Animal companion tests

Animal companion tests
YOUNGSTOWN -- K-9s for Compassion Inc. will have screenings for potential animal and handler volunteers June 8 and 9 at St. Elizabeth Health Center by appointment only. The nonprofit group is registered through the Delta Society, a national organization that began in 1977. Through regular weekly visits to nursing homes and hospitals, the handlers help with animal-assisted activity and therapy for patients. Some of the facilities visited include St. Elizabeth's, St. Joseph Health Center, Park Vista, Community Skilled Care, Horizon Village, Assumption Village and Gracewoods Village. The animals that pass the testing are dependable and predictable. Appointments begin at 8:30 a.m. and continue every 15 minutes through 5:30 p.m. If you are interested, contact Katie Squibbs at (330) 534-2001.
Classes on drawing
CORTLAND -- Drawing classes begin Monday from 1 to 3 p.m. at the clubhouse of Lake Vista of Cortland, 303 Mecca St. (state Route 46). The basic step-by-step drawing classes are held every Monday for six weeks. The cost is $30; all proceeds are donated to the Lake Vista Resident Association. Award-winning instructor Ann Pachos will cover basic shapes, simple perspectives, basic portraits and flowers. Participants will need a pencil, paper and scissors. Seating is limited. If interested, contact the Lake Vista office at (330) 638-2420.
Summer Y programs
YOUNGSTOWN -- The Youngstown YMCA is sponsoring these summer youth programs:
U Youth tennis lessons, taught by Liberty Racquet Club at the Y, 6:15 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays, June 11-July 16 or July 22-Aug. 27. For ages 4 to 12.
U Outdoor soccer at Boardman soccer fields, Saturdays, June 15-July 2 for ages 5 to 18.
U Summer day camp for grades K-8 from June 10-Aug. 23. Weekly and daily rates, second-child discount. Some early drop-off or late pick-up is available. Registration forms for tennis, soccer or camp are available at the Y.
U Summer swim lessons for all levels will be Tuesdays and Thursdays at the Y. Sessions will run June 11-27, July 16-Aug. 1 or Aug. 6-22. Registration for sessions will be accepted two weeks before the start for YMCA members and one week before for nonmembers.
All programs are open to YMCA members and nonmembers. For more information, contact the program office at (330) 744-8411 or register at the YMCA.
Registration is limited and will be accepted on a first come, first served basis.