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By Stephanie Goddard
We are getting down to the last days before Town Meeting! It’s a great way to be involved in your community. Hope to see you there! Election March 11 (town hall, polls open 10 am until 7 pm), and Town Meeting Wednesday March 12, 6 PM at Sandwich Central School. Here’s a few of the fun and interesting events coming up in the next couple weeks in and around Sandwich: (you can read more about them below!) March 6 – Woman’s Club Meeting March 7 – Cindy Duchin at Corner House March 10 – Books Sandwiched In March 10 – Sandwich Business Group March 11 – Town Election March 12 – Town Meeting Wednesday, 6 PM Sandwich Central School March 16 – Sled Dog Fun Day March 15-16 – Maple Weekend March 17 – Irish Music at Benz center Samuel H. Wentworth Library Samuel H. Wentworth Library is located at 35 Main Street, PO Box 146 Center Sandwich, NH 03227 phone: (603) 284-6665; email: [email protected]. Hours: Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday 12:00 – 5:30, Thursday and Friday, 10:00 – 5:00, and Saturday 10:00 – 12:30. Books-Sandwiched-In Attention all readers! Here's the lineup of books for your winter reading. Thank you, book reviewers! The Books Sandwiched In committee hopes you'll enjoy these books, and can join the discussions Mondays at noon in the library Community Room. ~March 10 Our Moon, by Rebecca Boyle; Reviewer Adam Heard. On Monday March 10th, Books Sandwiched In will celebrate our luminous and mysterious celestial neighbor. Our Moon, by Rebecca Boyle, is rich with intriguing science and cultural connections. Adam Heard will review the book and lead the discussion. After gazing up at the moon for so long, here's a chance to get to know it better! ~March 24 James, by Percival Everett. Reviewer, Will Speers. Books Sandwiched In is supported by The Friends of the S.H.Wentworth Library. The program meets Mondays at noon in the library Community Room and on Zoom. Sandwich Woman’s Club Meeting The Sandwich Woman’s Club (for those who are sticklers about spelling and grammar, the Club’s title has been spelled this way since its inception, and we value our history!) will be holding its first meeting of 2025 on Thursday, March 6 at 4:30 pm at the Benz Center, 18 Heard Road, Sandwich. The Sandwich Woman’s Club is a social club for women of all ages, organized in 1928. We host three traditional events each year: ~The Community Christmas Party is held in December, where resident children celebrate the holiday with a visit from Santa, gifts purchased by the Club, and homemade goodies. ~An annual Luncheon on the Green, prepared and staffed by Club members, and which funds the Christmas party, is held during Old Home Week in August. ~A Raffle is held the same day as the Luncheon – again organized by Club members. The proceeds of the Raffle provide Book and Supply money to high school graduates from Sandwich who are furthering their education after high school. Working together to help our community through these three activities is the tie that has bound Sandwich Woman’s Club members of all ages and stations together for generations. The Club has four meetings each year which are primarily focused on planning our events. Social activities and speakers are often added according to member interest. It is hoped that members will attend at least two meetings, and/or contribute to at least one of the three traditional events. Dues are currently $10/year. We love new members! If you’d like to know more about us, please join us for this meeting - no commitment - all women of Sandwich, or who have ties to Sandwich, are invited! Sandwich Business Group The Sandwich Business Group (SBG) meets monthly and their next meeting is on Monday morning, March 10th at 8 am at the Foothills Cafe. Current SBG projects include: updating their mission statement, setting up an Instagram workshop, social events to engage everyone in town this summer, ‘Meet our Members’ interviews, and Business-after-hours social times hosted by member businesses. SBG needs engaged members who want to join them and volunteer to take on some small tasks. Martha Nichols, SBG secretary writes, “We care about the economic stability of Sandwich businesses, and we are committed to