This Week, April 30 ~ May 6

In response to the Coronavirus pandemic, most events and group activities have been canceled. If you are unsure, give a call.  A list of Town, business and organizations' responses to the current situation can be found on the new page called Sandwich Responds. Some of the events that are now taking place online are listed there. And there is more information on the page called Food & Supplies.

Diane Johnson writes: April has been a very long month with lots of adjustments and uncertainty. We have all been doing our best to follow advice and to make adjustments in our daily lives to keep COVID 19 away. After six weeks of social distancing, working online, and staying home except for the rare brief trip for essential purposes, we were all hoping that come May life would return to a more "normal" rhythm. Sadly, this virus will be with us quite a bit longer and precautions will continue for an unknown period of time.

Anyone planning any type of gathering, especially a large one, has some tough decisions to make for the health and well being of all. As many of you have already heard, the 2020 Sandwich Fair has been cancelled. The decision, though wise, was certainly very difficult. Spring and summer events, camps, trips and plans are in limbo. The realization that social distancing will very likely be with us into the fall is distressing and depressing. The ripple effects are far-reaching. So many people and businesses here depend on a good summer and fall to financially and emotionally carry them through the winter.

Worry won't help so we will carry on and do our best to take care of ourselves and others. This week Google and read or listen the Prayer of St. Francis. Keep making a positive difference and keep looking for the good.

This website has a tab called Sandwich Responds which has information about local businesses and the response they and the town are making in this most uncertain time. And there is more information on the page called Food & Supplies.This website also has contact information for member businesses so you can contact them with any questions.

 If you cannot find the information  you need, you may call or text me (Diane Johnson) at 603-284-7168 or email me at sandwichnews@hotmail.com. I may not immediately have the answer; but I can often steer you towards a person or place that will.

Folks in Sandwich—like people most everywhere—will find creative ways to take care of each other and we will get through this time of uncertainty. For children, parents, and grandparents this may be especially challenging because routines of school, work and physical interactions have changed so dramatically.  May you and your family be well. 

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This calendar usually updates on Thursday morning. A special thank-you to Diane Johnson whose work is the basis of this Events Calendar. If there is something you think should be listed, please email your information to Diane Johnson, unless it's happening right away, in which case email Janina Lamb. The best laid plans of mice and men do change sometimes; so if you're coming from a distance, it's a good idea to call ahead.

For a compendium of current items of interest for Sandwich residents and visitors, please visit This, That & the Other.

Grateful thanks to Allan DiBiase, Jude Davis, and others, whose photographs illuminate this website with the beauty of Sandwich.

Thursday, April 30

Friday, May 1
Story Time for Preschoolers ~ postponed
Friday at 10:45 AM at the Samuel H. Wentworth Library.  If you have a 3- to 5-year old (or someone close!), stop by the library on Friday for 20 to 30 minutes of stories, songs, and company. Call the library at (603) 284-6665 with any questions.

Live Music at the Corner House Restaurant & Bar ~ postponed
6:30-9:30 pm. Hope you can join the fun!

Saturday, May 2

Sunday, May 3
In the Round is meeting via ZOOM
In the Round is a Sunday morning discussion group that regularly meets at the Benz Center (community center) on Heard Road (off of Grove Street) each week from 8:45am-10:00am. The topic changes each week as suggested by a member of the assembled group. Topics are as varied as are the opinions and observations voiced. Most of the discussions are exploratory in nature, and are respectful of others in the group. The numbers in the group vary from week to week depending on people's personal schedules, and fluctuates between six and fifteen. They  welcome all interested comers with expertise or questions.

In the Round is meeting via ZOOM.  Information on joining us on Sunday morning at 8:45 am will be added.

Community Church of Sandwich
For the next several weeks, the church buildings will be closed to the public due to concerns over COVID19. However, the church is made up of people who need worship and prayer.  Staying at home, treating this as a time of Sabbath and caring for and checking on your neighbors may be the most faithful choice, and one that very well might save lives.  I hope we all consider this loving response, as we prepare our hearts for the generosity and our minds for creativity that will be needed in the aftermath.

