Some services available on site by appointment
By Susan Chase
While the Andover Community Hub building is mostly closed due to the pandemic, the Hub has continued to organize occasional virtual programs and events and to offer a few individual services by appointment such as the monthly VNA Senior Health Clinic, the “Mobility on the Go” program to lend walkers, crutches, etc. to residents on […]
Condensed from draft minutes of FNRT-MC Board meeting held via Zoom on December 16, 2020. Board Attendees: Alex Bernhard, Steve Darling, George Heaton, Craig Heim, Lindy Heim, Charles Martin, Myra Mayman, Ricker Miller, Chris Norris, Steve Rasche, Jack Shields, Peter Southworth Loyal Trail Supporters: Barbara Couturier, Don Moyer, Patrice Rasche Extending Ourselves Following the Star […]
Goal is to increase awareness of services
By Larry Chase
Want to learn more, from the comfort of your own home, about a wide and growing variety of services and activities available to all Andover-area senior citizens? Then join in a virtual presentation by, and conversation with, the two senior staffers at the Kearsarge Council on Aging (KCOA), beginning at 3 PM on Tuesday, February […]
Starts first week of February by appointment
By Larry Chase
AARP (formerly the American Association of Retired Persons) is offering free income-tax preparation assistance to residents of Andover, and free electronic filing, with a special focus on taxpayers who are 50 or older or who have low to moderate income. AARP Tax-Aide is the nation’s largest free, volunteer-run tax-preparation service, and it operates across the […]
A great chance to learn a valuable skill
By Charlie Darling
An important part of that mission involves delivering information in a way that is convenient and engaging. That means the printed newspaper once a month, and our website at AndoverBeacon.com for more frequent updates. But those two choices are no longer good enough. More and more people rely more and more on social media for […]
Andover Historical Society, local poet contribute
By Larry Chase
The Literary Arts Guild of the Center for the Arts, Lake Sunapee Region, announces the publication of its third volume in its Visual Verse series entitled Snapshots in Time. This new book pairs photographs from the collections of seven Kearsarge-Sunapee area historical societies — including the Andover Historical Society (AHS) — with poetry inspired by […]
By Rich Gross
Congratulations to the winners of the 2020 Andover Fish and Game Club Deer Pool. There were 28 deer registered. Thank you to everyone for supporting our club. A special thank you to Smith River Trading Post for their continued support of our club. Happy New Year! 1st Place – Albert Dauphinais – 233 lbs, 8 […]
Over 160 community members donated
By Larry Chase
In a joint effort by The Andover Community Hub, the Kearsarge Lake Sunapee Community Food Pantry, and Kearsarge Neighborhood Partners, over 160 gift cards, food, and other items were collected for local families in need, to be distributed before Christmas Day. Town and school officials identified recipients and handled distribution. With a combined value […]
Board Attendees: Alex Bernhard, Steve Darling, George Heaton, Craig Heim, Lindy Heim, Charles Martin, Myra Mayman, Ricker Miller, Chris Norris, Steve Rasche, Jack Shields, Nita Tomaszewski. . Loyal Trail Supporters: Barbara Couturier, Don Moyer, Patrice Rasche Overwhelming Generosity The November meeting brought news of an amazing inflow of funds to support the extension of the […]
Help Andover families in need this holiday season
By Susan Chase
A community-wide campaign to encourage the “spirit of holiday giving” to Andover residents in need will began on Friday, December 4, with the lighting of The Giving Tree at The Andover Community Hub. Members of the community are encouraged to drop off donations in the form of gift cards any time between Friday, December 4 […]