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Celebrate Mother’s Day with Museums, Music, Cruises and More

By Kathi Caldwell-Hopper

Mother’s Day will soon be hereon May 14 - and there are many ways to treat your mom - especially in the Lakes Region. The following are some great ideas for Mother’s Day activities.

Canterbury Shaker Village sits on nearly 700 acres, with beautiful, historic buildings, trails, ponds, and gardens for outdoor exploration. The Village opens for the season on Saturday, May 13. You can take your mother for a walk on the grounds, which are open to the public from dawn until dusk daily. (Check out a map of the village at www.shakers.org.)

On Mother’s Day weekend, a lot is going on at Shaker Village. Saturday, May 13 offers tours at 11 am and 1 and 3 pm. Special talks will take place, including “For Shakers, By Shakers” with speaker Kyle Sandler in the Carriage Barn at 11 am, followed by “Meet the Curator” with Shaker Village curator of collections, Shirley Wanda. Also on Saturday, May 13, the Canterbury 5K Run will begin at 10 am.

On Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 14, Shaker Village will be open with tours at 11 am and 1 and 3 pm. On a tour of Shaker Village, you will learn how the religious group lived, worked, and worshipped.

Canterbury Shaker Village was established in 1792 when members formed a community in Canterbury, New Hampshire. The beautiful village existed for many years, with Shakers living and worshipping on site. It has operated as a museum focused on Shaker history and culture since the early 1990s. At its height in the 1850s, 300 people lived and worked in over 100 buildings at Canterbury Shaker Village. Call 603-783-9511 or visit www.shakers. org for information. Canterbury Shaker Village is located at 288 Shaker Road in Canterbury.

Castle in the Clouds is a fascinating place to spend a day. Bring Mom for a hike on the trails on the grounds; trails are owned and maintained by the Lakes Region Conservation Trust. The Castle, with tours of the famed estate, will open for the season on May 27. Visit www.castleintheclouds.org, or call 603-476-5900. The Castle is located at 455 Old Mountain Road, off Rt. 171 in Moultonborough.

The unique and fun Rail Bike Adventures opens for the season on Saturday, May 13, just in time for Mother’s Day

weekend. Located at the Laconia Railroad Station at 15 Veteran’s Square in Laconia, each Rail Bike has four seats per bike. Visitors will enjoy a five-mile round-trip Rail Bike ride along the shores of Lake Winnisquam. The Rail Bike treks are a truly unique and fun way to get outdoors and enjoy the area with Mom and the whole family. To reserve, call 603-348-1131 or visit www. hoborr.com

Celebrate Mom by taking her on a unique cruise on Lake Winnipesaukee. This is the 151st season for the M/S Mount Washington. Mother’s Day is the first cruise of the season. Located at Weirs Beach, the ship navigates around Winnipesaukee’s many islands and over the waters of the lake. The scenic cruise will offer a grand buffet brunch and entertainment and a flower for Mom. Choose from a 10 am or 2 pm cruise; each cruise is 2 ½ hours in duration. Mom will surely enjoy a leisurely tour of the lake, with her family accompanying her.

The Mount runs throughout the summer and into the fall with many cruise options, both day and evening. Or you can reserve a spot on the M/V Sophie C. The U.S. Mailboat provides postal service to the island resi-

dents of Lake Winnipesaukee and is a unique way to see the islands up close. The Winnipesaukee Spirit is a new addition to the fleet, and well-equipped

for private events and charters. Also in the fleet is the M/V Doris E.

For tickets and the latest schedule, visit www.cruisenh.com or call 603366-5531. Take Mom on a Mother’s Day Brunch cruise or get her a gift card to use during the season.

Get outside and enjoy the natural world with Mom. Trails are open at the Squam Lakes Natural Science Center in Holderness. On the walking trail, (trails opened to the public on May 1) you will see animals that have been rehabilitated from injuries. You’ll learn about habitats, adaptation, interrelationships, and animal populations as you walk the trail. The different areas to experience include a Hidden Stories exhibit, Life Underground, Water Matters Pavilion, Coyote Exhibit, Ecotone Mammal Exhibit, Bobcat Exhibit, Mountain Lion Exhibit, and you will also see the White-Tailed Deer, Red Barn, Kirkwood Gardens, River Otters, the Predator-Prey Exhibit, Gordon Children’s Center, Black Bear Exhibit, bird exhibits, the Upper Pond, Wetlands walk, and more.

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Some of the Canterbury Shaker Village’s grounds open with tours on Sat., May 13, just in time for Mother’s Day.

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the Science Center offers many cruises during the season.

The Science Center is the perfect place for the whole family to learn about nature. Pre-purchase tickets for a visit to the Center and/or cruises at www.nhnature.org. The Squam Lakes Natural Science Center is located at 23 Science Center Road near downtown Holderness. Call 603-9687194 or visit www.nhnature.org.

For a fascinating look back at the days of World War II, head to the Wright Museum of World War II on Center Street in Wolfeboro. The museum opened for the season on May 1 with thoughtful exhibits from its extensive permanent collection featuring the years 1939 to 1945. Displays show visitors what life was like on the home front and also on the battlefield, together with fully operational military vehicles, allowing visitors to explore a seminal period in American history.

The museum also has a series of programs and is open through October 31. For information, visit www.wrightmuseum.org or call 603-569-1212. Bring the entire family to the Wright Museum for a look back at an important time in our history, and if the weather is nice, take Mom and the family on a walk at the nearby Bridge Falls Path with great views of the water.

The Lakes Region has seen a growing movement of live music venues in the last few years, and one of the best is Great Waters Music Festival. Located under a huge concert tent on the grounds of Castle in the Clouds in Moultonborough, the series offers a variety of concerts. Get Mom tickets to one or more shows to take place this summer. The schedule includes Linda Eder on July 8 (this concert will be at Anderson Hall in Wolfeboro), The Sweet Caroline Tour starring Jay White at the Castle Concert in the Clouds, and many other shows throughout the season. Order tickets at www.greatwaters. org or call 603-569-7710.

The Colonial Theatre on Main Street in downtown Laconia is open yearround, after an ambitious renovation of the beautiful performance venue. It is the perfect place to take Mom for a show, including Louis Black: Off the Rails on May 11, Just Duet: Broadway Style on May 20, Juston McKinney on May 27, and many more coming up. Visit www.coloniallaconia.com or call 1-800-657-8774 for tickets.

Polar Caves in Rumney is a fascinating place. Mom and your entire family can explore the caves throughout the season. Visit www.polarcaves.com or call 603-536-1888. Polar Caves is located at 705 Rumney Road, Route 25 in Rumney.

Help Wanted 2023 Summer Season

Holderness Harbor is currently seeking motivated individuals who enjoy working in a friendly yet fast paced marina environment. Must be at least 16. Boater’s Safety license preferred but not required. Interested candidates are encouraged to contact us via email through our website holdernessharbor.com under contact us or call 603-968-9001 and leave a message. Positions include Inside Customer Service/Outside Dock and Boat support.

Guided Hike of Pitman Town Forest

Join the Newfound Land Conservation Partnership (NLCP) and NLCP committee member Kim Sharp for a guided hike in the Pitman Town Forest of Alexandria on Friday, May 12 at 9am. This guided event kicks off a summer series of hikes exploring conserved lands in the Newfound Watershed. The Pitman Town Forest was acquired by Alexandria in 1981 and contains stone walls, the remains of buildings, and a variety of forest wildlife. This easy to moderate, approximately 2-mile hike has a few step-over streams. Registration is required and space is limited. Register online at NewfoundLake.org/ events or call 603-744-8689.

The NLCP is a collaboration among the Newfound Lake Region Association (NLRA); the Society for the Protection of NH Forests; the Lakes Region Conservation Trust; the Nature Conservancy; and volunteer representatives from the towns of Hebron, Groton, Bristol,

Bridgewater, and Alexandria. Since 2009, the Partnership has worked to promote land conservation within the Newfound watershed through education and community outreach. Learn more about conservation in the Newfound Watershed and why land conservation is important at NewfoundLake. org/NLCP

Land conservation is an important part of NLRA’s work to protect the high-quality waters of Newfound Lake and its watershed, maintaining a healthy and diverse ecosystem. Through water quality and invasive species monitoring, educational events such as guided hikes and nature activities, and land conservation efforts that protect open spaces and help manage stormwater pollution, NLRA approaches conservation at the watershed level. You can learn more about NLRA’s initiatives at NewfoundLake.org

Meredith On Canvas

Get ready for Meredith on Canvas, a Plein Air Event. This event, organized by the Meredith On Canvas Group in conjunction with the Greater Meredith Program, is excited to announce the first ever event for plein air artists to paint at various areas around Meredith on the first Sunday in May, June, and July, with a reception in August featuring finished pieces at Karlins Wine, Cheese & Provisions, 20 Main Street in Meredith.

Plein air painting is of or relating to

painting in outdoor daylight. Or relating to a branch of impressionism that attempts to represent outdoor light and air. The public is encouraged to use the Do The Loop map and come watch these amazing artists as they create beautiful works of art featuring the sights in and around the town of Meredith and Meredith Bay on Lake Winnipesaukee.

For more information please go to our website https://greatermeredith. org/meredith-on-canvas/

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Orchestra POPS Concerts in May

The Lakes Region Symphony Orchestra, under the direction of music director Benjamin Greene, invites you to the final concerts of our remarkable 2022-2023 season with two performances on Saturday May 13, 2023, at 7:00pm and Sunday May 14, 2023, at 3:00pm at Inter-Lakes Auditorium in Meredith.

LRSO celebrates the 100th anniversary of George Gershwin’s American Classic “Rhapsody in Blue” - perhaps Gershwin’s most famous and one of the most performed of all American concert works - with Meredith’s Chris Mega featured on piano. In the Gershwin theme LRSO welcomes vocalist

Madison MacNeill to the stage performing several Gershwin and Gershwin-era standards from the Great

American Songbook.

LRSO entertains with a mix of orchestral and vocal selections that include “S’Wonderful”, “Strike Up the Band”, “Embraceable You”,” But Not For Me”, “Summertime”, “Chattanooga Choo Choo”, a medley of Cole Porter tunes and more! Visit www.LRSO. org for a more complete lineup.

Chris Mega’s involvement with the Lakes Region Symphony Orchestra spans over two decades, and he is currently the pianist and Executive Director of the organization. Chris is classically trained but enjoys playing jazz – a combination that fits well with Gershwin’s orchestral work. Over the years with LRSO Chris has had the opportunity to perform the Rachmaninoff Piano Concerto No. 2, and the Grieg Piano Concerto, and is excited to solo with this Gershwin classic.

Chris recently teamed up with Hermit Woods Winery in Meredith to book and perform “Piano Nights” every Friday and Saturday night and is involved with other music programs presented

at the winery.

Madison MacNeill’s talent was most recently on display in “Something Rotten!” with the Powerhouse Theater Collaborative (the resident theatre company at the Belknap Mill and the Colonial Theatre in Laconia) and other performing arts companies. She has trained at Berklee College of Music and through master classes with Broadway professionals. Madison has always enjoyed singing jazz and musical theatre and is thrilled to be joining the Lakes Region Symphony Orchestra for this occasion singing the music she loves!

These May 13th and 14th concerts are the capstones of the LRSO’s brilliant 2022-2023 season and sell quickly. Tickets are $25 for adults and $10 for students college-age and under. Tickets are available online at www. LRSO.org or by calling eTix at 800514-3849.

We invite our long-time patrons and newcomers alike to enjoy this live orchestral experience.

Our thanks to concert sponsor Bank of New Hampshire, and all our patrons and sponsors, for supporting live orchestral music here in the beautiful Lakes Region of New Hampshire. Join our mailing list at www.LRSO.org or follow us on Facebook at LRSO1 to receive notice of all our performances next season. Please be sure to tell a friend!

The Lakes Region Symphony Orchestra is a Meredith, NH-based, non-profit orchestra that performs throughout the fall, winter, and spring months.

The League of NH Craftsmen Classes in May

Join us on May 13, from 10:30 am to 4:30 pm for a silver stacking rings class with artist Joy Raskin. In this class, students will make several assorted sterling rings on which we will solder tiny silver bezel cups, polish rings, and set small round gemstones. Tuition is $75 per student, and the material fee is between $10 - $40 (The cost of silver and gemstones varies).

