The King House Times March and April 2016

STAFF Carmela Geer Executive Director carmela@edwardkinghouse.org Anthony Geer Program Manager anthony@edwardkinghouse.org 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 02840 401.846.7426 Hours: 9:00am to 4:00pm Monday through Friday Lunches Served Daily at Noon. Evening and weekend hours vary. We re on the web! www.edwardkinghouse.org 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. The King House Times March and April 2016 From the Desk of the Executive Director... Dear Members, I have been struggling for days now on how to communicate with all of you some of the pressures that come with re-imagining what our programs and services could look like for our community and implementing them. It is so important to ensure that you are not only engaged in all that our beautiful City has to offer but to also understand what it takes to make it all happen. And then the phone rang... On the other end was a member who called to tell me that she just wanted to take moment to tell me how much the King House has meant to her in the past year. She said, It s like magic. One night I am worried about a problem I am having with my Medicare benefits and the next day, the King House had the answer for me. She continued, I know it doesn t seem like much but I couldn t sleep at night with this problem hanging over my head. I went in to see the SHIP specialist and in a snap my problem was fixed and I learned what I needed to do to keep it from happening again. I am so grateful. Her words touched me to the core and I was renewed in my energy to support our mission to ensure that the seniors in our community have every opportunity to remain active and independent for as long as possible. And then it hit me... MAGIC. It all happened like magic she said. Oh, how I wish it were magic. The truth is, there is nothing magical about what we do here at EKH. The combination of hard work, collaboration, conviction and tenacity is what makes our team of professionals and volunteers go above and beyond to elevate our program to the heights it reaches every day. As the need continues to grow, the funding continues to diminish. We struggle every day to find news way to keep the lights on! This is where I lose sleep. I am afraid that the community, our civic leaders and even our participants may not fully understand how important our role is in the community. I also fear that you, the seniors we serve, may not know that as we are not municipally funded, we are not state or local employees. The maintenance of our beautiful building does not come from the sky. Oh, but how I wish it did. And so, we need your help. Send an email, write a letter, make a phone call. Tell our community and state leaders what this program means to you. Tell them that we deserve their support. Better yet, tell them that YOU deserve their support. Your power as taxpayers, voters and consumers places you in a position to move mountains. In the coming weeks, I will be reaching out to all you to help me to help our policymakers and fiscal managers better understand what we do and what we need. In the meantime, let the world know what your senior center means to you and the community. Help me make the MAGIC happen! Sincerely, Carm

