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Concord Hospital’s The Family Place selected for statewide TeamBirth initiative

ConcordHospitalis amongthefirstfive hospitalsinNew Hampshiretoparticipatein thestatewiderolloutof TeamBirth,anevidencebasedmaternitycaremodel designedtostrengthencommunication,shareddecision-making,andsafety duringlaboranddelivery.

Theinitiative,coordinatedbytheFoundationfor HealthyCommunities, marksthefirstcohortof NewHampshirehospitalsto implementTeamBirth.DevelopedbyAriadneLabs, theTeamBirthmodelcentersonstructuredteamhuddlesthatoccuratkeymomentsduringlaboranddelivery,suchashospitaladmission,whenclinicalconditionschange,whendeliverydecisionsaremade,or wheneverapatientorcare teammemberrequestsone.

AtConcordHospital’s TheFamilyPlace,these huddleswillbringtogether thepersongivingbirth, theirchosensupportindividuals(suchasspouses, partners,doulas,orfamily members),andmembersof thelaboranddeliveryteam toreviewcareplans,preferences,andexpectationsin realtime.

“TeamBirthreinforces whatwevaluemostatThe FamilyPlace:listeningto ourpatientsandpartnering withthemthroughouttheir birthexperience,”saidConcordHospitalDirector, WomenandChildren’s ValueStream,Melissa Devine.“Thisstructured communicationapproach ensureseveryvoiceisheard andeverydecisionismade withclarityandsharedunderstanding.”

Byformalizingshareddecision-makingatpivotal moments,TeamBirthhelps reducemisunderstandings, improvepatientsatisfaction,andpromoteequitable

Members ofConcord Hospitals TeamBirth Committeepractice a birthingcare team huddlein The Family

Concord Hospital. TeamBirthemploys multidisciplinary teams whowork alongside thebirthing patient and

individuals throughout labor and delivery.

careoutcomes.Aspartof thefirstNewHampshirecohort,ConcordHospitaljoins aselectgroupofmaternity careproviderscommittedto advancingbestpracticesin patient-centeredcare.

“TheFamilyPlacehas longbeenrecognizedforits compassionate,family-centeredapproach,”saidCarolineElbaum,MD,aphysi-

cianinthehospital’sobstetricsandgynecologypractice.“ParticipatinginTeamBirthdemonstratesConcordHospital’scontinued leadershipinenhancing qualityandsafetyinmaternitycare.”

Thestatewideexpansion ofTeamBirthtoallbirthing hospitalsisledbytheFoundationforHealthyCommu-

nitiesinconjunctionwith theNewHampshirePerinatalQualityCollaborative andUnravelHealthcare. TeamBirthimplementation forTheFamilyPlaceatCH isscheduledtobeginin April2026. Formoreinformation aboutTheFamilyPlaceat ConcordHospital,visitconcordhospital.org

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7th Evolution Expo to highlight holistic wellness, conscious living

The7thEvolutionExpo sponsoredbyGraniteLeaf,avibrantgatheringfocusedonholistic wellness,consciousliving, andpreventativehealth,will takeplaceonSunday,April 19from9:30a.m.to4p.m. Theeventinvitesthepublic toexploreawiderangeof wellnessoptions,connect withholisticpractitioners, andengageinmeaningful conversationsabout healthierwaysofliving. Createdtoraiseawarenessofpreventativeand positivewellnesssolutions, theEvolutionExpobrings

togetherspeakers,exhibitors,andcommunity membersforadayof learning,inspiration,and discovery.Attendeescan exploremodalitiesandperspectivesthatsupportmind, body,andspiritwellbeing, whilediscoveringpractical resourcesforeverydaylife. TheExpohighlightsthe growinginterestinholistic andcomplementaryapproachestohealth,offering presentations,demonstrations,andopportunitiesto connectdirectlywithpractitionersandwellness

providers.Frominnovative healthconceptstolongstandinghealingtraditions, theeventaimstoshowcase thewidespectrumofpossibilitiesavailabletoindividualsseekingamorebalancedlifestyle.

“ThevisionoftheEvolutionExpoissimple bring awarenesstothemanywellnessoptionsthatexistand createaspacewhereconversationsabouthealth, consciousness,andpersonal empowermentcan flourish,”saidSonia Gaudette,creatorandfacilitatoroftheeventandCEO ofHolisticProsLLC.

Exhibitspaceforthe eventislimitedandallexhibitorsaresubjecttopre-

approvalbyShowManagement.SoniaGaudetteisthe soleorganizerhandlingexhibitorparticipation.

