THINGS TO DO TODAY! Tuesday November 5, 2013


Fryeburg Historical Society Open. The Col. Samuel Osgood  House, the new home of the Fryeburg Historical Society, is open for guided tours, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Tuesdays and Saturdays through Christmas.  Groups are asked to call ahead for an appointment at 697-3484.
Huggins Hospital Community Forum. Huggins Hospital is holding a community forum Nov. 5 at the Tuftonboro Central Fire Station at 189 Middle Road (Route 109A) from 6 to 7 p.m. The forum is an opportunity to hear directly from Michael Connelly, President and CEO of Huggins Hospital, about the changing landscape of the health care industry and the impact on Huggins Hospital. There will be time for questions and for community members to openly share their thoughts and ideas about the hospital. If you would like to submit a question in advance, please email it to askhuggins@hugginshospital.org. Contact Mariann Murphy, senior director of marketing and communications at 515-2088 or emailmmurphy@hugginshospital.org for more information.
Knit Night. Jackson Public Library hosts Knit Night, a gathering for knitters of all abilities, 5-7 p.m. at the library. New members welcome.
AARP Driver Safety Course. Fryeburg Public Library will host AARP driver safety course, 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m., at the Fryeburg Public Library, 515 Main Street, Fryeburg, Maine. An AARP Driver Safety Course for drivers 50 years of age and older will be presented from 10:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. There will be a one-hour lunch break. You may brown bag it or visit a local eatery. This is a four-hour course designed to help drivers learn about defensive driving techniques, new traffic laws, rules of the road and much more. The registration fee is $14 a person and advance registration is required. To register, phone Fryeburg Library, at (207) 935-2731. Class size is limited to 25 participants and registrations will be accepted first-come, first-served as long as space is available. More information may be found on the internet a www.aarp.org/drive.
White Mountain Writers Group Meeting. The Conway Public Library hosts the monthly meeting of the White Mountain Writers Group at 4:30 p.m. Potluck refreshments. The library provides beverages. The optional prompt is a short piece inspired by a picture or photograph. Feedback is given only upon request. All welcome. For more information call 447-5552.

EVERY TUESDAY

Celebrate Recovery. Celebrate Recovery is a nationally known and proven Christ centered recovery program based on the Bible. Healing occurs in a structured environment using the 12 steps and 8 principles of recovery fostered by confidential and safe relationships. Are you dealing with any hurts, habits or hangups, such as anger, codependency, control issues, relational struggles, over-eating, or any type of addiction? We invite you to join us and begin the road to recovery. Celebrate Recovery takes place every Tuesday night from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at the First Congregational Church of Ossipee. Both a light dinner and child care are provided. For more information, call 539-6003 or visit www.firstossipee.org.
Fall Story Time for  Year Olds. The Conway Public Library offers fall story time for 2 years old today at 10:30 a.m. with with half an hour of age appropriate stories, songs and action rhymes. Older siblings and guests are always welcome. This is running through Nov. 5. For more information call 447-5552.

Caregivers of those with Alzheimer's or Related Disorders.
 A group for caregivers of those with Alzheimer's or related disorders meets on the second and fourth Tuesday of every month, 1:30 to 3 p.m., at the Merriman House. The group offers education, support and coping skills for caregivers. Pre-arranged care is available for the family member while the caregiver attends the meeting. For more information call the Merriman House, 356-5461, ext. 2183.
Community Band. The Mount Washington Valley Community Band welcomes brass and woodwind musicians to rehearsals on consecutive Tuesdays (Oct 8-Nov. 19) from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Conway Village Congregational Church (The Brown Church). The band will perform "A Christmas Festival Concert" Monday, Dec. 2 at Nativity Lutheran Church in North Conway and on Tuesday, Dec. 3 at Mineral Springs in Conway. Both concerts are from 7-8 p.m. For information contact the band's director, Russ Gage at 356-0724 or at prgage@msn.com .
Journey of Hope. Journey of Hope meets the first Tuesday of every month, 7-8:30 p.m., in the Sun Room at Memorial Hospital. The group is for those with cancer and their support people. Information, education, speakers and encouragement in a supportive environment. For more information, call the Oncology Department at 603-356-5461, ext. 2316.
Alcoholics Anonymous Meetings. Every Tuesday, Alcoholics Anonymous meets at the Christ Church Episcopal on Pine Street and Route 16 in North Conway from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m.; and at the Gibson Center in North Conway from 8 to 9 p.m.; and at Conway Village Congregational (the Brown Church) at 132 Main Street in Conway from 12 to 1 p.m.

