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Phone: 401-823-0488 Fax: 401-823-0486 driving by on Tiogue Avenue Perhaps it is a task such as that in a small office overlook- settling a dispute on a will ing this busy byway is Attorney when no beneficiary was esGeralyn Cook, a longtime law- tablished. yer who has been fighting for Perhaps it is a big task like her clients nearly every day negotiating the terms of a difor 32 years. In this file-filled, vorce or fighting an eviction. paper-stacked, bustling office Attorney and in the hallowed rooms Cook cares about them all of local courthouses, clients and gives them each their new and old will find Attorney allotted share of attention, Cook advocating for them un- time, work, and professiontil the best possible results are al counsel. Roy & Cook is a achieved. This is one attorney general practice law firm that that you can count on. has been helping clients from On any given day, Attorney every walk of life since it first Cook can be found pouring opened its doors in 1991. Atover briefs, reports and doc- torney Cook is an experienced uments before running out to professional whose longevity court to represent her clients. can be attributed to years of Sometimes, it is those big fighting hard for her clients milestone moments that she through the often-difficult is tackling, and other times, times and trials in their lives. it is the mundane stuff that She is dependable and steadmake up the “bread and but- fast. ter” of law practices such as Ms. Cook specializes in a hers; the kind of day-to-day comprehensive and inclusive stuff that matters a lot to the list of services, ranging from people she callsclients, and Family and Divorce law to

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If you find yourself in need of legal representation in any of these matters, you need a trusted and knowledgeable team behind you. If you are new parents, it is never too early to arrange for a will and establish guardianship to plan for an uncertain future ~ Attorney Cook can help. If you have lost a loved one and need a Will probated, Attorney Cook can help. If you are going through a divorce, being evicted, facing bankruptcy, caught in a custody battle, fighting a DWI, other traffic infraction or criminal case, struggling with DCYF, needing a restraining order, or seeking support in a personal injury case ~ Attorney Cook is ready to take your call.

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THE LOCKED TOMB CONSPIRACY THEORY PARTY AT WEST WARWICK PUBLIC LIBRARY West Warwick Public Library invites you to join them for this celebration of Tamsyn Muir’s Locked Tomb Series on January 21 at 11AM, hybrid on Google Meets and in the Champlin Room. This celebration is for fans who just HAVE to talk about these books! There will be tea, soup (with no casualties), and birthday cake (Happy Birthday Nona!). Red string will be provided for in-person attendees. Contact amber@wwpl. org to register or for more information.

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JANUARY CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS AT HOPE LIBRARY Hope Library, 374 North Road, Hope is offering the following Programs: Shadow Puppet Workshops! This 2 session program will meet on January 25 & February 8 at 4PM. Registration required by calling 821-7910.

JANUARY STORY PROGRAMS AT HOPE LIBRARY Hope Library, 374 North Road, Hope is offering the following Programs: Book Babies for ages birth-24 months and their caregivers on January 20 & 27 at 10:30AM. Time for Two’s for children age 2-3 & a caregiver on January 20 & 27 at 11:15AM. Preschool Storytime for children ages 3 & up on January 17, 24 & 31 at 10:30AM. Pop-Up Storytime for children ages birth-5 years (siblings welcome) on January 28 at 11AM. Sensory Story & Play for children ages 3-8 on January 31 at 4PM. To register for programs or for more information, call 821-7910.

COVENTRY PUBLIC LIBRARY SERVICE SPOTLIGHT: MEMORY KITS The Coventry Public Library now has four different kits available to borrow that can help individuals with memory loss and their caregivers. Each kit has a different theme: Relaxing Activities, Reminisce, Stress Relief, and Touch Therapy.

Memory Kits check out for 21 days with no holds and 2 renewals. Memory Kits are fine free! For more information about checking out a Memory Kit, visit the Reference Desk or call 822-9105.

HOPE LIBRARY HOURS Hope Library, 374 North Road, Hope, is open on Mondays & Fridays from 10AM-5PM, Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays from 10AM-8PM & Saturdays from 10AM-2PM. The Library is closed on Sundays. For more information, call 821-7910.

SWEATIN’ TO THE MUSIC EXERCISE CLASS AT THE WEST WARWICK PUBLIC LIBRARY West Warwick Public Library, 1043 Main Street, West Warwick is offering free exercise classes on Tuesdays at 3PM & Thursdays at 10AM, 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.

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 12-3PM. Everything is FREE! Please bring a mask. Donations now being accepted. 397-9700.

