AARP Chapter 2210 is sponsoring a trip to Resorts Atlantic City, Sun-Tues, January 4–6, 2026. Enjoy Resorts vibrant casino and diverse dining options. Bonus Package includes $20 slot play and 2 Meal Credits (up to $20 value each) per person (must be 21 or older). Sit back and relax on a luxury motor coach operated by DATTCO Coach & Tour. Pick-up at 7:00 a.m. on Sunday, January 4, 2026, from Park & Ride, Hopkins Hill Rd. (Exit 19 off I-95), West Greenwich. Approximate return: 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 6, 2026. $399/person with Single Occupancy, $299/person with Double Occupancy, $289/per person with Triple Occupancy. Final payment due: Tuesday, November 13. Contact: Maureen Murphy 401-828-5188 or Anne Brien 401-263-4274.
WIDOWS SUPPORT GROUP
VFW GOLF TOURNAMENT
VFW Memorial Post #9404, Coventry, is having a golf tournament at the Elmridge Golf Course, 229 Elmridge Road, Pawcatuck, CT on October 25. It will be a 1:00 p.m. shotgun tee-off with a scramble format followed by a steak fry at the VFW Post #9404, 29 South Main Street, Coventry. Members of the public are invited and welcomed. $150 per player. For more information: 401575-8546 or 401-828-9705.
MEDICARE ENROLLMENT PROCESS –WITH ED COLLINS
Join the Coventry Public Library, 1672 Flat River Road, Coventry, on Thursday, October 2, from 6 – 7 PM to hear Ed Collins of American Senior Benefits explain the Medicare enrollment process, eligibility, what Original/Traditional Medicare does not cover, how to avoid lifetime penalties, and related assistance programs. Medicare enrollment for 2026 starts on October 15 - get your Medicare questions answered now! Registration not required. For questions, call 401-822-9104.
BINGO MONDAY NIGHTS!
Church of the Apostles, 170 Fairview Avenue in Coventry, hosts a support group for widows and widowers to meet and support one another - whether you have lost a loved one recently or some time ago. The group meets the second Saturday of each month at 11:30AM.
Clyde Tower Tenant Association, 1021 Main Street, West Warwick: Doors open 3PM, bingo starts 5:30PM. Kitchen opens 3:30PM. Two jackpots and one raffle offered every week. Public welcome.
ARTS & CRAFTS, BAKE SALE & RAFFLES
The Coventry Housing North Road Terrace Tenants Association (NRT) holding their Arts & Crafts, Bake Sale and Raffles event on Saturday, October 18, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at NRT, 30 Mulhearn Drive, Coventry. This event is open to the public. NRT is also looking for vendors. Vendor tables are $25.00 each. NRT is requesting that each vendor donate one item for the raffles. Deadline for table reservations is Tuesday, October 7. To reserve a table, please makes checks payable to NRT or North Road Terrace. Mail checks to: Geraldine Lane, Treasurer, 8108 Mulhearn Drive, Coventry, RI 02816. For more detailed information contact: Colleen 401-996-0191.
MEN’S BREAKFAST
The Church of the Apostles, 170 Fairview Avenue, Coventry, will host a men’s breakfast and bible study at 8:00 a.m. on the second Saturday of each month beginning October 11. Topics to be covered are specific and highly relevant to men. There is no cost. A free will offering is always welcomed on the day of the breakfast.
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.
DISTRIBUTION OF COATS, BLANKETS & CLOTHES
Sts. John & James Parish, 17 St. John Street, West Warwick in the school cafeteria will be distributing free coats, blankets and clothes on Saturday, November 1, from 8 a.m. to 12:00 noon. Public invited.
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.
AARP CHAPTER 2210 TRIP TO SALEM CROSS INN
FIBER ARTS CLUB – NEW!
Bring your own knitting, crocheting, needlepoint or other fiber art project and join our new Fiber Arts Club on the first and third Wednesday of the month at the Coventry Public Library, 1672 Flat River Road, Coventry, starting in October! All levels are welcome. This will be a space and time for people to bring and work on their own projects, in the company of others. No instruction will be given. Registration is required. Please call the library’s Circulation Desk at 401-822-6200 or stop by the library to register or for more information.