giving back to our community. To join us means you have an opportunity to make a difference, think outside the box, network with other businesses, find out what you can do for your community, and engage with some pretty cool folks!” A Look Back Sandwich Historical Society Director Jim Mykland has pulled together some interesting entries from the Sandwich Reporter (1883-1944). You can read more at https://www.sandwichhistorical.org/miscellany-and-mystery.html. Grab your favorite Irish beverage, settle down in your favorite reading spot, and enjoy! March 4, 1886: The all absorbing topic of the past few days is the “blizzard” and its effect. Older heads than ours, and grey-haired men, have been set to thinking, but in vain, for never in the history of their recollection have they ever chronicled or experienced such severe weather as that just passed. It commenced here last week Thursday and continued with unabated fury for four days. The wind swept down from the mountains with terrific force, and caused no little uneasiness on the part of farmers for fear that their buildings would blow down or be destroyed. In many cases their fears were warranted, at any rate we should think so, as a number of our good citizens “hide” away to their cellar for safety when the paternal roof was a little shaky. In the edge of Holderness, Stephen Ethridge and Capt. Daniel Smith came near losing their barns and the later lost a valuable cow which froze to death from exposure. Mr. Smith, while in the act of closing his barn doors, broke his leg and put an ankle out of joint, the wind driving the door with force sufficient to knock him over. He did not get medical aid for several days after. Sled Dog Fun Day March 16th. The Tamworth Outing Club, North Country Mushers, and Chinook Owners Assoc. Present the 2025 Sled Dog Fun Day racing and exhibition at the Chinook Trail Farm fields across from Wonalancet Chapel on 113A. Sunday, March 16 from 8 am till noon. Large teams arrive at 8 am, racing starts at 9. Dogs will make the 12-mile race and will be out of sight for some time until they come back into the field to finish the race. Chinook Owners Assoc. begins dog showcasing at 10 am. Show up early to catch all of the action. (Please leave your own dogs at home.) Ski Trails in Fairgrounds From the Sandwich Parks and Recreation Director, Ole Anderson: The Nordic ski trails in the center are open for use. We want to thank the Sandwich Fair Association for their support for these trails. You are all more than welcome, and encouraged, to use the trails at any point. This trail system is used by SCS Nordic program 1:15-2:20 on Tuesdays, the Sandwich Parks and Rec Nordic Program on Saturdays, and also used by the Inter-Lakes Nordic ski team on several afternoons a week. It is possible the trails will be busy on a weekday afternoon, but by no means closed, during these Inter-lakes practices. These are first and foremost groomed trails for skiers. Please keep your foot traffic to the edge of the groomed area. Footprints through the groomed area can severely and dangerously impact the terrain for the skiers. These trails are not for sledding, please do not sled or allow your children to sled on the trails. If you do take your dog, please pick up their poop. Not doing so is unacceptable anywhere and our groomed Nordic ski trails are no exception. I appreciate your cooperation and look forward to seeing you out on the trails! If you have any questions, program or event ideas, or would like to volunteer please contact me. Please check out our page at: https://www.sandwichnh.org/departments/parks_and_recreation/index.php Ole Anderson, Sandwich Parks and Recreation Director. (603) 387-8210 Chapman Sanctuary and Visny Woods Gear up and get ready for some beautiful XC skiing and snowshoeing at Chapman Sanctuary and Visny Woods! Trustees and Members have been out on the pristine, wintry landscape at the sanctuary and reports are that the snowy forest is gorgeous! Chapman Sanctuary and Visny Woods is located at 740 Mt Israel Road in picturesque Sandwich, New Hampshire. There is plenty of free parking and room to prepare yourself for a lovely February day on the trails. CSVW is sending some warm thoughts your way as we announce the date for our 2025 