Community - Little Compton Community Center

From the Little Compton Community Center
Late Summer~Early Fall 2012
In this issue:
Community
Connections
“At last it was the time of late summer,
when the house was cool and damp
in the morning …There was something shining in the air, and a kind of
luster on the water. The sunshine of a
northern summer was coming to its
lovely end.”
- Sarah Orne Jewett
The warm August sun is the harbinger of
inevitable transition. A hectic Sakonnet
summer gently transforms into a tranquil
autumn. The beckoning surf is still warm
as the days shorten, the pace of life slows
and the comforting routines of school
and home reunite family and friends.We
all rejoice in the bountiful harvest and
delight in the ever-changing hues of the
landscape – leaves, apples, pumpkins and
the eternal ocean.
This Late Summer/Fall 2012 edition of
Community Connections spotlights a
host of community activities - Fall Fest,
Cider Socials, Apple Festivals – the
secrets of a delightful Sakonnet autumn.
Announcing the 2013
T-Shirt Design Contest
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www.lccenter.com
Fall Fest 2012 … Sakonnet’s Best
Chefs Cook For You!
Fall Fest 2012 – the much-anticipated annual celebration
of the Little Compton community will be held on Saturday,
October 13th. Sakonnet’s best chefs will open their homes
and prepare their finest meals … for you! Ask your friends and neighbors …
Fall Fest dinners are the year’s best bargain!
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Dining will be followed by delicious desserts, coffee and cocktails at Crowther’s
(8 PM), accompanied by lively auctions - both live and silent.
Invitations will be mailed in September … and dinner tables fill up quickly!
The first day of reservations is opened to Community Center members ONLY.
Be sure to renew your membership to get your first dinner choice.
If you are interested in supporting the Community Center and showing off your
culinary prowess, please consider hosting a Fall Fest dinner for friends and
neighbors. Contact the LCCC at 635-2400 for details. Join us at Fall Fest 2012
… and we look forward to sharing a meal at your table!
Calling All Ghosts and Goblins!
Spooky surprises and Halloween
haunts for all ages will fill the
Community Center on Saturday,
October 27th from 6 to 8 PM for the
annual Little Compton Halloween
Festival.
Downstairs will feature a path of
tricks and treats including games,
candy and opportunities to get
really messy! Upstairs will host a
spookier journey with eerie music
and startling Halloween characters.
Wear your costume! Open to all; Free to LCCC Member families, $5 per family
for non-members.
A Sampler of Fall Activities
October 7
October 8
October 13 October 27 Apple-Fest & Bluegrass Music (at Young Family Farm)
Little Compton Historical Society’s ‘Cider Social’ (at Wilbor House)
Fall Fest 2012 (various locations, dessert & coffee at Crowthers)
Halloween Festival (at LCCC)
www.lccenter.com
It’s time to design the Community
Center’s 2013 official t-shirt! For our
2013 t-shirt, we are now accepting
design submissions of black and white
drawings from children up to age 14.
All drawings must be original work on
8 ½ by 11 paper and received by the
Community Center by October 20th.
Come out to our annual Halloween
Festival October 27th to vote on your
favorite design! The winning artist will
receive free t-shirts for his/her family!
Many thanks to Andrew Greenwood for
our beautiful 2012 design.
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The sunshine of
summer coming to
its lovely end…
LCCC News & Info
Senior News
Community Calendar
LCCC Programs &
Events Calendar
14th Annual Summer Art Show
LCCC News & Information
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The 2012 Little Compton Summer Art Show,
held over the weekend of July 20-22, was
another resounding success for quality of
art, public attendance, and sales. Several
hundred people attended this annual event,
raising more than $15,000 for the Little
Compton Community Center.
so many red ‘sold’ stickers
displayed on the exhibited
works. Thanks also to this
year’s jurors – Richard
Harrington, Ann R. Langdon
and Anthony Russo - for their
time and expertise.
Wanda Perkowska Coderre was awarded
‘Best in Show’. Awards of Excellence were
presented to: Susan Medyn (David Aldrich
Award), Margaret Kennedy (Mary Elizabeth
Post Award ), Marty Keating (Molly Luce
Burroughs Award) and Carolyn Romney
Lock, (Betty Burroughs Woodhouse Award).
Honorable mentions went to: Barbara
Blease, Sarah Daughn and Libby
Manchester Gilpatric.
Special recognition and
thanks to: Steve Madden of
Madden Electric for his generous donation of time and
talent in designing, installing
and extending the lighting
fixtures used in the Art &
Photography Shows;
Sakonnet Vineyards for their
gift of wine for the Patrons Party; and Lees
Supermarket for the fruit and cheese platters. Special thanks also to the anonymous
donor who so generously underwrote the
Thank you to all who participated and
viewed the show. It is always a thrill to see
printing costs for the show. We look forward
to seeing you next July at the 15th annual
Little Compton Summer Art Show!
