Upcoming Senior Activities

Below is just a small sample of upcoming events for seniors in Ward 5. For additional events, visit the recreation calendar web page.

Upcoming Barlow Bingo Events
Join Councilman Barlow for an afternoon of fun at an upcoming Barlow Bingo event. For further information, contact the Ward 5 office at 229-5443. Barlow Bingo Photo Gallery

Other Upcoming Activities
* These events are subject to change. Please call the event location to confirm details.

Luau Luncheon (ages 50+)
Wednesday, June 19, 11:30 a.m. Advance registration required by June 17.
Cost: $5; $2 annual Senior Programs membership also required.
Las Vegas Senior Center, 451 E. Bonanza Road, (702) 229-6454.
Enjoy this annual Luau luncheon party that will feature live entertainment, Kahlua pork with rice, Mac salad and more! Registration opens May 1. Call 229-6454 for registration and details.

Juneteenth Celebration (ages 50+)
Thursday, June 20, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Cost: $5 per person.
Doolittle Senior Center, 1930 N. J St., (702) 229-6125. Enjoy southern foods, desserts and homemade lemonade, along with all of the favorite games, prizes and a raffle. Call 229-6125 to register by June 17. Space will be limited.

Red White and Blue Barbecue (ages 50+)
Thursday, July 11, at noon.
Cost: $5 per person; must register in advance.
Las Vegas Senior Center, 451 E. Bonanza Road, (702) 229-6454.
Celebrate our freedom and enjoy a lunch of barbecued chicken, salad and a dessert of hot peach cobbler! Call 229-6454 to register in advance.

Ice Cream Social (ages 50+)
Wednesday, July 17, noon to 1:30 p.m.
Cost: $1 a bowl.
Las Vegas Senior Center, 451 E. Bonanza Road, (702) 229-6454.
Make your own ice cream sundae with a variety of toppings as we celebrate National Ice Cream Month!

All-American Day Luncheon (ages 50+)
Thursday, July 18, 11 a.m. Advance registration required by July 13.
Cost: $3 per person.
Doolittle Senior Center, 1930 N. J St., (702) 229-6125.
Celebrate National Hot Dog Day with hot dogs, potato chips, potato salad, lemonade and apple pie. Call 229-6125 to make your reservation.

Picnic by the Pool (ages 50+)
Thursday, July 25, 10:30 a.m. Advance registration required by July 22.
Cost: $ 5 per person.
Doolittle Senior Center, 1930 N. J St., (702) 229-6125.
Enjoy burgers or hot dogs with the trimmings by the pool. Bring towels and umbrellas, if you choose. Call 229-6125 to make your reservation.

National Watermelon Day (ages 50+)
Thursday Aug. 1, 8:30 a.m. until it’s gone.
Cost: 25 cents a slice at the Cooks Nook.
Las Vegas Senior Center, 451 E. Bonanza Road, (702) 229-6454.
Come and get a cold slice of watermelon!

Friendship Day 2-for-1 (ages 50+)
Thursday, Aug. 8, 11 a.m. Advance registration required by Aug. 1.
Cost: 75 cents for two
Doolittle Senior Center, 1930 N. J St., (702) 229-6125.
Share your favorite flavor ice cream with your favorite friend. Call 229-6125 to make your reservation.

Left Hander’s Luncheon (ages 50+)
Thursday, Aug. 15, 11:30 a.m.
Cost: $5 per person; must register in advance.
Las Vegas Senior Center, 451 E. Bonanza Road, (702) 229-6454.
Left or right handed, you can join us for this annual luncheon.  We start with dessert and end with a fresh garden salad!  Try eating with the opposite hand, left or right! Call 229-6454 to register in advance.

Hawaiian Luau (ages 50+)
Thursday, Aug. 29, 11:30 a.m. Advance registration required by Aug. 25.
Cost: $5 per person.
Doolittle Senior Center, 1930 N. J St., (702) 229-6125.
Enjoy Hawaiian foods, music, dance and attire. Call 229-6125 to make your reservation.

Ongoing Activities

Zumba Gold Class
Wednesdays, 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Derfelt Senior Center, 3343 W. Washington Ave., (702) 229-6601.
The cost is $3 per class, plus a current Active Adult/Senior Programs membership of $2 per year.

Tuesday and Friday Ballroom Dances (ages 50+)
Tuesdays, 3 to 5:30 p.m., and Fridays, 2 to 4 p.m.
Fee: $4 each day.
Las Vegas Senior Center, 451 E. Bonanza Road, (702) 229-6454.
Ballroom Dance Socials are held every Tuesday night and Friday afternoon with live music by Boyd Coulter and his band. Must be current member in city of Las Vegas Senior Programs ($2/year).

Award-Winning Community Garden (ages 50+)
Doolittle Senior Center, 1930 N. J St., (702) 229-6125.
Join our work crew and reap the benefits of fresh vegetables, fruits and flowers. The garden has 40 raised gardening beds. The garden is located in the 1200 block of Blankenship. Please call the center to get involved, and for further details. Master Gardner Don Fabbi meets with volunteer gardeners on Wednesdays at 9 a.m.

Tuesday and Friday Ballroom Dances (ages 50+)
Tuesdays, 3 to 5:30 p.m., and Fridays, 2 to 4:30 p.m.
Fee: $4 each day; must be current member in city of Las Vegas Senior Programs ($2/year).
Las Vegas Senior Center, 451 E. Bonanza Road, (702) 229-6454.
Ballroom Dance Socials are held every Tuesday night and Friday afternoon with live music by Boyd Coulter and his band.

Pickle Ball (adults)
Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, 9 to 11:30 a.m.
Fee: $2 annual gym membership.
Dula Gym, 441 E. Bonanza Road, (702) 229-6307.
Pickle ball is easy to play. Equipment and instruction are provided. Pickle Ball is a good activity for seniors, as well.