Breast Cancer Strikes a “Making Strides” Director

Screening caught it early

By Kimberly Laro, Making Strides
Breast Cancer Strikes a “Making Strides” Director

Cancer doesn’t discriminate. I never thought I would give cancer a compliment, but it is true. Cancer doesn’t discriminate; cancer does not care if you are young or old, rich or poor, male or female, white, black, or blue. Cancer doesn’t care if you have volunteered countless hours raising awareness and money for the American […]

Monthly Senior Luncheons Begin Again at WCA

Third Thursdays at WCA

Press release

Senior Luncheons are resuming their schedule at the Wilmot Community Association’s (WCA) Red Barn at noon on the third Thursday of the month, starting on Thursday, September 18. The Wilmot Ladies Aid Society is sponsoring these popular outings in conjunction with the WCA and the Community Action Program (CAP) in Concord, which provides food and […]

CROP Hunger Walk Around Pleasant Lake Aims for $10,000

25% goes to local food pantries

Press release

The Kearsarge area CROP Hunger Walk is set for Sunday, October 5. This will be our 19th year. Through the years, we have raised over $133,000, with each year having over 100 walkers. Each year, several churches participate with their family, friends, and neighbors and with one common goal: to end world hunger. Of the […]

COA Chapin Senior Center, September 2014

Programs and activities

Press release

Tom & Tom’s Men’s Discussion Group Mondays 8:45am We want to hear your stories and we’ll share a few of our own. Come visit over an endless cup of coffee! French Discussion Group First and Third Mondays at 4:00pm Join this casual, friendly group to practice your language skills and have fun. Participants at all […]

WCA Harvest Home Luncheon Celebrates Bounty

September 27 from noon to 2 PM in Wilmot

Press release

The Wilmot Community Association (WCA) will host its second annual Harvest Home Luncheon from noon to 2 PM on Saturday, September 27, at the WCA’s Red Barn, 64 Village Road, in Wilmot. The gourmet menu will include four courses featuring locally grown vegetables, fruits, and meats and locally produced cheeses, condiments, breads, and desserts. “Late […]

Mount Kearsarge Indian Museum Events in September

Art and history, exhibits, lectures, and walking tours

Press release

Exhibit – All of My Relations: Faces and Effigies of the Abenaki World August 1 – October 31 Mt. Kearsarge Indian Museum, 18 Highlawn Rd, Warner, New Hampshire Admission to the art gallery is free. Guest curator and Abenaki artist Vera Longtoe Sheehan has assembled works from Abenaki artists working in many media including photography, […]

Lake Sunapee Region VNA, September 2014

Programs and activities

Press release

Tuesday Sept 2nd FREE BLOOD PRESSURE/GLUCOSE CLINIC/ASK A NURSE PROGRAM New London Office 107 Newport Rd, New London 9 AM – 12 PM Info: 603-526-4077 Newport Senior Center 76 S. Main St, Newport 10:45 AM – 12:45 AM Info: 863-3177 or 863-6770 Wednesday Sept 3rd FOOT CLINIC West Lebanon Senior Center 10 Campbell St, Lebanon […]

Lake Sunapee VNA Offers Free Cholesterol Screenings

Call for September dates and locations

Press release

Lake Sunapee VNA and Hospice will be offering free cholesterol screenings at many local senior centers in September. We welcome anyone who would like this screening to call us for more information. Look for notices and sign-ups coming soon. September is National Cholesterol Education Month, a good time to get your blood cholesterol checked and […]

LRGHealthcare Appoints Interim President and CEO

Chuck Van Sluyter begins immediately

Press release

The LRGHealthcare Board of Trustees announced today that Charles (Chuck) Van Sluyter, MHA ,FACHE has been named interim President and Chief Executive Officer of LRGHealthcare. “We are fortunate to be able to benefit from the broad experience provided by Mr. Van Sluyter from his many previous Interim CEO roles, experience that should serve him well […]