Join us for a series of technology workshops specially designed for adults 65+ at the Coventry Public Library, 1672 Flat River Road, Coventry. Led by URI students in collaboration with ATEL, workshops will focus on how to use accessibility features related to vision, hearing and mobility on Tuesday, Feb. 11; camera use on Tuesday, Feb. 18; and using virtual assistants such as Siri on Tuesday, Feb. 25. Attend for a chance to win a free tablet! Workshops run from 12 – 2 p.m. and are free and open to the public, but registration is required. Please go to https://coventrylibrary.org/ and view the Events page to register for these workshops. For more information, contact Reference Librarian Kiki at 822-9105 or KButler@CoventryLibrary.org.
ST. FRANCIS EPISCOPAL CHURCH CORNED BEEF DINNER
St. Francis Episcopal Church will hold its Corned Beef Dinner on Saturday, March 15, at 6 p.m., in the church at 132 Peckham Lane, Coventry. Adults $17; Children $8; 5-years and under free. To make reservations, call Cindy at 397-4337.
Novena to the BLESSED VIRGIN (Never known to fail). O Most Beautiful Flower of Mt. Carmel, Fruitful Vine, Splendor of Heaven, Blessed Mother of the Son of God, Immaculate Virgin, assist me in my necessity. O Star of the sea, help me and show me here in, you are my mother. O Holy Mary, Mother of God, Queen of Heaven and Earth, I humbly beseech you from the bottom of my heart to succor me in my necessity (make request). There are none that can withstand your power. O Mary conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee (3 times.) Holy Mary, I place this cause in your hands (3 times). Say this prayer for three consecutive days. You must publish it and it will be granted to you. Grateful Thanks. CP
AARP CHAPTER 2210 – TRIP TO NEWPORT PLAYHOUSE “BAGGAGE”
AARP Chapter 2210 is sponsoring a trip to see “Baggage” at the Newport Playhouse, Tuesday, April 15. After enjoying a delicious luncheon buffet, cash bar available, enjoy a wonderful play in an intimate theater. After the show, return to your luncheon table for a delightful cabaret. Sit back and relax on a luxury motor coach operated by DATTCO Coach & Tour. Pick up at 10 a.m. from Park & Ride, Hopkins Hill Rd. (Exit 19 off I-95), West Greenwich. Approximate return: 5:45 p.m. $144/person. Final payment due: Tuesday, March 18. Contact: Maureen Murphy 401-828-5188 or Anne Brien 401-463-4274.
A LOVE STORY: OUR JOURNEY WITH ALZHEIMER’S
Join ProJo columnist Colleen Mellor as she shares the deeply personal journey she and her husband have faced over the past 10 years since his Alzheimer’s diagnosis. Colleen will offer practical insights and strategies that have helped them both manage the challenges of caregiving. Wednesday, February 26, from 2 to 3:30 p.m. at the Coventry Public Library, 1672 Flat River Road, Coventry. We encourage you to bring family and friends to this program, and it is free and open to the public! For more information or to RSVP, call Jessica at 822-9104 or email JCarsten@CoventryLibrary.org.
COVENTRY SENIOR CENTER WEDNESDAY BINGO
The Coventry Resource & Senior Center, 50 Wood Street, Coventry, will once again hold Bingo on Wednesdays from 1:30-4PM. The cost is $6 for 8 games. Please note that prizes have gone up as well as adding an additional Special & Quickie. You must be 18 years or older to play.
Leave Nothing to Chance
BIBLE STUDY AT SAINTS JOHN & PAUL PARISH
Beginning on Tuesday, March 4, Saints John & Paul Parish Center, 341 S. Main St., Coventry, will offer “Lectio: Evangelization and the Acts of the Apostles,” bible study, every Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. All are welcome to attend free of charge. No need to register, just come and bring friends and family! Refreshments & study guides will be provided.
FREE NOTARY SERVICE AT COVENTRY LIBRARY
Free notary services are available at the Coventry Public Library. Proper governmental identification with a signature is required and all documents must be signed in the presence of the notary. Please call ahead to be sure the notary is available at 401-822-6200.
SENIOR COMPANION PROGRAM
The Senior Companion Program trains volunteers to serve isolated older adults in their own homes, Adult Day Centers & other community sites. Senior Companions are matched with a resident in need of socialization and companionship and will serve for 4 hours, 1 day/week at no cost to the participant. For more information, call Lynn at 822-9125.
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.
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.
