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Cover Art by Danielle Zarrella
IN THIS ISSUE
Faces of fame..........................................................4
A wrap-up of the big names in Old Hollywood
Old Hollywood lives on........................................7
The Stadium Theatre provides timeless entertainment
Wonderful world of old movies..........................8
Don Fowler’s “best of” classic flicks
Video killed the drive-in.................................... 11
The rise and fall of an American pastime
Dancing with Roger Fudge............................... 16
Doer’s profile of a true gentleman with old-school
moves
Starring...Rhode Island...................................... 18
A Q&A with Steven Feinberg of the Film & TV Office
Confessions of a movie critic.......................... 22
A “That’s Entertainment” look at judging movies
Playback RI makes audience the stars......... 28
Traveling theater group gives back to the community
PLUS
PEOPLE AND PLACES
Learning the ‘keys’ to jazz by heart................................................................................10
A Glimpse of RI’s past..............................................................................................................15
Supportive retirement living on the ‘Horizon’.........................................................20
Word on the Street......................................................................................................................27
FOOD AND DRINK
Food Matters....................................................................................................................................13
A Fine Wine.......................................................................................................................................21
LIFESTYLES
Getting tuned in.............................................................................................................................21
Breaking bookshelf conceptions.....................................................................................23
What do you Fink?.......................................................................................................................29
PROFESSIONAL PERSPECTIVE
Become a volunteer star........................................................................................................22
In the Tech Corner........................................................................................................................31
H
ollywood as we know it today is marked by
decadence and excess, with actors pulling in
six figure salaries and movies grossing over a
billion dollars at the box office. From time to
time, however, glitz takes a backseat. No bells
or whistles, just storytelling the way it was meant to be;
the way the pioneers of cinema intended it.
After Hollywood started to gain momentum at the
beginning of the 20th century, it wasn’t long before The
Big Five studios took hold and we were introduced to
starlets like Audrey Hepburn and Marilyn Monroe and
leading men like John Wayne and Cary Grant. They let
us escape from our daily routines and bask in the pos-
sibility that life has to offer.
The golden age of Hollywood in many ways can-
not be replicated but its influence can still be found on
the silver screen. Occasionally we leave the theater
with a genuine appreciation for the art of
film -for the ability to connect us to charac-
ters in even the short time before the credits
roll -and the result is an industry un-phased
by the changing times or failing economy.
Today the magic of the big screen supports
2.5 million American jobs, contributes to the
economies of every state in the nation and
last year alone raked in $9.79 billion at the
box office. So much for a recession.
Regardlessofyourage,interestsorfinan-
cial situation, we all love to be entertained
and a Friday night at the movies remains
one of the most popular ways to achieve it.
In this issue of PrimeTime, you’ll be trans-
ported back to the restrained elegance of
the Hollywood of yesteryear and get the
chance to see some of your old favorites. If
you need to brush up on the stars of the era,
read Danielle Zarrella’s wrap-up of the big-
gest names in the Walk of Fame. On that list
is Charlie Chaplin, the master of the silent
movie who graces our cover this month in
one of Danielle’s original paintings.
Celebrate nostalgia with Don Fowler
and his favorite flicks or find out more about
Woonsocket’s Stadium Theatre and its star-
studded history. Steven Feinberg, the execu-
tive director of the Rhode Island Film and
Television Office offers some insight on the
film industry as well. Moira Richardson
skipped the cineplex this month and brings
a fresh piece on the death of the American
drive-in, while Bethany Plummer-Ricci got
an earful from throwback jazz pianist Mike
Miller.
This month you’ll hear from all of your
favorite writers, like Mike Fink and Steve
Soper but also be sure to check out a new
music brief we’ll be featuring courtesy of
photo editor and live music enthusiast Dar-
cie Di Saia.
We won’t get into a debate about Old
Hollywood vs. New Los Angeles or even
compare top five lists but what I do ask is
that you beat the heat this July and catch
a movie that reminds you why you loved
playing make believe and why the popcorn
always tastes better at the cinema. Whether
you like drama or comedy, romance or thrill-
er, there’s a lot to be said for an industry that
can make you forget your troubles -even if
it’s just for a couple of hours.

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“All I need to make a comedy is a park,
a policeman and a pretty girl”
Charlie Chaplin
faces
of fame
“I don’t want to play sex roles any
more. I’m tired of being known as the
girl with the shape” Marilyn Monroe
Nicknamed “Duke,”
John Wayne was large
in stature and personality
with a booming voice that
commanded attention.

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hollywood
H
ollywood -the word itself has a conno-
tation of flashy dress, glamorous stars
and rich indulgences. In the Old Hol-
lywood era, there was a reserved elegance and
grace in fashion and its icons. These legendary
stars were influential in film and in their per-
sonal lives, though an appreciation for this epic
generation seems to be losing stride.
The ‘20s produced a variety of rising stars
that would lend their faces to the silent moving
pictures of this decade. One of the big names of
the early part of the 20th century was Charlie
Chaplin. Chaplin acted in, directed, produced,
wrote and scored all of his films after 1915. His
career started in the 1910s but his fame lasted
into the ‘20s and beyond. The recognizable
tramp character Chaplin was most famous for
was developed in 1914 for the film “Kid Auto
Races at Venice.” He had a love for comedy and
he felt it didn’t need to be complicated to be
funny.
“All I need to make a comedy is a park, a
policeman and a pretty girl,” Chaplin once said.
The ‘30s, with the advent of the talking mo-
tion picture, saw the rise of movie stars like
Clark Gable, who popularized the villain. He
soon tired of the typecasting and landed a role
in the Oscar sweeping film, “It Happened One
Night.” This part sparked offers for a broader
range of characters. He is most known for his
legendary performance as Rhett Butler in the
timeless classic, “Gone With the Wind.” Dur-
ing filming of his movie, “Somewhere I’ll Find
You,” Gable’s wife was killed in a plane crash.
When production on the film ended, he enlisted
in the Army Air Corps and a three-year absence
brought much anticipation for his return to the
screen. He continued to make one film a year,
starring in a 1953 remake of his earlier film “Red
Dust” and playing opposite Marilyn Monroe in
“The Misfits.”
Humphrey Bogart played a wealth of charac-
ters during his reign as the 1940s King of Hol-
lywood. An intriguing 1941 film adaptation of
“The Maltese Falcon” produced a role that would
shape “Bogie’s” image. His portrayal of Sam
Spade as the cynical and brash, yet ethical and
courageous character would lay the groundwork
for later roles that took on this same persona.
His memorable role in “Casablanca” reinforced
this image and also established Bogart as a new
romantic figure in film. The role brought his first
Oscar nomination and the film won the award for
Best Picture in 1943. After his role in the 1946 film,
“The Big Sleep,” Bogart re-established himself as
a serious actor. The 1948 film “The Treasure of the
Sierra Madre,” is said by many to be one of his
best films.
With a career beginning in the 1930s, Katharine
Hepburn emerged in the 1940s as one of Holly-
wood’s most enduring personalities. After many
films with varying degrees of success in the ‘30s,
she made her big screen comeback in 1940 with
“Philadelphia Story.” She was paired with lead-
ing men like Cary Grant, Humphrey Bogart and
Jimmy Stuart, none of which could surpass the
chemistry of her pairing with Spencer Tracy, with
whom Hepburn made nine films. Even into her
‘70s, she had an ageless talent and classic charm
that would make her a big screen legend.
After starring in the 1939 film “Stagecoach,”
John Wayne appeared in scores of epic films
spanning the ‘40s and ‘50s. His role in the 1949
war movie, “Sands of Iwo Jima,” pushed him into
superstardom. He was known for his right wing
political views and his love of America, becoming
a symbol of patriotism for many in and out of the
industry. Nicknamed “Duke,” Wayne was large in
stature and personality with a booming voice that
commanded attention. In addition to acting in
over 200 movies, he directed and starred in “The
Alamo” (1960) and “The Green Berets” (1968).
Perhaps one of the most famous celebrities
from the 20th century, Marilyn Monroe embod-
ied beauty and sexuality during her career in the
1950s with her big break in the 1953 film “Ni-
agara.” Her career exploded but her sexy, blonde
bombshell image became too shallow for her.
“I don’t want to play sex roles any more. I’m
tired of being known as the girl with the shape,”
she said.
Toward the middle of the decade, the films
“Bus Stop” (1956) and “The Prince and the Show-
girl” (1957) demonstrated her versatility. She won
the Golden Globe for Best Actress in a Comedy for
1959’s “Some Like it Hot.” She had widespread
appeal, appearing in 30 films during her career.
The Old Hollywood decades were the pioneer
years for an industry that would soon become
larger than life. Fashions came and went, stars
were born and died and the film industry had its
ups and downs; but through great changes came
an influential period that shaped the Hollywood
image. Old Hollywood should not be forgotten
and its players need to be remembered for the
inspiration and progress they produced in times
where neither seemed possible. n
Danielle Zarrella, a guest contributor for this issue of PrimeTime,
is a fine arts major at Pace University in New York. Entering her
senior year in the fall, Danielle wrote an honors research paper on
Old Hollywood and was kind enough to share her findings with us.
In addition to being a fantastic writer, she is a gifted artist and is
responsible both for our cover art and the paintings seen on the
opposite page. She is a resident of West Warwick and plans to
pursue a career in graphic design.
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“Supposedly Charlie Chaplin actually per-
formed here,” says Derek Doura as he emerges
from the wings of the Stadium Theatre in Woon-
socket. “He graced this stage -that’s the story ev-
eryone tells.”
Looking out into the audience, I’m transported
back in time. With its vast seating, high ceilings
and ornate detail, the Stadium Theatre of today is
much like that of yesteryear -or so I’m told. Built in
1926, the Stadium started as a Vaudeville theatre
that offered three shows a day.
