Aneurysm talk

Aneurysm talk

HERMITAGE, Pa. — Dr. Christopher Esper, a vascular surgeon with the UPMC Horizon Vascular Institute, will present “Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms” on Nov. 11 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Womancare Center of UPMC Horizon, 875 N. Hermitage Road. The program is free and open to the public. Refreshments will be served. To register, call (724) 347-7700 or toll-free at (866) 347-7700.

Hospice volunteer class

YOUNGSTOWN — Celtic Healthcare, a regional home health care, rehabilitation, and hospice services provider, is beginning its Hospice Volunteer Orientation and Training Series on Nov. 3 from 5 to 7 p.m. Volunteers will receive at least 18 hours of training before they are given their volunteer assignments. Training sessions will be scheduled according to volunteer availability. Volunteer opportunities exist for both administrative and patient contact volunteers. For information and to register, contact Diana Griffith at (330) 884-2500.

Bone density screenings

HERMITAGE, Pa. — The Womancare Center of UPMC Horizon, 875 N. Hermitage Road, affiliated with Magee-Womens Hospital of UPMC, is offering free bone mineral density screenings the first Wednesday of each month from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., beginning on Nov 5. For more information or to make an appointment, call (724) 347-7700 or toll-free at (866) 347-7700.

Learning to swim

HOWLAND — Q Club, 8094 E. Market St., is offering American Red Cross swim lessons for individuals and groups, ages toddler to adult. Lessons are taught by a certified instructor in a therapeutic, warm water pool. The cost for an eight-week session is $55 per person. To register, call Terri Dean at (330) 856-4777.

Health screenings

CANFIELD — Life Line Screening is offering health screenings at Western Reserve United Methodist Church, 4580 Canfield Road, on Nov. 6 with appointments beginning at 9:30 a.m. Call (800) 697-9721 for costs and appointments.

Exercise group celebrates

CANFIELD — Silver Sneakers, an exercise and physical activity program for older adults, is having its first anniversary celebration on Thursday, with group exercise beginning at 9 a.m. Program members and people age 65 and older are invited to attend the event in McMahon Hall at Mill Creek MetroParks Farm, 7574 Columbiana-Canfield Road.