Annual Bird Walk! We hope you will put this fun event on your calendar for spring. Saturday • May, 17 2025 at 7:30 am at the Chapman Sanctuary and Visny Woods, 740 Mt Israel Road, Center Sandwich, NH 03227. LED BY: Wildlife Biologist, Christine Costello To check the website for trail conditions and other news Check the CSVW Website Trails page https://www.chapmansanctuaryvisnywoods.com/ Corner House Restaurant Winter Hours: Tuesday through Thursday, 4 – 9 Friday 4 – 10 Saturday and Sunday 12 – 10 Friday evenings from 6 till 9, the Corner House hosts fantastic local musicians in the pub: Friday, March 7 – Cindy Duchin Friday, March 14 – Chris White 22 Main Street, Sandwich, NH 03227, email: [email protected] (603) 284-6219 Foothills Café and Curio Foothills Winter Hours: Sunday 10 am-9 pm Monday 8 am-9 pm Tuesday 11 am -3 pm Wednesday 11 am-3 pm Thursday 8 am -9 pm Friday 8 am-9 pm Saturday 8 am -9 pm Email [email protected]. The Foothills Café and Curio is located at 25 Main Street, Sandwich. 603-707-2424. Music for St. Patrick’s Day The Sweet Sandwich Jam is at it again! We will be playing all your Irish/Celtic favorites on Monday March 17th, at the Benz Center (18 Heard Road) in Sandwich. 6:30 to 8:30pm. Families are welcome. Donation to the Benz Center appreciated but not required. This is a listening experience for all of us who love Irish music. Your favorite local musicians will be cranking out the tunes while you sit, sip, and smile. BYOB and please be responsible. Slainte! Christine Woodman, [email protected] Banjo Gathering From Christina Woodman: “Yes we're still gathering at the Sandwich Town Hall every other Thursday to play our banjos on our knees. 6:30 to 8pm; Simple, easy, no pressure..... not a lesson, just a get together to learn from each other and try some cool stuff.” Contact [email protected] for more information. Vocalists Wanted Locals’ vocals have been asked to sing for the spring equinox celebration at the Samuel Wentworth Library in Sandwich, on Saturday March 22 at 10:30 am. If interested please email Christine Woodman at [email protected]. There will be one to two short practices, and 3-4 easy songs. “Nothing elaborate, just raising our voices in joy,” says Christine Woodman. Music Jam Hello, beginner to intermediate musicians. This is a reminder that we gather every Wednesday from 6:30 to 8pm at the Sandwich town hall for a free, fun-filled music jam. We play traditional, Celtic, oldtime, folk, and Americana tunes at a slow to moderate tempo. Bring your hobby out and start playing with others! It’s fun and inclusive. Right now, we have fiddles, penny whistle, flute, guitars, mandolin, acoustic bass, piano, concertina, and an autoharp!! Sheet music available. Plenty of parking, and an elevator lift if needed. Listeners are always welcome, never an obligation to attend. It’s free! For more information, contact Christine Woodman at [email protected] Friends and Fiber If music isn’t your thing, maybe yarn is! Every Wednesday evening, 6:00 – 8:30 pm, Library Community Room: Friends and Fiber Group: All abilities and ages of fiber enthusiasts (and those wanting to learn or just visit) are welcome to attend. Come with your knitting, crocheting, spinning, felting, rug hooking, embroidery, sewing or other fiber arts-related or hand-held project to work on. There is no charge and the group is casual and welcoming. While there is no formal instruction, if you have a question about your project, there is usually someone in attendance who can provide assistance. Experience is that the group is likely to gather on the off weeks as well as everyone enjoys the company and sharing of ideas. Should you wish more information or if you have questions, please contact [email protected]. 