Senior news
GIRARD CENTER: The Girard Multi-Generational Center, 443 Trumbull Ave., is open 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday.
October calendar of events:
• Cookie Decorating: 9 a.m. Oct. 7 in the coffee bar.
• 11th Annual Apple Cook off: 9:15 a.m. Oct. 8 in the coffee bar. Participate by making your favorite apple dish and entering it in the tasting contest. Sign-ups required for entrants, as well as attendees. See staff for more information.
• Chair Massages with Ruth: 10 a.m. Oct. 10. Must sign up.
• Craft Class: 9 a.m. Oct. 13 in the coffee bar.
• Bingo with Windsor House: 9:15 a.m. Oct. 14 in the coffee bar. Come and play for a chance to win some of your favorite farmers market items.
• Potluck Breakfast: 9 a.m. Oct. 15 in the coffee bar. Sign up at the center or call 330-545-6596. Bring a dish to share.
• Trivia Fun and Sundae Bar: 10 a.m. Oct. 17 in the coffee bar.
• Joanie Abdu Mobile Mammography Unit: 8 to 11:15 a.m. Oct. 20. Available by appointment only.
• Greeting Card Class: 1 p.m. Oct. 20. Let Lucy teach you how to make the perfect greeting card. Seating is limited. Sign up by Oct. 17.
• Blood Pressure Screenings with Mercy Health: 9 a.m. Oct. 21.
• Boscov’s Friends Helping Friends event: Oct. 22. $5 for a 25% discount shopping pass for the day. All proceeds go to the center. See a staff member to purchase a shopping pass. Leave the center at 10 a.m. to go to Boscov’s then lunch at O’Charley’s at noon. Lunch is self-paid. Must sign up.
• Healthier at Home with Mercy Health: 10 a.m. Oct. 24. A free program to learn about self-care, general medical conditions and how to identify a medical emergency. Must sign up.
• Bingo sponsored by Humility House: 10 a.m. Oct. 28. Join Christine in the coffee bar for some bingo fun.
• Vaccine clinic by appointment: 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Oct. 29. The clinic will be held in the gym. To make an appointment and preregister, call 330-545-6596. Bring insurance cards.



