Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for The Golf Club at Patrick's Place on March 4
GILFORD — The newest member of the Lakes Region Chamber of Commerce is opening its' doors to the public on Monday, March 4 from 2-7 p.m. with a ribbon cutting ceremony.
"The Lakes Region has a beautiful and very fun new amenity for the golf community" explained Chamber Executive Director Karmen Gifford. "We're inviting our membership to support this unique and exciting concept and come out and see what the club has to offer".
The Ribbon Cutting will be at 5 p.m. at the club, which is located just above Patrick's Pub & Eatery in Gilford at the Junction of Rts 11 and 11B. Dan Wilkins, Co-Owner, Club Manager and PGA Professional, said the club will reserve the facility from 2-7 p.m. that day for golf fans and anyone interested in what a golf simulator looks like to join in on the fun.
"We're inviting the public to come out and try the golf simulators, have some fun and experience our new club. We are really pleased to have built a facility that will offer area golfers the most accurate and technologically advanced golf simulator on the market, along with an environment that members
will really enjoy."
The club features three state-of-the-art golf simulators with 40 golf courses from around the world to choose from, along with driving ranges and training aids to help players stay sharp during the long winter season. In addition, Wilkins will be offering lessons, utilizing video swing analysis and comprehensive data for those interested in making maximum improvements to their golf game.
"The simulators offer an outstanding environment for teaching, from the novice to the advanced golfer" explains Wilkins. "It's an ideal setting for individual lessons".
In addition to providing a venue for the serious golfer and want-to-be golfer, the club provides members and their guests with a comfortable lounge area for golfers to enjoy before and after their time
on the machines. The BYOB facility has everything needed for an enjoyable round of golf, with kitchen facilities, comfortable seating, big screen TV's (with smaller TV's at each golf simulator), a putting area and more. In addition, the club hosts special events and tournaments for members and their guests.
The club is limiting membership to 80 members and is already over half full after being open for less than two weeks. The club will be open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week year round. For a membership application and club rules and regulations, call Dan Wilkins at 387-2597 or visit www.thegolfclubatpatricksplace.com.
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Co-Owner, Club Manager and PGA Professional Dan Wilkins gives a lesson to Chamber Executive Director Karmen Gifford at The Golf Club at Patrick's Place. (Courtesy photo)
"The Lakes Region has a beautiful and very fun new amenity for the golf community" explained Chamber Executive Director Karmen Gifford. "We're inviting our membership to support this unique and exciting concept and come out and see what the club has to offer".
The Ribbon Cutting will be at 5 p.m. at the club, which is located just above Patrick's Pub & Eatery in Gilford at the Junction of Rts 11 and 11B. Dan Wilkins, Co-Owner, Club Manager and PGA Professional, said the club will reserve the facility from 2-7 p.m. that day for golf fans and anyone interested in what a golf simulator looks like to join in on the fun.
"We're inviting the public to come out and try the golf simulators, have some fun and experience our new club. We are really pleased to have built a facility that will offer area golfers the most accurate and technologically advanced golf simulator on the market, along with an environment that members
will really enjoy."
The club features three state-of-the-art golf simulators with 40 golf courses from around the world to choose from, along with driving ranges and training aids to help players stay sharp during the long winter season. In addition, Wilkins will be offering lessons, utilizing video swing analysis and comprehensive data for those interested in making maximum improvements to their golf game.
"The simulators offer an outstanding environment for teaching, from the novice to the advanced golfer" explains Wilkins. "It's an ideal setting for individual lessons".
In addition to providing a venue for the serious golfer and want-to-be golfer, the club provides members and their guests with a comfortable lounge area for golfers to enjoy before and after their time
on the machines. The BYOB facility has everything needed for an enjoyable round of golf, with kitchen facilities, comfortable seating, big screen TV's (with smaller TV's at each golf simulator), a putting area and more. In addition, the club hosts special events and tournaments for members and their guests.
