Convertor for Digital TV Reception Now Available
On February 17, 2009, all television signals will be switched to a
digital broadcast signal. Beginning, February 18, 2009, if
you have a television set that receives it over the air
programming with antennas, you will no longer get a
picture. These sets will require a converter box to pickup
a television signal. Televisions that are hooked up to a
cable or satellite broadcasting system will not need a
converter box.
Why the switch? Under a law passed by Congress in
2005, all free local broadcasters are required to turn off
their analog channels and broadcast exclusively in the
digital format. February 17, 2009 is D-Day.
What is Digital Television (DTV) anyway? DTV is a
new type of broadcasting that produces a dramatically
clearer picture and sound. DTV can also offer multiple
program choices and better service to significantly enhance
closed captioning. DTV will also enable broadcasters to
provide several channels of programming at once
(multicasting) and will free up the traditional analog
channels to be used for public safety uses by police and
fire services.
As part of the switch to the digital system, the
National Telecommunications and Information Administration
is making $ 40.00 coupons available to person who need them.
The converter boxes are expected to cost between $
50 and $ 70 each and will be available at most of the
nation’s major electronics stores. More than 33 million
coupons are being made available to the general public. Two
coupons per household have been allocated for the switch.
Seniors and persons in any age group that need
converter coupons can obtain them in several ways.
1)
If you have access to a computer you can apply by logging on
towww.dtv2009.gov.
2)
You can call the 24 hour hot line to request an application
at 1-888-388-2009 then mail the coupon application to P.O.
Box 2000, Portland, OR 97208-2000
According to the Neilsen Corporation, approximately 14.3
million of the 113 million television sets will need a
converter box.
Newsletter reminder:
Any information you would like published in the
Newsletter or any monthly class or activities changes
should be given to Marie Marcotte one month prior to
publication. The Newsletter deadline is the third (3rd)
of the month. Thank you Marie.
NOTICE: DEA IS ON THE MOVE-
The Department
of Elderly Affairs is now located in
the Hazard
Building 74 West Road on the campus of the John O.
Pastore Center in Cranston. DEA
is located on the
second floor. The telephone numbers will remain the
same. The main telephone line, connecting to all
programs at DEA is 462-3000. Parking for DEA is located
in the front of the building across the street.
Handicapped parking spaces are located in the rear of
the building and there is an elevator that goes to the
second floor. DEA office hours are Monday through
Friday from 8:30 am to 4:00 pm
RENEW YOUR
NORTH KINGSTOWN
SENIOR
ASSOCIATION MEMBERSHIP:
Cost:
$10.00 per person
Memberships run from
July 1, 2008 to December 31, 2009
And will
thereafter be $ 10.00 beginning January 1, 2010.
Memberships must be renewed by August 1, 2008
to continue receiving our newsletter.
Membership
volunteers are available to
process
your memberships.
NEW and
RENEWAL MEMBERS: Please come into the Senior Center, 10 Beach
Street, North Kingstown, to complete your form or call 268-1590
to have one mailed to you.
A New
registration must be completed annually.
Thursday, July 10, 2008- “George M!” at Theater by the Sea
w/Lunch at Bistro by the Sea
Cost: $ 68.00 pp Checks Payable: Town Of No. Kingstown
Maximum # of People: 30
Reservations accepted upon deposit of $ 10.00 pp
Balance Due: June 6, 2008
Leave
Senior Center at 11:00 am Return: Senior Center approx. 5:00 pm
This all-singing, all-dancing musical spectacular portrays the
rags to riches legend of George M. Cohan, his life, career as a
director, performer, writer and composer, loves and songs. Lunch
will be at Bistro by the Sea.
Luncheon Choices: 1) Wild Rice Stuffed Breast of Chicken, 2)
Baked Scrod w/ Seasoned Cracker Crumbs or 3) Penne Primavera
w/Garden Vegetables in Red Sauce.
Friday, July 18, 2008-Wright’s Chicken Farm Luncheon &
Blackstone Valley Explorer (Full)
Cost: $ 45.00 pp
Minimum # of People: 30 Checks Payable: Town Of No.
