RiverWoods Newsletter: January 2012

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Carving out a great time!

Blog and Photos By:
Bev Tappan, RiverWoods Resident

Looking for a new pastime with good company?  You don't have to be an artist or an experienced wood worker to enjoy the RiverWoods wood carving class that started last year and meets every Wednesday at 2 p.m. in the Dixville Arts Room for 5 or 6 week sessions at a time.  The class instructor is 70+ year-old Wayne Preston from Somersworth, who teaches affordable classes of all ages and at all levels in Dover, Kittery and North Berwick as well as Exeter.

 Woods resident Helen Paulson has advanced from a beginner's bas relief lighthouse in soft pine  to small animals including a mouse, an elephant and a bird.  With no prior woodworking experience, Helen just wanted to try something new and interesting. (click link below to see the full article and gallery) 

Read more: The RiverWoods Continuing Care Retirement Community Blog: RiverWoods at Exeter resident, Bev Tappan reports on the popular wood carving class

 

Weather or Not by WMUR-TV's Kevin Skarupa 

We Granite Staters love to talk about the weather! WMUR Meteorologist, Kevin Skarupa is coming to RiverWoods thanks to the Exeter Historical Society. He'll lay out some interesting history and explore a worst case NH weather scenario. Break out the foul weather gear for what sounds like a great presentation...

Read more: The RiverWoods at Exeter Blog: WMUR Meteorologist to discuss historic storms and explore a worst case NH weather scenario. Presented at RiverWoods by the Exeter Historical Society

 

RiverWoods is about Community. On campus and off.

A group of RiverWoods residents and staff recently worked the phones and hit the airwaves at the 13th annual WZID Christmas is for Kids Radiothon in Manchester. The radiothon raised more than $140,000 dollars to support the programs of Child and Family Services of New Hampshire (CFS). The non-profit is one of the oldest in NH devoted specifically to the issues of child wellness and family strength.

 As a Charitable non-profit retirement community, RiverWoods residents and staff gladly volunteer their time and talents in so many ways. We are so pleased to maintain our relationship with such a vital organization like CFS. 

The recent radiothon comes on the heels of the Manchester City Marathon, an event where RiverWoods runners were able to raise more than $2,500 for CFS. (click the link below to view the full post)

Read more: The RiverWoods Retirement Community Blog: Residents and Staff Volunteer at the WZID CHRISTMAS IS FOR KIDS RADIOTHON