SENIOR SIDELIGHTS


Austintown Senior Center, 100 Westchester Drive, has planned the following: Monday, active exercise at 8 a.m., 30 minutes with God at 9, painting class at 9:15, bingo at 10, beginner computer class at 10:30, senior spinning at 11, and advanced computer class, grief recovery, lunch and Austintown Trustee meeting at noon; Tuesday, active exercise at 8 a.m., trip to IKEA and myths of nutrition class at 9, bingo at 10, Zumba at 11, quilting at 11:30, chair yoga and lunch at noon, conversational Spanish at 12:30 p.m. and AARP Notables at 1; Wednesday, active exercise at 8 a.m., 30 minutes with God at 9, bingo at 10, tai chi and pizza party ($3) at noon, movie matinee, “The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance,” at 12:30 p.m. and ballroom dancing class at 1; Thursday, active exercise at 8 a.m., wood carving and Greece and Turkey class at 9, chair yoga at 9:15, SOS at 9:30, Vets Helping Vets and intermediate crocheting at 10, intermediate computer class at 10:30, beginner crocheting at 11, and monthly birthday party, lunch and bingo at noon; and Friday, active exercise at 8 a.m., comparative religion at 9, bingo and discussion group at 10, senior spinning at noon and indoor car show and dinner at 7 p.m. For information call 330-953-1416 or visit www.austintownseniorcenter.webs.com.

Guardian Angels of Ohio, a volunteer guardianship program of Trumbull County Probate Court, is looking for volunteers. Angel volunteers receive training to become advocates who reach out as friends to seniors who may need a friendly phone call, a visit in a nursing home or a visit at home. They also are involved in planning special events for seniors such as health fairs and Make a Difference Day projects. The next meeting will take place March 5 at Perkins Family Restaurant, 1953 Niles-Cortland Road SE, Warren. For information contact 330-675-2521 or visit www.trumbullprobate.org.

Senior Independence Senior Center of Mahoning County, 1110 Fifth Ave., Youngstown, has planned the following: Monday, income tax filing at 9 a.m., community fun day at Boardman Park and needlecraft at 10, bridge at 1 p.m. and Drums Alive at 2:30 p.m.; Tuesday, arts and crafts at 10 a.m., and beginner and intermediate bridge at noon; Wednesday, watercolors at 10 a.m., tap class at noon, 500 card club at 1 p.m. and line dancing at 1:30; Thursday, Watch Our Weight and woodcarvers at 9 a.m., Boardman Fun Day at 10, computer classes at 10 and noon, exercise at noon and advanced computer at 2 p.m.; Friday, income tax filing at 9 a.m., Youngstown Fun Day and Wii bowling at 10, card and board games at noon, movie matinee at 1 p.m. and cornhole at 2. Call for reservations for all programs and events at 330-744-5071.