Volume 43

Nos. 8 & 9

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

DaVinci Center For Community Progress 470 CHARLES STREET

PROVIDENCE, RI 02904

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DATES TO REMEMBER:

August

Wednesday, August 5th- Ice Cream Social with Berkshire Place AND Victory Day

Celebration at Noon meal!

Monday, August 10th- Center is CLOSED! Happy Victory Day!

Wednesday, August 12th- St. Elizabeth Court Assisted Living presentation at 11:30

Thursday, August 13th- Department of Elderly Affairs Trip to Iggy’s

Wednesday, August 19th- Attorney General’s Office presents Consumer Protection at 11:30

Thursday, August 20th- Senior’s Trip Japanese Steak House and Providence Place

Thursday, August 27th- Mrs. Drinkwater at 1:00 PM

Saturday, August 29th- Mayor’s Day in the Park

September

Wednesday, September 2nd- Labor Day Celebration at Noon meal

Monday, September 7th- Center is CLOSED! Happy Labor Day!

Wednesday, September 9th- Grandparents Day Celebration!

Friday, September 11th- AARP Drive 55 from 9:30-3:00 PM

Monday, September 14th- DVC Golf Tournament at Agawam Hunt Golf Course

Wednesday, September 16th- Library Card Registration at 11:30

Tuesday, September 22nd- Duck Pin Bowling at Legion Bowl and Billiards

Thursday, September 24th- Senior’s Trip to Plainridge Park Casino

Tuesday, September 29th- Hi-Lo Jack Tournament at 1PM

Wednesday, September 30th- RI Resource Recovery Corporation Recycling 11-12PM

August

&

September

2015

celebrations TRIPS

Plainridge Park Casino

Thursday, September 24

Bus leaves at 10:30

Bus returns at 4:00

Get your coins ready for a fun filled day at the brand

new casino in Plainville, Massachusetts. The cost of

the trip is $5 for the bus ride. There are several

different delicious restaurant choices inside the casino

so bring your appetite as well. Walk around and see the

sites or sit and listen to live music. Call the center to

reserve your spot at 272-7474.

Mt. Fuji Japanese Steak House and Providence Place

Mall

Thursday, August 20

Bus leaves at 11:00

Bus returns at 4:00

Who doesn’t love lunch and shopping? Get your chopsticks

out for some outstanding hibachi grill and other decadent

choices at Mt. Fuji Japanese Steak House. After lunch we

will head on over to a local staple, Providence Place Mall

where you can walk off lunch or shop till you drop. The bus

cost is $5. Call the center to reserve your spot 272-7474.

Victory Day Celebration

Wednesday, August 5 at Noon

Did you know someone who served in World War II?

Do you want to remember and show respect for those

that did? Come and enjoy our Victory Day celebration

as we remember what virtually marked the end of

World War II. We will reminisce remembering where

you were when you heard of the war ending. For meal

reservations please call Jane at the center at 272-7474.

Grandparents Day Celebration

Wednesday, September 9 at Noon

Grandparents hold a special place in our hearts so

on Wednesday, September 9th we will be

celebrating grandparents near and far. By popular

demand the wonderful Susan McCleod will be

here to entertain us with her magic accordion! If

you’re a grandparent and you would like to join us

at the celebration / noon meal feel free to call the

center at 272-7474.

Labor Day Celebration

Wednesday, September 2 at Noon

Labor Day is for everyone! This day honors workers

past and present. It is a tribute for the contribution

workers have made to the strength, prosperity and

well-being of our country. There will be a special

trivia game on Labor Day don’t miss out. If you

would like to join us for the noon meal and the

celebration please call Jane at the center at 272-

7474.

Duck Pin Bowling at Legion Bowl and Billiards

Tuesday, September 22

Bus leaves at 11:00

Bus returns at 2:30

Do you love bowling as much as we do? Join us for an

afternoon of duckpin bowling. You’ll get to enjoy the bowling,

the billiards for the pool sharks. Legion’s has a café so you

can chose from a variety of lunch snacks. The bus ride is $5.

You will also need $10 at the bowling alley to pay for the

shoes and 90 minutes of Duckpin bowling. Call the center to

reserve your spot at 272-7474.

