Canfield Community Briefs

November 7, 2014 at 12:00a.m.

Joanie’s Sisters to address cancer and spirituality

Dr. Jacquelyn E. Bailey, director of Community Outreach and Patient Navigation at the Cleveland Clinic Taussig Cancer Institute, will discuss spirituality for cancer patients and cancer survivors during the next meeting of Joanie’s Sisters in Support Sorority. The meeting, slated for Nov. 19 from 6-7:30 p.m., takes place at the Joanie Abdu Comprehensive Breast Care Center, located at 1044 Belmont Ave. in Youngstown. It is open to all women affected by breast or ovarian cancer – newly diagnosed as well as long-term survivors – and a guest. Free parking is available in the lot immediately adjacent to the center on Park Avenue as well as in the parking deck. For information, call 330-480-2763 or email Kathie Marini at kjmarini@mercy.com.

YWCA offers free preschool to eligible families

The YWCA of Youngstown has received a grant from the Ohio Department of Education to provide free preschool to eligible families. Families below 100 percent of the federal poverty line will qualify for free preschool. Families between 100 percent and 200 percent of the FPL will qualify on a sliding scale fee basis. The child must not have ever received any local, state or federal childcare funding and must be age 3 or 4 or not yet age eligible for Kindergarten. The ODE preschool hours at the YWCA are 9-11:30 a.m., Monday through Friday. Breakfast and lunch are not included. The YWCA is also now enrolling for CDI Headstart. CDI Headstart hours are 8:30 a.m. until noon, Monday through Thursday. CDI Headstart provides free preschool for 3-, 4- and 5-year-olds who are income eligible. Extended care is available for those who need it. For more information, contact Jennie at jandrews@ywcaofyoungstown.org or 330-746-6361, ext. 125.

Reversing memory loss seminar

Dr. Ted Suzelis, N.D. will be presenting a free seminar on reversing memory loss on Nov. 13 starting at 6:30 p.m. at the Ohio Naturopathic Wellness Center in Boardman (SouthBridge West Complex, behind Second Sole at 755 Boardman-Canfield Road, Suite D-3). Join Suzelis for an informative seminar on proven methods to improve and keep your memory. He will discuss factors related to deteriorating memory as we age, along with discussing natural methods to improve your memory. For more information or to register, call 330-729-1350 or online at OhioND.com. There is free admission, but RSVP is required.

MCCTC’s Horticulture Club poinsettia fundraiser

The Horticulture FFA Club at the Mahoning County Career and Technical Center is taking orders for red poinsettias for the upcoming holiday season. The plants are single, pinched (multiple bloom) in a 6.5 inch pot. You have your choice of green, red or gold foil for around the pot and you can also add a white, green or a red satin bow. The poinsettias will be ready for pick-up starting Nov. 20 and the sale will go until Dec. 17. The cost of the plants is $8.50. To order a poinsettia plant, call 330-729-4015, ext. 1671, or stop in at the Horticulture Program at 7300 North Palmyra Road in Canfield.

Autumn fun day at the Farm

Join members of the 4-H Unlimited Club for autumn games, crafts and activities to celebrate this special time of year on Nov. 9 from 2-4 p.m. at the MetroPakrks Farm. There will be a small fee for some activities and fall theme crafts.

Radical roots

This event, for ages 3–5, will take place on Nov. 13 from 1-2 p.m. at Fellows Riverside Gardens. Roots are very important parts of plants and some are tasty, too. Learn about different edible roots, snack on some, plus make your own harvest bag with root prints. The cost is $7.

Fused glass ornaments

Lynn Cardwell will guide you through the process of making three fused glass ornaments on Nov. 11 from 5:30-7 p.m. at Fellows Riverside Gardens. They will be fired and ready for pick up in approximately four weeks. The cost is $39; FFRG member $30.

