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.

Casanova’s Sweet Cuisine Luncheon (ages 50+)
Thursday, Feb. 9, 11:30 a.m.  Advance registration required.
Cost: $5.
Las Vegas Senior Center, 451 E. Bonanza Road, (702) 229-6454.
Celebrate Valentine’s Day with style!  Registration begins Jan. 5.

Valentine Day Social (ages 50+)
Tuesday, Feb. 14, 1 to 3 p.m. Registration required one week in advance.   
Fee: $1.
Doolittle Senior Center, 1930 N. J St., (702) 229-6125.
Celebrate Valentine’s Day with dancing, refreshments and contests. Singles and couples wanted; have fun all afternoon!

National Pie Month (ages 50+)
Thursday, Feb. 16, 10 a.m.
Cost: $1 per slice.
Las Vegas Senior Center, 451 E. Bonanza Road, (702) 229-6454.
Come to the Cook’s Nook for a piece of pie to celebrate National Pie Month, while supplies last.

Nevada Health Center Job Fair
Friday, Feb. 17
9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Foundation for an Independent Tomorrow office, 1931 Stella Lake Drive
For more information, visit the job fair web page.

Coffee with the Councilman
Thursday, March 1, 2012
9 - 10 a.m.
Starbucks, 751 N. Rancho Drive

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.