DECEMBER 2025

Founded in 1986, The Upper Room is a non-profit family resource center located in Derry, NH offering programs for individuals, parents, teens and young adults. Our staff, volunteers and board members are committed to improving people's lives and encourage your participation and referrals. Learn more about our agency's history and mission at URteachers.org. 

Hours

Office Hours:

Monday - Friday: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm

Note: Some programs begin earlier or later than business hours.

Contact

Phone: (603) 437-8477 x110 Web: www.URTeachers.org

Address: 36 Tsienneto Road, Derry, NH 03038

Holidays

Closed December 24, 2025 - January 1, 2026

Merry Christmas, and Happy Hanukkah, Kwanza, and New Year!

Here's to the "Fabulous 50's" Auction!

Thank you for a great event - the best one yet! We are thankful for such generous support and an involved community.

View photos taken by Doug Rathburn Photography HERE

PARENT EDUCATION

The Upper Room offers a variety of workshops for parents and caregivers looking to enhance their parenting skills. To register call 603-437-8477 x110

Managing Emotions

Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2025

Virtual 6:00 – 8:00 pm

Cost: Free

Different stages of your child’s (ages 2-12) life bring on a variety of ways children deal with fears, anger, sadness, disappointment and anxiety. Learn strategies to help you and your child handle these strong feelings.

Red Flags in Child Development (ages 3-12)

Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2026

Virtual 6-8 pm

Cost: Free

Review what typical child development looks like, what influences it, what are the signs of concern, and what parents can do when they are worried.

Crossroads for Co-Parenting

Wednesday, Jan. 14 and 21, 2026

Virtual 6-8:30 pm

Cost $80 (book included)

2-part workshop for separated or divorced parents. Learn how to protect your child's well-being by keeping them out of the middle, allowing children to love both parentings.

View Parenting Workshop Schedule for 2025-2026

FAMILY GROUPS & SUPPORT

All Holiday Celebration featuring SANTA!

CONNECT Craft/Story/Resources (ages 0-6)

The Derry Public Library - lower-level meeting rooms

Friday, Dec. 19, 10:45 am - Noon.

Free (includes a snack)

Meets every 3rd Friday. Drop ins welcome!

Parents and caregivers, bring your children (ages 0-6) for a child-friendly craft, stories and snacks.

For more information call (603) 437-8477 x127

Want to better support your teenager?

Parent Cafe: Raising Teens

Virtual on Zoom

Weekly Wednesdays from 6:00 - 7:00 pm.

Parents and caregivers raising teenagers, join us online weekly for conversations and discussions related to raising teens.

Dec. 3: Anxiety and Teens with Kortney Yasenka, LCMHC

Dec. 10: Helping Teens Navigate Anger

Dec. 17: Open Conversations about Teen Concerns.

View Parent Cafe Topic Schedule for 2025-2026

To get Zoom link call at (603) 437-8477 x126 or email mmackenzie@urteachers.org

Are you pregnant or parenting (up to age 23)?

Teen Information for Parenting Success (TIPS)

The Upper Room

Weekly Wednesdays 5:00 - 7:00 pm

Join this program and get free access to parenting education, connections, support, and resources such as food, diapers and clothing.

Dec. 3: Better Health and Food

Dec. 10: Shop Santa's Workshop

Dec. 17: Celebrations of the Season

For more information call (603) 437-8477 x110 or visit urteachers.org/tips for weekly schedule.

Raising your grandchildren?

Kinship Navigation

The Upper Room offers individualized support, resources and referrals for kinship caregivers

For more information Call (603) 437-8477 x126

Parenting a Second Time Around (PASTA) Group

The Upper Room facilitates a support group for kinship caregivers.

Meets at The YMCA Londonderry, NH

To register call (603) 437-8477 x126

Need us to come to you?

Greater Derry Family Outreach

Short-term, home-based parenting and family support.

Call (603) 437-8477 x126

TEEN EDUCATION

Vaping and Your Health

Teen workshop

Wednesday, Dec. 10

3:15 - 4:15 pm

The Upper Room

Call 603-437-8477 x115

Now offered every 2nd Wednesday of the month!

