Senior news
RETIRED TEACHERS ANNOUNCE BEE: Trumbull Retired Teachers Association is announcing registration for the spelling bee at the Trumbull County Fair. The bee is for Trumbull County students just finishing grades 1 through 8. Parents need to call Garry to register at 216-262-3194.
The bee will take place 1 p.m. Thursday on the historical stage at the Trumbull County Fair.
RETIREES AND WIDOWS TO MEET: The Police and Fire Retirees and Widows of Ohio, District 2, Chapter 10 will meet 5:30 p.m. Thursday at the Austintown Senior Center, 112 Westchester Drive, Austintown.
Anyone planning to attend should call Carol at 330-758-8275 or Rosemarie at 330-727-0851.
NUTRITION SITES AVAILABLE: The Trumbull County Nutrition Program for the Elderly is provided by the Trumbull County Office of Elderly Affairs and operates nutrition sites at seven locations in the county. Meals will be delivered to county residents ages 60 and older who are homebound, unable to cook for themselves and not living with someone who can cook for them. Client donations are accepted. For information, call 330-675-2486. Reservations must be made by 2 p.m. two working days in advance.
• Cortland SCOPE, 153 Grove Drive, noon Monday through Friday. Call 330-637-3010.
• Girard Multi-Generational Center, 443 Trumbull Ave., 2 p.m. Monday through Friday. Call 330-545-5350.
• Hubbard Senior Center, 220 W. Liberty St., 1:45 p.m. Monday through Friday. Call 330-534-3812, Ext. 2200.
• Johnston Senior Center, 5922 Warren Road, noon Monday through Friday. Call 330-924-0412.
• Newton Falls Senior Center, 612 Broad St., Newton Falls, noon Monday through Friday. Call 330-306-9577.
• Warren SCOPE, 375 N. Park Ave., 11:30 a.m. Monday through Friday. Call 330-399-8846.
The menu is:
• Today: Meatball hoagie, Parmesan noodles, green beans, hot dog bun, seasonal fresh fruit, cookie;
• Monday: Meatloaf with mushroom gravy, dumplings with gravy, mixed vegetables, white bread, seasonal fruit, ice cream;
• Tuesday: Potato-crusted fish, whipped sweet potatoes, peas, dinner roll, Mandarin oranges, mini loaf;
• Wednesday: Sausage, peppers and onions with spaghetti sauce, potato wedges, cauliflower, hot dog bun, mixed fruit, pudding;
• Thursday: Supreme pizza casserole, green beans, warm cinnamon apples, wheat bread, side salad with ranch dressing, Angel food cake;
• July 15: Turkey club sandwich, potato salad, three-bean salad, seasonal fruit, sherbet.
SCOPE CENTERS JULY ACTIVITIES: Trumbull County senior citizens can attend any of the programs at any SCOPE center. Call 330-399-8846 for more information.
JOHNSTON CENTER: The Johnston Senior Center, 5922 state Route 5 in Johnston is open 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday. To reserve a lunch, call two business days in advance 330-924-0412 or 330-675-2486. Cost is $2.25 for Trumbull County residents 60 and older and / or their spouse.
Classes include yoga, dance and flexibility, and a variety of others, all of which can be modified to meet seniors at their level of capability. Bingo is held weekly. Stop in or call 330-924-0412 to reserve a spot. Chair massages by appointment start at 1 p.m. on Tuesdays for $1 a minute from Living Wellness Holistic.
The center and the Trumbull County Office of Elderly Affairs have resumed the congregate lunch program and include the “grab-n-go” lunch.
For a complete listing or more information, visit the Facebook page or call the center at 330-924-0412.
• The center will be hosting its annual yard sale and fundraising event from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, July 30, rain or shine, on the grounds surrounding the Johnston Senior Center. A Chinese Auction also will be available at the Senior Center throughout the day along with free coffee, newspapers and social gathering.
This event is a cross between a community yard sale and flea market and is open to the public and interested vendors.
The funds raised from space fees benefit the Johnston Senior Center.
Vendors interested in reserving a space at the event should call the Senior Center anytime during the week from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Throughout the year the Johnston Senior Center receives a variety of donated items that cannot be used in the Center, and will be available at the yard sale at super low prices. All money from the sale and from vendor spaces are used to support a variety of senior activities and programs at the Center.
The Center is introducing several new programs designed exclusively for senior citizens of Trumbull County.
• Mondays — Yoga exercise from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Different program each week in the afternoons. Blood pressure checks are available all day.
• Tuesdays — Chair massages, 10 a.m. to noon (clients must sign up in advance), followed by a pizza party lunch at noon. Also, mahjong, Wii bowling, blood pressure checks, coloring for relaxation, crafts and Bible study.
• Wednesdays — Woodburning, 9:30 a.m. to noon; woodcarving and gourd art, 10 to 11 a.m.;
needlecraft, 11 a.m. to noon; lunch, noon; tatting, 1 to 3 p.m.
• Thursdays — Needlecraft, 10 to 11 a.m.; metal detecting, 11 a.m. to noon; blood pressure checks, cards and bingo, 1 to 3 p.m.
• Fridays — Line dancing, 9:30 to 11 a.m.; needlecraft, 9 to 10 a.m.; lunch, noon; bingo party, 1 to 3 p.m.
• Daily — Free coffee, newspapers, blood pressure checks and puzzles.
All programs are free to Trumbull County residents 60 and older.
FARMINGTON SENIOR CENTER: 150 College St., Farmington, is open 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesdays through Thursdays and 7 a.m. to noon Mondays. Call 330-889-2733. Lunches featuring home cooking for $4 for ages 60 and older and $5 for younger than 60. The lunch menu is posted on the center’s Facebook page. For more information on programs, activities, or to rent the center for your special occasion, contact the center at 330-889-2733.
• Menu for month:
Week 1 — Tuesday, grilled cheese; Wednesday, meatloaf; Thursday, haystack;
Week 2 — Tuesday, spaghetti with meatballs; Wednesday, chef’s choice; Thursday, flatbread pizza;
Week 3 — Tuesday: Amish Ladies Day — no lunch; Wednesday, keilbasa and kraut; Thursday, sub sandwiches;
Week 4 — Tuesday, taco; Wednesday, omelets and hash brown patties; Thursday, chicken pot pie.
Menu is subject to change without notice.

