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September 2020
Beechwood A Center for Life Enrichment
44 Beach Street, North Kingstown, Rhode Island 02852
Dear Friends,
I hope this greeting finds you healthy and well during this continued pandemic.
We continue to monitor the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic and are making careful decisions in accordance with
CDC and State guidance regarding reopening with new social distancing policies. We have been working hard to
ensure your safety upon returning to Beechwood. While we hope to move forward with the programs announced
in this newsletter, please note that out of necessity all programs are subject to change.
Our staff has continued serving our senior population with services during these past several months. We are
providing meals, both for pick-up and delivery, we are available daily by phone to assist you with questions
regarding Social Security, Medicare Insurance issues, and general questions, and we have been providing exercise
classes via the Town of North Kingstown’s YouTube webpage.
For the month of September, we will continue to offer curbside pick-up boxed lunches. Bus transportation for
grocery shopping to Dave’s Market on Tuesdays and Stop and Shop on Thursdays will begin on September 8, 2020.
Reservations are required 2 full business days in advance. Details about the transportation service and new policies
can be found on the back cover or by calling Missy at 268-1590.
Exercise programs will continue via YouTube. For details about the virtual exercise programs, please contact Erin at
268-1596 or emcandrew@northkingstown.org. Programs when possible will be provided virtually. Age Friendly RI
will continue offering a wide variety of virtual programs. If interested, please visit agefriendlyri.org. Click Virtual
Community Center and Events Calendar. Two Flu Clinics will be offered this fall. Please see page 6 for details.
Upon Beechwood’s reopening a number of changes will be in place reflecting policies for the protection of
participants and staff. Below are some general policies, details are in this newsletter.
⚫ If you are sick, please stay home.
⚫ Pre-registration is required to enter Beechwood. At this time we are unable to open for general walk-ins.
Please call 268-1590 for assistance.
⚫ Health screenings will be performed before or upon entering the building.
⚫ If you have a temperature of 100 degrees or higher you will be asked to leave.
⚫ Individuals will be asked to use hand sanitizer upon entering the building. Hand sanitizer will be provided at
the front entrance.
⚫ Face masks or cloth face coverings must be worn at all times.
⚫ Face masks are available on a first come, first served basis. Please call Missy at 268-1590 for a mask.
⚫ Social distancing (6 feet apart from other people) must be maintained at all times.
⚫ Restrooms will be in operation with COVID-19 preventive protocols in place, limiting the number of
individuals in the restroom at one time.
⚫ The administrative area will be locked at all times. Staff members will be located at the Welcome Desk and
front entrance to assist you.
We appreciate your understanding during this transitional period. We miss everyone and we are working very hard
towards offering our programs in a safe, healthy environment for all.
Marie Marcotte, Director
SEPTEMBER 2020
Table of Contents BEECHWOOD’S DIRECT LINE
New Beechwood Policies Page 3
268-1590
Frequently Asked Questions Page 3
Friends of Beechwood Information Page 4
Monday through Friday
Seasonal Programs Page 4 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Monthly Programs Page 5 Fax ~ 294-3020
Health Programs & Flu Clinics Page 6
Social Services Page 7 STAFF
Support Groups Page 7 Director
Special Announcement Page 7 Marie Marcotte ~ 268-1593
Transportation Information Page 8 mmarcotte@northkingstown.org
Assistant Director
Erin McAndrew ~ 268-1596
Tentatively Coming in 2020 - Mark Your Calendars: emcandrew@northkingstown.org
Alzheimer’s Assoc.: Getting Started {VIRTUAL} September 3, 10, 17 & 24
Closed: Holiday September 7 Administrative Secretary/Transportation
Book Club {VIRTUAL} Sept. 22 & Oct. 27 Melissa Smith ~ 268-1590
Autumn in Paris Floral Arrangement September 30 msmith@northkingstown.org
Ask-a-Lawyer Clinic October 1
Music with Lloyd Kaplan {FULL} October 7, 14, 21 & 28 Volunteer/Program Coordinator
Drug Take Back Day October 8 Rayna Wilcox ~ 268-1594
Women’s Suffrage Program October 8 & 15 rwilcox@northkingstown.org
Closed: Holiday October 12
Veterans Benefits by Appointment October 15 Social Services & Human Services
Flu Clinics Oct. 19 & Nov. 2 Caroline Tudino ~ 268-1579
Closed: Presidential Election November 3 ctudino@northkingstown.org
Closed: Veterans Day November 11
South County Home Health Clinic November 16 Lauren Zito ~ 268-1591
Closed: Thanksgiving Holiday November 26 & 27 lzito@northkingstown.org
Dining Room (8:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.)
