Reminder May 1, 2024 e-Edition

PHENIX

SPRING CLOTHING/ YARD/BAKE SALE

Phenix Baptist Church, 2 Fairview Avenue, West Warwick, will hold their Spring Clothing/Yard/Bake Sale on May 4 from 8AM-1PM featuring clothing, books, toys, household items, baked goods, etc. All are welcome!

RIVERPOINT CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH RUMMAGE SALE

Martha & Mary’s Shop at Riverpoint Congregational Church, 75 Providence Street, West Warwick, will hold a Rummage Sale on Saturday, May 4 & 18 & Wednesday, May 8 & 22 from 9AM-12PM. Children’s clothing $.25/piece, adult clothing $.50/piece. Donations greatly appreciated. No furniture, computers, printers or TV’s please. Call 826-3150 for information.

First Baptist Church of West Warwick, 1613 Main Street, will hold their May Breakfast on May 11 from 9AM-12PM. Cost is $13/adult, $8/child (ages 6-10), under 5 are guests of the church. Questions? Call 826-2346.

CHORUS OF KENT COUNTY SPRING CONCERT

The Chorus of Kent County will present “Harmonize And Empower: Voices of Unity and Strength”, directed by Nicholas LaRoche and accompanied by Stephen Romano, on May 18 at 7PM & May 19 at 2PM. The concert will be held at the West Warwick High School, 1 Webster Knight Drive in West Warwick. Tickets for adults are $17 in advance and $20 day of the concert, children 10 & under are $10, under 2 are guests of the Chorus. Tickets can be purchased at chorusofkentcounty. com or by calling 862-3105.

Prayer to St. Jude

Most holy Apostle, St. Jude, faithful servant and friend of Jesus, the church honors and invokes you universally, as the patron of hopeless cases, of things almost despaired of. Pray for me, I am so helpless and alone. Make use, I implore you, of that particular privilege given to you, to bring visible and speedy help where help is almost despaired of. Come to my assistance in this great need that I may receive the consolation and help of heaven in all my necessities, tribulations, and sufferings, particularly (your request) and that I may praise God with you and all the elect forever. I promise, O blessed St. Jude, to be ever mindful of this great favor, to always honor you as my special and powerful patron, and to gratefully encourage devotion to you. Amen.

AARP 2210 LAKE WINNIPESAUKEE TURKEY TRAIN TRIP

Attorney David B. Hathaway

Former Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Trustee

AARP CHAPTER 2210

OGUNQUIT MAINE DAY TRIP

AARP 2210 is sponsoring a day trip to Ogunquit Maine on August 22. The trip includes lunch at Jonathan’s Restaurant followed by a matinee performance of “Little Shop of Horrors” at the Ogunquit Playhouse. Depart from the Park & Ride, Hopkins Hill Road at Exit 19 in West Greenwich at 8:30AM and approximate return time is 8PM. Cost is $179/person. Call Maureen, 828-5188 or Anne, 263-4274 for reservations or for more information.

AARP CHAPTER 2210

INDIAN PRINCESS CRUISE & LUNCH

AARP 2210 is sponsoring an Indian Princess cruise & lunch at Indian Ranch in Webster, MA on June 26. The trip includes a 90-minutes narrated cruise of Webster Lake and a delicious lunch at Samuel Slater’s Restaurant overlooking the lake. Depart from the Park & Ride, Hopkins Hill Road at Exit 19 in West Greenwich at 8AM. Cost is $119/person. Call Maureen, 828-5188 or Anne, 263-4274 for reservations or for more information.

AARP 2210 is offering Lake Winnipesaukee Turkey Train Trip on September 18. Enjoy the beautiful scenery along the western shore of the lake during your 2-hour train ride. On the ride, indulge in a turkey lunch provided by Hart’s Turkey Farm. Depart from the Park & Ride, Hopkins Hill Road at Exit 19 in West Greenwich at 8:30AM and approximate return time is 7PM. Cost is $129/person. Call Maureen, 828-5188 or Anne, 263-4274 for reservations and more information.

RICE CITY CHURCH MAY BREAKFAST

Rice City Church, 63 Vaughn Hollow Road, Greene (off Rte 14), will hold a May Breakfast on May 4 from 8:30-11:30AM. Menu includes pancakes, Johnny Cakes, eggs, bacon, ham, French Toast Bake, assorted beverages and so much more! Cost is $10/adult, $5/child, children under 6 are guests of the Church. No reservation required. Please call Geraldine at 487-8155 with any questions.

GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP AT COVENTRY SENIOR CENTER

The Coventry Resource & Senior Center, 50 Wood Street, Coventry will host a Grief Support Group on Tuesdays from 1-3PM. Please call 822-9175 to add your name.

