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 Sr. Center
Ongoing events at the Pilgrim Senior Center, 27 Pilgrim Parkway. The center is open Mon.-Fri. from 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Stop by the center and pick up a monthly newsletter for call 468-4070 for more information.
The center is looking for a yoga instructor. Certification, insurance, experience and references needed. Call Holly Weber at 468-4074.
Outdoor games on Thursdays at 10 a.m. weather permitting.
Do you have questions about housing, heating assistance, medical insurance, prescription assistance, tax discounts, food stamps/snap? Need help stretching the dollar? Call Kathleen, the Information Specialist at 468-4084 or stop by the lobby and visit with her, concerning various, available Assistance Programs.

Eagle Court of Honor
David Goodwin Tibbitts III, 18, of Troop 1 Gaspee Plateau, will be awarded the Eagle Scout Badge, the highest award in Boy Scouts by the Narragansett Council Boy Scouts of America at Asbury United Methodist Church, 143 Ann Mary Brown Drive, Jan. 19. The court of honor will start at noon and be followed with a reception at 1 p.m. at the Warwick Firefighters Hall at 740 Warwick Ave.

Swinging Squares Monthly Dance
The Swinging Squares of RI Monthly Dance, Presidents Dance, will be held Jan. 19 from 8-11 p.m. at East Smithfield Neighborhood Center, 7 Esmond St., Smithfield. $7 per person. Bob Butler will be the caller and Henry Barry will cue.

Steel Guitar Music
There will be New England Steel Guitar Country Music Jan. 20 from 1-5 p.m. at the American Legion Post 15, Main St., East Greenwich. The band is Al Carter and The Nashville Boys. The kitchen will be open. Donation is $6.

Student Registrations
St. Rose of Lima School, 200 Brentwood Ave., will hold new student registrations for the 2013-2014 school year, grades pre-K to 8, Jan. 22 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at the school. Open house will be held Jan. 27 from noon to 2 p.m. New student registrations will be ongoing from that day. St. Rose is excited to introduce "Rose Buds,” a new program for 3-year-olds. For more information visit www.saintroseschool.com. To arrange a visit call 739-6937.

Swinging Squares
The Swinging Squares of RI will have square dance workshops Jan. 21 and 28 from 7-9:30 p.m. at the East Smithfield Neighborhood Center, 7 Esmond St., Smithfield. $6 per person the caller will be Bob Butler, Henry Barry will be the cuer. For more information call Louise at 724-7295.

Hiring Our Heroes
The CVS Caremark Hiring Our Heroes fair will be held Jan. 22 at the Warwick National Guard Armory on Airport Road from 10 a.m. to noon. This Hiring Our Heroes event is co-sponsored locally by the Employer Support of the Guard & Reserve (ESGR) and the Rhode Island National Guard and is free for Rhode Island veterans/military spouse job seekers. To register, go to www.uschamber.com/hiringourheroes/events (scroll down and click on Warwick, RI).

Toastmasters
Ocean State Toastmasters will hold its next meeting Tuesday, Jan. 22, from 7 to 9 p.m. at Warwick City Hall, 3275 Post Road. Ocean State Toastmasters holds its regular meetings on the first and third Tuesdays of each month.
The club is one of some 13,500 in Toastmasters International, a nonprofit, educational organization devoted to the development of public speaking and leadership skills. The organization has some 280,000 members in 116 countries.
For more information e-mail Karen Golembeski at kgolembeski@verizon.net or Kim Gauthier at kschultz323@hotmail.com.

Flu Vaccines
Patricia Seltzer, RN, of the city’s Department of Human Services, will be available to administer the flu vaccine to uninsured and underinsured adults over the age of 19 at the Pilgrim Senior Center every Friday in January from 8:30 to noon and 2 to 4 p.m. No appointment is required and, in addition to the flu vaccination, Seltzer will administer pneumonia and “whooping cough” vaccine. Seltzer can also make arrangements for those who can’t make it to the Pilgrim Senior Center on Fridays if they call her at 468-4077.

Fundraiser for Sandy Victims
The Ocean State Parrot Head Club, a non-profit organization, will host a fundraiser for Hurricane Sandy victims Feb. 2 at 6:30 p.m. at the William Shields Jr. American Legion Post, 662 West Shore Rd. Buffet, entertainments, cash bar, raffles and 50/50. Tickets are $20 per person. Half the cost of the tickets goes directly to Hurricane Sandy Victim Relief Efforts. Contact Sue Nelson at suen@cox.net for tickets. They need a head count by Jan. 22.

Blood Drive
The Coventry-West Greenwich Elks BPOE 2285 will be holding a blood drive Feb. 24 from 9 a.m. to 12 noon. Do you know that 38,000 blood donations are needed every day and every two seconds someone's in need? One pint of blood can save up to three lives. Take a break and donate. Complimentary breakfast will be served to all donors.

Trips
The Pilgrim Senior Center Tuesday "Singing Group" is sponsoring the following trips in 2013. Conway Tours May 19. New slots and historic spots 2-night, 3-day at the New Valley Forge Casino Resort in Pennsylvania. Casino bonus and meals $379 per person double. Single rates also available.
Sept. 15 the Hamptons in New York wine tasting, meals and waterfront hotel, two days, one night $299 per person double. Single rates available.
Celtic Tours Ireland Oct. 3-10, Celtic Sojourn, 6 nights, 7 days. Aer Lingus out of Boston to Dublin, Belfast, Donegal, Galway and Limerick. All meals and Medieval Banquet, includes air and all taxes and insurance. $2,231 per person double. $2,570 single. Call Diane at 738-8588.

