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Franklin First December Newsletter 2005 Note: The Greater Franklin Chamber of Commerce is pleased to present www.experiencethreerivers.com. This brand new website is the region's directory of business and events. Think of it as a bulletin board where there's always room for your notice and you never run out of pins! If you own a business, are hosting a community event, or organizing a fundraiser there is no better place to get the word out! Chamber Members, not for profit organizations and many others are able to post information free of charge! NEW EVENTS THIS MONTH: Free Medicare Part D Information Sessions December 1st, 6th, 8th & 13th To educate the community on the coverage choices for specific health care needs, information is being presented by Norm Sedgley, President of Managed Health Concepts and Pam Hannan, Independence Trust Company Client Services Officer. These educators are trained on Medicare Part D Prescription Drug laws and are also experienced in health insurance. Their goal is to serve as an educational resource for individuals as they sign up for the coverage. Sessions are being held at the Main Office of Franklin Savings Bank, 387 Central Street in Franklin, on: Thursday, Dec 1st; Tuesday, Dec 6th; and Thursday, Dec 8th. Attendees may choose a morning session from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. or an afternoon session from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. on each of the days. Seating is limited. To reserve a space, call Pam Hannan at 934-0400 or 1-800-821-1776. The Shaw Brothers Holiday Concert December 2nd Each year, the Shaw Brothers perform over 100 concerts for audiences of every kind throughout this country and much of the world. Accompanying themselves on a variety of instruments, The Shaw Brothers serve up their own unique blend of traditional, contemporary and original songs interspersed with humor, poems and stories. Tickets: $14 Adult advance, $16 at the door. $14 Senior, $12 Children 12 and under. Show begins at 7:30 p.m. Please call the Franklin Opera House at 603-934-1901 for more information or go online to www.franklinoperahouse.org Santa's Workshop December 2nd This is the one Franklin community event that everyone should attend! Many local organizations are involved in helping provide a fun filled evening for children in Franklin and the surrounding communities. There will be entertainment, door prizes, raffles, make and take tables, and goodie bags for all. The workshop will be held from 4:00 to 6:30 p.m. Tree lighting will take place in Kendrick Park at 6:45 p.m. and be sure to get your picture taken with Santa. This is a FREE event so be sure to come and celebrate the holidays with us. Call the TRIP Center for more information. Christmas Breakfast and Winter Sports Raffle December 3rd Join Mix 94.1fm's Fred Caruso with an early Cash-N-Cans event at the Pines Community Center in Northfield. It's their annual Christmas Breakfast from 7:30-10am! Bring a donation of non-perishable food items or cash for Cash-N-Cans! Also, a portion of each adult breakfast will be donated to Cash-N-Cans. Santa arrives at 8:30 for pictures with the kids! The Pines Community Center in Northfield will also be hosting a Winter Sports Sale Saturday December 3rd from 8-11am. Sell your used skis, poles, boots, skates, sleds, jackets, ski pants, gloves, hats, snow shoes, hockey equipment, ice fishing gear and more!. Cost is only five dollars or five non-perishable food items for Mix 94.1fm's Cash-N-Cans. To sign up or for more information call 286-8653. Lights of Memory- Honor your loved ones December 4th The FRH Auxiliary will be sponsoring their 20th Lights of Memory. Ceremony on Sunday December 4th at 4 PM at the hospital. You can purchase bulbs for $3 in memory of a loved one. All proceeds go to scholarships for those furthering their education in Health related fields. All bulbs must be purchased by December 1st. If you would like to purchase bulbs please stop at the Hospital Gift Shop or Front Desk. For further information please contact Becky Ames at 934-3782 Annual Holiday Fashion Show & Luncheon December 5th Once again our lovely models will walk the runway in their Holiday apparel. The Thrift Clothes Closet in downtown Franklin will donate all of the wonderful clothing for this event and local beauticians will do the models hair and makeup. If you would like to be a model, please contact Nancy at the TRIP Center, or just stop by for the show. Show will begin at 10:30 a.m., lunch will be served at 11:30 a.m. so be sure to call the Center to reserve a spot for lunch. This event is FREE and is open to the public. Gift Wrapping December 6th Have too many presents to wrap? On Tuesday, December 6th from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m., bring your gifts to the TRIP Center and have