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Community News EXETER GRANGE “GO BANANAS CHALLENGE” Exeter Grange is working on a new challenge. The Grange is participating in the ìGo Bananas Challengeî for Project Saving Species in conjunction with the Cincinnati Zoo. They are asking for donations of used and broken cell phones, smart phones, IPAD/IPODS, tablets and charging accessories. Many of these items contain metals and materials that need to be recycled and not tossed in the landfill. Eco-Call, a Louisville based company, will break down and recycle the items and has a no landfill policy. Donations can be left on the steps of Exeter Grange Hall, 469 Ten Rod Road (Rte. 102) in Exeter. If there are any HOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (HEAP) Have trouble paying your heating bill? The Home Energy questions or a donation is left, please feel free to call Amanda Assistance Program (HEAP) helps income eligible families pay or Peggy at 401-397-8058 and leave a message. their heating bills. The HEAP is a Primary Grant that is sent PROJECT FRIENDS directly to your utility company or fuel provider, and it will be Project Friends is a State of RI licensed community based credited on your bill. You don’t need to have an unpaid bill, day service program developed in 1992 for adults with you can either rent or own your home, and must meet current developmental disabilities. Each individual has a plan that gross income guidelines. Please call 732-4660, Ext. 175 for offers choices of activities which build independence, adult more information. daily living skills, socialization, self-esteem and confidence. Participants are supported by case aides. If you would like more information about Project Friends, please feel free to call SLOCUM GRANGE Marlena or Lisa at 822-9144. CURBSIDE HAM & BEAN DINNER A Curbside Ham & Bean Dinner will be held at the Slocum BECOME AN AARP DRIVER SAFETY VOLUNTEER Grange, 96 Slocum Road, North Kingstown on June 18 with TODAY! pick up times from 4:45-5:30PM. Cost is $15. Meal includes Do you have a passion for teaching and helping people stay ham & beans, brown bread, beets, coleslaw & strawberry safe on the road? Are you a retired teacher, trainer, professional shortcake. Please call Carol at 294-2989 or Dot at 294-3486 or individual that wants to be part of the charge to make your to reserve your meal. community safer? If yes, AARP Driver Safety needs dedicated volunteers, like you, to help grow their leading educational programs. Volunteering with AARP Driver Safety is fun, and training is easy! If you want to make a difference, sign up AARP CHAPTER 2210 now. To learn more contact Lorna Oinonen at 401-254-2119 MARTHA’S VINEYARD TRIP - NEW DATE AARP Chapter 2210 has planned an ADDITIONAL or email jl.oinonen@gmail.com or sign up now at: aarp.org/ Martha’s Vineyard trip for July 26. Bus pickup from the volunteernow Exit 6A Park & Ride at 8AM, return time is approximately SWEATIN’ TO THE MUSIC EXERCISE CLASS AT 7:30PM. Cost is $129/person. Trip includes motorcoach THE WEST WARWICK PUBLIC LIBRARY transportation, ferry ride from Falmouth, guided bus tour West Warwick Public Library, 1043 Main Street, West Warwick of Martha’s Vineyard, sightseeing in Edgartown, with a is offering a new exercise class on Thursdays at 12:30PM, stop at Bertucci’s for dinner on the way home. For more hosted by Mind and Body Studios. You’ll move & groove to information call Maureen at 828-5188. **Be sure to watch a playlist of greatest hits while laughing and having fun. This for future trips to Newport Playhouse (August 17) & Atlantic program is open to all fitness levels and all ages. No sign up City (October 16-17). required. Call 828-3750 for more information. ST. XAVIER ACADEMY HOMECOMING St. Francis Xavier Academy Alumnae Association (SXA) Homecoming is October 23, with an 11AM Mass at St. Timothy Church, Warwick, followed immediately by lunch at the Crowne Plaza, Warwick. This year, due to prior COVID restrictions, the classes of 1970, ‘71 & ‘72 will be honored for their 50th Anniversary. Scholarships are announced during lunch. Alumnae may sponsor students for scholarships to Catholic High Schools. For more information contact Margaret Mathias, 232-9006.