Ashley Metcalfe ~ 268-1592
ametcalfe@northkingstown.org
Kitchen Supervisor
Alice Green
Bus Driver
Lynn Bourque
Custodian
Deb Matteson
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New Beechwood Policies
For the health, safety and well-being of all, new policies include the following:
⚫ If you are sick, please stay home. If you have a fever, cough and/or shortness of breath, contact your health care provider.
⚫ Pre-registration is required to enter Beechwood. At this time we are unable to open for general walk-ins. Registration is
mandatory for boxed lunches, social services appointments, transportation and programs such as the Law Clinic and
meetings with a representative from Veterans Affairs. Please see page 2 for a complete list of staff and their contact
information.
⚫ When you arrive for an appointment, please remain in your vehicle and call the designated phone number listed below
for instructions:
Social Services Appointments 401-268-1579
Law Appointments & Veterans Affairs Appointments 401-286-1594
⚫ Individuals registered for an appointment may enter the building no earlier than 10 minutes before the appointment
(after calling for instructions). Please wait or sit in designated areas only. Individuals must exit the building immediately
after the appointment.
⚫ A face mask or cloth face covering is required at all times while in the building and on the bus.
⚫ Staff will complete a health screening upon your arrival at Beechwood (log your name, take your temperature and ask
health related questions). If you have a temperature of 100 degrees or higher you will be asked to leave.
⚫ You will be asked to use hand sanitizer upon entering the building. Hand sanitizer will be provided at the front entrance.
The My Senior Center scan-in device will not be available.
⚫ Social distancing of 6 feet must be maintained at all times. Physical contact such as shaking hands is not permitted.
⚫ Water bottles are allowed, but no outside food may be brought into the building.
⚫ Restrooms have COVID-19 prevention protocols in place, limiting the number of individuals in the restroom at one time.
⚫ New cleaning protocols and sanitizing will impact the program schedule. The programs listed in this newsletter are
subject to change.
⚫ We reserve the right to decline services to anyone who does not adhere to the policies.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What are Beechwood’s operating hours during the COVID-19 pandemic?
At this time, Beechwood is not open for general walk-ins. Staff is available by appointment. Please see page 2 for a
complete list of staff contact information.
2. Will exercise classes be available?
Exercise classes are virtually available on the Town of North Kingstown’s YouTube webpage. You can find the webpage
by searching the internet for “Town of North Kingstown YouTube.” Classes can be found on the Town’s YouTube “Home”
page and under “Playlists”.
3. When will all programs resume? How will I know if a particular program is being offered?
We will continue to monitor the COVID-19 pandemic and base our decisions in accordance with CDC and State guidance.
You will be notified about programs by our newsletter and/or a computerized phone call from the Senior Center.
4. How will I be notified if there is a COVID-19 case at Beechwood?
Contact tracing will be provided from the Senior Center and the State of Rhode Island.
5. Can I meet with Social Services to discuss my prescription drug plan?
Yes, by appointment only. Please call 268-1579 to make an appointment.
