Senior news
STEELWORKERS RETIREES TO MEET: SOAR 27-2 and 27-6, Local Union 1330 and 1331, will meet 1 p.m. Monday at Smith Corner United Methodist Church, 3000 S. Niles Canfield Road, Austintown. Refreshments will be served. New members are welcome.
SENIORS TO MEET: Lowellville Seniors will meet noon Friday at Gianna’s. Guest speaker will be Jen from Aqua. Birthdays and anniversaries will be acknowledged. Bingo and a 50/50 raffle will follow.
Lunch is $8, with reservations needed to Paula at 330-718-2856, by Sunday. Illnesses and deaths should be reported to Martha at 330-360-8030.
Anyone older than 55 is invited to join. Lowellville residency is not a requirement.
GATHERING PLACE: The Gathering Place Senior Center at Lord of Life, 550 N. Broad St., Canfield, is a free community outreach social program offered to all senior citizens the second Monday of each month. For more information, contact Woody Gingery at 330-360-0419 or the church at 330-533-3531.
• Two representatives from the Mahoning County Auditor’s Office, John Kennedy and Manuel Santiago, will speak on tax rates, settlements, levy rates, and weights and measure testing and calibration on May 9 at the center. A box lunch will be provided.
CAREGIVER CAFE: Jewish Community Center of Youngstown is offering a free Caregiver Cafe twice per month through May.
Lynne Azar, master of arts in gerontology, and Laura Haas, who holds a master’s degree in social work, will lead the support group that offers information about affordable counseling, resources and more. Tea and coffee will be provided.
The support group will meet 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. May 9 and 23.
Jewish Community Center of Youngstown offers social, cultural, educational and recreational programs in a Jewish environment. Everyone is welcome. For more information, visit jccyoungstown.org.
SMART SPEAKERS TO SENIORS: The Ohio Living Foundation has teamed up with Amazon and other partners to install free Echo Dot smart speakers in the homes of 500 qualifying senior citizens in the Mahoning Valley.
The Echo Dots, which can relay audio announcements and reminders and support some two-way interaction, are intended to improve communication, health and safety for senior citizens.
The program is designed to serve low-income senior citizens. Amazon is donating the 500 Echo Dots and Aiva Health, a voice technology provider, is discounting its work to program the devices. Ohio Living is donating funds for the remaining installation expense and Family and Community Services, a Ravenna-based nonprofit, is coordinating the rollout and enrolling eligible senior citizens, along with the Senior Support Action Group, which assists seniors in the Mahoning Valley.
Those interested in receiving an Echo Dot through this program or enrolling a qualifying senior can call the group at 330-424-7877 or visit its page on Facebook.
ALZHEIMER HELP ONLINE: The Alzheimer’s Association’s online Community Resource Finder at alz.org/crf provides ZIP code area-specific information on topics such as care at home, community services and housing options.
The Alzheimer’s Association offers numerous caregiver support groups virtually. A number of dial-in telephone support groups have been added for additional support.
To learn about support groups and community education programs, visit the site or call the Alzheimer’s Association 24/7 Helpline at 800-272-3900.
MEMORY SCREENINGS VIRTUAL: The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America is offering a free virtual memory screening. Appointments can be scheduled by calling AFA at 866-232-8484 or by visiting www.alzfdn.org. Screenings are conducted every Monday, Wednesday and Friday through secure videoconference. There are no minimum age or insurance prerequisites.
To schedule a screening or for more information about brain health and lifestyle choices that can help promote healthy aging, visit AFA’s website at www.alzfdn.org or call AFA’s Helpline at 866-232-8484.
CAREGIVER PROGRAM: The Alzheimer’s Association Greater East Ohio Area Chapter has a new caregiver relief program called The Jan & Josephine Castora Family Caregiver Relief Program, which pays for agency caregivers to assist families needing help caring for someone with Alzheimer’s or another dementia.
For more information, people can go to alz.org/eastohio/carerelief.
Visit www.alz.org or call our 24/7 Helpline at 800-272-3900.
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.
