Senior News

Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium
University of Arizona Campus at Cherry & University Blvd. - 520-621-7827
Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium offers a free public telescope viewing on clear nights until 10:00 pm. The Science Center also offers Planetarium programs, science exhibits, and a world-class mineral museum.

Free Spirit Vacations
Free Spirit Vacations specializes in travel for the 50+ Age Group. Many choices are offered in order to meet the diverse needs of the mature adult traveler. Packages range from one day Arizona Getaways to International Vacations. Good deals on cruising are also available. Service and value are our top priorities.
www.freespiritvacations.com

Green Valley Recreation (GVR)
Offers a wide variety of activities through a host of golf courses, recreational area, pools, community centers, tennis courts, swim and exercise programs and more. Membership to GVR is required. Call 520-625-3440 for more information or visit their website at www.gvrec.org

OASIS - Enriching Lives of Mature Adults
El Con Mall, 3435 E. Broadway Blvd. - 520-795-3950
Open 10:00 am - 3:00 pm Monday - Friday
OASIS offers programs to all people over the age of 50 and membership is FREE. Programs in the arts, humanities, health and wellness and volunteer services.

Old Tucson Studios
201 S Kinney Rd - 520-795-3950
Old Tucson Studios is a theme park setting of the old west. It offers saloon dancers, staged gunfights, stagecoach rides, train rides, and restaurants. Open Monday-Sunday 10 am-6 pm. Cost: $14.20.

Pima Air and Space Museum
6000 E Valencia Rd. - 520-574-0462
The Pima Air and Space Museum offers a bus tour for seniors. There are 80 acres of over 250 aircraft and 100 years of aviation history. Open daily 9-5. Cost: $8.75 for seniors, Bus tours $4.00.

Red Hot Mamas
1920 W Rudasill Rd - 520-544-2000
This is a free lecture series offered by Northwest Medical Center on managing menopause. The program takes place in the Women's Center Auditorium on the third Tuesday of each month. Refreshments served at 6:00 PM with speakers starting at 6:45 PM.

Sabino Canyon
5900 N Sabino Canyon Rd. 520-749-2861
Open-air tram rides through this picturesque canyon are offered with several stop points of interest along the way. Bring plenty of water. Tram Hours are: 9:00 am - 4:30 pm. Tram tickets are $6.00.

Senior Companions Needed at Santa Catalina Villas
7500 N Calle Sin Envidia, Tucson, AZ 85718
The Home Health Agency working with Santa Catalina Villas in Tucson is looking for seniors to be companions to some of their residents. If interested call 520-742-6242 and ask for information about the Senior Companion program.

Senior Friends at Northwest Medical Center
Members enjoy a wide range of benefits. Hospital VIP privileges, discounts on vision care, hearing options, activities, fitness programs and much more. Membership is free. Call for information at 520-469-8194.

Senior VIP at El Dorado Hospital
1400 N Wilmot Rd - 520-721-5109
Free membership offers you social and educational activities, healthy living benefits, fitness programs, health screenings and seminars. Also included are Hospital VIP privileges, prescription discounts, dental care, vision and hearing options and health club discounts. Call for more information.

SilverSneakers Fitness Program
Membership is free to members of Secure Horizons of Pacificare. SilverSneakers Fitness Program is a low impact aerobics and chair exercises class taught by a certified instructor who will set up a program catered to your individual needs, Call 888-423-4632.

The Reading Seed Volunteer Opportunity
This is a Literacy Program to insure children of Pima County in grades 1-3 read at or above their grade level. They are looking for 500 Senior Volunteers to assist during the school year. A free 3-hour training workshop will be provided. To make a difference in a child's future contact Penny at 798-0700 or readingseed@aol.com

Tohono Chul Park
7366 N Paseo del Norte - 520-575-8468
Tohono Chul Park offers travel adventure packages, lectures, workshops, and a quaint Tea Room. Admission is $4,00 for Seniors 62 and over.