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Clothing Donation Fundraiser at Pilgrim Senior Center

Posted 12/16/21

Clean out your closet for a cause. Fifth Graders of Hoxsie Elementary are holding a drive-thru clothing donation drive fundraiser at the Pilgrim Senior Center on Saturday, Dec. 18 from 9 a.m. to 3 …

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Clothing Donation Fundraiser at Pilgrim Senior Center

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Clean out your closet for a cause. Fifth Graders of Hoxsie Elementary are holding a drive-thru clothing donation drive fundraiser at the Pilgrim Senior Center on Saturday, Dec. 18 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. All gently used clothing, shoes, accessories, or household textiles will be accepted. For more information, visit www.hoxsiefifthgrade.com or contact Meredith at (401) 287-8323.

 

Drive-Thru Food Pantry

Spring Green Memorial Church will be holding its monthly Drive-Thru Food Pantry on Saturday, December 18th. Grocery bags of food will be distributed at 11:00 am in the parking lot in the back of the church. If you have any questions please call the church office at 463-8328 or e-mail at springgreenchurch@ yahoo.com

 

Minnows, sharks welcome at Polar Plunge Jan. 1

A Wish Come True’s 18th annual Polar Plunge will be held on January 1st at Easton’s Beach (also known as First Beach) in Newport. This year, an estimated 5,000 people will return to plunge into icy cold water to benefit children with a life-threatening illness. The plunge is a major fundraiser for A Wish Come True and is the largest event of its kind in Rhode Island and Massachusetts. The Plunge will begin right at noon. Participants are encouraged to arrive early due to new check-in requirements addressing safety protocols. Check-in begins at 10:30am. The charge for ‘Minnows’ is $20. For $40, ‘Sharks’ can plunge and get their choice of a towel or fleece blanket. Those who want to contribute without getting into the water can purchase a towel, fleece blanket or T-shirt for $25. Payments can be made by cash, check, credit card, or Venmo. Plungers are encouraged to start a Just Giving Fundraising Campaign to help raise funds to support your efforts in helping Wish Families. More information is on the website at www.awish.org. Plungers that started a Just Giving fundraising campaign online will just need to check in to receive their bracelet and blanket.

 

Walk and Talk at Rocky Point

Come join the “Rocky Point Pacers” for a walk around Rocky Point every Tuesday and Thursday mornings at 9am, weather permitting. We meet at the gate on Rocky Point Ave. Get some sunshine and burn off some holiday pounds!

 

Meat & lobster raffle every Saturday

West Bay Anglers will hold a meat and lobster raffle every Saturday starting Nov. 6 through March 2022 at the Warwick Firemen’s Association 750 Warwick Ave., Warwick starting at 1 p.m. Prizes include money, lobster, meats and appliances. One hundred percent of the profits will go to the to the impossible Dream,  Veteran Angler Charters and Dare To Dream Ranch.

 

Be Kind RI

Be Kind RI is a new program that connects volunteers to their neighbors across RI through text alerts to coordinate food deliveries from grocery stores and food pantries. To sign up go to www.BeKindRI. org. Volunteers must be 18 or older and undergo our background check. Be Kind RI is open to those in RI experiencing COVID-19 risk factors including seniors 65+, anyone with underlying health conditions, those in quarantine or isolation, anyone experiencing a lack of childcare, and those who would otherwise experience difficulty in obtaining food. For assistance signing up, call 877-958-8785.

 

Pilgrim Senior Center

In-person events are back at the Pilgrim Senior Center! See below schedule for classes, workshops, and more. For detailed descriptions of classes, visit www.warwickri.gov/senior- services-pilgrim-seniorcenter. For questions, contact Kathleen at (401) 468- 4074.

