ECR WSS Presort STD Postal Customer US Postage PAID Monadnock Shopper The Original Keene Shopper – “The Weekly with a Heart” – 62nd Year of Community Service / November 13-19, 2019 The Edge Ensemble Presents The Nerd By Larry Shue Prospect-Woodward At Hillside Village The Edge Ensemble Theatre Company will pro- Keene ~ A State-Of-The-Art Community duce Larry Shue’s comedy, The Nerd, on November 15th through 17th and November 21st through 24th Relevant To Today’s Seniors in the newly renovated Heberton Hall, adjacent to the Keene Public Library. (The HVAC system at Heberton Grand Opening Event Tuesday, November 19th Hall is under repair so there is a possibility that the production will be relocated to the auditorium.) This is a show that Broadway World calls “a treat for the whole family.” Directed by Kim Dupuis, The Nerd follows a mild-mannered architect, Willum Cub- bert (played by Tom Bernstock), who needs a little “gumption,” according to his friend and potential love interest, weather girl Tansy McGinnis (played by Kenzie Yelin). The arrival of an old army buddy, Rick Steadman (James Duffy as the title Nerd), sends Willum’s life into a tailspin and tests whether he has James Duffy, Tom Bernstock, and Damien Licata what it takes to stand up to the disruptive, socially hold forth in The Edge Ensemble production of inept Rick. The Nerd. NERD, page 11 Dublin Story Hour Saturday, November 16th The third annual Dublin Story Hour will be held Volkert Volkersz, David Wolpe, and Olivia Wolpe. on Saturday, November 16th at 7:p.m. at 1123 Main Nancy Jackson is the MC. Street in Dublin. This event is a benefit for Dublin Community Local storytellers will be telling surprising, humor- Center. Admission is $10. Advance tickets may be ous, inspiring, and scary true stories from their own purchased at eventbrite.com (search for Dublin Story lives. The Dublin Story Hour is inspired by ConVal’s Hour). For more details or to reserve tickets, call Black Fly Story Hour and includes five alumni from 603-563-8080 (Wednesday) or email info@dublincom- that event. This year’s storytellers are Nancy Cayford, munitycenter.org. The snow date has been set for the Tim Clark, Traceymay Kalvaitis with Rimai Kalvaitis, following day, Sunday, November 17th at 7 p.m. Phil McFarland, Frankie Brackley Tolman, Paul Tuller, Eric Gales Band, David Bromberg In Concerts The Peterborough Concert Series has a busy left-handed, has been compared to Jimi Hendrix, weekend coming up at the Peterborough Town House and brings an incomparable and unique texture to with two big concerts scheduled. his style. When he was only 16 years old, his talents The Eric Gales Band will be on stage on Friday, caught the attention of Elektra Records, who released November 22nd. A guitarist’s guitarist, Gales has his debut album. Fifteen-year old Blues phenomenon shared the stage with, and received accolades from, Veronica Lewis will be opening the show. guitar legend Carlos Santana. Gales’ use of a right-handed guitar, but playing CONCERTS, page 11 Roo, the Papillon pup that comes to visit the residents at Prospect- Woodward, makes the rounds to get her “pats” from everyone who watches her perform tricks. Resident Irene Neal is pictured with Roo while the pup dog’s handler, Vikki Babcock, looks on. By Lori Catozzi Cook er, participate in activities and outings, or host family members – all relevant to Today’s seniors want to spend their the lifestyle of today’s seniors. golden years where they feel valued, “Prospect-Woodward is a brand can live with dignity, and can get a new, state-of-the-art community that bit of culture and socialization in an supports people, aged 62 and better, engaging environment. They need a with a safe and secure home all at a place where they can thrive during predictable cost,” says Mary Ellen their retirement years. Dunham, the Hillside Village Health With stunning views of the New Center administrator. Hampshire countryside, Prospect- Prospect Place and The Woodward Woodward at Hillside Village Keene is – which were both located on Court just that senior living community. 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