The church is not the building; it is the people, and we are still here for everyone. Please feel free to call the church at 603-284-6151. Worship will be available at the following links:
 
Facebook Link: https://www.facebook.com/sandwichfederatedchurch
YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVGiY-RGGNTInPY4Q8YyI8g

Community Church of Sandwich~ postponed
Sunday morning worship is at 10 am in the Methodist Meetinghouse. Rev. Deb Hoffman is the pastor. Judy English is the organist. Nursery care is provided. A fellowship time is held following the service. All are welcome. 284-6151. Pastor Deb is usually in town in the church office or on church business Tuesday through Friday--and of course, Sunday morning. Sunday, January 26th, at 11:15  am will be the annual meeting and potluck luncheon.

North Sandwich Friends Meeting ~ postponed
Every Sunday is "Open House" at the NSFM (Quakers).  Visitors are welcome any Sunday morning at 10:30  for Worship.  The Meetinghouse is located at 354 Quaker Whiteface Road in North Sandwich. NSFM is an unprogammed/silent meeting. Further information contact Susan Wiley at 603-284-6990 or seeksusan@myfairpoint.net. The Quaker Meetinghouse is located at the convergence of Quaker-Whiteface, Fellows Hill, and Stevenson Hill Roads about a half mile up the road from the Durgin Covered Bridge. Children are welcome. northsandwich.quaker.org

Due to Federal and State recommendations regarding gatherings during the Coronavirus situation, the Friends Meetinghouse will be closed until further notice. We can be reached through our email at: nsfmnh@gmail.com

Monday, May 4
The next SBG meeting will be May 4th at 8:30 am via Zoom.  Details to come.

Tuesday, May 5
An offering of interest to Sandwich business owners
As a Grow with Google Partner, Cook Memorial Library invites local business owners to tune in to a special livestream for small businesses: "Manage Your Business Remotely in Times of Uncertainty." The Tamworth Economic Development Commission is pleased to cosponsor this invitation.

At this training event, participants will discover tools, tips and resources to help manage a business remotely during the COVID-19 crisis. Learn how to update critical business information online to keep customers informed, host virtual meetings and events, and access documents from anywhere. Presenters will also share the latest resources from Google and other partners to help support small businesses.

The Grow with Google team will be hosting this live, virtual event on May 6, 2020 at 12:00 p.m. RSVP today at: g.co/grow/smallbizlivestream. In the “how did you hear about this livestream event” let the Google team know that you heard from Cook Memorial Library and the Tamworth Economic Development Commission. You can ask questions live during the event on Twitter by using #smallbizlivestream.

Wednesday, May 6
Wicked Wednesdays At Corner House with Live Music ~ postponed
A 3-course menu with wine or beer included. $30 per person or $55 per couple. Live music featuring Roger Sorlien & Friends or Doug Hazard & Friends. Every Wednesday from 6:00 PM. Improve your Humpday each week with music from Roger and/or Doug, joined by a sparkling rotation of local luminaries.

Ongoing

Please assume that everything in this list is postponed at present, unless you hear otherwise.
Mondays
Tai Chi Classes ~ postponed
Tai chi classes are offered every Monday morning 8:15-9:15 at the Town Hall. More info? Contact Frank Wilson 707-0241 or email fwilson547@myfairpoint.net

Tuesdays
Mio Kerr's exercise classes for people of all ages ~ postponed
At the Sandwich Town Hall. Tuesday 8-9 am  (ongoing) cardio and strength. Cost $8. This is the class for people who like to do some cardio and strength in one class. We do some dance moves for about half an hour and strength training using hand weights, band, or your own body. We finish with core work and stretch. If you have any questions, please call (603)986-2164 or email me miokerr@gmail.com

Dragonfly Yoga Barn, Studio & Retreat ~ postponed, check website for online classes
Tuesdays: 4:30-6 pm ~ All Levels Flow
280 Bennett Street, N. Sandwich. dragonflyoga@gmail.com, dragonflyogabarn.com, (603) 707-7529.

