SENIOR SIDELIGHTS

Girard Multi-Generational Center, 443 Trumbull Ave. will offer the following opportunities: Monday, morning stretch classes at 9:30 a.m. and crochet classes at 10:15; Tuesday, bingo with Harbor Light Hospice at 9:15 a.m., craft class at 9:30, walking the block at 10 (weather permitting) and yoga ($5) at 10:30; Wednesday, motorcycle safety seminar at 9:15 a.m. and morning stretch class at 9:30; Thursday, movies with popcorn and hot chocolate at 9:30 a.m. and yoga at 10:30; and Friday, morning stretch class at 9:30 a.m. and 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.; and 5 p.m. second Wednesday of every month, Fourth Ward Block Watch monthly meetings. One-on-one computer or tech tutoring available by appointment. The center is a meal program site offering daily meals Monday through Friday through Trumbull County Office of Elderly Affairs. Stop by or call for a menu and details. For information 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 visit www.trumbullprobate.org

Niles S.C.O.P.E. Senior Center, 14 E. State St., will host their annual card and bingo party from 12 to 4 p.m. May 15. The cost is $5 and includes lunch as well as prizes and raffles. Registration is required by calling the center at 330-544-3676 or stopping at the center.

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. and computer class, beginner and intermediate bridge and party bridge at noon; 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, socialization and toning exercise at noon; and Friday, chair yoga ($7 or $5) at 1 p.m. Call 330-744-5071 in advance for reservations for all classes and events. Mother’s Day lunch at 11:30 a.m. May 15. There will be music and a game of Name That Tune. Members attend for free and nonmembers for $5. Reservations are needed by May 8 to 330-744-5071. 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 and construction. 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.