them wrapped by some of our wonderful volunteers! We provide the paper and bows. There is no charge for this service, but donations are always appreciated! Mystery Lunch December 7th Join the TRIP Center for another exciting mystery trip and enjoy lunch at a surprise location. The cost is $5.00 per person for transportation; lunch is your responsibility. Van will depart at 10:30 a.m. Sign up early at the Center. Holiday House at Owl's Rest Farm December 9th Join the TRIP Center as we visit the Holiday House at Owl's Rest Farm in Sanbornton at 10:15 a.m. on December 9th. Christmas trees and decorations will light up every corner of their vintage farmhouse and complimentary refreshments will be served. Shop for unique gifts and decorations in their floral emporium. Admission is FREE; there is a suggested $1.00 donation for the van. Mall of New Hampshire Trip December 12th Shop for your last minute Christmas gifts and have lunch at one the great restaurants in the Mall. The cost for the TRIP Center event is $6.00 for the van departing at 9:00 am; lunch is your responsibility. Contact the TRIP Center for more information December Birthday Celebration December 13th after lunch Join the TRIP Center for cake and ice cream to celebrate all those with birthdays in December. Call the Center for more information. ServiceLink December 14th Bobbi Blades from ServiceLink will be at the TRIP Center at 10:30 a.m. to answer your questions about ServiceLink and how it can help you. Call the TRIP Center or stop by for more information. All guest speaker presentations are FREE and are open to the public. Lady of La Salette Shrine December 14th The TRIP Center will travel to Enfield, NH to see the beautiful Christmas lights at the Lady of La Salette Shrine. We will stop for dinner at an area restaurant along the way. Cost is $6.00 for the van departing at 3:30 p.m.; dinner is your responsibility. To attend any TRIP Center event, sign up at the Center or call to reserve a seat. Mix 94.1 Cash and Cans and The Tilt'n Diner December 15th Join Mix 94.1fm's Fred Caruso and Cash-N-Cans live at the Tilt'n Diner Thursday December 15th from 5-7pm! During our live broadcast, the Tilt'n Diner will match all business donations up o $1,000 dollars! Stop in, make your donation and have a great dinner with us! La Salette Shrine Bus Trip December 15th The Apollo Club of Franklin will have a bus to the La Salette Shrine in Attleboro, MA on Wednesday, December 7th. The bus will leave the TRIP Center at 11:30 AM. We will return around 8:00 PM. There will be a stop on the way. Price is $25.00. For more information or to reserve your seat on the bus, call Sandy at 934-9042. Pot Luck and Yankee Swap December 16th Join the TRIP Center and bring your favorite dish to share for lunch. After we sample all of the great dishes, we will gather around the Christmas tree for an old fashioned Yankee Swap. To participate, you will need to bring a gift-wrapped item ($5.00 limit) with you the day of the swap. Enjoy punch and cookies as we swap gifts and stay and sing your favorite Christmas carols with us! Come early and join us for breakfast at 9:00 a.m. or arrive by 11:30 a.m. for the swap. If you want to participate, please sign up at the TRIP Center. Mix Cash-N-Cans Fundraising Dance December 17th The 3rd annual Mix Cash-N-Cans fundraising dance, sponsored by Ed Paige Trucking, takes place Saturday December 17th from 7am-Midnight at the Elks Lodge in Franklin. Admission is $10 per person. Prizes, raffles and more with all proceeds benefiting our 19th annual Cash-N-Cans! For more information see Cheryl at Pauli's Restaurant in Downtown Tilton. Donation of raffle prizes is most appreciated! Lakes Region Snowmobile Club December 19th Your Lakes Region Snowmobile Club meets the 3rd Monday of each month at 7:00 pm at the Franklin Fire Department. New faces are always encouraged to attend. For more information, stop by the meeting or call the Club Vice President, Steve Proulx, at 934-2170 (e-mail: skproulx@metrocast.net) or the Club phone at 496-5811. Holiday Dinner December 22nd Celebrate the holidays with your friends and enjoy a delicious lunch of apple cider, chicken breast stuffed with long grain rice, stuffing, gravy, cranberry sauce, mashed potato, squash and more. There will be door prizes, raffles, and a holiday Bingo game. Santa may stop by too. Meal to begin at 11:30 a.m. Sign up at the TRIP Center by Tuesday, December 13th or call to reserve a spot. Bring a friend or a family member too. OHRV Training Course December 28th Sign up now for the OHRV Training Course at the National Guard Armory in West Franklin. The course will begin at 8:00 am. For more information, call Alan Carignan at 496-6146. New Year's Luncheon Celebration December 29th Join the TRIP Center for a wonderful luncheon at 11:30 a.m. of pork loin with apple slices, whipped potatoes, veggies, rolls, and