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Friends of Beechwood Seasonal Programs
Friends of Beechwood ALL PROGRAMS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE
2020 Membership is Closed
Beechwood Book Club ~ {VIRTUAL}
Membership is not required Tuesday, September 22, 2020 at 1:30 p.m.
to participate in programs or lunch at Beechwood Coordinated by Marilyn Harris
~~~~~~ The Giver of Stars by JoJo Moyes (400 pages)
2021 Membership information Set in Depression-era America, a breathtaking story of five
will be listed in upcoming newsletters. extraordinary women and their remarkable journey through
the mountains of Kentucky and beyond.
A Friends of Beechwood Board Meeting The Club will meet using Zoom. Please contact Erin at
is scheduled to be held at the emcandrew@northkingstown.org for Zoom instructions.
Cold Spring Community Center
on Tuesday, September 15, 2020 at 1:30 p.m. Floral Arrangement: Autumn in Paris ~
~~~~~~ {CURBSIDE PICK-UP OR HOME DELIVERY}
The Friends of Beechwood Wednesday, September 30, 2020 (Pick-up/delivery times TBD)
Fall Bazaar has been canceled. Presented by Sally Gruber of Interactive Horticulture.
We hope to offer a special event in 2021. Cost: $19 per person.
Information regarding upcoming events Reservations and pre-payment required by 9/18/20.
will be posted in the monthly newsletters. Cash or check payable to “Town of North Kingstown.”
Please mail the check to North Kingstown Senior Services,
Beechwood would like to thank the following individuals P.O. Box 313, North Kingstown, RI 02852. Beechwood will
for their donation in Memory of Ginger Brogie: not be accepting walk-in payments.
Richard Heston Minimum # of participants: 10
Maryann Morris Have you dreamed of visiting the Eiffel Tower? Do you yearn to
Jane Warburton travel to France during its spectacular autumnal season? Well
look no further. Celebrate this world-class city while creating a
Beechwood would like to thank the following individuals stunning floral piece. Each participant will have a choice to
for their donation in Memory of Lee Brown: pick-up or have a home delivery of detailed instructions, a
Michael and Susan Desmond decoupage-print container and an abundance of colorful
blooms. Blue iris (fleurs-de-lis), white daisy pom, and yellow
Beechwood Thanks You For Your Donation! spray rose highlight this seasonal centerpiece. Reservations
Tom and Betty Cotter Jan Lewis and pre-payment required, please call Rayna at 268-1594.
Margaret Dybala Linda Ohsberg
Marlene Fineran Ask-a-Lawyer Clinic Appointments ~
Thursday, October 1, 2020 from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Alzheimer’s Association Getting Started Education Series ~ Gregory Sorbello, an attorney from the Rhode Island Bar
Thursdays, September 3, 10, 17 & 24 (4 classes) {VIRTUAL} Association will be at Beechwood to provide free twenty
from 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. The meeting time for Part 3 on minute appointments. Appointments are required, please call
9/17/20 is 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. This program, will be Rayna at 268-1594. When you arrive for your appointment,
offered online on “Google Hangouts” or “Blue Jeans.” please remain in your vehicle and call 268-1594 for
Part 1: Memory Loss, Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease: instructions. You may enter the building no earlier than
Basic information about memory loss issues. 10 minutes before the appointment and must exit the building
Part 2: Understanding and Responding to Dementia immediately after the appointment.
Related Behaviors: Helps care providers understand the
possible explanations for behaviors and coping strategies. Music Appreciation with Lloyd Kaplan ~ {FULL}
Part 3: Legal and Financial Planning on Alzheimer’s Vocal Trios & Quartets of Jazz and Popular Music
Disease: Basic legal and financial considerations. Wednesdays, October 7, 14, 21 & 28, 2020 (4 classes)
Part 4: Healthy Living for Your Brain and Body: Research in from 1:15 p.m. - 2:15 p.m. Maximum # of participants: 8
the areas of nutrition, exercise and cognitive activity. To be placed on a waiting list, please call Rayna at 268-1594.
To register, please contact Rayna at 268-1594 or
rwilcox@northkingstown.org.