PAWTUXET VALLEY ROTARY CLUB The Pawtuxet Valley Rotary Club is looking for individuals or businesses who are interested in helping the local communities of West Warwick, Coventry & West Greenwich! For more ADDICTION SCREENINGS information please email pvrotaryevents@gmail.com or call If you or a loved one is struggling with substance abuse, take 401-589-1321. the first step towards overcoming addiction. Call today for free screenings or referrals. 1-800-431-1754 “THE LORD’S SUPPER” AT CORNERSTONE OF FAITH UMC VOLUNTEER TOUR GUIDES NEEDED Cornerstone of Faith UMC, 1081 Main Street, Coventry, will The Paine House, 7 Station Street in Coventry is looking for hold a supper on January 28 from 5-6PM in the Church Hall. volunteer Tour Guides to share this unique historical site with All are welcome to attend. Donations appreciated. 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 COVENTRY PUBLIC LIBRARY OFFERS SOCIAL begin soon. If interested, call Bob at 439-7513 or email info@ MEDIA BASICS CLASSES westernrihistory.org Coventry Public Library is offering Social Media Basics Classes on Tuesdays at 11AM, January 17-February 7. Join us PROJECT HAND UP for this series of classes where we will learn about Privacy and Project Hand Up is a supplemental program provided for Safety on Social Media, Facebook, Facebook Marketplace, and working people and elderly in the community to be able to Instagram. Each week will be an individual sign up. You may affordably shop for groceries for a suggested donation. They sign up for one or all four as long as space is still available. are located at 15 Factory Street in West Warwick. Suggested Space is limited, so please register at the Reference Desk or donation is $6 for 3 bags of groceries. HOURS: If you are 60 & call 822-9105. No laptop is needed; the library has one for you older or a Veteran (Veteran Card required), you can shop on any to use during the class. day regardless of your last name. Tuesdays 3-5PM for anyone THE CHORUS OF KENT COUNTY with the last name that begins with A-K, Thursdays 3-5PM SEEKS NEW MEMBERS for last names beginning with L-Z & Fridays 3-4:30PM for Do you love to sing?

The Chorus of Kent County is a multianyone who missed their shopping day. Picture ID’s required, generational chorus that welcomes diversity and strives for one purchase per family, trunks must be cleaned out to allow inclusion.

We rehearse on Thursdays from 7-9PM at Christ for groceries. Please visit projecthandup.net or find them on the King Church Hall (124 Legris Avenue, West Warwick).

Facebook for more information.

The spring season kicks off on January 19, and new members can join through February 9. No audition needed. For more JOIN CUB SCOUT PACK 13, CENTREVILLE Adventure is waiting! Build Yours. Join Cub Scout Pack 13, information, email chorusofkentycounty@gmail.com. We look Centreville. We meet every Wednesday at 130 Legris Avenue, forward to seeing you!

West Warwick. Please contact James Mclellan at 401-5235723 or jimmac54@cox.net Find us on Facebook, Pack 13 Centreville.

AFTER SCHOOL ART CLASS AT COVENTRY PUBLIC LIBRARY Coventry Public Library will host an after school art class on Monday, January 23 at 4:30PM for children in Grades 1-5.

Children will be painting with watercolors to create a winter themed piece of art!†Registration is required, as there are a limited number of spaces. Please call Youth Services at 8229102 to register.

COVENTRY PUBLIC LIBRARY HOMEBOUND SERVICES The Library Homebound Service is a program designed to assist Coventry residents who have a temporary or permanent physical impairment that would prevent them from coming to the Library. The Homebound Coordinator visits private homes on a monthly basis and will deliver books (large type or regular print), DVD’s, audiobooks & periodicals to the patron. Contact the Library Homebound Desk at 822-9463 or email dyoung@ coventrylibrary.org for more information.

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LIVI NG YOU R B E ST I N TH E P R I M E OF YOU R LI F E

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What a Golden Retriever Can Teach You About Life

by MELANIE SUE HICKS

Two years ago, while writing my memoir, Incongruent; Travel, Trauma, Transformation, I stood in a New Mexico desert and visibly watched happiness unfold. My Golden Retriever Molly, the usual solemn old soul of a puppy, was running at full speed. Across the desert landscape, her long legs in a fully extended gallop. She circled the cactus and zig zagged through scrub brush. She ran straight out and back in close, stirring the dust around my legs. Every so often she would stop and look back at me, with puffed out ears and a smile I had never seen previously. And then she would begin again.

On the third day of this ritual, something clicked. This is the first time in her entire life she has been able to do what she is built to do. The first time she has had the space and freedom to be the complete creature she is made to be. Born in a kennel, moved to the tiny apartment of her first owners, then landing with us where she has a backyard only big enough to make a few strides with those long legs before hitting a fence.

