What a fun sight in West Cove last Friday! Thanks to Judi Platt for sharing this photo. Click the photo to see the summer pictures posted on the Members' Web Portal.
Send your Eastman photos to [email protected].
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FEATURED EVENTS
Registration deadline is 8 p.m. Aug. 18.
Call Recreation at 863-6772.
End of Summer Event!
Italian Supper at The Center at Eastman 
Saturday, Sept. 3 at 6 p.m.
Call Recreation at 863-6772 to sign-up.
See  Events at a Glance for more information.
Quick Links
Water Use Restriction remains in effect.
View information
Community Yard Sale
Saturday, Sept. 3     9 a.m.
Call Recreation to Reserve your spot.
Tables are LIMITED.
For more information see
Events at a Glance.
Peppermint Patty's Special -  It's Chicken Week!
Starting Thursday, August 18th Peppermint Patty's is offering Chicken Nuggets and Chicken Salad Sandwiches as specials as well as their Grilled Chicken Sandwiches and Salads!
Stop by and take advantage of this limited time offer!
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Bistro Nouveau is now hiring full- or part-time dishwashers. Apply at Bistro Nouveau, 6 
Clubhouse Lane, Grantham, NH, 603-863-8000.

South Cove Member Services is looking for front desk staff for weekends and nights. For more information, contact  [email protected] .  
Registration for Aug. 25 event extended to Aug. 19

Everyone is invited to the 4th Annual Turning Points Golf Tournament and luncheon on Thursday, Aug. 25. Non-golfers are welcome to attend the special luncheon to benefit TPN, a local non-profit agency whose mission is to prevent violence, promote respect and strengthen lives.

Registration options include golf/cart, golf/cart/lunch, or lunch-only. Registration deadline is Aug. 19. This event, hosted by the Eastman Women's Golf Association, is open to men and women, EGL members, the Eastman community and the public.

View the registration form for options and pricing information. Contact Diane Sheehan with any questions, 978-590-9968.

EVENTS AT A GLANCE
All are held at South Cove Activity Center unless otherwise noted.

Bistro Nouveau's dinner specials available Thursday through Saturday: Mozzarella and heirloom tomatoes with fresh basil and a balsamic reduction;   Lobster Boil with potatoes, corn, mussels and clams; and Veal Florentine with saffron rice and sauteed spinach. Make reservations to avoid a long wait! 863-8000 or [email protected].

Aug. 18 (Thurs.) Brookridge Special Place Annual Meeting and Social - 5:30 p.m. Review by-laws and hold elections. Discussion of the Governance Task Force Recommendations with GTF members, and Bill Link will discuss the workings of the ECC. BYOB and a snack to share if you'd like. Contact Marilyn Lyons, 863-7109 or [email protected], with questions or comments.
Aug. 19 (Fri.) Bistro Nouveau presents Wayne Canney - 6-9 p.m. in the Pub. Don't miss a night of great acoustical music! Reservations are strongly recommended: 863-8000 or [email protected].
Aug. 19 (Fri.) Dinner and Moonlight Paddle - 7 p.m. at South Cove. Registration is closed.
Aug. 20 (Sat.) West Cove Special Place Meeting - 8:30 a.m. coffee; 9 a.m. meeting. Includes election of WCSP officers and reps.
Aug. 20 (Sat.) Grantham's Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day - 9 a.m.-noon at Grantham Town Hall. Open to Grantham residents only; Transfer Station hang tags must be displayed. Click here to view a flyer with complete details or pick one up at the Selectmen's Office or Transfer Station.
Aug. 20 (Sat.) Family Camp Out at John's Glen - 5:30 p.m. Grab your tent and camping gear for an overnight by the yurt. Park at the trail head at the end of Clearwater Drive. Eastman will provide a gear shuttle out to the yurt. Contact Recreation by Friday, Aug. 19 to reserve your campsite ($10/site): 863-6772.

Just Can't Wait band
Aug. 20 (Sat.) Summer Dance at Bistro Nouveau - 8-11 p.m. in the Draper Room. Break in the new dance floor with Just Can't Wait! The band includes Mike Wentzell, who many people know from the Grantham Post Office. $10 cover charge. Have dinner before the event! Make reservations at 863-8000 or [email protected].