AARP Chapter 2210 is sponsoring a trip Salem Cross Inn, Tuesday, December 9th. Enjoy a New England Winter Experience with cider reception, horse-drawn wagon ride and Fireplace Feast at Salem Cross Inn in MA. Afterward, enjoy shopping at Yankee Candle Village in Deerfield, MA. Sit back and relax on a luxury motor coach operated by DATTCO Coach & Tour. Pick up at 9:15 a.m. from Park & Ride, Hopkins Hill Rd. (Exit 19 off I-95), West Greenwich. Approximate return: 7:30 p.m. $154/person. Final payment due: Tuesday, November 11th. Contact: Maureen Murphy 401-828-5188 or Anne Brien 401-263-4274.
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.
on premises. $900/each. Call 1-860-576-0024.
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FREE HORSE MANURE. West Greenwich. Excellent for compost and mulch. Farms, nurseries, etc. welcome! Will help loading large loads. Contact between 9am–5pm. 401-569-6541. Leave a message.
FISHBOWL AQUARIUM:
Puppies for sale, USDA Licensed breeders, shots, warrantied, vet checked. Call for more info 401-822-0075 or www.fishbowlpet.com.
USE OUR FAX SERVICE to send or receive documents... it’s fast, easy, and affordable. Great for sending Insurance Forms, Mortgage Documents, Unemployment Forms, Time Sheets and any paperwork that needs to be received fast. Cost to send: S3 for 1st page, $l each additional page (+tax). Cost to receive: $.75/page (+ tax). The Reminder, 1944 Warwick Avenue, Warwick. Phone 8212216, Fax 732-3110.
WANTED: JUNK
LAWNMOWERS & air conditioners. Take for free. 401-829-0377.
PIANO LESSONS. All levels. Instructor graduated from Julliard Piano Studio. West Warwick. Philip Martorella:401-243-3438.
CHRISTMAS TREE TAGGING STARTS
OCTOBER 11. Fraser Tree Farm, 280 Carrs Trail, Greene. Open 9am-4pm. Prices on 8ft. to 10ft. trees.
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FIREWOOD FOR SALE: JW Studley & Sons. Cut & split seasoned wood. $250/ cord. Est. 1982. Not a fly by night! 641-0212.
CLEANUPS: Attics, cellars, garages, buildings, yards, leaves. Some cleanouts for content. Anything hauled away. Very reasonable. Reliable service! Free estimates. Call for your small moving needs. Lic. #37379/Insured. 30 Years of reliable service. 397-2781 or 741-2781.
WANTED: Antiques and collectibles. Moving or just cleaning out? We pay more for your old jewelry, glassware, furniture, pottery, clocks, paintings, military items, crocks, post cards, cameras, photos, old coins, etc. For prompt and courteous service call Bill, 821-0381.
PURE BRED SHIH-TZU PUPPIES. Vaccinated, Vet checked, dewormed. Call: April 401-287-5782.
“We are moving out of our apartment, as we finally found a home to purchase. With all the new projects, we’re going to need our deposit back, so we want to leave the old place in tip-top shape. Here’s a trick we learned: Tiny nail holes in drywall are instantly patched by rubbing a bar of soap across the surface.” — S.G. in Arkansas
MOVING SALE: 33 Judy Terrace, West Warwick. Saturday, October 4, 8am2pm. Something for everyone! Rain date: Sunday, October 5.
I used it on several of them to keep them from rusting in storage.” — via email
• Add a softener sheet to your vacuum bag or canister when you change it. While you clean, you will distribute the good smell throughout your home. You also can use a cotton ball scented with your favorite essential oil or even perfume.
Now is the time to have your heating systems checked over if you have not done so already. Before you start a fire in your fireplace, make sure you have your fireplace checked for cracks in the mortar joints. Very small cracks can start a fire in your home, as the flames can be sucked through the hole. While you are at it, have any creosote buildup cleaned out. Be safe AND warm this season!