Evening Counseling Available
If you are experiencing depression, anxiety or overwhelming stress coupled with an addiction to or dependence on drugs or alcohol, then The Kent Center's new evening program may be right for you. The Kent Center is offering an intensive outpatient program for people battling co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders. Program hours are 4:40-8 p.m., making it accessible for people who work. The program is confidential and personalized to meet individual needs. For more information call 732-5656.

Help for Victims of Crime
Are you a victim of physical or sexual assault, domestic violence, untreated childhood abuse, or another crime or traumatic event? Are you experiencing depression, anxiety, difficulty concentrating, increased substance use or other emotional difficulties? If so, you may be eligible to receive counseling services free of charge at The Kent Center (www.thekentcenter.org). Victims of crimes and other traumatic events often experience debilitating psychiatric symptoms that may have long-term affects if left untreated. Seek treatment today at 732-5656.

Cornerstone Church
Cornerstone Church, 1990 Elmwood Ave., Warwick, is a member of the RI Community Food Bank. Hours of operation are the first and third Saturday from 9-11 a.m. and the second and fourth Monday from 6-8 p.m. For more information call 781-6121.

Domestic Abuse Support Groups
The Elizabeth Buffum Chace Center is a non-profit agency providing services to victims of domestic abuse and sexual assault. The agency offers morning and evening support groups for adults dealing with current or past domestic abuse. Groups provide a safe place to talk with others who have shared similar experiences. The groups are confidential and free of charge. For more information, call Jessica at 738-1700.

Mentor a Child
Do you have an hour a week to spare? That's all it takes to make a difference in the life of a child. Today's children need positive, caring adult role models to help them develop confidence, self-esteem and a desire to stay in school. For more information on the Warwick Mentor Program, please contact Pamela Sherman at 732-7700 x117 or visit the Rhode Island Mentoring Partnership web site at www.mentorRI.org.

Old Warwick Grange #41
The Grange is a fraternal community service, non-profit organization with a special interest in rural life and the traditions of faith, patriotism, leadership and family values. Grange where the whole family can go and grow. Help them to help others. The meetings are held on the third Wednesday of the month at 7 p.m. No meetings in July or August. The Grange hall is located at 1175 West Shore Rd.

Developmental Screening 
The Child Outreach Department of the Warwick Public Schools, in cooperation with the Volunteers of Warwick schools (VOWS), conducts regular preschool screening clinics. All Warwick preschool children between the ages of 3 and 5 are offered the Early Screening Inventory-Revised (ESI-R). This is a free service provided by the Warwick Public Schools. Participation in a Developmental Screening is a long established program of the Warwick School Department that provides families with information about their child's development and offers information about community resources. For more information, or to arrange a clinic appointment for your preschool aged child, call the VOWS office at 734-3230.

Free Sunday Lunch
St. Paul Lutheran Church, 389 Greenwich Ave., is offering a free lunch for anyone in need of a meal or companionship. All are welcome every Sunday from 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. For more information call 737-6758.

Rhode Island Pet Bird Club
The R.I. Pet Bird Club welcomes anyone who owns birds or has an interest in exotic birds. Meet other people who have birds, listen to guest lecturers and more. The meetings are held on the first Monday of each month. For more information call Michele at 739-7290 or visit www.orgsites.com/ri/ripbc.

Photographic Society of RI
The Photographic Society of Rhode Island welcomes camera enthusiasts of all abilities. Meetings are held on the second, third and fourth Tuesday of each month, September through May at Lakewood Baptist Church, 255 Atlantic Ave. For more information visit www.psri.us.

Bingo
There will be bingo every Friday at 6:45 p.m. at Meadowbrook Terrace on Warwick Ave. in the Community Hall.

Donate Shop
The Donate Shop is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit thrift store that provides free clothing to families in crisis. They are an all-volunteer organization that relies solely on the support of the community to continue this endeavor. The shop has a new location at 400 Warwick Ave., Unit #14, between Dunkin Donuts and Shaw's. They are open Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. The phone number is 533-9944, the website is www.thedonateshop.org and “Like” them on Facebook for special updates. 

Gambling Counseling Offered
Bridgemark now offers individual, group and family counseling for problem gambling. If you or a loved one is experiencing difficulties as a result of gambling, call for discreet and confidential assistance, 781-2700. Deaf services are also available; call their videophone number 1-866-730-9573.

Fife and Drum Corps
The Kentish Guards Fife and Drum Corps rehearses on Wednesday evenings from 7-9 p.m. at the Kentish Guards Armory on Pierce St. in East Greenwich. Free lessons on playing the fife are provided to men and young men interested in joining the corps.

Fife & Drum Corps
Join the Pawtuxet Rangers Fife & Drum Corps of Warwick and continue the great tradition of Colonial/Revolutionary history through music. The Fife & Drum Corps meets every Wednesday night at Wyman Elementary School from 6:30-8 p.m. The corps is open to anyone over the age of 12. Drum and fife instruction is available to beginners.