TUESDAY, NOV. 14
PLAISTOW: Red Cross Blood Drive
Volunteer greeters are always welcome!
By appointment, Plaistow Public Library, 85 Main St.
Pre-register: www.RedCrossBlood.org
Info: 603-382-6011 / www.plaistowlibrary.com
PLAISTOW: Cards, Knitting, Puzzles
Tuesdays and Thursdays
7:30 a.m. — 2 p.m., Vic Geary Senior Center, 18 Greenough Road
Info: Joyce: 603-382-9276 / www.vicgearyseniordropincenter.org
HAMPSTEAD: Thrift Shop Open
Featuring good quality, clean, gently used seasonal clothing for men, women and children. In addition, there is a small selection of household and seasonal items.
9 a.m. — 1 p.m., Hampstead Public Library, 9 Mary E. Clark Drive
Info: 603-329-6411 / www.hampsteadlibrary.org
PLAISTOW: Bone Builders
Tuesdays and Fridays
9-10 a.m., Vic Geary Senior Center, 18 Greenough Road
Info: Joyce: 603-382-9276 / www.vicgearyseniordropincenter.org
LONDONDERRY: Bingo
Tuesdays and Wednesdays
Arrive early and secure your cards for $.50 each. Card sales stop at 12:15 p.m.
12:30-1:30 p.m., Senior Center, 535 Mammoth Road
Info: 603-432-8554 / www.londonderrynh.gov
PLAISTOW: Bingo
Tuesdays and Thursdays
1-3 p.m., Vic Geary Senior Center, 18 Greenough Road
Info: Joyce: 603-382-9276 / www.vicgearyseniordropincenter.org
DERRY: Teen Art and Writing Club (Virtual)
Join Teen Art and Writing Club, bi-weekly, to do writing prompts, share stories, illustrations and animations. We’ll also finalize and produce our teen magazine, “Thinking and Inking”.
3:30-4:30 p.m., via Zoom, Derry Public Library, 64 E. Broadway
Register for link: 603-432-6140/ www.derrpl.org
HAMPSTEAD: Card Night: Come Play 45s
Tuesdays, Through Nov. 28
It’s lots of fun with a great group of people! Bottled water and snacks will be provided.
6-9 p.m., Hampstead Congregational Church, Hadley Hall, 61 Main St.
Cost: Free / donations gratefully accepted
DERRY: Evening Craft Club
6:30-7:30 p.m., Derry Public Library, 64 E. Broadway
Must register: 603-432-6140/ www.derrpl.org
WEDNESDAY, NOV. 15
PLAISTOW: Line Dancing Class
Wednesdays
Come join the fun! This is great exercise, too!
10:30-11:30 a.m., Vic Geary Senior Center, 18 Greenough Road
Cost: $5 per class
Info: Joyce: 603-382-9276 / www.vicgearyseniordropincenter.org
LONDONDERRY: Bingo
Tuesdays and Wednesdays
Arrive early and secure your cards for $.50 each. Card sales stop at 12:15 p.m.
12:30-1:30 p.m., Senior Center, 535 Mammoth Road
Info: 603-432-8554 / www.londonderrynh.gov
HAMPSTEAD: Chair Yoga
Join us as we practice strengthening, stretching, and meditative breathing exercises with instructor Maggie Grace. Suggested donation if $5-$10.
1:15-2 p.m., Hampstead Public Library, 9 Mary E. Clark Drive
Must register: 603-329-6411 / www.hampsteadlibrary.org
DERRY: Wifi Cafe
Available on the 3rd Wednesday of the month
Confused with your laptop, tablet, or phone? Free help is available!
2-4 p.m., Marion Gerrish Community Center, 39 West Broadway
Info: 603-434-8866 / www.mgccderrynh.org
DERRY: WiFi Cafe
Held on the 3rd Wednesday
Free help with your laptop, tablet, or phone.
3-4 p.m., Marion Gerrish Community Center, 39 West Broadway
Info: 603-434-8866 / www.mgccderrynh.org
HAMPSTEAD: Pizza and Pages: High School Edition
Come to the library to discuss your favorite books over pizza! Share the books you’ve recently enjoyed and get some ideas of great reads for the fall and winter!
4-4:45 p.m., Hampstead Public Library, 9 Mary E. Clark Drive
Register: 603-329-6411 / www.hampsteadlibrary.org
PLAISTOW: Tech Time (Ages 8+)
Come explore different techie toys and tools!