TheEvolutionExpois producedbyHolisticPros,a professionalmembership organizationfoundedin 2019thatisdedicatedto promotingalternative,complementary,andholistic healing.Throughmedia, events,andtechnology, HolisticProsworksto bridgethegapbetween holisticpractitionersand thebroaderpublic,making diversewellnessresources moreaccessible.

HolisticProsalsopublishesregionalwellness platformsincludingholisticnh.org,holisticmaine.org, andthePathwaystoWell-

https://holisticnh.org/evolution-expo Vendorandpresentation applicationsarecurrently available,andinterestedexhibitorsareencouragedto applyearlyasspaceislimited.

nessdirectory,connecting communitiesacrossNew Englandwithholistichealth professionalsandeducationalresources.

EventDetailsEvent:The 7thEvolutionExpo

Date:April19,2026 Time:9:30a.m.–4p.m.

Host:HolisticProsLLC

Moreinformationabout exhibitoropportunities, presentations,andeventdetailscanbefoundat:

AboutHolisticProsLLC HolisticProsisaprofessionalmembershiporganizationdedicatedtoempoweringholistic,alternative, andcomplementarycare providerswhileincreasing publicawarenessofintegrativewellnesssolutions. Throughdirectories,events, educationalprograms,and mediaoutreach,theorganizationworkstocreate strongerconnectionsbetweenpractitionersandthe communitiestheyserve.

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A photo collage from previous Evolution Expos.

A downtown collaboration: Wine aroma kits

WineonMainand CandleTreehave unveiledanewcollaboration:Winearoma kits.

Thesekitsserveasa helpfultoolforpeople lookingtorefinetheirsense ofsmellastheydivemore intowine-tasting and they’reafunadditiontoany household!

LearnmorefromEmma StetsonwhoownsWineon Main,inherownwords: Thereisakitforwhite wineandakitforred wine.Eachkitcontains10 tealightsthatarescented

withimportantwine aromas.Theideaisthatyou cantrainyournosetopick outthearomaswhenyou’re smellingwine andsince smellis80%to90%of flavor,ittrainsyourpalate aswell.Whitewinearomas includegrass,gooseberry,

citrus,apricot,apple,pear, honeydew,orangeblossom, freshbread,andvanilla.Red wineincludesstrawberry, blackberry,cherry,sage leaf,bellpepper,roseand violet,leather,wood,dirt, andcocoa.

Choosing the right summer camp for your child

By JOE WILLIAMS CAPITAL SPORTS & FITNESS

Formanyfamilies, summercampisn’t justawaytofillthe longdaysbetweenschool years it’sachancefor kidstogrowinwaysthat don’talwayshappenina classroom.

Butwithsomanyoptions available,choosingtheright campcanfeeloverwhelming.Parentsoften startbylookingatschedules,locations,orspecific activities.Whilethose thingsmatter,themostimportantfactorsusuallygo deeperthanwhat’slistedon aflyer.

Oneofthefirstthingsto consideriswhatyourchild willactuallygainfromthe

experience.Thebestcamps aren’tjustaboutkeeping kidsbusy they’redesignedtohelpthemdevelop.Whetherit’slearning howtoworkaspartofa team,buildingconfidence throughsmallwinsor simplybecomingmore comfortabletryingnew things,astrongcampexperienceshouldleavealasting impact.

Anotherimportantdecisioniswhetheramultisportorsingle-sportenvironmentistherightfit. Whilesport-specificcamps canbegreatforolderkids whoalreadyhaveaclear passion,youngerchildren oftenbenefitmorefromvariety.Beingexposedtodifferentactivitiesnotonly

keepsthingsfunandengaging,butalsohelpsdevelopcoordination,reduce burnoutandallowskidsto discoverintereststhey didn’tknowtheyhad. Beyondthestructureof theprogram,thepeople runningitmakeasignificantdifference.Kidsrespondtoenergy,encouragement,andauthenticity.A greatstaffdoesn’tjustinstruct theyconnect. Whencoachesandcounselorscreateapositive,supportiveenvironment,kids arefarmorelikelytoparticipate,takerisksandbuild confidence.Ontheflipside, evenawell-organizedcamp canfallflatiftheenvironmentdoesn’tfeelwelcoming.