Kingstown
Reservations accepted upon deposit of $ 10.00 pp
Balance Due: June 30, 2008
Leave: Stop & Shop Ten Rod Rd at 10:30 am
Return: Stop & Shop approx. 4:00 pm
Enjoy a delicious Family Style Chicken dinner at Wright’s Farm
Restaurant and a guided tour aboard the riverboat Blackstone
Valley Explorer.
Wednesday, July 23, 2008 Trolley Tour of Historic Narragansett
and Luncheon Buffet at the Towers
Cost: $ 30.00 pp Checks Payable: Town Of No. Kingstown
Maximum # of People: 30
Reservations accepted upon deposit of $ 10.00 pp
Balance Due: July 3, 2008
Leave
Senior Center at 8:45 am Return: Senior Center approx. 2:00 pm
Enjoy a historic Trolley Tour of Historic Narragansett from
Point Judith to the Bay Campus. After our tour a luncheon
buffet will be held at the Towers. Space is limited.
Thursday, July 31, 2008 “Evita” at Theater by the Sea w/Lunch at
Bistro by the Sea
Cost: $ 68.00 pp Checks Payable: Town Of No. Kingstown
Maximum # of People: 30
Reservations accepted upon deposit of $ 10.00 pp
Balance Due: July 3, 2008
Leave
Senior Center at 11:00 am Return: Senior Center approx. 5:00 pm
“Evita” brings to life the dynamic persona of Eva Peron, wife of
former Argentine dictator Juan Peron. Blessed with charisma
larger than life. From her illegitimate birth into poverty to
her status as South America’s most powerful woman, “Evita” tells
a story of glamour, power and greed. Lunch will be at Bistro by
the Sea. Luncheon Choices: 1) Wild Rice Stuffed Brest of
Chicken, 2) Baked Scrod w/ Seasoned Cracker Crumbs or
3) Penne Primavera w/Garden Vegetables in Red Sauce.
Sunday, August 10, 2008-Tanglewood and Jack’s Grill
Cost: $ 121.00 pp
Maximum # of People: 35
Reservations accepted upon deposit of $ 40.00 pp
Balance Due: July 8, 2008
Leave: Stop & Shop Ten Rod Rd at 9:00 am
Return: Stop & Shop approx. 7:30 pm
Enjoy lunch at Jack’s Grill located in Housatonic, MA. Meal
choices are: 1) Jack’s Pot Roast, 2) Herb Grilled Chicken.
After lunch, we will arrive at Tanglewood for an all Mozart
Program conducted by Andre’ Previn. Program includes: Mozart’s
“Flute Concerto # 1”, “Violin Concerto # 1”, “Bella mia fiamma
addio, Concert aria, K.528” “‘Non piu’. Tutto ascoltai…Non temer
amato bene,’ Scene and rondo for soprano and orchestra, with
violin, K.490” “Symphony # 38, Prague”.
Wednesday, August 20, 2008-Horizon’s Edge Casino Cruise
Cost: $ 36.00 pp Check payable: Town of No. Kingstown
Minimum # of People: 30
Reservations accepted upon deposit of $10.00 pp
Balance Due Leave: 7/15/08
Stop & Shop Ten Rod Rd at 7:30 am Return:
Stop & Shop approx. 7:00 pm
Enjoy a Casino Cruise with a buffet lunch and entertainment on
Horizon’s Edge Casino Cruise, departing out of Lynn, MA.
Friday, September 19, 2008-Bourne Scallop Festival and Cape Cod
Canal Cruise
Cost: 57.00 pp Checks payable: Town Of No. Kingstown
Minimum # of People: 30
Reservations accepted upon deposit of $ 10.00 pp
Balance Due: 8/15/08
Leave: Stop & Shop Ten Rod Rd at 9:30 am
Return: Stop & Shop approx. 7:00 pm
Enjoy the annual Bourne Scallop Festival. This festival
showcases hundreds of Arts & Crafts exhibitors, musical
entertainment and a delicious lunch. Enjoy a ninety minute
narrated Cape Cod Canal Cruise.
