NOTICE: For your convenience, you can e-mail your bulletin board notices to briang@rhodybeat.com as well as mail to 1944 Warwick Ave., Warwick, RI 02889, or fax to 732-3110.

Pilgrim Senior

Center Events

The Pilgrim Senior Enrichment Center, located at 27 Pilgrim Parkway, offers educational, nutritional and recreational programs to folks 55 years of age and older. The center is open Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

CPR Class

Buttonwoods Community Center, Friday, April 12, 12-4 p.m.

Did you know most SCAs (sudden cardiac arrests) occur at home? Are you interested in learning CPR? Call Pat Seltzer RN at 468-4077 to register for this or any upcoming class.

AARP 55 Alive Driver Training – Save on your auto insurance premium. You are required to register and pre-pay by April 11, call Claudia 468-4080. Bring lunch/snack for 1 hour break

Thursday, April 18, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

AARP Income Tax Preparation

Trained AARP volunteers will be at the center to help seniors and low-income individuals with income tax filing. Appointments are necessary by calling the Welcome Desk at 468-4071. Appointments are on Thursdays and Fridays, 8:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. until April 12 and will be filed electronically. There is not an option for paper filing this year at the center.

Veterans Assistance Program

If you are a U.S. veteran, you may be eligible for some benefits. Ron Plante from the Veterans Administration will be available April 24 from 9-11:30 am. If you would like to meet with him, call Kathleen at 468-4084 for an appointment.

Property Tax Relief

If you need assistance with preparing the 1040H form for Property Tax Relief, you can schedule an appointment with Kim at 468-4500. She will inform you of what paperwork to bring at the time of the appointment.

Zumba Gold

Have some fun with exercise and join the party. Zumba is a Latin-inspired, dance fitness class that incorporates international and Latin music with freeing, stress-relieving movements. It is great for the mind, body and soul; any age or fitness level is welcome. This class is held Tuesday mornings at 8:50 a.m. and the fee is $3 per class.

Zumba/Toning

This is a Zumba class using weights for toning and is held on Mondays at 6 p.m. and the fee is $45 for a 10-week session. You can register and pre-pay at the welcome desk. For more information call Holly at 468-4074.

Outdoor games on Thursdays at 10 a.m. weather permitting.

Did you know most SCAs (sudden cardiac arrests) occur at home? Are you interested in learning CPR? Call Pat Seltzer RN at 468-4077 to register for this or any upcoming class.

Ceramics 12:30-3 p.m. Are you interested in trying something new? We have an instructor ready to guide you through a project or to just be there ready to help. This group meets Tuesdays at 12:30-3pm, $4 per class. No sign-up necessary.

Warwick Historical Society

The Warwick Historical Society meets weekly at the John Waterman Arnold House on Roger Williams Circle Wednesdays from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. and every second Saturday of the month at 11 a.m-2 p.m. All are welcome and urged to become member and volunteer. Visit www.warwickhistoricalsocietyonline.org, join them on Facebook, or call 737-4617 for more information.

Sing the Winter Blues Away

Time for something different? Join a wonderful group of ladies and sing the blues away. Learn four-part a capella harmony; music knowledge not required. Learn from tapes. Join “All In A Chord” in entertaining at clubs, retirement centers and parties. April 9 from 7-9 p.m. at St. Paul’s Church, just before Warwick Mall. Call Delores 739-6281 or Shirley 739-0907.

Wm. Shields

Ladies Auxiliary

William Shields Jr. Post 43, 662 West Shore Road, is hosting the Department of Rhode Island visitation and dinner meeting tonight, April 9, at 7 p.m.

Gorton Monthly Luncheon

The Gorton monthly luncheon will be held April 10 at Top of the Bay, 898 Oakland Beach Ave., Warwick at 11:30 a.m. Cost is $15. Email Barbara Kane at barbkane14@gmail.com or call Barb Kane at 821-0161 or Fran Allin at 463-8679 to make reservations.

Meadowlark Seniors

The Meadowlark Seniors will meet April 11 at 1:30 p.m. in St. Kevin’s Hall. A grocery bingo will follow the meeting. Bakers are Barbara Lundh, Betty Marrocco and Kate Marshall.

Frank Santorelli

See Frank Santorelli perform at the Comedy Connection in East Providence April 12 at 8 p.m. Tickets are $15 and most of the proceeds will go to the American Lung Association if they are purchased though Scott Shippee. Tickets must be purchased by April 5.

Oakland Beach

Association Meeting

The Oakland Beach Association will hold their monthly meeting Thursday, April 12, at 7 p.m. Refreshments will be served.

Flea Market/Bake Sale

Sparrows Point III will have a flea market/bake sale April 13 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. with food and beverages. Location is 355 Harding Road, Warwick. Enter at 777 Cowesett Rd., second building on left.

R.I. Kennel Club

The Rhode Island Kennel Club, Inc. will hold a dog show and obedience and rally trials April 13 and 14 at William Thayer Arena, 925 Sandy Lane, from 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Admissions is $3 for adults, $1 for children under 10.

Spaghetti Supper

The First Congregational Church of Warwick, 715 Oakland Beach Ave., is having an all you can eat spaghetti supper April 13 from 4:30-7 p.m. Menu includes spaghetti, meatballs, sausage, bread and butter, beverages and homemade desserts. Cost of adults is $8 and $4 for children 12 and under. Children under 5 are free.

Oakland Beach

Master Plan Meeting

The Oakland Beach Association will hold a Master Plan meeting Sunday, April 14, from 1-3 p.m. at JONAH, 830 Oakland Beach Ave. Items for discussion include the usage of the Community Development Block Grant funds. For more information contact Becky at 732-9014.