I stood frozen in awe—of her speed, her grace, and her sheer delight. It was a living metaphor for my own life. Of the daily fight to live the precise life I was meant to live, to be the person I am made to be.

It’s easy to stay in the safe lanes of life. To live a life dictated by societal or family expectations and norms, steering clear of the discomfort that is growth. But we can’t let that happen! Finding a version of life that is our full authentic selves is the only way to live with a sense of purpose and direction. Pursuing your dream life will fill you with zest, energy, and a passion for the day ahead.

But how do we find that joy? Let’s start small, with some simple Molly recommended tips for living the life of your dreams: 1. Seek Out New Experiences Daily. If there is one thing I learn every day from my Golden, it is the excitement of trying new things. Molly is the kind of pup that will race you to the car door in anticipation of any new sights, smells, or experiences she can have. Her excitement is not only palpable, but infectious. It is a daily reminder for me to get out of my rut and find adventure in the uncomfortable.

Tapping into the power of new things can be difficult. It can be hard to step out of your comfort zone and experience something different. However, there are so many benefits to taking those risks. By trying new activities, you can discover hidden talents and interests which could open the door to a new job, a new hobby, or a new group of friends. Finally, taking risks can help you to become a more well-rounded person. It allows you to grow your understanding and tolerance of others. And it can light up your soul and allow us to live the fullest version of ourselves.

2. Hang Your Head Out the Window. We have all seen it; the tongue waving, the hair blowing in the wind; the endlessly happy smile on her face. Yep, that is a dog with her head out the window just taking in the view.

When you chase your dreams, you feel alive and happy. You’re more likely to achieve your goals by boosting your motivation and passion for the life you are building. Pursuing your dreams, taking in the full beautiful view of life around you will absolutely lead to a more fulfilling and satisfying life.

3. Prance Your Way Through Life. Like most Goldens, Molly doesn’t just walk from place to place, she prances. The lightness in her step is nearly mesmerizing for its joyful symbolism. Remember a day when you felt like that? Maybe you achieved that goal you had been working so hard for. Or had a wonderful interaction with a friend or loved one.

Or perhaps you just felt beautiful in your own skin. Those days are magical.

We all have a version of Molly’s prance in us. And the more often we can harness the power of that joy, that prance, the better our life will be. Seeing life through that lens has a plethora of benefits. From building confidence and self-esteem, to feeling more in control of your life and your destiny. When you have healthy self-esteem, you feel good about yourself regardless of your accomplishments or failures. All these factors lead to a happier and more fulfilling life.

The routines of daily life can chip away at our true joy if we let them. Taking a cue from Molly helps us keep our perspective in check. She reminds us that life is as simple or complex as we allow it to be. And most importantly, she reminds us that what happens to us is out of our control, but how we find joy in this life is our choice each and every day.

Melanie Sue Hicks is an adventure seeking, social impact advocate dedicated to helping others overcome fear and live their dharma. Her debut memoir Incongruent; Travel, Trauma, Transformation hits shelves March 2023. As an empathy driven author, and education, nonprofit and workplace expert, she has been interviewed and published in more than two dozen magazines and websites including Forbes.com, Marie Claire, Authority Magazine, See Beyond Magazine, Thrive Global, The District, and Doctor’s Life Magazine.

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The first phrase to be tossed aside is one The first is “Choosing (or Staying in) that I can’t believe I haven’t banned before Ones Lane.” Most of us have been tempted this year. I searched my spreadsheet history at some point to weigh in with our own to be sure. That phrase is “nothing burger.” opinions on someone else’s discussion. If It caught on as a favorite of Donald Trump, our intrusion is not welcome, we’ll likely be Jr. during the 2016 campaign season, but told to stay in our own lane. We’ll I’ve been hearing it a lot now. I don’t usually be well-served appreciate it no matter to take that advice. who is using it, includThe other entry of ing you, dear reader. I’m the transportation ilk sure you’ll come up with is “Under the bus,” a suitable substitute. which is where someSome expressions on one will occasionally get thrown if this year’s list have outlived their they’re a convenient fall guy. They can useful lifespans. Here are two obvious can- also find themselves under the bus if they didates: “The proof is in the pudding” and wander too far out of their own lane. Best to “At the end of the day.” The speakers are keep track of where you are in these types of never talking about puddings and “the day” conversations. Some folks are highly sensibeing referred to can happen at any hour, tive about those who cross lanes. including in the morning. It’s more likely The last entry on this year’s list could the end of a discussion, not a specific also be considered politically inspired and time frame. The “pudding” expresthat’s “Gaslighting.” I’m sursion sounds like something President prised I haven’t Biden would say. I hope he finds an banned this soonequally folksie replacement. er. It’s a favorI’m also exhausted hearing the expresite psychological sion “It is what it is.” I confess. I use it tool of controlling people who myself when I’m worn out. Simply put, this enjoy manipulating those around them. The expression is a tautology. If it were up to speaker wants someone to believe they’ve me, I’d ban all over-used tautologies. engaged in some type of unwelcome behavI don’t normally ban the names of ior. It isn’t always used for political reasons, actual celebrities. I’d planned to break but it’s been a favorite ploy of Donald with precedent this year and Trump. It ends this year’s list not just ban Johnny Depp and Amber as a word to be jettisoned, Heard. I was exhausted hearing but more importantly as updates on their legal battles. a behavior to be banned. I As it happens, they settled just before the know. Good luck with that. end of 2022, but I have an even better I considered banning “Quiet Quitting,” replacement to ban. Please media folk, stop until I realized that it, too, was more the covering Kanye (or Ye) in 2023. Trust me, behavior that I wanted to ban, not so much there’s nothing about his life that we can’t the phrase. I decided having one hopeless live without hearing. entry on the list was more than enough.