Writers and Poets Welcome
A Poetry Group meets Tuesdays at 4:00 PM at the writing cabin of Page Coulter in Sandwich. Poets receive a weekly challenge to keep us more or less on the same page.  We accept all levels in both groups. It’s fun to come together to share our work, and we actually improve over the year! So come try us out either day or both even if all you care to do is listen for a while. We welcome all ages and stages. New voices will  be welcome!  For more information please call 284-7120.

Wednesdays
Writers and Poets Welcome
A Writing Group meets Tuesdays at 4:00 pm at the writing cabin of Page Coulter in Sandwich. Writers share any kind of writing they are working on for comment. We accept all levels in both groups. It’s fun to come together to share our work, and we actually improve over the year! So come try us out either day or both even if all you care to do is listen for a while. We welcome all ages and stages. New voices will  be welcome!  For more information please call 284-7120.

Benz Center Senior Meals
Each Wednesday at noon. It is always a well-balanced and delicious meal. Ages 60 and older are targeted and a small donation is requested. Sandwich seniors are heartily welcome to attend the Moultonboro senior lunch held at the Lion's Club (Old Route 109) Monday through Thursday. Same homestyle cooking prepared and served up by Donna and her crew. The best part is that you will be made to feel right at home.

Dragonfly Yoga Barn, Studio & Retreat
Wednesdays: 8-9:30 am ~ Slow Flow 
280 Bennett Street, N. Sandwich. dragonflyoga@gmail.com, dragonflyogabarn.com, (603) 707-7529.

Book Discussion
Book discussion is the third Wed. of every month, 9am, at the Baptist Meetinghouse, (until otherwise decided).  Please bring your own coffee! 

Friends and Fiber
The Friends and Fiber Group usually meets every Wednesday evening from 6:00 to 8:30 pm in the Community Room of the Samuel H. Wentworth Library. There will be no group meeting for the next several weeks. Work on your knitting, crocheting, spinning, felting, rug hooking, embroidery, sewing or other fiber arts-related or hand-held projects. You will have a chance to show off your projects when the group resumes meeting. Should you wish more information or if you have questions, please call/text Diane at 284-7168. A daytime group also meets Tuesday mornings at 9. This group met at the cafe. As the cafe is closed at the moment, the group is in the Community Room of the Library.

Wicked Wednesdays At Corner House
A 3-course menu with wine or beer included. $30 per person or $55 per couple. Live music featuring Roger Sorlien & Friends or Doug Hazard & Friends. Every Wednesday from 6:00PM.

Thursdays
Mio Kerr's exercise classes for people of all ages
Thursday 8-9am ( ongoing) strength, balance and stretch. Cost $8. This is the class for people like to work on strength, balance and stretch. We do strength training for half an hour followed by some balance work and yoga stretches. Every class is little bit different! 

Dragonfly Yoga Barn, Studio & Retreat
Thursdays: 4:30-6 pm ~ All Levels Vinyasa
280 Bennett Street, N. Sandwich. dragonflyoga@gmail.com, dragonflyogabarn.com, (603) 707-7529.

Fridays
Story Time for Preschoolers
Friday at 10:45 AM at the Samuel H. Wentworth Library.  If you have a 3- to 5-year old (or someone close!), stop by the library on Friday for 20 to 30 minutes of stories, songs, and company. Call the library at (603) 284-6665 with any questions.

Dragonfly Yoga Barn, Studio & Retreat
Fridays: 8-9:30 am ~ Yin Yoga
280 Bennett Street, N. Sandwich. dragonflyoga@gmail.com, dragonflyogabarn.com, (603) 707-7529.

Live music at the Corner House Restaurant & Bar
6:30 to 9:30 PM. For more information and/or reservations, please call the Corner House at (603) 284-6219.

Doris L. Benz Community Center 2020 International Dinners
 Feb. 14: Roger and Debbie Plimmer Isle of Man 
Join Debbie and Roger  on a nostalgic trip to the tranquil Isle of Man.  Sample the Viking history, the impact of Victorian-era tourism, the famous TT motorcycle races and the beautiful countryside.
 March 13: Leonard and Diana Witt, Cycling across France
April 10: Bob and Karen Delgado, Venice 2019
 
We are pleased to announce that Josette Lippencott will be our new chef, designing  dinners that will reflect the cuisine of the countries we will be visiting.  Please note that we will  be contracting and paying for 60 dinners a night. We need to fill the house! With little cushion in case of a shortfall of diners, we are raising the cost of the dinners by $1.00 each.  This plan is a work in progress, so please bear with us. 
 
