March 28, 2024

Senior Center June Features

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Monday, June 1st...AARP Smart Driving...11:30am
Tuesday, June 2nd...Health Screening...9:00am
Wednesday, June 3rd...Clinical Lab...8:30am...Diabetes Ed Class...9:30am...Stroke Club...1:30pm
Thursday, June 4th...SNAP...11:00am
Friday, June 5th...Blood Pressure Clinic...10:30am
Wednesday, June 10th...Diabetes Ed Class...9:30am...Blood Pressure Clinic...10:30am...Food for Thought...11:00am
Monday, June 15th...Caregiver’s Support...10:30am
Tuesday, June 16th...Winslow Gardens...10:30am
Thursday, June 18th...Blood Pressure Clinic...10:30am...AARP Board Meeting...1:00pm...Red Hatters...1:30
Friday, June 19th...INSight...12:45pm
Tuesday, June 23rd...Washington Trust Bank...10:30am...Blood Pressure Clinic...10:30am
Thursday, June 25th...Podiatrist...8:00am...Advisory Board...9:30am...SNAP Ed...11:00am...Diabetes Support...1:30pm
Monday, June 29th...Computer Assistance...2:00pm
Tuesday, June 30th...RI Resource & Recovery...10:30am

Tuesdays in our lobby
10:30-12:00

Winslow Gardens
June 9th

The Washington Trust Company
June 23rd

RI Resource & Recovery
June 30th

Healthy Servings for Seniors

You are invited to 5 free nutrition workshops this summer. Learn how to make smart food choices, shop healthy on a budget, and taste delicious healthy recipes made with fresh, local fruits and vegetables.

Thursday, June 25th at 11:00 am –12:00 pm
Thursday, July 9th at 11:00 am –12:00 pm
Thursday, July 23rd at 11:00 am –12:00 pm
Thursday, August 6th at 11:00 am –12:00 pm
Thursday, August 20th at 11:00 am –12:00 pm

Membership
$15 Residents
$20 Non-Residents

Fitness Room
$40 Single Resident
$45 Non-Resident
$70 Couple Resident
$80 Couple Non-Resident


Exercise Programs

Intermediate Yoga
Monday & Wednesday 9am $3

Integrated YOGA for emotional/mental power. Flexibility, strength, balances, beauty, stretching, weight reduction, improved breathing, relaxation, and stress relief. All are components of our Yoga classes.

Beginners Yoga
Mondays, 10:30am Thursdays, 7:30am $3


Ballroom Dancing
Mondays 2:00pm $5


Aerobics
Tuesday & Thursday 9:30am $2

Instructor Karen Boyd gives members a great cardiovascular workout. Hand and ankle weights are used to tone and build your muscles.

Tai Chi
Tuesdays 11:00am $3

This ancient art form of exercise has been proven to reduce stress as well as chronic pain. It also reduces heart rate along with calming the mind and body.

Chair Exercise
Wednesday & Friday 10:45am No Charge

A proper balance of exercise and rest can help relieve stiffness and maintain or improve your joint mobility and muscle strength.

Fitness Center
Our fitness room is open Monday through Friday 8am - 4pm. The fitness room consists of treadmills, recumbent bikes, an elliptical stepper, hand weights, and six dual weight machines. Other features include a matted floor, mirrored walls, water, stereo, and cable TV. You must have approval from your physician to participate in this program. Forms can be obtained in the Administration Office. The fee is $40 for a one year membership.

Fitness Consultant
Fridays In the Fitness Room
10:30-11:30am

Mike Maciel will be giving health/wellness tips, and safe exercise techniques. Mike, a life-long resident of East Providence, has fourteen years of experience in the physical therapy field as a bonafide (PTA) Physical Therapy Assistant. Currently, he serves as the Outpatient Coordinator for Evergreen Nursing & Rehabilitation in East Providence.


HEALTH PROGRAMS

Diabetes Outpatient Education
Your Health Insurance will cover one complete 4 day session per year. Classes are taught by Certified Nurses, Dietitians, and Pharmacists. Learn the skills to successfully manage your diabetes and meet others with this disease. You are not alone! Please contact the center’s health office at 435-7800, Ext. 6 with any questions and to register.
Class size is limited. Pre-registration is required.

Dieticians Registered Dieticians, Ann Marie Sabula and Mary Proietta are available for appointments in the health office. They will counsel you, in private about your personal needs and insurance covers these visits. They are also certified diabetes educators. To schedule a visit, stop by the health office or call us at 435-7800 Ext. 1.
Women and Infants Hospital
Tuesday, June 2nd 9-11:30am.
Family Van Program is a community outreach program dedicated to preventative health screenings and health education. The screenings will consist of total cholesterol, blood sugar, and blood pressures. The screenings are free of charge and completely confidential.

Clinical Lab
Wednesday, June 3rd 8:30-11am

East Side Clinical Lab draws blood work here the first Wednesday of the month. There is no pre-registration, just come in with your lab slip.