RSVP is a national service program for individuals 55 and older who want to volunteer in Mahoning and Trumbull counties. These volunteers will also assist with community events.
The Senior Support Action Group is a coalition of community partners working together to assist seniors in the valley with access to food, transportation to medical appointments and companionship through the Phone Pals program.
AUSTINTOWN SENIOR CENTER: The schedule for the next week for the Austintown Senior Center, 112 Westchester Drive, 330-953-1416, austintownseniorcenter.org, is:
• Monday: Video course, 9 a.m.; Bible study, 9 a.m.; Floor Sculpt, 9:30 a.m.; card playing, 10 a.m.; sewing and needle arts, 10 a.m.; bingo, 10 a.m.; painting class, 10:30 a.m.; senior spinning, 10:30 a.m.; chair volleyball, 11:30 a.m.; bridge group, noon; lunch from Belleria, noon;
• Tuesday: Video course, 9 a.m.; tai ji quan, 9 a.m.; card playing, 10 a.m.; sewing and needle art, 10 a.m.; bingo, 10 a.m.; Drum Your Way Fit, 10 a.m.; video chair yoga, 11 a.m.; spades, 11:30 a.m.; social dancing for seniors, noon; lunch from Calaveras, noon;
• Wednesday: Video course, 9 a.m.; blood pressure check by Woodlands, 9 a.m.; Bible study, 9 a.m.; bingo, 10 a.m.; card playing, 10 a.m.; dominoes, 10 a.m.; sewing and needle arts, 10 a.m.; beginner’s ukulele, 11:30 a.m.; lunch from Bamboo Garden, noon; ukulele class, 12:30 p.m.; beginner’s sign language class, 12:30 p.m.;
• Thursday: Video course, 9 a.m.; woodcarving, 9 a.m.; tai ji quan, 9 a.m.; bingo, 10 a.m.; card playing, 10 a.m.; sewing and needle arts, 10 a.m.; walking club, 10 a.m.; chair yoga, 10:30 a.m.; chair volleyball, 11:30 a.m.; lunch from Charly’s, noon; bingo, 1 p.m.
PERI MEETING: The next Public Employee Retirees (PERI) Chapter 18 meeting will be June 7 at the Avion Banquet Center. Tri-County OPERS retirees interested in joining Chapter 18 may contact Marilyn at 330-565-6913 or visit the website at www.mahoningperi.com.
PROGRAM FOR SENIORS: ACTION and MYCAP, along with Christ Centered Church, are presenting Seniors Offering Services for men and women 65 and older.
Three days per week, seniors participate in virtual programs of exercise, classes, game time, community awareness, movies and television, healthy cooking, chit-chat and humor, among other things. Once per week, lunch will be delivered while they participate in either game time, television, movies or guest speakers.
Preregistration is required. Call Elisa Hosey at 234-232-9043 or Micki Coylar at 330-788-7530.
THE GIRARD MULTI-GENERATIONAL CENTER: The Girard Multi-Generational Center, 433 Trumbull Ave., Girard, is open 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays. Offered are stretching classes, a coffee and snack bar, puzzles, mind games, computer cafe, newspapers and fitness center. Yoga / Pilates is offered; call for class times. For more information and lunch reservations (two days ahead), call 330-675-2486.
• A tai chi class is offered noon to 1 p.m. Fridays for $5 per person;
• Nutrition Meal Program, 1:45 p.m. Monday through Friday, from Trumbull County Office of Elderly Affairs. Reservations must be made at least two days in advance.
JCC EXPANDS MEAL PROGRAM: The Jewish Community Center of Youngstown and Jewish Family and Community Services are expanding their successful mobile meals program to include a private pay option.
The fully prepared, frozen meals are available to anyone in Mahoning and Trumbull counties for home delivery or pickup. The kosher-style meals are cooked by JCC staff and include an entree and two sides. The cost per meal is $6, with a five-meal minimum. Payment may be made by check or credit card.
For more information or to join the meal program, call 330-746-7929.