It’s time to enroll in the 2012 - 2013 After School Club
The After School Club is now accepting enrollment for the 2012-2013 school year. The Little Compton
Community Center After School Club is a program dedicated to providing quality after school enrichment
for children ages 5-12 years, during after school hours, from 2:45-6:00 PM Monday-Friday. Our goal is to
provide an age-appropriate; quality enrichment program that includes supervised activities such as:
Little Compton Community Center Newsletter, Late Summer/ Early Fall 2012
• Homework assistance
• Arts and crafts
• Hands-on science
• Sports play
• Linking with the community
The After School Club provides structure with flexibility in a safe supervised environment that allows children to explore interests, learn new
skills and spend time with peers.
LCCC Corporate Members
A1 Pizza
Able Engineering, Inc.
American Classic Real Estate
Arkins Construction, Inc.
Beach and Bass Studio
Brousseau Landscaping,
Gardening & Design
Coastal Roasters
Compton Clambakes
Crowther’s Restaurant
Dennis Talbot, Inc.
Goulart’s Package Store
Humphrey’s Building Supply
Indesign
The After School Club is licensed by
DCYF and a provider of the DHS Child
Care Assistance Program (CCAP).
Limited Scholarships are available to
those who qualify. Fees vary according
to the number of days needed. You will
find our affordable tuition will meet your
needs.
For more information, please call the
LCCC After School Club at 401-635-2000;
email ASC Director Karen Ferreira at:
karenferreira@lccenter.com; or stop by
the LCCC to enroll your young scholar.
Kaipu Design
Katharine H. Leary CPA Inc.
Law Offices of Richard S.
Humphrey
Lees Market
Madden Electric
Mataronas Lobster
National Grid
Randal Poirier Independent
Financial Partners
Richard L. Sisson, Lawn &
Garden
Sakonnet Charters
Sakonnet Design Builders
Sakonnet Golf Club
Sakonnet Lobster Company
Sayles Livingston Design
Serena’s Studio
Shapiro Carpentry
The Stone House
Threepoint Design
Verizon
Viti Mercedes-Benz
Walker’s Roadside Stand
Wordell Heating & Plumbing
Young Family Farm
Non-Profit Members
Boy Scouts
Cub Scouts
The Little Compton After School
Program is sponsored in part by
Randal S. Poirier, ChFC, Financial
Planner of Independence Financial
Partners
Democratic Town Committee
Friends of Brownell Library
Girl Scouts
Little Compton Garden Club
Republican Town Committee
RI Foundation
Sakonnet 4H Club
Sakonnet Point Club
Sakonnet Preservation
Association
Sakonnet Yacht Club
Sogkonate Garden Club
Up With School Arts
Peter Washburn Award Caps 2012
Little Compton Golf Outing
Wonderful sponsors, skilled golfers and
enthusiastic volunteers combined to
make the 2012 Little Compton Golf
Outing at the Sakonnet Golf Club another
great success, both as a community
event and a cornerstone fundraiser for
the Little Compton Community Center.
Seventeen foursomes took part in this annual event, supported by our five major
sponsors – Sakonnet Plumbing & Heating; Hinckley, Allen & Snyder; Humphrey’s
Building Supply; National Grid; Viti Mercedes-Benz – twelve tee sponsors and our
generous raffle donors. The Little Compton Community Center is grateful for your
continued generosity and support.
Special thanks to the Sakonnet Golf Club, and in particular, club pro Bill Curtin, for
their hospitality and assistance in planning and coordinating this unique event.
Thanks and appreciation also to Ginny Durfee, Lees Market and Young Family Farm
for their contributions.
Congratulations to all who participated and especially to the winning foursome of
David Rubin, Deno DeThomas, Tom Madonna and Jeff Newell.
The LCCC offers its gratitude to all involved as this event raises much needed
funds to support the Center’s programs and activities benefiting our children,
youth, seniors and families. Don’t miss out … make plans to join us next year for
the 2013 Little Compton Golf Outing!
Award-Winning Encore - The Little Compton
Spring Photography Show
Bingo!
Saturday, September 15 … 5 - 7 PM
Please bring a small prize. Generously
sponsored by the United Congregational
Church Missionary Outreach. At LCCC.
Halloween Party
Saturday, October 22 ... 5 - 7 PM
Join us for the annual COF Halloween
Party! Be sure to wear your costume and
come ready to share some memories
and play some games. Dinner will be
generously provided by the United
Congregational Church Youth Group.