Join us on May 21, from 1pm to 4:00 pm for a Needle Felted Gnome class with juried artist Patsy Frasier. You can never have enough Gnomes! Learn to turn basic shapes into forms. You’ll form your Gnome and dress it in style using wool and one or two felting needles. Tuition is $35 per student with an

additional materials fee of $20 paid to the instructor at the time of the class.

Join us on May 27th, from 10:30 am to 4:40 pm to learn to make your own flower earrings with juried artist Joy Raskin. Students will make flower earrings out of wire and sheet metal, plus you will have some commercially made flower stampings to play with. You will make simple flower and leaf earrings using wire and then saw thin sheet metal into flower and leaf shapes that you can hammer-texture and shape to be more 3-dimensional. Tuition is $75 per student, and the material fee is between $10- $40 The cost of silver and gemstones varies.

Especially for Moms

By Kelly Ross

Happy April & Spring My Friends!!

Things are looking up as our days are finally getting longer, thankfully, as I am not a fan of Daylights Savings

Time at all, but on the plus side, when we move the clocks forward, it does make for encouraging times. I would bet my bottom dollar that we will likely have at least another snowstorm or two I am sure before we truly see our actual Spring, but it’s a great time of year to allow us to see the light at the en of the tunnel.

Since we are in April, I see this as my last article focusing on cooking inside until we get into late fall as I’ll start refocusing back to the grill in May. Also, speaking of May, The Laker will be back on the shelves weekly as opposed to monthly during the winter, so keep your eyes open for the weekly Laker love. As for today, I have a great breakfast bake, a few apps including another great wing recipe as well as bacon wrapped shrimp, some fun dinners, and yup, a few yummy desserts. Yes, come summer weather, it is generally all about the grill, but I promise to keep some great desserts coming your way that will need some indoor love.

We all love a good breakfast casserole. Like many, it’s fun in that you can always mix and match ingredients to make the dish more to your liking and this one fits that bill if that’s your

pleasure. I love this one just as it is as this is a strata containing diced ham and bread with chopped asparagus, and of course, cheese. You can throw this together in 20 minutes and bake/ rest time will take an hour. It will feed 6. Like most breakfast bakes, you can prep it the night before, refrigerate it, and pop it in the oven when you get up in the morning.

Asparagus and Ham Strata

5 large eggs

2 cups whole milk

½ cup half and half

½ tsp salt

¼ tsp pepper

1/8 tsp ground nutmeg

4 cups cubed Italian or French bread, ¾-1-inch cubes, about 6 oz

1 ¼ cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese, divided

1 cup cubed ham, ½ inch cubes

1 cup cut fresh asparagus, 1-inch pieces

In a large bowl, whisk the first six ingredients until blended. Stir in bread, 1 cup of the cheese, ham and asparagus. Transfer to a greased 8-in. square baking dish. Refrigerate, covered, several hours or overnight. Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Remove strata from refrigerator while oven heats. Bake, uncovered, 20 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining cheese, and bake 40-50 minutes longer or until puffed, golden and a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Let stand 5-10 minutes before serving.

If you read my articles often, you know how much I love chicken wings. Granted, I do prefer most of my wings done on the grill, but this recipe is out-

standing in a home fryer. If you don’t have a home fryer, you can do them in a skillet with oil, but the fryer does work better and quicker. The wing flats work great in a skillet, but the drumettes don’t cook as easily since they are rounded but will still work. These are tossed in a great spicy lemon spice mix, dipped in eggs, rolled in flour, and then fried. The sauce is great with a delicious honey lemon pepper combo. This recipe is for 3 pounds of wings, which when separated will get you 30+ wings or so. I suggest fresh over frozen, but you can use either. If frozen, make sure completely thawed and patted dry.

Fried Spicy Wing Flats Tossed with Honey Lemon Pepper

3-lbs of wings

2 tsp adobo

2 tsp hot sauce

1 tsp black pepper

I tsp cayenne pepper

½ tbsp lemon pepper

½ tbsp garlic powder

1 tsp Italian seasoning

2 eggs

3 cups flour

Vegetable or Canola oil for frying

2 stick butter

1 ½ tsp black pepper

1 ½ tsp lemon pepper or more to suit

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your taste.

½ cup honey

Juice of 2 lemons

Cut the chicken wings if fresh. Tips can be removed and section the rest into 2 pieces at the joint and put into a large bowl. In another bowl add the next 7 ingredients and combine well. Add the 2 eggs and mix well. Pour into the wings and toss to get them covered completely. Put the oil in your fryer and heat 350-375 degrees. In another bowl add flour. Dip seasoned chicken into flour mixture then fry in vegetable oil for 6-8 minutes, or if doing in a skillet, fry for 5-7 minutes per side. Regardless how you cook the wings, do so in batches, putting the freshly cooked wings in the oven to keep hot. For the sauce, melt butter in saucepan on low heat. Do not burn!! Add lemon juice, black pepper, lemon pepper and honey bring to a boil then remove from stove. Put the fried wings in a large bowl, drizzle the sauce over them, then toss them in the bowl to get them evenly coated. Put on a platter and scrape any sauce left in the bowl over the wings and start eating. Bust out a roll of paper towels for these killer wings.

Granted, scallops wrapped in bacon are more common than shrimp wrapped in bacon, but I love them equally. Usually, the scallop version is tossed in maple syrup, which is so good, but this great one is brushed with your favorite BBQ sauce. These can be done in a half hour or so. This isn’t rocket science, but you’ll love these

and make them time and time again. This will give you 16-20 pieces.

BBQ Bacon Wrapped Shrimp

1 lb shrimp, 16–20 in size, peeled and deveined

1 lb thick sliced bacon

½ cup BBQ sauce

1 tbsp honey

1 tbsp Dijon mustard

1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce

Salt and fresh black pepper to taste

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Lay the bacon on a sheet pan in a single layer and par-cook for 7-8 minutes. Remove the bacon from the oven and lay out on paper towels to drain. When the bacon is cool enough to handle, cut each strip in half and wrap a piece around each shrimp. Place the shrimp on a clean baking sheet with the seam side of the bacon down. In a bowl, mix together the BBQ sauce, honey, mustard and Worcestershire sauce. Bake

the shrimp for 7-8 minutes, remove from the oven and brush the glaze on the shrimp. Return the shrimp to the oven and bake for 5 minutes. Remove the shrimp from the oven and turn on the broiler. Brush the shrimp with the glaze one more time and broil for 3-4 minutes until the glaze is caramelized. Serve immediately. Wicked Good!

In likely the last slow-cooker recipe until fall, we are talking about a staple of sorts, that being pork loin and apples. Everyone knows how well these 2 flavors go together, although this one is done in a very unique kind of way to many of you, I’m sure. You will slit the top of the loin 10-12 times and then stuff a thick apple slice in each for the slow ride, plus it sits on more apples and onions during the process. This will be very juicy and scrumptious, will feed 6-8 easily, maybe more depending on your crowd. I cook this on low for 6-7 hours without ever taking the cover off for the first 6 hours.

Slow Cooker Honey Apple

Pork Loin

4 lb. pork loin. I use a center cut

3-4 granny smith apples or more if preferred, sliced and divided

1 ½ large, sweet onions, sliced

¾ cup butter sliced

¼ tsp salt

½ tsp fresh grind black pepper

½ - ¾ tsp cinnamon

1/3 cup honey

3-4 sprigs of fresh thyme, or ½ tsp dried thyme

Cut slits on the top of the pork loin, about every ¾ of an inch and at least an inch deep. Plug in apple slices into the slits. They will stick out above the loin somewhat. Set aside. Add the onions and remaining apple slices down in the

slow cooker. Pop in the slices of butter. Add the pork loin. Sprinkle the pork with the salt, pepper and cinnamon. Add the thyme. Drizzle the honey over the top. Cover and cook on LOW for 6 hours without opening the lid during the cooking process. The cooking time is done when it reaches 145 degrees in the middle. Remove the pork onto a platter and let rest for at least 5-10 minutes before slicing. Spoon out the onions and apples to accompany the sliced pork. Porky Pig at his finest.

Let’s whip up a great sauté dish, shall we? Like a few today, some of you have eaten this dish I’m sure in the restaurant world, and maybe you have already made this yourself, but I’m sure many of you haven’t. You can make this at home for 4 people for the same price it would cost you for one person of you at your favorite local eatery, plus it’s very simple and fairly quick to make. This

Surf ‘n’ Turf Alfredo dish is made with Cajun shrimp and marinated steak tips. I usually make this with penne or cavatappi pasta as I love the wide holed pastas so the sauce can crawl right up inside the pasta to coat them. This will feed 4-6 of you lucky eaters.

Cajun Shrimp and Steak Alfredo

For the Steak

1 ¼ - 1 ½ lbs steak or more, cut into cubes. I usually use NY sirloin

½ cup + 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, divided

¼ cup soy sauce

¼ cup Worcestershire sauce

1 tbsp garlic powder

1 tbsp Cajun seasoning

1 tbsp hot sauce

1 tbsp brown sugar

1 tsp ground black pepper

2 tbsp butter

2 garlic cloves, minced

1/8 tsp or more crushed red chili pepper flakes, optional

For The Shrimp

12 oz shrimp, 21/25 or 26/30 in size, peeled and deveined, thawed if frozen

1 tbsp olive oil

1 ¼ tbsp Cajun seasoning

Pinch of Salt

Pinch of freshly ground black pepper

For The Alfredo Sauce & Pasta

½ cup unsalted butter

4 oz cream cheese, room temp

1-pint heavy cream, 2 cups

1 tbsp Cajun seasoning

½ tsp salt, or to taste

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½ tsp freshly ground black pepper, or to taste

1 ½ cups freshly grated Parmesan

1 Ib penne or cavatappi pasta

½ tsp salt

1 tbsp olive oil

Place the steak pieces inside of a Ziploc bag. Set aside. Combine ½ cup extra virgin olive oil, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, Cajun seasoning, hot sauce, brown sugar, and ground black pepper in a small bowl. Mix well. Pour the marinade inside of the Ziploc bag, covering the meat. Seal tightly and shake well to get the steak pieces well coated. Refrigerate for 6-8 hours or preferably overnight. Fill a large pot with water and add ½ tsp of salt and 1 tbsp of olive oil. Bring to a boil. Add the pasta to the boiling water and cook according to package directions. Drain the pasta water and set the noodles aside. For the shrimp, in a medium bowl, add olive oil, Cajun seasoning, and a pinch of salt and pepper and toss to combine, then toss in the shrimp to well coat them. Add shrimp to hot skillet and cook, stirring constantly until shrimp is pink. Scrape shrimp into a separate bowl and set aside. For the steak, you can either grill them, or heat 1 tbsp of olive oil in the hot skillet. Remove the steak chunks from the marinade and place them in the same skillet in a single layer. Cook for 2-4 minutes, stirring occasionally until golden brown. Add butter, minced garlic, and crushed red pepper flakes and continue to cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring and tossing to

coat the steak. Scrape into a separate bowl and set aside. For the alfredo sauce, in that same skillet as the steak was cooked in, melt the butter over medium-low heat. Once the butter is melted, add the cream cheese and heat until softened. Pour in heavy cream and season with Cajun spice, salt, and pepper. Whisk to combine. Bring to a low boil. Once boiling, decrease the heat to low and allow the sauce to simmer for 8-10 minutes, whisking occasionally. The sauce should be thick enough to coat a spoon. Once the sauce has thickened, turn off the heat and add the parmesan. Stir until cheese is melted and combined. Taste the sauce and adjust the seasonings to your preference. Add the pasta and toss it around to coat in the Alfredo. Toss in the steak, and shrimp and stir to combine. This is a great dish.

Let’s go Asian. One of my favorite soups and easily a top 3 in sales for me in the restaurant biz is a pepper steak soup that is scrumptious. This is a dinner version with less liquid, but all the flavor and more goodies within. This is chock full of steak, peppers, and onions with some tomatoes with some of the great Asian flavors we all know well. This will feed 6 and I usually serve this over rice, although it’s great as is. You can throw this one together in barely a half hour.

