Welcoming the World to NH since 1996
By: Sarah Brown, Comfort Inn Concord GSA Class of 2011 A group of 26 GSAs started the month off at Smokeshow Barbeque in Concord, and a great start of the month it was! The best part of the lunch meet up was the participation of experienced people and new members
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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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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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By: Bobbie Goodrich, Silver Anniversary GSA Class of 2021Concord, NH March 25, 2023 After viewing the GSA Zoom Educational Program on March 6th titled “Covered Bridges of NH” presented by Kim Varney Chandler, author of the book by the same name, I spent some time looking at her website. When
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What a week it has been! We graduated our first class of GSAs this week at the Aviation Museum…the Aviation Museum of NH Class of 2023 will be fondly remembered as the 2023 Nor’Easter Class in our hearts! After a marathon Zoom class (thanks to the snow!), we finished up
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PRESS RELEASE March 7, 2023 For immediate release Contact: Kelly Bryer, Expo Manager NH Farm, Forest and Garden Expo 603-851-8624 / kelly@nhfarmandforestexpo.org NH Farm, Forest & Garden Expo Celebrates its 40th Anniversary The New Hampshire Farm, Forest & Garden Expo is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year! Created
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By: Emily McMaster, GSA Operations and Communications Director Our GSAs participated in a tour of the Aviation Museum of NH in Londonderry this week. This tour was both an educational experience for guest referrals, as well as an opportunity to learn more about volunteering there as a GSA center. We
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By: Sarah Brown, Comfort Inn Concord GSA Class of 2011 Twenty-two GSAs gathered on September 8 to check out Vibes Gourmet Burgers on South Main Street in Concord. They specialize in all kinds of burgers and also have outstanding fries. The group sampled both burgers, fries, and salads, and everyone
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GSAs share their experience learning more about the Manchester-Boston Regional Airport By: Tim Adams, Southern NH University GSA Class of 2014 Do those of you who spend any time at the Manchester-Boston Regional Airport booth ever do a bit of walking around to see what might have changed within the
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By: GSA Phil L, Manchester-Boston Regional Airport Class of 2015 On July 27th, the GSA Social Committee met at the Tuscan Market in Salem. Since it’s such a convenient location for people traveling in and out of New Hampshire (Exit 1 off of Rt 93) to get a quick bite,
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By: GSA Linda Duquette, Class of Stark Brewing Company 2017 I went on a great hike this week at the Van Loan Preserve and the Benedictine Park. It is an easy hike, about 2 miles, mostly flat, on a beautiful preserve. I saw some unique birds and a huge beaver
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Program recorded May 2022 To earn hours for watching, please fill out this survey here. Beth Fenstermacher, Assistant City Planner for the City of Concord, presented on the Concord trail system. Concord’s extensive off-road trail network covers over 85 miles, is one of the largest recreational assets in the City,
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During the week of May 16th, we graduated 3 new classes of GSAs! After a hybrid training program, we enjoyed meeting our GSAs in person at their respective training locations. Welcome to the Greater Concord Chamber of Commerce Class of 2022: Welcome to the Hampton Area Chamber/NH State Parks
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By: Veronica Molloy, Southern NH University GSA Class of 2014 1822 – 2022 – Vietnam Moving Wall – May 5-8 2022 More Bicentennial history activities and fun – Find Heads in Cemetery, tour little old schoolhouse, bricks, bridges, trails and more. An Oral History of the Vietnam War Film:
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By: Emily McMaster, GSA Communications Director and Leadership Greater Concord Class of 2022 Participant *Cover photo courtesy of the Greater Concord Chamber of Commerce This year, I have the privilege of participating in the Leadership Greater Concord Class of 2022. Once a month, we get together with our class to
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Meet DJ Grandmaison, Sales & Marketing at Lef Farms https://lef-farms.com/ We believe that any lettuce that has to travel cross country to get to you can’t be called fresh. That’s why we grow our lettuce right here in New Hampshire 365 days a year and deliver it to your local
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Meet Michelle Bersaw, UNH Cooperative Extension – 4H, and KidZone Coordinator https://www.nhfarmandforestexpo.org/ The KidZone at NH Farm, Forest & Garden is an interactive spot for kids of all ages to learn about agriculture through hands on-activities. There is a variety of self-lead stations set up for families to engage with
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By Tim Adams, GSA SNHU Class of 2014A couple of weeks ago I was offered a ticket, good for 4 people, for the Aviation Museum in Manchester. Since I had never been, even though I spend lots of time at the Airport, I thought this was a great time to
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We enjoyed celebrating our 25th anniversary in October with a variety of activities! October was our South Central Region Month. We participated in tours, promoted the region in the newsletter, and hosted our special AMBIEs celebration. Tours The GSAs participated in 2 tours throughout the month. The first tour was
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By: Mark Lamarre, Silver Anniversary GSA Class of 2021 Today I got to visit the Lawrence L.Lee Scouting Museum at Camp Carpenter in Manchester. Having been a Boy Scout in New Hampshire back in the late 60’s and 70’s, it was like going back in time to see some familiar
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