PECK CENTER

STAFF

Michele Geremia

Director

Cathy Impellizzeri

Administra�ve

Assistant

Elizabeth McGuire

Administra�ve

Assistant

Rod Maturi

Kitchen Supervisor

Shirley Slusarski

Kitchen Staff

Larry Daglieri

Anthony Mederos

John Toolan

Transporta�on

Mona L. Kozel

Trips and Events

Center Hours

Monday: 9:30 - 3:30

Tuesday: 9:00 - 3:30

Wednesday: 9:30 - 3:30

Thursday: 9:00 - 4:00

Friday: 9:30 - 2:30

CENTER INFORMATION

JUNE 2018

CENTER INFORMATION

281 County Road

Barrington, RI 02806

401-247-1926

FLOWERS FOR EVERYONE

with Sally Gruber

Friday, June 8 at 1:00 pm

“WATERING CAN MAGIC”

Have you ever wondered what other uses

a metal watering can serves? Today, we

create a breathtaking floral arrangement

using this vessel as a base. Daisies, carna�ons,

and other flowers will highlight this design as

we discover the florist in all of us!

PLEASE NOTE CLASS FEE CHANGE DUE TO

INCREASING COSTS OF MATERIALS

Sign up today! $18/pp. PLEASE NOTE: CANCELLATIONS NEED TO

BE MADE 48 HOURS IN ADVANCE

ARMCHAIR TRAVEL - “Antarc=ca”

Wednesday, June 13th at 1:00pm

Few know that palm trees grow in the

Antarc�c region but there are a few, maybe

not real, and there is a real “swimming hole”

there. Join Jim Spears and Alita Marks as they

relive their 25th anniversary “trip of a life-

�me” to Antarc�ca. We will see penguins,

birds and marine mammals in large numbers.

The scenery is unmatched on any other place

on earth.

Presented as a collabora�on between the

Center and the Barrington Community School.

Fee: $10 per adult/$5 senior ci�zen. Call BCS

at 245-0432 for registra�on informa�on.

ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP PARTY

AND FATHER’S DAY LUNCHEON

Friday, June 15, 2018, 11:30am It’s almost �me to think about renewing your

membership at the Peck Center for Adult

Enrichment or joining for the first �me. If you

have an interest in our programs, we are

interested in your par�cipa�on . Membership

provides all sorts of perks and opportuni�es,

including 2nd Story Theatre �ckets, par�cipa-

�on in exercise programs, use of the Fitness

Room with big screen TV, music, trips and

bowling. And more...Join us for a balanced

lunch Monday through Friday and help us

complete the current jigsaw puzzle.

The Membership party will include lunch,

ice cream, and great entertainment by

Brad Bradford, who will present his country

legends floorshow!

DEADLINE FOR LUNCH SIGN-UP IS JUNE 6TH!

Stop by the Center to book your seat .

Please remember to scan

your membership card!

In order to keep receiving our grant funding it

is important for us to keep track of how many

people use our services on a daily basis.

Keep our programs going! Thank you!

SPECIAL PROGRAMS SPECIAL PROGRAMS

BELLY DANCING FOR FUN AND FITNESS Fridays 10:00 am

Instructor Ni will be at the Peck Center

to teach Belly Dancing.

Come out and learn the basic footwork, isola�ons,

shimmies, cymbal-playing and, of course, magical veil

movements that are the hallmark of this remarkable

dance. Each class includes a warm-up, hands-on

instruc�on in isola�ons and basic dance steps, an aerobic

sec�on where we “put it all together” and ends with a

cool-down period. Throughout it all you will learn correct

posture, alignment and grace while dancing, and most

important…you’ll have fun!

ALZHEIMER’S CAREGIVER SUPPORT

First Monday of the month, 1:00pm

The Alzheimer’s Associa�on con�nues the caregiver

support group at the Center, mee�ng the first Monday of

the month (or on the second Monday if Monday holiday).

BOWLING AT DUDEK BOWLING LANES

Tuesday mornings, 9:45-11:15am

Start date to be announced

Cost is $3 per person, per game and

includes shoe rental; payable to Dudek Lanes Meet at the Peck Center and the Senior van will transport

you to the bowling alley. Van sea�ng is limited so sign up

early. Call or stop by the Center to reserve your seat.

SUMMER WATERFRONT DINING TOUR

Dinner and Concert

Monday, June 25th, 3:45pm

$15 due at =me of sign up

I�nerary: Leave Barrington at 3:45pm

Quito’s Restaurant, Bristol, then 4th of July concert series

with East Bay Summer Wind Ensemble / Michael Dimucci

& Friends

*$15 - Includes bus only.* Dinner & snacks are on you.

