SENIOR CITIZENS | Meetings, activities announced

AARP 4611 will have its annual Christmas lunch at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Mr. Staples on Belmont Avenue in Youngstown. There will be a 50-50 raffle. Members are asked to call 330-746-0889 to report illnesses and deaths.

Campbell Memorial High School January and June classes of 1947 will meet for breakfast at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at Denny’s in Boardman. All classmates and spouses are welcome.

Croatian Pensioners of Mahoning Valley will have a Christmas dinner Thursday at Lodge 66 Croatian Center, 3200 Vestal Road. For more information call 330-799-0270. New members are welcome at meetings on the third Thursday of each month. Report illnesses to Nancy Maltonic at 330-792-0313.

Golden Pillars will meet at noon Tuesday at St. Mary Assumption Social Center, 356 S. Belle Vista Ave., Youngstown, after the 11 a.m. liturgy. Anniversaries and birthdays will be observed. Members are asked to take canned goods, nonperishables and monetary donations for the needy, to be distributed by St. Vincent De Paul Society during the holidays.

J.C. Penney Retirees will meet for a Christmas luncheon at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday at Denny’s restaurant in Boardman.

Liberty 55-Plus Club will have its annual Christmas dinner party at 1 p.m. Thursday at West Fork Restaurant, Belmont Avenue, Youngstown. Hostesses will be Dorothy Durina, Dorothy Findlay and Kay Herberger. There will be a 50-50 raffle, and December birthdays will be recognized.

Local 224 U.S.W.A. Copperweld Steel Retirees will have a Christmas party at 1 p.m. Thursday at the Sunrise Inn, 510 E. Market St., Warren. The cost for nonmembers is $10.

Martha Lupse 50-Plus Card and Game Club will meet from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Thursday in Room 106 at Poland United Methodist Church. Bridge, 500, chess and checkers will be played, and Barbara Burnside will give the devotions. Members are reminded to take a sack lunch; coffee and tea will be provided. No affiliation with the church is required for participation. For information call 330-549-0183.

North Jackson Keenagers will have a Christmas party at 12:30 p.m. Dec. 21 at Dino’s in North Jackson. The cost is $15. Reservations are to be made by calling 330-538-2104.

O.B.E.S. Retirees will meet at noon Wednesday for a Christmas party at the Holiday Inn, Boardman.

Packard Electric and Delphi Packard Local 717 Retirees will have a Christmas party Wednesday at DiLucia’s Banquet Hall, 2610 Elm Road, Warren. Doors will open at 10:30 a.m.; stamped membership cards are required for admission; no exceptions. New, unwrapped toys, games and stuffed animals will be collected for Toys for Tots.

St. Anthony Senior Club will have a Christmas dinner at 1 p.m. Tuesday at St. Mark’s Hall on Logan Avenue in Liberty Township. Unpaid reservations will be collected at the door.

St. Brendan Senior Citizens will meet for a Christmas party at 1:30 p.m. Monday in Maxwell Hall. Dorothy Lasasso will preside, and Dorothy Proceck and Ann Banyots will give reports. There will be a 50-50 raffle, and cards and bingo will be played. Illnesses and deaths should be reported to Theresa Vivacqua at 330-793-2792.

Sears Friendship Club will meet at noon Monday at Johnny’s in Boardman for a Christmas party.

Sunshine Seniors will meet for a Christmas dinner at noon Dec. 21 at Byzantine Center at the Grove with Henry Testa presiding. Birthdays and anniversaries will be honored, there will be a 50-50 raffle, and bingo will be played. Reservations and cancellations are due Monday; call Vera DeFuria at 330-792-6607. Members should report illnesses and deaths by calling Ellen Famularo at 330-965-3851.

UFCW Local 880 Retirees Club will meet at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Caf 422 in Warren. Reservations are required. Members are asked to take an item for St. Vincent de Paul pantry. The next regular meeting will be at 10 a.m. Feb. 8, 2011, at a place to be announced. Membership is open to all UFCW Local 880 Retirees.