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THE OTHER SIDE OF VOLUNTEERING

What professionals are looking for in a good volunteer I spent my entire professional career as an executive with nonprofit organizations with the Boy Scouts, the Chamber of Commerce, the R.I. Pharmacists Association and the R.I. Psychologists Association. One of my primary responsibilities was to recruit volunteers and, keeping in the spirit of Thanksgiving, I’d like to offer some suggestions for seniors looking for volunteer opportunities.

house don’t always make the best volunteers. Professionals look for people who are active, busy “doers” and know how to juggle their schedules and find time to assist.

People who are not afraid to ask for money. The old adage among the professional executive is that “People give to people, and not to causes.”

If you are willing to help with fundraising, you are a prime candidate.

Why in the world do people volunteer?

What You Should Watch Out For

The word “volunteer” is a misnomer. Webster defines it as “a person who enters or offers to enter into a service of his/her own free will, without being compelled to do so by law.”

The reality is that most people “volunteer” because someone asked them.

Nonprofit associations are always looking for committed, dependable people to serve on their Boards, become leaders, raise money or just do the nitty-gritty jobs that need to be done.

When looking for a place to volunteer, you should take a close look at the organization.

What are its goals? Who is on its Board of Directors? Is it financially stable? To acquaint yourself, ask for a copy of past minutes, by-laws and past newsletters. Make sure you fully understand the volunteer duties and responsibilities, and when the time comes, you should expect them to ask permission to do a security check.

Also beware of organization executives who undersell the role.

“It will only take an hour a week/month of your time.”

“All you have to do is attend a few meetings a year.”

The administration of the organization is just as important as the cause. Professionals who appear to run the meetings without asking for input from volunteers and professionals who seem only interested in numbers and raising money might not make the best volunteer employers. Of course, if there is a rapid turnover in staff and volunteers, that should be a red flag as well.

What Good Professional Leaders Look For Community leaders. Organizations want volunteers who are well known and respected in their community - people who are not afraid to tap their friends and acquaintances for their money, time and assistance.

Diversity. In the old days, most boards were composed of middle-aged white males. Today, associations look for volunteers who better represent the people they serve. Women now serve as presidents of local YMCA’s. Clients or former clients now volunteer for organizations that helped them in the past. Ethnic diversity is important to organizations, whether at the Board level or working in the trenches.

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Types of Volunteers The truly dedicated. I’ve seen people where I volunteer at the Food Bank and Food Pantry who are truly dedicated to helping those less fortunate.

Those who were asked or coerced. I’ve watched Scout executives get a group of moth-

ers in a room and tell them, “If one of you doesn’t volunteer to be a Den Mother, then your children won’t be able to be Cub Scouts.” And it worked.

Those who do it for their children, grandchildren, close friends or family members. This is true in many organizations dedicated to raising money and offering services for various diseases, like the Heart Association, American Cancer Society, etc.

Those in need of personal satisfaction. And there is nothing wrong with that. There are great personal rewards in serving as a mentor or Big Brother, or just baking cookies for the church or school bazaar.

Those seeking personal gain. Professionals are wary of the social/business climbers who want to pad their resumes, or volunteer to make personal and professional contacts.

Those with ulterior motives. When I was a Scout professional, the idea of security and background checks was unheard of. Unfortunately, today volunteer organizations must protect their members by making sure that unscrupulous people are not allowed to participate.

The Bottom Line Whether it is your church, the neighborhood school or the local senior center, there are hundreds of opportunities for you to volunteer. Choose the one, or ones, that best fit your talents, interests and desire to help.

Carefully check out the organization. Offer your services.

If you do not get a response within a reasonable length of time, scratch them off your list. If they don’t know enough to get back to you, they don’t deserve you.

You should feel fulfilled after volunteering. It shouldn’t be a chore, but rather a positive feeling that what you are doing does make a difference.

Cover these bases and you’ll be on your way to a positive volunteering experience.

How to vet charities before giving Donating to a favorite charity or charities is a great way to make a difference in the lives of people that need a helping hand.

Choosing a charity to support can be a difficult decision, as many organizations are in need and worthy of your charitable dollars. Learning how to vet charities can help prospective donors make the best decisions in regard to which charities to support.