Ice Cream Social

Wednesday, August 5, 2015 after the Noon Meal

Once again our friends and neighbors at Berkshire Place will

visit us on Wednesday, Wednesday, August 5th with their chef

to offer us an “Ice Cream Social” for dessert. The dessert

consists of a custom made ice cream sundae with fruit, nuts,

syrup, whipped cream, multi flavored ice creams and everything

else that goes with it. Whoops!... We almost forgot the cherry

on top. Its all free and its part of our Victory Day Celebration!

Yoga Class

Come join us every Thursday 1:00-

2:00p.m. with expert yoga

instructor Jan Silvestri eases us

into mild stretching and moving of

your joints while sitting in your

chair. Yoga helps prevent arthritis

and eases pain for those who have

it. Classes only $1.00!

Classes & Clubs

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.

The Walking Club

Is back for the summer! The

Walking Club will meet at the

DaVinci Center at 9:30 to walk for

an hour! Come join us on Tuesdays

for some chatting and walking! If

you have any questions contact Jane

at 272-7474!

Hi-Lo Jack Tournament

Tuesday, September 29 at 1PM

To those of you who love cards

here is your chance to play! The

DaVinci Center will be hosting a

Hi-Lo Jack Tournament for all

ages. The winner will receive a

gift certificate for dinner for two

to Uncle Tony’s Pizza and Pasta!

Come ready to play! If you want

to attend please call the center at

272-7474.

Bingo

B-I-N-G-O!! Join us

every Wednesday

after the noon meal at

1PM for Bingo! If

you would also like

to attend our noon

meal please call Jane

at least 24 hours in

advance at 272-7474.

FUN FUN FUN!

Italian Classes

Wednesday, September 23rd

Do you speak a little bit of Italian? Do you speak no Italian at all but would like to learn? Well

we have just the thing for you! Our Italian professor Giuseppi Giampaoli is offering to teach

Intermediate Italian on Wednesdays from 4-5 PM and to teach Beginning Italian on Wednes-

days from 5-6PM. Some of you may know Giuseppi is one of the finest Italian teachers in the

area. If you are interested we need to know how many people would like to attend either one

or both of the classes which will begin on September 23rd. Please call the center to let us

know of your intentions at 272-7474. Classes are free.

Wanskuck Community Library Free Sign Ups-

Wednesday, September 16 11:30-1PM

Denise Boffi of the Wanskuck Community

Library on Veazie Street for your convenience will

come to the DaVinci Center on Wednesday,

September 16th from 11:30-1PM to enroll you in a free

membership for the library. Remember that we have a

“Gem” in our neighborhood. The Wanskuck Library

has a wealth of knowledge and service for all ages.

Loaning of CD, DVD, talking books, hard copy books

etc are just a few things they do. Use their computer

lab, play chess, join their book club. Come on!

Stimulate the brain- that’s what keeps you young and

research indicates it leads to better health. Come meet

Denise!

Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP) FAQ Sheet

What is the CSFP?

The Commodity Supplemental Food program (CSFP) is the only USDA nutrition program

that provides monthly food assistance specifically targeted at low income seniors. The

CSFP is designated to meet the unique nutritional needs of seniors by supplementing diets

with a monthly package of healthy, nutritious food provided by the USDA.

Who Qualifies?

CSFP has eligibility requirements both income and age. CSFP serves individuals age 60

and over with income at or less than 130% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines ($15,301 for

seniors living alone in 2015).

Why is the program just for seniors?

Seniors regardless of income have different nutritional needs and are more likely to have

difficulty preparing or consuming food due to limited mobility, cognitive impairments,

and other age related conditions.

What is in the food boxes?

The CSFP food package is designated to provide nutrients typically lacking in the diet of

Seniors by including foods that are rich in protein, calcium, potassium, magnesium,

several vitamins and fiber.

CSFP helps to combat the poor health conditions often found in food insecure seniors.

The CSFP boxes will have nutritious foods that are specifically geared towards there

nutrition and well being.

The CSFP food package will include foods such as: Cereal, Fruit Juice, Tuna, Shelf Stable

Milk. Peanut Butter, Pasta, Processed Cheese, Canned Fruits and Vegetables. Foods will

be low in sodium, low sugar, and low fat.

How can I apply for CSFP?

