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Organizations
Art, Music & Theatre
Academy Players
The Academy Players was organized in 1955 by a group of enthusiasts in East Greenwich and has a substantial record of growth and achievement. Membership is open to any adult interested in helping to participate in Academy Players productions, special events, workshops and meetings of general interest. The intent of The Academy Players is to provide the community with theater on a high level to create civic pride in our organization, while offering a satisfying medium for those who participate. We are staffed by a dedicated team of members who volunteer to do everything from building sets to directing productions. Actors, directors and technical crew are recruited from throughout Rhode Island, eastern Connecticut and southern Massachusetts. Local high school and college students who are eager to put their course studies to task are also encouraged to participate.
We are also currently working on a youth program in conjunction with the East Greenwich High School where students get involved with every aspect of the theatre productions in order to provide them with the experience most colleges look for when applying for specific majors and/or scholarships.
Academy Players is a 501.c3 non-profit corporation. Our income to produce yearly productions, special events and programs to benefit the community is generated solely from business sponsorships, donations from benefactors, grants, the sale of season subscriptions and ticket sales. To loosely quote a song from Chicago; “We can’t do it alone…” so please check out our web site (www.Academyplayers.org) and come and see our top notch performances.
Art Club
The East Greenwich Art Club was established in 1959 and is open to artists statewide. Membership includes contemporary and traditional artists as well as sculptors and specialists. Prospective members are asked to submit three works to a jury for consideration.
The club sponsors an annual member’s show and awards prizes to those judged best in the competition. Meetings are held at 7:00 pm the first Tuesday of each month, except during July, August and January at Harborhill Place, 159 Division Street in East Greenwich. Demonstrations of various artistic methods are featured. Visitors are welcome.
East Greenwich Art Club Open Studio Drop-in painting sessions re held every Tuesday at the Parks and Recreation Center, 1127 Frenchtown Road, East Greenwich from 10 am to 2 pm. No instruction. All levels. Fee $1.00. Bring an easel and a lunch. Contact Gene at 828-4635.
Business, Civic, Religious & Social Organizations
AARP / TCE
IRS / AARP Tax Counseling for the Elderly. Free tax assistance for the elderly and low income individuals is available from the first week in February until April 15th on each Tuesday from 9:00 am to noon at the East Greenwich Police Department Community Room on First Avenue. Appointments are required. Please call 886-8669, Ext 1 Volunteers are trained by the Internal Revenue Service and the State of Rhode Island Tax Division. For more information on additional sites for this free tax service, please call 884-8654.
American Association of University Women (A.A.U.W.)
The Warwick-West-Bay Branch of AAUW welcomes any woman or man with a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college.
Their goals include continuing education and information on timely topics as well as support of the arts and involvement in the community and pertinent legislation.
From September through May meetings are held at 7:00 pm on the 2nd Thursday of each month in the Doctor’s Auditorium of Kent Hospital.
American Legion
The American Legion is a veteran’s organization chartered by the United States Congress. Local Post 15, located at 1016 Main Street, sponsors Girls and Boys State, social welfare and athletic programs for children, fund drives for scholarships and provides rehabilitation services to veterans and their families. It is also responsible for the Town’s celebration of Memorial Day and Veteran’s Day.
Meetings are held the first Monday of every month. For more information call 884-0000 or write P.O. Box 181, East Greenwich, RI 02818
Animal Protection League
The East Greenwich Animal Protection League, Inc. (EGAPL) is a nonprofit organization of volunteers concerned with the rescue and humane treatment of animals. It is the animal shelter for the town, which has no animal pound. The League houses animals available for adoption at the Greenwich Bay Animal Hospital, 5732 Post Road, and runs “Adopt-a-Pet” open houses there on Sundays from 10:30a.m. to 1:00p.m.
With a budget of $125,000 a year and only $25,000 provided by the town, the League conducts various fundraising events throughout the year to offset the cost of medical care, spaying/neutering and housing of the animals until adopted. The organization is staffed totally by volunteers, and the meetings are held on the second Tuesday of the month at 7:00p.m.in the Community Room of the E.G. Police Station. Volunteers are welcome!