 

Mondays

9 to 10 a.m.—Chair Yoga

9:15 to 10:30 a.m.—Happy Hoofers Tap Practice

10 a.m.—play brain games with the Braniacs

10:30 to 11:30 a.m.— Meditation

1 p.m. to 3 p.m.—Stitcher’s Quilting Workshop

1:15 to 3:30 p.m.—Canasta and Cribbage

1 to 4 p.m.—Bridge

 

Tuesdays

9a.m. to 9:45 Beginner Workout

9 to 11 a.m.—Paint on Wood

9 to 11:30 a.m.—Needlecraft & Quilting

10:00am Pet Therapy (Molly the Chocolate Lab)

10:00a.m. Billiards

10:30 to 11:45 a.m.—Sing a Long

1 to 3 p.m.—Hi-Lo Jack

1 to 3 p.m.—Ceramics

1:00 p.m.—Mat Yoga

 

Wednesdays

8:30am Tai-Chi

9:30 a.m.—Scrabble

9:30 to 11:30 a.m.—Yarnigans

9:30 to 10:30 a.m.—Chair Yoga

11 a.m. and 1 p.m.— Chess

1 p.m.—Poker

1 p.m.—Bridge

 

Thursdays

10:30 – 11:15a.m. Zumba

1 p.m.—Mah Jongg

1 to 3 p.m.—Oil Painting

 

Fridays

9:15 a.m.—Happy Hoofers Tap Practice

9:30 to 10:30 a.m.—Chair Yoga

10:00a.m. Art Class

10:30 a.m.—Pilgrim Theater Stars

1 p.m. Silver Screenings (Movie)

1 p.m.—Bridge and Canasta

1 p.m.—Poker

1 p.m.—Cribbage

1 p.m.—Brainiacs

1 to 3 p.m.—Knit Wits

1:30 to 3 p.m. Poetry Readers

 

Meals on Wheels in need of volunteers

Meals on Wheels of RI is in immediate need of volunteers for its Home-Delivered Meal Program in Warwick. Meals are delivered Monday through Friday between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. The program helps homebound seniors remain healthy, safe, and happy at home. For more information and a volunteer application, visit www.rimeals.org.

 

ESL classes at WPL

The Warwick Public Library and the RI Family Literacy Initiative host English as a Second Language (ESL) classes starting on September 20. Practice reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills in small groups. Classes are free and meet twice a week on Mondays and Wednesdays from 5:45 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. For more information, call (401) 455-8041.

 

Citizenship prep classes at WPL

Prepare for the U.S. Naturalization Interview with Citizen Preparation classes at the Warwick Public Library. Practice citizenship vocabulary, learn the necessary civics content, and work on interview skills using the N-400 application form. Classes meet on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. starting September 25. Sign up at the library. For more information, call (401) 455- 8041. These free classes are offered by the RI Family Literary Initiative.

Get a Job Thursdays

We Make RI, an organization that provides free manufacturing training, is hosting a series of job fairs every Thursday from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. at their offices at 200 First Avenue in Cranston. We Make RI offers job seekers a chance to meet with employers, get career counseling, resume help, and more. Some employers include Swissline Precision, Admiral Packaging, KB Surfaces, Warwick Hanger, and Hitachi Cable. For more information about the event or other training opportunities, visit www.wemakeri.com/geta- job-thursday or contact Mike at (401) 232-0077 x109.

 

Share Your Hope: Volunteer at NAMI-RI

The RI chapter of the National Alliance on Mental Illness provides free family support groups and educational programs. These resources exist because friends and family members like you are passionate about sharing what they’ve learned and determined to pay it forward. The value of your voice, shared experience, and leadership is truly priceless to those who are struggling. Please consider reaching out and helping to create healthy, supportive communities across Rhode Island where good mental health for all can be our shared reality. NAMI Family-to-Family is a free 8-session educational program for families, significant others, and friends of people living with mental illness. It is a designated evidenced based program. NAMI trainedfamily members lead the course with presentations, discussions, and interactive exercises. If you would like to learn more about how to qualify to teach NAMI Family-to- Family, please visit the Rhode Island chapter of the National Alliance on Mental Illness at www.namirhodeisland.org, call 401-331-3060 or email info@namirhodeisland.org.

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