SENIOR SIDELIGHTS

AARP of Trumbull County announces free tax preparation sites for seniors. Sessions begin Feb. 2 and continue until April 15. Following are the locations. Warren S.C.O.P.E. by appointment, call 330-399-8846, Mondays through Fridays from 9 a.m. to noon and Tuesdays from 4 to 7 p.m. UAW 1714, Lordstown, Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Niles S.C.O.P.E., by appointment, call 330-544-3676. Fridays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Howland Library, by appointment, call 330-394-5227, Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 9:30 a.m. to noon. Hubbard Library, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Liberty Library, Fridays from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Girard Multigenerational Center, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Lake Vista Retirement Center, Wednesdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Otterbein United Methodist Church, Champion, Mondays from 9 a.m. to noon.

Austintown Senior Center, 100 Westchester Drive, has planned the following: Monday, active exercise at 8 a.m., 30 minutes with God, video class on law and the constitution, blood pressure check and senior spinning at 9, Piloxing, bingo, painting class, quilting and beginner computer at 10, lunch and advanced computer class at noon and calligraphy class at 1 p.m.; Tuesday, active exercise at 8 a.m., video class on experiencing America at 9, bingo and quilting at 10, chair yoga at 11:30, lunch at noon, video class: Olgong/Tai Chi at 12:30 p.m. and AARP Choir practice at 1 p.m.; Wednesday, active exercise at 8 a.m., 30 minutes with God, video class: ancient technology and iPad computer class at 9 a.m., bingo at 10, senior spinning at 10:30 a.m., intermediate computer class and fountain of youth fitness at 11 a.m.; Thursday, active exercise at 8 a.m., wood carving and travelogue: ancient cities at 9, S.O.S. at 9:30, chair yoga at 9:45, vets helping vets and crocheting at 10 a.m., video class: natural healing at 10:30, knitting and intermediate computer class at 11 a.m. and lunch/bingo and monthly birthday party at noon; and Friday, active exercise at 8 a.m.; 30 minutes with God and video class on skeptics American history at 9, bingo, discussion group and senior spinning at 10 and Drums Alive at 11. For information call at 330-953-1416 or visit www.austintownseniorcenter.webs.com.

Lord of Life Church, 550 N. Broad St., Canfield, announces its next Gathering Place event, a luncheon (donation optional) on Feb. 9 and a speaker who will talk about home health care and a yoga instructor. This is a free community outreach social program offered to all senior citizens. Different games and activities are offered each month. To register phone 330-533-3531 or 330-533-6045 or email lordoflife550@sbcglobal.net by Feb. 6.