We cannot provide cancellation refunds, and we apologize for that in advance. Your $$ are what allows the dinners to happen; if it turns out that we are not getting enough turnout we’ll have to rethink how we do this. Our goal has always been to break even… this is not a profit-making enterprise! Feel free to BYOB; we will supply ice, coffee and water. To reserve your seat (s), send a check for $26.00 per person per dinner (please make sure you specify which dinner (s) you are reserving for) to:  Benz CenteR, PO Box 52 ,Center Sandwich, NH 03227.
 
To pay with cash, please contact Erin Hoag at  benzcommunitycenter@gmail.com  or 284  7211.  Your reservation is not confirmed until paid for. We are not equipped to deal with credit card payments. We are not able to refund your money if you cannot make it. Doors open at 5:30, Dinners start at 6:00. We look forward to seeing you there! 

Saturdays
Dragonfly Yoga Barn, Studio & Retreat
Saturdays: 8-9:30 am ~ Ayurveda Dosha Flow
280 Bennett Street, N. Sandwich. dragonflyoga@gmail.com, dragonflyogabarn.com, (603) 707-7529.

2 Basket Street Yoga (2BSY)
Saturdays at 9 am, with some exceptions. All classes will be 60 minutes.  2BSY provides yoga mats or you can bring your own. My style of teaching is a Vinyasa Flow, which means you will move from pose to pose.  I will also offer modifications if something is too challenging or you’re nursing an injury. You can rest also when you need. This is an all-levels class; novices and experts alike are encouraged to come. 2 Basket Street, Center Sandwich. Contact Molly for any questions: 617-461-9512 email: molly@powersofhealing.com

Sundays
Community Church of Sandwich
Sunday morning worship at the Community Church of Sandwich is held at 10 AM in the Methodist Meetinghouse on Main Street during winter months and at the Baptist Meetinghouse on Church Street during the summer. The pastor is Mark Whitman, Jr. Edna Von Saun is the organist. The Community Church welcomes people from all denominational backgrounds. Nursery is available for preschool children during the Sunday Morning Worship. A fellowship time follows the service.  For more information, please call 284 6151.

Quaker Meeting
Sunday mornings at 10:30 AM the North Sandwich Friends gather at the Quaker Meetinghouse which is located at the convergence of Quaker-Whiteface, Fellows Hill, and Stevenson Hill Roads about a half mile up the road from the Durgin Covered Bridge.  Children are welcome.

In the Round
If you like thought provoking and interesting discussion, check out In the Round at the Benz Center on Sunday mornings starting at 8:45 AM. Each week a different topic of general interest is explored.

Dragonfly Yoga Barn, Studio & Retreat
Sundays: 4:30-6 pm Yin Yoga 
280 Bennett Street, N. Sandwich. dragonflyoga@gmail.com, dragonflyogabarn.com, (603) 707-7529.

This and That

Sandwich Transfer Station
New year-round hours:
Sunday:  11am-4pm
Wednesday:  8am-4pm
FRIDAY:  8am-4pm
Saturday:  8am-4pm

Sandwich Business Group
SBG meets on the first Monday of the month at the Corner House at 8:30 AM, except during summer. Meetings are open to anyone who would like to attend. All Sandwich business owners and people who want to support business in Sandwich are welcome and are encouraged to join. This website, discoversandwich.com, is a SBG project. Discover Sandwich brochures can be found in many locations in town.

Books
Peggy Longley, Friends of the Library Book Committee Chair writes: For those who are cleaning out family cabins or just picking a few books from their shelf, we very much appreciate you keeping the Wentworth Library's annual book sale in mind. A 'gentle' reminder that we cannot accept encyclopedias, National Geographics, Reader's Digests, old texts (>er than 15 years old) or moldy or unclean books. They do not sell and we end up paying to have some of them tossed at the dump. Thanks so much to you, our reading community!