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH

OF WEST WARWICK HEAVENLY HEART FOOD PANTRY

First Baptist Church of West Warwick, 1613 Main Street, has their Heavenly Heart Food Pantry open to all from 11AM-2PM on the 1st Saturday of every month.

SENIOR CENTER MENUS

All meals include milk, coffee or tea, bread/margarine

COVENTRY 50 WOOD STREET, COVENTRY FOR RESERVATIONS CALL: 822-9180 • DONATION $3.00

Wed. 5/1: Fresh fruit cup, scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, home fries, assorted pastry. OPTION: Bagel sandwich.

Thurs. 5/2: Chicken escarole soup, Marry Me chicken, mushroom rice pilaf, roasted vegetables, whole wheat roll, cake. OPTION: Seafood salad plate.

Fri. 5/3: Minestrone soup, Sloppy Joe, herb red potato salad, charred broccoli, whole wheat roll, pineapple chunks. OPTION: Turkey sandwich on roll.

Mon. 5/6: Mushroom barley soup, Greek style chicken thighs, Florentine rice, sauteed vegetables, multi-grain roll, chocolate chip cookie. OPTION: Roast beef with Swiss cheese.

Tues. 5/7: Cream of broccoli soup, pepper steak, vegetable fried rice, zucchini with tomatoes, whole wheat roll, peaches. OPTION: Greek salad with chicken.

WEST WARWICK 145 WASHINGTON ST., WEST WARWICK RESERVATIONS CALL: 822-4450 • DONATION $3.00

Wed. 5/1: Fruit cup, scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, home fries, assorted pastries. OPTION: Bagel sandwich.

Thurs. 5/2: Chicken escarole soup, Marry Me chicken, mushroom rice pilaf, roasted vegetables, roll, dessert. OPTION: Seafood salad plate.

Fri. 5/3: Minestrone soup, Sloppy Joe, herb red potato salad, charred broccoli, dessert. OPTION: Turkey sandwich on roll.

Mon. 5/6: Mushroom barley soup, Greek style chicken thighs, Florentine rice, sauteed vegetables, roll, dessert. OPTION: Roast beef with Swiss on rye.

Tues. 5/7: Cream of broccoli soup, pepper steak, vegetable fried rice, zucchini with tomato, dessert. OPTION: Greek salad with chicken.

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COVENTRY DROPS

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BOMAN LAWNMOWER, $75. Karcher electric power washer, $50. 2 Black & Decker electric hedge trimmers, $10 each. Weed Eater gas trimmer, $50. Black & Decker electric trimmer, $50. Call Dave, 477-6177.

GAMEWELL FIRE ALARM

BOXES: New, used, reconditioned. 2-Pedestals, NOS “07”. Call Bob, 5245274.

BINGO MONDAY NIGHTS!

Clyde Tower, 1021 Main Street, West Warwick: Doors open 4PM, starts 6PM. Kitchen opens 4PM.

MISCELLANEOUS SALT

WATER Fishing Gear For

Sale: Boat rods, trolling rig set up with lead core line. Striper & bluefish lures, tubes & jigs. Some boating equipment also. Call 397-4513.

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Speedway

Cumberland Farms

WEST WARWICK DROPS

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Jennings Car Care Roberts Music Salon 707

Condesa

Cumberland Farms on Cowesett Ave

Breads & /Stuff 1669 Main St

Tumble Town Laundry on Main St

Gel’s Kitchen 1745 Main St

Laundromat (Cleanery) on Tiogue Ave

Cumberland Farms 436 Knotty Oak

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Circle Shell 642 Washington St

Phenix Square Restaurant 9 Pleasant St

Cumberland Farms 704 Main St Sunoco 888 Main St

DeAngelis Manor I and II on Wakefield St

Thorpes Laundry 560 Providence St Sam’s Store 119 East Main St Ray’s Poly Clean 1015 Main St

West Warwick Library 1043 Main St Shell

6 Providence St

Jerry’s Market 25 Providence St

Brookside Package Store 1193 Main St Security Lock 199 Washington St

Farms 244 Washington St

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LUMBER: Boards 4”-24”

Wide, dimension stock, live edge thru & thru and custom sawing. 380 Tripps Corner Road, Exeter.

M.J. SERVICES: Skid Steer services, grading, oil tank removal. Licensed & insured. Mike, 206-3093.

CLEANUPS: Attics, cellars, garages, buildings, yards, leaves. Some cleanouts for content. Anything hauled away. Very reasonable. Reliable service! Free estimates. Call for your small moving needs. Lic. #37379/Insured. 30 Years of reliable service. 3972781 or 741-2781.

DEWALT DWX726 Rolling Miter Saw Stand & TSS701 Ryobi 7 1/4” Sliding Compound Miter Saw. Assembled, never used. Both $300. 640-3395.

