Dear fellow Hanoverians:<\/p>\n
It’s hard to believe that the holidays are around the corner! Below please
\nfind some great information and lots of dates for your calendar from the
\ngood folks at the Stetson House:<\/p>\n
"Ring the Christmas Bells"
\nThis is the 28th year that the Stetson House has been welcoming Christmas to
\nHano-ver, and the theme this year is "Ring the Christmas Bells". Many
\ndifferent Christmas songs and carols will ring.<\/p>\n
ORNAMENTS ARE BACK
\nYvonne Bright has designed the classic "Bells" ornament for this year’s 2010
\nChristmas ornament. Ornaments may be purchased through the Friends of the
\nStetson House for $10 each and picked up at the Stetson House concert or
\nduring the opening weekend. Please make out and send your checks to:
\nFriends of the Stetson House, P.O. Box 2064 in Hanover, or call Barbara
\nBarker Kemp at 781-826-6254.<\/p>\n
Preview Party and Concert
\nOn Friday December 3rd, the Stetson House will open its doors from 6:15 p.m.
\nto 7:45 p.m. for a special preview. Attending the Preview Party at the
\nStetson House has become the tra-dition to welcome the holiday season in
\nHanover. The House is at its best as the win-dow candles will be turned on
\nfor the first time, and the rooms will glow with holiday cheer. <\/p>\n
The preview opening of the Stetson House is followed by a special holiday
\nconcert at 8:00 p.m. given by the Harbour Choral Arts Society, which was
\nfounded in Hanover. It is directed by David A. Williams, an accomplished
\nmusic professional, who has provided 18+ years of service to the choral
\narts. The concert will be presented at the Congregational Church across the
\nstreet from the Stetson House. After the concert, ticket holders are
\ninvited to Congregational Church’s Parish Hall (Riley Hall) for refreshments
\nand a social time. <\/p>\n
Tickets are limited and are $10 each. This includes the evening tour of the
\nStetson House, the concert, and wonderful refreshments. Tickets may be
\nordered through the Friends of the Stetson House, P.O. Box 2064 in Hanover
\n(they will be mailed to you if you include a self-addressed, stamped
\nenvelope) or purchased at the John Curtis Library or at the Town Clerk’s
\noffice on the lower level of the Town Hall. Don’t miss this gala evening.
\nThe table topiaries and decorations will be on sale that evening. <\/p>\n
DECK THE HALLS-GREENS WORKSHOPS Nov. 22 and Nov. 27 <\/p>\n
There will be a weekday workshop taking place on Monday, November 22nd at
\n9:30 a.m. at 854 Broadway, at Hal Thomas’ barn. This workshop will focus on
\nboxwood topiaries, kissing balls, and is always a lot of fun. On Saturday,
\nNovember 27th there will be a larger workshop at the barn at the Stetson
\nHouse from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. We will be making wreaths, swags, ta-ble
\ntop trees, large kissing balls and other Christmas decorations. Join us,
\nteach oth-ers, and learn something new. Wear your gloves, and bring your
\nhand clippers. Wreath forms, wire, ribbon etc. will be provided. We also
\nneed bow makers, and specialties you might make at home and donate. <\/p>\n
Open House and Greens Sale<\/p>\n
The traditional favorite Wreath and Greens Sale will take place on Saturday,
\nDecember 4, 2010 from 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. and is repeated Sunday, December 5,
\n2010 from 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.<\/p>\n
IMPORTANT DATES FOR YOUR CALENDAR <\/p>\n
Greens Workshops,
\nMonday, November 22–Boxwood Topiaries etc.: 9:30 a.m. — Thomas’ Barn at
\n854 Broadway <\/p>\n
Saturday, November 27–Wreaths etc. 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. — Stetson House Barn <\/p>\n
Christmas Preview\/Concert\/Refreshments,<\/p>\n
Friday, December 3, 2010, 6:15 to 7:45 p.m. Concert at 8:00 pm,
\nCongregational Church<\/p>\n
Open House and Greens Sale
\nSaturday, December 4, 2010, 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. and repeated Sunday December 5,
\n2010 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. <\/p>\n
Additional Evening Opening, <\/p>\n
Monday, December 6, 2010, 7:00 – 9:00 p.m.<\/p>\n
Annual Meeting. Saturday, January 8, 2011
\n6:00 p.m. Phoenix Lodge–Covered Dish Supper and Program, "Hanover Vistas of
\nthe Past"–Snow date, January 9, 2011 <\/p>\n
Further info is available by contacting Barbara Barker Kemp at 781-826-6254
\nor John O’Leary at 781-982-9140 or jdoleary5@verizon.net .<\/p>\n
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