Thursday, September 3, 2009

Schedule of Activities for September 4th to 12th, 2009

Friday, September 4th, 2009
9:30am Ultimate Franconia Notch Trip ($20 per person includes ticket into Flume and Cannon Tram)

Climb aboard the company van for a fun filled day packed with exciting activities and sights you do not want to miss out on! We will visit the Flume Gorge and take a ride on the Cannon Mountain Tram to hike at the top of Cannon Mountain. The Basin will be our final stop if time allows.
11:00am Stress Relief Balls (FREE EVENT) @ Pollard Brook
Come down to the fun factory and see how you can make 2 balloons, and some rice into a cool stress relief ball. These can also be used as hackey sacks! Good fun for all ages!
3:00pm Water Volleyball @ Pollard Brook
Join us in the outdoor pool for a fun game of water volleyball. The net sits in about 3 and a half feet of water, so you must be tall enough to play on either side of the net. Mostly for adults and teens!
4:00pm Dodgeball @ Pollard Brook
Meet at the Recreation desk, then we will head down to the tennis courts for a fun game of dodgeball! All ages are welcome!
5-8:00pm Meet and Greet with our Adventure Concierge, Eric Pyra At South Mountain
At South Mountain you will have a great opportunity to ask Eric all about what you need to know on your vacation! He will give you great ideas for day trips and children’s activities. Don’t miss out on this!

Saturday, September 5th, 2009
12:00pm Walk to Loon Mountain Gondola (Gondola Tickets $12 for Adults(13+) $8 for Children (6-12) under 6 ride free!)
Meet in the main lobby as we head out of our driveway down the paved walking path over to Loon Mountain! The path walks next to the Pemi river and will end at the stairs leading up to the Gondola. You can purchase tickets to ride the Gondola to the top of Loon before the walk begins. At the top of Loon Mtn. there are hiking trails, the Artisan Caves, and some amazing views. Gondola tickets will get you to the top, and back down Loon Mountain.
3:00pm Candy Bar Bingo At South Mountain (Entry fee: 1 candy bar per card)
Event will be held in the meeting room at South Mountain. One candy bar per card is required as an entry fee. Bring the entire family, but don’t miss out on all the fun! This is the chance to show us your skills!
5:00pm Goop ($2 per goop ball) @ South Mountain
Goop is a sticky, silly puddy-like ball made out of Elmer’s glue, liquid starch, and some food coloring. Come down to South Mountain to make a super fun goop ball yourself!
6:30 pm Pemi Valley Moose Tour ($22 Adults, $16 Children)
Join us for a three hour tour in the White Mountains of New Hampshire as you head out to find some moose! Sign up at the Front Desk!
7:00pm S’Mores by the Campfire at SOUTH MOUNTAIN (FREE EVENT!)
Children and adults are invited to the fire pit at South Mountain to make smores around the campfire. We will provide everything you need to make the perfect smore! The fire pit at South Mountain is in the back next to the outdoor pool.
8:00pm Children’s Movie Night (FREE EVENT)
Come down to the lobby in your pj’s with blankets and pillows to watch a movie the whole family can enjoy. We will provide popcorn, so make sure to bring a drink.

Monday, September 7th, 2009
Coloring Contest & Photo Scavenger Hunt Begins
Show us your creativity! Simply stop at the Front Desk or the Recreation Desk for your worksheets!
9:00am Day Break Update at Pollard Brook (FREE EVENT)
Join our Adventure Concierges for a fun and informational gathering where we will update you on all of our activities, local events and answer any questions you may have! Complimentary donuts and juice!
10:30am Sabbaday Falls & Rocky Gorge ($5 per person) (Pick up at both Resorts)
We will take the van to Rocky Gorge located off Rt 112. Then we will head back towards Sabbaday Falls and make a stop there.
4:30pm Gifts in a Jar ($5 per Jar) @ Pollard Brook
Choose between making a layered chocolate brownie mix, spiral festive soup mix, or a special treat for your four legged friends with our layered dog biscuit mix! Take home a special treat as a great gift.
7:00pm S’Mores by the Campfire (FREE EVENT!) @ Pollard Brook
Children and adults are invited to join the recreation team making smores around the campfire. We will provide everything you need!! Campfire is beyond the Jackman Brook Lodge Parking area on the hillside. Event will run for 1 hour.