“Before I pluck my eyebrows, I rub on a bit of my granddaughter’s teething gel. She’s done teething and doesn’t need it anymore, but it works well for me. Be very careful to apply, let dry and wash your hands before touching your eye any further!” — M.L. in California
• If you have trouble threading needles, try spritzing some hairspray on your finger, and twist the end of the thread. It will keep the fibers together and stiffen it enough to be easily threaded.
• It is possible to save a bit of money on car maintenance if you can’t change your own oil. Learn common add-ons you will be offered at oil and lube places. Air filters are surprisingly easy to replace on your own, and so are windshield wipers. Very often, the staff of auto-supply chains will lend you tools or even assist you right in the parking lot.
“Most cake recipes ask you to grease and dust the cake pan for easier removal of the cake. To avoid unsightly flour marks on the outside of a cake, just dust the pan with a bit of your cake mix instead of using flour.” — J.P. in Pennsylvania
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RIVERPOINT CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH THRIFT SHOP RUMMAGE SALE
Martha & Mary’s Thrift Shop will hold its rummage sale on Saturday, October 4, and Wednesday, October 15, at the Riverpoint Congregational Church, 75 Providence Street, West Warwick, from 9:00 AM to 12:00 noon. Kitchen ware, curtains, linen, books, toys, games, puzzles, small baby furniture, craft supplies & more. We also accept donations of gently used clothing, cleaned and in very good condition during Rummage Sale hours. For sale: Children’s clothing @ $.25 each piece, adult clothing @ $.50 each piece. We do not accept furniture, computers, printers or televisions.
PASSPORT SERVICES AT COVENTRY PUBLIC LIBRARY
Coventry Public Library offers passport services! We accept passport applications by appointment at the library, 1672 Flat River Road, Coventry. Evening and weekend appointments available. If you have any questions about the passport application process or would like to make an appointment, call the Coventry Public Library Reference Desk at (401) 822-9105.
HARVEST BREAKFAST
The Cornerstone of Faith UMC,1081 Main Street, Coventry, will hold a Harvest Breakfast on Saturday, October 4, from 8 – 11 a.m. $8 adults, $4 children (5-10 years of age) and children under 5 years of age are guests of the church. Public is welcome!
AARP CHAPTER 2210 TRIP TO MOHEGAN SUN, NE CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL
AARP Chapter 2210 is sponsoring a trip to Mohegan Sun, Sunday, November 9th. Explore an incredible selection of handcrafted treasures at the New England Christmas Festival at Mohegan Sun. On the way home, enjoy a late lunch at Steak Loft in Mystic, CT. Sit back and relax on a luxury motor coach operated by DATTCO Coach & Tour. Pick up at 9 a.m. from Park & Ride, Hopkins Hill Rd. (Exit 19 off I-95), West Greenwich. Approximate return: 5:00 p.m. $129/person. Final payment due: Monday, October 20th. Contact: Maureen Murphy 401-828-5188 or Anne Brien 401-263-4274.
SUPPORT OUR VETERANS
The banquet hall at VFW Coventry Memorial Post #9404, is available to rent for all occasions: birthdays, weddings, meetings, memorials, etc. Hall rentals help support local Veterans, Post Operations and Veteran Programs. The hall can accommodate up to 125 people. Call: 401-575-8546 for information or visit our hall rental link on our website at www.vfw9404.org.
ST. FRANCIS EPISCOPAL CHURCH TURKEY SUPPER
St. Francis Episcopal Church annual all-you-can-eat Turkey Supper, 132 Peckham Lane, Coventry. Saturday, October 25, at 6 pm. Adults $15; Children $7; 5 years and under are guests of the church. To make reservations call Cindy: 401-397-4337.
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.
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PASTA & HOMEMADE MEATBALL DINNER
The Coventry-West Greenwich Elks will hold a pasta and homemade meatball dinner on Sunday, October 5, from 2 to 6 p.m. at 42 Nooseneck Hill Road, West Greenwich. Music and raffles! $25pp. Children under 10-years of age $10. Please make reservations BEFORE October 1. Call: Lori Enos for more information/ donations: 401-250-6082 (before 4 p.m.) – 401-397-3700 (after 4 p.m.) All proceeds to benefit Kevin Woodruff and employees of Simpson’s Auto Care after the devasting fire on July 21, 2025.
