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 and painting class at 10, lunch at noon, overeaters anonymous at 1 p.m. and power pilates at 1:15; Tuesday, active exercise at 8 a.m., video class on physics at 9, S.O.S. at 9:30, bingo and crocheting at 10, chair yoga at 11:30, lunch at noon, advisory council meeting and ballroom dancing at 12:30 p.m., and AARP choir and coloring book class at 1; Wednesday, active exercise at 8 a.m., 30 minutes with God, Drums Alive, video class on forensics and blood pressure checks at 9, bingo and senior spinning (E) at 10, pizza party ($3) at noon, ukulele class at 12:30 p.m. and instructor’s choice at 1:15; Thursday, active exercise at 8 a.m., video class on Civil War at 8:50, vets helping vets and wood carving at 9, S.O.S. at 9:30, chair yoga and crocheting/needlework at 10, knitting and fencing at 11, coloring book class and senior financial empowerment class at 1 p.m., crochet tips and tricks at 2 and dinner/grocery bingo at 5; and Friday, active exercise at 8 a.m., 30 minutes with God, video class on military blunders and senior spinning (S) at 9, senior spinning (E) at 9:30, bingo at 10 and Mother’s Day party at 11:30. For information call 330-953-1416 or visit www.austintownseniorcenter.webs.com.

Gathering Place event, sponsored by Lord of Life Church, Canfield, will meet at 11 a.m. May 9 at Canfield Library, 43 W Main St. The program will begin at 11:30. A presentation will be given of services that the library provides of special interest to seniors, and there will be an opportunity for a guided tour and individual exploration. Lunch will be provided. 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 and reservations, contact Bernadette Beler at 330-533-6045 or the church at 330-533-3531.

Guardian Angels of Ohio, a volunteer program of Trumbull County Probate Court, is looking for new 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 take place at 5:30 p.m. May 10 at Shepherd of the Valley, 4100 N. River Road, Warren. For information call 330-675-2521 or go to www.trumbullprobate.org.

Senior Independence Senior Center of Mahoning County, 1110 Fifth Ave., Youngstown, has planned the following: Tuesday, brush, knife and needle club at 10 a.m., beginner and intermediate bridge at noon, party bridge at 1 p.m. and Drums Alive exercise($2) at 2:30 p.m.; Wednesday, computer classes at 9 and 11 a.m., watercolors at 10, tap class at noon, 500 card club at 1 p.m. and line dancing at 1:30; Thursday, woodcarvers at 9 a.m., needlecraft at 10, exercise at noon, Watch Our Weight and nutrition education program, My Plate by OSU Extension, at 1 p.m. and Texas Hold’em at 2; Friday, and Mother’s Day potluck celebration (take a covered dish) at 11:30 a.m., R.O.M. exercise at 1 p.m. and coloring expressions for relaxation and stress relief at 2. Call in advance to make reservations for classes and events at 330-744-5071.

Warren S.C.O.P.E., 220 W. Market St., is hosting a free community outreach from 9:30 a.m. to noon May 19 for Warren residents. Twenty-eight agencies serving the Trumbull area will be available to answer questions. There will be a scavenger hunt with prizes, and the cafe will offer lunches for sale. Call 330-399-8846 for questions or walk in. Free blood screening and hand massages also will be offered.