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, Sew N Crafts at 9:30, senior spinning (I), bingo and painting class at 10, lunch at noon, paint and taste at 12:30 p.m. 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 and AARP choir at 1; Wednesday, active exercise at 8 a.m., 30 minutes with God, video class on weather and blood pressure checks at 9, flu-shot clinic at 9:30, bingo, senior spinning (E) and quilting class 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 ancient science 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 and Halloween costume party at 11, lunch-bingo-birthday 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 Halloween costume party II (Woodlands) at noon. 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. Nov. 14 at Lord of Life Church, 550 N. Broad St., Canfield. Kurt Beler, local counselor, will discuss stress. 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.

Niles S.C.O.P.E. Senior Center, 14 E. State St., is offering the annual Halloween party from noon to 3 p.m. Wednesday, including lunch at noon for $3 and bingo at 1 p.m. Those wearing a costume will receive a free bingo card. Lunch will consist of spaghetti and meatballs, garlic toast, 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, Community Fun Day at Boardman Park at 10 a.m.; Tuesday, computer class at 9 and 11 a.m., brush, knife and needle club and Petersburg Fun Day at Petersburg Presbyterian Church at 10, beginner and intermediate duplicate bridge at noon and Drums Alive at 2:30 p.m.; Wednesday, watercolors and Bereavement Support Group 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, Halloween party at 11:30 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.