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Old Hollywood lives on
Stadium Theatre provides timeless entertainment
“The whole Vaudeville era was all about the
next big, new thing people could do,” said Doura,
the marketing manager for the theatre.
Back then there was a lot of bang for your buck,
with shows featuring a 12-piece orchestra, organ
concert, chorus routine, Vaudeville act, newsreel
and feature film.
Those days of Old Hollywood might be over,
but the Stadium is just as glamorous as ever.
“This is a gem in the city,” Doura said.
After initially closing in the ‘70s and a brief
stint as an X-rated movie theatre, the Stadium was
closed for good in 1985. It wasn’t until 1991 that a
group of Rhode Islanders, under the direction of
former Woonsocket Mayor Francis Langtot, would
realize what they were missing and launched the
“Save Our Stadium” campaign. When all was said
and done, over $3 million had been raised and a
fully restored facility -complete with the original
Wurlitzer organ used to accompany silent films -
opened its doors in 2001.
“I think we just take it for granted. I think some
of them needed a reminder,” Doura says, though
he draws inspiration from the countless volunteers
who make the Stadium a success today. “They do it
just for the sheer enjoyment of it and it makes you
appreciate it more.”
Considering the full-time staff is made up of
just six people, the volunteer force of more than
200 comes in handy. They usher, they sell tickets,
they run concessions -and all in appreciation of
classic theatre.
Much of the draw comes courtesy of the in-
house actors of The Encore Repertory Company,
which performs five full-scale productions per sea-
son. The Stadium is constantly on the lookout for
new acts, however, and has seen everything from
country musicians to Liza Minnelli and Beatles
tribute bands to traditional musicals.
“I would love to break out into song,” Doura
says, laughing.
A perk of his job is that he gets to see amazing
theatrical and musical performances but he says
nothing beats the folks who frequent the audi-
ence.
“You see so many flavors of people -so many
personalities,” he said. “People are still discover-
ing us every day.”
Despite a less than desirable economic climate,
the Stadium is doing well and it’s not uncommon
for the 1,088-seat theatre to sell out a show.
“People still want to go out. People still want
to be entertained,” Doura said. “And people like
coming here because it’s affordable.”
Ticket prices last season averaged around $22,
with some shows as low as $6 and old movies and
Three Stooges marathons offered for free from time
to time. What many patrons might be surprised by
-though Doura is not -is that the old classics never
die and the Stadium staff keep that in mind as they
continue to bring audiences the caliber of enter-
tainment they have come to expect.
“I think it’s harder to get people to appreciate
newer shows. People are very attached to the nos-
talgic,” he said. “But every season we want to top
what we did last year.”
For more information about the Stadium The-
atre, visit their Web site at www.StadiumTheatre.
com or call 762-4545. n

b y D on fow l er
I’ve been a fan of the movies ever since my big sister took me to see
“Bambi” when I was 5 years old back in 1942. Yes, I cried when Bambi’s
mother was killed by a hunter, and have been anti-guns and pro-movies
ever since.
I lived only a short walk from the Strand Theatre in Hamden, Conn.,
where I religiously watched Hoppy, Gene and Roy in Saturday matinee
double features, plus a cartoon, a serial, previews and the Movietone
News, all for 20 cents. It was another nickel for a candy bar.
I would return to the theatre on Sunday afternoon where I spent my
grammar school days watching such classics as “The Bicycle Thief,” “The
Red Shoes,” “Casablanca” and “The African Queen.”
The Wonderful World
of Old Movies
MOVIE BUFF ED RENDEN’S FAVORITES
Ed Renden has managed movie theatres in Cranston, Warwick, Lincoln, North Dart-
mouth and Seekonk. The 66-year-old Cranstonian still loves the old movies and frequently
introduces the classics of the silver screen.
“The first movie I remember was ‘Canadian Pacific’ starring Randolph Scott,” he said
of the 1948 film. “My Dad took me when I was about 7 and I’ve been a fan ever since.”
These are Ed’s five all-time favorites:
1953: SHANE (Alan Ladd) -”Director George Stevens caught it all with story, acting,
scenery and direction. A true Classic Western.”
1954: REAR WINDOW (James Stewart and Grace Kelly) -”Alfred Hitchcock, the master
of suspense, hit the mark with this thriller/romance. All the Hitchcock touches are here,
working in a one-room setting.”
1933: KING KONG (Fay Wray) -”This ‘Beauty and the Beast’ epic still holds up, even
special effect-wise.”
1948: TREASURE OF SIERRA MADRE (Humphrey Bogart and Walter Houston)
-”The winner of three Academy Awards. Three prospectors not only find their treasure but
experience changes in their relationships due to their find. Taut and exciting all the way!”
1953: FROM HERE TO ETERNITY (Burt Lancaster, Frank Sinatra, Montgomery Clift,
Deborah Kerr and Donna Reed) -”This eight Academy Award winner depicts military life
pre- and including the Dec. 7, 1941 sneak attack on Pearl Harbor. This is really one of the
great ones.”
Ed got caught up in his “assignment” and just couldn’t resist listing over 70 more of his
favorites, including two from 1942: “Black Swan” with Tyrone Power and “Yankee Doodle
Dandy” with Jimmy Cagney. Of course, “Gone With the Wind” (1939) was on his list, along
with “Citizen Kane” (1941).
During my high school and college days in the ‘50s and ‘60s, movie view-
ing often included the “date movies,” like “Rebel Without a Cause,” “Black-
board Jungle” and “La Dolce Vita.”
I started reviewing movies in 1978, when matinees were $1.50 and a
double feature at the Avon, which included many old classics, was just $2.25.
The first movie I reviewed was “Coming Home,” starring Jane Fonda, Jon
Voight and Bruce Dern.
“It snuck up on me, clobbered me over the head, sent my mind spinning
and left me emotionally exhausted,” I originally wrote.
I wish I could say that about even a fraction of the nearly 5,000 movies I
have reviewed since then.
FOWLER’S FAVORITE
EARLY TREND SETTERS
1915: BIRTH OF A NATION -D.W. Griffith’s classic Civil War epic about the effect of war
and reconstruction on a northern and southern family, while racist in its content, set the trend
for many films to follow.
1920: THE CABINET OF DR. CALIGARI -This expressionist German movie about a sleep-
walker/killer used flashbacks and special effects.
1925: THE GOLD RUSH -Charlie Chaplin was probably the first superstar, following up
with many more “little Tramp” characterizations.
1930: ALL QUIET ON THE WESTERN FRONT -First great war story.
1935: A NIGHT AT THE OPERA -This Marx Brothers comedy was and still is a big fan
favorite.
1940: FANTASIA -Disney’s third animated film, with music by the Philadelphia Orchestra,
was a true classic animated film.
1945: MEET ME IN ST. LOUIS -The Judy Garland musical, later turned into a Broadway
musical, also starred a young Margaret O’Brien and featured two memorable songs that have
survived the ages: “The Trolley Song” and “Have Yourself a Merry Christmas.”
1950: SUNSET BOULEVARD -William Holden and Gloria Swanson invaded the “glamor-
ous” world of Hollywood in this poignant drama that became a Broadway play.

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CLASSIC MOVIES STILL AVAILABLE
And now for the really good news: All of the early classic
movies are available for you today -most on DVD -and are
only as far away as your computer.
For example, I Googled “This is the Army,” a 1943 Ronald
Reagan film, and there it was, ready to buy new for $9.99.
Many libraries around the state also have large collections
of classic tapes and CDs for FREE and many of the classics
(and some bad ones) can be found on movie channels such as
TMC.
There are also the Silver Screen showings at Warwick and
Seekonk Showcases. The classics take the screen on Mondays
at 3 p.m. in Seekonk and Tuesdays at 1 p.m. in Warwick,
where for $2, you can see an oldie and enjoy a free drink and
popcorn. n
“The Marx Brothers in a Nutshell”
Actor, Lon Chaney, - during the filming
of “The Phatom of the Opera” - 1952
Ronald Reagan and Joan Leslie during the filming
of “This is the Army”-1943
William Holden, Dorothy Lamour, and Eddie Braken; “ The Fleet’s In” -1942
Actress, Katherine Hepburn- during the
making of “ The African Queen”-1951

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Learning the ‘keys’ to jazz by heart
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Mike Miller isn’t your average musician.
The 80-year-old jazz pianist formerly made
a living as a certified public accountant and ad-
mits he can’t read music. After hearing a few bars,
though, it’s clear that he’s at home behind a key-
board. Even before a sparse crowd at the Universe
Bar & Café in North Providence, Miller plays with
as much enthusiasm as if he were entertaining a
packed concert hall.
Accompanied by longtime friend Don Lederer
on double bass, Miller’s set includes obscure jazz
numbers as well as adaptations of old-time classics
like “Fly Me to the Moon,” engaging even those
who initially seemed hypnotized by the Sox game
on the bar’s flat screen TV.
Miller grew up in Johannesburg, South Africa,
where he developed an appreciation for jazz mu-
sic at a young age. He began taking piano lessons
when he was 10 but his instructor’s strict, tradi-
tional method of teaching failed to rouse his inter-
est.
“He said if I couldn’t do it his way, I couldn’t
take lessons,” said Miller.
The incident compelled him to develop his own
technique for understanding and playing music.
His unique learning method complemented his
growing talent for jazz, a genre that relies heav-
ily on improvisation and a com-
prehensive understanding of the
mathematics of music theory.
As it turns out, his background
in accounting isn’t so far removed
from his background in music.
“That’s part of the beauty, why
I love jazz,” Miller explains. “It’s
so creative.”
