SENIOR SIDELIGHTS

SCOPE Howland Senior Center, 8273 High St. N.E., Warren, has scheduled the following: Monday, pinochle club at 9 a.m., art class and bridge club at 10, Yoga at 12:30 p.m., tap class at 2:30, computer club at 7 p.m.; Tuesday, cards at 10 a.m., book club and bingo at 12:30 p.m.; Wednesday, Ohio Star Quilters at 9 a.m., and cards at 10, and Red Hatters at 1 p.m.; Thursday, computer class for SCOPE members at 10 a.m., needle arts at 10, digital camera at 11:30, Red Hatters at 12:30 p.m., line dancing at 3, and cards at 6; and Friday, line dancing at 11:30. For more information or reservations on trips, events, schedules, or fees, call the center, (330) 609-7806 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday.

A presentation relating to trips scheduled for SCOPE Inc. will be given by Group Tours Inc. at 9 a.m. Tuesday at the center. The trips include: “A Touch of the Kentucky Derby” April 28-30; “A Tour of Lancaster,” June 23-25; “The Great Smoky Mountains,” Oct. 12-15; and “A Deluxe Country Christmas in Nashville”: Dec. 7-10. A complete rundown of hotels, activities, meals, and costs will be presented and refreshments will be served.

Senior Independence Senior Center of Mahoning County, 1110 Fifth Ave., Youngstown, has planned the following activities: Monday, Men’s and Women’s Needlecraft Club at 8:30 a.m. and bridge at 1; Tuesday, oil painting at 10 a.m., computer class at 10 and noon, and digital club at 2; Wednesday, watercolor class at 10 a.m., computer at 10 and noon, tai chi at noon and 500 cards at 1 p.m.; Thursday, Watch Our Weight and Woodcarvers at 9 a.m., exercise at noon, line dancing at 1 p.m., and beginner line dancing at 2; and Friday, Texas Hold’em at 1 p.m. Special events include: Tuesday, Alzheimers Support Group at 10 a.m. and Caregivers Support Group at 2 p.m.; Thursday, Boardman Fun Day at Elton Beard Cabin at 10 a.m.; and Friday, Leo’s Ristorante at 11:30 a.m. Free income tax assistance will be offered beginning Monday. Trained AARP tax experts will be on hand from 9 a.m. to noon each Monday and Friday. Appointments are required; there will be no walk-ins. Seniors are to take last year’s tax return and all 2008 papers. This year, you may take the Standard Deduction and in addition, you may also add the property taxes you paid. Those who did not file for a Stimulus check last year may still do so this year. Make an appointment by calling (330) 744-5071.

The center has applications for the SBC telephone discount program of $12.38 per month for eligible applicants. Call the center at (330) 744-5071 for more information.