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, monthly membership meeting and sew-n-crafts at 9:30, senior spinning (I), bingo, shooting 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 and pilates at 9, S.O.S. at 9:30, bingo and crocheting at 10, line dancing at 10:30, chair yoga at 11:30, lunch at noon, ballroom dancing at 12:30 p.m., AARP monthly meeting and coloring book class at 1, and car cruise at 6; 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, senior financial empowerment class and crochet tips and tricks at 1 p.m., 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 lunch and learn at 11:30. For information call 330-953-1416 or visit www.austintownseniorcenter.webs.com.

Gathering Place, sponsored by Lord of Life Church, Canfield, will meet at 11 a.m. Monday at Canfield Library, 43 W. Main St. The program will be about the 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. Tuesday at Shepherd of the Valley, 4100 N. River Road, Warren. For information call 330-675-2521 or go to www.trumbullprobate.org.

Niles S.C.O.P.E. Senior Center and Gateway Health will present a free Lunch and Learn from 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 20. The topic will be “Choosing the Proper Footwear” and will be presented by Neal Shoes, Warren. This is part of the Gateway Health “Health Awareness Series” that takes place each month at the center, 14 E. State St. Registration is required by calling the center at 330-544-3676 or stop in and sign up in person.

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., Caregiver Support Group at 2 and Drums Alive exercise($2) at 2:30 p.m.; Wednesday, computer classes at 9 and 11 a.m., watercolors and bereavement support group “The Next Chapter” 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 and diabetic support group at 10, exercise at noon, Watch Our Weight and free nutrition education program by OSU Extension at 1 p.m., and Texas Hold’em at 2; and Friday, lunch and learn hearing seminar and free hearing screening (reservations due Monday) 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 sell lunches. Call 330-399-8846 for questions or walk in. Free blood screening and hand massages will be offered.