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Shirley A. Donnelly of Coventry passed peacefully at home on February 20, 2023 surrounded by her loving family. She is predeceased by her loving husband of 59 years, Walter M. Donnelly, with whom she loved to travel. Shirley’s whole world was her family. She is survived by her four sons Walter (Cindy) Donnelly, William (Dawn) Donnelly, Kevin (Dawn) Donnelly and Arthur (Brenda) Donnelly. She was the extremely proud Grandma to Billy (Jenn), James, Brian (Juliet), Michael (Kayla), Meghan (late Brad), Danielle and Alexia; and the very best GiGi/Grandma Great to Madyson, Aubrey, Tyler, Harper, Katherine, Riley, Abigale, Declan and Brady.

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Amen.

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“The Peanut Butter Falcon” (PG13) — Although this film released in theaters back in 2019, it was considered a “sleeper hit,” garnering more success in the years to come. Starring Shia LaBeouf and Dakota Johnson, this heartwarming indie film is now out on streaming platforms, which might help give it an even bigger reach. In the film, a young man with Down syndrome named Zak has dreams of becoming a professional wrestler, so he escapes from his assisted living facility to go chase his dreams. On the way, he meets Tyler (LaBeouf), who supports his venture and they begin to travel by water to Zak’s dream wrestling school in North Carolina. But Zak’s caretaker, Eleanor (Johnson), is close behind them to find Zak and return him back to the facility. (Paramount+)

“Smile” (R) — One of last year’s biggest horror successes releases on streaming Feb. 21! “Smile” stars Sosie Bacon as Dr. Rose Cotter, a therapist at a psych ward. In a meeting with student Laura Weaver, Laura informs Rose that she saw her professor die by suicide and, since then, has been terrorized by people smiling at her, telling her she will die soon. Laura then commits suicide in front of Rose, who later sees another patient smiling and telling her that she also will die soon. Rose assumes Laura’s curse has been passed onto her, and she takes any means necessary to figure out how to break the curse in time. Who would ever think that a movie about smiling would be so creepy? (Prime Video)

“We Have a Ghost” (PG-13) — This comedy-horror movie, based on a short story by Geoff Manaugh, premieres Feb. 24, and it’s a goofy, spooky watch for the whole family. David Harbour (“Stranger Things” and “Black Widow”) stars as a ghost named Ernest, who haunts a home called “The House of Death.” A family of four moves into the home and the youngest son, Kevin, shortly thereafter has his first encounter with Ernest. But Ernest really isn’t as scary as all the town gossip claims and he can’t even speak. Kevin befriends him and begins a YouTube channel featuring Ernest, making them an internet sensation. Kevin’s friendship with Ernest prompts him to wonder how Ernest’s death truly came to be, so he dives deeper to uncover the truth. (Netflix)

“Liaison” (NR) — Eva Green (“Casino Royale”) and Vincent Cassel (“Black Swan” and the “Ocean’s” franchise) star in this new British-French series premiering Feb. 24. Green plays a secret agent tasked with finding out who’s behind dangerous cyberattacks taking place in the U.K. Her team tracks the main suspect, who happens to be her ex-lover, Gabriel Delage (played by Cassel). Upon secretly meeting with him, Gabriel provides her with information about the attack and agrees to work alongside her. Their past relationship is full of many secrets that inevitably crop up later and blur lines as she tries to complete her mission. (AppleTV+) © 2023 King Features Synd., Inc.

ST. FRANCIS EPISCOPAL CHURCH

CORNED BEEF DINNER

St. Francis Episcopal Church, 132 Peckham Lane, Coventry, will hold their Annual Corned Beef Dinner on March 11 at 6PM. Tickets are $16/adult, $8/child & children 5 and under are guests of the Church. Call Cindy at 397-4337 for reservations.

COVENTRY PUBLIC LIBRARY HOMEBOUND SERVICES

The Library Homebound Service is a program designed to assist Coventry residents who have a temporary or permanent physical impairment that would prevent them from coming to the Library. The Homebound Coordinator visits private homes on a monthly basis and will deliver books (large type or regular print), DVD’s, audiobooks & periodicals to the patron. Contact the Library Homebound Desk at 822-9463 or email dyoung@ coventrylibrary.org for more information.

WEST WARWICK PUBLIC SCHOOLS

MENTORS NEEDED

West Warwick Public Schools is in need of in person volunteer mentors for students in Grades K-12. The time commitment is 1 hour per week. Anybody who is interested in volunteering can call or email me, Dana Papitto, Mentor Coordinator, at: (401) 825-6530 or dpapitto@ww-ps.com

COVENTRY PUBLIC LIBRARY SERVICE

SPOTLIGHT: MUSEUM PASSES

Explore local museums and attractions for FREE or at a discount with your library card! Coventry Public Library offers a variety of discount passes to museums, zoos, and aquariums around RI, MA, and CT. For more information about our Museum Passes, visit our website, stop by the Circulation Desk, or call 822-9100 and press 1.

Coventry Public Library

NEW CHAT FEATURE!