SUMMER CAMPS

Masters Learn to Row begins June 1st

Youth Learn to Row begins June 22nd

REGISTRATION

Registration for Masters opens April 15th

Registration for Youths opens April 1st

Organizationisanother factorthatoftengoesunnoticedbutplaysamajorrole inachild’sexperience. Campswithaclearplanfor thedaytendtokeepkids moreengagedandreduce downtimethatcanleadto boredomorfrustration.At

thesametime,thereshould beabalance enough structuretoprovidedirection,butenoughflexibility tokeepthingsfunandrelaxed.

Equallyimportantisthe overallcultureofthecamp.

CHILD CARE AT THE YMCA

At the Granite YMCA, we offer nurturing, engaging, and enriching child care programs for every stage of childhood, from infants to school-age kids. •

Everychild,regardlessof skilllevel,shouldfeellike theybelong.Programsthat emphasizeeffort,encouragement,andteamwork overperformancetendto createthemostpositiveexperiences.Whenkidsfeel supported,they’remore willingtostepoutsidetheir comfortzone andthat’s oftenwherethemostmeaningfulgrowthhappens. Ultimately,theright summercampisn’tjust aboutwhathappensduring thosefewweeks it’s

aboutwhatcarriesforward afterward.Agreatexperiencecanboostconfidence, sparknewinterests,and helpkidsbuildhabitsthat lastwellbeyondthe summer.

Everychildisdifferent, andnosingleprogramisthe perfectfitforeveryone.But byfocusingondevelopment,environment,and overallexperience not justconvenience parents canmakeamoreinformed decisionandsettheirchild upforasummerthat’sboth funandmeaningful.

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CAMPS FROM PAGE 7

Thiswasamiddle-of-thenightidea.Itcametomeout oftheblue,wokemeup,and Iwroteitdowntotalkto RossMingarelli,whoowns CandleTree.Itactuallyfillsa hugevoidinthewineindustry. SomethingthatI hearfromcustomers and thatIexperiencedwhenI wasstartingmywine journey isthatit’ssohard topickoutaromasandflavors,andthere’snogood waytopractice. Howdo youknowifawinehasa smellofgooseberry?You heartheprofessionalsaythe redwinehasnotesof leatherandcherry,butwhat doesthatmean?

Oneofmymentorsused totellustheonlywaywasto goaroundthegrocerystore orthefarmers’market, sniffingthings.Thatwas15

yearsago,pre-COVID,so obviouslyIwouldn’trecommendthatnow.Andwhat aboutthingslikegooseberry thataren’teasytocomeby?

Afteryearsofdealingwith thisissue,itcametomein themiddleofthenightthat wehaveacandlestore acrossthestreet!Rosshas someuniquescentsatthe ready,butorderedsometo fillouttheboxes.

Thekits,availableforpurchaseatWineonMain,are $25each.Oryoucangetthe setfor$45.

Ontheinsideofthebox, I’veexplainedwhateach smellisandwhichwines andwineregionsyou’re likelytofinditin.Plus,they stackforeasytransportand storage!

WineonMainislocatedat 9NorthMainSt.inConcord.

AROMA KITSFROM PAGE 5

NH Recycles conference coming to Concord

Morethan300municipalrecyclingandsolid wasteprofessionalsfrom NewHampshireandacross NewEnglandareexpected togatherinConcord onMay18fortheNHRecyclesRecyclingConference &Expo,aone-dayeventfocusedonthepracticalchallengesfacingmunicipalrecyclingandwastemanagementprograms.Hosted byNHRecyclesattheGrapponeConferenceCenter, theconferencebringstogethertransferstationoperators,municipalleaders,recyclingcoordinators,public worksstaff,stateagency representatives,andin-

dustrypartnersforafullday ofworkshopsandnetworking.“Recyclingand solidwasteprogramsacross NewHampshirearefacing increasingchallenges,from lithium-ionbatterysafety riskstochangingrecy-

clingmarkets,”saidReagan Bissonnette,executivedirectorofNHRecycles.“This conferencebringstogether thepeopleresponsiblefor managingthosesystems everydaysotheycanshare practicalsolutionsandkeep

ourmunicipalprograms strong.”Theeventwillfeaturemultipleworkshopsessionscoveringtopicssuchas batterysafety,composting andfoodwastemanagement,recyclingmarkets, grantfunding,andemerging

productstewardshippolicies.Sessionsareorganized intotwooptionalprogram tracks onefocusedon hands-onoperationaltopics fortransferstationstaffand anotheronplanning,policy,

andprogrammanagement formunicipalleaders.Based onfeedbackfrommunicipalitiesandoperators,the conferencehasmovedtoa streamlinedone-day formatdesignedtoreduce traveltimeandcostswhile maintainingafullschedule ofeducationalsessionsand networkingopportunities.