• Do your research. The holiday season tends to be the most popular time to give, but charities accept donations year-round. That said, the holiday season may serve as a great reminder to give. If you plan to give this holiday season or during any time of year, resolve to research charities rather than make knee-jerk donations when the impulse to donate strikes. The Better Business Bureau’s Wise Giving Alliance has reviewed more than 1,000 charities, assessing each on a host of factors that include organizational oversight and program effectiveness. Such reviews are free to access and can help donors rest easy knowing they made informed donation decisions.

• Volunteer with an organization. Another way to vet a charity is to volunteer with it. This hands-on approach can give a first-hand glimpse in to just how effective a charity’s programs are and how the organizations directs donations. In addition, volunteering has been linked with improved happiness and provides a great way to meet people.

• Look into the organization’s financials. A charity’s financial filings are public record. In the United States, donors can look on Form 990 in the organization’s filing with the Internal Revenue Service (equivalent forms are accessible in Canada as well). This form indicates if a charity finished the year with positive or negative assets.

If it’s the latter, the charity might be suffering from mismanagement or legal troubles that are preventing it from meeting its mission statement. That’s not the case in every instance, but it should at least present a red flag to would-be donors.

• Speak with representatives of the charity. Many charities will happily speak with prospective donors. Such organizations will be specific regarding how donation dollars are spent, including where your donation will be directed should you decide to go forward. Many will even allow donors to dictate how their donations will be spent, as many donors want to know their money is going toward programs and not organizational operating costs.

Vetting a charity is a wise move for donors who want to make sure their money is truly benefitting those in need.

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St. Francis Episcopal Church, 132 Peckham Lane, Coventry will hold their Holly Time Bazaar on December 1 from 9AM-3PM. Featured will be Homemade Cookies, Bake Shop, gorgeous fresh wreaths, Penny Social, Christmas decorations, ornaments, handmade quilt raffle, lunch & MORE!

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SS Peter & Paul Church, 48 Highland Street, West Warwick, will hold their Annual “Christmas on the Hill” Bazaar on November 10 from 9AM-7PM in the Church Hall. Come for homemade food, raffles, games, Bake Sale, themed baskets & more. Santa visits from 11AM-1PM! For more information, call Ginny 8281713 or Mary 821-1611.

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With thousands of nonprofit organizations in Rhode Island offering services for everyone from children to the elderly, there is a wealth of volunteer opportunities to choose from. Narrowing down your options depends on your skills and interests, but organizations like the Volunteer Center of Rhode Island, the Rhode Island Service Alliance and the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program are helpful resources for finding the perfect fit. If you want a general idea of what’s out there, though, you can check out the Rhode Island Foundation’s directory of nonprofits. We’ve collected a small sample of the types of groups you can volunteer with.

CHILDREN & YOUTH Friends Way, Inc. Provides peer-based support groups for children and their families who have lost a parent or sibling. 401-921-0980 *www.friendsway.org

Adoption Rhode Island Recruits families for children in state care, provides support to children and families after adoption and provides information, education and referral services. 401-865-6000 *www.adoptionri.org

PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES INSIGHT Provides a wide variety of comprehensive programs and ser-

vices for people who are blind or visually impaired, including assistance with job training. 401-941-3322 *www.in-sight.org

National Multiple Sclerosis Society - RI Chapter

As a part of the National organization, the RI Chapter is dedicated to ending the devastating effects of multiple sclerosis and providing assistance and support to those suffering from it. 401-738-8383 www.ri.nationalmssociety.org

Looking Upwards, Inc. Offers services and programs for adults and

children with disabilities ranging from summer camp programs to assistance with successful community participation. 401-847-0960 *www.lookingupwards.org

ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED Jonnycake Center Assists those in crisis to regain their place as responsible, self-supporting and productive members of the community in addition to operating a food pantry and a thrift store. 401-377-8069 *www.jonnycakecenter.org

Crossroads Rhode Island Provides essential life services, referrals and

also advocates on behalf of the homeless and disconnected in Rhode Island who are looking to improve their lives. *401-521-2255 *www.crossroadsri.org

Community Care Alliance Serves low income families and children in the northern part of the state by providing assistance in everything from emergency housing to substance abuse counseling. 401-766-8737 *www.communitycareri.org/

THE ELDERLY Cornerstone Adult Services Cornerstone’s goal is to help individuals remain in the community by providing a wide array of supportive services during the day. 401-739-5388 *www.stelizabethcommunity.org

Home & Hospice Care of Rhode Island While HHCRI offers services

for children and adults alike, their medical, emotional and spiritual care and support are often utilized in nursing homes, assisted living facilities and hospitals. 401-727-7070 *www.hcri.net

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voluneering Volunteering is often its own reward. Helping others can be just as beneficial to the people doing the helping as it is for the people being helped.