BRITTANY BURKE MASSAGE at Flawless

GOLDEN RETRIEVER

PUPS: Excellent temperament, shots, parents on premises. $900. Call 1-860-576-0024.

JACK RUSSELL TERRIER PUPPIES:

1st Shots, wormed. Ready to go 5/22/24, 8 weeks old. $850. 3979364 or 397-9022.

TAX PREPARATION:

COINS! Local Coin Collector looking to buy some coins, or call me and I can give you an idea of what your coins are worth. 60Year Coventry resident. My house, your house or Library. A Collector, not a Dealer. Call Mark, 556-4703.

BINGO: Wednesdays 6PM, doors & kitchen open 4PM.

$6/24 games, 3 Specials - $1 each. 20 Woodland Drive, Coventry. 470-4587 for more information.

HARMAN P61A PELLET

STOVE (2013 Model): Very well maintained and in great condition. Heating capacity 2000+ sq. ft. $2000. Call 626-7427.

CLEANOUTS: Whole house cleanouts including attics, basements, garages, yards, sheds, fence removal & more! We are on time and professional! Call now for an estimate. Evan 206-7169 or John 3200798.

YARD CLEAN-UPS & Grass

Mowing: Starting my own business. Very reasonable. Senior Citizens’ Discount. Free estimates. Please call 585-8128.

WANTED: Junk lawn mowers. Will take for free. 829-0377.

Beauty: 55 Sandy Bottom Road, Coventry. Practicing for over 10 years! 214-7464.

NINA’S SEWING MACHINE REPAIR. Call 588-9788.

WANTED: Antiques and collectibles. Moving or just cleaning out? We pay more for your old jewelry, glassware, furniture, pottery, clocks, paintings, military items, crocks, post cards, cameras, photos, old coins, etc. For prompt and courteous service call Bill, 821-0381.

Personal and Sole Proprietor Business by David Gagnon. Over 30 years experience. Honest & dependable. Pickup & delivery service available, as well as online & via USPS. Call or text 401-215-5970 or email to davidgagnontax@ aol.com

FIREWOOD FOR SALE: JW Studley & Sons. Cut & split seasoned wood. $250/ cord. Est. 1982. Not a fly by night! 641-0212.

YARD CLEAN-UP: $100 Average. Free estimates. Senior Citizens’ Discount. Call/Text Sal, 855-9028. Leave message.

LAWNS CUT & TRIMMED: $35 Average. Free estimates. Senior Citizens’ Discount. Weekly/Bi-weekly. Call/ Text Sal at 855-9028. Leave message.

SPRING CRAFT SALE & YARD SALE! Westwood Estates, 1A Liena Rose Way, Coventry: May 11, 8AM-2PM. Many beautiful handmade items for Mother’s Day, plus wood crafts & more for Father’s Day. Burgers & dogs available at noontime by the HOA. Rain date May 18.

FAMILY YARD SALE! 11 North Pleasant Street, West Warwick: May 4, 7AM-1PM.

CRAFT & YARD SALE!

20 Woodland Drive, Coventry (behind Ocean State Credit Union): Saturday, May 4, 8AM3PM. Rain date Sunday, May 5. Parking around the island.

RAMBLEWOOD ESTATES, Morningside Drive, Coventry: Multi Family! May 4, 7AM-2PM.

SLOCUM GRANGE

MOTHER’S DAY BREAKFAST

Slocum Grange, 96 Slocum Road in North Kingstown, will be presenting a Mother’s Day Breakfast on May 11 from 7-10AM at their Grange Hall. They will be serving pancakes, eggs, bacon, home fries and toast. The price is $15/adult & $8/child (ages 5-13 years). For reservations, please call Carol at 294-2989 or Dot at 294-3486.

CORNERSTONE OF FAITH UMC MAY BREAKFAST

Cornerstone of Faith UMC, 1081 Main Street in Coventry, will hold a May Breakfast on May 4 from 8-11AM. Menu includes Johnny Cakes, eggs, sausage, bacon, home fries, toast, juice & coffee. Cost is $8/adult, $3/child (ages 5-10), children under 5 are guests of the church. Proceeds benefit United Women in Faith Community Outreach.

Notice is hereby given that the undersigned demands payment amounts due for the undersigned as of April 19, 2024:

If the above amount remains unpaid as of: May 14, 2024 any right to access terminates and goods may be sold at public auction or otherwise disposed of in accordance with the law.

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Highest Prices Paid for Scrap Cars & Metal 401-318-1776

Autos

2008 FORD F-150: 4X4, 5.4, only 165K. New transmission, starter, new tires, new exhaust & more. Runs great. In good condition. Have maintenance records. Asking $10,000 OBO. 474-6878.