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AUSTINTOWN DINNER: Austintown seniors 65 and older are invited to the spring Senior Citizen Drive-Thru Dinner 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Wednessday. Seniors are asked to enter at the Raccoon Road entrance, near the public library, and follow the road to the back of Austintown Fitch High School, where a tent will be set up for food distribution. The dinner is $2 and advance reservations are required. Call 330-797-3919 to reserve your dinner.
CAREGIVER CAFE: Jewish Community Center of Youngstown is offering a free Caregiver Cafe twice a month through May.
Lynne Azar, master of arts in gerontology, and Laura Haas, who holds a master’s degree in social work, will lead the support group that offers information about affordable counseling, resources and more. Tea and coffee will be provided.
The support group will meet 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Monday, and May 9 and 23.
Jewish Community Center of Youngstown offers social, cultural, educational, and recreational programs in a Jewish environment. Everyone is welcome. For more information, visit jcc youngstown.org.
JCC EXPANDS MEAL PROGRAM: The Jewish Community Center of Youngstown and Jewish Family and Community Services are expanding their successful mobile meals program to include a private pay option.
The fully prepared, frozen meals are available to anyone in Mahoning and Trumbull counties for home delivery or pickup. The kosher-style meals are cooked by JCC staff and include an entree and two sides. The cost per meal is $6, with a five-meal minimum. Payment may be made by check or credit card.
For more information or to join the meal program, call 330-746-7929.
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.
Agencies for Mahoning and Columbiana counties include Easter Seals, 330-884-2513, and Jewish Family Services, 330-746-7929.
SENIOR WATCH PROGRAM: Liberty residents 60 and older may sign up for the Liberty Township Senior Watch Program. Contact Marcy Orlando, police secretary, at 330-759-1315, or Joy, fire secretary, at 330-759-0363, Ext. 102.
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.
RSVP is a national service program for individuals 55 and older who want to volunteer in Mahoning and Trumbull counties. These volunteers will also assist with community events.
The Senior Support Action Group is a coalition of community partners working together to assist seniors in the valley with access to food, transportation to medical appointments and companionship through the Phone Pals program.
PROGRAM FOR SENIORS: ACTION and MYCAP, along with Christ Centered Church, are presenting Seniors Offering Services for men and women 65 and older.
Three days a week, seniors participate in virtual programs of exercise, classes, game time, community awareness, movies and television, healthy cooking, chit-chat and humor, among other things. Once per week, lunch will be delivered while they participate in either game time, television, movies or guest speakers.
Preregistration is required. Call Elisa Hosey at 234-232-9043 or Micki Coylar at 330-788-7530.
GATHERING PLACE: The Gathering Place Senior Center at Lord of Life, 550 N. Broad St., Canfield, is a free community outreach social program offered to all senior citizens the second Monday of each month. For more information, contact Woody Gingery at 330-360-0419 or the church at 330-533-3531.
AUSTINTOWN SENIOR CENTER: The schedule for the next week for the Austintown Senior Center, 112 Westchester Drive, 330-953-1416, austintownsenior center.org, is:
• Monday: Video course, 9 a.m.; Bible study, 9 a.m.; Floor Sculpt, 9:30 a.m.; card playing, 10 a.m.; sewing and needle arts, 10 a.m.; bingo, 10 a.m.; painting class, 10:30 a.m.; senior spinning, 10:30 a.m.; chair volleyball, 11:30 a.m.; bridge group, noon; lunch from Belleria, noon;
• Tuesday: Video course, 9 a.m.; tai ji quan, 9 a.m.; card playing, 10 a.m.; sewing and needle art, 10 a.m.; bingo, 10 a.m.; Drum Your Way Fit, 10 a.m.; video chair yoga, 11 a.m.; spades, 11:30 a.m.; social dancing for seniors, noon; lunch from Calaveras, noon;
• Wednesday: Video course, 9 a.m.; blood pressure check by Woodlands, 9 a.m.; Bible study, 9 a.m.; bingo, 10 a.m.; card playing, 10 a.m.; dominos, 10 a.m.; sewing and needle arts, 10 a.m.; beginner’s ukulele, 11:30 a.m.; lunch from Bamboo Garden, noon; ukulele class, 12:30 p.m.; beginner’s sign language class, 12:30 p.m.;
• Thursday: Video course, 9 a.m.; woodcarving, 9 a.m.; tai ji quan, 9 a.m.; bingo, 10 a.m.; card playing, 10 a.m.; sewing and needle arts, 10 a.m.; walking club, 10 a.m.; chair yoga, 10:30 a.m.; chair volleyball, 11:30 a.m.; lunch from Charly’s, noon; bingo, 1 p.m.
