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AARP CHAPTER 2210 LOBSTER BAKE & FOXWOODS TRIP
AARP Chapter 2210 has planned a Lobster Bake at Cap’n Jack’s & Foxwoods Casino trip for April 18. Bus pickup from the Exit 19 Park & Ride on Hopkins Hill Road at 10AM, return time is approximately 6PM. Cost is $119/person. For more information call Maureen at 828-5188. Final payment due by March 28.
ST. FRANCIS EPISCOPAL CHURCH CORNED BEEF DINNER
St. Francis Episcopal Church, 132 Peckham Lane, Coventry, will hold their Annual Corned Beef Dinner on March 11 at 6PM. Tickets are $16/adult, $8/child & children 5 and under are guests of the Church. Call Cindy at 397-4337 for reservations.
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.
NARCONON
Drug overdoses have become the leading cause of accidental death in the Unites States with heroin & other opiates being the largest contributor. If your loved one is struggling with drug abuse of any kind, now is the time to get them the help they need. If you believe one of your loved ones is abusing drugs, learn how you can make a difference by visiting narcononnewliferetreat.org/drug-rehab
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.
Ongoing Food Drive To Benefit Veterans
The High 5 Pantry at Flat River Tavern, 2260 Flat River Road in Coventry will have an ongoing Food Drive to benefit local Veterans. Please drop off your non-perishable donations anytime during their normal business hours. Call 407-2121 with any questions.
Tops Meeting
TOPS (Taking Off Pounds Sensibly) #38 meets Thursday mornings at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 99 Pierce Street in East Greenwich (lower level). Weigh-in begins at 9:30AM, the meeting begins at 10AM. The meeting will last no more than one hour, beginning to end. They welcome new members at any time. At the side parking lot, you will see a set of doors. Enter, stairs to lower level are in front of you. Donations of canned goods are welcome. For more information, call Joan Tinkham at 401-739-5322.
English Classes At The West Warwick Public Library
English Classes for beginners, intermediate, and advanced students are available at the West Warwick Public Library. Classes begin the week of January 9 and continue through May 9. There is a registration fee for materials. Spanish Classes for beginners and conversational students will also be offered (book purchase required). To register or for more information, contact Maria at 828-3750, Ext. 106 or email maria@wwpl.org
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.
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.
COVENTRY PUBLIC LIBRARY SERVICE
SPOTLIGHT: KILL A WATT POWER METER
Coventry Public Library has a power meter available to borrow ìto accurately measure power consumption of household appliances and to determine the actual cost of power consumed. The unit will also project, in real time, the cost of continued use of the appliance in time periods of hour, day, week, month, and year.” For more information about borrowing the Kill A Watt power meter, stop by the Circulation Desk or call 8229100 and press 1.
WEST WARWICK PUBLIC LIBRARY FIBER CRAFT CLUB
The West Warwick Public Library, 1043 Main Street, West Warwick invites patrons ages 6+ to join them on March 22 at 6PM for this new club that brings together fiber arts crafters of all ages and experience levels. Learn to crochet with a member of staff or bring in your own fiber arts projects to work on! All children must be accompanied by an adult. All questions can be directed to ref@wwpl.org
WEST WARWICK PUBLIC LIBRARY ADULT SENSORY TIME
The West Warwick Public Library, 1043 Main Street, West Warwick invites adults to particpate in this new program on March 21 at 2PM, where they can socialize and do relaxing self directed activities such as coloring, painting, and puzzles. This program is designed for those with sensory processing challenges, ASD, and/or other needs, however, all are welcome. Sign-up is not required. All questions can be directed to ref@ wwpl.org
THE WEST WARWICK PUBLIC LIBRARY PRESENTS...
West Warwick Public Library, 1043 Main Street, West Warwick will host “World War 2: Coastal Defense and Military in Narragansett Bay”, presented by OLLI on March 15 at 5:30PM. For many Rhode Islanders, Narragansett Bay is a place of pride, beauty, recreation, and peace. However, its history reveals so much more. Call 828-3750 for more information.
