Sunday, September 25, 2016
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 and trip to Hartville flea market at 9:30, senior spinning (I), bingo and painting class at 10, lunch at noon, beginners computer class at 1 p.m. and instructor’s choice 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, line dancing at 10:30, chair yoga at 11:30, lunch and ballroom dancing at 12:30 p.m., coloring book class and AARP choir at 1 and car cruise at 6; Wednesday, active exercise at 8 a.m., 30 minutes with God, quilting group trip, video class on weather and blood pressure checks at 9, bingo, senior spinning (E), quilting class and Facebook computer class at 10, $3 pizza party at noon, ukulele class and Austintown Garden Club at 12:30 p.m., iPhone computer class at 1 and power pilates at 1:15; 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 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 lunch and learn and couponing at noon. 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 program: Presque Isle Casino on Tuesday. The cost is $22 with $25 in free slot play. The bus arrives in Niles at 8 a.m. for departure to Erie, Pa. Return will be at approximately 4:30 to 5 p.m. Payment must be made with reservation. Call the center at 330-544-3676 for information.
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. and diabetic empowerment education program at 1 p.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, The Meadows Casino and Race Track at 8 a.m., woodcarvers at 9, multi media art and socialization at noon and Texas Hold’em at 2 p.m.; and Friday, 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.
Senior Corps RSVP, located in First Presbyterian Church of Youngstown, 201 Wick Ave., is under the Corp. for National and Community Service. It is a volunteer program whose aim is to link volunteers, age 55 and over, with a variety of volunteer opportunities within their community. There are sites throughout Mahoning and Trumbull counties with opportunities such as senior companionship, transcription for museums, meal delivery for home bound seniors, construction and other opportunities. There is no maximum requirement of volunteer hours. There is a short application, and the program coordinator will meet with volunteers to match them with their preferred site based on their interests, skills and location. Volunteers can contact Kasey Knopp, program coordinator, at 330-480-0352 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday, or email kknopp@fcsohio.org.