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HOWLAND RETIREES LUNCH: The first of the Howland Schools Retirees 2024 quarterly lunch meetings will be 11:30 a.m. May 7, at Enzo’s. All retired employees and spouses / guests are welcome to attend. Cost of the lunch, payable at the door, is $20 for a choice of four entrees offered.
Reservations must be made by noon May 4. Call or text Mary at 330-856-0483.
RETIREES TO MEET: St. Joseph Warren Hospital Retirees will meet at 9:30 a.m. Monday, at Wayside Restaurant in Champion. Retired and former employees from St. Joseph or Warren General Hospital are welcome to attend. Attendees are requested to bring nonperishable items for food bank donation.
NUTRITION PROGRAM 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 accepted. Call 330-675-2486. Reservations must be made by 2 p.m. two working days in advance.
YOGA CLASS: Free yoga class at 11 a.m. Saturdays at the Niles Senior Citizens Center, 14 E. State St. Bring a thin yoga mat.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: SCOPE Senior Services needs volunteers during the daytime to help deliver groceries to homebound and disabled citizens. For information, call SCOPE Senior Services at 330-399-8846.
HUBBARD SENIORS: The Hubbard seniors are looking for more card players to join their group. The group meets at 9:30 a.m. Thursdays at the community room at the back of city hall on West Liberty Street.
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, or by emailing her at sljurkov@co.trumbull.oh.us, or online at seniorlevy service.co.trumbull.oh.us.
Call:
• Comfort Care-A-Van, 330-744-4145, for wheelchair trips or any other trip more than 10 miles.
• All American USA Taxi, 330-395-3226, for non-wheelchair rides 10 miles or less.
• Country Neighbor, 440-437-6311, for any trip originating in the northern tier of Trumbull County.
• Garwin Inc., 330-534-1335, for non-wheelchair rides 10 miles or less.
VOLUNTEER PACKERS / DRIVERS NEEDED: Trumbull Mobile Meals delivers meals five days per week to Trumbull County residents who are homebound.
The agency needs volunteers. For more information, call Christine Sanford at 330-394-2538, ext. 101, or email tmmvolunteer@aol.com.
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; SilverSneakers FLEX fitness session 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays; SilverSneakers FLEX stretch class noon Tuesdays. Senior citizens who are Medicare-eligible can take classes for free. Non-SilverSneakers members pay $2 per class.
Call 330-399-8846 to register.
MULTI-GENERATIONAL CENTER EVENTS: The Girard Multi-Generational Center, 443 Trumbull Ave., Girard, is open 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. Contact Christine at 330-545-6596 to make an appointment for events that request registration.
Weekly and daily programs:
• Breakfast club -- 8 to 9 a.m. Monday through Friday.
• Puzzle pals -- 10 to 10:45 a.m. Monday through Friday.
• Board games: 10 a.m. to noon Thursdays.
• Morning fitness -- 8:30 to 10 a.m. Monday through Friday.
• Pickleball -- 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays; 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.
Tuesdays, Thursday and Fridays.
* Afternoon fitness -- 2 to 3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.
* Mind games -- 8:30 to 9 a.m. daily.
* Community gardening -- 8 to 9 a.m. Monday through Friday.
* Tai chi -- noon to 1 p.m. Fridays, $5.
* Yoga -- 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Tuesdays and 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Thursdays.
* Chair Yoga -- 8:15 to 9:15 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays.
* Balance and Strength Yoga -- 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Thursdays.
* Mat Yoga -- 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Thursdays.
* Open gym buddies -- 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays.
* Stretch exercises -- 9:30 to 10 a.m. Monday through Friday.
* Contact Christine at 330-545-6596 for one-on-one computer and technology tutoring, Medicare information or the HEAP program.
* AFL-CIO Community Services -- 6 to 7:30 p.m. fourth Tuesday of the month.
* AARP Tax help -- Tuesdays and Thursdays by appointment, through Thursday.
* The center will raffle a Yeti Booze Cooler. Tickets are $20 each and the winner will be announced May 1.
* The Cars Are the Stars 9 Benefit Classic Car Show is June 1. Special raffles. Tickets available at the center.
* Volunteer Recognition Celebration: 9 to 10 a.m. April 23.
* Health screenings with Mercy Health: 9 to 11 a.m. April 24. Blood pressure, cholesterol, and glucose screenings will be available.
* Trivia Fun and Ice Cream Bar: 10 a.m. noon April 26, in the coffee bar.
* Direction Home of Eastern Ohio Seminar: 9 to 9:30 a.m. April 30. Brittany Kennedy will talk about volunteer opportunities and the ombudsman program.
* Greeting Card class: 1 to 3:30 p.m. April 30. Sign up ends today.
FARMINGTON SENIOR CENTER: The center, 150 College St., Farmington, is open 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 those 60 and older and $6 for younger than 60. They are served 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. No reservations required. 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.
* Medical clinics -- 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., second and fourth Mondays of the month. Insurance, cash or check.
* Picturing our past club -- 10 a.m., second and fourth Tuesday.
* Amish ladies’ day -- 1 p.m. the third Tuesday of each month.
* Chair massage -- 9 to 11:45 a.m., third Tuesday of the month; call the center for appointment, $15 for 15 minutes.
* Chair yoga -- 12:30 p.m. Wednesdays.
