CLUB CALENDAR


January 30, 2009 at 4:42a.m.

ATHLETIC GROUPS

• Boardman Little Spartans will have a general membership meeting at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 9 in the back room of Youngstown Sports Grille, 7463 South Ave., Boardman. The program topics will be football and cheering season, officer elections and highlights of the 2008 season.

• McDonald Baseball Association will meet at 6 p.m. Sunday in the senior citizens room at the post office building.

AUXILIARIES

• Flora MacDonald Auxiliary will meet Feb. 7 at the home of Madeline Shanks. Dessert will be served at 1 p.m.

BOOSTERS

• Girard Band Boosters will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the high school.

• Mahoning Valley Professional Baseball Association will have its 2009 season kickoff meeting at 6 p.m. Wednesday at Inner Circle Pizza, 4520 Mahoning Ave., Austintown. Trustees are required to attend for voting on the new Backers logo. Larry Snyder will preside, and the topic will be the membership drive for the Mahoning Valley Scrappers season. Dave Smith, Scrappers general manager, will speak, and hostess is Gail Drushel, secretary-treasurer. A cash bar will be available. For more information, call Drushel at (330) 847-6488.

• McDonald Basketball Boosters will meet at 7 p.m. Wednesday in the high school cafeteria.

• McDonald Music Boosters will meet at 7 p.m. Monday at the high school.

CLASSES

• Campbell Memorial High School Classes of January and June 1948 will meet for breakfast at 9:30 a.m. Monday at Denny’s restaurant in Boardman. All classmates and spouses are invited.

• Campbell Memorial High School Class of 1950 will meet at 11 a.m. Wednesday at What’s Cookin’ on South Avenue. Members are to note the change in time and location.

• Chaney High School January and June 1942 alumni will meet at 10:30 a.m. Monday at Denny’s in Austintown. All classmates and friends are welcome. Reservations are not necessary.

• Chaney High School January and June Classes of 1948 will meet for lunch at 1 p.m. Feb. 10 at Molly’s restaurant on Salt Springs Road. All alumni are invited.

• Woodrow Wilson High School Class of 1951 will meet for breakfast at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Denny’s on state Route 224, Boardman, Classmates and guests are welcome.

CLUBS

• The February meeting of the College Club of Sharon will take place Feb. 14. Judy Grandelis, owner of Amazing Foods Catering of Franklin, Pa., will present a program consisting of a cooking demonstration and artistry in food presentation beginning at 10:30 a.m. (Please note the change in time.) in Fellowship Hall of First Presbyterian Church, 600 E. State St. Members are urged to take napkins to learn how to artfully fold. Grandelis will also cater a luncheon honoring past presidents and honorary College Club members, women who have been members for 50 years or more. Serving on the hospitality committee for this event are Jane Turcic and Kelly Bailey. Any college or university woman graduate who is interested in joining College Club of Sharon should notify Carole Barker at (724) 962-1947.

• Mahoning Valley Civil War Round Table will meet at 6:30 p.m. Feb. 9 at Antone’s Banquet Centre in Boardman. Reservations are required, and the cost for the dinner meeting is $13. For more information call (330) 726-7603. Hugh Earnhart will speak on “The Supreme Court Case that Made Lincoln President.”

• Mahoning Valley Cribbage Club will meet at 6:30 p.m. Thursday at St. James Church, 7640 Glenwood Ave., Boardman. New players are welcome. For more information call (330) 757-9503.

• Poland Center Homemakers will meet from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday at Poland United Methodist Church for a casserole luncheon. Hostesses are Marge Allmon and Hazel Freeze. The group will make valentines for veterans, and everything will be furnished.

• Tri-County Chapter of Medical Assistants will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday in Room 1104 in Cushwa Hall at Youngstown State University. KathyLynn Feld will present a talk on “Generational Communications.”

• Trumbull County Connecting Point, a professional business networking group for business entrepreneurs, will meet at 5 p.m. Monday at Cleat’s, 3701 Elm Road, Warren. Anyone interested in attending the meeting or becoming a member should call Marilyn Shaftic, (330) 544-3301.

• Trumbull Retired Teachers will meet at noon Feb. 10 at a new place, Ciminero’s Banquet Centre, 123 N. Main St., Niles. Ciminero’s is located near the McKinley Memorial and across the street from Sparkle market. Barbara Wright, program chairman and president-elect, has invited Chris Verich from the Ohio Consumers Council to speak regarding various scams. Reservations are required and must be mailed with payment of $10.50 per person to Mary Ann Novotny, 5799 Sarah Ave., NW, Warren 44484-1644 by Sunday. Guests are welcome.