$3.00 Suggested Donation March 2016 MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY All menu items may containnuts, seeds, beans, wheat bran, and other allergens. 1 Turkey Rice Soup Veal Parmesan Seasoned Pasta Italian Blend Vegetables Fresh Fruit Sliced Italian Bread (Meatloaf w/ketchup on Italian) 2 Beef Barley Soup Chicken Leg Quarter Oven Roasted Potatoes Wax Beans w/pimentos Butterscotch Pudding Marble Bread (Seafood Salad on Marble) 3 Tomato & Rice Soup Shepherd s Pie w/ketchup Mixed Vegetables Garlic Bread Diced Peaches (Chicken Salad on a Roll) 4 Vegetable Soup Crab Cake w/tartar Sauce Seasoned Rice Broccoli Slaw Chocolate Chip Cookies Wheat Dinner Roll (Ham Salad on a Roll) 8 Chili Soup Knockwurst w/mustard Boiled Potatoes Asparagus Grinder Roll Mandarin Oranges (Chicken Loaf w/mayo on Roll) 8 Chicken Soup w/anci di Pepe Pork Loin w/gravy Stuffing Mixed Vegetables Lemon Pudding Multi Grain Bread (Egg Salad on Multi Grain) 9 Venus de Milo Soup Marinated Grilled Chicken Peppers & Onions Mashed Potatoes Ice Cream Rye Bread (Tuna on Rye) 10 Chicken Rice Soup French Meat Turnover w/ Ketchup Brussel Sprouts Baked Lays Chips Fresh Fruit Oatmeal Bread (Turkey & Cheese on Oatmeal) 11 White Chowder Tuna on Croissant Pasta Salad Marinated Beets & Onions Tapioca Pudding (Honey Ham & Cheese on Croissant) 14 Chicken Noodle Soup Sloppy Joe on Wheat Hamburg Roll Potato Log Mixed Vegetables Pear Half (Shrimp Salad on a Roll) 15 Lentil Soup Chicken Cordon Bleu w/gravy Zucchini Rice Pilaf Pudding Wheat Bread (Bologna & Cheese on Wheat) 16 Beef Vegetable Soup Unbreaded Veal w/mushroom Gravy Seasoned Spinach Fresh Fruit Pumpernickel Bread (Chicken Salad on Pumpernickel) 17 St. Patrick s Day Split Pea Soup Corned Beef w/mustard Seasoned Boiled potatoes Cabbage & Carrot Medley Frosted Cupcake Rye Bread (Tuna on Rye) 18 St. Joseph s Day Pasta Fagioli Italian Sausage on a Roll Seasoned Shells Peppers & Onions Spumoni Ice Cream (Egg Salad on a Roll) 21 Onion Soup w/croutons Salisbury Steak w/gravy Mashed Potatoes California Blend Vegetables Peanut Butter Cookies Wheat Bread (Creamy Chicken Salad) 22 Beef Gumbo Soup Italian Style Chicken Cutlet Macaroni & Cheese 3-Bean Salad Fruit Cocktail White Bread (Hot Dog on Bun w/condiments) 23 Egg Drop Soup Pulled Pork on a Roll Baked Beans Cole Slaw Apple Sauce (Turkey & Cheese on a Roll) 24 Chicken Soup w/egg Flakes Turkey w/gravy Apple Cornbread Stuffing Sliced Carrots Hoodsie Cup Marble Bread (Ham & Cheese on Marble) 25 Cream of Broccoli Soup 10 Grain Breaded Baked Fish Red Bliss Mashed Potatoes Capri Blend Vegetables Fresh Fruit Wheat Bread (Meatloaf w/ketchup on Wheat) 28 Lentil Soup Baked Ham w/pineapple/ Cherry Glaze Sweet Potatoes Green Beans Coffee Cake Dinner Roll (Roast Beef on a Bulky Roll) 29 Tossed Salad w/dressing Beef Stroganoff Buttered Noodles Sliced Carrots Fresh Fruit Rye Bread (Italian Tuna on Rye) 30 Minestrone Soup Stuffed Chicken w/broccoli/ Cheese/Gravy Rice Pilaf Mixed Vegetables Lemon Pudding Pumpernickel Bread (Seafood Salad on Pumpernickel) 31 Chicken Soup w/egg barley Low Sodium Hot Dog on a Bun w/condiments Cole Slaw BBQ Baked Beans Apricot Half (Hamburger on a Roll w/ condiments) Funded in part by the U.S. Administration on Aging and State funds through the RI Division of Elderly Affairs.

URI Pharmacy Series 2015-16 Presented the Third Thursday of Every Month at 1pm At the Edward King House March 17 th ~ Pain Management Pain may be unavoidable but controllable. Learn the options available to effectively manage pain and what you should know about pain medications. April 21 st ~ Wound Care Join us for a discussion on the different stages of wounds, their causes, and physical properties and how we can best treat them. Should we bandage or not? If so- what is the most appropriate bandage to use? And learn the importance of recognizing signs of infection in a wound. These sessions are free and open to the public. Reservations required.

EKH Senior Support Mall Service Day Time Visiting Nurse Services SHIP & SMP (Senior Health Insurance and Medicare Information) American Red Cross (Red Cross information and volunteer recruitment/training) 2nd and 4th Monday of every month Wednesdays Thursdays 10am to 11am 11am to 2pm 12:30pm to 2:30pm Fostergrandparents and Senior Corp (EBCAP services and information regarding senior volunteers) Fridays No appointment necessary walk ins welcome! 9am to 4pm VOLUNTEERS WANTED!!! The Run For the Roses Committee is looking for volunteers to serve on the preparation committee for this year s annual Spring Gala. All Members interested in helping this year are asked to call Carmela at 401-846-7426 for more information. Bob Lobecker with AARP will be offering FREE Tax Preparation Services at the Edward King House on Mondays from 9am 12pm Until April11th Walk-Ins Welcome No Appointment Necessary For more information call 401-846-7426

