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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
Club News
AAUW Southern NH Branch News
Civic Engagement Series - Part 2
“Achieving Gender Justice” – April 14, 7 PM via Zoom
AMHERST – The Southern NH Branch of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) has scheduled the third and final program in their Civic Engagement Series – Part 2 on Wednesday, April 14, 2021 at 7 PM. Crystal Paradis, Director of Strategic Communications & Community Engagement for the New Hampshire Women’s Foundation, will present “Achieving Gender Justice” via Zoom. The program is free and open to all.
With a goal of advancing gender justice in New Hampshire,
Crystal Paradis - Director of Strategic Communications & Community Engagement - NH Women’s Foundation
Ms. Paradis recognizes there is a long way to go in addressing inequities of political representation at the local level as well as equal pay in the workplace. She will share recently published data in the Granite State and also give an overview of the landscape of gender justice in both private and public spheres across the state. She will also offer suggestions on how to become more involved in shaping a more equitable future for New Hampshire women.
Crystal Paradis is a City Councilor At-Large for the City of Somersworth and sits on the recreation, pubic safety, sustainability and economic development committees. She is also founder of Feminist Oasis. In 2015, she was named one of 10 to Watch by Catapult & Seacoast Media Group. Her experience includes working on political campaigns from municipal to presidential and engaging community through her writing.
If interested in attending the program via Zoom, please contact Program Co-chair Johanna Tigert at johanna_tigert@uml.edu for the zoom link information.
Closing the Gender Wage Gap – Work Smart Online - FREE Course
While waiting for the economy to get back on track, consider a program developed by AAUW to help women in salary negotiation. Work Smart Online is a free course that helps women earn the pay they deserve. To access the online course type salary.aauw.com in your search bar and begin preparation to negotiate a better salary and benefits. An easy, engaging e-tool will teach participants to learn the market value of their skills and experience, determine an equitable “target salary” based on skills and experience, and ask for the pay they deserve. In surveys nearly all participants reported having more confidence and better negotiating skills after taking the class. For additional information, contact Susan Hoover at 213-6601.
AAUW Southern NH Branch Book Discussion Program for 2021
The following is the list of remaining books chosen for discussion in 2021. Discussions are expected to continue being held via Zoom. Questions will be sent out ahead of time. If interested in participating, please contact book discussion facilitator Mary Marsh at amherst993@comcast.net.
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Monday, May 3rd, 2021 “The Nickel Boys” by Colson Whitehead
Monday, June 7th 2021 “The Beekeeper of Aleppo” by Christy Lefteri
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AAUW’s mission is to advance gender equity for women and girls through research, education, and advocacy. It is a non-partisan non-political organization that never endorses candidates or specific parties. The organization whose roots date back to the 1880s has two branches in NH. The Southern New Hampshire Branch, established in the 1970s, hosts a variety of programs concerning women’s education and equity issues that are open to the public. Depending on fund raising, the branch will award one or two scholarships to 2021 Souhegan High School young women graduates intending to pursue careers in STEM following college graduation. The branch will also host the Ninth Candidates Night scheduled on May 25. (This year Election Day is June 8.) All candidates running for town and school positions are invited to attend. The evening will be presented on Zoom.
Members of the branch live in the following New Hampshire communities: Amherst, Dover, Exeter, Hanover, Hollis, Manchester, Merrimack, Milford, Mont Vernon, Nashua, Wilton, and Wolfboro. For more information about the organization contact Membership Co-chair Liz MacMillan at liz@macstewart.net.
Amherst Lions Club
Chili Cook-Off Results
by Joan Ferguson
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AMHERST – A non-conventional chili and a U.S. Coast Guard recipe took the top honors at the recent Lions Club chili cook-off.
Three local celebrity chefs chose them among 10 entries at the chili cook-off hosted by the Amherst and Merrimack Lions Clubs.
“It was super close. Everyone did great -- a lot of great flavor profiles, presentations, and creativity. All top notch,” said Copper Door’s Executive Chef Jay Smith. Other judges were CRACK’D Kitchen & Coffee Eatery Chef Alan Frati and Up In Your Grill’s Pitmaster Dan DeCourcey.
Brian Foster’s lamb chili took first place among the individual entries. Admitting the recipe was created just days prior to the event, he said garbanzo beans hold their consistency better and the Havarti cheese topping adds more creaminess than other cheeses. The cilantro and lime finish the taste. Corn chips on the side add additional texture, he said.
Top Lions Club recipe went to Bedford Lions Club’s Mike Sills who explained a former Coast Guardsman brought the chili to a Super Bowl party in the 1970s and it’s been a favorite ever since with the right balance of core ingredients and added bacon to flavor. Even though Sills likes the Army’s recipe – perhaps out of loyalty to his service years – he said the Coast Guard chili is the best among the military services. The chefs agreed, selecting Skip’s Chili from among the four Lions Clubs’ entries.
To view the video that highlights the entrants, click this link:
e-clubhouse.org/sites/amherstnh. All the entrants’ recipes and five bonus recipes are available for purchase with proceeds going to the Lions Sight & Hearing Foundation of New Hampshire.
Newcomers Seek New Members
AMHERST – The Souhegan Valley Women's Social & Newcomers Club, aka Amherst Area Newcomers Club, is a non-profit, social group for women. We welcome new residents as well as those who have lived here for years. We offer monthly general events and over 22 interest groups. Due to Covid, the general meetings have been on hiatus. We do have some groups who have been meeting outside, via zoom, or in person with Covid restrictions. Contact us at nhnewcomers@gmail.com, & check out our website at NHNewcomers.com.