Wednesday, February 9, 2011

Activities Schedule Feb 11 to 19, 2011

Friday, February 11th, 2011
10:00AM Build and Paint your own Birdhouse ($3 per birdhouse)
Come down to the Fun Factory to build your very own birdhouse. Everyone will get a kit to build the birdhouse themselves, and Steve will be there to guide you along in the process. Once they are built you will have an opportunity to paint it any way you’d like.
11:00AM 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!
12:30PM Snowshoe the Flume ($15 snowshoe rental FREE with your own snowshoes)
Join Steve as he heads over to the famous Flume Gorge. This is a 2 mile round-trip hike through one of the most beautiful areas mother nature has created in the White Mountains. We will see the gorge itself, which is 800 ft long and 90 ft tall, you will see about 4 different waterfalls, 2 covered bridges, an area called “the pool”, and of course, amazing scenery. Be sure to bring a camera!
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, February 12th, 2011
10:00AM Sledding @ Kanc Recreation Center (FREE EVENT)

Join the Activities team as we head over to the local recreation center for a few hours of sledding! Transportation and sleds will be provided!
1:00PM 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.
2:30PM Sand Art ($2-$6 depends on the size of bottle)
Join the Recreational staff in the Fun Factory were you will be making sand art!
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!

Monday, February 14th, 2011
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 Snowshoe to Loon ($15 snowshoes rental, FREE with your own snowshoes)
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!
2:00PM Make your own Propeller Plane ($3 per plane)
Join Steve in the Fun Factory to build your own propeller plane. We have kits that include the body, wings, propeller, and rubber band. All you do is paint them however you’d like, and put them together, and you’ll have a self propelled plane.
3:00PM Build and Paint your own Pirate Ship ($3 per ship)
Come down to the Fun Factory where we will have pirate ship kits for you to paint, and then assemble. These ships are 8 inches long and stand 5 inches high, complete with sails, and rigging!

Tuesday, February 15th, 2011
8:00am Water Mix Aerobics @ Pollard Brook Pool ($5 per person)
Professional water aerobics instructor, Stacee Caulder will lead guests in a 1-hour session at the resort. Stacee will lead guests who are 18 years or older in a high energy water exercise she calls Aqua-Mix Aerobics. The class can accommodate the first 10 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 $5 per session will be charged and can be charged to the guest’s unit.
10:00AM Hike the Basin ($15 if snowshoes rented, FREE if you have your own snowshoes)
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 Snowmobile Tour ($100 per sled)
Join us as we head over to Sledventures for a 2+ hour guided snowmobile tour! 2 people can go on one sled, or you can go it alone on your own sled! Beginners and first timers welcome! This is a guided tour up to Bog Pond, or through the Franconia Notch!
3:00PM Fadden's Sugar House and General Store (Free Event) (CARAVAN ONLY)
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.
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.

Wednesday, February 16th, 2011
12:15PM 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!
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.
6:00PM Discover How the White Mountain National Forest was created ($2 per person for transportation)
Naturalist Dave Govatski will present “The Weeks Act and the Creation of the White Mountain National Forest” at The Rocks Estate. This hour long presentation will use historic photgraphs and glass slide images from a century ago to document the rise of the forest conservation movement in NH. Govatski will explain why the protection of navigable rivers was key to the passage of the Weeks Act, one of the most important forest conservation laws in history. Talk runs from 7- 8PM.
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, February 17th, 2011
9:30AM 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!
1:00PM Snowmobile Tour ($100 per sled)
Join us as we head over to Sledventures for a 2+ hour guided snowmobile tour! 2 people can go on one sled, or you can go it alone on your own sled! Beginners and first timers welcome! This is a guided tour up to Bog Pond, or through the Franconia Notch!
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!

Friday, February 18th, 2011
10:00AM Build and Paint your own Birdhouse ($3 per birdhouse)
Come down to the Fun Factory to build your very own birdhouse. Everyone will get a kit to build the birdhouse themselves, and Steve will be there to guide you along in the process. Once they are built you will have an opportunity to paint it any way you’d like.
11:00AM 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!
12:30PM Snowshoe the Flume ($15 snowshoe rental FREE with your own snowshoes)
Join Steve as he heads over to the famous Flume Gorge. This is a 2 mile round-trip hike through one of the most beautiful areas mother nature has created in the White Mountains. We will see the gorge itself, which is 800 ft long and 90 ft tall, you will see about 4 different waterfalls, 2 covered bridges, an area called “the pool”, and of course, amazing scenery. Be sure to bring a camera!
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, February 19th, 2011
10:00AM Sledding @ Kanc Recreation Center (FREE EVENT)
Join the Activities team as we head over to the local recreation center for a few hours of sledding! Transportation and sleds will be provided!
1:00PM 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.
2:30PM Sand Art ($2-$6 depends on the size of bottle)
Join the Recreational staff in the Fun Factory were you will be making sand art!
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!

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