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Posted 3/17/16

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NOTICE: For your convenience, you can e-mail your bulletin board notices to briang@rhodybeat.com as well as mail to 1944 Warwick Ave., Warwick, RI 02889, or fax to 732-3110.

Tri-City Elks

Neal & the Vipers with Dave Howard will be playing April 2, opening at 8:30 p.m. Cost is $6 at the door.

Zumba lessons continue every Tuesday from 6-7 p.m. Lorraine Blanchard is the instructor. Come and burn some calories and enjoy the fun. Cost is $6 per person.

Pilgrim Senior Center Events

The Pilgrim Senior Enrichment Center, located at 27 Pilgrim Parkway, is offering educational, nutritional and recreational programs to adults 55 years of age and older. The center is open Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Pilgrim Senior Center will be closing at noon on Good Friday, March 25.

The annual St Patrick’s Day celebration will be on Thursday, March 17 during lunch from 12 noon to 2 p.m. at the Pilgrim Senior Center. Senator McCaffrey has sponsored the event; both he and Mayor Avedisian will attend.

Damhsa

Trudeau Memorial Center welcomes back Damhsa Irish Step Dance with special guests Jimmy Desrosiers, pianist, Robin Norton, vocalist, Alexandra and Nathaniel Nichols, violinist and guitarist, and Michael Stone, bagpiper, March 17 at 10:30 a.m. in the Larkin Recreation Building. Jay Brunelle will also be performing. Face painting with Sally Dwyer and Sound System by Vito Georgio.

Norwood School Comedy Night

Norwood School PTA will be hosting a Funny4Fund$ comedy night March 18 at the Knights of Columbus Hall on Sandy Lane. Doors Open at 7:30 and show begins at 8. Join for a night of laughs and support a great cause. The event is BYOS with a cash bar. There will be a silent auction, raffle items and a 50/50 raffle. Tickets can be purchased by contacting Amy Gorman at 215-7433, Amanda Sherman at 378-4534 or Stephanie Shelton 374-8228. Tickets are also available to be purchased at norwoodschoolpta.com/2016/02/

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Steak Fry

Saints Rose and Clement Parish will be hosting a steak fry March 19 on the church at 111 Long Street. Cocktails will begin at 5:30 p.m., followed by dinner at 6:30. Dinner will be steak or chicken, baked potatoes, salad, string beans and bread. Ice cream sundaes for dessert. Musical entertainment will be provided. Cost is $20 per person. For more information or to order tickets call the parish office at 739-0212.

Warwick Figure Skaters Registration

Warwick Figure Skaters will hold open registration for their spring programs March 19 from 10 a.m. to 12 noon at Thayer Arena, 975 Sandy Lane, Warwick. Their learn to skate group lessons taught by professional instructors will begin April 9 and end June 26 (11 weeks). Warwick Figure Skaters organized more than 45 years ago and is a non-profit. Club information and applications are available at www.warwickfs.org.

Easter Bazaar

The Pet Refuge, a non-profit, no-kill Animal Shelter located at 500 Stony Lane, North Kingstown, is holding an Easter Bazaar March 19 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at Cold Spring Community Center, Beach Street, North Kingstown. Lots of great Easter items, Easter baskets, gift items, white elephants, bake goods and much more. Raffles and silent auction with lots of wonderful items will be held. Lunch and refreshments available. For more information call the Pet Refuge at 294-1115.

Easter Ham Raffle

Sgts. David Langevin and Armand Boudreau Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 449 will hold an Easter ham raffle March 19 at 197 Providence St., West Warwick. Raffle will begin at 7 p.m. Many prizes of Easter hams, Easter baskets, food baskets, household goods, gift certificates and more will be raffled. Admissions is free and refreshments will be served. Public is invited. For more information call 828-9715.

Free Community Lunch

Free lunch March 20 from 12-1 p.m. As part of a community outreach program Spring Green Memorial Church is offering a free soup and sandwich lunch to neighbors in the community. They also have a limited number of Food Pantry items available. The church is located at 1350 Warwick Avenue here in Warwick. For more information you may call the church office Tuesday through Friday from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. at 463-8328.

Benefit Concert

The 14th Annual RI Community Food Bank Benefit Concert will be held Palm Sunday, March 20, at 6:30 p.m. at Lakewood Baptist Church, 255 Atlantic Ave., Warwick. Admission is at least one non-perishable food item. A free-will offering for the food bank will also be taken.

