Lifestyles

Senior news

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.

HUBBARD SENIORS: The Hubbard Seniors are looking for more card players to join the group. Members meet 9:30 a.m. Thursdays at the community room at the back of city hall on West Liberty Street.

Lunch is available at a cost.

CAREGIVER PROGRAM: The Alzheimer's Association Greater East Ohio Area Chapter has a new program called The Jan and 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 information, visit alz.org/eastohio/carerelief.

MRTA TO MEET: Mahoning Retired Teachers Association will meet Nov. 8 at Drake's Landing, Western Reserve Road, Canfield. Doors open at 11 a.m., with lunch being served at 11:45.

Ohio RTA Executive Director Dr. Robin Rayfield will update members on retirement system news.

Donations will be accepted for Canfield Veterans Auxiliary.

Reservations must be received by Nov. 1. Reservation forms can be found on the MRTA website and the MRTA newsletter.

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.

The group is a national service program for individuals 55 and older who want to volunteer in Mahoning and Trumbull counties. Volunteers also will assist with community events.

PROGRAM FOR SENIORS: ACTION and MYCAP, along with Christ Centered Church, host seniors offering services for men and women 65 and older. Three days per week, seniors participate in virtual programs of exercise, classes, games, community awareness, healthy cooking and chit-chat and humor. Lunch will be delivered once per week.

Preregistration is required. Call Elisa Hosey at 234-232-9043 or Micki Coylar at 330-788-7530.

MULTI-GENERATIONAL CENTER EVENTS: The Girard Multi-Generational Center, 443 Trumbull Ave., Girard, 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.

Ohio Living Home Health and Hospice sponsors My Path Through, an eight-session, grief support group that meets weekly at the center to discuss a variety of topics related to grief and healing. Sessions will be 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Thursdays through Nov. 2.

To register or for more information Contact Ohio Living at 330-533-4350.

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 -- 2 to 3 p.m. Tuesdays and 10:30 to 11:30 a.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.

October programs:

• Matter of Balance class -- 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays to Oct. 30. Materials and snacks provided. Register by calling the center.

• Greeting Card Class -- 1 to 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, register by Monday.

• Health screenings with Mercy Health -- 9 to 11 a.m. Wednesday. Blood pressure, cholesterol, and glucose screenings.

• Chocolate bingo -- 10 to 11 a.m. Monday.

• Trivia fun and ice cream bar -- 10 a.m. to noon Friday in the coffee bar.

• Halloween potluck luncheon -- noon to 1:30 p.m. Oct. 31. Costumes are encouraged but not required. Bring a dish to share. Sign up if attending.

• My Path Through Grief Support Group -- An eight-session, grief support group that meets weekly to discuss a variety of topics related to grief and healing. It is conducted by an Ohio Living certified grief counselor. Sessions will be 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Thursdays through Nov. 2. To register or for more information, contact Ohio Living at 330-533-4350.

AUSTINTOWN SENIOR CENTER: The Austintown Senior Center, 112 Westchester Drive, 330-953-1416, austintownseniorcenter.org, has scheduled the following:

• Mondays -- 9 a.m., Bible study, sewing; 9:30 a.m., total body fitness; 10 a.m., bingo; 10:30 a.m., Drum Your Way Fit; 11 a.m., bocce court open; 11:30 a.m., card playing; noon, bridge group, lunch from Bruno Bros.; 12:30 p.m., learn to crochet; 1 p.m., video chair yoga.

• Tuesdays -- 9 a.m., tai chi, sewing; 10 a.m., bingo, senior spinning; 11 a.m., video quick yoga; 11:30 a.m. card playing, spades; noon, bocce court open, social dancing for seniors, lunch from Anna's Cookin; 12:30 p.m., games galore.

• Wednesdays -- 9 a.m., blood pressure check, sewing, watercolor and drawing; 9:30 a.m., senior spinning; 10 a.m., booty exercise, bingo, dominoes; 11:30 a.m., card playing, double deck pinochle; noon, bocce court open, bridge, lunch from Chick-fil-A, coloring group; 12:30 p.m., 500 bid.

