Penacook church to host concert
United Church of Penacook is hosting a concert “Songs for Living” featuring piano, guitar, saxophone and vocalist, on Thursday at 7 p.m. The concert is free and open to the public.
The musicians are in residence at Avaloch Farm Music Institute in Boscawen this summer. Avaloch provides a unique opportunity for chamber music and jazz ensembles to have the time and space to work intensively on repertoire, prepare for recordings, concerts or competitions, or work with composers. Additional information about Avaloch is available at avalochfarmmusic.org.
For more info or directions, visit ucpnh.org.
Lynne Raleigh
Homeless coalition seeking leaders
The N.H. Coalition to End Homelessness is launching the third session of its Granite Leaders Program, a leadership training program designed for people who are currently or formerly homeless. The program focuses on building advocacy skills and fostering greater community engagement to strengthen efforts to end homelessness in the state. The new session will start in November 2017.
Through a free-to-attend, six-month educational and experiential program, participants of Granite Leaders learn specific skills and interact with widely recognized leaders on the local, statewide and national levels. Upon completion of the program, graduates become part of a network of skilled leaders focused on improving the quality of life in communities across New Hampshire.
“Our program gives those who want to make positive change in their communities the tools that they need to have the greatest impact,” said Cathy Kuhn, director of the N.H. Coalition to End Homelessness. “Alumni from the Granite Leaders Program have gone on to sit on boards and committees, testify at legislative hearings, engage with the media and advocate at the national level. They play a key role in helping to end homelessness in our state.”
Granite Leaders is currently accepting applications and will admit up to 15 candidates. Participants can apply by visiting nhceh.org/GraniteLeaders. The application deadline is Oct. 19.
Although the class is free for participants, there is a cost to organize, hire speakers, purchase supplies and food, and secure space. The NHCEH is looking for businesses and individuals to join Bank of N.H., a current supporter, to help underwrite the cost of the program. Sponsorships are available and can be viewed at nhceh.org/GraniteLeaders/Sponsor.
The N.H. Coalition to End Homelessness is a nonprofit organization with the purpose of eliminating the causes of homelessness through research, education and advocacy. For more information about the NHCEH and Granite Leaders Program, visit nhceh.org or call 641-9441 ext. 251.
Michele Talwani
Health classes begin Wednesday
Beginning Wednesday, the Concord Hospital Center for Health Promotion has some classes for you to try.
The DASH diet is ranked No. 1 for the seventh year in a row as one of the best diets and the center’s six-week class will teach you how to ease into the DASH meal plan without feeling restrictive.
The class is held on Wednesdays through Aug. 23, from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. and cost is $69.
Also meeting on Wednesdays through Aug. 23 is Mind Over Matter: Mind Way of Eating.
Dementia is not a normal part of aging yet a new case is diagnosed every four seconds worldwide. This series focuses on the physiology behind dementia, the effectiveness of available apps and lifestyle behaviors to improve dementia symptoms and the benefits of certain foods for brain health. If you have a family member with dementia or are interested in maintaining your present cognitive function, this series will provide you with valuable information.
The class meets on Wednesdays, from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. and cost is $10.
Are you interested in tips to reduce your risk of falling? We invite you to participate in the CDC developed falls risk screening. These sessions are designed to provide you with information regarding your physical mobility and falls risk. We will discuss classes and resources within our community, and within Concord Hospital, to keep you strong and steady in the years to come.
The class meets Wednesday, from 1 to 2:30 p.m. and is free, but registration is required.
Call the Center for Health Promotion to sign up at 230-7300.
Beth Duclos
Grange to host meet and greet
The Concord Grange is currently getting ready for its annual “Greet, Meet, and Eat Night” at Keach Park on July 25 at 5:30 p.m. This event gives the community a chance to come and meet members and see what the Grange does.
The Grange will be serving free steamed hot dogs, bags of chips, beverages and homemade desserts.
Bring a blanket or lawn chair to sit on because following the picnic meal, the Nevers’ Band will play for everyone to enjoy. The Grange will honor two members of the band during intermission.
Please use the Newton Avenue entrance to the park.
Contact Grange Master Dick Patten at 496-2917 for more information.
Dick Patten
VNA hosting Matter of Balance
Concord Regional VNA is offering an eight-week falls prevention program “A Matter of Balance” that helps adults view falls and the fear of falling as controllable, change the environment to reduce fall risk factors, and exercise to increase strength and balance.
The program takes place on Wednesdays beginning Aug. 9 from 2 to 4 p.m. at GoodLife Programs & Activities, 254 N. State St.
There is no fee to attend, but space is limited. Registration is required.
To register, call 224-4093 or 1-800-924-8620, ext. 5815 or visit crvna.org.
Andy Morse
