Community News

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. Please call 732-4660, Ext. 175 for more information.

COVENTRY PUBLIC LIBRARY PRESENTS... Coventry Library presents: Audubon Society Raptor Presentation on Wednesday, August 17 at 11AM. This popular and engaging program includes an informative presentation on birds of prey and a visit from a live hawk or owl. Registration is required as space is limited. To register, contact Lauren at lwalker@ coventrylibrary.org or 822-9104.

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

COVENTRY SENIOR CENTER WEDNESDAY BINGO The Coventry Senior Center, 50 Wood Street, Coventry, will once again hold Bingo on Wednesdays from 1:30-4PM. The cost is $6 for 8 games. Please note that prizes have gone up as well as adding an additional Special & Quickie. You must be 18 years or older to play.

SWEATIN’ TO THE MUSIC EXERCISE CLASS AT THE WEST WARWICK PUBLIC LIBRARY West Warwick Public Library, 1043 Main Street, West Warwick is offering a new exercise class on Thursdays at 12:30PM, hosted by Mind and Body Studios. You’ll move & groove to a playlist of greatest hits while laughing and having fun. This program is open to all fitness levels and all ages. No sign up required. Call 828-3750 for more information. WEST WARWICK PUBLIC LIBRARY FARMER’S MARKET The West Warwick Public Library, 1043 Main Street, West Warwick will hold a Farmer’s Market in partnership with West Bay Farms on Tuesdays from 11AM-1PM through August 30. SNAP, WIC, Credit Cards & cash are accepted. Please call 828-3750 for more information.

MONTHLY CRAFT AT COVENTRY SENIOR CENTER Oak Street Health will sponsor monthly crafts at the Coventry Resource & Senior Center, 50 Wood Street, Coventry. This month’s craft will be “picture frames” on August 11 at 10AM. Sign up at the Mealsite desk. CRIBBAGE PLAYERS WANTED The Coventry Resource & Senior Center, 50 Wood Street, Coventry, is seeking Cribbage Players for Thursdays at 1PM. If you want to learn, there is someone who can teach you on Fridays at 1PM. Call 822-9175 for more information.

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.

FREE LEGAL CLINIC AT THE COVENTRY RESOURCE & SENIOR CENTER The Coventry Resource & Senior Center, 50 Wood Street, Coventry, will offer a free “One on One” Legal Clinic on August 26. RI Legal Services will be on site to resolve your Civil (not Criminal) legal issues. Call 822-9175 for an appointment.

AARP CHAPTER 2210 ATLANTIC CITY TRIP AARP Chapter 2210 has planned a trip to Resorts Casino Hotel in Atlantic City from October 16-18. The Tour includes 2 nights accommodations, $20 Casino Slot Play, $50 Food Credits & luxury Motorcoach Transportation by Silver Fox Coach. Depart from the I-95 Park & Ride at Exit 6A in Coventry at 7:30AM on October 16, with an approximate return time of 7:30PM on October 18. Cost is $299/person (double occupancy), $289/person (triple occupancy) or $399/person (single occupancy). $50 Deposit due at sign-up, final payment due by September 16. For reservations or more information, call Maureen at 828-5188.

SATURDAY GRAB & GO WEEKLY MEALS Are you or is someone you know an elder in Coventry or West Warwick? St. Vincent de Paul Society is offering a warm meal from their Saturday Grab & Go weekly meals. To schedule a delivery or pick up of a warm meal, please call 828-3090 before 3PM on Wednesdays. If picking up your meal, please go to the OLC School Gym, 445 Washington Street in Coventry, between 11AM-12PM on Saturday

PAINE HOUSE MUSEUM NEEDS VOLUNTEERS Paine House needs your help. Volunteers needed to preserve local history. Looking for folks interested in research, computers, photography, gardening & yard work, fund raising, etc. If interested, call Bob at 439-7513 for more information.

COVENTRY PUBLIC LIBRARY PRESENTS... Coventry Library presents: Best Places to Canoe & Kayak in RI on Thursday, August 18 at 6PM. Charles Horbert, a member of the RI Canoe & Kayaking Association Board who was recently featured in Rhode Island Monthly, will be speaking about the best places to kayak and canoe in RI, as well as a trip from Massachusetts to Connecticut that he made by water. Registration is required as space is limited. To register, contact Lauren at lwalker@coventrylibrary.org or 822-9104.

BINGO AT KNOTTY OAK VILLAGE Knotty Oak Village Community Hall Bingo is back!! Bingo to be held at 14 Manchester Circle, Coventry on Saturdays at 4PM - doors open at 3PM. Snacks & beverages will be available for purchase.

VOLUNTEER TOUR GUIDES NEEDED The Paine House, 7 Station Street in Coventry is looking for volunteer Tour Guides to share this unique historical site with the general public. Can you spare a few hours once or twice a month? All training and materials will be provided, no special skills required. This opportunity is suitable for High School students to adults. Training classes for the 2022 season will begin soon. If interested, call Bob at 439-7513 or email info@ westernrihistory.org BE THE CHANGE/PROJECT HAND UP Be The Change/Project Hand Up is a non-profit, food supplement program located at 15 Factory Street in West Warwick. During the COVID-19 pandemic, we are offering curbside pick-up of 3 bags of groceries for $6. SPRING/ SUMMER HOURS: Tuesdays 3-5PM for anyone with the last name that begins with A-K, Thursdays 3-5PM for last names beginning with L-Z & Fridays 3-5PM for Seniors (60+). Seniors may shop either your alphabet day or Senior day, not both. You will receive a bag of produce, a bag of non-perishables, bread & pastry, and a bag of dairy, frozen foods & meat (when available). Please visit them on facebook for more information.