ice cream sundaes for dessert. After lunch we will enjoy a champagne toast and make our own New Year's resolutions. Special Bingo game to follow. ROUTINE MONTHLY EVENTS… Adult Recreation December 5, 12, 19 & 25 Adult Recreation will meet on Mondays from 6:30pm - 7:30pm beginning October 17 at the Franklin Recreation Center. This program encourages socialization as well as physical activities for adults with special needs. This is an on-going program with a one time fee of $10.00 for Franklin residents and $15.00 for non-residents. Open Basketball December 7, 14, 21 & 28 Any adult (18 years and older) interested in playing pick-up basketball games is welcome to the Franklin Recreation Center from 7:30pm - 9:00pm on Wednesdays beginning October 19. This is an on-going program with a one time fee of $10.00 for Franklin residents and $15.00 for non-residents. Adult Volleyball December 4, 11 & 18 Any adult (18 years and older) interested in playing pick-up volleyball is welcome to the Franklin Recreation Center on Sunday evenings from 5:00pm - 6:30pm beginning October 16. This is an on-going program with a one time fee of $10.00 for Franklin residents and $15.00 for non-residents. Old Timer's Basketball December 4, 11 & 18 Individuals forty years of age and older are welcome to participate in open basketball nights. The Franklin Recreation Center is open on Sunday evenings from 6:30pm - 8:30pm and Wednesday evenings (until October 19) for pick-up basketball games. This is an on-going program with a one time of $10.00 for Franklin residents and $15.00 for non-residents. For more information or to register, contact the Franklin Parks and Recreation Department: Phone: 934-2118; e-mail: rec@franklinnh.org or our web page at www.franklinnh.org Support Group December 28 The Arches Assisted Living/Alzheimer Care Facility located at 9 Summer Street Northfield is hosting a Support Group for caregivers of the memory-impaired. Support Groups are where caregivers can come together for peer support, resource information, creative problem solving, and understanding. Please contact Betty Arsenault at The Arches 286-4077 for additional information. The meetings are held on the last Wednesday of the month from 6 pm -7 pm. The next meeting will be on October 26. Light refreshments will be served. Franklin Heritage Commission December Heritage Commission will have its monthly meeting Thursday, 6:00 pm on the 2nd floor of City Hall. Please come to learn or help out. We are looking for additional commissioners. If you would like to hear about the proposed Franklin Historic District, or help save the history and heritage of Franklin please attend our meeting or leave a message about your interest at 934-3900. The Education Series Support Group December 23 The Education Series/Support Group will meet the 4th Wednesday of the month at 6 p.m. and is free and open to the public. It will be held at The Arches 9 Summer Street Northfield. For further information please call Betty Arsenault 286-4077. Bus to Concord December 5, 12, 19 & 26 The TRIP (Twin Rivers Intergenerational Program) at the corner of Smith and Canal Streets in downtown Franklin (across from Franklin Savings Bank) coordinates a bus into Concord every Monday. Go bowling, shopping, or make an appointment … and get there for only $1 round trip! If more information is needed, call Nancy Marceau at 934-4151. Franklin City Council Meeting December 5 The Franklin community is always welcome at the Franklin City Council Meetings, typically the first Monday of each month. Meetings are held at 7:00 pm in Council Chamber of Franklin City Hall, otherwise known as the Franklin Opera House. This meeting will feature a preview of the new Choose Franklin Promotional Video! Everyone is invited to attend. Pokeno December 5, 12, 19 & 26 The TRIP (Twin Rivers Intergenerational Program) at the corner of Smith and Canal Streets in downtown Franklin (across from Franklin Savings Bank) has a Pokeno game every Monday at 12:15 p.m. Stop by and join the fun! If more information is needed, call Nancy Marceau at 934-4151. Strength Training Classes December 2, 5, 9, 12, 16, 19, 23, 26 & 30 Sandy Marshall will teach this new class at the TRIP Center beginning Monday, October 3rd. The classes will be held on Monday's and Friday's from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Call Sandy at 934-2060 for more information and to sign up. Line Dancing December 2, 5, 9, 12, 16, 19, 23, 26 & 30 The TRIP (Twin Rivers Intergenerational Program) at the corner of Smith and Canal Streets in downtown Franklin (across from Franklin Savings Bank) has line dancing every Monday and Friday at 10:00 a.m. Stop by and join the fun! If more information is needed, call Nancy Marceau at 934-4151. Story Time & Crafts December 1, 6, 8, 13, 15, 20, 22, 27 & 29 Join the Franklin Public Library every Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. and Thursday at 10:30 p.m. for a story reading and craft program. Geared to preschool and Kindergarten aged children, this program is open to all with no sign-up needed, and it's free! Call the Franklin Library at 934-2911 for more information. Craft Group December 1, 6, 8, 13, 15, 20, 22, 27 & 29 This group of varied crafters that meets every Tuesday and Thursday at 10:30 a.m. to work on diverse projects for the Center craft fairs. All materials provided; they just need your talent. The TRIP (Twin Rivers Intergenerational Program) Center is at the corner of Smith and Canal Streets in downtown Franklin (across from Franklin Savings Bank). Stop by and join the fun! If more information is needed, call Nancy Marceau at 934-4151. Agile Up! December 1, 6, 8, 13, 15, 20, 22, 27 & 29 Agile Up! meets at the TRIP Center on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8:45 to 9:45 a.m. The cost of the 6-week program is $30.00 ($2.50 per class) due at registration. We need a minimum of 15 people to hold the class and the class is open to the public. Please call the TRIP Center at 934-4151 to reserve a space in this great class. BINGO December 1, 6, 8, 13, 15, 20, 22, 27 & 29 The TRIP (Twin Rivers Intergenerational Program) Center at the corner of Smith and Canal Streets in downtown Franklin (across from Franklin Savings Bank) coordinates BINGO every Tuesday and Thursday after lunch at 12:15 pm. Stop in and try you luck! They play for an hour and have a terrific caller. If more information is needed, call Nancy Marceau at 934-4151. Chair Exercises December 1, 6, 8, 13, 15, 20, 22, 27 & 29 The TRIP (Twin Rivers Intergenerational Program) at the corner of Smith and Canal Streets in downtown Franklin (across from Franklin Savings Bank) coordinates chair exercises every Tuesday and Thursday at 10:00 am. Seniors are welcome to stop in for some exercise! If more information is needed, call Nancy Marceau at 934-4151. HICEAS (Health Insurance Counseling Education Assistance Service) December 6 & 20 Do you have questions about your Medicare Coverage? Would you like free and confidential assistance determining your health insurance needs? Are you confused or overwhelmed by all of the Medicare paperwork? Do you know what to do if you can't afford to pay the Medicare deductibles and co-insurance? Roger Yacopocui, HICEAS volunteer will be at the Twin Rivers Intergenerational Program (TRIP) Center the first and third Tuesday of each month from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. for confidential and free counseling. Call 934-4151 for more information. Franklin Rotary Club December 6, 13, 20 & 27 The Franklin Rotary Club meets every Tuesday morning from 7:00 to 8:00 a.m.; join a meeting at Mr. D's Restaurant on North Main Street in West Franklin. To find out more about the great events and programs sponsored by the Franklin Rotary Club, visit http://franklinrotaryclub.org, or call Club President, Dave Liberatore, at 286-9507. Parent and Child Meetings December 6, 13, 20 & 27 Join Caroline McBee of the Riverbend Parent Child Centers Tuesday evenings from 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Unitarian Church on Central Street in Franklin. This meeting is for parents and children. Transportation is available! Call Caroline McBee at 226-7505, ext. 3210. Franklin Outing Club Meeting December 7 Join the Franklin Outing Club as they meet the first Wednesday of the month at 7:00 pm at the Veteran's Memorial Recreation Area Lodge. Meetings are open to all members as the volunteers are in full swing of the ski season. Contact Kathy Fuller at mkf@metrocast.net for more info or call 934-3296. Old Time Radio December 7, 14, 21 & 28 Join the TRIP Center for a new weekly program beginning on Wednesdays at 12:15 p.m. Listen to cassettes of all the old radio shows like The Shadow, Lights Out, and The Inner Sanctum Mysteries. We also have an extensive collection of Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, and more. This will bring back great memories for some people and we encourage people who have never heard the classic radio shows to join us too! Refreshments will be served and this is open to the public. A big thank you to Kathryn Patten for donating all of these wonderful cassettes. We certainly will enjoy them! Circle of Parents December 7, 14, 21 & 28 Circle of Parents is a parenting support group that meets every Wednesday from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at the Franklin United Methodist Church at 88 Franklin St. in Franklin. The group is designed to encourage parent leadership and develop parenting skills in a non-judgmental and supportive atmosphere. Moderated by a skilled facilitator, the group follows the national model of "sharing ideas, sharing support" where topics of discussion can be anything related to raising kids, such as