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Visit Historic Woodstock this Spring!

Flourish Beauty Lab We formulate the greenest and cleanest hair and skin care right here in our store. We have the largest Refill Bar in Vermont with over 50 options available. We feature only expertly formulated, small-batch, indie beauty brands.

Wolf Tree 40 Currier Street White River Junction, VT (802) 698-8409 www.wolftreevt.com

4 North Main Street White River Junction, VT (802) 457-4208 www.flourishbeautylab.com

Tue–Thu 4–11pm Fri & Sat 4–12am

Upper Valley Food Co-op The Upper Valley Food Co-op provides wholesome and high-quality food and other products. We have a strong commitment to local farmers and producers and carry a large variety of locally grown/produced items. The Upper Valley Food Co-op, “Fostering Community Connections as a Trusted Food Resource!”

193 North Main Street White River Junction, VT (802) 295-5804 www.uppervalleyfood.coop Open 7 days 8am–8pm

Raq-on Dance Studio

Belly Dance and Middle Eastern Dance Classes 58 Bridge Street White River Junction, VT (603) 304-8676 www.raq-on.net

The Engine Room The Engine Room is Upper Valley’s Event and Music Center. Located in White River Junction, The Engine Room has 4,000 square feet of event space, including the largest stage in the Upper Valley. We recently remodeled the bar and lobby area, added eight amazing taps of fresh draft beer, added a catering kitchen, and installed new sound and lighting equipment. Catering is provided by Maple Street Catering and/or Big Fatty’s BBQ. Many different music events are scheduled.

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Piecemeal Pies

Espresso | Bakery | Cider Bar | Catering 5 South Main Street White River Junction, VT (802) 281-6910 www.piecemealpies.com Wed & Thu 8am–3pm; Fri 8am–8pm Sat & Sun Brunch 10am–3pm

We’re Making Tracks!

Trail Break Taps + Tacos

C&S Pizza 104 South Main Street White River Junction, VT (802) 295-5622 Mon–Thu 11am–9pm Fri & Sat 11am–10pm Closed Sun

Save a stomach, adopt a taco!

Trail Break is now open for lunch (Thu, Fri, and Sat)! Our scratch kitchen turns out some of the most crave-worthy food in the Upper Valley and with 26 draft beers, our tap list is the most diverse and delectable around!

We’re also gearing up for a huge taco truck and catering season. Weddings, family gatherings, graduation parties, and big company lunches are all a perfect fit for our plaid-wrapped trailer (complete with FOUR draft beer lines). Come on in, mention this ad, and get entered to win a $50 Trail Break gift card!

129 South Main Street White River Junction, VT (802) 281-3208 www.trailbreakwrj.com

Lunch: Thu–Sat 11am–3pm Dinner: Sun, Mon, Tue, Thu 4–9pm Fri & Sat 4–10pm Closed Wed

Junction Frame Shop Junction Frame Shop has been a steadfast part of downtown White River Junction since 1985. That’s over 30 years of providing creative picture framing for all tastes and budgets.

Steven Thomas, Inc. 85 Gates Street White River Junction, VT (802) 457-1764 www.woodblock-prints.com

55 South Main Street White River Junction, VT (802) 296-2121 www.junctionframeshop.com

Fri–Sat 11am–5pm or by appointment A call ahead is always advised.

Mon–Thu 9am–5pm Fri 9am–6pm Sat 9am–3pm Closed Sun

White River Touch-Free Car Wash

Thyme Restaurant 85 North Main Street White River Junction, VT (802) 295-3312 www.thymevermont.com Lunch: Thu–Sat 11:30am–2:30pm Dinner: Tue–Sat 5pm–9pm

Keep your rig clean this spring.

White River Touch-Free Car Wash features two automatic touchless wash bays, three selfserve wash bays, and six vacuum islands. You will get a great car wash at our facility! Major credit cards are accepted.

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CONTENTS FEATURES

36 | Breaking the Mold

on Senior Living

Residents continue to live full lives at The Village.

by Justine M. Dominici

54 | Get Away to Montreal

Pack exceptional outdoor adventure, culture, and history into a weekend just north of the border.

by Lisa Ballard

63 | On the Road in Vermont Exploring the state’s roadside historic site markers.

by Mary Gow

70 | The Future Is Bright

President Susan Stuebner leads change at Colby-Sawyer College.

by Susan Nye

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On the cover: Nothing announces spring’s arrival like a flowering crab apple tree.

Photo by Steve Smith | Dreamstime This page: A life-size bronze statue of a maiden greets visitors at Montreal’s botanical gardens.

Photo by Lisa Ballard.

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CONTENTS | 17 Editor’s Note 18 Contributors 20 Online Exclusives 22 Monthly Tidbits

Seasonal facts, fun & ideas.

30 Spotlight

Get into spring cleaning.

by Jennifer G. Duby

DEPARTMENTS 78 Cooks’ Corner

Spring kitchen: Light and bright seafood.

special advertising sections

by Susan Nye

84 The Pick

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Calendar of local events.

95 Advertisers Index

White River Junction, Vermont Eclectic Shopping, Theater & Music, Diverse Services

96 Celebrate the Moment Readers share their photos.

34 Season’s Best Into the woods.

48 Community

A new home for lifelong learning.

by Anne Richter Arnold

46

Destination New London Shop, Dine & Be Pampered!

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EDITOR’S NOTE

A Breath of Spring

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Kiss the winter doldrums goodbye and welcome spring’s warm breezes with open arms. Nature is renewing and refreshing itself with warm temperatures to coax tiny buds open and gentle showers to wash away the grime of winter while nourishing plants of every description. It’s time to get out of the house to enjoy your favorite outdoor activities—gardening, hiking, biking, kayaking, or simply taking a leisurely stroll around the neighborhood with your best furry friend.

While exploring Vermont this season, make a point of checking out the many roadside historical markers in the state. Plan your route using the map of markers’ locations you’ll find online, pack a picnic, load the family into the car, and have fun learning about some of the interesting places and events of the past. Mary Gow starts us off on the journey beginning on page 63. Many thanks to Laura V. Trieschmann, State Historic Preservation Officer at the Division for Historic Preservation in Montpelier for her assistance in making this delightful article possible.

A fantastic place to explore sometime soon is Montreal, just a short drive to our north. Lisa Ballard highlights activities and sights not to be missed beginning on page 54. From museums to zip-lining, plan your weekend getaway in this vibrant city. Don’t forget your passport!

Locally, we’re catching up with Bill Sullivan, president of the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Dartmouth, as they prepare for the move to a larger location in Lebanon (page 48). The program offers a wide range of classes geared to a variety of interests—from How to Paddle a Kayak to Quantum Physics—and it continues to grow in popularity every year. We’re also visiting The Village at White River Junction (page 36), an outstanding new senior-living facility.

As you travel around the area during this busy, beautiful season, keep in touch with local news and events at www.uppervalleyimage.com. Enjoy!

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ABOUT OUR CONTRIBUTORS Anne Richter Arnold, WRITER Anne is a freelance writer living in New Hampshire.

She writes for several magazines, nonprofit organizations, and businesses as well as the Portsmouth Herald.

Her passion is traveling, exploring historic and cultural sites and sampling local foods and wines.

Lisa Ballard, WRITER and PHOTOGRAPHER A full-time freelance writer and photographer, Lisa is the author of 10 books, including Ski Faster! Guide to Ski Racing and High-Performance Skiing, Hiking the White Mountains, and Hiking the Green Mountains. When she’s not skiing or hiking, she covers other types of outdoor recreation, travel, and conservation topics for more than 25 magazines.

Justine M. Dominici, WRITER Justine is editor of Tuck Today, the official magazine of the Tuck School of Business, and a freelance writer. She has written for the Hartford Advocate, the Valley News, the Quechee Times, and various magazines. A vegan with a strong passion for animal rights, she is particularly interested in personal histories. She lives in West Lebanon with her husband and six animals.

Mary Gow, WRITER Mary holds the middle place in a family with three generations of women writers. Best known for her award-winning history of science books for middle school students, she is also a regular contributor to regional magazines. She lives in Warren, Vermont.

Susan Nye, WRITER Susan lives in New London and writes for magazines throughout New England. Over the last 11 years, she has shared the stories of hundreds of people, places, and events. You can find many of them on her award-winning blog at www.susannye.wordpress.com.

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MONTHLY TIDBITS

MARCH

F A C T S,

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Won’t You Be My Neighbor Day Fred Rogers was born on March 20, 1928, and his birthday serves as a reminder to be kind, generous, and neighborly. The beloved television host graduated high school in Pennsylvania and enrolled at Dartmouth College, where he studied for a year before transferring to a school in Florida. He created Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood in 1966 and over the course of the show’s decades-long run, he approached his young audience with respect and directness about issues children face.

A Protestant minister, Rogers worked as the series’ producer, host, and head puppeteer and wrote the scripts and songs. “The world is not always a kind place,” he said. “That’s something all children learn for themselves, whether we want them to or not, but it’s something they really need our help to understand.”

According to the American College of Physicians, healthy adults should get regular screenings for colorectal cancer at age 50 and continue through age 75. Anyone with a higher risk or a family history of this disease should get screened more often. Colorectal cancer is the third most commonly diagnosed cancer in the United States. Regular screening is your best defense—detecting precancerous polyps and removing them early helps prevent cancer from forming.

Diets high in fiber and low in red meat and processed meat also help reduce the risk of colorectal cancer.

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March 26 is National Spinach Day, so enjoy it cooked and raw. Eating antioxidant-packed spinach is linked to eye health, reduced oxidative stress, a lower risk of cancer, and healthy blood pressure levels.

The daffodil is the flower of March, and it’s one of spring’s most recognizable flowers. The daffodil represents new beginnings because it’s one of the first flowers to bloom after a long winter. In China, daffodils symbolize good luck because they bloom around the time of the Chinese New Year. The daffodil is the national flower of Wales and represents faithfulness due to its ability to rebloom year after year. The American Cancer Society uses the daffodil to represent hope.

Feeling Jittery?

DID YOU KNOW?

