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, Zumba and 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 game day from noon to 4 p.m. Enjoy an afternoon of table games; take snacks beverages available for a nominal cost, then stay for dinner, “Italian Night” for $7, sign up at front desk; Thursday, Yoga at 9 a.m., open exercise and Wii bowling 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, open exercise, Wii bass fishing, and jewelry making ($5) 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.

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 will present the program beginning at 11:30 a.m. Feb. 23 at the center. Lunch will be served at 11:30 a.m., and the presentation will follow at noon. A $1 donation is requested. SCOPE members and nonmembers are welcome. Sign up in person at the center or call the center at 330-544-3676 to pre-register.

Niles SCOPE center also will sponsor 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 at 4; 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), blood pressure checks and pinochle at 2:30; Wednesday, chair yoga at 10 a.m. ($1), lunch at 11:30 ($3 members and $4 nonmembers), VIP monthly birthday luncheon ($5), bingo and Texas Hold’em at 1 p.m. and cards at 2:30; 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 from 1 to 5, and Clean People at 6; 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 available when not in conflict with other activities.