It’s never too early to start making your Valentine’s Day plans! Almost, Maine is the perfect date night romantic comedy! Catch a show and take your sweetheart out to dinner at one of the many great options here in Epping! Show dates February 10, 11, 12. Tickets on sale at www.eppingtheater.org
Come join Exeter Parks and Recreation Sweet Heart Family Dance on February 17th, from 6pm – 8pm in the Exeter Town Hall. This is a combo of a daddy/ daughter & mother/ son dance rolled into one! No one gets left out for Valentines this year! Purchase tickets online, call 603-773-6151 or in person at the Parks & Rec. Dept. $25/couple or $35/family of four.
Annie’s Angels Org would like to thank our friends at Arete’ Chiropractic for hosting the 7th Annual Angel Tree and collected $4600 in gift cards from all you generous people in the Portsmouth area this Holiday Season! These cards were given to the remaining Angel Families who needed some help this Christmas.
Cornerstone VNA Receives Donation from The Fabulous Find
Rochester, NH – Cornerstone VNA, a local nonprofit home health and hospice care organization, recently received a generous donation of over $8,500 from The Fabulous Find, a boutique style resale shop at 139 State Rd (Route One) in Kittery, ME. This unique resale boutique partners with different worthy, local nonprofit organizations each month, as determined by their Board of Directors, and Cornerstone VNA was selected as one of four nonprofit recipients for the month of October, alongside the Children’s Museum of New Hampshire, Triangle Club and Pro Portsmouth. All four nonprofits received a check for over $8,500 each, which represents the total profits from the month of October. Marcye Philbrook, Board President of The Fabulous Find notes, “The Fabulous Find is so happy to be able to partner with Cornerstone VNA. Most of us have had family members or people we know who have benefitted from the amazing care of visiting nurses. Cornerstone VNA is one of those quiet organizations that do so much good in our community.”
Erika Lee, MHA, Director of Advancement shares, “Cornerstone VNA was so honored to have been chosen by this wonderfully resourceful store that gives so much to local nonprofits.” Lee adds, “The generous funds they awarded us will be used to support underfunded programs such as Palliative Care, non-reimbursable specialty training, such as lymphedema, as well as access to care for those in need.”
Founded in 2010 by a small group of Seacoast Maine and New Hampshire women, The Fabulous Find has given over 2.3 million dollars to well over 150 area nonprofits. In addition to their monthly partners, there are schools and other organizations that they give smaller gifts to. To learn more about The Fabulous Find and how you can help, visit www.thefabulousfind.org or call (207) 439-8669.
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 109 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.
Longtime Cornerstone VNA Nurse Receives Two Awards
Rochester, NH: Cornerstone VNA, a local nonprofit home health and hospice care provider, recently recognized Cheryl Bonar, RN, with the 2022 Nightingale Award. Cornerstone VNA created this award for their nurses in 2015, which is presented to a person who exemplifies Florence Nightingale’s work through best practice, mentorship, education and change. Florence Nightingale (1820-1910) is known for her work in fundamentally changing the role of nursing and introduced the concept of nursing standards.
According to Jen Gullison, RN, MSN, Vice President of Operations at Cornerstone VNA, “Cheryl helps Cornerstone VNA keep its operations flowing seamlessly, 24/7, including providing direct patient care to those with an active COVID-19 diagnosis.” Gullison continues, “She works with very young kids who require home infusion therapy to older adults who need teaching to be able to self-manage their disease or condition.”
Julie Reynolds RN, MS, President/CEO adds, “As a team member at Cornerstone VNA for over 28 years, Cheryl has been a role model to many nurses because of how skilled she is in her nursing practice. She performs co-visits with other nurses to train them in skills such as intravenous therapy, complicated wound care, and other complex procedures.” In response to the honor of this award, Cheryl shared, “The patients keep me going in this career, I love meeting new people and caring for them.”
In addition to the Nightingale Award, Cheryl Bonar also received the 2022 New Hampshire Healthcare Hero award for the Seacoast Region. Since late 2020, NH Healthcare Heroes has honored dozens of those working in healthcare who repeatedly go above and beyond the call of duty. This special award was presented to Cheryl by NH Healthcare Hero Committee Member, John Desmond of Cookson Communications. During a special pinning ceremony at the Cornerstone VNA office, Desmond shared, “We continue to recognize these Heroes for their powerful stories and the inspiration they provide to others considering a career in healthcare.”
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 109 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.
16th Annual Heavenly Ball to support Annie’s Angels on Saturday May 13th, Cocktail hour and Silent Auction begins at 5:00 pm. Hosted at the Envio Ballroom, Portsmouth. Don’t want the party to end? Stay the night at a discounted rate! Phone 603-427-0152 for room details. Tickets available at www.anniesangels.org/ $175.00 per person.
WallyBall! Wednesday nights from 6pm to 8pm at Great Bay Athletic Club in Newmarket. Everyone can play. $10 for non-members. Contact Jean Michno at lerchjean@hotmail.com.
Monthly Mixer for Seniors at the Exeter Senior Center on December 29th from 2:30 to 4pm. Bring your favorite tea cup, or choose one from our collection, and sip on freshly brewed tea or coffee during conversation, board games, and conversation. Free program for Exeter residents. *Pre-registration is required online, in person at 32 Court street or over the phone (603-773-6151)
On Dec. 11, Kensington Congregational Church welcomes the Nottingham Brass Quintet
Renewing a favorite holiday tradition, the Nottingham Brass Quintet will play for Sunday morning worship Dec. 11 at Kensington Congregational Church, 108 Amesbury Road, Kensington.
The Brass begin playing an opening prelude set at 9:40. Worship begins at 10 AM.
The annual tradition of having “The Brass” play during the church season of Advent goes back many years. But it’s been interrupted since 2019 due to COVID-related precautions in 2020 and 2021.
The multi-year hiatus now makes the group’s return all the more special, according to Interim Minister Jeff MacDonald.
“Having these talented players share their Advent music with us will be a moving and memorable highlight of this holy season,” said the Rev. MacDonald.
Kensington Congregational Church is located on Route 150 in the center of town. The congregation is part of the United Church of Christ.
Guests may park across Osgood Street in the town lot or in the church lot. If you have questions, email kcc1737@yahoo.com or call 603.772.5821.
8th Annual Holiday Shopping Extravaganza on Friday, December 9 from 5pm – 9pm and Saturday, December 10th from 9am – 4pm at the Hampshire Hills Athletic Club, 50 Emerson Rd in Milford NH. Holiday Music | Holiday Cocktails | Free Entry. Free Parking | Santa visits Sat 12 – 2pm. Thousands of unique and fine handmade wares.