Though it can sometimes be hard to find time to volunteer, a close look at some of the various health benefits of volunteering may compel adults and children alike to find the time they need to volunteer.

Volunteering and Happiness Veteran volunteers may have long suspected they’re happier when they volunteer, and research suggests that’s true. A study from researchers at the London School of Economics that was published in the journal Social Science and Medicine found that the more people volunteered, the happier they were. The researchers compared people who never volunteered to people who did, finding that the odds of being ‘very happy’ rose by 7 percent among people who volunteered monthly. Those odds increased by 12 percent among people who volunteered every two to four weeks.

Volunteering and Mental Health Psychologists have long known that social interaction can improve mental health. Psychology Today notes that interacting with others decreases feelings of depression while increasing feelings of well-being. Volunteering is a great way to meet new people, exposing volunteers to people with shared interests. That can be especially valuable to people who are new to a community, helping them to avoid feelings of loneliness after moving to an area where they have no preexisting social network.

Volunteering and long-term health Volunteering that requires social interaction can produce long-term health benefits that can have a profound impact on quality of life as men and women age. A recent study published in the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease focused on participants without dementia who were involved in a highly interactive discussion group. Researchers compared those participants to others who participated in Tai Chi or walking or were part of a control group that did not receive any interventions. The former group exhibited improved cognitive function, and MRIs indicated they increased their brain volumes after being involved in the discussion group. Larger brain volume has been linked to a lower risk of dementia. Many volunteering opportunities require routine interaction with others, potentially providing significant, long-term health benefits as a result.

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by Larry Grimaldi

Of Magnets and Memories…

Like most hobbies, it started out small. As a kid, I collected baseball cards. For a nickel you could buy a pack of cards, scented with the unmistakable odor of a stale, stiff slab of bubble gum. If you were lucky, you might get a Mickey Mantle, Ted Williams, Stan Musial, or Willey Mays. More often than not, you would become the not-so-proud owner of Ted Lepcio, Don Buddin, or Jim Bouton (who was more famous for writing the tell-all baseball book Ball Four rather than his pitching). We traded cards or pitched them in winner-take-all, closest-to-the-wall matches. We also stuck them in our bicycle spooks to simulate the sound of a motorcycle. Nobody knows how many valuable vintage cards, thrown away by nonbaseball fanatics’ mothers, now rest at the bottom of the Johnston Landfill.

As an adult, my penchant for collecting re-surfaced in many different incarnations. I began collecting hockey pins. Those pins are stuck on a cork board in my basement. I still save ticket stubs in a wooden box from numerous concerts, games, and other events. Occasionally, I pull them out and relive the memories that they evoke. At one point, I amassed dozens of shot glasses. (I can host a party of 50, offer a toast, and many glasses would still be unused). I have collected match books, business cards, post cards, cocktail napkins, bar coasters, etc. My match book collection features relics from now destroyed Las Vegas landmarks such as the Dunes, Desert Inn, Frontier, Riviera, Westward Go, Sands, Sahara Stardust, and Frontier Casinos.

Each item documents a small piece of my life, but my latest collection is a road map of travels and memories that clings to the front of my refrigerator-magnets.

Why magnets? How did I get started? How many? What destinations do they reveal? Be patient, gentle reader. The answers are close at hand.

My magnet mania began with a very simple objective. I needed a place to keep appointments, the latest pictures of our infant granddaughters, family photos, letters and bills that needed to be mailed, and other reminders in an obvious place. I reasoned that trips to the refrigerator would serve as memory joggers. As I began to

collect magnets from our travels, the souvenir garden seemed to grow exponentially and take on a life of its own.

How many? I didn’t know the answer until our refrigerator of 30 years decided to retire abruptly. For the delivery of the new refrigerator, the magnets had to be removed. Finally, I had the answer to my grandchildren’s’ frequent question about the numbers of magnets clinging to the refrigerator. The inventory totaled of 127!