PASSPORT APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED
AT THE WEST WARWICK PUBLIC LIBRAY
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 more information, you can call 1-577-487-2778 or visit travel. state.gov
COVENTRY DROPS
NINA’S SEWING MACHINE REPAIR. Call 588-9788.
FREE WOOD PALLETS
ON-GOING SUPPLY – You pick up. Side of building at 64 Hope Avenue, Hope.
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.
TAX PREPARATION:
Personal and Sole Proprietor Business by David Gagnon. Over 30 years’ experience. Honest & dependable. Pick-up & delivery service available, as well as online & via USPS. Call or text 401215-5970 or email to davidgagnontax@aol.com.
BOSS STAINLESS STEEL SNOWPLOW 7.5’. Like new, with LED lights on top. $3800. 474-6878.
FROM KING FEATURES WEEKLY SERVICE, 628 Virginia Drive, Orlando, FL 32803 CUSTOMER
SUPER SATURDAY
WEST WARWICK DROPS
USE OUR FAX SERVICE to send or receive documents... it’s fast, easy, and affordable. Great for sending Insurance Forms, Mortgage Documents, Unemployment Forms, Time Sheets and any paperwork that needs to be received fast. Cost to send: S3 for 1st page, $l each additional page (+tax). Cost to receive: $.75/page (+ tax). The Reminder, 1944 Warwick Avenue, Warwick. Phone 8212216, Fax 732-3110.
FIREWOOD FOR SALE: Cranston Country Club. Cut, split, seasoned, all hardwood. $250 a cord. 401-787-7691.
By JoAnn Derson
SALE: March 1, 9am to 2pm. VFW#449, 197 Providence Street, West Warwick. Vintage: clothing, jewelry, records, pottery, glass, collectibles, ephemera & more! Pictures on: estatesales.net.
CLASSIFIED DEADLINE IS THURSDAY AT 3PM
“RANDOM ACTS OF KINDNESS...” We could all use a little good news to brighten our day... Have you witnessed a “Random Act of Kindness” lately? “The Reminder” would love to hear about it. Please submit your entry in writing and we will print them anonymously on a space available basis. Please mail your “Random Acts of Kindness” (with contact information) to The Reminder, 1944 Warwick Avenue, Warwick RI 02889 or email your submission to mail@rireminder.com
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.
NEED QUICK CASH?
Sell your no-longer-used items with a REMINDER READER AD. Now it’s easier than ever. Call 8212216 for information. All Credit Cards accepted.
WANTED TO BUY! Old coins, collections, silver dollars. High prices paid! Call 946-1070.
YARDMAN SNOWBLOWER: 24” Electric start. Excellent running condition. $350.00. 401-474-6878.
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. 60-Year Coventry resident. My house, your house or Library. A Collector, not a Dealer. Call Mark, 401-5564703.
PURE BRED HAVANESE. Ready Now. $1,800 - 401226-6739.
FIREWOOD FOR SALE: JW Studley & Sons. Cut & split seasoned wood. $250/ cord. Est. 1982. Not a fly by night! 641-0212.
Read us online! rireminder.com
• “One of the most expensive portions of your meal is probably meats. You can look for larger packages that you can break down, but you can also plan a couple meat-free meals each week. Also, meals like stew and casseroles use less meat per person but are still satisfying.” — W.I. in Arkansas
• Most stores list the unit price on the shelf tag. You can use it to compare the cost of different sizes and brands of the same item. Just because a package is bigger doesn’t necessarily mean it has the best price per unit.
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• Remember that typically, the higher shelves and the lower shelves house the better deals Compare the items on the aisle ends to the same items on their regular shelf. Sometimes, what looks like a sale is not a sale price at all, especially when compared to a store brand that’s just as good.
• It is possible to save a bit of money on car maintenance if you can’t change your own oil. Learn common add-ons you will be offered at oil and lube places. Air filters are surprisingly easy to replace on your own, and so are windshield wipers. Very often, the staff of auto-supply chains will lend you tools or even assist you right in the parking lot.
