada Health Centers (ages 50+)
Tuesday, July 22, 1 to 4 p.m. by appointment
Las Vegas Senior Center, 451 East Bonanza Road, (702) 229-6454.
Free foot care for seniors age 60 and older, $25 for those less than 60 years. Appointment required.

Free Hearing Exams by Hearing by Design (ages 50+)
Friday, July 25, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Centennial Hills Active Adult Center, 6601 N. Buffalo Drive, (702) 229-1702.
A free hearing test will determine your hearing ability. Bring your questions on hearing aids and other topics to be answered by knowledgeable staff from Hearing by Design. Appointment required.

Mammograms for the Community - The Mammovan (ages 50+)
Tuesday and Wednesday, July 29-30, 8 a.m. to 3:15 p.m.
Available to insured and uninsured. Call 307-5414, ext. 1341, to discuss costs and set appointment.
Doolittle Senior/Community Center, 1950 North J St., (702) 229-6125.
Co-sponsored by Nevada Health Centers and Doolittle Senior Center to help women in the early detection of breast cancer.

Free Blood Pressure Check (ages 50+)
Wednesday, July 30, 9 a.m. to noon
Doolittle Senior/Community Center, 1950 North J St., (702) 229-6125.

 
     
 
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