• Thursdays -- 9 a.m., wood carving, tai chi, sewing; 9:45 a.m., weekly membership meeting; 10 a.m. bingo, dominoes, walking club, 500 bid, instructor's choice exercise; 10:30 a.m., chair yoga; 11:45 a.m., mindful meditation; noon, lunch from Charly's Family Restaurant; 12:30 p.m., 500 bid; 1 p.m., bingo, bocce court open;

• Fridays -- 9 a.m., Bible study, senior spinning; 10 a.m., bocce court open, ballet barre, bingo; 11:30 a.m., fencing; noon, Lunch and Learn.

IN-HOME PRIMARY CARE: Heyday Health provides in-home and telehealth primary care for Medicare and Medicare / Medicaid dual-eligible patients. The patient does not need to be homebound to receive a home visit. Personal care team includes a physician, certified nurse practitioner and health ally.

For more information, call 330-223-7001 or www.heydayhealth.com.

AMERICORPS SENIORS: Americorps Seniors needs volunteers. Anyone 55 or older who wants to mentor or tutor kids should contact Fran at fcomstock@fcsohio.org or call 330-399-8846, Ext. 204. A nontaxable stipend is available.

SSAG NEEDS VOLUNTEERS: The Senior Support Action Group, a volunteer-based nonprofit program that provides services to homebound seniors 55 and older in Mahoning, Trumbull and Columbiana counties, is seeking clients and volunteers.

The program provides monthly food box deliveries, phone pals and transportation to medical appointments.

For more information, contact Paige Fortner, program manager, at 330-424-7877, Ext. 2, or pfortner@fcsserves.org.

JCC MEAL PROGRAM: The Jewish Community Center of Youngstown and Jewish Family and Community Services offers fully prepared, frozen meals 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.

For information or to join the meal program, call 330-746-7929.

SCSEP OFFERS JOBS: The Vantage Aging Senior Community Service Employment Program offers paid job training and placement to low-income adults. The requirements are to be at least 55, unemployed and on Social Security or SS Disability. Participants can be assigned to nonprofit community-based or government agencies.

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.

CENTER ACTIVITIES: Ohio Living Vivo Center, 201 Wick Ave., Youngstown, is open 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. For more information about the center, call 234-232-7221, fax 234-413-2289 or visit ohioliving.org. Call in advance to sign up or make reservations for all programs and events.

Lifestyles

Senior news

AUSTINTOWN SENIORS: Austintown residents 65 and older are invited to the Fall Senior Citizens Dinner 4 p.m. Wednesday. Austintown schools board members, student groups and school staff will serve dinner during this biannual event in the Fitch High School cafeteria.

Students from the high school's musical groups will entertain guests.

Tickets are $2 at the door and reservations are required. Call 330-797-3919 by today to reserve a seat.

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.

HUBBARD SENIORS: The Hubbard Seniors are looking for more card players to join the group. Members meet 9:30 a.m. Thursdays at the community room at the back of city hall on West Liberty Street.

Lunch is available at a cost.

CAREGIVER PROGRAM: The Alzheimer's Association Greater East Ohio Area Chapter has a new caregiver relief program called The Jan and 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 information, visit alz.org/eastohio/carerelief.

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.

The group is a national service program for individuals 55 and older who want to volunteer in Mahoning and Trumbull counties. Volunteers also will assist with community events.

PROGRAM FOR SENIORS: ACTION and MYCAP, along with Christ Centered Church, host seniors offering services for men and women 65 and older. Three days per week, seniors participate in virtual programs of exercise, classes, games, community awareness, healthy cooking, chit-chat and humor. Lunch will be delivered once per week.

Preregistration is required. Call Elisa Hosey at 234-232-9043 or Micki Coylar at 330-788-7530.

MULTI-GENERATIONAL CENTER EVENTS: The Girard Multi-Generational Center, 443 Trumbull Ave., Girard, 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.

Ohio Living Home Health and Hospice sponsors My Path Through, an eight-session, grief support group that meets weekly at the center to discuss a variety of topics related to grief and healing. Sessions will be 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Thursdays through Nov. 2.

To register or for more information Contact Ohio Living at 330-533-4350.

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 -- 2 to 3 p.m. Tuesdays and 10:30 to 11:30 a.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.

