SCSEP OFFERS JOBS: The Vantage Aging Senior Community Service Employment Program offers paid job training and placement to low-income adults. The requirements are to be at least 55, unemployed and on Social Security or SS Disability. Participants can be assigned to nonprofit community-based or government agencies.

For information, call Vantage Aging at 330-782-0978 or SCOPE Senior Services at 330-399-8846, or visit SCOPE at 375 N. Park Ave., Warren.

TAI JI QUAN IN NEWTON FALLS: Direction Home of Eastern Ohio conducts the Tai Ji Quan “Moving for Better Balance” free class with Shirley Svette from noon to 1 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays at Newton Falls City Hall, 612 W. Broad St.

Participants are asked to wear comfortable clothing and bring a bottle of water.

Tai Ji Quan is an evidence-based 24-week fall prevention program that improves muscle strength, balance, flexibility and mobility. This class is structured to reduce the risk of falls for senior citizens.

Lunch provided by the Senior Kitchen is available at noon for a donation.

For more information or to register for the classes or lunch, call Richelle at the Senior Center at Newton Falls City Hall at 330-306-9577.

SCOPE GETS GRANT: SCOPE Senior Services received the HealthPath Foundation of Ohio’s 2023 Community Connectors grant of $8,000.

The grant will support SCOPE’s Traveling Pantry Food Truck project, which delivers free groceries to homebound seniors throughout Trumbull County. The HealthPath grant judges noted they were happy that the traveling pantry delivers in the food desert areas of Warren as well as to rural Trumbull County. Food deserts are areas where there is no close access to grocery stores, fresh produce or meats.

SCOPE is a program of Family and Community Services Inc. and operates the food truck with community partners the Warren Salvation Army, Vantage Aging and Second Harvest Food Bank of the Mahoning Valley and serves around 370 individuals monthly with free grocery deliveries.

If any senior wants more information about the traveling pantry, they can call SCOPE at 330-399-8846 or email mwilson@fcsohio.org

ANNUAL SURVIVORSHIP PICNIC: The Mercy Health Foundation and Mercy Health Oncology are hosting the annual Survivorship Picnic from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. June 2 at Eastwood Field, 111 Eastwood Mall Blvd., Niles.

Tickets include entry to the picnic, admittance to the Mahoning Valley Scrappers game that evening and a $5 credit toward concessions. Survivor and guest will enjoy a meal, games, prizes and a tribute to survivors.

RSVP by May 5 by calling 330-965-5410 or emailing LAdorno@mercy.com. Leave a detailed message with name, phone number, and if you are bringing a guest.

RETIRED EMPLOYEES TO MEET: Howland Schools Retirees will meet 11:30 a.m. Tuesday at Enzo’s. Cost of the lunch, payable at the door, is $18 for a choice from four entrees offered.

All retired Howland Schools employees and their spouses / guests are welcome. Call Mary at 330-856-0483 by Saturday to reserve a space.

CORTLAND SENIOR CENTER: The Cortland Senior Citizens Center at Cortland Christian Church on Grove Street has some new activities.

Chef Geoff Fusco teaches a cooking class every first Thursday of the month at 11 a.m. The last few months he focused on making pasta, mozzarella and Tuscany soup.

Another new event is “Trivia Time,” a team trivia game with categories from the 1950s, ’60s and ’70s.

Contact Cortland Center manager Allison Okonek at 330-980-5363 for details.

SENIOR RIDES: Applications to use the senior rides services are available by calling Diane Siskowic-Jurkovic, Trumbull County senior levy administrator, 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday at 330-675-7846, by emailing her at SLJurkov@co.trumbull.oh.us, or online at http://seniorlevyservice.co.trumbull.oh.us. They also can be picked up at Trumbull County SCOPE Centers in Warren, Howland, Champion, Cortland, Lordstown and Niles.