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Monthly Programs
ALL PROGRAMS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE ALL PROGRAMS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE
Beechwood Drug Take Back Day ~ Beechwood Book Club ~ {VIRTUAL}
Thursday, October 8, 2020 from 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Tuesday, October 27, 2020 at 1:30 p.m.
Please collect all unused or expired prescriptions and over Coordinated by Marilyn Harris
the counter medications (PILLS ONLY) and place them in a The Memory of Running by Ron McLarty (368 pages)
plastic Ziploc bag to bring to Beechwood between Smithy is a 279-pound, hard-drinking, chain-smoking,
11:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 8, 2020 for 43-year-old misfit who works in a G.I. Joe factory putting
the Drug Take Back Day. This is an important way that we arms and legs on the action heroes. He is also the most
can all help reduce access to drugs which can be abused. beguiling anti-hero to come into view in a long, long time.
This event is sponsored by the South County Prevention The Club will meet using Zoom. Please contact Erin at
Coalition, the North Kingstown Police Department, the emcandrew@northkingstown.org or 268-1596 for Zoom
Department of Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental instructions.
Disabilities and Hospitals, and the North Kingstown
Prevention Coalition. Reservations are required, please Healthy Eating For Successful Living in Older Adults ~
call Rayna at 268-1594. {VIRTUAL}
This program will be offered on Zoom. Participants will
We Stood on the Shoulders of Giants: receive the Zoom link and instructions by email. One hour
The Fight for Women’s Suffrage ~ Zoom classes will be offered twice a week. The program will
Thursdays, October 8 & 15, 2020 (2 classes) be offered during October and November. Dates and times
from 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. to be determined.
Presenter: Marilyn Harris. Maximum # of participants: 6 In this workshop you will:
August 26, 2020 marked the 100th anniversary of the • Learn to make healthier food choices.
19th Amendment, granting American women the right to • Receive tips for improving portion control and label
vote, 144 years after the founding of our country. While reading.
the quotation about “standing on the shoulders of giants” is • Plan meals to better control fats, sugars, carbohydrates
an ancient one, it has come to be associated with the long and sodium.
struggle for women’s suffrage. This course will look at some • Explore ways to add physical activity to your day.
of the “giants,” including some of our Rhode Island women, • Participate in a virtual cooking demonstration.
some famous – some unsung who paved the way for the • Be able to ask questions to a registered dietician.
rights women enjoy today. • Discover that making small changes can lead to BIG
Week 1: The Beginnings: Founding Mothers (19th century) results!
Week 2: The Endgame: Final Years before Victory Reservations required, please contact Rayna at 268-1594 or
Registration is required, please call Rayna at 268-1594. rwilcox@northkingstown.org.
Veterans’ Benefits with a Representative
from the Providence VA Regional Office ~ TIPS TO STAYING HEALTHY ~
Thursday, October 15, 2020 from 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
A representative will answer questions regarding Veterans’
Benefits. Appointments are required, please call Rayna at ⚫ Wear a face mask or cloth face covering and maintain a
268-1594. When you arrive for your appointment, please distance of 6 feet from others when in public.
remain in your vehicle and call 268-1594 for
instructions. You may enter the building no earlier than ⚫ Wash your hands frequently with warm water and soap
10 minutes before the appointment and must exit the for at least 20 seconds or use hand sanitizer when soap
building immediately after the appointment. and water are not available.
⚫ Avoid large in-person gatherings where it is difficult for
individuals to remain spaced at least 6 feet apart and
attendees may be traveling from outside the local area.
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Health Programs
South County Home Health ~ South County Home Health will be offering two Flu Clinics
Monday, November 16, 2020 from 12:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. at the Cold Spring Community Center this fall:
Date is tentative. Please call 268-1596 for an update.
Rhonda Brunero will be here to discuss health concerns and Monday, October 19, 2020 from 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
for free senior health checks including: Blood Pressure, & Monday, November 2, 2020 from 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Pulse & Oxygen Screenings and Weight Management.