March is National Caffeine Awareness Month. According to the Mayo Clinic, up to 400 milligrams, or about four cups of coffee, appears to be safe for most healthy adults. Signs you’re consuming too much caffeine include migraines, insomnia, nervousness, irritability, an upset stomach, and a fast heartbeat. For some people, even small amounts can cause unwanted effects. If you’re trying to cut back on caffeine, do it gradually—drink one fewer cup of coffee a day, and avoid caffeine late in the day. Replace a cup or two with decaf. This will help your body get used to lower levels of caffeine and lessen the effects of withdrawal.

According to the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, it takes about 30 to 60 minutes for caffeine to reach its peak level in the blood. The body typically eliminates half of the drug in 3 to 5 hours, and the remainder can linger for 8 to 14 hours.

In the US, 96 percent of caffeine is consumed from coffee, soft drinks, and tea, with coffee contributing the most to caffeine intake. www.dosomething.org

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Take a Walk April 1 is National Walking Day, so lace up your sneakers (or pull on your mud boots) and get outside to enjoy the springtime weather. There are a variety of hiking and walking trails throughout the region, and the best place to start is the Upper Valley Trails Alliance’s website, uvtrails. org. Their Trail Finder is the most comprehensive trails database in Vermont and New Hampshire. It includes trailhead directions, high quality maps, and detailed trail information. If a leisurely stroll is more your speed, grab a coffee or snack while you explore downtown White River Junction, New London, West Lebanon, or another vibrant community in the Upper Valley.

Grilled cheese sandwich and tomato.

Is there anything better than hot, gooey cheese between two slices of buttery grilled bread?

For many of us, the grilled cheese is the perfect sandwich. To take your grilled cheese to the next level, chefs and cheesemongers offer a few pro tips: • Choose medium-soft to medium-hard cheeses— these melt the best. Fontina, Havarti, and classic sharp cheddar are good choices.

• Mix in yummy add-ins, like tomatoes or tuna. Just be sure there’s a layer of cheese on both sides, so it’s the first thing in contact with the bread.

• Opt for slightly stale bread. It will brown better because it’s not as moist.

• Choose breads with no added sugar. Added sugar makes bread brown faster, so it’s more likely to burn before the cheese is fully melted.

• Butter the bread, not the pan. This will encourage even browning.

• Take your time. Cook slowly in a pan (not a press) on a low flame for maximum crispiness, typically 8 to 10 minutes per side.

“April is the kindest month. April gets you out of your head and out working in the garden.”

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Hop to It! Will your family be dying eggs for Easter on April 12? Create beautiful marbleized eggs with food coloring and shaving cream.

Place cooled, hard-boiled eggs in a bowl of vinegar and let them soak for 20 minutes. Fill a shallow glass baking dish or muffin tin with a one-inch-thick layer of shaving cream. (If you want to eat the eggs, substitute whipped cream for shaving cream.)

Generously place drops of food coloring on top of the shaving cream. Drag a skewer across the top to swirl the colors. Wearing gloves to protect your hands, gently set an egg on the surface of the shaving cream. Slowly roll it so the shaving cream completely coats the shell. Place the egg on a paper towel and let it dry for 20 minutes (don’t remove the excess). Then dip each egg into a bowl of water to remove the excess shaving cream and gently pat dry with a paper towel, being careful not to smear or remove the color.

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MONTHLY TIDBITS F A C T S,

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Pedal Power May is American Bike Month, which is sponsored by the League of American Bicyclists. Established in 1956, National Bike Month is a chance to showcase the many benefits of bicycling and encourage everyone to give biking a try. To get fitted for a new bike or if your bike needs service, visit Omer and Bob’s in Lebanon or Drummond Custom Cycles in Enfield. Their highly skilled professionals will help you find the perfect bicycle and make sure your ride is safe, comfortable, and enjoyable.

DID YOU KNOW?

May is named for the Roman goddess Maia, who oversaw the growth of plants.

“The greatest love is a mother’s; then comes a dog’s, then comes a sweetheart’s.”—Polish proverb

Don’t forget Mother’s Day on May 10. Give Mom a bouquet of her favorite flowers, cook her a delicious meal, spend the day with her, go for a walk together, or even just call her—give her your undivided attention and let her know how much she means to you. Take a moment to share the love with all the mothers in your life and show them appreciation for everything they do.

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Honoring Fallen Heroes May 25 is Memorial Day, a time to remember the men and women who have died while serving in the military. Many of us honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice by flying an American flag. According to the Old Farmer’s Almanac, there are a few rules for displaying the American flag and treating it with proper respect. These guideless are part of the US Flag Code.

• The flag should not be displayed during inclement weather.

• The custom is to display the flag only from sunrise to sunset on flagstaffs in the open, but it may be displayed at night if illuminated.

• The flag should never be displayed with the union (stars) down, unless as a signal of dire distress.

• The flag should never touch anything beneath it, such as the ground, the floor, or water.

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Grab a Good Read May is Get Caught Reading Month, created by the Association of American Publishers to remind all of us that reading is fun. It’s good for your health, too. Studies show that reading regularly improves memory function and may slow the progression of age-related memory decline. It can make you more empathetic toward others, relieve stress, and help you sleep. And there are benefits to reading a real book instead of an e-reader. The feeling of paper pages under your fingertips provides your brain with context, which can lead to better comprehension of what you’re reading.

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SPOTLIGHT

By Jennifer G. Duby

get into

Spring Cleaning Natural products are effective and safe

If longer days have you itching for a good old-fashioned spring cleaning, look no further for tips on how to get every nook and cranny clean—toxic chemicals not included.

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SPOTLIGHT

Lemony Goodness With its abilities as a natural bleach and degreaser, lemon juice is a go-to agent for getting hard surfaces fresh and clean. Combine it with coarse salt to scrub coffee makers, microwaves, and other small appliances. This mixture also a great way to shine up copper fixtures and pots and pans.

Cover countertop stains with lemon juice and let soak, then scrub them away with baking soda or coarse salt. You can also use lemon juice as a degreaser for stove tops. Take advantage of lemon’s refreshing scent by grinding lemon peel in the garbage disposal to freshen it up. To save yourself some coin, use lemon juice from concentrate instead of buying pricey whole lemons. Note, however, that lemon juice is not a disinfectant, so it can’t kill microbes.

Only the Label Knows You want a nontoxic cleaner because you want to do right by your family—you want a clean house, but you also want to protect your loved ones from harmful, toxic cleaners. In response to consumer demand, manufacturers have begun to produce “green” cleaners, but how can you be sure that it is really meeting your objective in being less toxic, better for the environment, and safer for you family—not to mention doing its job and cleaning what you want it to clean?

Read the ingredients. The front label says “green,” so it must be safe, right? Slow down. Green cleaners can still contain ingredients that may be irritants or harmful if swallowed. You need to know what to do in case of ingestion or contact with eyes.

Do your research. The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has a list of products that meet its Safer Choice requirements for cleaning and other needs. Go to www.epa.gov/saferchoice/ learn-about-safer-choice-label.

Essential Oils Essential oils are concentrated plant extracts obtained through pressing or distillation. According to an August 2017 abstract in Nature, certain essential oils have shown antibacterial and antifungal properties, including oregano, thyme, clove, and arborvitae. These essential oils can add a fresh scent and extra cleaning power to homemade cleaning products.

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Read the directions. This isn’t your first rodeo.

You know how to clean. Or do you? Some green cleaners may have very specific directions for use. Is it meant for all surfaces, or will it ruin your marble counter? Do you need to leave it on for a period of time? Should you scrub and rinse, or just wipe it away?

Note the storage instructions. Even green cleaners need to stay out of reach of children and pets, but what about temperature range or direct sunlight?

Make sure you know how to store your cleaners according to the label.

Dispose of it properly. Is the container recyclable?

Does it need to be rinsed prior to disposal?

To know for sure the best way to dispose of containers or leftover product, read the label.

White Vinegar Vinegar can be combined one-toone with water in a spray bottle and used to clean sinks, counters, toilets, tubs, and floors. Use it full strength for stubborn toilet bowls.

In the laundry, it makes a great fabric softener when you add a half cup to the rinse cycle.

If the smell of vinegar is too much to take, you can make it more tolerable by mixing in some lemon juice. But beware: vinegar should not be used on porous surfaces like marble or grout tile. And it can damage other surfaces, so it’s always a good idea to spot test a small area first.

DIY

Dish Soap

STEP 1: Add 1 cup Dr. Bronner’s Sal Suds to a glass bowl.

Sal Suds is a concentrated cleaner made with plant-based surfactants that cut through grease and grime, yet is gentle and mild on skin.

STEP 2: Add 1 cup water.

Use distilled water or filtered water that’s been boiled and cooled.

STEP 3: Add 1 teaspoon baking soda.

STEP 4: Add 30 drops essential oil (lavender, lemon, sage, or rosemary).

STEP 5: Use a whisk to mix ingredients together until baking soda is dissolved.

STEP 6: Pour into a bottle or a mason jar with a pump.

Household Products Can Be Toxic Many cleaning supplies or household products can irritate the eyes or throat and contain ingredients that cause other health problems, including cancer. Some products release dangerous chemicals, including volatile organic compounds (VOCs), which can contribute to chronic respiratory problems, allergic reactions, and headaches, according to the American Lung Association.

Multipurpose Baking Soda The real powerhouse in the natural cleaning lineup is baking soda. It scrubs surfaces like commercial nonabrasive cleaners. Mix it into a paste with hydrogen peroxide to clean tile grout and small kitchen appliances or to clear away greasy residue on your stove top. Unclog kitchen drains by sprinkling a few tablespoons of baking soda down the drain. Pour in heated vinegar, which will foam.

Rinse with very hot, even boiling, water.

Baking soda is a natural deodorizer. Leave an open box in the fridge and other smelly spots like the laundry area and mudroom to absorb odors.

Sprinkle it in sneakers, trash cans, or even your garbage disposal or laundry hamper.

The Green Cleaning Coach Leslie Reichert has this tip: smear a paste of baking soda and water on the sides and bottom of your oven. Spray the paste with vinegar and let it foam. Repeat spraying as needed until you can easily remove baked-on food particles.

It only takes a few products to clean your whole house without the use of harsh chemicals. And chances are, they’re already in your cupboard! I

Manufacturers are not obligated by United States law to list all ingredients in consumer products. Read all labels on cleaning supplies and household products before you buy them. Choose products that do not contain or have reduced amounts of VOCs, fragrances, irritants, and flammable ingredients. Avoid using air fresheners altogether.

