Senior news
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FARMINGTON SENIOR CENTER: The center, 150 College St., Farmington, is open 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Mondays and 8 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. Meals are served 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. Homemade soups, salads and desserts available. No reservations required. For information call 330-889-2733.
• Monday morning breakfast — 7 a.m. to noon Mondays.
• New cooking demo — 1 p.m. Wednesdays.
• Free blood pressure checks — 8:30 to 10 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 an appointment, $15 for 15 minutes.
• Chair yoga — 1 p.m. Wednesdays.
• TOPS meetings — 6:30 p.m. weigh-in; meeting to follow Thursdays.
• Knitting class — 1 p.m. Thursdays. This month the topic is “Dishcloth.”
• Matter of balance exercise class — 1 p.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.
• New Water Bottle workout — 10 a.m. Fridays.
• Friday matinee — noon.
• Foot care with Dr. Guy Del Prince. Call the center for details.
McDONALD CENTER: McDonald Community Room, 500 Ohio Ave. McDonald.
Recreational activities for anyone 60 and older living in Trumbull County.
For more information, call 330-530-5472 or email restprogrammcd@gmail.com.
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. Call SCOPE at 330-399-8846.
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.
KINSMAN SENIOR CENTER, 8441 Main St., Kinsman. Open 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. Call 330-876-0330 for information.
• Today — 9:30 Gentle Stretch, 9:30 a.m.; Carterland Candles, Make & Take($20), 10 a.m.; noon lunch; Walking Club, 12:30 p.m.
• Saturday — Tai Chi, 10 a.m.; Crochet with Linda (G, H or I hook), 11 a.m.; noon lunch; corn hole, 12:30 p.m.
• Oct. 31 — Drumming, 10 a.m.; Game Day, 11 a.m.; noon lunch; TBA, 1 p.m.
• Nov. 1 — Gentle stretch, 9:30 a.m.; Bible study, Mark B., 10 a.m.; noon lunch; Walking Club, 12:30 p.m.
• Nov. 2 — Tai Chi, 10 a.m.; Mercy Health, blood pressure, 11 a.m.; noon lunch.
SCOPE OFFERS FREE TECH 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 330-399-8846 to schedule an appointment.
RESPITE CARE: Easterseals of Mahoning, Trumbull and Columbiana counties offers free respite care through the Adult Day Center, 299 Edwards St., Youngstown, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Mondays. To learn more or to register, call 330-599-5503.
SCOPE MENTORSHIPS: SCOPE Senior Services is partnering with Big Brothers Big Sisters to conduct a monthly mentorship program for children. The program will be 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, including monthly food boxes, transportation to medical appointments and a phone pals companionship program, to homebound seniors in Mahoning, Trumbull and Columbiana counties.
For information or registration, call 330-424-7877, ext. 2.
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. For more information, call:
Trumbull Office of Elderly Affairs, 330-675-2486.
Easterseals, 330-884-2513, or Jewish Family Services, 330-746-7929, for Mahoning and Columbiana counties.
Ashtabula County Community Action, 440-998-3244, ext. 334.
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 are accepted. Call 330-675-2486. Reservations must be made by 2 p.m. two working days in advance.
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.
SENIOR LUNCHES IN FALLS: The Broad Street Station Cafe has opened the Senior Cafe, an offsite senior lunch program. It is 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays at the RSM Building, 737 Ridge Road, Newton Falls. Seniors 50 and older can reserve a meal by calling 330-872-8305. Cost is $4 for ages 65 and older and $5.50 for ages 50 to 64.
HUBBARD SENIORS: The Hubbard seniors are looking for more card players to join their group. The group meets 9:30 a.m. Thursdays in the community room at the back of city hall on West Liberty Street.
SENIOR RIDES: Applications to use the senior ride services are available by calling Diane Siskowic-Jurkovic, Trumbull County senior levy administrator, from 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 seniorlevyservice.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.
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 a.m.; 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 a.m.; 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.
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.
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.
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, contact Christine Sanford at 330-394-2538, ext. 101 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.
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.
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.
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.