Pasta dinner/Game night on Friday, April 4th from 5-6:30 pm at the First Congregational Church-Hampton, 127 Winnacunnet Road, Hampton. $5.00 Adults, Kids Free for Dinner. Dessert will be provided too. Open to the community. Bring along your favorite game.
Pizza Night on Monday, March 31st at the Community Oven-Hampton Benefiting Walter Burns Fishing Day. Calendars are $10 each, with many fantastic prizes generously donated by members of our community! Finish off the night by walking next door and treating yourself to a refreshing ice cream from Susie’s Sweets! A portion of the proceeds from the Community Oven and Susie’s Sweets goes directly to Fishing Day! We hope to see you there!
Roaring 20’s Night Big Band Swing Dance on Saturday May 17th from 7-9:30pm at Hampton Academy Cafeteria Event Entrance Fee: $35 pp
The Hampton Historical Society presents their 100th Anniversary Celebration. Enjoy live music with the Freese Brothers 20-piece Big Band, dancing & costumes encouraged! Light refreshments and hors d’oeuvres of the period will be served. Tickets must be pre-purchased $35pp. Details can be found www.hamptonhistoricalsociety.org.
Exeter Run for Hope 5K is on June 8th Starting from the Lincoln St School at 9:30am. Race to benefit Family Promise who is dedicated to creating stability for vulnerable families. Entry $25. Register at www.ExeterRunForHope.com
Cornerstone VNA Expands Service Area to Meet Growing Community Needs
Rochester, NH: Cornerstone VNA, a nonprofit home health and hospice care organization, is pleased to announce its expanded service area, now reaching Epping, Exeter, Newfields, and Tuftonboro in New Hampshire, as well as Ogunquit, Shapleigh, and Wells in Maine. This expansion comes in response to requests from local hospitals and physicians seeking high-quality home health and hospice services for their patients in these communities. Cornerstone VNA now proudly serves nearly 50 towns in New Hampshire and Maine.
“We are proud to provide expert care and a full range of services, from birth through end of life,” shares Jennifer Ufkin, RN, MSN, BC-NC, President and Chief Executive Officer of Cornerstone VNA. “Expanding our reach allows us to meet the growing demand for home-based care, and we are grateful for the trust and support of our community partners, patients, and families.”
As a recognized leader in home, hospice, and community services, Cornerstone VNA remains dedicated to providing exceptional care. With many of its clinicians holding certifications in Wound and Ostomy Care, Lymphedema, Vestibular, IV Therapy, Chronic Care, and more, patients and families receive the most advanced care in the comfort of their homes. The organization is also a Level 5 We Honor Veterans Hospice Program, reflecting their deep commitment to honoring veterans at the end of life. In addition, the Home Care program at Cornerstone VNA has achieved a 5-star rating for patient satisfaction by the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, and the Hospice Care program has achieved a 4-star rating for family caregiver satisfaction.
For community members in their expanded area looking to make a meaningful impact, Cornerstone VNA welcomes new hospice, companion, and ‘A Matter of Balance’ coach volunteers. Through the Circle of Caring volunteer program, individuals receive comprehensive training to ensure a rewarding and fulfilling experience. To learn more about their clinical services or volunteer opportunities, visit www.cornerstonevna.org or call 603-332-1133.
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 112 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.
Pizza Night on Monday, March 31st at the Community Oven-Hampton Benefiting Walter Burns Fishing Day. Calendars are $10 each, with many fantastic prizes generously donated by members of our community! Finish off the night by walking next door and treating yourself to a refreshing ice cream from Susie’s Sweets! A portion of the proceeds from the Community Oven and Susie’s Sweets goes directly to Fishing Day! We hope to see you there!
Cornerstone VNA Announces New Promotions
Rochester, NH – Cornerstone VNA, a trusted local nonprofit home health and hospice care provider, is pleased to announce that Karen Krause, PT, COS-C, AIB-VRC, has been recently promoted from Rehab Manager to a new position as Rehab Director. Cornerstone VNA has also promoted Katie Michaud, MS, OTR/L, Occupational Therapist and Mental Health Coordinator to the new Community Care Director position.
