SENIOR CITIZENS

55-PLUSLIBERTY
XLiberty 55-Plus Club members and guests will meet at Little Peppino's, 728 N. State St., Girard, for a Thanksgiving dinner to be served at 6 p.m. following a 5:30 social. Hostesses will be Jeanne Bruce, Betty Fetchet and Annamarie Quaranta. Reservations will be accepted for the Christmas party, and there will be a 50-50 drawing.
55-PLUSMINERAL RIDGE
XMineral Ridge 55-Plus Club will meet at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday at St. Mary Church. Members will dine out after the meeting.
AARP 2206
XThe executive board of AARP 2206 will meet at 12:45 p.m. Tuesday at Good Hope Lutheran Church, and a general meeting will follow at 1:30 p.m. with Kay Rouan presiding. Election of officers for 2004 will take place. Members are to take national and local cards as dues will be collected. Reservations will be taken for the Dec. 16 Christmas dinner at the Lockwood House; cost is $14. Members are asked to take nonperishable items for the Second Harvest Food Bank. Members whose last names begin with M-Z are asked to provide cookies.
AARP 2520
XPoland Chapter 2520, AARP, will meet at 1 p.m. Monday at Poland United Methodist Church. There will be a speaker from the Easter Seals Center. Visitors are welcome.
AARP 3530
XNiles Chapter 3530, AARP, will hold a lunch and meeting Monday at Vernon's Cafe, state Route 422, Niles. Reports will be given by Ann Dzeda and Gay Krok, and Helen Birskovich will present the program.
Illnesses should be reported to Lena Youll, (330) 652-4154. New members are welcome.
AARP 4545
XBoardman South Chapter 4545, AARP, will meet at 11:30 a.m. Dec. 4 at the Holiday Inn South. Menu choices will be roast beef or orange roughy at a cost of $12.50. To make reservations, indicate entree choice on checks and send them to Frances Ritz, 2835 Poland Village Blvd., Poland, Ohio 44514, or call (330) 757-2492 by Nov. 26. Birthdays and anniversaries will be acknowledged, and there will be Christmas entertainment by John Gabrielle and his strolling accordion. Members are asked to take a new toy for the Salvation Army, and dues will be collected. Guests and new members are welcome.
Illness or deaths should be reported to Christine Anderson, (330) 726-6861. There will be no meeting in January.
BETHEL ELDERBERRIES
XBethel Elderberries will meet at noon Thursday at Bethel Lutheran Church for lunch. There will be a program by Sweet Arrangements. Members are reminded that this meeting is one week early due to Thanksgiving. Reservations may be made by calling (330) 758-1892.
BROWNLEE WOODS
XBrownlee Woods Seniors will meet at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Faith Community United Church of Christ, Midlothian Boulevard, for crafts and cards. New members are welcome.
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.
COITSVILLE
XCoitsville Senior Citizens will meet at 1 p.m. Thursday at the town hall. Pizza will be served. Those planning to attend the Christmas party are asked to give an envelope containing $5 and marked with their name.
CROATIAN PENSIONERS
XThe Croatian Pensioners of Mahoning Valley will meet at noon Thursday at Lodge 66 Croatian Home, Vestal Road. The Rescue Mission Singers will perform, and there will be a vote on bylaw changes.
Dec. 6 is the deadline for making Christmas party dinner reservations for $8 for members and $10 for guests. Call Veronica Fabanish, (330) 799-0270; checks, payable to the pensioners, are to be mailed to her at 1822 Elm Trace, Austintown, Ohio 44515.
Report illnesses to Agnes Sakoman, (330) 759-1648. New members are welcome.
GIRARD
XGirard Seniors will meet at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Girard Senior Center. Election of officers will be held, and bingo will be played.
A Christmas party is planned for Dec. 3 at St. Mark Church. Tickets are $10, and reservations must be made by Wednesday.
GIRARD OLDTIMERS
XGirard OldTimers Club will meet at 11:30 a.m. Thursday at the Girard Multigenerational Center, Tod Woods School, Trumbull Hill.
HOLY FAMILY
XHoly Family Seniors will meet at 12:30 p.m. Monday at the K. of C. Hall in Poland. Refreshments will be served, and there will be a 50-50 drawing, cards and bingo. Canned goods and paper products will be collected for the Poland Food Pantry. Hostesses will be Rosemarie Russo and Nancy Craig. Reservations will be taken for the annual Christmas party planned for Dec. 17. The cost is $7, and those unable to attend the meeting should send their check to Lora Opsitnik, 138 Iroquois St., Struthers, Ohio 44471.
Illness or death should be reported to Nancy Nappy at (330) 757-2823.
HOLY NAME
XHoly Name Seniors will meet at 1 p.m. today in Founders Hall for lunch, cards and bingo. Hostesses will be Rose Marciella, Ann Watson, Mary Kachmer and Dorothy LoSasso. Reservations will be taken for the Christmas party.
HUNGARIAN CHURCHES
XHungarian Churches Senior Citizens will hold a meeting and lunch at noon Thursday at Our Lady of Hungary Church, 545 Belle Vista Ave., Youngstown, with Margaret Dubos presiding. Reservations may be made with Mary Burcsak at (330) 755-6610, Barbara Kolosi at (330) 799-2131 or Judy Ramhoff at (330) 788-9782.
IMMACULATE HEART
XImmaculate Heart of Mary Senior Citizens will meet for a catered lunch at 1 p.m. Thursday in the school social hall. Helen Venglarik will preside, and there will be a program on recycling by Peg Flynn, environmental educator for the Green Team. There also will be a 50-50 drawing, and birthdays and anniversaries will be observed. For reservations call Anna Mae Hlebak, (330) 799-9425, or Mrs. Venglarik, (330) 799-8289.
