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SENIOR SIDELIGHTS

Sunday, October 16, 2016

Austintown Fitch High School board members, student groups and school staff will serve dinner to Austintown seniors, 65 and older, at the fall senior citizens dinner at 4 p.m. Oct. 26 in the school cafeteria, 4560 Falcon Drive. The high school choir will entertain throughout the dinner. Tickets for the dinner are $2 and advance reservations are required by calling 330-797-3919 by Friday.

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, Sew N Crafts at 9:30, senior spinning, bingo and painting class at 10, lunch at noon and instructor’s choice at 1:15; Tuesday, active exercise at 8 a.m., video class at 9, S.O.S. at 9:30, bingo and crocheting at 10, line dancing at 10:30, chair yoga at 11:30, lunch and ballroom dancing at 12:30 p.m. and coloring book class at 1; 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, $3 pizza party at noon, ukulele class at 12:30 p.m., power pilates at 1:15 and eliminating clutter at 2; 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 crochet/needlework class at 10, knitting at 11, lunch and grocery 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, fencing at 11 and out to lunch bunch to Carmella’s Cafe in Boardman at 1:30 p.m. For information call 330-953-1416 or visit www.austintownseniorcenter.webs.com.

Niles S.C.O.P.E. Senior Center, 14 E. State St., is offering the following programs: 1 to 3 p.m. Tuesday, one-day craft class led by Stephanie, from Wonderstruck Artisan Studio. No experience is necessary. Everyone will create a 10-inch square or round plate embellished with lace. All supplies will be provided including lace or students may bring their own lace. The cost is $25; 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, free lunch and learn program about “At Risk for Falls” is offered through Gateway Health, “Health Awareness Series”. The lunch is free; noon to 3 p.m. Oct. 26, annual Halloween Party will include lunch at noon for $3, and bingo at 1 p.m. Those wearing a costume will receive a free bingo card. Lunch will be spaghetti and meatballs, garlic toast, and salad with pumpkin pie for dessert. Registration is required for all sessions by calling the center at 330-544-3676 or stop in.

Senior Independence Senior Center of Mahoning County, 1110 Fifth Ave., Youngstown, has planned the following: Monday, cooking for one by OSU ext. at 10 a.m. and diabetic empowerment education program at 1 p.m.; Tuesday, computer class at 9 and 11 a.m., brush, knife and needle club at 10, beginner and intermediate duplicate bridge at noon and Drums Alive at 2:30 p.m.; Wednesday, watercolors at 10 a.m., tap class at noon, 500 bid card club at 1 p.m. and line dancing at 1:30; Thursday, woodcarvers at 9 a.m., Boardman Fun Day at Boardman Park at 10, multi media art and socialization at noon, watch our weight at 1 p.m. and Texas Hold’em at 2; and Friday, Youngstown Fun Day sponsored by Park Vista Retirement Community at 10 a.m., card and board games at noon, ROM exercise at 1 p.m. and color expressions for stress and relaxation at 2. Call to register for events at 330-744-5071.