He clearly has a taste for many
genres of music, including clas-
sical, and even plays a jazzed up
excerpt from Tchaikovsky’s Nut-
cracker Suite to signal the audience
when he’s taking a break.
Although he can’t read sheet
music, Miller knows somewhere
between 1,000 and 1,500 songs by
heart and can create often his own
rendition of a song based on a fa-
miliarity with its melody. But don’t become too at-
tached to one of Miller’s unique “arrangements;”
his highly improvisational style means that no
song he plays is ever exactly the same.
As a young man in South Africa, Miller contin-
ued to foster his musical talent, performing as of-
ten as possible even in the face of stage fright and
the uncomplimentary audiences he sometimes en-
countered.
“I was playing a gig once and suddenly a toma-
to landed at my feet,” Miller recalls. “Those were
tough crowds back then.”
JAZZ – Page 33
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Video Killed the Drive-In
hollywood
Rhode Island and Hollywood go way back. In fact, Rhode Island had movie
connections before Hollywood even existed. When Thomas Edison invented the
first moving pictures in the late 1800s, a storefront in Providence was one of the
first to capitalize on the creation by offering screenings of 10 films for 25 cents a
person. After the rise in popularity of the automobile, it’s no wonder that Rhode
Island became home to one of the first drive-in theaters.
Maybe you were a kid in footie pajamas heading out to the movies with
your folks or a teenager on your first date. Maybe you loved the cartoons
before the main title or you appreciated the extra bang for your buck with
the double feature, but no matter what you recall, chances are good that
you have warm memories of your local drive-in movie theater.
Although the neighbors must have thought Richard M. Hollingshead Jr.
was nuts for conducting a series of experiments involving a Kodak projec-
tor on the hood of his car, his invention -the first drive-in theatre -debuted
on June 3, 1933 and inspired the opening of hundreds of other theatres over
the next 10 years. The first drive-in theaters were plagued with poor sound
quality, which is almost ironic considering the other big problem theaters
faced were complaints from the neighbors. Innovations in sound technol-
ogy soon came in the form of in-car speakers, however, which were mass-
produced after the war.
After the end of World War II, the automobile industry experienced a
boom and a drive-in movie theater was a natural tie-in to the nation’s new
fascination with the car.
America was hooked.
Moreover, drive-in advertisers encouraged casual attire, which was a
novelty at the time. Also, the theaters often catered to families with young
children by providing free admission to the youngsters, playgrounds, pre-
show cartoon specials, and, most importantly, an environment where loud
children would not disrupt the enjoyment of other patrons. With the advent
of the in-theatre concession stand, a night at the drive-in became an afford-
able entertainment option for many families, to the chagrin of babysitters
nationwide.
By 1958, the drive-in industry reached its peak with just over 4,000 the-
aters, but today, less than 450 are still in operation, according to a report
by the Boston Globe. Rhode Island has just one, the Rustic Tri-View Drive-
In, located in North Smithfield. At $20 a carload, the prices are significant-
ly higher than the original 25 cents a person charged at the first drive-in,
but still quite a bargain compared to the nearly $10 a person charged by
the large indoor cinemas.
The decline in the drive-in theater could be attributed to the novelty
wearing off but considering that the drive-in remained in vogue for a good
30 years, that’s probably not the case. Television didn’t kill the drive-in be-
cause there was still something about getting out of the house and seeing a
movie on the big screen that appealed to the public. The popularity of large
multiplexes today shows that the thrill of watching a larger-than-life motion
picture still hasn’t lost its charm and there’s certainly something to be said
about advanced technology in the form of theater surround sound.
More likely suspects for the decline in the drive-in movie theaters are
the advent of Daylight Savings Time, increased land values and the inven-
tion of the VCR.
Daylight Savings Time was originally a temporary measure used to con-
serve energy during World War I. No longer optional after 1966, however,
DST meant it got dark later and people weren’t able to stay up late enough
to watch both movies and make it to work the next morning. As malls
became popular throughout suburbia, the value of drive-in theaters became
clear and many owners were paid unimaginable sums at the time for their
declining business. Drive-ins were easy to convert into shopping centers
because the foundation was already made for them.
It was the invention of the VCR that laid the final blow to the drive-in
movie industry. Second, third and fourth run movies were the cornerstone
of drive-in movies so once people could rent a video to watch at home, even
the comfort of their cars couldn’t pull in enough patrons to keep a theater
running.
Today, the drive-in theater has become a symbol of nostalgia. With the-
aters across the country dwindling in number, the public starts to recognize
that the death of the drive-in could be growing closer by the day and many
now cling to the throwback to a simpler time.
Still worried about the fate of the drive-in movie theater? Load up the
family and head to the closet drive-in: Rustic Tri-View Theater, located at
1193 Eddie Dowling Highway (Rt. 146) in North Smithfield. n
“A Tribute to Memories... The Race
for the CURE!” is the name of a new
program produced by the Alzheim-
er’s CURE Foundation, Inc. that made
its debut on the Kent County network
this past spring.
According to Effie Marie Lascari-
des, the founder and president of the
Foundation, this campaign will be of-
fering viewers the information they
want and need and educates the pub-
lic about Alzheimer’s.
“Our goal is to create public aware-
ness and disseminate the latest infor-
mation about Alzheimer’s while at
the same time bringing viewers the
message of hope,” said Lascarides,
who also serves as the executive pro-
ducer and hostess of the TV series.
The Alzheimer’s CURE Founda-
tion, Inc. is a public, nonprofit organi-
zation headquartered in Rhode Island
and is not a chapter or affiliate of any
other organization.
The program is designed to be in-
teractive. Lascarides invites viewers
to send questions, personal stories
and experiences they would like to
share. Send communications to info@
alzCURE.org or to the Alzheimer’s
CURE Foundation, P.O. Box 2543,
Providence, RI 02906. Anyone wish-
ing to have their questions addressed
should include their contact informa-
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fidential.
“A Tribute to Memories... The Race
for the CURE!” airs Sundays at 1 p.m.
Encore broadcasts air on Wednesdays
at 7 p.m. on the same Public Access
Network (channel 18 for Cox and 38
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West Warwick, East Greenwich, West
Greenwich, North Kingstown, Exeter
and Coventry. Viewers statewide can
catch the program on the statewide
(Interconnect) Public Access network,
covering the entire state of Rhode Is-
land, every Monday at 9 p.m. on chan-
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of the culinary community in Rhode Island’s capitol
city has been fueled by both the development of the
downtown area and the tremendous impact of John-
son & Wales University’s College of Culinary Arts on
the food world. Nearby Bristol and Newport have also
long been centers for fine dining.
But there are gems tucked away in the quiet cor-
ners of this state as well, places that you might whiz
past on your way to the beach or the Berkshires.
One of these is “Sweet Cakes” in the cozy, quaint
village of Peace Dale. A friend at work told me about
their delicious, fresh-baked croissants and so we head-
ed off late Sunday morning to test them for ourselves.
Located near the bustling University of Rhode Island
campus in Kingston, Peace Dale is indeed a place
where you can easily find peace of mind. Creative wall
murals line parts of the local bike path and there’s lots
of free parking. In fact, there’s a perfect spot right next
to Sweet Cakes where you can park your car, bike for
a couple of hours and then stop off and have a light
snack before leaving the village.
Unfortunately by the time we arrived at the bakery
the fresh croissants were all gone – in fact everything
baked fresh that morning was gone. We settled for a
strawberry-rhubarb bar and a lemon bar, and freshly
made herbal tea and a Boylan ginger ale. The service
was friendly and helpful. Cost came to nearly $10.
We grabbed a table outside and enjoyed the fresh
morning air. The tea was very good but the bars were
only average: the strawberry-rhubarb was doughy and
the lemon more sugary than tart. But we had come for
the croissants – and the next time we’ll get there early.
After finishing our drinks we bussed our table,
said thanks to the young woman working the coun-
ter, loaded ourselves into the car and headed off to our
next food stop: Niko’s Pizzeria in Harrisville at the far
northern end of the state.
Another recommendation, this time from family
who live nearby in Massachusetts, we had wanted to
try Niko’s for some time. Their teenage daughter, who
works in the restaurant and has an incredible love of
making great food, had actually met my wife at Gra-
cie’s when she and a couple of her friends from high
school came for dinner last year.
So we thought it was time to return the favor, plus
the pizza was reported to be exceptionally good.
And it was. – This is one of those dozens of pizza
parlors you see scattered all over the state in places like
the quiet village of Harrisville that you would normal-
ly just pass through, unless of course you intended to
stop and eat, which we did. The restaurant was clean
and very light and airy inside; service was friendly
and helpful and the menu was extensive (they are also
known for their fried chicken).
But we were there for the pizza and so we ordered
a large broccoli with half mushroom and half olive and
sausage with two bottled
waters. We paid, grabbed the waters and a booth.
The pizza came out piping hot and perfectly done.
At first it looked like a thick crust pizza but in fact the
crust, a wheat crust, was nice and thin and yet sturdy
enough to hold a fairly thick layer of scrumptious,
fresh ingredients. The pie was cooked to perfection
and tasted absolutely delicious. While we ate, several
folks came in to pick up pizzas to go – the only other
booth taken was by the owner’s large, extended family
where most of the conversation was in Greek mixed
with a smattering of English. It gave a real Mediter-
ranean air to the whole place.
We walked outside into the beautiful Sunday after-
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“Fashionable Society” group in New-
port were Caroline W. S. Astor and
Ward McAllister. He deemed himself
a “social arbiter” whose life’s work
was to set the codes for proper social
behavior and etiquette. The one who
financed the elaborate parties that only
invited qualified persons was Caroline
Astor. In 1854, the 24-year-old Caroline
married the very wealthy grandson of
John Jacob Astor. John Jacob Astor’s
investment in the fur trade and real es-
tate earned him the title of the fourth
wealthiest American ever and his
wealth made Caroline Astor the queen
of American Society. Ironically, he still
would not have been eligible for an in-
vitation to her magnificent soirees as he
could not have met the requirements
Caroline and McAllister set down.