THE GIRARD MULTI-GENERATIONAL CENTER: The Girard Multi-Generational Center, 433 Trumbull Ave., Girard, is open 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays. Offered are stretching classes, a coffee and snack bar, puzzles, mind games, computer cafe, newspapers and fitness center. Yoga / Pilates is offered; call for class times. For more information and lunch reservations (two days ahead), call 330-675-2486.
• A tai chi class is offered noon to 1 p.m. Fridays for $5 per person;
• Nutrition Meal Program, 1:45 p.m. Monday through Friday, from Trumbull County Office of Elderly Affairs. Reservations must be made at least two days in advance.
PERI MEETING: The next Public Employee Retirees (PERI) Chapter 18 meeting will be June 7 at the Avion Banquet Center. Tri-County OPERS retirees interested in joining Chapter 18 may contact Marilyn at 330-565-6913 or visit the website at www.mahoningperi.com.
ALZHEIMER HELP ONLINE: The Alzheimer’s Association’s online Community Resource Finder at alz.org/crf provides ZIP code area-specific information on topics such as care at home, community services and housing options.
The Alzheimer’s Association offers numerous caregiver support groups virtually. A number of dial-in telephone support groups have been added for additional support.
To learn about support groups and community education programs, visit the site or call the Alzheimer’s Association 24/7 Helpline at 800-272-3900.
MEMORY SCREENINGS VIRTUAL: The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America is offering a free virtual memory screening. Appointments can be scheduled by calling AFA at 866-232-8484 or by visiting www.alzfdn.org. Screenings are conducted every Monday, Wednesday and Friday through secure videoconference. There are no minimum age or insurance prerequisites.
To schedule a screening or for more information about brain health and lifestyle choices that can help promote healthy aging, visit AFA’s website at www.alzfdn.org or call AFA’s Helpline at 866-232-8484.
CAREGIVER PROGRAM: The Alzheimer’s Association Greater East Ohio Area Chapter has a new caregiver relief program called The Jan & Josephine Castora Family Caregiver Relief Program, which pays for agency caregivers to assist families needing help caring for someone with Alzheimer’s or another dementia.
For more information, people can go to alz.org/eastohio/carerelief.
Visit www.alz.org or call our 24/7 Helpline at 800-272-3900.
SCAMS TARGETING SENIORS: Dave Long answers questions during a series of monthly talks on the latest scams, why scammers target seniors and how to protect personal information 1 p.m. the fourth Thursday of every month at the Poland Township Government Center, 3339 Dobbins Road, Poland.
Long, of Poland, is a retired public affairs officer with U.S. Customs and Border Protection in Buffalo who later worked as an Elder Scam Prevention Outreach specialist with Lifespan in Rochester, N.Y., before moving back to the Mahoning Valley.
OMBUDSMAN PROGRAM: Direction Home of Eastern Ohio is looking for volunteers to join the Ombudsman Program to advocate for excellence for those living in long-term care facilities.
Ombudsman help ensure that residents of long-term care facilities receive quality care and treatment. Volunteers will make phone calls and virtual visits to residents.
The training to become a certified volunteer will be provided virtually. Call 330-505-2338 for more information.
FALL PREVENTION GUIDE: The Ohio Department of Public Safety Division of EMS joined with the Ohio Injury Prevention Partnership and released an updated “Elderly Fall Prevention Resource Guide” for EMS providers and the general public.
Download a copy of the guide at www.publicsafety.ohio.gov/links/EMS5934.pdf.
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GATHERING PLACE PROGRAM: The Gathering Place Senior Center at Lord of Life, 550 N. Broad St., Canfield, will welcome Kari Shively from the Mahoning County Master Gardeners to discuss container gardens during an 11 a.m. luncheon meeting April 11 at the church.