Mindfulness for Personal and Professional Development

Allow yourself to blossom in any setting by acquiring skills for growth in personal and professional development on Nov. 12 from 6-8 p.m. at Fellows Riverside Gardens. Michelle O’Brien will guide you in using thought and movement to align your mind and body for more advantageous living. Bring a mat for movement and a receptive mind for thought. Call Fellows Riverside Gardens to register. The cost is $24; FFRG member $20.

Of Mast and Men: The Life, Times and Demise of the Passenger Pigeon

Harvey Webster, Director of Wildlife Resources at the Cleveland Museum of Natural History, will present “Of Mast and Men: The Life, Times, and Demise of the Passenger Pigeon” on Nov. 8 from 7:30-8:30 p.m. at Fellows Riverside Gardens. The Passenger Pigeon was thought to be the most numerous species of bird on earth, accounting for 25 percent of all birds in North America. Frontier descriptions of flock size defy imagination. Flocks darkened the skies for days on end in migration. Nesting colonies could occupy 50 square miles.

MetroMutts: Understanding Play

Understanding Play will be presented by The Learning Dog at Fellows Riverside Gardens on Nov. 9 from 10:30 a.m. until noon. Play is a vital component of a dog’s life, but sometimes, play can seem rough, or not like play at all. Dogs signal during play and offer lots of postures to ensure play remains play. Often times, knowing how to read play signals will help you to know when to intervene.

Twenty thousand steps in Mill Creek Park

If you’re under 6 foor 4 inches tall, you’ll take about 20,000 steps on this hike on Nov. 9 from 1-5 p.m. starting at Ford Nature Center. The shorter you are, the more steps you’ll take. Don’t be intimidated, though: no hiker will be left behind. This hike has a difficult rating.

Nature had it first

Many effective inventions were copied from other living things. Hike while learning about nature’s adaptations and the inventions inspired by them on Nov. 16 from 2-4 p.m. starting at Ford Nature Center. This hike has a moderate rating of 2 miles.

Fused glass ornaments

Mindfulness for Personal and Professional Development

Poinsettia painting course

Students will explore this wonderful flower from an artistic point on Nov. 12 and 19 from 6:30-9 p.m. Live poinsettias will be provided to work from. Marianne Hilke will show you how to see your subject from start to finish. Bring a camera to copy your set-up, continue to work from your photograph the second week. Finishing with a history of a favorite botanical artist and their work. Note: you can paint in any medium you are familiar with, demonstration done in oils. The cost is $28; FFRG member $24.

Radical roots

Fall bounty botanical dinner

Reserve your seat for this special dinner by The Georgetown in the Garden Caf on Nov. 14 from 6-8 p.m. at Fellows Riverside Gardens. Experience fall’s bountiful harvest prepared for this evening. Call The Georgetown for price and reservations at 330-740-7074.

Birding the sanctuary

Search for birds with Jeff Harvey of Wild Birds Unlimited on Nov. 15 from 8-9:30 p.m. at the Mill Creek Wildlife Sanctuary. Boots are required. Register at Ford Nature Center by Nov. 14.

Mindfulness for Personal and Professional Development

Allow yourself to blossom in any setting by acquiring skills for growth in personal and professional development on Nov. 15 from 9:30-11:30 a.m. Michelle O’Brien will guide you in using thought and movement to align your mind and body for more advantageous living. Bring a mat for movement and a receptive mind for thought. Call Fellows Riverside Gardens to register. The cost is $24; FFRG member $20.

Gratitude and abundance seminar

Prepare for the holiday season with mindfulness practices for letting go of your daily preoccupations to remember what’s really important to you on Nov. 16 from 1-4 p.m. at Fellows Riverside Gardens. Karres Cvetkovich will help you settle into the spirit of appreciation for your gifts and blessings to celebrate more wholeheartedly this year. Call Fellows Riverside Gardens to register. The cost is $36; FFRG member $28.

