Volume 45

Nos. 10 & 11

470 Charles Street Providence, RI 02904 PHONE: 272-7474

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DATES TO REMEMBER:

October Wednesday, October 4th, Advanced Care Presentation

Sunday, October 8th Columbus Day Parade Federal Hill

Monday, October 9th Columbus Day DaVinci Center is CLOSED

Wednesday, October 11th, United Health Program

Wednesday, October 11th and 25th Nurse

Sunday, October 15th, North Providence Arts Festival - Notte Park

Wednesday, October 18th, Blue Cross Presentation

Thursday, October 19th Trip to Cracker Barrel and Wrentham Village

Saturday, October 21st Senior Expo, Twin River Casino

Wednesday, October 25th, Medicare Plan D Open Enrollment

Wednesday, October 25th, Halloween Party

November Wednesday, November 1, RI Strummers Ukulele Band

Sunday, November 5th Eastern Standard Time Begins

Wednesday, November 8th Ocean Bones Trombone Honoring Veterans

Wednesday, November 8th and 22nd, Nurse

Thursday, November 9h Trip to Uncle Tony’s Pizza & Pasta Restaurant

& Christmas Tree Shop

Wednesday, November 15th, “Snapshots”, RISD Museum Presentation

Sunday, November 19th, Salute to America’s Bravest at Vets Memorial

Wednesday, November 22nd, Thanksgiving Day Celebration

Thursday, November 23rd Thanksgiving Day DaVinci Center is CLOSED

OCTOBER

&

NOVEMBER

2017

celebrations TRIPS

Columbus Day Parade

Sunday, October 8th 11:00 AM

The Annual Columbus Day Parade will take place on

Atwells Avenue in the Federal Hill section of

Providence. Join in the fun and celebration honoring

Christopher Columbus who discovered America. In

the midst of all the food and entertainment watch for

the DaVinci Center entry of two antique cars with the

banner reading “Good Old Fashion Family Values-

They Still Work.” See you at the parade. Get out and

meet some old friends and friendly faces.

Thanksgiving Day Celebration

Thursday, November 23th

Thanksgiving is a great time to gather with friends and family and give thanks for our

many, many blessings. For those of you who may be alone on this wonderful holiday,

some churches and agencies will have congregate meals where you can join others and

celebrate your Thanksgiving meal! Since the arrangements have not been finalized to

date, you may call either one for an update.

St. Michael’s: 401-781-7210

St. Patrick’s (Mary House): 401-274-6286

Providence Rescue Mission: 401-274-8861

Home Delivered Thanksgiving Meals-If you do not wish to join the congregate meal,

you may be a recipient of a home delivered meal through the goodness of one of these par-

ishes and their friends. Please call the telephone numbers above for an update.

Halloween Celebration

Tuesday, October 31st

Happy Trick or Treating!

Mount St. Mary’s, Wrentham Village

Thursday, October 19th

Bus Leaves 10:00 AM

Bus Returns 3:00PM

Something for chocoholics as we travel to Mt. St. Mary’s Gift Shop Abbey in Wrentham, just

over the Cumberland, RI. border, where we will visit the place where you can buy home made

chocolate and fudge made by the holy nuns of the CISTERCIAN order. You may

even want to visit the chapel. Then we will proceed to the Cracker Barrel Restaurant

for a delightful lunch on your own. Then we move onward to satisfy the shopaholics

appetite at the Wrentham Village outdoor mall where you may purchase quality clothing at

any of the 200 name brand discount stores. After all your appetites have been filled we will

return at approximately 3:00 pm. All this for $5.00 for the bus. Of course shopping is

on your own. Get out of the house and come have a good day and meet new friends. Call to

reserve a spot at 272-7474.

Uncle Tony’s Pizza & Pasta & Christmas Tree Shop

Thursday, November 9th

Bus Leaves 10:00 AM

Bus Returns 3:30 PM

Join us on Thursday, November 9th as we enjoy a tasty homemade lunch at Uncle

Tony’s Pizza & Pasta restaurant in Cranston where you will enjoy soups, salads, and

pasta dishes that Grandma used to make.

Then with the Holidays rapidly approaching you may want to get an early start with hol-

iday decorations and gift shopping as we go to the Christmas Tree Shop in

Warwick. Cost of the trip is $5.00 for the bus. Lunch and shopping are on your own.

