The
Pittsfield Area Senior Center has several special activities coming up
early in November. On Friday, November 5th, the Concord Regional
VNA will be holding a Flu Shot Clinic from 10 am to noon. This is
a free clinic if you bring your Medicare/Medicaid, BC/BS or Harvard
Pilgrim insurance card with you. All others will need to pay
$25.00.
On Monday, November 8th, there will be a Winter Wellness
luncheon presentation by Jennifer Brechtel of the Concord Regional VNA.
This will also be the monthly birthday celebration.
On Tuesday,
November 9th from 10 am to noon we invite you to come and help us create
greeting cards. Bring in cards you have received and no longer
want. We will cut, glue and stamp to make new cards. The
center needs to restock its supply of “thinking of you/hope you
are feeling better” and “get well soon” cards. Come and
bring your old cards to help us create new cards.
Mark
your calendar! The Dorcas Guild of the First Congregational
Church, 24 Main St., Pittsfield, is holding their annual Christmas Fair
Saturday, November 20th from 9 am to 2 pm. There are many hand-fashioned
items to choose from, as well as gourmet products, baked goods, “Unique
Boutique” and the fabulous silent auction. Corn chowder and sandwich
lunch is also available. Plan to be there for this handcraft bonanza!
It’s Fair
Time!
This lovely
antique coverlet will be auctioned off at
the Pumpkin ‘n’ Pine Fair on
November 6.
Be sure
to put the Pumpkin ‘n’ Pine Fair at the top of your “to do” list on
Saturday, November 6 between 9 AM and 2 PM. Set your GPS for the
Congregational Church of North Barnstead at 504 North Barnstead Road in
Center Barnstead. Drop by our Schoolhouse Café for a snack or
lunch when you take a break from your shopping spree.
There will be
a smorgasbord of irresistible gifts to choose from: locally crafted
articles; homemade goodies from the Bakery; Fair Trade items from
Guatemala and Africa; unique collectibles; jewelry; kids’ stuff; and
more.
The main feature is the Silent Auction with an array of unusual
gift ideas including an evening’s entertainment by Barnstead’s own Chris
Bonoli; a gorgeous one-of-a-kind mother-of-pearl necklace; a signed
pottery vase by Salty Dog Pottery; an assortment of items perfect for
Dad; and a treasure chest for your little princess. High bidders
will be announced promptly at 2 PM.
And don’t forget to buy a few
raffle tickets for the Thanksgiving food basket and for the handmade
quilt made by the Barnstead Country Quilters. You will truly find
something for everyone at this year’s Pumpkin ‘n’ Pine Fair.
Locke Lake
Social Club
Locke Lake Social Club met on October 26, 2010 and voted
in the following new Officers: President Viola Russell, Vice
President Anne Agri, Treasurer Diane Norton, Secretary Jon Martin.
We
want to thank Ann Shea for all she has done in the last three years as
President. In her honor, we will donate to the Barnstead Food
Pantry.
Our Italian Night and Wine Tasting was a great success with
all the wonderful food and the wine tasting was a lot of fun. We
followed up the evening with Horse Racing, which everyone enjoys.
Our next Social will be our Brunch on November 14th. Following the
Brunch, we will be going to Pittsfield to see Hello Dolly. Anyone
interested should call Sanna 776-4143 or Cheryl 776-0999.
We will be
going to Food for Thoughts Cafe in Belmont after the meeting on November
9th for info call Vi 776-4454.
Locke Lake Social Club is open to
anyone living in Locke Lake. We meet the 2nd Tuesday of the Month
in the Lodge at 9:30 am. We only have one meeting in the winter
months.
Trekking In
Nepal At The Barnstead Library
The Oscar Foss Memorial Library is
very pleased to host a program by two of our Barnstead residents called
Trekking In Nepal.
Rich Miller and Karlene Normandin will be
presenting a slide show on their treks in Napal to the Mera Peak area,
Mt. Everest Base Camp and the Annapurna Sanctuary.
We encourage
everyone to attend this very special program, to see wonderful pictures
of this fascinating area and to talk with Rich and Karlene.
The
program will be held in the Program Room of the Oscar Foss Memorial
Library, Route 126, Center Barnstead, on Wednesday, November 17th at
7:00 p.m. and is FREE to all who attend. There is parking behind
the library and also by the skating rink area.
Any questions - feel
free to call the library at 269-3900.
Barnstead
Library Offers Fine-Free Months
In the spirit of Helping our
Neighbors, the Oscar Foss Memorial Library is joining forces with the
Food Pantry for the months of November and December.
Instead of any
late fees, we are asking you to donate a non-perishable item to our
Donation Box, which will be set up in the Library at the front desk.
ALL items MUST be non-perishable, MUST be sealed and MUST NOT be
expired. Please check the dates, we would appreciate an extended
expiration date if possible. We want to send only quality, in-date
items which will truly help out a Barnstead family. Jars of spaghetti
sauce, canned fruit or vegetables, pasta, crackers, cereal and more.
The list is endless and there is also a need for toiletry items such as
toilet paper, floss, shaving cream, soap, diapers, Kleenex, etc.
We
are looking forward to helping out the Food Pantry during the Holiday
season. So again, during November and December, we will NOT be
charging any fines. When it is time to return those overdue books,
DVDs, magazines or CDs, just bring in something for the Donation Box.
Also, we hopefully will have a number of our patrons who just donate
items even thought they have no fines. The patrons of the Oscar
Foss Memorial Library are a very giving group; let’s show them
what we can do!
Angel Tree
It Starts With A Gift… It Leads To Lives
Transformed By Christ
Right now, an estimated 1.5 million children have a mom or dad in
prison. The number is huge – but so is the opportunity.
Angel Tree
is a ministry of Prison Fellowship that reaches out to the children of
inmates and their families with the love of Christ. It seeks to
transform the lives of these families and to reconcile them to their
Heavenly Father as well as to each other.
In Matthew 18:5 Jesus said,
“Whoever welcomes a little child like this in my name welcomes me.”
Angel Tree provides an opportunity to connect the inmate with their
family during the Christmas season. Through Angel Tree,
these children are able to feel a parent’s love, despite their absence.
Throughout the month of November Center Barnstead Christian Church and
its members will purchase gifts to deliver to the children of inmates in
their parent’s name. If you would be interested in helping provide
gifts for these children or have any questions please call the church at
269-8831. The Center Barnstead Christian Church is located on Route 126,
next to the Town Hall.
Veterans'
Day Programs
The Barnstead Elementary School students and staff
invite veterans and families of veterans to their Veterans Day
observance, Wednesday, November 10, 2010 at 8:15 am for an 8:30 am
program.
Students from all grades will assist to create decorations
for the patriotic event. The assembly will feature the student
chorus, school band and individual original essays. Guests are
invited to enjoy light refreshments and shared hospitality after the
program.
American Legion Post #42 invites all to attend a Veterans
Day remembrance Thursday, November 11, 2010 at 10:45 am. The
gathering will be at the flag pole in front of the Barnstead Town Hall.
We will take the opportunity to remember with pride the heroism and
devotion of veterans who have died in service to our nation; Gratitude,
honor and respect of those who presently serve in our armed forces;
Responsibility and compassion for the care of those who have served.
