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SCOPE WELCOMES ASSOCIATION: The Alzheimer’s Association will be conducting training in April at various SCOPE Senior Centers.

• Cortland Senior Citizen Center: Understanding Alzheimer’s and Dementia, 11:30 a.m. May 5; Communicating Effectively, 11:30 a.m. June 2.

• Hubbard Senior Citizen Center: The 10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s and Dementia, 10 a.m. May 12; Dementia Conversations, 10 a.m. June 4. Call Carla at 330-534-3812 to make reservations.

• Niles Senior Citizen Center: The 10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s and Dementia, 11:45 a.m. Wednesday; Understanding Alzheimer’s and Dementia, 11:45 a.m. May 21. Training will be conducted by Laura Cosentino, program manager, Alzheimer’s Association, Greater East Ohio Chapter. Call 330-574-2888 to make reservations.

• Newton Falls Senior Citizen Center: The 10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s and Dementia, noon April 25. Call Mary at 330-306-9577 to make reservations.

McDONALD CENTER: McDonald Community Room, 500 Ohio Ave., offers recreational activities for anyone 60 and older living in Trumbull County.

For more information, call 330-530-5472 or email restprogrammcd@gmail.com.

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. Breakfast is 8 a.m. daily. Contact Christine at 330-545-6596 to make an appointment and to register for events.

• Craft Class — 9 to 9:30 a.m. Monday in the coffee bar.

• Bingo with Windsor House — 9:15 to 9:45 a.m. Tuesday, in the coffee bar.

• Cookie Decorating — 9 to 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, in the coffee bar.

• Volunteer Recognition Celebration — 9 to 9:30 a.m. April 22. It is National Volunteer Week, and we would like to recognize and thank all the volunteers.

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 those younger than 60. They are served 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. Homemade soups, salads and desserts are available. No reservations are required. For information, call 330-889-2733.

AARP TAXAIDE: AARP TaxAide will provide free tax preparation for seniors and low- to moderate-income individuals.

Appointments can be made in person or by phone.

You must pick up an informational intake packet with instructions to complete before your preparation appointment.

Sites for this year are:

• Warren Public Library, 444 Mahoning Ave. NW, Monday through Friday. Appointment required by calling Warren SCOPE at 330-399-8846.

• Girard Multi-generational Center, 443 Trumbull Ave., Girard, Tuesday and Thursday. Appointment required by calling 330-545-6596.

• Liberty Township Administration Building, 1315 Churchill-Hubbard Road, Liberty Township, Wednesday. Appointment required by calling 330-534-3512.

• Hubbard Library, 436 W. Liberty St., Hubbard, Monday. Appointment required by calling 330-534-3512.

• Champion Presbyterian Church, 4997 Mahoning Ave., Warren, Tuesday. Appointment required by calling 330-399-8846.

• Niles Senior Center, 14 E. State St., Niles, Appointment required, 330-574-2888.

Starting at $3.23/week.

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