Bread making class

Learn the basics of turning flour, water, salt and yeast into a scrumptious loaf of bread with Sara Scudier on Nov. 22 from 1-4 p.m. at Fellows Riverside Gardens. The class will feature the how and why of pre-fermenting some of the flours; plus kneading, shaping and baking. The cost is $24; FFRG member $20.

All evergreens aren’t pine trees

Enjoy a walk through the gardens and explore the many different types of evergreen plants with Lynn Zocolo on Nov. 19 from 6:30-8 p.m. at Fellows Riverside Gardens. Learn about the evergreens that add structure and texture to our plant collections and how to tell the difference between a pine, a spruce, and a fir tree. Call Fellows Riverside Gardens to register. The cost is $10; FFRG member $8.

Nature had it first

Contra Dance at Pioneer Pavilion

Join in the fun of a Contra Dance on the ballroom floor at historic Pioneer Pavilion on Nov. 15 from 7:30-10:30 p.m. This unique folk dance form from the British Isles can be enjoyed by beginners and veterans alike. Dancers are instructed for each dance. Call Ford Nature Center for details. The cost is $7 at the door includes refreshments.

Doodlebugs: Indian corn

This event, for ages 5-7, will take place on Nov. 18 from 4:30-5:30 p.m. at Ford Nature Center. Create your own version of Indian corn as you learn about line and color mixing. Discover the history of this cool plant and some of its uses. Register/pay at Ford Nature Center by Nov. 16. The cost is $5 R $6 NR.

Volunteer-led hikes

There will be volunteer-led recreational hikes on Nov. 19 from 9-10 a.m. Meet at MetroParks Bikeway Trailhead at Kirk Road. This hike has an easy of 2 or 4 miles.

Botanical delights: ginger

Spice up your fall by exploring the history of Ginger, Zingiber officinale, along with its culinary and medicinal uses on Nov. 20 from 6-7 p.m. at Fellows Riverside Gardens. Mandy Smith with share some warming treats as you learn how to make ginger candy for the winter season. Call Fellows Riverside Gardens to register. The cost is $16; FFRG member $12.

Creative creekers: turkeys

This event, for ages 8-12, will take place on Nov. 21 from 4:30-5:30 p.m. at Ford Nature Center. Discover the incredible style of seed/crop art by Lillian Colton. Learn about turkeys as you create your own crop art inspired turkey. Register/pay at Ford Nature Center by Nov. 19. The cost is $7 R $8 NR.

Garden gratitude flags

This event, for children ages 6–17, will take place on Nov. 22 from 10-11:30 a.m. and 1-2:30 p.m. at Fellows Riverside Gardens. Get creative in expressing your thanks of this abundant season by making weather-resistant Gratitude Flags. Place these flags of happiness in and around your garden for your family and friends to enjoy. Call Fellows Riverside Gardens to register. The cost is $10.

Bread making class

MetroMutts: Hike – turkey trot

It’s almost Thanksgiving – will the turkeys be in hiding? Find out on Nov. 23 from 11 a.m. until noon as you take a loop around the Ford Nature Center to see if you can find the resident flock, then take a walk on East Cohasset Drive. Animal Charity will be on hand with some of their adoptables. This hike has an easy rating of 2 miles.

Winter preparation

There are different ways that animals, including ourselves, survive the cold winter months. Explore this topic in the rugged and scenic Bears Den Area on Nov. 23 from 2-4 p.m. Call Ford Nature Center for details. This hike has a moderate rating of 2 miles.

Thanksgiving arrangement

Gather your family and friends around your Thanksgiving table with this fresh centerpiece. Using the warm hues of the season, Marie Borocz will guide you in designing an arrangement with carnations, mums, mini pumpkins and gourds and more on Nov. 25 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Fellows Riverside Gardens. Call Fellows Riverside Gardens to register. The cost is $39; FFRG member $30.

