SENIOR SIDELIGHTS

December 7, 2014 at 11:21a.m.

AARP Foundation Tax volunteers are needed for sites in Trumbull and Mahoning counties. Positions available for the 2014 tax filing season include greeter, client facilitators and tax counselors. Volunteer tax-aide technical coordinators also are needed to set up and maintain computers, networks and printers, as well as local coordinators to organize and oversee individual tax sites, among other leadership positions. AARP membership is not necessary to volunteer. To participate, call Sharon March at 330-394-5227 or register at www.AARP.org/volunteer.

Girard Multi-Generational Center has planned the following: Monday, mind games in the coffee bar, pre-funeral planning seminar, 9 a.m., morning stretch class, 9:30, knitting and crocheting, 10:15, one-on-one computer tutoring, 10:30, fitness rooms and computer cafe, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Tuesday, mind games at 9 a.m., holiday craft hot chocolate kits at 9:30, yoga at 2:30 p.m, fitness rooms and computer cafe 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Wednesday, monthly birthday celebration at 9 a.m., morning stretch class at 9:30, health screenings at 10, one-on-one computer tutoring at 10:30, Dutch Haus trip including lunch and theatre leaves at 10:45 (reservations and pay in advance $37), fitness rooms and computer cafe 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Thursday, movie in the parlor at 9 a.m., fitness rooms and computer cafe, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Friday, morning stretch class at 9:30 a.m., one-on-one computer tutoring at 10:30, holiday potluck luncheon at noon (take a dish to share and call for reservations), Mommy and Me yoga at 12:30, Tai chi at noon (cost $5), fitness rooms and computer cafe, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday: Coffee bar, 8:30 to 11 a.m., adult basketball and cornhole, 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wii gaming system, air hockey, and table tennis also are available. Meal program/Trumbull County Office of Elderly Affairs is Monday through Friday at 2:30 p.m. Call 330-675-2486 for information. For information regarding membership and any of the services offered at the center, call 330-545-6596.