March 6, VFW Post #183 BINGO, Open to all. Doors open at 6 p.m. and bingo starts at 6:30 p.m. There is a $30 entry fee and cash prizes. Please email vfwpost183bingo@gmail.com with any questions.

March 7, Free Balance Screening, the Cranston Senior Enrichment Center will be hosting a free balance screening at 10 a.m. to 11 a.m., at 1070 Cranston St. Individuals that use a walker, cane, or other assisted device are welcome to participate. For more information or to register call 401- 874-4025 or 401-432-7217.

March 8, Teen/Adult Event: Rest to Restore will be hosted by the OneCranston Health Equity Zone on Saturday at 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Cranston YMCA, 1225 Park Ave., Register at https://forms.office.com/r/rMAXwKYweL or email iswinski@comcap.org

March 8, Women’s History Month event – Miss Julia “Kitty” Lippitt Mauran will be presented by the Hope Historical Society on Saturday, at 2 p.m. The meeting will be held at the Howland Barn on 35 Ryefield Rd., in Hope, RI.

March 11, Family Event: Disney BINGO; hosted by OneCranston Health Equity Zone on Tuesday, at 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Pastore Center, 155 Gansett Ave., Cranston. No registration required. For more info, contact Celia at cmhernandez@comcap.org or 401-649-0878.

March 11, PPAC’s “Mighty Wurlitzer” Concerts will kick off with “The Pipes Are Calling: Step into the Irish Parlor,” on Tuesday at 12 p.m. The Cranston Senior Enrichment Center will provide transportation & lunch, which will cost $7.00. Departure from the center is at 11 a.m. Call Sky at 401-780-6216 to register.

March 12, “Songbirds on The Pawtuxet,” Edgewood Garden Club will host an Open Meeting in the William Hall Library Auditorium on 1825 Broad St., Birder and conservation volunteer Doug Wilson will discuss colorful birds observed along the river and more. Free event open to the public. Social time, 6:30 p.m., and program at 7 p.m.

March 12, Grocery Store Tour, the Cranston Senior Center will be collaborating with URI SNAP-ED Program to give an overview of shopping for nutritious and budget friendly foods. The program is at 10 a.m. on Wednesday.

Wickford Art Festival Artist Applications Now Open North Kingstown, RI – The Wickford Art Association (WAA) is excited to announce that artist applications for the 62nd annual Wickford Art Festival are now open. The outdoor art festival will take place on the weekend of July 12 & 13, 2025. Now through March 15, artists are invited to submit their applications to be considered for participation in this event. Artists interested in applying can visit the official festival website at www.wickfordart.org for more details. Applications will be reviewed by a jury panel, and selected artists will be notified in early April 2025.

Meals on Wheels of Rhode Island Call for Volunteers, to apply you can visit rimeals.org/volunteer.

Every Monday through Friday, Virtual Dementia Caregiver Support Groups are specifically designed for people caring for loved ones with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia. Monday, 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m.; Tuesday, 3 p.m. to 4:30 p. m.; Wednesday, 5 p.m. to 6:30 p. m.; Thursday and Friday, 10 a.m. to 11:30 a. m. Information and registration, call 401-415-4664; or email to: info@HopeDementia.org. Follow us on Facebook @HopeHealth.

Every Monday - The Gaspee Celtic Jam meets at the Pawtuxet Village Baptist Church, 2157 Broad St., every Monday from 7 to 9 p.m. All skill levels welcome. Visit www.gaspeecelticjam.org for more info (including the current tune list/tune book) or to send us any questions. No specific Celtic music experience is required.

Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday – Cranston Senior Enrichment Center will be providing chair exercise classes from 9:45 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. This FREE exercise class can strengthen everything from the core muscles and the glutens to the lower and upper back, the legs, and the arms.  Come by and try it!

Every Monday through Thursday – Cranston Senior Enrichment Center will be offering Tech-Help at 12:30 p.m. to 2 p.m. Whether you are having computer questions or experiencing issues with your phone, iPad etc.  Need help with your Portals or need to order Free Covid test kits?  They can assist with that as well. 