Chinese Pepper Steak

2 lb top sirloin

½ cup soy sauce

4 tbsp sugar

4 tbsp cornstarch

1 tsp ground ginger

3/8 cup vegetable oil, divided

2 red onions, cut into 1-inch squares

2-3 green bell pepper, cut into 1-inch squares

3 tomatoes, cut into wedges

Slice steak into ½ inch thick slices against the grain. Whisk together soy sauce, sugar, cornstarch, and ginger in a bowl until the sugar has dissolved, and the mixture is smooth. Place steak slices into the marinade and stir until well-coated. Heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat and cook steak strips in batches in hot oil so as not to crowd the pan. Cook and stir until well-browned, about 3 minutes, and remove steak from the wok to a bowl. Repeat with remaining steak, adding more oil as needed, and set the cooked meat aside. Return cooked steak strips to the hot wok and stir in onion. Toss steak and onion together until onion begins to soften, about 2-3 minutes, then stir in green pepper. Cook and stir the mixture until peppers have turned bright green and started to become tender, about 2-3 minutes more, then add tomatoes. Stir everything together to mix and blend flavors and serve as is or over rice.

Our last entrée of the day is a casserole, again with some very familiar ingredients which play together very nicely. Chicken, broccoli and cauliflower have always been known to hang out with one another, and it’s another great marriage here. This is a great creamy veggie packed meal. Total prep/cook time will take about 4550 minutes and feed 4-6.

Creamy Broccoli and Cauliflower

Chicken Casserole

4 cups cauliflower florets

4 cups broccoli florets

2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

1 cup chopped onion

2 cloves garlic, minced

2 tbsp flour

½ tsp salt

½ tsp fresh grind black pepper

2 cups milk

3 oz cream cheese, room temp

1 cup grated parmesan cheese, divided

3 cups shredded or chopped cooked

chicken

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Coat an 8-inch-square baking dish with cooking spray. Bring an inch or two of water to a boil in a large saucepan fitted with a steamer basket. Add cauliflower and broccoli, steam, covered, until almost tender, about 5 minutes. Transfer the vegetables to a rimmed baking sheet and pat dry. Discard the water and wipe out the pot. Heat oil in the saucepan over medium heat. Add onion, cook, stirring, until starting to soften, about 3 minutes. Add garlic, cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Sprinkle with flour, salt and pepper and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Increase heat to medium-high and whisk in milk and cream cheese. Cook, whisking, until the cream cheese is incorporated, and the sauce has thickened, 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in ¾ cup Parmesan. Add the broccoli, cauliflower and chicken and stir to coat. Transfer to the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle with the remaining ¼ cup Parmesan. Bake until bubbling around the edges and lightly browned on top, about 20 minutes.

I have 3 desserts to end the day with,

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all sponsored by fruits and berries. I have always been a much bigger fan of fruit desserts over chocolate, although I am well aware I might be in the minority on that one. These are all very easy, some including a “cheat” of sorts which I have zero problems with, especially when making desserts. We will

tackle blueberries and apples in a minute, but first, let’s do a banana cheesecake type of wonderful. This goes together relatively quick, but needs to be refrigerated a day before serving, and yes, it’s well worth the wait. Plan on 9 generous squares.

Banana Cream Cheesecake Bars

3 cups vanilla wafer cookie crumbs, about 11 oz

½ cup melted butter

1-pint heavy whipped cream

¾ cup sugar

24 oz cream cheese, room temp

2 boxes instant banana cream pudding mix, 3.4 oz each

Whip topping & banana slices at service time

In a mixing bowl, mix the wafer crumbs and melted butter. Press blend to bottom of an 8×8 inch or 9x9 inch square pan lined with a sheet parchment paper with extra paper hanging over the edges. Chill the crust in the refrigerator or freezer when you proceed to next steps. In the metal mixing bowl of a stand mixer on medium speed, whip the heavy whipping cream and sugar until stiff peaks form, scrape into another bowl and put aside. Next, again on medium speed, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add dry pudding mix little at a time, beating well between every addition. Add the whipped cream mixture and blend until smooth. Spread cheesecake filling equally on the cooled crust. Loosely cover pan with plastic wrap and refrigerate cheesecake for at least 8 hours or overnight. Once ready to serve, cut cooled cheesecake into nine squares and top with whipped topping and banana slices. So banana-licious.

Apple Cake with Caramel Sauce

3 cups flour

1 tbsp baking powder

1 ½ tsp ground cinnamon

½ tsp ground ginger

½ tsp ground cardamom

½ tsp salt

2/3 cup light brown sugar

2 eggs

1 ½ cups sour cream

½ cup milk

6 tbsp melted butter, and then slightly cooled

3-4 large apples peeled and diced into ¼ pieces, about 3½ cups

1 jar of salted caramel sauce

¼ cup raw sugar

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Grease a 9×13 pan with butter or line with parchment. Stir together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, ginger, cardamom, salt, and brown sugar. Set aside. Whisk the eggs lightly and then whisk in the sour cream. Add the milk and butter and whisk until smooth. Add the dry ingredients to the wet and stir just until combined. Gently fold in the apples. Scoop the batter into the prepared pan and sprinkle generously with the raw sugar. Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the cake is golden brown, and a toothpick inserted comes out mostly clean. Let sit for 10-15 minutes before slicing and serving. Serve with warm salted caramel sauce poured over the top and then sprinkle with raw sugar if that’s your thing. It’s a great touch. Well, that’s that my friends. Have some fun with these recipes as making sure your taste buds are having fun is important. When I’m back next month, we’ll start with a Mother’s Day themed recipe article. Remember to get your grills in shape after it likely hibernated for the winter for most of you as most future recipes will be dedicated to the barbie. Until then, enjoy the month of April as we watch the snow disappear, watch the days get longer, and continue to eat great food.

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Annual Lakes Congress to be Held in June

If you love a lake, then you won’t want to miss the 2023 Lakes Congress hosted by NH LAKES. This popular annual education, training, and networking event returns on June 2 to Church Landing along beautiful Meredith Bay on Lake Winnipesaukee.

The event will kick off with the presentation “Indigenous Waterways—Protection, Restoration, and Sustainability” by Denise K. Pouliot, Sag8moskwa, and Artist and Paul W. Pouliot, Sag8mo and THPO, of the Cowasuck Band of the Pennacook-Abenaki People. Denise and Paul

will discuss their contemporary response about being the continued “Care Takers” of N’dakinna, our homelands and our lakes. Attendees will learn about ways to protect, restore, and sustainably manage waterways through Indigenous knowledge and practices.

Following the keynote address, attendees have the opportunity to participate in four of 16 workshop sessions covering topics including: toxic cyanobacteria blooms, aquatic plant identification, lake-friendly living, shoreland permitting, and much more!

“With Lakes Congress, our goal is

MMRG Hosts Conservation 101 Workshop for Landowners

Moose Mountains Regional Greenways (MMRG) presents a series of three free informational sessions for community members to learn about land conservation.

MMRG’s primary mission is land conservation by working with landowners and others to permanently protect natural resources and outdoor recreational values. Since 1998 we have been helping communities to identify their most special natural resources. We start by working with community leaders to identify the natural resource features that are most unique to the community –like important drinking water resources, wildlife habitat areas, working farms and forests, and recreational areas. We have successfully conserved over 4,000 acres

that are host to a variety of habitat types across nine communities served in the Moose Mountains region.

Veronica Bodge, MMRG’s Land Agent, will offer an informative presentation, tailored towards landowners interested in the possibility of conserving their land. Options may vary based on the landowner’s goals for conservation and if they will continue to own and live on the property. Veronica will discuss the basics of conservation outcomes for a landowners property. Attendees will have the opportunity and are encouraged to ask further questions.

The session will be held at the Wolfeboro Public Library on June 6th from 6:30-7:30 pm. RSVP is requested at mmrgnh.org/events.

to not only inspire but to provide each person who comes with training and information they can bring to their own communities to restore and preserve the health of their lakes,” explained Andrea LaMoreaux, NH LAKES President. “For the third year in a row, a record number of public health advisories for toxic blooms were issued for our lakes last summer. And, invasive species continue to spread to more lakes. Everyone takes home ideas from Lakes Congress about simple they can do to help stop these blooms and stop the spread of invasive species.”

This event is open to the public. Register before May 15 to get an early bird discount. And, anyone who registers will have the opportunity to stay at Mill Falls the night before the event at a discounted rate. To learn more about Lakes Congress and to register, visit www.nhlakes.org/lakes-congress.

Established in 1992, the mission of NH LAKES, a statewide, publicly supported nonprofit organization, is to restore and preserve the health of New Hampshire’s lakes. For more information, visit nhlakes.org, email info@ nhlakes.org, or call 603.226.0299

Inaugural Community Arts Festival at Castle in the Clouds

Castle in the Clouds is hosting its first-ever Community Arts Festival on Saturday, June 10 from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm. Presented in partnership with the Lakes Region Art Association, this exciting new event will feature booths with dozens of crafters, artists, and community organizations, various art demonstrations and performances, a scavenger hunt, art activities for kids, and more! The Community Arts Festival will be free for the public to attend. The rain date for the event will be Sunday, June 11.

Castle in the Clouds invites crafters, artists, community organizations, and other interested parties to apply for an event booth space. Each 10’x10’ booth space is $30.00.

Art demonstrations and performances will be scheduled throughout the event. All crafters, craft circles and guilds, musicians and music groups, dance studios, martial arts studios, theater groups, and artists of all kinds are invited to apply for a 30-minute or one-hour time slot. Selected applicants will also receive a free booth space.

Through May 27, From the Lonely Afternoons, art exhibit with work by Robert Shaffer, at Meredith Village Savings Bank, 66 N. Main St., Wolfeboro, www.governorwentworthartscouncil.org

Through May 31, Spring Shuffle: Walk, Shuffle, or Run from the Pub!, 5-6:15 pm, every Wed. until May 31, Patrick’s Pub event to benefit Lakes Region Children’s Auction, Gilford, www.patrickspub.com/the-shuffle.

May 9, Craft and Chat, 5-6:30 pm, bring a craft project to work on, meet other crafters, Moultonborough Public Library, 4 Holland St., Moultonborough, 4768895.

May 9, Good Bugs, Bad Bugs, Wolfeboro Garden Club Lecture, 1 pm, All Saints Church, S. Main St., Wolfeboro, free, public welcome, 966-3057, www. wolfeborogardenclub.org

May 10, Bike Bench Basics, 6-8 pm, Makers Mill, 23 Bay St., Wolfeboro, pre-register: 569-1500, www.makersmill.org

May 10, Living Room Session, with Lance and Lea, The Loft at Hermit Woods, 6-8:30 pm, 72 Main St., Meredith, 253-7968, www.hermitwoods.com.

May 10, Local Author Night, Castle in the Clouds, 5:30-7:30 pm, Rt. 171, Moultonborough, 476-5900, www.castleintheclouds.org.

May 10 & 13, Marion Remick Bird Walk, 10 am, Remick Country Doctor Farm & Museum, 58 Cleveland Hill Rd., Tamworth, pre-register: 323-7591, www.remickmuseum.org

May 11, African American Soldiers and Sailors of NH During the American Revolution, 6-7 pm, free, historical talk by Glenn Knoblock, Laconia Public Library, 695 Main St., Laconia, 524-4775, info@laconialibrary.org.

May 11, Comedian Bob Marley, 7:30 pm, Flying Monkey Movie & Performance Center, 39 Main St., Plymouth, www.flyingmonkeynh.com, 536-2551.

May 11, Matt Savage Jazz Quartet, The Loft at Hermit Woods, 6-9 pm, 72 Main St., Meredith, 253-7968, www.hermitwoods.com.

May 11-June 17, Granite State Track and Field, ages 9-14, Constitution Park, Ossipee, pre-register: www.ossipee.org

May 12, Piano Nights at Hermit Woods, The Loft at Hermit Woods, 6-9 pm, 72 Main St., Meredith, 253-7968, www.hermitwoods.com.

May 12, Sewing 101, 10 am-12:30 pm, Makers Mill, 23 Bay St., Wolfeboro, pre-register: 569-1500, www.makersmill.org

May 12, Wolfeboro Bike & Walk Day Contest, 7-9 am, food in Cate Park and Huggins Hospital, Wolfeboro Parks & Recreation, 569-5639.

May 12-14, Blacksmithing Basics, blacksmithing workshop with Gary Kalajian, Sanborn Mills Farm, 7097 Sanborn Rd., Loudon, 435-7314, www.sanbornmills.org

May 13, Beginner Pastel Series, 10 am-noon, Makers Mill, 23 Bay St., Wolfeboro, pre-register: 569-1500, www.makersmill.org

May 13, Art Therapy, 10 am-1 pm, with art therapist Fran Nutter-Upham, free for veterans, active miliary, first responders and their families, drop-in event the second Sat. of May & June, Belknap Mill, 25 Beacon St. East, Laconia, 5248813, www.belknapmill.org

May 13, Choose Franklin Community Day, 10 am-2 pm, Odell Park, 124 Memorial St., Franklin, parade at 10 am, vendors, games and more, 934-2118.