Antique/Classic Cars

Auto Service & Repair

Camping Trailers

DAVE’S DETAILING: $80/ Car, inside & out. 477-6177.

I am mobile.

The High 5 Pantry at Flat River Tavern, 2260 Flat River Road in Coventry will have an ongoing Food Drive to benefit local Veterans. Please drop off your non-perishable donations anytime during their normal business hours. Call 407-2121 with any questions.

CHURCH OF THE APOSTLES

SOWING SEEDS COMMUNITY GARDEN

Church of the Apostles, 170 Fairview Ave., Coventry, has plots available in its Sowing Seeds Community Garden and is taking applications for the 2024 growing season. Completely fenced in garden area with community hand tools and seedlings to help you get started. Great for families and groups. Learn more and sign up at apostlesri.org/sowingseeds

PASSPORT APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED AT THE WEST WARWICK PUBLIC LIBRARY

The West Warwick Public Library, 1043 Main Street, West Warwick is accepting Passport Applications (DS-11 Forms only) on behalf of the US Dept. of State. Please contact Information Services at 828-3750, Ext. 1 or email ref@wwpl. org to schedule an appointment or for more information. For even more information, you can call 1-577-487-2778 or visit travel.state.gov

Call the Roof Assistance Hotline at 401-954-9012 to learn how you may qualify to replace your old roof for $5,000-$6,000 of your own personal funds, regardless of roof size.

This is not a loan or a grant so there is no application to fill out and no home appraisal required. Qualifying is strictly based on a free assessment of your current roof.

Who this program is for:

1. Homeowners with medium, large or extra-large roofs

2. This program is not based on financial hardship. In fact, many homeowners that we assist are considered somewhat affluent

3. Homeowners with a roof that is between 10-35 years old are ideal

Who this program is NOT for:

1. Homeowners with smaller than average roofs

2. Homeowners that have replaced sections of their roof over the years, piece by piece

3. Homeowners with roofs that are less than 10 years old

4. Homeowners that a have a roof in absolutely terrible condition that probably needed to be replaced many, many years ago

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CESSPOOL SERVICE

CHEVALIER CESSPOOL CLEANERS: Cesspools and septic tanks pumped. New systems installed. Sewer connections. 736-8313.

ELECTRICAL

JADE ELECTRIC: Wiring, emergencies. Prompt and courteous. 8285908, 738-7835. Lic.# A1538. Insured.

RICHARD J. PIZZI Electrical Contractor: 550 Providence Street, West Warwick. Residential Wiring (home repairs). No job too small. A145, insured. 580-8803.

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FENCE INSTALLATION & REPAIR

VENTURA FENCE CO., INC.: Serving Rhode Island since 1975 for all your fencing needs. Insured. RI Reg #7260. Call anytime 821-7200. K.C. FENCE CO.: There’s no job too big or too small... We do them all! Specializing in all types of fencing. In business for over 40 years. RI Reg. #15748. Insured. 397-5076.

FINANCIAL SERVICES

MOFFITT & ASSOCIATES, LLC.: Financial Services and Investments, Retirement Planning and 401K rollovers. www.moffittassociates. com1260 Main St. (Rte. 117), Coventry (401)828-0097.

GARAGE DOORS

HANDYMAN SERVICES

397-6015.

TJ’S HANDYMAN: Demo kitchens & baths. Will handle your “Honeydo List”. No job too small. Tom, 207-8263.

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

LEWIS & CLARKE

GENERATORS: Transfer switches installed. Master Electrician. RI #A4602. Insured. Call Jay, 826-2826.

SPRING CLEAN-UP:

Yards raked, lawns mowed, shrubs trimmed, trees cut down, brush hauled away, debris hauled away. Quality work. Excellent rates. Doug, 826-3444 or 4419580.

By Fifi Rodriguez

JUNK REMOVAL,

Dump Runs & Property Clean-outs. Call Pat, 2066404.

HANDYMAN: Small odd jobs, painting & much more. Reasonable. Rich, 206-6252.

LAWNS CUT & TRIMMED:

$35 Average. Free estimates. Senior Citizens’ Discount. Weekly/Bi-weekly. Call/ Text Sal at 855-9028. Leave message.

SELBY TREE SERVICE: Tree removal, tree trimming & stump grinding. Free estimates. Contact 286-1407.

HOME REPAIR:

RI#22931-INSURED.

Roof & Siding repair

- Storm doors - Gutter cleaning & repairs - Vents

- Deck repair - Doors & Bulkheads- ScreensChimney caps - Pressure washing. KEVIN, 8233572 (cell).

