Archive for October 2009

Everyday Q & A, part 3

Oct 31st, 2009 | By Webmaster | Category: Quizes
What way is it rotating?

This is part three of our popular Q&A, based on a set of 25 questions that arrived in our e-mail inbox the other day.

The questions are about things we see every day, or have known about all our lives. Still, the average person supposedly only gets seven right answers out of the twenty-five. We have divided the 25 questions into five five-question batches, so a… » Continue reading



That certain time of year

Oct 30th, 2009 | By Webmaster | Category: News
Photo: Sanja Gjenero via Stock.Xchng

Daylight Savings ends on Sunday November 1st. Please, if you have not already done so, set your clocks back one hour.

We all should replace the batteries in the smoke detectors at this time of year. If you are unable to reach them we will do it for you, provided you pay for the batteries.

Call 295 7872 to make an appointment with Dan.



Lifelong Learning with OLLI

Oct 17th, 2009 | By Webmaster | Category: News
Osher OLLI Logo

OLLI (The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute) at the University of Rhode Island is a membership organization for Rhode Islanders 50 years and older who want to participate in lifelong learning community.

The courses offered by OLLI are from 6 to 8 weeks long and do not involve homework, exams, grades or a degree. Here is a community where you can exchange ideas, learn from each other, foster… » Continue reading



Everyday Q & A, Part 2

Oct 4th, 2009 | By Webmaster | Category: Quizes
How many matches are there in a standard matchbook?

In September we ran the first five of 25 questions that recently in our e-mail inbox. Here is the next batch. The questions are about things we see every day, or have known about all our lives. Apparently, though, the average person gets only seven correct answers out of the twenty-five, so if you get more than one of these right, you’re in good shape.… » Continue reading



How do you use the Internet?

Oct 2nd, 2009 | By Webmaster | Category: News

In order to make a better website for our members, we would like to know a bit about your Internet habits. Therefore, we have put together a small survey we hope you have time to answer. It shouldn’t take more than a few minutes. Click here to participate (the survey will open in a new window).