For more information, call 885-1158 or write to P.O. Box 184, East Greenwich, RI 02818. The website is http://www.egapl.org/ and the e-mail address is eganimals@cox.net.
Christian Women’s Club – Women’s Connection
The West Bay Christian Women’s Club is a non-denominational women’s club that meets for lunch every second Thursday from 12:00 – 2:00 pm at Chiantis at 195 Forge Road A special feature of interest to women is presented at each meeting. A free nursery is available. All are welcome. For reservations or more information call 884-6656.
Cindy-Wood Garden Club
The Cindy-Wood Garden Club, a member of the Rhode Island Federation of Garden Clubs, has as its objectives learning more about gardening, encouragement of home and community beautification, promoting better horticultural practices and supporting all forms of conservation.
Members meet the third Tuesday of each month from September through June. Programs include planning and related craft demonstrations, speakers and field trips. T
The club planted and tends the colonial garden of perennials at the Old Jail, where many meetings are held. Holiday decorations are made for the Elizabeth Buffam Chase House. Gifts are also collected for residents of this place of refuge for women and children. An ongoing project is the annual contribution of new books for the garden section of the East Greenwich Free Library. For further membership information contact club president Cynthia Perry, 65 Adirondak Dr., East Greenwich, RI 02818 .
Democratic Town Committee
The East Greenwich Democratic Town Committee was organized to further the goals of the local Democratic Party. The Committee sponsors guest speakers and programs to increase knowledge of events at local and state levels. The Chair is Tom Plunkett, 10 Pricewood Drive, East Greenwich, RI 02818
Eastern Star
The purpose of the Order of Eastern Star is to inspire members to think and act in good character, while living lives of truth, charity, loyalty and kindness. These qualities are brought forth through charitable deeds, mutual support and cheerful companionship.
Funds are raised annually within the membership for numerous projects, such as: Shriner’s Hospitals for Crippled Children, Cancer Research, Arthritis Fund, Heart Fund, Knights Templar Eye Foundation, etc.
Eastern Star is the largest Fraternal organization in the world to which both men and women may belong. Women over the age of 18, with Masonic Affiliations and Master Masons may apply for membership.
Adah Chapter # 15 is the local Eastern Start Chapter, which meets at 7:30 pm every third Monday at the Westminster Unitarian Church, 119 Kenyon Ave. F
For more information contact Crystal C. Bradshaw at 885-5704.
East Greenwich Citizens Who Care
This nonprofit organization was formed in 1983. The goal is to build a strong network of parents and citizens to construct resources to combat drug and alcohol use in teenagers, to build self-esteem and to promote wellness.
To accomplish this several things are needed:
1. Educate parents about the symptoms and effects of substance abuse and the laws governing such abuse.
2. Support school curricula that will provide early drug education, decision-making skills and build self-esteem.
3. Encourage parents to follow uniform guidelines regarding parties, curfews, etc.
4. Initiate a total community effort to address the problem and promote wellness.
5. Provide activities for teens.
6. Be a supportive resource for parents to help find appropriate agencies and information when they suspect substance abuse in their children or are dealing with other health/wellness issues.
New members are always welcome. Meetings are held the third Thursday of the
month. For more information call 884-3376 or 885-9483 or write P.O. Box 1146, East Greenwich, RI 02818.
East Greenwich-Cowesett New Neighbors Club
A not-for-profit social organization whose purpose is to aid new residents in becoming acquainted with the community and their new neighborhood. Meetings are held the second Wednesday of each month from 9:30 - 11:00 am. Meetings are held at the EG United Methodist Church (new location) at 1558 South County Trail. Each meeting will host a special program or presenter. In December and June, a dinner party will be held in place of the regular meeting. Membership is open to all new residents of the East Greenwich-Cowesett area. For more information contact our membership vice presidents, Michelle Clark 523-8522 and Kristin Wheeler 309-339-0357.