4-5 p.m., Plaistow Public Library, 85 Main Street
Register: 603-382-6011 / www.plaistowlibrary.com
DERRY: Holiday Challenges for the Demential Family and Caregivers
Learn strategies to connect and communicate at each stage of Alzheimer’s will be identified.
6-7:30 p.m., Derry Public Library, 64 E. Broadway
Register: 603-432-6140/ www.derrpl.org
LONDONDERRY: ESL Conversation Group
Wednesdays through December 13
Free and open to adults age 18 and older. Please note: the group will not meet on Wed., November 22
6-8 p.m., Leach Library, 276 Mammoth Road
Must register: 603-716-7017 / mhuard@nashuaalc.org
ATKINSON: Evening with the Author (Virtual)
Author and viral TikTok star KC Davis’ revolutionary approach to cleaning and organizing has helped millions of people stop feeling ashamed or overwhelmed by a messy home. In this virtual author talk, KC shares the compassionate and simple approach to customizing cleaning strategies and rebuilding your relationship with your home featured in her bestselling book, “How to Keep House While Drowning.”
7-8 p.m., via Zoom, Kimball Library, 5 Academy Ave.
Register for link: 603-362-5234 / www.kimballlibrary.com
THURSDAY, NOV. 16
ATKINSON: ABBA Tribute Band
Come see “Dancing Dream” with Atkinson Recreation at Danversport Yacht Club, Danvers, MA.
Cost: $115 including deluxe coach bus transportation
Register and pay by November 2: 603 362-1098 / email: commrec@atknson-nh.gov
PLAISTOW: Cards, Knitting, Puzzles
Tuesdays and Thursdays
7:30 a.m. — 2 p.m., Vic Geary Senior Center, 18 Greenough Road
Info: Joyce: 603-382-9276 / www.vicgearyseniordropincenter.org
PLAISTOW: Thanksgiving Social
Come enjoy refreshments, door prizes, entertainment and a 50/50 raffle.
9:30-11:30 a.m., Vic Geary Center, 18 Greenough Road
Sign up for Social: Joyce 603-382-9276
11:45 a.m. Meals on Wheels serving hot meals; sign up with Anne Marie at 603-382-5995
DERRY: Mother Goose on the Loose! (Ages 12-36 months)
This storytime engages young children using music, finger plays, props, and movement.
10-10:45 a.m., Derry Public Library, 64 E. Broadway
Registration required: 603-432-6140/ www.derrpl.org
LONDONDERRY: Drop-in Tech Help
Thursdays
One-on-one assistance tailored to your technology needs.
10 a.m. — 12 p.m., Leach Library, 276 Mammoth Road
Info: 603-432-1132 / www.londonderrynh.gov/leach-library
DERRY: Diamond Art Painting for Seniors
Thursdays
Bring your own project or try one of theirs. No cost, no membership fees, no residency requirements; just fun!
1 p.m., Marion Gerrish Community Center, 39 West Broadway
Info: 603-434-8866 / www.mgccderrynh.org
HAMPSTEAD: Third Thursday Book Club
Come discuss “The Newcomers: Finding Refuge, Friendship, and Hope in an American Classroom” by Helen Thorpe. Copies of the book will be available to borrow. Also available as an audiobook on Hoopla.
1-3 p.m., Hampstead Public Library, 9 Mary E. Clark Drive
Info: 603-329-6411 / www.hampsteadlibrary.org
PLAISTOW: Bingo
Tuesdays and Thursdays
1-3 p.m., Vic Geary Senior Center, 18 Greenough Road
Info: Joyce: 603-382-9276 / www.vicgearyseniordropincenter.org
LONDONDERRY: Space Rangers (Ages 9-14)
Kids will explore different space science topics through hands-on activities and games.
4-5 p.m., Leach Library, 276 Mammoth Road
Must register: 603-432-1132 / www.londonderrynh.gov/leach-library
ATKINSON: Exploring the Culture of North East Woodland Native Americans
Learn about Native American history and culture in the Northeast Woodlands (which would have extended from New England to the Great Lakes Region). Be enlightened about basic survival of early tribes in this area.
6-7:30 p.m., Kimball Library, 5 Academy Ave.
Must register: 603-362-5234 / www.kimballlibrary.com
PLAISTOW: Family Yoga (Ages 3-10)
Join Miss Jaimie for fun stretches, poses, stories and mindfulness for children and their adult.
6 p.m., Plaistow Public Library, 85 Main St.
Register: 603-382-6011 / www.plaistowlibrary.com
PLAISTOW: Peer Support Group
3rd Thursday of every month
Topics include, but are not limited to, depression, anxiety, and suicide. Maybe it is just time to talk or listen to others share their stories.
