COMMUNITY
Meet Congressman John Boccieri for breakfast, a program hosted by the Stark County Chambers of Commerce Association, Monday, Jan. 11 at the Holiday Inn at Belden Village, 4250 Everhard Rd. NW. Registration begins at 7 a.m. and breakfast will be served at 7:30 a.m. Cost is $20 per person. Contact your local chamber for reservations now.
Join the opening of the Studio M Exhibition Opening, “In America’s Wake” on Jan. 16, 7-9 p.m., at the Massillon Museum, 121 Lincoln Way East. No reservations needed. Free admission. For information go online to www.massillonmuseum.org.
Pamper Yourself is the theme of the next Hartville Area Christian Women’s Connection, Jan 19, 9:30 - 11 a.m., at Raintree Country Club, 4350 Mayfair Rd. Linda Hull will share her journey about controlling circumstances. For more information or to make reservations call 330-699-3755.
Canton Amateur Radio Club will conduct their annual banquet at McCall’s Banquet Center, 130 Faircrest Ave. SW, Jan. 20, with a 6 p.m. social hour and a 7 p.m. dinner. The cost is $16 per person and includes a buffet with roast beef , scrod and much more. Send payment to Scott Duncan KK8D, 5344 Ridge Ave. SE, Canton, Ohio 44707.
A New Beginning, a social group for widows and widowers of all ages, meet for dinner and conversation the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month at 6 p.m. For restaurant location and other activities, call 330-745-6239
SENIOR MOMENTS
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CHURCH
McDonaldsville United Methodist Church, located at 7641 Wales NW, offers McWednesdays, six-week classes which started Jan. 6. Classes begin at 7 p.m. and a meal is served at 6 p.m. Classes are free. New this season are classes in basic gardening, N.e.x.t.- Nutrition & Exercise Time, PC's-social networking and more, Connecting-Youth Bible study and Adult CD Bible study. For more information call the church at 330-499-6971.
Queen of Heaven Church, 1800 Steese Rd., Green will host A Silver Jubilee Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, Jan. 9 at 4:30 pm to commemorate The Reverend Thomas P. Kowatch’s ordination to the priesthood on Jan. 12, 1985. A reception will follow in the Parish Life Center.
Enjoy a Swiss steak dinner, Friday, Jan. 15, 6-8 p.m., at McDonaldsville United Methodist Church, 7641 Wales NW, between Portage and Strausser streets. Cost is adults-$7, children (12 and under)-$3.50, free 2 and under. Complete meal with dessert and beverage. Call 330-499-6971 for details.
MEDICAL MEMOS
Jan. 11 End of Life Care will be presented by Dr. Steven Grossman, director of hospice and palliative care, at the Jackson Township Branch Library, 7487 Fulton Dr. NW. from 1:30 – 3 p.m. Learn what to expect from the health care system when a loved one is dying and how Aultman is addressing these needs. For details call 330-363-8255.
Jan. 13, Medicare Today will be presented by Dr. Melinda Graham, Medicare educator, at Aultman North, 6100 Whipple Ave. NW, 6-7:30 p.m. Learn about options of Medicare. For details call 330-363-8255.
Jan. 14, Basic Foot Care is the topic to be presented by Dr. Steven Gross, podiatrist, at Aultman West, 2021 Wales Ave. NW, from 6-7:30 p.m. Learn proper care for common foot problems such as bunions, ingrown toenails, infections, as well as diabetic-related issues. For details call 330-363-8255.
Jan. 19, Controlling Diabetes will be presented by Cheryl Michaels, RN, certified diabetes educator, at Aultman West, 2021 Wales Ave. NW, 6-7:30 p.m. Learn about your glucose level. For details call 330-363-8255.
Jan. 20, Kick the Tobacco Habit will be presented by Sara Schaub, a tobacco cessation specialist, at Aultman North, 6-7:30 p.m. This is a free six-week group program. For details call 330-363-8255.
Jan. 21, TMJ will be presented by David Ash, oral and maxillofacial surgeon, at Aultman West, 2021 Wales Ave. NW, from 6-7:30 p.m. Learn treatment options. For details call 330-363-8255.
Jan. 28, Fibromyalgia will be presented by Dr. Mark Pelligino, physical medicine and rehabilitation specialist, at Aultman West, 2021 Wales Ave. NW, from 6-7:30 p.m. For details call 330-363-8255.
BLOOD DRIVES
Jan. 8, Omni Orthopedics, 4760 Belpar St. NW, Canton, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Jan. 13, Knights of Columbus #554, 988 Cherry Rd. NW, 1-6 p.m.
GOVERNMENT MEETINGS
Jackson trustees will meet Jan. 11, 4 p.m. for an executive and/or work session and 6 p.m. for a general session in the township hall.
The Citizens Advisory Community Celebration Committee will meet Jan. 12, 5:30 p.m. in the township hall.
The CIC will meet Jan. 19, 5 p.m. at the township hall.
The zoning commission will meet Jan. 21, 5 p.m., in the township hall.
Jackson trustees will meet Jan. 25, 4 p.m. for an executive and/or work session and 6 p.m. for a general session in the township hall.
Jackson Recycling Board will meet Jan. 27, 11 a.m., at Buehler’s Community Room, 7138 Fulton Dr. NW.
The Park Citizens Advisory Committee will meet Feb. 9, 6:30 p.m. in the township hall.
The Highway-Traffic Citizens Advisory Committee will meet Feb. 17, 6:30 p.m. in the township hall.