Podiatrist
Thursday, June 25th 8am

Dr. Michael Reuter, Podiatrist, will be in the Health Office seeing patients. To schedule your appointment or if you have any questions call Dr. Reuter’s office directly at:
228-7887 and speak with Diane. Dr. Reuter accepts most major insurance plans.

Therapeutic Touch is returning to the senior center.
Thursdays 9:30am

Therapeutic Touch is a form of energy healing which is based on re-balancing the energy fields that are surrounding the body. T.T. treatments often relieves conditions of stress, anxiety as well as acute or chronic pain. Therapeutic Touch treatment will be provided by Eleanor Leighton, R.N. Eleanor will be available to see clients on Thursday mornings. The cost is $3.00 for 15 minutes. The first session is complimentary. For more information and to schedule an appointment please call Eleanor at 401-433-1392


Walkers
Monday at 9:00 am
This group walks on a measured one-half mile track on the center campus.
Walk with a friend at your own pace, just get out and participate in this low-impact, enjoyable and very good exercise.

Blood Pressure Clinics
10:30—11:30am


Friday, June 5th Sponsored by Orchard View Manor
Wednesday, June 10th Sponsored by Waterview Villa
Thursday, June 18th Sponsored by Evergreen House
Tuesday, June 23rd Sponsored by Hattie Ide Chaffee


Support Groups

Diabetes Support 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Open meeting held monthly for people with diabetes to meet for mutual support. The group meets the fourth Thursday of each month.

Caregiver’s Support 10:30am - 11:30am
This support group is held the third Monday each month. The sessions offer support and sharing with others who are caring for loved ones.

Stroke Club 1:30pm - 3:00pm
The Stroke Club meets on the first Wednesday of each month and provides entertainment, education, support, socialization, refreshments, and transportation for stroke survivors and their caregivers.

In-Sight Support 12:45pm - 3:00pm
In-Sight offers programs and support in productive living for the vision impaired. The group meets the 3rd Friday of every month.

Mediation
Fridays 11am

Have you ever thought you would like to learn to meditate? Would you like more information on the health benefits of meditation? Ann Marie Sabula RD and Ellen Frazier lead a weekly meditation group at the senior center on Friday mornings @ 11 am. This program is free and open to all members.


Looking for Resources?
Are you looking for information regarding statewide senior housing, assisted living facilities, adult day centers or local nursing facilities? Please see Ellen Frazier in the Administration Office for more information or call 435-7800 Ext. 3. Other resources available are Living Will documents, Durable Power of Attorney for Healthcare and more.

Computer/iPad Assistance
Monday, June 29th
2pm to 4pm

On the last Monday of every month, two students from MTTI career training school will assist any member with computer questions. These volunteers will try to resolve your computer problems, and help you with a computer course you may be taking. The students will be in the computer lab.


General Services

Elder Information Specialist: Our Elder Information Specialist assists the elderly and their families in providing information /referral and assistance with accessing services and programs.
Nutrition Program: The center provides a nutritional meal to approximately 125 seniors per day. The Cranston Senior Center provides the meals.
Case Management / Senior Services: The center coordinates with East Bay Community Action Program Inc., for all casework and follow-ups. Protective Services Council, made up of city departments and mental health/social service agencies, meets monthly to discuss problems concerning the elderly.
Transportation: The center has two buses that are used daily for door-to-door transportation to and from the center.
Notary: This service is available in the Administration Office at no charge.
Seminars: Monthly social, educational, and financial seminars on topics relating to seniors.
Gift Shop: The gift shop has many different items for the convenience of the seniors. Small items from candy and greeting cards to jewelry, handmade items and crafts are available.

Card Games
Bridge Thursday 1:00pm
Cribbage Tuesday 1:00pm
Hi Lo Jack League Friday 1:20pm

Wii Bowling
Tuesday 10:15 - 11:45

Come join our very enthusiastic Wii Bowling Group every Tuesday. Using our large screen TV our participants have a great time bowling. If you have never tried this the group will teach you and you’re sure to pick it up quickly


Classes

Watercolor
Tuesday 9:30am & 12:30pm $5

Come learn a form of watercolor for all levels of talent. Some of the fantastic artwork is displayed throughout the center.

Crafts
Thursday 1:00pm

Craft class makes dolls for Hasbro Children's Hospital and cancer pillows for Women & Infants Hospital. Other “make and take” crafts will be taught.