At home in your slippers, but need to ask us a question? Try our new chat service! Click on the chat bubble logo on the bottom right corner of our website and ask away. If the library isn’t open, it will let you email us. Chat hours are: Monday through Wednesday 9AM-7:30PM, Thursday and Friday 9AM4:30PM, and Saturday 9AM-4:30PM (9AM-12:30PM during Summer Hours).

SIGN UP FOR IMPORTANT

TOWN INFORMATION ALERTS

CodeRed is a very helpful service in which you can receive important town information in a timely manner. Alerts include important town matters, COVID-19 vaccinations, weather emergencies, sex offender notifications, etc. To sign up for automated calls and/or texts on your cell phone or landline, register your phone numbers at the town’s website, www. coventryri.org or through the Coventry Police Dept. website, www.coventrypd.org

RI COMMUNITY FOOD BANK

If you are in need of food, you can call the RI Community Food Bank at 942-6325 or you can visit www.rifoodbank.org for a complete list of open pantries statewide.

WEST WARWICK FOOD CUPBOARD

The West Warwick Assistance Agency operates a food cupboard at 1293 Main Street serving all West Warwick residents living at or below three times the federal poverty level. We are open Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 10AM-2PM, unless there is a town-wide parking ban in effect. We offer standard amounts of core groceries based on household size as well as self serve selections of produce, bread and assorted other non-core grocery items we have on hand. If you have any questions, feel free to call us at 828-0310, and no appointment is necessary to visit our facility.

COVENTRY PUBLIC LIBRARY HOURS

Coventry Public Library resumes their regular hours: MondayWednesday 9AM-8PM, Thursday-Saturday 9AM-5PM, Sunday 12-4PM.

HOPE LIBRARY HOURS

Hope Library, 374 North Road, Hope, is open on Mondays & Fridays from 10AM-5PM, Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays from 10AM-8PM & Saturdays from 10AM-2PM. The Library is closed on Sundays. For more information, call 821-7910.

Volunteer Tour Guides Needed

The Paine House, 7 Station Street in Coventry is looking for volunteer Tour Guides to share this unique historical site with the general public. Can you spare a few hours once or twice a month? All training and materials will be provided, no special skills required. This opportunity is suitable for High School students to adults. Training classes for the 2022 season will begin soon. If interested, call Bob at 439-7513 or email info@ westernrihistory.org

DO YOU WANT TO LEARN TO KNIT?

If you knit or you would like to learn, join the Knitting Group at the Coventry Senior Center, 50 Wood Street, Coventry. The group meets on Wednesday mornings at 9:30AM. This is a great way to socialize and make new friends.

Free Tax Aid At The West Warwick Public Library

AARP is offering free income tax preparation for RI residents at the West Warwick Public Library every Tuesday morning from February 7-April 11. To make an appointment, visit the Reference Desk or call 828-3750, Ext. 1 for more information.

Project Hand Up

Project Hand Up is a supplemental program provided for working people and elderly in the community to be able to affordably shop for groceries for a suggested donation. They are located at 15 Factory Street in West Warwick. Suggested donation is $6 for 3 bags of groceries. HOURS: If you are 60 & older or a Veteran (Veteran Card required), you can shop on any day regardless of your last name. Tuesdays 3-5PM for anyone with the last name that begins with A-K, Thursdays 3-5PM for last names beginning with L-Z & Fridays 3-4:30PM for anyone who missed their shopping day. Picture ID’s required, one purchase per family, trunks must be cleaned out to allow for groceries. Please visit projecthandup.net or find them on Facebook for more information.

Church Of Christ Giving Closet

The Giving Closet of the church of Christ, 42 Nooseneck Hill Road (Lower Level Coventry-West Greenwich Elks Lodge), West Greenwich, will be open every Wednesday from 12-3PM. Everything is FREE! Please bring a mask. Donations now being accepted. 397-9700.

MEN’S GROUP AT COVENTRY SENIOR CENTER

The Coventry Resource & Senior Center, 50 Wood Street, Coventry will host a Men’s Group on the 2nd Thursday of each month at 1PM in the Mealsite.

SWEATIN’

To The Music Exercise Class At The West Warwick Public Library

West Warwick Public Library, 1043 Main Street, West Warwick is offering free exercise classes on Tuesdays at 3PM & Thursdays at 10AM, hosted by Mind and Body Studios. You’ll move & groove to a playlist of greatest hits while laughing and having fun. This program is open to all fitness levels and all ages. No sign up required. Call 828-3750 for more information.

Pawtuxet Valley Rotary Club

The Pawtuxet Valley Rotary Club is looking for individuals or businesses who are interested in helping the local communities of West Warwick, Coventry & West Greenwich! For more information please email pvrotaryevents@gmail.com or call 401-589-1321.

JOIN CUB SCOUT PACK 13, CENTREVILLE

Adventure is waiting! Build Yours. Join Cub Scout Pack 13, Centreville. We meet every Wednesday at 130 Legris Avenue, West Warwick. Please contact James Mclellan at 401-5235723 or jimmac54@cox.net Find us on Facebook, Pack 13 Centreville.