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To Serve, Not To Be Served AARP Rhode Island closed out 2022 in the happiest way – with a celebration to congratulate volunteer Shirley Bishop Harris of North Providence as the recipient of AARP Rhode Island’s 2022 Ethel Percy Andrus Award for Community Service. It is the organization’s most prestigious and visible state volunteer award for community service.

Shirley has been a shining star in our corps of volunteers, contributing years of service to AARP as a skillful leader of our Tech Team and a passionate legislative advocate on state and federal issues important to 50-plus Rhode Islanders. We are indebted to Shirley for the work that she does and the cheerful, efficient way that she does it. Our Zoom attendees enjoy Shirley’s genuine attention and her spirited laughter; volunteer team members love working with Shirley, whose enthusiasm is inspiring and infectious.

The Andrus Award is a symbol to the public that we can all work together for the greater good. AARP has long valued the spirit of volunteerism and the important contributions volunteers make to their communities, neighbors, and the programs they serve. Shirley’s service embodies the words of our founder, Ethel Percy Andrus, whose motto was, ‘To serve, not to be served.’

Congratulations, Shirley. Our staff and the entire volunteer team thank you for all you do.

Indeed, AARP could not serve Rhode Islanders anywhere near as well as we do without Shirley and our entire roster of volunteers and volunteer team leaders. They are critical to the work and success of the organization. It is through the efforts of our volunteers that AARP has been able to

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defend and improve Social Security and Medicare, fight for lower drug prices, press for increasing accessible and affordable housing, fight fraud and encourage the growth of Livable Communities that develop green and complete streets for users of all ages and abilities.

Our rich variety of programming also depends on the talent and enthusiasm of our volunteers, who produce a variety of fun and fulfilling virtual programs including the RI Healthy Cooking Demo, Everybody Dance!, Tai Chi, and the URI Master Gardeners series, as well as timely and topical webinars on Age-Friendly Communities, Housing, Transportation and more.

Volunteer leaders head up committed teams that work together on Smith Hill and in communities across the state to get things done. Many volunteers will tell you that the most gratifying part of volunteering is knowing they are making a tangible impact in their communities and in the lives of Rhode Islanders 50+, their families and their caregivers.

I invite you to start the year by looking at the work our volunteer teams do and the many volunteer roles and levels of commitment each team offers: Fight for People 50-Plus on Smith Hill: In 2023, our committed Advocacy Team will push for state legislation to create affordable, accessible housing, support caregivers, improve long-term

care, lower the cost of prescription medicines, set up new retirement savings options and more. Contact Matt Netto at mnetto@aarp.org or 401-834-0524.

Produce Virtual Programs: Our techsavvy Virtual Program Production Team volunteers run the Zoom platform for our exciting online programming, welcome attendees, take attendance and put resources in the chat box. If you have mastered the Zoom platform (or are eager to learn), contact Darlene Reza Rossi at drezarossi@aarp.org or 401-248-2674.

Deliver Community Presentations: Our Speaker’s Bureau gives AARP presentations to community organizations – both in-person and virtually – on such topics as FraudWatch, Preparing to Care, and The Six Pillars of Brain Health.

If you enjoy public speaking, setting up A/V equipment, outreach and scheduling, collecting and reporting data, or greeting people, contact Darlene Reza Rossi at drezarossi@aarp.org or 401-248-2674.

Represent AARP Rhode Island at Community Events: Our Event Tabling Team travels to health and senior resource fairs and partner agency conferences throughout the state to share AARP’s trusted information and resources to the public. If you enjoy meeting new people, outreach and scheduling, or

logistics, contact Darlene Reza Rossi at drezarossi@aarp.org or 401-248-2674.