Only 400 of the wealthiest qualified as
fashionable members of Society.
Society columnists at one time
wrote that the list was drawn up from
the limit of the number of people who
could fit in Mrs. Astor’s New York
City ballroom. It seems, however, that
it was made from a list of 213 families
and individuals whose lineage could
be traced back for at least three genera-
tions. The fabulous wealth and prestige
did not keep Mrs. Astor from jealousy,
heartbreak, tragedy and scandal. Nor
did it keep her immune from the gos-
sip columns.
In 1862, she and her husband built a
townhouse at 350 Fifth Avenue with a
huge ballroom. The mansion was next
to one built by John Jacob Astor III,
her husband’s older brother. The Em-
pire State building is now on that site.
While the two families lived side by
side, relations were anything but ami-
cable. Caroline wished to be known as
“The Mrs. Astor,” and in 1887, she as-
sumed this title when her sister-in-law
died. She was challenged, however, by
her nephew, William Waldorf Astor,
who felt his wife deserved that title.
The press played upon this conflict and
the jealousy of the people involved to
the point of sensationalism that would
rival the petty jealousies of today’s
movie stars. The domestic quarrels,
divorces and excesses of eating and
drinking displayed by the Astors and
their guests intensified over the years
to the glee of the gossip columnists.
The highlight of the summer season
from 1881 until 1906 was Mrs. Astor’s
Annual Ball. This, as well as a number
of other social events hosted by Caro-
line Astor, was covered in great depth
by the media of the time. Readers ea-
gerly looked to see who was invited,
what they wore, how much was spent,
what was said and who was with
whom, especially when the latter was
fueled by rumors of breakups and di-
vorces.
Despite her success as the leader in
the social circle, her husband had no in-
terest in the goings on in Newport and
eventually lost interest in Caroline and
in their marriage. In her later years, the
Queen of Society lived with her son
John Jacob Astor IV, whose own mar-
riage eventually ended in divorce. In
her 70s, The Mrs. Astor, as she loved
to be called, suffered from dementia
and died in 1908. A few years after her
death, John Jacob Astor IV made head-
lines when he divorced his wife and
married a much younger woman. To
escape the gossip and the pressure from
the newspapers the couple sought to
escape to Europe. Unfortunately, they
decided to return to New York in 1911
on the RMS Titanic. J.J. Astor IV’s wife
Madeleine survived the tragedy but he
did not. He is most often remembered
as the wealthiest passenger to die on
the ill-fated vessel.
In 1881, William B. and Caroline
Astor purchased the lovely Beechwood
mansion that had been built by Daniel
Parrish in 1851. Mrs. Astor decided to
make the beautiful home the center of
fashionable society and hired Richard
Morris Hunt to renovate and enlarge
the building. These changes cost over
$2 million at a time when the average
worker in Rhode Island earned less
than $10 per week. n
Long before Hollywood and the
movies provided the fodder for gossip
columns and celebrity worship, Amer-
ica found much of its excitement by
reading and hearing about the antics
and adventures of High Society. No-
where was there more to talk and write
about than in Newport, R.I. where the
Gilded Age reached great heights in
conspicuous spending and lavish en-
tertainments.
During the late 19th century, the
very, very rich came to the city-by-the-
sea to spend seven or eight weeks in
the summer to escape from the heat of
New York City. While Newport had
been a desirable playground for the
more affluent since colonial times, it
was in the 1880s that the city was in-
troduced to a lifestyle that staggered
the imagination. It was here that the
female elite element of the very rich
reached the zenith of power and noto-
riety that captured the awe and interest
of a fast growing country in which the
“captains of industry” were idolized
and envied.
The leading lady of High Society,
Caroline Webster Schermerhorn Astor,
the wife of William Backhouse Astor
Jr. decided to buy a “summer cottage”
by the sea in Rhode Island. Her sum-
mer cottage, Beechwood, cost millions
of dollars and set the tone for making
Newport the Mecca for the rich and
famous. Mrs. Astor and her friend and
advisor, Ward McAllister, set the rules
for American Society and led the way
for other millionaires to purchase cot-
tages and conform to an intricate set of
rules that were at the same time pomp-
ous, ridiculous and very, very expen-
sive. These summer residences were
beyond the reach of all but the most
affluent.
Those most responsible for this
(photo by Don D’Amato 1992)

You don’t have to be Fred Astaire or Ginger
Rogers to whirl around the dance floor. You don’t
need to be young or thin or graceful. You don’t
even need to be musical -you just need to be able
to walk.
At least that is the promise of Roger Fudge, who
teaches ballroom and swing dancing from his stu-
dio at 32 Sheldon Street, upstairs from the Portu-
guese American Club in Providence.
“If you can walk, you can dance,” he says.
It sounds unconventional, but he should know
-he has been teaching “kids up to age 80” how to
dance for 30 years.
Roger learned to dance from his mother while
living in Milwaukee, where dancing was a Friday
night ritual for his parents.
“My mom forced it on me when I was 9,” he
recalls.
One in a brood of 17, Roger’s family later moved
to a farm in Americus, Georgia where big families
were common as they helped run the farm. Al-
though the change in scenery left little time for
Roger’s parents to dance, his passion grew and in
high school he and three friends formed a group,
“Chubby and the Playmates.”
The Vietnam War derailed Roger’s dancing.
The day after graduation, a draft notice ordered
him to report to a nearby Army base in two weeks.
He decided to leapfrog over the draft by enlisting
directly in the Navy since he had an uncle serving
with them. After boot camp in Illinois, he left for
“pre-combat” training in Newport.
Rhode Island became not just his homeport, but
also his home.
In Newport, Roger and a few Navy friends
hopped into a taxi one Saturday night, asking the
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Dancing with
Roger Fudge
cab driver whether there were any dances
happening. The driver drove them to Rhodes on
the Pawtuxet in Cranston to hear the Drifters. Rog-
er spotted a “bashful” girl, who initially refused to
dance with him, explaining, “My mother told us
not to mess around with sailors.” After an evening
of conversation, Barbara consented to a few danc-
es. They said goodbye. He didn’t expect to hear
from her again.
He and his shipmates headed for Charlestown,
then the open sea until they reached the Philip-
pines where he was a chef on the ship. Growing up
on a farm amidst a huge family, he had learned to
cook, clean, sew and wash clothes.
“We were little young adults with responsibili-
ties,” he said.
Roger had forgotten his reluctant dance-part-
ner but his friend was corresponding with the shy
girl’s sister. The friend told Roger that he should
call Barbara.
Roger was surprised -he assumed she didn’t
like him.
But the two got together for one week of Rog-
er’s two-week shore leave. That leave solidified
Roger’s Rhode Island connection when Barbara
became pregnant. When he was discharged from
the Navy, he came home to Rhode Island, married
the once-reluctant dance-partner, and raised a fam-
ily with three daughters.
Roger worked an assortment of jobs from a
short order cook at the Pullman Pancake House on
Broad St. to construction (local 271) and carpentry
(local 974), but he never forgot his love of dance
and continued to teach on the side.
He has taught at Swingers, at colleges and at se-
nior centers with pupils hoping to learn the basics -
whether of ballroom,
swing, tango, salsa,
Cajun or zydeco. Some graduate to be regulars at
the community dances held throughout the state.
Others simply discover the fun of whirling across
a dance floor.
“It’s so much fun. If there is any stress, if you
go dancing, I guarantee you’ll forget all about it,”
said Roger, the picture of classic style with modern
day moves. n
hollywood
Dancing the
Night Away
Ballroom, swing, tango or salsa –
A few lessons will bring you fun on the floor.
Dance lessons are given at:
• The East Side YMCA in Providence,
led by Julie Palumbo and Marty Earhart
• St. Martin’s Episcopal Church,
led by Russell Monk
• 831 Charles St. in Providence, led by
Jeff Allen, author of The Complete Idiot’s
Guide to Ballroom Dancing, DVD edition
• Roger Fudge’s studio is at
32 Sheldon Street.
For a partial listing of possibilities, see
www.ridance.com/Ballroom_Classes.html
• • • • • • • • • • • • •
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
• • • • • • • • • • • • •
Concerts in the Park
Beginning July 17, enjoy performances by
local bands and musicians every Friday
at Providence’s Waterplace Park. Musical
acts will encompass a variety of genres,
including alternative rock, salsa, hip-hop
and even Celtic music. All performances
are free and start at 7:30 p.m. For a com-
plete schedule of musical acts, visit www.
providenceri.com/artculturetourism/con-
certs.php.
Art History Lecture Series
Hamilton House, located at 276 Angell St.
in Providence, will host an art history dis-
cussion class meeting Wednesdays at 1
p.m. Led by local artist and teacher Toba
Weintraub, the class provides a forum for
learning and exchanging opinions about
various artists and their works. Different
themes and discussion topics will be in-
troduced weekly. For more information,
call 831-1800 or visit www.historicham-
ilton.com.
Pawtucket Red Sox
Enjoy baseball season to its fullest by at-
tending a PawSox game in Pawtucket’s
historic McCoy Stadium. McCoy, located
at 1 Ben Mondor Way, will host 72 home
games throughout the 2009 season and
general admission for senior citizens is
only $4. On July 2 and 3, the stadium
will also hold its annual fireworks dis-
play following the PawSox home games.
For tickets, call 724-7300 or visit www.
pawsox.com.
