Harvest and Holly Fair on November 7th from 8 am – 2 pm at St Johns United Methodist Church, Dover. Christmas Magic including pictures with Santa. Bid on our many silent auction items, including gift certificates from local establishments.
Cornerstone VNA Welcomes New Board Member Joy Riddell
Rochester, NH – Cornerstone VNA, a local nonprofit home health and hospice care organization, is pleased to welcome Joy Riddell, Esq., to its Board of Directors.
Jennifer Ufkin, RN, MSN, BC-NC, President/CEO of Cornerstone VNA, shares, “We are delighted to welcome Joy to our Board of Directors. Her extensive experience in estate planning and elder law, along with her strong commitment to the community, will bring valuable insight to Cornerstone VNA as we continue to serve individuals and families throughout the region.”
Joy Riddell began her legal career as a tax attorney in Boston before moving to New Hampshire, where she practiced tax law and later transitioned to estate planning and elder law. In 2018, she founded Riddell Law, PLLC, which focuses exclusively on estate planning, elder law, trust and estate administration, guardianships, and special needs trusts.
Joy’s background in taxation provides a unique perspective when helping clients navigate complex family trusts, business interests, blended families, and long-term care planning. She takes a collaborative approach, often working with financial, legal, and healthcare professionals to develop comprehensive plans that meet her clients’ goals.
“I am looking forward to utilizing my knowledge as an elder law attorney and former non-profit attorney to help Cornerstone VNA continue its valuable and critical mission,” Joy says.
Joy earned a Bachelor of Science in Economics, magna cum laude, from the University of New Hampshire, a Juris Doctor, cum laude, from Suffolk Law School, and a Master of Laws in Taxation from Boston University School of Law.
A longtime community volunteer, Joy has served on the boards of several organizations, including Krempels Brain Injury Center, Pathways Thru Aging, the Seacoast Rotary Club of Portsmouth, the New Hampshire Women’s Bar Association, YMCA Camp Coniston, and Applewood Learning Center. She previously served as President of the Seacoast Rotary Club of Portsmouth and President of the New Hampshire Chapter of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys.
About Cornerstone VNA
Cornerstone VNA serves Strafford County and parts of Rockingham, Belknap, and Carroll Counties in New Hampshire, as well as York County in Maine. The organization 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 113 years, Cornerstone VNA has been dedicated to helping people of all ages remain at home while facing the challenges of aging, recovery, chronic illness, or end-of-life care. To learn more, visit www.cornerstonevna.org or call 603-332-1133.
Seacoast Artisans 27th Annual Holiday Fine Arts & Craft Show one day only, on November 14th, from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm at Great Bay Community College, Pease Tradeport. Entrance Fee $8.00.
Barrington Women’s Club Craft Fair is on November 14th from 8am – 2pm at the American Legion Post 114 731 Franklin Pierce Hwy (rt 9) Barrington.
Don’t forget the Women’s Club Craft Fair! Always great crafts made by the talented ladies at reasonable prices! Last year we were able to give 4 – $2,000 scholarships to Barrington HS seniors! Help us do that again this year.
Pumpkin Decorating Thursday, October 29 at 2pm in the Community Room of the Dover Public Library. Bring your own pumpkin, and we will provide the crafting supplies to create your pumpkin’s design! This is an all ages event.
Caregiver Café on Wednesday, October 21 at 10:30am in the Garland Room of Dover Public Library. Join Cornerstone VNA for our monthly Caregiver Café to support Dover area family caregivers. Come for a morning of support, education and conversation. No RSVP required.
The Art Center is pleased to present “Fragment & Form,” a solo exhibition featuring acrylic and collage works by artist Ree Katrak.
The exhibition is on display now through October 31, 2026.
In Fragment & Form, Katrak explores the expressive possibilities that emerge when color, shape, texture, line, and layered materials come together. Her abstract compositions are energetic and intuitive, balancing bold areas of color with quieter passages, gestural marks, unexpected forms, and subtle shifts in texture.
Working in acrylic and collage allows Katrak to build each composition gradually, adding, obscuring, revealing, and reworking elements along the way. Fragments become part of a larger visual language, creating works that invite viewers to look closely and discover relationships that may not be immediately apparent.
Presented together, the works create a compelling visual conversation. Recurring colors, shapes, marks, and gestures move from one piece to another, while each maintains its own individual character. Fragment & Form celebrates the process of bringing seemingly disparate elements together to create something new and unexpected.
The public is invited to attend the Artist Reception on Saturday, October 3, from 6:00–9:00 PM, to meet Ree Katrak, experience Fragment & Form, and enjoy an evening at The Art Center.
On Display: Now through October 31, 2026
Artist Reception: Saturday, October 3 | 6:00–9:00 PM
The Art Center
1 Washington Street, Suite 1177
Dover, NH 03820
theartcenterdover.com
The Granite State Choral Society Presents “Fall Into Winter” on November 21st and 22nd from 4-6pm. Tickets $12 online in advance, $15 at the door. This season’s program will feature a wonderful blend of outstanding choral literature and beautiful selections that capture the warmth, wonder, and joy of the holiday season. Along with beloved works, you can expect a few unexpected musical treasures that are sure to put you in the holiday spirit. Saturday, Nov 21st at First Church Congregational, 63 S Main St and Sunday, Nov 22nd at First United Methodist Church, 34 S Main St, Rochester. For more information see www.gschoralsociety.org
The next Seacoast Women’s Network meetings will be on October 27th from 5:30pm to 8pm at the Grill 28 at Pease in Portsmouth. Register at https://www.seacoastwomensnetwork.com/.
Somersworth Pumpkin Festival on October 10th from 10:00AM to 3:00PM at Somersworth Plaza. Entry fee $10 per child. Come celebrate all things Pumpkin. Pumpkin Decorating, Pumpkin Bowling, Pumpkin Scarecrow Making, a Family Photo Shoot, Cookie Decorating and other pumpkin crafts. There are also Hay Rides, Live Entertainment and a Wonderful Food Court.
