Update & Member News MEMBER NEWS BeMobile Verizon is collecting used and broken crayons for Crazy Crayons, a nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving the environment and enriching the lives of children. Donated crayons will be sorted by color, melted down, and remanufactured into fun shapes like worms, dinosaurs and easy grip designs. The recycled crayons are then distributed to schools and daycares. BeMobile Verizon will be collecting crayons at all locations through June 15th. For information, visit www.bemobile.com. Eversource is focusing year-round on fortifying the electric system and preparing for extreme weather to enhance reliability for customers. With trees being the number one cause of power outages during storms, trimming and removing hazard trees that threaten overhead electric lines is crucial to providing customers with reliable power in all types of weather. The energy company’s comprehensive year-round tree trimming program is fundamental to emergency preparedness, and Eversource is investing $35 million in tree trimming across New Hampshire this year with work scheduled along more than 2,500 miles of electric distribution lines. For more information, visit Storm Preparedness | Eversource. FirstLight, a leading provider of digital infrastructure services to enterprise and carrier customers throughout the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic, announced that Loyalty Builders, Inc. has selected FirstLight for its Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), cloud backup, and managed firewall solutions. Loyalty Builders has had a longtime relationship with FirstLight for Internet, hosted voice service, and colocation. Last year, they turned to FirstLight seeking customized cloud support. FirstLight helped Loyalty Builders with security consulting, managing virtual machines, and ensuring Loyalty Builders meets compliance standards regarding safeguarding their customers’ sensitive information. For additional information, visit www.firstlight.net. Frisbie Memorial Hospital is pleased to announce the addition of its new outpatient adult Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP), which offers a broad scope of services that will help increase access to, and better meet the demand for, the acute behavioral health needs in the communities it serves. The Partial Hospitalization Program provides short-term treatment over the course of 12-14 weeks for adults age 18 years and older who are struggling with maintaining daily routines due to symptoms of anxiety, depression, or other mental health issues. In addition to its PHP, Frisbie will be opening a new unit in the emergency department dedicated to treat adults with acute, episodic mental health issues who come in for emergency care. The unit features six private rooms each designed to let in natural light allowing for a more therapeutic space for patients in distress. The new behavioral health pod is scheduled to open this spring. For more information, call 603-602-5872 or visit www.frisbiehospital.com. Frisbie Memorial Hospital, Parkland Medical Center, and Portsmouth Regional Hospital each were awarded an ‘A’ from The Leapfrog Group’s spring 2022 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade, the top score in a national distinction recognizing the hospital system’s achievements protecting patients from harm and providing safe healthcare. Of the more than 2,600 hospitals graded nationwide, only 33 percent earned an “A” grade for meeting some of the industry’s highest standards. The Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade is the only hospital ratings program based exclusively on hospital prevention of medical errors and harms to patients. The grading system is peer-reviewed, fully transparent and free to the public. Grades are updated twice annually, in the fall and spring. Frisbie Memorial Hospital is pleased to announce that it is currently seeking volunteers to fulfill a variety of positions within the hospital. If you enjoy assisting others, learning new skills, or being a part of a team that strives to provide positive patient experiences, then consider volunteering at Frisbie Memorial Hospital in its Junior or Adult volunteer programs. For more information or to request a volunteer, please contact Frisbie Memorial Hospital’s Volunteer Coordinator at (603) 602-6979 or email wendy.corliss@hcahealthcare.com. Holiday Inn Express has you covered if you need a meeting room space in the Rochester, NH area. Their meeting room provides seating for up to 20 with state-of-the-art technology included. Need transportation? I bet you didn’t know we also have a shuttle on site that can be reserved to accommodate your needs. For more information, call 603-994-1175 or email sales@hierochesternh.com. Hope on Haven Hill (HHH) successfully completed their Community Development Finance Authority (CDFA) Tax Credit campaign. In total, 23 businesses generously donated $500,000 to the campaign, which provides tax credits to companies who make charitable contributions through the program. HHH's mission is to provide a place where pregnant, post-partum and parenting women living in poverty and battling substance use disorder can access residential and outpatient treatment, recovery support, and recovery housing. For more information, please visit www.hopeonhavenhill.org or contact Kerry Norton at KNorton@hopeonhavenhill.org.
Holy Rosary Credit Union (HRCU) is offering a Home Equity Line of Credit Special. Check out their Home Equity Line of Credit special – 2.49% APR*** Intro Rate for 18 months! Apply online by clicking here! Looking to Get Involved at HRCU? HRCU is seeking Members who are interested in filling roles on the Board and Supervisory Committees! If you are interested in learning more about these volunteer opportunities, please click to learn more. For more information, visit www.hrcu.org.