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Continue to own your home just like a traditional mortgage
Contact Carol Miller, your local Reverse Mortgage Specialist.
Did you know you can borrow passes to local museums from the Coventry Public Library? Our museum passes can be picked up from the library at 1672 Flat River Road, and allow free or discounted entrance to museums such as the Nathaniel Greene Homestead, the Paine House Museum, Mystic Seaport Museum, Plimoth Patuxet Museums, and more! Stop by, see our website, or give us a call at 822-6200 for more information. Passes are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
STEAK FRY FUNDRAISER
Club Jogues will be holding a steak fry on October 18, 7:00 – 11:00 p.m., at 184 Boston Street, Coventry. Tickets: $25pp. For reservations, call: 401-846-3719. Proceeds will benefit the American Cancer Society.
JOIN CUB SCOUT PACK 13, CENTREVILLE
Adventure is waiting! Build Yours. Join Cub Scout Pack 13, Centreville. We meet every Wednesday at 130 Legris Avenue, West Warwick. Please contact James Mclellan at 401-5235723 or jimmac54@cox.net Find us on Facebook, Pack 13 Centreville.
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.
MARINE CORPS LEAGUE
The Marine Corps League will hold their meeting the 2nd Thursday of each month at 6:30PM at VFW Post 9404, 29 South Main Street, Coventry. Members join in camaraderie and fellowship for the purpose of preserving traditions and interests of the United States Marine Corps. For more information, call 265-1406.
SATURDAY GRAB & GO WEEKLY MEALS
Are you or someone you know in need of food? Vincent de Paul Society of Coventry, 44 Washington Street, Coventry, is offering a warm meal from their Saturday Grab & Go weekly meals every Saturday from 11 – 11:30 AM at the OLC School Gym. One meal per person in the car. For more information, please call 828-3090.
WOODLAND MANOR FALL CRAFT BAZAAR
Woodland Manor Bing will be holding its Fall Craft Bazaar at 20 Woodland Drive, Coventry (behind Ocean State Credit Union). Saturday, October 4, 9AM-4PM. 20+ Vendors! Lunch served from 11AM-2PM. Raffles. For more info. Call Helen at 401-470-4587.
FREE ENGLISH TUTORING
Literacy Volunteers of Kent County is offering free English tutoring to individuals 18 and older. 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. All information exchanged remains confidential. For more information, please call or email Literacy Volunteers of Kent County (LVKC). 822-9103, lvkc@ coventrylibrary.org.
CodeRed is a very helpful service in which you can receive important town information in a timely manner. Alerts include important town matters, COVID-19 vaccinations, weather emergencies, sex offender notifications, etc. To sign up for automated calls and/or texts on your cell phone or landline, register your phone numbers at the town’s website, www. coventryri.org or through the Coventry Police Dept. website, www.coventrypd.org.
By JENNIFER COATES
The door swings open at Endeavors and More and curious first timers enter a world of visual delight – one can hardy hold their gaze on one thing because, soon enough, something else will catch their eye!
Endeavors and More is a gift shop, but a gift shop with an identity all its own. The brainchild and passion of Robin Gursky, (herself a natural talent), this shop is home to the creations of local artisans and handcrafters from across the state. Robin
has always loved the original handiwork and creations of others, and Endeavors and More is her way of showcasing their talent in a beautiful and intentional way. Robin will often be found wearing a t-shirt that shares the catchphrase “Dream, Inspire, Create.” This is exactly how the creative process unfold! One envisions an idea — something entirely original or something inspired by the talents of another. That inspiration is what breathes life into the art, taking some -
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thing abstract and making it real, tangible – and one-ofa-kind. Then comes the creation, born of love and joy, and yes, pure inspiration!
Shoppers who come to Endeavors and More will find whimsy and function at every turn. If you are looking for art that you wear, or art that you hang on a wall, or art that tells a story, or art that you dangle, or art that you use every day, you will find something here that meets your fancy. If you love Young Living® products, or if you are searching for local honey, maple syrup or the sauces/salsas/seasonings of the popular We Be Jammin’® brand, you are in the right place.