The Easter Story

Phillips Memorial Baptist Church, 565 Pontiac Avenue, Cranston, will present its Easter musical “The Easter Story” during morning worship on Palm Sunday, March 20 at 10 a.m., narrated by Sally Riley and David Barber and featuring the Adult Choir, soloists and instrumentalists under the direction of Dr. Martha Sobaje, Minister of Music. It’s a wonderful way to begin Holy Week. Childcare is available and the church is handicap accessible.

Alienated Grandparents Anonymous

If you are a grandparent who has been denied a relationship with your grandchild join the support group Alienated Grandparents Anonymous (AGA). They are the Rhode Island group that is part of a international support group with members in all 50 states and 13 foreign countries. They offer support, understanding and strategies for grandparents who are not allowed to visit their grandchildren. Their next meeting will be held on March 21 at 6:30 p.m. at St. Luke’s Church, 99 Pierce Street, East Greenwich. Future meetings will be held on the third Monday of the month at 6:30 p.m. at St. Luke’s Church. For more information on AGA write to AGA-RI@cox.net You can also go to the AGA International Headquarters at: www.AGA-FL.org.

St. Benedict Church

Annual Seder Supper

St. Benedict Church, 70 Transit St., is holding its annual Seder Supper, a traditional Passover Celebration Seder meal, March 22 at 6 p.m. Handicapped accessible. Call 737-9492 for information and tickets. Tickets are $15 for adults, children under 10 are free. All the traditional elements of a Passover meal will be served including matzo ball soup, zeroah (lamb shank) chicken, seasoned rice, traditional haroset (chopped apple, cinnamon, chopped nuts and wine), karpas (green vegetable), maror (bitter herb with salted water), beytza (roasted egg), matzah bread and kiddush (sweet wine). Tickets are on sale until March 18. Tickets will not be sold at the door.

Social & Economic Justice

Book Group

The Warwick Progressive Democrats will be having a book discussion March 24 at 6 p.m. in the small room at the Warwick Public Library. The book for conversation is The New Jim Crow by Michelle Alexander. Everyone is welcome to attend. This book can be checked out from the Reference Desk at the main Warwick library. This group usually meets every fourth Thursday of the month.

Friends of the Warwick Animal Shelter

The monthly meeting for Friends of the Warwick Animal Shelter will be held March 24 at the Pilgrim Senior Center, 27 Pilgrim Parkway (behind Benny’s on Warwick Avenue and near Pilgrim High School) at 6:30 p.m. They will be finalizing plans for an upcoming breakfast on April 9 and other fund-raisers. If you would like to help with this event please try to attend. All public is invited. For more information call Brenda at 467-2692.

Jesus Christ Superstar

Asbury United Methodist Church invites you to a special Easter presentation of the movie Jesus Christ, Superstar on Good Friday, March 25 at 7 p.m. Free and open to the public. The church is located at 555 Fair St, off Narragansett Parkway. Call 467-5122 for more information.

Riverview Easter Egg Hunt

The Riverview Improvement Association is sponsoring an Easter egg hunt March 26 at 10 a.m. sharp at Lippit Ave. Park. All children 10 and under are welcome. Invite family and friends – open to all.

Conimicut Village Easter Egg Hunt

The Conimicut Village Association will hold its annual Easter Egg Hunt March 26 at Clegg Field playground, Winter Avenue, Conimicut. The event will start at 11 a.m. sharp and is open to all children ages 10 and under. Even the Easter Bunny will be there.

Oakland Beach Easter Egg Hunt

The Annual Oakland Beach Association Easter Egg Hunt will be held March 26 behind Oakland Beach Elementary School at 12 noon sharp. This event is free for children of our community ages 9 and under. The Easter Bunny will be there to great the children starting at 11 a.m. There are many raffles, a 50/50 and prizes for special eggs that hold numbers. Donations to the raffle table are always welcomed. For more information contact Marie Cavanaugh at 921-3401 and leave a message.

Free Community Lunch

A free community lunch and food pantry will be held March 26 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 111 West Shore Road, Warwick. Everyone is invited to participate.

Warwick Municipal

Retirees Association

Join Warwick Municipal Retirees Association for coffee and pastry on March 30 at the Pilgrim Senior Center at 10:30 a.m. They will be nominating officers and executive board members. This is your opportunity to be nominated for a position or join to support all the nominated candidates. Any questions or comments call Lois at 738-1768.

