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, and C&CC railroad 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. cards at 10; Thursday, computer class for SCOPE members at 10 a.m., needle arts at 10, digital camera at 11:30, line dancing at 3, and cards at 6; and Friday, line dancing at 11:30. A new discussion group will meet weekly at the center beginning at 9 a.m. March 10. “The Psychology of Aging” will be the theme for topics covering the aging process. The facilitator will be Dr. Edward Amicucci, On March 11 there will be a public St. Patrick Day dinner at 6 p.m. followed by dancing to the music of the Al Hreno Band from 7 to 9. The cost is $10 in advance and $12 at the door. Reservations are required. For more information or reservations call the center, (330) 609-7806 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday.

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. Tuesday, Springfield Grill trip 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Fun days are scheduled from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. as follows: Wednesday, Austintown; Thursday, Boardman; and Friday, Youngstown. 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.

Free income tax assistance will be offered at the center. Trained AARP tax experts will be on hand from 9 a.m. to noon each Monday and Friday. Appointments are required, no walk-ins. Seniors are to take last year’s tax return and 2008 papers. This year, you may take the standard deduction and you may also add 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.