Daily Programs

Computer games - Billiards Cards - Nutritional Lunch - Bocce ball - Walking Track - Morning & Afternoon Coffee/Pastry


Leisure Programs
Bingo Tuesday 1:25pm
Scrabble Wednesday & Friday 9:30am
Meditation Class Friday 11:00am
Library Daily 8-4pm
Computer Games Daily Lower level
Billiards Daily Lower level

Weekly/Monthly Programs
Monday
9:00am Tax Preparation (Feb. & March)
9:00am Intermediate Yoga
10:30am Beginners Yoga
10:30am Caregivers Support Group (4th Mon)
1:00pm Pokeno
2:00pm Ballroom Dancing

Tuesday
9:30am Aerobics Exercise
9:30am Watercolor Class
11:00am Tai Chi
12:30pm Watercolor Class
1:25pm BINGO

Wednesday
8:30am East Side Lab (1st Wed)
9:00am Intermediate Yoga
9:00am Scrabble
10:45am Chair exercise
1:00am Cribbage
1:30pm Stroke Club (1st Weds.)

Thursday
9:30am Aerobics Exercise
12:45pm Bridge
1:00pm Craft Class
1:00pm Diabetes Support Group (4th Thurs)

Friday
9:00am Billiards League
9:00am Scrabble
10:45am Chair exercise
11:00am Meditation Class
12:45pm In-Sight Support Group (3rd Fri)
1:20pm Hi Lo Jack League

Daily
Lunch Noon
Library 8am—4pm
Coffee Hour 2:15pm
Fitness Center 8am—4pm

Gift Shop
Remember to visit our lovely gift shop located in the dining room area. We have a great selection of hand made items, gift cards, and snacks.

The mission of the East Providence Senior Center is to assist, inform and enrich the lives of all persons 55 years of age and older or disabled persons in the East Providence area.


Senior Center Travel

June 6, Foxwoods/Captain Jack’s $72.00 to include: Foxwoods Bonus, choice of Lobster or Prime Rib Dinner and Fox Motor Coach.

June 17, Gloucester Lobster Cruise $84.00 to include: Cruise on the new Beauport Princess Cruise Ship, a fantastic meal of Caesar Salad, NE Clam Chowder, St. Joseph’s Bread of the Fishermen, Steamed Lobster, Baked Haddock, Steamer Clams, Corn on the Cob, Chocolate Mousse and Fox Motor Coach.

June 27, Provincetown Portuguese Festival $45.00 – Visit the food courts for authentic Portuguese cuisine, live entertainment, browse the stores, beautiful beach, many stores and restaurants. Motor coach transportation.

July 8, Spirit of Boston $75 to include: Cruise, buffet menu of Alaskan Salmon, Crabmeat Stuffed Sole, Chicken Julienne, or Asian Pepper Steak, Salad, Vegetables and Deserts, Entertainment and stop at Boston’s North End and Shop in the boutiques, wine, cheese & pastries abound, and Fox Motor Coach.

Aug.1, Foxwoods/Captain Jack’s $72.00 to include: Foxwoods Bonus, choice of Lobster or Prime Rib Dinner and Fox Motor Coach.

Aug. 12, Salem, Gloucester and Rockport $74.00 to include: the Peabody Essex Maritime Museum, Luncheon at the Gloucester House Restaurant, choice of Baked Scrod or Baked Chicken, Strawberry Shortcake, visit to Rockport, and Fox Motor Coach.

Sept. 14-17, Wildwood NJ $360.00 to include: 3 Nights’ Accommodations, 3 Breakfasts, 3 Dinners, a Show at Performing Arts Center, Cocktail Party & Entertainment, Gala Evening w/Dinner, Dancing & Prizes, a Day in Atlantic City, 50’s Themed Cool Scoops Ice Cream Social and Fox Motor Coach.

Nov. 30 – Dec. 2, Indian Head Resort $289.00 to include: 2 Nights’ Accommodations, Luncheon, Dinner, Welcome Cocktail Reception, Breakfast, Entertainment Dancing and a Show, Fox Motor Coach.


Passwords
Officials are always urging consumers to change their passwords to hold off hackers. According to security experts, many hacking victims are making it easy for thieves to gain access to their accounts. Slash data found that the most common passwords among Americans are 1-2-3-4-5-6, the word “password”, and QWERTY, the first six letters in the top row of the keyboard.
Consumers should avoid using the same password on multiple accounts or web sites. It is important to change your passwords every 30 days and make them as unique as possible so only you know what it is.

Credit Cards
The one thing most schemers cannot get from hacking into your credit card is your three digit security code on the back of your card. Naturally, they are hoping you can give them that number. The calls usually start with someone posing to be from your credit card company, saying they have noticed big purchases have been made to the account. The caller says they will open a fraud investigation, giving you a fake reference number. But then they will ask for your three digit security code, which is a big red flag to hang up the phone. Even though you may not give your entire card number, the security code is likely the only thing they will need. The schemers will do their best to trick you into giving them more information.
WHAT TO DO
• Hang up the phone immediately
• Double check for unauthorized charges
• Call your credit card company with the phone number on your card
Warn your credit card company about the phone call
Remember to never give out your personal information over the phone.

Don’t be a victim! And if you think you have been...REPORT IT!

REMEMBER: You should never give out personal information to someone who calls. The Government will not and does not call for this or any other personal information.

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