DaVinci Center For Community Progress
470 CHARLES STREET
PROVIDENCE, RI 02904
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December
Tuesday, December 6th-Hanukkah Begins this evening
Tuesday, December 6th-LaSallette Shrine Trip 4:00-8:30pm
Wednesday, December 7th-Medicare Part D-Open Enrollment Ends
Wednesday, December 14th- Rehabilitation Hospital of Rhode Island
Wednesday, December 14th-Hanukkah Ends this evening
Wednesday, December 16th-The DaVinci Center Christmas Party
Wednesday, December 21st-White Cross Pharmacy’s MedPack, Medication Prescription
Organized Presentation
Sunday, December 25th-Merry Christmas
Monday, December 26th- DaVinci Center CLOSED for obser vance of Chr istmas
January
Sunday, January 1st-Happy New Year
Monday, January 2nd-New Year Holiday DaVinci Center CLOSED for observance of New
Year Holiday
Wednesday, January 4th-New Year Holiday Celebration @ Noon Meal
Wednesday, January 18th-Martin Luther King, Jr. Day-DaVinci Center CLOSED
Thursday, January 19th-Trri-Town Health Presentation
Friday, January 20th-Inauguration Day
Wednesday, January 25th-Marquis Healthcare
Thursday, January 26th-Trip to Spumoni Restaurant & Emerald Square Mall
Friday, January 27th-A Night at the Fights
Volume 44
Nos. 12 &
Volume 45
No. 1
DECEMBER 2016
&
JANUARY 2017
MERRY CHRISTMAS
470 Charles Street Providence, RI 02904
PHONE: 272-7474
TRIPS
Bus Leaves 4:00 PM
Bus Returns 8:30 PM
LaSallette Shrine Tuesday, December 6th
The City of Providence is sponsoring a trip that will leave the DaVinci Center at 4:00PM
and travel to Our Lady of LaSallette Shrine in South Attleboro, MA. At LaSallette Shrine
you will get the chance to witness over 300,000 lights which makes it one of the largest
Christmas lights display in the Northeast. There will also be a free holiday concert.
LaSallette Shrine offers manager scenes from all over the world, as well as live livestock.
The entire event is free! If you would like to attend the trip to participate in the holiday cheer
please call the center at 272-7474 to reserve a spot.
Spumoni Restaurant &
Emerald Square Mall
Thursday, January 26th
HOLIDAY SPECIALS
Adopt-A-Family
Every year the DaVinci Center Social Services Staff assists hundreds of families during
the Holiday season in a variety of ways. During the Christmas season, we identify numerous struggling families with children who could use a spiritual and physical boost.
Therefore, our social worker gives the size, gender and ages of children to anonymous
shoppers (this could be you!) who shop for the child and return the wrapped gift with an
ID number to our staff. The staff will deliver the gifts to the appropriate family. This is
done anonamously without the shoppers knowing the identity of who they are shopping
for and vise versa. If you’re in the spirit of the holidays and you would like to participate
in bringing joy to children in need of holiday cheer, you can contact the center at 2727474. Please mention you are calling to adopt-a-family. Thank you for your generosity
and cheerful spirit. Merry Christmas!
Bus Leaves 10:00AM
Bus Returns 3:00PM
The holidays are over and its time for a relaxing day of eating and
shopping. We will be taking a trip to Spumoni Restaurant in Pawtucket for an Italian Buffet at 11:30AM. It will be followed by
shopping at Emerald Square Mall in North Attleboro, be sure to
take advantage of the after holidays clearance items! Please call the
Center at 272-7474 to reserve your spot. The cost is $5 for the bus,
and shopping is on your own. Come join the fun!
DaVinci Center Christmas Party
Wednesday, December 14, 2016 @ Noon Meal! Come in and join the par ty, the
DaVinci Center will be having its annual Christmas Party. The party will be accompanied
by the musical talents of Susan McCleod. If you would like to join us for some holiday
cheer and delicious treats please call the center at 272-7474 to reserve a spot! Santa will
have a gift for everyone who attends the meal.