Make a Local Impact: Join our Livable Communities Team and work with local governments and community leaders to make Age-Friendly improvements to cities and towns throughout the state. To learn about existing efforts in Bristol, Central Falls, Cranston, Cumberland, East Providence, Lincoln, Newport, North Providence, Pawtucket, Providence, Warwick and Westerly and to join the team, contact Darlene Reza Rossi at drezarossi@aarp.org or 401-248-2674.

Tell Our Story:Have a background or interest in communications? Our Communications Team writes blog posts, articles and lettersto-the-editor for local newspapers and hyperlocal web sites, enhances our social media presence, and more. Contact John Martin at jmmartin@aarp.org or 401-248-2671.

Keep Our Volunteers Organized: Techsavvy volunteers work closely with AARP Rhode Island office staff to help our volunteer teams communicate with each other, keep their assignments up-to-date, access resources and fill out expense reports. If you’re interested in becoming a Volunteer Portal Champion, contact Rochelle Jennings at rjennings@aarp.org or 401-2482663.

We also work closely with Driver Safety and Tax-Aide. We would love to meet you and tell you more about joining an AARP Rhode Island volunteer team. Give us a call or learn more at aarp.org/RIVolunteers.

IRS issues standard mileage rates for 2023 Business use increases 3 cents per mile

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The Internal Revenue Service issued the 2023 optional standard mileage rates used to calculate the deductible costs of operating an automobile for business, charitable, medical or moving purposes.

Beginning on Jan. 1, 2023, the standard mileage rates for the use of a car (also vans, pickups or panel trucks) will be: • 65.5 cents per mile driven for business use, up 3 cents from the midyear increase setting the rate for the second half of 2022.

• 22 cents per mile driven for medical or moving purposes for qualified active-duty members of the Armed Forces, consistent with the increased midyear rate set for the second half of 2022.

• 14 cents per mile driven in service of charitable organizations; the rate is set by statute and remains unchanged from 2022.

These rates apply to electric and hybridelectric automobiles, as well as gasoline and diesel-powered vehicles.

The standard mileage rate for business use is based on an annual study of the fixed and variable costs of operating an automobile. The rate for medical and moving purposes is based on the variable costs.

It is important to note that under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, taxpayers cannot claim a miscellaneous itemized deduction for unreimbursed employee travel expenses.

Taxpayers also cannot claim a deduction for moving expenses, unless they are members of the Armed Forces on active duty moving under orders to a permanent change of station. For more details see Moving Expenses for Members of the Armed Forces.

Taxpayers always have the option of calculating the actual costs of using their vehicle rather than using the standard mileage rates.

Taxpayers can use the standard mileage rate but generally must opt to use it in the first year the car is available for business use. Then, in later years, they can choose either the standard mileage rate or actual expenses. Leased vehicles must use the standard mileage rate method for the entire lease period (including renewals) if the standard mileage rate is chosen.

Notice 2023-03 contains the optional 2023 standard mileage rates, as well as the maximum automobile cost used to calculate the allowance under a fixed and variable rate (FAVR) plan. In addition, the notice provides the maximum fair market value of employer-provided automobiles first made available to employees for personal use in calendar year 2023 for which employers may use the fleet-average valuation rule in or the vehicle cents-per-mile valuation rule.

In Your Community

Thank You, AARP Volunteers!

What a year for AARP! Thanks to the dedicated volunteer teams who advocated at the State House, worked at the community level across the state and produced our exciting lineup of virtual programs. We say THANK YOU to all our volunteers who made a big impact in 2022.

Learn more about the many volunteer roles that await your talent and energy at www.aarp.org/RIVolunteers.

Let’s start the new year working together for Rhode Islanders 50-plus. /AARPRI

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FAMILY FEATURES

fter families across the country began cooking more at home during the pandemic, that trend has continued as loved ones seek comfort in the kitchen in the form of their favorite recipes and time spent together.

In fact, according to the “Hunter Food News Study,” cooking continues to change as more Americans come together at the dining table with recipe usage up 21% and dinners cooked from scratch up 14%. Around half (54%) of Americans are cooking more than they were before the pandemic, and 35% said they “enjoy cooking now more than ever,” according to “Harvard Business Review.”

If those closest to you are looking for home-cooked comfort, you can turn to satisfying family meals like Plant-Based Meatloaf Sandwiches or Chicken Souse. These hearty recipes make it easy for loved ones to involve everyone in the cooking process from preparing vegetables and handmixing meatloaf to seasoning chicken and simmering ingredients.

With 65% of consumers saying they’re most likely to purchase a whole week’s worth of groceries when shopping, according to research from Datassential, opportunities abound for families to enjoy delicious, comforting dishes together.

