The class is based on materials sponsored by the American Contract Bridge League (ACBL) for individuals who want to improve their bridge skills, bring their play to a higher level, and enjoy playing the game for the fun of it. In this series of classes, the second half of the defense series, we will focus on effectively defending a bridge hand, including the proper use of defensive signals; developing defensive tricks; interfering with declarer's plan; and making an integrated defensive plan. We will also introduce the concept of the negative double. Basic understanding of bridge is expected, along with an open mind and a willingness to consider modern methods.
The audience for this class is the hobbyist wanting to document his or her family tree. We will present tips and techniques for doing fact-based genealogical research using the many resources available online and at local repositories. Both fee-based and free resources will be examined. Steps will be outlined to get your research started and documented while discussing the pitfalls of poorly sourced research available online.The role of DNA testing as it pertains to genealogy will also be touched upon.
Can't sleep? It happens to all of us! Learn about sleep changes as we age. What are simple things to help you improve your sleep?
Betsy Holmes and Elaine Allard are friends who have been pursuing the challenge to visit every winery in NH, in lieu of the more traditional quest to climb all the 4,000-footers! Join these amateur oenophiles as they discuss the history of wines in NH, the local wines they fancy, and suggestions for itineraries. The presenters will taste and discuss a few wines during class and will provide a list in advance for participants who would like to taste along with them. Cheers!
This course illuminates the inner workings of the brain as it relates to memory functions. Armed with that information, you will be given the tools to strengthen your memory immediately. You will also discover how the perception of stress affects the brain resulting in an instant reduction of common anxiety.
Through readings, presentations and discussions, program attendees will gain new insights into the meaning of mindfulness and contemplation and will learn the healing and invigorating power of meditation at rest and in movement. This will be a highly practical program where participants will learn to put ideas into practice that is relevant to their lives. Recommended reading for the course is “Mindfulness: A Better Me; Better You; Better World” by Annabel Beerel and Tom Raffio, ISBN 978-0692056677.
If you have an interest in old vehicles and have wondered, “How did they do that?” then this class might be for you. I began restoring old Jeeps from the 1940s about 5 years ago. Then I spotted an old 1956 GMC big window pickup on Facebook Marketplace. It began its life in Nevada, spent a few years in New York waiting for something to happen (which never did), then landed on a mountaintop in Alton, NH, where I found it, just waiting for its new life. I will take you through its restoration and modification. Some additional buying and selling had to take place because it came without an engine. It’s fun, so come along for the ride!
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