Clothing Donation Fundraiser at Pilgrim Senior Center

Posted 12/9/21

Clean out your closet for a cause. Fifth Graders of Hoxsie Elementary are holding a drive-thru clothing donation drive fundraiser at the Pilgrim Senior Center on Saturday, Dec. 18 from 9 a.m. to 3 …

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Clothing Donation Fundraiser at Pilgrim Senior Center

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Clean out your closet for a cause. Fifth Graders of Hoxsie Elementary are holding a drive-thru clothing donation drive fundraiser at the Pilgrim Senior Center on Saturday, Dec. 18 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. All gently used clothing, shoes, accessories, or household textiles will be accepted. For more information, visit www.hoxsiefifthgrade.com or contact Meredith at (401) 287-8323.

Model Railroad Club Open House

The Providence Northern Model Railroad Club will be hosting their annual two days open house on Dec. 11 and 12 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. It will be taking place at 1175 West Shore Road in Warwick and there is a suggested donation of $2 for adults, a $5 maximum for families and free for children 12 and under. They are currently building a HO scale layout that is based on the New England area in 1985 from Providence to Northern Vermont and reaching Montreal Canada. For more information visit www.providencenorthern.org

Tri-City Elks #14 Annual Toy Drive

The Tri-City Elks #14 annual toy drive will be taking place on Saturday, Dec. 11 from 7 to 11 p.m. at 1915 West Shore Road Warwick. There will be music by STRUMDAWGS and a buffet will be included with a donation of a new unwrapped toy and non-perishable food item. Donations of toys and food can also be made at the lodge through Dec. 11. The business hours for the Elk Lodge are Monday thru Thursday starting at 3 p.m. and Friday thru Sunday at 12 p.m. The toy drive will help local children in the community.

Walk and Talk at Rocky Point

Come join the “Rocky Point Pacers” for a walk around Rocky Point every Tuesday and Thursday mornings at 9am, weather permitting. We meet at the gate on Rocky Point Ave. Get some sunshine and burn off some holiday pounds!

Meat & lobster raffle every Saturday

West Bay Anglers will hold a meat and lobster raffle every Saturday starting Nov. 6 through March 2022 at the Warwick Firemen’s Association 750 Warwick Ave., Warwick starting at 1 p.m. Prizes include money, lobster, meats and appliances. One hundred percent of the profits will go to the to the impossible Dream, Veteran Angler Charters and Dare To Dream Ranch.

Pilgrim Senior Center

In-person events are back at the Pilgrim Senior Center! See below schedule for classes, workshops, and more. For detailed descriptions of classes, visit www.warwickri.gov/senior-services-pilgrim-seniorcenter. For questions, contact Kathleen at (401) 468- 4074.

Mondays

9 to 10 a.m.—Chair Yoga

9:15 to 10:30 a.m.—Happy Hoofers Tap Practice

10 a.m.—play brain games with the Braniacs

10:30 to 11:30 a.m.— Meditation

1 p.m. to 3 p.m.—Stitcher’s Quilting Workshop

1:15 to 3:30 p.m.—Canasta and Cribbage

1 to 4 p.m.—Bridge

 

Tuesdays

9a.m. to 9:45 Beginner Workout

9 to 11 a.m.—Paint on Wood

9 to 11:30 a.m.—Needlecraft & Quilting

10:00am Pet Therapy (Molly the Chocolate Lab)

10:00a.m. Billiards

10:30 to 11:45 a.m.—Sing a Long

1 to 3 p.m.—Hi-Lo Jack

1 to 3 p.m.—Ceramics

1:00 p.m.—Mat Yoga

 

Wednesdays

8:30am Tai-Chi

9:30 a.m.—Scrabble

9:30 to 11:30 a.m.—Yarnigans

9:30 to 10:30 a.m.—Chair Yoga

11 a.m. and 1 p.m.— Chess

1 p.m.—Poker

1 p.m.—Bridge

 

Thursdays

10:30 – 11:15a.m. Zumba

1 p.m.—Mah Jongg

1 to 3 p.m.—Oil Painting

 

Fridays

9:15 a.m.—Happy Hoofers Tap Practice

9:30 to 10:30 a.m.—Chair Yoga

10:00a.m. Art Class

10:30 a.m.—Pilgrim Theater Stars

1 p.m. Silver Screenings (Movie)

1 p.m.—Bridge and Canasta

1 p.m.—Poker

1 p.m.—Cribbage

1 p.m.—Brainiacs

1 to 3 p.m.—Knit Wits

1:30 to 3 p.m. Poetry Readers

 

Meals on Wheels in need of volunteers

Meals on Wheels of RI is in immediate need of volunteers for its Home-Delivered Meal Program in Warwick. Meals are delivered Monday through Friday between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. The program helps homebound seniors remain healthy, safe, and happy at home. For more information and a volunteer application, visit www.rimeals.org.

ESL classes at WPL

The Warwick Public Library and the RI Family Literacy Initiative host English as a Second Language (ESL) classes starting on September 20. Practice reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills in small groups. Classes are free and meet twice a week on Mondays and Wednesdays from 5:45 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. For more information, call (401) 455-8041.

Citizenship prep classes at WPL

Prepare for the U.S. Naturalization Interview with Citizen Preparation classes at the Warwick Public Library. Practice citizenship vocabulary, learn the necessary civics content, and work on interview skills using the N-400 application form. Classes meet on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. starting September 25. Sign up at the library. For more information, call (401) 455- 8041. These free classes are offered by the RI Family Literary Initiative.

Get a Job Thursdays

We Make RI, an organization that provides free manufacturing training, is hosting a series of job fairs every Thursday from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. at their offices at 200 First Avenue in Cranston. We Make RI offers job seekers a chance to meet with employers, get career counseling, resume help, and more. Some employers include Swissline  Precision, Admiral Packaging, KB Surfaces, Warwick Hanger, and Hitachi Cable. For more information about the event or other training opportunities, visit www.wemakeri.com/geta-job-thursday  or contact Mike at (401) 232-0077 x109.

Share Your Hope: Volunteer at NAMI-RI

The RI chapter of the National Alliance on Mental Illness provides free family support groups and educational programs. These resources exist because friends and family members like you are passionate about sharing what they’ve learned and determined to pay it forward. The value of your voice, shared experience, and leadership is truly priceless to those who are struggling. Please consider reaching out and helping to create healthy, supportive communities across Rhode Island where good mental health for all can be our shared reality. NAMI Family-to-Family is a free 8-session educational program for families, significant others, and friends of people living with mental illness. It is a designated evidencedbased program. NAMItrained family members lead the course with presentations, discussions, and interactive exercises. If you would like to learn more about how to qualify to teach NAMI Family-to- Family, please visit the Rhode Island chapter of the National Alliance on Mental Illness atwww.namirhodeisland.org, call 401-331-3060 or email info@namirhodeisland.org.

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