Evergreen Lodge #53 and Ivy Green Rebekah Lodge #36
are sponsoring another great Dinner/Cabaret Show on Friday, Oct. 14
and Saturday, Oct. 15 at the American Legion Hall. The dinner/show
begins at 6 pm and includes appetizers, turkey, roast beef, salad,
vegetables, beverages and dessert. The show is directed by Elizabeth
Lent and features all local talent Reservations are required and can
be made by calling 736-4707 or 736-8885. Plan to join us for a fun
night of great food and entertainment. Proceeds will be used to help
bring the historic Odd Fellows Hall into code compliance!
Loudon Food Pantry News
No Choice!
We have to stop, but we really don’t want to…
Due to space concerns, we no longer accept clothing
or household donations. We only accept funds, food, pet food, oral
hygiene products, feminine hygiene products, personal hygiene
products, toilet paper/paper towels, and cleaning products.
This hold on our Clothing and Household Programs
will remain in effect until we are able to obtain a larger facility
within Loudon. Unfortunately, this hold also pertains to the
"Holiday Giveaway" that we have each year the week before Christmas.
During this giveaway, patrons were able to do last minute shopping
for toys, clothing and household items that could be used for
holiday gifts. Sorry patrons!
So please, if anyone knows of a larger facility
anywhere in Loudon, call 724-9731 and let us know!
50/50 Raffle
We are holding another 50/50 raffle. Raffle start
date is November 1, 2011 and ends December 15, 2011. Tickets are 50¢
each; $2.00 for 5 or $3.00 for 10. You can purchase your tickets at
the pantry located at 30 Chichester Rd., Loudon, on Mon., Tue., or
Thu. from 10 – 5 or Wed. from 10 – 6. Also, an order form will be on
our website www.LoudonFoodPantry.org.
Thanksgiving Box Time
It’s that time of the year again! Last year we
handed out 122 Thanksgiving Boxes. The boxes were fresh fruit, fresh
vegetables as well as all the Thanksgiving Dinner fixings. The
economy hasn’t gotten any better, so we expect to hand out even more
this year.
Anyone who is a patron of Loudon Food Pantry, is
eligible for a Thanksgiving Box. All they have to do is complete our
application form. These forms will be available during the month of
October. If you come in after that date to sign up, there will be no
guarantee that we will have enough food to fill your order. Please
sign up early so we know how much food we need to have on hand. We
will be handing out Thanksgiving Boxes the week of November 14th.
Food Drives
Are you planning a food drive for us? Please call
(603) 724-9731 and let us know. We are servicing five towns out of
three rooms and handing out food Monday – Thursday. Letting us know
in advance will allow us to be prepared to receive it — even if it’s
on a Friday or Saturday.
Donations Needed
August and September are the hardest months for us.
Funding and food donations are at an all time low. Food donations
are great and are very much needed. But due to space concerns, we
are currently in need of funds more than ever. Having funds allows
us to purchase food that is needed and to pay our operating costs as
well.
In 2010 we gave out enough food for 69,885 meals. In
2011 we have already given out enough food for 38,554. We are
entering in our busiest months (the last quarter of the year) and
our projections are telling us that our total for this year will be
around 77,647. That leaves us a difference of about 39,093.
Please donate funds and food and help us make it
through the remainder of 2011. With your help, we can make this
holiday season a success.
Donation and Contact Information
If you can help, please mail or drop off donations
at Loudon Food Pantry, 30 Chichester Rd., Unit D, Loudon, NH anytime
Mon. Tue., and Thu., between 10:00 am and 5:00 pm or Wed., between
10:00 am and 6:00 pm. Please make checks payable to Loudon Food
Pantry. If you cannot make it during these times, please call (603)
724-9731 to make alternate arrangements.
The Yellow Submarine Helps Loudon Food Pantry with
its Help Once, Help Twice Campaign.
Help Once - Donate $25 or five food items that are
unopened and not expired and receive a discount card for 10% off
your order at The Yellow Submarine
Help Twice - Present your discount card on the first
Sunday of any month at The Yellow Submarine on Loudon Rd., Concord
and the amount you save is donated to Loudon Food Pantry.
Thank You
Running a food pantry isn’t easy. But by doing so,
we get to help people who need it and also meet people willing to
help! For us, it’s win-win. We couldn’t make this work without the
help of our volunteers. Thank you!
Sarah, Sue and Bill
Congratulations to Jackson Riel of Epsom who
harvested his first bear weighing in at 297 lbs. in Bethlehem NH.
This bear had quite a rap sheet of being a nuisance according to the
Fish and Game. The bear had initially been tagged by Fish & Game in
2009 and was tagged and fitted with GPS/VHF radio collar for
studying. There has only been one other heavier bear at (305 lbs)
taken to date this year. Congrats Jackson!!
Hypnotherapy
Workshop
Life is full of issues that can create anxiety,
stress and worry. Challenging parenting situations, hectic and
demanding careers, relationship issues, and financial problems are
just a few of the circumstances that can take a toll on one’s mind
and body.
On Wednesday, October 5, at 7:00 pm, Jennifer Yeaton-Parris
will present a class on hypnotherapy to relieve stress.
"Hypnosis can help you to avoid worry and anxiety,"
Ms. Yeaton said, "And aid in dealing more easily and efficiently
with whatever life throws our way."
Unlike a stage show where silly tricks are performed
for audience members, hypnotherapy uses positive suggestions, while
you are in a relaxed stage, to make positive changes in your life.
Ms. Yeaton-Parris is a certified hypnotherapist as
well as a member of the National Guild of Hypnotists. She provides
individual and group hypnosis sessions at the Innate in You, LLC in
Pittsfield.
Come learn how hypnosis can help you use 100 percent
of your brain to create a stress-free environment for a happier,
healthier you, and experience a session firsthand specifically to
relieve stress.
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