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PASTORAL ANNIVERSARY: Progressive Baptist Church, 2258 Colonial Ave. SE, Warren, will celebrate the first pastoral anniversary for Pastor Daniel Johnson and First Lady Jackie Johnson at 11 a.m. Sunday. Guest speaker is Elder Jeremiah Summerlin of Hoyt Street Flourishing Ministries Church of God in Christ KING OF KINGS: Agape Assembly Church, 426 Nevada Ave. SW, Warren, will present the play “King of Kings” at 7:30 p.m. Saturday. FIRST FRIDAY: The First Friday Club of Greater Youngstown will welcome Mathew Schmalz, Ph.D., who will present “Global Catholicism and the Pope” at 6 ...

Finding volunteer opportunities for seniors

Volunteering is a rewarding experience that engages people from all walks of life. While young adults and adults in middle age may find it hard to squeeze volunteering into their schedules, retirees are free of many of the professional and personal obligations that prevent younger adults ...

How some seniors benefit from looking after their grandchildren

Modern seniors are spending a lot of time with their grandchildren, and much of that time is spent providing care for youngsters, which might be helping grandparents in some unique ways. According to the National Poll on Healthy Aging from the University of Michigan's Institute for ...

Parkinson’s Awareness Month: Things to know

April is Parkinson’s Awareness Month. Some people may be asking what Parkinson's disease is, while others already have a very intimate knowledge and are dealing with the disease every day. According to the Michael J. Fox Foundation, “Parkinson’s disease (PD) occurs when brain cells that make dopamine, a chemical that coordinates movement, stop working or die. Because PD can cause tremor, slowness, stiffness, and walking and balance problems, it is called a ‘movement disorder.’ But constipation, depression, memory problems and other non-movement symptoms also can be a part of ...

Dear Annie: Uneven split when dining with friend troubling

DEAR ANNIE: My friend insists on splitting every restaurant bill “evenly,” no matter what. The problem is, she always orders cocktails and appetizers, while I usually stick to one entree. Last week, my $22 dinner somehow became $48 after the “split.” When I suggested we each pay for what we ordered, she laughed and said, “That’s so much more complicated.” I like spending time with her, but I’m starting to dread going out to eat. How do I bring this up without sounding cheap? — Tired of Picking Up the Tab DEAR TIRED: There are plenty of ways to split a bill that ...

Hints from Heloise: With scent, less is more

DEAR HELOISE: The French have a saying: “Scents are made to be discovered, not announced.” — David K., in Buffalo, New York David, this is very true. But unfortunately, some people — both men and women — don’t understand the phrase “less is more.” — Heloise DEAR HELOISE: I’m not sure how well this is known, but it took us years to learn it. We use room humidifiers, especially at night, because we live in a dry climate in Montana. Before, we used water from the cold water tap that was untreated, and we would experience small white particles that accumulated ...