Celebrate Life

Celebrate Life

PHILADELPHIA

On Friday, Struthers resident Terrie Mamounis returns to Cancer Treatment Centers of America in Philadelphia to celebrate a milestone in her cancer journey, five years of cancer survivorship, an occasion deemed “Celebrate Life” by CTCA.

Celebrate Life, which this year coincides with CTCA in Philadelphia’s 10-year anniversary, is an annual, two-day event dedicated to commemorating five-year cancer survivors for their courage and ability to serve as beacons of hope to others who are battling the disease.

During this year’s celebration, Mamounis will join 183 other five-year survivors, as well as patients and their loved ones, to partake in emblematic events, including: a tree-planting ceremony; a dove release, and a yellow rose exchange, whereby patients select and recognize CTCA caretakers with whom they formed especially meaningful bonds.

AAA offers mature driving course

POLAND

Shepherd of the Valley – Poland, 301 W. Western Reserve Road, is inviting drivers 60 and older to sign up for the state-certified AAA Safe Driving for Mature Operators Course that is being offered twice over the summer at the Poland facility.

The course, which can qualify attendees for auto- insurance discounts, is offered from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 13 and 15, for which registration is due by June 3, and on Aug. 9 and 11, for which registration is due by Aug. 1. Lunch is available for $6.

A state-certified AAA instructor will share, through interactive classroom-based instruction, information on mature driver’s education. Focus areas include vision, adjusting speed, road rage, drowsy driving, prescription medications and driving emergencies.

Registration is required. The cost is $10 for AAA members and $15 for nonmembers. For information, call Elida Cowles at 330-726-7110, ext. 2318.

Free screenings offered in Warren

WARREN

The African American Wellness Committee will participate in a health fair from noon to 3 p.m. June 4 at Warren Courthouse Square.

The event is sponsored by the Trumbull County African American Achievers Association, Grace AME Church’s Nursing Guild and the Warren City Health Department. There will free health screenings and health info.

Healthful-eating presentations

WARREN

A series of three weekly “Healthy Eating for You” presentations are offered from 12:30 to 2 p.m. Wednesdays beginning June 1 in the Warren Room at St. Joseph Warren Hospital, 667 Eastland Ave. S.E., Warren. Topics are “Portion control,” June 1; “Label Reading,” June 8; and “Eating Mindfulness,” June 15.

Registered dietitian and community educator Bridget Lackey will lead the informational discussion and answer questions in the presentation, which is free and open to the public and provided by Mercy Health – Youngstown.

Reservations are appreciated. Call 330-480-3070. Parking is free.

Parkinson’s support

BOARDMAN

Canton neurologist Dr. Jay Burke is the main speaker at the Mahoning County Parkinson’s support group’s meeting at 6:30 May 24 at the Holiday Inn, 7410 South Ave.

People with Parkinson’s, and their caregivers, are welcome to attend. Dinner will be served.

Call Betty Crafter-Royal at 330-746-0188 to RSVP.