1. GEOGRAPHY: Which of the Great Lakes is smallest in surface area?

1. GEOGRAPHY: Which of the Great Lakes is smallest in surface area?

2. TELEVISION: Which sitcom has the theme song, “Where Everybody Knows Your Name”?

2. TELEVISION: Which sitcom has the theme song, “Where Everybody Knows Your Name”?

3. ANATOMY: Which part of the human body is involved with ACL surgery?

4. GAMES: What is the victim’s name in the U.S. version of the board game “Clue”?

3. ANATOMY: Which part of the human body is involved with ACL surgery?

5. ANIMAL KINGDOM: What is the world’s largest species of frog?

4. GAMES: What is the victim’s name in the U.S. version of the board game “Clue”?

6. SCIENCE: What do isobars indicate?

7. LITERATURE: In the novel “Don Quixote,” who is the human companion to the title character?

8. MOVIES: In which movie did actor Bill Murray live the same day over and over?

5. ANIMAL KINGDOM: What is the world’s largest species of frog?

6. SCIENCE: What do isobars indicate?

9. THEATER: Who is believed to be the first actor in a Greek drama?

10. MUSIC: What is the name of Beyonce’s 2024 country album? Answers

1. Lake Ontario.

7. LITERATURE: In the novel “Don Quixote,” who is the human companion to the title character?

2. “Cheers.”

3. The knee.

4. Mr. Boddy.

5. Goliath frog.

8. MOVIES: In which movie did actor Bill Murray live the same day over and over?

6. Atmospheric pressure.

7. Sancho Panza.

8. “Groundhog Day.”

9. Thespis, 6th-century poet 10. “Cowboy Carter.”

9. THEATER: Who is believed to be the first actor in a Greek drama?

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10. MUSIC: What is the name of Beyonce’s 2024 country album?

Answers

1. Lake Ontario.

2. “Cheers.”

3. The knee.

4. Mr. Boddy.

5. Goliath frog.

6. Atmospheric pressure.

7. Sancho Panza.

8. “Groundhog Day.”

9. Thespis, 6th-century poet 10. “Cowboy Carter.”

YARD CLEAN-UP: $100

Average. Free estimates. Senior Citizens’ Discount. Call/Text Sal, 855-9028. Leave message.

ELECTRICIAN: No job too small. Free estimates. RI

#A4602. Insured. Jay, 8262826.

JMD LANDSCAPING & REMOVAL SERVICES, LLC.: Yard cleanups, shrub trimming, rototilling, mulching, crushed asphalt driveways, pool removal, yard debris & junk removal. Insured. RI Reg. #001732056. Call 688-4242.

Did you know?

Electrical fires are more common than one might think. The Electrical Safety Foundation says home electrical fires account for an estimated 51,000 fires each year, nearly 500 deaths, and more than 1,400 injuries. Certain conditions can lead to electrical home fires. The National Fire Protection Association indicates home fires can result from overloading electrical outlets and inadequate distribution of lighting equipment. When this occurs, these fires most often originate in a bedroom. Another common cause of electrical home fires is faulty wiring and related equipment malfunction. It is important for homeowners to be aware of potential electrical issues and remedy them quickly to avoid home fires. Ensuring electrical systems are up to code and addressing issues with the help of a qualified electrician can reduce the risk of electrical fires.

How to create an outdoor living retreat

Al fresco entertaining has taken off in recent years. It’s much more common today to find homeowners who want to extend living spaces to the outdoors in meaningful ways that go beyond a few lawn chairs and a stand-alone grill. Dream backyard living rooms mirror similar spaces indoors and contain features like cozy corners, lush furniture and televisions or movie projectors. Plus, they often abut additional outdoor luxuries like fully functional kitchens. Homeowners have various options when designing outdoor living spaces. Above all else, spaces should be created with the goal of encouraging people to get together. Here are some ideas.

Poolside retreat

Homeowners with pools and other water features likely want this area to be the star of the entertaining space. Furniture will be more of the lounging variety, with comfortable chaises and spots to catch the sun. If a swim-up bar isn’t possible, a rolling bar cart can be stocked with essentials for cocktails or mocktails for the kids. Furniture near the pool will be exposed to a lot of sun, so look for durable, sun-resistant fabrics.

Fireside nook

Gathering around an outdoor fireplace or fire pit is a treat when the weather cools down. Mirror the look of the same setup indoors by arranging outdoor sofas so they flank the fireplace. Add some ottomans or side tables for stowing mulled cider or hot chocolate. A mantel above the fireplace can hold pots of greenery or candles that add to the ambiance.

Consider a custom banquette

Unused corners on a patio or rooftop retreat can utilize a custom-made banquette that provides the functionality of a sofa sectional outdoors. Have a contractor design it to the exact specifications of the area, and add a rug to ground the space.

Vary the flooring

Depending on the entertaining space, a balance of soft grass, pavers or other hardscape will be necessary. Certain areas will need to be hard enough for chairs and other furniture, particularly for those who are including an outdoor dining table in the design.

