The Concord Young Professionals Network, an initiative of the Greater Concord Chamber of Commerce, gathers once a month for snacks and socializing. Last month’s meeting was held at the Courtyard Hotel, home of the Grappone Conference Center. We asked attendees what they like to do on the weekend. Here are their responses:
I spend one day with my son and the other getting in a long run or bike ride, then take my wife out to one of Concord’s fine establishments.
Brian Dombroksi, 39, Pembroke
Living the dream – every day.
Mark Robinson, 29, Concord
Visiting D Acres in Dorchester – wonderful food and even better people!
Sarah LaPlante, 25, Concord
Visit Boston!
Alison Wanta, 31, Concord
Going to the Concord Farmers Market, the Arts Market and occasionally visiting one of Concord’s three decent bars.
Josh Robinson, 29, Concord
Beach, lake, hiking, camping.
Tiffany Snow, 27, Concord
I take my daughter to kid-friendly places, the beach, the children’s museums, pools.
Kayti Harper, 26, Concord
Spending time at my lake house, going out to the bars in Concord at night, bowling in Manchester and golfing with friends.
Adam Davidson, 24, Concord
Work, beach, travel.
Melissa Koerner, 32, Merrimack
Beach, golf, travel.
Chris Purington, 24, Londonderry
Working!
Elyssa Paris, 23, Manchester
Working and making New Hampshire more lively for the youths.
Mohamed Kamara, 40, Concord
I take road trips around New England with friends, find new and fun restaurants that offer Sunday brunch in Concord and Boston, go out for drinks in Concord or Manchester or go the movies.
Angela King, 28, Concord
Family time with our kids!
Kristy Ammann, 33, Hopkinton
Kayaking in Portsmouth, hiking in the mountains, walking my dog (she’s training to be a certified therapy dog). We visit nursing homes and make people smile.
Sarah Kirsch, 34, Concord
Hiking, kayaking, walking the dogs and spending as much time with family and friends.
Mike Bussiere II, 27, Concord
Hiking, fishing and take the dog for walks.
Andy Robichaud, 33, Pembroke
Go to the beach.
Danielle Adams, 24, Concord
I go to the farmers market.
Kelly Burrage, 27, Concord
Go water skiing.
Ben Huntington, 26, Deerfield
Take to the outdoors!
Greg Legier, 39, Warner
Spend time with family and friends.
Samantha Chase, 25, Manchester
Karate demonstration with Youth Venture. Competing at a karate tournament.
Mike Cashion, 21, Deering
We don’t know what to do. There needs to be a new hot spot in Concord for dancing and drinks!
Chelsea Hanrahan, 24, Concord
Sit by the pool, go out in Boston or go to Cape Cod.
Elizabeth Rainerl, 23, Manchester
Enjoying time at home.
Eric Buck, 26, Bedford
Trying not to work, hiking, boating, yard work.
Matt Walsh, 32, Pembroke
Playing with my 1-year-old.
Erik Nordman, 33, Concord
Drinking some beer at a cookout, playing poker with the guys, computer games.
Matt Bacon, 23, Allenstown
Taking my wife to the drive in.
Jon Fogg, 32, Concord
I either hang out with friends or go to the ocean.
Erika Thorsell, 33, Penacook
I scope out new fishing holes and do a little people watching downtown.
Kristina Sharp, 29, Concord
Shuttle kids to sporting events. Go Vipers!
Tonya Rochette, 34, Concord
Head to the White Mountains for some geocaching!
Jennifer Jones, 23, Concord
Hanging out with family and friends.
Sara Adams, 29, Concord
Don’t miss this month’s networking event on Sept. 16 at Alan’s of Boscawen from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Admission is free. For more information, visit concordypn.org.
