Conversation with OLLI at UNH

OLLI at the University of New Hampshire (UNH) is a member-driven, volunteer based educational program for lifelong learners who are eager to explore ideas and interests in a safe and relaxed environment, with a community of peers. Volunteer curriculum committees develop programs in response to member interests. Courses are non-credit.

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An Historic Day in Portsmouth at the Historical Society, John Paul Jones House and Strawbery Banke

By GSA Barbara Bailey with input from GSA Joan Gonser

On Wednesday, July 12th a group of about 18 GSA’s gathered in Portsmouth for an opportunity to learn about the city’s history.  Our first stop was the Portsmouth Historical Society on Middle Street.  We were greeted with coffee and pastries and enjoyed some social time before beginning our tour led by Program and Volunteer Coordinator Sarah Robbitts-Terry.

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Blog: Lebanon is NH’s Community Arts Meca

A group of GSA welcome center volunteers participated in an informative and interesting tour of Lebanon NH’s arts scene hosted by the Upper Valley Business Alliance (https://www.uppervalleybusinessalliance.com/). Stops included the new welcome center in Colburn Park, the Lebanon Opera House, Upper Valley Music Center, and the AVA Gallery along with a poke through the Farmer’s Market. Colburn Park is a public gathering & entertainment venue at the heart of Lebanon’s historic district and is close to restaurants, shops, historic buildings and even the Northern Rail Trail.

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GSAs Experience the NH Boat Museum’s Newest 28-foot, Wooden Hacker-Craft, the Miss Lauren

The Miss Lauren is one of the New Hampshire Boat Museum’s two 28-foot mahogany, triple cockpit “woodies” and is a replica 1928 Hacker-Craft that is accurate down to the seat colors. Our Granite State Ambassador welcome center volunteers had the magical opportunity to experience the golden age of boating when wooden boats ruled the lakes.

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GSA Visit to Canterbury Shaker Village, a National Historic Landmark

Photos: https://photos.app.goo.gl/r2jwqFXvW1tXtG9a7 Written by GSA Roz Lowen, Waterville Valley Resort Class of 2017 On May 22, 2023, we were treated to a tour of the Canterbury Shaker Village. The Shakers originated in England in 1747 and migrated to NY. Canterbury Shaker Village in Canterbury, NH was established in 1792. No

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FEEDNH.org 8th Annual Golf Tournament Raises Over $86,200

Great NH Restaurants’ Charitable Trust made a generous donation to assist our Granite State Ambassador volunteer’s learning opportunities. We would like to share some of the other wonderful initiatives they support. Thank you! —– Bedford, New Hampshire – On Monday, August 16, 2021, the 8th annual FEEDNH.org golf tournament was held

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Press Release: Founder’s Day

PRESS RELEASEJune 3, 2021For immediate release Contact:     Emily Goulet, Communications Director NH Granite State Ambassadors240-621-0638 / emily@nhgsa.com Photos: https://photos.app.goo.gl/oKS2XWDt5eX7qKQJ8 GSA Founder’s Day a Success Chichester, NH — NH Granite State Ambassadors celebrated Founder’s Day on June 1st at Chuckster’s in Chichester to commemorate their 25th anniversary.  NH Granite State

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