**Bus will pick up and drop off at Peck Center (or pick up

and drop off at home for Barrington residents). Seats are

limited so please reserve your spot soon!

Stay tuned for more fun to come…

In July we will be going to The Port, Newport

to enjoy the beau�ful waterfront.

HIGH-LOW JACK GROUP

Tuesdays, 1-3pm

2ND STORY THEATRE

“DANCING LESSONS”

Sunday, June 24th at 5:15 pm Our special Center cost is only $20

(Theater =cket cost is $30)

A Quirky Pas de Deux by Mark St. Germain

This oddball roman�c comedy transcends conven�on,

becoming a life-altering waltz, a transforma�onal dance,

between two lovely, lonely, but ever-hopeful misfits.

Ticket are limited - only 8 are available.

Transporta�on is on your own.

You must be a member of the Center to purchase a

=cket; fee due at =me of sign up.

Coming up July 22nd… “Hand of God”

A MATTER OF BALANCE

Begins Thursday, June 21st, 1:30-3:30pm

Also meets June 28, July 5, 12, 19, 26, August 2 & 9

Class meets in Studio room of Peck Center

An evidence-based 8-week program designed to reduce

the fear of falling and increase ac�vity levels in older

adults. Emphasizes strategies to reduce and manage

falls. For adults age 60 and older who are ambulatory

and looking to improve flexibility, balance and strength.

Pre-registra=on is required;

Contact the

Barrington

YMCA at 401-245-2444

Fee is $15

for the 8

week

program.

IHOP / NEWPORT CREAMERY VOUCHERS

IHOP and Newport Creamery vouchers are available for

purchase at $5 per voucher and can be used during

designated hours for a specialized menu.

SPECIAL PROGRAMS

LINE DANCING WITH DORIS

Every Wednesday at 10:00am

Come join

the fun!

EARLY SIGN UP REMINDER...

DID YOU KNOW…. Early sign up for events / classes / trips can help prevent

cancella=on of these programs.

Signing up as early as possible will let the event coordinator

know there is an interest, as they count on these numbers

to prepare and move forward with their events/classes/

trips. If they see liNle or no interest, there is a good

possibility the program will be cancelled.

MINDFULNESS, MEDITATION & MOVEMENT

The new two month series will run

Fridays, 1:00-2:15pm, July through August This class will explore different methods to develop your

own Medita�on Prac�ce through exercises with breath,

body and mind.

Wear comfortable clothing, bring water. We will sit in

chairs in this class.

No sign up necessary; simply scan your card upon arrival.

“PAWSOX EXPRESS”

Nothing gets rid of the winter blahs like dreams of a

summer baseball game, especially when it’s in our own

back yard!

This summer, hop aboard our PawSox Express on

Saturday, July 7, 2018 for a 6:15pm game between the

Pawtucket Red Sox and the Yankees’ farm team, the

Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Railriders.

Families, adults and seniors are all welcome to join us

for this group ou�ng offered by Barrington

Community School, the Barrington Recrea�on

Department and the BAY Team!

The bus will depart at 4:30pm, giving you �me to

par�cipate in pre-game ac�vi�es. Return will be aQer

the fireworks display which follows the game.

Our “Caps & Dogs” package includes:

♦ Reserved �ckets between home Plate and 3rd base

♦ High Five Tunnel: line up on the field to “high five”

the Paw Sox starters as they take to the field

♦ Par�cipate in a pre-game parade to recognize our

group on the field

♦ PawSox Hat

♦ Barrington t-shirt courtesy of the BAY team

♦ Refreshments: hot dog, soQ drink and chips

♦ Fireworks aQer the game

In addi�on, the July 7 program includes Pirates &

Princesses Night! Grandparents! Bring your grandchil-

dren, in costume if they’d like, to this very special

event!

FEE: $40 adults. $35 students under 16.

Includes all features noted above, school bus

transporta�on and trip escort.

Note: While we do not receive any reduc�ons from the

Red Sox for children, we have elected to offer reduced

rates for this age group.

Sea�ng is assigned in the order in which registra�on

and payments are received.

CENTER INFORMATION

EXERCISE AT THE CENTER

EXERCISE WITH THE “Y” AT THE CENTER

Monday - Chair Yoga ……... ………… 11:00am

Wednesday - Chair Yoga…………………... 9:30am

Tuesday & Thursday - Sr. Strength I…. 9:00am

Sr. Strength II… 10:00am

Friday - Belly Dancing………………………. 10:00am

Friday - Medita�on class………………….. 1:00pm

BENEFITS REPRESENTATIVE SHIP Counselors Kris�na Waters and Janet Shansky, are at

the Center on Tuesday and Friday mornings to assist with

Medicare enrollment. Appointment required.

