SENIOR SIDELIGHTS

Austintown Senior Center, 100 Westchester Drive, has planned the following: Monday, active exercise at 8 a.m., 30 minutes with God and piloxing at 9, senior spinning (I), bingo, painting class and quilting at 10, Drums Alive at 10:45, advanced computer class at 10:30 and lunch at noon; Tuesday, active exercise at 8 a.m., pilates and video class on thermodynamics at 9, S.O.S. at 9:30, 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. and AARP choir at 1; Wednesday, active exercise at 8 a.m., 30 minutes with God, video class on forensic history and blood pressure checks at 9, bingo, quilting, pump express and intermediate computer class at 10, senior spinning (E) at 10:30, advanced computer class at 11:30, $3 pizza party at noon and TOPS at 12:15 p.m.; 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 and crocheting at 10, knitting at 11 and lunch/grocery bingo at noon; Friday, active exercise at 8 a.m., 30 minutes with God, video class: military blunders and senior spinning (S) at 9, senior spinning (E) at 9:30, bingo and quilting at 10, fencing at 10:30 and 11:30, seminar and lunch at 11:30; and Sunday, Super Bowl party at 5 p.m. For information call 330-953-1416 or visit www.austintownseniorcenter.webs.com.

Gathering Place event will be from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Feb. 8 at Lord of Life Church, 550 N. Broad St., Canfield. Attorney Elizabeth Bernard will participate in a question and answer session at 11:30. 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. Reservations are required by Friday. For information and reservations, contact Bernadette Beler at 330-533-6045 or the church at 330-533-3531, or email lordoflife550@sbcglobal.net.

Girard Multi-Generational Center, 443 Trumbull Ave., is sponsoring an AARP Tax Aide Program for those with moderate to low income and all senior citizens beginning Tuesday and continuing each Tuesday and Thursday through April 14. No appointments are taken; taxes are done first come, first served from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. For information on required documentation, call the center at 330-545-6596.

Guardian Angels of Ohio, a volunteer guardianship program of Trumbull County Probate Court, is looking for new volunteers. The next monthly meeting will be at 5:30 p.m. Feb. 9 at Shepherd of the Valley, 4100 N. River Road, Warren. Angels reach out in friendship to people who are elderly and alone in Trumbull County by providing trained, qualified volunteers to serve as advocates. Angels also are involved in planning special events for seniors, such as health fairs and Make a Difference Day projects. For information call 330-675-2521 or on the Web visit www.trumbullprobate.org.

Niles S.C.O.P.E. Senior Center, 14 E. State St., is offering a variety of events and services. Free tax preparation by the AARP Tax Aide Program will be offered for those with moderate to low income and for senior citizens with simple returns, each Friday from Feb. 5 through April 15, excluding Good Friday on March 25. Taxes will be done by appointment only from 9 a.m. through 1:30 p.m. Niles police and fire representatives will visit the center to discuss safety and a proposed tax increase for the departments in an informational program at noon Friday. A free lunch will be offered at 11:45 a.m.; reservations are required for the meal. To register for either event or for more information, visit the center or call 330-544-3676.

Senior Independence Senior Center of Mahoning County, 1110 Fifth Ave., Youngstown, will welcome AARP tax experts from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Mondays and Fridays from Feb. 8 through April 11. Experts will assist seniors over 60 with the preparation of their tax forms; take last year’s tax return along with all 2014 information. The return will be filed electronically, and all parties must be present to sign the return. Free coffee and doughnuts will be provided by Greenbriar Healthcare Center and the Commons at Greenbriar. Donations to the center for the service are appreciated. Filings are by appointment only; call the center at 330-744-5071. Total Lifetime Care Insurance Richard Schlue Agency is sponsoring a Valentine’s Day dance from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Feb. 14. There will be entertainment by John Ruman, dancing, desserts, raffles and door prizes. Cost is $2 for center members and $5 for guests. Reservations are required by Friday by calling the center.