Community News

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.

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.

SLOCUM GRANGE CURBSIDE HAM & BEAN DINNER A Curbside Ham & Bean Dinner will be held at the Slocum Grange, 96 Slocum Road, North Kingstown on June 18 with pick up times from 4:45-5:30PM. Cost is $15. Meal includes ham & beans, brown bread, beets, coleslaw & strawberry shortcake. Please call Carol at 294-2989 or Dot at 294-3486 to reserve your meal.

AARP CHAPTER 2210

MARTHA’S VINEYARD TRIP - NEW DATE AARP Chapter 2210 has planned an ADDITIONAL Martha’s Vineyard trip for July 26. Bus pickup from the Exit 6A Park & Ride at 8AM, return time is approximately 7:30PM. Cost is $129/person. Trip includes motorcoach transportation, ferry ride from Falmouth, guided bus tour of Martha’s Vineyard, sightseeing in Edgartown, with a stop at Bertucci’s for dinner on the way home. For more information call Maureen at 828-5188. **Be sure to watch for future trips to Newport Playhouse (August 17) & Atlantic City (October 16-17).

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 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.

COVENTRY RESOURCE & SENIOR CENTER OFFERS FREE NOTARY SERVICE The Coventry Resource & Senior Center, 50 Wood Street, Coventry, offers free Notary Services to Coventry residents. Please call 822-9175 to ensure a Notary is available for you. 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 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

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 questions or a donation is left, please feel free to call Amanda or Peggy at 401-397-8058 and leave a message. PROJECT FRIENDS Project Friends is a State of RI licensed community based day service program developed in 1992 for adults with developmental disabilities. Each individual has a plan that offers choices of activities which build independence, adult 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 Marlena or Lisa at 822-9144.

BECOME AN AARP DRIVER SAFETY VOLUNTEER TODAY! Do you have a passion for teaching and helping people stay safe on the road? Are you a retired teacher, trainer, professional or individual that wants to be part of the charge to make your 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 now. To learn more contact Lorna Oinonen at 401-254-2119 or email jl.oinonen@gmail.com or sign up now at: aarp.org/ volunteernow

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.

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.

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

FREE DAY AT NATHANAEL GREENE HOMESTEAD The Nathanael Greene Homestead, 50 Taft Street in Coventry will be open from 10AM-3PM on July 4 for free self guided tours. The Gift Shop will be open and there will be musket demonstrations by the Kingston Reds throughout the day.

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.