Every Tuesday and Thursday – Cranston Senior Enrichment Center will be providing medication reviews from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Mary McKenna, our CVS Pharmacist, is available to review and discuss your medications with you. Don’t miss out on this free service available to you.  Stop by or call for an appointment 401- 780-6210.

Every First and Third Monday Rhode Island Active Toastmasters meets, serving both Rhode Island and Southern MA. Rhode Island Active Toastmasters holds its meetings at New England Institute of Technology in East Greenwich, in Rm N214 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. For more information, please contact us Rhode Island Active Toastmasters.  All are welcome!

Every Tuesday, ASL Interpreted RI AA Meeting will be held at Phillips Memorial Baptist Church, 565 Pontiac Ave., from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Every Tuesday – Cranston Senior Enrichment Center will be offering computer assistance at 9:45 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Every Tuesday – Cranston Senior Enrichment Center will be offering a balance, strength and flexibility class at 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. You will learn how to move the body in a healthy way to reduce pain and improve body awareness. Fee: $3.00 Classes are with or without the use of a chair.

Every Tuesday – Cranston Senior Enrichment Center will be offering an evidence-based workshop on “Tools for Healthy Living,” starting Mar. 4 at 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. and ending April 8. Class meets once a week for six weeks.  Space is limited.  To register call 401-780-6000. Facilitators: Marylou Pearson, RN & Jackie Rizzi

Every Second and Fourth Tuesday the Fall River Toastmasters Meeting, serving both Rhode Island and Southern Mass., the Fall River Toastmasters holds its meetings. Doors open at 6 p.m. and meeting is from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Join us at The Chamber, 200 Pocasset St, Fall River, Mass., 2nd floor. For more information, call Sean DaCosta at (508)-840-6621. All are welcome!

Every Wednesday and Friday – Cranston Senior Enrichment Center will be offering a balancing & strengthening exercise class called Tai Ji Quan Moving for Better Balance (TJQMBB). It will begin March 12 from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. and end Aug. 29. It is free. Prescreening is required. For more information call Amy at 401-780-6200.  

Every Thursday, Get-a-Job-Thursdays - We Make RI, an organization that provides free manufacturing training, hosts a series of job fairs every Thursday from 11 a.m. to noon, 200 First Ave., For more information about this event or other training opportunities, visit www.wemakeri.com/get-a-job-thursday or contact Mike at (401) 232-0077 x109.

Every Thursday, BINGO, the Cranston Senior Center will host bingo every Thursday from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Snacks provided, and cash prizes will be available.

NAMI-RI Family-to-Family Course is a free 8-session educational program for family, significant others, and friends of people living with mental illness. Registration is currently open for the next course which begins Wed., Mar. 12 at 5:30 p.m. on ZOOM. To register for the next Family-to-Family course, or for more information, call 401-331-3060 or email Beth at beth@namirhodeisland.org

PSA Free Gun Locks at Cranston & Warwick Public Libraries Secure storage of weapons is now the law in Rhode Island. A Free Gun Lock and Securing Weapons Safely information is now available at two locations: Cranston Central Library Reference Desk, 140 Sockanosset Cross Rd. Cranston, Warwick Central Library Reference desk, 600 Sandy Ln., Warwick. Stop by for a free gun lock and literature on how to securely store weapons. Doing so will save lives and make our communities safer. Residents from all RI communities are welcome. "This event is not endorsed by or affiliated with the Cranston Public Library."

Oaklawn Grange Used Clothing Donation Shed in need of used clothing items at the Oaklawn Grange Donation Shed, 24 Searle Ave., Cranston. Accepted items only: Used Clothing, Shoes, Sneakers, Belts, Purses, Linens, Pillowcases, Blankets, Curtains, and Stuffed Animals. All items must be in useable condition. Your donations will be distributed as whole garments locally and worldwide. Contact oaklawngrangeinfo@gmail.com for more information.

NAMI-RI Offers Family Support Groups; the RI chapter of the National Alliance on Mental Illness offers free support groups for families and friends of loved ones struggling with mental health. Groups are led by trained facilitators with experience with family members. Meetings last 1.5 hours, and everyone gets a chance to share. Group members offer help and resources, when appropriate, based on their experiences. More information and full schedule can be found at namirhodeisland.org. or call 401-331-3060. No pre-registration for these monthly groups is necessary.

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