Class Reunion

Oct. 11, 2025, Pilgrim High School Class of 1975’s 50^th Reunion will be held on Sat., Oct. 11, 2025 at Quonset “O” Club, 200 Lt. James Brown Road, North Kingstown. We are looking for our classmates and/or info on deceased classmates, etc. Please contact Dean Plowman  dean695@gmail.com

 Community Events

Jan. 4, Frozen Clam Obstaplunge by Mentor Rhode Island and Laidback Fitness at 11 a.m. at the Goddard Park beach. The event features a Ninja-style course with hurdles, walls to climb and tubes to crawl through before plunging into Greenwich Bay.  There’s always a group that foregoes the course and just takes the dip to benefit Mentor RI.  You can buy tickets that morning, but to be sure to get a long sleeve T-Shirt be sure to preregister.  Tickets are $44.  For more information call 732-7700.

Jan. 5 – 7, 2025, AARP CHAPTER 2210 ATLANTIC CITY TRIP has planned a trip to Resorts Casino Hotel in Atlantic City from January 5-7. The Tour includes 2 nights’ accommodations, 2 meal credits (up to $20 value each) & $20 slot play. Bus pickup from the Exit 19 Park & Ride on Hopkins Hill Road at 7 a.m., return time is approximately 6 p.m. Cost is $299/person (double occupancy), $279/person (triple occupancy) or $399/person (single occupancy). For more information call Maureen at 828-5188 or Anne at 263-4272.

Jan. 7, The Gaspee Seniors Club will meet at 1:30 p.m. at the Pilgrim Senior Center, 27 Pilgrim Pkwy, Warwick, RI. The business meeting starts promptly at 1:30 p.m. This will be followed by coffee and pastry.  The activity for the day is bingo. New members are always welcome.

Jan. 7, VFW Post #183 Hi Lo Jack Tuesday League starts at 6pm. Email vfwpost183events@aol.com with any questions.

Jan. 9, VFW Post #183 BINGO Doors open at 6 p.m. bingo starts at 6:30 p.m. $30 entry. Cash Prizes.  Please email vfwpost183bingo@gmail.com with any questions. Bingo is also taking place Jan. 22, Feb. 6, Feb. 19, March 6, and March 16.  

Jan. 11, Open Forum “Remembering the 1950’s” will be presented by the Hope Historical Society at 2 p.m.  The meeting will be held at the Howland Barn, 35 Ryefield Road, Hope. Open Forum is an interactive meeting where members and attendees become a living history by sharing memorabilia, artifacts, pictures, stories, etc. related to the program topic.

Jan. 11, Ocean State Orchid Society meeting at 1 p.m. We meet at Rocky Hill Grange, 1340 South County Trail (Rte. 2), East Greenwich, RI 02818. Please enter through the door at the rear of the building. Meetings are open to the public. Guests and visitors are welcome!

Jan. 12, Cranston East Be a Bolt Open House from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. 

Jan. 13 and 20, West Bay Chorale Spring 2025 Open Rehearsals/Registration at 7 p.m., with registration starting at 6:30 at St. Kevin Church, 333 Sandy Lane, Warwick. Current singers, as well as those interested in joining the Chorale are invited to register and learn the details of the upcoming concert season. In particular, the chorale is seeking experienced tenor and baritone voices in addition to sopranos and altos. All current singers and those interested in joining must be vaccinated and boosted must show proof of vaccination. Those interested in learning more or joining the chorale should contact Eric W. Van Dervort 401-751-1525 text or ewvandervort1@gmail.com. Find us on FB or westbaychorale.org. Come Join Us!

Jan. 14, Family Event: Snow Making will be hosted by the OneCranston Health Equity Zone on Tue., Jan. 14, 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Pastore Center, 155 Gansett Ave., Cranston. Children can dive into the magic of winter by making their own snow! No registration required. For more info, contact Celia at cmhernandez@comcap.org or 401-649-0878.

Jan. 25, 61st Anniversary Burns Supper, by the Scottish American Society of RI, celebrating Scotland’s most famous poet, Robert Burns! The evening will include a Scottish-themed raffle, traditional Haggis Ceremony, presentation of The Immortal Memory, Full Pipe Band Performance and Ceilidh dancing. Location is at Rhodes-on-the Pawtuxet Ballroom, 60 Rhodes Place, Cranston. Doors open at 5:45 pm with cocktails (cash bar); seating for Scottish dinner begins at 6:30 p.m. For more information and to buy tickets go to sasri.co/upcoming-events.

NAMI-RI offers mental health courses in January NAMI-RI, the local chapter of the National Alliance on Mental Illness, will offer two Family-to-Family courses, starting in January. This a free 8-session educational program for family, significant others, and friends of people living with mental illness. The in-person course will be held in Middletown, RI at St. Lucy's Catholic Church beginning Saturday, January 11 at 3:00 PM. This same course will also be held on Zoom starting Wednesday, January 15th from 5:30-8:00 PM. To register, or for more information call 401-331-3060, email beth@namirhodeisland.org or visit namirhodeisland.org

Every Monday through Friday, Virtual Dementia Caregiver Support Groups are specifically designed for people caring for loved ones with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia. Mon., 3:30 to 5 p. m.; Tues., 3 to 4:30 p. m.; Wed., 5 to 6:30 p. m.; Thurs. and Fri., 10 to 11:30 a. m. Information and registration, call 401-415-4664; or email to: info@HopeDementia.org. Follow us on Facebook @HopeHealth.