6:30 p.m., Vic Geary Senior Center, 18 Greenough Road
Questions? Dana Charest at 603-303-3539
Info: Joyce: 603-382-9276 / www.vicgearyseniordropincenter.org
SALEM: Craft & Chat
1st & 3rd Thursday of each month
A time for adults to gather, craft, and chat. Bring whatever project you are working on!
6:308:30 p.m., Kelley Library, 234 Main St.
Info: 603-898-7064 / www.kelleylibrary.org
FRIDAY, NOV. 17
PLAISTOW: Backgammon and Chess
Mondays and Fridays
8:30 a.m. — 12 p.m., Vic Geary Senior Center, 18 Greenough Road
If interested in playing, call Joyce at 603-382-9276
Info: www.vicgearyseniordropincenter.org
PLAISTOW: Bone Builders
Tuesdays and Fridays
9-10 a.m., Vic Geary Senior Center, 18 Greenough Road
Info: Joyce: 603-382-9276 / www.vicgearyseniordropincenter.org
KINGSTON: Cards, Coffee & Conversation
Coffee, games, treats, and fun – free of charge!
9:30 a.m. — 12 p.m., Kingston Recreation, 24 Main St.
RSVP: Paul Butler 603-531-3337 / Email: kingston.recreation24@gmail.com
ATKINSON: Think Outside the Box (Ages 3+)
Each week they offer different materials and STEM toys to work with and a different challenge to work on.
10 a.m. — 12 p.m., Kimball Library, 5 Academy Ave.
Info: 603-362-5234 / www.kimballlibrary.com
DERRY: CONNECT (Ages 0-6)
Connect with other families, make a child-friendly craft, enjoy snacks, stories, and useful parenting tips and resources followed by an interactive playtime.
11-11:45 a.m., Derry Public Library, 64 E. Broadway
Info: 603-432-6140/ www.derrpl.org
DERRY: Senior Movie Special
Come watch “The Next Chapter” starring Diane Keaton, Jane Fonda, and Candice Bergen. Free popcorn and soda will be available.
12 p.m., Marion Gerrish Community Center, 39 West Broadway
Please RSVP to Fran: 603-434-8866
Info: www.mgccderrynh.org
PLAISTOW: Friday Flicks: Free Movie
Today’s movie will be Barbie. Barbie suffers a crisis that leads her to question her world and her existence.
1 p.m., Plaistow Public Library, 85 Main St.
Register: 603-382-6011 / www.plaistowlibrary.com
DERRY: Friday Afternoon Book Group
1:30-2:30 p.m., Derry Public Library, 64 E. Broadway
Must register: 603-432-6140/ www.derrpl.org
DERRY: ‘The SpongeBob Musical’
Originally produced by Nickelodeon, “The SpongeBob Musical” is based on the beloved animated series created by Stephen Hillenburg and will be performed by The Kids Coop Theatre.
7 p.m., Derry Opera House, 29 West Broadway
Tickets: $15 in advance, $20 at the door
Info/tickets: www.kids coop theatre.ludus.com
SATURDAY, NOV. 18
LONDONDERRY: Household Hazardous Waste Day
For a list of accepted items, go to www.derrynh.org.
8:30 a.m. — 12:30 p.m., Nelson Fields (LAFA), off Sargent Road, behind the Central Fire Station
Questions? Robert Kerry, 603-432-1100, ext.93 / email: rkerry@londonderrynh.org
HAMPSTEAD: Thrift Shop Open
Featuring good quality, clean, gently used seasonal clothing for men, women and children. In addition, there is a small selection of household and seasonal items.
9 a.m. — 1 p.m., Hampstead Public Library, 9 Mary E. Clark Drive
Info: 603-329-6411 / www.hampsteadlibrary.org
PLAISTOW: Craft Fair
Crafts, candles, crochet, knits, jewelry, baked goods, wood items raffles, photos with Santa, and more! Admission is free.
9 a.m. — 3 p.m., Vic Geary Center, 18 Greenough Road
Info: Joyce 603-382-9276
SALEM: Craft Fair
Highlights will include handmade knitted and crocheted items, various crafts and jewelry, homemade soup, baked goods, Silent Auction and White Elephant table.
9 a.m. — 2 p.m. North Salem United Methodist Church, 389 North Main St.
Questions? 603-893-9825
HAMPSTEAD: Stitched with Love
Stitched with Love charitable quilt sewers meet to create items for groups of people (or animals) in need.
