THE GATHERING PLACE: The Gathering Place Senior Center is hosting guest speaker Theresa A. Sanchez, RN, GRM II, Director of Nursing, Grief Recovery Specialist for Youngstown City Health District, at 11 a.m. Oct. 13 at Lord of Life Lutheran Church,

550 N. Broad St., Canfield. Her topic will be “How to deal with a broken heart,” part of the Grief Recovery Program.

A boxed 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. No reservations are required.

If you have questions regarding this event, call Woody Gingery at 330-360-0419 or the church at 330-533-3531.

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.

• Halloween potluck luncheon: noon Oct. 30. Feel free to dress up for the holiday. Sign up if you are planning to attend.