Audubon Society/Mahoning Valley: birding by habitat

Cheryl Harner of the Greater Mohican Audubon Society and Richland County Master Gardeners will group birds by habitat and highlight some of the best plants and places for specific species on Nov. 25 from 7-8 p.m. at the MetroParks Farm. Once birders consider the plant life associated with the bird they’d like to see, it’s easier to find the most desirable birds or even attract them to your yard.

Olde Fashioned Christmas at Lanterman’s Mill

Lanterman’s Mill will be festively decorated for this traditional event on the last open weekend of 2014. Enjoy fine entertainment, taste chestnuts roasted over an open fire, give Santa your wish list, watch artisans demonstrate crafts and purchase unique gifts on Nov. 29 and 30 from 11-5 p.m. If you wish to share the holiday spirit with others, bring a hat, scarf, or pair of mittens to decorate a “Giving Tree.” Donated items will warm up children in need this winter. Call Ford Nature Center for details. This event is sponsored by WFMJ/WBCB

Santa’s winter barn

Welcome Santa and some of his unusual animal friends from around the world such as a camel or yak on Nov. 30 from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the MetroParks Farm. Sit in Santa’s sleigh for that special holiday picture. Event is staged in barn, but it is not heated so dress appropriately. The craft fee is $1.

Blood Pressure Check

There will be a free Blood Pressure Check by the Salem Area Visiting Nurse Association at the Library at MetroParks Farm at 1 p.m. on Nov. 18.

Gotta Move story time

This event is for children ages 2-5 who are accompanied by a caregiver. Join the Library at MetroParks Farm for a variety of musical and movement activities that appeal to the “young and restless,” stimulate brain development and motivate language learning Nov. 11 and 25 at 10 a.m. Adults and children, get ready to act out stories and rhymes, sing and dance, and talk and play.

Fun Time for 4s and 5s

Join the Library at MetroParks Farm for developmentally appropriate books, songs, rhymes, finger plays and other activities that will help your child become a successful reader every on Nov. 18 at 10 a.m. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Local church to host traditional dinner

There will be a Traditional Thanksgiving Dinner event at Western Reserve United Methodist Church, located at 4580 Canfield Road in Canfield, on Nov. 15 with seatings at 4 and 5:30 p.m. The cost is $10 for adultsa and $6 for children ages 6-12. Those ages 5 and under are free. For Reservations, call 330-792-5805

Lecture series to conclude

The Canfield Historical Society will conclude its Fall Lecture Series with a lecture by Laura Zeh, Canfield Historical Society Curator. The lecture will feature select pieces from the Canfield Historical Society collection and will highlight the WW I era in Canfield. This lecture will give attendees the opportunity to see and experience a selection of seldom seen historical society collection pieces. A few of the Bond House’s featured items that will be on display for the lecture will include: original signatures of Abraham Lincoln and Richard Nixon, Manchester hardware store photos and salesman samples and a collection historical bonnets and purses. The lecture will take place at the Canfield Historical Society’s Bond House on Nov. 13 at 7 p.m. The Bond House is located at 44 West Main Street in Canfield, across from the Canfield library. The lecture is free and open to anyone who would like to attend. No pre-registration is necessary. This lecture is appropriate for all ages. For more information, call the Canfield Historical Society at 330-533-3458.

Tales and Talk for 2s and 3s

Join the library at MetroParks Farm for developmentally appropriate books, songs, rhymes, finger plays and other activities that will help your child (ages 2-3) become a successful reader Nov. 12, 19 and 26 at 10 a.m. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Bonding with Babies and Books

This event is for caregivers and their little ones who are 6-23 months. There will be twenty minutes of language enrichment including rhymes, songs, and stories, followed by time to play and socialize on Nov. 17 at 10 a.m. at the library at MetroParks Farm. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Helping Hands offers fall sale

Helping Hands Closet at Western Reserve United Methodist Church, located at 4580 Canfield Road in Canfield, now has fall fashions for the family. New and gently used clothes are available. Any clothes that

have red, white or blue will be 50 percent off. Also, sign up for the monthly door prize. Helping Hands Close will be open on Tuesdays from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m.