Tech Help Hour At The West Warwick Public Library
West Warwick Public Library, 1043 Main Street, West Warwick is offering Tech Help Hour every other Wednesday at 3PM. Sign up to receive up to 15 minutes of one-on-one tech help! There will be multiple staff and volunteers available to assist with light tech help. Staff cannot fix hardware issues. For more information, or to register, email anne@wwpl.org or call 8283750, Ext. 5.
YELLOW HORSE
EQUINE ASSISTED ACTIVITIES & THERAPY PROGRAM SEEKS VOLUNTEERS
In partnership with the unique attributes of the horse, Yellow Horse facilitates social, emotional and behavioral growth and learning to children, adults, families and the community through equine assisted activities and therapy programs. We are looking for volunteers to join our Yellow Horse family. Horse experience is not necessary; just a positive attitude and desire to participate! Free training provided. Ages 15 and Up. Located at 40 Collins Road in Ashaway. For more information visit www. yellow-horse-equine.com or email volunteer@yellowhorseri.com
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 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.
Coventry Senior Center Wednesday Bingo
The Coventry Resource & 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.
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
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.
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.
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF WEST WARWICK HEAVENLY HEART FOOD PANTRY
First Baptist Church of West Warwick, 1613 Main Street, has their Heavenly Heart Food Pantry open to all from 11AM-2PM on the 1st Saturday of every month.
RIPTA BUS PASSES
A Representative from the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will be at the Coventry Resource & Senior Center, 50 Wood Street, Coventry on March 29 from 10AM12PM. The fee is $10. People 65 & older or people with disabilities will need current State picture ID, Medicaid Card dated 2019 or newer, Food Stamp Award Letter and/or Social Security Award Letter.
FREE TAX AID AT THE WEST WARWICK PUBLIC LIBRARY
AARP is offering free income tax preparation for RI residents at the West Warwick Public Library every Tuesday morning from February 7-April 11. To make an appointment, visit the Reference Desk or call 828-3750, Ext. 1 for more information.
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
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
COVENTRY PUBLIC LIBRARY PRESENTS... Coventry Library & WRICHS will host “Man vs Machine” on March 16 at 6PM. Join us for this FREE program! A speaker from the Western RI Civic Historical Society (WRICHS) will tell us about different tasks that people used to do by hand and now do with machines and they will ask the question, “Are the machines really better?” This talk will be complemented with artifacts from the Paine House. Registration is recommended for this program. To register, contact Lauren at lwalker@ coventrylibrary.org or 822-9104.
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1. GEOGRAPHY: Which river flows through the European capitals of Vienna and Budapest?
2. SCIENCE: At what temperature are Fahrenheit and Celsius equal?
3. TELEVISION: The comedy series “Frasier” is a spinoff of which sitcom?
4. LITERATURE: Which novel features a character named Katniss Everdeen?
5. FOOD & DRINK: What kind of beans are used in falafel?
6. ANIMAL KINGDOM: What is a beaver’s home called?
7. THEATER: Which musical features a character named Tracy Turnblad?
8. MOVIES: Which actress plays the young Wendy Darling in the movie “Hook”?
9. HISTORY: Who invented the game of lacrosse?
10. SCIENCE: What percentage of the world’s population has brown eyes? Answers
1. The Danube River.
2. -40.
3. “Cheers.”
4. “The Hunger Games.”
5. Chickpeas or fava beans.
6. A lodge, or a den.
7. “Hairspray.”
8. Gwyneth Paltrow.
9. Iroquois tribes in the eastern United States and Canada.
10. 70%-80%.
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1. Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania (PG-13) Paul Rudd, Evangeline Lilly
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3. Magic Mike’s Last Dance (R) Salma Hayek, Channing Tatum
4. Puss in Boots: The Last Wish (PG) Antonio Banderas, Salma Hayek
5. Knock at the Cabin (R) Dave Bautista, Jonathan Groff
6. 80 for Brady (PG-13) Rita Moreno, Jane Fonda
7. Titanic (PG-13) Leonardo DiCaprio, Kate Winslet
8. Marlowe (R) Liam Neeson, Diane Kruger
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10. A Man Called Otto (PG-13) Tom Hanks, John Higgins portant news.
LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) Careful — you might be stepping into dangerous territory if you decide to exaggerate the facts too much. Remember: The truth speaks for itself and needs no embellishment.
ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Seeing the silly side of some really ridiculous situations helps give the Lamb a new perspective on how to handle them. Some important contacts can be made this weekend.
TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Try to complete your outstanding tasks by midweek. This leaves you free to take advantage of new possibilities — both professional and personal — opening up by week’s end.
ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Seeing the silly side of some really ridiculous situations helps give the Lamb a new perspective on how to handle them. Some important contacts can be made this weekend.
GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) With both your creative side and energy levels rising this week, you should be able to tackle that too-long-neglected project again. A family member might have important news.
CANCER (June 21 to July 22) An explanation you requested seems to be more confusing than enlightening. You should insist on clarifications now, rather than dealing with problems that might arise later.
TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Try to complete your outstanding tasks by midweek. This leaves you free to take advantage of new possibilities -- both professional and personal -- opening up by week’s end.
LEO (July 23 to August 22) Your energy levels might be ebbing a bit. But that’s no excuse for taking catnaps when you could be working on those unfinished tasks. There’ll be time to curl up and relax by week’s end.
GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) With both your creative side and energy levels rising this week, you should be able to tackle that too-long-neglected project again. A family member might have im- uncertain. But instead of getting upset about the delay, open yourself up to other possibilities and begin checking out some alternative destinations.
VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) It’s a good time to get those ideas out of your head and into a readable format if you hope to turn them into something doable. In other news, a good friend is ready with worthwhile advice.
CANCER (June 21 to July 22) An explanation you requested seems to be more confusing than enlightening. You should insist on clarifications now, rather than dealing with problems that might arise later.
SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) Although your workplace successes have earned you many admirers, there are some colleagues who are not among them. Be careful how you proceed with your new project.
SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) You might have to go into great detail to explain why you’re currently reluctant to make changes to an already prepared plan. Be sure you have all the facts to back yourself up.
LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) Careful -- you might be stepping into dangerous territory if you decide to exaggerate the facts too much. Remember: The truth speaks for itself and needs no embellishment.
LEO (July 23 to August 22) Your energy levels might be ebbing a bit. But that’s no excuse for taking catnaps when you could be working on those unfinished tasks. There’ll be time to curl up and relax by week’s end.
CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) Travel plans might still be uncertain. But instead of getting upset about the delay, open yourself up to other possibilities and begin checking out some alternative destinations.
AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) Changing conditions might require you to alter some of your plans. While you might be agreeable to this, be prepared with explanations for those who do not want changes made.
SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) Although your workplace successes have earned you many admirers, there are some colleagues who are not among them. Be careful how you proceed with your new project.
AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) Changing conditions might require you to alter some of your plans. While you might be agreeable to this, be prepared with explanations for those who do not want changes made.
PISCES (February 19 to March 20) Although you might have to deal with some detractors who aren’t too kind in their critiques, you gain points in your favor when you’re willing to stand up and defend your work.
BORN THIS WEEK: You have a gift for creating a warm and loving environment between yourself and others.
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VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) It’s a good time to get those ideas out of your head and into a readable format if you hope to turn them into something doable. In other news, a good friend is ready with worthwhile advice.
SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) You might have to go into great detail to explain why you’re currently reluctant to make changes to an already prepared plan. Be sure you have all the facts to back yourself up.
CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) Travel plans might still be
PISCES (February 19 to March 20) Although you might have to deal with some detractors who aren’t too kind in their critiques, you gain points in your favor when you’re willing to stand up and defend your work.
BORN THIS WEEK: You have a gift for creating a warm and loving environment between yourself and others.
