SENIOR CITIZENS

AARP 4545
XBoardman South Chapter 4545, AARP, will meet at 11:30 a.m. Jan. 2 at the Holiday Inn in Boardman with Margaret Mullin presiding. Birthdays and anniversaries will be observed, and dues of $4 will be collected. The meal will be a choice of stuffed pork chop or baked scrod. Reservations are $12.50 each and due by Dec. 27. Indicate your meal choice on your check, and send it to Frances Ritz, 2835 Poland Village Blvd., Poland, Ohio 44514 by Dec. 27.
Notify Christine Anderson at (330) 726-6861 to have cards sent to ill members.
BETHEL ELDERBERRIES
XBethel Elderberries will meet at noon Thursday at Shepherd of the Valley Manor on Western Reserve Road. The Noteables will present a program titled "Christmas Musical." The cost is $5, and reservations are to be made by Monday with Ginny Zetterquist at (330) 758-1892.
BROWNLEE WOODS
XBrownlee Woods Seniors will meet from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday at Faith Community United Church of Christ, Midlothian Boulevard, for crafts and cards. New members are welcome. There will be no meeting Dec. 24 or 31.
CMHS 47ERS
XCampbell Memorial High School January and June Classes of 1947 will meet for breakfast at 9 a.m. Wednesday at Denny's in Boardman.
COMMERCIAL INTERTECH
XCommercial Intertech SOAR Chapter 2715 Retirees will meet for a Christmas party Tuesday at St. Mark's Center, 3560 Logan Way, Youngstown. The event will begin at 5:30 p.m. with dinner to be served at 6.
GIRARD
XA meeting of Girard Seniors will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the center. After the business session, games will be played and ice cream and cake will be served in observance of December birthdays. Pauline Collins will collect the $7 dues.
GIRARD OLDTIMERS
XGirard Oldtimers Club will hold its Christmas party at 11:30 a.m. Thursday at the Girard Multigenerational Center, Tod Woods School, Trumbull Avenue.
GIRARD REAC
XGirard REAC will meet at 11:30 p.m. Thursday at the Eagles Hall, Wilson Avenue.
HOLY FAMILY
XA meeting will be held by Holy Family Seniors at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday at the K. of C. Hall in Poland. Mass at 11:45 a.m. will be followed by a buffet luncheon at 12:30 p.m. No payment will be accepted at the door. There will be a 50-50 drawing, cards and bingo. For information call Ida E. Miller, (330) 965-8489.
IMMACULATE HEART
XImmaculate Heart of Mary Seniors will hold a Christmas party Thursday at the school social hall in Austintown. A social time will be held from noon to 1 p.m. with a catered lunch following. Helen Venglarik will preside at a short business meeting. There will be a 50-50 raffle, and birthdays and anniversaries will be observed. Entertainment will be provided by fourth-grade students of Helen Dinda and the Jammin' Buttons. For reservations call Anna Mae Hlebak at (330) 799-9425 or Helen Venglarik at (330) 799-8289.
JCC
XThe Senior Adult Program at the Jewish Community Center has scheduled the following activities: Monday, a talk with social workers at 11 a.m. and a dairy luncheon of potato soup, vegetable cheddar strata, green beans and peanut butter cookies at noon; and Wednesday, a meat luncheon of chicken noodle soup, tuna salad, candied carrots, rolls and jello. For additional information call (330) 746-3251, Ext. 152.
KEENAGERS
XThe Keenagers of Third Baptist Church will have a Christmas party, dinner and gift exchange Tuesday at Hoss's Restaurant in New Castle, Pa. A van will leave the church at 11:15 a.m.
KROGER
XKroger Retirees will have a Christmas breakfast at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Yankee Kitchen, 6635 Market St., Boardman. Guests are welcome.
LOCAL 717
XPackard Electric and Delphi Retirees, Local 717, will hold a prepaid Christmas party Wednesday at G's Golden Gate, 2186 Parkman Road, Warren. Doors open at 10 a.m.; a membership card stamped with Christmas dues paid is required for admission.
LOCAL 1199
XLocal 1199 Retirees will hold an annual Christmas party beginning at noon Tuesday at St. Mark Banquet Hall.
LOCAL 2243
XRetirees of Local 2243, SOAR Chapter 1-28-10, will hold a Christmas party at 1 p.m. Tuesday at the union hall, 3779 Mahoning Ave., Warren. The cost for nonmembers is $8.
MAHONING NATIONAL BANK
XMahoning National Bank Retirees will meet for a luncheon at 12:30 p.m. Wednesday at Bobby D's on Midlothian Boulevard. A $2 gift exchange is optional. All retirees are welcome.
MARTHA LUPSE
XBridge, 500, chess, checkers and shuffleboard will be played when Martha Lupse 50-Plus Card and Game Club meets from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Thursday in Room 106 at Poland United Methodist Church. Jean Waters will lead devotions. Members are reminded to take a sack lunch. Coffee and tea will be provided. No affiliation with the church is required for participation. For information call (330) 757-1980.
REAC 3298
XA meeting and Christmas party will be held by REAC 3298 of Austintown at 1 p.m. Monday at the Eagles aerie, 1655 S. Raccoon Road. Birthdays and anniversaries will be observed. Presiding will be Joe Taylor, and assisting him with hosting the event will be the other officers, Melva Day, Steve Deoreo, Ethel Deoreo, Angie Revetti, Helen Yurchek, Rose Squibbs, Lucille Nicalek and Mary Murphy.
ROYAL
XRoyal Seniors will hold its annual Christmas party at 11 a.m. Monday at The Elm Tree in Struthers. Members should take Christmas tickets. Punch will be served, and there will be games, door prizes, a visit by Santa and carols. All seats are reserved; members should turn in name tags at the head table. A special auction will be held; members should take small bills. There will be no business meeting at the party nor a meeting in January. To maintain membership, dues for 2003 must be paid by March 3. For information call (330) 781-9228.
ST. CHRISTINE
XSt. Christine Seniors will meet at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Gutman Hall. Harriet Moschella will preside, and reports will be given by Jean Bachly and Mary Jo Thies. Hosts will be Bob and Peg Moherman and Rose Ferraro. There will be a 50-50 drawing, bingo and cards.
ST. DOMINIC
XA Christmas party will be held by St. Dominic Seniors at noon Tuesday at the center on Shady Run Road. Meals are free to members who have paid dues through 2003. Membership cards are to be shown at the door. Anyone wishing to make a cancellation is to asked to call Sarah Calderone, (330) 757-1517.
TEAMSTERS 377
XTeamster Retirees, Local 377, will have a Christmas party at noon Thursday at Antone's Banquet Centre, Boardman. Reservations have been accepted.
WEST OF 50
XA Christmas gathering will be held by the West of 50 Seniors at 10 a.m. Thursday at Martin Luther Lutheran Church, Hudson Avenue at Clearmont Drive. For more information call (330) 782-7272.
XUpcoming activities for senior citizens organizations are published Sundays. Please submit information to the Society Department by noon Thursday.