Finally, there is ALWAYS something going on at Endeavors and More including classes such as “How to learn Sign Language”, how to make wreaths and dried flower lamps, or how to make bows or make seasonal décor! There is even a
class on self-care, or caring for others by making Chemo Bag Covers. If you are trying to learn a new skill, there is something here for you. Come meet Robin and explore Endeavors and
More on 89 Sandy Bottom Road in Coventry (watch for the roadside banner!) Call the shop at 401-323-9825 or check out the ever-changing classes on Facebook. Open Monday & Thursday, 3pm–
9pm, Tues., Wed., Friday, 10am–6pm, and Saturdays 11am–5pm. Closed on Sundays. Now it’s your turn to Dream, Inspire and Create!
CESSPOOL SERVICE
CHEVALIER CESSPOOL CLEANERS: Cesspools and septic tanks pumped. New systems installed. Sewer connections. 736-8313. ELECTRICAL
RICHARD J. PIZZI Electrical Contractor: 550 Providence Street, West Warwick. Residential Wiring (home repairs). No job too small. A145, insured. 580-8803.
FACSIMILE SERVICE
THE REMINDER’S FAX SERVICE. Now you can send or receive letters, statements, invoices, etc. in seconds by using The Reminder Fax Service. Want more details? Call The Reminder and ask about our fax: 821-2216. Fax Number: 732-3110. To Send: $3.00 (+tax) for the first page, $1.00 for every additional page. To receive: 75¢ ea. page (+tax).
FENCE INSTALLATION & REPAIR
VENTURA FENCE CO., INC.: Serving Rhode Island since 1975 for all your fencing needs. Insured. RI Reg #7260. Call anytime 821-7200.
K.C. FENCE CO.: There’s no job too big or too small... We do them all! Specializing in all types of fencing. In business for over 40 years. RI Reg. #15748. Insured. 397-5076.
FINANCIAL SERVICES
MOFFITT & ASSOCIATES, LLC.: Financial Services and Investments, Retirement Planning and 401K rollovers. www.moffittassociates.com 1260 Main St. (Rte. 117), Coventry (401) 828-0097.
HOME IMPROVEMENTS
LEWIS & CLARKE ENTERPRISES, INC.: New homes, additions, garages, kitchens, bathrooms, family rooms, roofs, and repairs. 345-3227. RI Reg. #5646.
LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE AND CONSTRUCTION
ALL SEASONS LAWNCARE, INC.: Full Service Landscape Maintenance Company. Offering Fall & Spring clean ups. Shrubs, trimming, aerating, overseeding. Call 732-7993. RI Reg. #43492.
PEST CONTROL
WINFIELD TERMITE & PEST CONTROL: All your pest needs. 821-7800.
KENT COUNTY PEST CONTROL, LLC: Residential and Commercial. Certified in Industrial, Structural and Health Related Pest Control. 100% Guaranteed. 401-569-0212.
PLUMBING & HEATING
JOHN P. KEOGH PLUMBING & DRAIN CLEANING: Electric sewer rooter service. Master Plumber Lic. #1881. 401-862-8810.
Widespread car seat installation errors, misuse put kids at risk
Nothing keeps a child safer in a car than a properly installed car seat. Yet more than two-thirds of all car seats are improperly installed, and just 1 in 5 parents and caregivers seek expert help to install a seat or safely secure a child in that seat, according to new research from AAA and the National Safety Council.
For National Child Passenger Safety Week, which runs through Sept. 27, AAA reminds every parent and caregiver that it is critical to keep young children properly secured in a car seat appropriate for their age, height and weight — and certified experts are available to help.
“Despite their best intentions, many parents and caregivers are
transporting children in car seats that won’t perform optimally in a crash due to installation errors or improper use,” said Mark Schieldrop, Senior Spokesperson, AAA Northeast. “Many parents are also moving children from rear-facing to forward-facing too soon, transitioning to booster seats too quickly and stopping child restraint use altogether far too early.”
From 2019 to 2023, more than 3.9 million children ages 11 and under were involved in car crashes, resulting in 516,000 injuries and 2,800 deaths, according to AAA’s analysis of data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. When used properly, child restraints reduce fatali-
Data from the National Digital Car Seat Check Form reveals that, in 2024:
• 23% of children moved to booster seats too soon.