High dose shots will be available for people 65 and older.
WellOne Blood Pressure Checks ~ Regular flu shots will be available for people under 65.
Canceled until further notice.
Amy Craig, RN, from WellOne, North Kingstown’s local PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.
community health center, will offer free blood pressure Walk-in registration will NOT be accepted.
checks. Space is limited.
Please bring your health insurance card to the clinic.
Manicures & Pedicures ~
Canceled until further notice. Registration, by phone only, begins on
Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, September 9, 2020 at 9:00 a.m.
Liz Albanesa, Licensed Manicurist and Pedicurist Please call Rayna at 268-1594 to register.
Cost: $10.00 for a manicure
$15.00 for a pedicure ⚫ If you feel unwell, please stay home. If you have a fever,
cough and/or shortness of breath, contact your health
Reflexology with Geri Marandola care provider.
CRT, Certified Reflexologist ~
Canceled until further notice. ⚫ Pre-registration for the Flu Clinic is required to enter the
Wednesdays from 9:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Community Center, located at 30 Beach Street.
Appointments are limited to 30 minutes.
⚫ After your appointment has been made, a voucher
Cost: $18.00 for a 30 minute appointment.
verifying the appointment date and time will be mailed to
Reflexology is an alternative medicine involving pressure
your residence. Please bring the voucher and your health
applied to the feet and hands. It improves circulation,
insurance card to the clinic.
reduces stress and promotes relaxation.
⚫ Staff will complete a health screening when you arrive at
Podiatrist ~ Dr. Pappas the Community Center and you will be asked to use hand
Canceled at Beechwood until further notice. sanitizer upon entering the building. Staff will take your
If you need to make an appointment, please call South temperature and ask health related questions.
County Podiatry Associates at 789-8912. The office is
located at 24 Salt Pond Road, Unit E1, South Kingstown, RI ⚫ If you have a temperature of 100 degrees or higher you
02879. will be asked to leave.
Reiki ~ ⚫ A face mask or cloth face covering is required at all times
Canceled until further notice. while in the building and/or while waiting outside.
2nd & 4th Tuesday from 10:00 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. ⚫ Social distancing of 6 feet must be maintained at all times.
Cost: $15.00 for a 30 minute session.
Reiki Master Joan Maggiacomo has 25 years of experience. ⚫ Enter the building through the main entrance. Exit the
Reiki, at its simplest, relaxes the body, mind and spirit and building using the side door on the left. Do not exit
supports the healing process. Reiki's light hands-on through the main entrance.
technique is perfectly safe and can be helpful for those who
suffer from pain. ⚫ It is best to arrive 5 minutes before your appointment.
Space and seating will be limited. Please wait or sit in
designated areas only.
⚫ We reserve the right to decline services to anyone who
does not adhere to the policies.
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Social Services Corner Support Groups
Please call Caroline at 268-1579 or Lauren at 268-1591 Bereavement Support Group ~
to schedule an appointment or for additional information. Canceled until further notice.
Appointments are required. No walk-ins will be seen. Grief counselors for Hope Hospice & Palliative Care facilitate
a general grief support group.
The Social Services staff at Beechwood assists and refers
older adults in areas of:
⚫ Health Insurance ⚫ Housing ⚫ Legal INSIGHT Support Group ~
⚫ Prescription Drugs ⚫ SHIP Counseling ⚫ Social Security Canceled until further notice.
The INSIGHT group brings together people who are living
Assistance is also given to families (at any age) in crisis, with vision loss to help them find ways to overcome the
assisting with: isolation, loneliness, and frustration that they may be
⚫ Clothing ⚫ Homeless Status ⚫ Housing feeling. For more information about INSIGHT, please
⚫ Medication ⚫ Referrals ⚫ Utilities contact Rick Andrade at (401) 941-3322 or
randrade@in-sight.org.
