SENIOR SIDELIGHTS

Gathering Place will host an event at 11 a.m. Monday at Lord of Life Church, 550 N. Broad St., Canfield, to recognize and honor veterans who previously have signed up at the church office. Lunch will be provided following the program. For information, call Bernadette Beler at 330-533-6045 or the church office at 330-533-3531.

Girard Multi-Generational Center, 443 Trumbull Ave. will offer the following opportunities: Monday, mind games at 9 a.m., stretch plus classes at 9:30, and knit and crochet classes at 10:15; Tuesday, monthly birthdays celebration at 9:15 a.m., yoga and Pilates ($5) at 10:30 and stretch plus at 1:15 p.m.; Wednesday, mind games at 9 a.m. and stretch plus at 9:30 a.m.; Thursday, mind games at 9 a.m., movies with popcorn and hot chocolate at 9:30, yoga and Pilates ($5) at 10:30 and stretch plus at 1:15 p.m.; and Friday, mind games at 9 a.m., stretch plus at 9:30 and Tai Chi ($5) at noon. Coffee bar every morning, 8:30 to 11 a.m.; fitness rooms open daily from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Wii gaming system and air hockey or ping-pong every day from 8:30 to 2; and 5 p.m. One-on-one computer or tech tutoring available by appointment. Assistance with Medicare, prescription assistance and many other senior citizen issues are offered by appointment with the center’s licensed social worker, Christine Bridgens. Sign-ups and cost of $12 for tickets are due Tuesday for the Dec. 14 Miracle on Easy Street production and lunch trip. Thanksgiving potluck luncheon will take place Wednesday in the gym. Bring a favorite dish to share, and the center will provide turkey. Call the center if planning to attend and let them know what dish bringing. Medicare open enrollment ends Dec. 7. OSHIIP Volunteers will be here Tuesday by appointment only. Call the center or Christine to make an appointment 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. The next meeting will be at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday at Shepherd of the Valley, 4100 North River Road. For information, call 330-675-2521 or go to www.trumbullprobate.org.

Ohio Living Park Vista Senior Center, 1110 Fifth Ave., Youngstown, has scheduled the following activities: Monday, Diabetic Empowerment Program at 1 p.m.; Tuesday, strength and toning and brush, knife and needle club, at 10 a.m., beginner, intermediate and party bridge at noon and caregiver support group at 1 p.m.; Wednesday, Wheeling Island and Festival of Lights at Oglebay at 8 a.m., watercolors and Smart phone education at 10, tap class at noon, 500 bid card club at 1 p.m., line dancing at 1:30; Thursday, woodcarvers at 9 a.m., Living Well fun day at Boardman Park at 10 and multimedia art and socialization at noon; and Friday, Living Well fun day at 10 a.m. and chair yoga ($7 or $5) 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 whether 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 with the mission of linking volunteers, age 55 and over, with a variety of volunteer opportunities within their community. 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 Deborah Cunningham, program coordinator, at 330-480-0352 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday, or email dcunningham@fcsohio.org.