Tuesday, September 8th, 2009
8:00am Plan your Day with our Recreation Assistant , Steve Balgach At South Mountain
You will have a great opportunity to ask Steve all about what you need to know on your vacation! He will give you great ideas for day trips and children’s activities. Also help you with our discounted tickets we offer. Don’t miss out on this!
8:00am Water Mix Aerobics @ Pollard Brook Pool ($10 per person)
Professional water aerobics instructor, Stacee Caulder will lead guests in a 1-hour session at the resort. Stacee will lead interested guests who are 18 years or older in a high energy water exercise she calls Aqua-Mix Aerobics. The class can accommodate the first 12 people who sign up. The class will be held in the indoor pool at Pollard which will be open exclusively for this class. Participants need not be able to swim but must feel comfortable in the water. A fee of $10 per session will be charged and can be charged to the guest’s unit.
10:00 am Fall Foliage and Apple Picking Tour ($29 per person) Please meet at Pollard Brook
Includes lunch of your choice from the Cider House Café at Windy Ridge Orchard, 1/4 peck of apples that you will pick yourselves, stops at 3 covered bridges, a visit to the oldest General Store in the country, and transportation for the first 12 that sign up. Approx. 4 hour trip. Price also includes a ice cream cone and 1/4 pound of fudge from the Brick Store.
3:00pm Fadden's Sugar House and General Store (Free Event) (Pick up @ both Resorts)
We will head over to North Woodstock and meet with the Fadden Family and see how they make Maple Syrup. You will be able to observe the process in the modern facility as well as see an example of the way it was done in the good ole days.
5:00 pm Wine & Cheese Social (FREE EVENT!)
Join your fellow resort mates for an evening of wine and cheese in a social environment! Event will run approximately 1 hour and will be held in the main lobby at InnSeason Resort Pollard Brook. Non-alcoholic beverages will be provided for minors who wish to attend.
8:00PM Cog Video in Lobby of Pollard Brook. (Free Event) Come watch an informational video about the historic Cog Railway. See why they call it the Railway to the Moon.

Wednesday, September 9th, 2009
8:30am Trip to the Northern Forest Heritage Park ($40 per person includes Lunch, transportation and boat ride)
Explore the North Country from the comfort of a tour bus. Stops include scenic views and also a visit to the Northern Forest Heritage Park. At the park you will learn about the history of our working forests of the Great North Woods Region. You will also enjoy boarding our narrated river boat tour of the beautiful and historic Androscoggin River. Surrounded by stunning mountain ranges the tour travels three miles upriver from NFHP. Sit back and watch the changing riverbank and landscape. Visualize a time when the river was the only road, a road used to deliver a vital resource to the mills of Berlin NH. Imagine what log drives must have been like as your captain retells the tales of the loggers and lumberjacks.
4:00pm Make Your Own Bird Feeder (FREE EVENT) @ South Mountain
Join us at South Mountain as we take peanut butter, bird seed, and other things to create a bird feeder to attract all the winged creatures in your area! Very quick and easy craft!
5:00pm Horseshoe Tournament (FREE EVENT) @ Pollard Brook
Meet at the Recreation Desk at Pollard Brook for a fun game of Horseshoes!!! All ages welcome!
6:30pm Pemi Valley Moose Tour ($22 Adults, $16 Children)
Join us for a three hour tour in the White Mountains of New Hampshire on the famous Moose Tour Bus; filled with bubble machines, strobe lights, and many other fun things; as you head out to find some moose! This is not just a 3 hour tour, it is truly an experience! Sign up at the Front Desk!
8:00pm Movie Night (FREE EVENT) @ both Resorts
Come down to the main lobby where we will provide snacks and a PG-13 rated movie for adults and teens to watch. Please bring a drink of your choice, free popcorn will be provided!

Thursday, September 10th, 2009
Coloring Contest Deadline! (Please pass in all colored pages to the Front Desk)
Make sure to come to the Recreation Desk to see if you made our Coloring Contest Wall of Fame!
9:00am COG Railway—Ride to the top of Mt. Washington, New Hampshire’s Highest Peak ($42 per person CASH ONLY)
The ever-changing surroundings, the magnificent views, the sights and sounds of the unique steam locomotives in action, and some of the steepest Railway tracks in existence all combine to place it among the best of the world’s great railway journeys. This is a trip that must be made to be fully appreciated! Trip is strictly caravan—you must take your own vehicle. This is a Cash Only trip and we must have a minimum of 20 people to go.
10:00 am Fall Foliage and Apple Picking Tour ($29 per person) Please meet at Pollard Brook
Includes lunch of your choice from the Cider House Café at Windy Ridge Orchard, 1/4 peck of apples that you will pick yourselves, stops at 3 covered bridges, a visit to the oldest General Store in the country, and transportation for the first 12 that sign up. Approx. 4 hour trip. Price also includes a ice cream cone and 1/4 pound of fudge from the Brick Store.
5:00 pm Decoupage Plate ($3 per plate)
Bring your personal vacation photos, or use our brochures and pamphlets to create a great memorable piece to bring home. Event is held in the Fun Factory at Pollard Brook, and all ages are welcome to participate! Sign up at the Recreation Desk!
6:00pm Bingo At Pollard Brook (Entry fee: 1$ per card)
Event will be held in the Fun Factory at Pollard Brook. One dollar per card is required as an entry fee. Bring the entire family, but don’t miss out on all the fun! This is the chance to show us your skills!

