[Summit] Holiday Hours and New Policies for RIPTA, the Avon Cinema & the Jewish Alliance (JCC)

Wed Dec 22 18:26:57 UTC 2021

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RIPTA to Run Sunday/Holiday Service Schedule on Saturday, December 25, 2021 and Saturday, January 1, 2022

All RIPTA Offices Will be Closed on Both Holidays and Monday, January 3
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The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will operate all fixed-route bus service on a Sunday/Holiday schedule on Saturday, December 25, 2021, in observance of Christmas Day, and Saturday, January 1, 2022, in observance of New Year’s Day. The statewide RIde Program will operate only ADA trips on those two holidays; Flex Services will not be available.

The Flex Service reservation line (1-877-906-FLEX) and the RIde reservation line (461-9760) will not be staffed on either holiday. However, RIde passengers can call and leave a detailed message on the appropriate phone line if they want to schedule an upcoming trip.
All RIPTA offices, including Customer Service, will be closed on Christmas Day, New Year’s Day as well as Monday, January 3, 2022.
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RIPTA Announces End of Paper Products as it Continues Transition to Latest Smart Fare Technology

Exact Change Cash Payments Will Still be Accepted on Buses
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The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) announced today that starting January 15, 2022, paper fare products will no longer be accepted on buses. These products include monthly passes, day passes, seven-day passes, and 10-ride passes. RIPTA officials stressed that passengers will not lose any monetary value since they can exchange paper products – no matter how old – for equal value on RIPTA’s smart fare collection system called Wave. Launched in September 2020, the Wave system gives passengers the option of paying their bus fare with either a reloadable smart card or a new mobile app and is already being used by 40,000 RIPTA passengers.

Also, as of January 15, 2022, RIPTA will no longer be issuing transfers on buses and all trips will be exact change only. Cash payments will still be accepted on buses, but no change cards will be issued if it is not exact payment.

“These are some of the final changes as we move RIPTA to a 21st century fare collection system which has so many conveniences and benefits for our customers,” said Greg Nordin, RIPTA’s Chief of Strategic Advancement. “With our Wave system, our passengers can purchase just what they need, when they need it, and board our buses in a safe and contactless manner, using their Wave card or the mobile app.”

Nordin explained that with Wave, the base $2 fare includes one hour of unlimited travel on all RIPTA routes, so passengers can transfer between routes during that time. He also noted that the mechanical units on the bus that printed out transfers and change cards have begun to reach the end of their useful life expectancy, increasingly causing roadside service calls and route delays.

“Eliminating the need to print transfers and change cards will help our system run more efficiently, “Nordin said. “And again, the ease and flexibility of Wave will help make it easy for passengers to transition to exact change without the need for paper transfers.”

Wave Exchange

RIPTA is making it easy for passengers to trade in any old paper fare products that may have. They simply have to create a Wave account, fill out a form and then mail their old products to RIPTA. Once the product fare value is verified, the value is then transferred to a Wave account. Detailed instructions are available at RIPTA.com/exchange.

“We are excited about these latest changes and we appreciate the cooperation of our customers,” said Scott Avedisian, RIPTA’s Chief Executive Officer. “I think people will quickly see the benefits of the new streamlined system and know that we are offering our passengers the best industry technology to make transit use in Rhode Island as easy as possible.”

Wave Advantages for Customers

The new Wave smart fare system offers many advantages for customers, regardless of whether they choose to use the plastic smart card or the mobile app. Below are some of the highlights:

· No more lost fare products. If you lose your registered Wave smart card, you can simply go online, cancel the lost card and transfer the balance to your replacement card.

· No more searching for cash to board the bus if you didn’t buy a pass ahead of time. The value you add to your account is available on your card or mobile app instantly.

· Get credit for the trips you take with the “Earn As You Go” feature. Wave keeps track of your trips so you never have to pay more than you need to. Once you spend $6 in a single day – the price of a Day Pass – you have earned the pass and will be not charged again that day no matter how many times you ride. The same is true for RIPTA’s Monthly Pass which costs $70. Once a passenger spends that amount in a calendar month, they are not charged for any rides for the rest of that month.