Classes & services Art Classes for Beginners

The art class taught by Ron Reeves , an accomplished

painter, has been a great success. Those who never

picked up a brush are creating beauty they never

dreamed they could accomplish. Join them as we

continue the classes on Tuesday afternoons at 1:00

PM. Please call 272-7474 and reserve your place.

PRESENTATIONS

Wednesday, October 4th 11:30 AM-Advanced Planning

Wednesday, October 11th 11:30 AM-United Health representative will shed fur ther

light on Medicare Part D as well as benefits of their plan.

Wednesday, October 18th 11:30 AM-Blue Cross Blue Shield representatives with

recent benefits of their insurance package and explanation of Medicare Part D.

Wednesday, November 15th - RISD Museum

.

SPECIAL EVENTS PPAC - Providence Performing Arts Center, Wonders of the Wurlitzer

FALL THEATRE ORGAN CONCERT SERIES

Wednesdays, October 18, 25 and November 1, 12:00 - 1:00 PM

FREE to public - Bring a bagged lunch to enjoy during the show.

Beverages are provided.

VETS DAY -Tribute to Veterans by Oceanbones

Wednesday, November 8 at our Noon meal we will pay tribute to our veterans who have

served our country by protecting and preserving peace. This special day will feature a group

of 12 trombone players know as Oceanbones, who will play an array of patriotic tunes that

will have you marching around the room. Come join us. We will have a special gift for all

Veterans present.

RI STRUMMERS - (20 Senior Ukulele players) This group

Of 20 senior citizen ukulele players will perform for us on

Wednesday, November 1 at the DaVinci Center at 11:15 A.M.

This will be a real treat to hear this popular group strum some of

your favorite tunes. Get here early and enjoy this unusual

performance by your contemporaries. Guess what? The oldest member of the group is 100

years of age and she is full of fun and energy. Don’t miss this special treat. Its free and open

to the public. Stay for lunch if you wish.

Beginner Yoga Class

&

Chair Exercises

The yoga class is taught by Jan Silvestiri, a

skilled yoga teacher for 37 years who is also an

expert in nutritution and holistic health.

Yoga will balance your body, mind, emotions

and energy and create an inner atmosphere of

peace. Yoga for beginners is an easy, safe, and

fun way to start your journey towards good health

and wellbeing. Having physical agility and hav-

ing previous experience is not a requirement for

Elder Information Specialist

Linda Loxley

Remember - we have a special person, Linda Loxley, at the Center

every Wednesday afternoon to assist you with your needs for infor-

mation on any issue you are facing. She is very resourceful and a

wealth of information. Please call for an appointment.

Health Our nurse, Mary Dumont, from Health Services will be present for

blood pressure and consultation on health matters on Wednesday, Oct.

11 & 25 and Nov. 8 & 22 from 11:00 to 1:00. All services are free

compliments of Health Services.

Special announcements

MEDICARE Part D Enrollment October 15 - December 7

Open Enrollment for all Medicare plan is from October 2017 to December, 2017. You

may enroll for the first time during this period. Anyone 65-years-old or older is required

to be enrolled in Medicare part D, the Medicare Plan that pays for prescription drugs. Dur-

ing the enrollment period you may enroll for the first time or change your Medicare Part D

Insurance provider. If you have already enrolled in Medicare Part D, then you do not

need to enroll again.

SPECIAL ENROLLMENT DAY AT DAVINCI CENTER

On Wednesday, October 25, 2017, The DaVinci Center will have several enrollment

counselors available to assist you in choosing the best plan for your particular needs. You

must make an appointment by calling 272-7474 if you seek assistance in enrolling. In

Order to provide information on two of the major local insurance providers we have

arranged for speakers to appear at the DaVinci Center as follows:

Wednesday, October 11, 2017 11:30 am United Health Care Program

Wednesday, October 18, 2017 11:30 am Blue Cross/Blue Shield Program

If you have any further questions regarding Medicare, our Information Specialist, Linda

Loxley is at the DaVinci Center Wednesdays from 12:30 to 4:30. Call 272-7474 for an

appointment.

