The annual meeting of the Pittsfield Historical Society will be held
on Tuesday, January 13. The meeting will be at their headquarters at
13 Elm Street at 7:00 PM.
CRVNA Offers Laughter For Mind & Body Presentation In
Pittsfield
Concord Regional Visiting Nurse Association is offering a free
presentation “Laughter for Mind & Body” on Tuesday, January 20 from
10 to 11 a.m. at Pittsfield Senior Center, 74 Main Street in
Pittsfield.
Laughter is a powerful remedy to stress, pain, and conflict. Humor
lightens your burdens, inspires hopes, connects you to others, and
keeps you grounded. Learn about the effects of laughter on our
emotional and physical well-being, as well as our relationships.
To register, call (603) 224-4093 or (800) 924-8620, ext. 5815.
NH Division Of Parks And Recreation Celebrates The New Year
With Hikes On January 1, 2015
New Hampshire Division of Parks and Recreation in partnerships with
the Society for the Protection of New Hampshire Forests, Eastern
Mountain Sports, Shaw’s Supermarkets, Mountain View Grant Resort and
Tubb’s Snowshoes will sponsor free guided hikes in three state parks
on New Year’s Day as part of America’s State Parks First Day Hikes
initiative in all 50 states. This initiative offers individuals and
families an opportunity to begin the New Year rejuvenating and
connecting with the outdoors by taking a healthy hike on January 1,
2015. First Day Hikes offer a great way to get outside, exercise,
enjoy nature and welcome the New Year with friends and family.
“We are excited to host First Day Hikes as part of this national
effort to get people outdoors and into our parks. First Day Hikes
is a great way to cure cabin fever and burn off those extra holiday
calories by starting off the New Year with an invigorating walk or
hike in one of our beautiful state parks,” said Phil Bryce, Director
of New Hampshire Division of Parks and Recreation. “We are fortunate
to collaborate with wonderful partners to help provide First Day
Hike activities at Monadnock State Park, Weeks State Park and
Wentworth-Coolidge Mansion Historic Site.”
The following are the NH First Day Hike Locations:
· Monadnock State Park, located in Jaffrey, event will start at
11:45 a.m. Park staff will lead a hike along the Parker Trail. It
is considered a moderate hike, 2.8 miles in length round trip and
will take approximately 2-3 hours to hike at a casual rate.
· Weeks State Park, Lancaster NH, event will start at 12:45 p.m.
Park staff will lead a pet friendly hike up the Mt Prospect auto
road. It is considered a moderate hike, 3.2 miles in length round
trip.
· Wentworth-Coolidge Mansion State Historic Site, located in
Portsmouth, event will start at 12:45 p.m. The Society of New
Hampshire Forests volunteer land stewards will lead a hike along the
Little Harbor Loop Trail. It is considered an easy hike, 1.5 miles
in length, and will take approximately 1 hour to hike at a casual
rate.
For questions or to pre-register please contact Eric
Feldbaum, [email protected] or 603-271-3556. More information is available on First
Day Hikes is available under What’s Happening on the Division’s
website,
www.nhstateparks.org.
About the Division of Parks and Recreation
The Division of Parks and Recreation is comprised of
the Bureau of Park Operations, Bureau of Historic Sites, Bureau of
Trails, and Cannon Mountain. The Division manages 92 properties,
including state parks, beaches, campgrounds, historic sites, trails,
waysides, and natural areas. The Division of Parks and Recreation is
one of four divisions of the Department of Resources and Economic
Development. To learn more, visit www.nhstateparks.org, follow NH State
Parks on Facebook and Twitter, or call 603/271-3556.
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