2 Basket Street Yoga Led by Molly Powers Simmons, and located at 2 Basket Street, Center Sandwich. Contact Molly at 617-461-9512, or visit the website at 2basketstreetyoga.com for more information or to sign up for classes. Just a friendly reminder that winter parking is in effect. Please park in the main driveway. Thank you! Schedule of 60-minute classes: Saturday 3/8 - 9 a.m., All Levels Flow with Molly - in studio and on Zoom Monday 3/10 - 8 a.m.: All Levels Flow with Molly - in studio and on Zoom Wednesday 3/12 - 9 a.m.: All Levels Flow with Molly - in studio and on Zoom Drop-in price: 15.00; 5-class pass - $65.00. [email protected]. Dragonfly Yoga Barn Register now for your recorded Yoga class bundles. Bundles are available from February 10 through March 23, 2025. Purchase any time, and watch recordings as often as you wish from February 10 – March 23. Upcoming retreat: *Amorgos, Greece Yoga Retreat: May 16 ~ 23, 2025 Dragonfly is located at 280 Bennett Street, North Sandwich. Contact [email protected], or online at www.dragonflyyogabarn.com. Eastman House Counseling and Yoga Offered by Heather Cameron. Located at 909 Holderness Road, Center Sandwich. Yoga class is held on Fridays, from 9- 10 am, Mindful Slow Flow. Slow flow yoga is a gentle practice which combines deep breathing, stretching and relaxed postures to bring restorative energy and serenity to your body and mind. Preregister via email, [email protected]. Marigold Moon Wildcraft Apothecary/North Sandwich Tea Open most Saturdays, 10-3. Marigold Moon offers various wildcrafted products—teas, tinctures, oils, balms, and more. The other wild treasures include signed books, postcards, beeswax candles, and more. Located at 620 North Sandwich Road, North Sandwich. Anna’s Pasture Raised Eggs Anna’s Pasture Raised Eggs are available most Saturdays 10-4, at Hill Country Books and Anne Made, 25 Grove Street, Center Sandwich. Bookshop Open The Bookshop at 25 Grove Street is open most Saturdays, from 10 AM until 5 PM. They offer items such as Scotch Irish Oatmeal Cake. John Perkins writes, “Anne and I first encountered this delicious breakfast food at the Downy flake Doughnut shop on Nantucket Island. The Downyflake served breakfasts on Nantucket for most of the twentieth century before the building was sadly lost in a fire. Many visitors to the Island remember the large tin doughnut which hung out over the sidewalk.” Stop by for Scottish shortbread, Anna's eggs and Swedish Ginger cookies. As always there is an excellent selection of books. Chestnut Meadow Farm We still have storage onions, shallots and garlic for sale, so reach out to us if you need any. Chestnut Meadow farm is a small, family farm located at 146 Wentworth Hill Road in Sandwich. You can reach us at [email protected], or check out the website, www.chestnutmeadowfarm.com. We love knowing where our food comes from! Mountain Breeze Farm Mountain Breeze Farm specializes in fresh, local beef and pork, as well as maple syrup. They have a variety of cuts, such as pork loin roasts, small hams, breakfast sausage, bratwurst, bone-in chops, and spareribs; Also select beef steaks, ground beef, beef kielbasa, beef chorizo, and stew meat. Please inquire if you are looking for something not mentioned or would like a custom order. Contact Mountain Breeze at 603-677-2604 if you have any questions or to place an order. Mountain Breeze Farm is located at 327 Dale Road, Center Sandwich. Something Wild Farm Located at 430 North Sandwich Road. Pasture raised eggs, Maple Syrup, handmade candles, and more. Contact Richard at [email protected], and check out their website, somethingwildfarm.com. Booty Family Farm We are a certified organic farm located at 610 Mount Israel Road and have been in operation for over 40 years Stop by any time or call/text Steve at 860-227-0397. Thanks for supporting local, Steve Bartlett and the Booty Family Farm. Waxing Moon Gardens From Tristan of Waxing Moon: Although we are both staying very busy with our winter jobs, the farm is always on our minds. We’ve got high hopes for another ‘best season yet’ and are looking forward to continuing learning and growing as we go. Our CSA is live on our website; https://www.waxingmoongardens.com/onlinestore/csa-store. Waxing Moon Gardens is located at 222 Whiteface Intervale, North Sandwich. Sandwich Creamery Mocha Chip: A sweet, slight caffeine kick for you if you need help getting through these cold sleepy months. Along with some Lemon Blueberry ice cream sandwiches and more. Freshly restocked! Along with some large blocks of Smoked and Old English Cheddars all available at the North Sandwich store. 2 Maple Ridge Road, Sandwich. Self-serve, locally made ice cream and cheese. Open from 9 am until 9 pm daily. Papa Beans Ice Cream/Young Maple Ridge Sugarhouse Maple Weekend From Ashley of Papa Bean’s: During NH Maple Weekend, March 15 & 16, we’ll be working hard from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day, with steam pouring out of the sugarhouse. This year, we’re teaming up with four other fantastic sugarhouses for the Tour de Maple. Hop from one sweet stop to the next and enter a raffle for a maple-filled prize basket! The other participating sugarhouses are:
Here’s some extra sweetness for you—if you only make it to Young Maple Ridge Sugarhouse, you can still enter to win a gift basket! No need to visit all the other sugarhouses, just show up and you’ll be in the running for a sweet and sugary prize. Staying just in Sandwich you can visit Something Wild Farm, Booty Farm, and Mountain Breeze Farm who will all be open and boiling! Rise and shine, early birds! Saturday March 15th at 8:00 a.m., before the boiling even begins, we’re hosting a community group run/walk/hike. Details are coming soon, but the route will depend on trail conditions—because, you know, Mother Nature. Stop by anytime during our regular open hours (9 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily) for some delicious maple products and ice cream! We’ve got everything from quarts and pints of ice cream, ice cream sandwiches, to a limited Maple Flight featuring Maple, Maple Latte, Maple Blueberry, and Maple Chocolate flavors. Plus, we have an assortment of maple syrup (in plastic and glass bottles), Maple Bourbon Syrup, Maple Candy, Maple Sugar, and Maple Cream. Located at 301 Wing Road, Sandwich. Open 7 days, 9 am – 9 pm. February Weather Stats One of Sandwich’s weather watchers, Rod W., shares his weather observations from February: The average high temperature for the month was 30.3° and the low 13.9°. This is 0.4° below normal. The coldest reading was -9° on the 2nd of the month and the warmest was 50° on the 25th. Snowfall for Feb. was 32.9” which is 11.8” above normal. Total precipitation was 3.11” which is .08” below normal. The highest wind gust observed was 48 mph on the19th of the month. Sandwich Nature Photos Wanted From the Sandwich Conservation Commission: The Sandwich Conservation Commission is updating the town's Natural Resources Inventory (NRI). This will be a digital website where all can learn about the special ecosystem that we live in. As part of this project, we are soliciting photos from the community. To begin, we are looking for photos that illustrate:
Be sure to title each photo (i.e. “Cold River” or "Bobcat in winter") and tell us what name to use in the photo credit. Photos not used in the NRI will be featured on our Conservation Commission website over the next year. Soup Dinner Fundraiser Mount Washington Valley Eaters and Growers presents another Farm to Bowl Food for All! This event takes place in two seatings (5:15 pm, and 6:30 pm) on Monday March 24th at the Local Grocer in Conway. At this unique dining experience, you get to pick out a handmade pottery bowl (to keep) and fill with a delicious homemade soup, served with bread from Old Village bakery. The bowls have been generously donated by local potters. Grab and Go option also available. All proceeds go to the Food for All Local Access Fund. Tickets are $45.00. Mt. Washington Valley Eaters and Growers’ mission is to nourish the community by increasing access to locally grown foods while strengthening relationships with farmers, families, and the land. Find out more at mwveg.com/food-for-all . Tamworth Community Food Center Welcomes You If you or someone you know is in a position where access to food would be of help, please call the number provided. There are resources. The primary goal of the Tamworth Community Food Center is addressing hunger for those in need, serving the communities of Tamworth and Sandwich, NH. Our organization’s volunteers are trained and well-informed, knowing the value of awareness, action, and the effects of hunger. We are dedicated to providing fresh and nutritious food to people and families who may go without it. Our volunteers are devoted to understanding the significance and impact of community outreach. Donations from individuals, local organizations, businesses, and the towns provide stability and support, addressing the essentials of our citizens