The mega magnet conglomeration is a chronicle of persons, places, things, and experiences, all arranged in a random, illogical, and unexplained order. Magnets had been purchased at stops made from Maine to Florida, Michigan to Texas, and from Massachusetts to California-34 states in all. Many were bought to create a magnetized landscape commemorating our 2015 cross-country road trip. Others mark journeys to England, France, Italy, Ireland, Monaco, and several Caribbean islands. Some of our favorites include an alien figure from the UFO Museum in Roswell, New Mexico, a hand crafted stone magnet from the Four Corners National Monument, a bobble head bison from Yellowstone National Park, smiling potatoes from Idaho, and the beach chair from Nice on the French Riviera.

Regardless of its origin, each magnet revives the memories of our vacations and adventures. From a logistical standpoint, the entire top freezer door is now covered by these souvenirs. By necessity, purchases have become smaller and the family travel log is now relegated to the bottom refrigerator door.

I don’t know how long this hobby will last, how much I have invested, or how much I will invest. Someday, the entire collection might suffer the same ignominious demise as my baseball cards. But it’s fun, inexpensive, rewarding and it reinvigorates memories of life stops along the way. Hobbies should be a reflection of a person’s interests. My magnet treasure trove reflects my desire to travel, meet new people, and enjoy as much of life as I can.

Larry Grimaldi is a retired freelance writer living in North Providence. Comments can be e-mailed to lvgrimaldi49@gmail.com.

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CRANSTON SENIOR GUILD Cranston Senior Guild’s next meeting will be November 7 at 1PM at Tamarisk Assisted Living, 3 Shalom Drive in Warwick. A short meeting will be held after music from Big J. Slick. There will be refreshments & a raffle. All age 55+ are welcome to join (Cranston residency not required). Membership is $12/year.

Their Annual Holiday Luncheon will be on December 5 at 12PM at the Mesa Cafe & Grill, 100 Rolfe Street, Cranston. Cost is $25/ person (includes tax & tip). Reservations & payment required

by November 20. Call Sylvia at 944-6812 for more information.

HOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (HEAP) Have trouble paying your heating bill? The Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) helps income eligible families pay their heating bills.

The HEAP is a Primary Grant that is sent directly to your utility company or fuel provider, and it will be credited on your bill.

You don’t need to have an unpaid bill, you can either rent or own your home, and must meet current gross income guidelines. 732-4660, Ext. 175 for more information.

WATERFIRE SALUTE TO VETERANS Waterplace Park and Downtown Providence 4:30 p.m. Free and open to the public. The WaterFire Salute to Veterans event is a celebration, honoring and recognizing all United States veterans, active and reserve military personnel and families for their service, sacrifice and contributions to this nation, and to highlight veteran-oriented organizations and services available to them.

NOVEMBER 10 OpERATION STAND DOWN – pawSox 5k Walk ‘N Run 7:30 am - 11:00 am Pawtucket Red Sox, 1 Columbus Avenue, Pawtucket. 9am (registration begins at 7:30am) at McCoy Stadium. This year’s race features a revised route that takes participants into scenic downtown Pawtucket before returning to McCoy Stadium for a finish at home plate. • Pre-race stretch led by Planet Fitness • A new route going through scenic downtown Pawtucket • Finish line at home…

NOVEMBER 11 OpERATION STAND DOWN park View Middle School Veterans Day 5k 8:30 am - 11:30 am Roger Williams Park, 1000 Elmwood Ave, Providence This is an annual event designed to bring honor and recognition to Veterans Day. Proceeds from the event will benefit programs for the school throughout the year and Operation Stand Down RI. One Mile Kids Run!!! This event will take place in the Park on a specially designed course! This race will begin at 8:30 am. The race is open to all elementary and middle school students. Cost for this race is $10!!

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NOVEMBER 11 Veteran’s Day Ceremony, Tiverton Begins at 11:00am. By the WWI Doughboy statue at Stone Bridge.

Please show your support to our veterans keeping our freedom alive and well! www.tivertonhistorical.org.

NOVEMBER 11 Veteran’s Day parade, Westerly 9:30am–12:00pm. Granite Street. Westerly Pawcatuck Veteran’s Board of Control will have it’s annual parade honoring all Veterans with a parade from Pawcatuck to the Westerly Armory where ceremonies will be held at the close of the march. Route: Pawcatuck Shopping center to Pequot Trail, to West Broad Street, to High Street, to Canal Street, to Railroad Avenue. (401) 596-083 NOVEMBER 23 Santa’s Arrival, Westerly 6:00pm–7:00pm. Dixon Square, 4 High Street. Santa Claus, “Winter Lady,” and other holiday characters will be making their debut via fire trucks to bring in the Holiday Season. Free coloring books and lollipops will be handed out to all the children in attendance. Free family event. In case of inclement weather this event will take place at The Westerly Armory. (401) 596-7761; www.oceanchamber.org.

NOVEMBER 23-25 Blackstone Valley polar Express - Woonsocket 4:00pm–5:30pm. Woonsocket Station, One Depot Square. Welcome aboard a ninety-minute magical train journey from Woonsocket to the North Pole! Children of all ages will be delighted with the reading of the book The Polar Express, a visit from Santa and Mrs. Clause, a holiday sing-a-long, and a special Holiday remembrance while enjoying hot chocolate and cookies. (401) 724-2200; info@tourblackstone.com; www.blackstonevalleypolarexpress.com.

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SEEKING MUSICIANS Are you 55 or over? Play harmonica, guitar, banjo, mandolin, ukulele or any other instrument? We need you! Senior volunteer band plays gigs at Senior Centers, Nursing Homes, etc. Call David 368-6895 or Roger (nights) 397-5157.

MUSIC PROGRAM AT COVENTRY PUBLIC LIBRARY The Coventry Public Library, 1672 Flat River Road, will hold a special 4-week music program for children ages birth-3 with their caregivers on November 6 & 20 and December 4 & 18 at 10AM. Musician Barbi Beyer of “Sing With B Music” will present songs and musical activities. Registration required by calling 822-9102. Space is limited.

PROJECT UNDERCOVER Project Undercover aims to meet the emergency needs of 20,000 kids by supplying 1,000,000 diapers and 180,000 pairs of underwear and socks every year to community partners throughout the state, who are able to help the families in their communities. Donations as well as financial contributions and volunteers are always welcome. Call 401-871-5866 or visit projectundercover.org

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Debra Mann comes ‘Full Circle’ at Chan’s If you are a lover of jazz, Rhode Island’s own Debra Mann is no stranger to you. Her warm, gorgeous voice and her piano talents have made her New England’s favorite, whether it is at a night club venue, singing with the Boston Pops, or listening to one of her CD’s in the comfort of your living room.

A native Rhode Islander, Mann grew up in the Edgewood section of Cranston, attended Park View Junior High, and graduated from School One, the alternative high school that allowed her to pursue her alternative educational views. From there it was on the Berklee where she honed her musical talents.

At 58 years old, she is still a Rhode Islander, having moved from Warwick to the East Bay with her husband.

“I slowed down a bit until my two sons were grown up,” she said. “My husband has been so supportive of my career and I’m starting to become more active in my teaching, writing and performing.”

Debra quickly became a local favorite, joining with other Rhode Island musicians like her good friend Greg Abate. She performed with such greats as Herb Pomeroy, Dick Johnson and others.

She has expanded her musical career by reaching out to help others, teaching at Brown University and Wheaton College, in addition to many promising individual students.

“Teaching is so enriching,” she told me. “I enjoy sharing my music. I studied in New York with Jeanie LoVetri, who uses the classical vocal technique and applies it to jazz. She continues to teach me to use my voice in healthy ways, a technique I pass on to my students.”

Mann’s latest CD, just released by Whaling City Sound and promoted by Cranstonian Ginny Shea’s Mixed Media, is titled “Full Circle”, The Music of Joni Mitchell.

“I became obsessed with her music,” Debra told me. “Her guitar playing, her folksy voice.

She was a true visionery.”

The album was just released and already it is # on the Top 50 Jazz Week chart. Debra Mann will be at Chan’s in Woonsocket on November 1 , from 8:00 to 10:00 p.m., promoting the CD. “I love Chan’s,” she said. “John Chan is such a wonderful patron of jazz. Chan’s and the Narrows are two of my favorite places to perform.”

“At this point in my life, I’m looking to expand and share my music,” she said. “It is time to give back.”

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‘Culinary Challenge for a Cause’ Do you love the show “Top Chef,” watching the food network challenge, or trying a new restaurant? Then you will love the annual event at the Alzheimer’s Association, Rhode Island Chapter, called “Culinary Challenge for a Cause.”