Find more family meal inspiration by visiting Aramark’s Feed Your Potential website, fyp365.com.

Chicken Souse

Recipe courtesy of Aramark Servings: 6 8 ounces boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper, plus additional, to taste, divided 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder 1/8 teaspoon onion powder 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1/4 cup diced onion 1/4 cup diced celery 2 teaspoons minced garlic 2 cups chicken broth 1 cup peeled potatoes, cut into 1/2-inch pieces 2/3 cup canned diced tomatoes, undrained 1/4 cup tomato paste 3 tablespoons cider vinegar 2 tablespoons minced, seeded jalapeno pepper 1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice 1 1/2 teaspoons minced, peeled ginger root

1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus additional, to taste, divided 2 pinches dried thyme leaves 1 small bay leaf 1 1/2 cups thawed mixed vegetables, drained Season chicken with 1/8 teaspoon black pepper, garlic powder and onion powder. Cover and chill 2 hours, or overnight.

In saucepan over medium-high heat, heat oil.

Add onion and celery; saute 2 minutes, or until tender-crisp. Add garlic and saute 30 seconds.

Add chicken and saute until browned.

Stir in broth, potatoes, tomatoes, tomato paste, vinegar, jalapeno pepper, lemon juice, ginger, 1 teaspoon salt, thyme and bay leaf; heat to boil. Reduce heat. Cover and simmer 1 hour, or until potatoes are tender.

Stir in mixed vegetables and simmer 10 minutes. Remove and discard bay leaf. Season with additional salt and pepper, to taste.

Tips: Serve souse with griddled corn cakes and saltine crackers. Make vegetarian by replacing chicken with canned drained and rinsed black-eyed peas or red or white beans.

Plant-Based Meatloaf Sandwiches

Plant-Based Meatloaf Sandwiches

Chicken Souse

Recipe courtesy of Aramark Servings: 6 Nonstick cooking spray 1 1/2 pounds plant-based ground burger, thawed 1 1/2 cups cooked wild rice, chilled 1 cup diced onion 1 cup diced red bell pepper 2 teaspoons paprika 1 teaspoon granulated garlic 1 teaspoon rubbed sage 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper 2/3 cup barbecue sauce bread

vegan cheddar cheese sauteed onions Heat oven to 375 F. Spray rimmed baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray.

In bowl, thoroughly mix ground burger, cooked rice, onion, bell pepper, paprika, garlic, sage, thyme, salt and white pepper until well blended without overmixing. Shape mixture into loaf on baking sheet. Spread barbecue sauce over meatloaf.

Bake 1 hour, or until internal temperature reaches 160 F. Slice meatloaf into six pieces and place each piece on bread. Top each meatloaf slice with vegan cheddar cheese and sauteed onions then close sandwiches with top bread slices. Using panini press, griddle or frying pan, cook sandwiches until golden brown and cheese is melted.

Tip: Pairs well with potato salad.

Did you know?

Data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention indicates that as much as 5 percent of older adults living in the general community are suffering from clinical depression. Those figures are even higher among older adults who are hospitalized (11.5 percent) and those who require home health care (13.5 percent). The National Council on Aging reports that older adults are at an elevated risk of developing depression, though there’s no single, specific cause increasing that risk. Chronic conditions, which the CDC estimates affect as much as 80 percent of older adults; decreased functional ability; reduced mobility; loneliness; and financial issues related to retirement are among the potential causes of depression in older adults. As difficult as depression can be, the NCOA notes that treatment has been found to be just as effective for seniors as it is in younger populations. Aging individuals or those concerned about an aging relative are encouraged to visit the American Psychological Association website at psychiatry.org to learn more about the many ways depression can be treated. TF232676

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The Colors of the Calendar

January heralds a new catalogue of birthdays, anniversaries, graduations, and other significant life events. Even with the advent of electronic reminders, some people (me included) still jot down milestones and appointments on our 2023 printed calendars. While every month has its noteworthy events; I wondered if each had its own color.

The answers were apparent in the birthstone of each month; and I also learned the significance of each stone.

Many of us think of January as white for snow or transparent for the icicles hanging precariously from rooftop eaves. We senior citizens can recall the bygone marketing ploy known as the January White Sale. In truth, the deep red Garnet is the birthstone for January. The word “garnet” is derived from words meaning “deep red” or “seed.”

Some sources link the deep red color to pomegranate seeds. Garnets are associated with trust, loyalty, and compassion.

February’s color is popularly associated with red for Valentine’s Day. Actually, February’s gemstone is the purple Amethyst. In Greek and Latin, the word refers to “intoxication.” Legend holds that wearing the stone prevents intoxication. (I’ll leave it to you if you think this legend should be assigned to any other celebratory month).