DAVINCI CENTER CELEBRATION

On Wednesday, October 25th, at NOON, We will have our annual Halloween Party at the

Center with live music. You can come as ou are or can wear your Halloween costume and

enter our contest. Who will be the most creative? The scariest? Most unique? Most origi-

nal? Be a sport --lots of fun. Prizes for all catagories and you will be the judges. Enjoy

the party, music, fun and great food!

LOW-INCOME HOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

(L I H E A P)

LIHEAP pays heating and cooling bills and some energy related home re-

pairs. The following are FY2018 Low Income Guidelines. If you are below these

income levels you qualify.

No Citizenship or Immigrant Requirements

If you are already on the LIHEAP program you will get a renewal form in the mail

from Community Action Partnership of Providence (CAPP). If you are applying for

the first time call CAPP at (401) 723-2000 and ask for a LIHEAP form to be sent to

you. After you fill it out and send it back they will contact you to make an appoint-

ment. When you go to the appointment you will need identification and proof of in-

come and residency and other as required.

WEATHERIZATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (WAP)

(LIHEAP clients also qualify for WAP)

WAP will help you save money

SALUTE TO VETS

The Rhode Island Italian American Hall of Fame will be hosting a “SALUTE TO

AMERICA BRAVEST” honoring 8 Rhode Island Veterans including some of our

local heroes Bob Capone, Tom Breggia and Al Golato at the Vets Auditorium.

Keynote speaker will be LEON PANETTA former Secretary of Defense. For tickets

go to THEVETS.COM or call (401) 42-2787.

HOUSE SIZE YYEARLY IN-

COME

1 MONTH IN-

COME

1 $29,080 $2,424

2 $38, 027 $3, 169

3 $46,975 $3,915

4 $55,922 $4,661

5+ Contact the Cap for

additional levels.

Thanks to ALL for your support!

DaVinci Center Annual Golf Tournament held on Sep-

tember 11th at Agawam-Hunt Country Club was a great

success. The Good Lord Blessed eighty golfers with per-

fect weather which embellished the beauty of a pristine

golf course setting. We thanks our sponsors Stifel In-

vestments, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, APAC Industries

and RI Snow and Ice.

St. Ann’s Church

Christmas BAZAAR

Dillon Council

Knights of Columbus Hall

1675 Douglas Ave. N. Prov., RI

Ample Parking is Available

The bazaar will be held on Saturday, Dec. 2nd,

9 - 6 & Sunday, Dec. 3rd., 10 - 2.

Plenty of gift items, Silent Auction, baked goods,

and Personalized Ornaments, Stocking Stuffers and

more.

BOOMERS AND SENIORS EXPO

Providence Journal will host the Life Expo which is sponsored by Blue Cross/Blue Shield of

RI. This is a free event, and it will be held on Saturday, October 21st at Twin River Casino

Events Center from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. This free event also features: Exhibits from local

businesses, live entertainment and will feature local celebrity singer Jeffrey Osbourne.

There will be Bingo all day, informational seminars and hourly giveaways!

Admission is free, but you are encouraged to pre-register at providencejournal.com/LifeExpo

for a chance to win VIP passes to meet Jeffrey Osbourne and a $200 AMEX gift card.

SPECIAL PRESENTATION

RISD MUSEUM

Wednesday, November 15, 2017

11:00 to Noon

Come join us when a representative of RI School of Design Museum will

be at our agency to present “Treasures of the RISD Museum” The presenta-

tion entitled “Snapshots” is an armchair tour, that led by museum docents

that will offer a visual panorama of favorite pieces within the museum’s

collection and will include questions and discussion. This event is free.

Whether you are an art connoisseur for years or if you just like to look at

works of art, this program is for you. Please join us for this exciting

presentation. You will be glad you did.

Meal Calendar goes here

Meal News

We ask that you do the following:

Call in your reservation at least

24 hours ahead of time. If at all

possible, give us your reserva-

tions for the whole week ahead.

Tell us your choice on the menu

of regular meal or sandwich.

Please call in your cancellations

also since we do not want to

have waste and also because we

may be able to accommodate a

person on the waiting list for

the meal on that day.

Thank you! Oh, yes – one more

thing – you now are asked to

give a free-will offering at a

suggested $3.00 per meal or

whatever is affordable for you.

God Bless Our Seniors!