Theconferencewillalsoincludeanexhibitareawhere companiesandorganizationsshowcaseequipment, services,andtechnologies thatsupportmunicipalrecyclingandsolidwasteprograms.Municipalofficials andrecyclingstafffrom communitiesacrossNew Hampshireregularlyattend theconferencetoexchange

ideasandlearnpractical strategiestheycanbring backtotheirlocalprograms. Additionalinformation abouttheconferenceis availableatnhrecycles.org

AboutNHRecycles:NH Recycles(formerlythe NortheastResourceRecoveryAssociation)isthe oldestandlargestcooperative-modelrecyclingnon-

profitintheUnitedStates. Foundedin1981,theorganizationpartnerswithmore than450municipalities, businesses,andindividuals acrossNewEnglandto strengthenrecyclingthrougheconomically andenvironmentallysound solutions.NHRecyclessupportssmall,ruralcommunitiesandisoneofonlya

handfulofnonprofitsnationwidethatenablescommunitiestomanagetheir ownrecyclingprogramsby connectingthemdirectly withendmarketsforrecyclables.Theorganization sharesitsexpertisethrough education,technicalassistance,andcooperativemarketing.Learnmoreatnhrecycles.org.

REAL ESTATE FOR RENT

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* fitness facility and tennis court

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Our Ashland location is searching for an experienced contractor sales member of our Lumber & Building Materials Contractor Sales Team as well as with our Millwork dept. You will prepare quotes, orders, invoices, special orders and purchase orders. This position will also coordinate deliveries and returns as necessary. You will serve as a resource for the customer, helping them make selections and build their confidence using your product knowledge and excellent customer service. Weekend hours required on a rotating basis.

Belletetes is a 5th generation, family-owned building materials supply company that has been in business for over 125 years. With 10 locations throughout NH and MA, we believe our employees are our biggest asset! When you join our team, you will be working in a family-friendly atmosphere where career growth is important, and we try to promote from within.

We offer an industry leading benefits package that includes competitive wages, health insurance, life insurance, paid vacation, paid time-off, paid holidays, paid bereavement leave, profit sharing, 401k and store discounts.

You may apply in person or download an application from our website. All applications should be submitted to:

Dan Uhlman, General Manager 20 West Street, Ashland, NH 03217 or you may email to duhlman@belletetes.com.

Paint Specialist/Hardware Clerk

Belletetes Inc. is seeking a paint specialist for our Ashland, NH location. Responsibilities include assisting customers with colors and all necessary supplies for their projects; mixing and matching colors; maintaining and organizing inventory and supporting the hardware department as needed.

The position also requires working with the hardware department when necessary. The successful candidate must enjoy working with people and have excellent customer service skills. Computer skills are helpful and prior experience in paint or retail is beneficial. Some weekend hours are required.

All applications should be submitted to:

Rick Ash, Hardware Manager, c/o Belletetes Inc. 120 West St., Ashland, NH 03217 or you may email to rash@belletetes.com

Inside Lumber Stock Associate

We are looking for a dependable and hardworking individual to join our team as an Inside Lumber Stock Associate. In this role, you will be responsible for stocking and organizing a variety of lumberyard essentials including nails, joist hangers, flashing, and other related materials. Maintaining a clean, well-organized, and fully stocked sales floor is key to supporting both our customers and team. This position will also assist at the lumber desk as needed, helping customers with basic inquiries and ensuring smooth day-to-day operations. No prior experience is required— we’re willing to train the right candidate. A strong work ethic, attention to detail, and willingness to learn are the most important qualifications.

Responsibilities: Stock and replenish lumber-related materials and hardware; Maintain organization and cleanliness of inventory areas; Assist customers and support the lumber desk when needed; and work collaboratively with team members to keep operations running efficiently. Heavy listing is necessary.

Belletetes is a 5th generation, family-owned building materials supply company that has been in business for over 127 years. With 10 locations throughout NH and MA, we believe our employees are our biggest asset!

When you join our team, you will be working in a family-friendly atmosphere where career growth is important, and we try to promote from within. We offer to full-time employees, an industry leading benefits package that includes competitive wages, health insurance, life insurance, paid vacation, paid time-off, paid holidays, paid bereavement leave, profit sharing, 401k and store discounts.

You may download an application from our website. All applications should be submitted to: