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Posted 6/21/16

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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

Car shows continue every Thursday throughout the summer, being held in the back of the lodge near the Tiki Bar. Come show off your car and enjoy music by Bob Caramante. Have a cold beverage at the Tiki Bar and maybe a sandwich for dinner.

The Senders are playing June 25 at 9:30 p.m. Entrance fee is $6 per person.

Country line dance lessons are back. Classes will be held every Monday with instructor Paul. Classes are $6 per person, and proceeds will go to Elk charities. Come and meet Paul and enjoy learning country line dancing.

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.

Ocean State Toastmasters

Ocean State Toastmasters will hold a members-only meeting June 21 at an offsite location. There will be no meeting at Warwick City Hall on this date. The next public meeting will take place July 5 from 7 to 9 p.m. at Warwick City Hall, 3275 Post Road. Regular meetings are held on the first and third Tuesdays of each month. The club is one of 13,500 in Toastmasters International, a nonprofit, educational organization devoted to the development of public speaking and leadership skills. The organization has approximately 280,000 members in 116 countries. For more information, contact Gail Clarke, vice president of membership, at 884-2065 or ghclarke@verizon.net.

Jimmy Desrosiers

The Trudeau Memorial Center welcomes back Jimmy Desrosiers in a special summer performance June 24 in the Patterson Building cafeteria at 1:15 p.m. Enchanting audiences throughout Rhode Island, Jimmy’s extensive repertoire includes country, gospel, holiday, big band, patriotic and show tunes.

Roast Pork Dinner

The First Congregational Church of Warwick, 715 Oakland Beach Ave., is having a roast pork dinner June 25 from 4:30-7 p.m. This is an all you can eat dinner: $10 for adults, children 12 and under is $4, children 5 and under eat for free.  Menu includes roast pork, gravy, potatoes, vegetables, salad, bread & butter, beverages and homemade desserts. Come early.

Warwick AARP Community Action

The Warwick Community Group will hold an open meeting at the Buttonwoods Community Center, 3027 West Shore Road, June 27 from 10-11:30 a.m. If you live in Warwick, this is your meeting and your time to speak out on your concerns. There are no dies or fees.

 

Warwick Municipal

Retirees Association

The next meeting of the Warwick  Municipal  Retirees  Association is June 29 at the Pilgrim Senior Center at 10:30 a.m.  Join them for coffee and delicious pastry to welcome newly elected officers and executive members and discuss the summer luncheon.  Mark your calendar for August 5th at noontime at the Harborside, East Greenwich. Come to the meeting for all details, but you will be sent an invitation.  Any questions or concerns contact Lois 738-1768.

Trout Unlimited

The Narragansett Chapter of Trout Unlimited (TU225) will host its monthly membership meeting June 29 starting at 5 p.m. at the Deer Check Station on Rte 165 (Ten Rod Road) in Exeter. This will be the second of four streamside meetings for summer 2016. The primary focus of this meeting will be a short discussion of fly fishing the Hexagenia hatch on the Wood River and the safety precautions necessary for fishing during dusk and the twilight hours. Networking will start at 5 p.m., food will be available at about 5:30 p.m., and a short meeting will start around 6 followed by the discussion. This meeting will allow members and guests to network, tell fishing and fly tying tales and other stories of interest, and discuss plans for spending time outdoors with a fly rod nearby. One additional benefit of this summer format is that the sun is still shining when the meeting is adjourned, and antsy anglers and hungry fish have time to meet in the water afterwards. Contact chapter president Ron Marafioti at 463-6162, with any questions.

Meeting on Phantom Pain

New England Amputee Association will hold a meeting on phantom pain June 29 at Performance Physical Therapy, 21 Division Street, Pawtucket. Meeting starts at 6:30 p.m. Guest speakers Faddi Saleh, MD at the Neuromodulation Center at Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital and Camilla Bonnin (PhD student). Topic is research study investigating whether a type of non-invasive brain stimulation called transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS) combined with mirror therapy (MT) can help relieve phantom pain. After the meeting an on-site free PT class is available. All meetings are free and open to all amputees and their families. For more information visit www.NewEnglandAmputeeAssociation.com or call 978-365-2580.

Botanical Gardden

Enjoy Atwater-Donnelly playing American folk and Celtic music and picnic on the great lawn at the Botanical Center in Roger Williams Park July 10 from 5-7 p.m. Visit the Center’s tropical indoor gardens while at the concert. $15 admission, $10 members of the Botanical Center Conservancy. Visit www.bccrwp.org or call 384-0718.

Gorton High School

Monthly Luncheon

The Gorton High School monthly luncheon will be held July 13 at Top of the Bay Restaurant, Oakland Beach at 12 noon. Cost is $17 per person. If you plan to attend, call or e-mail Dot McGuinn at 463-9535 or mcguinn@cox.net. All Gorton High School classmates from 1941-1955, spouses and friends are welcome.

Vendors Wanted for Conimicut

Summer Craft Fair

Vendor space is now available for the annual Conimicut Summer Craft Fair to be held Aug. 13 at Conimicut Point Park. Vendors must bring their own tent and tables for a 10’x10’ space. Call 524-8404 for information or go to www.conimcut.org for application and permit information.

Summer Art Camp for Kids

Ages 6-12 will have unique ways to explore their creativity this summer at the Warwick Museum of Art, 3259 Post Road. Favorite sessions like painting, sculpture, wearable art, comic books, and more will be offered again. Full camp schedule, instructors and pricing are online at warwickmuseum.org or call the office. Easy registration over the phone, register soon for best selection. Call 737-0010. 

Title I Preschool Registration

The Title I Office for Warwick Public Schools announced that Preschool registration for the 2016/2017 school year has started. The preschool program is fully funded through Title I. The program will run four half days each week with a parent component every other Friday. They are offering a morning or an afternoon session. Parents are required to attend every other Friday for informative workshops to support family learning and kindergarten readiness. This program is free of charge and is offered to families living in Title I School areas.  If you are or know of a family with a child who will be 4 years old by September 1 and are interested in this program, call Carol Maloney at 734-3426 or email at Carol.maloney@warwickschools.org.

Wanted: Norwood Crime Watch

Participants

The Norwood Neighborhood Association Crime Watch Committee is looking for residents to be part of a crime-prevention program. If you would like to be part of this important initiative, email to norwoodna@verizon.net or call NNA at 785-0616. Minimal time is required but it could save you a lot of headaches in response to a crime.

Old Warwick Grange #41

The Grange is a fraternal non-profit organization with a special interest in community service. Their history is as an agricultural organization and the traditions of faith, patriotism, leadership and family values. Their meetings are held on the third Wednesday of the month at 7:30 p.m.; no meetings in July or August. The Grange hall is located at 1175 West Shore Road, Warwick. For more information call 465-7259.

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.

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.

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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