Some products to avoid include • Aerosol spray products, including health and beauty products • Chlorine bleach • Conventional detergent and dishwashing liquid • Dry cleaning chemicals • Rug and upholstery cleaners • Conventional furniture and floor polish • Oven cleaners.

When using cleaning or household products, keep the area well ventilated. Open windows and doors. Never use cleaning products in a small, enclosed space.

NOTE: Never mix bleach or any bleach-containing product with any cleaner containing ammonia. online extra

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SEASON’S BEST Photos by Carrie Healy courtesy of New England Public Radio

AN EASY-TO-USE GUIDE If you’re a nature lover, you’ll find this handy pocket guide an invaluable resource. Here’s what some readers had to say about it: “Gardeners, hikers, and naturalists all need this elegantly simple guide to the common fern species of the Northeast. The lineage of these plants is ancient, their charms immutable. These pages bring their identities into the light, a gift indeed.”

—Roger B. Swain, Host, PBS-TV’s The Victory Garden

“Identifying Ferns the Easy Way holds its promise—it takes a complex group of plants and helps the user navigate the extraordinary diversity of these species with simple visual methods It is an excellent teaching tool for the common ferns found on the Northeastern landscape.”

—Arthur Haines, Research Botanist for New England Wild Flower Society

“A great introduction to the ferns of our region. Clear language and detailed illustrations make this the perfect companion for your next woods walk.”

—Elise Tillinghast, Publisher, Northern Woodlands magazine The book is available online from Heartwood Press, heartwoodpress.com.

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Into the Woods

A handy pocket guide helps identify ferns

Spring is the perfect time to explore, so as you head out for an invigorating hike through the woods or just a leisurely stroll, don’t leave home without a copy of Identifying Ferns the Easy Way: A Pocket Guide to Common Ferns of the Northeast by Lynn Levine.

This guide offers an easy method for identifying these native beauties with exquisite illustrations by Briony Morrow-Cribbs. By dividing

Left: Author Lynn Levine compares her guide with a cluster of Christmas ferns.

Above: The delicate maidenhair spleenwort is usually found in rocky areas and is just a few inches long.

ferns into five categories based on structure and the number of leaf cuts, Lynn makes the identification process easy to understand. Each of the 28 illustrated ferns is accompanied by information telling “Where It Grows,” “Tips for Identification,” and “Can Be Confused With.” The book won the 2019 Book Award from Independent Book Publishers of New England.

Ferns have a long history, first appearing on Earth 400 million years ago. Thanks to the resilience of their spores, ferns have avoided two extinction periods, one 250 million years ago and the other 65 million years ago, at which time the dinosaurs were wiped out.

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Resident Jon Appleton at the piano on Miller Stage. Photo by Peter Ciardelli.

“There is a fountain of youth: it is your mind, your talents, the creativity you bring to your life, and the lives of people you love. When you learn to tap this source, you will truly have defeated age.” —Sophia Loren 36 i m a g e •

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DEVELOPER: Gates & Dickson, White River Junction, VT ARCHITECT: Lou Bieker, 4240 Architecture, Denver, CO INTERIOR DESIGN: Denise Welch-May, dpf Design, White River Junction, VT

breaking the mold on

SENIOR LIVING Residents continue to live full lives at The Village

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y family and I recently made the decision to place my grandmother in a senior-living community. It wasn’t an easy one. My grandmother is a very private person. Her apartment was her sanctuary—with her big

blue La-Z-Boy in the center of her living room; her dusty rose walls decorated with photographs of her family; her television set softly playing her favorite true crime shows and Judge Judy at all hours. This was her home. And now it was being taken from her, and she was being relocated to a strange place, with strange people.

I wish I could say that my grandmother joined a community like The Village, the stunning contemporary senior-living community that opened its doors early 2019 in downtown White River Junction. Instead she moved into a facility that has become the norm for senior living in the United States: a building that feels more like a hospital than a home.

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Brooke Ciardelli, Gates & Dickson, Developer

Clockwise from above: Teddy’s Pub opens out to the rooftop Cantore Terrace with sweeping views of the New Hampshire hills. Bright sunlight fills the Windsor Dining Room. A private corner of the rooftop Cantore Terrace overlooks St. Anthony’s Church spires and the Green Mountains. Edson Bistro offers a casual morning cup of coffee or midafternoon snack.

Greenough Garden allows residents to exercise their passion for gardening. The vegetables and herbs are used by the chef in daily meals. Photos by Rob Karosis.

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“People at our community have a reason to get out of bed every day,” says Brooke. “We want seniors to move here to be able to continue to live their lives as fully as possible for as long as possible. Every person has a story. When they move here, their story will continue.”

—Brooke Ciardelli, cofounder of The Village

Why can’t senior living be more appealing?

That’s a question Brooke Ciardelli, cofounder of The Village and founder of the award-winning Northern Stage, began to ask herself a few years ago. “It was clear—no one liked senior living,” she says. “The senior doesn’t want to move. The adult children feel guilty. And the grandkids don’t want to go visit grandma because it’s ‘creepy and smells.’”

Creating a Better Option According to the US Census Bureau, by 2030, as the last baby boomers turn 65, seniors are expected to reach 20 percent of the population. This means that, for the first time in US history, seniors will outnumber young people. And in Vermont? The median age of residents is five years older than the rest of the country.

These numbers were not lost on Brooke and her business partner Byron Hathorn, a well-known regional developer and lifelong Vermonter (he and his family were born and raised in Hartford), when they first put the wheels in motion on a new assisted-living community in White River.

The pair met in 2007 while Byron was serving as president of the board for Northern Stage. They jointly purchased an auto dealership lot that would become the location of the new Northern Stage theater in downtown White River. When considering construction options for the other half of the lot, Byron and Brooke wanted to create something that would create value and build community—and they saw a real need in the area for long-term senior care.

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“We don’t stop playing because we grow old. We grow old because we stop playing.”

—George Bernard Shaw

Clockwise from top left: Resident Fred Evans says, “This is the first painting I’ve ever done— the only painting I did before was the side of my house.” The class Seeing Nature was taught by area artist Gaal Shepherd in the Abbott Art Studio. Photo by Peter Ciardelli.

Polly’s Folly Conservatory allows residents to get their hands dirty planting some spring bulbs. Photo by Peter Ciardelli. Smith and Sons gives residents the opportunity to cook a favorite recipe, take a cooking class, watch a chef demonstration, or enjoy a private family meal. Photo by Greg Bruce Hubbard.

Seniors who live in pet-friendly assisted living enjoy life more and have increased social interaction and physical activity. Photo by Greg Bruce Hubbard. Resident pooch Lilly enjoys her grooming in the on-site Paw Prints Pet Salon. Photo by Peter Ciardelli. Newton Lounge overlooks the downtown streetscape and allows Memory Care residents connectivity to the community. Photo Greg Bruce Hubbard.

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“We saw a need for seniors that was not being met with most existing facilities,” says Brooke. “We wanted to build a community that seniors would be happy to live in.”

So they set to work. They visited dozens of seniorliving communities in the United States and created a list of what was working, what wasn’t, and what was a major pain point for residents and their families. The architecture, design, and programming decisions were all made based on what seniors universally didn’t like about assisted living—and they strove to do the opposite. At the top of the dislikes pile, for example? Not allowing pets.

Most senior-living communities are not pet friendly.

“We knew we would make our community pet friendly,” says Brooke. If you’re a typical senior, she explains, your

“Anyone who keeps the ability to see beauty never grows old.” —Franz Kafka family might not live nearby, and your significant other may have passed. “For a senior living alone, their pet is their best friend and closest family member. We knew we didn’t want to ask them to give that up.”

An Inspiring Space for Residents The Village today, which opened its doors early in 2019 and is classified as an assisted-living and memory-care community, is not only pet friendly but includes a rooftop dog park and pet grooming salon. The building was designed with a five-story “vertical mainstreet” approach and holds 80 apartments. Windows to the front and

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Top: Inspired by the traditional English pub, rooftop Teddy’s Pub gives residents a relaxed and elegant space for social gatherings. Photo by Greg Bruce Hubbard.

Bottom, left to right: Residents Irene Stoller and Ben Cook enjoy concerts in The Miller Stage.

Mr. and Mrs. Thadani attend a film in the Lyric Cinema, which uses an induction loop hearingenhancement system that connects by Bluetooth to hearing aids. Expertly trained staff use specially designed Life Boxes to engage residents.

Photos by Peter Ciardelli.

“Do not grow old, no matter how long you live. Never cease to stand like curious children before the great mystery into which we were born.” —Albert Einstein

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sides overlook White River’s bustling yet intimate streets and the Northern Stage theater, while windows to the back look far into the green mountain landscape.

For its unique architectural and interior design, The Village received the 2019 Senior Housing News Architecture and Design Award.

“White River Junction is a cultural and creative district,” says Brooke, “and we wanted to integrate into the surrounding community by creating a space that is equally inspiring for residents coming and going as it is for community members coming and going.”

The lifestyle at The Village brings to mind a blend of a dream house and a boutique hotel that includes amenities, meals, and health care services: an art studio. A salon and spa. Raised garden beds for vegetable or flower gardening.

A movie theater. A fully stocked kitchen with a long farmhouse table and modern appliances. A live performance space. A professional gym. Two dining rooms and a small bistro. And let’s not forget about that pet grooming salon.

The décor and spaces inside The Village were all designed with the history of Hartford Village in mind. Lillian’s Salon, for example, was named after Lillian Gish, a silent movie actress who starred in a film set in part along the White River. The salon is designed to evoke the 1920s, with an art deco style and portraits of silent film stars adorning the walls. Wells Perch, the rooftop dog park, was named after Horace Wells, the Hartford, Vermont–born scientist who discovered the use of nitrous oxide in dentistry.

Art, Music, Theater, and More Perhaps most important of all, The Village offers a number of unique and engaging programming options for its residents. Why? “It is proven that mental health affects overall wellness as much as physical health does,” says Brooke. “We offer art, music, and theater because the

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Resident Ben Cook works out in Latham Gym with staff member Nikki Fortier. Photo by Peter Ciardelli.