Chefs from Rhode Island’s own assisted living communities will participate in the ultimate cook off to see who is the assisted living “Top Chef.” And who will be the judge you might ask? You! Plus a panel of celebrity judges, including WPRI 12’s Mike Montecalvo and Chef Frank Terranova, from NBC 10. Other panelists include Jamie Coelho of RI Monthly, Chef Gary Comella of the University Club and Paul Kettle of PVDonuts.

The public is invited on Wednesday, November 28, at Rhodes on the Pawtuxet in Cranston, to sample gourmet cuisine and cast a ballot for your favorite chef. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. for the cocktail reception, chef stations open at 6:15 p.m. Tickets are $35 per person in advance, $30 for parties of 10 or more or $50 at the door.

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Alzheimer’s Association® The Alzheimer’s Association is the leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer’s care, support and research. Our mission is to eliminate Alzheimer’s disease through the advancement of research; to provide and enhance care and support for all affected; and to reduce the risk of dementia through the promotion of brain health. Our vision is a world without Alzheimer’s. Visit alz.org/ri or call 800.272.3900.

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Theatre Is The Cure For Cottage Fever Nothing beats live theatre! As cold weather and snow keeps us bundled by the fireplace and the TV, there is a cure for cottage fever. Bundle up, warm up the car, and make your way to one of the dozens of theatre venues in Cranston, Warwick, and around Rhode Island for some quality live theatrical productions. Here’s a list of just a few productions this November and December: THE GAMM THEATRE After 15 years in Pawtucket, the Gamm Theatre has moved to Warwick, where they opened with a smashing production of Tennessee Williams” “Night of the Iguana.”

The Gamm’s second production, playing November 21 through December 16, is the 2016 Pulitzer Prize finalist, Branden Jacob Jenkins’ “Gloria”.

The comic drama follows a group of editorial assistants at a notorious Manhattan magazine, all looking for a book deal before they turn 30. It has received critical praise for being “sharp, witty, inventive, shocking, and hilarious.” Call 723-4266 for reservations.

PROVIDENCE PERFORMING ARTS CENTER The romantic and adventure-filled musical, “Anastasia” is at PPAC November 27-December 2. “Anastasia” transports us from the twilight of the Russian Empire to Paris in the 1920’s, as a brave young woman sets out to discover the mystery of her past. The exciting musical comes to PPAC fresh from Broadway.

PPAC also has two Christmas shows: Mannheimer Steamroll Christmas on Friday, December 7 and the Boston Pops Esplanade Orchestra’s Holiday Pops Tour on Saturday, December 8, with Keith Lockhart conducting. Call 421ARTS for reservations.

TRINITY REPERTORY THEATRE We’ve been celebrating Christmas for over 40 years at Trinity by seeing Trinity’s family holiday classic, “A Christmas Carol”, which opens onNovember 8 and plays to packed audiences through December 30.

Every year Trinity manages to keep the play fresh and inventive, while remaining true to the original story. For reservations, call 351-4242.

BURBAGE The Pawtucket theatre is presenting Moliere’s hysterically funny French Farce, “The Hypochondriac or The Imaginary Invalid”, one of our all-time favorites., November 9-December 2.The theatre is down the street from “where Gamm used to be” at 249 Roosevelt Ave. Call 484-0355 for information and reservations.

WILBURY Idris Goodman’s modern hip-hop play, “Hype Man” is at Wilbury Theatre40 Sonoma Drive in the heart of Olneyville, November 1-18. It is about a police shooting that brings a call for social action, and stars Phoenix Williams. Call 4007100 for information and reservations.

Check out the many community and college theatres in your area for more theatre opportunities. Rhode island is blessed with many professional and amateur acting companies, including some fine local actors that “do it for the love of the theatre”.

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A New Train of Thought Retirement offers the opportunity to step back from daily routines and reassess the world around us. This sometimes leads us to view our past through a different lens. Soon after I retired, my husband and I moved to a home on a golf course. Train tracks emerge from the woods across the field behind us. I soon learned that this is a seldom-used freight line. I was surprised at how interesting I found the comings and goings of the trains.

