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Minnows, sharks welcome plunge Jan. 1

Posted 12/22/21

A Wish Come True’s 18th annual Polar Plunge will be held on January 1st at Easton’s Beach (also known as First Beach) in Newport. This year, an estimated 5,000 people will return to …

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Minnows, sharks welcome plunge Jan. 1

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A Wish Come True’s 18th annual Polar Plunge will be held on January 1st at Easton’s Beach (also known as First Beach) in Newport. This year, an estimated 5,000 people will return to plunge into icy cold water to benefit children with a life-threatening illness. The plunge is a major fundraiser for AWish Come True and is the largest event of its kind in Rhode Island and Massachusetts. The Plunge will begin right at noon. Participants are encouraged to arrive early due to new checkin requirements addressing safety protocols. Check-in begins at 10:30am. The charge for ‘Minnows’ is $20. For $40, ‘Sharks’ can plunge and get their choice of a towel or fleece blanket. Those who want to contribute without getting into the water can purchase a towel, fleece blanket or Tshirt for $25. Payments can be made by cash, check, credit card, or Venmo. Plungers are encouraged to start a Just Giving Fundraising Campaign to help raise funds to support your efforts in helping Wish Families. More information is on the website at www.awish. org. Plungers that started a JustGiving fundraising campaign online will just need to check in to receive their bracelet and blanket.

 

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Rhode Island

BBBSRI has opened a new Donation Drop-Off Center at 993 Oaklawn Ave, in Cranston. BBBSRI’s main  headquarters has been located on Pontiac Avenue for 12 years. With its headquarters moved from Providence this November, BBBSRI had to find a new location for its Cranston Drop Off Center.

 

Walk and Talk at Rocky Point

Come join the “Rocky Point Pacers” for a walk around Rocky Point every Tuesday and Thursday mornings at 9am, weather permitting. We meet at the gate on Rocky Point Ave. Get some sunshine and burn off some holiday pounds!

 

Meat & lobster raffle every Saturday

West Bay Anglers will hold a meat and lobster raffle every Saturday starting Nov. 6 through March 2022 at the Warwick Firemen’s Association 750 Warwick Ave., Warwick starting at 1 p.m. Prizes include money, lobster, meats and appliances. One hundred percent of the profits will go to the to the imPossible Dream, Veteran Angler Charters and Dare To Dream Ranch.

 

Be Kind RI

Be Kind RI is a new program that connects volunteers to their neighbors across RI through text alerts to coordinate food deliveries from grocery stores and food pantries. To sign up go to www.BeKindRI.org. Volunteers must be 18 or older and undergo our background check. Be Kind RI is open to those in RI experiencing COVID-19 risk factors including seniors 65+, anyone with underlying health conditions, those in quarantine or isolation, anyone experiencing  a lack of childcare, and those who would otherwise experience difficulty in obtaining food. For assistance signing up, call 877- 958-8785.

 

Pilgrim Senior Center

In-person events are back at the Pilgrim Senior Center! See below schedule for classes, workshops, and more. For detailed descriptions of classes, visit www.warwickri.gov/senior- services-pilgrim-seniorcenter. For questions, contact Kathleen at (401) 468- 4074.

 

Mondays

9 to 10 a.m.—Chair Yoga

9:15 to 10:30 a.m.—Happy Hoofers Tap Practice

10 a.m.—play brain games with the Braniacs

10:30 to 11:30 a.m.—Meditation

1 p.m. to 3 p.m.—Stitcher’s Quilting Workshop

1:15 to 3:30 p.m.—Canasta and Cribbage

1 to 4 p.m.—Bridge

 

Tuesdays

9a.m. to 9:45 Beginner Workout

9 to 11 a.m.—Paint on Wood

9 to 11:30 a.m.—Needlecraft & Quilting

10:00am Pet Therapy (Molly the Chocolate Lab)

10:00a.m. Billiards

10:30 to 11:45 a.m.—Sing a Long

1 to 3 p.m.—Hi-Lo Jack

1 to 3 p.m.—Ceramics

1:00 p.m.—Mat Yoga

 

Wednesdays

8:30am Tai-Chi

9:30 a.m.—Scrabble

9:30 to 11:30 a.m.—Yarnigans

9:30 to 10:30 a.m.—Chair Yoga

11 a.m. and 1 p.m.—Chess

1 p.m.—Poker

1 p.m.—Bridge

 

Thursdays

10:30 – 11:15a.m. Zumba

1 p.m.—Mah Jongg

1 to 3 p.m.—Oil Painting

 

Fridays

9:15 a.m.—Happy Hoofers

Tap Practice

9:30 to 10:30 a.m.—Chair Yoga

10:00a.m. Art Class

10:30 a.m.—Pilgrim Theater Stars

1 p.m. Silver Screenings (Movie)

1 p.m.—Bridge and Canasta

1 p.m.—Poker

1 p.m.—Cribbage

1 p.m.—Brainiacs

1 to 3 p.m.—Knit Wits

1:30 to 3 p.m. Poetry Readers

 

Meals on Wheels in need of volunteers

Meals on Wheels of RI is in immediate need of volunteers for its Home-Delivered Meal Program in Warwick. Meals are delivered Monday through Friday between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. The program helps homebound seniors remain healthy, safe, and happy at home. For more information and a volunteer application, visit www.rimeals.org.

 

ESL classes at WPL

The Warwick Public Library and the RI Family Literacy Initiative host English as a Second Language (ESL) classes starting on September 20. Practice reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills in small groups. Classes are free and meet twice a week on Mondays and Wednesdays from 5:45 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. For more information, call (401) 455-8041.

 

Citizenship prep classes at WPL

Prepare for the U.S. Naturalization Interview with Citizen Preparation classes at the Warwick Public Library. Practice citizenship vocabulary, learn the necessary civics content, and work on interview skills using the N- 400 application form. Classes meet on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. starting September 25. Sign up at the library. For more information, call (401) 455-8041. These free classes are offered by the RI Family Literary Initiative.

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