9:30 a.m. — 1 p.m., Hampstead Public Library, 9 Mary E. Clark Drive
Info: 603-329-6411 / www.hampsteadlibrary.org
DERRY: Friends of the Library Book Sale
9:30 a.m. — 12:30 p.m., Derry Public Library, 64 E. Broadway
Info: 603-432-6140/ www.derrpl.org
HAMPSTEAD: Craft Fair
Come shop from 100+ vendors!
10 a.m. — 2 p.m., Phanzone Sports Center, 142 State Route 111
PLAISTOW: Holiday Craft Fair
Crafts, candles, crochet, knits, jewelry, wood items, baked goods, photos with Santa, and more! Free admission.
10 a.m. — 3 p.m., Vic Geary Senior Center, 18 Greenough Road
Info: 603-382-9276 / www.vicgearyseniordropincenter.org
HAMPSTEAD: Thrift Shop Open
Featuring good quality, clean, gently used seasonal clothing for men, women and children. In addition, there is a small selection of household and seasonal items.
9 a.m. — 1 p.m., Hampstead Public Library, 9 Mary E. Clark Drive
Info: 603-329-6411 / www.hampsteadlibrary.org
LONDONDERRY: Tiny Art Painting (Adults & Teens)
Fun will be had, paint will be poured, and art will be made.
11:30 a.m., Leach Library, 276 Mammoth Road
Must register: 603-432-1132 / www.londonderrynh.gov/leach-library
PLAISTOW: Pasta with a Purpose: Benefit Italian Dinner
The menu includes spaghetti with homemade sauce, meatballs, salad, garlic bread, desserts, and refreshments. Hot dogs will be available as an alternative for the kids. Entertainment will include traditional Italian music and a 50/50 raffle. Take-out available.
5-7 p.m., St Luke the Evangelist Parish Center, 8 Atkinson Road
Cost: $10 for adults and $5 for kids (10 years and younger)
DERRY: ‘The SpongeBob Musical’
Originally produced by Nickelodeon, “The SpongeBob Musical” is based on the beloved animated series created by Stephen Hillenburg and will be performed by The Kids Coop Theatre.
7 p.m., Derry Opera House, 29 West Broadway
Tickets: $15 in advance, $20 at the door
Info/tickets: www.kids coop theatre.ludus.com
SUNDAY, NOV. 19
PLAISTOW: Psychic Fair
Embrace the unknown and let your inner mystic run wild with 20+ readers and vendors.
10 a.m. — 4 p.m., American Legion, 176 Main St.
Info: 603-974-1131 / hello@herwildsoul.com
DERRY: ‘The SpongeBob Musical’
Originally produced by Nickelodeon, “The SpongeBob Musical” is based on the beloved animated series created by Stephen Hillenburg and will be performed by The Kids Coop Theatre.
1 p.m., Derry Opera House, 29 West Broadway
Tickets: $15 in advance, $20 at the door
Info/tickets: www.kids coop theatre.ludus.com
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 20
PLAISTOW: Cards, Cribbage & Games
Mondays
7:30 a.m. — 2 p.m., Vic Geary Senior Center, 18 Greenough Road
Info: Joyce: 603-382-9276 / www.vicgearyseniordropincenter.org
PLAISTOW: Backgammon and Chess
Mondays and Fridays
8:30 a.m. — 12 p.m., Vic Geary Senior Center, 18 Greenough Road
If interested in playing, call Joyce at 603-382-9276
Info: www.vicgearyseniordropincenter.org
PLAISTOW: Messy Mondays (Ages 2.5-6)
Come explore painting and other messy activities together. Please wear clothes that you don’t mind getting messy and dirty in.
10 a.m., Plaistow Public Library, 85 Main St.
Register: 603-382-6011 / www.plaistowlibrary.com
ATKINSON: Preschool Playtime (Toddlers/Preschool)
Why organize a gathering time to ‘just’ play? Play improves the cognitive, physical, social, and emotional well-being of children and young people.
11 a.m. — 12 p.m., Kimball Library, 5 Academy Ave.
Info: 603-362-5234 / www.kimballlibrary.com
DERRY: Food Pantry Open
Mondays
11 a.m. — 1 p.m., The Upper Room, 36 Tsienneto Road (back entrance)
Info: 603-437-8477 / www.urteachers.org
DERRY: Competitive Bridge
Mondays
This bridge group is ACBL-certified, competitive bridge with membership requirement.
12:30-4 p.m., Marion Gerrish Community Center, 39 West Broadway
Info: 603-434-8866 / www.mgccderrynh.org
LONDONDERRY: Dungeons & Dragons
Calling all teen and tween adventurers! All experience levels welcome.