Bristol Walking Tour
Sponsored by the Walk n Mass Volkssport
Club, this walking tour through the heart
of Bristol highlights the town’s picturesque
homes and lush gardens. Beginning at Sip
n Dip Donuts on Hope St., the tour follows
the recreational trail leading to Colt State
Park, offering both a taste of Bristol’s rich
historical heritage as well as views of Nar-
ragansett Bay. While routes range from
3.7 to 6.2 miles, the walk traverses level,
paved areas and is rated easy and suitable
for wheelchairs. Tours are free and offered
daily through Nov. 14, just stop in at Sip n
Dip Donuts at 775 Hope St. in Bristol and
ask for the walk box at the counter. For
more information, call 683-5960 or visit
www.ava.org/clubs/walknmass.
Rhode Island Bay Lighthouse Cruises &
Newport Harbor Tours
This narrated cruise aboard the 400-pas-
senger Millennium catamaran departs
from Quonset Point at 1347 Quonset Rd.
in North Kingstown. Tours are roughly two
hours long and offer prime views of fa-
mous Rhode Island sites such as Fort Ad-
ams, Hammersmith Farm, Castle Hill and
Newport Harbor, as well as 30 miles of
scenic coastline. Cruises operate through
Oct. 31. For specific sailing schedules
and other information, call 295-4040 or
visit www.rhodeislandbaycruises.com.
Newport Music Festival
Celebrating its 41st season this year, the
Newport Music Festival will take place
from July 10 to 26. The Festival features
60 distinct concerts and includes cham-
ber music programs, American debuts,
internationally renowned musicians, and
a variety of other events all held within
Newport’s famous mansions and Gilded
Age summer cottages. Tickets start from
$25 per concert. For more information,
call 846-0700 or visit www.NewportMu-
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Released: 1974
Starring: Robert Redford and Mia
Farrow
Synposis: Based on the novel by F.
Scott Fitzgerald, this Francis Ford
Coppola interpretation is set in the
‘20s and is narrated by Nick Carraway,
a Midwestern young man who moves
to Long Island. He becomes fasci-
nated by the wealthy Buchanan family
and gets caught up in their lavish life-
style and dramatic lives. Where else
could it be set but Newport? From
Hope Street and Hammersmith Farm
to the Rosecliff Mansion and Marble
House, the wealthy homes of Newport
made a perfect fit.
be filmed entirely in the Ocean State.
His love for film goes back to his childhood, but make believe is now his live-
lihood in many ways. His expertise comes from UCLA and USC film schools,
however, and in the people he met there. Once, after class, his friend Tim invited
him over for dinner and a beer. To this day, Feinberg will never forget what it felt
like when Tim opened the door to a glamorous sitting room in a Beverly Hills
mansion and said -”Steve Feinberg, meet Gene Kelly.”
The experiences he had in his 22 years in L.A. made him into the filmmaker
he is today -a filmmaker who sees his home state’s potential and is making it
his business to see that Little Rhody gets a piece of what big Hollywood has to
offer.
Q Los Angeles is the epicenter of film in this country -
what’s the benefit of moving back to Rhode Island?
In L.A. everyone wants to be in the film and TV business. In L.A. people
want to talk about film 24/7. If you don’t talk about other things then you
have nothing to write about -nothing to film about. I like the hometown feel
here. In the big city you’re a number but in Rhode Island you’re a neighbor.
Q How do you attract filmmakers to Rhode Island?
One of the first things I’ll say is Rhode Island has a lot of diverse locations
in close proximity. We’re the smallest state with the greatest back lot. You’re
going to save time and time is money. In Rhode Island we can make things
happen for you.
Q Where are some of the best places to shoot here?
I love the mansions in Newport ... Narragansett ... the city of Providence ...
URI’s campus -it depends what the movie is. We’ll get a script and I’ll read
it and say, ‘I’m a filmmaker, where would I do it?’ Most of our locations are
underexposed unlike New York where they film the hell out of it. Any film-
maker would like to find a new location to make iconic.
Q How do you think the film industry benefits the state?
It truly is an economic generator. Plus every time a film is promoted,
that movie becomes part of our tourism. “Dan in Real Life” is a beauti-
ful example. That’s not what they called it in Europe -they called it
Love at First Sight in Rhode Island.
Q Some people have criticized the state’s 25 percent transfer-
able film tax credit -how do you respond to these naysayers?
You can’t be shortsighted -you have to see the big picture. We changed
all of New England because we were the first to start with the tax cred-
it. When you’re talking about the film tax credit you’re talking about
direct jobs but this is the part they forget -it’s indirect jobs as well.
Dan in Real Life
Released: 2007
Starring: Steve Carell, Juliette Binoche
and Dane Cook
Synopsis: Openly set in Rhode Island,
Dan Burns and his three daughters
join the rest of his large family at their
summer house for some family time
when the columnist falls in love dur-
ing a chance encounter at a bookstore.
Everything seems perfect until Dan
finds out -she’s with his brother. The
film takes advantage of numerous R.I.
spots, including the Seven Stars Bakery
in Providence, Alley Katz bowling lanes
in Westerly and the James Eldridge El-
ementary School in East Greenwich.
27 Dresses
Released: 2008
Starring: Katherine Heigl and James Marsden
Synopsis: Jane takes the expression “three
times a bridesmaid, never a bride” to new
heights in this film, having been in 27 wed-
dings when she meets Kevin, a cynical writer
who writes about weddings and believes none
of it. The two grow unexpectedly close as Jane
watches her younger sister seduce the man
she thinks is perfect for her. Though some of
the film was captured in New York, scenes
were also shot at the Rhode Island Convention
Center and XO Steakhouse in Providence, the
Beacon Diner in East Greenwich and St. Paul’s
Episcopal Church in Pawtucket, among others.
Rhode Island as a Back Drop
b y M E G F R A S E R
QUESTION&ANSWER
Sitting in the trendy backroom of a coffee shop, Steven Feinberg checks his
e-mail while couches and tables around him buzz with the typing of eager film-
makers and the chatter of critics fresh from the cinema. It’s the weekend of the
Newport Film Festival and even though his schedule is jam packed, Feinberg
agrees to speak with me about the film industry.
A Cranston native, he is the executive director of the Rhode Island Film
and Television Office, a job he says he’d keep even if he were to win the lottery.
Since taking the position in 2004, Feinberg has managed to develop a Web site
to whet the appetite of any aspiring filmmaker thinking about Rhode Island as
a backdrop and has attracted big name stars like Richard Gere and Meryl Streep
-not to mention the Showtime hit “Brotherhood,” which is the first series to ever
Starring . . . Rhode Island
Q&A with Steven Feinberg

hollywood
Q I have to ask, Steve
– top five favorite movies?
It’s a Wonderful Life, High Noon,
Jaws, Goldfinger
and Casablanca.
Q How would you
characterize the films
of Old Hollywood?
I think in those films, it’s all about
characters and story. Technology
wasn’t so important. Some of my
favorite films are from the past.
Back then there were fewer films
than there are now because the in-
dustry has become more corporate.
Q What makes a
filmmaker great?
I think the greatest filmmakers
are the ones that use their total
toolbox. They’re aware of how a
wardrobe can affect an audience’s
perception of a character -light,
camera position, the music -all of
those things. It’s not just what you
think you’re seeing, it’s all these
other layers.
Q In this economy, isn’t the industry struggling?
The fastest growing major at URI is film. We want to
keep all these students who are in these programs in our
state. Despite the economy, there are still films coming
out week after week after week. The entertainment busi-
ness is resilient and very lucrative.
High Society
Released: 1956
Starring: Bing Crosby, Grace
Kelly and Frank Sinatra
Synposis: A musical adapta-
tion of “The Philadelphia Story,”
which originally starred Kathryn
Hepburn, this film brings a
spoiled heiress together with
some unexpected guests, as
she gets ready for her second
wedding. Newport made the
perfect backdrop for this one, with filmmakers making the town
their playground. Clarendon Court and the Rosecliff Mansion are
of particular set importance.
The Education of Charlie Banks
Released: 2009
Starring: Jesse Eisenberg and Jason Ritter
Synopsis: Directorial debut from musician Fred Durst, this indepen-
dent film follows privileged teens from the upper west side of New
York to college in the ‘80s. Back in high school, Charlie Banks sees
his friend Mick brutally beat two jocks and reports him to the police.
Years later, he fears that Mick knows the truth and is looking for re-
venge when he shows up for a visit. But what is it that Mick is looking
for? Brown University serves as a major set for the movie, as well at
St. George’s School in Middletown and around the city of Providence.
Q What do you think the future holds
for the film industry in Rhode Island?
I see it expanding. I hope that we can develop our industry and
I hope we can maximize our potential here. We need the help of
our legislators and our governor. We don’t need to be Hollywood,
we don’t need to be New York -but if Rhode Island can be its own
creative capital, we’re going to be great. I’m very optimistic. n
Amistad
Released: 1997
Starring: All star cast
including Morgan Free-
man, Nigel Hawthorne,
Anthony Hopkins,
Djimon Hounsou and
Matthew McConaughey
Synopsis: Based on a
true story, Amistad fol-
lows a slave mutiny on a
ship that, once reaching
land in the United States,
drops the slaves into a
prison where they await
trial. The courtroom spec-
tacle that follows features heart-wrenching testimo-
ny from one victim in particular and the film brings
to light the truth behind slavery views in America
and the dichotomy between those who would inter-
vene on behalf of human rights and those who re-
mained silent. Filming for Amistad bounced around
a lot, but featured the Newport Colony House, the
Rosecliff Mansion, the State House and other shots
between Providence, Newport and Pawtucket.