· Always be ready to ride. Passengers can use the auto reload feature on their account to make sure they always have value on their card or mobile app.
Passengers can obtain a Wave smart card directly from www.wave.ripta.com or they can choose to download the new Wave app, which is available for both Android and Apple mobile devices. All of the details are on the Wave website, and passengers can watch this instructional video. They can also contact RIPTA Customer Service at 401-784-9500 x2012 for more information.

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LICORICE PIZZA
DECEMBER 24, 2021 – JANUARY 6, 2022

CHRISTMAS EVE AT 4:00

CHRISTMAS DAY
AT 3:35, 6:20, & 9:00

DECEMBER 26–JANUARY 2
AT 12:55, 3:35, 6:20, & 9:00

JANUARY 3–6, 2022
AT 3:35, 6:20, & 9:00  

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  |   LICORICE PIZZA 

LICORICE PIZZA is the story of Alana Kane and Gary Valentine growing up, running around and falling in love in the San Fernando Valley, 1973.

Celebrated filmmaker Paul Thomas Anderson (THE MASTER, BOOGIE NIGHTS) offers a humorous and visually hypnotic portrait of unlikely first love in this freewheeling coming-of-age story.

Directed by Paul Thomas Anderson
Running time 133 minutes
Rated R 

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---Welcome to the Avon Cinema--- 

In adherence with the new CDC and RIDOH guidelines, all customers and employees are required to wear a mask.

Once you are seated, you may remove your mask to consume your popcorn and soda. 

We look forward to seeing all of you again! 

 Please Note: 
 Film dates and showtimes are subject to change. To confirm call 401-421-AVON (or 401-421-3315) for Film Titles and Showtimes.

For more information visit www.avoncinema.com.

The Avon Cinema, 260 Thayer Street, Providence, Rhode Island

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| Upcoming Holiday Hours& Fitness Schedule |

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| Friday, December 24Fitness & Aquatics: Open 7:00am – noon (Scroll down for information on Group Ex and virtual fitness classes.)The remainder of the building will be closed.
Saturday, December 25CLOSED
Friday, December 31Fitness & Aquatics: Open 7:00am – noon (Scroll down for information on Group Ex and virtual fitness classes.)The remainder of the building will be closed.
Saturday, January 1CLOSED |

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| Fitness schedule:Friday, December 24:Modified Schedule (any classes not listed here are cancelled for the day):6:30am Virtual Bootcamp with Kim9:00am In-Person Water Aerobics with Allie11:00am Hybrid Senior Movement & Mobility with Kim Saturday, December 25:ALL VIRTUAL CLASSES CANCELLED Friday, December 31:Modified Schedule (any classes not listed here are cancelled for the day):6:30am Virtual Bootcamp with Kim9:00am In-Person Water Aerobics with Allie10:00am In-person Step with Allie11:00am In-person Bootcamp with Allie Saturday, January 1:ALL VIRTUAL CLASSES CANCELLED

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| STARTING MONDAY, DECEMBER 20: Per Rhode Island State mandate, proof of vaccination or masks are required to enter the Jewish Alliance/Dwares JCC.   
Upon entry, please stop at the lobby desk to show proof of vaccination. We will continue to require face coverings for EVERYONE when entering/exiting the building, in the lobbies, and the locker rooms. These areas are frequented by vulnerable populations and children who are not yet eligible for vaccination. Those who are unvaccinated must wear a mask at all times.    The vaccination status of JCC members will be recorded in our database, and we will have additional staff on hand helping as members come in to ensure a smooth, quick process. Members will only need to show proof of vaccination on their first visit. Visitors to the building who are not members, should be prepared to show proof of vaccination upon each visit.  Proof of vaccination includes:   
   - Your vaccination card
   - Screenshots or printouts from the State’s vaccine record look up portal (portal.ri.gov)
   - A photo of your vaccination card.  
Currently, the state is defining fully vaccinated as two shots of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccination, or one shot of Johnson & Johnson.  We appreciate your compliance and cooperation as we help to mitigate the spread of Covid-19. The health and safety of our members, staff, and guests continues to be our top priority.  |

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