Alcoholic's Anonymous Women's Step Meeting. An Alcoholic's Anonymous Women's Step Meeting takes place on Tuesdays, 5:30-6:30 p.m., at Elizabeth Ann Seton Church, 857 Main Street (Route 5), in Fryeburg, Maine.

Al-Anon. Every Tuesday, Fryeburg Al-Anon meets for friends and families of alcoholics, from 10 to 11 a.m. at the American Legion Hall, Bradley Street, Fryeburg. Newcomers welcome.

Zumba "Gold" Classes. Every Tuesday evening from 6 to 7 p.m.at the Conway Village Congregational Church on Main Street in Conway. Dance experience not required. Get moving and have fun doing it. No charge for drop-in classes. Free will donation to benefit the church. Call 367-9129 for further information.
 

Walk Through the Grades. Every Tuesday during school, from 8 to 9:30 a.m. there will be a walk through the grades at the White Mountain Waldorf School. This is an opportunity to see how Waldorf education is taught in the elementary and middle school classrooms, by educating the whole child: academically, emotionally, socially and spiritually. Parents only. For more information or to RSVP, call 447-3168 or emailinfo@whitemountainwaldorf.org.

Gibson Center Events. A Strength, Balance, & Stretch exercise class, lead by Bobbi Brome meets Tuesday and Friday at 10 a.m. Tuesday and Friday (except in the summer) at the Gibson Center. Blood Pressure Clinics and VNA Foot Checks are offered the second Tuesday of each month, at 11 a.m. at the Gibson Center.

Lunch And Games at Silver Lake Landing. The Gibson Center sponsors lunch at noon every Tuesday at Silver Lake Landing, followed by games or a movie.

Community Steel Band. 
The Conway Area Community steel band meets every Tuesday from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Ajaja Music at 903 West Side Road. New members are always welcome. No prior musical experience is necessary. Everyone is welcome to come. For more information contact 447-5107 ormango@ajajamusic.com.


RSVP Bone Builders. Bone Builders now meets 1:15 to 2:15 p.m. on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons at the Conway Village Congregational Church (The Brown Church) 132 Main Street in Conway. Bone Builders is a gentle, effective exercise program to help prevent and slow bone loss. The program is organized and supported by Carroll County RSVP. Call RSVP at 356-9331 for more information.

Game Day. Ossipee Concerned Citizens and Ossipee Recreation holds game day each Tuesday morning from 9:30 to 11 a.m. at the Ossipee Concerned Citizens building at 3 Dore Street in Center Ossipee for a great time of fun, games, and socializing. There are board games, and Wii fitness games ready for play. For more information contact either Jim at 539-6851 or Peter at 539-1307.

Cooking Group. The Conway Peer Support Center holds a cooking group meeting on Tuesdays at 1 p.m. at The Conway Peer Support Center located at 486 White Mountain Highway (across from the Tech College). Call 447-1765 or visit www.alccenters.org  for details.

Free Zumba/Jazzercise Class. Zumba (Gold)/Jazzercise Class meets at the Conway Village Congregational Church, "The Brown Church," every Tuesday evening, from 6 to 7 p.m. It is designed for the more "mature" individual who wants to have fun while becoming more fit. Dance and/or exercise experience is not required. The classes are free to attend. A free-will donation will be accepted.

Songs and Stories For Young Children. The Cook Memorial Library in Tamworth holds "Songs and Stories For Young Children" at 10:30 a.m. on the first three Tuesdays of each month. Children of all ages, babies through toddlers, are welcome. No sign-up is needed. Start this fall with a trip to the library! Call 323-8510 for more information.

Tin Mountain Volunteer Coffee Break. Tin Mountain Conservation Center offers a  coffee break at 10 a.m. on the second Tuesday of the month at the Tin Mountain Nature Center on Bald Hill Road in Albany. This is a chance for volunteers to get together and talk, as well as to hear about plans and volunteer opportunties at the center. Upcoming opportunities include volunteering for the Mount Washington Hill Climb and Century Ride, as well as ongoing maintenance and projects around the center.

