Weekend Spotlight

Nov. 2, Warwick Central Baptist Church’s Holly Berry Bazaar will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m at 3270 Post Rd. Lots of local hand made products to choose from: quilted items, bags, pet toys, ornaments, needlework, home decorations, things from RI, bake table, gourmet foods, baskets, straw pull, penny social, vendors and church crafters, specialty items and more!

Nov. 2, Asbury United Methodist Church Christmas Village Bazaar will be held at Asbury United Methodist Church, 550 Fair St., from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Themed baskets, luncheon treats, cookies, homemade goodies and delights, toy table, Christmas and household décor, quality handmade items.  Santa is coming!  Indoor shopping – rain or shine. Free admission.

Nov. 2, Exeter Grange Hall Craft Show and Bazaar at Exeter Grange Hall, 496 Ten Rod Road, Rte. 2, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Many items on display for purchase. All are welcome to attend.

Nov. 2, Second Annual Pawtuxet River 5k: Run of the Mills walk/run race, hosted by the Pawtuxet River Authority and Watershed Council, will begin at 8 a.m. at Rice Memorial Field in Coventry. Participants interested in walking or running can sign up up online (https://runsignup.com/Race/RI/Coventry/PawtuxetRiver5k) or register day of between 7-7:45 a.m.

Nov. 4, Family-to-Family course by NAMI-RI, the local chapter of the National Alliance on Mental Illness, will be held on Zoom from 6-8:30 p.m. This a free 8-session educational program for family, significant others, and friends of people living with mental illness. To register, or for more information call 401-331-3060, email beth@namirhodeisland.org or visit namirhodeisland.org

Nov. 8, Autumn Art Auction at the East Greenwich United Methodist Church, 1558 S County Trail, East Greenwich, from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Donated works by members of the East Greenwich Art Club will be displayed and awarded by silent auction to the highest offer concluding at 6:30. Inquiries to UMCEG at: egumc@aol.com and to EGAC at:  info@eastgreenwichartclub.org

Nov. 9, Woodridge Church Holiday Market will be at Woodridge Congregational Church, 546 Budlong Road, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. A special treat in our Elf Shop, where kids can buy Christmas gifts for mom, dad, and siblings for only $1.00.  Homemade pastries, gift baskets, a silent auction, books, toys, games, a 50/50 raffle, and more.  Timeless treasures, stocked with bargains including jewelry, handbags, shoes, Christmas decorations, scarves, gloves, housewares and more. Homemade soup, pizza and sandwiches from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.  Please donate a non-perishable food item for the Cranston Interfaith Food Pantry. Re

Nov 9, Fiona’s Book Launch Pawty Rhode Island SPCA’s invites you to Fiona's Book Launch Pawty from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.!  The author will read FIONA at 11:15am followed by a Q & A session.  Afterwards, Fiona herself will be available for photos with her fans. We encourage you to purchase your own copy of FIONAin advance.  Register today at www.rispca.org.

Nov. 9, Eckankar Center of Rhode Island will hold its free event "Advanced Spiritual Living.” Raise your spiritual IQ, at 10:30 a.m. - 5:15 p.m. at the Hilton Garden Inn, 1 Thurber St, Warwick. Join spiritual discussions and workshops about dreams, Soul Travel and divine guidance. As Soul you have the God-knowledge within you! For more information: 401-738-4727.

Nov. 10 & Dec 15, Intro to Country Line Dancing class will be held by VFW Post 183, 172 Washington St., on Nov. 10 & Dec. 15 from 6-8 p.m. Admission is $10. 

Nov. 13, The Changing William Hall Library Landscape: What’s Been Done and What’s Coming, presented by the Edgewood Garden Club at 6:30 p.m., William Hall Library Auditorium, 1825 Broad St., Cranston. This is a free talk by Michael Moonan, Hall Library Trustee and a Landscape Architect.

Nov. 16, Chesterton Academy Open House will be held at 610 Jefferson Boulevard (the former Saint Francis parish and school) from 9:15-11:30 a.m. (Full program @10). The event will include an experience of our daily morning prayer, a school tour, a presentation about classical education, and the opportunity to meet current and prospective students/families. Register at: www.chestertonri.org/nov16  Contact us at: 401-287-2280 / info@chestertonRl.org.

Nov. 17 VFW Post 183 Community Yard Sale will start at 8 a.m. at 172 Washington St. We are accepting donations Fri., Nov. 15 from 5-9 p.m. and Sat., Nov. 16 1-9 p.m.

Nov. 22, The Sojourner House Annual Masquerade Ball will be held at 7 p.m., at the Graduate Hotel, Grand Ballroom, 11 Dorrance St., Providence. Enjoy cocktails, hors d'oeuvres, a silent auction, and more. Proceeds support Sojourner House's life-saving victim advocacy and violence prevention work. For more information and to purchase tickets visit https://sojournerri.org/masquerade-ball/.

