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Posted 8/16/22

Cranston Senior Enrichment Center

1070 Cranston Street

Cranston, RI 02920

401-780-6000

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

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Cranston Senior Enrichment Center

1070 Cranston Street

Cranston, RI 02920

401-780-6000

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


Computer Classes
 at the Center

Provided by:  Cranston Public Library

Mondays: 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Topics to be covered:

Aug. 22 – Microsoft Word

Aug. 29 - Microsoft Power Point

For more information,  call 455-8015


Bingo Night at the Center

Tuesday, Aug. 23 – 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Bring a Friend! Lots of Fun!


CareAccess Research

Wednesday, Aug. 24 – 10 a.m.

CareAccess Research is a healthcare company that develops and operates clinics focused on drug trials for the pharmaceutical industry. At this presentation, you will learn about this company and a preclinical Alzheimer’s disease research study that they are conducting for Eli Lilly Pharmaceutical Company.


A Journey to Relaxation

“Meditation & YOU”

Wednesday – Aug. 31 , 10 a.m.

Facilitator:

Shahnee Lagor, Healthy Aging Nurse Coordinator

The feelings of contentment and wholeness that we often seek outside ourselves are actually part of our basic nature. One way we can tap into that happiness is by meditating. The practice of meditation can awaken us to the joy of the present moment. It allows for a pause in life to help clear your mind, steady your breathing and achieve balance and harmony. Join us and bring a friend.

Arthritis Exercise Classes

“A Low Impact Physical Activity”

Tuesdays , 1:15 p.m. to 2:15 p.m.

Beginning Sept. 13 ending Nov. 29

Leaders:  Jennifer Kevorkian  & Marylou Pearson

Exercise is an essential tool in managing your arthritis. It helps reduce joint pain and stiffness, increases flexibility, endurance and much more. Classes may be taken standing or sitting. Space is limited. Register by calling 780-6000.


History & Futureof Automobiles

An 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, so please register early by calling 780-6000.

To learn the latest news from the Center, follow us on

Twitter: @cranstonsenior

Facebook: Cranston Senior

Enrichment Center

Website: www.cranstonseniorcenter.com

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