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The Center

25 St. Dominic Road, Wakefield, RI 02879
Phone: 789-0268 Fax: 782-1223

Welcome to Senior Services

Senior Center

Welcome to the South Kingstown Senior Services Department Web Site. We help "connect services to seniors".

Living longer, or longevity, is no longer the exception. Today, the gift of longevity is becoming the rule. Be sure to put this gift to use as you plan your everyday activities and relationships with others.

We are all presented with many challenges as we grow older, but we don't have to face these challenges alone. Our department has established an extensive array of activities, programs and services. These offerings are intended to enhance the quality of life for those who are aging in contemporary society; while connecting them with others who share their joys and concerns.

There is no reason to live your later years lonely and isolated. We seek to provide the information and access to federal, state and local resources that can assist you in enjoying your later life. We'll help you discover what, and who, is readily available to help you. We'll help you learn where, when and how these resources can be tapped to help you achieve "vital aging".

Many services and activities exist right here in your hometown. You may just not be fully aware of them. As this "community comes of age", be sure you take full advantage of what is available to you.

There are many individuals who when provided with the opportunity to share their skills, knowledge and abilities find that they have much to offer. Once these individuals connect with others, they find the enjoyment and satisfaction that come from sharing their activities with one another.

We invite you to explore this site, visit our facilities and "discover the possibilities"! We're convinced you'll enjoy what you find!

Latest News

  • Emergency Preparedness Tips for Seniors

    With an active hurricane season upon us now is the time to review or develop an emergency plan and checklist to ensure your safety. The US Department of Health and Human Services and the Administration on Aging offer the attached "Just in Case" guide for seniors. Click here to learn how to prepare for an emergency.
  • September is National Senior Center Month

    This year's celebration theme "Senior Centers~Your Place to Connect!" highlights The Center as a place to build new skills, join the community, and stay healthy and active. Visit The Center and check out our many activities.
  • RI Center for Law & Public Policy

    On Tuesday, September 7, 2010 at 10:00 A.M. the Rhode Island Center for Law and Public Policy (RICLAPP) will be here to discuss the legal counsel and services their organization can provide for seniors. RICLAPP will be back on Tuesday September 21, 2010 at 9:00 A.M. for a one on one Legal Clinic. To make an appointment to speak to a lawyer for a free 30 minute consultation please call The Center.
  • Football Fever

    Football season is here!!! Let's kick it off right by wearing your favorite team's jersey to The Center on Tuesday, September 7, 2010. It doesn't matter if your team is a High School, College, or NFL team, wear your teams colors with pride. Stay for a "tailgate lunch". Please make your reservations early.
  • Drama Presentation

    On Wednesday, September 8, 2010 at 10:30 A.M. The Center's Drama Club will perform Grand Moves and Coconut Cream Pie. Grand Moves is a comedy about a real-estate agent showing a home and several interesting characters stop by. Coconut Cream Pie is a shorter comedy where a delivery man drops off a coconut cream pie and the woman of the house insists she did not order it. Stop by and support our Drama Club and laugh, laugh, laugh.
  • National Grid Presents "Time for a Change"

    On Wednesday, September 15, 2010 at 9:30 A.M. National Grid will be at The Center for a wonderful informational and energy savings event. An Energy Star Field representative will discuss how you can save money, while helping the environment. They will give each person who fills out a survey a Free Compact Fluorescent Light (CFL), in a National Grid Tote Bag. Learn how a CFL bulb will use 75% less electricity and much more...
  • URI Master Gardeners

    The URI Master Gardeners will be at The Center on Tuesday, September 21, 2010 at 1:30 P.M. to discuss container gardening. There are many wonderful reasons to garden in containers. Not only does it allow you to have a portable garden that can be moved to create any effect you want, but they can also be brought inside when the weather turns cold. Anyone can make a great container garden. From simple to elaborate, the possibilities are limitless.
  • Hearing Screening

    A free diagnostic Hearing Screening will be held on Tuesday, September 28, 2010 from 9:00 A.M. to 12 noon by the URI Speech and Hearing Center. Hearing loss can be helped effectively if treatment is sought early. Call The Center for an appointment and be proactive on your hearing loss.
  • Senior Services Department Announces Public Education Event on Elder Abuse

    The South Kingstown Senior Center will be hosting a Public Education Event on Elder Abuse, featuring the documentary “An Age for Justice: Confronting Elder Abuse in America” and a Panel of Community Resource Experts. The program is open to the public and will be held on Tuesday, September 14, 2010 from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. For complete details click here.
  • Digital Camera Clinic

    Do you have problems using your digital camera? Do you know how to use all the functions of your camera? If not, bring your camera, the instruction booklet, and your questions to Jan, our camera expert, on Tuesday, September 7, 2010 from 10:00 A.M. to noon. He will get you on your way to becoming a skilled photographer!!
  • South Kingstown Adult Day Care Services

    South Kingstown Adult Day Care Call 401-783-8736 for important information! What are Adult Day centers? Adult Day centers are carefully designed facilities that provide safe and caring places for frail and elderly people to spend the day.
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Town of South Kingstown, Rhode Island
180 High Street | Wakefield, RI 02879
Tel. (401) 789-9331 | Fax. (401) 789-5280

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