SENIOR SIDELIGHTS

Austintown Senior Center, 100 Westchester Drive, has planned the following: Monday, closed; Tuesday, active exercise at 8 a.m., video class on masters of war at 9, S.O.S. at 9:30, bingo and crocheting at 10, line dancing at 10:30, chair yoga at 11:30, ballroom dancing at noon, lunch at 12:30 p.m., coloring book class and AARP choir at 1 and trip to Oglebay Lights at 3; Wednesday, active exercise at 8 a.m., 30 minutes with God, video class on weather and blood pressure checks at 9, bingo and senior spinning E at 10, quilting class at 10:30, $3 pizza party at noon, ukulele class at 12:30 p.m. and power pilates at 1:15; Thursday, active exercise at 8 a.m., video class on greatest structures at 8:50, vets helping vets and wood carving at 9, SOS at 9:30, chair yoga and crochet/needlework at 10, knitting at 11, lunch and bingo at noon and coloring book class at 1 p.m.; Friday, active exercise at 8 a.m., 30 minutes with God, video class on ancient daily life and senior spinning S at 9, senior spinning E at 9:30, bingo at 10 and fencing at 11. For information call 330-953-1416 or visit www.austintownseniorcenter.webs.com.

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. The next meeting will be 5:30 p.m. Feb. 7 at Shepherd of the Valley, 4100 N. River Road, Warren. For information contact 330-675-2521 or visit www.trumbullprobate.org.

Niles S.C.O.P.E. Senior Center, 14 E. State St., will offer the following activities: 9 a.m. to noon Jan. 6, foot care will be given by Dr. Tom Pokabla. Regular co-pays apply, and insurance card and an appointment are required. Jan. 12, free mammograms with Mercy Hospital Mammovan; appointment and registration are required. Jan. 16, free dental van from Mercy Hospital; call for an appointment. Jan. 20, blood screenings and blood pressures are tentatively scheduled. Jan. 24, American Red Cross blood drive; registration is required for all activities by calling the center at 330-544-3676.

Senior Corps Retired Senior Volunteer Program, located in First Presbyterian Church of Youngstown, 201 Wick Ave., is under the Corp. for National and Community Service. It is a volunteer program 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.