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SENIOR FARMERS MARKET: The Ohio Department of Aging has a new season of the Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program.

Eligible Ohioans will once again have access to $50 in fresh locally grown fruits, vegetables, fresh-cut herbs, and unprocessed honey. Enrollment has begun.

Applications for the 2026 season of the SFMNP will be available online at aging.ohio.gov/SFMNP. The application deadline is May 22.

The Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program is away to bring fruits and vegetables into the homes of older Ohioans, while also supporting local farmers.

To be eligible for the program, Ohioans must be 60 or older and earn less than 185% of the federal poverty level. Ohioans must reapply every year to continue receiving benefits.

Program recipients will have the opportunity to sign up for digital benefits this year, redeemable with a smartphone app.

Ohioans who sign up for the program with an email address will receive a confirmation email of their approval and can begin using their $50 starting on May 15.

Interested farmers or markets wanting more information about the program can contact the Ohio Farmers Market Network at Senior@ohiofarmersmarketnetwork.org.

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THE GATHERING PLACE: The Gathering Place Senior Center at Lord of Life Lutheran Church, 550 N. Broad St., Canfield, will host “The Gift of the Garden” with Lynn Zocolo at 11 a.m. Monday. Zocolo, Ford Nature Center educator at Fellows Riverside Gardens, will give insights and deeper appreciation for the gardens and how much they have to offer.

This is a free community outreach social program offered to all senior citizens that takes place on the second Monday of each month. Reservations are not required.

For more information, call Woody Gingery at 330-360-0419 or the church at 330-533-3531.

TMH RETIREES TO MEET: The TMH Retirees and Former Employees will meet for a monthly luncheon at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday at Buena Vista Cafe in Warren. All TMH retirees and former employees are welcome to attend. RSVP to Luana Andamasaris at 330-507-5814, or Tammy Wibert at 330-646-0195.

GIRARD CENTER: The Girard Multi-Generational Center, 443 Trumbull Ave., is open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday.

April events include:

• CRAFT CLASS: 9 a.m. Monday in the coffee bar.

• COOKIE DECORATING: 9 a.m. Wednesday in the coffee bar.

• CHAIR MASSAGES WITH RUTH: 10 a.m. to noon April 17. Must sign up.

• VOLUNTEER RECOGNITION: 9 a.m. April 20. It is National Volunteer Week, and we would like to recognize and thank all our volunteers.

• POTLUCK BREAKFAST: 9 a.m. April 21. Bring a dish to share and have breakfast with friends. Sign up.

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MAHONING PERI TO MEET: The Public Employee Retirees (PERI) of Mahoning County Chapter 18 will meet at noon Tuesday at Avion on the Water Banquet Center, 2177 E. Western Reserve Road in Canfield.

Cost is $20 by contacting Carol at 330-758-5239, Diane at 330-547-9612 or Janice at 330-360-7239. Anyone with dietary restrictions, advise the person taking your reservation.

Guest speaker will be Rod Neill, chief operating officer of Bon Secours Mercy Health, who will present the latest growth and developments of Mercy Health in the Mahoning Valley.

PERI welcomes all OPERS retirees or current employees to join Chapter 18. For information about membership, contact PERI at 800-247-7374 or Chapter 18 President Marilyn Abramski at 330-565-6913.

TRUMBULL PERI TO MEET: Public Employee Retirees (PERI) of Trumbull County will meet at 10:45 a.m. Wednesday at Shepherd of the Valley, 4100 North River Road, Howland. Doors open at 10:30 a.m. and a $10 luncheon will follow the program.

April’s guest speaker will be Carol Homes-Chambers, community solutions director at Goodwill Industries International.

She will provide an in-depth overview of the wide range of programs and services Goodwill offers to support individuals and communities.

PERI meetings are open to public employee retirees and current employees, offering members and guests timely information, fellowship and programs focused on local interests.

Contact Gloria at 330-847-7458 or Diana at 330-924-5200 by noon Monday for reservations.

TMH RETIREES TO MEET: The TMH Retirees and Former Employees will meet for a monthly luncheon at 11:30 a.m. April 14 at Buena Vista Cafe in Warren. All TMH retirees and former employees are welcome to attend.

RSVP to Luana Andamasaris at 330-507-5814, or Tammy Wibert at 330-646-0195.

THE GATHERING PLACE: The Gathering Place Senior Center at Lord of Life Lutheran Church, 550 N. Broad St., Canfield, will host “The Gift of the Garden” with Lynn Zocolo at 11 a.m. April 13. Zocolo, Ford Nature Center educator at Fellows Riverside Gardens, will give insights and deeper appreciation for the gardens and how much they have to offer.

This is a free community outreach social program offered to all senior citizens that takes place on the second Monday of each month. Reservations are not required.

For more information, call Woody Gingery at 330-360-0419 or the church at 330-533-3531.

Starting at $3.85/week.

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