Trout Unlimited Meeting

The Narragansett Chapter of Trout Unlimited (TU225) will host its March monthly membership meeting March 30, starting at 6:30 p.m., at the Coventry/West Greenwich Elks Lodge, 42 Nooseneck Hill Road (Rte. 3, Exit 6 off of Rte. 95), West Greenwich. The primary focus of this meeting will be on Bob Mallard, a Maine resident, owner of Kennebec River Outfitters, the author of 25 Best Towns to Fly Fish for Trout, and a member of the Pro Staff for Winston, who will regale with stories of Maine brook trout and the lakes and ponds in which they live. This will be an exciting and informative presentation, and this meeting will be planning a fishing adventure up in The Pine Street State sometime later this year. In addition, this meeting will allow members and guests to network, tell fishing and flytying tales and other stories of interest, and discuss plans for spending time outdoors when spring finally arrives. Contact chapter president Ron Marafioti at 463-6162 with any questions.

NE Amputee Association Meeting

The New England Amputee Association monthly meeting will held March 30 from 4:15-6 p.m. at Kent County Outpatient Rehab, 1351 South County Trail, Bldg 2 Ste 200A, East Greenwich. Amputees, family members and caregivers are welcome. This month’s meeting topic is “What are the most important questions to ask your prosthetist?” This topic will enable you to improve your communication with your prosthetist. The better we communicate with our prosthetist the better the prosthetist can work with us for a good prosthetic fit.

Boating Courses

Need your RI State Boating Card to operate a PWC or power boat? Want to be a safe boater? Choose from one of three courses offered by North Star Flotilla, U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary. Power boating covers federal regulations, boat handling, rules of the road, marlinspike, electronic navigation, etc. It meets for eight weeks, twice a week. The sail course covers points of sail, rigging the boat, heavy weather sailing, electronic navigation, etc. and meets for eight weeks, twice a week. Coastal Navigation starts with a presumption of no knowledge and takes you up to celestial navigation. You learn charts, DR track, line of position, currents, etc. It meets for 16 weeks, twice a week, with optional help sessions. All classes are held Mondays and Thursdays at 7:15 p.m. Toll Gate High School, Warwick. All three courses have lots of hands-on and a proctor room if you need to catch up. Sign up your whole crew. Discounts for immediate family. Classes began March 14. Call 739-6028 for information and to sign up, or go to northstarflotilla.com.

Youth Cheerleading 

CLCF Cheerleading has drastically reduced the cost of registration to $50 per registrant for the 2016 season. They are accepting participants ages 5-14. No experience is needed. The first 25 participants will be offered a free cheer camp with Edge Cheer/Dance. They are also looking for volunteer coaches who will have the opportunity to attend a Cheer coach clinic.

For more information contact Kerri Stetson from CLCF Cheer at 639-9511.

Daughters of Isabella

The Daughters of Isabella #423 will have their meeting April 4 at 7 p.m. in the church hall at St. Benedict’s Church. Anyone interested in becoming a member may contact Peggy at 339-3143. Their spring fundraiser will be held in the church hall at St. Benedict Church April 24 from 2-6 p.m. Tickets are $25 and must be purchased by April 10. A buffet will be served and entertainment provided by Robert Black an Elvis/Johnny Cash impersonator. Raffles for great prizes and gift certificates will be sold. To purchase tickets call Peggy at 339-3143 or Ann at 736-0943.

Conimicut Spring Fling Fundraiser

Tickets are now available for the Conimicut Village Association annual Spring Fling. The event is scheduled for April 16 at 6:30 p.m. at St. Benedict’s Parish Hall. Tickets are $24 and include dinner, dessert, music, cash bar, silent auctions, raffles and door prizes. All funds pay for the flowers and flags that line West Shore Road in Conimicut Village from May through September. Get tickets at Davies Service Station, 1008 West Shore Road, online at www.conimicut.org or call 524-8404. Advance ticket sales only. Last year’s event sold out.  

Scholarship Application

JONAH, Inc. is now accepting applications for the James V. Johnson Memorial Scholarship. The guidance office at Warwick Veterans Memorial High School has applications or call Beverlee at 739-2219.