A box lunch will be provided.
This is a free community outreach social program offered to all senior citizens that is held on the second Monday of the month every month. Come out and join us in a fulfilling afternoon of fun and socialization.
Contact person for these events is Woody Gingery at 330-360-0419 or the church at 330-533-3531.
RETIREES TO MEET: National Active and Retired Federal Employees Chapter 14 will meet 1 p.m. April 13 at The Saxon Club on Meridian Road in Youngstown. For more information or questions, call Nancy at 330-953-0077.
POLICE / FIRE RETIREES MEET: The Police and Fire Retirees and Widows of Ohio, District 2, Chapter 10, will meet 5:30 p.m. April 14 at the Austintown Senior Center, 112 West Chester Drive, Door 108, Austintown. Refreshments will be served.
SENIOR GROUP TO MEET: The Holy Family Seniors Group members are looking forward to their first get-together since 2020 on April 18 in the Hope Room at Holy Family Parish, 2729 Center Road, Poland.
The group will have a brief business meeting at 11:30 a.m. to discuss plans for the future. Lunch will be provided by Gianna’s catering at noon. The lunch will be free to current members and $10 for nonmembers.
Following lunch, there will be time for card playing and bingo.
Those joining the group for lunch are asked to call Laurie Fox at 330-536-8850.
CAREGIVER CAFE: Jewish Community Center of Youngstown is offering a free Caregiver Cafe twice a month through May.
Lynne Azar, master of arts in gerontology, and Laura Haas, who holds a master’s degree in social work, will lead the support group that offers information about affordable counseling, resources, and more. Tea and coffee will be provided.
The support group will meet from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. April 11 and 25, and May 9 and 23.
Jewish Community Center of Youngstown offers social, cultural, educational, and recreational programs in a Jewish environment. Everyone is welcome. For more information, visit jccyoungstown.org.
JCC EXPANDS MEAL PROGRAM: The Jewish Community Center of Youngstown and Jewish Family and Community Services are expanding their successful mobile meals program to include a private pay option.
The fully prepared, frozen meals are available to anyone in Mahoning and Trumbull counties for home delivery or pickup. The kosher-style meals are cooked by JCC staff and include an entree and two sides. The cost per meal is $6, with a five-meal minimum. Payment may be made by check or credit card.
For more information or to join the meal program, call 330-746-7929.
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.
RSVP is a national service program for individuals 55 and older who want to volunteer in Mahoning and Trumbull counties. These volunteers will also assist with community events.
The Senior Support Action Group is a coalition of community partners working together to assist seniors in the valley with access to food, transportation to medical appointments and companionship through the Phone Pals program.
PROGRAM FOR SENIORS: ACTION and MYCAP, along with Christ Centered Church, are presenting Seniors Offering Services for men and women 65 and older.
Three days a week, seniors participate in virtual programs of exercise, classes, game time, community awareness, movies and television, healthy cooking, chit-chat and humor, among other things. Once per week, lunch will be delivered while they participate in either game time, television, movies or guest speakers.
Pre-registration is required. Call Elisa Hosey at 234-232-9043 or Micki Coylar at 330-788-7530.
GATHERING PLACE: The Gathering Place Senior Center at Lord of Life, 550 N. Broad St., Canfield, is is a free community outreach social program offered to all senior citizens the second Monday of each month. For more information, contact Woody Gingery at 330-360-0419 or the church at 330-533-3531.
