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he weather, finally, has turned in our favor. It’s now time to start spending more time outdoors and reconnecting with nature. Yes, we know Rhode Island has great beaches; and there’s Newport, Roger Williams Park Zoo, and Colt State Park, to name a few well-known summer hot spots. But what about combining the natural beauty that surrounds us with some physical activity that brings you to spots you may never have been? Intrigued? Well let’s talk about kayaking, a sometimes overlooked activity. I consider myself a pretty avid kayaker. I’ve had two 10-foot boats for nearly a decade, and little beats the relaxation of paddling to the middle of a lake or exploring a calm saltwater passage. It’s a bonus if I remember my fishing pole. That said, and I have to admit, I learned quite a bit as part of this month’s feature. No longer will I head right to my customary spots. Instead, I plan to explore areas I previously hadn’t considered. And shame on me. What I’m excited to share with you is home to one of the most historic areas, not just in Rhode Island, but the country. Best of all, whether you’re a veteran paddler, a novice, or interested in trying it for the first time, you’ll find exactly what you’re looking for. When most people think about Blackstone Valley and the Blackstone River (which runs from Worcester, MA to Pawtucket), they think of it as the birthplace of the American Industrial Revolution and our Nation’s economic freedom. What they may not realize, however, is that a great deal of the 44-mile river is accessible for kayaking or canoeing, giving folks an up close look at its beauty and peacefulness. “We really want more people to become aware of the River as an enjoyable resource and protect it,” says James Toomey, Director of Marketing for the Blackstone Valley Tourism Council. “I think many people from past generations see the River as a dirty place, which simply is not true anymore—it’s come a long way.” Of the many initiatives the Blackstone Valley Tourism Council (BVTC) coordinates, Paddle Blackstone may be one of its most versatile. Its website, www. PaddleBlackstone.com, offers a cornucopia of information related to organized programs, equipment rentals, guided tours, events, and a detailed list of accessible paddling locations with parking. Above and beyond water activities—which also includes canoeing and fishing—the Blackstone River and its surrounding area consists of hundreds of miles of hiking trails, the Blackstone River Bikeway between Cumberland and Woonsocket, and spots for Bouldering, a free-climbing activity on large rock structures that’s become increasingly popular in the region. “Hundreds of thousands of people visit the Blackstone River each year for recreational activities; we’re becoming quite the destination for outdoor spots,” adds James. One of the biggest benefits of paddling, along with it being a great physical activity, is the opportunity it provides to connect with nature. In a day and age where many of us are often tethered to electronic devices and work, being out on the water offers an escape and the ability to see wildlife in its natural setting. Few places in Rhode Island allow you to put a boat in the water and in a few hundred feet, feel like you’re in a completely different world. “When you’re out on the water, you can really see the area from a completely different perspective,” says James. “We get a lot of feedback from people who use and enjoy the waterways—some can be challenging, but not so much that they aren’t accessible by those just beginning.” For those new to paddling, Paddle Blackstone, through Blackstone Valley Outfitters, offers guided kayak tours for beginners. Called “On the Blackstone River Valley Falls Paddle,” and including equipment, this excursion begins with a paddle and safety talk so participants become comfortable with the basics of kayaking. The group then enters the water, paddling down the river to visit places like the Lonsdale Wetlands, Firestone Cove, Second Cove, Valley Falls Pond (Rhode Island’s second-largest fresh water wetland) and Hidden Pond for striking views of vegetation and wildlife. More advanced paddlers may enjoy the “Historic Blackstone Canal and River Paddle” tour, also offered through Blackstone Valley Outfitters. Intended for intermediate level paddlers, and available May through October, this guided paddle up the historic Blackstone Canal passes through the mill villages of Quinnville, Berkeley and Ashton before leaving the canal and entering the Blackstone River. Its return trip offers quick-water paddle through woodland and wetlands, ending at Pratt Dam. For $35, this 2 to 3 hour guided tour June 2015
Down the Blackstone River
Few places in Rhode Island allow you to put a boat in the water and in a few hundred feet, feel like you’re in a completely different world. There are more than three dozen paddling locations along the Blackstone River where you can park and easily access the water with a kayak or canoe. Photos this page courtesy of Blackstone Valley Tourism Council
includes a boat and paddle, personal floatation device, and guide. Teens between the ages of 13 and 16 receive a discounted rate with a participating parent, and children 6 to 12 can join a parent in the same boat for just $10. Each of these excursions departs from the Blackstone Valley Outfitters store, located at 25 Carrington Street in Lincoln. Additional information can be found at www.PaddleBlackstone/events. “These types of guided tours are truly an opportunity for people to fall in love with the sport while getting acclimated and learning at their own pace,” says James. “You never know what you may see on a paddle, which I think is really exciting and only adds to the beauty and serenity of being on the river.” BLACKSTONE Continued – Next Page
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And, if you have your own boat (or wish to rent one from Blackstone Valley Outfitters or at Olney Pond in Lincoln Woods), there are more than three dozen locations along the Blackstone River where you can park and access the water. Some of the more popular spots include Manville Landing, Branch River, Cold Spring Park, and the Chocolate Mill Overlook in Central Falls. Points for advanced paddles—where some minor rapids can be enjoyed—include along the Pratt Dam in Lincoln and by River Island Park in Woonsocket. “One thing that all paddlers need to keep in mind is an understanding of the power of the Blackstone River, which is technically the second most powerful river the country and why so many mills were built along its bank,” explains James. “River conditions and how fast the current is moving can change from day to day; Blackstone Valley Outfitters, our key partner, is a great resource to provide guidance and reports on water levels.” As helpful as I hope this feature is, James encourages people to visit the BVTC Visitor Centers (175 Main Street, Pawtucket or off 295 North in Cumberland) or call (401) 724-2200 when planning a trip or paddling experience. Staff is extremely helpful and happy to answer any and all questions. If you feel kayaking isn’t for you, or you’re not quite ready to give it a try, BVTC has some other great offerings to get you out on the water.