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Are You a Senior 60+ years and Interested in Free Monthly Food Packages? Come to find out more and apply for the program! Where: Edward King House Senior Center 35 King St. Newport When: Friday, March 4 th Time: 10:00 am - 1:00 pm Please bring your identification, proof of income and address with you. What is CSFP? CSFP is the Commodity Supplemental Food Program that offers free monthly nutritious foods such as: cereal, juice, tuna, cheese, peanut butter, canned fruits and vegetables and more. Who Is Eligible? People 60 years of age or older, living in Rhode Island With income at or below the 2015 guidelines: 1 person household $1,276/month 2 person household $1,726/month 3 person household $2,176/month This institution is an equal opportunity provider. The Edward King House East Bay Cafe is open for lunch! Monday through Friday! Must make your reservation 24 hours in advance. 401-846-7426 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.

Special Interest Group Open to all EKH members and the Public WHO AM I, WHY AM I HERE, WHERE AM I GOING? An exploration of how human consciousness exists outside of the body. 5-6:30 PM on the 3 rd Thursday of each month at EKH Starting March 17 th The aim of the group is to explore and deepen our understanding of what has been learned about human consciousness from people who have had near-death experiences ( NDEs ) and have reported an amazing journey after they have been revived. We will review and discuss actual documented experiences along with the findings of various researchers and scientists, all of whom have various theories about how this happens and what it can tell us about the transition from life as we know it. This is not connected with any organized religion or religious belief. Much of the information will be provided by the International Association for Near Death Studies ( IANDS, at www.iands.org). The group s facilitators are active members of IANDS who have personal experience in this area. Please register for this group in advance.

EDWARD KING HOUSE SENIOR CENTER SENIOR PROGRAMMING Winter Session 2~2016 ** REGISTRATION FORM Register ONLINE at www.edwardkinghouse.org Name Address City/State/Zip Cell Phone: E-Mail Daytime Phone: Circle all that apply: Intermediate Yoga (Monday) Time Date Cost 9:00am- 10:00am 2/29, 3/7, 3/14, 3/21, 3/28, 4/4 Drawing and Painting (Monday) 10:30am- 12:30pm 2/29, 3/7, 3/14, 3/21, 3/28, 4/4 $36 member/ $48 non-member Strength and Flexibility (Monday) 11:15am- 12:15pm 2/29, 3/7, 3/14, 3/21, 3/28, 4/4 Beginner s Gyrokinesis (Monday) 4:00pm- 5:00pm 2/29, 3/7, 3/14, 3/21, 3/28, 4/4 Meditation for Pain Management (Monday) 1:00pm- 2:00pm 2/29, 3/7, 3/14, 3/21, 3/28, 4/4 Chair Yoga 1 (Tuesday) 9:00am- 10:00am 3/1, 3/8, 3/15, 3/22, 3/29, 4/5 Beginner s Yoga (Tuesday) 9:00am- 10:00am 3/1, 3/8, 3/15, 3/22, 3/29, 4/5 Chair Yoga 2 ( Tuesday) 10:30am- 11:30am 3/1, 3/8, 3/15, 3/22, 3/29, 4/5 Tai Chi (Tuesday) 10:30am- 11:30am 3/1, 3/8, 3/15, 3/22, 3/29, 4/5 Play Reading Group (Tuesday) 6:30pm- 8:30pm 3/1, 3/8, 3/15, 3/22, 3/29, 4/5 FREE Intermediate Yoga (Wednesday) 9:00am- 10:00am 3/2, 3/9, 3/16, 3/23, 3/30, 4/6 Go to flip side of page

