SENIOR SIDELIGHTS

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 will be 5:30 p.m. Feb. 7 at Shepherd of the Valley, 4100 N. 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 offer the following activities: Monday, free dental van from Mercy Hospital, call for an appointment; Friday, blood screenings and blood pressures are tentatively scheduled; Jan. 24, American Red Cross blood drive. Registration is required for all activities by calling the center at 330-544-3676.

Ohio Living Senior Center of Mahoning County, 1110 Fifth Ave., Youngstown, has planned a trip to Rivers Casino on Jan. 24. Bus will depart Ohio Living Senior Center for Sunrise Assisted Living of Poland at 8:30 a.m. Breakfast will be offered at 9 a.m. (a shuttle will be provided for those parking at Poland Methodist Church beginning at 8:45). Ohio Living members cost is $25 each and nonmembers cost $30. All tickets include $20 free play slot incentive. Departure from the casino will be at 4 p.m. Your seat is reserved with payment by calling 330-744-5071.

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.