The Department offers the following types of appointments:
⚫ Phone ⚫ Email
⚫ In-person (face mask or cloth face covering required) Caregivers Support Group ~
Canceled until further notice.
Upon arriving at Beechwood for an appointment, please Maria Isabel Birkbeck, Licensed MSW,
remain in your vehicle and call 268-1579 for instructions. from Cathleen Naughton Associates facilitates the group.
The Caregivers Support Group is for caregivers and family
Staff will complete a health screening (log your name, take members who provide care for individuals with ALS,
your temperature and ask health related questions). You Alzheimer’s disease or other types of dementia, cancer,
will be asked to use hand sanitizer upon entering the heart and stroke conditions, multiple sclerosis and other
building. You may enter the building no earlier than debilitating conditions. The group provides caregivers with
10 minutes before your appointment. both educational and emotional support.
Special Announcement
The Medicare Open Enrollment period is from Thursday, October 15, 2020 - Monday, December 7, 2020
The Medicare Open Enrollment period is the time to review your current plan and compare it to the new plans for 2021. You
may have received notices with information about changes to your coverage for the coming year. It is important to read and
understand these notices, so that you can decide if your coverage will continue to meet your needs or if you should change it.
Each year insurance companies are able to change their formularies and premium costs. Although a Prescription Drug Plan
(PDP) may cover your medications in 2020, the same plan may not cover the same medications in 2021. It is beneficial to
review your plan every year. Our Social Services Department will be making individual appointments to review the new 2021
Prescription Drug Plans. If you have access to a computer, you may review the new plans at “Find Health and Drug Plans” at
www.medicare.gov. Appointments are required and will be accepted beginning Thursday, October 1, 2020. Appointments
are available from Thursday, October 15, 2020 through Friday, December 4, 2020. If you would like to make an
appointment, please call Social Services at 268-1579.
Forty-five minute in-person appointments will be offered Monday through Friday at 9:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.
Phone and email appointments are also available. All appointments require a reservation. The following will be
mandatory for your appointment:
⚫ Participants of in-person appointments must wear a face mask or cloth face covering.
⚫ Information about your current Medicare plan and notices about any 2021 changes to the plan.
⚫ List of medications.
⚫ Residency information - are you a resident of Rhode Island?
⚫ You may enter the building no earlier than 10 minutes before your appointment (after calling 268-1579 for instructions).
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Services provided by the
NEW TRANSPORTATION TRANSPORTATION SCHEDULE North Kingstown
POLICIES WILL BE MAILED IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE Department of
TO BUS PASSENGERS Senior and Human
Services
Transportation for grocery shopping will begin on Tuesday September 8, 2020.
• Caregivers Support
Passengers are limited to grocery shopping one day per week. • Friendly Visitor
There is a maximum limit of 4 reusable canvas shopping bags per passenger. • In-Home Services
Passengers must choose which day and time they prefer to shop • Information / Referrals
and the Department will do its best to accommodate the request. • Intergenerational
Partnerships
Transportation reservations will be accepted 2 full business days in advance. • Limited Senior Projects
Please call Missy at 268-1590, 2 full business days in advance, • Meals on Wheels
to make a reservation or for additional information. Seating is limited. • Medicare Counseling
First reserved, first served. The maximum number of passengers per bus, per day is 4. • Nutrition - Lunch
• Programs & Classes
Grocery Shopping Schedule:
• Social Services
• Tuesdays from your home to Dave’s Market in Wickford at 9:00 a.m. OR 1:00 p.m.
• Thursday mornings from your home to Stop & Shop on Frenchtown Rd. at 9:00 a.m. • Tax Preparation
• Transportation to Wal-Mart is canceled until further notice. • Transportation
• Grief Support
The Mission of the North Kingstown Department of Senior Services in its capacity as a community based • Volunteer Programs
resource and agency is: To promote, enhance and maintain the well-being, dignity, and independence of
persons age 55 and older by providing programs, services and resources to meet their present and future needs.
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