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Obituaries
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
Events
32nd Annual Milford Pumpkin Festival
October 8 -10, 2021
Great Entertainment & Music, Giant Pumpkin Weigh-In, Haunted Trail, Fabulous Food, Art & Craft Vendors, Scarecrow Making, Pumpkins, Beer-Wine-Spirits Tastings
and MORE!
2021 Fall Program Openings
Naturally Minded
Tuesdays: K-1st Grade
Thursdays: 2nd- 4th Grade
5 Sessions : Sep 16, 30, Oct 7, 21, 28
3:45 - 5 pm
$75 | $67 BBA members
We live in a changing and challenging world. The amount of input is increasing and the amount of personal, community and environmental connection is decreasing. Mindfulness practice can provide tools to help with the navigation of blending our inner and outer worlds in order to grow meaningful connections.
Through participation in games and activities, children will work to :
*Create class agreements to cultivate a welcoming atmosphere.
*Connect to their body and breath.
*Explore what it means to pay attention here and now.
*Discover ways to be curious about in themselves and others. What does it mean to be kind to yourself and others?
*Notice the sensations in the body, and thoughts that arise in the mind, during challenging activities.
*Have an experience of challenge that is not evaluated or judged by an outside person, and exposure to challenges that are also playful and without an end goal.
“Mindfulness is paying attention to your life, here and now, with kindness and curiosity.”
— Amy Saltzman
Trail Running Club
Grades 4th - 6th
Tuesdays and Thursdays: 3:45 - 5pm
6 Weeks meets: Sep 14,16, 21, 23, 28, 30 Oct 5,7,12,14,19,21
$180 | $162 BBA members
Back by popular demand!
Students in grades 4-6 can join this trail running and fitness club after school. Certified Fitness Instructor and running coach Brooke Arthur and Assistant Education Director Becky Kellner will meet the students, get them going on some conditioning and dynamic exercises then head out on a trail run.
The group will take a 30 minute trail run and return for cool down exercises and if time, some games. Students should be able to run a 12 minute mile. Please dress for the weather and in running shoes. Bring a filled water bottle.
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Hike it All
Wednesdays 9-11am
15 Week Session Meets:
Sep 15, 22, 29 Oct 6,13, 20, 27 Nov 3,10,17 Dec 1, 8,15, 22, 29
$70 BBA members ONLY
Interested in hiking all the trails at Beaver Brook?
BBA naturalist Kat Dickau will guide members in this process through hiking and recording all the trails completed. This group will stay on BBA trails and will hike about 3-4 miles each week. Participants who finish all the trails will join the ranks of the accomplished and earn a limited edition Beaver Brook Trail map bandana or buff!
Full Moon Hikes
September 18th 7 - 9pm
October 16th 6:30 - 8:30pm
November 19th 6:30 - 8:30pm
December 18th 6 - 8pm
$15 | $13.50 BBA members
Experience the magic of Beaver Brook by moonlight. Join BBA naturalist Kat Dickau each month for a Full Moon Hike on our beautiful trails. Each hike will last about 2 hours. Dress in Layers. After the hike you will return to Maple Hill Farm for warm beverages, snacks and conversation.
SAVE THE DATES
• Old Home Days Parade September 11th, 10am
• 40th Annual Fall Festival & Nature Art Show
September 25th - 26th, 11am-5pm
Contact Us
(603) 465-7787 | info@bbanature.org