H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H
photo by Darcie Di Saia
Other RI projects:
• Meet Joe Black
• Crash Dive
• The Buccaneers
• Killer: A Journal of Murder
• The Betsy
• The Bostonians
• Mr. North
• Wind
• Waterfront
• Hard Luck
• Federal Hill
• A Wake in Providence
• The Last Shot
• There’s Something About Mary
• Dumb and Dumber
• Stay Until Tomorrow
• True Lies
• Me, Myself & Irene
• American Buffalo
• Movers ‘n Makers
• Sleather
• By the Sea
• You Must Be This Tall
• 41
• An Uzi at the Alamo
• Getting out of Rhode Island
• Outside Providence
• Underdog
• Hachiko: A Dog’s Story
• Evening

b y don fow l er
Supportive retirement living
on the ‘Horizon’
Linda Rice was decked out in a cowboy hat and boots, greeting a roomful of visitors who had arrived at
the 1149 Restaurant in East Greenwich for a John Wayne Wild West program - one of many themed events
to promote the new Supportive Retirement Living complex at Horizon Bay.
Guests were treated to a John Wayne movie, trivia games, raffles and a delicious western barbeque;
complete with ribs, chicken, beans and corn bread.
P EO P LE
A N D P LACE S
Rice’s official title is director of community re-
lations, and her job is to fill all the attractive, com-
fortable rooms at Horizon Bay’s new facility at 600
Centre of New England Blvd. in Coventry.
She reminded me of a cruise director on an
ocean liner or a program director at a senior center,
fluttering about the room, chatting with the guests,
serving as master of ceremonies and informing
everyone of the many opportunities available at
Rhode Island’s newest retirement community.
We attended a May Day open house at the latest
of nine Horizon Bays now located in Rhode Island
and right on schedule to open in June of 2009.
Workers were putting the finishing touches
on the spacious foyer with its high ceilings, dou-
ble fireplace and modernistic chandelier. Dozens
of prospective residents were touring the studio,
deluxe studio and one- and two-bedroom apart-
ments.
“We have 89 assisted living and 47 memory
care, individually climate-controlled apartments,
all with full bathrooms with walk-in showers,
weekly housekeeping and linen service,” said Ex-
ecutive Director Brian S. Loynds.
I brought my wife, who had worked in a nurs-
ing facility for over 20 years, along for the tour.
Joyce was impressed with the low windows,
handicapped-accessible kitchenettes, emergency
response system and spaciousness of the rooms.
Site Representative Charlie Hall and Superin-
tendent Steve Higgins sounded like proud parents
as they showed off the elegant dining room, com-
mon areas and the upstairs terrace that overlooked
one of two courtyards.
In the nine years that I have been writing for
PrimeTime Magazine, I have had the opportunity
to see many retirement facilities and I have been
overwhelmed with the positive changes that have
taken place in a growing service industry that has
listened to seniors and incorporated their needs
into the physical facilities and programming op-
portunities of retirement living.
I watched the staff at Horizon Bay as they ex-
plained their operation to their prospective clients.
Sure, their job is to sell seniors on the advantages
of supportive retirement living, and specifically to
sell Horizon Bay, but gone are the days when the
staff talked down to their senior friends. Gone are
the institutional-type meals. Gone are the dull pro-
grams that people in the business thought seniors
were interested in.
“We create special places for people who want
to live in an atmosphere that is calm, comfortable
and pleasant,” Rice said. “We are committed to
helping our residents live their lives with mean-
ing and purpose. And as their needs change, we
can provide them with additional support and ser-
vices.”
Their attractive brochure centers in on actual
people and their stories.
“We have facilities all over the United States
and a proven track record,” Loynds said. “Our
goal is to provide a secure environment, healthy
living and individualized services designed to
help maintain dignity and independence.”
After listening to a couple of presentations by
Linda Rice, I was impressed to know that “Life-
style Programs and Events” went way beyond bin-
go and knitting. Computer classes, museum trips,
exercise programs, gourmet dining, arts and enter-
tainment and a variety of active social programs
add to the enjoyment and enrichment of today’s
supportive retirement living.
To learn more about Horizon Bay, check out
their Web site at www.horizonbay.com, or give
Linda Rice a call at 821-2445. n

The Two
Old Friends
Friends of the Library Association at the Warwick Public Library welcomed the
music group “Two Old Friends” on June 2.
Mac McHale and Emery Hutchins, better known to their fans as Mac & Hutch,
have been playing together for over 16 years and have a whole lot of musical his-
tory under their belts. McHale is even a 2009 Bluegrass Hall of Fame inductee.
A Mac & Hutch performance is like watching two musical chefs cooking up a
melting pot of crowd pleasers with ingredients ranging from traditional and Irish
tunes to folk and sea shanties. Mix in some bluegrass, country western and swing
and you’ve got a recipe for a great show. The duo offers eclectic sounds with the
banjo, guitar, mandolin, concertina, bodhran and the octave mandolin. Sing-a-
longs and hand clapping encourage audience members to be a part of the perfor-
mance, filling the room with energy and creating an upbeat environment for any
music lover. The Two Old Friends play mostly in libraries up and down the New
England Coast. If you get a chance to see them, take it -you will not regret it.
For more information on tour dates and the group, visit their Web site at www.
twooldfriends.com. n
p r i m e t i m e
l i f e s t y l e s
m u s i c w i t h darcie di saia
getting tuned in
Edwards masters wine from coast to coast
b y f. stee l e b l acka l l iii
a fine wine
f o o d & d r i n k
In the course of my research on vineyards within
an hour of Providence, I have found a good number
of them, most of which are pretty well established by
now. In Rhode Island alone are Diamond Hill in Cum-
berland, Greenvale in Middletown, Newport in Ports-
mouth and Sakonnet in Little Compton.
Just a little farther away though is the Jonathan
Edwards Winery in North Stonington, Conn., about
which I wrote in June of 2001 and visited twice in the
intervening period. Happily, it now appears to have
reached its earlier goal of producing wine on both
coasts.
That’s not to say it came easy.
The owner of the vineyard is Jonathan Edwards,
originally from the Berkshires, who has an unlikely
background. A graduate of UMass Amherst, he re-
ceived a master’s degree in speech pathology from
The George Washington University. Just as Edwards
became disenchanted with clinical life, his father Bob
retired from Warner Lambert before its merger with
Pfizer. The pair decided to find a suitable activity in
which to work together. Since wine was a common in-
terest, it took center stage.
To gain some hands-on experience, Jonathan spent
the summer of 1999 working in the fields at Westport
Rivers Vineyard under the watchful eyes of the Rus-
sell family. For the harvest period, he moved on the
Vincent Arroyo winery in Calistoga in the Napa Valley
where he remained for further exposure to winemak-
ing while taking courses at nearby University of Cali-
fornia Davis -arguably the wine educational capital of
the United States. During the summer and fall of 2000,
he and his father took their first direct winemaking
step by establishing a small facility in Napa Valley and
producing 2,000 cases of Chardonnay, Cabernet, Zin-
fandel and Syrah.
Flipping through a wine journal, the two men spot-
ted an advertisement offering for sale a portion of the
old Crosswoods Vineyard, formerly owned by Hugh
and Susan Connell, which ceased operations about 10
years earlier after achieving considerable acclaim with
their Chardonnay. Many considered it to be the finest
in the United States at the time. To be able to acquire
land on which fine wine production was not merely
a possibility but a proven-by-experience fact was ex-
citing. Excitement turned to a dream come true when
it was revealed that the acquisition included first rate
winemaking equipment and storage in a building al-
ready dedicated to supporting a tasting room and of-
fices. With Bob providing the financing, the Edwards
moved ahead.
The vineyard is made up of 48 acres, a relatively
small part of the original sprawling site but judged to
be enough to support a viable operation. The main fa-
cility is a striking replication of the original 1850 barn,
which was largely destroyed by hurricane winds while
under reconstruction. The offices, tasting bar and visi-
tor space have been modernized in the process.
The showcased wines on sale at the vineyard in-
clude seven from Napa Valley (2007 Sauvignon Blanc,
2007 Chardonnay, 2006 Merlot, 2006 Cabernet Sau-
vignon, 2005 Syrah and 2006 Petit Sirah) and a 2005
Zinfandel from Sierra Valley. In addition, they boast a
2007 Estate Connecticut Cabernet France, a 2007 Estate
Connecticut Chardonnay, a 2007 Estate Connecticut
Gewurztraminer, a 2007 Napa Valley Zinfandel, a 2008
Estate Connecticut Pinot Gris and a Stone Table Red.
If you are planning a visit to the vineyard, you
will certainly want to sample the Connecticut wines
but make sure to make room for their worthy supply
of West Coast produce. You will find them to be out-
standing, especially their Sauvignon Blanc and Sierra
Hills Zinfandel. n
photos by Darcie Di Saia

b y don fow l er
Confessions of a Movie Critic
What kind of fool would sit in the dark for an
average of six hours a week, scribbling notes that
are nearly undecipherable when he tries to trans-
pose them to his computer?
A movie critic, of course.
I started reviewing movies in 1978, averaging
three and a half movies a week over the past 30
years -that’s over 5,000 movies!
Not a day goes by when someone doesn’t say
to me, “I wish I had your job” and my response is
always, “How about taking 80 percent of it.”
I’ll keep the 20 percent that are worth paying
$10 to see.
The phone rings constantly as friends, relatives
and strangers ask, “We’re going to the movies to-
night. What do you recommend?”
I bite my tongue, wanting to say, “Why don’t
you buy the paper and read my reviews!” But I
don’t. I give them a few suggestions. Then some
call me the next day to tell me they hated it.
Movie reviewing is an art -not a science. The
secret is to tell a bit about the story without spoil-
ing plot twists and surprises. Whet the appetite, so
to speak.