• “A secret of busy moms: Cook once, eat twice (or three times, if you plan well)! When you prepare favorite recipes that will freeze well, or even just elements of those recipes, make a double or triple batch so that a few nights of the month, you can just pop something in the oven easily. I cook taco meat once for the month, and we have tacos every week. I just freeze three portions of the meat, and the rest is easy to assemble.” — K.S. in Florida
The Gen. Nathanael Greene Homestead in Coventry is looking for individuals interested in becoming Tour Guides for the season. The Homestead, also known as “Spell Hall”, was built by Nathanael Greene in 1770 and has been authentically restored as a Museum dedicated to his memory. Tour Guides will learn about Gen. Greene, his family, and life in the 18th Century. Experience is not necessary. All information will be provided, and scheduling is flexible. For more information, please email nathanaelgreenehmst@gmail.com Visit us at nathanaelgreenehomestead.org
The Coventry Cares Community Care Clinic Nurses Hours are Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday from 8:30AM-12:30PM with Nurse Jane or Nurse Carolyn. The Clinic is set up at the Coventry Resource & Senior Center, 50 Wood Street, Coventry.
WEST WARWICK PUBLIC LIBRARY COMMUNITY NEEDS PANTRY
The West Warwick Public Library, 1043 Main Street, West Warwick has a free Community Needs Pantry set up near the front entrance. Please take what you need! If you would like to donate, leave what you can (non-perishables only please). The Pantry is in need of milk (all kinds), cereal, oatmeal, peanut butter & toilet paper. For more information, call 828-3750.
COVENTRY RESOURCE & SENIOR CENTER OFFERS FREE NOTARY SERVICE
The Coventry Resource & Senior Center, 50 Wood Street, Coventry, offers free Notary Services to Coventry residents. Please call 822-9175 to ensure a Notary is available for you.
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.
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. Registration required by visiting wwpl.org/calendar or call 828-3750, Ext. 0 or Ext. 1. Space limited to 35 participants.
Calling All Drummers
Pawtuxet Rangers look to strengthen thinning drumline
By BARBARA POLICHETTI
Fife, drum and bugle corps that kept step with colonial troops provided more than just music.
They were the messengers and morale keepers– their high-pitched tunes cutting through artillery sounds to deliver key instructions to troops and the cadence of their melodies providing a pace for soldiers marching into battle.
According to information compiled by Col. Ronald W. Barnes, Commanding Officer of the Pawtuxet Rangers, the “fifers and drummers would provide the music for all of the things that soldiers would need to do throughout the day. Music echoed through camps, battlefields and marches.”
The drums were the heartbeat of that music and now Barnes and other members of the Rangers are concerned that that heartbeat might be silenced.
“We are immediate need of drummers,” Barnes said in an interview last week. “We’re looking for adults who want to play and to help us build our drum line back up.
“It’s a great opportunity to volunteer, learn about the Pawtuxet Rangers and be part of your community,” he said.
The Pawtuxet Rangers, based in Pawtuxet Village on the CranstonWarwick line, are one of the oldest existing chartered colonial militias in the country, and they are one of only a handful in the country to have a fife and drum corps.
The group is dedicated to preserving Revolutionary War history in the area and works side by side with Gaspee
Thought for the Day:
“You may encounter many defeats, but you must not be defeated. In fact, it may be necessary to encounter the defeated, so you can know who you are, what you can rise from, how you can still come out of it.”
—Maya Angelou
Days Committee which organizes annual events center of the 1772 burning of the British Naval schooner, the HMS Gaspee, off Rhode Island’s shore – a key event in the start of the Revolutionary War.
The Pawtuxet Rangers are among the most active of Rhode Island’s historic militia groups, Barnes said, noting that the militia and its fife and drum corps are constantly sought after for participation a wide variety of public events including parades, ceremonial State functions, and battle reenactments.
have so much fun when we get together and jam at our (weekly) rehearsals,” she said. “And this is a truly unique way to be part of history.”
Historically, Barnes said, the importance of the fife and drum corps is key since they were the one means of communication that could reach soldiers “over long distances and over the noise of a battlefield.”
Linda Deming, a major with the Pawtuxet Rangers and commanding officer of the fife and drum corps, said they are hoping to attract a few adults with drumming experience. The two drums used are snare drums and bass drums.
Deming, who has been with the Rangers for more than 50 years and plays the fife, said that people often find being in the corps informative – and fun. “We
Deming and Barnes said that, ideally, the drum line for the fife and drum corps would consist of at least four snare drums and two bass drums. They are now down to only a couple of people, some with limited availability, Deming said.
Barnes noted that with 2024 marking the 250th anniversary of the Rangers, and looking ahead to the busy early summer season of Gaspee Days activities, the organization is hopeful that they will find drummers ready to answer the call of history.
“We’re looking for some people to donate their time and talent to the community,” he said.