* TOPS meetings -- 6:30 p.m. weigh-in; meeting to follow Thursdays.
* Matter of balance exercise class -- 10 a.m. Thursdays.
* Book worms -- 1 p.m., fourth Thursday of the month.
* Paint ‘n Sip -- Monthly project, check the Facebook page. Reservations and payment required, $25 to $30.
* Walking club -- 10 a.m. Fridays.
* Friday Matinee -- 1 p.m.
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; SilverSneakers FLEX fitness session 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays; SilverSneakers FLEX stretch class noon Tuesdays. Senior citizens who are Medicare-eligible can take classes for free. Non-SilverSneakers members pay $2 per class. Call 330-399-8846 to register.
SCOPE MENTORSHIPS: SCOPE Senior Services is partnering with Big Brothers / Big Sisters to conduct a monthly mentorship program in which seniors will mentor a child regularly. The program will occur at the Warren Senior Citizens Center at the old YWCA building. Call Big Brothers / Big Sisters at 330-545-0002 or SCOPE Center at 330-399-8846 for more information.
SENIOR SUPPORT: The Senior Support Action Group is a volunteer-based program providing services to homebound seniors in Mahoning, Trumbull and Columbiana counties, providing monthly food boxes, transportation to medical appointments and a phone pals companionship program. For information or registration, call 330-424-7877, ext. 2.
McDONALD CENTER: The McDonald Community Center, 500 Ohio Ave., offers various recreational activities. Contact Tina at 330-979-8842.
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 Office of Elderly Affairs, 330-675-2486.
Mahoning and Columbiana -- Easterseals, 330-884-2513, or Jewish Family Services, 330-746-7929.
Ashtabula County Community Action, 440-998-3244, ext. 334.
JOHNSTON CENTER: The Johnston Senior Center, 5922 state Route 5, Johnston, is open 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday. To reserve lunch, call 330-924-0412 two business days in advance. 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. (register 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 -- Needlecraft, 9 a.m.; line dancing, 9:30 a.m.; lunch, noon; bingo party, 1 to 3 p.m.
* Daily -- Free coffee, newspapers, blood pressure checks and puzzles.
OMBUDSMAN PROGRAM: Direction Home of Eastern Ohio is looking for volunteers to join the Ombudsman Program. Virtual training is offered to become a certified volunteer. Call 330-505-2338 for more information.
AMERICORPS SENIORS: Americorps Seniors needs volunteers at least 55 years old to mentor kids. Contact Fran at fcomstock@fcsohio.org or call 330-399-8846, ext. 204. A nontaxable stipend is available.
FOOD PANTRY: SCOPE Senior Service’s Traveling Pantry Food Truck project delivers free groceries to homebound seniors throughout Trumbull County. For more information, call 330-399-8846 or email mwilson@fcsohio.org.
SENIOR SUPPORT: The Senior Support Action Group provides services to homebound seniors in Mahoning, Trumbull and Columbiana counties. For information or registration, call 330-424-7877, ext. 2.
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.
SCSEP OFFERS JOBS: The Vantage Aging Senior Community Service Employment Program offers paid job training and placement to low-income adults. 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.
CORTLAND SENIOR CENTER: Geoff Fusco teaches a cooking class 11 a.m. the first Thursday of every month. Call center manager Allison Okonek at 330-980-5363.
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 at 330-759-1315 or Joy at 330-759-0363, ext. 102.
LONELY? CALL SCOPE: SCOPE Senior Centers have partnered with hChoices to provide the We Thrive Together Program with services to lonely area seniors. Contact Alyssa Covert at alyssa@wethrivetogether.org, call 330-727-9452 or visit wethrivetogether.org.
SENIOR SUPPORT ACTION GROUP: The Senior Support Action Group is seeking clients and volunteers. For more information, contact Paige Fortner, program manager, at 330-424-7877, ext. 2, or pfortner@fcsserves.org.
SILVERSNEAKERS ACTIVE: SilverSneakers classes held at the Warren Senior Center include: SilverSneakers class 10:15 to 11:30 a.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at the Newton Falls Senior Center; gentle yoga class noon to 1 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays at the Cortland Center; strength class at 9:30 a.m.; and a yoga stretch class at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday.
Those without a SilverSneakers card can still take classes for $2.
JFCS MEALS IN TRUMBULL: The Jewish Community Center of Youngstown and Jewish Family and Community Services are offering meals to those 60 and older.
Participants must meet nutritional guidelines, be homebound and be unable to prepare their meals. Call 330-884-6386 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.
SCOPE CENTERS ACTIVITIES: Trumbull County senior citizens can attend any programs at any SCOPE center. Call 330-399-8846 for more information on programs at any of the centers. To receive a copy of the activities schedule, call 330-399-8846.
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 330-675-7966.
ALZHEIMER HELP ONLINE: The Alzheimer’s Association’s online Community Resource Finder at alz.org/crf provides ZIP code area-specific information. Visit the site or call the 24/7 Helpline at 800-272-3900.
SCOPE OFFERS FREE SERVICES: SCOPE Senior Services offers free technology services by SCOPE Information Technology Officer Kevin Weber for all Trumbull County senior citizens at its Warren Center, 375 N. Park Ave. Call the center at 330-399-8846 to schedule an appointment.