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Join or Support JCC’s Teams to Climb and Walk for Causes!

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Jen’s Friends

CLIMB AGAINST CANCER

Sat, Sept 16 • 8am-Noon

Mt. Cranmore, North Conway

FOR JCC TEAM, contact:

  • Email or text Claire Mallette. Contact info available through church office.

WHY? 
Jen’s Friends gives 100% of monies raised to MWV cancer patients to help defray costs incurred during treatment such as groceries, utility bills, gas cards, mortage,rent,taxes, specialty items for cancer patients, etc.,expenses not covered by insurance. All volunteer run!

WHO STARTED THIS?
Jen Hill’s friends and family supported her financially through cancer treatment  and she requested it was to be shared with other cancer patients 26 years ago.

WHAT IS JCC DOING?
We have a team! Our goal is 15 walkers, raising $2000.  We hope to exceed both! Many of our friends and members live with cancer now, are survivors, or grieve someone who died due to cancer.

WHAT IF I CAN’T CLIMB OR WILL BE AWAY?
No problem! You can ride the chairlift up,down, or both,for free! Watch Jean Limmer dancers at the summit. Enjoy a free lunch, music, silent auction. Or you can donate to our team, “JCC Jen’s Friends  and solicit friends,neighbors and family to donate to our team.

HOW DO I DONATE OR REGISTER FOR OUR JCC TEAM?

  • Soon the Jensfriends.org website will have the Hill Climb team registration and donations up and running, watch for reminders!
  • Or use a donation envelope at church, with check payable to: Jen’s Friends  Climb Against Cancer for checks, Memo: JCC Team, Jen’s friends Climb Against Cancer. On envelope for checks or cash write: JCC Team, Jen’s Friends.

HOW DO I HONOR A LOVED ONE?
Info forthcoming about ordering a sign that will be posted along the route with “In Support of” or “In memory of.” To learn more about this organization go to: Jensfriends.org

From JCC”s CLIMB AGAINST CANCER team organizer Claire Mallette: “Hope you can join me either live or virtually for another stellar day on September 16 for the 26th annual Climb Against Cancer for Jen’s Friends. This year I am walking with the Jackson Community Church Team. We hope to surpass our goal of $2000. As you probably know Jen’s Friends is 100% volunteer run, so 100% of monies raised supports Valley folks in need as they battle Cancer with $ for gas,food, utilities, childcare,etc.
Please consider registering for the Jackson Community Church Team. You don’t have to hike! If you join us at Cranmore on September 16th you can also ride the chairlift up and down for free, enjoy the music, dance performance,  Zumba warm-up with Dottie, amazing free lunch, festive atmosphere! If busy that day still register and walk virtually.
Use the link below to register and/or donate. When asked if you’d like to join an existing team PLEASE click on Jackson Community Church Team!  It would be so much fun to enjoy this day with you!”
Thanks for you support! Claire”

WALK to END ALZHEIMERS!

Sat, Oct 14
Great Glen Trails

Join our JCC team or offer your support to Cure Alzheimers
http://act.alz.org/goto/eaglesrest2023

We’ll walk locally on Oct 14, same day as the walk in Greater Portland, because this gives us a “matching day” to do our local walk.

To register please go to : Alzheimers Walk, Find and select register, follow the prompts, (you want to Join a team) search for Eagle’s Rest, Our team should come up and you can then Join.

This event is open to everyone who wishes to participate or support (registration required).  Hopefully we will have great weather and foliage as we did last year.

SAT, Aug 5 – SUN, Aug  6

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SAT, Aug 5

  • Community Resource: OPEN HOURS @ Jackson Historical Society
    1-3pm • Jackson Historical Society

  • Community Resource: LIBRARIES
  • Community Event: SLOW WALKING at Tin Mtn
    10am • Tin Mountain Conservation Ctr, Albany

    • Join us for a slow-paced walk that takes a closer look at the world around us and explores the Tin Mountain Conservation trails in Albany, NH. Outdoor highlights include an 1800s quarry, beaver pond and resident flora & fauna, while inside the Nature Learning Center you will find animal mounts and a gem & mineral collection. These leisurely investigations of the trails, and tour of the Learning Center are perfect for all ages; you are never too young or too old to have a new adventure.
    • Program Fee: $15/person or $25/household. Members are free, so consider becoming a member!
    • Register online here. Walk ins welcome.
  • Community Event: BRIDGE DANCE
    6pm (7:30pm music starts) – 11:30 pm • Jackson Covered Bridge

    • Free.
    • Join Jon Sarty and the White Mountain Boys as they lead us in a night of music, dance and community spirit…
    • Music starts at 7:30pm and continues through 10:30pm… Bridge remains closed immediately after music for clean up.  You will want to come early, find your favorite spot.
    • 6-8pm: Food: Christmas Farm Inn & Spa will offer (for sale) Clam Chowder in an Edible Bowl.
    • The Jackson Fire Department, as in the past, has been invited to do a 50/50 raffle, and sell T-shirts and offering some other fun things to help raise money for their 2023 expenses and they will accept donations.
    • Parking for this event will be marked.
    • Reserved seating is full for this year.
    • More info and special offers: https://jacksonnh.com/event/jackson-covered-bridge-dance-2/
  • MUSIC AROUND TOWN
    • Shannon Door: Sheehan & Holden • 7-10pm
    • Wildcat Tavern: Jeremy Dean • 6:30-9pm • $5 cover
    • Red Parka: Northern Comfort • 8-11pm
    • Shovel Handle Pub: Michael Loughlin • 5:30-8:30pm
    • Ledge Brewing: Blue Matter • 6-9pm