Fife and drum corps were long essential to colonial militia — sending messages and keeping cadence for soldiers marching to the battlefield. (Submitted photo)
Home Improvement
Tech Upgrades for Your Home Entertainment Space
those ready
Life in the twenty-first century can feel like it’s moving at breakneck speed. Perhaps nowhere is that feeling more pronounced than within the technology sector, where new products are often upstaged by more advanced models, sometimes within a few weeks of an item’s initial release.
The speed with which technology advances can make it difficult to keep up. However, it’s important to note that software updates can bring devices up to speed in a matter of minutes, often at no cost to users. That can quiet concerns some may have about investing in entertainment room technology. For those ready to move forward with their entertainment room remodel, these tech upgrades can take such spaces to the next level.
• New television: Consumers who like to watch television
but are not necessarily into what makes certain televisions more suitable to their viewing habits than others may find their heads spinning when they begin their search for a new device. Indeed, the alphabet soup of OLED, QLED, 4K, and other television styles can be difficult to navigate. If confusion reins over your television shopping trips, it might help to identify what you watch most often and then find the type of TV that most suits your viewing habits. Though opinions vary and consumers should always trust their own eyes, the United Kingdombased Smart Home Sounds recommends OLED televisions for movie and television lovers as well as gamers who require fast response times. Sports fans may benefit by prioritizing refresh rate when shopping for a new television. Though refresh rate is
not the only variable to consider, a faster refresh rate can ensure games don’t look fuzzy when the action picks up.
• Speaker system: Surround sound can take any entertainment setup to the next level. Modern televisions are slim and that sleek design does not always translate to great built-in sound. Though some recent models feature dramatically improved built-in sound capabilities compared to their slim screen ancestors, a home theater system featuring superior sound is still a must. A home theater surround sound system with subwoofer and Bluetooth connectivity can greatly improve the viewing experience no matter what’s onscreen. For consumers working on a tight budget, a soundbar that can be upgraded with additional surround sound speakers down
the road can be a great way to slowly build a theater-like sound system in your living room. When purchasing a surround sound system, consumers also can consider speaker stands that hold larger rear speakers in place.
• Lighting: Entertainment room lighting can be easy to overlook, particularly when consumers go down the television and sound system rabbit holes. But the right lighting can set the perfect tone in an entertainment room. The decision of which lighting to go with should include consideration of how the space will (or won’t) be used when you aren’t watching the latest blockbuster or big game. If the room is exclusively for movies or big games, then lighting that calls to mind a movie theater, complete with LED strip lights on the walls, is an option worth considering. If the entertaining space is your living room and a space where you’re just as likely to read a book as enjoy a family movie night, then recessed lighting in the ceiling with dimmable bulbs allows you to pivot back and forth between lighting schemes depending on how the room is being used at any given moment.
It’s easy to get lost when considering tech upgrades for an entertainment room. But pairing the right television with great sound and appropriate lighting can make for a consistently impressive viewing experience.
Home Improvement
MIKE RAPOSA PAINTING
GENERATORS: Transfer switches installed. Master Electrician. RI #A4602. Insured. Call Jay, 826-2826.
Few home improvements can change the look of a room faster and more affordably than a painting makeover. In fact, homeowners often turn to paint before they make any other renovations. Home Light, a real estate technology company, says painting a home’s interior can net a return on investment as high as 107 percent.
Although painting is a project that can be tackled by do-ityourselfers, there are various advantages to calling in a professional to handle painting projects. Here is a look at some of the benefits to working with a professional painter.
Cut down on the job time
A professional painter can reduce the project timeline. Painters have the skill set and experience to complete a project in a timely manner. This means the job will be streamlined from
preparation to clean-up.
Pay attention to details
Professional painters are likely to do a job that is nearly flawless, especially after homeowners exercise their due diligence and vet painters carefully. Professionals will pay attention to the small details that less experienced painters wouldn’t think about.
Reduce your workload
Painting can be a time-consuming job, and most of it occurs even before you pick up a brush. It can take hours to prep walls, patch holes, remove moldings, and apply painter’s tape. Homeowners who do not have much time are better off leaving trusting the project to a professional.
Painters already have equipment
Do-it-yourselfers may need to buy new tools before beginning the job. This means brushes, rollers, tape, tarps, trays, and much more. Unless you plan to
paint multiple times, this can make stocking up a considerable investment. Professionals already have all the right gear and tools of the trade.
Lasting results
Professional painters understand which products will produce the desired results, depending on the wear and tear of the space. Paints are not all created equal, and certain walls, floors and trim may require unique priming and preparation that novices are not familiar with. Professional painters can help ensure durability and save homeowners from having to do the job again in a few months or years.