discipline techniques, school behaviors and performance, youth culture and health and safety. Parents decide the topics, lead the discussions and are involved with group decision-making. The support group is free and childcare is provided. Anyone seeking information about this group should call Joan Valk at 934-4885. Choose Franklin December 1 Are you interested in being a part of a very active group of community-minded residents, business leaders, city officials, and civic group members to improve the economic, social and civic life in Franklin? If so, Choose Franklin may be for you! Join us at Franklin Regional Hospital. All are welcome! Mark your calendars for meetings to be held the 1st Thursday of each month at alternating locations. Franklin Historical Society December 1 All are welcome the 1st Thursday of every month (April to November) for the Franklin Historical Society meeting at the VFW Hall in Franklin from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. For more information contact Leigh Webb at 934-8222. Parent Meetings December 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29 Join Caroline McBee of the Riverbend Parent Child Centers every Thursday morning from 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. at 53 Kendall Street to learn more about effective parenting. This meeting is for parents with no child care or transportation provided; if you are in need of these services, please refer to the Tuesday evening program, above. Call Caroline McBee at 226-7505, ext. 3210. Whist December 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30 The TRIP (Twin Rivers Intergenerational Program) at the corner of Smith and Canal Streets in downtown Franklin (across from Franklin Savings Bank) has Whist every Friday at 12:15 p.m. Stop by and join the fun! If more information is needed, call Nancy Marceau at 934-4151. "Taking Life in Control" Support Group December 7 & 21 "Taking Life in Control" is a support group for cancer survivors or anyone who is dealing with the diagnosis of cancer. Family, friends and new participants are always welcome. No advance registration is necessary. Meetings take place the first and third Wednesday of the month from 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. Oncology waiting room at LRGH. Winnipesaukee River Trail Association December 13 Monthly meetings are held at 6:30 pm at Health First Family Care Center on the second Tuesday of every month. Health First Family Care Center is located at 841 Central Street in Franklin. Franklin Middle School PTO Meeting December 13 Join the parents and staff of the Franklin Middle School for our monthly PTO Meeting, held the 2nd Tuesday of each month from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. in the school Library at 200 Sanborn Street in Franklin. Your thoughts and ideas are most welcome! Bessie Rowell Elementary School PTO Meeting December 7 Join the Bessie Rowell Elementary School Parent Teacher Organization the 1st Wednesday of each month for great discussion between parents and educators to maximize the learning potential of our community youth, grades 2 - 4. Your attendance and input is most welcome! Meetings are held in the library of Bessie Rowell School on Rowell Drive from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. For more information, contact PTO President, Linda Lafever, at 934-4127. FHS Booster Club December 14 All are welcome to the Franklin High School Booster Club meetings the 2nd Wednesday of every month at 7:00 pm in the teacher's room (by cafeteria) at the high school. They are looking for new members to join their endeavors. Check them out! Paul Smith School PTO Meeting December 14 Join the Paul Smith Elementary School Parent Teacher Organization (usually the 2nd Wednesday of each month) for great discussion between parents and educators to maximize the learning potential of our community youth, grades K - 2. Your attendance and input is most welcome! Meetings are held in the teachers' room of Paul Smith School on Daniel Webster Drive in West Franklin from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. For more information, contact PTO President, Kristi Sottile, at 934-2189. Franklin School Board Meeting December 19 All are welcome to attend the monthly meeting of the Franklin School Board. Meetings are held the third Monday of each month in the Franklin High School Library at 7:00 p.m. For a copy of the agenda prior to the meeting, stop by the SAU #18 Office on the Franklin High School campus. Your attendance and input is welcome and encouraged! Franklin Opera House Board Meeting December 20 All are welcome to attend the monthly meeting of the Franklin Opera House held the third Tuesday of each month in the Opera House (also known as Franklin City Hall) at 7:00 p.m. For more information call the Franklin Opera House at 934-1901. Blood Pressure Clinic