For rides, seniors can call:

• Comfort Care-A-Van, 330-744-4145, for wheelchair trips or any other trip over 10 miles;

• All American USA Taxi, 330-395-3226, for nonwheelchair rides 10 miles or less;

• Country Neighbor, 440-437-6311, for any trip originating in the northern tier of the county;

•Garwin Inc., 330-534-1335, for nonwheelchair rides 10 miles or less.

HUBBARD SENIORS: The Hubbard seniors are looking for more card players to join their group. The group meets 9:30 a.m. Thursdays at the community room at the rear of City Hall on West Liberty Street. Lunch is available at cost.

SSAG NEEDS VOLUNTEERS: The Senior Support Action Group, a nonprofit program that provides services to homebound seniors 55 and older in Mahoning, Trumbull and Columbiana Counties, is seeking both clients and volunteers.

The program provides monthly food box deliveries, phone pals and transportation to medical appointments.

For more information, contact Paige Fortner, Senior Support Action Group Program manager, at 330-424-7877, Ext. 2, or pfortner@fcsserves.org.

SCOPE EVENTS: SCOPE Senior Services in Warren, 375 N. Park Ave., offers free knitting lessons 2 p.m. the first and third Mondays of the month.

Trivia games will be played at 2 p.m. on the second and fourth Mondays.

FALLS CENTER OFFERS LUNCH: Newton Falls SCOPE, 612 W. Broad St., serves hot lunches to senior citizens. Call the center two days in advance at 330-306-9577. Meals are free but participants are asked to provide a donation.

The center is open for a wide variety of activities from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. weekdays. Masking and social distancing rules are followed.

NUTRITION SITES AVAILABLE: The Trumbull County Nutrition Program for the Elderly is provided by the Trumbull County Office of Elderly Affairs. Meals are delivered to county residents 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. Call 330-675-2486. Reservations must be made by 2 p.m. two working days in advance.

The menu is:

∫ TODAY: Stuffed pepper casserole, whipped potatoes, carrots, white bread, peaches, angel food cake;

∫ MONDAY: Pot roast with onion gray, buttered noodles, broccoli, wheat bread, seasonal fresh fruit, juice, ice cream;

∫ TUESDAY: Sliced ham with pineapple glaze, mashed sweet potatoes, peas, dinner roll, mixed fruit, pudding;

∫ WEDNESDAY: Chicken bruschetta, rotini with pesto, island blend vegetables, side salad with Italian dressing, dinner roll, mini muffin;

∫ THURSDAY: Barbecue meatballs, scalloped potatoes, mixed vegetables, hot dog bun, seasonal fresh fruit, angel food cake;

∫ MAY 5: Cheese omelette, breakfast potatoes, warm cinnamon applesauce, English muffin with jelly, sherbet.

FARMINGTON SENIOR CENTER: 150 College St., Farmington, 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Mondays and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays. Call 330-889-2733. Lunches are $5 for ages 60 and older and $6 for younger than 60. Served 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. No reservations required. Lunch menu is posted on the center’s Facebook page. For more information or to rent the center, call 330-889-2733.

∫ Monday morning breakfast, 7 a.m. to noon Mondays;

∫ Free blood pressure checks, 8:30 a.m. the first Monday of the month;

∫ Picturing Our Past Club, 10 a.m., second and fourth Tuesday. Review areas highlights with pictures and chat;

∫ Amish Ladies Day, 1 p.m. the third Tuesday of each month;

∫ Chair Yoga with new instructor, noon every Wednesday;

∫ TOPS meetings, 6:30 p.m. weigh-in; meeting to follow Thursdays;

∫ Foot care, 1 to 4 p.m., fourth Wednesday of every other month. $25;

∫ Chair massage, 9 to 11:45 a.m., third Tuesday of the month. Call the center for appointment. $15 for 15 minutes;

∫ Book Worms, 1 p.m., fourth Thursday of the month;

∫ Medical clinics, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., second and fourth Mondays of the month. Insurance, cash or check;

∫ Paint ‘n Sip, project monthly. Check the Facebook page. Reservations and payment required. $25 to $30;

∫ Walking Club, 10 a.m. on Fridays. Stroll around the center. Outside when weather permits;

∫ Mother’s Day Tea, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 13. Reserve a table and decorate to win a prize. Also, 50/50 raffle and door prizes. Call for reservations.

