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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. 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
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.
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
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 MONTHLY CRAFT AT from their Saturday Grab & Go weekly meals. To schedule a COVENTRY SENIOR CENTER 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 Oak Street Health will sponsor monthly crafts at the Coventry OLC School Gym, 445 Washington Street in Coventry, between Resource & Senior Center, 50 Wood Street, Coventry. This month’s craft will be “Paint & Sip” on May 10 at 10:30AM. 11AM-12PM on Saturday Sign up at the Mealsite desk. SWEATIN’ TO THE MUSIC EXERCISE CLASS AT THE WEST WARWICK PUBLIC LIBRARY FREE LEGAL CLINIC AT THE COVENTRY West Warwick Public Library, 1043 Main Street, West Warwick RESOURCE & SENIOR CENTER is offering a new exercise class on Thursdays at 12:30PM, The Coventry Resource & Senior Center, 50 Wood Street, hosted by Mind and Body Studios. You’ll move & groove to Coventry, will offer a free “One on One” Legal Clinic on May a playlist of greatest hits while laughing and having fun. This 20. RI Legal Services will be on site to resolve your Civil (not program is open to all fitness levels and all ages. No sign up Criminal) legal issues. Call 822-9175 for an appointment. required. Call 828-3750 for more information.
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 COVENTRY RESOURCE & SENIOR CENTER COMMUNITY BREAKFAST & FOOD DRIVE gross income guidelines. Please call 732-4660, Ext. 175 for OFFERS FREE NOTARY SERVICE Coventry Memorial VFW Post 9404, 29 South Main Street, more information. The Coventry Resource & Senior Center, 50 Wood Street, Coventry, will host a Community Breakfast & Food Drive on Coventry, offers free Notary Services to Coventry residents. May 7 from 9AM-1PM. Help feed the hungry! Please call 822-9175 to ensure a Notary is available for you. CRAFTERS WANTED! EXETER GRANGE “GO BANANAS CHALLENGE” On September 24, 2022, (rain date, the 25th) we’re looking Exeter Grange is working on a new challenge. The Grange is for Artisan Crafters to join us to support the Coventry participating in the ìGo Bananas Challengeî for Project Saving Historical Society, as well as the Paine House Museum. Species in conjunction with the Cincinnati Zoo. They are asking Times will be from 10AM-3PM. Location will be at 7 Station for donations of used and broken cell phones, smart phones, Street (right off Rte. 117 in Coventry). I will be charging IPAD/IPODS, tablets and charging accessories. Many of these $20 a table, and $5 extra for a 2nd table. If interested, please items contain metals and materials that need to be recycled and email me slukowicz858@gmail.com 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 AARP CHAPTER 2210 LOBSTER CLAMBAKE & or Peggy at 401-397-8058 and leave a message. FOXWOODS TRIP AARP Chapter 2210 has planned a Clambake at Captain YELLOW HORSE EQUINE ASSISTED ACTIVITIES Jack’s & Foxwoods Casino trip for May 26. Bus pickup & THERAPY PROGRAM SEEKS VOLUNTEERS from the Exit 6A Park & Ride at 10:30AM, return time In partnership with the unique attributes of the horse, Yellow is approximately 5:30PM. Cost is $99/person. For more Horse facilitates social, emotional and behavioral growth information call Maureen at 828-5188. **Be sure to watch and learning to children, adults, families and the community for future trips to Martha’s Vineyard (July 7), Newport All meals include milk, coffee or tea, bread/margarine through equine assisted activities and therapy programs. We are Playhouse (August 17) & Atlantic City (October 16-17). COVENTRY SENIOR CENTER 50 WOOD STREET, COVENTRY looking for volunteers to join our Yellow Horse family. Horse FOR RESERVATIONS CALL: 822-9180 DONATION $3.00 experience is not necessary; just a positive attitude and desire to participate! Free training provided. Ages 15 and Up. Located at Wed. 5/4 Pasta and bean soup, salad entree, grilled chicken with Mandarin 40 Collins Road in Ashaway. For more information visit www. orange, crunchy noodles, tomato/lettuce/ Asian dressing, roll, CORNERSTONE OF FAITH SPRING FESTIVAL yellow-horse-equine.com or email volunteer@yellowhorseri.com fresh fruit. Sandwich: Grilled chicken on roll. CRAFT FAIR & BAZAAR Thurs. 5/5 Italian Wedding soup, veal parm with sauce, seasoned shells, Cornerstone of Faith United Methodist Church, 1081 Main WEST WARWICK PUBLIC LIBRARY green beans, pudding, Italian bread . Sandwich: Veal parm on Street, Coventry is holding their Spring Festival Craft Fair HOMEBOUND OUTREACH SERVICES Italian. & Bazaar on May 7 from 10AM-4PM (rain date May 14). The West Warwick Public Library offers free delivery of most Fri. 5/6 Mother’s Day Luncheon. Onion soup with croutons, baked There will be a White Elephant Sale, homemade soups & Library materials to the homebound, free of charge. If you chicken quarter, red bliss mashed potatoes, Capri blend baked goods (in sealed containers), live music & games, are either permanently or temporarily unable to come to the vegetables, multi grain bread, carrot cake. Sandwich: Grilled spring plant sale and burgers & dogs available for purchase. Library, and you are a resident of West Warwick, this program chicken on roll. is for you. To sign up or for more information, contact Anne at Mon. 5/9 Chicken escarole soup, beef Stroganoff, buttered noodles, 828-3750, Ext. 11 or email anne@wwlibrary.org California blend vegetables, cookie, marble bread. Sandwich:
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WEST WARWICK MANOR SEEKING VENDORS West Warwick Manor, 62 Roberts Street, West Warwick is seeking Vendors for their Bloomin’ Rose Craft Show on June 18 from 10AM-3PM. Call Joann 602-1059 or Debbie 828-2255 for table sizes and price.
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
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
Roast beef and cheese with mayo on marble.
Tues. 5/10 Turkey rice soup, fried steak with country gravy, mashed
potatoes, roasted zucchini, fresh fruit, pumpernickel bread. Sandwich: Fried steak on pumpernickel.
W. WARWICK SENIOR CENTER 145 WASHINGTON ST., WEST WARWICK RESERVATIONS CALL: 822-4450
DONATION $3.00
Wed. 5/4
Closed. RI Independence Day
Thurs. 5/5 Italian Wedding soup, stuffed breast of chicken with gravy,
Delmonico potatoes, roasted green beans & carrots, dessert.
Fri. 5/6 Mon. 5/9
Tomato soup, beef casserole over cheesy buttered pasta, mixed vegetables, dessert. Fruit cup, marinated chicken, rice pilaf, green beans, dessert.
Tues. 5/10 Black bean & couscous, meatball sandwich, roasted zucchini and
carrots, dessert.
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