SENIOR SIDELIGHTS

Austintown Senior Center, 100 Westchester Drive, has planned the following: Monday, open exercise at 8 a.m., trip to Middlefield flea market at 9, blood pressure checks at 9:30, bingo at 10, painting class at 10:15, cards and OSHIP social worker at 11:30 and intermediate computer class at noon; Tuesday, open exercise at 8 a.m., Vets Helping Vets and bingo at 10, bridge club at 10:30, line dancing at 11, cards at 11:30 and lasagna dinner at 5:30 p.m.; Wednesday, open exercise at 8 a.m., bingo at 10, jewelry making class at 11:30, pizza party ($3) at noon and movie matinee, “A Blast from the Past,” at 1 p.m.; Thursday, open exercise at 8 a.m., yoga at 9:15, beginner computer class at 10, beginner crochet and Bible study at 11 and bingo at 6 p.m.; and Friday, open exercise at 8 a.m., bingo and discussion group at 10 and lunch and learn personal preparedness for an emergency disaster ($2) at 11:30, call Marlene Braunlich at 330-782-5877. 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. and knitting and crocheting at 10; Tuesday, exercise with Jude at 9:30 a.m., AARP tax help from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., yoga ($3 for members, $5 for nonmembers) at 10:15 and nutrition/healthy living at 10:30; Wednesday, morning stretch class at 9:30, health screenings 10 a.m. to noon, yoga 3 to 4 p.m.; Thursday, exercise with Jude at 9:30 a.m., AARP tax help from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and yoga from 10:15 to 11:15; and Friday, morning stretch class at 9:30 a.m. and tai chi at noon. Monday-Friday: coffee bar from 8:30 to 11 a.m.; fitness rooms and computer cafe on Monday and Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.; and adult basketball and cornhole from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wii gaming system, air hockey and pingpong also are available. Assistance with HEAP applications available by appointment only, and meal program is Tuesday-Friday at 2:30 p.m. Call 330-675-2486l. For information or memberships call 330-545-6596 or go to www.multigen.org.

Guardian Angels of Ohio, a volunteer program of the Trumbull County Probate Court, is looking for new volunteers. Volunteers receive training to become advocates who reach out as friends to seniors who may need a phone call, a visit in a nursing home or a visit at home. They also plan special events such as health fairs and Make a Difference Day projects. The next meeting is 5:30 p.m. March 6 at Perkins Family Restaurant, 1953 Niles-Cortland Road SE (state Route 46). For information contact 330-675-2521 or visit www.trumbullprobate.org.

The Meadows at Covington, a senior living residence, 200 Covington Drive, East Palestine, will present a program from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Feb. 27 on long-term care and Medicaid benefits by G. Thomas Rodfong, licensed Ohio elder-law attorney. For reservations call Michelle Fitzmaurice at 330-426-2922 by Friday.

Senior Independence Senior Center of Mahoning County, 1110 Fifth Ave., has planned the following: Monday, needlecraft at 8:30 a.m., income tax filing at 9 and bridge and movie matinee at 1 p.m.; Tuesday, New Middletown fun day and arts and crafts at 10 a.m., computer class at 10 and noon, beginner bridge at noon and digital computer at 2 p.m.; Wednesday, Lake Milton fun day and watercolors at 10 a.m., tap dancing class at noon, 500 card club at 1 p.m. and line dancing at 1:30; Thursday, Watch Our Weight and wood carvers at 9 a.m., Boardman fun day at 10, exercise at noon and Texas Hold’em at 2 p.m.; and Friday, income tax filing at 9 a.m., Youngstown fun day and Wii leagues at 10, cards at noon, movie matinee at 1 p.m. and cornhole at 2. There will be a trip to Tunica/Memphis on April 21 through 27. Cost is $480 for members and $500 for nonmembers. Payment in full is due April 13. Call in advance to make reservations for all classes and events at 330-744-5071.

Warren S.C.O.P.E. Center, 220 W. Market St., invites all Trumbull County seniors to its Feb. 26 breakfast featuring Trumbull County Coroner Dr. Humphrey Germaniuk, who will provide a slide show presentation of the coroner’s office. The breakfast begins at 9:30 a.m., and cost is $2 per person. For reservations call 330-399-8846 no later than Feb. 25.