Create some privacy

Some homeowners are lucky enough to have natural barriers that offer privacy in their entertaining spaces. When there isn’t enough, tall shrubs, inexpensive bamboo fencing or trellis can provide a blind that makes an outdoor living area more cozy and private. Consider placing tall, potted plants on rolling casters to improve privacy as the need arises.

Outdoor living spaces are all the rage, and they can add value and functionality to most any home.

Combatting Loneliness in Older Adults

FAMILY FEATURES

The bonds found in friendships and other relationships are an important factor in health and wellness – even science says so.

According to the American Psychological Association, forming and maintaining social connections at any age is one of the most reliable predictors of a healthy, happy and long life. Studies show having strong and supportive friendships can fend off depression and anxiety, lower blood pressure and heart rates in stressful situations and change the way people perceive daunting tasks.

However, statistics show approximately half of U.S. adults lack companionship and feel socially disconnected, according to the U.S. Surgeon General’s Advisory on the Healing Effects of Social Connection and Community. In fact, 12% don’t have anyone they consider a close friend, per the Survey Center on American Life. This “epidemic of loneliness,” as coined by U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy, can take a severe toll on mental and physical health.

As people age, the risks of isolation increase. With America’s older population growing rapidly – the 65 and older population reached more than 55 million in 2020 – discussing how older adults can combat loneliness is relevant to public health and individual well­being.

Consider volunteering, which is one of the best and most rewarding ways to combat loneliness.

Volunteering Combats Loneliness

People often volunteer to find a sense of purpose, learn new skills, improve their

communities or establish new routines after retiring or becoming empty nesters. For many, making friends through volunteer work is a welcome bonus. The act of volunteering provides proven benefits for older adults.

Forming connections can make all the difference in a person’s volunteer experience and sense of well­being. People who meet through volunteer work inherently share a

Meet Friends Who Connected Through Service

Ray Maestas felt unfulfilled post-retirement and began volunteering with the AmeriCorps Seniors Senior Companion Program. He was connected with Bob Finnerty, a man with blindness looking for assistance a few days each week. They quickly struck up a routine of errands, reading and conversation that’s since become a friendship they both cherish.

“The Senior Companion Program has provided an avenue to enrich the lives of not only the participants but the people who are volunteering,” Maestas said. “Bob and I have gotten to the point where he’s a very important part of my life.”

Finnerty echoed those sentiments and shared his own appreciation for Maestas’ friendship.

“I’ve always relished my independence and I feel Ray is not just a person who reads for me – he’s a friend,” Finnerty said.

In the last few years, Maestas moved and now serves with a different chapter of the Senior Companion Program. He and Finnerty keep in touch. Maestas said they talk about every third day.

common interest and something to bond over. These friendships can carry over outside of volunteer work and lead to bonding over other hobbies and interests.

Connection-Focused Volunteer Opportunities

In addition to making friends with fellow volunteers, many older adults also form

relationships with the people they’re serving, especially if those recipients are their peers.

For example, AmeriCorps Seniors is the national service and volunteerism program in the federal agency of AmeriCorps that connects adults aged 55 and up to local service opportunities that match their interests. Its Senior Companion Program pairs volunteers with other older adults or those with disabilities who need companionship or assistance. Volunteers may help with tasks such as paying bills, shopping or getting companions to appointments. In some cases, volunteers may also provide support and respite for family members caring for loved ones with chronic illnesses.

“We often think of volunteering as ‘giving back,’ but we’ve seen firsthand that it often becomes so much more than that,” said Atalaya Sergi, director of AmeriCorps Seniors. “By spending a few hours each week with another older adult in need of support, our volunteers are not only giving back to others, but they’re adding meaning to their own lives and establishing new connections. They’re helping to fight the loneliness epidemic one visit at a time.”

Growing older can come with challenges, but some of those can be minimized with a positive mindset and commitment to remaining connected and engaged – whether with friends, relatives or fellow community members. Fostering relationships is a key ingredient to a healthier and more fulfilling life.

For more information and to find volunteer opportunities near you, visit AmeriCorps.gov/YourMoment.

Reasons

You Should See a Hand Doctor

Many people come into my clinic and say things like, “I almost didn’t come in for this” or “I’m not sure if this is a big deal” or “I just mentioned this to my primary care doctor, and they said I should come see you.” Most of these people end up feeling glad they came in for an appointment about their hand or wrist problem.

With different types of aches and pains throughout your body, it can feel difficult to sort out which problems need to be seen by a hand doctor. When it comes to the hand and wrist, here is a list that can guide you in deciding when it is time to schedule an appointment with a hand doctor.

1. Pain That Doesn’t Go Away

You are probably aware of your body’s limits. It may be normal for you to feel muscle soreness or joint stiffness after exercise or rigorous work. However, if your hand and wrist pain does not improve with rest, or wakes you up from sleep, you should probably see a hand doctor.