December 27 The TRIP (Twin Rivers Intergenerational Program) at the corner of Smith and Canal Streets in downtown Franklin (across from Franklin Savings Bank) has blood pressure testing the fourth Tuesday of each month from 10 - 11 a.m., provided by the Franklin VNA. If more information is needed, call Nancy Marceau at 934-4151. Franklin Planning Board Meeting December 28 The monthly meeting of the Franklin Planning Board takes place the fourth Wednesday of each month in the Franklin City Council Chambers at 7:00 p.m., otherwise known as the Franklin Opera House. Mark Your Calendar Now For Great Upcoming Events! New Year's Day Kayaking January 1 New Year's Day Kayaking on the Winnipesaukee and First Day - Franklin are two of our community's biggest events! Watch paddlers from all over New England as they arrive in Franklin at the site of the new Trestle View Park. More information to come! Trip to Boston Bruins' Hockey Game January 2 The Franklin Parks and Recreation Department will be taking a trip to the Fleet Center for the Boston Bruins vs. Philadelphia Flyers game on Monday, January 2nd. The game begins at 1:00pm and the bus will be departing from the Franklin Recreation Center at 10:00am. Monday, December 19th is the registration deadline for the trip. The cost for this trip is $40.00 (which includes coach bus transportation and game ticket). We will be taking a maximum of 50 individuals; children twelve and under must be accompanied by an adult. To register or for more information stop by the Parks and Recreation Department office, 124 Memorial St.; Phone: 934-2118; E-mail: rec@franklinnh.org; website: www.franklinnh.org. Free Income Tax Preparation Beginning January 28 The Franklin Asset Building Coalition will again be offering free income tax return preparation be IRS-certified volunteers, this year adding a second location. We will once again be at the TRIP Center, Saturdays from 9-3 from January 28-February 11, 2006 (!) and will also be at the Jennie Blake Elementary School in Hill on Monday February 6 & February 13 from 3-6 PM. Call 934-3315 to schedule an appointment. 11th Annual Lakes Region Snowmobile Club Radar Runs January 29th Join us for the 11th Annual Lakes Region Snowmobile Club (LRSC) Radar Runs at Webster Lake in West Franklin. This is a fun event, perfect for the entire family! Races begin at 10:30 am. For more information, call Alan Carignan at 496-6146 or Steve Proulx at 934-2170. New England Sled Dog Club Races February 4 and 5 Join the New England Sled Dog Club on February 4th & 5th, 2006 at the Profile Falls/Franklin Falls Dam area. This event is a two day Sprint race with 4-dog, 6-dog, 8-dog and unlimited classes, ski-jor 1+2 dog, 1 + 3 dog Junior divisions as well. The races start at 9:00 am and run until 5:00. There are typically 15 min. breaks between classes and dogs run all day long. Last year's event brought 78 teams running and a capacity crowd at the start/finish line, Profile Falls. The Corp of Engineers and the New England Dog Sled Club are hosting this event with help from The lakes region snowmobile club. The Lions Club will be on hand as a food vendor. There will also be club merchandise on hand for purchase. Go to www.nesdc.org for more details. Trip to Boston Celtics Basketball Game February 10 The Franklin Parks and Recreation Department will be taking a trip to the Fleet Center for the Boston Celtics vs. Portland Trail Blazers game on Friday, February 10th. The game will be starting at 7:30pm and the bus will be departing from the Franklin Recreation Center at 4:30pm. The registration deadline is January 6th, and a maximum of 50 individuals will be accepted. Cost for this trip is $45.00 (which includes coach bus transportation and a ticket for lower level seating ?section 15 and 16?), and must be paid in full by January 6th. After January 6th no refunds will be allowed and tickets will no longer be held. Children twelve and under must be accompanied by an adult. To register or for more information stop by the Parks and Recreation Department office, 124 Memorial St.; Phone: 934-2118; E-mail: rec@franklinnh.org; website: www.franklinnh.org. Did You Know? Did you know that 12/12-12/16/05 is Mix 94.1 fm's Cash-N-Cans week! Stay tuned to Mix 94.1fm for a complete list of broadcast sites to benefit local charities, including the Twin Rivers Interfaith Food Closet; Tilton/Northfield/Sanbornton Christmas Fund; Bread & Roses Soup Kitchen; Santa Fund; Community Action Program and Franklin and Belmont Police Toys For Tots. To make an early donation, make checks payable to Mix Cash-N-Cans, PO Box 941, Franklin, NH 03235 or email Fred Caruso @ fred@mix941fm.com. Stop in now through December 15th at Re/Max Intentions, Central Street in Franklin (next to Franklin Radio Shack) to drop off your Mix Cash-N-Cans donation. For every donation, you'll be entered into a giveaway for 100 