A safer experience
Painting can be a challenging job when it involves painting hard-to-reach spaces and/or climbing and balancing on tall ladders. Homeowners are not at risk of injury when hiring a professional painter. In addition, professional painters should
be licensed and insured. This means if an injury or incident occurs, the homeowner will not be on the hook for the cost.
A fresh coat of paint can produce amazing results. Leaving the work to a professional can ensure a job is done correctly and beautifully and completed on time.
Home Improvement
(StatePoint) When choosing doors for your home, remember that careful selections can improve not only your home’s beauty and value, but also your quality of life. Here are a few door types to consider, along with their benefits:
Elevate with exterior French doors: French doors double the design impact, and elevate the front entryway and curb appeal of any home. Manufacturers like ProVia offer customizations on every element of French doors so you can make a truly unique statement. Start by choosing from various styles, materials and finishes. Then, consider the addition of sidelites, transoms and decorative or privacy glass. Given how many factors you have control over, it’s helpful to use a design tool to configure the door of your dreams. Visit provia.com/design-center to get started. Rest assured, no matter what your end results look like, there are a few factors you won’t have to worry about with ProVia doors: durability and energy efficiency. Virtually every possible combination of door style, glass,
sidelite and transom is built to last a lifetime and is ENERGY STAR certified.
Protect with storm doors: Storm doors provide doors and homes with an extra layer of protection from moisture, heat, wind, rain and other elements. Everyone has different requirements though. Fortunately, storm doors can be individu -
ally customized to meet your practical and aesthetic needs. Depending on where you live, factors like the thickness and construction of the storm door can make a big difference in its performance. You’ll also want to investigate your glass and screen options for added fresh air circulation in your home. While storm doors are often thought about more in
terms of their functionality, it’s important to keep in mind that varying hardware options, styles and paint finishes allow you to seamlessly blend yours in with the aesthetic of your home.
Bring the outside in with sliding glass patio doors: Want to bathe your home interiors with light and the beauty of your natural surroundings? One of the most effective, low-maintenance ways to do just that is with vinyl sliding glass patio doors. Those from ProVia are tested against the most stringent industry standards for air and water infiltration, wind load resistance, ease of operation and more. This means you’ll have lower heating and cooling costs and increased comfort all while offering your household full, unparalleled views of your outdoor spaces. Customization options, such as the materials and colors of the interior frame and the type of glass you choose, can help you tailor the look and functionality of your sliding glass doors.
For more design tips, visit provia.com.
TOPS MEETING
TOPS CHAPTER #38 (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) meets Thursday mornings at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 99 Pierce Street in East Greenwich (lower level). Weigh-in begins at 9:30AM, the meeting is from 10-11AM. Enter from the side parking lot, go down stairs to the kitchen area. All are welcome, as well as donations of canned goods. For more information, call Angela Henderson at 401-225-6174.
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
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.
Mon. 3/3: Vegetable soup, chicken coq au vin, mashed potatoes, green beans, whole wheat roll, dessert. Option: Ham & cheese on rye. Tues. 3/4: Chicken soup, pasta & meatballs, roasted vegetables, whole wheat roll, dessert. Option: Turkey & bacon sandwich.
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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.
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 9AM-4:30PM, and Saturday 9AM-4:30PM (9AM-12:30PM during Summer Hours).
LOCAL BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT
Endeavors & More
Showcase your work or support your fellow artists
BY JENNIFER COATES
For some people, the need to create beautiful things is insatiable — beautiful things that are personal, beautiful things that are practical, beautiful things that become heirlooms, beautiful things that make special gifts, beautiful things that are inspired, beautiful things that inspire! One might describe these one-ofa-kind creations as “labors of love.”
These “beautiful things” are found at Endeavors & More, a unique gift store in Coventry where local artists can showcase their work and where shoppers can find gifts which are both useful and whimsical.
Endeavors & More is the brainchild of its owner Robin Gursky who opened the shop in June of 2022. Along with the support and labor of her husband and sons, Robin’s
vision of a space where handcrafted items could be exhibited and sold came to life. She also envisioned a place where crafters could come together to learn new skills, discover new talents and share their passions with others. This is exactly what Endeavors & More is!
