55-PLUS CLUB MINERAL RIDGE

55-PLUS CLUBMINERAL RIDGE
XThe 55-Plus Club of Mineral Ridge will have its Christmas party at 6 p.m. Tuesday at St. Mary Church. Members should take gloves and hats for children.
1418 RETIREES
XThe executive board of 1418 Retirees will meet at 1 p.m. Monday at the hall in Struthers. Members will meet at 2 p.m. Thursday at Hometown Buffet for a Christmas party.
AARP 3104
XCanfield Chapter 3104, AARP, will meet for its Christmas luncheon at 1 p.m. Monday at A La Carte Catering in Canfield. Entertainment will be provided by The Level Four, a three-piece musical group that will play oldies and Christmas music. Members are asked to carpool. There will be no board meeting.
AARP 3105
XStruthers Chapter 3105, AARP, will meet at 11 a.m. Dec. 15 at The Embassy with Harold Milligan presiding. Reservations must be made by Wednesday; send a check to Laverne Cox, 241 Manor Ave., Struthers, Ohio 44471. Nonperishable items will be collected for the food pantry.
AARP 4611
XYoungstown Chapter 4611, AARP, will have a Christmas luncheon at noon Wednesday at Johnny's on Midlothian Boulevard. Members are asked to take nonperishable items for the needy and a gift for exchange. There will be a 50-50 raffle.
Members should call (330) 746-3106 to report illnesses or deaths.
AJAX MAGNETHERMIC
XRetirees of Ajax Magnethermic will have its annual Christmas dinner at 6 p.m. Tuesday at the Ground Round, 7463 South Ave. Extension, Boardman. Guests are welcome.
CHRIST CHURCH
XChrist Church Senior Lunch Group will have a meeting at noon Wednesday in Bostwick Hall, 1933 Canfield Road, Youngstown. The program will feature seasonal music. Guests are welcome, and a freewill offering will be taken. Reservations are desired but not required. Call the church office at (330) 782-2611.
CROATIAN PENSIONERS
XCroatian Pensioners of the Mahoning Valley will have its Christmas party Thursday at Lodge 66 Croatian Home on Vestal Road, beginning at 11 a.m. with a social hour followed by a sit-down dinner at noon. Entertainment will be provided by the Rescue Mission chorus.
Members are asked to report illness to Agnes Sakoman at (330) 759-1648.
GIRARD
XGirard Senior Parishioners Club will have a Christmas party Thursday starting with a Mass at noon followed by dinner in the church hall. Tickets are $8.50 and may be purchased by calling Jo Carson at (330) 539-6700. Heading the committee are Rosemarie Housteau and Rose Marie Daley. Installation of officers will be held.
HOLY NAME
XHoly Name Seniors will meet at 1 p.m. Dec. 12 in Founders Hall for the annual Christmas party, cards and bingo. Members who wish may take a wrapped Christmas present to be added to the regular drawing.
KRESSES FIVE & amp; DIME
XRetirees of Kresses Five & amp; Dime will have a Christmas lunch at 12:30 p.m. Dec. 14 at Renee's Deli behind McDonald's on Route 224 in Canfield. Afterward they will go to the home of Kay Soman to see her tree. Her phone is (330) 533-3995.
LOCAL 2243
XThe Retirees of United Steelworkers of America, Solidarity USA, Local 2243, Copperweld Steel Co., will hold its annual Christmas party Wednesday at American Legion Post 699, 201 S. Leavitt Road S.W., Warren. A catered lunch will be served at 1 p.m. All active members are welcome, and spouses and guests are included for a nominal fee.
MNB
XMahoning National Bank Retirees will meet at 12:30 p.m. Wednesday at Johnny's on Midlothian Boulevard. There will be an optional $5 gift change. All retirees are welcome.
MARTHA LUPSE
XBridge, 500, chess and checkers 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. Helen Beckner will lead devotions, and coffee and tea will be provided. The annual Christmas party will begin at noon in the fellowship hall. Members of the church women's society will serve a Swiss steak dinner. No affiliation with the church is required for participation. For information call (330) 757-1980.
RETIRED POLICEAND FIREMEN
XThe annual holiday dinner for the Retired Police and Firemen will be held at 5 p.m. Thursday in the clubhouse of Brandywine Apartments. Members are asked to provide their own table service and a small wrapped gift for a raffle afterward. All food and beverages will be provided. Please note the earlier time. To confirm a reservation call (330) 533-2606 by Tuesday.
SOAR 1-27-2 AND 1-27-6
XMembers of SOAR Chapters 1-27-2 and 1-27-6 will have a Christmas dinner at 1 p.m. Tuesday at the Sam Camens Center, Salt Springs Road. Members must show their tickets at the door.
ST. CHARLES
XSt. Charles Senior Citizens will hold its annual Christmas luncheon at noon Dec., 14 in the social hall. Reservations must be made by calling Carolyn Valensi at (330) 726-2375.
ST. CYRIL
XSt. Cyril Seniors will have a Christmas party Thursday after the 11 a.m. Mass. A catered lunch will be served at noon. Reservations must be made by Monday. Birthdays and anniversaries will be observed, and there will be a money raffle and raffle. Raffle donations will be accepted.
SAXON
XSaxon Retirees will meet at noon Thursday at the club ballroom for a Christmas dinner and show by the Way, Way Off Broadway Players. Cost of the Swiss steak dinner is $7, and reservations are due this evening by calling Pat Bokesch at (330) 799-3121, Teri Laret at (330) 799-2789, Martha Konrad at (330) 788-3696 or Min Haner at (330) 792-6442. Those attending are asked to take a wrapped white elephant gift.
SEARS MEN
XSears Men Retirees will meet at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Yankee Kitchen in Boardman.
SILVER AND GOLD
XThe Silver and Gold Club will have a Christmas party at noon Wednesday at The Georgetown, Boardman. Entertainment will be provided.
TRUSCON
XRetirees of Truscon Manufacturing Division of Republic Steel will have a noon luncheon and meeting Tuesday at St. George Croatian Home, 3200 Vestal Road. Guests are welcome. Reservations are to be made with Ted Ostovitz at (330) 743-0647, Paul Miller at (330) 788-2201 or Peter Balasko at (330) 758-1864.
YSU
XYoungstown State University Retirees will meet for breakfast at 9 a.m. Tuesday at Denny's in Boardman. All YSU retirees and guests are welcome.