May 2024 News and Events

Attorney Judith Bomster is back to share useful and engaging information about matters that are important to you. Join us for this Lunch and Learn series exploring Special Needs Trust, Able Accounts, Power of Attorney, and Guardianship.

Visit our calendar of events to learn more and register, or click on the image above to open the flyer and use the links.

Mark your calendars, shop, and share!

We are looking forward to hosting our first Community Yardsale Fundraiser!

Join us June 1st at 9 am - no early birds, please.

*Rain date June 8th

We will be hosting sellers from around the region. Proceeds from local business raffles, the 50/50 raffle, and the rummage table will benefit families and community members connected to Community Bridges to gain access to community recreational activities.

If you would like to participate - it's not too late!

Visit www.communitybridgesnh.org/donate to learn more.

Coming Soon!

NH Give begins June 12!

Community Bridges is excited to, once again, participate in the state-wide day of giving: NH Gives!

This year, NH Gives will kick off on June 11 at 5:00 p.m. and run for 24 hours. Be on the lookout for our social media posts, and be sure to share!

Are you interested in becoming a fundraiser for Community Bridges during NH Gives?

Just go to our NH Gives profile at https://www.nhgives.org/organizations/community-bridges and click on the "Fundraise" button under our name to get started.

Best of 603

Voting begins on June 17!

Community Bridges will once again be in the running for Best Nonprofit and Best Place to Work. Follow us on social media for information on how to cast your vote, and tell your friends.

Remember to vote every day. The more you vote, the closer we are to winning.

We are going for the gold!

Come find us at Market Days! June 20, 21 and 22

We have loads of games and prizes planned as well as useful information about the services we offer and open positions.

We give our sincerest thanks to Bangor Savings Bank for donating their space so we could participate! Thank you!

The Family Support Council wants to help you make the most of your summer. Select two activities of the opportunities listed and let the fun begin.

Visit www.communitybridgesnh.org/familysupportcouncil and click the link "summer fun" to reserve your tickets.

*Please note: Tickets are not readily available. You will be contacted when tickets are available for distribution.

The Family Support Council is hosting its Annual Dinner and a Movie Event at Chunky's in Manchester on July 20th.

The film Inside Out 2 is scheduled to begin at 12:45 pm.

To reserve your space, register at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/dinner-and-a-movie-summer-2024-tickets-906066718947

ACT NOW

Earlier this week, we posted on our social media new information about a recent (non-related) amendment to bill SB 340 that could potentially reduce New Hampshire's special education rights to the bare minimum allowed by federal law. Despite overwhelming opposition, the amendment will be moving forward to the full House.

This amendment, if passed on the floor, would limit special education rules to the state or federal minimum requirements, potentially eliminating important protections from our NH Standards for the Education for Children with Disabilities to include the process in which evaluations for special education services are determined. We need your help to protect these rights. Please reach out to your representative and let them know the importance of preserving special education protections. Find your legislator here: https://gencourt.state.nh.us/house/members/

HB 1593-FN A non-germane (non-related) amendment related to hospital funding was attached to this bill, and a public hearing was held this past Wednesday to discuss it. The Senate Finance Committee will hold an executive session on Tuesday, May 21st.

This summer Northeast Passage will be hosting a weekly young adult summer series. This event is designed for teens and young adults to build social skills, make new social connections, and try new things. Come learn about and try some of the activities we offer at Northeast Passage!

You can sign up for one night, multiple nights, or the whole series.

Ages: 14-22 years old

All events will be held on Thursday nights from 5:30-7:30 pm at the University of New Hampshire. Below are the events and dates listed with the signup links directly below each event!

7/11/24- Archery (Bremner Field- Main St, Durham, NH 03824)

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7/18/24- Pickleball (UNH Tennis Courts- 129 Main St, Durham, NH 03824)

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7/25/24- Disc Golf (Bremner Field- Main St, Durham, NH 03824)

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8/01/24- Cycling (Northeast Passage- 121Technology Dr. Durham, NH 03824)

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8/08/24- Geocaching (College Woods- Colovos Rd, Durham NH 03824)

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