COVENTRY CARES COMMUNITY CARE CLINIC NURSE HOURS The Coventry Cares Community Care Clinic Nurses Hours are Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday from 8:30AM-12:30PM with Nurse Jane or Nurse Carolyn. The Clinic is set up at the Coventry Resource & Senior Center, 50 Wood Street, Coventry.

LITERACY VOLUNTEERS OF KENT COUNTY OFFERS ENGLISH LESSONS Learn to speak, read & write English. Enroll in Literacy Volunteers of Kent County’s free learning program. In just a few hours per week, you can improve your English skills in speaking, reading and writing. You will be paired with a Tutor who will instruct you, one-on-one according to your individual needs. Lessons are scheduled at your convenience and all information exchanged remains confidential. Please call 8229103 or email lvkc@coventrylibrary.org for more information.

COVENTRY PUBLIC LIBRARY SERVICE SPOTLIGHT: TELESCOPE Check out a telescope from the library and do some stargazing from your own backyard! You can borrow a telescope from the Coventry Public Library or the Greene Library. The telescope checks out for 7 days with 2 renewals and no holds and a late fee of $1/day. For more information about checking out a telescope, contact the Circulation Desk by calling 822-9100 and pressing 1.

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. ZUMBA FITNESS CLASSES

AT COVENTRY RESOURCE & SENIOR CENTER The Coventry Resource & Senior Center, 50 Wood Street, Coventry is offering Zumba Fitness Classes on Tuesdays from 11:15AM-12:15PM. Join them for some fun, easy to follow, low impact dance moves. Cost is $3 per class. Call 822-9175 to register. CHURCH OF CHRIST GIVING CLOSET The Giving Closet of the church of Christ, 42 Nooseneck Hill Road (Lower Level Coventry-West Greenwich Elks Lodge), West Greenwich, will be open every Wednesday from 1-5PM. Everything is FREE! Please bring a mask. Donations now being accepted. 397-9700. YOUTH PROGRAMMING AT THE WEST WARWICK PUBLIC LIBRARY West Warwick Public Library is offering the following Programs: READY FOR SCHOOL on August 11 at 3:30PM. Kids entering Kindergarten can prepare for school! IMPOSSIBLE DREAM STORY TIME on August 16 at 10AM. A special story time at the Impossible Dream playground. To register or for more information, please call 828-3750. CHRONIC PAIN SELF-MANAGEMENT PROGRAM AT COVENTRY SENIOR CENTER The Coventry Senior Center, 50 Wood Street, Coventry, is offering a free 6-week Chronic Pain Self-Management Program beginning August 15 from 1-3:30PM. This Workshop is geared for people (18 years+) living with chronic pain. Participants will be provided with the tools to manage medications - including signs of addiction and other side effects, fatigue, frustration, proper nutrition, communication skills to address family, friends & healthcare professionals. For more information and/ or to register, call Pat at 822-9175.

GREENE PUBLIC LIBRARY ASSOCIATION’S ANNUAL CHICKEN BBQ The Greene Public Library Association will hold their Annual Chicken BBQ on August 14 at 818 Hopkins Hollow Road, Greene. There will be 2 seatings - the 1st at 3:30PM & the 2nd at 5PM. Suggested donation is $13/Adult, $8/child (5-12), children under 5 are guests of the Library. Please call Glenn at 392-3131 or email greenepubliclibrary@verizon.net for reservations.

10TH ANNUAL REMEMBER DOUG WALK A Walk honoring the memory of Douglas Auger will take place on September 11 (rain or shine) at Goddard State Park in Warwick. Registration begins at 9AM, Walk to follow at 10AM. Meet at the Carousel. Drinks and snacks are provided. Pets are welcome. All proceeds benefit the Coventry Teachers Alliance Scholarship Fund in memory of Doug. Scholarships are awarded to CHS Seniors to assist with College, Trade School or any post secondary education. To date, over $75,000 (with matching funds from the CTA) has been donated in Doug’s name. This Event was established to honor Douglas Auger, who passed away tragically just after his 2012 graduation from Coventry High School. This is a rain or shine event. For more information about the Walk or to make a donation, please feel free to text or call Susan at 569-2611.

THE CHORUS OF KENT COUNTY SEEKS NEW MEMBERS Do you love to sing? The Chorus of Kent County is a multigenerational chorus that welcomes diversity and strives for inclusion. We rehearse on Thursdays from 7-9PM at Christ the King Church Hall (124 Legris Avenue, West Warwick). The fall season kicks off on September 8, and new members can join through September 22. No audition needed. For more information, email chorusofkentycounty@gmail.com. We look forward to seeing you! FREE BREAKFAST & LUNCH AT THE WEST WARWICK PUBLIC LIBRARY West Warwick Public Library, 1043 Main Street, West Warwick, is offering free breakfast & lunch through August 19 to kids 18 & under every Monday-Friday (except holidays)! Breakfast is served from 9:30-10:30AM & lunch from 12-1PM. Meals can be eaten in the Nash Room or outside in the courtyard. For more information, please call 828-3750.