Every Monday, Gaspee Celtic Jam - The Gaspee Celtic Jam meets at the Pawtuxet Village Baptist Church, 2157 Broad St., Cranston, every Mon. from 7 – 9 p.m. Do you play fiddle, guitar, Irish flute, pennywhistle, bodhran, mandolin, banjo, concertina, accordion, folk harp, hammered dulcimer, Appalachian dulcimer, banjo, acoustic bass, ukulele, keyboard, recorder, or sing? All skill levels welcome. Visit gaspeecelticjam.org for more info (including the current tune list/tune book) or to send us any questions. No specific Celtic music experience is required.

Every First and Third Tuesday Ocean State Toastmasters Club meets, serving both Rhode Island and Southern MA. Ocean State Toastmasters Club holds its meetings at 641 Bald Hill Road, Warwick, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. For more information, please contact: Arturo at 401-999-2393. All are welcome.

Every Tuesday, ASL Interpreted RI AA Meeting will be held at Phillips Memorial Baptist Church, 565 Pontiac Ave., Cranston from 7 to 8 p.m.

Every Second Tuesday West Warwick AARP Chapter West Warwick AARP Chapter meets the second Tues. of the month, 1 p.m. at St. Mary's Church Hall, 70 Church Street, West Warwick. Looking to expand its membership. All are welcome to come to enjoy a cup of coffee and chat with new friends.

Every Wednesday, Calling All Seniors: The Dance ‘50’s, ‘60’s, 70’s, & 80’s Music at the American Legion, 662 West Shore Rd., Warwick. Light snacks for free and refreshments for purchase. No outside alcohol is permitted. Cover: $10pp at the door. For more information:  Mary 401-256-1169.

Every Thursday Meadowlark Seniors the Meadowlark Seniors will meet at 1:30 p.m., at St. Kevin Church Hall, 333 Sandy Lane, Warwick. Short meetings, fun activities, and socializing. Come join us. New members are welcome.

Every Tuesday, ASL Interpreted RI AA Meeting will be held at Phillips Memorial Baptist Church, 565 Pontiac Ave., Cranston from 7 to 8 p.m.

Every Thursday,  Get-a-Job-Thursdays - We Make RI, an organization that provides free manufacturing training, hosts a series of job fairs every Thurs. from 11 a.m. to noon, 200 First Ave., Cranston. We Make RI offer 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 this event or other training opportunities, visit www.wemakeri.com/get-a-job-thursday or contact Mike at (401) 232-0077 x109.

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

Oaklawn Grange Used Clothing Donation Shed in need of used clothing items at the Oaklawn Grange Donation Shed, 24 Searle Ave., Cranston. Accepted items only: Used Clothing, Shoes, Sneakers, Belts, Purses, Linens, Pillowcases, Blankets, Curtains, and Stuffed Animals. All items must be in useable condition. Your donations will be distributed as whole garments locally and worldwide. Contact oaklawngrangeinfo@gmail.com for more information.

NAMI-RI Offers Family Support Groups The RI chapter of the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI-RI) offers free support groups for families and friends of loved ones who are struggling with their mental health. The groups are led by trained facilitators who also have lived experience as family members themselves. The group meetings last about 1.5 hours, and everyone who participates in the meeting gets a chance to share. The other members of the group try to offer help and resources, when appropriate, based on their own experiences. More information and full schedule can be found at namirhodeisland.org. or call 401-331-3060. No pre-registration for these monthly groups is necessary.

Coventry Senior Band The Coventry Senior Band is looking for musicians. A group of retired volunteers, we play gigs at Nursing Homes, Senior Centers, etc. If you are over 55 and play an instrument call David at (401) 368-6895 or email at walshdavid170@gmail.com

PSA Free Gun Locks at Cranston & Warwick Public Libraries Secure storage of weapons is now the law in Rhode Island. A Free Gun Lock and Securing Weapons Safely information are now available at two locations: Cranston Central Library Reference Desk, 140 Sockanosset Cross Rd. Cranston, Warwick Central Library Reference desk, 600 Sandy Ln., Warwick. Stop by for a free gun lock and literature on how to securely store weapons. Doing so will save lives and make our communities safer. Residents from all RI communities are welcome. "This event is not endorsed by or affiliated with the Cranston Public Library."

Hearts for Hospice Visiting Nurse Home and Hospice (VNH&H) is asking for individuals to support their hospice programs by giving $20.00 or more to their Hearts for Hospice campaign. People can dedicate their gift to a loved one who is always in their heart; all dedications are listed on the organization’s website. You can make your donation at www.visitinghursehh.org/giving/ or by calling 401-682-2100 extension number 1631.