Amethysts symbolize courage and inner strength.

Many people view March as green in celebration of St. Patrick’s Day. The birthstone for March is the light blue Aquamarine. The word “aquamarine” means “water of the seas” in Latin and is symbolic of seagoing legends and sailors. The color reflects the rhythm of a calm ocean and a sense of tranquility and peace.

April could be linked to bright spring shades of yellow, red, green, and the colorful pink of the cherry blossoms in Washington. D.C. It should come as bit of surprise that the birthstone for April is the clear or white Diamond. As you would expect, the diamond is a symbol of romance and enduring love. Many a

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Now you know the colors of the calYou might think that1 September endar. Perhaps you can put a sticker on would be hued in bright red, orange, each month to remind you of its hue. or even brown symbolizing the falling Happy New Year. leaves of autumn. Like me, you are in for a surprise. The birthstone for Sep- Larry Grimaldi is a freelance writer from tember is the deep blue Sapphire. The North Providence. Many of his previous name “sapphire” has its origins in both PrimeTime columns have been re-issued the Latin word “sapphirus” and the in the anthology, “50 Shades of Life, Love, Greek word “sappherios,” translated to and Laughter.” Columns published in this deep blue or precious stone. The sap- book are used with the permission of Beacon Communications. For more informaphire is believed to signify luck, loy- tion about “50 Shades of Life, Love, and alty, happiness, and love.

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Upon retiring, many retirees discover that they sorely miss getting out of the house and being productive through some sort of employment. Others may find it necessary to supplement their retirement incomes. There are a few things to know about working during retirement, particularly if a person is collecting government benefits.

• According to the Social Security Administration, those falling under full retirement age for the entire year (which was raised to age 67 for those born in 1960 or later) will be subjected to an SSA deduction of $1 from your benefit payments for every $2 you earn above the annual limit. For 2022, that limit is $19,560. In the year you reach full retirement age, SSA deducts $1 in benefits for every $3 you earn above a different limit, but they only count earnings before the month you reach your full retirement age. For full retirement age reached in 2022 your limit on earnings for the months before full retirement age is $51,960. After full retirement age, there is no limit on earnings.

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What does it mean to be open? “Hear me out - have an open mind” is a phrase often used when someone is trying to get an unpopular idea across. Then there’s the phrase, “She’s got an open heart” to indicate a loving, caring person.

The alternative is a closed mind, a closed heart. And there may be many reasons for keeping ourselves insulated at times. Maybe we’ve been hurt and feel the need for selfpreservation. Or maybe we’re simply very set in our ways and find new ways of doing things threatening, or new ideas seem too far-fetched to be considered viable or possible.

I was in Europe recently and one of the books I brought along to read was about signs and synchronicities. Signs meaning messages from our deceased relatives and friends, angels, and spirit guides. Signs such as finding coins or feathers in odd places or in response to our thoughts and questions. Synchronicities such as hearing a deceased loved one’s favorite song playing on the radio on the anniversary of their death. Coincidences that seem to be just too coincidental to be merely random occurrences.

One of the chapters in the book was on numbers - their sacredness and meaning. Not so surprising as many people have lucky numbers or preferred numbers when they have a choice. According to this book, the number eleven is particularly special - a sure sign that an angel is nearby.

The next day, after reading this chapter, we were walking outside a cathedral in Portugal. I looked down and saw a ten cent coin sitting on the cobbled stone that made up the courtyard. I picked it up. About twenty minutes later, after meandering aimlessly around this very large courtyard, I looked down and saw a one cent coin. Both euros, but totalling eleven cents. Both coins were in my path when I could have chosen to walk anywhere as the courtyard was a huge open space. Eleven cents - the number eleven. Meaningful? An open mind and heart might say “yes” or at least “maybe”. I silently thanked the angel I imagined might be walking with me that day.

Part of our trip included a visit to London before heading home. My grandfather was born in Huddersfield and I entertained the idea of visiting this town in Yorkshire to see if I could uncover any records of my grandfather’s family. I began investigating this possibility while still in Portugal. It turned out that Huddersfield was a three hour train ride from London, involving a change of trains, and with no guarantee of finding anything useful I decided to try to call their city hall. A series of forwarded calls finally led me to a lovely man named Stan in the basement bowels of the local library.

Stan was only too happy to help, giving me his private phone number, and telling me he’d “ get right on the case”. He said he’d need to break for lunch at noon, but would work steadily till then and would be back at his desk promptly at 1:00 to continue the search.