LifeBalance Counseling, Coaching and Wellness is here to help. Located on the outskirts of Rochester, they have added new clinicians to their already amazing team of therapists that have openings immediately. LifeBalance is as full spectrum practice not only offering talk therapy but Dietician Nutrition services to help get your body back on track as well as your mind. If you are looking for help with stress or emotional eating, chronic dieting, or just feeling sluggish we are here to help. Please visit www.lifebalancecoachnh.com/ or call our office at 603-332-8000 to get started today. The Lilac Family Fun Festival and Fireworks returns to celebrate the 300th anniversary of the Town Charter! The combination event will take place at Spaulding High School and the James W. Foley Memorial Community Center on Saturday, July 9 from 4-9pm (Rain date Sunday, July 10 from 4-9pm). The festival includes free kiddie carnival rides, games, food trucks, vendors from all over the region, family-friendly activities, live entertainment, and much more. Visit www.RochesterNH.net/fun for more information.
MVSB (Meredith Village Savings Bank) is proud to support the Homeless Center for Strafford County with a $5,000 event sponsorship for their upcoming celebration of the brand new “Home for Now” from 5-7 pm on Thursday, June 2 in Rochester. The event will recognize the organization’s success of their new building and their work to place families in need. This contribution is in addition to a $15,000 grant donation to the center in January through the MVSB Fund at the New Hampshire Charitable Foundation. The fund awarded $121,000 in grant funding to 30 local nonprofits organizations this year. MVSB also purchased $10,000 in tax credits through the New Hampshire Community Development Finance Authority (CDFA) in 2021 to support the construction of the shelter. To learn more about Meredith Village Savings Bank, visit mvsb.com. Newburyport Bank is “Helping Keep the Closets Stocked” for the Seeds of Faith & Lydia’s House of Hope of Rollinsford. Please drop off your donations of GROUND COFFEE, LAUNDRY DETERGENT, FEMININE PRODUCTS, TOILET PAPER, and PAPER TOWELS to Newburyport Bank at 836 Central Ave, Dover. Questions? AVP Bus. Dev. Manager, Martha Bertsimas at 603-842-8450 or Email: mbertsimas@newburyportbank.com. Northeast Credit Union has partnered with the New Hampshire Fisher Cats and the Portland Sea Dogs to host their fifth annual Nice Catch - Celebrating Kind Kids initiative. Nice Catch recognizes and celebrates kids from New Hampshire and Maine who consistently go above and beyond to make our communities a kinder and brighter place. Winners are invited to attend a Portland Sea Dogs or New Hampshire Fisher Cats baseball game, have their kindness story shared on the ballfield Jumbotron, as well as receive a gift bag, courtesy of the team and Northeast Credit Union. For information, visit www.necu.org/nicecatch. Rochester Rec Summer News: Summer camp is open to kids age 6 (must have completed 1st grade)-12 years old. Camp runs June 27-August 19, Monday through Friday, 7:30am-5:30pm. Cost for Rochester Residents is $650/camper, $850/Non-Rochester Residents. Swim lessons are available for kids age 2 years old and up. The cost is $60 per Session for residents and $70 per Session for non-residents. Teen travel camp is open to Rochester teens age 13-15 years old. Trips are held on Wednesdays, from June 29-August 17. The cost is $175 for the summer. We’re Hiring! We have open positions for lifeguards, Pool Attendants, Pool Maintenance Staff, and Summer Camp Staff. To learn more, visit our website at RochesterRec.com, or call 603-332-4120 Service Credit Union News Planning a vacation? A wedding? Need to consolidate debt? Did you know that Service Credit Union offers personal loans with flexible terms and payment options up to $50,000 for exactly those purposes? Learn more. Are home improvements on your Spring agenda? For a limited time, fixed rate of 1.99% APR* for a whole year on Home Equity Lines of Credit. Apply today. We are available when you are. Depositing checks on our mobile app is a breeze and available anytime, but did you also know, as a Service CU member, you can deposit up to $1,000 in cash at any Walmart location with your Service CU debit card?** Bank with ease. Visit www.servicecu.org. Spring Village at Dover has several career opportunities available to join their growing team. Group interviews are held on Wednesdays at 2:00 pm at 35 Pointe Place in Dover. Call 603-842-4908 or visit www.springvillagedover.com. The Garage at the Governor's Inn presents the 19th annual 2022 Outdoor Music Series. Catch solo acts on Wednesdays from 6-9 pm, with bands playing Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays from 7-10 pm. Full music lineup at http:// www.governorsinn.com/ Waste Management in need of filling positions for Diesel Mechanics/Assistants in our NE region, specifically, West Seneca, New York, Londonderry and Rochester, NH, West Boylston, Woburn, Norton, MA, and Cranston, RI. Waste Management offers exceptional, unmatched benefits, and career advancement opportunities. Visit https://careers.wm.com/
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