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 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: “Hatchi: a Dog’s Tale” at noon; Thursday, yoga, 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-served basis. For information call 330-953-1416 or visit www.austintownseniorcenter.webs.com.

Lordstown SCOPE Senior Center, 1776 Salt Springs Road, behind Gordon D. James Career Center, will be offering free cholesterol screening, glucose test and blood pressure check the last Wednesday of each month from 10 a.m. to noon. A fast is required for the tests. The program is offered by Brenda Cook, Humility of Mary Health Partners. Parking and entrance are in the rear of the building. Also available is free tax help from 10 am. to 2 p.m. Call the center; the last appointment of the day will be at 1 p.m. The center also has planned the following activities for the week: music therapy and Wii bowling 10 a.m. to noon Monday, Wednesday and Friday; learn to play bridge, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday; woodcarving, 10 a.m. to noon, and chair yoga, 1 p.m., both Wednesday; and bingo, 10 a.m. Friday. Call the center for information at 330-824-2173.

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.” Jon Cleary, financial adviser with Morgan Stanley/Smith Barney, will present the program beginning at 11:30 a.m. Thursday 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 preregister. The center also has planned the following; Monday, bridge at 10 a.m., arthritis exercise program ($1) at 11, quilting and cards at 1 p.m., Monday Night Cards including sandwich and salad ($2) at 4 and “The Weigh-Inn” weight loss support group from 5 to 8 p.m.; Tuesday, square dancing ($3) at 9:30 a.m., lunch ($3 for members, $4 for others) at 11:30, Happy Tappers ($1) at 11:45, free AARP tax preparation (first-come, first-served through April 13) noon to 3 p.m., pinochle at 2:30 and square dance lessons (call 330-534-4426 to sign up) at 7:30; Wednesday, chair yoga ($1) at 10 a.m., lunch ($3 members and $4 for others) at 11:30, bingo and Texas Hold’em at 1 p.m. and player’s choice cards at 2:30; Thursday, line dancing ($3) at 9:30 a.m., lunch ($3 members and $4 for others) at 11:30, pinochle, bridge and games at 1 p.m. and Thursday Night Clean People at 6; Friday, free AARP income tax preparation (first-come, first-served through April 13) 9 a.m. to noon, Happy Tappers ($1) at 9:30 a.m., art class at 10, arthritis exercise ($1) at 11, “Must Go Friday” lunch ($2) at 11:30 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.