2. Pain Prevents Basic Daily Tasks

If your hand or wrist pain is so bad it prevents you from doing basic activities like brushing your teeth, buttoning a shirt, or cooking a meal, then you should probably see a hand doctor.

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3. Numbness, Tingling, Weakness

Think about when you hit your “funny bone” or felt your foot fall asleep – if that same feeling of tingling (or “pins and needles”), or if any numbness or weakness becomes frequent or constant in your hand or wrist, you should probably see a hand doctor.

4. Stiffness, Swelling

If your hand or wrist becomes so swollen you cannot make a full fist, wear jewelry, or you can see an indent on the skin of the back of your hand, then you should probably see a hand doctor.

5. Getting Worse

It is probably easy to remember a time when you experienced a minor problem that was mild and/or went away in a day or two. However, in any of the first four categories above, if you feel like something is worsening over weeks or months, you should probably see a hand doctor.

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Once you’ve decided to see a hand doctor, ask your primary care doctor for a referral, or call Care New England Orthopedics and Sports Medicine at 401-729-2800.

Whether it is education about your problem, advice on preventing it from getting worse, medications, braces, exercises, therapy, injections, or surgery, a hand doctor can likely help make you feel better.

DISCLAIMER: While I am a doctor, I am not your doctor. The content in this blog is for informational and educational purposes only and should not serve as medical advice, consultation, or diagnosis. If you have a medical concern, please consult your healthcare provider, or seek immediate medical treatment.

Patriot’s Day 2024, the 249th Anniversary

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or me, Patriot’s Day goes on all year long. I’ve been infatuated with the American Revolution since I was a 7-year-old kid and was in Concord and Lexington for the 200th anniversary.

This year, the “official” start for me was on April 8 just before the eclipse by giving a presentation on our April 19 bullet strike study research for the Lexington Veterans Association. I was “eclipsed” a bit by the eclipse, but we still had a good crowd of around 25 folks. They even stayed awake!

On Saturday the 13th there were activities going on at Minute Man National Historical Park and a group of us did our yearly Patriot’s Day breakfast in Concord to talk about history for a couple of hours before driving to the park to see old friends, walk part of the Battle Road, and watch the reen-

actment. For the first time since I was a kid the material culture amongst the reenactors was on a much higher level than it ever had been, and it was interesting to watch.

Sunday was spent out on the battlefield walking around and a trip to Arlington to walk through the Jason Russell house, scene of some of the heaviest fighting of the day with some folks from London who had come over to see what was going on. It was a lot of fun sharing research with people who wanted to hear it although my wife didn’t seem too interested in listening to me babble.

Monday it was back to Concord for breakfast with history friends and talk, then a walk to the North Bridge to watch the Patriot’s Day ceremony and parade. The weather was perfect, so it was a nice walk up Monument Street. If you haven’t been there, you should go. Concord is a beautiful town with a lot of layers of history.

Having been a member of the town of Concord Public Ceremonies and Celebrations Committee for 5 years, it was nice to not have the stresses of making sure everything goes properly and watch. The ceremony was, as always, moving for me. Then

we watched the parade go down from the North Bridge and into town and retired to the Colonial Inn for a few beers and more conversation. That’s another ritual for me over the years, and even more so after researching all of the supplies that were stored in the central part of the Inn during the Revolution. In April 1775, there had been stores there, but then it was rented until about 1781 and state stores were brought and issued from there for many years. The action in Concord didn’t end once the British retreated back to Boston. It was a hub of

activity for the entire war.

Next year being the 250th anniversary, I’ll be spending a lot more time in Concord, Lexington, and Arlington giving tours and presentations for an upcoming book that will be published by then. Looking forward to it already!

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Those who know the community of congregants at The Chapel of St. Therese of Lisieux in West Warwick know that they are so much more than Sunday worshipers. They are “doers” of the word, not just believers!

St.Therese, the church’s namesake, was born into a very observant Catholic family in 1873 where she learned the importance of charity from a very early age. This tradition of charity remains an integral part of the teachings and aspirations of the church which bears her name today.

The Chapel of St. Therese of Lisieux is an inclusive Catholic community that functions outside the jurisdiction of Rome. St. T’s (as it is affectionately called) is guided by a mission to “make our faith experience relevant by being an inclusive,

ministry-centered community that makes the living Jesus present in our world.” Simply stated, it is to “welcome all.”

Those who attend services here at St. T’s were excited to participate in a recent event, it’s very first Dance Marathon Fundraiser! Organized by parishioner Jeannine Gauvin, the event brought together avid dancers, generous donors and enthusiastic supporters of some very important causes. The fundraiser brought new meaning to the word “fun” with its two primary goals: to raise funds for Project Hands Up, a local organization that provides food assistance to hundreds of families, AND to improve handicap accessibility to the chapel itself.