Blackstone Valley Explorer Riverboat
Each Sunday, between late April and late October, the Blackstone Valley Explorer Riverboat provides tours that run hourly from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. The 40-passenger tour boat brings guests on an intriguing and relaxing 45-minute cruise that details the history, culture and ecology of the Blackstone River and Blackstone Valley as a whole. Tickets are just $10 per adult and $8 for children under 12 or seniors over 62. And, thanks to the Blackstone Heritage Corridor, Inc., tours on the fourth Sunday of every month are free.
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For information and a schedule of Riverboat tours, visit www.RiverTourBlackstone.com. Once the Riverboat leaves its dock— there are three departing locations depending on the time of year—passengers are quickly brought to a place quite different from the urban setting they started from. In addition to learning about the River’s role in industrialization, guides go into detail about the wildlife and ecology of the River, and how it’s become what it is today. “These trips can be new each time because you never know what you may see on a tour; it’s safe to say passengers may see something they weren’t expecting,” says James. “There are turtles, hawks, swans and herons, and just last week, a bald eagle was spotted on the River—it’s really a very beautiful and serene experience.” This year, BVTC is also offering Free Environmental Education Saturdays through a partnership with Mystic Aquarium. Focusing more heavily on ecology, this special opportunity provides the unique experience of controlling an underwater remote-operated camera to discover what’s below the water’s surface. These trips are held only on the first Saturday of each month (with the exception of July 4; July’s trip will be the 11th) at both 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. Information and ticket reservations can be found at www.RiverTourBlackstone. com/schedule.htm. As the weather continues to help us forget about this past dreadful winter, I hope this piece inspires you to get out, try new things and explore one of the wonders within our own backyard. Me, I know I’ll be taking the kids on a Riverboat tour and also plan to check out Pratt Dam with my kayak the first chance I get. “Above all, Blackstone Valley is a wonderfully diverse region that people need to come out to and explore; there’s really something for everyone,” adds James. “We are proud that Blackstone Valley is recognized as a National Park, and I think that’s something all Rhode Islanders can appreciate.”
35th Annual Summer Pops Concert Saturday, June 20, 8 p.m. Free Admission. Pre-show begins at 6 pm, Main show begins at 8:00 pm Wilcox Park, 71 High St., Westerly, www.chorusofwesterly.org Misquamicut Drive-In Movie Night Fridays through June 26, 9 p.m. - 11 p.m. Admission: $10/car. Classic movies at the beach! Wuskeneau Town Beach - Pondside Lot, 316 Atlantic Ave., Misquamicut, www.misquamicut.org Reminisce concert Thursday, July 9, 7-10 p.m. $15 Belting doo-wop tunes, this talented group of musicians specializes in songs from the 50s and early 60s. The Towers, 35 Ocean Rd, Narragansett, www.thetowersri.com Brew at Roger Williams Park Zoo Saturday, Aug., 29, 4:30-9 p.m. Roam the Zoo while sampling over 100 craft beers. 1000 Elmwood Avenue, Providence, www.rwpzoobrew.org Wickford Art Festival Sat., July 11, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.; Sun., July 12, 10 am. - 5 p.m. Free Admission. Up to 250 artists from all over the country display their art. Wickford Village, 100 Brown Street, Wickford, www.wickfordart.org
16th Annual A Slice of History July 25-26, $5.00 under 12 Free Over 1,000 historical vehicles and all types of Craft, Old Car & 50’s Memorabilia vendors. Relive your memories! Goddard State Park, 345 Ives Rd., Warwick, autosoftheworld.us Cultural Survival Bazaar July 25-26, 10am to 5pm Free Admission. A Festival of Indigenous Arts, Music, and Cultures from Around the World. Tiverton Four Corners Art Center, 3852 Main Road, Tiverton British Motorcar Festival June 12-14, 2015 A Celebration of the British Lifestyle and all Great British Motorcars. Colt State Park, Hope St., Bristol, britishmotorcarfestival.com 31st Annual Charlestown Seafood Festival August 7-9, 2015, $8. RI’s best seafood plus entertainment, arts and crafts, rides, children’s shows and car show. Ninigret Park, Old Post Rd., Charlestown www.charlestownrichamber.com 49th Annual Washington County Fair August 12-16. Annual fair with country music, a giant midway, animal shows, grange & 4H exhibits & more. Washington County Fairgrounds, 78 Richmond Townhouse Rd., Richmond, washingtoncountyfair-ri.com
Staycation Become a Local Tourist
Clubs, museums, attractions let you know your own city Have you ever spent years living in a city but never really explored it? If so, you’re not alone. Many people will spend their lives living in a place for a long time but never visiting the sites that are so interesting to out-of-towners. The same attractions that get visitors excited may not seem so appealing because, well, they’re just so familiar. If you want to make your staycation fun, pretend you’re a tourist visiting your own town. Not only will you have a good time, but you’ll also come away with a better understanding of your own town’s culture.
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Look for a museum either within your own city or within easy driving distance, and make it a point to go there. Big or small, if it’s been a while since you’ve gone, it could be worth a visit to see the new materials and special exhibits that were hidden down in the basement the last time you visited.
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Another thing locals often ignore is their own city’s nightlife. Virtually every city, big or small, has venues that are open into the evening hours for dancing, music, cocktails. If you haven’t seen your own local nightlife lately, your staycation could be a great chance to relax and enjoy yourself without going too far from home. You can grab some friends or your partner, and spend time doing what you want, when you want.
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Finally, if you enjoy photography or just want to explore your own town, pick up a camera and start snapping pictures. Architecture, people and events can be a lot of fun to photograph. They can also let you see your own city in a new light, just like a tourist would when they visited for the first time. Take pictures of old buildings, interesting locations and eye-catching scenes around town. You may just fall in love with photography as a hobby.
