We welcome singer, songwriter and painter, Tom Pirozzoli as this week’s featured artist… and are most grateful that he shared his painting of the snow covered woods... with trees starkly reflected on the brook, on a day such as this, when all is quiet and still, following the storm. |
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We all know these are strange and surreal times. The fugue-like days affect our health, our livelihoods, our social fabric and our emotional worlds. But we’re in this together and it’s amazing to see our communities band together in support and compassion.
As this is being written, comes a Nor’easter predicted to bring a plentiful snowfall and gale force winds! With luck, by the time you’re reading this, the storm has passed, the sun is shining, roads are cleared, skiers are schussing in the fresh powder on the Mountain, and, fingers crossed… that rascally Pennsylvania rodent, Punxsutawney Phil, could not find his shadow and Spring will soon be here.
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Perfectly planned for this winter’s bountiful snowfall, Ausbon Sargent Land Preservation Trust has introduced a “Snowshoe Series” for winter fun and fitness.
Due to the feedback we received from our Earth Day 2020 "Do It Yourself" Hiking Challenge, we have created a winter version for those who enjoy hiking in the winter months. The footwear you choose will be dependent on the weather, of course, but the most important thing is that you get out and explore our winter wonderland!
This winter series covers five trails in five of the towns in our region. On www.ausbonsargent.org look for "Connect With The Land/Trail Series." All the information for the winter series is available here on one sheet. Supplemental maps are included for each hike as well. You'll notice that this new spot on our website is also the home for the Earth Day 2020 hiking challenge information. Any future hiking/snowshoeing series will be kept here for your convenience!
Click HERE to go directly to this new page. |
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The Girl Scouts ambitious project for future fitness fun along the Sugar River is nearing it’s fund raising goal... won’t you please help put them over the top with a donation today to enable construction in the summer of 2021. Project Sunapee has pledged to sponsor one of the exercise spots and challenge other groups to join us. Learn more.
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If ‘curling up by the fireside with a book’ is your favorite antidote to weather Winter’s storms… even in a pandemic, the resources are easily found in our community book stores and libraries. Librarians can always suggest the perfect read. This being Black History Month, that’s a good place to start. They also have story times, games and crafts for children of all ages. |
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It’s time to register for Adventures in Learning Spring classes.
Both in person and online classes are being offered.
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Yo, Ho, Ho… the revival of Sea Shanties. Even the Wall Street Journal has taken notice of this inexplicable cultural trend. Traditionally, since the 1800’s “Shanties” were songs sung by sailors to the rhythm of their work aboard merchant ships. In December 2020, Scottish postal worker, Nathan Evans uploaded his version of ”Soon May the Wellerman Come” to Tik Tok and since then, videos with #seashanty tag have racked up more than 3 billion viewers! |
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The Gardiner brothers have even posted a tap dancing version. |
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The London Symphony Proms includes a traditional "Shanty” at their concerts with eager audience participation. |
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Our thoughts turn to sharing hearts and flowers and chocolate with those we love on St. Valentines Day. |
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The New London Playhouse “Barnies” are offering a very special greeting for your loved ones. Singing video-gram.
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New London Inn & Coach House Restaurant is offering a special take out Valentine dinner for two! |
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Across the country, small businesses, especially restaurants, faced with closing their doors, have creatively adapted by offering take out, curbside pick-up and delivery services. The " Sunapee Region to Go During COVID” has supported and made our communities aware of many such local services. |
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CFA presents Great Creative Ideas to Fight the February Chill.
First Fridays! ZOOM with the Artists!
Tour the MicroGallery Exhibits online at your convenience, then join us on ZOOM. The New London Inn features CFA Photography Cafe, Bar Harbor Bank & Trust features CFA Art Cafe, Blue Loon Bakery features Vicki and John Koron and Tatewell Gallery features Mary Borowski and Jill Hacking.
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“Convergence”... a free virtual symposium as part of Dartmouth's Hopkins Center’s commitment to making the arts indispensable to all academic disciplines including STEM… a trend embraced by forward thinking educators throughout the globe.
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Good Luck to the BARN Playhouse on their exciting new project! |
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This morning was made for puppies' first romp in powdery snow! |
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He said, “Write it on your heart that everyday is the best day in the year. He is rich who owns the day, and no one owns the day who allows it to be invaded with fret and anxiety. You have done what you could. Some blunders and absurdities, no doubt crept in. Forget them as soon as you can, tomorrow is a new day; begin it well and serenely, with too high a spirit to be cumbered with your old nonsense. This new day is too dear, with its hopes and invitations, to waste a moment on the yesterdays.”
Essayist, poet, philosopher, Ralph Waldo Emerson. 1803~1882
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Stay happy, healthy and hopeful! Call a friend with a cheerful word. Mask up… even after receiving the vaccine. |
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Wednesday’s email “SUNAPEE HAPPENINGS”
highlights a selection of events in our community each week.
For complete details on everything happening around the
Lake Sunapee area, check out the
Project Sunapee Community Calendar at:
You too, may submit all nonprofit and civic events
to that same calendar for posting.
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