Take Control

Conflict management course for teens

Mondays: Dec. 1, 8, 15, 22 (4 sessions)

3:30 - 6:00 pm

The Upper Room

Call (603) 437-8477 x116

Phases

Substance education course for teens

Tues./ Thurs.: Jan. 13, 15, 20, and 22 (4 sessions)

4:00 - 7:00 pm

The Upper Room

Call 603-437-8477 x116

View Teen Program Schedule for 2025-2026

TEEN & PRE-TEEN PROGRAMS & GROUPS

Get creative with us!

Expressions! Creative Series for Middle Schoolers

Wednesdays (except the 1st week of month)

3:00 - 4:00 pm at The Upper Room

FREE weekly creative projects.

All supplies included!

Sign up for any (or all) sessions at bit.ly/TURExpressionsMiddleSchool or call (603) 437-8477 x116.

Make a difference in the community

Community Service Projects for Teens

Tuesdays & Thursdays 3:00 - 6:00 pm

at The Upper Room and off-site in the local community

$25 participation fee

Community service hours are available for youth ages 13-18. To sign up call (603) 437-8477 x116.

Need to stay on track?

Rejuven8

at The Upper Room

This program supports students who have been suspended from school. Weekday classroom setting.

Call (603) 437-8477 x117 to learn more.

YOUNG ADULT PROGRAMS

Need help with housing, crisis management, life skills?

COMPASS

One-on-one support for young adults ages 18-24 to establish safe housing and build towards self-sufficiency.

Cell/Text (603) 327-8367

Drop-in Times at The Upper Room:

Monday 3:30 - 5:30 pm / Wednesday 11 am - 1 pm / Friday 10 am - Noon

RESOURCES

Need help navigating community resources?

Agency Navigation

An Upper Room Navigator can provide you with resources, referrals and support for needs such as food and housing; mental health; education; state benefits; insurance; substance treatment and recovery; and more!

Call Emily at x122 or visit www.urteachers.org/agency-navigator

Heaven's Kitchen Mobile Food Pantry and Meals

Need help with your Winter heating bill?

Help is available if you’re struggling to pay your energy bills. Learn ways from Eversource at https://www.eversource.com/residential

In the Community

Pinkerton Players Presents- A Christmas Carol

December 5 & 6 @7pm, December 7 @2pm

Tickets at https://stockbridgetheatre.showare.com/

Adapted by Jacqueline Goldfinger

Open the holiday season with this fresh take on Charles Dickens’ classic Christmas tale. A Pinkerton Player tradition, join Ebenezer Scrooge on a Christmas Eve journey that he’ll never forget.

A Wonderful Life, The Musical!

Derry Opera House

Dec. 12, 13 and 14

Tickets at www.majestictheatre.net or at the door

Look for one of The Upper Room's own staff members, Andrea, performing in this holiday favorite!

Pizzastock Showcase 2026!

January 4

12 - 4 pm at Tupelo Music Hall

Tickets at https://tickets.tupelohall.com

Featuring four amazing bands, information, community, and hope. Raffles and Kendall Pond Pizza and merchandise available for purchase. All proceeds go to the Jason R Flood Memorial. Show hosted by Pizzastock veteran and Berkeley student, Lorelei Stahl. Learn more.

Ways to Help The Upper Room

Your voice matters!

Join The Upper Room's Family Advisory Council

Next meeting is virtual December 17, 2025.

Call 603-437-8477 x110 to sign up. Learn more.

WISH LIST

Help us fill The Upper Room's Holiday Shop!

See flyer for gifts needed or order from our Amazon Wish List.

Donations can be dropped off at the Marion Gerrish Community Center in Derry, NH. Drop off dates: Monday, Dec. 8 and Tuesday, Dec. 9.

Please call Leanne at 603-437-8477 x110 with questions.

Reminder: Giving Tuesday is December 2.

There are so many ways you can contribute to your community.

Donate - Volunteer - Make Referrals

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