October programs:

• Matter of Balance class -- 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays to Oct. 30; no class Oct. 18. Materials and snacks provided. Register by calling the center;

• Boscov's Friends Helping Friends event -- Purchase a shopping pass for $5 and get 25 percent discount shopping pass for Wednesday. All proceeds will go to the center. See a staff member for a shopping pass. Leaving the center at 10 a.m. to go to Boscov's from 10:30 a.m. to noon. Lunch at Giorgio's. Must sign up.;

The center will collect nonperishable food items through Oct. 17. All proceeds will be given to the Emmanuel Care Center in Girard. There will be a location by the offices of the center to bring food items.

AUSTINTOWN SENIOR CENTER: The Austintown Senior Center, 112 Westchester Drive, 330-953-1416, austintownseniorcenter.org, has scheduled the following:

• Mondays -- 9 a.m., Bible study, sewing; 9:30 a.m., total body fitness; 10 a.m., bingo; 10:30 a.m., drum your way fit; 11 a.m., bocce court open; 11:30 a.m., card playing; noon, bridge group, lunch from Bruno Bros.; 12:30 p.m., learn to crochet; 1 p.m., video chair yoga.

• Tuesdays -- 9 a.m., tai chi, sewing; 10 a.m., bingo, senior spinning; 11 a.m., video quick yoga; 11:30 a.m. card playing, spades; noon, bocce court open, social dancing for seniors, lunch from Anna's Cookin; 12:30 p.m., games galore.

• Wednesdays -- 9 a.m., blood pressure check, sewing, watercolor and drawing; 9:30 a.m., senior spinning; 10 a.m., booty exercise, bingo, dominoes; 11:30 a.m., card playing, double deck pinochle; noon, bocce court open, bridge, lunch from Chick-fil-A, coloring group; 12:30 p.m., 500 bid.

• Thursdays -- 9 a.m., wood carving, tai chi, sewing; 9:45 a.m., weekly membership meeting; 10 a.m. bingo, Dominos, walking club, 500 bid, instructor's choice exercise; 10:30 a.m., chair yoga; 11:45 a.m., mindful meditation; noon, lunch from Charly's Family Restaurant; 12:30 p.m., 500 bid; 1 p.m., bingo, bocce court open;

• Fridays -- 9 a.m., Bible study, senior spinning; 10 a.m., bocce court open, ballet barre, bingo; 11:30 a.m., fencing; noon, Lunch and Learn.

IN-HOME PRIMARY CARE: Heyday Health provides in-home and telehealth primary care for Medicare and Medicare / Medicaid dual-eligible patients. The patient does not need to be homebound to receive a home visit. Personal care team includes a physician, certified nurse practitioner and health ally.

For more information, call 330-223-7001 or www.heydayhealth.com.

AMERICORPS SENIORS: Americorps Seniors needs volunteers. Anyone 55 or older who wants to mentor or tutor kids should contact Fran at fcomstock@fcsohio.org or call 330-399-8846, Ext. 204. A nontaxable stipend is available.

SSAG NEEDS VOLUNTEERS: The Senior Support Action Group, a volunteer-based nonprofit program that provides services to homebound seniors 55 and older in Mahoning, Trumbull and Columbiana counties, is seeking clients and volunteers.

The program provides monthly food box deliveries, phone pals and transportation to medical appointments.

For more information, contact Paige Fortner, program manager, at 330-424-7877, Ext. 2, or pfortner@fcsserves.org.

JCC MEAL PROGRAM: The Jewish Community Center of Youngstown and Jewish Family and Community Services offers fully prepared, frozen meals 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.

For information or to join the meal program, call 330-746-7929.

SCSEP OFFERS JOBS: The Vantage Aging Senior Community Service Employment Program offers paid job training and placement to low-income adults. The requirements are to be at least 55, unemployed and on Social Security or SS Disability. Participants can be assigned to nonprofit community-based or government agencies.

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.

CENTER ACTIVITIES: Ohio Living Vivo Center, 201 Wick Ave., Youngstown, is open 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. For more information about the center, call 234-232-7221, fax 234-413-2289 or visit ohioliving.org. Call in advance to sign up or make reservations for all programs and events.