Nov. 23, Penny Social and Bake Sale at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church Hall, 111 West Shore Road, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Luncheon served from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Participants will have the chance to win a gift basket and to browse items generously donated by parishioners, including a new bicycle and television set. Our bake sale will offer delicious homemade treats for everyone to enjoy. 

Nov. 23 VFW Post 183 Meat Raffle/Turkey Trot will be held at 2 p.m. at 172 Washington St. Open to the public.

Dec. 15, AARP Chapter 2210 Portland Symphony’s "The Magic of Christmas" Trip on Dec. 15. The trip includes lunch at Boon's Restaurant, orchestra seat at Portland Symphony's "The Magic of Christmas" & motorcoach transportation. Cost is $185/person. Call Maureen, 401-828-5188 or Anne, 401-263-4274 for reservations or for more information.

Jan. 5 – 7, 2025, AARP CHAPTER 2210 ATLANTIC CITY TRIP has planned a trip to Resorts Casino Hotel in Atlantic City from January 5-7. The Tour includes 2 nights’ accommodations, 2 meal credits (up to $20 value each) & $20 slot play. Bus pickup from the Exit 19 Park & Ride on Hopkins Hill Road at 7 a.m., return time is approximately 6 p.m. Cost is $299/person (double occupancy), $279/person (triple occupancy) or $399/person (single occupancy). For more information call Maureen at 828-5188 or Anne at 263-4272.

Every Monday through Friday, Virtual Dementia Caregiver Support Groups are specifically designed for people caring for loved ones with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia. Mon., 3:30 to 5 p. m.; Tues., 3 to 4:30 p. m.; Wed., 5 to 6:30 p. m.; Thurs. and Fri., 10 to 11:30 a. m. Information and registration, call 401-415-4664; or email to: info@HopeDementia.org. Follow us on Facebook @HopeHealth.

Every Monday, Gaspee Celtic Jam - The Gaspee Celtic Jam meets at the Pawtuxet Village Baptist Church, 2157 Broad St., Cranston, every Mon. from 7 – 9 p.m. Do you play fiddle, guitar, Irish flute, pennywhistle, bodhran, mandolin, banjo, concertina, accordion, folk harp, hammered dulcimer, Appalachian dulcimer, banjo, acoustic bass, ukulele, keyboard, recorder, or sing? All skill levels welcome. Visit gaspeecelticjam.org for more info (including the current tune list/tune book) or to send us any questions. No specific Celtic music experience is required.

Every Monday, Tri-City Elks Lodge #14 Country Line Dance Lessons, from 6 to 8 p.m., 1915 W. Shore Rd, Warwick. Instructor Melissa Caldarone from Get in Line RI, teaching beginner dances. $10 per class. Come in and enjoy the fun!

Every First and Third Monday Rhode Island Active Toastmasters meets, serving both Rhode Island and Southern MA. Rhode Island Active Toastmasters holds its meetings at New England Institute of Technology in East Greenwich, in Rm N214 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. For more information, please contact us at Rhode Island Active Toastmasters. All are welcome!

Every First and Third Tuesday Ocean State Toastmasters Club meets, serving both Rhode Island and Southern MA. Ocean State Toastmasters Club holds its meetings at 641 Bald Hill Road, Warwick, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. For more information, please contact: Arturo at 401-999-2393. All are welcome.

 Every Second Tuesday West Warwick AARP Chapter West Warwick AARP Chapter meets the second Tues. of the month, 1 p.m. at St. Mary's Church Hall, 70 Church Street, West Warwick. Looking to expand its membership. All are welcome to come to enjoy a cup of coffee and chat with new friends. 

Every Second and Fourth Tuesday the Fall River Toastmasters Meeting, serving both Rhode Island and Southern Mass the Fall River Toastmasters holds its meetings. Doors open at 6 p.m., and meeting is from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Join us at The Chamber, 200 Pocasset St, Fall River, MA, 2nd floor. For more information, call Sean DaCosta at (508)-840-6621. All are welcome!

 Every Wednesday, Calling All Seniors: The Dance ‘50’s, ‘60’s, 70’s, & 80’s Music at the American Legion, 662 West Shore Rd., Warwick. Light snacks for free and refreshments for purchase. No outside alcohol is permitted. Cover: $10pp at the door. For more information:  Mary 401-256-1169.

Every Wednesday, TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Meets every Wed. night with weigh-in at 5:45 p.m. at St. Rita's Church, 722 Oakland Beach Avenue, Warwick. TOPS is a great way to improve your health. Stop by for free. 

Every Third Wednesday Old Warwick Grange #41 The Grange Hall is located at 1175 West Shore Road, Warwick, meets the third Wed. of the month at 7:30 p.m. For information, please call either Joan Clegg at 401-465-7259 or Mike Osiensky at 508-954-9712. The Grange is a fraternal community service, nonprofit organization with a special interest in rural life and the traditions of faith, patriotism, leadership and family values. It’s a place where the whole family can go and grow. Help us to help others. There are no meetings in July and August.

