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Posted 8/30/22

Our programs assist, inform, entertain and enrich the lives of individuals 55 years and older.

Grief & Bereavement

Support Group

Beginning Thursday, Sept. 1 – 2 p.m. to 3:30 …

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Senior Enrichment Center news

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Our programs assist, inform, entertain and enrich the lives of individuals 55 years and older.


Grief & Bereavement

Support Group

Beginning Thursday, Sept. 1 – 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

This group is designed to support individuals and families who have lost a loved one. Coming together with others to share similar feelings and thoughts is beneficial to the grieving process. This eight-session series will be led by the Rev. Mr. Burton Bagby-Grose, M.Div., ACPE Certified Hospice Spiritual Care Coordinator, who teaches healing and coping strategies and promotes creation of a place to express feelings, share experiences, and to begin the healing process of moving forward with grief. For further information, please call 437-6050.


History & Future of Automobiles

A University of Rhode Island Osher Lifelong Learning Institute Presentation (Olli)

Tuesday, Sept. 20 – 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Free

Facilitator: Jet Vertz, Olli Instructor at the University of Rhode Island

During this session, we will review the history of automobile development from steam engines to Internal Combustion Engines (ICE), both 2-cycle and 4-cycle engines, which allowed us to drive today’s cars to over 100,000 miles without major breakdowns. We will examine which vehicles are most sold to date and most sought-after vintage models. Finally, we will review what may lie ahead for the future of automobiles, including electric and hydrogen engines and automatous self-driving vehicles. Space is limited please register early call 780-6000.


Alternative Treatment Options for Chronic Pain

Wednesday, Sept. 7 – 10 a.m.

URI Pharmacy Outreach Program

New studies are encouraging! There are alternative ways to assist you in managing your pain. Activities such as yoga, breathing exercises, aromatherapy and massage are all worthwhile alternatives as we as age. At this presentation, these alternatives and others will be explained and discussed.



Caregiver’s Support Group

Wednesday, Sept. 7 – 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Facilitator: Jennifer Kevorkian

Our support group gives you the opportunity to get things off your chest. Sharing your experiences with the group can help ease your emotional burden and feelings. As others in the group share their stories, you can gain valuable insight about how others deal with similar situations. For more information, call Jennifer at 780-6254.


Intermediate Ballroom Night Class

Beginning Wednesday Sept. 7 – 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Four week series $40 per person

Advanced registration required. Please call the Center for additional details and register at 780-6144.


9/11 Recognition Event

“Let Us Not Forget”

Friday, Sept. 9 – 10:30 a.m.

Join us to honor our heroes who sacrificed their lives for us. Some of Cranston’s First Responders will be joining us for lunch. Please take advantage of the opportunity and thank them for all the sacrifices they make to keep us safe.


Walk With Ease

Self-Directed

Six weeks, three times a week

Beginning Sept. 12 and ending Oct. 21

Back by popular demand! Enjoy the beautiful fall weather by walking! To participate in this program, we ask you to walk a minimum of three times a week for six weeks, keeping a log of the days you walk. You alone determine how far you walk and for how long you walk. To register and to receive your log, call 780-6000.


Transvan Notice

Policy Change for Medical Transportation

Effective Sept. 1

Medical appointments must be made between the hours of 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.


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