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Senior Calendar Oct. 3-9

Hours of operation: 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday to Friday at 813 Arizona St. Call 702-293-3320 for information.

Check out the Senior Center website at www.seniorcenterbouldercity.org

n Free computers/Internet to members: 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

n Morning coffee, snacks, newspapers: 8 to 10 a.m.

n Library/gift shop: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

n Lunch hour: 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. Suggested donation $2 (60 and up), $3 fee (59 or under).

n Meals-on-Wheels are delivered Monday through Friday to the homebound*

This Week’s Lunch Menu:

Thursday: Ravioli lasagna, broccoli, Caesar salad, garlic bread, fruit No. 46.

Friday: Ham, twice-baked sweet potato, peas, salad, fruit.

Monday: Macaroni and cheese, green beans, salad bar, fruit No. 62.

Tuesday: Meatloaf, mashed potatoes/gravy, Brussels sprouts, salad bar, fruit No. 86.

Wednesday: Chicken wings, baked beans, baked cauliflower, salad, fruit.

Meal passes are available for your convenience at the receptionist’s desk.

This Week’s Activities:

n Thursday

8 a.m. Wood carvers

12:30 p.m. Texas hold ’em

1 p.m. Scrabble

1 p.m. Community club board

1 p.m. Pinochle

1 p.m. Chatty hatters

6 p.m. Art classes

n Friday

9 a.m. Line dance lessons

12:30 p.m. Traditional poker

1 p.m. 500 cards/pinochle

1 p.m. Duplicate pridge

n Sunday

10 a.m. UMC of Boulder City

n Monday

11:30 a.m. Mahjong

12:30 p.m. Bingo

1 p.m. Asian mahjong

1 p.m. Wood carving

1 p.m. Party bridge/scrabble

n Tuesday

9 a.m. Coin collecting

9:30 a.m. Creekside blood pressure clinic

10 a.m. Belz Mall trip

11:30 a.m. Senior law estate planning

12:30 p.m. Texas hold ’em

1 p.m. Pinochle/Rummikub

n Wednesday

9 a.m. Blood pressure

9 a.m. Stamp Club

11 a.m. Pain Center presentation

11 a.m. Vets seminar

1-3 p.m. Senior Share

1 p.m. Bingo/open music jam

* Call 702-293-3320 for appointment or information.

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