Friends of the Warwick

Animal Shelter

The Friends of the Warwick Animal Shelter will hold their general meeting April 18 at the Warwick Public Library on Sandy Lane starting at 6:30 p.m. They will have a wrap-up discussion about their upcoming breakfast and finalize plans for a craft show in May. Everyone is invited. For more information call Brenda at 467-2692.

Puppet Show

There will be a puppet show with Miss Joan for adults and children immediately following the April 21 service at Spring Green Memorial Church, 1350 Warwick Ave., in the fellowship hall. Refreshments will be provided. This is a postponement of the scheduled April 7 performance.

Swinging Squares

Swinging Squares of RI square dance workshops will be held on Mondays April 15, 22, 29 from 7-9:30 p.m. at the  East Smithfield Neighborhood Center, 7 Esmond St., Smithfield. Fee is $6 per person. Caller is Bob Butler, cuer is Henry Barry. Contact Louise at 724-7295 for more information. 

Also, the Swinging Squares of RI Monthly Dance, April Foolery, will be held Saturday, April 20, 8011 p.m. at the East Smithfield Neighborhood Center. Fee is $7 per person.

Spring Rummage Sale

The First Baptist Church of East Greenwich, located on the corners of Peirce and Montrose streets, will have its spring rummage sale April 12 from 4-8 p.m. and April 13 from 8 a.m. until noon. The clothes are all sizes and the household articles, even small furniture and electrical items, are in very good condition. They will have books, toys, shoes and bags, linens and so much more.

Coventry Harmonica Band

Trudeau Memorial Center welcomes back the Conventry Harmonica Band April 12 at 1:15 p.m. in the Patterson Vocational Building cafeteria. The talented musicians provide limitless entertainment using harmonica, song and comedy.

Fisherman’s Breakfast

Summit Baptist Church, 1176 Victory Highway, Greene, is having a fisherman’s breakfast Saturday, April 13, serving 4-11 a.m. East-in or take-out. Start the day with a hearty breakfast of eggs, home fries, sausage and more. Also take a snack to go for mid-morning and stop in later after your catch to fuel up for the ride home.

Bingo

There will be a bingo at St. Kevin’s Church Hall, 333 Sandy Lane, Warwick, on April 13. Doors open at 5 p.m., bingo starts at 6 p.m. Fun, prizes and refreshments.

Sunday Bingo

There will be a Sunday bingo at the Pilgrim Senior Enrichment Center, 27 Pilgrim Parkway, April 14. Doors open at 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. Ample parking, air-conditioned, refreshments available. Minimum of 34 winners.

Ladies Golf League

Ladies are sought for a Tuesday morning golf league at Harbor Light Country Club, 150 Gray St, in Warwick Neck. Everyone is welcome. Sign-up day is April 19 at the Buttonwoods Senior Center on West Shore Road from 2-3 p.m. Opening day if May 7 and runs until Sept. 24. Call Nancy at 737-0515 or the clubhouse at 681-4133.

Conimicut Spring Fling

Tickets are now on sale for the Conimicut Village Association Spring Fling Fundraiser. The annual event funds the cost of the beautiful flowers that decorate the village historic light poles every summer. The event is scheduled for Saturday, April 20 at 6:30 p.m. at the Tri-City Elks Lodge on West Shore Road and includes dinner, music, silent auction and raffle items and door prizes. Tickets are $22 for adults and $10 for children and may be purchased at West Shore Carpets, 752 West Shore Road. Call 737-5559 for more information.

Fundraiser Breakfast

Warwick Association for Affordable Assisted Living “At You Service” program is having a fundraiser breakfast at Dave’s Bar & Grille, 2339 Post Road, Warwick, April 27 from 7:30-10 a.m. Eggs, bacon, sausage, pancakes, waffles, breads, fruit, coffee, juice, custom omelets and more. &8 for adults, $5 for kids and under, babies under 2 are free. For tickets see any board member of call 732-7734. Walk-ins are welcome. A 50/50 raffle will be drawn.

Tri City Elks

Tri City Elks #14, 1519 West Shore Rd., Warwick, will be holding their 5th annual fishing derby for boys and girls ages 5-12 April 27 at 7 a.m. Stop in at the lodge after 3 p.m. to sign your kids up. A fishing pole will be awarded to the child who catches the largest fish and the child who catches the second largest. Fish weigh-in is at 11 a.m. Hotdogs, chips and soda will follow.

OSCIL Breakfast

The Ocean State Center for Independent Living (OSCIL) will be celebrating 25 years of service to the disability community at a celebratory breakfast to be held April 30 from 9-11 a.m. at the Radisson Airport Hotel, Warwick. The Honorable James Langevin, House of Representatives, will be the keynote speaker. The cost is $25 per person; tables of 10 are also available. Sponsorships are most welcome. In addition to breakfast, there will be door prizes, raffles and giveaways. For more information, visit www.oscil.org or call Carol McKenna at 738-1013 ext. 10.

Women’s Golf League

Women Golfers Wanted Harbor Lights Ladies League is looking for women golfers for a Thursday night 4:30 league. Golfers should call Dee and 391-9957 for more information and/or with their GIN.

The Village Singers

The Village Singers, an adult vocal ensemble, is seeking new members for all voice parts: soprano, alto, tenor and baritone. Rehearsals are Wednesday evenings at 7 p.m. at the Scandinavian Home, Broad St., Cranston. Their mission is to share musical experiences and appreciation across generational and socio-economic lines in a variety of settings, including community centers, health care facilities, etc. Contact Dennis Robbins at 465-6342 or email villagesingers2012@gmail.com.