SENIOR SIDELIGHTS

Gathering Place event, sponsored by Lord of Life Church, Canfield, will meet at 11 a.m. April 10 at Lord of Life Church, 550 N. Broad St., Canfield. Bailey Yoder, a Youngstown State University student, will discuss the History of the Steel Industry. Lunch will be provided by the Woodlands. All seniors are welcome, take a friend. Call Bernadette Beler at 330-533-6045 or church office at 330-533-3531.

Girard Multi-Generational Center, 443 Trumbull Ave. will offer the following opportunities: 1 p.m. Wednesdays and Fridays Wednesday-April 28, Matter of Balance classes, materials and snacks provided, registration required; adult coloring contest, Monday through April 28; Monday, aromatherapy seminar at 9:15 a.m. and crochet classes at 10:15; Thursday, movies with popcorn and hot chocolate at 9:30; and Friday, Tai Chi classes at noon ($5/class). Coffee bar every morning, 8:30 to 11 a.m.; fitness rooms open daily from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.; 5 p.m. second Wednesday of every month, Fourth Ward Block Watch monthly meetings; and 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, Yoga classes ($5/class). The Center also offers assistance with Medicare, prescription assistance and many other senior citizen issues by appointment. It also is an AARP tax aide site available Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. until mid-April. For details or items needed or registration, call the center at 330-545-6596.

Niles S.C.O.P.E. Senior Center, 14 E. State St., will offer these activities: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday, James Pondillo, United Health Care, will answer medicare questions. An appointment is not necessary. Members and nonmembers are welcome. Thursday, mammograms with the Mercy Health Mammovan from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Each appointment will be approximately 15 minutes. Insurance will be accepted. Those with no insurance will be eligible for a free mammogram; 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 21, free lunch & learn program with Dr. Robert Fleischer from Krause Optical, who will discuss Eye Care. April 25, American Red Cross will have a blood drive from 1 to 5 p.m. Registration is required for all activities by calling the center at 330-544-3676.

Ohio Living Park Vista Senior Center, 1110 Fifth Ave., Youngstown, has scheduled the following activities: Monday, diabetic empowerment education program at 1 p.m.; Tuesday, computer class and brush, knife and needle club at 10 a.m., computer class and beginner and intermediate bridge and party bridge at noon, and Drums Alive at 2:30 p.m.; Wednesday, walk for wellness at 9:30 a.m., watercolors at 10, tap class at noon, 500 bid card club at 1 p.m. and line dancing at 1:30; Thursday, woodcarvers at 9 a.m., multi-media art and socialization and toning exercise at noon and Texas Hold’em at 2 p.m. (looking for players); and Friday, lunch and learn “Keep Your Blood Flowing” by Dr. Yossa at noon and chair yoga at 1 p.m. Call 330-744-5071 in advance for reservations for all classes and events. Free income tax service through Friday from 9 a.m. to noon Mondays and Fridays by appointment only. Take last year’s tax return with all of your 2016 information. Silver Sneakers classes are available Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 1 to 2 p.m., in the Gathering Room. The initial class offering is Silver Sneakers Circuit, a mid-level program combining standing and sitting activities utilizing a ball, band and weights. It provides balance coordination and right brain/left brain activities. To find out more about Silver Sneakers, or to verify if your health plan covers the program, visit silversneakers.com. If your health plan does not cover the program, there will be a small fee for each class. For information, call 330-746-2944, ext. 1214.