Because I am a senior citizen, I look at movies
from a different perspective than a younger crit-
ic. I favor movies that have some redeeming
social value to them. Not that the good guys al-
ways win, but at least show the difference between
right and wrong. And don’t insult the audience’s
intelligence. Include controversial ideas and situ-
ations and let the audience think and decide for
themselves.
I also think it’s important to point out the ab-
surdities in the rating system. Parents and grand-
parents want to know what movies are suitable for
children. Do they want to subject their young ones
to the bathroom humor, violence, profanity and
sexual innuendos that dominate PG-13 rated mov-
ies and have even found their way into PG rated
movies?
Not that I’m a prude: I’ve enjoyed R rated mov-
ies. The problem today is nothing is left to the
imagination. In the early days, “From Here to Eter-
nity” showed two lovers lying on the beach with
the waves sweeping over them. You knew what
was coming next and didn’t have to see it in lurid
detail.
Slasher and horror movies are filled with blood,
gore and decapitation -if only they had imaginative
plots! You just know the teenager is going down
in the basement rather than running out the back
door.
So few movies are aimed at senior audiences
these days. A psychology professor called me one
day and asked for a list of films about seniors to
discuss in his gerontology class. I struggled to find
any good ones, with only “On Golden Pond” and
“Cocoon” standing out in my mind.
Too many movies make senior citizens look like
fools, and most do not offer meaningful roles to se-
niors, especially women.
Then why do I continue to review?
Because every once and a while, we are treated
to something special -that movie that rises above
the rest and makes us happy, sad, challenged and
even angry.
You first have to decide the genre that best suits
you.
I know a group of middle-aged men who have
a “Boys Night Out” once a month and go see an
action movie.
While I would be accused of being sexist if I
called a film a “chick flick,” there are movies that
do appeal to women more than men. When my
wife started criticizing some of my reviews, I asked
her to join me, giving her perspective on the films,
especially when she disagreed. I was nearly sent
packing when I wrote, “Joyce loved this stupid
movie!”
Whether or not you enjoy a movie depends on
a number of factors: your age, sex, education, in-
terests...and the mood you are in when you see the
movie.
Many people just want to go to the movie to
be entertained. They don’t want to be depressed or
made to think too hard. There are many movies of
this genre for them to choose from.
Others like the challenge of a movie with plot
twists and political intrigue.
There are many movie critics out there as well.
Check them out and find out which ones you agree
with most of the time. Another reviewer recently
gave the film version of a Broadway musical two
stars. Joyce and I saw it and loved it, giving it four
and a half (out of five) stars. The audience actually
clapped at the end of the movie, so I guess they
agreed with us. Use the movie critic as a guide. We
all have our likes, dislikes, prejudices and prefer-
ences.
Be selective. And if you think the reviewer gave
you a bum steer, let him (or her) know about it! n
Editor’s Note: Don Fowler has been reviewing movies for
the Cranston Herald and Warwick Beacon newspapers since
1978.
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just about anywhere in Rhode Island performing
their musical magic.
Playing at area nursing homes, the Orchestra
brings residents the joy of music as they sweetly
serenade them. Patients are transported back in
time as they listen to their favorite oldies. This
amazing group of musicians performs over 45 Fri-
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where children are exposed to classical music per-
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The Providence Civic Orchestra is led by Vito
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at Franciscan Missionary located at 399 Fruit Hill
Ave in Providence. This is a wonderful event open
to the public and starts at 2 p.m.
If you would like to volunteer as a musician,
Vito says his biggest needs are for violin and string
players but all musicians are welcome from begin-
ners to retired professionals. They promise to make
you feel welcomed and comfortable. Vito also ac-
cepts donations of gently used instruments and of
course monetary donations are greatly appreci-
ated.
To find out more about Vito Saritelli and the
Providence Civic Orchestra, call the RSVP office at
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p r i m e t i m e
l i f e s t y l e sb y heather fraser
I am the type of person who always
has a book on hand. If you were to open
my glove compartment, you would find
Jane Austen’s “Pride and Prejudice”
—the pages fraying from being turned
and folded over time and time again.
On my bedside table I have “Angels
and Demons” by Dan Brown —the
cover now warped from when I ac-
cidentally dropped it in the bathtub
last summer.
My taste in literature is all across
the board, ranging from thrillers and
mysteries to love stories and autobiographies. I
have rafted down the river with Huck Finn, shed
tears with Anne Frank and been driven to insanity
with Jack Torrance.
But however varied my bookshelves are, I have
remained a skeptic to the increasingly popular self-
help novel.
On a rare occasion I will find one that I do en-
joy but, more often than not, I find this particular
genre to be repetitive and dull. It isn’t surpris-
ing that I frequently pass over this section of the
bookstore to head straight for the new James
Patterson and Caramel Swirl Lattes. That be-
ing said, I also rarely ignore a suggestion for a
great read. When a good friend of mine handed
me “Broken Open” by Elizabeth Lesser, I had to
stifle a moan while reading the subtitle: “How Difficult
Times Can Help Us Grow.” It was exactly the type of lit-
erary nonsense that I had been trying to avoid. But she
praised the book to such extremes, I had no choice but to
give it a whirl.
Fifteen minutes and two chapters in and I was hooked.
Lesser shares with her readers her own story along with
the stories of others who have overcome fear in tumul-
tuous times of divorce, sickness, depression and death to
achieve their ultimate goal of a happier self.
The opening line reads, “How strange that the nature
of life is change, yet the nature of human beings is to resist
change.” My mind immediately began racing with the hon-
esty of this statement. It’s all too easy to remain stagnant in our
own bubbles of familiarity. Sometimes it takes a terrible fall or a dif-
ficult time to truly move forward and reclaim life on your own terms.
Sometimes we have to hit rock bottom before we truly appreciate our
journey to the top.
Lesser reminds us that, however daunting it may be, we are always
presented with a choice —even in the hardest of times. Will we be
brought down and defeated or will we stand up and find our way
through the darkness? When people have chosen the latter path, she
calls it the Phoenix Process. The Phoenix Process is a reference to the
mythical bird that ‘remains awake through the fires of change, rises
from the ashes of death and is reborn into his most vibrant and enlight-
ened self.’ Perhaps the people who are the happiest in life are the very
ones who have embraced change bravely and allowed it to shape them
in even the smallest of ways. Maybe the trick is to learn to float with the
tide rather than struggle against it.
Whatever the case may be, one thing is for certain; Elizabeth Lesser
has some remarkable insights and “Broken Open” really does have the
power to open your mind and change your way of thinking. I guess I’m
going to have to make room on the bookshelf after all. n
At the
Movies...
“Of all the gin joints in all the
towns in all the world, she walks
into mine.” -Casablanca, 1942
“Why don’t you come up sometime and
see me?” -She Done Him Wrong, 1933
“Old age. It’s the only disease,
Mr. Thompson, that you don’t look
forward to being cured of.”
-Citizen Kane, 1941
“I’ve never been alone with
a man before, even with my
dress on. With my dress off,
it’s MOST unusual.”
--Roman Holiday, 1953

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Hospice & Respite Care
401-553-8600
455 Douglas Avenue Providence, RI 02908 www.berkshireplacenursing.com
Come experience the award
winning quality of Berkshire Place.
Private tours available 7 days.
Scandinavian Assisted Living
Retirement Center
50 Warwick Avenue Cranston, RI 02905
401-461-1444
Email: TSodipo@ScandinavianHome.com
A non-profit organization
A CareLink Member
Come see what sets us apart!
• Assisted Living since 1992
• Spacious one bedroom apartments
• Priority admission to Scandinavian Home
Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation
Call for details or
arrange for a tour
Spotlight your business
$150.00 a month*
Includes your Ad
and 1 Story & Photograph!
*5 month commitment
Call today to reserve your space
(401) 732-3100
Residents Frances Rosa, Emily Pingree, Howard Bailey, and
Harriet Sitze enjoy “afternoon tea” at Scandinavian Assist-
ed Living Retirement Center in Cranston.
Scandinavian Home
Assisted Living Retirement Center
The Scandina-
vian Retirement
Center a non-prof-
it, assisted living
center is part of
the Scandinavian
Home Community
located at 50 War-
wick Avenue in
Cranston. With 35
one-bedroom apart-
ments, the bright
and spacious living
arrangements were
based on a social
model from Scandi-
navia(Scandinavian
countries are the
most progressive
and considered the world leaders in Se-
nior care).The name reflects the heritage
of its founders, but today they are an in-
clusive community that welcomes people
of all faiths and ethnic origins. Located
just a few minutes from picturesque Paw-
tuxet Village, Scandinavian Home offers
a friendly professional staff, a welcoming
atmosphere with a neighborhood feel,
and many services and amenities. In ad-
dition, with a nursing home attached, it
allows residents to age-in-place.
Each apartment is individually climate
controlled and features an over-sized
living room and bedroom, kitchenette
with dining area, private bath with sit-
in shower, and a walk-in closet. A grand
dining room, library, atrium, and other
cozy gathering places create an environ-
ment that is as comfortable as any home.
In addition, all areas are handi-capped
accessible.
The mission of the Scandinavian
Home is to provide a continuum of excel-
lent health care to individuals through
their stages of life in a warm homelike
environment where resident dignity and
quality of life are emphasized.