• Welcome Wagon Club of Canfield will have a general meeting, open to the public, at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at Canfield Presbyterian Church, 140 W. Main St., Canfield. Time permitting, Bunco will be played.

• Youngstown Panhellenic will resume meetings at 6:30 p.m. Thursday at Poland Library. A program on “Creating Valentines” will be presented by Melissa D’Apolito. Those attending are asked to take along pictures.

• Youngstown Road Runners Club will meet for a run/walk at 9 a.m. Sunday at Bears Den Cabin, on New Cross Road in Mill Creek Park. Club trustees will preside. The program is a club run of either 2, 4 or 6 miles. Those seeking a longer run may arrive at 8 a.m. For more information, e-mail danrun@zoominternet.net.

• Youngstown Women’s Connection will sponsor a “How’s Your Heart” luncheon at noon Feb. 10 at Lucianno’s Banquet Room, 1739 S. Raccoon Road, Austintown. Sue Simmons will be the featured speaker and will give an aerobic presentation on keeping the heart healthy. Music will be by Rochelle Joy. The cost is $10. Reservations for the luncheon and free child care are to be made by Tuesday by calling (330) 792-9103 or (330) 538-2705. Cancellation deadline is noon Feb. 9.

POLITICAL CLUBS

• Canfield Republican Women’s Club will meet at noon Wednesday at a La Cart Catering in Canfield. Hugh Earnhart, professor emeritus of Youngstown State University, will speak on “Events That Changed Lincoln’s Life.” All area Republican women are welcome. For reservations, call (330) 533-6291.

• Warren Republican Women’s Club will meet at noon Thursday at DiLucia’s Restaurant, Elm Road, Warren. The speaker will be Jim Luonuasuu from Child Abduction Response Team. Gail Druschel will be the hostess. The cost for the luncheon is $12.50. For reservations call (330) 856-5228

RELIGIOUS GROUPS

• Girard Knights of Columbus Council 2935 will meet at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at the K. of C. Hall, 122 S. State St.

• The Girard Knights of Columbus Women will meet at 7 p.m. Monday at the K. of C. Hall, 122 S. State St.

• Immaculate Heart of Mary Altar and Rosary Society will meet at 7 p.m. Monday at the parish center. The society will have a sweet treat bake sale after all Masses Feb. 14 and 15.

• McDonald Knights of Columbus will meet at 8:30 p.m. Wednesday at the K. of C. Hall, Illinois Ave.

• St. Michael Altar Guild will meet at 7:30 p.m. Monday in the parish center for game night. Linda Fuller will coordinate the games, and members are encouraged to take a favorite game to share. The rosary will precede the meeting at 7 p.m. in the church. Hostesses for the meeting are Marilyn Fischer and Doris Neel. Guests are welcome.

• St. Rose Quilting Group will meet at 10 a.m. Wednesday in the parish house.

• Seton III will meet at 10:15 a.m. Thursday at Antone’s Banquet Center, 8578 Market St., Boardman. After the 11:30 a.m. luncheon, members will attend the “First Friday Club” speaker series, where the Most Rev. George V. Murry, S.J., bishop of Youngstown, will discuss “Update on Planning for the Diocese.”

SERVICE CLUBS

• Girard-Liberty Kiwanis will meet at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at The Golf Dome, 1300 N. State St., Girard.

SINGLES

• D.A.R.E., a social group for divorced, widowed or separated people, has planned the following events: Tuesday, dance lessons with Judy Conti at Wedgewood Plaza at 7 p.m., cost $5; Wednesday, walking at Southern Park Mall from food court at 6 p.m.; Thursday, new member meeting at Disciples Christian Church at 7:30; Friday, Phantoms ice hockey game at the Ice Zone at 7; and Saturday, bowling at Boardman Lanes at 7. For more information call (330) 759-7409, (330) 757-1440 or (330) 793-1484.

• Single for Any Reason has planned the following events: Sunday, bowling at 1 p.m. at Cortland Lanes, 3684 Warren-Meadville Road, call (330) 369-1099; Wednesday, eat at Club Seat Grille, 3701 Elm Road NE, Warren at 6:30 p.m. with business at 7:30, and Feb. 7. dance from 9 p.m. to midnight to Road Work Band and eat at Butler Fire Association in E. Butler, Pa., call (330) 856-3642.