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arts stimulate our mental well-being and help keep our minds sharp and engaged.”

Programming could include cello lessons on a Tuesday morning taught

by The Village’s artists-in-residence, a movie at the in-house cinema on a Wednesday night, or a lecture from one of The Village’s guest speakers such as masters skiers Tim Beck and John Morton on a Friday afternoon. And if the offered programming isn’t appealing that day, many residents go for a stroll around downtown, attend a show at Northern Stage, or even take a field trip to the Hopkins Center at Dartmouth for a musical performance.

All of these sparkling additions sound expensive but are considered market rate and competitive with other assisted-living and memory-care facilities in the region. The Village also has no “buy-in” or additional add-on

fees for increasing levels of care. More important than the amenities, though, is a simple mission that has been driving Brooke and Byron from the start: to create a place that people look forward to coming to.

“People at our community have a reason to get out of bed every day,” says Brooke. “We want seniors to move here to be able to continue to live their lives as fully as possible for as long as possible. Every person has a story.

When they move here, their story will continue.” I The Village at White River Junction 101 Currier Street White River Junction, VT (802) 295-7500 thevillageatwrj.com online extra

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Destination New London!

Millstone at 74 Main 74 Newport Road New London, NH (603) 526-4201 www.74MainRestaurant.com Mon–Sat 11:30am–9pm Sun 11am–9pm, Brunch 11am–2pm

Timeless Kitchens

Hugo Anderson MFA Artist/Curator 468 Main Street New London, NH (310) 266-9904 www.hugoanderson@me.com

Grounds 374 Main Street New London, NH (603) 526-6010 Sun–Sat 8am–4pm

Open most weekdays (look for the flag) and by appointment

Village Sports

GraceHill Construction

Mon–Fri 10am–5pm

Rentals & Sales of Kayaks, Paddleboards & Electric Bikes 394 Main Street New London, NH (603) 526-4948 www.villagesportsnh.com

New England Beauty & Wellness

The Flying Goose Brew Pub

Clarke’s Hardware

207 Main Street New London, NH (603) 942-2455 www.newenglandbeautyandwellness.com

40 Andover Road New London, NH (603) 526-6899 www.FlyingGoose.com

257 Newport Road New London, NH (603) 526-2800 www.ClarkesHardware.com

By appointment only

Mon–Sat 11:30am–9pm Sun 11:30am–8pm

Mon–Fri 8am–5:30pm Sat 8am–5pm Sun 9am–1pm

11 Pleasant Street New London, NH (603) 526-7866 www.timelesskitchen.com

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PO Box 466 New London, NH (603) 748-2804 www.gracehillco.com

Unleashed

Local Delivery Available 277 Newport Road New London, NH (603) 526-2088 www.UnleashedNH.com Mon–Fri 9am–5:30pm Sat 9am–5pm, Sun 10am–2pm

Tatewell Gallery

Hubert’s Family Outfitters 219 County Road New London, NH (603) 863-4032 www.Huberts.com Mon–Sat 9:30am–6pm Sun 11am–4pm

Made-from-scratch breads, pastries, and sandwiches

New London Inn & Coach House Restaurant 353 Main Street New London, NH (603) 526-2791 www.TheNewLondonInn.com Please visit our website for menus, rates, and hours.

The Renaissance Shoppe

A resale shop located at and to benefit Lake Sunapee Region VNA & Hospice

New London Shopping Center 277 Newport Road New London, NH (603) 526-2910 www.tatewell.com Mon–Fri 10am–5:30pm Sat 10am–4pm Closed Sun

12 Lovering Lane New London, NH (603) 526-2892 www.blueloonbakery.com Open Wed–Sun Check our website for seasonal hours and weekly specials.

Floorcraft

Morgan Hill Bookstore

Optometrist On Premises

231 NH Route 11 Wilmot, NH (603) 526-2600 www.FloorcraftNH.com

253 Main Street New London, NH (603) 526-5850 www.MorganHillBookstore.com

255 Newport Road Unit E New London, NH (603) 526-6990

Mon–Fri 8am–5pm Sat 8am–1pm

Mon–Fri 9am–5:30pm Sat 9am–5pm, Sun 11am–3pm

Mon, Tue, Fri 9am–5pm Wed & Sat 9am–12pm Thu 9am–7pm

107 Newport Road New London, NH (603) 526-6711 www.LakeSunapeeVNA.org Tue–Sat 10am–4pm

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Clockwise from top: Alice Schori's Spring Wildflowers and Ferns course brought participants out of the classroom and into local woods and trails to take a close look at plant life in the Upper Valley. Dennis Stern addressed the concept of news literacy during a session of Osher's Hot Plates, Hot Topics lunchtime lecture series at Jesse's Restaurant.

A Spring Wildflowers class member examines a blade of grass.

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By Anne Richter Arnold Photos courtesy of Osher

A New Home for

LIFELONG LEARNING

OSHER CONTINUES TO GROW IN POPULARITY “THERE IS A LOT TO BE EXCITED ABOUT RIGHT NOW,” says Bill Sullivan, president of the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Dartmouth (Osher). As Osher, part of a nationwide foundation of 124 similar programs at universities and colleges throughout the United States, has grown in popularity, it now has a new, larger home in Lebanon as of this spring.

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COMMUNITY Left: Build Your Own Ice Luges, Castles, and Snow Sculptures allowed participants to explore their artistic and engineering abilities in the cold with help from Study Leaders Michael Gonnerman and William Young.

Bottom: Members of Peter LaBelle's Introduction to Curling course are (from left) Evan Fox, Susan Fox, Anne Shivas, Steve Neiman, Ann Garland, and Joe Stallsmith.

Photo by Peter LaBelle.

Opposite page: Patti Warren demonstrates watercolor technique to participants in her Zen of Watercolor course.

who were passionate about the idea of continuous learning that was led and taught by peers. Their concept was members using their own extensive knowledge of subjects and personal experience to teach classes to other members. From its humble beginnings 30 years ago, ILEAD grew into an extensive lifelong learning program and by 2010 had seen more than 25,000 participants. In 2014 the ILEAD program transitioned to become part of the national Osher foundation network.

Community Members Share Knowledge Becoming an Osher member is simple and is open to anyone at any age with no education prerequisite. The annual membership fee is $70 and courses, usually four to six weeks in length, range in price from $40 to $80.

Registration for classes can be easily completed online, and there is no limit to the number of classes one can take each year.

“Osher consists overwhelmingly of people who have retired from various professions and want to continue learning,” Bill explains. “We have people from age 50 to our oldest at 96 (a member who was still teaching until last year!). All instruction is done by our own homegrown professors, our ‘Study Leaders,’ drawing from 50 i m a g e •

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“Classes can range from How to Paddle a Kayak to Quantum Physics and everything in between,” explains Bill.

“Art, cooking, the Appalachian Trail, skiing—we can match anyone’s desire to learn something from our own knowledge.”

what they’ve learned in their careers or knowledge they’ve learned on their own.”

Osher classes are held in the fall, spring, and winter. “Classes can range from How to Paddle a Kayak to Quantum Physics and everything in between,” explains Bill.

“Art, cooking, the Appalachian Trail, skiing—we can match anyone’s desire to learn something from our own knowledge.”

This winter, class subjects varied from exploring the weaving of Iran, Afghanistan, and Central Asia to winter botany. Bill, who worked for the National Security Agency prior to retiring, recently taught classes himself: Understanding the Middle Eastern Culture and Conflict as well as US Intelligence from George Washington to the Present Day. The program is growing because of its popularity in the area, says Bill. “It is not only a lifelong learning program where members have an academic interest they want to explore, but it also offers social interaction and a community to join.”

An Ideal New Location Dartmouth College has been the program’s host, where they held classes and had staff offices at the Dartmouth Outing Club House (DOC) since 1999. Over the years, as the popularity and participation in Osher grew significantly and staff increased, the offices had to be moved away from the classrooms, creating a less than optimal situation. For the past four years, Osher members attended classes at the DOC and several other off-campus venues, while the staff has worked from administrative space at 7 Lebanon Street.

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COMMUNITY

DIVERSE, HIGH-QUALITY PROGRAMS Osher welcomes people of all ages with a wide variety of interests. Here’s a small sampling of the courses available this spring.

Actually Reading the Constitution Books That Changed My Life China’s Grand Strategy Comedians of the ’50s and ’60s Curious Minds of Transcendentalists How to Build a Habitable Planet How to Deal with Difficult People

Participants in Gael Clauson's Rock Your Writing: Handlettering 101 class work on individual projects.

Below: Members of Larry Crocker's Criminal Case Sampler reviewed more than a dozen major court cases and their outcomes.

Opposite: Osher members enjoy an afternoon playing mah-jongg.

NASA’s Golden Age Plant-Based Nutrition Shakespeare’s Greatest Comedies

“We have people from age 50 to our oldest at 96 (a member who was still teaching until last year!).”

Spring Wildflowers & Ferns The Biology of Marine Mammals The State of the Union Useful Tools for Life Planning Watercolor for Watercolor Painters

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The upcoming renovation of the DOC, which will start in April, further challenged Osher’s ability to hold expanded classes. Space at One Court Street in downtown Lebanon, which was occupied by University Press of New England, operated by Dartmouth College, became available and seemed to be the perfect solution.

“We are thrilled about the new space at One Court Street,” says Bill. “With the renovation we have four classrooms and four offices, plenty of space for staff and members. Immediately behind us is River Valley Community College, where most students have classes at night.

We have arranged to have additional daytime classes using their 50-seat auditorium.

“There are also potential additional classroom spaces at the AVA Gallery and the Lebanon Opera House. The move really helps facilitate the expansion of

our program as well as the efficiency by having all our staff in one location.”

Besides being able to have administration and staff along with classes all under one roof, the Lebanon location has several other advantages, Bill explains. Ample free public parking and accessible parking are close to the new downtown location, which is also on a commercial bus route. Osher members can take advantage of the downtown locales for breakfast or lunch and shop at downtown stores before or after classes.

Continuing the Momentum Osher will continue to have its summer lecture series at Dartmouth, where for the last 25 years they have held six lectures once a week for six weeks in July and August. Topics for the lectures in the past have included world events, domestic issues, and current affairs. This

year’s theme, A Decade of Challenge: Beyond 2020, will explore issues including technology, immigration, and climate change.