Aug. 22 (Mon.) Eastman Golf Course, Driving Range and Bistro Nouveau closed - The golf course is closed for maintenance, and Bistro Nouveau is closed for a company outing. Pro Shop is open 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Aug. 26 (Fri.) Bistro Nouveau presents John Lovejoy - 6-9 p.m. in the Pub. Eastman's own Piano Man, John Lovejoy, will tickle the ivories and take requests for a fun night! Reservations are strongly recommended to avoid long waits: 863-8000 or [email protected].
Aug. 26 (Fri.) Spring Glen Annual Meeting and Potluck - 6 p.m.  Includes election of officers and Council representatives for next year. BYOB and a dish to share.
Aug. 26 (Fri.) South Cove Annual Meeting and Potluck - 6 p.m. BYOB and something to share. RSVP by Aug. 22 to SCSP Chair Sandy Besas at [email protected]. 
Aug. 27 (Sat.) Newcomers' Coffee - 9 a.m. Continental breakfast served. Come meet other newcomers, as well as our general manager, key people in our community and several members of our Hospitality Committee. RSVP by Aug. 23 to [email protected].
Aug. 27 (Sat.) West Shore Special Place Meeting and Social - 10 a.m. at Steven and Susan Schweizer's house, 424 Road Round Lake.
Aug. 27 (Sat.) Brookside Park Ribbon-Cutting Celebration & Bridge Dedication - 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Many of your Eastman neighbors were involved in the work at Brookside Park on Route 10 north in Grantham. Improvements include a bridge over Skinner Book to access the trail system in the park's 20 wooded acres. It is ADA accessible.
Aug. 27 (Sat.) South Shore Special Place Meeting and Dinner - The Center at Eastman: 5 p.m. meeting; 6 p.m. cocktails and dinner. Please RSVP to Lew Houck at [email protected] if you plan to stay for dinner. View the agenda and the draft June minutes.
Aug. 28 (Sun.) Snow Hill Special Place Meeting and Social - 5 p.m. Dinner, speakers, and Election of SP Leaders and Council Reps. BYOB. RSVP to [email protected] with your dinner order - Grilled Chicken Sandwhich (w/ or w/o bun), Burger (w/ or w/o cheese) or Veggie Burger (w or w/o cheese) .
Aug. 28 (Sun.) Deeryard Special Place Annual Meeting and Dinner - The Center at Eastman. The meeting will begin at 5 p.m. with dinner to follow at Bistro Nouveau. RSVP for dinner: [email protected].
Aug.28 (Sun.) Loop climb of Carter Dome(4832') from Jackson(NH). Outstanding views. Up via Wildcat River and Carter-Moriah Trails; down via Perkins Notch. 12.7 miles, with ~3600' elevation gain. Very Strenuous. Contact Leader Peter Hope, (603) 863-6456, for meeting time/location.


Aug. 31 (Wed.) Woodland Walk at St. Gaudens - 8:30 a.m. carpool from Alpine Vista parking area. 2-3 miles with a few hundred feet elevation gain. *Entrance fee or National Park Passport. Leader Peter Hope, (603) 863-6456.
Sept. 2 (Fri.) Eastman Photo Interest Group Exhibit Opening Reception - 5-6:30 p.m. Stop by to view impressive photographs by your Eastman neighbors (including the one at right by Carol Shearon), enjoy light snacks, and visit with the photographers.
Sept. 3  (Sat.)  Community Yard Sale  - 9 a.m.  No Early Birds.  Rain or Shine. Sales spaces are still available but tables are limited. $15/space, $2/table, $0.50/chair. Call Recreation at 863-6772 for more information and to reserve your space.
Sept. 3  (Sat.) Annual End of Season Event: Italian Supper - 6 p.m. at The Center at Eastman. This year's end-of-summer event, sponsored by Recreation and Bistro Nouveau, will be in the Draper Room at the newly renovated Center. Enjoy a 3-course meal, including classic caesar salad, pasta bolognese and chicken parmesan, with mini cannoli for dessert. Antipasto will be on every table, and liters wine specials will be available to purchase. The new Draper Room bar window will be open. $30/Adult, $15/Child. Reservations Required by Wednesday, August 31 through Recreation at 863-6772 or stop by South Cove.
Sept. 4 (Sun.) Hike with ADK - Loop climb of two small Adirondack peaks with excellent views of the Great Range, Roostercomb and Snow Mountains from Keene Valley, NY. 6.7 miles, with 2200' elevation gain. Moderate/Strenuous. Contact Leader Peter Hope, (603) 863-6456, for meeting time/location.
Sept. 6 (Tue.) Woodland Walk - 8:30 a.m. carpool from Alpine Vista parking area. Mt. Tom South Peak, Woodstock, VT, via Precipice Trail from Mansion. Great views. 3-4 miles with 550' elevation gain, steep in parts. Moderate/Strenuous. Leader Peter Hope, (603) 863-6456.

PLAN AHEAD: Flu Clinic hosted by EastmanCARES will be held Friday, Oct. 7, 9 a.m.-noon in the Draper Room at The Center at Eastman. More details to come.