Choice of: Scallop Plate or Chicken Plate
Wednesday, September 24, 2008-“It Runs in the Family” at Newport
Playhouse
Cost: 54.00 pp Checks payable: Town Of No. Kingstown
Maximum # of People: 35
Reservations accepted upon deposit of $ 10.00 pp Balance Due:
8/22/2008
Leave: Senior Center at 10:30 am Return: Senior Center
approx. 5:00 pm
The master of farce (Ray Cooney) has done it again-an assortment
of crazy people running in and out of doors, mistaking everybody
for someone else! “Tickles the funny bone”- Sunday Times,
London “My glasses steamed up with laughter!” Times. A full
buffet luncheon is served before the show.
The outrageously prodigious comic and musical soul of the 1930s
Harlem lives on in this rollicking, swinging, fingers-snapping
revue that is still considered one of Broadway’s best. The
inimitable Thomas “Fats” Waller rose to international fame
during the Golden Age of the Cotton Club, honky tonk dives along
Lenox Ave, rent parties, stride piano players and that jumpin’
new beat, Swing. Lunch will be at Bistro by the Sea. Luncheon
Choices: 1) Wild Rice Stuffed Breast of Chicken, 2) Baked Scrod
w/ Seasoned Cracker Crumbs or 3) Penne Primavera w/Garden
Vegetables in Red Sauce.
Thursday, July 10, 2008 “George M!” at Theater by the Sea
w/Lunch at Bistro by the Sea
Cost: $ 68.00 pp Checks Payable: Town Of No.
Kingstown
Maximum # of People: 30
Reservations accepted upon deposit of $ 10.00 pp Bal.
Due: June 6, 2008
Leave
Senior Center at 11:00 am Return: Senior Center approx. 5:00 pm
This all-singing, all-dancing musical spectacular portrays the
rags to riches legend of George M. Cohan, his life, career as a
director, performer, writer and composer, loves and songs. Lunch
will be at Bistro by the Sea.
Luncheon Choices: 1) Wild Rice Stuffed Brest of Chicken, 2)
Baked Scrod w/ Seasoned Cracker Crumbs or 3) Penne Primavera
w/Garden Vegetables in Red Sauce.
Friday, July 18, 2008-Wright’s Chicken Farm Luncheon &
Blackstone Valley Explorer
Cost: $ 45.00 pp
Minimum # of People: 30 Checks Payable: Town of No.
Kingstown
Reservations accepted upon deposit of $ 10.00 pp Balance
Due: June 30, 2008
Leave: Stop & Shop Ten Rod Rd at 10:30 am Return: Stop & Shop
approx. 4:00 pm
Enjoy a delicious Family Style Chicken dinner at Wright’s Farm
Restaurant and a guided tour aboard the riverboat Blackstone
Valley Explorer.
Thursday, July 23, 2008 Trolley Tour of Historic Narragansett
and Luncheon Buffet at the Towers
Cost: $ 30.00 pp Checks Payable: Town Of No.
Kingstown
Maximum # of People: 30
Reservations accepted upon deposit of $ 10.00 pp Balance
Due: July 3, 2008
Leave Senior Center at TBD Return: Senior Center approx. TBD
Enjoy a historic Trolley Tour of Historic Narragansett from
Point Judith to the Bay Campus. After our tour a luncheon
buffet will be held at the Towers. Space is limited.
Thursday, July 31, 2008 “Evita” at Theater by the Sea w/Lunch at
Bistro by the Sea
Cost: $ 68.00 pp Checks Payable: Town Of No.
Kingstown
Maximum # of People: 30
Reservations accepted upon deposit of $ 10.00 pp Balance
Due: July 3, 2008
Leave
Senior Center at 11:00 am Return: Senior Center approx. 5:00 pm
“Evita” brings to life the dynamic persona of Eva Peron, wife of
former Argentine dictator Juan Peron. Blessed with charisma
larger than life. From her illegitimate birth into poverty to
her status as South America’s most powerful woman, “Evita” tells
a story of glamour, power and greed. Lunch will be at Bistro by
the Sea. Luncheon Choices: 1) Wild Rice Stuffed Brest of
Chicken, 2) Baked Scrod w/ Seasoned Cracker Crumbs or 3) Penne
Primavera w/Garden w/Garden Vegetables in Red Sauce.
