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Free blood pressure checkups

Free blood pressure check ups are offered every first Tuesday of the month at the Streetsboro Senior Center 9:30 to 10 a.m.,, courtesy of Portage County Visiting Nurse Service & Hospice. No appointment is necessary.

Line dancing

Country line dancing takes place at the senior center every Wednesday from 10 to 11 a.m. Seniors get a chance move around, learn some new dance steps, and meet people all at once. No appointment is necessary.

Golden Getaway Seniors

Golden Getaway Seniors will be venturing out on the third Wednesday of each month around 12:30 p.m. from the senior center. This is a group which meets to enjoy one another's company at an area restaurant. Dates are subject to change and RSVP to the senior center at 330-626-2398 is requested.

Square dancing

Square dancing takes place each Monday and Friday from 11 a.m. to noon. Come to dance or watch.

Chair volleyball

Chair volleyball players take to the court each Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 11 a.m. to noon. Come share in the fun, simple game.

Strengthen and tone those muscles

Senior Strength and Tone - Geri-Fit is an exercise class offered by Body Sculpting by Exterior Designs. Seniors can register for the program in single classes ($3 each) or eight-class sessions ($12). Sessions begin every four weeks, provided there are enough participants.

The classes meet Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10 to 10:45 a.m.

Participants use stretch bands and weights to increase flexibility and strength. Chris Klemm is the instructor. Bring a water bottle and a large towel.

For more information, call the senior center at 330-626-2398.

Senior health fair

Miss the Streetsboro Area Chamber of Commerce's health fair? Come to "Spring into Health," an opportunity to learn about health services available to seniors April 24.

Between 10 and 11 a.m., free health screenings will be offered by various health agencies. From 11 a.m. to noon, teams will play chair volleyball.