SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 4
HAMPSTEAD: Indoor Plant Exchange
Attendees are encouraged to bring indoor plants or plant cuttings to exchange or give away. If you don’t have any to share you may still attend!
9-10 a.m., Hampstead Public Library, 9 Mary E. Clark Drive
Info: 603-329-6411 / www.hampsteadlibrary.org
HAMPSTEAD: Thrift Shop Open
If you’ve never visited the Thrift Shop, you’re in for a great surprise! Come browse the very high quality clothing at incredibly low prices.
9 a.m. — 1 p.m., Hampstead Public Library, 9 Mary E. Clark Drive
Info: 603-329-6411 / www.hampsteadlibrary.org
LONDONDERRY: Craft Fair & Cookie Walk
Shop from the variety of vendors, homemade cookies and food available for purchase. Gift baskets for raffle. Santa will be available for photos from 10 a.m. — 1 p.m.
9 a.m. — 3 p.m., Senior Center, 535 Mammoth Road
Info: 603-432-8554 / www.londonderrynh.gov
PLAISTOW: Craft Fair
Shop from 20 fabulous juried craft vendors, a Silent Auction area, 70+ theme Basket Raffles, 50+ Penny Sale raffles, Wine Raffle, Quilt Raffle, and a $1,000 Cash Raffle! Grab a bite from the fantastic Cafe offering breakfast and lunch items. Photos with Santa from 10-11:30 a.m. and 12:30-2 p.m.
9 a.m. — 3 p.m., St. Luke the Evangelist Parish, 8 Atkinson Depot Road
ATKINSON: Make Leaf People and Beautiful Wreaths (K-3)
You can do it! It’s the perfect time for a new wreath and leaf puppets! Hot chocolate and cookies served when we’re finished!
10:30-11:30 a.m., Kimball Library, 5 Academy Ave
Register: 603-362-5234 / www.kimballlibrary.com
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 6
PLAISTOW: Cards, Cribbage & Games
Mondays
7:30 a.m. — 2 p.m., Vic Geary Senior Center, 18 Greenough Road
Info: Joyce: 603-382-9276 / www.vicgearyseniordropincenter.org
PLAISTOW: Backgammon and Chess
Mondays and Fridays
8:30 a.m. — 12 p.m., Vic Geary Senior Center, 18 Greenough Road
If interested in playing, call Joyce at 603-382-9276
Info: www.vicgearyseniordropincenter.org
DERRY: Preschool Storytime (Ages 3-5)
Lively time of sharing books, songs, puppets, nursery rhymes, early literacy, and pre-school activities.
10-10:45 and 1-1:45 p.m., Derry Public Library, 64 E. Broadway
Must register: 603-432-6140/ www.derrpl.org
HAMPSTEAD: Penning the Perfect Obit Workshop
Participants will leave with a rough draft to polish. Coffee, tea, and light snacks will be served.
10:30-11:30 a.m., Hampstead Public Library, 9 Mary E. Clark Drive
Must register: 603-329-6411 / www.hampsteadlibrary.org
DERRY: Food Pantry Open
Mondays
11 a.m. — 1 p.m., The Upper Room, 36 Tsienneto Road (back entrance)
Info: 603-437-8477 / www.urteachers.org
ATKINSON: Craft, Paint & Color
Come unwind, de-stress and create every week. Individuals come together to dabble in painting, coloring or creative crafts using oil, acrylic, watercolor, pen and pencil. Individuals bring their own supplies and work on canvas, wood, sketchpads and coloring books. Group size will be limited and registration is required.
12:30-2:30 p.m., Kimball Library, 5 Academy Ave
Register: 603-362-5234 / www.kimballlibrary.com
DERRY: Parkinson’s Support Group
5:30-8 p.m., Derry Public Library, 64 E. Broadway
Info: 603-432-6140/ www.derrpl.org
Questions? Diane Cole: 603-505-1460
HAMPSTEAD: Boy Scout Troop 33 Meeting
Mondays
Any youth ages 10.5 — 18 are invited to come check out the troop and meetings.