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hode Island has lots of fun places to visit in the summertime. Newport is definitely a favorite spot, attracting people from all over the country.
CLIFF WALK One of the most popular tourist attractions in Newport is the world-
famous Cliff Walk, a national recreational trail running 3.5 miles along the eastern shore past beautiful nature scenes and mansions tucked behind fences and gates. The walk is considered a public right of way over private property owned by the waterfront property owners. There are lots of signs posted along the way urging visitors to be vigilant and watch their footing when traveling over rocky areas. Also, recently, 16 trail markers were installed, providing information about the gilded age and mansions as well as geographical and geological sights along the way. Each point of interest features a QR code and an IRL that can be scanned or entered onto a smartphone. It’s a fun way to explore the area, get some exercise and learn some history. The hours are sunrise to sunset and it’s open to the public 365 days a year. And the best part of all is it’s free!
Chowder cook Off Summer isn’t summer without chowing down on delicious
foods. If you like chowder, make sure you try out the Great Chowder Cook Off on June 6th at its new location this year, Fort Adams State Park. This annual event is perfect for all ages. Restaurants as far away as Seattle compete to win the title of Best Chowder. Free chowder from participating restaurants is included with the price of admission.
comedy! If you’re looking for some laughs this summer, check out Ace Aceto’s Royal Flush on June 6 at the Newport Grand Event Center. It’s a fast-moving talent packed comedy show which brings together three of New England’s favorite headlining comics along with one new fresh face of comedy. The event is free. It takes place at 9 pm. The address is 150 Admiral Kalbfus Road in Newport. Call 401-849-5000 for more information.
art For art lovers who also want to get some exercise, try Newport Gallery Night. This monthly event is a free, guided, summer walking art tour. Held the second Thursday of each month, the dates this summer are June 11, July 9, and August 13. The location is the Newport Galleries, Bellevue Avenue. For more information go to www.newportgallerynight.com.
Newport Cliff Walk. Photo by Kathy Tirrell
sail How about something a little dif-
ferent from the norm? Go for a sunset sail on the Schooner Aurora after enjoying some lobster. Dinner is served from 5 until 6:30 p.m.; sailing follows from 6:30 until 8 p.m. The price is $55 for adults, $33 for children under 12. Reservations are required. The dates in June are the 17th and 24th, then July 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29. The event takes place at Goat Island, Newport. Call 401-849-6683 for more information or visit www.newportexperience.com.
music For music lovers there are several
options. Coming up on June 27, check out the Bob Seger Tribute, Live Bullet, named after Seger’s 1976 album. The tribute band performs his songs for you free of charge. It takes place at 9 p.m. at the Newport Grand Event Center on 150 Admiral Kalbfus Road in Newport When July rolls around, it’s time for the Newport Folk Festival from July 24 to 26. If jazz is more to your liking, the Newport Jazz Festival takes place from July 31 to August 2. Both of these festivals are at Fort Adams State Park, 90 Fort Adams Drive in Newport. For ticket information go to www.newportjazzfest.org.
Gala For those who like ships, the Oliver Hazard Perry Gala takes place at the Newport Shipyard on 1 Washington Street on Friday, July 3 from 6 to 11 p.m. After 6 years of planning and construction, the SSV Oliver Hazard Perry is ready to begin its sailing education mission. You can come celebrate the completion of this $16 million economic development project at the “Homeport Rhode Island” Gala. The ship will be dockside, open for visits during the evening while guests enjoy dinner, dancing and dessert. Call 401-841-0080 to learn more.
tennis anyone? For sports enthu-
siasts you won’t want to miss the Hall of Fame Tennis Championships taking place from July 11 through the 19th. Watch some of the world’s best pro tennis players competing and there are also some fun special events such as tennis clinics for all ages, a fashion show and tours of the Hall of Fame’s brand new museum. The location is the International Tennis Hall of Fame on 194 Bellevue Avenue in Newport. For up to date information, visit www.tennisfame.com.
Beach It! And finally if you just want
to take a dip in the ocean, try Easton’s Beach, Newport’s only ocean beach, adjacent to the Cliff Walk. The scenery is beautiful and it’s sure to be fun and relaxing.
