Tuesday, August 5, 2008

Activities for August8-17, 2008

Friday Aug 8, 2008 6:00 PM Come visit me at South Mountain where I will be hosting a Wine & Cheese Social from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. This is a informal way to meet other resort guests and also get some last minute help planning your weekend or week with us.

Saturday Aug 9, 2008 10:00 AM Join us in a group as we head down to Ski Fanatics in Campton and go Kayaking on the Pemigewasset River from Robins Nest to Campton. The Cost is $30 or $40 depending on the size Kayak you choose. This will be a caravn trip that leaves from the Lobby of Pollard Brook.

Saturday & Sunday Aug 9-10, 2008 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM The 16th Annual Lincoln Summer Craft Fair. This event will be held in the parking lot of the Villaeg Shops which is adjacent to the InnSeason Resort South Mountain. Over 100 juried crafters will be there. Admission is Free.

Monday August 11, 2008 9:00 AM Monday Morning Meeting. COme to teh lobby of Pollard Brook and listen as the Adventure Concierge and teh Activities Staff go over the events for the week in detail. The sign up book is also put out for guests to sign up. 11:00 Walk to Loon Mountain. Stretch your legs and enjoy a easy 1 mile hike over to Loon Mountain. You can also purchase a Gondola Ticket at tthe front desk and take the Gondola to the top of Loon and explore the Cavess. 12:30 PM Join the Activities Department and take a trip up to Littleton. Explore the Littleton Grist Mill, the Covered Bridge and Chutter's, the world's longest candy counter. Your sweet tooth will thank you.

Tuesday August 12, 2008 9:00AM Mount Washington Cog Railway. We will meet in the lobby and then caravan up to the Cog Railway. Tickets are discounted enough to make this a must do trip while you visit the White Mountains. At 3:00 PM we will drive over to the beautiful Sabbaday Falls. This is a easy 1 mile round trip hike to a 3 level water fall. At 5:00 PM Summer BBQ. Come down to our tent and enjoy some great BBQ. Ribs, burgers, chicken, hot dogs, baked beans, and more will be sure to satisfy any appetite. Cost for the BBQ is $15 per Adult and $10 for those age 6-17.

Wednesday August 13, 2008. Eric's Trip to Nowhere & Everywhere. Join me as I take you to some of my favorite places in the White Mountains. We will see scenic vistas, covered bridges, waterfalls, and other interesting places along the way. The cost will be $10 or $15 depednign on the number of people who sign up. If we have more than 12 we will travel by bus and less than 12 we will travel in the resort van.

Thursday Aug 14, 2008 10:00 AM Join us in a group as we head down to Ski Fanatics in Campton and go Kayaking on the Pemigewasset River from Robins Nest to Campton. The Cost is $30 or $40 depending on the size Kayak you choose. This will be a caravn trip that leaves from the Lobby of Pollard Brook.

Friday August 15, 2008 10:00AM Windy Ridge Orchard. We will travel over to WIndy Ridge Orchard and pick Blueberries. We will also have Lunch at the Cider Hourse Cafe. Cost is $15 per person and includes lunch.

Saturday August 16, 2008 ALL DAY. Cannon Mountain and Littleton Regional Hospital will host the 1st Annual Feel’n Top Notch – Outdoor Expo & Wellness Fair on Saturday, August 16, 2008 from 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. at one of NH’s most scenic spots at Cannon Mountain in Franconia Notch. The daytime event will be followed by an evening of dancing to the Wicked Smart Horn Band at the Peabody Lodge at Cannon Mountain. Representatives from Pemigewasset Vallley Search & Rescue, New Hampshire Fish & Game, and Franconia Chamber of Commerce are teaming together to make the Feel’n Top Notch – Outdoor Expo & Wellness Fair an event to remember! The event is designed to inform, educate, entertain, and encourage individuals and families to learn new skills and rekindle interests in outdoor activities and good health. The Expo will feature hands on activities, exhibits, and demonstrations on topics including fishing, hiking, biking, wilderness first-aid, Hike Safe Program, maps and compasses, hiking with dogs and children, campfire safety, moose – myths & facts, alpine plants and mammals, hypothermia, and information for every hiker. Demonstrations and hands on activities will include a climbing wall, Smokey the Bear, forestry trucks, forest fire prevention, hiking Artist’s Bluff, water rescue, fly casting, and hopefully, some of our area celebrities will be on hand to greet and meet those in attendance. The wellness fair will include free health screenings including blood pressure, cholesterol, glucose screenings, and body mass analysis. Fitness tips and healthy eating demonstrations will be included to promote healthy lifestyles for children and adults. Holistic medicine techniques and demonstrations will be part of this exciting event. Demonstrations including Reiki, Reflexology, acupuncture, hypnotic therapy, Osmosis, Tai Chi, QiGong, and herbal therapy will be available for everyone.

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