7-8:30 p.m., Hampstead Congregational church, 51 Main Street
Info: Scoutmaster Don Blaszka- dblaszkajr@comcast.net
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 7
PLAISTOW: Cards, Knitting, Puzzles
Tuesdays and Thursdays
7:30 a.m. — 2 p.m., Vic Geary Senior Center, 18 Greenough Road
Info: Joyce: 603-382-9276 / www.vicgearyseniordropincenter.org
HAMPSTEAD: Thrift Shop Open
9 a.m. — 1 p.m., Hampstead Public Library, 9 Mary E. Clark Drive
Info: 603-329-6411 / www.hampsteadlibrary.org
PLAISTOW: Bone Builders
Tuesdays and Fridays
9-10 a.m., Vic Geary Senior Center, 18 Greenough Road
Info: Joyce: 603-382-9276 / www.vicgearyseniordropincenter.org
ATKINSON: Veterans Club Meeting
1st Tuesday of each month
9:30-10:30 a.m., Atkinson Community Center, 4 Main Street
Info: 603-362-1098 / www.town-atkinsonnh.com/recreation
DERRY: Step Into Music! (Ages 3-5)
Join Ms. Eileen for this lively music and dance program.Celebrate early childhood with songs, stories, games, and movement.
10-10:45 a.m., Derry Public Library, 64 E. Broadway
Must register: 603-432-6140/ www.derrpl.org
PLAISTOW: Chair Yoga
Chair Yoga is a fun and supportive class. It is a safe way to stretch, to increase strength and to improve flexibility. This class is appropriate for all levels of ability. It is especially beneficial for those with physical challenges.
10:30 a.m., Plaistow Public Library, 85 Main Street
Cost: $5 per person
Register: 603-382-6011 / www.plaistowlibrary.com
LONDONDERRY: Bingo
Tuesdays and Wednesdays
Arrive early and secure your cards for $.50 each. Card sales stop at 12:15 p.m.
12:30-1:30 p.m., Senior Center, 535 Mammoth Road
Info: 603-432-8554 / www.londonderrynh.gov
ATKINSON: Film Enthusiast Club – Jules
Are you a Cineaste (an enthusiast for or devotee of movies or filmmaking)? If so, join us for this fun fan of films group and view award winning films, documentaries, foreign films and modern classics. Watch the feature film and then join the group in giving a ‘thumbs up’ review.
1-3 p.m., Kimball Library, 5 Academy Ave
Info: 603-362-5234 / www.kimballlibrary.com
HAMPSTEAD: Nonfiction Book Club
Currently discussing “Dressmakers of Auschwitz: the True Story of the Women Who Sewed to Survive” by Lucy Adlington.
1-2:30 p.m., Hampstead Public Library, 9 Mary E. Clark Drive
Info: 603-329-6411 / www.hampsteadlibrary.org
PLAISTOW: Bingo
Tuesdays and Thursdays
1-3 p.m., Vic Geary Senior Center, 18 Greenough Road
Info: Joyce: 603-382-9276 / www.vicgearyseniordropincenter.org
DERRY: Fall Genealogy Series: Jewish Genealogy 101 (Virtual)
Jewish genealogy can be a particularly challenging path of research. Join Dr. Adina Newman, the creator of My Family Genie and co-founder of the DNA Reunion Project, to explore the fundamental skills required to start Jewish genealogical research, identify strategies and navigate the nuances that this branch of research brings.
6-7 p.m., via Zoom, Derry Public Library, 64 E. Broadway
Register for link: 603-432-6140 / www.derrypl.org
HAMPSTEAD: Card Night: Come Play 45s
Tuesdays, September 5 to November 28
It’s lots of fun with a great group of people! Bottled water and snacks will be provided.