Volvo Ocean Race – They could be back in May 2018 Rhode Island and Newport lived up to its reputation as “the place” for sailors as more than 125,000 turned out during the 12 day Volvo Ocean Race Newport Stopover tin May. "We're just blown away by the final visitor number," said Brad Read, the executive director of Sail Newport in a statement. "We had 14,000 people each day on the first weekend and a high of 20,000 the following weekend. We expect to bring the race back, but building on that excitement and enthusiasm will secure it." Some 13,000 people lined the shores of Fort Adams State Park for the start of the race on May 17. Unaccounted for were the June 2015
thousands of fans in the spectator fleet of 500. More were at Castle Hill and Brenton Point State Park in Newport and Fort Wetherill in Jamestown. The turnout impressed even Volvo Ocean Race CEO Knut Frostad. "I've been to an American stopover seven times now and can't recall anything as good as this. We waited 42 years to come to Newport and that was way too long," said Frostad, who added that the final visitor number could be more than four times the previous North American stopover in the 2011-'12 race. The stopover has been so successful that Frostad changed protocol and announced that Newport has been awarded an exclusive two-month negotiating period to secure the North American stopover in the next race, which could visit in May 2018. That means an announcement could come as early as the end of July. Frostad added that the final route will be announced in January 2016. Photo by John Howell
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outh Kingstown – She clutched onto the crimp, her fingers and forearms were burning and her heart pumped with sheer adrenaline as she scaled the boulder. With little strength left in her arms and her legs weak from exhaustion, she mustered up just enough energy to swing her leg up and over the slabby overhang of the 16-foot high wall, wrap her fingers around one of the available holds and pull herself over to the safety of the second story where she performed her well deserved victory dance. Everyone else in viewing area of the young woman’s major physical and mental achievement cheered for her and her ear to ear grin was enough to display her unmeasureable sense of self accomplishment. This is, according to Kat Waterhouse, director of marketing and special events, at Rock Spot Climbing, Rhode Island’s only indoor rock gym, is “what makes climbing so addicting.” “Climbing is a really addictive sport,” Waterhouse said. “You can always move up a level to a more challenging route to challenge yourself, we are always changing the routes so it never gets boring and that, I think, is what is making gym climbing much more of an appealing sport. Plus it’s a lot more accessible than outdoor climbing.” The indoor climbing gym is open year round from 10 a.m. to midnight every day. “I grew up in Maine and my dad was a member of the AMC so I was climbing with him for years before I ever came indoors to climb, but we were limited in terms of when we could because of the weather first of all; there is only so many months out of the year that you can climb outdoors, and there are also only so many locations that are good for outdoor climbing where we lived, so it became a weekend thing, when we could,” Waterhouse said “When I think about it now, people can get so much better so much quicker because they have so much more access with indoor options.” Currently Rock Spot Climbing gym has four locations; two in Rhode Island, one in Lincoln and the other in South Kingstown, and two in the Boston area, one on the Dedham line and one in South Boston. Lincoln was the company’s first location, which opened in the late 90s as Rhode Island
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Rock Spot Rock Gym. When the company opened its location in Boston in 2010 as Rock Spot Climbing Gym, it rebranded the entire company as Rock Spot Climbing. Popularity and interest for the sport has demanded more and more space and more and more facilities with each location offering different elements and features for the novice to the experienced climber. The South Kingstown location has forty foot high scaling walls and 16 foot high bouldering walls, a slide and a third story viewing area that is not for the faint of heart. The Lincoln location has many similar features but differs in climbing wall layout and design, according to Waterhouse. “A climbing gym is only as good as its setters make it, that is why that is so important to us,” she said. “You know when you finish a climb if it was good or bad; it is not necessarily how hard it was, but rather that every move flowed from one to the next and that is why we are so particular about our setters.” So whether you are a first time or returning climber, each facility has an adventure set for you, Waterhouse said. “Our motto is all ages all abilities,” Waterhouse said. “Anybody regardless of their ability can come to anyone of our facilities and learn to climb specifically because of our motto.” It is just the intention of the climbers that vary from person to perJune 2015
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son, Waterhouse said. Some, she said, are coming for the workout, some for the sport, some for the team building aspect, some for the mental challenges and some just to try a new venture, but whatever the draw, she said, “people of all ages are coming.” Rock Spot Climbing gym has programs that start for children as young as four years of age. Waterhouse herself, she said, began climbing at the age of two. “You have got to see these young kids climbing in here, they just fly from one hold to the next like nothing, but you have to figure their strength to weight ratio is much different than adults, plus, they usually don’t have that same fear factor that adults do,” Waterhouse said. Many adults today, Waterhouse said, are being drawn to the sport as a new means of a workout. “Climbing is a full body workout, all of your small and big muscle groups are working when you are climbing,” she said. “Plus you can get in your cardio if you are climbing quickly. You are also working your
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brain to problem solve when determining your route and to think through your next move, finger strength is incredibly important based on the size of the holds, and your balance and core strength are always being challenged. “This is one of the fastest growing sports in the world right now; even just bouldering, because of its simplicity, is growing in popularity,” she said. “In the last two years the Boston area has seen four new gyms open up, one of which is ours, [the company’s newest location],and in Rhode Island alone, which is such a small state, we have two gyms, but there is still a place for everybody which tells you something about the growing popularity of the sport.” In addition to being open year round for open climbing Rock Spot Climbing gym also offers several fitness classes as well as birthday party options, youth programs, summer camps and adult instructional courses. For more information visit rockspotclimbing. com or call the facility at 789-SPOT.
