Narragansett Community Center, 53 Mumford Road, Narragansett, RI 02882 Narragansett Senior Association Newsletter April, 2021

Vaccinating Narragansett

Over the past few months, Narragansett Town employees have scheduled appointments for residents aged 75 years and older. At this time we have scheduled over 1,468 individuals for their first and second dose appointments at the South Road Elementary School in Wakefield. We have al-so received help from the Narragansett Fire Department Rescue crew who have been able to admin-ister vaccinations to nine homebound residents who were extremely appreciative. The South Road Site has been a closed recently but is still providing scheduled individuals with their second dosage. This site will be closed for vaccinations completely by April 11th. Because the state has taken over the vaccine distribution, a new STATE-RUN Site will be open in West Kingstown in April. Overall, a total of 39 vaccination clinics will have occurred at the South County Regional MEDS-POD site.

New Guideline Requirements for Program Participation

As our community becomes vaccinated, the Center undergoes changes regarding our capacity limitations and programs we have available. Because of our new policies and procedures for entry, only registered individuals will be allowed to enter the Community Center for programs. When entering the building face masks or coverings are required and must cover your mouth and nose at all times unless otherwise stated. Our new temperature scanner will enable temper-ature checks to be sure our seniors are safe and healthy. New cleaning protocols have been imple-mented to allow for a safe and clean environment. We are working very hard towards offering our programs in a safe and healthy way.

**New Lunch Availability/Updates**

On Monday, April 12th we will begin to offer lunches to be picked up at your convenience.

These lunches will be available from 11:30 am until 1:00 pm from Monday to Friday. Our staff will be continuing to deliver daily Monday through Friday.

There are some requirements for this program and they are as follows: Age 60+ OR disabled with proper documentation………………………………. All participants must complete Rhode Island Congregate meal information form

We also have a suggested anonymous donation of $3.00 per meal or the amount you can afford.

***Due to the pandemic, we are only able to serve cold lunches. When the Rhode Island Department of Health determines it is safe to open our doors, we will be offering the hot meals.

More information will be posted in the coming future!!

Fitness Room

Available Monday - Friday 8:45am until 4pm. Workout time will consist of 1 hour. Only two individuals allowed in Fitness Room at

a time. Hand Sanitizer and wipes provided Wiping machines before and after usage is

required Registration required in advance For more information, call the Community Center

@ 401-782-0675.

Do you need help using your smartphone, tablet, or computer?

Cyber-Seniors’ trained Tech Mentors are young People who teach technology to older adults.

They’ll help you learn to: Set up a video call with friends and family

Order your groceries and medications and arrange for their delivery

Set up video appointments with medical professionals

Stream news, videos, music and more

Call 1-844-217-3057 To register for FREE webinars or to schedule one on

one help over the phone.

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Fitness Classes Zumba Gold * Standing* Class

Fun filled exercise class and is for everyone at any fit-ness level! Taught by a physical therapist and licensed

Zumba Gold instructor, this class is set to music that will motivate and get you moving!! Zumba can lower blood pressure, improve strength, decrease stress and much

more! Friday at 9:00 am - 9:45 am

at the pavilion area

Chair Yoga An excellent way for loosening and stretching painful muscles and reduces stress, and improves circulation.

Monday and Friday at 10:00 am Dancing Come enjoy a fun way to exercise and meet new friends

while dancing to some great tunes. Friday 11:00 am

Free Classes

TAI CHI Tai Chi is a low impact exercise that promotes health and

longevity. Outside Classes: Tuesday, 11am, Thursday 11:00 am

($5 per person) Beginner class Thursday 10:30 am

($2 per person) Indoor Zoom Class if weather is too cold for outdoor

class (FREE) Contact jngee@icloud.com with any questions!

Virtual Senior Center Age Friendly Rhode Island has developed a “virtual” Senior Center on their website with

interesting programs that you can participate in

www.agefriendlyri.org and click the link on the top of that page that says”, “Virtual

Community Center” and then click on “Events Calendar”. There are programs and exercise

classes for free!!

Senior Transportation Pre register two days in advance Will be limited windows for transportation from

10:30am-2pm for Medical appointments due to lunches being delivered at that time

All accommodations will be on a case-by-case basis Passengers must maintain proper distancing

guidelines and must wear face coverings Hand sanitizer and disposable wipes are available

for all patrons Grocery Shopping Available Wednesday

mornings with pick up times starting at 9am

Physical Therapy Department

FREE Balance Screening

Learn ways to improve balance and reduce your fall risk!!

Where: 25 West Independence Way, Kingston, RI When: Saturday, Apr il 10th 10am—12pm

Participate in a few brief physical tests Receive recommendations about how you may

improve balance and prevent falls. Individuals who use a walker or cane are welcome, as

well as those who walk unassisted. Discuss different possibilities of exercise programs,

balance classes, and more offered in the community!!

Email or call us to schedule your appointment today!!

tjqmbb@uri.edu or 401-932-9457

Senior Association Senior Officers & Board of Directors

2020-2021 Elaine Stannard, President

Barbara Gabriele, Vice President Jane Gemma, Secretary

Sandra Rodrigues, Interim Treasurer

Board of Directors Don Sullivan John Roberts Sally Cooper Olga Catalano

Margo Matheson

Narragansett Senior Association is a non profit association in collaboration with the Senior Coordinator for the Department of Parks and Recreation for the purpose of developing and implementing programs for our senior population. If you are interested in becoming a member call the office and the fee for yearly dues is $10.00.

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Rhode Island Sponsoring Chair Yoga Classes @ 10:00 am Tuesday May 4th Thursday May 7th Classes are FREE

All are invited to join these fitness classes. Come enjoy the warmer weather and get active with Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island.

Don’t forget to wear a Mask and bring a Matt!!

Classes will be located outside at the pavilion area

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