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Model Railroad Club Open House

Posted 11/11/21

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 …

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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

 Warwick Rotary 5K Turkey Trot

The Warwick Rotary 5K Turkey Trot will be taking place on Thanksgiving Day, starting at 8 a.m. at the Warwick City Park Ball Fields. Race day registration will begin at 7:15 a.m. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Rhode Island Medical Reserve Corps, the Westbay Marketplace food pantry, and the Warwick Rotary Charity Fund. There will also be a costume contest as part of the event with prizes awarded for best costume, most original, and best dressed family/ group. The cost to participate in the run is one non-perishable food item per person plus $20 for adults, $15 for students 6 to 18 years old, and children 5 and under are free with paid adults. Families of two adults and two students are $50, and virtual runners are $20. All participants will receive a commemorative t-shirt. This year’s t-shirt design and size will only be guaranteed to registrations received and paid by Nov. 1. To register visit www.WarwickRotaryRi.com

 Gaspee Seniors

The Gaspee Seniors will meet on Tuesday, Nov. 16,at the Pilgrim Senior Center. The meeting will begin at 1:30 p.m. The program for the day is a Turkey Trot Race. Please bring small bills to place your bets on the turkeys. Please bring items for the Christmas Basket raffle scheduled for Dec. 17. They will be accepting donations for Neighbors Helping Neighbors. New members are always welcome.

 Christmas Fair

St. Augustine’s Church, will hold its annual Christmas Fair on Saturday, Dec. 4 from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 15 Lower College Road, in Kingston. Wreaths and greens, baked goods, basket raffle, hand crafts, and Santa’s Attic. Santa and Mrs. Claus will be on hand— photos encouraged. Masks required if not vaccinated. For more information: 401-783-2153 or www.staugustineuri.org

 Mayor is guest at Norwood Meeting

The meeting having been postponed by last week’s storm, theNorwood Neighborhood Association will hold a general meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 17th, at 7:00 p.m., at the Norwood Boys & Girls Club on 43 Frederick Street. Mayor Frank Picozzi has been invited to speak. The attendance- Covit-19 protocols for the B&G’s Club include no face mask necessary if you are vaccinated and recommend wearing a mask if you are not. The meeting is open to the public.

 St. Kevin/St. Benedict Christmas bazaar

The Saint Kevin/St. Benedict Parish Christmas Bazaar will be held at Bishop Hendricken High School, Saturday, November 13 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. It is a day of fun for the family, featuring a Baked goods table, Christmas Decoration table, New to You Booth ( White Elephant) with many hidden treasures. You may also want to try your luck at our raffles which include: The Annual Christmas Raffle with four cash prizes, A Penny Social, The Straw Raffle, The Children of St. Kevin School Baskets, Turkey Trots, liquor baskets and the Cork Pull. The Vender area will also have a raffle and will include17 tables where Vendors will be displaying their products for sale.

 7th annual Fez-tival of Trees

On Thanksgiving weekend, the Rhode Island Shriners will host their seventh annual Fez-tival of Trees. The event will take place on Saturday, Nov. 27, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., and on Sunday, Nov. 28, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Rhodes on the Pawtuxet, located at 60 Rhodes Place in Cranston. There is a suggested $2 donation for adults at the door, and children 12 and under are admitted at no cost. There will be tree and wreath displays, free children’s activities, table raffles, a 50/50 cash raffle, penny socials, a holiday marketplace featuring crafters and artisans, refreshments at Mrs. Claus’s Café, musical entertainment and more. Tree and wreath raffle drawings begin at 3 p.m. each day. The event is the largest fundraiser for the Shrines each year. To learn more, visit  www.rhodesonthepawtuxet.com.

 Veterans Day Parade returns to Cranston

Mayor Ken Hopkins and the city of Cranston have announced the return of the Veterans Day Parade on Thursday, Nov. 11, at 10:30 a.m. The parade will begin at the front of Legion Bowl on Park Avenue and continue past City Hall and then down Rolfe Square. Gather at the cannons at Park Avenue and Rolfe Square to honor veterans. A ceremony at the cannons will follow the parade. For more information, visit www.cranstonri.gov.