Those who are shopping at Endeavors & More will find aromatic soaps & candles made from the purest of ingredients, heartfelt “Memory pieces” made from the clothing of loved ones, and hand-crafted jewelry. Original pieces of artwork adorn the walls while chunky blankets, playful gnomes, seasonal wreaths, and beautiful Turkish lamps stack the shelves. Wood charcuterie boards with resin-covered ocean waves, personalized purses, 3D figurines with moveable parts
Street,
Rosary at 9:45 a.m and Mass at 10:30 a.m.
on Zoom Send email to stocc1500@gmail.com to participate. All Are Welcome! stocc1500@gmail.com www.saintthereseocc.org (401) 680-9076
(for the Axolotl lovers among you!), microwave bowl “cozies,” and so much more! Nearly everything here can be personalized to make the most thoughtful gifts.
Beyond this vast selection of functional and fanciful art, there is also an eye-catching display of honey, maple syrup and every sauce/salsa/dressing/dry seasoning you could want from the popular We Be Jammin’ — all sourced from local beekeepers, farmers, and cooks. Grab one for your loved one — and then keep some for yourself!
In addition to being a shop owner, Robin is also a Young Living® Essential Oils vendor and representative, so if you are a fan of essential oils and organic, non-toxic, and concentrated Thieves® cleaning products, be sure to check out her impressive inventory!
One of the best parts of Endeavors & More is its regularly scheduled, hands-on classes. People love to gather around the shop’s large table to participate in classes that range from painting and sign language to macrame-making and book folding — & more! All workshops are listed on the Endeavors & More Facebook page (check the “events” or “about” link).
Endeavors & More is not a consignment shop, instead, artists rent their space to dis-
play their handiwork for all to see. Custom orders are encouraged for that extra special touch!
Come explore Endeavors & More at 89 Sandy Bottom Road. Call the shop at 401323-9825 or check it out on Facebook. Open Monday &
Thursday, 3pm–9pm, Tues., Wed., Friday, 10am–6pm, and Saturdays 11am–5pm. Closed on Sundays.
Don’t let the state of RI control what happens to your assets. Contact
C OY OOK & Attorneys at Law
Edward C. Roy, Jr., Esquire edward_roy@hotmail.com
Geralyn M. Cook, Esquire geri_cook@hotmail.com 577
Phone: 401-823-0488
CUTEST PET OF THE WEEK
Job Market
CLEANERS: 1st & 2nd Shift, 20-25 hours per week, MondaySaturday. $15/hour. Must have valid Driver’s License, reliable vehicle and clean BCI. Great job for retirees! Call Joe, 401301-1162.
We Buy UNWANTED HOUSES Fast! Offer in 48 Hrs. CASH... Any situation. Any condition. Call today, 595-8703.
OUTDOOR COMMERCIAL YARD SPACE FOR RENT. One acre, fenced in lot. Zoned heavy industrial. $3,500/ month. Will divide. 401623-0608.
Wanted
ONE ROOM FOR OLDER MAN: No pets, non-smoker. Willing to provide light jobs around the house in exchange for room payment. 401-3208017.
WEST WARWICK/ CLYDE: Very spacious, 2bdr. 3rd floor, heat & hot water included. Off street parking. $260/weekly. Security deposit $1000. Call Tim: 401-301-4465.
F-150,
w/new rocker panels and new Ford front fenders. Solid frames. Excellent running condition. Clean vehicle. Has remote start. Only 69,000/mi. Well maintained. Asking $26,500. Must see to appreciate. 401-474-6878.
CESSPOOL SERVICE
CHEVALIER CESSPOOL CLEANERS: Cesspools and septic tanks pumped. New systems installed. Sewer connections. 736-8313.
RICHARD J. PIZZI Electrical Contractor: 550 Providence Street, West Warwick. Residential Wiring (home repairs). No job too small. A145, insured. 580-8803.
FACSIMILE SERVICE
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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.
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FINANCIAL SERVICES
MOFFITT & ASSOCIATES, LLC.: Financial Services and Investments, Retirement Planning and 401K rollovers. www.moffittassociates.com 1260 Main St. (Rte. 117), Coventry (401) 828-0097.
HOME IMPROVEMENTS
LEWIS & CLARKE ENTERPRISES, INC.: New homes, additions, garages, kitchens, bathrooms, family rooms, roofs, and repairs. 345-3227. RI Reg. #5646.
PEST CONTROL
WINFIELD TERMITE & PEST CONTROL: All your pest needs. 821-7800.
KENT COUNTY PEST CONTROL, LLC: Residential and Commercial. Certified in Industrial, Structural and Health Related Pest Control. 100% Guaranteed. 401-569-0212.
