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July 15, 2010

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Cranston Senior Services

Rooted in the Community 

Cranston Senior Services

Rooted in the Community 

July 2010

Our Mission

Cranston Senior Services, in its capacity as a community based resource and human services agency, provides coordinated, creative and comprehensive services which educate, nourish, assist, entertain and enrich the lives of indivduals 55 years of age and older.

 

 

Retired Senior Volunteer Program Corner 

 

 

Senior Buddy

 

Cranston RSVP is looking for caring adults to help other seniors with small errands.  Only an hour is required of your time per week.  Please call 780-6180.

 

 



      
CVS Cranston Senior Games 2010

     Saturday, September 25, 2010  9:00 am        

             Cranston High School West      

 

  Pick-up registration forms at any CVS Caremark  

         Store or at Cranston Senior Services
    Mail or return to:  Cranston Senior Services,
      1070 Cranston Street, Cranston, RI  02920
 
Registration fee:             $15.00
Golf registration fee:       $50.00
 
Not all sports are being played on the 25th-see registration form for dates.
 
* Basketball throw             * Horseshoes
* Billiards                         * Swimming
* Bocce                            * Tennis
* Bowling                         * Track & Field
      .  10 pin                     * 3-on-3 Basketball
      .  Duckpin                   * Golf
* Cycling 
 
                Don't miss out on the fun!
         For more information call 780-6144.
 

 

 
Summer Trips with Transvan
 
Wednesday, July 14, 2010
 Ann & Hope/Legal Seafood, Warwick, RI
Leave Center:  10:00 a.m.
$8.00 per person (transportation charge)
 
Tuesday, July 27, 2010
Zero Wampum/Casey's Restaurant, Wakefield, RI
Leave Center:  9:00 a.m.
$8.00 per person (transportation charge)
 
Tuesday, August 10, 2010
Iggy's Doughboy & Chowder House,    Warwick, RI

Leave Center:  10:00 a.m.
$8.00 per person (transportation charge)
 
Tuesday, August 17, 2010
Marshall's Plaza/Macera's Restaurant, Cranston, RI

Leave Center:  10:00 a.m.
$8.00 per person (transportation charge)
 
Monday, August 30, 2010
Imperial Room at the Shriner's, Cranston, RI

(2 Choices:  $12.00 menu or $13.00 menu
Includes entrée, dessert, coffee, tea, tax & gratuity)
Leave Center:  11:00 a.m.
$5.00 per person (transportation charge)

Wednesday, August 25, 2010
Block Island Trip
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (no return Transvan from center)
$42.00  (lunch not included)
Board a Transvan and travel to Point Judith where the ferry will take us to Block Island for the day.  Once on Block Island we will hop a taxi to The Oar Restaurant for lunch and visit the gift shop next door.
 
Payment due at sign up in Transvan Office.
 

 

Contact Information

Nancie Paola &

Ray Sinapi, 

Interim Co-Directors,

Cranston Senior Services

401/780-6000

 

jdenneny@cranstonri.org

 

To sign up for any Programs listed here, call Kathi at

780-6215

 

  Luncheon Specials

 

Bring Your Grandchildren to Lunch


July 14th / 11:30 am
Suggested donation: $3.00
Back by popular demand!! Your grandchildren would love to come and sit with you and have lunch with you and your friends from the senior center.  We have designed a great menu for everyone!  Make sure that you call to make a reservation . . . 780-6204.
 

   Mayor's Fung's Senior Picnic
August 20th @ 11:00 am
Brayton Avenue Park
       $3.00                    (sold at the front desk beginning July 19th)

 
The menu is lemonade, hotdogs, hamburgers, baked beans, corn on the cob, watermelon and brownies! This has always the highlight of our summer season---Don't miss this annual event.....Great fun, food, music and company!
 

 

 Senior Health Insurance Program (SHIP)
 
SHIP counselors provide information and assistance with questions or problems dealing with healthcare coverage. Receive training and become a Certified SHIP Counselor.


If you're interested  contact Cindy in     Social Services
at 780-6255 to learn how you can become a volunteer.
 

        Ladies and Gentlemen, It's Here!
 
Start cleaning out your closets and jewelry boxes for
Cranston Senior Services' Second Annual
Accessory Exchange!
How it Works:
You may drop off between 2-6 new or "gently used" items at the Senior Center, the week of August 16th to exchange for 2-6 "gently used" items on August 27th. To drop off your items, please contact Jennifer at 780-6254 or Cindy at 780-6255.
Accessories to Bring:
Ladies: Pocketbooks, costume jewelry, scarves, and belts.
(No shoes please!)
Gentlemen: Belts, neckties, and wallets.
When:
1:30p.m.-2:30 p.m. Tuesday August 27, 2010
Where:
Cranston Senior Services Quad 4
Enjoy Ice-cold lemonade and fresh fruit while you "shop"
 
 

 
 

 

 

One Free Class!

Come and try a class at Cranston Senior Services! Share this offer with friends and family! 

 

Coupon good for the following programs: Aerobics, Line Dancing, T'ai Chi, Yoga, Ceramics, Ballroom Dancing, Painting, Meditation

Offer Expires: January 8, 2011