 Pet food drive

Defenders of Animals will be hosting a pet food drive throughout the month of November. Please bring all donations to the Warwick Animal Hospital, located at 1950 Elmwood Ave. in Warwick. Drop off is Monday-Friday and ask for Tonya.

 Ocean State Artisans Holiday Craft Show

Ocean State Artisans will host its 30th annual Holiday Craft Show from Friday, Nov. 26, to Sunday, Nov. 28, at its new location at 1276 Bald Hill Road in Warwick. The event runs from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday. Admission costs $3, with $1 off with a canned food donation. To learn more, visit www.oceanstateartisans.com.

 Celebrating RI artists

Warwick Center for the Arts is hosting its 35th Annual RI Open through Nov. 20. The RI Open is WCFA’s annual exhibit of original artwork created by artists who live or work in Rhode Island. Each year, the organization looks forward to this opportunity to celebrate the creativity and artistic vision of Rhode Islanders. All media will be presented, such as drawing, painting, mixed media, sculpture, photography, digital arts and textile arts. The exhibit is free and open to the public. For more information, visit www.warwickcfa.org.

 Meat & lobster raffle every Saturday

West Bay Anglers will hold a meat and lobster raffle every Saturday starting Nov. 6 through Marc 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 im-Possible Dream, Veteran Angler Charters and Dare To Dream Ranch.

 Warwick Symphony Orchestra performances

The Warwick Symphony Orchestra will be presenting their Classical Autumn this November in Cranston and North Kingstown. The first performance will be taking place on Friday, Nov. 19 at 7:30 p.m. at Scottish Rite Masonic Lodge - Auditorium located at 2115 Broad Street, Cranston. It will also be taking place on Sunday, Nov. 21 at 3 p.m. at St. Bernard Church, which is located at 275 Tower Hill Road, in North Kingstown. Tickets for WSO performances are always available at-the-door, but also can be purchased online at www.wsori.org/performances; Tickets are: $15 General Admission, $12 seniors and for students with a valid ID. Tickets are free (but ticketed) for Children 12 and under.

 Wednesday yoga at library

Fine tune your yoga practice or give yoga a try with a Gentle Yoga class at Warwick Public Library on Wednesdays, October 6, 13, 20 & 27 at 7 p.m. Yoga instructor Linda Morse will guide you through essential postures and show you how to breathe. Improve flexibility, build strength, and feel refreshed and renewed. No yoga experience is necessary. Wear comfortable clothing and bring a yoga mat. Linda Morse is certified through the Kripalu Center in Massachusetts. For more information, call (401) 739-5440, x9758. The Library is located at 600 Sandy Lane. This event is free and open to all.

 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-senior-center. 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

9 to 11 a.m.-Paint on Wood

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

10:30 to 11:45 a.m.-Sing a Long

1 to 3 p.m.-Hi-Lo Jack

1 to 3 p.m.-Ceramics

1:30 p.m.-Mat Yoga

 

Wednesdays

9:30 a.m.-Scrabble

9:30 to 11:30 a.m.-Yarnigans

9:30 to 10:30 a.m.-Chair Yoga

10:45 to 11:45 a.m.-BoneBuilders

11 a.m. and 1 p.m.-Chess

1 p.m.-Poker

1 p.m.-Bridge

 

Thursdays

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

10:30 a.m.-Pilgrim Theater Stars

10:45 to 11:45 a.m.-BoneBuilders

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

 

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.

 AARP field trips

From Sunday, November 7 to Tuesday, November 9, AARP is hosting a trip to Atlantic City. On the 7th, attendees will depart at 7:30 a.m. from the I-95 Park & Ride at Exit 6A, Coventry and travel to Atlantic City’s first casino, Resorts. Upon arrival, guests will receive $20 casino slot cash, $50 in food credits, and a casino show. The bus will return to RI around 7:30 p.m. on the 9th. The tour cost is $269 per person for a double room, $259 per person for a triple room, and $369 per person for a single room. A $50 deposit is due at sign up, and final payments must be made by October 7. For reservations contact Maureen Murphy at (401) 828-5188 or Mary Ouellette at (401) 828-3227.

 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.

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