At LCCC.
The Little Compton Spring
Photography Show Winners
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LCCC News & Information
The winning trophy for this year’s tournament was presented by Sue Washburn
in honor of Peter Washburn, the
Community Center’s late Director,
Treasurer and member of the 2011 Golf
Outing winning foursome. Peter’s enthusiasm and support are now memorialized in
the “Little Compton Golf Outing Peter Washburn Award” which will be presented
annually to the winning foursome.
Circle of
Friends
‘Best in show’ was awarded to
Sunflower Sunrise, by Bryan Bzdula. The
‘People’s Choice’ award (and honorable
mention) was bestowed on Beth Billik for
Chevrolet. Winners in the individual
categories were: Travis Snow, Sally
Cantin Swart, Anne Tillinghast, Serena
Parente Charlebois, Cole Billik, Mackay
Eyster, Lucas Nocera, Karen Raus, and
Beth Billik.
Several hundred enthusiastic guests flocked to the Community Center over
Memorial Day weekend to take in the sights of the second annual Little Compton
Spring Photography Show.
Open to all photo enthusiasts, 100 creative and captivating photographs were
exhibited, including a special division for budding student photographers.
More than $5,000 in proceeds from the show will help underwrite the operating
costs of the Community Center that serves Little Compton and surrounding towns.
Pick up your camera and start capturing the beauty that surrounds us … you may
be the next award winner at the 2013 Little Compton Spring Photography Show!
LCCC Board Meetings
August 21 (Annual Meeting),
Sept. 18, Oct. 16 ... 7 PM
Meetings are open to the public.
www.lccenter.com
You can bring these award-winning images into your home all year
by purchasing the Community Center’s 2013 Calendar, featuring
full color reproductions of each winning photo. Pick up your copy
now at the bargain price of $15 ($10 for LCCC members) either at
the Community Center office or online at: www.lccenter.com
Senior News
SENIOR CITIZENS CLUB
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Meetings & Bingo
First & Third Thursdays …………1 PM
At IOOF Hall.
Senior News & Information
SENIOR RESOURCES
SENIOR MEAL SITE
Mondays, Wednesdays,
Fridays ………11:30 AM
Join us at the Community
Center every Monday,
Wednesday & Friday for senior lunch and
socializing. Enjoy the company of your
fellow community members and the
many programs offered before and after
the meal, including bingo, movies, tai chi
and yoga. Please RSVP 24 hours in
advance by calling 635-2400. A $3 donation is suggested but not required. Nonsenior guests are required to pay $3.50.
Little Compton Community Center Newsletter, Late Summer/ Early Fall 2012
SENIOR SHOPPING BUS
Tuesdays, August 7 & 21; Sept. 4 & 18; Oct.
2, 16 & 30 … 9:30 AM
A shopping bus leaves St Catherine’s
parking lot at 9:30 AM for mall and grocery shopping. Return at 1:30 PM.
SENIOR INFORMATION SPECIALIST
First Monday of the month…………
11 AM – 1 PM
Newport County Child and Family
Services senior information specialist,
Leisha Hackett, is available to all Little
Compton seniors for one-on-one consultations to assist and answer questions on
a variety of issues including housing,
insurance, consumer concerns, social services and health care. Appointments are
recommended though not required and
may be made by calling 848-4185. At
Little Compton Community Center. Free
LITTLE COMPTON SOCIAL SERVICES
(635-2722)
Director Susan Sisson assists persons and
families in need of short-term financial
assistance for fuel, rent, groceries and utilities through the Little Compton
Assistance Association.
New Home for the Little Compton
Food Pantry - The Little Compton Food
Pantry is now located at the Little
Compton Wellness Center,115 East Main
Road. Hours of operation are: Fridays &
Saturdays, 9:00 - 10:00 AM
Please call 401 592-0400 if you have questions or need directions.
improvement and maintenance of health,
prevention of disease and disability and
compassionate end-of-life care. The VNA’s
team of dedicated, highly skilled profesSouthcoast Visiting Nurse Association
sionals provides skilled nursing, rehabilitais pleased to offer a variety of programs to tion therapies, medical social work, nutribenefit the health and wellness of resition and home health aides. Southcoast
dents of Little Compton. For more informa- VNA’s Rhode Island office is located at
tion, please contact the Director of
Linden Tree Family Health center at 2444
Community Affairs at 1-800-698-6877.
East Main Road, Portsmouth, RI. For more
information call 1-800-698-6877 or visit
Free Health Assessments and
www.southcoastvna.org.