FREE NOTARY PUBLIC SERVICE

A notary public is available at the Peck Center during nor-

mal business hours. Please feel free to bring any docu-

ments that need to be notarized and avail yourself of this

service.

CENTER INFORMATION CENTER INFORMATION

**HAPPY BIRTHDAY!** JUNE BIRTHDAYS

June Wood…………..…..………..………….. 1st

Virginia Hadley.…………….………………. 2nd

Paula Izeman……….………………………… 2nd

Yvonne Colasanti…..………………………. 2nd

Monica Lanoue..……………………………… 2nd

Beverly Helgerson………………………… 2nd

Mudge Anderson……………………………. 3rd

Maria Mellone……………………………….. 3rd

Dorothy Shaw………………………………… 5th

Evelyn Kelly……………………………………. 6th

Barbara Evans………………………………. 6th

Robert Corson………………………………. 6th

Vivian Iacavone……………………………… 6th

Bruce Amand………………………………… 7th

Judith Schubert………………………….. 10th

Richard Cloutier…………………………… 12th

Carol Batchelder…………………………… 12th

Lorraine Bertrand……………………….. 13th

Cheryl Horton……………………………….. 14th

Helen Keough………………………………… 15th

Curtis Greene………………………………… 17th

Ann Parker……………………………………... 17th

Ernest Peck……………………………………. 17th

Bonnie Lass…………………………………….. 18th

Roger Brayman………………………………. 19th

Sandra Lewis………………………………… 19th

Violet Higgins……………………………….. 20th

Maxine Richman……………………………. 20th

Bettine Fitzgerald Costa……………. 21st

Norma O’Connell…………………………… 22nd

Therese Massey…………………………… 23rd

Emile Corriveau……………………………… 23rd

Phyllis Fortier……………………………….. 23rd

Lorna Ripperger……………………………. 24th

Eli Fass…………………………………………… 24th

Mary Jane Ferrara……………………… 24th

Paula Gobin…………………………………… 25th

Antonio Nunez………………………………. 25th

Michael Wright……………………………… 26th

Judy Hamilton………………………………. 26th

Jane Howe…………………………………….. 28th

Nancy Schauble…………………………… 28th

Nancy Lukasiewicz……………………… 28th

Peter Kanarian……………………………… 29th

June McRae…………………………………… 30th

BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENING

Nurses are available to take blood pressure on Thursdays be-

tween 10:30am and 11:30am. We suggest you call the Cen-

ter at 247-1926 to confirm that a nurse is available.

EAST BAY COMMUNITY ACTION

LUNCH PROGRAM - $3 dona=on

Please remember that the lunch program at the Peck Center

is not free. This program requires funding to con�nue.

Part of the funding comes from the $3 suggested dona�on.

Please help us con�nue the lunch program by considering

that this program helps everyone.

We appreciate your $3 dona=on!

REMINDER OF UP-FRONT PAYMENTS

FOR TRIPS & EVENTS Please remember that you will only be signed up for a trip or

event (that has a cost) once payment is made. We will no

longer hold spots or “pencil you in”. Thank you for your co-

opera�on and understanding.

BARRINGTON TOWN BEACH IS OPEN!!!

Every Thursday aOernoon at 1pm!

** TRIPS AND EVENTS WITH MONA ** (Membership in the Center is required for all trips and events)

CANCELLATION / REFUND POLICY for Trips / Tickets / Events Away from the Center:

♦ FULL PAYMENT IS REQUIRED AT SIGN-UP - Refunds are given ONLY under the circumstance listed below:

◊ Trip must be fully booked AND a replacement must be found to pay for the seat that was reserved.

TOWN OF BARRINGTON

Peck Center for Adult Enrichment

281 County Road

Barrington, Rhode Island 02806

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FOXWOODS AND BINGO - Monday, June 11, 2018 Cost: $25 due at =me of sign-up - SIGN UP SOON!

FOXWOODS AND BINGO - August (Date to be announced)

CAPTAIN JACK’S LOBSTER BAKE & MOHEGAN SUN RESORT CASINO

Tuesday, July 17th, 2018

NORTH SHORE MUSIC THEATER “Mamma Mia” - Wednesday, August 15, 2018

For more details on these trips, pick up a flyer at the Peck Center.