May 13, Garden to Table – Glorious Greens, 1-3 pm, Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center, 928 White Oaks Road, Laconia, www.prescottfarm. org. Call ahead for pre-registration: 366-5695.

May 13, Homemade Soap: Making Colorful Soap, 10 am-noon, Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center, 928 White Oaks Road, Laconia, www. prescottfarm.org. Call ahead for pre-registration: 366-5695.

May 13, It Figures, 1-4 pm, 4-week portrait and figure drawing class, Makers Mill, 23 Bay St., Wolfeboro, pre-register: 569-1500, www.makersmill.org (Age 18 and up.)

May 13, Lakes Region Spring Food Truck Festival, noon-4 pm, Tanger Outlets, Tilton, 120 Laconia Rd., Tilton.

May 13, MOOS-ies for Families, Follow the Stream, 10-11:30 am, 451 Hornetown Rd., Farmington, Moose Mountain Regional Greenways, pre-registration: 473-2020, www.mmrgnh.org.

May 13, Opening Day, tours at 11 am, 1 & 3 pm, special talks: For Shakers, By Shakers and Meet the Curator, Canterbury 5K race at 10 am, Canterbury Shaker Village, Shaker Rd., Canterbury, 783-9511, www.shakers.org

May 13, Piano Nights at Hermit Woods, The Loft at Hermit Woods, 6-9 pm, 72 Main St., Meredith, 253-7968, www.hermitwoods.com.

May 13, Silver Stacking Rings with Small Gemstones with Joy Raskin, 10:30 am-4:30 pm, League of NH Craftsmen Meredith Fine Craft Gallery, 279 DW Highway, Meredith, info/register: 279-7920, https://meredith.nhcrafts.org/

May 13, Stacey Burns Memorial Scholarship 5K Run & Walk, 9-11 am, 102 S. Main St., Wolfeboro, 569-5639, www.wolfeboroparksandrecreation.com.

May 13, Water Summit, Wentworth Watershed, 9 am-noon, Great Hall, 84 S. Main St., Wolfeboro, 534-0222.

May 13-14, Grow Your Own Natural Dye Plants, workshop with Helen Westergren, Sanborn Mills Farm, 7097 Sanborn Rd., Loudon, 435-7314, www. sanbornmills.org

May 14, BoDeans, 7:30 pm, Flying Monkey Movie & Performance Center, 39 Main St., Plymouth, tickets/ www.flyingmonkeynh.com, 536-2551.

May 14, Mother’s Day Brunch on M/S Mount Washington, 10 am & 2 pm departures, 211 Lakeside Ave., Weirs Beach, 366-5531, www.cruisenh.com.

May 14, Mother’s Day Luncheon & Craft, 11:30 am-1:30 pm, Makers Mill, 23 Bay St., Wolfeboro, pre-register: 569-1500, www.makersmill.org

May 15, Dearly Earned, 5-6:30 pm, Pontine Theatre, Mathews and Greg Gather, Moultonborough Public Library, 4 Holland St., Moultonborough, 476-8895, pre-register: www.moultonboroughlibrary.com.

May 15, Learn to Weave, 6:30-8:30 pm, Makers Mill, 23 Bay St., Wolfeboro, pre-register: 569-1500, www.makersmill.org

May 16, Castle in the Clouds Presentation: Overview & Upcoming Season, 1:30-2:30 pm, Moultonborough Public Library, 4 Holland St., Moultonborough, info/register: 476-8895.

May 16, Painting Ukrainian Eggs, 5-6:30 pm, Moultonborough Public Library, 4 Holland St., Moultonborough, info/register: 476-8895.

May 16, Watercolor Workshop: Trees, 7-9 pm, taught by artist Cate Poole, Makers Mill, 23 Bay St., Wolfeboro, pre-register: 569-1500, www.makersmill. org. (Age 18 and up.)

May 16, Watercolor Workshop: Trees, 7-9 pm, taught by artist Cate Poole, Makers Mill, 23 Bay St., Wolfeboro, pre-register: 569-1500, www.makersmill. org. (Age 18 and up.)

May 17, iPhone Photography, 11 am-12:30 pm, Makers Mill, 23 Bay St., Wolfeboro, pre-register: 569-1500, www.makersmill.org

May 17, Nature Station, 10 am-noon, explore Grey Rocks, learn about plants and animals, make a craft, free, open to all, Newfound Lake Assoc., Grey Rocks Conservation Area, 178 North Shore Rd., Hebron, www.newfoundlake.org, 744-8689. (Also May 20)

May 17, Viva Lakes Vegas, Business Inspiration Award Celebration, 5-8 pm, Dockside/MS Mount Washington, 211 Lakeside Ave., Weirs Beach, Lakes Region Chamber, 524-5531.

May 17, Watercolor Workshop: Rocks, 7-9 pm, taught by artist Cate Poole, Makers Mill, 23 Bay St., Wolfeboro, pre-register: 569-1500, www.makersmill. org. (Age 18 and up.)

May 17-27, Cuddle Corral, 9 am & 9:30 am, Wed., Fri. and Saturdays from 5/17-27, private playtime with young goat kids, Remick Country Doctor Farm & Museum, 58 Cleveland Hill Rd., Tamworth, info/pre-register: 323-7591, www.remickmuseum.org

May 18, Friends of the Library – Author Celia Ryker book discussion, topic book: Walking Home, 6:30-7:30 pm, Moultonborough Public Library, 4 Holland St., Moultonborough, info/register: 476-8895.

May 18, Prince/Bowie, 7:30 pm, Flying Monkey Movie & Performance Center, 39 Main St., Plymouth, www.flyingmonkeynh.com, 536-2551.

May 18, Watercolor Workshop: Water, 7-9 pm, taught by artist Cate Poole, Makers Mill, 23 Bay St., Wolfeboro, pre-register: 569-1500, www.makersmill. org. (Age 18 and up.)

May 18-19, Book Sale, Meredith Public Library, 91 Main St., Meredith, 2794303, www.meredithlibrary.org.

May 19, Fiber/Crafts Circle Meeting, 10-11:30 am, Makers Mill, 23 Bay St., Wolfeboro, pre-register: 569-1500, www.makersmill.org

May 19, Iris Folding Card Class, 1-3 pm, Makers Mill, 23 Bay St., Wolfeboro, pre-register: 569-1500, www.makersmill.org

May 19, New England Coffee Festival Kick Off & Block Party, Colonial Theatre, followed by outdoor block party with food, music and more, downtown Laconia, www.newenglandcoffeefestival.com

May 19, Panorama and Pretendica concert, 7:30 pm, Flying Monkey Movie & Performance Center, 39 Main St., Plymouth, www.flyingmonkeynh.com, 536-2551.

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Adult Oil Painting, Mondays, 9 am-noon, no experience necessary, drop-in group, Ossipee Town Hall, Ossipee, Pat Jones: pjonesossipee3@gmail.com.

ArtWorks Gallery & Fine Crafts/CCAC, art, shows, workshops and events, open year round with seasonal hours, 323-8041, 132 Rt. 16, Chocorua, www. chocoruaartworks.com

Belknap Mill, 25 Beacon St. East, Laconia, gallery and textile museum, events and programs, 524-8813, www.belknapmill.org.

Canterbury Shaker Village, tours, programs, Shaker Rd., Canterbury, 7839511, www.shakers.org

Career Coaching Session, every Tues. between 10 am and 4 pm, 50-min. personal career coaching session, takes place monthly until June 27, Makers Mill, 23 Bay St., Wolfeboro, 569-1500, www.makersmill.org

Castle in the Clouds, Rt. 171, Moultonborough, 476-5900, www.castleintheclouds.org.

Chapman Sanctuary and Visny Woods, nature trails open for hiking, 740 Mt. Israel Rd., Center Sandwich, 284-6428, www.chapmansanctuaryvisnywoods. com.

Chocorua Lake Basin View Lot, mountain views, benches for seating, free, directions/ www.chocorualake.org.

Country Village Quilt Guild, meets first and third Wednesday of each month, 1:30-3:30 pm, Public Safety Building (back entrance to Police and Fire Dept.), Rt. 25, Moultonborough. Schedule/ countryvillagequilters@yahoo.com

Dam Brewhouse, monthly events, 1323 NH Rt. 175, Campton, 726-4500, www.dambrewhouse.com.

Drawing with Tom Hitchcock, 10 am-noon, class open to all aspiring artists age 12 and up, pre-register: 496-6768, Lakes Region Art Assoc. Gallery, Suite 300, Tanger Outlet, 120 Laconia Rd., Tilton.

In the Round, Sundays, 8:45 am, thought-provoking topics related to tolerance, Benz Center, Sandwich, 284-7532.

Ladies of the Lake Quilt Guild, meets second and fourth Wednesdays of each month, 10 am-2 pm, First Congregational Church, 115 Main St., Wolfeboro. A second group meet first and third Tuesday of each month at Community Center, 22 Lehner St., Wolfeboro, www.llqg.net

Lake Winnipesaukee Sailing Association, youth and adult sailing lessons, sailing competitions, Gilford, www.lwsa.org, 589-1177.

Lakes Region Art Association, exhibits and classes, Suite 300, Tanger Outlet, Rt. 3, Tilton, 998-0029, www.lraanh.org

Laverack Nature Trail at Hawkins Brook, nature trail on boardwalk, free, trail starts to the left of Meredith Village Savings Bank, Rt. 25, Meredith, 2799015.

League of NH Craftsmen Meredith Fine Craft Gallery, handmade crafts and art for sale, workshops, 279 Daniel Webster Highway, Meredith, hours/ 2797920.

Lunchbox-Paintbox, with artist Larry Frates, noon-12:30 pm, first Wed. of each month, http://www.facebook.com/arttoyouwithlarry. Belknap Mill, 5248813, www.belknapmill.org.

Monthly Fiber Mingle, 7 pm, bring your own fiber arts project to work on, Makers Mill, 23 Bay St., Wolfeboro, 569-1500, www.makersmill.org

NH Farm Museum, old-time farm events, tours, 1305 White Mt. Highway, Milton, 652-7840, www.nhfarmmuseum.org

Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center, 928 White Oaks Road, Laconia, www.prescottfarm.org. Call ahead for event information and to inquire if pre-registration is necessary: 366-5695.

Quilting Group, 1-4 pm, meets every 2 weeks, Ossipee Public Library, 74 Main St., Ossipee, schedule/ 539-6390.

Remick Country Doctor Museum & Farm, events, tours, 58 Cleveland Hill Rd., Tamworth, 323-7591, www.remickmuseum.org.

Sculpture Walk, tours of outdoor sculptures around downtown/lakeside areas of Meredith, free, Greater Meredith Program, maps/ 279-9015.

Wolfeboro Farmers Market, every Thurs. from May 4-Oct. 26, noon-3:30 pm, local farm-raised meat, vegetables, fresh fish, fruit, eggs, baked goods, flowers, maple syrup, honey and a variety of artisanal products, held at The Nick, 10 Trotting Track Rd., Wolfeboro, 391-5661, wolfeborofarmersmarket@ gmail.com.

Science Center Welcomes Mountain Lions

Squam Lakes Natural Science Center is pleased to announce the arrival of two new mountain lion cubs.

Two young male mountain lions arrived at the Science Center in mid-January after a flight from their previous location in the state of Washington. The cubs are now approximately six months old and were orphaned and surrendered to Washington Fish and Wildlife. Because mountain lion cubs stay with and rely on their mother for up to eighteen months, they could not be released back to the wild and Washington officials found suitable placements around the country for these and other orphaned cubs. The Science Center met the strict criteria required to house and care for these animals and after a quarantine period, the mountain lions were recently moved into their permanent exhibit on the live animal exhibit trail.

The previous mountain lions at the

The

Science Center were a brother and sister from Montana who arrived as eightweek-old cubs in 2003. The Mountain

Lion Exhibit was built specifically for their arrival. Both mountain lions lived long, healthy lives with the fe-

male passing away at 19 years old in November 2021 and the male passing away at 20 years old in November 2022.

Iain MacLeod, the Science Center’s Executive Director is excited to see them make their public debut. “Although it is unfortunate that these cats were orphaned, we are pleased to have the facilities to provide them with a safe and nurturing home for their lives. Our previous mountain lions were very popular and thrilled our visitors for two decades. A new generation of visitors can now see these cubs grow into magnificent big cats.”