Weekly Meat Raffle

The West Bay Anglers are having a meat and lobster raffle every Saturday until March 2016 from 1-3:45 p.m. at the Warwick Firefighters Hall. They have a general table, a meat & lobster table, a special table and a TV & lobster table. There will be a 50/50 money raffle and two or three money raffles. Their two charities are R.I. Take a Kid Fishing and the imPossible Dream. Join for good food and fun and support these charities.

Conimicut Spring Fling Fundraiser

Tickets are now available for the Conimicut Village Association annual Spring Fling. The event is scheduled for April 16 at 6:30 p.m. at St Benedict’s Parish Hall. Tickets are $24 and include dinner, dessert, music, cash bar, silent auctions, raffles and door prizes. All funds pay for the flowers and flags that line West Shore Road in Conimicut Village from May through September. Get tickets at Davies Service Station, 1008 West Shore Road, online at www.conimicut.org or call 524-8404. Advance ticket sales only. Last year’s event sold out.

Old Warwick Grange #41

The Grange is a fraternal community service, non-profit organization with a special interest in rural life and the traditions of faith, patriotism, leadership and family values Grange where the whole family can go and grow Help them to help others The meetings are held on the third Wednesday of the month at 7 p.m. No meetings in July or August. The Grange hall is located at 1175 West Shore Road.

Transformation Tuesday

Transformation Tuesday is held at Kon Asian Bistro, 553 Main Street, East Greenwich, the third Tuesday of every month from 7 p.m.-8:30. Mingle and hear solutions for weight loss, having more energy, raising your performance and healthy aging. Come ready to sample products. To register or for more information call at Cindy 497-5656.

Family Performance Series

The holidays are here and the Family Performance Series, Artists Exchanges newest family-friendly programming, is the perfect activity to entertain all of your family members for little to no cost. Series performances began in September and will run through May 2016, with shows on Saturday mornings from 11 a.m.-12 pm at Theatre 82 & Cafe, located at 82 Rolfe Square in Cranston. Admission is Pay What You Can with a suggested donation of $5 per person. Visit www.artists-exchange.org or contact Jessica Chace, Theatre Director, at 490-9475, for full schedule and information.

TOPS

Take Off Pounds Sensibly, Rhode Island Chapter No. 38, East Greenwich meets every Thursday at the Women & Infants’ Center, 1050 Main Street, East Greenwich Weigh-in begins at 9 a.m. and runs until 9:50. The meeting will follow at 10. Admission costs $1.50 per week. For more information about TOPS, call TOPS Greeter Carole Paster from Exeter at 295-8381, e-mail at cpaster1@verizon net, call (800) 932-8677 or visit www.tops.org.

All in a Chord

All in a Chord (AIAC), the barbershop chorus of women from all over Rhode Island, is seeking to recruit women 18 years old and older who love to sing. Unlike some choruses, AIAC does not do competition, or buy expensive costumes. There are low monthly dues to meet expenses. AIAC is a friendly group of 25 women that loves to sing and entertain. AIAC sings at social events, senior centers, libraries, birthday parties, PawSox games, etc. Members do not need to know how to read music, but only be able to carry a tune on key. AIAC has two experienced directors. AIAC rehearses every Tuesday evening from 7-9 p.m. at St. Paul’s Lutheran

Church, 389 Greenwich Ave., Warwick. Additional information is available by calling Dolores at 739-6281 or Shirley at 739-0907, or e-mail at allinachord1@cox.net.

Mens Church Bowling League

Bowlers are needed, individuals or four-man teams, for a Tuesday night league at 6:45 at Meadowbrook Lanes in Warwick. Call Everett Griffiths at 739-5343 or Meadowbrook Lanes at 737-5402.

Canasta

Canasta, a free, drop-in program on Fridays at 12:45 p.m. at Swift Community Center, 121 Peirce Street, East Greenwich. Participants must have a basic knowledge of the game.For more information call Erin at 886-8669.

Moms for Moms

Support a new mother, share your experience and make a new friend. You can make a difference with just one hour a week. Moms for Moms/Families First RI helps pregnant women and new mothers deal with an enormous transition by matching them with trained volunteers who are mothers themselves. The program provides emotional and social support and strives to connect new moms to resources within their own communities. Mentors develop a warm, supportive relationship while spending time with the new mom in their homes, accompanying them on outings and attending mom gatherings. They will train you and provide supervisory support to volunteers. Dont miss out on this opportunity. Contact 383-9933 or email admin@familiesfirstri.org.