East Greenwich Leisure Learning
East Greenwich Leisure Learning offers education, entertainment and socializing for adults of all ages. Membership is open to all interested adults, regardless of residency. However total membership is limited by space capacity (158).T
The annual program consists of 2 separate 6 week series. A spring series of six consecutive Thursday meetings, beginning in April, and a second six week series beginning in October. Each series features 12 different speakers (2 per day) covering a great variety of topics, with a Q. and A. period following. Morning sessions run from 10:30 to 11:45. Afternoon sessions are from 12:45 until 2:00 pm. Lunch is "brown bag", (beverage not provided).
Programs are held at St. Luke's Episcopal Church Parish House on Peirce Street. For more information call 828-5712. Cost of each series is $15.00
East Greenwich Sunshine
East Greenwich Sunshine (formerly a branch of International Sunshine Society) is a service organization dedicated to helping others. We lend hospital equipment to those in need. (Call 884-5929) We also help support a group home, donate lap robes to the V.A. Hospital and give to many other charities.
Meetings are held the third Tuesday of each month at the First Baptist Church House on Peirce Street. New members are always welcome. For further information call 885-1432.
East Greenwich-Warwick Garden Club
The East Greenwich – Warwick Garden Club is a member of the Rhode Island Federation of Garden Clubs. It is dedicated to stimulating interest in gardening, civic improvement, community involvement and the conservation of natural resources.
The club has a long and proud history, having recently celebrated its 80th anniversary.
Meetings are held the second Tuesday of each month at 1:00 p.m. at various locations in the area.. Programs include speakers, demonstrations, field trips and workshops. New members and guests are cordially invited. For more information please call Carol Plemmons, President at 295-5666.
Golden Ages Club
Golden Ages club meetings are held at 1:00 p.m. in Swift Gym in East Greenwich on the first and third Wednesday of the month. No meetings are held in July or August. Special luncheons begin at noon. The club is extremely active, sponsoring bus tours, theatre parties, entertainment and coffee hours with refreshments.
Membership is open to persons 55 and older living in East Greenwich, Warwick, West Warwick, Coventry and North Kingstown. For information call Jo DeVoll at 884-0196
Greenwich Bay Women’s Club
The Greenwich Bay women’s Club is a civic organization based in East Greenwich, now celebrating our 42nd year. Our goal is community service through monetary distributions and “in-kind” donations. We hold various fundraisers throughout the year, noteably our Novemberfest Artisan Fair in the Fall and Clown Town in the Spring. Additionally, our club awards scholarships to area residents who have shown a commitment to community service. We donate our finds to many charities, including the Barbara Tufts PreSchool, Friends Way, Bayside Family Health, the EG Ecumenical Food Cupboard as well as directly helping local families in need.
We welcome all women from the West Bay to join. Visit our website, http://www.gbwc.org/ for more information, or call Camille Speca at 886-4746. THINK GLOBALLY, ACT LOCALLY; you can make a difference in our community.
Independent Order of Odd Fellows
Located at 900 Main Street, the Independent Order of Odd Fellows is a family fraternity, striving to make the world a better place in which to live.
Our motto is Friendship, Love and Truth. Our objective is to improve and elevate the character of mankind. The creed is to relieve the distress, visit the sick, bury the dead and educate the orphans.
The meetings of Odd Fellows are held on the first and third Wednesdays and the second and fourth Thursdays of the month. The meetings of Rebeccas are held on the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month. For information call 295-8103 or 615-8888.
Italo-American Women’s Club
Meetings are held the fourth Tuesday of each month at the Rocky Hill Grange Hall, 1340 South County Trail. The Club objectives are: fostering a better understanding between women of Italian descent and all other nationalities, to preserve the Italian heritage and to help sponsor community functions. For more information call Lucy Greene at 884—8736.
League of Women Voters of West Bay
Real men--and women, of all ages--belong to the League of Women Voters. Our name? It honors our suffragist forebears and denotes America's most trusted civic organization. Founded nationally and in RI in 1919 when the 19th Amendment acknowledged all adult citizens' right to vote, we say vote well--not necessarily for a party or candidate but having considered community issues impartially and in depth. Founded locally in 1949, RI's West Bay League of Women Voters--one of 850 affiliates nationwide--serves Cranston, Warwick, East Greenwich, North Kingstown, Exeter, West Warwick and Coventry.
