LRGH Presents Workshops On Living With Chronic Conditions

Better choices can lead to better health

Press release

The definition of a chronic condition is a health condition or disease that is persistent or otherwise long-lasting in its effects. The term chronic is typically applied when the course of the disease lasts for more than three months. This can include arthritis, chronic pain, asthma, obesity, osteoporosis, diabetes, heart disease, and other conditions that […]

A Service Of Lessons, Carols, And Candlelight On Christmas Eve

Andover Congregational brings an English tradition to Andover

Press release

During the Christmas season at Andover Congregational Church, there are a lot of ways to celebrate the holiday. On December 1, we held our annual Christmas Craft Fair. Many homemade goodies and crafts were available in the Highland Lake Grange Hall. This year, Bonnie Wesley and Pat Proctor headed it up. The following day, December […]

COA Chapin Senior Center: January 2013 Calendar

37 Pleasant Street PO Box 1263 New London, New Hampshire 03257 (603) 526-6368 EVERYONE is welcome!! January 2013 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! In-Stitches Craft Group Mondays 10:00am Join fellow […]

Lake Sunapee Region VNA & Hospice: Calendar for January 2013

Wednesday Jan 2nd FOOT CLINIC West Lebanon Senior Center 10 Campbell St, Lebanon 10 AM – 2 PM Info: 603-448-4213 Cost: $20 Diabetic-Dr’s order required Mascoma Senior Center 1166 US Rt 4, Canaan, New Hampshire 9 AM – 12 PM Info: 603-523-4333 Cost: $20 Diabetic-Dr’s order required FREE BLOOD PRESSURE/GLUCOSE CLINIC/ASK A NURSE PROGRAM Rite […]

Tilton Winter Farmers Market Open January Through March

Autoserv sponsors fresh, local food at “the old Agway”

Press release

The Tilton Winter Farmers Market is pleased to announce that thanks to the generous support of the AutoServ family of dealerships, the Lakes region will, for the second winter in a row, have a convenient location to pick up farm-fresh local food and home-made goodies. Due to the success of last year’s market, the Tilton […]

Wilmot To Celebrate Holidays With “The Wilmot Express”

Press release

Fun for everyone is in store starting at 3:30 PM on Sunday, Dec. 9 when folks get on board for The Wilmot Express, a town-wide, progressive event. The Wilmot Express is a joint effort by the Wilmot Community Association (WCA), the Wilmot Volunteer Fire Department and the Wilmot Public Library. The first stop will be […]

VNAs Are Not Part Of One Large Agency

Lake Sunapee Region VNA press release

Not all Visiting Nurse Associations are the same. We’re not all part of the same agency. It’s true, many people think that there’s “One Big VNA” and that we’re all part of that larger agency, like the United Way or the Community Action Program. In reality, there are several VNAs in our region, each one […]

NHCHF Makes A Return Trip To The Fells

By Judy Perreault, NHCHF

November was a busy month for the Halcyon Seekers. As a follow-up to our summer trip to The Fells, we teamed up with a local aerobics group and invited some friends and returned for a private Christmas tour. Each area in the Hays home was decorated for the holidays by a different floral business. The […]

Donations Needed For Andover Food Pantry

By Charlie Darling, Beacon staff
Donations Needed For Andover Food Pantry

The need to keep the shelves stocked at the Andover Food Pantry continues, and we can’t do it without your help. If you can, please send a check to the Andover Lions at PO Box 204, Andover 03216. Any amount, large or small, helps show that the community cares. If you’d prefer to shop for […]

Ledyard National Bank “Mitten Tree” Benefits KLS Food Pantry

Press release

Ledyard National Bank is helping to keep our community warm this holiday season by placing a “Mitten Tree” in their New London office at 178 County Road. Community members are encouraged to decorate the tree with hats, scarves, mittens, gloves, and socks. All donations will benefit the Kearsarge-Lake Sunapee Community Food Pantry, which serves Andover […]