• 89% of children transitioned to a seat belt too soon.
• 81% of forward-facing car seats were not used correctly.
• 65% of rear-facing car seats were not used correctly.
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ties by 71% for 1-year-olds and younger and by 54% for children ages 1 to 4. In Rhode Island, 95% of children transitioned to an adult seat belt too soon, and 20% of children transitioned to a booster seat too soon.
For parents with car seats:
• The most common car seat installation error is a seat that’s too loose. If you can wiggle the seat more than an inch in any direction, it’s too loose. A properly installed seat should be rigid inplace.
• Remember that booster seats are needed for children who’ve
outgrown a car seat but aren’t tall enough to sit with their feet flat on the floor. If the seat belt crosses their neck, they need a booster seat to prevent serious injuries — even in minor crashes.
• Children should remain rear-facing for as long as possible, at least until age 2.
• To ensure proper installation, review the car seat owner’s manual and visit the manufacturer’s website, which often features helpful video instructions.
• Seek help from a certified child passenger safety technician and/or attend a car seat check event.
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ADVISOR: Part-time. Flexible hours. Will train. Call: 401-649-2244.
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Thanksgiving Novena to ST. JUDE
O Holy St. Jude Apostle and Martyr, great in virtue and rich in miracles, near kinsman of Jesus Christ. Faithful intercessor of all who invoke this special patronage in time of need. To you I have recourse from the depth of my heart and humbly beg you, to whom God has given such great power to come to my assistance. Help me in my present and urgent petition. In return, I promise to make your name known and cause you to be invoked. Say three Our Fathers, three Hail Marys and three Glory Be’s. Publication must be promised. St Jude pray for us and all who invoke your aid. Amen. This novena has never been known to fail. It helped me. Thank you St. Jude for answering my prayers. RSTP
Club Frontenac • West Warwick
Crafts Fair
Sunday, October 19th, 2025 • 12-5pm Quilts, Crochet, Holiday, Cricket Items and more! Sip and Shop!
1143 Main Street, West Warwick, RI Free admission and parking. For more information email us at frontenacadmin@clubfrontenacri.org
Trinity’s dark, disconcerting look at the Cold War
Theatre Review by DON
FOWLER
It’s Christmas time in the ’80s in Syracuse, New York, and not everything is bright and jolly.
Ten-year-old Meek (Lucia Aremu) is building a bomb shelter in her basement and obsessing with her Speak & Spell.
Meek is the only black member of the Cold War Choir, a group
that provides background for the historical tense times of the eighties, with nuclear threats hanging over the jittery world.
Her activist father runs a roller rink, where all the action of the play takes place. They are visited by his brother who is a security advisor for the Reagan administration.
What is in that black suitcase that is always with him. And
what’s with his catatonic, spastic wife (Rebecca Gible)? And who is the mysterious woman in black?
There are more questions than answers in this long one-act play that relies heavily on shadow puppetry, back-lighting, music, imagery and gimmickry to tell its story and make its points.
The world is on the brink of destruction, with the brothers
squaring off against each other while dealing with political and racial issues, not so unlike what is happening in the world today.
There’s lots of talk in Ro Reddick’s “Cold War Choir Practice,” but there’s also lots of action, especially as the play reaches a slam-bang conclusion.
The ensemble cast has perfected the comic timing. At one malfunction on opening night, they
covered for it beautifully.
“Cold War…” is a busy play with lots going on at once, requiring your careful attention to background and song lyrics. It takes careful concentration to catch and make sense out of it all.
At Trinity’s Dowling Theatre through October 5. For tickets, visit trinityrep.com or call 3514242.
Hannah Spacone, Alison Russo, and Anna Slate (background) as The Choir and Lucia Aremu (foreground) as Meek. Photo by Lauren Miller
Taavon Gamble as Clay, Rebecca Gibel as Virgie, Jackie Davis as Puddin’, Lucia Aremu as Meek, and Mathieu Myrick as Smooch. Photo by Lauren Miller