We educate voters via non-partisan public issue and candidate forums, and advocate not for people but for positions we've studied and come to consensus on that advance principles we uphold such as
--open and accountable government;
--equitable taxation to support free public education;
--a sound economy that fulfills basic needs such as food, health care and affordable housing;
--energy conservation and
--international cooperation to promote world peace.
And we enjoy understanding one another's diverse opinions!
For more information, contact local League president Marie Hennedy at 884-3976 or mariehennedy@verizon.net.
Lions Club
The East Greenwich Lions Club, a chapter of Lions International, is composed of men and women over 21 years old who are dedicated to community service. As sight conservation is one of the major activities of the club, they provide eye-screening services, help local citizens with financial aid for their visual impairment needs and provide glasses for the needy. The Lions have a used Eyeglass Collection Box at the East Greenwich Post Office to which over 10,000 pairs of eyeglasses have been donated during the last seven years.
The Lions also financially support “Camp Mauchatea” an overnight summer camp for visually impaired children under the age of 18, and the R.I. Lions Children with Cancer Fund.
Lions are active with local community support projects for those in need, giving assistance through food baskets during the holidays and donations to the Community Food Bank.
The club sponsors the annual Hill and Harbour 5K Road Race, a premier road race held in East Greenwich for over 18 years and an annual Camp Mauchatea Golf Tournament each summer.
The club encourages persons over 21 to join our chapter and give a few hours of time each month to help those in the community in need. Meetings are held monthly from September through May. For more information or for meeting information contact Dr. Steven M. Basler 884-8919 or write to P.O. Box 623, East Greenwich, RI 02818.
Republican Town Committee
The purpose of the Republican Town Committee is to promote good government and elect Republican candidates for local town offices. Membership is open to all Republicans of voting age.
For information write Steve Gregson, 175 Shady Hill Drive, East Greenwich, RI 02818.
Rocky Hill Grange
Rocky Hill Grange is a community service family organization serving the town of East Greenwich, located on 1340 South County Trail (Route 2). The Grange holds regular meetings on the first Thursdays of each month starting at 7:00 pm. The Grange Hall is handicapped accessible.
The Key Dog Training Club meets every Tuesday - for information call Dottie at 885-1829.
For information about renting the hall please contact Dottie Vander Pyl at 885-1829.
Rotary Club
Rotary is an organization of business and professional leaders, men and women, who are concerned with community service, encouraging high ethical standards in all vocations, working towards world peace and understanding, and who enjoy the fellowship generated through such service.
The Club promotes and is involved in may charitable and civic projects, provides for over 40 charitable organizations, gives scholarships worth $17,500 to East Greenwich students and provides to the community, free of charge, the East Greenwich telephone directory.
The club is part of Rotary International, which consists of more than 32,000 clubs in 162 countries.
Meetings are held each Wednesday at 12:15 pm at the Post Office Café at 11 Main Street.. For more information write P.O. Box 222, East Greenwich or call 885-4650.
Veterans of Foreign Wars
The Robert L. Hoover Memorial Post 8018, Veterans of Foreign Wars, meets at the Post Home, 2608 South County Trail, at 7:30 pm on the second Monday of each month. Qualified new members are welcome to attend.
Religious Organizations
Christ Church
Evangelical Covenant
Christ Church is located at 1025 Main Street at the corner of Post Road and Cedar Avenue in East Greenwich, RI. Christ Church seeks to be a place where anyone can “come as you are!” and learn what it means to love God and love others in community, with authentic worship, relevant teaching and compassionate outreach.
There are six worship opportunities each week. On Sunday mornings there are three identical services in the main sanctuary at 8:30, 10:00 and 11:30am. In an effort to expand opportunities for worship, Christ Church is also meeting in North Kingstown at North Kingstown High School at 10:00am. Nursery and pre-school care are offered during every service and Christian education classes for children in kindergarten through high school are offered during the 10:00am service at both locations. Adult education classes are offered at various times. Please check our website or call the church office for specific times and offerings.
Sanctuary, Sunday evenings at 6:30pm, is a service designed for the emerging generation, experiencing worship through teaching, music, spoken word and creative arts.
Tuesday evening worship, 7:00pm, is a service of worship, Communion and prayer.
