Senior news
To include or update items in the weekly Senior News list, email information to tmunnell@tribtoday.com or afox@tribtoday.com. The deadline is noon Wednesday for inclusion in that week’s list.
PERI TO MEET: The Public Employee Retirees (P.E.R.I.) of Mahoning County Chapter 18, will meet on June 3 at Avion on the Water Banquet Center, 2177 Western Reserve Road. Lunch starts at noon. Cost is $19.
Guest Speakers will be Cassandra Valentini, chief of community development and public relations of Direction Home of Eastern Ohio. Michael Muder will also give a brief presentation about The Goodwill Youngstown Radio Reading Service, which broadcasts readings of local newspapers, magazines and books & talk shows for people who are blind or visually impaired.
PERI welcomes ALL OPERS employees and retirees in the tri-county area to join Chapter 18. Membership information can be obtained by calling Marilyn at 330-565-6913.
Reservations are required and due by Tuesday by contacting Carol, 330-758-5239, Janice, 330-270-8611 or Diane, 330-547-9612. Anyone with dietary restrictions, advise the person taking your reservation.
SCOPE WELCOMES ASSOCIATION: The Alzheimer’s Association will conduct training in May at various SCOPE Senior Centers.
• Hubbard Senior Citizen Center: Dementia Conversations, 10 a.m. June 4. Call Carla at 330-534-3812 to make reservations.
Training will be conducted by Laura Cosentino, program manager, Alzheimer’s Association, Greater East Ohio Chapter.
Call 330-574-2888 to make reservations.
PROGRAM FOR SENIORS: ACTION and MYCAP, along with Christ Centered Church, offer virtual services for men and women 65 and older. Pre-registration is required. Call Elisa Hosey at 234-232-9043 or Micki Coylar at 330-788-7530.
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, ext. 1018, or Michelle Rusu at 330-759-0363, ext. 2002.
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 or visit ohioliving.org. Call in advance to sign up or make reservations.
Senior news
To include or update items in the weekly Senior News list, email information to tmunnell@tribtoday.com or afox@tribto day.com. The deadline is noon Wednesday for inclusion in that week’s list.
PERI TO MEET: The Public Employee Retirees (P.E.R.I.) of Mahoning County Chapter 18, will meet June 3 at Avion on the Water Banquet Center, 2177 Western Reserve Road. Lunch starts at noon. Cost is $19.
Guest Speakers will be Cassandra Valentini, chief of community development and public relations of Direction Home of Eastern Ohio. Michael Muder also will give a brief presentation about The Goodwill Youngstown Radio Reading Service, which broadcasts readings of local newspapers, magazines and books & talk shows for people who are blind or visually impaired.
PERI welcomes ALL OPERS employees and retirees in the TRI-County area to join Chapter 18. Membership information can be obtained by calling Marilyn at 330-565-6913.
Reservations are required and due by May 27 by contacting Carol, 330-758-5239, Janice, 330-270-8611 or Diane, 330-547-9612. Anyone with dietary restrictions, advise the person taking your reservation.
BROOKDALE RECOGNIZED: Brookdale Austintown has been recognized by U.S. News & World Report as Best Memory Care among senior living communities across the nation, which includes high performance in activities, caregiving, feels like home, food and dining, and management and staff.
Residents and family members were surveyed in thousands of independent living, assisted living, memory care and continuing care retirement communities across the country. These ratings provide families and prospective residents further insight into the community’s care, food and dining, engagement opportunities, management and staff.
Brookdale Austintown has achieved the highest possible rating. The Best Senior Living category was added to the U.S. News & World Report listings in 2022.
SCOPE WELCOMES ASSOCIATION: The Alzheimer’s Association will conduct training in May at various SCOPE Senior Centers.
• Hubbard Senior Citizen Center: Dementia Conversations, 10 a.m. June 4. Call Carla at 330-534-3812 to make reservations.
• Niles Senior Citizen Center: 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.
Senior news
To include or update items in the weekly Senior News list, email information to tmunnell@tribtoday.com or afox@tribtoday.com. The deadline is noon Wednesday for inclusion in that week’s list.
SCOPE WELCOMES ASSOCIATION: The Alzheimer’s Association will conduct training in May at various SCOPE Senior Centers.
• 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: 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.
RETIRED TEACHERS MEET: Mahoning Retired Teachers will meet 11 a.m. May 14 at Drake’s Landing, Western Reserve Road.
Lunch will be served at 11:45 a.m., followed by a meeting presided by President Susan Harris.The Struthers Concert Choir will provide entertainment.
Community Service donations will be accepted for Diva Donations. Reservation forms can be found on the MRTA website.
IN-HOME PRIMARY CARE: Heyday Health provides in-home and telehealth primary care for Medicare and Medicare / Medicaid dual-eligible patients.
For more information, call 330-223-7001 or heyday health.com.
PROGRAM FOR SENIORS: ACTION and MYCAP, along with Christ Centered Church, host seniors offering virtual services for men and women 65 and older.
Preregistration is required. Call Elisa Hosey at 234-232-9043 or Micki Coylar at 330-788-7530.
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, ext. 1018, or Michelle Rusu at 330-759-0363, ext. 2002.
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 or visit ohioliving.org. Call in advance to sign up or make reservations.
AUSTINTOWN SENIOR CENTER: The Austintown Senior Center, 112 Westchester Drive, 330-953-1416, austintownseniorcenter.org, has daily scheduled events and activities. Contact the center for information on Bible study, sewing, exercises, chair aerobics and more.
GATHERING PLACE: Free community outreach social program for seniors at Lord of Life Lutheran Church, 550 N. Broad St., Canfield, the second Monday each month. Boxed lunch. No reservations are required.
For more information, contact Woody Gingery at 330-360-0419 or the church at 330-533-3531.