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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
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Spark Joy: The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying
(Virtual)
TUESDAY, JANUARY 4, 7:00 – 8:30 PM via ZOOM
Presenter Shannon Huneycutt is the founder of Spark Joy® Charlotte and certified Silver level Konmari® Consultant trained by tidying expert Marie Kondo. Shannon will be bringing the life-changing magic of tidying to you through her inspiring presentation on what it means to lead a life that Sparks Joy®. You will learn the KonMari philosophy and guiding principles needed to tidy once and for all and leave feeling motivated to Spark Joy® in your home, office, and life!
There will be a special giveaway at the end of the presentation, as well as an opportunity for you to ask Shannon some questions.
Please bring the following to the (virtual) program:
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a standard t-shirt (for the folding activity)
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a pair of pants (for the folding activity)
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tidying checklist (download and print) https://bit.ly/SJCTidyingChecklist
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Virtual Program. Registration Required.
Our Three-Month RV Journey, with Brian and Dawn Massa
(In-Person)
THURSDAY, JANUARY 20, 7:00 – 8:15 PM
Lower Level – Johnson Meeting Room, Amherst Town Library
14 Main Street, Amherst, NH 03031
Amherst residents Brian and Dawn Massa traveled to the Pacific Northwest in the summer of 2019. During this trip they learned about Van Life and their interest in RV travel was sparked. When they returned home they began their search for an RV and committed to travel cross country. In May of 2020, they purchased a truck and a travel trailer, and on April 10, 2021, they departed New England and headed west. During their travels, they drove 11,000 miles driving through 19 states visiting 12 National Parks. They are currently planning their next trip, which will take place in 2022. Join us as they share their travel experiences and photos from their three month cross-country RV trip.
In-Person Program. Registration Required.
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(In-Person)
New England Kitchen Gardens:
A Garden Club Side Shoots Program
THURSDAY, JANUARY 13, 7:00 – 8:00 PM
Lower Level – Johnson Meeting Room, Amherst Town Library
14 Main Street, Amherst, NH 03031
EVERY home, no matter its size, had a kitchen garden in colonial America. What was growing in them? And why? Where did they originate? Were they native? How were they used? These are some of the questions answered in this colorful presentation. Photos help to identify many of the plants found in colonial gardens so you can choose to grow them too!
Karen Woodbury our presenter for this topic is a past president of the Amherst Garden Club as well as a Master Gardener from the UNH Extension. A resident of Amherst she and her husband tend a huge yard full of flowers, fruit trees and vegetables.
In-Person Program. Registration Required.
(In-Person)
Journey Through a Northern Winter
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 7:00 – 8:15 PM
Lower Level – Johnson Meeting Room, Amherst Town Library
14 Main Street, Amherst, NH 03031
Come along on an adventure into the depths of a northern winter with Anders Morley, winner of the 2021 National Outdoor Book Award for travel writing, as he presents This Land of Snow, the story of his four-month journey through the wilds of northwestern Canada on cross-country skis. More than just a tale of adventure, This Land of Snow is a meditation on the coldest season and on the approach of mid-life, which Booklist's Brenda Barrera has called "a captivating memoir" and "an eloquent ode to the harsh beauty of winter." Morley will discuss and share anecdotes from his journey, read from his book, and show photographs from along the way.
Anders Morley grew up in Amherst and began skiing at age five. After earning a master's degree from the University of St. Andrews in Scotland, he settled in Italy where he worked as a translator and English teacher, and explored the Alps in his free time. He contributes regularly to New Hampshire magazine and his work has appeared in a variety of other publications including The Globe and Mail, Northern Woodlands magazine, Maisonneuve magazine, and The Aurorean. Morley lives in northern New Hampshire.
In-Person Program. Registration Required.