Genealogy Help At Ossipee Public Library. Ossipee Public Library offers genealogy help on Tuesdays from 3 to 5 p.m. Due to popular demand the volunteer will be available by appointment only. For more information, about this free service, call the library at 539-6390.

Rotary Club. The Rotary Club of The Fryeburg Area meets every Tuesday morning at 7:30 a.m. at the St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church in Fryeburg. For more information contact Judy Raymond (207) 935-2155 or visit the website at www.fryeburgarearotary.org.

ReTails Resale Shop To Benefit Animals At Conway Shelter. Retails Boutique features upscale clothing and accessories and is located in Norcross Place across from the Courtyard Cafe. ReTails is open Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The Harrison House Resale Shop To Benefit Animals At Conway Shelter. The Harrison House is located at 223 East Main Street at the driveway entrance to the shelter and features household goods and more. The Harrison House is open Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Please Call 447-5605 for more information.

White Mountain Stamp Club. The White Mountain Stamp Club meets at the home of Barbara Savary, at 1724, Route 16, on the corner of the south end of Bald Hill Road, on the second Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. and on the third Tuesday at 7 p.m. each month. Everyone interested in stamp collecting is welcome. For more information call Barbara at 447-5461 or e-mailbmsavary@gmail.com.

American Legion Post-95 Meeting. Fourth Tuesday of the month 7 p.m. at 116 Kearsarge Road in North Conway. All war time Veteran's are welcome. Providing service to veterans, their families and their communities. For more information, call Dave Haskell, adjutant, at 323-8775 or e-mail nhalpost95@gmail.com.

Breadbasket Food Pantry. The Breadbasket Food Pantry will be open from 4 to 6 p.m. on the second Tuesday of each month. The food pantry, sponsored by the River Church at 2600 East Main Street in Center Conway, serves people needing food assistance in the Mount Washington Valley. It is located across from McSherry's Nursery. For more information, call (603) 447-6633.

Free Community Dinner. The Breadbasket Food Pantry will host a free community dinner from 5 to 6 p.m. on the fourth Tuesday of each month at the River Church at 2600 East Main Street in Center Conway. It is located across from McSherry's Nursery. For more information, call (603) 447-6633.

Prayer and Scripture Group Meeting. Every Tuesday at 7 p.m. there will be a prayer and scripture group meeting at First Church of Christ, Congregational at 2503 White Mountain Highway in North Conway. All are welcomed.  For more information call 356-2324.

Genealogy Aid. Ossipee Public Library offers help with genealogy every Tuesday from 3 to 5 p.m. Other times a volunteer will be available by appointment only. For more information, about this free service, please call the library at 539-6390.

Strength, Balance and Stretch.  Bobbi Brome leads this exercise program, Tuesday and Friday at 9:30a.m. at the Gibson Center for Senior Services. For more information call 356-3231.

Lunch And Games. The Gibson Center for Senior Services in North Conway sponsors lunch and games at Silver Lake Landing. Lunch is at noon every Tuesday, and is followed by games, or a movie. For more information call 356-3231.

One-to-One Computer Labs. Labs are offered on the third Tuesday of the month at the Gibson Center for Senior Services. Call to sign up for your free half hour computer lab. For more information call 356-3231.

Primary Care Social Work Services. Primary Care Social Work Services will be available at the Conway Community-Based Outpatient Clinic on the second Tuesday of each month from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. beginning in April 12. A Primary Care Social Worker can assist Veterans experiencing economic instability, help with supportive services, provide assistance with understanding VA benefits and services they may be eligible for, and referrals to VA and community based programs. Additionally a Primary Care Social Worker can assist with the completion of advanced directives, referrals for Social Security and advice for long term care nursing home placement. Appointments are desired but not required and interested Veterans should speak with their Primary Care Provider.

Affordable Health Care. Ossipee Family Planning provides gynecological and reproductive health care and HIV/STD testing services from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. by appointment. Sliding fee scale and same day appointments available. For more information call 539-7552.

Overeaters Anonymous. Overeaters Anonymous meets every Tuesday from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at Ossipee Valley Church on Route 16. Overeaters Anonymous is a 12-Step program for people who struggle with their relationship with food. For more information, call Carol Ann, 539-4471.

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