MEMBER NEWS

Cornerstone VNA announced at their recent Annual Meeting, that their new Board Chair is Dr. Archana Bhargava of Durham. Upon joining the board in 2013, she began sharing her passion for Palliative Care and encouraged the organization’s leadership team to consider adding this specialty service. Palliative Care is now one of five distinct programs at Cornerstone VNA. The Board also welcomed Gina DeNuzzio of Rochester to the board. Gina has worked at First Seacoast Bank since 2018 and currently serves as the Assistant Vice President and Barrington Branch Manager. She has 21 years of experience in the financial services industry while also fulfilling her personal and professional passion of making a positive impact for behavioral and mental health.

Cornerstone VNA is also pleased to announce the 7th annual Caregivers Connect, a special event that focuses on providing support to local family caregivers. This free in-person event will take place at the Comfort Inn & Suites in Dover on Thursday, May 18, from 1:30pm – 4:30pm. Call 800-691-1133 x1109 or visit cornerstonevna.org/event/caregiver-connect-2023/

First Church Congregational is pleased to announce their upcoming Annual Yard Sale. Join them at 63 South Main Street in Rochester. May 6 - Annual Yard Sale, 8:00 am to noon Call 603-332-1121 or visit first-ucc.net

First Seacoast Bank is pleased to announce the addition of Cathi Temple as Assistant Vice President, Branch Manager. Cathi brings over 18 years of banking experience in Financial Services, management, and mortgage lending. As a Seacoast native for the past 15 years, Cathi loves getting involved with the community and has been involved with many organizations in the past including the Newmarket Business Association, Charter. For information, visit www.firstseacoastbank.com.

First United Methodist Church and Rochester Main Street are sponsoring the 6th annual Community Photography Show. A public reception and awards presentation will be held at the church on May 10, 2023 at 7:00 pm. For information on how to submit entries, etc., please visit www.firstumcrochester.org

Generations Arcade has has some news on reopening their facility. Be sure to visit their website for more information as it becomes available. www.generationsarcade.com

Greater Seacoast Community Health has recently announced Chief Executive Officer Janet Laatsch will retire on December 31st, 2023. “For more than two decades Janet’s vision and leadership skills have grown the facilities and services of community health centers in the Seacoast area," said Glidden. During her tenure, she presided over the 2018 merger of Goodwin Community Health in Somersworth and Families

First Health and Support Center in Portsmouth and oversaw the building of two modern facilities, creating better conditions for patients and staff. For more information, visit GetCommunityHealth.org

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Rochester, NH is offering a new Stay, Swim & Dine package, which provides a discounted rate off your overnight room and a 10% off discount at Peppers Landing, 110 Grill or La Corona For more information please call us at 603-994-1175 or email us at sales@hierochesternh.com.

Join Hope on Haven Hill for the Mother's Day Hope 5k Run/Walk presented by Delta Dental. Register before Friday, May 12, 2023. Whether you participate in person on Sunday, May 14th, at 9 a.m., in Manchester, or join virtually from a location of your choice, proceeds from this event support the programs and services at Hope on Haven Hill. Registration for both the In-Person and Virtual 5k is $25. All ages, skill levels, and strollers are welcomed. To register, visit Delta Dental Mother’s Day Hope Run/ Walk 5k Online Registration (runreg.com)

Leone, McDonnell & Roberts, PA is excited to announce the hiring of Client Accounting Specialist Dawn Pomerleau and Administrative Assistant Stephanie Snow to the team. Client Accounting Specialist Dawn Pomerleau joined the team to provide bookkeeping, QuickBooks set up and management, and other wrap-around services to clients.

Stephanie Snow also started at Leone, McDonnell & Roberts joining the firm’s administrative team. Prior to joining the firm, Stephanie gained valuable skills working as an administrative assistant at an elementary school, as a 911 dispatcher and as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT). Visit www.lmrpa.com

Life Balance Counseling, Coaching and Wellness continues to provide ongoing support in person and online during these challenging times. We have 13 providers based out of two offices in Rochester and Hampstead, NH. Services include support for anxiety, depression, stress management, feeling overwhelmed, working with clients who are new moms or pregnant and parenting. We now have limited services for clients aged 13-17 as well. Call or text today 603-332-8000 on our website at www.lifebalancecoachnh.com or by secure google form here

Rochester Child Care Center

5 K Run/walk to benefit programs of Rochester Child Care Center on Saturday May 26, 2018. 9 am registration, 10 am start

Activities for Kids, Prizes for Participants

McClelland School , 59 Brock St., Rochester Register at www.rochesterchildcare.org or call 332 9333

The Share Fund will be holding a Putt 4 Hunger Mini Golf Tournament on Saturday, May 20, 2023 beginning at 8:30 am at the Hilltop Fun Center in Somersworth. The cost to play is $10/player or $40/foursome. All funds and donations will benefit the Share Fund's of Helping Neighbors in Need. For additional information on playing and sponsoring, visit www.sharefund.org/putt

Shepherd’s Gate Flower Farm invites you to ring in spring with weekly flower arrangements lovingly curated using sustainably and locally grown flowers. Vase included. Plus, because they have already been artfully arranged for you, they are ready to go - just set them out and enjoy! Multiple share programs and price points available. Visit: www.shepherdsgateflowers.com

Waste Management is 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/ Wentworth-Douglass Hospital has contributed funds to the Strafford County Public Health Network (SCPHN) as part of a new pilot project for syringe disposal in Dover. The project will create an anonymous public sharps disposal program, with a goal of decreasing the amount of improperly disposed of needles and medical waste in the community by providing safe disposal units.

The collaboration also includes SOS Recovery Community Organization, the New Hampshire Harm Reduction Coalition, The Doorway operated by Wentworth-Douglass, and other community members and organizations. For more information and supportive resources, please visit: linktr.ee/doverdisposal

WorkReadyNH is holding a series of upcoming professional development workshops: May 8-25; May 15-June 1; May 16-June 14; June 5-16; June 1229. Visit www.ccsnh.edu/workreadynh.

Spaulding High School Job Fairs

Spaulding High School will present a Summer Job Fair on Tuesday, May 9th from 9-11am and a Senior Day Career Fair on Thursday, May 11th from 9-11am. The summer job fair will be open to all students grade 9-12. The Senior Day Career Fair will be open to graduating seniors who are preparing to enter the workforce. Booths/tables will be provided and you are welcome to conduct on the spot interviews with students at both events. Please click on the link below to reserve your spot!

Summer Job Fair: https://forms.gle/iWMG6XMKAbwiZ2fN6

Senior Career Fair: https://forms.gle/78EUVt57ehqC8MsQ7