AUSTINTOWN SENIOR CENTER: The schedule for the next week for the Austintown Senior Center, 112 Westchester Drive, 330-953-1416, austintownseniorcenter.org, is:
• Monday: Video course, 9 a.m.; Bible study, 9 a.m.; Floor Sculpt, 9:30 a.m.; card playing, 10 a.m.; sewing and needle arts, 10 a.m.; bingo, 10 a.m.; painting class, 10:30 a.m.; senior spinning, 10:30 a.m.; chair volleyball, 11:30 a.m.; bridge group, noon; lunch from Belleria, noon;
• Tuesday: Video course, 9 a.m.; tai ji quan, 9 a.m.; card playing, 10 a.m.; sewing and needle art, 10 a.m.; bingo, 10 a.m.; Drum Your Way Fit, 10 a.m.; video chair yoga, 11 a.m.; spades, 11:30 a.m.; social dancing for seniors, noon; lunch from Calaveras, noon;
• Wednesday: Video course, 9 a.m.; blood pressure check by Woodlands, 9 a.m.; Bible study, 9 a.m.; bingo, 10 a.m.; card playing, 10 a.m.; dominios, 10 a.m.; sewing and needle arts, 10 a.m.; beginner’s ukulele, 11:30 a.m.; lunch from Bamboo Garden, noon; ukulele class, 12:30 p.m.; beginner’s sign language class, 12:30 p.m.;
• Thursday: Video course, 9 a.m.; woodcarving, 9 a.m.; tai ji quan, 9 a.m.; bingo, 10 a.m.; card playing, 10 a.m.; sewing and needle arts, 10 a.m.; walking club, 10 a.m.; chair yoga, 10:30 a.m.; chair volleyball, 11:30 a.m.; lunch from Charly’s, noon; bingo, 1 p.m.
THE GIRARD MULTI-GENERATIONAL CENTER: The Girard Multi-Generational Center, 433 Trumbull Ave., Girard, is open 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays. Offered are stretching classes, a coffee and snack bar, puzzles, mind games, computer cafe, newspapers and fitness center. Yoga / Pilates is offered; call for class times. For more information and lunch reservations (two days ahead), call 330-675-2486.
• A tai chi class is offered noon to 1 p.m. Fridays for $5 per person;
• Nutrition Meal Program, 1:45 p.m. Monday through Friday, from Trumbull County Office of Elderly Affairs. Reservations must be made at least two days in advance.
ALZHEIMER HELP ONLINE: The Alzheimer’s Association’s online Community Resource Finder at alz.org/crf provides ZIP code area-specific information on topics such as care at home, community services and housing options.
The Alzheimer’s Association offers numerous caregiver support groups virtually. A number of dial-in telephone support groups have been added for additional support.
To learn about support groups and community education programs, visit the site or call the Alzheimer’s Association 24/7 Helpline at 800-272-3900.
MEMORY SCREENINGS VIRTUAL: The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America is offering a free virtual memory screening. Appointments can be scheduled by calling AFA at 866-232-8484 or by visiting www.alzfdn.org. Screenings are conducted every Monday, Wednesday and Friday through secure videoconference. There are no minimum age or insurance prerequisites.
To schedule a screening or for more information about brain health and lifestyle choices that can help promote healthy aging, visit AFA’s website at www.alzfdn.org or call AFA’s Helpline at 866-232-8484.
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.
Agencies for Mahoning and Columbiana counties include Easter Seals, 330-884-2513, and Jewish Family Services, 330-746-7929.
SENIOR WATCH PROGRAM: Liberty residents 60 and older may sign up for the Liberty Township Senior Watch Program. Contact Marcy Orlando, police secretary, at 330-759-1315, or Joy, fire secretary, at 330-759-0363, Ext. 102.
CAREGIVER PROGRAM: The Alzheimer’s Association Greater East Ohio Area Chapter has a new caregiver relief program called The Jan & Josephine Castora Family Caregiver Relief Program, which pays for agency caregivers to assist families needing help caring for someone with Alzheimer’s or another dementia.
For more information, people can go to alz.org/eastohio/carerelief.
Visit www.alz.org or call our 24/7 Helpline at 800-272-3900.
SCAMS TARGETING SENIORS: Dave Long answers questions during a series of monthly talks on the latest scams, why scammers target seniors and how to protect personal information 1 p.m. the fourth Thursday of every month at the Poland Township Government Center, 3339 Dobbins Road, Poland.
Long, of Poland, is a retired public affairs officer with U.S. Customs and Border Protection in Buffalo who later worked as an Elder Scam Prevention Outreach specialist with Lifespan in Rochester, N.Y., before moving back to the Mahoning Valley.
