Thursday, December 1, 2022

Senior Services

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Resources

Websites • Local Senior Centers • Transportation

Hopkinton Building and Zoning Information 

 

Hopkinton Senior Property Tax Exemptions 

Information on Retirement Living in Hopkinton

Information on Heating Assistance Program

 

Lunch at the Crandall House

    • Thursday Take Out – 11:30 AM
    • Quarterly Pot Luck Lunch (Dates are subject to change)
    • For more information and to make a reservation, call (401) 377-7795


Meals-On-Wheels, call 1-800-446-3257

    • Red-Cross-1x1-1-24x24 Senior Health Check – 1st Thursday of each month from 10 AM to 11:30 AM at the Crandall House
    • tai-chi-150x150 Tai Chi With Certified Instructor Karen A. Psimer

Intermediate Tai Chi for Arthritis –Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10:30-11:15 AM at the Crandall House- There is a $2.00 fee for non-residents

 

Websites 

For information on various programs and services available in Rhode Island, including help with locating COVID-19 information, eldercare, housing, home care and transportation.

RIDOH Vaccination information. 

State Site: https://www.vaccinateri.org/

CVS: https://www.cvs.com/immunizations/covid-19-vaccine?icid=cvs-home-hero1-link2-coronavirus-vaccine

COVID-19 Vaccine Information

Rhode Island Department of Health Covid-19 Vaccine Information

Helpful Links:

Cleaning Tips https://www.theseniorlist.com/research/home-proofing-coronavirus-flu/

RI Department of Health Covid-19 Information: https://health.ri.gov/covid/

Office of Healthy Aging http://oha.ri.gov/

Memory Care https://www.alzheimersupport.com/memory-care/rhode-island/ 

Local Senior Centers

    • Richmond Senior Center 
      Program includes: Fitness Activities, Singles Group, Computer Classes, Knitting & Crochet Group
    • Charlestown Senior Center
      Contact Ann Peloquin, (401) 364-6998 
      Program Includes: Day Trips, Yard Sales, Card Parties
    • Westerly Senior Center
      Contact Donald Reynolds, (401) 596-2404 
      Program Includes: Exercise Classes, Chorus, Arts & Crafts, Games
    • Jonnycake Center of Westerly
      Contact Lee Eastbourne, (401) 377-8069 ext. 106
      Program Includes: GED / Continuing Education, Heating & Financial Assistance, Food Pantry, Thrift Store, Pet Food / Toiletries

Transportation

The RIDE program provides transportation services to those 60 and older and handicapped persons under 60 who meet certain criteria. Transportation is generally available weekdays for doctors’ appointments, therapy, medical tests, senior day care, kidney dialysis, cancer treatments and meal site lunches. Call RIde approximately three to four weeks prior to appointments at (401) 461-9760 or 1-800-479-6902.

 

Hopkinton Property Tax Exemption Information – Applications are due by March 15, 2022

 

Hopkinton Building and Zoning Information

For questions related to Building and Zoning in Hopkinton, please call the Building and Zoning Office at (401) 377-7771.