Bill emphasizes that Osher will continue to be a part of Dartmouth College going forward but needed additional space in order to continue the momentum of the popular program. “We, Osher, are a part of the Provost Office of Dartmouth, and all of the staff are employees of Dartmouth, although we are 100 percent self-supporting. In about six years Osher plans to move back to Dartmouth after the Dartmouth Master Plan is completed and the One Court Street lease is up. We will be working closely with the Provost’s Office and Dartmouth Real Estate to secure that return. At that time, we anticipate that Osher will be an even more relevant and vibrant program because of the positive changes we are making now with this expansion and move to Lebanon.

“We are back together as a single unit in one place that gives us a great opportunity to expand our program,” says Bill. “We are looking forward to being in downtown Lebanon, where members can take advantage of all that the downtown has to offer.

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BY LISA BALLARD PHOTOS BY LISA BALLARD AND PARKER DENSMORE

GET AWAY TO

Montreal

Pack exceptional outdoor adventure, culture, and history into a weekend just north of the border

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FROM THE UPPER VALLEY, IT’S ONLY THREE HOURS BY CAR TO MONTREAL, YET IT’S A WORLD AWAY. A metro area with more than four million residents, Montreal is a big city, the second largest in Canada after Toronto, offering all of the culture, shopping, dining, and nightlife of any major metropolitan center in North America, but with an appealing twist. It feels like France without the jet lag.

“I would rather be outdoors,” declared my 22-year-old son, Parker, when I proposed a weekend in Montreal. Surprisingly for such an urban area, Montreal is outdoorsy, too, as we discovered over our two-day mother-son trip there.

Notre Dame But we didn’t start with an adrenaline-inducing experience. We began our visit at the majestic Basilique Notre Dame (Notre Dame Basilica) in Vieux Montreal (Old Montreal). “A church?” groaned Parker. “I think you’re going to like this one,” I replied, flashing two tickets to the lightshow Aura, which used the basilica as a backdrop.

We found a seat in a pew and then stared quietly at the ornate alter and stunning statues, highlighted with purple and gold lights as the church filled to capacity. When the 20-minute show began, strains of choir music filled the cavernous sanctuary, which was reborn as a springtime garden. As the seasons progressed, the towering ceiling and massive pillars became a canvas for the summer sun, followed by colorful fall foliage. Then we were underwater, as stormy seas crashed over us. Moments later, the waves froze and cracked as if the building were crumbling. Then the music became more contemporary as lasers raced here and there. We floated upward, passing through the clouds into outer space, carried by the pulsing lights and music. And then it was over, leaving our jaws on the floor. “Wow!” said Parker. “Welcome to Montreal!”

The Old Port In 1535, French explorer Jacques Cartier traveled up the St. Lawrence River looking for a northern passage through the continent to the Pacific Ocean and Asia. He made it as far as Lachine Rapids near what is now Montreal. Though Cartier’s quest ended there at “Mont Royale,” as the fur trade flourished over the next three centuries, Montreal grew into an important staging and trading center for those traveling farther west to the Great Lakes and farther north to Hudson Bay. The construction of Lachine Canal in 1948 around the rapids and then the St. 56 i m a g e •

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Top: A footbridge over a serene pond at the botanical gardens.

Above: The alter inside Notre Dame Basilica before the start of the Aura light show.

Right: Cyclists, pedestrians, and longboarders share one of the many paved pathways in Montreal.

KNOW BEFORE YOU GO You need a passport to drive into Canada from the United States.

60 percent of Montreal residents speak French as their first language compared to 20 percent English and 30 percent other languages. It’s helpful to know some basic French but not critical, as most people also speak English. Most menus and signs are in both French and English.

Park your car. The metro (subway), Bixi bikes, and city buses will take you where you need to go if it’s too far to walk.

One Canadian dollar equals about $.75.

Canadian pennies ceased to be minted in 2012. Prices are simply rounded to the next highest nickel.

Let the bank that issues your credit card(s) know that you will be traveling in Canada, to assure the card(s) will work there.

Consider a card that does not have a foreign transaction fee.

Canada uses the metric system. 100 kilometers per hour = 62 miles per hour. Gas is sold by the liter: 3O liters of gas = 1 gallon.

You can turn right on red anywhere in Quebec except on the island of Montreal.

RECOMMENDED LODGING Fairmont Queen Elizabeth: Newly renovated, excellent, friendly service, and centrally located. fairmont.com/queenelizabeth-montreal

MORE INFO H2O Adventures: Boat rentals on Lachine Canal (kayaks, electric boats, pedal boats, and swan boats). h2oadventures.ca Musee des Beaux-Arts Montreal: Five pavilions containing a world-class collection of visual art, sculpture, and design, including works by First Nation and Quebec artists. mbam.qc.ca/en/ Jardin Botanique: 185 acres of themed gardens and greenhouses. A national historic site considered one of the most important botanical gardens in the world due to its extensive, diverse collection of 22,000 plant species. espacepourlavie.ca/ en/botanical-garden Montreal Tower (Observatoire): At the Parc Olympique (Olympic Park).

Spectacular 360-degree view. Watch athletes training. Olympic museum. Public skatepark. parcolympique.qc.ca/en/whatto-do/the-montreal-tower/

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Lawrence Seaway in 1959, which could handle much larger freighters, cemented the city’s importance.

Though Montreal’s commercial docks have greatly expanded and modernized over time, its Old Port remains intact. Today it’s a hub of family-friendly attractions. River cruises, jetboat tours of the rapids, pedal boats, festivals, a pirate-themed ropes course . . . one could spend the whole weekend in this part of the city.

We headed for one of Vieux Montreal’s most prominent attractions, La Grande Roux.

It’s hard to miss the 200-foot-high Ferris wheel that towers over the Old Port. Parker and I had a cabin to ourselves, with comfy seats, air conditioning, and an impressive 360-degree view of the city and the river.

The wheel made three slow rotations. Each time around, we spotted new things—huge container ships on the St. Lawrence, Jet Skiers, Mont Royale (the height of land in the middle of the city), Notre Dame Basilica, and the MTL Zipline. “Let’s go there,” exclaimed Parker as soon as he spotted the zip line.

MTL Zipline After getting fitted with a harness and helmet and taking the brief training session, we climbed several flights of stairs to the launching pad. Excitement welled inside me.

I love zip lines! The 1,200-foot MTL Zipline would be my first urban ride.

As one of the instructors clipped me to the roller on the cable, I took one last look at the Old Port below me, then lifted my feet.

Immediately I accelerated through the air.

The port. A ship. A skyscraper. A boat. The wheel. Whoosh! And it was over. Parker came to a stop just after me, his smile as big as La Grande Roux. Some things in life are sheer fun, including the MTL Zipline.

Pointe-a-Calliere We capped our day at Pointe-a-Calliere, Montreal’s archeological and historical complex a couple blocks from the zip line.

This unique museum took us under the city streets to see the foundations of Montreal at its birthplace.

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Right: A woman plays a song on one of a number of outdoor public pianos.

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A kayaker on Lachine Canal.

In 1611, another French explorer, Samuel de Champlain, cleared a tract of land here that he named “Place Royale,” the site of the present-day archeological museum. Three decades later, the French settlement, originally called Ville-Marie and later Montreal, grew from that clearing.

Created in 1992 as part of Montreal’s 350th birthday celebration, Pointe-aCalliere brings the city’s early history to life, not only through the many artifacts on display but also because visitors can walk among or on plexiglass above the pilings and walls of the original settlement, as well as down a massive, former sewer pipe, now a psychedelic tunnel.

Musee des Beaux Arts We started our second day at another museum, the Montreal Musee des Beaux Arts (Museum of Fine Arts). The museum is 160 years old yet still appeals to a broad variety of tastes in art, music, and cinema.

Its massive collection of 43,000 works is spread among five pavilions.

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Like the Old Port, it was too much to see in one visit. Parker and I concentrated on the collection of Canadian and First Nations art and sculpture, which, after the visit to the archeological museum, made us feel well-versed in Quebec history and traditions.

Lachine Canal After a couple hours at the Musee des Beaux Arts, we needed to get outside again. Our next stop was my favorite of the trip, Lachine Canal. We rented kayaks and then paddled along the canal for a mile until we reached a dead end at a closed wooden lock. As Parker posed for photos by the lock, a passerby shouted a warning that a boat was coming. Yikes! We assumed the canal no longer supported motorboat traffic.

Within a few moments, water started spewing lightly from the old gate. We quickly paddled to a nearby dock and watched as the dribble turned into a gushing cascade. After the flow abated, the locks slowly opened and a small motorboat emerged. We followed it back down the

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The Biosphere, an environmental museum in the former American Pavillon from the 1967 World’s Fair.

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canal, chocking the episode up to another adventure in Montreal.

Montreal Observatoire It wasn’t our last, either. After watching bikers and in-line skaters roll around the track for the Montreal Grand Prix, an annual Formula One car race, we visited the American pavilion from the 1967 World’s Fair, which is now a biodome. The huge glass bubble was the architectural inspiration for the Epcot Center at Disney World.

From there, we walked around a lake atop Mont Royale in an expansive park designed by Frederick Law Olmsted, the man who designed Central Park in New York City. The two parks are so similar that a couple of X-Men movies with scenes in Central Park were filmed on Mont Royale.

We ended our visit to Montreal with another walk, around the city’s

exquisite botanical gardens, and then rode the funicular to the top of the Montreal Observatoire (Tower) on the campus of the 1976 Summer Olympic Games. At 541 feet high and leaning at an angle of 45 degrees, the tower is listed in Guinness Book of World Records as the tallest tower with the most incline in the world. (By comparison, the tower of Pisa is 186 feet tall with a 10-degree lean.)

From the top of the tower, we gained the most expansive view yet of the city. As we ogled the cityscape, I was already planning my next visit. We had packed a lot into a weekend getaway, but Montreal had so much more to offer, even for active outdoorsy people like Parker and me. I online extra

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VERMONT EXPLORING THE STATE’S ROADSIDE HISTORIC SITE MARKERS

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arly in the morning of February 5, 1887, a passenger train originating in White River Junction and bound for Montreal started across the wooden trestle bridge

crossing the White River in Hartford. Something went wrong. The last car jumped the tracks and plunged to the river, dragging others—wooden passenger cars of the time—down with it. Embers from the cars’ coal stoves and oil from their lanterns ignited the carriages.

