THE KING HOUSE TIMES. Happy New Year January and February From the Desk of the Executive Director... STAFF. Dearest Members,

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1 STAFF Carmela Geer Executive Director Anthony Geer Program Manager Walter Perryman Nancy Toletti Custodian Receptionist Board of Directors Carol Sarro, President Sarah Rivard, Vice President Penny Fitch, Secretary Phyllis Finn, Treasurer Dr. Anthony Regine Valerie Kalwak Deb Winthrop Collette Bernard Richard Adams Marie Everett Oscar Chilabato Ray Chestnut Barbara Peters Teresa Trifero, Member Emeritus Lynn Ceglie, Newport City Council Jeanne Marie Napolitano, Mayor of Newport The King House Times is a publication of The Edward King House Senior Center 35 King Street, Newport, RI Hours: 9:00am to 4:00pm Monday through Friday Lunches Served Daily at Noon. Evening and weekend hours vary. We re on the web! Our Mission The Newport Senior Center at the Edward King House provides an active and enriching environment in a warm, welcoming, attractive setting for residents of Newport county fifty years of age or older. Membership includes exercise classes, health and wellness workshops, various educational programs and social events. The Center provides supportive services attuned to the diverse needs of today s senior adult. Dearest Members, THE KING HOUSE TIMES Happy New Year January and February 2016 From the Desk of the Executive Director... I am not certain what Mother Nature has is mind but how lucky we have been to have gotten through December and the entire holiday season without the presence of three feet of snow. Although it was a delightful state of being, I am almost certain that in January and February, we will not be quite so lucky. Knowing this, I thought it would be a great time to remind you of the importance of winterizing our lifestyles until the daffodils are in bloom. Please remember that in the event of an emergency closing, stay tuned to any of the major network morning news programs, our website at and our telephone outgoing voice message at Please keep in mind that if Newport Public Schools are closed, so are we. Your safety is of utmost importance to us. Equally important, be sure to dress appropriately for the winter season. Layering your clothing is of great benefit when the day begins so cold and the sun warms up the air by Noon. Proper shoes and boots will help prevent slip and fall situations as well. Lastly, we ask you to remember that the winter months are the most likely to bring on the blues when the days are shorter and the skies are grayer. The best medicine for preventing the winter blues is staying connected to the community and staying as active as possible. Remember that our doors are open to help you find social support as well as enrichment opportunities. Come on over for a cup of coffee, a treat and someone to talk with to help plan your day. ~Carm PS. A very special THANK YOU to all of our volunteers and participants from the past holiday season. Our holiday offerings were a wonderful success due in no small part to all of you!

2 Clubs and Groups at the Edward King House EKH MEMBERFREE AND OPEN TO ALL EKH MEMBERS N TO ALL EKH MEMBERS Group Name Day Time Calling All Knitters Mondays 10:30am to 12pm Diabetes Support Group 2nd Thursday of every month 1pm to 2pm Mah Jong Tuesdays 1pm to 3pm Scrabble Mondays 1pm to 3pm Cribbage Tuesdays 1pm to 3pm Bridge Thursdays 9am to 12pm Open Art Studio Fridays 1pm to 4pm Weight Loss Support Group Mondays 10:30am RHODE ISLAND DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES DIVISION OF ELDERLY AFFAIRS SENIOR COMPANION PROGRAM IF YOU ARE 55 YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER, MEET CURRENT INCOME GUIDELINES, ARE IN GOOD HEALTH AND ENJOY WORKING WITH ELDERS, PLEASE CONSIDER BECOMING A SENIOR COMPANION VOLUNTEER. CURRENT INCOME GUIDELINES: SINGLE: At or below $23, per year MARRIED: At or below $31, per year TAX EXEMPT STIPEND OF $2.65 PER HOUR.32 CENTS PER MILE FOR TRAVEL FLEXIBLE SCHEDULE-VOLUNTEER 20 HOURS PER WEEK: 4 HOURS PER DAY; 5 DAYS A WEEK OR 5 HOURS PER DAY; 4 DAYS A WEEK OTHER BENEFITS INCLUDE: 68 HOURS VACATION YEARLY ** 52 HOURS SICK TIME YEARLY 12 PAID HOLIDAYS ** RECOGNITION LUNCHEON and HOLIDAY PARTY FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: JENNY MARTINEZ DIVISION OF ELDERLY AFFAIRS SENIOR COMPANION PROGRAM DIRECTOR

3 Edward King House Wednesdays February 17th to July 20th 11:00am to 12:00pm

4 The Edward King House Weight Loss Support Group Put getting healthy at the top of your list in 2016 Come join us Mondays at 10:30am Beginning on January 4th All Members are welcome Sessions are offered free of charge URI Pharmacy Series Presented the Third Thursday of Every Month at 1pm At the Edward King House January 21 st Memory As we age, memory seems to be one of the casualties. But it doesn t have to be about age. Medications, medical conditions, and other factors may cause memory problems. Find out how to combat memory loss and keep you mind agile for years to come. February 18 th Depression Depression is not a normal part of aging. How to recognize and treat depression and why drug therapy has become an effective treatment choice. These sessions are free and open to the public. Reservations required.