Our Children’s Ministry program is designed to bring children from birth through grade 6 to an understanding of their relationship to Christ and their place in God’s Kingdom. XL Student Ministries offers Sunday and weekday programs for Junior and Senior High students. Deeper is the large group and discussion night on Wednesdays, 6:15 – 8:30pm that discusses topics relevant to today’s teens.
Christ Church offers numerous small and large group Bible study and fellowship opportunities on a regular basis for both men and women. It is also home of the Alpha course (a basic introduction to the Christian faith), Addiction Recovery, Grief Support, plus many local and global outreach ministries.
For more information about these and other ministries, call 884-8632 or visit the website at http://www.christchurchec.org/.
Baptist
The First Baptist Church is a welcoming community of faith that enjoys being together in worship and in a wide variety of study and fellowship opportunities. Among these opportunities are: a dynamic Sunday School, youth programs, service projects, Bible Studies and the Fellowship Café – an after worship fellowship gathering. There is also an extensive spiritual ministry for older adults.
Affiliated with the American Baptist Churches, USA, First Baptist is a living expression of the historic Baptist Tradition of “soul freedom”, where a variety of biblical understandings are valued and shared. Worship is focused on biblical preaching with a contemporary application and enhanced by a variety of musical expressions. First Baptist is located at the corner of Peirce and Montrose streets. Worship and announcements begin at 9:40am. Sunday School also begins at 9:40am. For more information please call 884-2322.
Frenchtown Baptist Church
Frenchtown Baptist Church, a welcoming church amid the community of East Greenwich, is located at 1359 Frenchtown Road, 1 mile west of Route 2. Sunday Morning Bible Classes (preschool-adult) are held from 9:00-10:00, Sunday Morning Worship begins at 10:30. Nursery care is available during class and worship time. Other worship and prayer meetings occur on select Sunday and Wednesday evenings. Also meeting throughout the year are Ladies’ Bible Study, Men’s Group, and other various times of studying together. AWANA, a time of Bible learning and fun for children in preschool through 6th grade, meets at Frenchtown on Fridays 7:00-8:30 pm. Please contact us for more information or to meet in person; we look forward to having you as a part of the Frenchtown family. Pastor Emmanuel Bautista, or the office, can be contacted at (401) 884-2546, office@frenchtownchurch.org, or at www.FrenchtownChurch.org. "Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives; he who seeks finds; and to him who knocks, the door will be opened.” Matthew 7:6-8 (NIV)
EPISCOPAL “To worship and serve God as we reflect and pass on the light of Christ”
At St. Luke’s Episcopal Church all are welcome to help fulfill the current mission of this church, founded in 1834 and going strong in the 21st century! Located at the corner of Church & Peirce Streets, Sunday services are at 8 and 10 am. Tuesday Healing Service is at 12 noon and Wednesday Eucharist is at 7 am, (September through June).
Our Church School program on Sunday features a nursery which welcomes children at both the 8 and 10 am services. The church school classes for grades 3-6 meet at 9 am. Younger children from preschool through 2nd grade meet at 10 am. Our program for teens, Journey to Adulthood, includes three youth groups from grades 7-12 which meet at 9am. All church school classes listed here are on Sunday mornings.
St. Luke’s also offers a music program featuring Angel Choir for ages 4-6, St. Cecilia Choir for ages 7-13, St. Nicholas Choir for ages 14-16 and Canterbury Choir for anyone 16 and older! The Jubilate Ringers are a handbell choir who perform frequently in the community. The music program is associated with the Royal School of Church Music (RSCM) and offers this comprehensive achievement program for all choirs. Our choirs participate in traditional English Evensong, Hymn Festivals, concerts, youth cantatas and Sunday worship.
St. Luke’s is also home to many community outreach groups, including the East Greenwich Senior Services, The Music School of the RI Philharmonic, Music on the Hill Concert Series and numerous recovery and support groups.
The Rector is the Rev. R. Craig Burlington and the Curate is the Rev. Dennis Bacco. For more information on any of the worship services or programs listed above, call (401) 884-4116. Please visit us online at http://www.stlukeseg.org/ .