Between the crash and conflagration, the accident took at least 30 lives. The catastrophe was a catalyst for change in railroad safety across the country, leading to regulations requiring electric lights and steam heat.

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Clockwise from top left: The Samuel Morey marker in Fairlee was produced in 1948 and was the 30th marker placed in Vermont. The dedication ceremony for the marker for Vermont Equality for Same-Sex Couples was held at the State House in Montpelier on October 12, 2017. Governor Phil Scott and advocates of the legislation attended. Clarence Fitch’s family attended the dedication ceremony for his marker in Adamant in 2018. The marker designating the Fisk Trophy Race of 1937 and the Longest Running Alpine Ski Race Held at One Location in the United States, South Pomfret, was placed in 2019. Shown are racers from the 2020 Fisk Trophy Race.

“It’s very important for not just tourists driving around but also for the local community. The markers offer a quick, easy way to provide education on the history of local places, larger community stories, and aspects of Vermont that reach beyond our borders,” says Vermont State Historic Preservation Officer Laura V. Trieschmann.

TO LEARN MORE A complete list of Vermont Roadside Historic Site Markers and an interactive map are featured on the state’s Division for Historic Preservation website at accd.vermont.gov/ historic-preservation/roadside-markers. The Division for Historic Preservation accepts applications and has criteria for evaluating and approving proposals for new markers.

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Above: The marker for the Chittenden Home in Arlington was produced in 1948 and restored in 2018. It is an example of the small markers, which are no longer produced.

Right: The marker for the Old State House, West Street, Rutland was produced and placed in 1948. This image shows the marker upon retrieval from New Jersey State Police in North Plainfield, NJ. It was retrieved and restored in 2016 and placed on West Street near the original location in 2017.

A few miles away from the crash site and nearly a century earlier, inventive and entrepreneurial Samuel Morey devised a steam engine–powered paddlewheel ferry boat in the 1790s. Living in Fairlee, he went on to explore other innovations and in 1826 was awarded the earliest United States patent for an internal combustion engine.

The disastrous train wreck and Morey’s groundbreaking ingenuity are commemorated on Vermont Roadside Historic Site Markers. These handsome signs—green background with concise text in gold letters—publicly share history.

They recognize people, places, and events of regional, state, and national significance at the places where their particular bit of history was made. The marker program, launched in 1947 and under the purview of the Vermont Division for Historic Preservation, offers glimpses of Vermont’s past, insights into the present, and an introduction to the impact of Vermonters nationally and beyond.

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events, education, leisure, military history, birthplaces, unique buildings, and more are featured. Their subjects span millennia. A fossilized beluga whale, a denizen of the Champlain Sea 11,000 years ago discovered in 1849, is memorialized in Charlotte. In Montpelier, a marker standing between the Vermont State House and Supreme Court commemorates Vermont Equality for Same Sex Couples including the 1999 landmark court decision and subsequent 2000 and 2009 marriage equality legislation.

“It’s very important for not just tourists driving around but also for the local community. The markers offer a quick, easy way to provide education on the history of local places, larger community stories, and aspects of Vermont that reach beyond our borders,” says Vermont State Historic Preservation Officer Laura V. Trieschmann.

The program began with the legislature’s 1947 establishment of the Historic Sites Commission, a predecessor to the Division for Historic Preservation. Their charge was to oversee the two historic sites owned by the state by that time, Hubbardton Battlefield and Chester Arthur Historic Site, and create the marker

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program. Neighboring states were already making mini history lessons accessible to the motoring public. New York’s historic markers, established in 1926 to celebrate the 150th anniversary of United States independence, brought hundreds of blue and yellow metal signs to their roadways.

For plaques, Vermont turned to Sewah Studios foundry in Ohio, still the makers of the markers today. Founded in 1927 and named for founder E.M. Hawes (spell it backward), Sewah anticipated the surge in states’ interest in roadside history. Hawes brought innovation and style to the project. First, he turned to aluminum casting to make lightweight, durable, and affordable markers.

Then, finding available lettering unsatisfactory, he ran a contest for typeface design, selected a winner, and tweaked the entry to create the Sewah script. This closely guarded Sewah secret is on thousands of markers across the country.

Fascinating People, Places, and Events Vermont’s earliest markers focused largely on places. Among the first batch of about four dozen installed in 1948 to 1949 were birthplaces including Calvin Coolidge, Brigham Young, Thaddeus Stevens; military history of the Hubbardton Battle, Mount Independence Military Road, and several fort sites; some industry; several towns; and individual buildings with notable stories such as Rudyard Kipling’s Brattleboro home “Naulahka” and Robert Todd Lincoln’s “Hildene.”

Recent markers continue to feature places, and also events and people.

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and food processing. In Colchester, two markers for the “Buffalo Soldiers at Fort Ethan Allen” recognize the 10th US Cavalry stationed there for four years starting in 1909. One of the first peace-time all-black regiments, these soldiers were highly decorated during the Spanish American War. A Burlington lakeside plaque celebrates the first documented international ice hockey game, an 1886 contest between Vermont’s Van Ness House team and the Montreal Hockey Club, which later won the first-ever Stanley Cup. The first documented reparative probation case heard in a United States court is featured on a Newport marker.

“Reparative probation applies restorative justice to fix relationships and equilibrium in the wake of an offense,” it reads in part, noting that this 1995 case inspired the creation of reparative boards across Vermont and beyond. In a new feature of some markers, both of these are bilingual— English on one side, French on the other.

Not all Vermont markers are in Vermont, and not all of them are along roadsides. In Middletown, Virginia, a plaque honors the vital role of Vermont soldiers in the Civil War Battle of Cedar Creek. Atop Suicide Six Ski Mountain in South Pomfret, the Fisk Trophy Race of 1937 is celebrated; the ski race is the longest continuously held FIS slalom race in the country.

Some markers have their own history. The marker for the old state house in Rutland was stolen more than 35 years ago. “We got a call from the New Jersey State Police, which had it in evidence storage. Seems it was put on display in someone’s backyard and a neighbor called the police, who had it for a few years until we could retrieve it,” says Laura.

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President Susan D. Stuebner.

“Sue is exactly the kind of person Colby-Sawyer needs to lead us during this challenging time. The entire community has been grateful for her open and honest communications and humanity.

This may be her first presidency. I don’t think it will be her last.”

— Laura Sykes, Academic Vice President and Dean of Faculty

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The Future is Bright President Susan Stuebner leads change at Colby-Sawyer College

In July 2016, Susan D. Stuebner, EdD, took over the reins to become Colby-Sawyer College’s ninth president. With her Granite State roots going back to her undergraduate days at Dartmouth College, she is delighted to be back in New Hampshire. After almost four years, the Colby-Sawyer community applauds her leadership and approach to finding solutions to today’s significant challenges. Under her deft direction, the future looks bright for the college and its students.

Adapting to the Times Founded as a coeducational high school, Colby-Sawyer College has seen many changes during its 18-year history. The two-year Colby Junior your grandmother and great-grandmother might have attended was vastly different from today’s coeducational, four-year programs. Developing employment-ready graduates is at the heart of the college’s goals. The student-centered institution offers small class sizes and takes pride in its experiential approach to learning.

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Top: Founded as a coeducational high school, ColbySawyer College has seen many changes during its 18-year history.

Right: President Susan D. Stuebner (left) is entering her fourth year at Colby-Sawyer College and is receiving rave reviews for her transparent leadership style.

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“We found the perfect combination of strengths and skills in Sue,” says Peter. “She had deep operations experience, strong strategic capabilities, and a clear understanding of the economics.”

— Peter Volanakis, chairman of Colby-Sawyer’s board of trustees

Susan leads Colby-Sawyer at a time when small colleges throughout the country but particularly in the Northeast are facing a significant demographic challenge. A shrinking population and a diminishing pool of students creates increasingly intense competition. She is particularly well positioned to lead the college through this challenge.

Peter Volanakis, chairman of ColbySawyer’s board of trustees, led the search committee. “We found the perfect combination of strengths and skills in Sue,” says Peter. “She had deep operations experience, strong strategic capabilities, and a clear understanding of the economics.”

Prior to joining Colby-Sawyer, Susan held senior-level posts at Allegheny College and Lycoming College, both in Pennsylvania. She earned her doctorate in education from Harvard University. Her research focused on leadership, decision-making, and the sustainability of small, private, residential, liberal-arts colleges.

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long history, Colby-Sawyer has proven time and time again that it can transform itself. “We must continue to distinguish ourselves and articulate the value we bring to students and their families,” says Susan.

Preparing Students for Success

Colby-Sawyer’s simulated nursing labs and stations are essential resources for the experiential-learning model of today’s health care student.

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Having a direct career path from classroom to workplace is critically important to students and their parents. The school’s strong health sciences and business programs have invaluable hands-on internships and differentiate ColbySawyer from other small schools. Confidence in future employment is of particular importance to the more than 40 percent of Colby-Sawyer students who are the first in their family to attend college.

Academic Vice President and Dean of Faculty Laura Sykes understands that employability is a major concern for the current generation of students and their parents. Gone are the days of months-long employer training programs.

Employers want new hires to be up and running quickly.

Internships and hands-on learning opportunities are critical components in preparing Colby-Sawyer’s students for career success.

With New Hampshire’s low unemployment and labor shortages in key areas, Karen Bonewald, the college’s vice president of finance and administration, says, “We see ourselves as a partner for local and state employers.”

Preeminent among these relationships is the college’s partnership with Dartmouth-Hitchcock Health (D-HH).

Colby-Sawyer’s well-respected nursing program serves as Dartmouth-Hitchcock’s nursing school, and the relationship continues to grow.

To address critical shortages in health care professionals, the college and D-HH recently announced that they are expanding their partnership. Their joint goal is to develop new and enhanced majors that lead to meaningful health care careers and support the ongoing needs for quality care in New Hampshire. D-HH is investing $3.25 million to help Colby-Sawyer expand its health science programs. New

“President Stuebner has brought passion and commitment to transform Colby-Sawyer. She is doing a tremendous job. She leads with questions and not with answers. She doesn’t direct from an ivory tower. We are all in this together.”