gallons of home heating oil courtesy of AD&G Fuel Company and ReMax Intentions! They are accepting non-perishable food items, checks and cash. Re/Max Intentions will also match all monetary donations dropped off at their office! Stop in anytime between now and December 15th at Mulligan's Northernfields Tavern in Northfield and grab an order or Betty's Famous Bourbon Wings! A portion of each order will be donated to the 19th annual Mix Cash-N-Cans Money & Food Drive for the holidays. Thanks Betty & Chris!! Stop in to Lucky Lenny's True Value Hardware anytime between now and December 15th for your chance to win an autographed Curt Schilling baseball and 8x10 photo! Donations in any amount will get you an entry for the drawing to win this fantastic piece of sports memorabilia and all the money will be donated to Mix 94.1fm's 19th annual Cash-N-Cans money and food drive! Stop in at Lucky Lenny's in Downtown Franklin for all the details! If you have children, live in Franklin or Hill and worked in 2005 you may qualify for the Earned Income Credit. You can get your taxes done for FREE at the TRIP Center. Call 934-3315 for an appointment or for more information. The Franklin Asset Building Coalition sponsors this event. A new FREE newspaper is now being distributed in downtown Franklin! The Winnisquam Echo, a free local newspaper, can be found in distribution boxes in front of The Chamber office and Franklin Savings Bank. For more information or to submit a story please contact the Winnisquam Echo at (603)279-4516 or email: steamer@salmonpress.com. The New Hampshire Film and Television Office have received an inquiry for a location from a commercial production company out of New York. The production company is gearing up to produce a commercial for Wolverine Boots and is looking for a "rustic cabin that sits on the shore of a lake or pond and is surrounded by forest, or if no body of water is available, the lodge can be nestled in the forest." (The company specified a "pine forest") The company would like to bring their 10-12 person crew to the location for 2 days of filming sometime in December. If a suitable location is available, please send photos and whereabouts to Matthew Newton, Film Specialist at the New Hampshire Film and Television Office as soon as possible at mnewton@library.state.nh.us. First round of photos are to be sent to the producer early next week. Feel free to contact the film office via e-mail or at 603-271-2220 with any questions. Trestle View Park is not yet complete! Help the Winnipesaukee Trail Association by purchasing a brick for the commemorative walkway through Trestle View Park. The bricks you buy will be engraved with your inscription, up to three lines of 14 characters each. You may purchase bricks in your name or to honor a family member, friend or loved one. Engraved bricks may be purchased for $50 each. Blank bricks are available for $10 each. Bricks will be laid twice a year. Please contact Carolyn Hurst at 603-934-5236 for more information or to purchase a brick. You may need Medicare D Counseling. On January 1, 2006, there will be significant changes in your prescription drug coverage. NH Medicaid will no longer pay for your prescription drugs BUT NH Medicaid will still pay for your medical expenses such as doctor bills and hospital bills. Medicare D counseling will be offered at the TRIP Center and at the Bradford Center. Please call ServiceLink to schedule an appointment at 1-866-634-9412 or 228-6626. Do you want to look your best for the holidays? Nancy Wilson, a retired hairdresser, will be at the TRIP Center on the following Thursdays, December 1st, 8th and 15th from 9 to 11:30 a.m. to donate her time and talent by providing FREE haircuts. Men and women are invited to take advantage of this great service. All you need to do is call the TRIP Center and make an appointment and show up to your appointment with freshly washed hair (can be done the night before or that morning). Are you receiving unwanted calls from telemarketers? Register your home phone and cell phone numbers with the National Do Not Call Registry (1-888-382-1222). A special thank you goes out to all of those who participated in and visited the First Annual Three Rivers Business Showcase. This event was an overwhelming success and another big step in the great Franklin revitalization project! Look for details concerning the next Showcase early next summer! Annuity owners read this! Some Annuity owners lose 70% of the value of their annuity to taxes! Annuities and IRA's can be double-taxed assets (income up to 39% PLUS Estate taxes up to 50% on estate exceeding $1 million). After estate taxes and income taxes, there can be as little as 30% of the value remaining. You can learn how to help avoid the loss in the FREE educational booklet, "Annuity Owner Mistakes." The booklet is free and shows you to avoid double