The mountain lions and new black bear cub, who arrived in late November 2022, are exciting additions to the 2023 trail season. The Science Center looks forward to welcoming visitors back to the trails on Monday, May 1. See information and purchase tickets in advance at nhnature.org

Great Waters Announces Its Summer 23 Performance Season

Great Waters is thrilled to announce its Summer Performance Season which consists of both its Concerts in Town series held on the campus of Brewster Academy in Wolfeboro and its Concerts in the Clouds series held at the Castle in the Clouds in Moultonborough. The season will open on July 8th at Brewster’s Anderson Hall with a performance by the magnificent LINDA EDER. Her repertoire spans Broadway, Standards, Pop, Country and Jazz. She has performed for soldout crowds in venues throughout the country including Carnegie Hall, The Kennedy Center and Radio City Music Hall.

The Concerts in the Clouds series begins on Saturday, July 15 with the Sweet Caroline Tour starring Jay White as he pays homage to Neil Diamond by performing the hits you all know and love. Four other performances will follow. On July 22, relive the signature sounds of the seventies with The Magic of ABBA performed by ABBAcadabra, and on Friday, July 28, fan

favorite Neil Berg is back by popular demand with stories and music of Fifty Years of Rock and Roll.

The Castle series will continue during August with The Midtown Men featuring stars from the original Broadway cast of Jersey Boys on Saturday, August 5, and on August 19, Classic Albums Live performs CCR’s Chronicle Note for Note, Cut for Cut on – a greatest hit album by American rock band Creedence Clearwater Revival.

The Great Waters season will end where it began at Anderson Hall with a performance by the exhilarating and uniquely talented cross-over ensemble The Empire Trio on Thursday, August 24th.

All performances begin at 7:30. Tickets are on sale and may be purchased online at www.greatwaters.org. Great Waters is a non-profit organization whose mission is to provide outstanding musical entertainment to those living in and visiting the Lakes Region of New Hampshire. For more information contact the office at 603-569-7710.

Opportunity for All Ages to Build Boats

While building a boat may sound daunting, it is precisely the kind of opportunity that the New Hampshire Boat Museum (NHBM) excels at providing to youth, adults, and families every summer.

“There is nothing quite like going out on the lake in a boat you built with your own hands,” noted Martha Cummings, NHBM executive director.

This summer, NHBM will offer Adult, Family & Youth Boat Building (July 8 – July 16) and Youth & Family Boat Building (July 24 – August 2). “These are unique opportunities to build something that you will enjoy for years to come,” added Cummings.

During these sessions, participants take kits comprised of flat pieces of wood, through construction, fiberglassing, and finishing/painting with “the launch into the lake” the final step in the process.

“This intensive timeframe helps

working folk who can only dedicate a week of time away from work or other activities,” said Tom Mechachonis, who supervises and manages NHBM’s Boat Building classes. These classes also offer scholarships to those in financial need, which Cummings said is made possible by private donors who share NHBM’s “passion for New Hampshire’s boating heritage.”

“Many scholarship donors were past program participants who loved their experience here, so they want to pass it on,” she said.

2023 boat building scholarships are made possible by Wolfeboro Lion’s Club, New England Antique and Classic Boat Society, Captain Raymond Thombs Memorial Fund, New England Lyman Group, Tom and Rose McNamara, Edmund and Sara Dinsmore, and Dr. Jim Forbes Scholarship Fund.

Wolfeboro’s Premier Natural and Organic Market

The Wolfeboro Food Coop is a community owned grocery store, a trusted local source for your entire shopping list.

The Co-op is committed to supporting local growers: meats, cheeses, seafood, eggs, dairy, bread, pasta, ice cream and produce are sourced from farms and vendors across greater New England. You will also find a full complement of supplements, homeopathic remedies, and household cleaning products. Visit soon to shop our fantastic selection of favorites like honey, jelly, maple syrup, beer, wine and mead.

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Day Tripping on the Laverack Nature Trail at Hawkins Brook

Story & Photos by Kathi Caldwell-Hopper

Like many people of a certain age, I have knee problems. An ACL replacement a few years ago, as well as knee twists and strains and most recently, another knee mishap, underscore what such injuries can do to outdoor enjoyment.

I hurt my knee when I slid on ice back in January. I knew I was in for trouble, imagining all sorts of problems, but I was lucky. After a trip to the orthopedist, I learned I wasn’t facing surgery, but I would need to rest my knee and wear a brace for a few months.

Those “few months” are behind me and I was eager to get outside for a springtime walk. I love walking and enjoy the outdoors, which made my enforced resting period even more difficult to endure. For my first walk of the season, I knew I had to be careful. I needed a place with a flat surface where I could stop and rest now and then.

Remembering a walking area that would fit my criteria, my husband and I headed to the Laverack Nature Trail at Hawkins Brook in Meredith. On an overcast Saturday in late April, we parked in the area behind Meredith Village Savings Bank on Rt. 25 near the downtown. The boardwalk trail begins just past the parking lot. There is no uneven ground or hills to climb, making it perfect for someone needing an easy walk.

As we began our little trek, we stopped to read the first sign at the entrance to the boardwalk trail. The rules

are standard: The area is open from sunrise until sunset and is carry in-carry out. It is for walkers only and no smoking is allowed. You must leash all pets and clean up after them.

The trail is named for Samuel L. Laverack, a Meredith banker very generous with his time (he worked for some time at Meredith Village Savings Bank.) He is known for donating his energies to countless causes and as a lover of the outdoors. Thus, it was decided to name the trail for Laverack, a vital community member.

In 2012, the Meredith Village Pathways Committee explored the idea of a nature trail along Hawkins Brook, near downtown Meredith. Through fund-

raising efforts, the trail was designed and engineered in 2016 with construction starting in 2018.

Hawkins Brook originates northeast of Keyser Road in Center Harbor and runs south for 2 ½ miles along Rt. 3 before making its way to Meredith Bay. The 440-acre aquifer in Meredith is found in the area along Hawkins Brook.

As we entered the boardwalk, there were benches overlooking the water for those who wish to sit and talk with friends or simply take in the peace of the natural spot. A sign told us the area was once overrun with two invasives: Japanese Knotweed and Oriental Bittersweet, both spreading quickly. (The

plants crowd out and kill desirable plants over large areas.) Luckily, the invasives were removed and the area was covered with impermeable material to ensure the damaging plants will not grow again. However, each year the area must be patrolled to watch for small outbreaks. It will be replanted once the invasives are eradicated, so visitors are cautioned to be respectful and stay off this spot to help with the effort.

I found the boardwalk easy to traverse for someone like me who must be careful and walk on a level surface. The boardwalk seemed to go on next to the water and natural environment far into the distance. The gray sky and leafless trees of the early spring day allowed us to easily see the marsh areas which will soon be teeming with life come summertime.

Here and there, along the trail were places with bench seating to relax and soak in the natural beauty all around. At one spot, information on a sign told us about the human impact on the area, with the early history of the brook. It traces the human history of the area for 225 years as Meredith Village was born and on into the future. At one time, farmers saw the brook area as a nuisance, and a bridge was built in downtown for easier travel.

In 1803, John and William Hawkins bought land on the Brook and utilized the water to operate a sawmill. This

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A seating nook next to the boardwalk trail.

became the norm as water powered more mills. After a time, in the early to mid-1800s, the Brook area was held in disdain and called Dead Waters. By the 1940s the development of Rt. 3 saw a field installed and the Hawkins Brook outlet was relocated into Lake Winnipesaukee. The commercial expansion was on the rise in the 1950s, and the wetlands were filled in along Rt. 25. But today, we know the importance of wetlands and are aware that such areas must be protected. Just walk the Hawkins Brook Trail and you will see, as we did, the natural beauty and how the wetlands act as a filter for water heading to the lake.

We continued our walk and passed a young family, the children excited to be on the unique trail. I commented to my husband how much our children, now grown, would have loved this walk when they were kids. We agreed that even today, as adults, they would like the boardwalk and I vowed to return with them this summer.

Another sign gave watershed information and told us the land area drains water into Hawkins Brook. This helps give good water quality and Meredith area residents are lucky to have such a natural resource. Another sign ex-

plained the land was formed when a glacier moved over the area 13,000 years ago. An illustrated aquifer display shows more about the land and water of Hawkins Brook.

At one point, the boardwalk becomes a wooded trail, well-maintained and easy to walk. We delighted in a wonderful stop with wood stumps for seating and also a few benches. The area is great for school groups to gather and learn about the natural world.

The trail led on, and another sign informed about the wildlife and habitats of the area. Photos on the sign give examples of birds, insects, and more wildlife found in Hawkins Brook and surrounding land. As the trail continued, we heard the ping-ping noise of a game of pickleball being played on a tennis court. We entered a recreation

area and after watching the game for a bit, it was time to head back down the trail.

We felt we had been in the outdoors for hours, with all there was to see and learn, but in reality, the trail is just

about 1 ½ miles in length. It is perfect for people wanting to exercise on a lunch break from work or for those wishing to get out and enjoy the natural world.

The trail is an easy one and with so much to see on the boardwalk, a true gem for the Lakes Region. With wooded areas, handy seats, great views, and the brook, it has everything for an easy, delightful walk.

As we exited the trail, I said a silent thank-you to Sam Laverack, the Meredith Village Pathways Committee, and the many volunteers who crafted the Laverack Nature Trail at Hawkins Brook. It was my first outing since my wintertime knee mishap, but I know the walk won’t be my last.

Peabody Place Scholarship Awarded

A deep and abiding wish to make a difference in the community is a shared ethic of both Tory Rudolph a young woman from Franklin, New Hampshire, and the newly expanded senior living community – Peabody Place, also in Franklin.

Each year, Peabody Place awards a scholarship to a student whose academic leanings mirror community and the healthcare field in general. With the launching of their fundraising arm, the Peabody Place Auxiliary, the scholarship award was heightened to $500 this year; Ms. Rudolph is the lucky recipient for 2023 although the decision to award her this financial gift took place last year but encountered delays due to Covid 19 pandemic restrictions.

Currently enrolled at NHTI, Tory is taking classes that will lead her to a full elementary school teacher certification. Tory’s interest are diverse, motorcycle riding in warm weather, coaching budding ice skaters at the Everett Arena in Concord during the winter, and the annual summer trip to visit extended

family in Northern Ireland.

Peabody Place supports the Eden Philosophy whereby seniors flourish in a supportive environment that offers meaningful connections to animals and the environment, music and nature, and the opportunity to enjoy mutually interesting activities with younger generations. With a little luck and planning they look forward to Tory bringing the children in her future classes to meet the residents who call Peabody Place ‘home’. The vibrant elder community that offers both Assisted and Independent living, along with a safe and homelike memory care neighborhood, supports community initiatives such as the student scholarship award, Choose Franklin Community Day, Soupfest, the Mom Prom, and many other events and gatherings that promote a strong community in the Three Rivers city. Volunteers are welcome and actively encouraged to get involved in all that Peabody Place has to offer.

For more information go to www. peabody.place

The start of the Laverack Nature Trail

Boat Museum Program Invites Community

to Set Sail

Registration is now open for Community Sailing, a program for adults and youth developed by New Hampshire Boat Museum (NHBM) and the Town of Wolfeboro’s Parks and Recreation Department. Designed to teach basic sailing to youth and/or adults, Community Sailing classes take place on Albee Beach on Lake Wentworth and out on Lake Winnipesaukee.

According to Kerry Lynch, NHBM board trustee and chair of the museum’s community sailing programs, Community Sailing equips people of all ages for freshwater or offshore sailing.

“Our program is designed first and foremost to be safe and, secondly, for fun,” he said. “It’s unique because it offers something for everyone—from a total beginner to an experienced sailor looking to hone their skills.”

Individuals may learn in a variety of boats, as they range from 9’ Optimist Sailing dinghies and Sunfish to 15’ racing sloops and a 22’ keelboat. Over the course of 21 years, NHBM has taught more than 2,000 youth and adults about sailing.

This summer, NHBM will also offer Sport Sailing, a program designed for ages 14 to 70 and over with some

Vintage Photographs from the 1970s Wanted

sailing experience who would like to “up their game.” “The course will use Sunfish and racing sloops with some amount of competition,” Lynch added.

Aside from the diverse experiences it offers sailors, NHBM Executive Director Martha Cummings said Community Sailing is further distinguished by the quality of its instruction. “Our instructors are US Sailing Certified Level 1 Instructors, so program participants are getting the absolute best guidance possible,” she said.

