People of the First Light – Traditional Northeast Woodlands Native American Storytelling with Anne Jennison on Sunday, November 8th at 1pm. Hear several traditional Wabanaki stories, interspersed with thoughts about Wabanaki history and culture ways. Admission is free, but we encourage you to register in advance at www.PortsmouthHistory.org.
47th Yuletide Fair on Saturday, November 21st from 9 am –3 pm at the Cooperative Middle School | 100 Academic Way, Stratham. Explore more than 120 artisans, crafters and artists offering handmade goods—perfect for finding thoughtful gifts and a little something for yourself. Pick up delicious breads, cookies and fudge at the club’s bake sale to enjoy at home or share with friends and family.
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.
Register for the 36th annual Gingerbread House Contest at the Portsmouth Historical Society. Sign up before November 20th. This year’s theme UFOs: Unidentified FROSTED Objects, invites bakers of all ages to bring their imaginations to life in gingerbread. Entry is free, and newcomers are encouraged to join this holiday tradition. Multiple prize categories are awarded. Register at www.portsmouthhistory.org
Hampton Historical Society presents the Revolutionary solders and other spirits in Ring Swamp Cemetery on Saturday, October 24th beginning 1 pm starting at the Ring Swamp Cemetery. Free to members, non-members $10. Meet at Ring Swamp back gate, parking by Winnacunnet HS Tech building lot, Hampton.
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.
PONTINE THEATRE PRESENTS THOREAU’S WALDEN
OCTOBER 2nd – 4th Portsmouth NH’s Pontine Theatre presents guest artist, Bill George, in his solo performance of Thoreau’s WALDEN. Performances take place at Pontine Theatre’s Plains Schoolhouse theatre located at #1 Plains Avenue in Portsmouth NH. Free parking is available onsite. Shows are scheduled for Friday 2 October, Saturday 3 October & Sunday 4 October @2pm. Tickets may be purchased at Pontine’s website, www.pontine.org. For further information, contact Pontine at 603-436-6660.
Guest Artist,Bill George, is the founder of Pennsylvania’s Touchstone Theatre and Kingfisher Theatre. He received the coveted Fringe First Award for outstanding new works at Scotland’s Edinburgh Fringe Festival. His original production features Henry David Thoreau’s text mounted in a frame of gestural simplicity and direct address.
This is the story of an innocent soul, troubled by his times, who retreats to the woods to understand the full meaning of life and to test the validity of the many assumptions about living that society takes for granted. While there he experiences adventures and natural encounters, and slowly comes to understand the ultimate frustration, joy and necessity of the individual’s quest for meaning.
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/.
Cocheco Quilt Guild Annual Quilt show on Saturday, October 24th and Sunday October 25th, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the James W. Foley Community Center, 130 Wakefield Street, Rochester. $10 admission lets you in both days. Something for everyone – vendors, penny sale, a quilt appraiser, gift boutique, luncheon, and over 200 plus awesome quilts for viewing.
Want to Volunteer at Apple Harvest Day! Interested in helping out with Dover’s biggest event of the year? We are looking for volunteers to help in a variety of ways. Go to www.eventeny.com and search for Apple Harvest Day and sign up for a time and task that works for you.