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trying to read. I’m not a bobble-head doll. A related pet peeve is openings on the sides of sunglasses that let glare in. This means that some amount of wrap-around is in order. But at our age, we’re no Bono. We’re not even Bono-wannabes. Our mantra is “everything in moderation.” Well, everything except wine, that is. Speaking of age, bifocals are important, even in sunglasses, but they shouldn’t be visibly bi. I want to wear the same pair when I’m reading a book by the pool as I do when I’m driving. If I need two separate pairs, I’m bound to get them mixed up. I’ll be wondering why I have to hold the book so far away to read the print and why I have to lean over the steering wheel to see what’s in front of my car. I’ve done dual-pairson-dueling-leashes before and I almost strangled myself more than once. It wasn’t pretty. Also along the lines of dual functions, the automatic transition from outdoors to indoors would be helpful. We make plenty of trips to the bathroom at our age. A quick changeover from sunlight to a darker room would be a plus, since we won’t always have time to take off our sunglasses before we head to the loo. If you’ve ever sneezed when looking into the sun, you know what I’m talking about. Moving on to cosmetic issues, the sunglasses must be light enough so they don’t leave a ridge on the bridge of my nose, or skin flaps on its sides. My mother had those marks from wearing her regular glasses all the time. When working indoors, I check my nose in the mirror several times a day. If I see even
a hint of a ridge or a flap, I massage in some Nivea and take the glasses off for a spell. I’m not vain enough to carry a mirror around outside, so my sunglasses will have to prevent this problem on their own merit. Those of us of a certain age need sunglasses of moderate size, regardless of whatever is the current trend. They can’t be too big. We’re not Sophia Loren or Elton John, after all. And they can’t be too small. We’re also not Yoko Ono or Benjamin Franklin. The best way to be sure you’re picking a “moderate” size is to lay out a group of glasses that meet all the other above requirements. Then throw out the largest and the smallest ones. What’s left should be acceptable. Finally, the perfect sunglasses must be affordably priced without doing one of those “buy-one-get-second-pair-at halfoff” deals that usually wind up costing more than twice what buying just one should cost. I’m not looking for something from the dollar store. I just don’t want the cost eating into my wine budget. Not even a perfect pair of sunglasses is worth giving up a nice bottle of Chianti Classico. Copyright 2015 Business Theatre Unlimited
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Potato & Leek Soup, Sausage & Pepper Sandwich, Pasta Salad, Chocolate Chip Cookie. Pub Option: Turkey Club Sandwich Our caterer provides the following three options (two each day) for your meal • Hearty Traditional Meal – Appetizer, Main Entrée with sides (potato, vegetables) • Pub Option – Delicious Sandwich • Spa Option – Lighter, healthy option for those on the go All luncheons include an appetizer, bread, dessert and coffee or tea
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Tucked in a quiet industrial park off busy Branch Avenue is one of the state’s best kept secrets, Goodwill Industries’ Computer Works Retail Store. Here, in the most inconspicuous of places, you will find a virtual treasure trove of used home electronics and refurbished computers, all for sale at unbelievable rock-bottom prices. Perfect for students, families, small business owners, “techies” and collectors alike, the vast inventory of goods here defies description ~ there is literally something here for every consumer looking to purchase most any home electronic or computer. All of the merchandise sold here at Computer Works, which operates under the auspices of Goodwill Industries of Rhode Island, has been collected through individual or corporate donations. What sets this retail store apart from other such nationally recognized charitable organizations is that the proceeds from the sale of these computers and electronics are reinvested in the training programs provided by Goodwill. These programs serve an ever-growing population of disabled or otherwise disadvantaged individuals who come here to learn vital skills and receive training to prepare them to enter or re-enter the work force. Many do not know that Goodwill Industries, which celebrated its 150th year in 2013, is so much more than a place to donate clothes and castoffs. What began in 1863 as a society that made blankets for Civil War soldiers is now a non-profit organization whose sole mission is to educate, train and find employment for those with disabilities and other barriers to employment. What Computer Works has done is address the demand for affordable electronics and computers and turned that demand into a successful way to fund Goodwill’s much-needed programs. Computer Works is a Microsoft Registered Refurbisher, run by the talented team of A+ Certified technicians Scott Darling and Brian Ottaviano. One will find here a seemingly endless supply of Audio and Video equipment including desk & laptop computers and related peripherals and electronics of all types including:
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THAT’S ENTERTAINMENT by DON FOWLER
A SummerStaycation
Filled with Music & Theatre!
Summer Music Festivals
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here is no need to travel outside Rhode Island’s borders to hear some of the best music in the world. We are planning another Rhode Island musical “Staycation” this summer, visiting the same six music festivals we enjoyed so much last summer. They are all Senior Friendly, reasonably priced, within an hour drive from any place in the state, and feature some of the top artists of their genre.
Dr. John will appear at the 2015 Newport Jazz Festival
Don’t miss the Krupp Dusters at the 2nd Annual Bluegrass on the Pawtuxet Festival
Marcia Ball and Sarah Potenza are among the many performers at Rhythm & Roots Festival this summer!
SUMMER THEATRE
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hat better time to enjoy the theatre than the good old summertime! This summer offers a variety of plays and musicals that should appeal to seniors (And that includes me).
Ocean State Theatre
Warwick’s Ocean State Theatre has a play about baseball and a musical about show business. “Rounding Third” comedy/drama about Little League baseball, its coaches and parents, that proves to be very timely. Running dates are June3-21. “Gypsy”, based on the memoirs of Gypsy Rose Lee, takes us back to 1957 and a stage mother’s efforts to raise two daughters to become stars. Classic songs like “Let Me Entertain You”, and “Everything’s Coming Up Roses” are featured. The hit musical runs July 8-August 2. Call 921-6800 for reservations. Tickets are $39-$54.
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The grand old Matunuck barn theatre opens on June 5 with “Smokey Joe’s Café”, featuring those oldies but goodies by Leiber and Stoller. The review runs through June 21. Charles Shaughnessy, star of “The Nanny” and “Days of Our Lives” plays Henry Higgins in a revival of one of the best musicals ever written, “My Fair Lady”. It runs June 26-July 18. TBTS continues with “The Little Mermaid”, just the show to bring your grandchildren to, July 24-August 15. The final show, Mel Brooks’ “Young Frankenstein”, will also bring back some memories. It’s a musical, and it’s hilarious. It runs August 21-September 6. Call 782-8587 for reservations.
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Summertime Fun!
MUSIC ON THE HILL
Anton Miller & Rita Porfiris
The summer season begins with the 8th Annual Music-On-The-Hill concert series, featuring Rhode Island born and raised classical musicians who have gone on to make a name for themselves around the country. They return every year to delighted audiences presenting small ensemble and solo works.
The series opens on Thursday, June 4 with a 7:00 p.m. reception, followed by a 7:30 concert at SS Rose & Lima Church, 111 Long St. in Warwick. The remaining five concerts are all at 7:30 p.m. • Friday, June 5: St. Gregory the Great, 360 Cowesett Rd, Warwick. • Saturday, June 6: St. Anthony Church, 1413 Mineral Spring Ave., N. Providence • Thursday, June 11: SS Rose & Lima. • Friday, June 12: St. Gregory the Great. • Saturday, June 13: Holy Apostles Church, 800 Pippin Orchard Rd., Cranston
For details, go to www.musiconthehillri.com. Tickets are $25 at the door.
