Thursday, November 4, 2010

Activities Schedule November 8 to 13, 2010

Monday, November 8th, 2010
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 Concierge 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 Walk to Loon (FREE EVENT)
Join Steve on a scenic walk over to Loon Mountain. We will walk along the bike path at the bottom of the driveway across 112 and along the river until we get to the bridge at Loon Mountain. This is a 2 mile, flat, easy hike mostly going alongside the Pemi River so be sure to bring your camera!
1:00PM Tour the Kanc ($5 per person)
Join Steve as he takes a ride over the famous Kancamagus Highway. This is a trip to get guests oriented with the area. We will make stops at: Lincoln Woods suspension bridge, height of the land overlooks, Sabbaday Falls, and Rocky Gorge. This trip is designed to show guests spots along the Kanc that might be of interest later in the week.
6:00PM Bingo ($1 per card)
Come down to the Fun Factory for a fun game of Bingo!! Prizes are all cash, and will depend on how many cards are purchased by guests...so the more guests and cards you play, the bigger the prizes!!!
7:15PM S’mores by the Campfire (FREE EVENT)
Join Steve down at the fire pit to make some delicious s’mores. We will have the marshmallows, chocolate, and graham crackers, as well as the sticks to roast with

Tuesday, November 9th, 2010
10:00AM Covered Bridge Tour ($10 per person)
Join us as we head west of Lincoln to see a few covered bridges. First we will stop at the Swiftwater Covered Bridge, which is a smaller bridge with a beautiful waterfall underneath it. After that we will head to the Haverhill-Bath Covered Bridge, which is 1 of 2 completely original bridges left in the country. Finally we will stop at the Bath Covered Bridge, which is the longest covered bridge entirely in the state of NH. Also at the Bath Covered Bridge is the Brick Store, America’s Oldest General Store!
3:00PM Fadden's Sugar House and General Store (Free Event)
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.
5:00PM Wine and Cheese Social (FREE EVENT)
Come down to the Main Lobby and enjoy a delicious cheese platter, as well as a glass or two of wine! Steve and Eric will be there to answer any questions you may have, but this is simply an event for guests to socialize with each other.
7:00PM COG Railway Movie
Going for a ride on the Cog Railway on Wednesday? Well stop down in the lobby to find out what the railway is all about, learn about the history, and what it took for the Railway to become a reality.
8:00PM Movie Night — (FREE EVENT)
Come down to the lobby and enjoy a movie that is PG-13 or lower. We will supply the popcorn.
This weeks movie is TOY STORY 3

Wednesday, November 10th, 2010
8:00AM Yoga ($5 per person)
Join our Yoga professional Sue Murphy in the sales room for a beginner yoga class. This class can cater to the experienced to the first timers.
9:15AM COG Railway ($23 per person CASH ONLY—CARAVAN ONLY)
Join the activities team as we head up to the famous Cog Railway. We will hop aboard the famous Moose Tour Bus for a trip full of fun. This railway chugs up the side of Mt. Washington all the way to the top where you can experience “the world’s worst weather” At the top you will get magnificent views on a nice day, and at the very least, you will get to stand on the tallest mountain in the northeast. The train is not running to the top as all the summit buildings are closed.

11:00AM Wii Games (FREE)
Come down to the Fun Factory at Pollard Brook where you will join Steve to play some Nintendo Wii! This is a great chance for anyone, any age to show off their Wii skills! Limit to 8 people due to time.
1:00PM Gifts in a Jar ($5 per jar)
Join Steve in the Fun Factory to create a gift in a jar. We have ingredients for brownies, cookies, dog biscuits, or a soup mix. You stack the ingredients in the jar, put a decorative cover on top and you have a simple fun gift for someone else, or a nice treat for yourself!!
3:00PM Caramel Apples ($1 per apple)
Join Steve in the Fun Factory to create your own caramel apple!! We will provide everything you need, including apples, caramel, and toppings! So come on down to make a delicious fall treat.
7:00PM Half Moon Jewelry Design ($12 per bracelet) (or $15-$17 per ankle bracelet)
Come down to the Fun Factory to make your own jewelry with Half Moon Jewelry Design owner Joyce Schwartz. She will provide the kits and guide you through the process of making your own jewelry! Event willrun from 7-8pm and is a great craft for all ages!

Thursday, November 11th, 2010
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!
6:30PM Half Moon Jewelry Level 2 Workshop ($12-15 per earring set) (Ages 13+ only!!)
Join Joyce Schwartz in the Fun Factory to make your own earrings! This class is for those who have prior jewelry/bead experience. She will have the earring kits and beads for you, and will help guide you on the process of creating your own earrings!
7:30PM Classic Movie Night (FREE EVENT)
Come down to the lobby for a classic movie night. That’s right kids, you wont know about any of these movies, these are reserved for the older crowd. We will play classics like Casablanca, Citizen Kane, early James Bond, and others!!

Friday, November 12th, 2010
10:00AM Hike the Basin

Join Steve on an easy stroll through the Basin. The Basin itself is a small waterfall and rock formation also known as the Old Man on the Mountain’s Foot. From there we will either hike through the “Baby Flume” or up the Basin Cascades Trail. Both of which have very nice waterfalls and scenery.
1:00PM Turkey Centerpiece ($3 per turkey)
Join Steve in the Fun Factory to make a delicious centerpiece for your Thanksgiving dinner. We will take a half a Styrofoam ball, lollipops, and construction paper to create a beautiful turkey with lollipop feathers that everyone can enjoy!!
8:00PM Movie Night — (FREE EVENT)
Come down to the lobby and enjoy a movie that is PG-13 or lower. We will supply the popcorn.

Saturday, November 13th, 2010
9:30AM Toddler Paint Hour (FREE EVENT)
Bring the kids to the fun factory for a chance for them to meet other children and finger paint or paint a picture to bring home! This event is geared for children ages 1-6, older children are welcome to join in the fun!
12:00PM Ice Skating @ PSU Ice Arena ($8 per person, includes skate rental)
Join Steve on a trip down to Plymouth to ice skate at PSU’s brand new ice arena! Price includes admission to the arena, as well as a skate rental, and this rink is only 2 months old, so the rentals are fairly new!
2:30PM Tile Coasters ($2 per coaster or a set of 3 for $5)
Join Steve in the Fun Factory to make tile coasters. We use plaster of paris, and small glass tile squares to make coasters! This is a quick and easy craft for all ages!!
7:00PM Half Moon Jewelry Design ($11-$16 per necklace depending on size) (Earring sets also available $5-$14)
Come down to the Fun Factory to make your own jewelry with Half Moon Jewelry Design owner Joyce Schwartz. She will provide the kits and guide you through the process of making your own jewelry! Event will run from 7-8pm and is a great craft for all ages!