taxation and get more benefits from your existing annuity value. For your FREE copy call 1-800-733-8706 (24 hours). The Franklin Parks and Recreation Department is holding an open volleyball night. This program meets Sundays from 5:00pm-6:30pm at the Franklin Recreation Center, and is open to anyone 18 years of age or older. This program is an on-going program with a one time fee of $10.00 (Resident) / $15.00 (Non-Resident). Mondays, beginning November 21st and ending February 13th, the Franklin Recreation Center will open the gym, exclusively for children ages 1-5 only, from 10:00am-11:00am. This program allows parents a place to bring their children to play during the winter months. This is an open gym, and will have no instructor; parents must supervise their own children. Balls, mats, and mini hoops will be provide for children to play with. Program Fee: $20.00 (Resident) / $30.00 (Non-Resident). The Veterans Memorial Ski Area is gearing up for a great ski season! This all-volunteer ski area will soon be selling season passes at VERY affordable prices. What better gift can you give this holiday season than one that is affordable, supports fitness, and simultaneously supports a local, historic, family recreational area? Don't want to spend lots of money in gas to travel to ski? Ski our family ski area in West Franklin! For more information contact Kathy Fuller at mkf@metrocast.net or call 934-3296. Here's a great holiday shopping idea! Treat a friend or relative to a gift certificate for a delicious lunch! What would be nicer than inviting a friend to a free lunch at the TRIP Center or sending a recuperating friend or homebound neighbor a card with a note that says, "Lunch is on me!" Whether for Meals-on-Wheels or dining at the Senior Center, a gift certificate is a thoughtful gift of health. So on your next visit to the Center, purchase your gift certificate. They are quite a bargain for only $2.00 each. 'Around The State House' State Representatives Dennis Reed (R) and Jim Ryan (D) would like to hear from their constituents. What's important to you? What would you like to see addressed in the Legislature? Let them know! Dennis Reed: (home) 934-3657; (office) 934-6607; (cell) 387-9120; e-mail at dreed1@msn.com. Jim Ryan: (home) 934-2703; (office) 746-3102 or (800) 258-3774 x3282; and e-mail at jryan@metrocast.net. Other Community Events Seeking Volunteers: Once again the TRIP Center is collecting warm scarves, hats, and mittens for school children. We will give them to children at the Middle School, Bessie Rowell School and Paul Smith School in Franklin and the Union Sanborn Elementary School in Tilton. If you would like to knit or crochet and item or buy and item to donate, please bring your items to the TRIP Center. They were greatly appreciated last year! Through a combined effort between the Bessie Rowell School and the TRIP Center Craft Group, the Busy Hands, baskets for newborns will be given to the Franklin Regional Hospital. Bessie Rowell has invited area seniors to put hand knitted booties, bonnets or blankets in the baskets they are making. The school is going to put books in the new baskets to let new moms and dads know the importance of reading to their child. If you would like to donate items for the baskets or for more information contact Donna Magoon at 934-5116 or Nancy Marceau at 934-4151. Chem-Free Planning Committee is seeking parents and community members interested in helping to plan the Fourth Annual Chem-Free After Prom Party. Any adults interested in providing Franklin High School students with a safe, supervised, fun place to spend time with each other on one of the most dangerous nights of the year for young people are urged to attend. The meetings are held on the second Tuesday of each month at 6:00pm at the Franklin High School library. For more information contact Jay Bachelder at bachelderj@cfsnh.org What is a foster grandparent? If you are 60 years of age or older, can volunteer 20 hours a week and like children and want to make a difference in a child's life, then the Friends Program Foster Grandparents Program is for you. Find out more about this great program by calling 1-800-424-8867 or visit their web site at: www.seniorcorps.org. The Twin Rivers Interfaith Food Pantry is looking for Board Members, Grant Writers, and Fundraisers. The Food Pantry helps many low- income families in 7 communities and currently has about 50 families a week that visit the Pantry. Many of our clients work but with the high cost of living find it difficult to make "ends meet". Please contact Rev Sherri for further info 286 -8789 We hope you've enjoyed this issue of our Community Newsletter. Thanks for reading; now you're ready to enjoy our community! The only gift is a portion of thyself. ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson

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