Zumba Gold (Wednesday) 9:30am- 10:30am 3/2, 3/9, 3/16, 3/23, 3/30, 4/6 Writing Your Family History (Wednesday) 1:00pm- 3:00pm 3/2, 3/9, 3/16, 3/23, 3/30, 4/6 FREE Guided Meditation (Wednesday) 1:00pm- 2:00pm 3/2, 3/9, 3/16, 3/23, 3/30, 4/6 Chair Yoga 1 (Thursday) 9:00am- 10:00am 3/3, 3/10, 3/17, 3/24, 3/31, 4/7 Beginner s Yoga (Thursday) 9:00am- 10:00am 3/3, 3/10, 3/17, 3/24, 3/31, 4/7 Chair Yoga 2 (Thursday) 10:30am- 11:30am 3/3, 3/10, 3/17, 3/24, 3/31, 4/7 Tai Chi (Thursday) 10:30am- 11:30am 3/3, 3/10, 3/17, 3/24, 3/31, 4/7 Strength & Flexibility (Thursday) 1:00pm- 2:00pm 3/3, 3/10, 3/17, 3/24, 3/31, 4/7 NEW**Ballroom Basics (Dancing for couples only) (Thursday) 4:00-5:00pm 3/3, 3/10, 3/17, 3/24, 3/31, 4/7 $48 member couple/ $72 non-member couple Zumba Gold (Friday) 9:30am- 10:30am 3/4, 3/11, 3/18, 3/25, 4/1, 4/8 NEW**Meditation and Rieki Share (Friday) 10am- 11am 3/4, 3/11, 3/18, 3/25, 4/1, 4/8 $30 member/ EKH Chorus (Friday) 10:45am- 11:45am 3/4, 3/11, 3/18, 3/25, 4/1, 4/8 Note: All fees are non-refundable total $ FREE WANTED INSTRUCTORS FOR BEGINNER S BRIDGE AND MAH JONG PLEASE CONTACT ANTHONY AT 401-846-7426 IF YOU ARE INTERESTED

EDWARD KING HOUSE SENIOR CENTER Newport Circle of Scholars Lifelong Learning Programs January to May 2016 Name: Street/City/State/Zip: Cell Phone: Email: Daytime Phone: Check all that apply: Time Date Cost Genealogical Research in Ireland 10:00 12:00 3/3, 3/10, 3/17 Member $25/ Non-Member $50 Newport History: The Essentials in Context 12:45 2:45 3/15, 3/22, 3/29, 4/5, 4/12 Member $40/ Non-Member $65 Classic Lit Redux: The Great Gatsby 10:00 12:00 4/7, 4/14 Member $20/ Non-Member $45 Newport, The Navy and Narragansett Bay 2:00 3:00 March 13, 2016 Member $10/ Non-Member $15 Aviation Histories and Mysteries 10:30 12:30 May 4, 2016 Member $10/ Non-Member $15 Total $

Clubs and Groups at the Edward King House EKH MFREE AND OPEN TO ALL EKH MEMBERS N TO 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 Wednesdays 10am to 12pm 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 $23,540.00 per year MARRIED: At or below $31,860.00 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 401-462-0569

Name Address City/State/Zip Cell Phone: Circle all that apply: EDWARD KING HOUSE SENIOR CENTER SENIOR Events March/April~2016 ** REGISTRATION FORM Register ONLINE at www.edwardkinghouse.org E-Mail Daytime Phone: Time Date Cost Allison Concert 2pm Saturday, April 23rd $10 Baseball Hot Stove 6:30pm Wednesday, April 6th $5 suggested donation Color Me Calm Adult Coloring Group 10am-11am Tuesdays beginning March 8th FREE Cooking for One or Two 10am Thursday, April21st FREE Life Re-Imagined 10am Wednesday April 13th FREE Life Re-Imagined 6pm Tuesday, April 26th FREE Pasta Party 5pm Tuesday, March 15th $5 Pasta Party 5pm Tuesday, April 19th $5 St. Patrick s Day Tea 1pm Friday, March 11th $5 Scam Alerts 10am-11am Wednesday, March 23rd FREE Stitch and Sip 6pm 7:30pm Tuesdays, beginning March 8th FREE URI Presents Pain Management URI Presents Wound Care 1pm-2pm Thursday, March 17th FREE 1pm-2pm Thursday, April 21st FREE Who Am I? 5pm-6:30pm 3rd Thursday of the month beginning March 17th FREE Total:

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