Decades earlier I had co-owned a house in New Jersey with a man who was an avid model railroad enthusiast. Our basement had a massive train layout that he had built, and he was an easy person to buy Christmas gifts for. His hobby grew out of a childhood infatuation. Since his mother worked, he spent many hours at this grandmother’s house. An active train line ran behind it and he loved watching the cars roll by. I never fully appreciated his attachment, or at least not until I had my own trains to enjoy.

I can feel the rumble of the engine well before it comes into view. Even if I’m in my upstairs office, I have time to run down to our porch to see the cars go by. Often I’ll call to my husband, “Here comes the train!” and he’ll laugh at my exuberance. Sometimes I’ll predict: “It’s going to be a long one today. I’ll bet it has at least two engines.” And I’m usually right.

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train of thought about railroads. I decided to research the line that runs behind us. It’s part of a railroad that was granted a charter in 1868. It began as a passenger line covering more than 44 miles. Freight service was eventually added. The last passenger service on the original line was in 1933.

I assume that after passing our development, the freight is headed to companies in a nearby industrial park and perhaps beyond. But short of hitching a ride hobo-like on one of the moving boxcars (good luck getting rid of that image), I’ll probably never know exactly where the trains wind up. That gap in my knowledge doesn’t bother me. If anything, it lends an air of mystery. I can imagine that they carry just about any type of goods (except for exotic animals).

My imagination is fed by the fact that there’s plenty of variety in the movement of the freight. Engines go in empty and come out loaded, and vice versa. They might pull just one or two cars, or a line so long it’s difficult to keep count. On their way back out past the field, they pass through a low point beyond some trees that block my view. They then emerge again to make the bend up a hill before moving permanently out of sight. My research informed me that this section of the line is the highest point on the route.

I’m confounded (and perhaps a tad embarrassed) at how entertaining I find this mundane activity, but

I know that my former significant other would totally understand. There’s something enthralling about trains, if only you have the time to watch them. Until I retired, I didn’t have that luxury, but I do now.

Here’s my advice to fellow-retirees. Open your eyes.

Rethink your surroundings. Find your own new train of thought. Maybe it’s watching the frenetic activity of squirrels chasing one another around the oak trees. Or stopping to look up at the noisy formations of geese heading south at this time of year. Retirement can liberate you to appreciate the simplest pleasures that you might have ignored before. That could put you on track to a new train of thought about all sorts of things in your life.

Copyright 2018 Business Theatre Unlimited Elaine M. Decker’s books include Retirement Sparks, Retirement Sparks Again, Retirement Sparks Redux and CANCER: A Coping Guide. Her essays appear in the anthologies: 80 Things To Do When You Turn 80 and 70 Things To Do When You Turn 70. All are available on Amazon.com. She’s also been featured in ReaderSupportedNews.org. Contact her at: Elaine.Decker@alumni.Brown.edu.

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November The centennial of the “Armistice” is upon us, but we label it “Veterans’ Day.” Every November 11, I compose my ode to the term “armistice” which means, “cease fire.” It carries the message that the arms race is not the answer to world peace. Plus, instead of accepting the inevitability of war, battle, bombs and destruction, we might try another pathway out of the past and toward a happier future.

After World War II we announced and celebrated an honorable and hard won “Victory.” Armistice was an abandoned holiday until we changed the title to embrace the plight of all soldiers returning to civilian life. I recall as well that I disapproved of the change in our salute to the flag. Instead of simply “one nation, indivisible” to “one nation, ‘under God’ …” in order to make a distinction between our former ally, Soviet Russia, and ourselves with our diverse faiths. I thought that too was a rather cynical alteration or “brand.” We proceeded to move the historical dates of events to include Mondays as shopping days as we turned more and ever more into a culture of consumerism.

So much for early in the ninth month or eleventh month depending on which calendar you are using. What about Thanksgiving, the Thursday of the following week?

Well, these days we are seeking to adjust its meaning to suit the “inclusion” movement.

In my boyhood we in the public school grades of the Depression and the Duration (of the war) we took it for granted that the native peoples taught the new settlers the arts of survival using the game and the herbs of the 13 colonies. Every household cherished a bible and used it as a family journal, a domestic personal newspaper listing births, deaths, wedding announcements, and natural disasters. I think they read about the festival of huts when the Israelites were crossing the desert to find their promised land. You were supposed to thank your lucky stars above, which explains why the hut has a wobbly unfinished roof. Those huts also had four doors to welcome one and all, both ancient prophets and kith and kin and strangers from another culture! So Thanksgiving is in itself an inclusive hospitable festival of friendship.

