Category: Durham-Newmarket

Cornerstone VNA Hosts FREE Caregiver Event

Cornerstone VNA Hosts FREE Caregiver Event

 

Rochester, NH – Cornerstone VNA, a local nonprofit home health provider, is pleased to announce the eighth annual Caregivers Connect, a special supportive event for family caregivers in the community. This free in-person event will take place at the Comfort Inn & Suites in Dover on Wednesday, May 8, from 1:30 pm – 4:30 pm, and is generously underwritten by First Seacoast Bank.

 

Attendees will hear from guest speaker Adrienne Cress, LCMHC, REAT, Registered Expressive Arts Therapist, and Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor. Adrienne will present “Tending to the Self with SoulCollage®”.  SoulCollage® is a creative practice available to anyone who can wield a pair of scissors with an open mind. Caregivers will learn this simple yet intuitive collage practice as an instrument of connection with the strengths of their intricate psyche, their ‘Higher Self’, their beloved community, and animal companions. In a supportive and non-judgmental environment, participants will make their own SoulCollage® card and learn in small groups how to hear the wisdom of their creations using the “I Am One Who” exercise. In addition, each caregiver registrant who attends this event on May 8th will receive a complimentary journal, a special quilt from the Cocheco Quilters Guild, and a delicious smoothie treat from Tropical Smoothie Café.

 

Julie Reynolds, RN, MS, President/CEO of Cornerstone VNA shares, “We are so proud to be able to offer this wonderful annual community gathering for area family caregivers. Our theme this year underscores the remarkable support caregivers give their loved ones.” Janice Howard, Life Care – Private Duty Director at Cornerstone VNA adds, “Getting together with other caregivers really makes a difference. It’s all about sharing our stories and feeling understood in our journey of caring for someone we love or a friend. We’re super excited about our annual Caregivers Connect! It’s one of those events we’re really proud of because it helps us better support the amazing family caregivers in our communities.”

 

To register for Caregivers Connect or to learn more, call 800-691-1133 x1109 or visit https://cornerstonevna.org/event/caregivers-connect-2024/. In addition to this special annual event, Cornerstone VNA provides family caregiver support throughout the year, including monthly Caregiver Cafés in collaboration with four local libraries in Farmington, Strafford, Dover, and Wolfeboro. Learn more about caregiver resources and support at https://cornerstonevna.org/caregiver-support/.

 

Cornerstone VNA currently serves Rockingham, Strafford, Belknap and Carroll Counties in New Hampshire and York County in Maine. The team at Cornerstone VNA provides award-winning care and support through five distinct programs: Home Care, Hospice Care, Palliative Care, Life Care-Private Duty, and Community Care. For over 111 years, Cornerstone VNA has been committed to bringing services to people of all ages so that families can stay together at home, even when facing the challenges of aging, surgical recovery, chronic or life-threatening illnesses or end-of-life care. To learn more about Cornerstone VNA, visit www.cornerstonevna.org or call 800-691-1133.

Cornerstone VNA Welcomes New Board Member

Cornerstone VNA Welcomes New Board Member

 

Rochester, NH – Cornerstone VNA, your local nonprofit home health and hospice care organization, is pleased to welcome and introduce the newest member of their Board of Directors, Mark Farrell.

 

Mark is a resident of Northwood, NH, and serves as the Director of Manufacturing Operations at Laars Heating Systems Company in Rochester, NH. He has over 46 years of manufacturing experience, which includes 40 years in manufacturing management and 36 years with Laars. His volunteer activities have included 18 years as a Scoutmaster, 10 years serving on the Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors—where he chaired the board for 2 years—4 years as Vice Chair on the Gafney Home for the Aged Board of Directors, and an additional 3 years on the Frisbie Hospital Board of Trustees. Mark has also been serving as a member of Cornerstone VNA’s Fund Development Committee since December 2022. Through his years of volunteer service and his professional career, Mark brings a wealth of knowledge to the Cornerstone VNA Board of Directors with his experience in community philanthropy and outreach.

 

Mark shares, “I was so excited to have been nominated and approved to serve on the board at Cornerstone VNA. I am looking forward to continuing my goal of helping the board with my experience to further its mission and to further help our community.” According to Julie Reynolds, RN, MS, President/CEO, “Mark is a longtime supporter and is familiar with our programs and services. We are extremely excited and proud to have him join our Board of Directors. He is continually active in the community as a volunteer and businessperson and will be invaluable as we continue to advance the mission of Cornerstone VNA.”

 

Cornerstone VNA currently serves Rockingham, Strafford, Belknap and Carroll Counties in New Hampshire and York County in Maine. The team at Cornerstone VNA provides award-winning care and support through five distinct programs: Home Care, Hospice Care, Palliative Care, Life Care-Private Duty, and Community Care. For 111 years, Cornerstone VNA has been committed to providing services to people of all ages so that families can stay together at home, even when facing the challenges of aging, surgical recovery, chronic or life-threatening illnesses or end-of-life care. To learn more about Cornerstone VNA, visit www.cornerstonevna.org or call 800-691-1133.

 

Strafford County Master Gardener Fundraiser Plant Sale

Strafford County Master Gardener Fundraiser Plant Sale on May 19th from 9am to 1pm at the Durham Town Hall. County residents and visitors all welcome to check out the locally grown perennials, annuals, vegetables, and herbs. There’s an Ask a Master Gardener Table where individuals can find answers to everything gardening. We love talking about our favorite subject, gardening.

Spring Roadside Cleanup

Volunteer to help keep Madbury’s roadsides looking nice, Spring Roadside Cleanup is the week of April 22 – 26. You can get blue garbage bags for the purpose at the Town Hall during regular business hours.  John Davis Hauling will collect the blue bags left by the roadside east of and including Rt. 155 on Thursday, April 25 and west of Rt. 155 on Friday, April 26, during his regular trash hauling routine.

Easter Services throughout the Seacoast

Easter Services throughout the Seacoast

 

Easter Sunrise Service with the First Congregational Church of Barrington on March 31th beginning 6:15 am at Nippo Lake Golf Course, 88 Stagecoach Rd, Barrington. All welcome.

 

Visit Journey Church at our Good Friday service on March 29th at 7PM. Our Easter Services on March 31st are 8AM and 9:45AM. (No sunrise service). Learn more at thejourneynh.com.

 

Easter Sunrise Service on the beach with Bethany Church, Sunday March 31st at 296 Ocean Boulevard, Hampton. Please note: no pets allowed and no restrooms available at this service.

 

Join the Exeter Congregational Church for an Easter Sunrise service on March 31st beginning 6:15am in Swazey Park.

 

Easter Services at New Frontiers Church in Portsmouth at 10am. 1 Gosling Rd, Portsmouth. All are welcome!

 

Newmarket Community Church Easter Sunrise Service in Schanda Park (weather permitting) at 7am. Followed by an Easter Breakfast after Sunrise Service at 8am. Then the Easter Sunday Church Service at 10am.

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