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Abstract Paintings & Tribal Masks Exhibition At New Hampshire Antique Co-Op
Now on view through May 31, 2020
Congregational Church Stays Connected
During the suspension of in-person activities in light of the Covid-19 situation, the Congregational Church of Amherst, UCC has a variety of ways for members and others to connect with church programs. This is especially important during April as Holy Week and Easter are on the horizon.
The most up-to-date information about church activities can be found on the church’s website (ccamherst.org) or by calling the church office at 673-3231. Sunday services are broadcast on FacebookLive and recorded for later on-line viewing. Services are followed by a Virtual Fellowship Hour. Links for these and other events can be found on the website.
The church’s Facebook page is another source of information, including updates and video messages from the pastors. Pastors Maureen Frescott and Kate Kennedy are available to provide pastoral care during this time, and the church welcomes community members to connect with this loving, serving, open and affirming community of faith.
Lorraine Alice Hamilton
AMHERST – Lorraine Alice Hamilton of Amherst, New Hampshire, Beach Haven, New Jersey and Rancho Mirage, California died June 14, 2020 from pancreatic cancer at her home in California. She was 73 years old and a participant in the trial of a new cancer drug at NYU Langone in New York City since April 2019. She hoped that results from the trial would improve care for other patients who develop this cancer. She was with her family when she died and was
Donald Richard Haaker
Donald Richard Haaker, 80, born June 2, 1940, son of Carl E Haaker and Jeanne LaRochelle Haaker of Fitchburg, MA, son, brother, father, grandfather, and great grandfather, peacefully passed away on Sunday, June 7, 2020 at Saint Luke’s Hospital in New Bedford, MA.
Don, as he was affectionately referred to by friends, and Dad or Grandpa by family, was a proud veteran, avid fisherman, former business owner, collector of “As Seen On TV” gadgets, and
DECEMBER 2020
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HOLIDAYS
Christmas Comes But Once a Year….
Christmas 2020 will sparkle in spite of Covid 19. Homes are being decorated and lights will soon be shining all around town. The Amherst Garden Club presents Holiday Magic, a drive-by viewing of holiday door decorating with different themes. The Amherst Garden Club Memory Tree will be adorned with hundreds of tiny white lights, each light representing someone near and dear who has passed. And in the comfort of your home you can make gingerbread houses with the Amherst Town Library’s Miss Sarah via Zoom. To complete the setting, just a light dusting of snow, please. Keep Joy in your heart and let our homes offer peace and love to our family, friends and neighbors ...
LIBRARY
Family Gingerbread House Workshops via ZOOM
AMHERST – Join Miss Sarah for a holiday gingerbread-house construction party in the comfort of your own home! We’ll provide a take-home kit. ...
SPORTS
Sabers Win Division II NHIAA 2020 Football Title
AMHERST – The Souhegan High School Sabers football team pulled off a stunning 26-21 victory over Plymouth Regional High School Bobcats, November 21st ...
PEOPLE
Winner of RTN Front Porch Contest
WALTHAM – Amherst resident Jason Gerardo is one of five winners of RTN Federal Credit Union’s summer contest asking members to share what COVID-19 meant to them …
BUDGETS
FY22 School Budgets Under Review
AMHERST – The Amherst School Board has been reviewing and refining budget plans for January's Budget Hearing ...
GROUPS
Regional Gardening Throughout the Year
AMHERST – Do you need a present for a friend/gardner? Do you need a reminder of WHAT to do WHEN in your garden? Hundreds of hints, facts, and photos are categorized ...