Yes, in the long run everything loses its original dedication but as the years go by each special day invites us to do a bit of thinking, remembering, and smiling at our neighbors. Again, when I was a child among these many moons ago, I would actually see the limping survivors of that Great War to End Wars, twitching from their shell shock...and then, the maimed G.I.s among whom I can count my uncles and cousins, and a Korean conflict army brother. (I put flags on their graves). On Thanksgivings I toast with the best local wine I can acquire those ancestors who merit my gratitude.

They make it possible for me to serve my wife’s excellent dinners by supporting all the freedoms and liberties through opportunities available in the landscape and library of our nation.

Become a Tax Volunteer & make a difference If you ever wonder how to make a difference and help people in your community, then becoming a tax volunteer may be just right for you. The IRS is looking for people who will provide free tax help in 019. You will receive all the tax training you need so you can help others file their tax return.

The IRS sponsors two programs that offer free tax help across the country. These are the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance and Tax Counseling for the Elderly programs.

Many people know them by their initials. In 018, VITA and TCE volunteers prepared more than 3.5 million tax returns at no cost for people with low-to-moderate incomes.

In Rhode Island volunteers filed more than 18, 11 federal tax returns.

Here are five good reasons why you should become a VITA or TCE volunteer.

1. No prior experience needed. You’ll receive specialized training and can serve in a variety of roles. If you are fluent in another language, you may be able to help those who speak that language. . Free tax law training and materials. You’ll learn how to prepare basic tax returns and learn about tax deductions and credits that benefit eligible taxpayers. These include credits such as the Earned Income Tax Credit, Child Tax Credit and Credit for the Elderly.

3. Volunteer hours are flexible. Volunteers generally serve an average of three to five hours per week. The programs are usually open from mid-January through the tax filing deadline in April. A few sites are open all year. . VITA and TCE sites are often nearby. More than 1 ,000 sites were set up in neighborhoods all over the country this year. They are often set up in community centers, libraries, schools, shopping malls and similar places. Chances are good that you can volunteer at a site near you more than 0 sites in Rhode Island.

5. Continuing education credits for tax pros. Enrolled Agents and non-credentialed tax return preparers can earn credits when volunteering as a VITA/TCE instructor, quality reviewer or tax return preparer.

As a volunteer, you’ll join a program that’s helped millions of people file tax returns at no charge for more than 0 years. Your help will make a difference. It’s people helping people. It’s that simple. To find out more, visit IRS.gov and type “tax volunteer” in the search box. If you’d like to become a volunteer, contact Meg Chevalier at Miguelina.y.chevalier@irs.gov.

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NOVEMBER EVENTS & COMMNUNITY NOTES PROJECT LINUS Project Linus is a national, all volunteer, non-profit organization which brings comfort to seriously ill children in local hospitals through gifts of new, handmade security blankets! If you have blankets or donations of new fabric, yarn, etc. to donate, please drop them off at “The Reminder” Office, 1049 Main Street, Coventry. “The Reminder” is open MondayFriday from 8:30AM-5PM and is the local drop off location for Project Linus donations. For more information, please call “The Reminder” at 821-2216.

SECRET ANGELS SOCIETY SEEKING VENDORS & CRAFTERS The Secret Angels Society is seeking Vendors & Crafters for their 5th Annual Craft Fair at the West Warwick County Club on November 24 from 9AM-3PM. Call Anne at 525-0492 to reserve your space!

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.

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AARP CHAPTER 2210 ATLANTIC CITY TRIP AARP Chapter 2210 has planned a trip to Resorts Casino Hotel in Atlantic City from January 2-4. The Tour includes 2 nights accommodations, 4 Meal Vouchers, $20 Slot Bonus, 2 Revue Shows, Driver Escorted Deluxe Motorcoach Transportation.

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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED AT GEN. NATHANAEL GREENE HOMESTEAD 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

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Do you have extra coats or warm stuff to donate? The Villa at Saint Antoine is collecting gentle used and unused coats for its 6th Annual Coat Drive to donate to families and individuals in need the day after Thanksgiving. Collection starts now until Wednesday, November 21st. Share the warmth this coming Holiday Season by dropping your donations at the Villa located at 400 Mendon Road in North Smithfield.

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