Screenings
Fridays, August 10, September 14 and
LITTLE COMPTON WELLNESS
October 12 …….12 Noon – 4:00 PM
CENTER PROGRAMS
Southcoast VNA’s Community Outreach
Program offers free health assessments and
screenings. Activities include Speak with a
Nurse, Blood Pressure Checks, Blood Sugar
Checks, Medication Review and Health
Education. At the Little Compton Wellness
Center, 115 East Main Road.
Free Adult Bereavement Support
Group
Wednesdays, August 22, September 26 and
October 24 …… 5 – 6:30 PM
The purpose of the bereavement support
group is to give adults an opportunity to
learn more about the grief experience and
to meet others who are also grieving. The
group is lead by Southcoast VNA Hospice
Chaplain, Judith Anderson. For more information call 508-973-3477.
Needed: Hospice Volunteers Southcoast
VNA is seeking compassionate, dedicated
individuals to provide companionship for
patients with end-of-life illness and respite
for their family caregivers. Opportunities
are also available for a variety of other volunteer roles including office support, fundraising and bereavement. A minimum of
2-4 hours a week and a commitment of
one year are required. Volunteers must
have a valid driver’s license and be able to
provide own transportation. Free, extensive Hospice training and on-going support
from the Hospice staff is provided. Please
contact the Volunteer Coordinator for further details and to sign up for the next
Hospice training at 508-973-3219
Southcoast Visiting Nurse Association provides high-quality, comprehensive home
health and hospice services, which foster
Podiatry Clinic with Dr. Alan
Lechan. Hours by appointment
508-679-6169 August 30, September 27,
October (TBA) … 9 AM – 4 PM
Chiropractic Clinic with Dr. Benjamin
Robinson of Sakonnet Chiropractic
Hours by appointment. 401-625-5111.
Mondays 9 AM – 4 PM
Adaptive Exercise Program for adults
with mobility issues with Jen Meyer
Monday and Fridays, 10:30-11:30 AM $5.00
per class
Kripalu Yoga for the Middle Years
with Karen Moore Holliday
Wednesdays, 9 – 10 AM $5.00 per class
Yoga Therapy with Karen Moore
Holliday Wednesdays, Hours by appointment 774-644-9977 or
girijasings@yahoo.com
Massage Therapy with Jamie Lyn
Santos, CLMT Tuesdays, Thursdays and
Fridays. Hours by appointment,
401-473-1643
Reflexology with Linda Cornell of
Sole Reflextion
Wednesdays, Hours by appointment 508636-4779 or 774-263-3155
Caregivers Support Group with Jen
Oser of Cornerstone Adult Day August
29, Sept. 26, Oct, 31, 2 – 3 PM.
401-592-0465. For more info, please visit
the new website:
www.littlecomptonwellnesscenter.org
Community Calendar
LITTLE COMPTON COMMUNITY CENTER
Fall Fest 2012
Saturday, October 13 … 4:30 – 8 PM
Invitations will be mailed in September, see page 1
for more details.
Little Compton Children’s Theatre Winter/
Holiday Production
Rehearsals: Wednesdays Sept. 26, Oct. 3, 10, 17,
24 & 31 … 3 – 5 PM
For more information, call Sally Huntington at
401-635-2400
AA
Meetings
Monday thru Friday........................................ 7 AM
Mon, Wed, Thurs, Fri............................ .7:30 PM
Saturdays...................................8 AM & 10:30 AM
At St. Andrew’s by the Sea
Sundays......................................................... 7 PM
At LCCC
AMERICAN LEGION & AUXILIARY POST #37
Meetings - Second Wednesdays..............7:00 PM
At Post Home/IOOF
BROWNELL LIBRARY
Registration required for all programs. To register or
more information, please call 635-8562 or visit our
website at: www.brownell-libraryri.org
Brownell Library Book Club (Sept. thru June)
Second Wednesdays..................................... 6 PM
Daytime Book Club (Sept. thru June)
First Fridays............................................ 10:30 AM
New members always welcome!
Adult Knitting
Mondays............................................... 1–2:00 PM
Join us for knitting and socializing. No experience
needed. For more info, call 635-8562
Brownell Library Children’s Programs
Offered October thru May (6 week sessions)
Kid’s Knitting (Grade 5 & up)
Mondays…………3 – 4 PM
For schedule and more details, call 635-8562.