That night Stan sent me an email with several attachments including census records and my grandfather’s baptism record. He was unable to locate any addresses of where the family had lived. Having records I could print out and also knowing that I could continue the search on my own online, and with no family home to check out, I decided that with only three days in London, an all-day two-train visit to Huddersfield wasn’t necessary or feasible.

Our first day in London was spent exploring on foot. We were walking down Buckingham Palace Road and I looked up to see a bus approaching. It had one of those changeable electronic destination signs at the top of the windshield. As the bus

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approached I saw that the sign said “Huddersfield” in bright yellow lights. Coincidence? What are the chances that I would be on that street, at that spot, at that time, when a bus bearing the name of my grandfather’s birthplace - a place I’d spent the previous week investigating - would appear?

I never saw the name again on a bus or any other place during the rest of my time in London. And in speaking with the locals, I was told that no one ever goes to Huddersfield it’s an industrial city with no tourist value or attraction. So, why the bus? I’d like to think that maybe it was a winking nod from my grandfather - a smiling thank you from wherever he is - thanking me for my interest in his beginnings.

Several years ago my brother, Rob, was having lunch in a restaurant on the anniversary of our father’s death. The restaurant TV was on and Rob recognized our aunt’s voice.

Our aunt was an actress who had done commercials and also had a small role in a movie. Not only was that particular movie playing on the restaurant TV, but the scene that included our aunt was playing as Rob looked up. Rob noted the time - 1:30 - which is about the time our dad had died on that day about thirty-five years before. Our aunt’s name was Edna - our dad’s name was Ed. I know that Rob’s heart and mind opened up that day - and maybe that was the intent of the message hidden within this synchronicity.

My husband’s brother, Bill, died recently. He was diagnosed with leukemia in June and spent the summer and fall in the hospital preparing for and receiving a bone marrow transplant. He was on a slow road to recovery, but took an unexpected turn for the worse.

Two nights after his passing we were flipping through channels and landed on a station playing old reruns of Saturday Night Live. We hadn’t seen Saturday Night Live in years - old or current - but decided we needed something nostalgic. Not only was this particular episode originally aired on December 8, 1990 - Bill died on December 8th - but it also featured a host of actors who have passed in recent years. A nod from Bill, I wondered?

The next night we were watching local news and a story came on about recent ATM robberies in Concord, Mass.

Why are we hearing about a problem in Concord, we wondered?

Often we see news about Fall River or New Bedford…. but Concord?

Bill loved Concord and often said he “must have lived there in another lifetime” because he so strongly felt drawn to that area. Our routine for years was to meet there at least 2-3 times a year to bike, hike, and we often stayed overnight.

The last picture of us with Bill in Concord is on our refrigerator - taken at dinner at the Colonial Inn - from a year ago - almost to the day that Bill died. Coincidence?

Then the next morning my husband, Dave, went to play his regular weekly tennis. A new guy walked onto the court - Dave had never met this man before. This man was wearing a Nichols College t-shirt. Dave was duly floored and asked him about the shirt. The man replied that Nichols was his alma mater. Bill graduated from Nichols, too. A small, rather obscure business school in Dudley, Mass.

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And our Alexa started talking to us spontaneously out of the blue when we were not even talking at all. This happened twice and had never happened before. Bill was a software electronics guy, well-versed in computers and technology.

Was he sending us signs that he’s still with us in spirit form from beyond our earthly physical plane?

It’s easy to dismiss these signs and synchronicities and it’s easy to stay close-minded about such things. But I prefer to open my heart and my mind to the possibility that there truly is something wonderful to believe in - that someone whether it’s those who’ve gone before us, or angels, or spirit guides - someone is sending us love and support and I am eternally grateful. When I take the time to notice, it makes my heart smile.

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January is Walk Your Dog Month. Get up off that sofa, get moving, and don’t let those sub-zero winter temperatures drag you down. Dogs need plenty of exercise throughout the year and the best way to keep them active in winter is to take them for regular walks. Even a short walk around the block on a cold day makes a big difference. So, begin this year with a pledge — better health for you and your dog!

HISTORY OF WALK YOUR DOG MONTH Walk Your Dog Month is a perfect time to blend exercise with bonding time for you and your pup. The Association of Pet Obesity Prevention released a clinical study in 2017, stating that 56% of dogs in the United States are obese. That equates to over 50 million dogs across the country.

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Odds of winning 1 in 333 for each ticket

First Prize $10,000 Second Prize

750 Voucher

$

for Pinnacle TV

Third Prize

500

$

Gift Certificates

Tickets available at the Warwick Beacon 1944 Warwick Ave. and Greenwood Credit Union 2669 Post Rd., Warwick All proceeds to benefit non-profits supported by the Warwick Rotary Club