6-9 p.m., Hampstead Congregational Church, Hadley Hall, 61 Main Street
Cost: Free / donations gratefully accepted
PLAISTOW: Film Screening and Discussion
The community is welcome to a free screening of “Screenagers NEXT CHAPTER”. The film addresses mental health in the digital age. A panel discussion will follow the film.
6:30 p.m., Timberlane Performing Arts Center, 40 Greenough Road
Registration and trailer: https://Screenagersnextchapter.eventcombo.com
Questions? www.sorock.org / email sorocknhcc@gmail.com
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 8
PLAISTOW: Line Dancing Class
Wednesdays
Come join the fun! This is great exercise, too!
10:30-11:30 a.m., Vic Geary Senior Center, 18 Greenough Road
Cost: $5 per class
Info: Joyce: 603-382-9276 / www.vicgearyseniordropincenter.org
SANDOWN: Senior Luncheon
11:30 a.m. — 3:30 p.m., Zorvino’s Winery, 226 Main Street
Cost: $5 for Sandown Seniors, $30 for non-resident Seniors or mature adults
Must register: 603-887-1872
ATKINSON: Sew It Up!
Meets on Wednesdays
Do you like to sew or want to learn to sew? Join us for this super friendly and welcoming group who like to do all sorts of sewing, including crafts, garments and home decorations.
12:30-2:30 p.m., Kimball Library, 5 Academy Ave
Register: 603-362-5234 / www.kimballlibrary.com
LONDONDERRY: Bingo
Tuesdays and Wednesdays
Arrive early and secure your cards for $.50 each. Card sales stop at 12:15 p.m.
12:30-1:30 p.m., Senior Center, 535 Mammoth Road
Info: 603-432-8554 / www.londonderrynh.gov
PLAISTOW: Intro to Wifi Safety
Public Wi-Fi (including library Wi-Fi) is easy to snoop on. With some simple equipment, dishonest people can see what you’re doing on the Internet and steal information from you. Gary McGath will talk about how to reduce Wi-Fi risks, including basic safety practices and the use of a VPN (virtual private network).
1 p.m., Plaistow Public Library, 85 Main Street
Register: 603-382-6011 / www.plaistowlibrary.com
HAMPSTEAD: Chair Yoga
Come practice strengthening, stretching, and meditative breathing exercises with instructor Maggie Grace.
1:15-2 p.m., Hampstead Public Library, 9 Mary E. Clark Drive
Cost: The second Wednesday of the month is free, while the other weeks will be a sliding suggested donation of $5-$10.
Register: 603-329-6411 / www.hampsteadlibrary.org
SALEM: Non-Fiction Book Group
Currently discussing “Omnivore’s Dilemma” by Michael Pollan. Copies of this book are available at the Front Desk. New and drop-in participants are always welcome.
4 p.m., Kelley Library, 234 Main Street
Info: 603-898-7064 / www.kelleylibrary.org
LONDONDERRY: ESL Conversation Group
Wednesdays through December 13
Free and open to adults age 18 and older. Please note: the group will not meet on Wed., November 22
6-8 p.m., Leach Library, 276 Mammoth Road
Must register: 603-716-7017 / mhuard@nashuaalc.org
DERRY: Film Group (Virtual)
An online discussion of Independent, Foreign, and Classic films. Watch the film at home and gather tonight to discuss it.
6:30-7:30 p.m., via Zoom, Derry Public Library, 64 E. Broadway
Register for link: 603-432-6140/ www.derrpl.org
DERRY: History of the NH Philharmonic
You love the music of the New Hampshire Philharmonic- but do you know the history? Walter (Val) Zanchuk- who is a board member AND orchestra member- will give attendees a timeline of the NH Philharmonic dating back to 1895, from the formation to the present.
6:30 p.m., Derry Public Library, 64 E. Broadway
Register: 603-432-6140 / www.derrypl.org