BLUEGRASS ON THE PAWTUXET
KINGSTON CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL
The Kingston Chamber Music Festival is in its 27th season at the Fine Arts Center on the University of Rhode Island Campus. The event was founded by violinist David Kim, and since 2009 has been under the leadership of pianist Natalie Zhu, who will both be performing. The festival will run from July 22-August 2, with concerts on Wednesday, July 22, Friday, July 24, Sunday, July 26, Wednesday, July 29, Friday, July 31, Saturday, August 1, and Sunday, August 2. Friday concerts at 7:30 and Sunday concerts at 4:00 p.m. The August 1 concert is at the Church of the Good Shepherd in Kingston. Tickets are reasonably priced at $25 and seating is on a first-come basis. Arrive a bit early, as last year’s concerts were very well attended. For a complete listing of the concerts and to make reservations, go to kcmyboxoffice@etal.uri.edu.
NEWPORT FOLK FESTIVAL
The Newport Folk Festival has been one of the most popular music festivals in the world since its beginning in 1959. Gone are the legendary folk singers like Pete Seeger, Woody Guthrie, and Johnny Cash, but that doesn’t stop the weekend from playing to sell-out crowds, and this year is no exception. The festival attracts people of all ages. It is difficult to define the genre these days, but there are so many artists over the three days with three stages going that you are sure to find something you’ll like. Saturday and Sunday concerts, July 25 and 26, at Fort Adams in Newport are sold out, with a few tickets remaining for Friday, July 24. People are selling tickets online, but be careful you don’t get scammed.
The 2nd Annual Bluegrass on the Pawtuxet Festival will be held in the historic village of Pawtuxet, bordering the towns of Cranston and Warwick, July 2-4, with concerts at Rhodes on the Pawtuxet Friday and Saturday nights at 7:30 p.m. NEWPORT JAZZ FESTIVAL It is being billed as “America’s Music on AmerThe Newport Jazz Festival is the granddaddy of all music fesica’s Holiday,” and includes some of the biggest tivals. George Wein’s time-honored extravaganza is known and and best bluegrass artists in the country, including copied worldwide. Over the years, the greatest jazz musicians have The Gibson Brothers, The Krupp Dusters, Blue appeared: Frank Sinatra,Tony Bennett, Louie Armstrong, Maynard Mafia, Chasing Blue, The Lonely Heartstring Ferguson, Duke Ellington…you name it. Band, and The Tennessee Mafia Jug Band. This year the event will follow the Folk Festival on July 31 to In addition to the two concerts, there will be August 2 at Fort Adams Park. a free concert in the park, workshops, a farmers’ Chris Botti is performing Friday. On Saturday, Cassandra WilCassandra Wilson will celebrate the music of Billie market, food and craft vendors. son will present a celebration of the music of Billie Holiday. Great Holiday at the Newport Jazz Festival Friday’s concert is $39; Saturday is $46. A jazz musicians Arturo Sandoval, Dr. John, Kenny Garrett, and Jamie weekend pass, which includes the workshops, is Cullum will be joined by dozens of veterans and emerging artists. $75. There are a number of pricings for the festival, including priority seating, ranging from Check out their web site at www.bluegrassonthepawtuxet.com. $40 to a $155 three day pass. There is a tent available if you need to get out of the sun, and a good variety of food and craft vendors for both festivals. The Newport Jazz Festival web site will update you on the growing list of artists.
RHYTHM & ROOTS
Providence Performing Arts Center
And now for something new! The Providence Performing Arts Center is pretty quite in the summer, but this year it closes its 2014-2015 season with Broadway’s new “high heeled hit”, “Kinky Boots,” winner of six Tony Awards, including Best Musical. It is about a shoe factory owner who turns his business around with the help of a fabulous entertainer in search of some sturdy stilettos. Remember Cindy Lauper? She wrote the score. Harvey Fierstein wrote the book. Don’t miss this one. Tickets at 421-ARTS.
2nd Story Theatre
2nd Story Theatre will treat us with three plays this summer, all with Hollywood connections. David Ives’ “Venus in Furs” will be produced in the intimate downstairs theatre from June 5-28, and then again from July 28-August 3. I haven’t seen the play, but understand that it is an intriguing tale of conflict between a man and a woman. Paul Rudnick’s often-produced “I Hate Hamlet”, about an actor playing the Shakespearean prince who actually does hate him and is consequently visited by the ghost of John Barrymore. It’s a fun play, and worth seeing more than once. Running time in the upstairs theatre is July 10-August 30. “Die, Mommie! Die! By Charles Busch is a Hollywood satire about an attempted murder by a spouse, and will be in repertory in the upstairs theatre from July 17-August 28. Tickets are priced at $25, $60 for the three of them, and $21 for ages 21 and younger. Call 247-4200 for reservations. June 2015
My favorite music festival in the world, Rhythm & Roots offers three days and nights of the best roots music, including Cajun, zydeco, blues, country and western, Texicana, and folk. I have never missed a Labor Day weekend at Ninigret Park in Charlestown, where Chuck Wentworth puts on the fabulous weekend of great music, dancing and food. I have been sitting on my lawn chair in front of the main stage every year for the past 18 years of the festival, and before that at R & R’s predecessor, the Cajun and Bluegrass Festival. And every year I’m am blown away by the talent. Rhode Island’s own Sarah Potenza, fresh from her amazing performances on The Voice, will be there, along with Marcia Ball, the blues/jazz singer from New Orleans. We’ve watched Grammy winner Steve Riley since he was a young man, and we’ll watch him again, along with Cajun veterans Ed Pollard and Preston Frank. The great bands of today will be there: Donna the Buffalo, Los Lobos, and The Mavericks, along with zydeco favorites Corey Lodet and C. J. Chenier. Music continues on five stages with over 92 sets from 4:00 p.m. to midnight on Friday, and noon to midnight on Saturday and Sunday. The campers party all night. Tickets are $40 for Friday and $60 for Saturday and Sunday, with combinations available. Check out the full schedule and much more information at Rhythmandroots.com. Steve Riley is a veteran performer at the Rhythm & Roots festival in Charlestown
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Rhode Island’s Only Statewide Garden Tour
Freedom Boat Club, a members-only boating club with three locations in Rhode Island, kicked-off the 2015 boating season with a Christening ceremony at its Warwick location. The newest addition to Freedom Boat’s fleet, a 23’ Tidewater Center Console, was christened and its name, “Tide Runner” was unveiled by the Ruff Family of East Greenwich. Freedom Boat Club currently has over 80 locations nationwide with three in Rhode Island, Warwick, Newport, and Portsmouth. There is no cleaning, no maintenance, no storage and no insurance involved. Members have access to boats at any of their locations. The Rhode Island locations have 18 boats, including motor boats and sailboats. Freedom Boat Club trains boaters to be prepared to handle much of what will be encountered on the water. After securing a license, members are sent out with a captain for further training. For more information, visit www.freedomboatclub.com.
