Lifestyles

Trumbull County senior news

JFCS MEALS IN TRUMBULL: The Jewish Community Center of Youngstown and Jewish Family and Community Services are offering meals to those 60 and older through the Trumbull County Title III program.

Participants must meet nutritional guidelines, be homebound and be unable to prepare their own meals. A brief over-the-phone assessment is required to be approved for the program. Call 330-884-6386 for more information.

JFCS is also accepting new mental health counseling clients. Licensed, experienced professionals provide in office or in home therapy for individuals, groups, families and children to help with mental health challenges and life transitions. For more information, call 330-746-7929.

For more information on Jewish Family and Community Services, visit jewishyoungstown.org/jfcs. For more on the JMeals program, visit jewishyoungstown.org/jmeals.

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.

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: Honey garlic meatballs, buttered bowties, carrots, wheat bread, pears, ice cream;

• MONDAY: Chicken salad, coleslaw, summer corn, sandwich bun, mixed fruit, cookie;

• TUESDAY: Beef goulash, broccoli, warm cinnamon peaches, wheat bread, side salad with Italian dressing, cookie;

• WEDNESDAY: Apple-roasted pork, scalloped potatoes, Oriental blend vegetables, biscuit, pineapple, mini muffin;

• THURSDAY: Country fried steak with gravy, mashed potatoes, carrots, dinner roll, fresh orange, sherbet;

• AUG. 18: Sliced ham, sweet potato puffs, Brussels sprouts, wheat bread, pears, mini loaf.

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.; needle-

craft, 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.

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;

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

• Chair yoga, 1 p.m. every Wednesday;

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

• Foot care on Fridays. Call for details;

• 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;

• Picturing Our Past club, 10 a.m. the second and fourth Tuesdays. Review the area's highlights with pictures and chat. No reservations required;

• Pancake breakfast, Saturday during Community Days. $10 per plate;

• Foot care by Dr. Guy DelPrince, Sept. 21. Call center for appointment;

• Matter of Balance exercise class, 1 p.m. Thursdays;

• Friday Matinee -- 1 p.m. New movie every week -- "The Greatest Showman";

• Marks Brothers program, noon Aug. 22;

• Farmington's History, noon Aug. 29;

• The calendar has been completed for numerous Health Programs, starting at noon. No reservations required.

Call the center for more information.