PRESENTS YOUR COMMUNITY CALENDAR

• ST. AGATHA SENIORS NOV. 17th: There will be no meeting on Nov. 24th because of Thanksgiving. Our next meeting will be on December 1st and this will be the last time you can purchase a ticket for the Christmas Dinner scheduled for December 8th. Sunshine Lady Constance Bonin sent a get well card to Claudette Gravel and Barbara Decrestoforo. President Gerard Robidoux encouraged the members to get their booster shot as soon as possible, He thanked Edward Aubin who made the memorial board for the club and he also mentioned that a suggestion box is available at all the meetings and the members should make use of it with negative or positive ideas. He prefers the positive ones. He also announced that instead of joining the Go To Me Fund for Barbara there will be a container for members to donate for her and the club will match the amount. The money will be given directly to her family. Celebrating birthdays were: Lucille Lajoie, Muriel Turcotte, Doris Burrows, Nancy Montaque Rand, Claire Brodeur, Vivian Cadieux, Pauline Belisle, Claire Biron, Lorraine Lataille, Edith Archambault and Marguerite Deragon. Charles and Claudette Desaulniers are celebrating their 62nd anniversary. Door prize winners were: Omer Giguere, Edward Aubin, Gertrude Laprade and Susan Giguere. Winners of the raffle were: Fran Robidoux, Noella Theroux and Lucienne Croteau. Pitch winners were: Robert Laplante, George Gautreau, Lillian Williams, Normand Piette, Roland Roy, Jeanne Treat, and Dave Lavallee..

• St Joseph Meeting of Nov. 9. President, Fran Robidoux opened the meeting. Prayers were offered for Barbara DiChristofaro and Fred Coughlin. OLD BUSINESS – Membership dues and the Dollar a Month club are being collected at every meeting. Please update your info if there are any changes. Flyers are on the front table for the activities through the year 2021. The slate of elected officers: President, Fran Robidoux – Vice President, Gerry Robidoux – Secretary, Claire Brodeur – Treasurer – Pat Palardy will be sworn in at the Christmas Party. New BUSINESS – Fran read an appropriate poem for all vets. Also noted that various restaurants are offering specials to all vets. Contact the restaurants for times and specials. BIRTHDAYS FOR THE MONTH OF NOVEMBER: Roger Marois, Bob Desjardin, Fran Robidoux, Ronald Thifault, Gilberte Desrosiers, Jeannette Lemire, Sandra Conley, Irene Frigon , Mary Bianchino, Lynne McAllister, Claire Brodeur, Lorraine Fontaine, Gloria Descoteaux, Jeanne Wilkinson, Vivian Cadieux, Pauline Belisle, Claire Biron, Rita Paulhus, Marge Deragon, Priscilla Paulhus, and Lucille Laferriere. DOOR PRIZE WINNERS: Richard Godin, Denise Gervais, Pauline Belisle, Jeanne Dubois, and Jackie Auclair. RAFFLE TICKET WINNERS: Denise Chamberlain, Connie Ethier, Fran Robidoux, Claire Biron, and Gerry Robidoux.

• Come join the Blackstone Valley Tourism Council as it kicks off the 2021 holiday season with its production of the popular “Polar Express Train Ride,” presented by Navigant Credit Union. The three-hour experience is based on the children’s book, “The Polar Express” by noted Rhode Island author Chris Van Allsburg. It also was made into an animated family movie starring award-winning actor Tom Hanks. The rides will be available on weekends between Friday, Nov. 19 and Sunday, Dec. 19 at the historic Blackstone Valley Train Depot at 1 Depot Square. BVTC officials suggest people put on their pajamas for the trip, which features a 90-minute excursion on a real, live train and a reading of the classic children’s story, singalongs, hot chocolate, a delicious Polar Express cookie, games and a special visit from Santa Claus. Sanga will deliver the first Christmas gift to every child. During the trip, passengers will have the chance to view the North Pole, including a 35-foot Christmas tree, gorgeous decorations and elves to welcome the train’s arrival. The elves will include children from the Dance Step performing. A wonderful addition to this year’s extravaganza is a brand new stage show, one orchestrated by renowned performer Emily Luther from The Voice. Mount St. Charles Creative Director John Guevremont and some of his students will take guests through the introduction of The Polar Express story. This show will begin 30 minutes before each trip and will lead passengers into the calling of “All aboard!” BVTC is looking for volunteers for various positions at the event. Those who are interested should contact Joan Loos at joan@tourblackstone.com or by calling (401) 724-2200. For more information, or to purchase ticket, visit www. blackstonevalleypolarexpress.com or call thee ticket office at (401) 495-1213.

• Good Shepherd Catholic Regional School, located at 1210 Mendon Road in Woonsocket is holding an open house on Sunday, Dec. 5 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. by appointment only. Families interested in enrolling their child for the 2022-2023 school year in the Pre-K Three Year Old Program through Grade 8 are welcome to tour the facility. Application and informational packets will be provided. Please call the administrative office at 7621095 for more information and to schedule an appointment. Good Shepherd Catholic Regional School serves families in Rhode Island and south-central Massachusetts.

• On December 5, 2021 the Fairlawn Business Association and City of Pawtucket will present the Annual Fairlawn Tree Lighting Ceremony at Nathanael Greene Elementary. Starting at 4:00PM, the Pawtucket Public Safety Department and Public Works Department will host a Touch-a-Truck event for families to enjoy. Plouffe’s Cup N Saucer will be providing hot chocolate and cookies for the event and the countdown to the tree lighting will begin at 5:30PM. The event is free and open to the public. Given the rise in COVID-19 case numbers in Rhode Island, this will be hosting a COVID-safe event outdoors and ask that any resident who feels ill to please stay home. For any questions, residents are encouraged to call 401-728-0500 ext. 429.

The Woonsocket Main Street Holiday Stroll makes its return as an in-person event for the first time since 2019 on Saturday, organizers have announced. The Downtown Woonsocket Collaborative said the 13th annual installment of the small business promotional event will include a scavenger hunt with “great prizes,” a tree ornament contest, a “kids’ zone” with craft stations, food vendors, a fire performer, a best-dressed window contest, a trolley ride through the downtown area and – a crowd favorite – a horse and buggy ride through the city. The festivities last from 2-7 p.m., the group said.

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