If you or someone you know can benefit from the program, please call Sandra Guzman,

Senior Service Coordinator at the Rhode Island Community Food Bank at 401-942-6325

ext. 1707 or email at sguzman@rifoodbank.org for more information.

In celebration of Victory Day the DaVinci Center will be CLOSED

on Monday, August 10th!

In celebration of Labor Day the DaVinci Center will be CLOSED

on Monday, September 7th!

FREE TRIP

City Department of Elderly Affairs trip to Iggy’s at

Oakland Beach

Thursday, August 13th

10:00-2:00PM

The trip will include a coupon for you to get free clam

cakes and chowder. What a deal! Come and bask in

the sunshine and fresh air. Please call the center at

272-7474 to reserve a spot on the bus. Bus leaves 10AM

and returns at 2PM.

Mayor’s Day in the Park

Saturday, August 29th

Another FREE TRIP- What a Country!

10:00-2:00PM

On Saturday, August 29th, Mayor Jorge O. Elorza

will hold the annual event at Roger Williams Park. It

will feature live music, barbecue, information booths,

free prizes and more! Come for the fun!

Transportation is provided. For more information

please call the center at 272-7474. Bus leaves at

9:30AM and returns at 2:30PM.

News and Info

DaVinci Center Annual Golf Tournament When? Monday, September 14, 2015

Where? Agawam- Hunt Country Club, East Providence

Who? Men + Woman Welcome- Competition in Both Categories

Cost? $150 per Golfer, includes Green Fees, Electric Cart,

Energizing Breakfast, Delicious Lunch, Prizes, Gifts,

Competitions.

If you wish to buy a Tee Ad 17” x 11” The cost is $100.

Corporate Sponsors certainly welcome!!

For Registration or Information call John DeLuca at the DaVinci

Center 272-7474

Take a day off from the hustle and bustle and enjoy the pristine

environment of one of the most prestigious golf courses in the

country.

See you there

Is there something you want

to see in the Newsletter? Do

you have a trip idea? Com-

ments or concerns? If you

have anything to share feel

free to contact us.

Please call Stacey at 272-

7474!

Attorney General’s Office presentation by

the Consumer Protection Unit

Wednesday, August 19th at 11:30 AM

Have you been a victim of a scam? Have you

received strange phone calls or voicemails?

Either way come in and learn how to protect

yourself from being a victim of identity theft

and other scams. On Wednesday, August 19th

at 11:30AM the Attorney General’s Office will

be here with the Consumer Protection Unity to

answer and questions or concerns you may

have pertaining to your identity. If you would

like to stay for the noon meal please call the

center at 272-7474.

Mrs. Drinkwater

Thursday, August 27 at 1PM Just wait until you see this one-woman comedic show.

The Original Mrs. Drinkwater Presents is a one-woman

show set in an era we all remember so well: when women

wore dresses and wouldn’t think of going into town

without donning hats and gloves; a time of ballroom and

swing dancing to the big band sounds, and seeing that

“special someone”. When we meet Josie Drinkwater, she

is a senior lady, widowed, and living with her daughter,

Lana Bossoni. Then there’s her son-in-law, the Doc, or

The Boss as Josie calls him, and her granddaughter Janice.

Into the mix is Josie’s best friend Connie Bevilacqua.

There’s a host of other folks who make up Josie’s special

neighborhood in Boston, in the mid-1950’s. The show is a

comedy about family and friends, and the themes are

universal; as Josie tells us, the setting could be “Little

Anywhere, USA”….. We all have stories to tell”. You

cannot miss this! Make sure to call the center to reserve a

spot at 272-7474.

Entertainment

Presentations

St. Elizabeth Court

Assisted Living

Wednesday, August 12th at 11:30 AM

Have you ever wondered about

assisted living? Maybe you feel it just

is not for you? Either way you should

take the time and listen to our

speakers from the St. Elizabeth Court

Assisted Living on Wednesday,

August 12th. Come on in and find out

some life changing information. Call

the center at 272-7474.

RI Resource Recovery

Corporation

presentation on

Recycling

Wednesday,

September 30th from 11-12

Do you know what you can

recycle? Do you know

what gets thrown away?

Lucky for you we have the

RI Resource Recovery

Corporation coming in on

September 30th to help us

understand the importance

and what we can recycle.

If you want to attend please

call the center at 272-7474.

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!