OMBUDSMAN PROGRAM: Direction Home of Eastern Ohio is looking for volunteers to join the Ombudsman Program to advocate for excellence for those living in long-term care facilities.
Ombudsman help ensure that residents of long-term care facilities receive quality care and treatment. Volunteers will make phone calls and virtual visits to residents.
The training to become a certified volunteer will be provided virtually. Call 330-505-2338 for more information.
FALL PREVENTION GUIDE: The Ohio Department of Public Safety Division of EMS joined with the Ohio Injury Prevention Partnership and released an updated “Elderly Fall Prevention Resource Guide” for EMS providers and the general public.
Download a copy of the guide at www.publicsafety.ohio.gov/links/EMS5934.pdf.
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STEELWORKERS RETIREES TO MEET: SOAR 27-2 and 27-6 Local Union 1330 and 1331 will meet at 1 p.m. Monday at Smith Corners United Methodist Church, 3000 S. Niles Canfield Road, Canfield.
Refreshments will be served. New members are welcome.
POLICE / FIRE RETIREES MEET: The Police and Fire Retirees and Widows of Ohio, District 2, Chapter 10, will meet 5:30 p.m. April 14 at the Austintown Senior Center, 112 Westchester Drive, Door 108, Austintown. Refreshments will be served.
CAREGIVER CAFE: Jewish Community Center of Youngstown is offering a free Caregiver Cafe twice a month through May.
Lynne Azar, master of arts in gerontology, and Laura Haas, who holds a master’s degree in social work, will lead the support group that offers information about affordable counseling, resources and more. Tea and coffee will be provided.
The support group will meet from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. April 11 and 25, and May 9 and 23.
Jewish Community Center of Youngstown offers social, cultural, educational and
recreational programs in a Jewish environment. Everyone is welcome. For more
information, visit jccyoungstown.org.
JCC EXPANDS MEAL PROGRAM: The Jewish Community Center of Youngstown and Jewish Family and Community Services are expanding their successful mobile meals program to include a private pay option.
The fully prepared, frozen meals are available to anyone in Mahoning and Trumbull counties for home delivery or pickup. The kosher-style meals are cooked by JCC staff and include an entree and two sides. The cost per meal is $6, with a five-meal minimum. Payment may be made by check or credit card.
For more information or to join the meal program, call 330-746-7929.
PERI WELCOMES STATE OFFICIALS: The Public Employee Retirees of Mahoning County Chapter 18 will meet Tuesday at the Avion On the Water Banquet Center, 2177 Western Reserve Road, Canfield. Speakers will be Chairman Richard Ross, PERI District 11 representative, John Haught and PERI lobbyist Greg Bennett.
Lunch will be served at noon and costs $15 per person. All Ohio PERI retirees in the Tri-County area are invited.
Reservations are required and must be made by Monday by calling Mary Grace at 330-507-9718, Diane at 330-547-9612 or Carol at 330-758-5239. Any cancellations must be in by the reservation deadline.
Information for PERI membership can be obtained by calling Marilyn at 330-565-6913. Chapter 18 dues are $10 yearly.
VIRTUAL BASKET RAFFLE: MYCAP is holding a Virtual Basket Raffle Fundraiser to “shower” seniors with support services.
Baskets can be viewed at www.mycaphelp.com. Tickets can be purchased on the website through Thursday, when Facebook Live drawings will be held at noon. Winners will be posted on the website and notified by email.
For more information, contact Crystal Robinson, senior services manager, 330-747-7921, Ext. 1766
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.
RSVP is a national service program for individuals 55 and older who want to volunteer in Mahoning and Trumbull counties. These volunteers will also assist with community events.
The Senior Support Action Group is a coalition of community partners working together to assist seniors in the valley with access to food, transportation to medical appointments and companionship through the Phone Pals program.
GATHERING PLACE: The Gathering Place Senior Center at Lord of Life, 550 N. Broad St., Canfield, is a free community outreach social program offered to all senior citizens the second Monday of each month. For more information, contact Woody Gingery at 330-360-0419 or the church at 330-533-3531.