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| Explore Bedrock Gardens |
| Presenter: John Forti |
Member tuition: $20.00 |
| Sessions: 1 Tu – 6/13/2023 |
Time: 10:30 AM-12:30 PM |
| Location: Bedrock Gardens, 19 High Road Lee, NH 03861 |
Bedrock Gardens is an oasis for horticulture, art and inspiration. It has been described as a haven in the ever-expanding land of stoplights and traffic jams on our formerly quiet by-ways. Over the last 30 years, this 37-acre 1740's farm site was recreated as a unique garden journey through numerous outdoor rooms with artful installations, rare botanical collections, diverse habitats, and a whole lot of joy. When you tour this garden, you are supporting the non-profit Friends of Bedrock Gardens, as this private garden is currently in the process of transferring ownership from the founders so that it might be shared with the general public for generations to come. A tour through the garden with executive director John Forti will take from 1.5 - 2 hours. The terrain is flat to gently sloping and covers about 3/4 of a mile. There are many places to pause and lots of seating along the way. Feel free to bring a lunch and stay a while. Bedrock Gardens was named 'Best Cultural Oasis' by NH Magazine and described by the Boston Globe as "one of the most beautiful and intriguing landscapes in New Hampshire. "In accordance with current recommendations, no masks are required in the garden." However, masks are suggested in close encounters, such as in the bathrooms, or for your comfort.
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Note: $25 admission fee will be added to your registration. Total cost $45.
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| Explore the Manchester Cedar Swamp All Person's Trail Class is full. Click the add to Waitlist button below. |
| Presenter: Emily Preston, Sheila Vargas Torres |
| Sessions: 1 F – 6/9/2023-6/9/2023 |
Time: 10:00 AM-12:00 PM |
| Location: Manchester Cedar Swamp Preserve, Countryside Blvd Manchester, NH 03102 |
The Nature Conservancy in New Hampshire, with the generous donors and community partners, has built a beautiful, informative and universally accessible trail at the Manchester Cedar Swamp Preserve. Come explore this trail and learn about the special habitats of the globally rare cedar swamp, giant rhododendrons, vernal pools, and forest that surround this trail. Learn how The Nature Conservancy is working to make nature more accessible to everyone though partnerships with other organizations, trail development, informative signs, and so much more. This trail is suitable for those who have difficulty walking and wheelchairs. For public transportation take the FR11 Front St/ Hackett Hill Rd bus to the Cedar Swamp Trail stop.
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| The Talk That Families Need to Have. Hospice: What Do You Need to Know |
| Presenter: JoAnn Preston |
Member tuition: $20.00 |
| Sessions: 1 W – 6/14/2023 |
Time: 1:00 PM-2:30 PM |
| Location: GSC Manchester, 1750 Elm Street, Suite 104 Manchester, NH 03104 |
The total picture of hospice will be presented followed by a period of questions and answers. What do you need to know to prepare should you or a family member find themselves in need of hospice? Many people make up the hospice program. They are involved with the care and the comfort of the patient and the family while the patient needs hospice and afterwards to help the family in grief. While hospice can be thought of as an unpleasant subject. this course will explain the human experience and introduce you to those faces you might meet and certainly never forget.
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| Go Wild! A Free, Easy-to-Start, & Fun Garden Planting Scheme Class already in session... |
| Presenter: Mary McEvoy |
| Sessions: 3 W – 5/24/2023-6/7/2023 |
Time: 2:00 PM-4:30 PM |
| Location: Conway Public Library, 15 Greenwood Avenue Conway, NH 03818 |
Birds and pollinators will make your efforts to create a garden sanctuary "blossom" prolifically in only a couple of years. Native annuals provide the food our wildlife needs, especially in these times of dramatic climate change; and we will benefit from the profusion of color and continual blooming of species from spring to fall. We will learn how to harvest native annuals responsibly, compare them to cultivars, and learn the importance of letting them go to seed for bird food and future plant propagation. The course’s first class will be held in the classroom while the last two classes will be site visits.
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| Call OLLI Office if you would like to enroll in this class. (603) 513-1377 |
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| Go Wild! A Free, Easy-to-Start, & Fun Garden Planting Scheme Class already in session... |
| Presenter: Mary McEvoy |
| Sessions: 3 Th – 5/25/2023-6/8/2023 |
Time: 2:00 PM-4:30 PM |
| Location: UNH Professional Development & Training, 230 Commerce Way Portsmouth, NH 03801 |
Birds and pollinators will make your efforts to create a garden sanctuary "blossom" prolifically in only a couple of years. Native annuals provide the food our wildlife needs, especially in these times of dramatic climate change; and we will benefit from the profusion of color and continual blooming of species from spring to fall. We will learn how to harvest native annuals responsibly, compare them to cultivars, and learn the importance of letting them go to seed for bird food and future plant propagation. The course’s first class will be held in the classroom while the last two classes will be site visits.
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| Call OLLI Office if you would like to enroll in this class. (603) 513-1377 |
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| Mah-Jongg for Beginners Class already in session... |
| Presenter: Florette Tilton |
| Sessions: 6 W – 5/3/2023-6/7/2023 |
Time: 1:00 PM-3:30 PM |
| Location: GSC Concord, 25 Hall Street Concord, NH 03301 |
Warning - this game is fun, challenging and addictive! It is a stimulating mental activity that we all need as we get older. Mah-Jongg is an ancient Chinese game of skill and luck. It is played with four players using 152 tiles. Class time will be spent with hands-on instruction and actual playing of the game. The National Mah-Jongg League card is required and provided.
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Note: $14.00 for cards will be added to your registration for a total cost of $59.00.
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| Call OLLI Office if you would like to enroll in this class. (603) 513-1377 |
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| Mah-Jongg for Beginners Class already in session... |
| Presenter: Sue Bergoffen |
| Sessions: 4 Tu – 5/23/2023-6/13/2023 |
Time: 10:00 AM-12:30 PM |
| Location: Pope Memorial Library, 2719 Main Street North Conway Village, NH 03860 |
Warning - this game is fun, challenging and addictive! It is a stimulating mental activity that we all need as we get older. Mah-Jongg is an ancient Chinese game of skill and luck. It is played with four players using 152 tiles. Class time will be spent with hands-on instruction and actual playing of the game. The National Mah-Jongg League card is required and provided.
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Note: $14.00 for cards will be added to your registration for a total cost of $49.00.
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| Call OLLI Office if you would like to enroll in this class. (603) 513-1377 |
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