Bocce Players or Teams Wanted

The East Natick Veterans Athletic Association, 17 Baker Street, Warwick, is looking for bocce players or four-man teams for their summer bocce league. For details and information contact Bob at 497-0895. Games are played in an indoor court and games are held on weeknights.

Poker Players Wanted

Poker players are wanted at the Pilgrim Senior Center every Wednesday at 12:30 p.m. Call Roy Walsh at 497-8097.

Greenwich Bay Women’s Club

The Greenwich Bay Women’s Club meets the second Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. at Atria Harborhill, 159 Division St. on the Warwick/East Greenwich line) to work together to make a difference in local communities. There are no age or residency requirements to join and meetings are open. If you would like further information, contact membership chair Diane Gadoury at 860-465-7987.

Warwick Historical Society

The Warwick Historical Society meets weekly at the John Waterman Arnold House on Roger Williams Circle Wednesdays from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. and every second Saturday of the month at 11 a.m.-2 p.m. All are welcome and urged to become member and volunteer. Visit www.whsri.org, join them on Facebook or call 737-4617 for more information.

Hi-Lo-Jack League

The Warwick Senior Citizens Hi-Lo-League is held Mondays at the Buttonwoods Community Center, Tuesdays at the Pilgrim Senior Center and Thursdays at the Buttonwoods Community Center, all starting at 12:30 p.m. Call Ray Walsh at 497-8097 or George Gange 739-6682.

Photographic Society of RI

The Photographic Society of Rhode Island welcomes camera enthusiasts of all abilities. Meetings are held on the second, third and fourth Tuesday of each month, September through May at Lakewood Baptist Church, 255 Atlantic Ave. For more information visit www.psri.us.

Hospice Volunteer Informational Meeting

The VNA of Care New England conducts weekly hospice volunteer informational meetings at the VNA of Care New England, 51 Health Lane, Warwick. Have you ever wondered how you can make the difference in the life of a family whose loved one is in hospice care? Do you want to join with a dedicated hospice volunteer program that provides training and ongoing support in this most rewarding work? Come and find out more about the VNA of Care New England hospice Call Carolyn McDonough, Hospice Volunteer Coordinator, at 921-7614 to register.

Moms RI

Support a new mother, share your experience and make a new friend. You can make a difference with just on hour a week. Moms for Moms RI helps pregnant women and new mothers deal with an enormous transition by matching them with trained volunteers who are mothers themselves. The program provides emotional and social support and strives to connect new moms to resources within their own communities. Mentors develop a warm, supportive relationship while spending time with the new mom in their homes, accompanying them on outings, and attending mom gatherings. You will be trained and provided supervisory support from volunteers. Contact Sally at 383-9933.

Mentoring

Do you have an hour a week to spare? That’s all it takes to make a difference in the life of a child. Today’s children need positive, caring adult role models to help them develop confidence, self-esteem, and a desire to stay in school. For more information on the Warwick Mentor Program, contact Pamela Sherman at 732-7700 x117 or visit the Rhode Island Mentoring Partnership website at www.mentorRI.org.

Aphasia Conversation Group

On the second Tuesday of each month from 6-7:30 p.m., Sargent Rehabilitation Center, 800 Quaker Lane, Warwick, holds an aphasia conversation group. This group provides a supportive meeting place for people with aphasia to socialize and share their communication challenges and strategies. There is no charge for participation. Attendance is limited to individuals with aphasia only. For more information contact Lucia Watson, MS, SLP at 886-6600 or visit www.sargentcenter.org.

Fife & Drum Corps

Join the Pawtuxet Rangers Fife & Drum Corps of Warwick and continue the great tradition of Colonial/Revolutionary history through music. The Fife & Drum Corps meets every Wednesday night at Wyman Elementary School from 6:30-8 p.m. The corps is open to anyone over the age of 12. Drum and fife instruction is available to beginners.

Free Sunday Lunch

St Paul Lutheran Church, 389 Greenwich Ave., is offering a free lunch for anyone in need of meal or companionship. All are welcome every Sunday from 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. For more information call 737-6758.

Rhode Island Pet Bird Club

The R.I. Pet Bird Club welcomes anyone who owns birds or has an interest in exotic birds. Meet other people who have birds, listen to guest lecturers and more. The meetings are held on the first Monday of each month. For more information call Michele at 739-7290 or visit www.orgsites.com/ri/ripbc.