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6 $400* Yes, I am interested in attending this trip to NYC Name: Phone:

7 Come Join Us For Lunch The Edward King House East Bay Cafe is now open for lunch! Monday through Friday! Must make your reservation 24 hours in advance Suggested Donation of $3 for those over age 60! $5 for folks age 59 and younger. You need not be a member to participate. Funded in part by the U.S. Administration on Aging and State funds through the RI Elderly Affairs. Holiday & Emergency Closures Monday, January18th Center Closed in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day Monday, February 15th Center Closed in observance of President s Day In the event of an emergency closing due to weather or undoreseen circumstances, the Edward King House will be posted on WJAR Channel 10, WADK Radio, on our phone line at and on our website at

8 $3.00 Suggested Donation January 2016 MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY Funded in part by the US administration on aging and state funds by the Rhode Island Department of Elderly Affairs. All menu items may contain nuts, seeds, beans, wheat bran, and other allergens. 1 CLOSED 4 Beef Barley Soup Meatloaf w/gravy Mashed Potatoes Mixed Vegetables Chocolate Pudding Rye Bread (Honey Ham w/cheese on Rye) 5 Pasta & Bean Soup Chicken Leg Quarter RI Grown Baked Potato w/sour Cream California Blend Vegetables Diced Peaches Oatmeal Bread (Egg Salad on Oatmeal) 6 Chicken Escarole Soup French Meat Pie w/ketchup Potato Puffs Sliced Carrots Fresh Fruit Wheat Bread (Turkey & Swiss on Wheat) 7 Split Pea Soup Baked Ham w/pineapple Glaze Mashed Sweet Potatoes Green Beans Oatmeal Cookies Roll (Chicken Salad on a Roll) 8 Clear Chowder Seafood Newburg Seasoned White Rice Capri Blend Vegetables Ice Cream Wheat Dinner Roll (Pastrami & Swiss w/mustard on a Roll) 11 Chicken Soup w/anci de pepe Kielbasa w/mustard Boiled Potatoes Cabbage & Carrots Coffee Cake Grinder Roll 12 White Chowder Crab Cake w/tartar Sauce Crispy Potatoes Cole Slaw Ice Cream Hamburg Bun 13 Kale & Bean Soup American Chop Suey Elbow Pasta Tossed Salad w/dressing Vanilla Pudding Italian Bread 14 Cranberry Juice Pot Roast w/gravy Garlic Mashed potato Winter Blend Vegetables Biscotti Fresh Fruit Multi Grain 15 Chicken Barley Soup Chicken Marsala Seasoned Shells Vegetable Medley Pear Slices Rye Bread (Grilled Chicken on a Bun) (Italian Tuna on Italian Bread) (Turkey Salad on Multi Grain) (Corned Beef on Rye w/mustard) (Seafood Salad on a Roll) 18 CLOSED Martin Luther King, Jr. Day 19 Orange Juice Fruit Stuffed Pancakes (2) w/syrup Sausage Tomato Slice Fresh Fruit Cup 20 Tomato Soup Hamburger on a Bun w/ Condiments RI Grown Potato Salad 3-Bean Salad Sports Bar (Hot Dog on a Bun w/condiments) 21 HAPPY BIRTHDAY Red Chowder Airline Chicken Mashed Potatoes Broccoli Cuts Frosted Cupcakes Wheat Bread (Tuna on Wheat) 22 Vegetable Soup Florentine Fish Wild Rice Sliced Carrots Fresh Fruit 12-Grain Bread (Meatloaf on 12-Grain Bread) 25 Minestrone Soup Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad w/croutons/parmesan Cheese Pineapple Chunks Garlic Bread (Bologna & Cheese on Wheat) 26 Lentil Soup Stuffed Pork Chop w/apple Sauce Ratatouille (diced eggplant w/tomato) Mandarin Oranges Dinner Roll (Shrimp Salad on a Roll) 27 Chicken Soup Liver and Onions Oven Roasted Potatoes Mixed Vegetables Fresh Fruit Pumpernickel Bread (Chicken Salad on Pumpernickel) 28 Venus de Milo Soup Meatballs w/sauce Penne w/sauce Asparagus Spumoni Italian Bread (Italian Grinder) 29 Chili Soup Turkey w/gravy Mashed Potatoes Butternut Squash Vanilla Pudding Wheat Bread (Honey Ham on Wheat)

9 EKH Senior Support Mall Service Day Time Visiting Nurse Services 2nd and 4th Monday of every month 10am to 11am SHIP & SMP (Senior Health Insurance and Medicare Information) Wednesdays 11am to 2pm American Red Cross (Red Cross information and volunteer recruitment/training) Thursdays 12pm to 4pm Fostergrandparents and Senior Corp (EBCAP services and information regarding senior volunteers) Fridays 9am to 4pm No appointment necessary walk ins welcome!

10 The Senior Ctr At the Edward King House 35 King Street Newport, RI NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION U.S. POSTAGE PAID NEWPORT, RI PERMIT NUMBER 194 Bob Lobecker with AARP will be offering FREE Tax Preparation Services at the Edward King House on Mondays from 9am 12pm Beginning February 1st. Walk-Ins Welcome No Appointment Necessary For more information call