SUN, Aug 6

  • WORSHIP @ JCC: HYMN SING SUNDAY!
    10:30am   • Jackson Community Church & Zoom (hybrid service)

    • Zoom link and password required.
    • Music by Sharon Novak: choose your favorite hymns today!
    • Worship led by deacons today.
  • HOSPITALITY
    11:30am • JCC Parish Hall

    • Hospitality after Church
  • Community Event: OPEN HOURS @ Jackson Historical Society
    1-3pm • Jackson Historical Society

  • Community Event: SLOW WALKING at Tin Mtn
    1pm • Tin Mountain Conservation Ctr, Albany

    • Join us for a slow-paced walk that takes a closer look at the world around us and explores the Tin Mountain Conservation trails in Albany, NH. Outdoor highlights include an 1800s quarry, beaver pond and resident flora & fauna, while inside the Nature Learning Center you will find animal mounts and a gem & mineral collection. These leisurely investigations of the trails, and tour of the Learning Center are perfect for all ages; you are never too young or too old to have a new adventure.
    • Program Fee: $15/person or $25/household. Members are free, so consider becoming a member!
    • Register online here. Walk ins welcome.
  • MUSIC AROUND TOWN
    • Shannon Door: Jeremy Dean • 6-9pm
    • Shovel Handle Pub: Randy Messineo • 5:30-8:30pm
    • Ledge Brewing: Acoustic Sundays with Lisa and Jonno • 3-5pm

SUN, July 30

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SUN, July 30

  • INTERFAITH SERVICE
    8am • Old Red Library & Zoom, Jackson, NH

    • Join us for poetry, prayer, and conversation. Bring your own hot beverage!
    • Zoom link and password required.
  • WORSHIP @ JCC
    10:30am   • Jackson Community Church & Zoom

    • Music by Sharon Novak
    • Message by Rev Gail Doktor
    • Zoom link and password required.
  • HOSPITALITY
    11:30am • JCC Parish Hall

    • Hospitality after Church
  • Community Event: POPUP ART SHOW by Jackson Art Gallery
    9am-5pm • Whitney Community Center
    • Fine art from 20+ local and nationally recognized artists.
    • All new summer work. Don’t miss this amazing show!
  • Community Event: OPEN HOURS @ Jackson Historical Society
    1-3pm • Jackson Historical Society

  • Community Event: NEWSIES (Arts in Motion)
    2pm • Leura Hill Eastman Performing Arts Center, Fryeburg, Maine

    • Set in turn-of-the century New York City, Newsies is the rousing tale of Jack Kelly, a charismatic newsboy and leader of a band of teenaged “newsies.” When titans of publishing raise distribution prices at the newsboys’ expense, Jack rallies newsies from across the city to strike against the unfair conditions and fight for what’s right!
    • Based on the 1992 motion picture and inspired by a true story, Newsies features a Tony Award-winning score by Alan Menken (Little Shop of Horrors, Sister Act) and Jack Feldman and a book by Tony Award winner Harvey Fierstein (Kinky Boots). Featuring the now classic songs “Carrying the Banner,” “Seize the Day,” and “Santa Fe,” Newsies is packed with non-stop thrills and a timeless message, perfect for the whole family and every audience.
    • Tickets: https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?ticketing=aim
  • Community Event: MOSTLY CLASSICAL MUSICAL EVENT with Ellen Schwindt
    3-5pm • Behind The Other Bakery in Tamworth Village

    • Time to play music in Tamworth Village
    • From Ellen: “Every summer, I get to play some music in Tamworth Village. This Sunday, between 3-5 PM is the time. My friends Kate Vachon, Julia Howell, Chris Nourse and I will play mostly light-hearted, mostly classical music behind The Other Bakery in Tamworth Village. There will be ice cream. There will be shade, There is a lovely river to cool things off if it should be hot. This is part of the Concerts by the River series. The music begins at 3 PM and lasts until around 5 PM. I even get to premier a piece with Julia. I hope to see some of you in the village.”
  • Community Event: TICK BORNE DISEASE and OUTDOOR SAFETY
    7pm • Whitney Community Center

    • Get informed on tick borne disease and outdoor health safety. Ticks are excellent vector for disease transmission. The symptoms of these diseases varies from mild to severe, and in some cases requiring hospitalization. With the increase of ticks in the Mount Washington Valley area, it is important to understand the types of diseases, as well as the outdoor health and safety actions you should be taking to protect yourself. This program is taught by Rachel Stevens, and David Bowen, emergency medicine providers.
  • MUSIC AROUND TOWN
    • Shannon Door: Dan Parkhurst • 6-9pm
    • Red Parka: Mitch Alden • 4-7pm

 

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Reflections on ‘hevel’ – theme from Eccesiastes

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Don’t ever save anything for a special occasion. Being alive is the special occasion.– Toby Mac

To live in this world, you must be able to do three things: to love what is mortal; to hold it against your bones knowing your own life depends on it; and, when the time comes to let it go, to let it go. — Mary Oliver

All thoughts, all passions, all delights Whatever stirs this mortal frame All are but ministers of Love And feed His sacred flame. — Samuel Taylor Coleridge

The moment of surrender is not when life is over, it’s when it begins. – Marianne Williamson

He is a wise man who does not grieve for the things which he has not, but rejoices for those which he has.  – Epictetus

SONGS about HEVEL –  LIFE’s RANDOMNESS, DEATH & TIME:
SONGS about MINDFULNESS for LITTLE MOMENTS:

GUEST HOUSE — Rumi
Translated by Coleman Barks

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