Lynch agreed and added, “Summer camp style boating programs generally don’t have this level of instruction, so our Community Sailing provides a topnotch sailing experience.”

Registration for Community Sailing is now open. To register, or for more information about pricing and dates, visit wolfeboro.recdesk.com.

Founded in 1992 by antique and classic boating enthusiasts, NHBM is committed to inspiring people of all ages with an understanding of, and appreciation for, the boating heritage of New Hampshire’s fresh waterways. To learn more about NHBM, visit nhbm. org.

This year the first floor of Meredith Historical Society’s Main St. museum will display not only items from the town’s early settlement, but also a light-hearted remembrance of 1970sThe Age of Aquarius in Meredith - and you can be part of the celebration. Is there a photo of you wearing Go-Go Boots, Bell Bottoms, or a Tie Dye tee shirt in the 70s? Maybe there is a picture of your parents or grandparents dressed as Sgt. Pepper from the era when almost everyone had long hair and men sported droopy mustaches. They could join the “Rogues’ Gallery” at the Meredith Historical Society. Simply use your phone to scan your treasured photo, and send to meredithhistoricalsocietynh.org. The phone should be set to at least one MB. Let us know if you want to be identified with the photo and any helpful information

such as location, date, etc. Or meet us at the 45 Main St. museum and we’ll make a duplicate as you wait. Call 603279-2275 to arrange a visit.

In addition, Annie and the Orphans, one of the most recognized local bands for the last 60 years will also be remembered. From the Memorial Day weekend through fall, memorabilia of local legend Anatole (Annie) Paquette’s musical career will be displayed in the Historical Society’s window. Both exhibits will be entertaining and distinct contrasts to the new second-floor display of 1890s clothing worn by residents living on Bear Island at the beginning of the vacation era in the Lakes Region. Your participation is encouraged! For more information contact meredithhistoricalsocietynh@ gmail.com, a 501c.3 non-profit organization.

Mother’s Day – A Celebration of Motherhood Around the World

By Rosalie Triolo

A peace activist, Ann Reeves Jarvis cared for wounded soldiers on both sides of the American Civil War, and together with Julia Ward Howe, also a peace activist and suffragette, who wrote the “Battle Hymn of the Republic,” were instrumental in the creation of a “Mother’s Day for Peace.” An organization where mothers requested their husbands and sons were no longer killed in wars.

Ann Reeves Jarvis died in 1905, the same year her daughter, Anna Jarvis crusaded to have Mother’s Day recognized as a holiday in the United States. The first Mother’s Day was celebrated in 1907 at Andrews Methodist Episcopal Church in Grafton, West Virginia. President Woodrow Wilson in 1914 designated Mother’s Day as a national holiday.

Mother’s Day is always celebrated the second Sunday in May, here in the United States, and thirteen other countries: Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Denmark, Netherlands, Finland, Germany, Italy, Japan and Turkey. Whether it be on different days in May or other months throughout the calendar, forty plus countries around the world observe Mother’s Day.

Susan Diranian wrote an article entitled, “The Meaning of Being a Mother`” which appeared on the Hello Motherhood website in 2017. “The meaning of being a mother is virtually endless. A mother is a protector, disciplinarian and friend. A mother is a selfless, loving human who must sacrifice

many of their wants and needs for the wants and needs of their children. A mother works hard to make sure their child is equipped with the knowledge, skills and abilities to make it as a competent human being. Being a mother is perhaps the hardest, most rewarding job a woman will ever experience.”

In her blog “Undefining Motherhood,” Katy Huie Harrison, PhD brings to light another view on the meaning of motherhood. “When I first told my mom the title of this blog, she looked at me and said, “Why undefining? Why not redefining?” Katy answered, “Because motherhood is a roll that’s been defined for far too many centuries, often not even by mothers themselves.”

Katy refers to Types of Mothers in her blog as, “People who mother differently, not women who parent their own children, or their adopted children, but other people’s children. People who mother the world are part of what makes a mother. They’re mentors, foster parents, aunts, single dads, grand-

parents, nannies and other caregivers. They’re people who mother their own parents through sickness or old age. They’re stepmothers, who knowingly choose to take on a child as their own. They’re teachers, nurses, aid workers, humanitarians, and everyone else who works to help people of the world can call themselves mothers, if they feel like they are.”

In 2018 Maureen Beauregard was selected Manchester Citizen of the Year. She wanted to give people like single mothers, children, and families living in shelters with limited spaces a chance. Beauregard wanted them to have a place to live, to get their lives back together, to heal, recover and thrive. She is the founder of Families in Transition (FIT), and invested in property around Manchester. She helped purchase and renovate buildings which she said were “like night and day” after FIT overhauled them.

Wife, mother, teacher, Christa McAuliffe became the “first American private citizen to be a passenger in the history of space flight.” Christa and her family, husband Steven, son Scott and daughter Caroline, moved to New Hampshire in the late 1970’s, where she taught at Concord High School. Three years after the first space shuttle circled the earth in 1981, President Ronald Reagan and NASA announced a bold and daring new program, the Teacher in Space Project. When NASA

announced a contest to take a teacher into space, McAuliffe, who was an exceptional teacher with desire and fortitude, entered the contest. Out of 11,000 applicants, she won the privilege of being the first Teacher in Space. Viewing this opportunity as the ultimate field trip, McAuliffe believed taking part in this space mission, she would help her students broaden their understanding of space, and the essential role NASA plays in the space program.

In less than two minutes after the space shuttle Challenger took off from the Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, Florida on January 28, 1986, it exploded. All seven crew members on board died. Christa McAuliffe’s husband, two children and other family members were seated in the stands witnessing this dreadful disaster. Many of us remember watching this tragedy in real-time on TV. Posthumously, Christa McAuliffe received the Congressional Space Medal of Honor. The McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center and Planetarium in Concord, NH is an inspiring, fascinating, and educational place to visit for the entire family.

Betsey Guppy Chamberlain was born around 1797 in Wolfeboro or perhaps Brookfield. Part European and part Algonquian, she married Josiah Chamberlain, a farmer, in 1820. They had three children. After her husband’s death, Betsey sold the farm and went to work in the Lowell Textile Mills. She enjoyed writing and wrote thirty-seven stories and poems for the Lowell Offering, a monthly magazine which collected contributed works of poetry and fiction written by the female textile workers known as the Lowell Mill Girls. She also wrote for the New England Offering. One of Betsey’s sons went to work at the New York Tribune first published in 1864.

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dream. Far ahead of her time, she wrote of the gender and class injustices in a story titled A New Society, where new rules of living are adopted: “That every father of a family who neglects to give his daughters the same advantages for an education which he gives his sons, shall be expelled from this society, and be considered a heathen. That no member of this society shall exact more than eight hours of labor, out of every twenty-four, of any person in his or her employment. That, as a laborer is worthy of his hire, the price for labor shall be sufficient to enable working-people to pay proper attention to scientific and literary pursuits. That the wages of females shall be equal to the wages of males, that they may be able to maintain proper independence of character, and virtuous deportment.”

“Our success as a society depends not on what happens in the White House, but what happens inside your house.” By Barbara Bush. Former President George H.W. Bush and Barbara Bush had 6 children, 14 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. When their son Neil was diagnosed with dyslexia, she became interested in literacy issues devoting many hours working with several literacy organizations. She helped develop the Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy. For her tireless and enduring commitment to children’s issues around the world, the Barbara Bush Children’s Hospital at Maine Medical Center was named in her honor.

Lakes Region’s Annalee Thornd-

ike, creator of the Annalee Dolls, in Meredith, New Hampshire has been a tradition since 1934. During the Great Depression, Annalee began making dolls to sell through the League of New Hampshire Craftsmen in order to make money to help out at home. She married Charles “Chip” Thorndike in 1942, and they had two sons, Chuck and Townsend. Chip designed the wire frames that give Annalee’s dolls their mobility. What used to be their original chicken farm and auto parts yard now serves as the site of Annalee dolls “Factory in the Woods.”

Patty Mac Sloan Hewitt, of Melvin Village, NH published her first book in 2021. Why Don’t We Just….? An Oklahoma Childhood, is a memoir of her life growing up in Bartlesville, an oil company town, in Oklahoma. As you turn the pages Patty Mac invites the reader into her life of lasting childhood friendships, first love, high school, college, marrying her high school sweetheart, Mike Hewitt and motherhood. The pages are sprinkled with humor, yet Patty Mac allows you to see and feel her moments of unhappiness her freshman year of college in Seattle, Washington. Patty Mac and Mike have 3 children and 8 grandchildren. A fun read filled with photos of friends, slumber party antics, family, high school and a wedding.

Mary Maxwell Gates helped convince leaders at I.B.M to hire Microsoft to create an operating system, thus becoming a household name around the world. She encouraged her son, Bill, to focus on philanthropy. He has generously contributed to worldwide

causes through the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. Bill Gates gift to America was the invention of “easy to use” computers for everyone.

Alberta King, mother of Martin Luther King, Jr raised her three children with a sense of self-respect teaching them that the segregation they saw every day was merely “a social condition rather than a natural order.” She guided her children to realize she opposed this system, and she, as should they, never allow it to make them feel inferior. Martin Luther King, Jr., was a Baptist minister, social rights activist during the 1950s and 1960s, and led the American Civil Rights Movement organizing peaceful protests. He won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1964.

Indria Gandhi, the first female Prime Minister of India worked to institute democracy and create jobs to combat food shortages. She was responsible for India’s green revolution, making the country self-sufficient and no longer reliant on imported grains. She stated, “Education is a liberating force,

and in our age, it is also a democratizing force, cutting across the barriers of caste and class, smoothing out inequalities imposed by birth and other circumstances.” Indria Gandhi was assassinated in 1984 leaving her 2 sons, Rajiv and Sanjay Gandhi, who both became politicians.

Mothers have been honored for centuries in different religions. In the Catholic, Lutheran and Anglican religions, the Virgin Mary, mother of Jesus, is honored with special shrines. In the Eastern Catholic and Eastern Orthodox Churches, a special prayer service is held in honor of Theotokos for the Virgin Mary. In Islam there is not the concept of Mother’s Day, however the Quran teaches children they should give priority to loving their mother over their father. In the Hindu tradition, Mother’s Day is known as “Mata Tirtha Aunshi, “Mother Pilgrimage fortnight,” a holiday observed on the day of the new moon in the month of Baisakh, the months of April/May.

HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY.

Great Waters Names Joan S. Myers Executive Director

Great Waters is thrilled to introduce Joan Myers as its new Executive Director.

Joan, a native of New Jersey and recent retiree to New Hampshire, brings years of experience to the organization having worked in non-profit fundraising, communications, marketing and organizational development. A graduate of Ithaca College of Communications, Ms. Myers served as the Director of Advancement for The Peck School in Morristown, New Jersey, a school known for its century old reputation for academic excellence. While there, she drove one of the most extensive and successful Annual Fund campaigns in the school’s history.

Even though Joan and her husband, Tom, just settled here year round last year, they are not new to the area. Tom spent his summers as a youth at Camp Dewitt and introduced Joan to the area. They have attended Great Waters’ concerts for many years going back to the old days by the lake on the grounds of Brewster Academy. One of the first things Joan did after getting settled into

their home, was to become a volunteer at Great Waters. This was followed very shortly by an invitation to become a board member.

As Executive Director, Joan intends to devote her time focusing on ensuring the financial sustainability of the organization as well as spreading the word about how exciting it is to be involved. Whether its attending a summer concert as part of the Concerts in the Clouds series at the Castle in the Clouds in Moultonborough or the Concerts in Town on the campus of Brewster Academy in Wolfeboro, supporting the scholarship fund for deserving students or finding joy in the colorful pianos played by young and old throughout the town of Wolfeboro, there is something for everyone to enjoy.

In Joan’s words, “Great Waters is an important cultural asset in the area. Music has always lifted my spirits, allowed me to reminisce about past times, and feel closer to the greater community we now call home.”

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New to the Lake and New to Boating

By Randal Zimmerman

People in the Lakes Region of New Hampshire talk boats. They talk boats and water. As a new member of the lake community, you will encounter all sorts of boats. The varieties are numerous.

There are, for example, fishing boats. They come in different sizes but they all travel at remarkable speeds, speeds far greater than any bass could imagine. Why such speeds are required is unknown, except to the fishermen.

Fishing boats are long and sleek and low to the water. It’s a spectacle to watch them going by at 80 miles per hour. It seems as if they’re flying. And, when they hit a wave or wake, they do fly. I’ve seen boats launched into the sky. But good bass boats make awkward airplanes, largely due to the location of the prop and the absence of wings. There are many open areas and fields surrounding the lakes that are often used by bass boats for emergency landings.