Classes & Clubs
Wednesday, December 14th 11:30AM-Rehabilitation Hospital of Rhode Island Donna DiPrete, RN, clinical Nurse Liaison will do a presentation on the services that they provide and how they can service the seniors and the center along with its
community.
BINGO
Come join the fun every Wednesday afternoon . Following lunch at 1PM.
Wednesday, December 21st 11:30AM-White Cross Pharmacy MedPack Medication
Prescription Laur en Iacobucci, RPh. will do a pr esentation for their MedPack Medication Management System. White Cross Pharmacy’s MedPack offers simplified medication management with organized prescriptions automatically delivered on-time every
month for no extra charge for delivery.
YOGA CLASSES
Come join us every Thursday, 1:00PM to
2:00PM with expert yoga instructor Jan Silvestri
eases us into mild stretching and moving while
sitting in a chair. Classes only $1!
Interested in Italian
Conversation
Art Classes for Beginners
The art class taught by Ron Reeves, an accomplished painter, has been a great success. Those
who never picked up a brush are creating beauty
they never dreamed they could accomplish. Join
them as we continue the classes on Tuesday
afternoons at 1:00PM. Please call 272-7474 and
reserve your place.
PRESENTATIONS
We will resume Italian Conversation Classes taught by Maestro Giuseppe Giampaolo whose
knowledge of Italy and the Italian language is commendable.
Classes are free and are appropriate for beginners as well as
for those who just wish to
polish up on their Italian grammar. As soon as we have
enough persons we will determine the date and time and
begin the class. Call 272-7474
to register.
JANUARY 2017 CLASS
Concerned about your health?
Concerned about prediabetes?
Looking for a lifestyle change program?
Learn ways to eat healthy and increase physical activity, all while receiving support from
others through a free program. Interested in more information? Looking to sign up for
our next class starting in January? Please contact Christine Allenson at Tri-County Community Action Agency at [email protected] or 401-519-1961. The DaVinci Center in conjunction with Tri-Town is hosting the program described above for persons seeking a healthier lifestyle to start the New Year. The orientation will be held at the DaVinci
Center on Thursday, January 19th at 2:00PM. Healthy snacks will be served. Call Christine to register.
Wednesday, January 25th 11:30AM-Marquis Healthcare-Is a new long-term care
health provider to the area. A representative of that agency will be here to tell you about
their most recent acquisitions and the services they can provide to our community.
Certified Nursing Assistant Program
The DaVinci Center in collaboration with Community College of Rhode Island with a grant
From the Emma Harris Foundation offers Certified Nurses Training to anyone wishing to
take a ten week course to prepare for C N A license. The DaVinci Center is now recruiting
for the next class. Call John at the DaVinci Center at 272-7474 for more information.
NEWS AND INFORMATION
Information
FESTA ITALIANA-It makes a great gift.
The DaVinci Center Annual
Campaign
Each year the DaVinci Center asks our supporters to make
a freewill offering to the DaVinci Center to help with operation of programs and services.
This year our goal is to raise $20,000 and it can be done with large or small donations!
Regardless of the size of your donation it is appreciated. Persons donating $50 or more
receive a free “Festa Italian” recipe book, persons donating $100 or more receive two
Showcase Cinema movie tickets plus a recipe book. Any donation is appreciated. Please
make checks payable to “DaVinci Center”. We thank you in advance for your generosity.
Special announcement
MEDICARE Part D Enrollment October 15 - December 7
Open Enrollment for all Medicare plan is from October, 2016 to December, 2016. You
may enroll for the first time during this period. Anyone 65-years-old or older is required
to be enrolled in Medicare part D, the Medicare Plan that pays for prescription drugs. During the enrollment period you may enroll for the first time or change your Medicare Part D
Insurance provider.. If you have already enrolled in Medicare Part D, then you do not
need to enroll again.
If you have any further questions regarding Medicare, our Information Specialist, Linda
Loxley is at the DaVinci Wednesdays from 12:30 to 4:30. Call 272-7474 for an
appointment. Remember-The Last Day is Wednesday, December 7th.
