SENIOR SIDELIGHTS

Austintown Senior Center, 100 Westchester Drive, has planned the following: Monday, active exercise and 30 minutes with God at 8 a.m., senior spinning at 9, piloxing, bingo, painting class, beginning computer class and quilting at 10, advanced computer class at 11:30, lunch at noon and wreath making class at 1 p.m.; Tuesday, active exercise, pilates and video class on thermodynamics at 8 a.m., S.O.S. at 9, bingo, quilting and crocheting at 10, line dancing at 10:30, chair yoga and iPad class at 11:30, lunch at noon, advisory council meeting at 12:30 p.m., AARP choir at 1 p.m. and Oglebay Christmas lights at 3; Wednesday, active exercise at 8 a.m., 30 minutes with God, video class on forensic history and blood pressure checks at 9, intermediate computer class, bingo, quilting and body pump at 10, senior spinning (E) at 10:30, yoga at 11, advanced computer class at 11:30, $3 pizza party at noon, TOPS at 12:15 p.m. and CPR class at 12:30; Thursday, active exercise at 8 a.m., video class on inventions that changed the world at 8:50, vets helping vets and wood carving at 9, S.O.S. at 9:30, chair yoga, quilting, crocheting and fencing at 10, knitting at 11 and lunch/grocery bingo at noon; Friday, active exercise at 8 a.m., 30 minutes with God, video class on western civilization and senior spinning (S) at 9, senior spinning (E) at 9:30, bingo and quilting at 10, Drums Alive at 10:15 and Christmas party at IHM at 5:30 p.m.; and Saturday, 20/9 Radio Club craft show 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. For information call 330-953-1416 or visit www.austintownseniorcenter.webs.com.

Gathering Place event will take place at 11 a.m. Dec. 14 at Lord of Life Church, 550 N. Broad St., Canfield. The Canfield High School musical group will present a Christmas program, and lunch will be provided by Woodlands. This is a free community outreach social program offered to all senior citizens on the second Monday of each month. A variety of games and activities are offered. For information contact Bernadette Beler at 330-533-6045 or the church at 330-533-3531, or email lordoflife550@sbcglobal.net.

Girard Multi-Generational Center is sponsoring a program, “A Matter of Balance: Managing Concerns about Falls” at First Christian Church, 140 E. Broadway Ave., Girard. Classes will be 1 to 2:30 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays; class dates will be Dec. 7, 9, 14, 16, 21, 23, 28 and 30. This is program designed to manage falls and increase activity levels for older adults. Participants will learn fall prevention strategies along with specific exercises designed to increase strength, endurance, flexibility and balance. The program is appropriate for those concerned about falls, interested in improving balance, flexibility and strength or those who have fallen in the past. The program is free. Register by calling the center at 330-545-6596.

Niles S.C.O.P.E. Senior Center, 14 E. State St., will offer a one-day art class with a representative from Wonderstruck Art Studio from 1 to 3 p.m. Tuesday. No experience is necessary. Participants will paint a winter scene on canvas to take home. Cost is $25 and all supplies will be provided. The center will also offer a podiatry services clinic from 9 a.m. to noon Dec. 18, by appointment only, with attending doctor Dr. Thomas Pokabla. Take an insurance card, as regular copays will apply. Computer classes also are set to begin on Tuesday, and continue each Tuesday and Thursday through Dec. 22 in the historical McKinley House on Main Street. The 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. classes will begin with basic refresher skills and then focus on specific topics as requested by the students. Cost is $12 for all five classes. The classes are partially subsidized by the Trumbull County Senior Levy Fund. Visit the center or call 330-544-3676 to sign up for the classes or to make an appointment for the clinic.