RI DAHLIA SOCIETY MEETING

The RI Dahlia Society will have a meeting on March 5 at the Cold Spring Community Center, 30 Beach Street in North Kingstown, doors open at 1PM. There will be a Program by What Cheer Farm, titled “What Cheer Farm - Looking Forward” at 1:30PM followed by a brief business meeting at 2PM. Open to the public. Anyone wishing to join RIDS is welcome and can do so by visiting rhodeislanddahliasociety.org

COVENTRY PUBLIC LIBRARY PRESENTS...

Coventry Library & WRICHS will host “Man vs Machine” on March 16 at 6PM. Join us for this FREE program! A speaker from the Western RI Civic Historical Society (WRICHS) will tell us about different tasks that people used to do by hand and now do with machines and they will ask the question, “Are the machines really better?” This talk will be complemented with artifacts from the Paine House. Registration is recommended for this program. To register, contact Lauren at lwalker@ coventrylibrary.org or 822-9104.

ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20

Take a few deep breaths before forging ahead with a plan that you have in mind, Aries. You might need to think things through a little more in the days to come.

TAURUS – Apr 21/ May 21

Taurus, when a new opportunity arises, you may feel like a fish out of water until you get into a routine. After that learning period, things will come more easily.

GEMINI – May 22/ Jun 21

Gemini, do not wait around for change to come. Sometimes you have to get the ball rolling yourself. Put plans in motion and figure out who will join you.

CANCER – Jun 22/ Jul 22 and forge a new path for yourself. You may be surprised by what comes your way.

Cancer, right now is a big waiting game, and that could have you feeling a bit frustrated. If you are ready for action, take on a hobby or something else to stay busy.

LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23

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LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23

You may joke about something that someone else takes very seriously, Libra. Be careful with your words to avoid offending someone you care about.

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Leo, you may get wind that others are talking about you when you are not around. Remember that all publicity is good publicity. You’re on their minds and that’s important.

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SCORPIO – Oct 24/ Nov 22

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culture, as you need to start pushing the creative side rather than the analytical one. Visit a museum when time permits.

CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20

Opportunity awaits if you know where to look, Capricorn. A new business venture could be right around the corner. Start thinking of ways to get involved.

AQUARIUS – Jan 21/ Feb 18

Aquarius, big project is finished and you could not be happier. That pressure may have been weighing you down and now you have more free time.

You may have a lot of ideas, Scorpio, but it is essential to figure out funding if those plans are to be put in motion. This includes home improvements.

PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20

VIRGO – Aug 24/ Sept 22

Virgo, after a few tumultuous months, you finally get into a groove

SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21

Sagittarius, it’s time to embrace your love of

Pisces, your own mind could be your only obstacle this week. Clear this mental hurdle and enjoy the challenges ahead.

1. Which artist released the album titled “All Things Must Pass”?

2. Who was the first to release “Blue Bayou”?

3. Which group released “Tears of a Clown”?

4. Who released “Venus in Blue Jeans”?

5. Name the song that contains these lyrics: “There goes my baby with someone new, She sure looks happy, I sure am blue.”

Answers

1. George Harrison, in 1970, right after the Beatles broke up. It was a triple album: two records of songs and one of jams with other musicians. It went to No. 1 in most places around the globe. The 50th Anniversary box set (2021) did not do nearly as well.

2. The song’s writer Roy Orbison, in 1961. Linda Ronstadt released her cover of the song in 1977, and it became her signature song.

3. Smokey Robinson and the Miracles, in 1970. Robinson had been about to leave the group until he saw how well the song charted. He stayed two additional years.

4. Jimmy Clanton, in 1962.

5. “Bye Bye Love,” by The Everly Brothers in 1957. While The Everly Brothers’ release is the best-known version, others gave it a try over the years, including George Harrison (who changed the lyrics after his wife left him).

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THE PHENIX SPORTSMEN’S CLUB, 715 Main Street, West Warwick, will host a Game Dinner on March 5 at 1PM. Tickets are $35/person. Call Joe at 206-1624 if interested.

1. MEDICAL: What is the condition that carries the official name “diaphoresis”?

2. MOVIES: Who played the president in the film “The American President” (1995)?

3. HISTORY: What was the nickname of the Haitian president Francois Duvalier, who died in 1971?

4. U.S. PRESIDENTS: How many future presidents of the United States signed the Declaration of Independence?

5. TELEVISION: Who was the nemesis of Detective Steve McGarrett in the original “Hawaii 5-O” TV drama?

6. SCIENCE: What is the name of the ocean current that warms the eastern seaboard of North America?

7. LITERATURE: What was the name of the bank in the “Harry Potter” book series?

8. ANATOMY: Where is the pinna in the human body?

9. U.S. STATES: Which state is nicknamed the “Cornhusker State”?

10. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: What is the common commercial name of the drug called diazepam?

Answers

1. Sweating

2. Michael Douglas

3. Papa Doc

4. Two: Thomas Jefferson and John Adams

5. Wo Fat

6. The Gulf Stream

7. Gringotts Wizarding Bank

8. The outer ear, which is made of cartilage

9. Nebraska

10. Valium © 2019 King Features Synd., Inc.