CLUB CALENDAR

associations

American Association of University Women Youngstown branch will host its end-of-the-year potluck picnic at 11 a.m. June 1 at the home of Clydine Watson-Dickey. The event is for members and invited guests only. There will be a brief meeting followed by an installation of officers. Meetings will resume in September. Graduates interested may join the AAUW in September by calling 330-758-4142.

Mahoning Valley Amateur Radio Association is celebrating 100 years of amateur radio this year. The club is asking any former members or anyone with information about former members to reply. The club also is seeking pictures and old newsletters that will be used during the yearlong celebration. Contact the MVARA at mvara.w8qly@gmail.com.

Mill Creek Chapter of American Business Women’s Association will host its June 11 meeting at A La Cart Catering in Canfield beginning with networking at 6 p.m. and dinner at 6:30. The menu will include southern baked chicken, stuffed shells, red potatoes, Italian vegetable blend, tossed salad, pickled beets, gelatin, dessert, coffee and tea. Cost is $18 per person, and reservations can be made by calling Marilyn Abramski at 330-726-2527 or Darlene Demjen at 330-755-9089 by May 31. The speaker will be Melissa Smith, owner of 1820 House Candles in East Palestine. She will speak about how she runs her online business and prepares the scents for her candles. The public is welcome.

CLUBS

First Friday Club of Greater Youngstown will welcome Paul Jarzembowski at 11:30 a.m. June 6 at Avion on the Water Banquet Center, 2177 W. Western Reserve Road, Canfield. Jarzembowski, assistant director for youth and young adult ministries of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, will speak on “Coming …Youth!” There will be an opportunity for participants to ask questions. Lunch will be served at 11:30 a.m., and the presentation will begin at noon. Cost is $18. Call 330-720-4498 to make a reservation. Reservations are limited. Visit www.firstfridayclubofgreateryoungstown.org for information.

Friendly Squares will host its monthly square dance from 7:30 to 10 p.m. June 8 at the Niles SCOPE Center, 14 E. State St., Niles. Rex Parker will be the caller and Frankie Hammond will be cuing line dances. Father’s Day will be the theme. This will be a plus dance. Dress is casual and light refreshments will be served. There is a $6 donation per person at the door. For information, call Gene Hammond at 330-506-3370.

Outspokin’ Wheelmen Bicycle Club offers a varied choice of bicycle rides daily and is seeking new members. Check out outspokinwheelmen.com for information or call 724-813-2086.

Round Table Woodcarvers meet every Thursday from 9 to 11:45 a.m. at the Senior Center, 1110 Fifth Ave., Youngstown. Anyone interested is welcome. For information, call 330-792-4355.

Trumbull County Travel Club has the following trips planned: June 19 to Cleveland for “Let’s Explore Ohio” day trip; Aug. 14 for the oddities of the Canton area; Sept. 9-17 vacation to South Dakota; and a Nov. 2 outing for a gingerbread tour in Pennsylvania. The club is open to anyone over the age of 21. There are no dues, and meetings are twice a year at various locations within the area. Trumbull County residency is not required to travel with the club. Information on the trips listed above can be obtained by sending a self-addressed, stamped envelope to the secretary. Call Peggy at 330-856-5398 for the address.

Warren Women’s Club will host its 57th annual Rose Luncheon on June 5 at DiLucia’s Banquet Center, 2610 Elm Road NE. There will be basket and special raffles. Tickets are $25 and must be purchased in advance from any club member or by calling Terri Crabbs at 330-637-3845 or Judy Albright at 330-507-3517, reservation co-chairwomen. Kenneth Conklin, president of The Upton Association, will be the guest speaker. Doors open at 11:15 a.m., and lunch will be served at noon. Proceeds benefit the club’s service projects.

RELIGIOUS GROUPS

Youngstown South Christian Women’s Connection will host a “Sunshine on my Shoulders” luncheon from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. June 12 at Avion on the Water Banquet Center, 2177 W. Western Reserve Road, Canfield. The event will feature Anna Mineo Howell of Something New Florist. Leighan Wells will provide the music, and Carol Reese will speak. Her topic will be “Life’s Sudden Wake Up Calls.” Cost is $14, which includes lunch. Reservations are required by June 5; cancellations are necessary. Call Connie at 330-788-2340 or Patty at 330-332-2789 for information. Call Judy at 330-757-8308 for seating.

SINGLES

D.A.R.E. Singles Group meets at 7:30 p.m. each Thursday at Disciples Christian Church, 565 Boardman-Canfield Road. Activities for the week: Monday, Memorial Day Picnic at Master’s Pavilion, Boardman Park, noon to 4 p.m.; Thursday, birthday night at the church, 7:30 p.m.; and Friday, Putt-Putt at Sports World on South Avenue, 7 p.m.

SOCIETIES

Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War, Isaac Eaton Camp 504, will meet at 1:30 p.m. Sunday at the Helen Black Miller Memorial Chapel, 119 S. Pitt St., Mercer, Pa., in the social hall. For information, call the Mercer County Historical Society at 724-662-3490; email info@mchsa.org; or visit www.mchspa.org.

Struthers Historical Society will meet at 1 p.m. June 2 at the society’s museum, 50 Terrace St. Roslyn Torella, author of “Lowellville, Ohio: Murders, Mayhem and More,” will discuss the book.

SUPPORT GROUPS

Alzheimer Network Family Support Group will meet due to the holiday at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at Easter Seals Adult Day Center, 299 Edwards St., Youngstown. Family members and caregivers are welcome to attend. All meetings are offered at no charge. For information, call 330-788-9755.

Nar-Anon, a 12-step program for relatives and friends affected by a loved one’s addiction to drugs, will meet at 7 p.m. Friday at Howland Community Church, 198 Niles-Cortland Road SE, Warren; and at 7 p.m. Sunday upstairs at the Sahara Club, 2345 Youngstown Road SE (state Route 422), Warren. For information, call Bill at 330-856-3822.

Never Alone Nar-Anon Group is a 12-step program for family, relatives and friends affected by a loved one’s addiction to drugs. The group meets Wednesdays at 7 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church of Girard, 890 Churchill-Hubbard Road. For information, contact Cindy at 330-207-0845.

Parents Together meets the first and third Monday of each month from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. at Blessed Sacrament Parish, 3020 Reeves Road, Warren, and the second and fourth Tuesday of each month from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Hospice House, 9803 Sharrott Road, Poland. Pre-registration is required by calling Karen Lewis at 330-549-5900.

TOPS 1237, Austintown, will meet Thursday at Venture Church of the CMA, 250 Idaho Road. Weigh-in is from 4:45 to 5:15 p.m., followed by the meeting until 6. Guests are welcome. For information, call 330-758-4923.

TOPS 1497, Youngstown, will meet from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Thursday at St. Maron Church, 1555 S. Meridian Road, Youngstown. New members are welcome; the first meeting is free. For information, call 330-974-8450.

Yellow Brick Place, 2959 Canfield Road, Youngstown, will sponsor chair yoga at 11:15 a.m. Saturday in Suite 3; ; and Introduction to Reflexology at 1 p.m. Tuesday in Suite 10. Anyone interested must call to register. For information or to register, call YBP at 234-228-9550 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday, Tuesday or Thursday.

Club news is published Friday. Please submit information about upcoming activities to the Society Department by noon Wednesday.