SENIOR SIDELIGHTS

Gathering Place event, sponsored by Lord of Life Church, Canfield, will meet at 11 a.m. Monday 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 through April 28, Matter of Balance classes, materials and snacks provided, registration required; adult coloring contest, through April 28; Monday, crocheting classes at 10:15 a.m., and back to the 50s Car Cruise potluck luncheon noon to 2 p.m. in the gym; Tuesday, craft class at 9:30 a.m.; Wednesday, YSU Vibe program seminar at 9:15 a.m.; 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.

Guardian Angels of Trumbull County, a volunteer program of the Trumbull County Probate Court, is looking for volunteers. Angel volunteers receive training to become advocates who reach out as friends to seniors who may need a friendly phone call, a visit in a nursing home, or a visit at home. Angels also are involved in planning special events for seniors such as health fairs and Make a Difference day projects. The next meeting is at 5:30 p.m. May 16 at Shepherd of the Valley, 4100 North River Road, Warren. For information contact 330-675-2521 or go to www.trumbullprobate.org

Niles S.C.O.P.E. Senior Center, 14 E. State St., will offer these activities: April 21, free Lunch & Learn program from 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. 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, beginner and intermediate bridge and party bridge at noon, care giver support group at 1 p.m. 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., diabetic support group at 10, multi-media art and socialization and toning exercise at noon, Texas Hold’em at 2 p.m. (looking for players) and welcome to Medicare at 4 p.m. ; and Friday, Good Friday service and basket bingo at noon and chair yoga at 1 p.m. Call 330-744-5071 in advance for reservations for all classes and events. Silver Sneakers classes are available Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 1 to 2 p.m., in the Gathering Room. 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.

Senior Corps Retired Senior Volunteer Program, 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 many 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.