Thirty-four private and public gardens designed and maintained by URI Master Gardener volunteers will be open to the public for the “Gardening with the Masters” tour on June 20-21. The gardens will be open between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. on both days, rain or shine. You will be greeted by knowledgeable URI Master Gardeners at each garden who are ready to share horticulture information and answer your questions. Bring ideas and lessons learned from each garden home with you with the “tips from the garden” and resource links featured in the guidebook. Guidebooks, which serve as admission for both days and include garden descriptions and directions, must be purchased in advance. They are available for $20.00 at garden centers throughout the state. Proceeds from the event will benefit the educational programs of the URI Master Gardener Association. Visit www.urimastergardeners.org/2015-garden-tour for more information.
Kicking off the Season: Pictured left to right, member Tom Krpata, Bill Leger, Freedom Boat Club and Dick Cromwell, franchisee, Freedom Boat Club, aboard the newly christened Tide Runner. Foreground: East Greenwich residents Jeremy, Shannon, Stella, Scarlett, and Joe Ruff.
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Celebrating National Nursing Home Week If you think that people in nursing homes don’t know how to party, think again!
“Bring on the Fiesta” was the theme developed to bring together the long-term care community of residents, rehab patients, families and care center staff to celebrate National Nursing Home Week, May 10 through 16. Members of the Rhode Island Health Care Association, the state’s largest association of skilled nursing and rehabilitation providers, took part in daily activities and events celebrating those living and working in Rhode Island ’s nursing homes.
Elmhurst Extended Care rolled out the red carpet for Adeline Stoeckel. Harold Hart, left, of Eastgate Nursing and Rehabilitation Center and Angelina Sebella, above, of Cedar Crest Nursing Centre got into the fiesta spirit!
At The Holiday Retirement Home in Mansfield, residents “crossed the country” to celebrate each day. Resident Irene Cournoyer learned the Hawaiian hula.
Resident Marion Cicchelli of Greenville Center Genesis HealthCare enjoys the festivities.
The activities staff at Evergreen House Health Center celebrated Broadway style…left to right: Annemeike Dumont , Brittany Landry , Deonna Pace, Kayla Melo, Lisa Duarte, Melony Santos and Patti Caito.
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wHAT DO YOU FINK?
LIFESTYLES
by MIKE FINK
Semester’s End I have a June’s end student with a major in industrial design who invited me to crit his semester’s thesis invention and construction of . . . a paper canoe! Well, a kind of paper – a soft Dacron tissue that wobbles with the waves, but remains reliable because of the wooden ribs of good mahogany, oak and pine, gifts of one of his employers during his interning months. We launched this light but also surprisingly substantial watercraft from the docks at the World War One obelisk with the lady of Peace and Victory atop its peak. Jed did the rowing. “I taught myself how to steer, just now!” Jed declared as we twisted and turned under the bridges, stretching from the hurricane barrier at Point Street to and along the westward banks at the downtown Mall. We talked of many things, sometimes about the lives of the birds – swans, ducks, cormorants, seagulls, pigeons, and sparrows – who swim and fly and share the river and the sky. Those business buildings, new and old, loomed above us, but despite the clouds, the shafts of sunbeams made the walls and windows a protective fortress, somehow reassuring and comfortable. People looking down upon our rather strange journey asked over and again, “What is that made out of?” or simply waved with good will and broad smiles. When it was time for us to pull up and away (it was lunchtime) the tide had gone out, and we had to deal with the mud and muck we might have to sink our feet into, yuck! On one of the gangplanks, in view of the Irish Famine Statue, there was a pair of guys, laughing, but not unkindly, at us. They offered to help us carry our gear and settle our . . . what? kayak? rowboat skiff, canoe? . . . on some sort of wheeled cart. One was smoking and the other was sipping “corn liquor” from a small flask. They made it easy for us to get going over, instead of under, a few bridges and thence uphill to Benefit Street.
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Just those oars and the rhythm of the current underneath us, tells me something about how to take things in stride and go with the flow of fate or something like that. – jed cohen
We had a late luncheon of soup and salad and wine at the Parkside, across from the World War II memorial arcade with its contemplative benches carved with the Four Freedoms. From want and fear, of speech and worship. Well, wow, what a wondrous way to spend a springtime noontime. Jed is the grandson of a Holocaust Survivor, doing a liberal arts project on the subject of how to learn life lessons from such a heritage. “Just those oars and the rhythm of the current underneath us, tells me something about how to take things in stride and go with the flow of fate or something like that.” He is a very courteous person as well as intrepid. As we carefully installed the paper dugout design behind his house, I noticed a surprisingly large dead mouse.Jed picked it up and placed it in a proper closed container. “It was probably poisoned, and I wouldn’t want it to poison whatever creature might come along and eat it: a hawk or a cat or an opossum, something wild and free.” A RISD education is about many things. A dedication to both tradition and innovation, sustainability and surprise, observation and presentation. Sometimes you have to get away from classroom and studio both, and let the last weeks of the semester take you where they may as the days get longer and the school year gets shorter and then is gone.