Community Caregivers  Seeks Volunteer Drivers for Sandwich Residents
Interlakes Community Caregivers asks Sandwich residents to consider becoming Volunteer Drivers.  As a Volunteer Driver, you will provide your Sandwich neighbor and others access to health care by giving rides to medical appointments. You will help them to meet other personal needs such as grocery shopping, running errands and providing social interaction. 
 
Increased demands are currently being met through the generosity of Volunteers from Moultonborough, Center Harbor and Meredith when our current Sandwich Volunteers are unavailable. Volunteering for Community Caregivers is flexible as you volunteer when it meets your schedule. Volunteers must complete training and meet other qualifications. Mileage Reimbursement is offered. 
 
You can make a difference in the life of your Neighbor.  Visit their website at InterlakesCommunityCaregivers.org to download a Volunteer Application or call 603-253-9275 for more information. Ann W. Sprague , Executive Director, Interlakes Community Caregivers, Inc.  253-9275, Ext 4                                       

Sandwich Woman's Club  
The Sandwich Woman’s Club welcomes all area ladies (teens through 111+) to join this community civic-minded organization. The Club runs a luncheon selling sandwiches, desserts and beverages on August 11, the day of the raffle and Art show on the Green. Funds raised here help the club with projects for the year. The club meets  4 times a year for a luncheon or supper. The Ladies also organize and sponsor the Community Christmas Tree Party (Sunday December 18, 2016)  3:30 pm, Sandwich Town Hall). The club's next regular meeting will be Wednesday, September 2.  If you would like information on this or any other program of the Sandwich Woman's Club, please call Elaine Peaslee at 651-8819 or  Karen Wright at  284-1045.

Fire Permits
Town Forest Warden, Jim Mykland writes: It's that time of year again. Fire Permits are required in the Town of Sandwich for all outside burning. Permits may be obtained at Town Hall, the Fire Station in Center Sandwich and at Ben Adriance's at 368 Whiteface Road (next to Whiteface Fire Station). With a permit you may burn untreated wood up to 5 inches in diameter between 5pm and 9am. The fire must be attended at all times and completely out by 9am. For seasonal campfire permits or if you have any questions please contact me (284-6450). For your convenience Fire Permits are also available on-line at www.nhdfl.org. Or just browse NH Online Burn Permit. There is a $3 fee for each permit. Please print a copy of the permit.

Town Stickers
Just a reminder: All town beaches: Squam Beach, Bearcamp Pond, and the Pot Hole ALL REQUIRE a parking permit. You must have a permit or pass in order to use these facilities. Squam Beach and the Pot Hole are for the exclusive use of Sandwich Residents, taxpayers and their guests only, who display the proper permit or pass. 
 
Bearcamp Pond is for the exclusive use of Sandwich and Tamworth residents, taxpayers and their guests only, who display the proper permit or pass. Parking Permits and Guest Passes must be conspicuously displayed. Residents of Sandwich and Tamworth, please make sure that your stickers and passes are up to date. Thank you all for your cooperation and have a Happy and safe summer, Chief Douglas Wyman, Sandwich Police Department.

Sandwich Fund For Children
Susan Wiley writes: The Sandwich Fund for Children and Youth serves children and youth residing in Sandwich. The fund is intended to provide subsidy for children under the age of 26 to participate in approved programs, providing enrichment, recreation, day and overnight summer camp programs, education, driver training, and licensed child care programs.  This fund is supported by the Alfred Quimby Fund in partnership with the Trustees of Trust Funds for the Town of Sandwich.  There are two funding cycles (July and August for summer and September to June for school year).  Applicants may apply twice a year. The maximum award for each cycle is $500 per child.  SFCY does not pay back bills. Applications are accepted throughout the year and a letter of award or rejection is processed within 30 days of receipt of a completed application.  A simple application form must be properly completed by the family of the applicant.  Forms are available at Sandwich Town Hall, Sandwich Recreation Program, Sandwich Central School, Inter-lakes Schools, and  licensed child care providers.