Lutheran
First Ev. Lutheran Church is located at 124 Division St., on the corner of Division and Brayton Streets. Saturday evening Worship is at 5:00 pm and Sunday morning Worship Services are at 8 am and 10 am. Sunday School for all ages is at 9:00 am. Holy Communion is celebrated at all services. Nursery care is available at our 9 am service, Sunday School begins at 10:15 am. Confirmation Class, Adult Bible Studies, Youth, Adult and Bell Choirs are available. "Clothed In Christ" a community thrift outlet is located in our Parish House. Rev. Linda R. Forsberg, Pastor; Philip Martorella, Minister of Music; Brad Logan, Choir Director. For more information call the church office located at 118 Division St. 401-884-5572, fax 401-884-3922 or visit our website at firstlutheraneg.org
Roman Catholic
Our Lady of Mercy Parish, founded in 1853, is located on Fourth Avenue. The weekend Mass schedule is Saturday afternoon at 4:00 (EST) 5:00 (DST) and Sunday morning at 7:30, 9:00 and 10:30. Children’s Liturgy of the Word (ages 3-7) is celebrated during the 9:00 am Mass each week. Weekday Mass is celebrated Monday-Friday at 7:30 am and Saturday at 8:30 am. The schedule for Holy Days and special services is listed in the weekly bulletin. For information on parish programs call 884-4968. Reverend John W. Lolio is Pastor.
Our Lady of Mercy parish operates Our Lady of Mercy School for children in grades k-8 and New Discoveries Early Childhood Center for children ages 4-5. For information call 884-1618. Sr. Jeanne Barry, RSM is Principal.
Our Lady of Mercy Religious Education Coordinators are Mrs. Michele St. Jean and Sr. Rose Iapaola, M.P.F. For information call 884-1061.
Outreach Service Director is Mr. Douglas Green. For information call 884-4410.
Jewish
Temple Am David – Member Congregation of United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism USCJ, is located at 40 Gardiner Street in nearby Warwick Richard E. Perlman Spiritual Leader / Education Director. Call the Temple office 463-7944 or visit our website www.templeamdavid.org. Temple Am David is a full service Conservative Synagogue, offering programs for all ages.
Temple Torat Yisrael is a full service Conservative Temple located at 330 Park Avenue, Cranston, RI 02905. They recently purchased land on Middle Road in East Greenwich and will be offering religious and educational services on that site. For more information please contact the synagogue in Cranston at 785-1800. Rabbi Amy Levin and Cantor Katy Claussen can also be reached at that number. The religious and education director, Ronni Guttin, can be reached at 785-1890.
Temple Sinai is a Reform synagogue in Cranston, located at 30 Hagen Avenue. For information please call the Temple office at 401-942-8350. Rabbi Peter Stein and Cantor Remmie Brown can also be reached at that number. Temple Sinai has a welcoming, accepting and diverse membership, an award winning religious school with Hebrew beginning in third grade, Adult education classes, social action, speakers, choir and more. www.templesinairi.org
UNITED METHODIST
The East Greenwich United Methodist Church is located at 1558 South County Trail. We have two different worship services each Sunday. Both services are held in the sanctuary. Our 8:30 A.M. service is a traditional service, featuring the Chancel Choir. At 10:00 A.M. we have a contemporary worship service. Our Praise Choir, “Heaven Sent,” leads worship under the leadership of Kim Wertz, our Director of Music. Children are invited to attend Sunday School after the Children’s Moment with Carol Reale, our Director of Christian Education. Childcare for infants and toddlers is also available. Adult Bible Studies and classes meet on Sundays at 9:00 and 9:30 a.m. All God’s Children Story Time, for toddlers and moms, meets Mondays at 9:30 a.m. Men’s Bible Study meets Tuesday mornings at 6:00 a.m. Women’s Bible Study meets Wednesdays at 12:30 p.m. Other classes are offered through the year. United Methodist Youth Fellowship meets Sunday evenings, adult and youth choirs meet weekly.
The church sponsors the Barbara M. Tufts Cooperative Pre-school, now in its 42nd year. (Call Janet Joyce at 885-2132.)