Soon after we arrived in Wolfeboro, we heard folks mentioning “mussel” boats. This was new to us. “Mussel “boats? Logically, “mussel” boats go after mussels like shrimp boats go after shrimp. We had no idea the lake had enough mussels to support a fishing fleet. After all, mussels are just little things you might use on a salad or something. I think the Indians used them as buttons. Yet, here on Winni,

there were lots of “mussel” boats and from what I gathered, they were big.

One afternoon at the marina I was talking with an old timer on the lake. I thought it was a good time to learn about mussel boats.

“I hear there’s a lot of mussel boats on the lake.”

“Yup,” he answered, “there’s a few.”

“I guess they’re pretty big.”

“Yup, and fast. Those boats can move.”

OK, I thought. Why was it necessary for mussel boats to go fast? Bivalves and mollusks, reaching way back to biology class, were not known for speed. How does a boat going 60 miles per hour catch a mussel who is just lounging on the bottom?

“How much can these boats carry?”

“It depends,” he said,” but anywhere from four to ten.”

OK. These boats, big boats, can carry only four to ten mussels. Gosh, this means the mussels here are as big as truck tires!

Who would swim in a place where the mussels were big enough to swallow you whole? Well, there was nothing to fear. By and by I learned that mussel boats were not mussel boats but “muscle” boats. Big boats with enormous engines that don’t fish for anything, especially mussels.

You learn something new every day at the lake.

Lord & Tailor Thirft Store - Making A Difference

by Pam Hance

This year, the Lord and Tailor Thrift Shop, a Christian outreach of Wolfeboro’s All Saints Episcopal Church, celebrated its 40th anniversary with a luncheon to which all of its many volunteers, past and present, were invited. Reports of the shop’s financial success, growth, and benefits to the community and surrounding areas boosted the spirits of those who attended and affirmed the value of their efforts that are freely given.

From the abundance of donations received, not everything is sold in the shop.

Supporting sustainability, community members know their clothing is used in some way, whether sold or given away for free. A portion of it helps to clothe the refugee population of Manchester and Nashua. Some are given to the local Boy Scout troop that turns it over in their fundraisers. Veterans have also been assisted, as well as victims of fire and destitution. Anything remaining is given to Goodwill of New England.

Proceeds earned by Lord and Tailor’s efforts go to All Saint’s Mission Outreach.

The money is used to support the Food Pantry and other local charities.

It is also used to maintain the church grounds.

In mid-April, the popular thrift shop opened its doors to admit the long line of shoppers eager to freshen their wardrobes with attire for the warm sunny days ahead.

It took volunteers a full week to get ready for the day.

Hundreds of pounds of donated win-

ter clothing were given away. Now the shop is bright with the colors and lighter fabrics of spring and summer. There is apparel for picnics, hiking, golfing, boating, gardening, barbeques, dining out, and more formal events like receptions and proms. Sturdy gear for work and stretchy clothing for yoga classes are offered, as well.

“Thanks! I got it at Lord and Tailor”

Around Wolfeboro, that is likely to be the familiar response to a friendly compliment about a sweater, slacks, jacket, a pair of boots, or a piece of jewelry.

This exchange may happen anywhere in town, at the post office, market, church, or restaurant.

Maybe you have heard or said these words yourself.

Not surprisingly, with the number of patrons who enjoy the high quality and low prices offered there, more quality clothing at low prices is provided by Lord & Tailor.

Year-round, the shop affords local people, both men and women, a friendly place to gather and make friends while lending a hand to the enterprise.

No patron leaves without a bag full of “new” duds, and a smile.

So, whether you are a returning customer or have yet to experience the friendly, upbeat ambiance at the shop you will be welcomed at Lord & Tailor, located next to All Saints Church on Route 28, right across from the library.

Shopping hours are Thursday and Friday 10-3 and Saturday 10-1.

For inquiries regarding donations or other information call (603) 569-631.

New Hampshire Music Festival Survives

The New Hampshire Music Festival is one of the longest-running festivals of its kind in the country and an important cultural highlight of the summer in the Lakes Region. After three challenging years and a premature announcement of its demise, the festival board accepted a plan presented by The Musicians to rebuild the New Hampshire Music Festival in a fiscally responsible manner. Conforming to this plan, the festival will be led by The Musicians as the new management of the festival in collaboration with a larger board including more musicians, business leaders, and cultural leaders of the community.

Two major donors helped erase financial obligations, securing the non-profit status of the organization. And in an outpouring of community support, over $100K from almost 100 donors was raised in March

alone for the upcoming 2023 season. Appeals for public support continue in order to ensure full musical offerings this summer and to ensure the future of the festival.

Conductor Paul Polivnick has committed to conducting weeks two and three of the festival. New Hampshire is his favorite place to be during the summer months, and he loves to perform with musicians from all over the country who have worked with him at the festival for over 20 seasons.

Good faith negotiations with Plymouth State University are ongoing, with the Silver Center for the Arts reserved for the 71st season of the NHMF to be held July 10-28, 2023.

A slideshow of planned programs can be found linked here.* Details of the final programs are dependent on meeting fundraising goals.

To contribute, a check may be mailed to NHMF, P.O. Box 64, Plymouth NH 03264, visit www.nhmf.org, or contact General Manager, Justin Stratton, justin@ nhmf.org, 603-238-9007

Week 1: “Teasers” featuring the NHMF Chamber Orchestra led by NHMF concertmaster Charles Dimmick with music by David Diamond, Respighi, Marcello, Jessie Montgomery, and Tchaikovsky.

Week 2: “Connections” featuring the

NHMF Symphony Orchestra conducted by Paul Polivnick, with works by Beethoven, Gabriela Lena Frank, Copland, and the Haydn Trumpet Concerto dedicated to beloved former NHMF trumpet player for over fifty years, Keith Johnson.

Week 3: “Traditions” featuring the NHMF Symphony Orchestra conducted by Paul Polivnick with works by Johann Strauss, Berlioz, and Florence Price.

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Imani Winds – De Memorias A Latin Perspective

Sunday, May 21st at 3:00 PM, GRAMMY nominated, Imani Winds, will perform in Wolfeboro following their Carnegie Hall and Midwest Concerts. This final concert of Wolfeboro Friends of Music’s 2022-23 season, which runs from September through May, will take place at Brewster Academy’s Anderson Hall, 205 S. Main St in historic Wolfeboro, NH. WFOM would like to thank Paul Zimmerman and YFI Custom Homes, our season sponsors, and J. Clifton Avery Insurance and Meredith Village Savings Bank for sponsoring this performance.

Celebrating over a quarter century of music making, the twice GRAMMY nominated Imani Winds has led both a revolution and evolution of the wind quintet through their dynamic playing, adventurous programming, imaginative collaborations, and outreach endeavors that have inspired audiences of all ages and backgrounds.

The ensemble’s playlist embraces traditional chamber music repertoire, and newly commissioned works from voices that refl ect historical events and the times in which we currently live.

Recent projects include a Jessie Montgomery composition inspired by her great-grandfather’s migration from the American south to the north, socially conscious music by Andy Akiho, refl ecting on mass incarceration, and a work by Carlos Simon celebrating iconic fi gures of the African American community. These works and more have been commissioned as a part of the Legacy Commissioning Project

Imani Winds thoughtfully curates unique residencies that include performances, workshops, and masterclasses to thousands of students each year at institutions such as the University of Chicago, Eastman School

of Music, and Duke University.

Appointed in 2021 as Curtis Institute of Music’s fi rst ever Faculty Wind Quintet, Imani Winds commitment to education runs deep.

The highly successful Imani Winds Chamber Music Festival launched in 2010, is an annual summer program devoted to musical excellence and career development for pre-professional instrumentalists and composers. The curriculum includes mentorship, masterclasses, entrepreneurial workshops, community engagement activities and performances, with the goal of fostering the complete musician and global citizen.

Imani Winds’ travels through the jazz world are highlighted by their multi-faceted association with luminary musicians and composers Wayne Shorter, Paquito D’Rivera and Jason Moran. Their ambitious project, “Josephine Baker: A Life of Le Jazz

Hot!” featured jazz singer René Marie in performances that brought the house down in New York, Pittsburgh, San Francisco, Los Angeles, and St. Louis.

To date, one of Imani Winds’ most humbling recognitions is a permanent presence in the classical music section of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington DC. Wolfeboro Friends of Music invites all people of the greater Lakes Region to enjoy Imani Winds’ ninety-minute concert as they display their phenomenal musicianship, technical proficiency, and famously warm, humorous personalities. Tickets to this eighth concert of this season are available for $30 in Wolfeboro at the door, Black’s Paper Store, or Avery Insurance, by visiting www.wfriendsofmusic.org, or by calling (603) 569-2151.

Celebrate Senior Health and Fitness Day

The Wolfeboro Senior Center and Meals Program is celebrating the Annual National Senior Health and Fitness Day by hosting a free fun-filled event. We are announcing our plans early so you can save the date, Wednesday, May 31st.

Our Health and Fitness Day activities will be held in two locations from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The Great Room in Town Hall will feature health information and services. The Fitness and Fun programs will be held at the Community Center on Lehner Street.

National Senior Health & Fitness Day® 30th anniversary event will feature more than 100,000 seniors par-

ticipating in local health and wellness events at 1,000+ locations across the U.S. on May 31st, 2023. This year’s theme is “Move More to do More” and is focused on helping to keep our senior community active and engaged. The goals of National Senior Health & Fitness Day are to promote the importance of regular physical activity and to show what local organizations are doing to improve the health of older adults in their communities.

WSC invited many Wolfeboro area agencies and services to participate and showcase their services to the Wolfeboro senior community. The response has been overwhelmingly

positive. In the Great Hall, visitors will have the opportunity to have a diabetes blood sugar screening, their blood pressure checked, and a balance screening. Huggins Hospital representatives will focus on their physical therapy, orthopedic services, and Parkinson’s programs. Granite VNA staff will provide information about many of their community outreach programs, including hospice. Walgreens staff will answer your questions about over-thecounter medications and prescription medications. There will be information available about WAMOW (Wolfeboro AREA MEALS ON WHEELS), CAREGIVERS of Southern Carroll

County, Service Link, Lions Club, the Hearing Aid Center, and as well as many other participating organizations.

LocalTopia, a new restaurant in town, will offer a tasting of some of its menu items.

The Community Center, a short walk from Town Hall, will focus on fitness and fun activities. These activities include a Chair Exercise and Strength building class, Gentle Yoga class, and Beginner’s pickleball demonstration. There will also be a group walk from the Community Center along the Russell Chase Bridge Falls Path.

For more information, contact Coordinator@wolfeboroseniorcenter.org

Gilford Community Church Creates Space for Local Organizations

Space is an important resource for local community organizations, many of whom struggle to find or afford it, which is a challenge addressed by Gilford Community Church (GCC) throughout the year.

“We provide space to so many diverse community groups, who are welcome to use our facilities free of charge,” said GCC Pastor Michael Graham. “If they had to pay, they might cease to exist.”

GCC ‘s capacity to serve the community in this way is enhanced by its proximity to Gilford Youth Center (GYC), which it helped found in 2009. Located next door on the GCC campus, GYC is also available for use by community organizations. “It’s a wonderful space available to any organization that serves the community,” added Graham.

According to Sue King, assistant

with the Gilford Parks and Recreation Department, GCC and GYC have been “extremely important and valuable” to their overall operation. “Both GCC and GYC are both well set up to accommodate our various program needs,” she explained. “Without them, we would not be able to offer the variety of programs that we do to individuals of all ages and abilities.”

Some of these programs include Senior Moment-um, Senior Strides, Santa Land, Adult Pickleball, Youth Soccer, and Youth Basketball. The Gilford Parks and Recreation Department also holds meetings for various committees at GCC.

“All the staff at both GCC and GYC are great to work with—very accommodating, cooperative, and understanding of our needs,” added King.

Noting they meet at GCC every Wednesday, Keith Gandini of BSA

Local Artist’s Work Now Available Online

Artist Stephanie C. McQuade is excited to announce her online store, scmcquade.com. This website features both original art pieces as well as matted Giclèe Fine Art Prints. Primarily self-taught, with a few classes sprinkled in between, Stephanie is always experimenting and perfecting her art. She is also exhibits at the Lakes Region Art Gallery in the Tilton Tanger Outlet.