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Dear Shelby & Smoke, I am middle-aged indoor cat. I have been having a problem over the past few months with dandruff. My coat is still shiny and my mom grooms me on a regular basis, but it doesn’t seem to make a difference. Please help. Sincerely, Misty
Thank you for writing to us. There are many different reasons for your dandruff problem. Some cats get dandruff due to an decrease in grooming. It can be due to arthritis, weight, or other reasons that they can’t reach normal spots to groom. You mentioned that you are groomed regularly, so it is less likely that this is cause. Cats can also get increased dandruff in the winter with the drier air. You could go shopping for a humidifier to help in the winter. Occasionally cats can have dandruff as a result of a parasite but you also mentioned you are an indoor cat, so that is probably not the cause, but worth checking into. There are metabolic reasons for dandruff, but again less likely since your coat is shiny. Lastly there are nutritional based reasons that can cause dandruff. Make sure your parent gives you a well-balanced, good quality commercial diet. Misty you may want to visit your veterinarian to make sure there are no medical reason causing this problem. Some at home suggestions you can try would
be to have your parents give you a BATH! Just kidding we know most cats don’t like bathing. If you do though a bath can help. You could try having your parents apply a topical or add an oral Omega 3 Fatty acid. Having your parents add water to your diet can help benefit your coat and skin as well. We hope our suggestions prove to be helpful. Please remember if you see no improvement with these suggestions see your veterinarian. A brief paws ‘till next time
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Join us for some events this Summer to support the Alzheimer’s Association Bingo at Foxwoods – June 5 Play for Purple Bingo night to benefit the Alzheimer’s Association of RI. Transportation provided.
fet, bouncy house, face painting, Father’s Day Crafts and plenty of lawn games and raffles to benefit the Alzheimer’s Association. Tickets-$20, available at the Chapter office.
Annual Golf Tournament – June 8 Valley Country Club, Warwick. Join us for holes of golf, a wonderful lunch and dinner, contests and prize holes.
The Longest Day, – June 21 This event is held on the longest day of the year. It’s a sunrise to sunset relay event to raise awareness and funds for the fight against Alzheimer’s disease. Honor the passion, dedication and strength displayed by people with Alzheimer’s and their caregivers.
Lest We Forget: An Evening of Arts and Music – June 12 St. Anne’s Arts and Cultural Center, Woonsocket, RI. Artist collaborations featuring Woonsocket native Paul Cote. A dinner and cocktail soiree dedicated to the memory and those affected by Alzheimer’s disease.
Annual Meeting, Warwick Country Club – June 25 You are invited to attend the Annual Meeting of the Board of Directors of the Alzheimer’s Association Rhode Island Chapter. A reception with refreshments and a program to follow. Free and open to the public.
O’Brien’s Pub, a Fundraiser for the Grand Islander Walk to End Alzheimer’s team – June 12 $25 Wine, beer, appetizers and entertainment at O’Brien’s Pub outdoor patio on Thames Street, Newport.
PawSox Game with Fireworks, McCoy Stadium, Pawtucket – July 3 Join us at McCoy Stadium for Pawtucket Red Sox vs. SWB Scranton and a postgame 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular. Tickets must be purchased in advance.
Fairlawn Family Fundraiser for Alzheimer’s, Fairlawn Golf Course, Lincoln – June 20 Join us for a fun event for the whole family with hot dogs and hamburgers buf-
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Dealing with a Wet Basement April showers bring more than May flowers – they often gift us with wet cellars that last well into the humid months of summer. If you open your basement door and you’re greeted with a strong musty smell even before you see evidence of moisture, you’re not alone. The American Society of Home Inspectors state that upwards of 60 percent of America’s homes have damp or wet basements. If your basement is occasionally wet, it may be an easy condition to ignore. Out of sight, out of mind. But, wet basements can wreak havoc on both your house and your health. Eventually, damage to your home may be noticed in a discoloration of your hardwood floors, especially around the perimeter of your rooms and/or a musty smell from damp carpets directly above the basement area. Your health could eventually suffer due to the perfect conditions that damp spaces provide for the spread of mold. A wet or damp basement can have many causes. Ground water could be seeping into the area through the foun-
dation walls or from under your concrete slab. It could be leaking in from a poorly draining basement window, from condensation forming on your basement walls or water pipes, or an open sump pump pit. All of these areas can individually or cumulatively allow excess moisture to be trapped in your basement. Different topography and soil types also greatly affect drainage. So how do you start to tackle the problem? A simple test to see where your basement moisture is coming from is to tape a piece of aluminum foil to your basement floor with duct tape and check it the next day. If the moisture is on the underside, it’s exterior. If it’s on the top, its condensation, and therefore most likely interior. If it’s on both, you’ve got double trouble. Here are some simple solutions you can try before calling in a pro: If you’re dealing with an exterior water source, insure that your gutters and downspouts are in good working order and that they move the water well away from your foundation walls. Many ho-
meowners don’t realize just how much water sheds off of their roof during even a minor rain storm and the hydrostatic pressure involved can force water through your walls and into your basement. You should always direct water away from the foundation by sloping the soil around your home’s perimeter. Also, make sure that your basement windows aren’t leaking. If they are, install window wells and drain them away from the structure. For interior moisture, fill in foundation cracks with a good quality, hydraulic cement. Then, damp-proof your walls and basement wall with a good quality waterproofing agent which you can find at the local home improvement store. If you have a crawl space, it’s a good idea to cover the floor with a 6 millimeter plastic, especially on older homes where soil floors still exist. Bruce Lane is the President of Senior Real Estate Solutions, a non-profit referral service for seniors looking for reliable home repair & maintenance services. If you have home maintenance questions, send them to Bruce@BruceLane.com or via the Senior Real Estate Solutions website at www.seniorrealestatesolutionsri.com
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COLONIAL ENCAMPMENT Pawtuxet Village gives visitors the opportunity to get a feel for colonial military life. Hosted by Pawtuxet Rangers, R.I.M.
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