Friday, September 11th, 2009
9:30am Ultimate Franconia Notch Trip ($20 per person includes ticket into Flume and Cannon Tram)
Climb aboard the company van for a fun filled day packed with exciting activities and sights you do not want to miss out on! We will visit the Flume Gorge and take a ride on the Cannon Mountain Tram to hike at the top of Cannon Mountain. The Basin will be our final stop if time allows.
11:00am Stress Relief Balls (FREE EVENT) @ Pollard Brook
Come down to the fun factory and see how you can make 2 balloons, and some rice into a cool stress relief ball. These can also be used as hackey sacks! Good fun for all ages!
4:00PM Glass Painting ($3-$5 each, depending on which size you choose to paint.) @ Pollard Brook
Use acrylic based paints to create some glass masterpieces! Sizes range from small to large. Held in the Fun Factory at Pollard Brook.
5-8:00pm Meet and Greet with our Adventure Concierge, Eric Pyra At South Mountain
At South Mountain you will have a great opportunity to ask Eric all about what you need to know on your vacation! He will give you great ideas for day trips and children’s activities. Don’t miss out on this!

Saturday, September 12th, 2009

9:00 am Caramel Apples (FREE EVENT!) @ Pollard Brook
Create your very own caramel apples with your favorite candy or nut topping! Event to be held in the Fun Factory at Pollard Brook.
10:00 am Fall Foliage and Apple Picking Tour ($29 per person) Please meet at Pollard Brook
Includes lunch of your choice from the Cider House Café at Windy Ridge Orchard, 1/4 peck of apples that you will pick yourselves, stops at 3 covered bridges, a visit to the oldest General Store in the country, and transportation for the first 12 that sign up. Approx. 4 hour trip. Price also includes a ice cream cone and 1/4 pound of fudge from the Brick Store.
11:00am Hike Georgiana Falls (FREE EVENT) 1.6 - 2.6 miles round trip MOST DIFFICULT HIKE
Join Steve on a trip to Georgiana Falls! Here we will see many cascading waterfalls, as well as the two Upper and Lower falls. Spectacular waterfalls, be sure to bring your camera, and wear proper shoes.
3:00pm Kid’s Playground Games @ Pollard Brook
Join Meghan outside and play all sorts of kids game. Freeze Tag, Red Light Green Light, Red Rover, Capture the Flag, Hopscotch, and Sidewalk Chalk, Please sign up in advance. This event geared for children ages 3-8.
4:00pm Candy Bar Bingo At South Mountain (Entry fee: 1 candy bar per card)
Event will be held in the meeting room at South Mountain. One candy bar per card is required as an entry fee. Bring the entire family, but don’t miss out on all the fun! This is the chance to show us your skills!
5:00pm Goop ($2 per goop ball) @ South Mountain
Goop is a sticky, silly puddy-like ball made out of Elmer’s glue, liquid starch, and some food coloring. Come down to South Mountain to make a super fun goop ball yourself!
6:30 pm Pemi Valley Moose Tour ($22 Adults, $16 Children)
Join us for a three hour tour in the White Mountains of New Hampshire as you head out to find some moose! Sign up at the Front Desk!
7:00pm S’Mores by the Campfire at SOUTH MOUNTAIN (FREE EVENT!)
Children and adults are invited to the fire pit at South Mountain to make smores around the campfire. We will provide everything you need to make the perfect smore! The fire pit at South Mountain is in the back next to the outdoor pool.
8:00pm Children’s Movie Night (FREE EVENT)
Come down to the lobby in your pj’s with blankets and pillows to watch a movie the whole family can enjoy. We will provide popcorn, so make sure to bring a drink.

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