SENIOR SIDELIGHTS

Austintown Senior Center, 100 Westchester Drive, has planned the following: Monday, Walking Club at 9 a.m., blood pressure checks and painting class ($5) at 9:30, bingo and Ask the Social Worker at 10, lunch at 11:30 and computer practice at noon; Tuesday, intermediate computer classes at 9:30 a.m., Vets Helping Vets and line dancing at 10, bridge club at 10:30, lunch at 11:30 and bingo at noon; Wednesday, Walking Club at 9 a.m., bingo at 10, lunch at 11:30 and movie matinee, “Courageous,” at noon; Thursday, Yoga at 9 a.m., open exercise and Wii bowling at 9:30, lunch at 11:30 and bingo at noon; and Friday, Walking Club at 9 a.m., bingo and discussion group at 10, lunch at 11:30 and open exercise and Wii bass fishing at noon. The center is open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday through Friday and lunch is served on a first come, first serve basis. For more information call 330-953-1416 or visit www.austintownseniorcenter.webs.com.

Guardian Angels of Ohio, a volunteer guardianship program of Trumbull County Probate Court, is looking for new volunteers. The next monthly meeting will be at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday at Perkins Family Restaurant, 1953 Niles-Cortland Road SE. Angels reach out in friendship to people who are elderly and alone in Trumbull County by providing trained, qualified volunteers to serve as advocates. Angels also are involved in planning special events for seniors, such as health fairs and Make a Difference Day projects. For more information call 330-675-2521 or on the Web visit www.trumbullprobate.org.

The Meadows at Covington, 200 Covington Drive, East Palestine, will host a program, “Activities That Can Keep You Healthy and in Shape.” It will take place from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Feb. 15. Michelle Hawkins of Senior Independence will demonstrate and discuss the benefits of various types of exercise for older adults. The program is free, and a continental breakfast will be available. Register by Feb. 13 with Tanya Davis at 330-426-2922.

Niles SCOPE Senior Center, 14 E. State St., is continuing its Lunch ’n Learn series. This month’s program is “A Fresh Perspective on Retirement.” The older-citizen population is living longer; more than 20 years could be spent in retirement. It’s important to determine if there will be enough money to support your retirement needs. Learn about the factors that may affect your retirement and strategies to build income. Jon Cleary, financial adviser with Morgan Stanley/Smith Barney will present the program beginning at 11:30 a.m. Feb. 23 at the center. Lunch will be served at 11:30, and the presentation will follow at noon. A $1 donation is requested. SCOPE members and nonmembers are welcome. Sign up at the center or call the center at 330-544-3676 to preregister.

The Niles center also will offer the following: Monday, bridge at 10 a.m., arthritis exercise program at 11 ($1), quilting and cards at 1 p.m. and Monday Night Cards, including sandwich and salad for $2, 4 p.m., weight loss support group, 5 p.m.; Tuesday, square dancing at 9:30 a.m. ($3), lunch at 11:30 ($3 for members, $4 for others), Happy Tappers at 11:45 ($1), 500 tournament at 1 p.m. (preregistration required) and blood pressure checks (first and third Tuesday of month) and pinochle at 2:30, square dance lessons with Gene Hammond (call 330-534-4426 to sign up), 7:30 p.m.; Wednesday, chair yoga at 10 a.m. ($1), lunch at 11:30 ($3 members and $4 nonmembers), VIP Monthly Birthday Luncheon, (third Wednesday of the month) $5, bingo and Texas Hold’em at 1 p.m. and cards at 2:30, friendly square dance ($9 couple), 7 p.m.; Thursday, line dancing at 9:30 a.m. ($3), lunch at 11:30 ($3 members and $4 nonmembers), pinochle, bridge and games at 1 p.m., American Red Cross Blood Drive (third Thursday of the month) from 1 to 5, and Thursday Night Clean People at 6; and Friday, Happy Tappers at 9:30 a.m. ($1), art class at 10, arthritis exercise at 11 ($1), “Must Go Friday” lunch at 11:30 ($2) and choir practice at 1 p.m. For more information on these events call the center at 330-544-3676. Pool table, piano, Wii games or television are available when not in conflict with other activities.