Wednesday, August 20, 2008-Horizon’s Edge Casino Cruise
Cost: $ 36.00 pp Check payable: Town of No.
Kingstown
Minimum # of People: 30
Reservations accepted upon deposit of $10.00 pp Balance Due
Leave: 7/15/08
Stop & Shop Ten Rod Rd at 7:30 am Return: Stop & Shop approx.
7:00 pm
Enjoy a Casino Cruise with a buffet lunch and entertainment on
Horizon’s Edge Casino Cruise, departing out of Lynn, MA.
Friday, September 19, 2008-Bourne Scallop Festival and Cape Cod
Canal Cruise
Cost: 57.00 pp Checks payable: Town Of No.
Kingstown
Minimum # of People: 30
Reservations accepted upon deposit of $ 10.00 pp Balance
Due:
Leave: Stop & Shop Ten Rod Rd at 9:30 am
Return: Stop & Shop approx. 7:00 pm
Enjoy the annual Bourne Scallop Festival. This festival
showcases hundreds of Arts & Crafts exhibitors, musical
entertainment and a delicious lunch. Enjoy a ninety minute
narrated Cape Cod Canal Cruise.
Choice of: Scallop Plate or Chicken Plate
Wednesday, September 24, 2008-“It Runs in the Family” at Newport
Playhouse
Cost: 54.00 pp Checks payable: Town Of No.
Kingstown
Maximum # of People: 35
Reservations accepted upon deposit of $ 10.00 pp Balance Due:
8/22/2008
Leave: Senior Center at 10:30 am Return: Senior Center approx.
5:00 pm
The master of farce (Ray Cooney) has done it again-an assortment
of crazy people running in and out of doors, mistaking everybody
for someone else! “Tickles the funny bone”- Sunday Times,
London “My glasses steamed up with laughter!” Times. A full
buffet luncheon is served before the show.
Beechwood House Senior Center
Trips Policy Dec 2003
Upcoming trips will be advertised in the Senior Center
newsletter and local newspapers. Reservations are on a first
come basis upon receipt of deposit. The deadline for
reservations will be posted with the minimum number of people
necessary for a trip to run.
Deposits and/or full payments for trips are accepted from 9:00 am to
3:00 pm. Deposits are also accepted by mail with a telephone
confirmation from the participant that space is available.
Telephone reservations will be held for five (5) business days.
If money is not received during this time reservation will be
cancelled.
Final Payment must Be Received Two Weeks Prior to Trip Departure.
If Final Payment Is Not Received Deposit Will Be Forfeited.
There Will Not Be Any Phone Reminders.
Cancellations received after final payment requires that the
reserved place be sold to another participant before any refund
would be considered.
** If cancellation occurs within SEVEN (7) days of the
trip, a 50% REFUND will be given.
**If cancellation occurs within THREE (3) days of the
trip NO REFUND will be given.
The Center is to be notified of any physical limitations of
participants. Notification will be given of any unusual
walking, climbing, or unusual terrain. We are unable to
provide transportation for trips leaving prior to 10:30 am or
returning after 3:00 pm.
If the minimum number of people reserving does not meet the
minimum required two weeks prior to the trip date, the trip will
be cancelled and all deposits refunded.
There is no assigned seating on the bus. Your seat may not
be the same both ways so please do not leave anything on the
bus. Thank you.
Trip Participants:
Many individuals have asked about the policy of tipping
drivers on day trips and waitstaff at restaurants. Tips are
not included in the cost of the trip; the Town of North
Kingstown’s policy prohibits tipping of drivers. If you
would like on an individual basis to tip the driver, an
envelope will be passed around by the chaperone on the bus.
This donation is by choice. The chaperone will be more than
happy to collect the donations and give them to the driver.
At restaurants, an 18% gratuity is already included in the
price of the meal; therefore, it is not necessary to tip the
waitstaff.
