Health fair planned at Whispering Pines

April 5, 2015 at 12:00a.m.

COLUMBIANA

Whispering Pines Village, 937 E. Park Ave., will be the site of a health fair from 1 to 3:30 p.m. Wednesday.

The American Cancer Society, Salem Hospital, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Mercy Hospital, All Caring Hospice, Senior Independence, Grace Hospice and Southern Care will be participating.

Refreshments will be served in the new dining room addition.

Women in Touch to discuss brain health

Women in Touch Spring 2015 will take place from 5 to 7 p.m. April 28 at Mr. Anthony’s, 7440 South Ave., and May 7 at Leo’s Ristorante, 7042 E. Market St., Warren. The cost is $18 including dinner, and reservations are required.

Kathleen McCulloh, director of sister services for the Sisters of the Humility of Mary in Villa Maria, Pa., will present “How to Age and Not Get Old: Keeping Your Brain Fit.” She will discuss the normal aging process, how to maintain brain health, and mental exercises.

Continuing education credit is available for nurses and dietitians. For information or reservations call 330-480-3070.

Women in Touch is possible because of financial support provided by the Mercy Health Foundation Mahoning Valley.

Poetry Cafe scheduled at Leetonia Library

LEETONIA

Friends of the Leetonia Community Public Library, 181 Walnut St., will present A Poetry Cafe from 6 to 8 p.m. April 14.

Share your favorite poems or some original ones; any style is welcome. For $1 you will receive a hot beverage and cookies.

Library to offer embroidery class

LEETONIA

Beginning embroidery class is offered at 5 p.m. April 20 at the Leetonia Community Public Library, 181 Walnut St.

Joann Detwiler is the instructor and asks that people take the following supplies: scissors, hoop, embroidery needle and floss, and any cotton or cotton blend fabric heavier than muslin.

Call the library at 330-427-6635 to register for this class.