Welcome to Hamilton House, a community center for active adults 55+ located in Providence, Rhode Island. Our organization provides various and enriching social, recreational, educational and travel activities to over 400 people who live throughout Rhode Island and Southeastern Massachusetts, as well as being a resource center for information that addresses senior needs and issues. Hamilton House provides a gracious and elegant setting where new friendships are formed and old friendships flourish.
Important Upcoming Events
Summer Solstice Cook-Out and Concert
Tuesday, June 23rd 11:30 – 1:00 PM. Must register by June 17th
Hamburgers -Hot Dogs -Chicken -Pulled Pork Baked Beans & Side Fixings, Assorted Summer Salads, Cocktails.
$15 per person. Guests are welcome.
After the Cook-Out, please join us for the always entertaining and spontaneous Anthony Leonardo, “The Operatic Trucker”.
Mr. Leonardo is truly a “jack of all trades”. He owns and operates a tractor trailer
business, but his true passion is opera. He has studied voice and classical opera at a well-known school
in New York City. Opera is Anthony’s “love of life” and he enjoys sharing it with others.
Lighthouses of Rhode Island
Friday June 19th 1:00PM
The presentation will begin with a short discussion of lighthouses as day markers and as beacons at night, followed by
a slide presentation, photos and models of Rhode Island Lighthouses. Dave will end the presentation with a more detailed
discussion of the Pomham Rocks Lighthouse in Riverside and the progress being made to restore it to its former glory as it
was in 1871.
Dave Kelleher is a retired Elementary Principal from the East Providence School Department, past president of the
East Providence Historical Society, past Chairman of the East Providence Historic Properties Commission, and presently
Vice Chairman of the Friends of Pomham Rocks Lighthouse.
July 4th Weekend Celebrates George M.Cohan
Judy and Sy Dill will be at HH to talk more about it on Tuesday, May 12th from 11-11:30AM
On July 4th weekend, Wickenden St. will light up with free festivities sponsored by the Providence Department of
Art, Culture and Tourism. The newly formed George M. Cohan Committee, endorsed by the above department, the
city council and neighborhood groups, is planning some very special events to honor our namesake and native son.
On July 3, 2009, the George M. Cohan Committee plans to name and dedicate the area in front of Reflections Cafe,
at Wickenden and Governor Sts., the "George M. Cohan Plaza.". We also plan to unveil a sculpture of the performer by
noted artist Robert Shure at that location. There will be a parade up Wickenden St., followed by a ceremony with
dignitaries and top musical performances for your enjoyment. On July 4th, a walking tour will be led by the Rhode Island
Historical Society and a free lecture on the life and times of George M. Cohan will be given, Entertainment and fireworks
will be held in the evening in India Point Park.
Updates
June updates: Please see the Schedule and News and Events pages to see new program offerings and fun events.