SOCIETIES

• The Girard Historical Society will meet at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Barnhisel House, 1011 N. State Street.

SUPPORT GROUPS

• The Alzheimer’s Association will have its monthly Caregiver Support Group meetings on the following dates: 10 a.m. Tuesday at the Senior Center of Mahoning County, 1110 Fifth Ave., Youngstown; 1:30 p.m. Feb. 11 at the Easter Seals Day Center, 721 Boardman-Poland Road, Boardman; 2 p.m. Feb. 16 at the Antonine Sisters Adult Day Center, 2691 N. Lipkey Road, North Jackson; 1:30 p.m. Feb. 26 at the Alzheimer’s Association, Building B, Suite 301, 3695 Boardman-Canfield Road, Canfield. For more information, call the Alzheimer’s Association at (330) 533-3300 or (800) 272-3900.

The Alzheimer’s Association also offers Families in Transition, an educational and support program for those experiencing early stage memory loss. It will take place Feb. 23 at the Girard Multigenerational Center. Guest speaker Jack Alpern will discuss legal and financial issues related to Alzheimer’s disease and other dementia. All services relating to this program are free. For more information and to make a reservation, call (800) 272-3900.

• Lupus Support Group will meet from noon to 2 p.m. Tuesday at the YWCA, 25 W. Rayen Ave. For more information, contact Patricia Phillips at (330) 746-6361.

• Mended Hearts Chapter 7, a heart support group for members and their families, will sponsor a tour of the new Mahoning Valley Hospital, 8049 South Ave., Boardman, at 11 a.m. Wednesday. Members and the public are invited. For reservations call (330) 799-8772 by Monday.

• The Multiple Sclerosis Services Agency Mahoning County Support Group will meet at 6 p.m. Tuesday at Austinwoods Heath Care Center, 4780 Kirk Road, Austintown. The meeting is open to all those who have multiple sclerosis, their friends, caregivers and family members. There is no cost to attend, and refreshments will be served. For more information, call (330) 792-3746. In case of bad weather be sure to call in case the meeting is canceled.

• Postpartum Support Group of the Youngstown/Warren Area will meet from 6:30-8 p.m. the first and third Thursday of each month at the D&E Counseling Center, 142 Javit Court, Austintown, Meetings are casual, conversational and free. Contact (330) 207-1385 or jodi@poemonline.org for more information.

• SNAP, a support group for those who are victims of abuse by clergy, will take place at 7 p.m. Tuesday. For more information, e-mail snapoungstown@sbcglobal.net or call (330) 398-8890.

• TOPS 327 will meet Monday at Christ Church Presbyterian, 1933 Canfield Road, Boardman. Weigh-in is from 6:15 to 6:45 p.m. followed by the meting at 7. The first meeting is free. Guests are welcome. For information call (330) 793-4378 or (330) 757-9368.

• TOPS 698, Girard, will meet Monday at First Christian Church, 140 E. Broadway. Weigh-in is from 5:45 to 6:45 p.m. followed by the meeting at 7. New members are welcome; the first night is free. For information call (330) 394-1262 or (330) 545-4770.

• TOPS 1237, Austintown, will meet Thursday at Idaho Road Alliance Church, 250 Idaho Road, across from Frank Ohl Middle School. Weigh-in is from 5 to 5:30, p.m., followed by the meeting until 6:30. For further information, call (330) 758-4923.

• TOPS 1262, McDonald, will meet Wednesday in the senior citizens room at the post office building. Weigh-in is from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m., and the meeting will follow. New members are welcome.

• TOPS OH 1497, Austintown, will meet from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Thursday at Smith Corners United Methodist Church, 3000 S. Niles Canfield Road. New members are welcome; the first meeting is free. For more information, call (330) 759-4737.

VETERANS

• Point Man’s LZ Refuge Vet and Community Center, 243 Main St., Leetonia, is having Veterans Outpost and Home Front support meetings at 7 p.m. every Tuesday. For more information, contact Phil Kinsey at (800) 877-8387.

• VFW Triangle Post 2799 will meet at 7 p.m. at the post home, 3161 E. South Range Road, New Springfield. For information call (330) 542-9928.

• Club news is published Friday and Saturday. Please submit information about upcoming activities to the Society Department by 5 p.m. Thursday.