RANDI BAUN has been named a Certified Fund Raising Executive by CFRE International. Baun, Foundation Director for Shepherd's Foundation, the fundraising arm of Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Retirement Services, Inc., joins more than 5,300 professionals who hold the CFRE designation. Those granted the CFRE credential have met a series of standards including five years of experience in fundraising, proven fundraising success, and a commitment to service for nonprofit organizations. Candidates must pass a rigorous written exam testing the knowledge, skills, and abilities required of a fundraising executive.
CFRE recipients are awarded certification for a three-year period. To maintain the certification, recipients must work in the field and continue with professional education.
KATE DAVIS, LPN, has joined the staff of Shepherd of the Valley as the area marketing director for Mahoning and Columbiana counties. Her responsibilities include marketing and promotion for the Shepherd of the Valley Boardman and Poland communities and Home Health.
Davis comes from Southern Care Hospice and has experience with hospice, assisted living, and home health, including three years as the executive director for an assisted living community specializing in memory care. Davis is a resident of Austintown, where she lives with her husband and daughter.
HOWLAND SCHOOLS RETIREES will meet 11 a.m. Jan. 6 at Enzo's Restaurant, Elm Road, Warren. All classified and non-classified retired Howland Schools personnel and their spouses or guests are welcome to attend. Cost of the lunch, payable at the door, is $10. Call 330-856-5226 for more information about the meetings and newsletter. Those unable to attend the meeting may call in to share retiree information to be included in the monthly newsletter.
AJAX MAGNETHERMIC RETIREES will meet 1 p.m. Jan. 6 at Station Square, 4250 Belmont Ave., Youngstown. Guests are welcome.
55 PLUS CLUB, MINERAL RIDGE will meet 12:30 p.m. Jan. 15 at St. Mary's Church. Members will dine out after card games.
WARREN CITY SCHOOLS RETIRED TEACHERS monthly luncheon will be noon Jan. 9 at Panera Bread on Elm Road, Warren. The luncheon is for all retired teachers and administrators of the Warren City Schools to socialize with former colleagues. Attendees will order their own lunch. For more information, call Bob at 330-856-4155 or Nancy at 330-856-6252.
Former VAN HUFFEL EMPLOYEES meet 8 a.m. Fridays at Country Corner Cafe, 4551 Mahoning Ave. N.W., Champion. For more information, call Jim Franklin at 330-856-4231.
The Trumbull County Office of Elderly Affairs, NUTRITION PROGRAM, 2959 Youngstown Road S.E., Warren, can be reached at 330-675-2486 for reservations or more information. The office offers the following menu at all nutrition sites in Trumbull County: Hubbard Senior Center, Girard Multi-Generational Center, SCOPE Senior Center, Farmington Senior Center, Newton Falls Community Center, Niles United Steelworkers Home Association, Kinsman Fire Hall, Cortview Village, Lordstown Administration Building and Morrison Village Community Center.
Any person 60 or older or whose spouse is 60 or older is eligible to attend a nutrition site. There is no income requirement. Suggested donation is $1.25 per meal.
The menu for the week is:
MONDAY: Jumbo hot dog bun, baked bean quintet, broccoli cuts, diced peaches
TUESDAY: Johnny Marzetti, peas, hot applesauce, Italian bread with margarine, grape juice
WEDNESDAY: Chicken quarter, scalloped potatoes, glazed carrots, wheat bread with margarine, mandarin oranges
THURSDAY: Southwest meatloaf, mashed squash, green beans, rye bread with margarine, pineapple tidbits
FRIDAY: Turkey with gravy, mashed potatoes, mixed vegetables, wheat bread with margarine, mixed fruit
McDONALD SENIOR CITIZENS
Meetings are held at 11 a.m. every other Wednesday at Woodland Park United Methodist Church, 601 Ohio Ave., McDonald. Those attending should bring their own lunch.
Jan. 2 - Bring two $1 prizes for bingo.
FARMINGTON SENIOR CENTER
Open from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, and 7 a.m. to noon Mondays.
MONDAY
7 a.m. to noon - Full breakfast menu open to the public.
TUESDAY
10:30 a.m. - Exercises class and quilting, cards and crafts.
6 p.m. - Cards, players' choice.
WEDNESDAY
Noon - Nutrition program lunch, donation $1.25 and quilting, cards and crafts.
THURSDAY
Noon - Nutrition program lunch, donation $1.25 and quilting, cards and crafts.
FRIDAY
Noon - Nutrition program lunch, donation $1.25 and quilting, cards and crafts.
Self-serve breakfast available from 7 to 10 a.m. Tuesday through Friday.
Blood pressure checks are at 11 a.m. the first Thursday of every month.
Amish Ladies Day is the third Tuesday of every month with a covered-dish luncheon at noon.
CHAMPION SCOPE
Wednesday and Friday lunches are subject to changes and depend upon market sales. Call in meal reservations to 330-847-8179 24 hours before mealtime.
MONDAY
10:30 to 11:30 a.m. - Buffet breakfast, cards and bingo, line dancing.
TUESDAY
10:30 a.m. - Learn about birds.
12:15 p.m. - Chair exercises.
WEDNESDAY
11 a.m. to noon - Lunch.
THURSDAY
12:15 p.m. - Chair exercises.
1 p.m. - Special craft project each week.
FRIDAY
11 a.m. to noon - Lunch.
HOWLAND SCOPE NEWS
MONDAY
9 a.m. to noon - Beginning computer classes.
10 a.m. - Bridge club.
10 a.m. to 1 p.m. - Morning Men's Club.
10 a.m. - Free art class.
9 a.m. to noon - Digital photography.
11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. - Gourmet Cooking Club (first Monday of the month).
12:30 to 1:30 p.m. - Gentle yoga classes, $4.
2:30 p.m. - Tap class.
TUESDAY
10 a.m. - Strength training.
11 a.m. - Beginning bridge class.
12:30 p.m. - Book club (third Tuesday of the month).
1 p.m. - Bingo, with cards 25 cents each.
WEDNESDAY
10 a.m. - Genealogy on the Web (second Wednesday).
10 a.m. - Ohio Star Quilters (first and third Wednesday).
1 p.m. - Red Hatters meet (first Wednesday).
THURSDAY
9 a.m. to noon - Computer class.
11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. - Green Thumb Garden Club (second Thursday).
9 a.m. to noon - Digital photography.
11 a.m. to 1 p.m. - Craft emporium (third Thursday) (craft changes month to month).
1 p.m. - Red Hatters (first Thursday).
2 to 4 p.m. - Cardinal Investment Club (second Thursday).
3 p.m. - Advanced line dancing.
6:30 p.m. - Card night.
FRIDAY
10 a.m. - Strength training and tai chi. Free.
10 a.m. - Beginning pinochle or other cards
11:30 a.m. - Line dancing.
Computers, pool table, library, card tables, puzzles, TV and games are available when other events are not scheduled.
Membership in SCOPE is $12 a year. Activities include dances, luncheons, lectures, line dancing, strength training, tai chi, bingo, cards, book club, garden and gourmet cooking clubs, art, tap classes, outings and traveling. Call the Howland SCOPE at 330-609-7806, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday, for details.