WEST WARWICK PUBLIC LIBRARY HOMEBOUND OUTREACH SERVICES The West Warwick Public Library offers free delivery of most Library materials to the homebound, free of charge. If you are either permanently or temporarily unable to come to the Library, and you are a resident of West Warwick, this program is for you. To sign up or for more information, contact Anne at 828-3750, Ext. 11 or email anne@wwlibrary.org
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 & COVENTRY SENIOR CENTER other community sites. Senior Companions are matched with WEDNESDAY BINGO a resident in need of socialization and companionship and will The Coventry Senior Center, 50 Wood Street, Coventry, will serve for 4 hours, 1 day/week at no cost to the participant. For once again hold Bingo on Wednesdays from 1:30-4PM. The more information, call Lynn at 822-9125. cost is $6 for 8 games. Please note that prizes have gone up as well as adding an additional Special & Quickie. You must be VOLUNTEER TOUR GUIDES NEEDED 18 years or older to play. The Paine House, 7 Station Street in Coventry is looking for COVENTRY RESOURCE & SENIOR CENTER volunteer Tour Guides to share this unique historical site with OFFERS FREE NOTARY SERVICE the general public. Can you spare a few hours once or twice a The Coventry Resource & Senior Center, 50 Wood Street, month? All training and materials will be provided, no special Coventry, offers free Notary Services to Coventry residents. skills required. This opportunity is suitable for High School Please call 822-9175 to ensure a Notary is available for you. students to adults. Training classes for the 2022 season will SATURDAY GRAB & GO WEEKLY MEALS begin soon. If interested, call Bob at 439-7513 or email info@ Are you or is someone you know an elder in Coventry or West westernrihistory.org Warwick? St. Vincent de Paul Society is offering a warm meal from their Saturday Grab & Go weekly meals. To schedule a FREE DAY AT NATHANAEL GREENE HOMESTEAD delivery or pick up of a warm meal, please call 828-3090 before The Nathanael Greene Homestead, 50 Taft Street in Coventry 3PM on Wednesdays. If picking up your meal, please go to the will be open from 10AM-3PM on July 4 for free self guided OLC School Gym, 445 Washington Street in Coventry, between tours. The Gift Shop will be open and there will be musket 11AM-12PM on Saturday demonstrations by the Kingston Reds throughout the day. 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
OUR LADY OF CZENSTOCHOWA POLISH FESTIVAL Our Lady of Czenstochowa will host their Polish Festival on June 25 from 1-9PM on the school grounds at 222 MacArthur Boulevard, Coventry. Join them for Polish/ American food, games, raffles, Cow Chip Bingo and much more. FROZEN Golombki & Pierogi also available for sale. Free parking and free admission. Call 821-7991 or visit olcsvp.org for more information. “THE HYSSONGS” IN CONCERT AT MAPLE ROOT BAPTIST CHURCH Maple Root Baptist Church, 150 Harkney Hill Road, Coventry, will hold a free outdoor concert featuring the musical trio, “The Hyssongs”, on June 19 (Father’s Day) at 4PM. Following the concert, there will be a free ice cream sundae bar that everyone is sure to enjoy! Visit mapleroot. org or find us on Facebook for more information. COVENTRY PUBLIC LIBRARY SERVICE SPOTLIGHT: “LIBRARY OF THINGS” The library has so much more than just books and DVDs! Each month, we use our Service Spotlight to highlight one item or service that you might not know about. This month, however, we’re highlighting our whole “Library of Things!” Coventry Public Library loans out: cake pans, fishing poles, a ghost hunting kit, a metal detector, a power meter, a Roku streaming stick, a telescope, ukuleles, an outdoor wildlife camera, games, a Pickle Ball set, and an inflatable outdoor screen with a projector! For more information about checking out items from our Library of Things, visit our website or call the Circulation Desk at 822-9100 and press 1. FRIENDS OF THE WEST WARWICK PUBLIC LIBRARY BASKET RAFFLE The Friends of the West Warwick Public Library are once again holding their annual Spring Basket Raffle at the Library, 1043 Main Street, West Warwick. Tickets may be purchased Monday, June 6 thru Saturday, June 18 at a cost of 3/$1. Winners will be chosen on June 18 at 11AM and will be notified by phone. All proceeds benefit Library programs & services. For more information call 828-3750, Ext. 1 or email ref@wwpl.org COVENTRY PUBLIC LIBRARY SUMMER KICK-OFF LAWN PARTY Coventry Library, 1672 Flat River Road, Coventry, will hold a Summer Kick-Off Lawn Party on June 21 from 1-3PM. Join us for a lawn party celebrating the first day of summer! Enjoy lawn games, refreshments, and a raffle on the front lawn of the library! Then, stop into the library and sign up for Summer Reading - We have Summer Reading challenges for children, teens, and adults! No registration is required, just stop by and have some fun at your local library! COVENTRY PUBLIC LIBRARY PRESENTS... Coventry Library will hold an Audubon Nature Walk on June 22 at 10AM. Join us on our hike through the Maxwell May Wildlife Refuge, as we look for some of our feathered friends. Registration is required as space is limited. Please register by emailing Kiki at kbutler@coventrylibrary.org or at the Reference Desk. The walk will be roughly 1.5 miles at an easy pace. Sturdy shoes, sunscreen, hats, and bug spray encouraged. Unfortunately, because of the terrain strollers are not advised. We will be meeting at the refuge’s parking lot.