JOHNSTON CENTER: The Johnston Senior Center, 5922 state Route 5 in Johnston, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday. To reserve lunch, call two business days in advance, 330-924-0412. Visit the Facebook page or call the center at 330-924-0412.

∫ Mondays — Yoga exercise, 9:30; blood pressure checks all day;

∫ Tuesdays — Chair massages, 10 a.m. (sign up in advance); pizza, noon. Also, mahjong, Wii bowling, blood pressure checks, coloring, crafts and Bible study;

∫ Wednesdays — Woodburning, 9:30 a.m.; woodcarving and gourd art, 10 a.m.; needlecraft, 11 a.m.; lunch, noon; tatting, 1 p.m.;

∫ Thursdays — Needlecraft, 10; metal detecting, 11 a.m.; blood pressure checks, cards and bingo, 1 p.m.;

∫ Fridays — Line dancing, 9:30 a.m.; needlecraft, 9 a.m.; lunch, noon; bingo party, 1 to 3 p.m.;

∫ Daily — Free coffee, newspapers, blood pressure checks and puzzles.

ALZHEIMER HELP ONLINE: The Alzheimer’s Association’s online Community Resource Finder at alz.org/crf provides ZIP code area-specific information on topics such as care at home, community services and housing options. Visit the site or call the 24/7 Helpline at 800-272-3900.

WARREN SCOPE OFFERS PROGRAMS: The Warren SCOPE Center, 375 N. Park Ave., offers an indoor walking fitness area 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. weekdays. SCOPE provides an incentive of gift cards for seniors who walk 50 miles.

The Center offers a SilverSneakers FLEX fitness session 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays. The SilverSneakers FLEX stretch class is offered at noon on Tuesdays. Senior citizens who are Medicare-eligible can take classes for free. Non-SilverSneakers members pay $2 per class.

For more information or to register for classes or lunch, call 330-399-8846.

FOOD DELIVERY: Direction Home of Eastern Ohio is partnering with various agencies for Families First Coronavirus Response Act funding for no-contact food deliveries to seniors 60 and older:

Trumbull — Trumbull Office of Elderly Affairs, 330-675-2486;

Mahoning and Columbiana — Easter Seals, 330-884-2513, or Jewish Family Services, 330-746-7929;

Ashtabula — Ashtabula County Community Action, 440-998-3244, Ext. 334.

911 SPECIAL NEEDS REGISTRY: To be placed on the Trumbull County 911 Special Needs Registry Program to alert first responders in case of emergency, fill out forms at the Trumbull County Commissioners Office, the Trumbull County Recorder’s Office, all Trumbull County SCOPE centers or on the county 911 website at www.trumbull911.co.trumbull.oh.us under the “Special Needs” tab.

For information, contact Mauro DiVieste, special needs coordinator, at erdivies@co.trumbull.oh.us, or at 330-675-7966.

SCOPE OFFERS FREE SERVICES: SCOPE Senior Services is offering free technology services for all Trumbull County senior citizens at its Warren Center, 375 N. Park Ave.

SCOPE’s information technology Kevin Weber offers diagnostic, maintenance and repair services for phones, laptops, tablets, iPads and computers; one-on-one training on the same; data migration, backups, system restores and resets; online services; virus and malware detection, prevention and recovery; and recovery from identity theft.

Call the Warren Senior Center at 330-399-8846 to schedule an appointment with Weber.

McDONALD COMMUNITY ROOM: 500 Ohio Ave. For information, call director Millie Ritz at 330-288-0015 or millieritz@zoominternet.net.