Free Pet Food

Bonniedale Farm in North Scituate offers dog and cat food at no cost to struggling pet owners, hoping to provide for the animals while easing the burden on community members facing tough times. Those wishing to donate or in need of pet food can contact Dan MacKenzie at 574-6056. The mailing address for the farm is 1097 Chopmist Hill Road, North Scituate, RI 02857, while the physical address is 1056 Danielson Pike, North Scituate. MacKenzie asks that visitors call before making the trip. More information can be found online at www.bonniedalefarmanimalsanctuary.com.

Fife and Drum Corps

The Kentish Guards Fife and Drum Corps rehearses on Wednesday evenings from 7-9 p.m. at the Kentish Guards Armory on Pierce St. in East Greenwich. Free lessons on playing the fife are provided to men and young men interested in joining the corps.

Grief Support

If you have experienced the loss of someone you love and are ready to begin or continue the healing process, then you are welcome to come to a grief support group. The group meets at the Christ Church Office condo, 61 Cedar Ave #6, East Greenwich, Sundays from 2-4 p.m. For more information visit the Christ Church website (www.christchurchec.org), call the Church office (884-8632) or email info@christchurchec.org.

Evening Counseling Available

If you are experiencing depression, anxiety or overwhelming stress coupled with an addiction to or dependence on drugs or alcohol, then The Kent Center’s new evening program may be right for you. The Kent Center is offering an intensive outpatient program for people battling co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders Program hours are 4:40-8 p.m., making it accessible for people who work. The program is confidential and personalized to meet individual needs. For more information call 732-5656.

Help for Victims of Crime

Are you a victim of physical or sexual assault, domestic violence, untreated childhood abuse, or another crime or traumatic event? Are you experiencing depression, anxiety, difficulty concentrating, increased substance use or other emotional difficulties? If so, you may be eligible to receive counseling services free of charge at The Kent Center (www.thekentcenter.org). Victims of crimes and other traumatic events often experience debilitating psychiatric symptoms that may have long-term affects if left untreated. Seek treatment today at 732-5656.

Volunteers Needed to Sew

Looking for something to do to help foster kids? Organizers of The Sewing Project to Help Foster Kids are looking for volunteers who want to help sew pillowcase or duffel bags for foster children. Currently their belongings are sometimes put in black trash bags. Foster parent Adriane Grimaldi in Scottsdale, Ariz. started the Sewing Project in February 2008 for children taken from their homes by Child Protective Services (CPS) to make kid-friendly bags for carrying their belongings instead of trash bags. To date, people have made 6,700 pillowcase bags for foster kids Pillowcase bags are delivered to CPS to use instead of trash bags. The Sewing Project has opened a new Rhode Island Chapter working with the Department of Children, Youth and Families (DCYF) and is in need of volunteers to sew. For more information contact Hollie Galloway at holliegal@verizon.net.

Cornerstone Church

Cornerstone Church, 1990 Elmwood Ave., Warwick, is member of the RI Community Food Bank Hours of operation are the first and third Saturday from 9-11 a.m. and the second and fourth Monday from 6-8 p.m. For more information call 781-6121.

Domestic Abuse Support Groups

The Elizabeth Buffum Chace Center is a non-profit agency providing services to victims of domestic abuse and sexual assault. The agency offers morning and evening support groups for adults dealing with current or past domestic abuse Groups provide a safe place to talk with others who have shared similar experiences. The groups are confidential and free of charge. For more information call Jessica at 738-1700.

Free Health Care

Our Lady of Fatima Hospital has an outreach coordinator to assist women in getting free health care If you are between the ages of 40-64 and are underserved or uninsured, call Maria at 456-3105 for a confidential assessment. You may be eligible for free care including mammogram and gynecological care.

Developmental Screening

The Child Outreach Department of the Warwick Public Schools, in cooperation with the Volunteers of Warwick schools (VOWS), conducts regular preschool screening clinics. All Warwick preschool children between the ages of 3 and 5 are offered the Early Screening Inventory-Revised (ESI-R). This is a free service provided by the Warwick Public Schools. Participation in a Developmental Screening is a long established program of the Warwick School Department that provides families with information about their child’s development and offers information about community resources. For more information, or to arrange a clinic appointment for your preschool aged child, call the VOWS office at 734-3230.

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