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Janet M. Prairie
Director
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Smithfield Senior
Center 1st Annual Health Fair - Wednesday, May 21, 2008
Smithfield Senior Center Care
Givers Network - Saturday, June 7, 2008
PHONE:
401-949-4590 FAX:
401-949-4593
LOCATION:
The Smithfield Senior Center is located at 1 William J. Hawkins, Jr.
Trail in Deerfield Park.
Map & Driving Directions
FUNCTION:
The
Smithfield Senior
Center
provides a variety of services to Senior Citizens.
The Center acts as a source and resource for individuals seeking
information on all aspects of senior services.
The department works closely with the Department of Elderly
Affairs, Smithfield Police Department, local agency Tri-Town and
Northwest Health care services. The
Center strives to meet the needs and desires of the greatest number of
seniors in creating organized activities and workshop areas.
The Center also operates a meal site for senior citizens, and
provides meals on wheels to a large number of individuals within the
community.
Read the latest Smithfield Senior News On-line
Frequently Asked
Questions
Is there a van available for senior
& disabled transportation?
Yes, transportation is available to Smithfield
Seniors 55 years old or older or permanently disabled, for the following:
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Times |
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Adult Day Care Services |
Monday – Friday |
8:00 AM – 9:30 AM
2:30 PM – 4:30 PM |
Medical Appointments
In Town only |
Monday, Tuesday
and Thursday |
Morning Appointments
10:00 AM-12:00 PM only
(Thursday 10 - 10:30 am only) |
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Local
Hairdressers & Nursing Homes |
Accommodated on an individual
basis. |
Please call 949-4592 |
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Bingo |
Thursday |
Pickup starts at 12:00
noon |
Grocery Shopping
(Stop & Shop and Dave's Market.4 paper-inside-of grocery-bags only.
Pharmacies: CVS & Brooks for prescription pickup. Banks:
Bank RI, Bank of America, Sovereign Bank) |
Wednesday:
Georgiaville Manor, Esmond Village, and Greenville
Manor |
10:00 AM – 12:00 noon |
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Friday:
Individual Pick-up of Home Bound Seniors |
10:00 AM – 12:00 noon |
If you have any questions regarding the transportation schedule or if you
would like to make an appointment please leave a message at the Senior
Center, 949-4592, for Carolyn Morgan
to return your call.
What programs are available at
the Senior Center?
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- Country Western Line Dancing
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Bowling and swimming are available outside of the Senior Center. |
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Members are charged a fee for programs that require a paid
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What is the
Senior
Center Advisory Committee?
The Advisory
Committee consists of 13 members from the Smithfield Senior Center and
staff. These members advise the Director regarding proposed activities,
programs, functions, special events, etc... They also forward any
issues, complaints, concerns and other situations to the Director that
may arise from the general membership. The Advisory Committee as a
whole remains highly motivated in establishing agreements to solving all
circumstances, problems, and situations to the best of their ability.
It is also a sounding board to help improve the Center and provide
insight into the seniors' needs and desires.
What is the Senior Center
Mission Statement?
It is the mission of the Smithfield Senior Center to
actively promote the social, physical and emotional well being of
its members by implementing and maintaining quality educational,
recreational and wellness programs and activities in order to
enhance their quality of life. The Center acts as a resource and
referral agency sharing linkages with other relevant outreach
agencies. The Center shall continue to provide food services for its
luncheons and meals on wheels participants, along with
transportation services for the homebound. It shall continue to
recruit the services of volunteers to help enrich their lives in a
comfortable and appreciative environment and to ensure that all
needs of the members are consistently met within a positive and
professional environment.
What are the membership dues?
Membership
dues are $10 for Smithfield
residents, $13 for non-residents.
Is the
Senior Center available to rent for special occasions?
Yes. See more information
here.
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