Karen’s journey with Cornerstone VNA began in 2010 when she joined as a dedicated Physical Therapist. Over the past 15 years, she has demonstrated a strong commitment to exceptional care and remarkable leadership skills. In 2013, Karen was promoted to Rehab Manager, where she has successfully led and supported their growing rehab team with passion and expertise.
As Rehab Director, Karen will continue to guide the Cornerstone VNA rehab team, which is comprised of physical therapists, occupational therapists, and speech therapists. According to Karen, “I am proud to lead such a skilled rehab team. Their dedication to excellence and commitment to the latest best practices ensure the best possible outcomes for our patients. They embody everything a clinician should be.”
Katie joined Cornerstone VNA in 2013 as an Occupational Therapist, and she has made an incredible impact in various roles, including Team Manager in 2016, Rehab Coordinator in 2021, and Mental Health Coordinator in 2022. In her new role as Community Care Director, she will continue to have a positive impact on the community by heading the organization’s Educational Series, Matter of Balance programs, and Mental Health advocacy. According to Katie, “A sense of community is a key characteristic to a successful organization, and I look forward to growing in my role as Community Care Director. I am passionate about networking, collaborating, educating, and contributing to the well-being of our local communities by fostering improved mental and physical health.”
“We are thrilled to welcome Karen and Katie to the senior leadership team,” said Jennifer Ufkin, RN, MSN, President/CEO of Cornerstone VNA. “Both are longtime, valued team members whose skill sets, and clinical expertise are unparalleled. They are strong leaders and passionate contributors to the culture of excellence that Cornerstone VNA represents.” Ufkin added, “We are deeply grateful for their dedication, and we are excited for this next chapter in their careers.”
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 112 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.
Winter Farmers Market at the Cooperative Middle School on April 5th from 10am to 2 pm. 100 Academic Way, Stratham.
St Patricks Event Craft Fair on March 15th from 10am to 4pm. Over 50 crafters all over the Mall.
PONTINE THEATRE PERFORMS
SOJOURNER STORIES:
New Englanders in Nature
14 – 30 March / Portsmouth, NH
PORTSMOUTH NH: Pontine Theatre’s 24-25 Performance Season continues14-30 March with SOJOURNER STORIES: New Englanders in Nature. This production includes three stories by noted New England authors: “A White Heron” by South Berwick, Maine’s Sarah Orne Jewett, “Farmer Eli’s Vacation” by Hampton Falls, NH’s Alice Brown and “The Star-Splitter” by Robert Frost.
Sarah Orne Jewett was a novelist, short story writer and poet, best known for her local color works. Her short story, “A White Heron,” published in 1886, is a coming of age story about a young city girl, Sylvia, who comes to live with her grandmother in the country. She meets a young ornithologist who is hunting a rare bird he recently spotted in the area. Sylvia wants to please the young man by revealing the heron’s location, yet doesn’t want him to take its life. In the end, she embraces her passion for country life and the natural world around her.
Alice Brown’s short story “Farmer Eli’s Vacation,” published in 1895, tells of a parochial farmer who lives within an easy drive of the ocean, but has never seen it. His wife plans a week-long excursion to the shore to satisfy her husband’s life-long ambition, but the vastness and strangeness of ocean and shore prove foreign for his sensitive spirit.
Robert Frost’s “The Star-Splitter,” published in 1923, explores the conflict between societal expectatireons and individual passions. A farmer’s pursuit of a telescope leads to the loss of his farm and home. This loss initially evokes ridicule from the townspeople. However, their subsequent contemplation reveals the importance of forgiveness and understanding. Frost uses the image of a telescope, “a star-splitter,” as a symbol of the farmer’s “life long curiosity about our place among the infinities.”
The cast of Sojourner Stories features Pontine Artistic Co-Directors, Marguerite Mathews and Greg Gathers. Mr. Gathers creates all the sets and properties for Pontine’s productions.
Pontine’s venue, the 1845 Plains Schoolhouse theatre is located at 1Plains Avenue in Portsmouth NH’s West End. The intimate performance space is fully accessible with free parking located onsite. Purchase tickets at Pontine’s website: www.pontine.org. Performances are scheduled for Fridays @7pm, Saturdays @3pm and Sundays @2pm. For more information contact Pontine Theatre: 603-436-6660 / info@pontine.org
This production is supported by grants from the National Endowment for the Arts and the New Hampshire State Council on the Arts.