Canfield teacher nominate for prestigious award

Pandora Fecko, a Canfield High School social studies teacher has been nominated for the University of Chicago’s Outstanding Educator Award. This distinguished award has existed for more than three decades. Each year they invite entering first-years to nominate an educator who has changed them, challenged them, or helped them along the path toward intellectual growth. The university receives letters from hundreds of students, inspired by teachers who have changed the course of their lives, taught them to re-imagine texts, to delve deeper into problem-solving and to think beyond the borders of the classroom in their own education.

Psychologist to discuss emotional aspects of living with Ostomies

Charles A. Thorne, PhD, will discuss the emotional and psychological aspects of living with an ostomy during the next meeting of the Youngstown Area Ostomy Support Group. Thorne is a clinical psychologist with an extensive background in family health having served as associate director of the family medicine residency program at St. Elizabeth Health Center, director of the behavioral science division of the Family Health Center at St. E’s and psychologist for the pain clinic and acute rehabilitation departments at St. Joseph Health Center in Warren. The Youngstown Area Ostomy Support Group will meet from 6:30-7:30 p.m. on Nov. 11 at Humility House, located at 755 Ohltown Road in Austintown.

Baby/Kids Resale to be Nov. 8

There will be a Baby/Kids Resale at Beyond Expectations SouthBridge Therapy and Learning Center, located at 725 Boardman-Canfield Road, E-1 in Boardman, on Nov. 8 from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. Items for sale include gently used clothes, toys, books and other children’s items. Admission is free to the public. Call 330-307-7983 for more information or to reserve a space to sell items for a $5 donation to the speech therapy scholarship fund.

HMHP offers free ‘Health at Home’ workshop

Humility of Mary Health Partners will offer a one-hour workshop titled Health at Home on Nov. 13 at St. Elizabeth Boardman Health Center, located at 8401 Market Street in Boardman. The workshop includes an easy-to-use reference guide that provides information about more than 200 common health problems as well as tips on caring for yourself and your family, preventing illness and injury, and advice on when to seek medical attention. The morning session runs from 11 a.m. until noon in the Willow Room and the evening session runs from 5:30-6:30 p.m. The workshop and all materials are free, but reservations are required. Reservations can be made by calling 330-480-3070. Health at Home workshops will be offered at St. Elizabeth Health Center in Youngstown on Dec. 11.

Bundle up trolley tours

Hitch a ride aboard the Cohasset Express on Nov. 9 from 11 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. and 1:30-3 p.m. for a chilly version of the tour of Mill Creek MetroParks. The trolley is unheated, so plan to bundle up The 1 1/2 hour tour will give you the chance to explore, experience and enjoy the beauty, natural elements and historic features and buildings of Ohio’s first park district. Register/pay at Ford Nature Center. The cost for adults is $5 R, $7 NR and 12 and under or 60 and over is $3 R, $5 NR.

Yoga basics

Feel comfortable in a class meant for everybody while you learn yoga basics taught by Karres Cvetkovich every Sunday in November from 9-10:30 a.m. at Fellows Riverside Gardens. Experience the release of mental and physical tensions that act as powerful barriers to enjoying life. Bring a mat and small blanket. This is a drop-in class. The cost is $10 per class.

Yoga in the Gardens

Join Marina Perdos in the mornings and Karres Cvetkovich in the evenings for a blend of energizing yoga styles that will help you keep a healthy outlook Nov. 11, 13, 18, 20 and 25 at 9:30-11 a.m. and 5:30-7 p.m. at Fellows Riverside Gardens. All levels are welcome. Bring a mat and small blanket. This is a drop-in class and the cost is $10 per class.