3:30-5:30 p.m., Leach Library, 276 Mammoth Road
Must register: 603-432-1132 / www.londonderrynh.gov/leach-library
HAMPSTEAD: Women’s Circle
Women throughout history have gathered in circles to empower, support, and share wisdom with each other. These affirming community gatherings encourage women to get in touch with their own strength, creativity and wisdom. The women’s circle is open to all adults identifying as female.
6:30-8 p.m., Hampstead Public Library, 9 Mary E. Clark Drive
Must register: 603-329-6411 / www.hampsteadlibrary.org
HAMPSTEAD: Boy Scout Troop 33 Meeting
Mondays
Any youth ages 10.5 — 18 are invited to come check out the troop and meetings.
7-8:30 p.m., Hampstead Congregational church, 51 Main St.
Info: Scoutmaster Don Blaszka- dblaszkajr@comcast.net
TUESDAY, NOV. 21
PLAISTOW: Cards, Knitting, Puzzles
Tuesdays and Thursdays
7:30 a.m. — 2 p.m., Vic Geary Senior Center, 18 Greenough Road
Info: Joyce: 603-382-9276 / www.vicgearyseniordropincenter.org
HAMPSTEAD: Thrift Shop Open
Featuring good quality, clean, gently used seasonal clothing for men, women and children. In addition, there is a small selection of household and seasonal items.
9 a.m. — 1 p.m., Hampstead Public Library, 9 Mary E. Clark Drive
Info: 603-329-6411 / www.hampsteadlibrary.org
PLAISTOW: Bone Builders
Tuesdays and Fridays
9-10 a.m., Vic Geary Senior Center, 18 Greenough Road
Info: Joyce: 603-382-9276 / www.vicgearyseniordropincenter.org
LONDONDERRY: Bingo
Tuesdays and Wednesdays
Arrive early and secure your cards for $.50 each. Card sales stop at 12:15 p.m.
12:30-1:30 p.m., Senior Center, 535 Mammoth Road
Info: 603-432-8554 / www.londonderrynh.gov
ATKINSON: Film Enthusiast Club — Barbie
Are you a Cineaste (an enthusiast for or devotee of movies or filmmaking)? If so, join us for this fun fan of films group and view award winning films, documentaries, foreign films and modern classics. Watch the feature film and then join the group in giving a ‘thumbs up’ review.
1-3 p.m., Kimball Library, 5 Academy Ave.
Info: 603-362-5234 / www.kimballlibrary.com
PLAISTOW: Bingo
Tuesdays and Thursdays
1-3 p.m., Vic Geary Senior Center, 18 Greenough Road
Info: Joyce: 603-382-9276 / www.vicgearyseniordropincenter.org
PLAISTOW: Beginners Cursive Writing Club (Ages 9+)
This small group will meet weekly to learn how to write in cursive and how to read it. Come improve your skills that will translate into better grades, better information processing, better reading and math achievement, and better skills in the work place later on.
3:30 p.m., Plaistow Public Library, 85 Main St.
Register: 603-382-6011 / www.plaistowlibrary.com
SALEM: New England Beach Combing and Sea Glass History
Roxie Zwicker has amassed a collection of over 4,000 beach finds dating back to the 17th century. She will share dramatic and historic stories of the locations where she has made her discoveries. Roxie will show images of her collection along with tips and tricks to start your own collection and identify your finds.
4 p.m., Kelley Library, 234 Main St.
Info: 603-898-7064 / www.kelleylibrary.org
ATKINSON: Italian Conversations Study Group
This adult study group focuses on practicing speaking Italian by helping each other through shared resources, various activities and games. If you are fluent or are learning the language with a basic understanding of Italian vocab, grammar and verb conjugations (present tense), come exercise your Italian the fun way!
6-7:45 p.m., Kimball Library, 5 Academy Ave.
Register: 603-362-5234 / www.kimballlibrary.com
DERRY: Knitting/Crochet Meet Up
Do you enjoy knitting and/or crocheting? Meeting other fiber friends? Bring a project to work on and make some new friends.
6-7:30 p.m., Derry Public Library, 64 E. Broadway
Info: 603-432-6140/ www.derrpl.org
HAMPSTEAD: Card Night: Come Play 45s
Tuesdays, through Nov. 28
It’s lots of fun with a great group of people! Bottled water and snacks will be provided.
6-9 p.m., Hampstead Congregational Church, Hadley Hall, 61 Main St.
Cost: Free / donations gratefully accepted