JCC
XThe Jewish Community Center activities are as follows: talk with social worker 11 a.m. Monday followed by a dairy lunch of cucumber salad, cheese blintzes with fruit topping, broccoli and berry crisp; and Wednesday, lunch menu will be matzo ball soup, lemon chicken, green beans, rolls, pineapple upside-down cake.
KEENAGERSNORTH JACKSON
XNorth Jackson Keenagers will meet at 1 p.m. Tuesday at St. James Church. Members are to take a covered dish. Hostesses will be Helen McGirr and Marge Garritano. Bingo will be played.
Reservations for the Christmas luncheon to be held at 1 p.m. Dec. 16 at the church must be paid for in November. Call Mrs. Garritano at (330) 538-2104.
KEENAGERSTHIRD BAPTIST
XKeenagers of Third Baptist Church will meet at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the church to make plans for 2004 programs.
Those who signed up for the lunch and show will leave at 10 a.m. Nov. 22 to travel to Carousel Dinner Theatre.
LOCAL 1199
XLocal 1199 Retirees will meet at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the union hall. There will be a Chinese auction, and there will be discussion of the Christmas party.
LOCAL 2243
XLocal 2243 SOAR Chapter 1-28-10 will meet at 1 p.m. Tuesday at the Lions Club Hall, 3771 Mahoning Ave., Warren, next to the former union hall.
LOWELLVILLE
XLowellville Senior Citizens will hold an annual members-only Christmas dinner dance from 6 to 10 p.m. Dec. 6 at Holy Rosary Educational Center. The cost is $15 per person, and reservations must be made by Saturday by calling Mary Mascarella at (330) 536-8748. No tickets will be sold at the door.
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. Nancy DeRose will lead devotions, and there will be a pizza party at noon. Coffee and tea will be provided. No affiliation with the church is required for participation. For information call (330) 757-1980.
OBES
XOBES Retirees will meet at 11:45 a.m. Wednesday at Old Country Buffet in Boardman. Members will eat lunch after the meeting. Plans for the Christmas luncheon will be discussed, and payment for it also will be accepted. All OBES retirees are welcome.
Illness among members should be reported to (330) 783-1360.
PACKARD-DELPHI
XPackard Electric and Delphi Packard Local 717 Retirees will meet at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Local 717 Union Hall in Warren Commerce Park, 2950 Sferra Ave. Members are asked to take a labeled covered dish and table service. Nonperishibles will be collected for St. Vincent DePaul Society.
REAC 2172
XREAC 2172 of Girard will meet at 11:30 p.m. Thursday for a Thanksgiving dinner at the Eagles Hall on Wilson Avenue. Turkey will be provided, and members are asked to take a covered dish and table service. Hilda Green will preside.
REAC 3298
XREAC 3298 will meet for lunch at 1 p.m. Monday at the aerie in Austintown. Melva Day will preside, and hosts will be Faye Taylor, Bill Stoughton, and Kay and Bob Jugenheimer. Guest speaker will be George Tablack, Mahoning County auditor. Birthdays and anniversaries will be acknowledged, and reservations will be taken for the Christmas party to be held Dec. 15. Cost for the party will be $5.
Illness or death among members should be reported to Lucille Nicalek, (330) 757-2714.
ROYAL
XRoyal Seniors have until Dec. 1 to make reservations for the Christmas party planned for Dec. 15 at Nancy's Place. Those attending must have a ticket to be eligible for door prizes. Contact Lee Alfona at (330) 781-9228 or send a stamped, self-addressed envelope to her at 2033 Lynn Ave., Youngstown, Ohio 44514, for tickets. No reservations will be accepted after the deadline.
ST. CHRISTINE
XSt. Christine Seniors will meet at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Gutman Hall with Harriet Moschella presiding. Jean Bechly and Mary Jo Theis will give reports. On the social commitee are John and Peg Cohan, Nancy DeRose and Dorothy Klinger. Bingo and cards will be played.
The Dec. 3 meeting will be the Christmas party. For those who have attended eight meetings, the cost is $4. Cost is $8.50 for those who haven't and also for guests.
ST. DOMINIC
XSt. Dominic Seniors will meet at noon Tuesday at Nancy's Place. Lunch will be served, and the meeting will follow. There also will be bingo and cards.
ST. STANISLAUS
XSt. Stanislaus Senior Citizens will meet at 12:30 p.m. Monday in the church hall. A buffet will be served by previously paid reservation, and games will follow.
STS. PETER & amp; PAUL
XSts. Peter & amp; Paul Seniors will meet at 11 a.m. Thursday at the Urkainian Orthodox Center. Millie Kenney will preside, and pizza and cake will be served. There also will be cards and bingo. Reservations will be taken for the Christmas party.
SILVER AND GOLD
XSilver and Gold will meet after the noon memorial Mass Tuesday at St. Stephen Church, Wilson Avenue, Youngstown. Reservations and payment for the Christmas party scheduled for Dec. 10 are due at this meeting. Hostesses will be Kitty Matasy, Steve Novak, John Nyers and Helen Orosz.
TEAMSTERS 377
XTeamsters 337 Retirees will meet at 1 p.m. Thursday at the union hall in Youngstown. All retirees and their spouses may attend. Refreshments will be served.
WEST OF 50
XWest of 50 Community Seniors will meet from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday at Martin Luther Lutheran Church, corner of Hudson and Claremont streets. There will be a program on England, games and luncheon. Payment for the upcoming trip is due at the meeting. For information call Frieda Willig at (330) 782-7272.
XUpcoming activities for senior citizens organizations are published Sundays. Please submit information to the Society Department by noon Thursday.