Message from the Executive Director Hello Everyone, Tuna, As Far As I Am Concerned, This Must Be What Our Wedding Day Smelled Like
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THE BUGLEVolume 13 Issue 6 June 2016 Message from the Executive Director Hello Everyone, tuna, as far as I am concerned, this must be what our wedding day smelled like. On the other hand, What is going to happen when Yankee Candle maybe I should buy a candle that smells like the runs out of scents to copy? Well, it has already flowers we had at our wedding. If I could remem- happened. Don’t ask me why but I visited the ber what those were I would consider that as an Yankee Candle website today and they now have a option. scent called Wedding Day. I remember getting I know my wife will remember the smell of our married but I forget what it smelled like. I’m wedding flowers so if, when I give her the Wed- remembering really hard but I just can’t conjure ding Day candle, she comments on how it doesn’t up my special smell. smell like the flowers we had at our wedding, I’ll I remember how beautiful my wife-to-be looked as hand her the perfect match to the Wedding Day she walked down the aisle. I remember how scent. Of course I am referring to Yankee Candle’s nervous I was because the priest made us memo- newest scent, Forgiveness. rize and recite our entire vows. I remember my cummerbund popping off as I left the alter. I remember watching the video of our ceremony (shot from the balcony of the church) and not Marc McMurphy recognizing myself because my bald spot made me look like I was wearing a yarmulke. Yankee candle has really put me in a spot here. My Executive Director anniversary is coming up and this might just do the trick. Unless this thing smells like a can of BOARD OF DIRECTORS Jessica Michie Prieto Ryan Towle Cathy Dias Marc McMurphy President Treasurer Phillip Emma Executive Director [email protected] Carol Goodenough Carolyn McKean Rev. Rebecca Maccini Beth Ann Paul James O’Rourke Secretary Lindsay Nye Senior Program Director Vice President Stephen Burritt Lindsay Pierce Louise Cyr David Woolpert 2016 HENNIKER SummerSummer ConcertConcert SeriesSeries June 14 4EVERFAB – From Boston: The Beatles- Nicely Played June 21 The Bel Airs – Street Corner Sounds from NH’s favorite DooWop Group June 28 Dana and Sue Robinson – Embodying the heart and soul of folk music July 5 The 39th Army Band – Celebrate our Nation’s birthday in Henniker July 12 High Range – Bluegrass & Beyond July 19 Club Soda – Classic rock from the 60’s to today July 26 Acoustic Truffle – Groove driven, soul, bluegrass, R&B & world beat sounds August 2 Swing Rocket – The jazziest swingin’ family ever August 9 Rusted Chrome – Country classics and rock hits August 16 North River – Pure Americana harmonies from Dylan to the Dixie Chicks August 23 Nick’s Other Band – Party on with this high energy audience engaging band All Tuesday performances Angela Robinson In the event of rain, are FREE and begin Bandstand Community inside the at 7:00 PM Park Main St., Henniker Community Center DONATIONS GRACIOUSLY ACCEPTED Check Town of Henniker website www.henniker.org for latest weather plans June 2016 “Is Your Bus Ready to Roll?” There are still seats available for this very and ensure that “Your Bus Is Ready to Roll.” informative presentation that will be given at White Birch on June 7th from 6:30-7:30 PM. If Presenter Pattie Hayes is an organizer, educator you would like to attend, please call 428-3077. and referral powerhouse. Drawing on more than a decade of experience as a champion for senior and Ever wonder if you have all the information you senior care, she launched Care Compass Family need to make an informed decision about aging Solutions (www.carecompassllc.com) to ensure options? Navigating the world of senior care can families are empowered with knowledge and quickly become a full-time job. Join us to under- options to make the best decisions for their aging stand how to take an active role in your future loved ones. Monthly Senior Luncheon On June 13th at noon at the Congregational I am very proud and honored that my very kind, Church Hall in Henniker we will have our annual generous, supportive daughter Shade, and her soon ‘cook-out and eat-in’. On the menu we have to be wife Ginny, will be sponsoring the June hamburgers, hot dogs, potato salad, coleslaw, luncheon. The seniors in NH send a huge thanks chips, and strawberry shortcake for dessert. and congratulations all the way across the country In order to plan properly, we request that you to this beautiful couple in San Francisco. make a reservation by Thursday June 9th. To reserve a spot, stop by White Birch, call 428-3077, REMINDER: there are no senior luncheons in or email [email protected]. July and August. White Birch Senior Center as a Cooling Center As we all know New England weather can be very you need a break from the heat, please feel free to unpredictable. We would like to remind everyone stop by any time Monday through Friday from that as the temperatures rise you are welcome to 9:00 AM-4:00 PM. Grab a book or your craft use White Birch Senior Center as cooling center. If project, relax, and stay cool in the ‘comfy’ room. Page 3 The Bugle Planning Ahead…Save the Dates Although we have just begun to enjoy spring, there Day 2: After Breakfast at our hotel we depart for are some events that require long term planning, Manhattan to visit the 9/11 Memorial. A most so mark your calendars for these upcoming memorable and powerful experience. Next we exciting opportunities. visit Columbus Circle Holiday Market internationally known as one of the most elegant Fall Foliage Trip and beautiful places to shop. Located in one of On Monday, September 26th, White Birch will the most stunning locations in New York City, sponsor a fall foliage trip that will include lunch at historic Central Park, the market is the perfect the Woodstock Inn and Brewery and the play Steel place to enjoy lunch and shop for holiday gifts. Magnolias at Jeans Playhouse in Lincoln NH. Cost Something for everyone, including pets. Breakfast for this trip is $40 and that includes lunch, play included. and bus fare! Because this trip might be popular, The afternoon is optional to see on your own, I am requesting early sign up in case we need a Radio City Music Hall Christmas Spectacular second bus. Sign-up sheets for this trip will be matinee or time on own at 5th Avenue for Macy’s available in June and payment will be due and more. Approximate NYC departure: 5:00PM. September 1st. Discounted tickets to Radio City Music Hall Christmas Spectacular featuring the Rockettes Holiday Splendor in are available at time of reservation, based on New York City availability. White Birch Community Center and Banner Deluxe Tour Cost: Tours and Travel are excited to offer this holiday Double: $459 per person special to see New York City’s most iconic Single: $559 landmarks in holiday splendor. Sights include Triple: $449 per person Rockefeller Center’s giant Christmas tree and skaters, 5th Avenue’s famous holiday window Tour includes: Luxury motorcoach transportation, displays, and the city’s legendary Holiday Markets. First Class hotel accommodations and taxes, Breakfast Buffet and Dinner, sightseeing & Day 1: Join us as we travel to the “Big Apple”. attractions per itinerary, and professional tour Arrive NYC mid-day and visit Grand Central director. Driver and Tour Director gratuities are Terminal’s Holiday Fair at Vanderbilt Hall. Lunch not included. A deposit of $150 per person is due will be on our own with plenty of time to start our September 1st and final payment Oct 1st. If you holiday shopping from talented artisans. Enjoy a would like a registration form, please stop by narrated City Tour that includes the city’s notable White Birch, email [email protected] landmarks and beautiful decorations. Our First or call 428-3077. Class hotel is just minutes away from the “Big Apple”. Dinner included. Page 4 June 2016 Day Trips in June Overhill Farm proceeds benefitting the agency. The stores generate over $100,000 in sales revenue annually to Now that summer has arrived, we have scheduled support FIT housing and services for the homeless the long awaited and much anticipated visit to in Manchester and Concord. OutFitters Thrift Overhill Farm for Thursday, June 23rd at 10:30 Store in Manchester sells new and gently used AM. Everyone has been looking forward to furniture, housewares, books, and clothing for the meeting all the members of Lucia and Jon’s whole family. ‘family’… miniature goats Moe and Gertie, Following the stop at OutFitters we will go to miniature donkeys Tella, Boo, Mama and Ulee, Whole Foods where there will be time to have ducks Spitzy and Ester, chickens Elton, Lady B, lunch and do some shopping. Lunch will be ‘free Macy, Tess, Rosie, Winnie and Whoopi, and last form’ as there are several options including a but certainly not least dogs-the handsome svelte sit-down café or you can purchase lunch and eat at Mr. BoJangles, Flash and Lucy. the outdoor seating. For those not familiar with We will car pool for this trip. When you sign up, Whole Foods Market, they offer a large selection of please indicate if you are willing to drive and how organic produce, amazing day boat seafood many passengers you can take. To reserve a seat (sustainably caught), beautiful (Global Animal please stop by White Birch, call 428-3077, or email Partnership) GAP rated meats, amazing local [email protected].