via sustainable solutions. It is our goal to tackle both short and long-term needs. Wednesday, March 12 , from 11-3. Located at St Andrews Church, 678 Whittier Road, Tamworth, NH. General Questions: 603-960-4067. Senior Meals Join the fun at our Wednesday lunch here in Sandwich! Sandwich senior meals take place on Wednesdays at noon at the Benz Center, 18 Heard Road, Center Sandwich. Additionally, Moultonboro senior meals are held Monday through Thursday at the Moultonboro Community Center (formerly Old Lions Club) at 139 Old Route 109. All are welcome. Coffee will be ready at 11:30! For those 60 years and older, meals are supported through local, state, and federal governments. Free will donations are most welcome. The Moultonboro site chooses the menu and prepares it; food is delivered to Sandwich for serving. Coffee is ready at 11:30. Desserts are usually set out by then; there is a good possibility one of our volunteers will arrive with a still-warm homemade sweet bread (banana and pumpkin come to mind). Fresh bouquets at each table. Sandwich Transfer Station New facility stickers are available at the town hall for 2025-2026. Facility stickers are required for use of the Transfer Station. Stickers are available for purchase at Town Hall, by mail or by drop box. Sandwich Transfer Station hours are Sunday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday from 8 am to 4 pm. Please arrive at the Transfer Station at least 15 minutes before closing to allow for unloading and closure for the day. Kevin and John appreciate being able to close on time. Reminder: if you are recycling larger cardboard, please be sure it is cut to a maximum size of 4' x 4'. Larger pieces jam up our compactors! Planning Board to Answer Questions about Solar Zoning Please note that there will be a discussion of the solar warrant articles 2 & 3 at the Planning Board meeting on Thursday, March 6th at 6:00pm. The public is invited to attend. Notes from the Selectmen’s Office As a reminder, you can sign up for tailored alerts (email or text notifications) at https://www.sandwichnh.org/enotify/index.php. Please let the Selectmen's Office know if you are having any issues with our alert system. It was a busy week as we gear up for 2025 Town Meeting. As a reminder, elections will be held on Tuesday, March 11th at Town Hall with the annual business session taking place the following evening (Wednesday, March 12th, 6 PM) at the Sandwich Central School. Sample ballots can be found on the town website, www.sandwichnh.org under “Departments, Town Clerk’s Office, Election and Voter Information, General Information.” We encourage the public to review zoning amendment information and sample ballots in advance of election day. Details regarding zoning amendments can be found on the town website also. Budget information can be found at the town website under “Boards and Committees, Budget Advisory Committee, Budget Documents.” The town warrant will also be approved in the coming week and made available with the budget materials. A website notice will be posted when the 2024 Town Report is available. Town Warrant 2025 Articles 1, 2, and 3 on the Town Warrant will be decided by ballot on Tuesday, March 11 at Town Hall. Voting hours are 10:00 am to 7:00 pm. All other Articles contained in the Warrant will be considered at the Deliberative Session on Wednesday, March 12 at the Sandwich Central School, 6:00 PM. Article 1: the election of town and cooperative school district officers. Article 2: Articles 2 and 3 include amendments to the zoning ordinance covering the installation of residential and commercial solar ground-mounted arrays. Only Article 2 – amendments 1-4 as printed on the ballot – has been endorsed by the Planning Board. The Town’s current zoning provisions for commercial arrays are restrictive, allowing such arrays only in the very small commercial district along Route 25. State law says towns cannot unreasonably restrict renewable energy systems. Therefore, the zoning ordinance must be updated to fully comply with the law and protect Sandwich taxpayers from expensive litigation. Commercial array facilities of no more than 25 acres would be permitted only in the Rural Residential Village [but not the Historic District], and Commercial