SENIOR WATCH PROGRAM: Liberty residents 60 and older may sign up for the Liberty Township Senior Watch Program. Contact Marcy Orlando, police secretary, at 330-759-1315, or Joy, fire secretary, at 330-759-0363, Ext. 102.

OMBUDSMAN PROGRAM: Direction Home of Eastern Ohio is looking for volunteers to join the Ombudsman Program to advocate for excellence for those living in long-term care facilities.

Ombudsman help ensure that residents of long-term care facilities receive quality care and treatment. Volunteers will make phone calls and virtual visits to residents.

The training to become a certified volunteer will be provided virtually. Call 330-505-2338 for more information.

SENIOR VOLUNTEERS: The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program of the Mahoning Valley is looking for volunteers. For information, contact Leah at 330-480-0352, Ext. 3.

RSVP is a national service program for individuals 55 and older who want to volunteer in Mahoning and Trumbull counties. These volunteers will also assist with community events.

VOLUNTEER PACKERS / DRIVERS NEEDED: Trumbull Mobile Meals delivers meals five days per week to Trumbull County residents who are homebound. The agency needs volunteer packers and volunteer drivers.

Volunteer cold packers help pack cold meals, 8:15 to 11 a.m., and volunteer hot packers pack meals from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Monday through Friday. Drivers deliver between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Anyone who can spare an hour or two once a week or even just once a month is invited to help.

For further information, call Christine Sanford at 330-394-2538, Ext. 101, or email tmmvolunteer@aol.com.

SILVERSNEAKERS ACTIVE: SilverSneakers Instructor Roselyn Ragozine leads SilverSneakers from 10:15 to 11:30 a.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at the Newton Falls Senior Center. She leads a gentle yoga class from noon to 1 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays at the Cortland Center. She offers a strength class at 9:30 a.m. and a yoga stretch class at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the Warren Senior Center.

Those without a SilverSneakers card can still take classes for $2.

JCC MEAL PROGRAM: The Jewish Community Center of Youngstown and Jewish Family and Community Services offers fully prepared, frozen meals to anyone in Mahoning and Trumbull counties for home delivery or pick-up. The kosher-style meals are cooked by JCC staff and include an entree and two sides. The cost per meal is $6, with a five-meal minimum.

For information or to join the meal program, call 330-746-7929.

SCOPE CENTERS ACTIVITIES: Trumbull County senior citizens can attend any of the programs at any SCOPE center. Call 330-399-8846 for more information on programs at any of the centers.

Centers are the Warren Area Senior Citizen Center, 375 N. Park Ave., Warren; The Niles Senior Center, across from the police station; the John Emanuel Howland Senior Center, behind the township building; the Cortland senior center is in the fellowship hall at Cortland Christian Church; and the Newton Falls Senior Center is inside City Hall on West Broad Street.

SCOPE Senior Services continues to provide individual assistance with Social Security, prescriptions, Medicare and Medicaid. Contact Marge Haley at 330-399-8846 for details and appointments.

To receive a copy of activities schedule, call 330-399-8846.

AMERICORPS SENIORS: Americorps Seniors needs volunteers. Anyone 55 or older who wants to mentor or tutor kids should contact Fran at fcomstock@fcsohio.org or call her at 330-399-8846, Ext. 204. A nontaxable stipend is available.

LONELY? CALL SCOPE: SCOPE Senior Centers have partnered with hChoices to provide the We Thrive Together Program with services to area seniors who are lonely. The centers offer free programming and use technology so they are able to participate at home as well as at senior centers.

Contact Alyssa Covert at alyssa@wethrivetogether.org, call 330-727-9452 or visit wethrivetogether.org.

FOWLER-VIENNA SENIOR CITIZENS: The group meets 9:30 a.m. or later Thursdays at the Fowler Community Center to play cards, dominoes and euchre. The center is for those 55 and older. For information, call Charles Williams at 330-609-0318.