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Lubbock Senior Center
2001 19th Street, 767-2710
Open Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5 PM
Saturday, 9-1 PM
Paula Brown, Recreation Center Supervisor
 

Special Events

Activities & Classes

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New! Lifestyle Fitness Center!
 4 Treadmills, 3 elliptical machines, 2 recumbent bikes, and 2 spin bikes!  Free!

 

New! Wireless Internet Cafe

Enjoy our new café-style seating area with wireless capabilities and surf the web on your laptops, read a book, and enjoy a cup of coffee.

 

Special Events

 

SENIOR PROM

May 22, 2008 from 6:30-9:30 pm

Dinner and dancing!

$12 per person

 

 

LUBBOCK SENIOR GAMES

August 13-18, 2008

Applications available June 1st!  Call 767-2710 to get yours!

Ages 50+

Qualify for the Texas Senior Games!

 

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Activities and Classes

 

Senior Lunch Program
Hot lunches served  Monday - Friday 12:00 Noon
Suggested donation rate of $2 for individuals age 60 or older. Guests under age 60 have a mandatory charge of $4.

 

AARP DRIVING COURSE
Instructor: Dick Kirby

Driver 2-day safety program, auto insurance discounts.

Ages: 50+    $10.00/course

Monthly Call for Dates

9:00 am – 2:00 pm

 

CERAMICS
Instructor: Gay Pippin

Ceramics will challenge your artistic talent, learning basic techniques in ceramic painting.

Ages: Adult/   M/W

10am-12:00noon     

Cost: $20.00

 

COMPUTER CLASSES
Instructor: Janis Giddens

Develops basic computer skills.

Course I and II-  Waiting List

Ages: 55+   Cost: $30.00

Call for information!

 

CRAFT CLUB

Come join in the fun and learn different techniques on how to create a fun and exciting gift for any occasion.

Age: 50+     Cost: $10.00/ mo

When: 10:00am 4th Fri    Time:

 

CREATIVE COOKING for TWO

Instructor: Marla  Martinez

New! Learn to cook simple recipes for two.

Age: 50+ Cost: $5.00/per session

When:  10:00am

Call for dates!

 

GARDENING TECHNIQUES

Instructor: Janis Giddens

New! Learn techniques on how to prepare, plant, and nourish flowers and plants.

Age: 50+        Cost: $5.00

When: 9:00am

Call for dates!

 

LINE DANCING

Instructor: Maria Sanderson

New! Learn basic square dancing styles and techniques.

Age: 50+     Cost: $10.00 mo

When: Every Monday

Time:   2:30pm-3:30pm

 

POLLY FOAM CLAY MOLDING

New! Learn a variety of techniques on how to mold and sculpt clay. figures.  Age: 50+   Cost:  $20

When:  Call for dates1

 

STITCHERY CLUB

New! Friends come together to work on their favorite piece.

Age: 55+          Cost: Free

When: Every Wednesday

Time: 10:00am

 

SIT AND BE FIT

An Exercise Class promoting flexibility, coordination and muscle tone.

Ages: Adult 50+  Cost: Free

T/TH 10:00 am-11:00 am

 

WALKING CLASS

Come and bring a friend for a 20 min walk.  When: Tues

Age: 55+   Time: 10:00am 

 

ACTIVITIES
 
BINGO

Instructor: Janis Woods

Ten games are played with small prizes won.

Ages: 50+   cost: .50 /card

4th Friday 1:00-2:30 pm

 

BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENINGS

Blood pressure checks are offered by Covenant Health Systems

Ages: 50+       Free

When: 4th Wed    10:00am-11:00am

 
BOWLING

Join other seniors for a fun filled day at Whitewood Lanes Bowling Alley.

Ages: 50+   Cost: Pay per/game at Whitewood lanes

When: Every Wed

Time:   1:30pm-3:30pm

 

BREAKFAST FOR SENIORS

Enjoy breakfast and fellowship with your friends.  Stay for cards and dominoes after.

Ages: 50+      Cost: $1.25

When: 12/14

 

BRIDGE CLUB

New! Bridge is a game of challenge. Popular games are Party Bridge and Chicago.

Ages: 50+     Free

T/W/F 1:00 pm

 

CONTEST OF THE MONTH

Prizes will be awarded to the smallest and the largest contest item of the month.

Age: 60+          Cost: Free

When: 2nd Fri each month.

There will be a different contest

each month. TBA

 

MOVIE DAY

Come join us for popcorn and a movie.

Cost: Free

When: 3rd Fri of each month

1:00pm    

12/17

 

RSVP SEWING CLUB
Instructor: Dana Bear

RSVP members meet to talk and make lap quilts for the nursing homes, premature babies, and hospitals.

Ages: 60+ Cost Free

4th Wed 10:00-11:00 am

 

SCRABBLE

Instructor: Staff

New! Come join your friends for a game or two of scrabble.

Age:50+         Cost: Free

When: Every Monday afternoon

Time: 1:00pm

 
DANCE SOCIAL

Every Thursday night come to a Dance Social with live music.

Age: 50+   Fee-$3.00

Time: 6:00-9:30 pm

 

SING A LONG

Friends get together to sing their favorite songs.

Age:55+         Cost: Free

When: Every Tuesday

Time: 1:00pm-3:00pm

 

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Photo Gallery

 

2006 Monster Mash Dance

 

2005 Monster Mash Halloween Dance

 

2005 Lubbock Senior Games Results and Photos

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Parks and Recreation
1010 9th Street
PO Box 2000 Lubbock, TX 79457 806-775-2687 806-775-2686 fax
Comments, questions or suggestions?  Email: nneill@mylubbock.us