The DaVinci Center has “FESTA ITALIANA” COOKBOOKS. IT IS AN
ITALIAN HOLIDAY OF RECIPES AND CULTURE WHICH YOU WILL
TREASURE FOR YEARS TO COME. IT CONTAINS OLD WORLD
RECIPES FROM OUR LOCAL GRANDMOTHERS. IT IS ALSO USED AS
A REFERENCE BY SOME OF OUR LOCAL CHEFS. $10.00 PER BOOK,
PLUS $2.00 POSTAGE. PLEASE MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO:
DAVINCI CENTER. THANK YOU.
INAUGURATION DAY
For those of you Patriotic readers interested in current events, the
Inauguration of the forty-fifth President, Donald Trump will take
place on Friday, January 20th. This historical day will be preceded
with parades and other fan fair which are of interest to all,
regardless of political affiliation. It is a historical moment in history.
Where ever possible encourage your grandchildren to watch with
you.
Christmas is a great time to gather with friends and family and give thanks for our many,
many blessings. For those of you who may be alone on this wonderful holiday, some
churches and agencies will have congregate meals where you can join others and celebrate
your holiday meal! Since the arrangements have not been finalized to date.
St. Michael’s: 401-781-7210
St. Patrick’s (Mary House): 401-274-6286
Providence Rescue Mission: 401-274-8861
Home Delivered Meals-If you do not wish to join the congregate
meal, you may be a recipient of a home delivered meal through the
goodness of one of these parishes and their friends. Please call the
telephone numbers above for an update.
HEATING ASSISTANCE
Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
And
Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)
Income GuideLines
If your income is less than what appears in the chart for your family size
you may be eligible for heating assistance or home weatherization. If you
think you are eligible contact Community Action Partnership Providence
(CAPP) at 518 Hartford Avenue, Providence, 401-273-2000.
Friday, January 27th 1:00PM
Join us at the DaVinci Center on the last Friday of January the 27th of
2017 as we continue with our series on the history of boxing in the 20th
century narrated by boxing history expert and DaVinci Center staff member, Michael Coppola. On this afternoon we will create a program of
fights that will allow you the ability to experience what it would be like to
sit ringside and enjoy bouts from “Curtain Raisers” thru “MAIN
EVENTS.” So join us and feel what it’s like to be out at “A NIGHT AT
THE FIGHTS.” Program starts promptly at 1:00PM. Refreshments will
be served. There is no fee to join in on the fun.
New Year Celebration
@ Noon meal
Join us on Wednesday, January 4, 2017 as we celebrate and welcome the
year 2017 with music, delicious food, and mouth watering desserts. We will
also have a Trivia on the topic of music and movies of the 30’s,40’s and
50’s. Start off the New Year on the right foot.
Family Size
1
2
3
4
5
12 Month
$28,533
$37,312
$46,082
$54,871
$63,650
1 Month
$2378
$3109
$3841
$4573
$5304
If you have any questions regarding the information above, call our
Information Specialist, Linda Loxley, at 272-7474.
Heating & Utility Assistance Appointments
On Thursday, December 29 and January 26 from 11:30-1:30 Escalina Johnson of Community Action Program for Providence will be here at the DaVinci Center to assist any residents (all ages) with applications for assistance. This will be done by appointment so
please call Escalina at CAPP at 273-2000 X-103 to make an appointment. Leave a message including your phone number and she will get back to you.
Meal News
Meal Calendar goes here
We ask that you do the following:

Call in your reservation at least
24 hours ahead of time. If at all
possible, give us your reservations for the whole week ahead.
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Tell us your choice on the menu
of regular meal or sandwich.
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Please call in your cancellations
also since we do not want to
have waste and also because we
may be able to accommodate a
person on the waiting list for
the meal on that day.
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Thank you! Oh, yes – one more
thing – you now are asked to
give a free-will offering at a
suggested $3.00 per meal or
whatever is affordable for you.
God Bless Our Seniors!