After a successful career in communications and the fire industry, she decided to take her love of art to the next level in her retirement. Stephanie has been heard saying, “Nothing

makes me feel better than when a customer tells me that looking at my paintings just makes them smile.”

To help celebrate this next phase of her new career, she is offering a first time buyer discount code of 5% off any item on her site. Enter code scmnh5 anytime during the month of April at scmcquade.com. You are also encouraged to follow Stephanie on social media to see her latest creations (facebook.com/SCMcQuade -instagram.com/scmart.nh/) and join our newsletter to hear what’s new and where Stephanie will be.

Troop 243 referred to church facilities as “the heart of the community.” “It’s always a hub of activity, hosting fundraisers and a variety of community outreach events,” he said. “It also serves as a place for people to gather during difficult times, regardless of whether or not people are members of the church.”

Gilford Rotary Club also regularly uses GCC’s campus, as President Nick Trudel said they host a weekly breakfast there. “It’s great for us because of the location and kitchen to support breakfast,” he said. “We have over 50 members, so the large space is accommodating.”

In reflecting on their broad based mission to make a difference in Gilford and surrounding communities, Graham

said he looks forward to “strengthening existing relationships and forging new ones.” “Churches and other places of worship have a responsibility to serve their communities in ways that bring people together,” he said. “For us, ‘creating space’ is an inclusive metaphor as well as how we conduct our business.”

Located in Gilford at 19 Potter Hill Rd, Gilford Community Church (GCC) is an inclusive, open community that welcomes believers and doubters, seekers and skeptics, young and old. Viewable live on YouTube, Sunday service at GCC takes place at 10 a.m. To learn more about GCC, or virtually attend service, visit gilfordcommunitychurch.org.

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Canterbury Shaker Village Launches The Blinn Report

Recently, Canterbury Shaker Village launched The Blinn Report, an online blog that highlights objects from its vast and varied collections as well as the many stories they reveal about this long-lived utopian community.

“This is a fun and meaningful way to introduce people to the Shakers, who were innovative and revolutionary well ahead of their peers,” explained Leslie Nolan, executive director of the Village.

The Shakers emigrated to the United States in 1774 and eventually established nineteen self-contained communities from Maine to Kentucky. Canterbury Shaker Village is one of the oldest, most typical and most completely preserved of these Shaker Villages.

“The Shakers challenged nearly every mainstream ideal of American society,” added Nolan, who said Shaker beliefs were characterized by communal ownership, pacifism, dancing in worship, gender equity, celibacy, and living simply.

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Regarding its name, Nolan said The Blinn Report pays homage to Shaker Elder Henry Clay Blinn (1824-1905), who was a tinker, tailor, typesetter, printer, writer, editor, publisher, teacher, and beekeeper among other occupations. “He was also devoted to dentistry, cabinetmaking, and mapmaking,”

Nolan said. “He even created a museum, which was called a cabinet of curiosities.”

Released bi-weekly, The Blinn Report honors the “insatiable curiosity” of Blinn and, by extension, the Shakers themselves. One example of the kind of stories contained in the series include why the Shakers painted their beds green.

The deeper purpose behind The Blinn Report extends beyond that of mere entertainment, however. “We want to inspire people to embrace the Shaker values of community, simplicity, and innovation,” said Nolan.

The Blinn Report is made possible by Village members, whose contributions support original research and storytelling. To learn more about The Blinn Report, visit shakers.org/news/the-blinnreport.

In addition to guided tours, the Village interprets Shaker life through exhibits, buildings, gardens, and programs. To learn more about the Village, which reopens May 13, visit shakers. org.

The Village is a member of the NH Heritage Museum Trail, which connects the public with culturally rich heritage institutions in New Hampshire. For more information, visit nhmuseumtrail.org.

Heart of 603 Scavenger Hunt

The Central NH Chamber of Commerce (CNHCC) is introducing a creative and interactive fundraiser event on Saturday, May 20, 2023.

The Heart of 603 Scavenger Hunt, presented by MVSB (Meredith Village Savings Bank), has a twist: It takes competitors on the road. Teams will start from The Edge of Town Tavern in Plymouth and follow written, numbered instructions to complete an easy driving route through the CNHCC service area. Participants will solve puzzles, visit member businesses, and find items along the way that relate to the “Heart of 603,” the Central NH region. The event will conclude with an awards ceremony and celebration at the Covered Bridge Farm Table in Campton.

“This is sure to be a fun and engaging way to explore our amazing business community and make new connections,” said Martha Clifford, branch and business development manager at MVSB’s Plymouth Office. “We are proud to serve as a sponsor and wish the best of luck to all the teams!”

Registration is $50 per team with proceeds supporting the non-profit work of the Chamber in advocating for, connecting, and empowering entrepreneurs, business owners, and organizations in Central NH. There’s no limit on the number of members per team; however, all teams must include at least two adults. The entire team must fit safely in one vehicle and use that single vehicle

throughout the event.

Coffee and baked goods will be provided at the start and non-alcoholic beverages and snacks will be served at the finish. Participants will have the opportunity to purchase lunch at the post-event celebration and there will be a cash bar for team members 21 and older.

First, second, and third-place teams will receive trophies and all participants will receive tickets for a door prize raffle featuring prizes donated by CNHCC member businesses.

“We’re thrilled to offer a fundraising event that’s inclusive and appropriate for all ages,” noted Matty Leighton, CNHCC’s executive director. “It’s fresh and different, and most importantly, it’s so much fun! This competition is perfect for friends, family, or colleagues— anyone can do it and have a great time.”

Team registration is open at www. centralnh.org/heart-of-603-scavengerhunt/. Supporting sponsorships are also available. Current sponsors include Meredith Village Savings Bank, Annie's Overflow Restaurant, Coca-Cola Beverages Northeast, and Elaine Hughes Realty Group.

For information about sponsoring or competing in the Heart of 603 Scavenger Hunt, or for more information about the Central NH Chamber of Commerce, contact Matty Leighton, CNHCC executive director, at (603) 969-7271 or director@centralnh.org.

Break for Moose: It Could Save Your Life

Remember to brake for moose when traveling on New Hampshire’s roadways. There were 58 collisions between moose and vehicles in New Hampshire in 2022; in the last five years, the state has averaged 75 collisions annually. While moose are active throughout the year, May through October are high-risk months for collisions because moose venture onto roadways to consume the remaining salt residue from winter surface treatments.

The New Hampshire Fish and Game Department works diligently to increase awareness of the danger of moose and vehicle collisions.

“Moose are an iconic species and a tremendous resource of our state, but it can be dangerous to encounter them on the road,” said New Hampshire Fish and Game Moose Project Leader Henry Jones. “By following a few simple rules, motorists can greatly reduce their chance

of a moose–vehicle collision or the severity of personal injury if they do hit a moose.”

When driving on New Hampshire roads, keep these points in mind:

Moose and vehicle collisions happen statewide on all types of roads

Moose collisions occur most often from May through October

While collisions can happen at any time of day, they occur most frequently at dusk and at night

Moose are dark brown, making them hard to see against pavement, especially at night

Don’t depend on “eye shine” (reflected light from headlights) to alert you to a moose’s presence; moose don’t always look at an approaching vehicle

To reduce the chance of a collision–or the severity of occupant injury if you do hit a moose:

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Hope Ministries Is Assembling Cleaning Buckets on May 21

UMCOR, The United Methodist Committee on Relief, donates hundreds of buckets full of cleaning materials during disasters. These buckets enable those affected by floods, hurricanes and tornadoes to begin the overwhelming job of cleaning up. With severe spring weather across the United States, the buckets help so many people in difficult times.

Hope Ministries at First United Methodist Church Gilford is working on a campaign to assemble many of these cleaning buckets through April and May. Donations of money or materials can be delivered to First United Methodist Church Gilford at 18 Wesley Way, Gilford, NH 03249. Donations can be mailed to PO Box 7408, Gilford, NH 03247. Call 603 524 3289 for more information.

Hope Ministries will be assembling the buckets on May 21 after the worship service at about 11:30 am. Anyone is welcome to join in the assembling of the bucket in Fellowship Hall.

Items to complete a cleaning bucket are below. Please buy goods only as described in this list. When complete, do not secure the lid.

One five-gallon round bucket with lid (14.35” h x 12.19” w x 12.19” d)

No screw lids

May have been used, but must be free from all residual product

One 32–64 oz. bottle liquid laundry detergent

One 16–40 oz. bottle liquid concentrate household cleaner - no spray cleaners

One 16–34 oz. bottle liquid dish soap

One 4–8 oz. pump spray air freshener

One 6–14 oz. pump spray insect repellant (pack of 10–20 wipes also acceptable) - pump spray bottles must have protective covers

One scrub brush - with or without handle

18 re-usable cleaning wipes - no terrycloth, microfiber or paper towels

Five scouring pads - no stainless steel or pads with soap in them

36–50 clothespins

One 50–100 ft. clothesline (cotton or plastic line)

One roll of 24 heavy-duty trash bags (33-to-45-gallon sizes) - remove from packaging

Five N95 or KN95 particulate respirator dust masks (1–3 mm thickness)

No surgical masks

Two pairs of kitchen gloves - durable for multiple uses and remove from packaging

One pair of work gloves - cotton with leather palm or all leather.

Volunteers Needed at Castle in the Clouds

Castle in the Clouds is currently accepting applications for volunteers for the 2023 season, which begins on May 27th. Volunteers are a fundamental asset to Castle in the Clouds, and Volunteer Benefits are awarded based on accrued hourly milestones.

Whether you are interested in history and art, hospitality, gardening, hiking, education, or just looking for a way to get involved, there are many opportunities to make a difference at the historic mountaintop estate. The Castle in the Clouds is always accepting new volunteers to support their nonprofit mission throughout the following areas: museum interpreter and group tours; visitor services; hiking trails; educational outreach; Lucknow organ player; programs; office administration; weddings

and events; and gardens and grounds.

When asked about their experience volunteering at the Castle in the Clouds, a long-term volunteer shared:

“As a volunteer Visitor Services Greeter, I try to do whatever I can to make guests feel informed and welcomed. I enjoy the human connection and know that I will meet at least one guest who makes me smile each day. I feel that volunteering makes me a better person and I encourage all who have the time and interest to volunteer at Castle in the Clouds.”

Those interested in volunteering are welcome to fill out a volunteer application on our website at castleintheclouds.org/volunteer or email volunteers@castleintheclouds.org for more information.

Canterbury Shaker Village to Offer Tai Chi at the Village

Held every Monday from March 13 through May 1, Tai Chi at the Village represents an opportunity to learn Tai Chi from Darcy Cushing, a student of the renowned Tung family Tai Chi Style. Tai Chi at the Village represents the latest in a number of Tai Chi classes and workshops that have been held over the years.

“It is a terrific exercise perfect for gaining greater flexibility and balance,” said Kyle Sandler of the Village. “It also provides the public with an opportunity to experience the beauty of the Village, which lends itself to contemplation and reflection.”

Tai Chi at the Village is an 8-week series that takes place every Monday at Canterbury Shaker Village from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., March 13 through

May 1. The cost is $140 for nonmembers and $120 for members.

“You are welcome to arrive early and explore the trails on our property,” added Sandler. “Spring is a beautiful time of year here.”

Established in 1792, Canterbury Shaker Village represents one of the oldest, most typical, and completely preserved of the Shaker Villages. To register for Tai Chi at the Village, or learn more about the Village, visit shakers.org.

Canterbury Shaker Village is a member of the NH Heritage Museum Trail, which connects the public with culturally rich heritage institutions in New Hampshire. For more information, visit nhmuseumtrail.org.

MHS Yard Sale Seeks Donations

Are you spring-cleaning and tired of treasures you once thought you couldn’t live without? Are you replacing that dining room table? Have your children outgrown their life jackets or toys? Consider donating them to the Meredith Historical Society’s Yard Sale on Saturday, May 20 from 8 a.m.2 p.m. Items in good working condition are welcome, whether a small knickknack, a handy carpentry tool, or a sturdy chair.

Held at Annalee Dolls parking area,

Rte. 3 Meredith, this important event provides funds for the maintenance of the non-profit’s historic buildings as well as the expansion of its highly regarded programs.

Items can be dropped off at Annalee’s parking lot on Friday, May 19, from 4 – 6. No appliances or clothing can be accepted.

For more information, call 603-3878426, or email meredithistoricalsocietynh@gmail.com. Meredith Historical Society is a 501c.3 organization.