SENIOR SIDELIGHTS

Gathering Place, sponsored by Lord of Life Church, Canfield, will meet at 11 a.m. Dec. 12 at Lord of Life Church, 550 N. Broad St., Canfield. The program will include a local Celtic soprano performing Christmas carols, accompanied by Tim Elder, minister of music at the church. Attendees are asked to take cookies and treats to share. A special lunch will be provided. Call the church office at 330-533-3531 by Wednesday for reservations.

Guardian Angels of Trumbull County, a volunteer program of the 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. Angels also are involved in planning special events for seniors such as health fairs and Make a Difference day projects. For information contact 330-675-2521 or visit www.trumbullprobate.org.

Senior Corps Retired Senior Volunteer Program, located in First Presbyterian Church of Youngstown, 201 Wick Ave., is under the Corporation for National and Community Service. It is a volunteer program whose aim is to link volunteers, age 55 and over, with a variety of volunteer opportunities within their community. There are sites throughout Mahoning and Trumbull counties with opportunities such as senior companionship, transcription for museums, meal delivery for home-bound seniors, construction and many other opportunities. There is no maximum requirement of volunteer hours. There is a short application, and the program coordinator will meet with volunteers to match them with their preferred site based on their interests, skills and location. Volunteers can contact Kasey Knopp, program coordinator, at 330-480-0352 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday, or email kknopp@fcsohio.org.