— Bronsen Stevens, a senior business major and president of the Student Government Association

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health-related majors, including Addiction Studies, Exercise Science, Health Care Administration, Medical Laboratory Science, and Social Work will begin in the fall of 2020.

In addition to working with traditional students, Colby-Sawyer provides opportunities for nurses and other D-HH employees to advance their studies with associates’ degrees and an online RNto-BS degree. The college’s master’s in nursing program provides opportunities for nurses to advance their careers while providing hospitals and classrooms with leaders and instructors.

The school’s partnership with D-HH is one of many. More than 300 students have worked with the City of Franklin on a variety of projects. In addition, students have interned with the Lake Sunapee VNA and Hospice as well as local, national, and international businesses. Internship grants have allowed students the flexibility to work in San Francisco, Washington, DC, and New York. “We make no apologies for our rural location,” says Susan. “We work with a strong pool of partners to ensure our students have worthwhile internships and great hands-on experiences.”

Leading with Knowledge and Compassion Throughout her short tenure, Susan has been an exemplary leader. “She is both willing and able to be the change agent the college needs. Sue brings that often elusive mix of strategic thinking and operational excellence,” says Peter. Clear, consistent communications have been critical during this period. He adds, “Sue relates well with multiple constituents. She has been totally transparent with the board, faculty, staff, and students.”

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passion and commitment to transform Colby-Sawyer,” he says. “She is doing a tremendous job.” Bronsen recognizes that the school was in a difficult spot his freshman year; difficult economically and competitively. He appreciates Susan’s collaborative style and adds, “She leads with questions and not with answers. She doesn’t direct from an ivory tower. We are all in this together.”

Laura appreciates Susan’s leadership and management styles. “Sue is brilliant at bringing people together and getting ideas on the table,” she says. “She is a great team player. She doesn’t hesitate to step in and roll up her sleeves or make the tough decisions.” Under her leadership, there have been many changes to the curriculum and some belt tightening. Laura continues, “Sue is exactly the kind of person ColbySawyer needs to lead us during this challenging time. The entire community has been grateful for her open and honest communications and humanity. This may be her first presidency. I don’t think it will be her last.”

On a personal note, Susan and her wife Amanda are delighted to be living in New London. Both love the outdoors and sports. Enthusiastic kayakers, they enjoy exploring local ponds and lakes as well as hiking in the surrounding hills.

Their grown children live in Ohio but enjoy trips east to visit the beautiful Kearsarge/Lake Sunapee region. “We love New London,” says Susan. “Whether for business or pleasure, we like to visit big cities but are always happy to come home. We’re comfortable in a small town and are grateful to be part of this community.” I Writer Susan Nye lives in New London and writes for magazines throughout New England.

She shares many of her favorite stories on her award-winning blog at www.susannye. wordpress.com.

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KITCHEN

Light and bright seafood

AFTER A LONG WINTER, MOST OF US ARE GETTING A LITTLE TIRED OF COMFORT FOODS. Yes, even our favorites. As much as we love hearty stews, pasta, and casseroles, warmer weather is calling us outdoors. We’re looking forward to spending more time out and about and less time in the kitchen.

Warmer weather is an invitation for a lighter, brighter menu. Seafood is the perfect antidote to the winter kitchen doldrums. It cooks up quickly and, best of all, pairs beautifully with flavorful Asian spices and herbs. Not only that, it’s good for you and your waistline. That’s a good thing with bathing suit weather coming in a month or two. Be sure to enjoy lots of delicious seafood this spring, and bon appétit!

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LETTUCE WRAPS WITH SHRIMP & NOODLES Serves 8 Chinese noodles 2K lb shrimp Sea salt and freshly ground pepper to taste N cup sake or dry vermouth 1 Tbsp hoisin sauce 1 tsp honey 1 Tbsp soy sauce Peanut oil 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 (1-inch) piece ginger, peeled and minced 2 tsp minced jalapeno pepper Juice of 1 lime K cup diced water chestnuts 4 scallions, thinly sliced Romaine leaves

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CHINESE NOODLES

1. Prepare the noodles and set aside.

2. Season the shrimp with salt and pepper. Put the sake in a bowl, whisk in the hoisin sauce, honey, and soy sauce. Whisk until smooth and well combined.

3. Heat a little oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the garlic, ginger, and jalapeno, and stir-fry for 15 to 30 seconds. Add the shrimp and stir-fry about 2 minutes.

Add the hoisin mixture and toss to combine and cook 1 to 2 minutes more or until the shrimp are pink and cooked through. Remove from the heat, drizzle with lime juice, sprinkle with water chestnuts and scallions, and toss.

4. To serve: set out platters of romaine leaves, shrimp, and noodles and let everyone assemble their own lettuce cups. To assemble, place a small mound of noodles on a romaine leaf and top with shrimp. Roll up the lettuce leaf and enjoy.

4 o z vermicelli rice noodles 1 Tbsp canola oil 3 Tbsp unseasoned rice vinegar 1 Tbsp soy sauce 1 Tbsp fish sauce 1 Tbsp hoisin sauce 1 tsp sesame oil Sea salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

1. Prepare the vermicelli according to package directions.

Drain, rinse under cold water, and drain well.

2. Put the oil, vinegar, soy, fish, and hoisin sauces, and sesame oil in a bowl, season with salt and pepper to taste, and whisk to combine. Add the drained noodles and toss to coat.

HOISIN ROASTED SALMON Serves 8

N cup hoisin sauce

2 Tbsp soy sauce 2 Tbsp dry white wine 2 tsp honey K tsp sriracha

2 cloves garlic, minced 2K lb filleted salmon Sea salt and freshly ground pepper Toasted sesame seeds Lime wedges 1. Preheat the oven to 450°.

Put the hoisin and soy sauces in a bowl, add the wine, honey, sriracha, and garlic, and whisk to combine.

2. Place the salmon skin side down on a sheet pan and season with salt and pepper. Spoon about half the hoisin mixture onto the salmon and spread over the fish. Slide the pan into the oven.

3. Roast the salmon at 450° for 6 to 8 minutes, and spoon and spread the remaining sauce over the fish.

Roast until cooked through, an additional 6 to 8 minutes.

4. Slip a spatula between the fish and the skin and, leaving the skin behind, carefully transfer the fish to a serving platter. Sprinkle the salmon with toasted sesame seeds and serve with lime wedges. Serve over a bed of Jasmine rice.

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THAI BRAISED FISH AND BOK CHOY Serves 8 Basmati rice or rice noodles (optional) Olive or canola oil

1 onion, finely chopped

1 carrot, finely chopped K cup Thai red curry paste 4 garlic cloves, minced

1 (1-inch) piece ginger, peeled and minced

1 tsp or to taste sriracha

1 tsp cumin

1 tsp coriander

2 cups vegetable broth 1K–2 cups unsweetened coconut milk

2 Tbsp soy sauce

1 Tbsp fish sauce

8 pieces (about 2K lb) cod or other firm fish 4–8 pieces (about 2 lb) baby bok choy, trimmed and halved or quartered lengthwise Garnish: lime wedges, cilantro leaves, sliced scallion, and chopped toasted peanuts 1. Prepare the rice or noodles according to package directions.

2. Lightly coat a large wok or skillet with oil and heat on medium. Add the onion, carrot, curry paste, garlic, ginger, and sriracha, sprinkle with cumin and coriander, and sauté until the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes.

3. Add the broth, coconut milk, and soy and fish sauces, and bring to a boil.

Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 10 to 15 minutes.

4. Raise the heat and add the fish.

When the broth returns to a simmer, reduce the heat, cover, and simmer for about 5 minutes. Add the bok choy, cover, and continue cooking until the fish is cooked through, about 5 minutes more.

5. Spoon rice or noodles into bowls, top with the fish, vegetables, and sauce, garnish with lime wedges, cilantro, sliced scallion, and peanuts, and serve. I

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Youth Ensemble Studio presents Frozen JR.

A Bowie Celebration

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Penguins

March 24–29 Youth Ensemble Studio Presents Frozen JR. Barrette Center for the Arts northernstage.org March 28 Orchard Care Pruning Workshop We will demonstrate pruning and training techniques, then you will try your own cuts under the eye of our orchardist.

Enfield Shaker Museum, 10am–12pm shakermuseum.org March 28 A Bowie Celebration Lebanon Opera House, 7:30pm lebanonoperahouse.org March 28 Beatlemania Again Claremont Opera House, 8pm claremontoperahouse.info

April 3 Mighty Acorns April Session With spring comes all kinds of changes, including the migration of amphibians and many birds. We’ll learn about who these critters are and more about their special spring journeys.

The Nature Museum, 10am nature-museum.org April 5–6 Penguins Roy and Silo—two male chinstrap penguins— are a bonded pair. They walk, swim, play, and dance together. After they try (and fail) to hatch a rock, the zookeeper gives them an abandoned egg and they quickly find themselves on an adventure.

Lebanon Opera House, 2:30pm Sat; 10am Sun lebanonoperahouse.org

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Kurt Vile with Cate Le Bon

April 7 Herbal Soap Making Workshop Participants will use a lye-based process and dry herbs to create their own handcrafted bars of soap.

The workshop will start with the basics and each participant will go home with several bars of their own.

Enfield Shaker Museum, 6–8pm shakermuseum.org April 9 Fly-Fishing Film Tour Lebanon Opera House, 7pm lebanonoperahouse.org April 15 Kurt Vile with Cate Le Bon Lebanon Opera House, 7:30pm lebanonoperahouse.org

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April 15–May 24 Million Dollar Quartet On December 4, 1956, rock-androll icons Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, and Carl Perkins gathered for the first and only time at Sun Records in Memphis for what would be one of the greatest jam sessions ever.

Million Dollar Quartet brings that legendary night to life.

Barrette Center for the Arts northernstage.org April 22 Herbal Jelly Making Workshop We will discuss acid/pectic mixtures, commercial and natural pectins, and combinations of both.

Participants will be able to sample several and take home their favorites to share with guests.

Enfield Shaker Museum, 6–8pm shakermuseum.org

April 24–26 Spring Shaker Forum There will be presentations by Shaker scholars, special activities, lodging and meals in the Great Stone Dwelling, networking with colleagues and friends, and more.