For further information call 884-4221 or visit us on the web at egumc.com. Reverend Dr. William C. Trench, Senior Pastor.
Westminster Unitarian Church
Westminster Unitarian Church, located at 119 Kenyon Avenue, is a diverse community of 260 adults and children who support the individual search for truth and meaning, who celebrate the inherent worth and dignity of each person, and who seek to live out our values in the larger world. We study the wisdom of the world’s great faith traditions and honor the cycle of life. Worship services are held each Sunday at 9 and 11, followed by friendly coffee hour. We have a vibrant cooperative religious education program that meets during both services. Nursery care for the youngest is offered as well. We invite you to visit our website at www.westminsteruu.org or call the church at 401-884-5933 for more information or to speak to the Minister, Reverend Barbara Fast.
Youth Activities
Boy Scouts of America
The Boy Scouts of America is a comprehensive youth development organization with the aims of citizenship, character development, personal fitness and ethical awareness. The programs are as follows: Tiger Cubs for first grade boys, Cub Scouts for boys in grades 2-3, Webelos Scouts grades 4-5. Boy Scouts for boys in grades 6-12, and Venturing for young men and women in grades 8-12.
The program takes place in local Cub Scout packs, Boy Scout Troops and Venturing Crews. Programs are administered by the Narragansett Council (covering most of Rhode Island and parts of Connecticut and Massachusetts) and the Shawomet District (one of 7 districts in the council, covering Kent County). The Council also operates several camps to support local units, including Yawgoog Scout Reservation in Rockville, Camp Aquapaug in South Kingstown and Sandsland on Block Island and Camp Cachalot in Plymouth, Massachusetts.
For information, including referrals to local units, contact the Narragansett Council office and / or the Shawomet District Executive. For information call 351-8700, ext. 30.
Girl Scouts
Girl Scouts of the USA is the world’s pre-eminent organization for girls with a membership of more than 3.5 million girls and adults. Today, as when founded in 1912, GSUSA helps cultivate values, social conscience and self-esteem in young girls, while also teaching them critical life skills that will enable them to succeed as adults. In Girl Scouting – and its girl-only environment-girls discover the fun, friendship and power of girls together.
The program is delivered through troops comprised of five age levels: Daisies (Grades K-1), Brownies (Grades 1-3), Juniors (Grades 3-6), and older girls grades 6-12. Individual memberships are offered to girls who cannot attend regular troop meetings. East Greenwich Girl Scouts are part of Girl Scouts of Rhode Island, Inc., which serves all of Rhode Island and some nearby communities in Massachusetts and Connecticut. The Council also operates six camping facilities, including Camp Hoffman (resident) in West Kingston and Camp Nokewa in North Kingstown, which provide summer camp programs for the East Greenwich area.
For information call GSRI at (401) 331-4500 or e-mail gsri@netsense.net.
Little League
The East Greenwich Little League provides a supervised program of competitive baseball and softball under the rules of Little League, Inc., Williamsport, Pennsylvania. The local league consist of over 60 teams and is open to all boys and girls between the ages of 5 – 16. On the web at http://www.eteamz.com/GO_EGLL For more information, please write P.O. Box 542, East Greenwich, RI 02818, or contact Jeff Santos at 884-3513
Rainbow
The International order of the Rainbow for Girls helps promote self-esteem and leadership in young women ages 11-21. Members learn the importance of home, family and service, gain valuable public speaking skills and attend meetings presided over by girls their own age, guided by adult advisors.
The purpose of Rainbow is to promote effective communication, leadership skills and service to humanity. Rainbow girls have many fun activities and opportunities to make lifelong friendships and can apply for various scholarship funds available to those who meet the academic qualifications.
East Greenwich Assembly # 4 meets every first and third Saturday of the month at Washington Masonic Center. For more information call 463-6343.
Soccer Association
The East Greenwich Soccer Association was founded in 1977 to encourage and promote the game of soccer in East Greenwich for interested boys and girls, ages 4 through 15. There are co-ed and all-girls teams.
Basic individual skills, as well as the ideas of good sportsmanship, loyalty, courage and safety are an integral part of the program.
For more information go to our website www.egsasoccer.com.
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