Services and amenities at Scandina-
vian Retirement Center include but are
not limited to:
Meal Service
• Three delicious, home-cooked meals a
day with a choice of entrees
• Elegant dining area
• Late morning self-served continental
breakfast cart
• Meal trays to apartments by request
• Picnic style bag lunches upon request
Transportation
• To medical appointments (residents can
still visit their own doctors in the com-
munity)
• For weekly banking, shopping, library
visits, and postal services locally
Health Care & Personal Assistance
• Medication Administration
• Weekly health check by a licensed
nurse
• Follow up with personal physician
as needed
• 24-hour emergency nursing services
(Licensed nurse on site 7 days a week)
• Assistance with activities of daily
living
• Enhanced program for ADL’s avail-
able
• Emergency response necklace, as
needed
• Housekeeping and laundry servic-
es
• Priority admission to the Scandi-
navian Nursing Home allowing resi-
dents to age in place
In addition, residents of Scandina-
vian Retirement Center enjoy a rich
cultural and social life. Activities in-
clude trips to theaters, restaurants,
concerts, movies, and religious ser-
vices (St. Paul’s Church is right next
door). To keep fit, exercise programs
which include yoga, meditation,
physical and massage therapy, and
the latest WII games are available. If
residents want to keep in touch with
friends, surf the internet, or just play
solitaire they can use the It’s Never 2
Late computer system.
Small enough to be personal and
responsive to every resident’s needs,
yet part of the larger Scandinavian
Home Community, the Assisted Liv-
ing Retirement Center is living at its
best for men and women seeking
support, security, and the comforts
of home without worries. For more
information or to schedule a visit call
Resident Services Director, Tai Sodipo,
R.N. at 461-1444. You can also visit the
website at www.scandinavianhome.
com.Cranston.

CLUES ACROSS
1. Florida city
6. Material bodies
11. Boob tube
14. Arrived extinct
15. 1st Hebrew letter
16. Wrong prefix
18. Rust fungi
21. Slang for money
23. Barbary sheep
25. Make a mess of (British)
26. Urban green areas
28. Small edible herring
29. Glowing
31. German “the”
34. ___eway: portal
35. Large body of water
36. Produces electricity
39. Ironies
40. A stout sword
44. Lives in solitude
45. Fathers in baby speak
47. Foreigner
48. Fooled
50. Telegraphic signal
51. Instruct
56. Big Blue
57. Kitchen chopping blocks
62. From a time
63. Soviet missles
CLUES DOWN
1. Earl Grey recepticle
2. Soda can metal
3. Of I
4. Polyvinyl acetate
5. Suffer
6. A way to take in liquids
7. Express delight
8. Manganese
9. Equally
10. Pasta wheat
11. Papuan monetary unit
12. Point between S and E
13. Ceramic tub covering
14. Algerian dinar
17. Coburg and Gotha
19. Lupino, actress
20. Swiss river
21. Belongs to comic Saul
22. But goodie
24. Denmark
25. The cry made by sheep
27. Heroic tales
28. Building plots
30. ___eless: stag
31. Rubbish
32. Copal resin
33. Small European finch
36. Celtic
37. A way to drench
38. Feel sorrow
39. Herringlike fish
41. Not good
42. Web site suffix for an educational
institution
43. Very fast currents
46. Point one point S of SE
49. Blood sugar disease (abbr.)
51. Habitual facial twitch
52. Point midway between NE and E
53. Silver
54. Ed Murrow’s home
55. Ad ___
58. Atomic #22
59. Tennessee
60. Gold
61. Rural delivery
Equal Housing Opportunity
The following subsidized elderly apartments are currently accepting
applications for 1 and 2 bedroom apartments.
Applicants must be at least 62 years of age and must meet eligibility
requirements for the Section 8 Housing Assistance Program of the
Department of Housing and Urban Development.
Applications may be obtained by calling the individual sites as listed.
Maple Gardens II parkway Tower
25 McGuire Road 10 Office Parkway
No. Providence, RI 02904 East Providence, RI 02914
(401) 231-7273 (401) 434-5151
HaGan Manor CarleTon CourT
30 Hagan Street 211 Carleton Street
Providence, RI 02904 Providence, RI 02908
(401) 331-1410 (401) 331-6877
Thursday, August 6, 2009
At Mulligan’s Golf and Entertainment
New London Avenue, Route 2, Cranston
The Second Annual
“Tee Up”
for Jewish Seniors Agency
of Rhode Island
5:00 pm Registration
6:00 pm Tee Time
Pitch N’ Putt + Cookout =$48
Miniature Golf + Cookout =$36
Children to age 17 =$18
Cookout + Entertainment Only =$28
Raffle Prizes
All proceeds will benefit the programs of Jewish Seniors Agency
*Kosher dietary laws observed
RSVP: sadler-jeri@jsari.org or 401-351-4750
Please bring a donation of
a Kosher, nonperishable
food item for the new
Kosher Food Pantry

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AAA Southern New England
AIPSO
AmWINS Group Benefits Division
APC
Autocrat, Inc.
Blue Cross & Blue Shield
of Rhode Island
Bradford Soap Works, Inc.
Bradley Hospital
Bristol Warren Regional
School District
Brokers’ Service Marketing Group
Brown University
Bryant University
Central Falls School District
Child and Family Services
City of East Providence
City of Newport
City of Warwick
City of Woonsocket
Coastal Medical Inc.
Concentra - Pawtucket
Concentra - Warwick
Coventry Public Schools
Crossroads Rhode Island
CVS Caremark
Dryvit Systems, Inc.
EDS, an HP Company
Edward R. Martin Middle School
Exeter-West Greenwich
Regional School District
FGX International Inc.
FM Global
Gateway Healthcare, Inc.
General Dynamics Electric Boat
Hart Engineering Corp.
Hasbro, Inc.
Hinckley, Allen & Snyder LLP
Hodges Badge Company, Inc.
Jamestown School
Kahn, Litwin, Renza & Co., Ltd.
Kenyon Industries, Inc.
Lefkowitz, Garfinkel,
Champi & DeRienzo, P.C.
Lifespan Corporate Services
Memorial Hospital of Rhode Island
Modine Manufacturing Company
Narragansett Bay Commission
Narragansett School System
Neighborhood Health Plan
of Rhode Island
NEPTCO Incorporated
Newport Hospital
Newport Public Schools
OceanPoint Financial Partners
Office of Rehabilitation Services
Orchard View Manor
Partridge Snow & Hahn LLP
Pawtucket Credit Union
Perot Systems
Providence College
Providence Washington
Insurance Solutions
Raytheon Company, Integrated
Defense Systems Seapower
Capability Center
RDW Group, Inc.
Rhode Island Airport Corporation
Rhode Island Blood Center
Rhode Island Convention Center
Rhode Island Economic
Development Corporation
Rhode Island Hospital/Hasbro
Children’s Hospital
Rhode Island Housing
Roger Williams Medical Center
Saint Elizabeth Home
Smithfield Public Schools
South County Hospital
Healthcare System
South Kingstown School
Department
Sperian Protection USA, Inc.
Swarovski North America, Ltd.
Taco, Inc.
Textron, Inc.
The Beacon Mutual
Insurance Company
The Children’s Workshop
The Miriam Hospital
The Moore Company
The Westerly Hospital
Town of Coventry
Town of Lincoln
Town of Narragansett
Town of Smithfield
Town of South Kingstown
Vital Diagnostics Inc.
West View Health Care Center
Women & Infants Hospital
Employee Health
Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island is an independent licensee of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association.
Creating a healthier workplace.
One employer at a time.
Congratulations to these Worksite Health Award winners.
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&H Manufacturing Co.
AA Southern New England
PSO
mWINS Group Benefits Division
PC
utocrat, Inc.
ue Cross & Blue Shield
of Rhode Island
adford Soap Works, Inc.
adley Hospital
istol Warren Regional
School District
okers’ Service Marketing Group
own University
yant University
entral Falls School District
hild and Family Services
ty of East Providence
ty of Newport
ty of Warwick
ty of Woonsocket
oastal Medical Inc.
oncentra - Pawtucket
oncentra - Warwick
oventry Public Schools
ossroads Rhode Island
VS Caremark
yvit Systems, Inc.
EDS, an HP Company
Edward R. Martin Middle School
Exeter-West Greenwich
Regional School District
FGX International Inc.
FM Global
Gateway Healthcare, Inc.
General Dynamics Electric Boat
Hart Engineering Corp.
Hasbro, Inc.
Hinckley, Allen & Snyder LLP
Hodges Badge Company, Inc.
Jamestown School
Kahn, Litwin, Renza & Co., Ltd.
Kenyon Industries, Inc.
Lefkowitz, Garfinkel,
Champi & DeRienzo, P.C.
Lifespan Corporate Services
Memorial Hospital of Rhode Island
Modine Manufacturing Company
Narragansett Bay Commission
Narragansett School System
Neighborhood Health Plan
of Rhode Island
NEPTCO Incorporated
Newport Hospital
Newport Public Schools
OceanPoint Financial Partners
Office of Rehabilitation Services
Orchard View Manor
Partridge Snow & Hahn LLP
Pawtucket Credit Union
Perot Systems
Providence College
Providence Washington
Insurance Solutions
Raytheon Company, Integrated
Defense Systems Seapower
Capability Center
RDW Group, Inc.
Rhode Island Airport Corporation
Rhode Island Blood Center
Rhode Island Convention Center
Rhode Island Economic
Development Corporation
Rhode Island Hospital/Hasbro
Children’s Hospital
Rhode Island Housing
Roger Williams Medical Center
Saint Elizabeth Home
Smithfield Public Schools
South County Hospital
Healthcare System
South Kingstown School
Department
Sperian Protection USA, Inc.
Swarovski North America, Ltd.
Taco, Inc.
Textron, Inc.
The Beacon Mutual
Insurance Company
The Children’s Workshop
The Miriam Hospital
The Moore Company
The Westerly Hospital
Town of Coventry
Town of Lincoln
Town of Narragansett
Town of Smithfield
Town of South Kingstown
Vital Diagnostics Inc.
West View Health Care Center
Women & Infants Hospital
Employee Health
lue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island is an independent licensee of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association.
Creating a healthier workplace.
One employer at a time.
Congratulations to these Worksite Health Award winners.
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