SENIOR SIDELIGHTS

Austintown Senior Center, 100 Westchester Drive, has planned the following: Monday, trip to Cleveland Zoo ($5) and open exercise at 9 a.m., painting class ($5) at 9:30, bingo at 10, blood pressure checks at 10:30, intermediate computer class and painting/drawing class at noon; Tuesday, Vets helping vets and bingo at 10 a.m., bridge and Zumba at 10:30, tacos and trivia at 11:30, cards at noon, advisory council meeting at 1:30 p.m.; Wednesday, open exercise at 9 a.m., bingo at 10, pizza party ($3) at noon, classic movie “Mirror Mirror” at 1 p.m.; Thursday, yoga ($2) and open exercise at 9:30 a.m., bingo at 10, beginning crochet at 10:30, monthly birthday party and 50-50 drawing at 11:30; and Friday, Wii practice at 9 a.m., bingo and discussion group at 10, intermediate yoga/Tai Chi at 10:30, Wii bowling tournament at 11:30, beginners computer class 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.

Girard Multi-Generational Center, 443 Trumbull Ave., has planned the following: Monday, morning stretch class at 9:30 a.m., knitting and crocheting at 10; Tuesday, exercise with Jude at 9:30 a.m., yoga ($3 for members, $5 for nonmembers) 10:15 to 11:15, nutrition/healthy living at 10:30, computer tutoring 2-4 p.m.; Wednesday, Understanding Dementia seminar at 9 a.m., morning stretch class at 9:30, computer class at 10, health screenings 10 to noon, yoga 3 to 4 p.m.; Thursday, Health Nutrition seminar at 9 a.m., exercise with Jude at 9:30, yoga 10:15 to 11:15; Friday, morning stretch class at 9:30 a.m., Tai Chi at noon ($5), computer tutoring 1:30-3:30 p.m. Monday-Friday: coffee bar 8:30 to 11 a.m., fitness rooms and computer cafe, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., adult basketball and corn hole, 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., Wii gaming system, air hockey and ping pong also are available. Medicare Part D enrollment is scheduled for Oct. 25. Call now to make an appointment. Flu shots will be Oct. 17. Meal program/Trumbull County Office of Elderly Affairs at 2:30 p.m. Call 330-675-2486 for information. For questions regarding membership or any other services, call 330-545-6596.

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. Oct. 2 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 information call 330-675-2521 or on the Web visit www.trumbullprobate.org.

Lordstown S.C.O.P.E. Center, 1776 Salt Springs Road, has planned the following: Wednesday, HMHP healthy check-up from 10 a.m. to noonn with free glucose 12-hour fast, blood pressure monitor and cholesterol check; Saturday, live music and dancing at Lordstown Administration Building, cost $5 for band and $3 for meal, all ages welcome; daily activities 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. include Wii bowling; canasta on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday; bridge on Tuesday and Thursday and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday; bingo for 25 cents Friday; wood carvers on Wednesdays; lunch each day for $3; and live organ music Monday, Wednesday and Friday.

Park Vista Gathering Room, 1216 Fifth Ave., will be the location of Active Aging week programs. From 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Tuesday a spiritual series on “The Trancendental Movement” will be presented by Dr. Agnes Martinko. Registration is required. Cost is $5 for nonresidents and includes lunch. For reservations call 330-746-2944, ext. 1555. “Therapy in Motion” and “Age-Related Changes in the Mature Adult” will be presented at 2 p.m. Wednesday. Dr. Greg Ferro will present “History’s Impression of the 20th Century Presidents,” a look at American History from 1961-2001 from 9:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. Thursday in the North lounge; Dr. Charles Wilkins will present the importance of an active lifestyle for the aging adult at 2 p.m. Thursday in the East therapy gym; the annual trash and treasure sale Friday will benefit Life Care Commitment at Park Vista; and the 39th annual Apple Butter Festival for residents, staff and families will be from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday.

Warren S.C.O.P.E. Center, 220 W. Market St., Warren, is offering a free monthly grandparents support group that will begin at 10 a.m. Wednesday. The group will support grandparents 60 and older to network with others with the same responsibilities. Guest speakers will offer additional resources and information. For information, call 330-399-8846.