PLUMBING & HEATING JOHN P. KEOGH PLUMBING & DRAIN CLEANING: Electric sewer rooter service. Master Plumber Lic. #1881. 401-862-8810.
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Real Estate Transactions
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JOHNSTON
CRANSTON
194 Ausdale Rd Aly, Adel M Brown, Abigail S and Burnham, Sean E 1/31
2 Carlo Ct Taglianetti, Susan Sylvester, Allison and Senra, Nicholas 1/30
205 Main St Lot A3 Greenwood, Beth A Lambert, Taylor and Lambert Jr, Raymond A 2/4
21 Keith Ave Marshall, Anne M Straus, Katherine L and Berley, Marcus P 1/31
25 Villa Ave Hetherington, Justin Salinger, Aaron L and Salinger, Sherrie A 1/31 $782,500
27 Tabor St Lot 27, Case 3rd William E and Case, Mary V Duffy, Kerri L 1/31 $314,900
337 East St Lot 1643 Boscia, Michael and Boscia, Dawn M David Building Co LLC 1/30 $675,000
337 East St Lot 1661, Boscia, Michael and Boscia, Dawn M David Building Co LLC 1/30 $675,000
42 Franconia Dr Stevenson, Ryan J and Stevenson, Rachel J Peck, Kyla J and Peck, Graham 1/31 $460,000
43 Malden St Feeney, Nancy M Fitzsimmons, Pamela L 2/3 $354,900
45 Beechwood Dr Smith, Jason E and Smith, Bridget C Aly, Adel M 1/31 $870,000
47 Fairway Dr Medeiros, Lori A Medeiros, John D 2/4 $245,200
543 Laurel Hill Ave Lot 944 Abel Susan F Est and Defelice, David J Moscoso, Jordan P 1/30 $750,000
543 Laurel Hill Ave Lot 945 Abel Susan F Est and Defelice, David J Moscoso, Jordan P 1/30 $750,000
55 Ferncrest Ave Stefanski, Elizabeth C Dean, Clifford J and Murphy, Jane M 1/30 $477,600
563 Laurel Hill Ave Roberts Prince, Gladys J Martinez, Isaac and Fajardo, Francia E 2/3 $490,000
61 Winton St Norton Jr, Johnell and Norton, Cynthia H Touch, Matilda 1/31 $362,000
7 Noble St Hernandez Fernando G Est and Hernandez, Alex B Ventigan, Filmore 1/31 $220,000
7 Noble St Lot 164 Hernandez Fernando G Est and Hernandez, Alex B Ventigan, Filmore 1/31 $220,000
7 Noble St Lot 165 Hernandez Fernando G Est and Hernandez, Alex B Ventigan, Filmore 1/31 $220,000
70 N Clarendon St Miranda Homes & Prop LLC Riggins, Adrina 2/5 $384,000
85 Alton St St James Investors LLC Bociek Jr, Joseph J and Bociek 3rd, Joseph J 2/4 $1
85 Alton St Westcott Rlty Rigp Bociek Jr, Joseph J and Bociek 3rd, Joseph J 2/4 $1
90 Richard St Gibbs, Caroline D and Gibbs, Phillip C Rodriguez, Christhian S 1/31 $470,000
93 Keith Ave Haskins, Donna J Juskewitch, Ezra A and Britt, Rebecca T 1/31 $405,000
96 Arcadia Ave Kielbasa, Robert J Longoria, Fernando and Cloud, Riley 1/31
EAST GREENWICH
320 Sanctuary Dr Lot 320 Gaythorne Angell RET and Angell, Gaythorne Sun, Yihao and Zhao, Siying 2/3
WEST WARWICK
Entertainment & Events
ARIES (March 21 to April 19)
ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Try to say as little as possible about the work you’re doing through the end of the month. Then you can make your announcement and accept your well-deserved plaudits.
Impatience with those who don’t keep up with you can cause resistance, which, in turn, can lead to more delays. It’s best to be helpful and supportive if you want good results.
TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) A surprise announcement from a colleague could put you on the defense. Gather your facts and respond. You’ll soon find the situation shifting in your favor.
TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) A more difficult challenge than you expected emerges early in the week. But with your strong Taurean determination, you should be able to deal with it successfully by week’s end.
GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) The time spent away from a project pays off with a new awareness of options that you hadn’t considered before. Weigh them carefully before deciding which to choose.
GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Before you act on your “feelings” about an upcoming decision, it might be wise to do a little fact-checking first. You could be very much surprised by what you don’t find.
CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Consider confronting a personal conflict while there’s still time to work things out. A delay can cause more problems. A longtime colleague might offer to mediate.
LEO (July 23 to August 22) Some emerging matters could impede the Lion’s progress in completing an important project. Best advice: Deal with them now before they can create costly delays.
CANCER (June 21 to July 22) A recent workplace success can open some doors that were previously closed to you. On a personal level, expect to receive some important news from a longtime friend and colleague.
VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) Your aspect continues to favor an expanding vista. This could be a good time to make a career move, and taking an out-of-town job could be a good way to do it.
LIBRA (September 23 to October
LEO (July 23 to August 22) Put your wounded pride aside and do what you must to heal a misunderstanding, before it can take a potentially irreversible turn and leave you regretting the loss of a good friend.
VIRGO (August 23 to September 22)
One way to kick a less-than-active social life into high gear or rebuild an outdated Rolodex file is to throw one of your well-organized get-togethers for friends and associates.
22) Disruptive family disputes need to be settled so that everyone can move on. Avoid assuming this burden alone, though. Ask — no, demand help with this problem.
LIBRA (September 23 to October 22)
Getting out of an obligation you didn’t really want to take on can be tricky. An honest explanation of the circumstances can help. Next time, pay more attention to your usually keen instincts.
SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21)
SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) Patience is called for as you await word on an important workplace situation. A personal circumstance, however, could benefit by your taking immediate action.
Use your Scorpion logic to push for a no-nonsense approach to a perplexing situation. This could help keep present and potential problems from creating more confusion.
SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) Don’t lose confidence in yourself. Those doubters are likely to back off if you demand that they show solid proof as to why they think your ideas won’t work.
CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) A temporary setback might cause some unsettling moments for the usually sure-footed Goat. But keep going! The path ahead gets easier as you move forward.
SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) A friend’s problem might take more time than you wish to give. But staying with it once again proves the depth of your Sagittarian friendship and loyalty.
AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) There’s welcome news from the workplace. There could also be good news involving a relationship that has long held a special meaning for you.
CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) The Sea Goat can benefit from an extra dose of self-confidence to unsettle your detractors, giving you the advantage of putting on a strong presentation of your position.
PISCES (February 19 to March 20) You still might need to cut some lingering ties to a situation that no longer has the appeal it once held. In the meantime, you can start to explore other opportunities.
1. The Varsity Match, first played in 1872, is an annual rugby union fixture played between what two English universities?
2. What Hockey Hall of Fame defenseman won Stanley Cups with the New Jersey Devils (1995, 2000, 2003) and Anaheim Ducks (2007)?
3. Whose permanent residence was a three-room suite at Salt Lake City’s University Park Hotel during his tenure as head coach of the Utah Utes men’s basketball team from 1989 to 2004?
4. Who had more NFL regular-season head-to-head victories between the Green Bay Packers’ Curly Lambeau and the Chicago Bears’ George Halas?
5. Pitcher Gus “Cannonball” Weyhing, who played from 1887-1901, holds what dubious Major League Baseball career record?
BORN THIS WEEK: Your sense of what’s right can inspire others if you remember not to push too hard to make your case. Moderation works best for you.
AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) You might want to ask a friend or relative for advice on an ongoing personal matter. But be careful not to give away information that you might later wish you had kept secret.
PISCES (February 19 to March 20) Use the weekend for a creativity break to help restore your spiritual energy. Once this is done, you’ll be back and more than ready to tackle whatever challenge you need to face.
BORN THIS WEEK: You get great joy out of creating beautiful things and sharing them with others who appreciate them.
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6. The mashie-niblick, cleek, jigger and baffing spoon are obsolete types of what sports equipment?
7. First overall NBA Draft picks Victor Wembanyama (2023) and Zaccharie Risacher (2024) both hail from what country? Answers
1. Oxford and Cambridge.
2. Scott Niedermayer.
3. Rick Majerus.
4. Halas went 32-18-4 vs. Lambeau.
5. Most batters hit, with 277.
6. Golf clubs.
7. France. (c) 2025 King Features Syndicate, Inc.
first photograph of Earth from
was taken on October 24, 1946
a 35mm film camera installed on
V-2 rocket. The rocket was launched from the White Sands Missile Range in New Mexico to an altitude of 65 miles—3 miles higher than the official altitude of “space”—before falling back to Earth. The camera was destroyed on impact but the film remained intact.
