SENIOR SIDELIGHTS

Austintown Senior Center, 100 Westchester Drive, has planned the following: Monday, Walking Club at 9 a.m., painting class ($5) at 9:30, bingo and “Ask the Social Worker” at 10, Wellness Monday at 11:30 and Food, Fitness, Fun (a six-week course) at noon; Tuesday, Vets Helping Vets at 10 a.m., Drums Alive and bridge club at 10:30, bingo at noon, backyard garden planner at 1 p.m., beginner computer class at 3 and intermediate computer class at 4; Wednesday, Walking Club and open exercise/cornhole/pingpong/pool at 9 a.m., bingo at 10, and box lunch ($2) and grocery bingo at noon; Thursday, yoga at 9:30 a.m., open exercise and Wii bowling at 9:30, beginners crochet at 10:30, bingo and computer lab at noon, and movie matinee (“The Green Card”) at 1:30 p.m.; and Friday, Walking Club at 9 a.m., bingo, discussion group and genealogy at 10, and open exercise/Wii bass fishing and a matter of balance at noon. The center is open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday through Friday. For information call 330-953-1416 or visit www.austintownseniorcenter.webs.com.

Niles SCOPE Senior Center, 14 E. State St., 330-544-3676, has scheduled the following: Monday, bridge at 10 a.m., Arthritis Foundation exercise program ($1) at 11, quilting at 1 p.m., Monday Night Cards ($2, includes sandwich and salad) 4 to 8 p.m. and weight loss support group 5 to 8 p.m.; Tuesday, square dancing ($3) with Norm Flavell at 9:30 a.m., lunch ($3 for members, $4 for others) 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Happy Tappers ($1) at 11:45, free AARP tax preparation, noon to 3 p.m. (through Friday), 500 tournament (preregistration required) at 1 p.m., pinochle at 2:30, blood pressure checks at 3 and square dance lessons with Gene Hammond (call 330-534-4426 to sign up) at 7:30; Wednesday, chair yoga ($1) at 10 a.m., lunch ($3 for members and $4 for others) at 11:30, bingo and Texas Hold’em at 1 p.m. and card players’ choice at 2:30; Thursday, line dancing ($3, Norm Flavell, instructor) at 9:30 a.m., lunch ($3 for members and $4 for others) at 11:30, pinochle, bridge and game day at 1 p.m. and Thursday Night Clean People at 6; and Friday, free AARP tax preparation (no appointment necessary) 9 a.m. to noon, Happy Tappers at 9:30, free art class at 10, arthritis exercise program ($1, Debbie Eschman) at 11, lunch ($2 “Must Go Friday”) at 11:30 and choir practice at 1 p.m. Pool table, piano or television available when not in conflict with other activities.

Trumbull County Senior Court AARP Driver’s Safety Program is offering a review of driving skills, techniques and strategies to help seniors adjust to physical changes that may affect their driving ability from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at the Austintown Senior Center, 1315 Church Hill-Hubbard Road. A certified instructor will conduct the class, and the cost is $12 for AARP members and $14 for nonmembers. Refreshments and snacks will be served. Call 330-953-1416 to reserve your spot. Classes are co-sponsored by the Austintown and Mahoning County Sheriff Senior Services Unit.