Every Thursday Tri-City Elks Lodge #14 Collectible Car Show, May thru Sept., at 5 p.m., 1915 West Shore Rd., Warwick. Bring your auto and show it off or just come and enjoy the night. The Tiki bar will be open, there will be music and also food will be available to purchase.

Every Thursday, Pick-Up Hockey 55 and older, coed: $5pp. Thayer Ice Rink, 975 Sandy Ln., Warwick, from 8:45 to 10:00 a.m. Full Equipment required. For more information contact:  Lon Krueger 302-229-3457 or bethlon@verizon.net.

 Every Thursday, Take Off Pounds Sensibly TOPS #38 is meeting every Thurs. morning at St. Luke's Church (lower level), 99 Pierce Street, East Greenwich. Weigh-in begins at 9:30 a.m. The meeting is from 10 to 11 a.m. Enter from the side parking lot, go down the stairs to the kitchen area. All are welcome as well as any canned food donations. For information, call:  Angela Henderson at 401-225-6174.

Every Thursday Meadowlark Seniors the Meadowlark Seniors will meet at 1:30 p.m., at St. Kevin Church Hall, 333 Sandy Lane, Warwick. Short meetings, fun activities, and socializing. Come join us. New members are welcome.

 Every Thursday - Get a Job Thursdays We Make RI, 200 First Ave., Cranston. An organization that provides free manufacturing training, hosts a series of job fairs every Thursday from 11 a.m. to noon.  We Make RI offer 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 this event or other training opportunities, visit www.wemakeri.com/get-a-job-thursday or contact Mike at 401-232-0077 x109.

 Every Friday Cribbage Players Do you play cribbage? If so, consider joining a small group of cribbage players every, who meet and play at the East Greenwich Community Center, Pierce Street, East Greenwich every Fri., from 9 to 11 a.m. This is a social group where all levels of players are invited to play and meet new friends; there is no cost involved. If you are interested in joining, contact Barbara at 737-6477.

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

PSA Free Gun Locks at Cranston Public Library Secure storage of weapons is now the law in Rhode Island.  A Free Gun Lock and Securing Weapons Safely information is available at the Reference Desk at the Central Library, 140 Sockanosset Cross Rd., Cranston.  Stop by for a free gun lock and literature on how to securely store weapons.  Doing so will save lives and make our communities safer.  Residents from all RI communities are welcome. "This event is not endorsed by or affiliated with the Cranston Public Library."

NAMI-RI Offers Family Support Groups 

The RI chapter of the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI-RI) offers free support groups for families and friends of loved ones who are struggling with their mental health. The groups are led by trained facilitators who also have lived experience as family members themselves. The group meetings last about 1.5 hours, and everyone who participates in the meeting gets a chance to share. The other members of the group try to offer help and resources, when appropriate, based on their own experiences. More information and full schedule can be found at namirhodeisland.org. or call 401-331-3060. No pre-registration for these monthly groups is necessary.

First Thurs. at 6 p.m. IN PERSON ONLY at the Rochambeau Library in the Community Room, Rochambeau Library, 708 Hope Street, Providence (NEW-starts Aug.)

Second Tues. at 5 p.m. IN PERSON ONLY at the Middletown Public Library in the Community Room. Middletown Library, 700 West Main Road, Middletown.

Third Tues. at 6:30 p.m. MEETS VIA ZOOM ONLY Please call 401-331-3060 or email info@namirhodeisland.org for the Zoom link

Fourth Wed. at 6 p.m. IN PERSON ONLY at the Hope Valley Grange, #71116 Main Street, Hope Valley.

Volunteer with NAMI-RI The RI chapter of the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI-RI) is currently seeking volunteers to facilitate our family programs in 2024. Free training is required and available for interested persons who have a loved one struggling with mental health issues. Together with our grassroots volunteers, we work every day to provide help and hope to millions of Americans. Volunteers are essential to the work that we do at NAMI Rhode Island, and we are always seeking enthusiastic people to help us achieve our mission. For more information about our family programs and volunteer training, email beth@namirhodeisland.org, call the NAMI-RI office 401-331-3060 or visit our website at namirhodeisland.org.

Coventry Senior Band The Coventry Senior Band is looking for musicians. A group of retired volunteers, we play gigs at Nursing Homes, Senior Centers, etc. If you are over 55 and play an instrument call David at (401) 368-6895 or email at walshdavid170@gmail.com

 Hearts for Hospice Visiting Nurse Home and Hospice (VNH&H) is asking for individuals to support their hospice programs by giving $20.00 or more to their Hearts for Hospice campaign. People can dedicate their gift to a loved one who is always in their heart; all dedications are listed on the organization’s website. You can make your donation at www.visitinghursehh.org/giving/ or by calling 401-682-2100 extension number 1631.

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