GOVERNANCE
All meetings are at South Cove Activity Center unless otherwise noted.

Aug. 20 (Sat.) Board - 9 a.m. View agenda Package

Audio Recordings from recent Board and Council meetings are available on the members' information portal: www.eastmannh.us. You must log in to access the page: www.eastmannh.us/News/List/24907

Recently posted to the Members' Information Portal

Meet the Candidates Forum Links

Part 1 (52 minutes)                     Part 2 (52 minutes)             Part 3 (10 minutes) 
Upcoming Tennis Events


Aug. 20 (Sat.) Eastman Doubles Tennis Tournament -
9 a.m. Eastman Members only. See Featured Events for complete details.
Aug. 23 (Tues.) Round Robin with Instruction - 9 a.m.-10:30 a.m. All Levels. Max 8 players, men and women. $10/player.

10-S for $10 has ended for the Summer.
NEWS & NOTES
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The storm water project at South Cove is scheduled to begin Sept. 6 and last three to four weeks. During some of this project, there will be limited access to the back doors and the Pavilion. We will update the community with any changes in schedule or new information as it comes available to us.

The ECA building on Draper Road is now closed. DO NOT drop off payments or other items there. The ECA Offices are in the newly renovated Center at Eastman on Clubhouse Lane, with the Golf and Ski Center, and Bistro Nouveau. The Village District of Eastman Office is in new quarters on Wellfield Road, past the speed bump and the turn to the Pickleball Courts.

Thank you to everyone who helped the Newport Food Pantry reach its goal for the $25,000 matching grant! Donations are always welcome. Non-perishable food and personal care items can be left at Grantham Town Hall. Checks may be made payable and sent to Newport Food Pantry, PO Box 672, Newport, NH 03773.

Walking/Jogging on Eastman Golf Links is limited to certain times for your own safety. Following are the usual times for using the EGL cart paths, but you must check in with the Pro Shop before starting out as times may change. Mondays: Dawn - 11 a.m. Cart Paths on all 18 holes; Tuesdays-Fridays: Dawn - 9 a.m. Cart Paths on Holes 10-18. Not available on weekends or holidays. Use this link to view a map and more information.

ACBL-sanctioned Bridge is back at The Center at Eastman beginning at 1 p.m. every Tuesday. Players welcome. For more information, including weekly results, visit www.EastmanBridgeClub.com. Click the tab in the top right corner for game results.

The Eastman Handbell Ringers will start a new season soon. If playing music in a group interests you, contact Jane Sachs at [email protected]. Beginners welcome but must be able to read music.

Summer maintenance is ongoing throughout Eastman. Please watch for workers and drive slowly through work areas. We appreciate your help in keeping our crew safe.

Neighborly Assistance: Temporary help regardless of age with cooking meals, driving to appointments or other similar tasks (no babysitting). Please contact Peg McInnes at [email protected] or 863-9395, or Audrey Sears at 863-2832 to request assistance. You can also contact them to get on the list of volunteers.

Eastman Caregiver Support Group: Contact Ellen Antell for more information, 865-5010.
 
Community Nurse/Care Manager Karen Johnston has hours 10 a.m.-Noon Mondays (except Sept. 5 and Oct. 10) at South Cove Activity Center. Karen is available to all Eastman residents and their families. Just have a question or would like a home visit? You can reach Karen at 454-4512 or [email protected].


Loon reminder: Keep your distance from the loons. Please use binoculars or a camera with a zoom lens for close-up looks and photos.

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Summer hours
Mondays 3-8 p.m
Tuesdays/Wednesdays 11 a.m.-8:30 p.m.
Thursdays-Saturdays 11 a.m.-9 p.m.        
Sundays 11 a.m.-8 p.m.
Reservations are strongly recommended: 863-8000 or [email protected] .

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Mondays: Half-price bone-in wings (eat-in only)
Wednesdays: 2 for $38 special: 2 glasses of wine, salads and entrées. Menu changes weekly
Thursdays: $3 pint night...Choice of 12 drafts!

LIVE MUSIC
Free (unless noted) and open to everyone.
Reservations strongly suggested: 863-8000.  
Aug. 19 (Fri.) 6-9 p.m. - Wayne Canney
Aug. 20 (Sat.) 8 p.m.: Just Can't Wait dance band ($10 cover charge)
Aug. 26 (Fri.) 6-9 p.m. - John Lovejoy

BOOK YOUR EVENT! The Draper Room is all new with lots of natural light and state-of-the-art AV equipment. It seats 150-180. Dates are filling up fast! Get in touch with us now to book: [email protected].

Need off-premises catering? No problem. Bistro can do that, from a few dishes to a complete event, including a full liquor license. Contact them to help take the load off of you for your next event: [email protected].