Help on April 6th, the dance marathon was a complete success! As

Jeannine so eloquently explained, “not only did we raise a significant amount of money but meaningful relationships were formed as members of our Rhode Island communities worked together….When I reached out into my own West Warwick community and neighboring communities, I met many incredible individuals willing to give selflessly of themselves. Without hesitation, they said ‘yes’

and stepped forward to help.”

This is what people can accomplish when they come together with an attitude of charity and caring! This is exactly what St. Therese stands for. No words of gratitude could express it better than those of Coreen St. Jean of Project Hand Up: “Thanks to your assistance, our organization has been able to provide sustenance to thousands of families and the elderly.” To Jeannine

Gauvin specifically, Coreen adds “Your dedication and hard work truly paid off, and your ongoing support is invaluable.”

The dance marathon was a success because of the efforts of many hands and hearts including the event’s tireless dancers, countless volunteers, raffle and silent auction donors, and many local dance academies who leant their time, talents and toes! There was even

an energetic DJ to add to the fun! Many thanks are deserved and sent to all who contributed to the first (but not the last!) dance marathon of The Chapel of St. Therese of Lisieux.

The Chapel of St. Therese is located at 1500 Main Street in West Warwick. Services are held every Sunday at 10:30. To learn more, visit them at www.go1500. org.

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SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21)

ARIES (March 21 to April 19) You might need to do a bit more investigating before making a career move. You do best when you come armed with the facts. Meanwhile, a personal matter still needs tending to.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Your creativity plus your good business sense once more combine to give you an important advantage in a difficult workplace situation. Also, an ally proves their loyalty.

ARIES (March 21 to April 19) You might need to do a bit more investigating before making a career move. You do best when you come armed with the facts. Meanwhile, a personal matter still needs tending to.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Avoid rushing into something just because it offers a break from your usual routine. Take things a step at a time to be sure that you’re moving in the right direction.

disappointing incident isn’t easy, but you should find a welcome turn of events emerging by midweek. Spend the weekend with someone special.

SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) Patience might still be called for until you’re sure that you finally have the full story, which could have eluded you up until now. Also, a trusted associate could offer valuable guidance.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) Reflect on your recent behavior to see if you could have caused the coolness that you might now be sensing from a loved one. If so, apologize and set things straight.

Patience might still be called for until you’re sure that you finally have the full story, which could have eluded you up until now. Also, a trusted associate could offer valuable guidance.

to be more flexible about the positions you’ve taken and allow the space for more open-minded discussions.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22)

Bouncing back from a disappointing incident isn’t easy, but you should find a welcome turn of events emerging by midweek. Spend the weekend with someone special.

LEO (July 23 to August 22) An incomplete project needs your attention before someone else takes it over and uses it to their advantage. There’ll be lots of time for fun and games once you get it done.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Your creativity plus your good business sense once more combine to give you an important advantage in a difficult workplace situation. Also, an ally proves their loyalty.

VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) Doubts involving a potential career change need to be resolved quickly so that they don’t get in the way when you feel like you’re finally ready to make the big move.

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GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Avoid rushing into something just because it offers a break from your usual routine. Take things a step at a time to be sure that you’re moving in the right direction.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Bouncing back from a

LEO (July 23 to August 22) An incomplete project needs your attention before someone else takes it over and uses it to their advantage. There’ll be lots of time for fun and games once you get it done.

CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) Easing up on your social activities allows you to focus more of your energies on a long-neglected personal matter. You can get back into party mode by the weekend.

VIRGO (August 23 to September 22)

AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) A dispute with a colleague can be resolved peacefully once you both agree to be more flexible about the positions you’ve taken and allow the space for more open-minded discussions.

PISCES (February 19 to March 20) Volunteering to take on added responsibilities could be a risky way to impress the powers that be. Only do it if you’re sure that you won’t be swept away by the extra workload.

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Doubts involving a potential career change need to be resolved quickly so that they don’t get in the way when you feel like you’re finally ready to make the big move.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) Reflect on your recent behavior to see if you could have caused the coolness that you might now be sensing from a loved one. If so, apologize and set things straight.

PISCES (February 19 to March 20) Volunteering to take on added responsibilities could be a risky way to impress the powers that be. Only do it if you’re sure that you won’t be swept away by the extra workload.

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LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) Looking to blame someone for a workplace problem could backfire if it turns out that you’ve got the wrong “culprit.” Best to get more facts before acting on your assumptions.

CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) Easing up on your social activities allows you to focus more of your energies on a long-neglected personal matter. You can get back into party mode by the weekend.

AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) A dispute with a colleague can be resolved peacefully once you both agree