Enfield Shaker Museum shakermuseum.org April 25 Night of Comedy Featuring Brad Mastrangelo, Drew Dunn, and Paul Landweahr.

Claremont Opera House, 8pm claremontoperahouse.info May 1 Mighty Acorns May Session We’ll wander through field and forest discovering and collecting all kinds of nature items along our way. These special findings will help inspire us in fairy house building and a group art creation!

The Nature Museum, 10am nature-museum.org

May 2 Moondance: The Ultimate Van Morrison Tribute Concert Claremont Opera House, 8pm claremontoperahouse.info May 8 Sewam American Indian Dance Lebanon Opera House, 10am lebanonoperahouse.org May 8 Bright Star Theater: USA to Z Just in time for election season! Join Lady Liberty and Uncle Sam as they take audiences on a journey through America.

Claremont Opera House claremontoperahouse.info

May 15–18 EBAA Balloon and Airship Meet Anyone with an interest in homebuilt and ultralight balloons and airships is invited. Flight times are generally around 6am and 6pm, but you can fly whenever and as often as you want. No pressure to fly.

Post Mills Airport balloons@vermontel.net May 19 Tuesday Tour: Behind the Scenes: The Great Stone Dwelling Through Shaker Eyes Join our education coordinator as we explore the building from basement to belfry and discuss the current and historic features that so fascinated Shakers from other villages.

Enfield Shaker Museum, 1–3pm shakermuseum.org

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Hopkins Center Highlights Dartmouth College, Hanover, NH (603) 646-2422 www.hop.dartmouth.edu The Hopkins Center Box Office is open Monday through Friday from 10am to 6pm.

March 31 Imani Winds and Harlem Quartet: Passion for Bach and Coltrane Although divided by centuries and continents, J.S. Bach and John Coltrane share a humanity and spirituality that provide the through line for this sevenmovement, evening-length work.

Spaulding Auditorium, 7:30pm April 1 Imani Winds School Matinee Series Grammy-nominated wind quintet Imani Winds seamlessly navigates between classical, jazz, and world music idioms. In their quest to encourage more people to enjoy and play classical music, they perform everywhere from the world’s leading concert stages to elementary school classrooms. This program explores engaging musical concepts through music including African call and response, Afro-Cuban, Klezmer, and contemporary classical styles.

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April 1–5 The Force of Things: Ashley Fure with International Contemporary Ensemble Enter an altered sense of time and space in this sensory experience created by acclaimed composer and Dartmouth faculty member Ashley Fure in collaboration with her architect brother Adam Fure and the International Contemporary Ensemble. Stroll among suspended iridescent sculptural elements shifting to sounds too low for humans to hear, while performers add rattles, vocalizations, and instrumental sounds.

The Moore Theater, 7:30pm; 2 & 7:30pm Sat & Sun

April 4 HopStop Family Show: Carlo Colla and Sons Alumni Hall, 11am; Claremont Savings Bank CC, 3pm April 5–6 Miwa Matreyek Matreyek’s silhouette intertwines with ever-morphing landscapes in kaleidoscopic storylines. This intimate evening pairs Myth and Infrastructure (2010) with her latest creation, Infinitely Yours (fall 2019), letting us witness the evolution of this imaginative artist.

Bentley Theater, 2pm Sun, 7:30pm Mon

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April 7 Angélique Kidjo Kidjo has become a global superstar who has not only popularized African traditional music but also brought attention to women’s rights, cultural preservation, and sustainable development. Now she takes these songs back to West Africa with explosive percussion and horns and additional lyrics in Fon and other West African languages that call out themes of human dignity and compassion.

Spaulding Auditorium, 7:30pm April 10–11 Wendy Whelan, Maya Beiser, Lucinda Childs & David Lang: The Day Amid an ethereal stage set, dancer Wendy Whelan embodies the gestural choreography of Lucinda Childs, accompanied by cellist Maya Baiser playing a score composed by Pulitzer winner David Lang. The Day reveals how we are made of memories of the large and small events that make up our daily lives—at once ordinary and unique.

The Moore Theater, 7:30pm Fri, 2 & 7:30pm Sat

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April 11–12 Met Opera in HD: Tosca Loew Auditorium, 1pm Sat; Spaulding Auditorium, 1pm Sun April 21 Amir ElSaffar Deeply rooted in the musical traditions of Iraq, this ensemble honors those origins while speaking the language of swing and improvisation. Distinct from other contemporary musical fusions, ElSaffar’s group incorporates microtones rarely heard on the trumpet, as well as innovative strides in the maqam modal system performed on the santur (hammered dulcimer), which ElSaffar learned to play during his sojourn in Iraq.

Spaulding Auditorium, 7:30pm April 26 Gospel Choir The college’s gospel choir raises the roof with twice-yearly concerts of new and contemporary gospel music by a big choir, soloists, and big band.

Spaulding Auditorium, 2pm

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April 30 CARTOGRAPHY Inflatable rafts on the Mediterranean. Dark holds of cargo trucks.

Family photos wrapped carefully in a backpack that crosses border checkpoints. These are some of the powerful images of modern-day humanity-in-motion as depicted in CARTOGRAPHY. Spaulding Auditorium, 7:30pm May 1 CARTOGRAPHY School Matinee Series Spaulding Auditorium, 10am May 2 Wind Ensemble The music of Omar Thomas, Charles Ives, Robert Russell Bennett, Judith Lang Zaimont, and Warren Benson.

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May 9 Coast Jazz Orchestra The ensemble’s graduating seniors call the tunes in this end-of-theyear tradition.

Spaulding Auditorium, 7:30pm May 15–17 & 22–24 The Wolves Left quad. Right quad. Lunge. From the safety of their suburban stretch circle, a high school girls’ soccer team navigates the chaos of selfdiscovery, confronting big questions and waging tiny battles with the ferocity of a pack of adolescent warriors. An incandescent portrait of nine nuanced, individual young American women forging their personal identities and moving into adulthood at warp speed.

The Moore Theater, 8pm; 2pm Sun May 22–23 Dartmouth Symphony Orchestra, Handel Society, and Glee Club: War Requiem Three Hop ensembles combine to perform Britten’s War Requiem.

Spaulding Auditorium, 7:30pm May 30 HopStop Family Show: Dance Dance Dance Alumni Hall, 11am May 30–31 Dance Ensemble Led by New York City-based choreographers John Heginbotham and Rebecca Stenn, this ensemble brings together dedicated dancers from throughout the campus in a creative, engaging environment that invites dancer input.

The Moore Theater, 7:30pm Sat, 2pm Sun

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Grounds 46

Richard Electric 68

AVA Gallery and Art Center 73

Guaraldi Agency 69

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Amped Fitness 53

Hanover Eyecare 83

Springfield Hospital Inside front cover

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Hanover Inn 28

Steven Thomas, Inc. 11

Hanover Road Dental Health 43

Still North Books & Bar 41

Baker Orthodontics 16

Hubert’s Family Outfitters 47

Sugar River Bank 73

Barton Insurance Agency 90

Hugo Anderson MFA 46

TK Sportswear 82

Belletetes 13

Jancewicz & Son 4

Tatewell Gallery 47

Benjamin F. Edwards & Co. 67

Jasmin Auto Body 91

The Cabinet en-Counter 82

Biron’s Flooring 91

Jeff Wilmot Painting 76

The Carriage Shed 6

Blue Loon Bakery 47

Junction Frame Shop 11 & 69

The Country Cobbler 92

Brown Furniture 94

Lake Sunapee Region VNA 77

The Daily Catch 66

C&S Pizza 11

Landforms 27

The Engine Room 10

Cardigan Mountain Summer Session 23

LaValley Building Supply 9

The Flying Goose Brew Pub 46

Charter Trust Company 17

Little Istanbul 35

The Renaissance Shoppe 47

Clarke’s Hardware 46

Love’s Bedding & Furniture 29

The Scotland House 28

Claremont Custom Framing 41

MB Pro Landscape 89

The Village at White River Junction 1

ClearChoice MD Urgent Care 25

Mascoma Dental Associates 82

The Woodstock Gallery 8

Clover Gift Shop 8

McGray & Nichols 45

Thyme Restaurant 11

Colonial Pharmacy 92

Merten’s House 59

Timeless Kitchens 46

Co-op Food Stores 62

Millstone at 74 Main Restaurant 46

Topstitch Embroidery 93

Cota & Cota 53

Morgan Hill Bookstore 47

Trail Break Taps + Tacos 11

Creative Lighting Designs 35

Mountain Valley Treatment Center 16

Tuckerbox 74

Crown Point Cabinetry 3

Mt. Ascutney Hospital 66

Tyler, Simms & St. Sauveur 68

Crown Point Select 15

N.T. Ferro Estate & Custom Jewelry 8 & 67

Unleashed 47

DHMC/Norris Cotton Cancer Center 19

Nathan Wechsler & Company 60

Upper Valley Food Co-op 10

DHMC Orthopaedics 7

Nature Calls 21

Upper Valley Haven 61

Dorr Mill Store 88

Neely Orthodontics 27

Upper Valley Music Center 59

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New England Beauty & Wellness 46

Upper Valley Pediatric Dentistry 60

Dr. Dorothy L. Hitchmoth, PLLC 45

New London Inn and Coach House Restaurant 47

Village Pizza & Grill 88

Dutille’s Jewelry Design Studio 43

New London Opticians 47

Eastern Oil 87

Visiting Nurses & Hospice of VT & NH 75

Northcape Design Build 29

Evan Pierce Realtor 77

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Northern Motorsport 44

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White River Touch-Free Car Wash 11

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Wolf Tree 10

Piecemeal Pies 10

Woodstock Chamber of Commerce 8

Powerhouse Hearing Center 81

Woodstock Inn & Resort 61

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Steve and Marta Bird celebrate their anniversary at the Grand Canyon.

“Pat Patriot” visits current and former guests and volunteers at the Sundae at David’s House annual event.

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Dianne Titus and her grandson Wit enjoy their time together.

Jesilyn and Chris Brashaw on their wedding day.

Aila and Wilder pick apples at Poverty Lane Orchard.

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Ashley and Sean welcome Sophia May Mathews.

David Agan enjoys his granddaughter’s visit.