CITIZENS’ SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION
The Citizens’ Scholarship Foundation held its annual
awards night at the Little Compton Community
Center in July, awarding more $52,000 in scholarships to these Little Compton students:
Julian Almeida, Angela Crowther, Laura Crowther,
Joseph Dellasanta, Nicholas Dellasanta, Benjamin
Emond, Rachel Enwright, Patricia Fontaine, Eileen
Gallagher, Patrick Gallagher, Emily Goodman, Rebecca
Gould, Karyssa Holewka, Raymond Hutten-Cazpski,
Hayley Lough, Colin Massa, Sarah Medeiros, Connor
Morgan, Tucker Morgan, Walker Morgan, Santiago
Nocera, Tomas Nocera, John O’Toole, Jeremy
Peckham, Alyssa Pineau, Cara Pineau, Katherine
Quigley, Benjamin Riley, Julia Sylvia, Kathryn
Tirpaeck, Wendy Walcoff, Chad Wilkie, Roger Wilkie,
Amy Wordell, Robert Wordell, Ryan Wordell, Hattie
Young, and Sarah Young.
CONCERTS AT THE POINT
At Westport Point United Methodist Church,
1912 Main Road, Westport Point, MA.
Muir String Quartet … Sunday, September 30
Andrius Zlabys & Friends … Sunday, October 21
All concerts start at 3 PM, open seating; doors open at
2:15 PM. Tickets $20, $10 for Students
For more information, visit: www.concertsatthepoint.org
or phone: 508-636-0698
DEMOCRATIC TOWN COMMITTEE
Meetings - First Tuesdays.............................. 7 PM
At LCCC. Informational and open to the public. For
more information call: 635-2064.
GREATER TIVERTON COMMUNITY CHORUS
For more information, contact Music Director Beth
Armstrong at bestar3@cox.net or 401-253-7987 or
visit: www.gtcchorus.org.
LITTLE COMPTON EDUCATION FOUNDATION
The Little Compton Education Foundation (LCEF) is an
independent, non-profit 501c3 organization whose
mission is to enhance the educational experiences of
Little Compton public school students by fostering
community support for the Wilbur McMahon School.
Established in 2005, the LCEF believes offering a
wide variety of educational experiences that tap into
students’ interests will help enrich the high-quality
public education they currently receive. For more
info, visit www.lceducationfoundation.org.
LITTLE COMPTON FOOD BANK
Fridays & Saturdays................................. 9–10 AM
New Home for the Little Compton Food Pantry
The Little Compton Food Pantry is now located at the
LITTLE COMPTON GARDEN CLUB
“September Light” Flower Show
Friday, September 21 ………. 10 AM – 4 PM
Expert gardeners from Marion to Little Compton will
participate in “September Light,” a full scale flower
show with flower arrangements, horticultural
competition and Photography exhibits. The show,
free to the public, will feature exhibits from members
of The Garden Club of Buzzards Bay and the Little
Compton Garden Club, at the Dedee Shattuck Gallery,
865 Main Road, Westport MA.
Visit: www.SeptemberLight.blogspot.com for more
information or call 401-635-4546.
LITTLE COMPTON GRANGE #32 PATRONS OF
HUSBANDRY
Little Compton Grange #32 Patrons of Husbandry
meets on the third Wednesday of the month at 7 PM
in the IOOF Hall. Non-members are welcome.The
Grange collects used eyeglasses, soda can tabs, and
Campbell product labels; items can be dropped off at
LCCC. Email: grange460b@aol.com
Wednesday, August 15
Ice cream social at Corner Cones after a short meeting. No potluck supper.
Wednesday, September 19
Installation of officers. Refreshment, no potluck
supper.
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Wednesday, October 17
Halloween program. Potluck supper at 6 PM.
LITTLE COMPTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Summer Exhibition “The History of Little
Compton: A Home by the Sea”
Weekends thru Columbus Day
Annual Cider Social
Monday, October 8 …………. Noon – 4 PM
At Wilbor House, 548 West Main Road. For more
information, go to: www.littlecompton.org
LITTLE COMPTON PREVENTION COALITION &
COALITION CAFÉ
The Little Compton Prevention Coalition is an organization making through education, engagement of
community members and providing access to
resources. For more information contact Rebecca at
401-835-5311.
Meetings: Second Tuesdays........................ 10 AM
At LC Town Hall. Open to the public.
LITTLE COMPTON TAXPAYERS ASSOCIATION
For more information, email: Taxpayers@cox.net.
www.lccenter.com
Babies & Books (6-18 months)
Mondays................................................. 11:00 AM
Toddler Story Time (18-36 months)
Tuesdays................................................. 11:00 AM
Pre-School Story Time (3-5 years)
Thursdays............................................... 11:00 AM
Saturday Crafts (5-10 years)
Monthly, October thru March (Dates TBA)
10:30 – 11:30 AM
Little Compton Wellness Center,115 East Main
Road. Hours of operation are: Fridays and Saturdays,
9:00 - 10:00 a.m.
Please call 401 592-0400 if you have questions or
need directions.
Calendar: Community Programs & Events
Halloween Festival
Saturday, October 27 … 6 – 8 PM
The Community Center Downstairs will feature a
path of tricks and treats including games, candy and
opportunities to get really messy! Upstairs will host
a spookier journey with eerie music and startling
Halloween characters. Wear your costume! Open to
all; Free to LCCC Member families, $5 per family for
non-members.
After School Story Hour (Grades 1-4)
Mondays … 3-4 PM (Dates TBA)
Community Calendar
Calendar: Community Programs & Events
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LITTLE COMPTON VOLUNTEER FIRE
DEPARTMENT
Meetings
First Wednesdays......................................... .7 PM
At Public Safety Complex. For more information, call
Jack Crook at 635-0003.
THE NATURE CONSERVANCY
Visit: www.nature.org/rhodeisland for a full listing of
The Nature Conservancy’s programs.
REPUBLICAN TOWN COMMITTEE
Meetings
First Mondays................................................ 7 PM
At LCCC. Informational and open to the public. For
more information, call Patrice Hagan at 635-8306,
email: phagan23@cox.net
SAKONNET PEACE ALLIANCE
Vigil for Peace Sundays.............................. 9:30 AM
On Pike’s Peak.
SAKONNET PRESERVATION ASSOCIATION
Dundery Brook Trail Walk
Friday, August 31…………………11 AM
Sakonnet Preservation Association and The Nature
Conservancy of Rhode Island are co-sponsoring a
walk on the newly completed Dundery Brook Trail
adjacent to the town tennis courts.
TNC’s Scott Comings, ornithologist and naturalist,
and SPA’s president, Abigail Brooks will lead the walk
as part of RI Land Trust Days, sponsored by the RI
Land Trust Council-- the statewide coalition of land
trusts. For information or to volunteer, go to:
www.sakonnetpreservation.org or call 635-8800.
SOCIAL REBEKAH LODGE NO. 11, I.O.O.F
Meetings
Third Wednesdays.................................... 9:30 AM
Meets upstairs at IOOF Hall. For more information,
write to: PO Box 194, LC, RI 02837.
SOGKONATE GARDEN CLUB
For more info, call: 635-8640, email:
sogkonate@cox.net, or visit: www.sogkonate.org.
International Coastal Clean-Up Day
Saturday, Sept. 15 … 9 AM
The program is sponsored by the Audubon Society in
recognition of International Coastal Cleanup Day. We
would welcome volunteers from the community.
Headquarters are at South Shore Beach.
Estate Gardeners of Newport
Wednesday, October 3 … 6:30 PM (Meeting),
7:30 PM (Program)
Our speaker, Harry Eudenbach, of Newport is a gardener and author of Estate Gardeners of Newport: a
Horticultural Legacy. Through a slide presentation,
Harry will describe life and flora behind the tall gates
of Newport’s estates. We will learn about the lives
and works of the people who created this unique
horticultural landscape. Program is open to the public. At LCCC.
Roadside Litter Collection
Thursday, August 9 … 9 AM
Peckham Road. Meet at Peckham’s Greenhouse
Parking area.
Thursday, Oct. 11 … 9 AM
Long Highway, north of Simmons Pond and Tompkins
Lane. Meet at Simmons Pond Management Area
parking lot.
UP WITH SCHOOL ARTS
Up with School Arts is a non-profit organization,
based in Little Compton, serving Newport County and
nearby Massachusetts. We support music and arts
programs in public schools throughout the area.
Volunteers are needed to help promote awareness of
these programs and assist in program planning.
Summer String Orchestra Camp
August 7th thru 9th ………. 9 AM to 12 Noon
Orchestra Camp for violin, viola, and string base students with one year of experience. It will be held at
Ranger Elementary School on North Brayton Road in
Tiverton, RI. Please contact Mrs. Renee Bond at:
rbond@tivertonschools.org or 401-624-3875 to register your child. Fee is $5 per day to cover the cost of
snacks and beverages.
For further information regarding Up With School Arts
or if interested on serving on the Advisory Board,
please email upwithschoolarts@earthink.net or call
Birdie Edwards at 401-635-8383.
VILLAGE IMPROVEMENT SOCIETY
At Brownell House (635-4560)
YOUNG FAMILY FARM
Apple-Fest & Bluegrass Music
Sunday, October 7
Enjoy tasty apple goodies and Farmer Ty’s famous
fries. Kiddie games, pumpkin hunt and face painting.
Come out and enjoy an afternoon apple picking on
the farm.
At Young Family Farm, 260 West Main Road.
Visit: www.youngfamilyfarm.com
Little Compton Community Center Newsletter, Late Summer/ Early Fall 2012
Send Us Your Community News!
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Community Connections to: LCCCNews@gmail.com. Deadline for inclusion in the Holiday 2012 issue
(covering November thru January 2013) is October 10th.
INSTANT LOOKUP
Little Compton Transfer Station Hours:
Winter (November 1 – April 30):
Monday & Friday 10–6, Wednesday & Saturday
8–4
Summer (May 1 – October 31):
Monday & Friday 1–7, Tuesday & Thursday
8–6, Saturday 8–4
NOTE: If dump is closed on a holiday it will open the
next day the same hours as the day of the holiday,
except when the following day is a Sunday.
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Town Clerk �����������������������������������������������������635-4400
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Building Official (Tues. & Fri. 7:15am-1pm)���������635-8384
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Town Council�������������������������������������������������635-4529
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Treasurer���������������������������������������������������������635-4219
L. C. Community Center�������������������������������635-2400
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Sakonnet Point Club�������������������������������������635-2582
Brownell Library�������������������������������������������635-8562
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LCCC Programs & Events Calendar
CHILDRENS PROGRAMS
Family Movie Nights
Movie 7 PM
Enjoy big screen movies in our upstairs theater. Kids of all ages may attend with their
families. Optional child care provided for kids
ages 5 to 10. Ages 11 and up may attend by
themselves. Children may bring blankets and
pillows, and costumes or PJs are always
welcome.
Cost: $6 members, $8 non-members: includes
two slices of cheese pizza, soda or juice, popcorn and movie. Child care is an additional $2
per child.
FAMILY MOVIE NIGHTS
YAC (Youth, Activities, Community)
Fridays, Aug. 17th, Sept. 14th & Oct. 12th
6:30 PM (Pizza), 7 PM (Movie)
Thursdays............................................. 4:30–7 PM
August 17 – The Lorax
MEETINGS
September 14 – Beverly Hills Chihuahua 3
Thursdays...................................................... 6 PM
October 12 – The Haunted Mansion
Family Pricing: $25 member families, $30 nonmember families.
Seventh, eighth and ninth graders meet to plan
activities (movies, dances, etc) for themselves,
as well as events (Penguin Plunge, etc.) for the
community.
Reservations required by 5 PM on the day of
the show.
Just A Movie: It is possible to attend just the
movies which begin at 7PM. Children under 12
must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver
to all shows unless reservations for child care
have been made. $3 members, $5 non-members. All movies subject to change.
ADULT PROGRAMS
SENIOR DINING CENTER
Monday, Wednesday, Friday............ 11:30 AM
A delicious and nutritious lunch provided by
Marra Catering. Reservations must be made 24
hours in advance. See Senior News on page 4
for more information. $3 donation suggested.
STRENGTH TRAINING CLASS
Thursdays ……………. 8:30 - 9:30 AM
Join Personal Trainer, Jen Meyer, for invigorating, full-body workouts, featuring strength training, yoga postures and stretches - designed to
help you develop a lean, fit body, increase flexibility and balance, and reduce stress. Please
bring a yoga mat, towel and water. $15 per
class or $120 for a 10 class card.
Contact Jen Meyer (American College of
Sports Medicine and Flexibility for Athletes
Certified Personal Trainer and 200-hour
Registered Yoga Teacher with the Yoga
Alliance) at 401-533-0557 or email
jmjmeyer@cox.net for more information.
SENIOR FUNCTIONAL FITNESS
Tuesdays ……………. 11:00 AM - Noon
Instructor Debbie Gagnon provides lowimpact, interval-aerobic movement with dance
elements. The class focuses on core muscle
groups and cardiovascular fitness in a safe
and effective manner. $2 per class (members);
$5 per class (non-members).
ZUMBA!
Mondays ……………. 9:00 AM
Rita Andrade presents the real Latin Zumba!
Exhiliration, fun exercise that everone loves!
It’s more like a party than boring exercise
drills … exercise has never been this good!
$5 per class.
TAI CHI
Wednesdays ……………. 10:45 AM
Tai Chi has been described as “meditation in
motion. Some of the many health benefits
that have been attributed to the practice of
Tai Chi are: increased flexibility, balance, and
strength. Hospital and university studies have
documented positive changes for people with
arthritis, balance problems, blood pressure
issues, sleep disorders, and stress-related problems. This class offers Short Form Yang Style,
Push Hands, and a Qi Gong Form. Instructor,
Dr. Michael Gottfried, is a Chiropractor with
practices at Sakonnet Chiropractic, Tiverton
and Aquidneck Chiropractic, Middletown.
Light snack provided. Everyone is welcome.
DANCES Fridays - Aug. 24, Sept. 7 & 21, Oct. 5
& 19 .................................................... 6:30 PM
Chaperones are always needed and much
appreciated!
Board of Directors
Gareth Eames, President
Mark Rapoza, Vice
President
Lea Angell, Secretary
Richard Doll, Treasurer
Rhea Brooks
Lois Goulart
Roger Guillemette
Kristen Humphrey
Diane MacGregor
Pat Menoche
Jen Meyer
Galen Snow
Peter Tirpaeck
The Rev. Veronica Tierney
Denise Wilkie
Roger Wordell
Advisory Board
The Rev. J. Dan Burke
Tom Callahan
Bill Curtin
Bruce Elwell
Bobbi Erdman
Lesly Leahy
Holly Lippert
Jim Marsh
Sr. Ellen Martin
Libby Moore
Liz Peckham
Franklin Pond
B. G. Shanklin
Henriette von Trapp
William L. Theriault
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Staff
Executive Director Gina Malloy
Operations Director Sally Huntington
Education Director Karen Ferreira
Youth Activities Director Beth Turcotte
ASC Assistant Carla Woodhouse
ASC Assistant Lee Campbell
Office Manager Lydia Greene
Head Custodian Ted Fijak
Asst. Custodian Albert Duggins
Asst. Custodian Rose Mercier
Credits
Editor:
Roger Guillemette
Design:
Denise Wilkie ~ LC Design
Volunteers:Pat Menoche, Pat Pond, Doug
Berge, Veronica Tierney
Printing:Fall River Modern Printing. Co.
(508) 673-9421
www.lccenter.com
AGELESS GENTLE YOGA & MEDITATION
Wednesdays (September 19 thru October 31)
9:30 - 10:45 AM
(Wednesdays August 8 & 15 at Rivers of Light
Studio, Tiverton Four Corners, call for info).
Yoga is for every body. Benefits for body, mind
and spirit are available in a nurturing environment with calming music. This seated and
standing practice incorporates props, walls
and chairs. Class is for beginners and those
who have practiced. Release physical and
mental stressors, increase self-esteem, manage
weight issues, while increasing strength/flexibility, depth of breath and focus. Sequences
match needs and abilities. Begin at any time.
Sessions are ongoing. 7 week session $112;
Single classes $17 each.
Contact Caryl Sickul for private sessions,
Vinyasa Flow Yoga classes, or gift certificates
at 401-816-0024 or visit: www.csickul.com.
HOMEWORK HELP (7th grade & up)
LCCC Programs & Events Calendar
Pizza Party 6:30 - 7 PM
TEEN PROGRAMS
The Carter Challenge Achieves Its Goal …Thank You!
We are delighted to announce that the Carter Challenge to support the Pat Pond Initiative for the Little
Compton Community Center – a special appeal created by John and Letitia Carter to match the first
$25,000 in contributions dollar-for-dollar from the Carter Family Charitable Trust – has achieved its goal!
Forty individuals and families contributed $25,000 to the Little Compton Community Center that has
been matched by the Carter Family Charitable Trust.
HONOR ROLL – CARTER FAMILY CHARITABLE TRUST CHALLENGE 2012
Peter & Widgie Aldrich
Jack & Lea Angell
Robert & Susan Bergstrand
Bob & Rhea Brooks
Helena Brousseau
Lisa Carter
Samuel & Eszter Chase
Nicholas & Dedie Coch
Don & Patty Conaway
Gib & Diane Conover
Richard & Susan Doll
Gareth & Nancy Eames
Barbara Fargo
Noel & Phyllis Field, Jr.
Arthur & Carol Gregory III
Elinor Hough
Bill & Susan Hutson
Deborah Ladd
Donald & Sarah Libbey
Rob & Mary Marra
James Marsh & Gioia Browne Myron & Phoebe Simmons
Eileen McDermott
Stanley Sorrentino
Donald Medeiros & Ellen Peoples Henry & Jean Stone
Phoebe Meehan
Lewis & Hope Taylor
Theodora O’Hara
Sidney Tynan
Dee Osborn
David & Louise Wechsler
Anne Ott
Helen West
Michael & Victoria Paine
John Whitehead
Gordon & Jane Parker, Jr.
Deborah Wiley
Pat Pond
William & Sonja Yates
Late Summer ~ Early Fall 2012
Postal Patron
NON PROFIT ORG.
US POSTAGE
PA I D
Little Compton, RI
02837
Permit #45
Little Compton Community Center
PO Box 926
Little Compton, RI 02837