T’ai Chi Step One in the gardens

Ease stress, improve health and increase vitality with T’ai Chi Step One on every Wednesday in November from 12-1 p.m. at Fellows Riverside Gardens. Join Marie Lew in warm-ups, breathing exercises and selected movements from a classic Chen T’ai Chi form. This is a drop-in class and the cost is $10 per class.

Pilates basics

Work on toning, shaping, core strength, alignment and breathingin pilates basics with Angela Lubonovich every Wednesday in November from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Bring a mat and water. This is a drop-in class and the cost is $10 per class.

A Loose Knit Group

Enjoy the lovely view from the Antonucci Library as you help to create blankets for organizations that give to those in need Nov. 21 from 10 a.m. until noon at Fellows Riverside Gardens. All helping hands are welcome, both experienced and anyone wanting to learn to knit or crochet. Donations of yarn and needles are appreciated at any time.

Now you see it, now you don’t

This event is for ages 3-6. Explore camouflage through fun activities and meeting some camouflaged creatures at Ford Nature Center Nov. 8 from 10-11 a.m.. Register/pay two days in advance. The cost is $5 R; $7 NR. There will be an additional fee after deadline.

YWCA invites artists to participate in art sale

The YWCA of Youngstown is inviting artists to participate in an Early Bird Art Sale before Black Friday. The sale will be from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. on Nov. 22 and 23 at 25 W. Rayen Ave. The YWCA is providing an opportunity for all artists – men and women – to sell their artwork at a pre-holidays art sale. The cost is $10 per table. The YWCA will retain a 20 percent commission on all art sales. All artwork must be priced $100 or less. Artwork does not need to be framed. Proceeds will be used to purchase lighting for the Women Artists Annual Art Exhibition. Artists under 18 will need a parent or guardian to reserve the table. Tables are limited and will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. The reservation deadline is Nov. 17. Call Rita at 330-746-6361, ext. 102 for more information.

Ladies Night Out to be Nov. 13

Join The Silver Lining Cancer Fund for a “Ladies Night Out” to benefit a very worthwhile local non-profit organization: “A Boutique Event of Chic Frills” Dinner and Fashion Show event, to take place at Antone’s Banquet Center on Nov. 13 at 6 p.m. All proceeds benefit local residents who are receiving active treatment for cancer and need financial assistance. Tickets can be purchased at Salon Shericci and ShipOnSite or by calling 330-519-3407.

Friends of Fido and Legacy Dog Rescue announce Night at the Races

Friends of Fido and Legacy Dog Rescue will hosting a Night at the Races on Nov. 15 at the St. Maron Church Antioch Hall, located at 1555 S. Meridian in Youngstown. The doors will open at 6 p.m., with the first race running at 7 p.m. The admission price is $5. If you pre-buy your ticket, you will receive five free Chinese Auction tickets. Bring 10 or more pounds of dog food and you will receive five more free Chinese Auction tickets. In addition to the Chinese Auction, there will be a 50/50 raffle, food and beer for sale. Pre sale tickets are available now. Call Jenn at 330-719-5569 or Shirley at 330-720-7216 if you would like to purchase your tickets early and get free Chinese Auction tickets.

South High Class of 1965 reunion planning

The South High Class of 1965 has begun making plans for their 50th class reunion in September 2015. The committee is looking for up-to-date addresses and e-mail addresses. Details and information can be obtained by going to the class website at youngstownsouth65.com or by calling Gene at 703-625-4317 or Cheryl at 330-787-1381.

Looking for classmates

The Boardman High School class of 1965 has begun making plans for their 50th class reunion on Aug. 29, 2015. The committee is looking for current addresses of classmates. To contact the reunion group with names, addresses, phone numbers and email addresses, get in touch with either Theresa (Lopac) Cannon at 330-758-1339 or by email at jctc7464@yahoo.com, or Waldene (Burnett) Kane at 330-726-9236 or by email at waljkane@icloud.com.