districts. They would require site plan review and approval, allowing the Planning Board to make sure each specific proposal fits the town’s character and includes the appropriate, effective year-round screening from all abutting properties and roads. Article 2 also allows residents to install residential arrays of up to 5,000 square feet with only a building permit, as allowed currently. The Planning Board believes Article 3 unreasonably restricts renewable energy systems and will not encourage the installation and use of solar energy systems in Sandwich. ARTICLE 3: This article is a petitioned zoning amendment. Petitioners state, “the purposes of the petitioned amendments are to: encourage the installation and use of solar energy systems; fulfill the objectives of the 2011 Master Plan to protect the scenic beauty, small town rural character and historical landscape and appearance of Sandwich; prohibit large scale solar systems in the Groundwater Protection Overlay District; place reasonable limitations on the visibility of large scale solar systems; protect the interests and property values of abutters of future large scale solar systems; and regulate large scale solar systems through the Zoning Ordinance”. Visit the town website to see the entire Warrant, at Sandwichnh.org, and click on Boards and Committees, Budget Advisory Committee, Budget Documents. Town of Sandwich contact information Alison Gage, Town Clerk/Tax Collector, [email protected] Town Clerk’s office hours: Tues & Thurs 8:00am to 5:30pm Courtney Delaney, Town Administrator, may be reached during regular office hours, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday from 7:30 A.M. to 5:30 P.M. e-mail: [email protected] Kelly Cox, Administrative Assistant, may be reached during regular office hours Monday, Tuesday, Thursday from 7:30 A.M. to 5:30 P.M. e-mail: [email protected] Website: sandwichnh.org Town of Sandwich 8 Maple Street, PO Box 194 Sandwich, NH 03227 P: 603-284-7113 Community Church of Sandwich Worship with the Community Church on Sundays at 10 at the Methodist Meetinghouse, Main Street. Contact us by Mail: PO Box 267, Sandwich, NH 03227, email [email protected], or call 603-284-6151 Harvest Church of the Lakes Region Harvest Church invites you to visit at 80 Bean Road in Moultonborough, Sundays at 10:00 am for contemporary worship and Biblical teaching. We have several meetings during the week as well: a men’s Bible Study on Mondays in Sandwich, and a home church meeting on Thursdays in Sandwich. Call for details! Contact us at [email protected] or 603-476-7037. North Sandwich Friends North Sandwich Friends Meeting invites friends and neighbors to join their weekly Meeting for Worship from 10:00 to 11:00 am on Sunday at the North Sandwich Meetinghouse (354 Quaker Whiteface Rd., N Sandwich, NH 03259). Quakers, or “Friends,” have their roots in 17th century England. We have no explicit creed, nor does Quaker practice reflect a hierarchy among individuals. Believing that there is that of God in every person, Quakers welcome all who seek to join us in common spirit. Friends seek to live lives guided by six “testimonies”: Integrity, Simplicity, Peace, Equality, Community and Stewardship. Meeting for Worship is a time of quiet listening to the inner voice of spirit, God, the Light within –whatever term one uses—in community with others. We sit largely in silence for an hour; friends who are deeply moved to share an insight may rise and do so. Most Sundays, a very brief reading is offered reflecting Quaker values or history, which may provide a common focus for reflection. After the meeting, friends share individual reflections and announcements with each other. In the Round In the Round takes place Sundays at 8:45 – 10:30 am at the Benz Center, 18 Heard Road, Sandwich. In the Round, a community discussion group for the past 25 years, meets weekly in Sandwich. The topic is always thought-provoking and related to what people are thinking about these days. In the Round welcomes all points of view, reasonably and respectfully considered. Anyone who wishes to join in that spirit of dialog is invited. Various viewpoints are welcomed. Everyone is welcome. Comments are closed.
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