The discussion continues on Friday, February 6
With planning for the January Andover Community Coffeehouse under way, local residents met again to take another community-building step: They held a pot-luck luncheon and open discussion to come up with other activities that might gain traction in town. On a cold Saturday in January, 21 local residents, most from Andover, came together over soups […]
The Last Word on February 6 and 13
Put yourself in charge of what will be published about you when you’re gone. Learn how to write a thoughtful obituary or eulogy for yourself or for someone you love through “The Last Word,” a two-session workshop being offered by the Wilmot Community Association (WCA). Judy Hauck and Nancy Schlosser will lead the sessions from […]
Welcomes ladies of all ages to serve the community
This past year, 2014, was a very busy and productive one for the Andover Service Club (ASC). The ovens of the ASC ladies produced delicious homemade goodies for the numerous bake sales held throughout the year, such as the Thanksgiving Pie Sale, bake sales on Town Meeting and Election Days, Fourth of July pie sale […]
Needs veterans of all wars to join
As I reported in the previous edition of the Beacon, Andover’s American Legion Post 101 was under pressure to increase membership and activities or be subjected to losing its charter. At its meeting in December, Post 101 decided to make an effort to increase the membership by contacting the many veterans who were invited to the […]
The dahlia lady shares her knowledge of dahlias
Emily Cleaveland, “The Dahlia Lady,” will present “Dazzling Dahlias” from 1:30 to 3 PM on Sunday, February 15, at the Wilmot Community Association’s (WCA) Red Barn, 64 Village Road, Wilmot Flat. The WCA and the Wilmot Garden Club are sponsoring this free program. Cleaveland, a resident of Springfield and owner of By Design Dahlias, has […]
Marc Davis talks about running the Grand Canyon
The next Senior Luncheon at the Wilmot Community Association’s (WCA) Red Barn will begin at noon on Thursday, February 19. The Wilmot Ladies Aid Society sponsors these popular social events in conjunction with the WCA and Community Action Program (CAP) in Concord, which provides food and support services for seniors in Merrimack County. Marc Davis […]
A model partnership for future projects
A coalition of energy-minded locals has turned an empty lot in Plymouth into one of the largest solar electric arrays in the state, creating a model partnership for future projects. The ground mounted 121-kilowatt system consisting of six rows of 440 solar pv panels is online and projected to generate a quarter of the annual […]
Programs and events
Monday Feb 2nd FREE BLOOD PRESSURE/GLUCOSE CLINIC/ASK A NURSE PROGRAM Lebanon Sr. Center 10 Campbell St, Lebanon 10 AM – 12 PM Info: 603-526-4077 WIDOW TO WIDOW SUPPORT GROUP New London Office 107 Newport Rd, New London 10 AM – 12 PM Info: 526-4077 Tuesday Feb 3rd FREE BLOOD PRESSURE/GLUCOSE CLINIC/ASK A NURSE PROGRAM New […]
Need for volunteers at Franklin Hospital
Does the thought of frigid weather and being cooped up inside in the days and months ahead sound discouraging? Avoid cabin fever this winter and join the great team of volunteers at LRGHealthcare! We invite you to make a difference in the lives of local patients while enriching your own life. The Volunteer Program at […]
Franklin workshops January 28 through March 4
Would you like to increase your energy and better manage your health? If you or someone you live with has an ongoing health concern such as chronic pain, diabetes, or arthritis and would like to learn how to better manage this health concern so that you can do the things you want to do, you […]