The club is limiting membership to 80 members and is already over half full after being open for less than two weeks. The club will be open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week year round. For a membership application and club rules and regulations, call Dan Wilkins at 387-2597 or visit www.thegolfclubatpatricksplace.com.
Caption:
Co-Owner, Club Manager and PGA Professional Dan Wilkins gives a lesson to Chamber Executive Director Karmen Gifford at The Golf Club at Patrick's Place. (Courtesy photo)
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Flag Football League holding fundraiser for breast cancer victim
MEREDITH — On Sunday, March 17, the Lakes Region Flag Football League will be holding its first annual Flag Football Breast Cancer Fundraiser to benefit Stacey Dickinson of Meredith. Stacey, who is in her early 40's, was diagnosed with breast cancer right before Christmas and is currently undergoing chemotherapy treatments.
LRFFL is inviting all of our former players, current players (including our Men's Summer League teams and our Women's Spring League teams) to participate.
The league is also inviting all those who just want to give flag football a try to come out and have some fun and help out Stacey and raise money and awareness for breast cancer. Anyone from age 4-and up can play flag football. NFL Flag Football is played 5-on-5 and is a non-contact sport.
The event, "Pulling For Hope And A Cure" will be held from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. on the Inter-Lakes High School turf field. Event will be held whether snow, rain or shine.
Adults who wish to play will be asked for a $10 donation and kids will be asked for a $1 donation to get out for a day of flag football fun.
Come by yourself and we will fit you on a team, or form your own team (all-men, all-women, co-ed, father-son, mother-daughter, etc) to play in a round-robin tournament just for fun. Kids are welcome to form their own teams also.
For more information and updates, go to the league's website: lrffl.com; visit our Facebook page: lakesregionflagfootball and follow us on Twitter: #LRFFL.
Lakes Region Flag Football League offers a Spring and Fall Youth League for boys & girls ages 4-17, a Spring Women's League and a Men's Summer League.
LRFFL is inviting all of our former players, current players (including our Men's Summer League teams and our Women's Spring League teams) to participate.
The league is also inviting all those who just want to give flag football a try to come out and have some fun and help out Stacey and raise money and awareness for breast cancer. Anyone from age 4-and up can play flag football. NFL Flag Football is played 5-on-5 and is a non-contact sport.
The event, "Pulling For Hope And A Cure" will be held from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. on the Inter-Lakes High School turf field. Event will be held whether snow, rain or shine.
Adults who wish to play will be asked for a $10 donation and kids will be asked for a $1 donation to get out for a day of flag football fun.
Come by yourself and we will fit you on a team, or form your own team (all-men, all-women, co-ed, father-son, mother-daughter, etc) to play in a round-robin tournament just for fun. Kids are welcome to form their own teams also.
For more information and updates, go to the league's website: lrffl.com; visit our Facebook page: lakesregionflagfootball and follow us on Twitter: #LRFFL.
Lakes Region Flag Football League offers a Spring and Fall Youth League for boys & girls ages 4-17, a Spring Women's League and a Men's Summer League.
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annual meeting of the Laconia Historical & Museum Society will be held Monday
LACONIA — The annual meeting of the Laconia Historical & Museum Society will be held at The Laconia Public Library on Monday, March 18 at 6:30 p.m.
This brief meeting will be held at The Laconia Public Library just prior to the monthly program, The History of Prescott Farm, presented by Sarah W. Dunham.
At the meeting there will be a report of the Nominating Committee and election of officers for the upcoming year.
For more information about the Annual Meeting or the lecture program, call 527-1278, email @ This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or visit www.laconiahistorical.org.
This brief meeting will be held at The Laconia Public Library just prior to the monthly program, The History of Prescott Farm, presented by Sarah W. Dunham.
At the meeting there will be a report of the Nominating Committee and election of officers for the upcoming year.
For more information about the Annual Meeting or the lecture program, call 527-1278, email @ This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or visit www.laconiahistorical.org.
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GMP Unveils Logo at Annual Meeting
MEREDITH — A Greater Meredith Program logo was unveiled at the organization's annual meeting on Feb. 21 at Church Landing.
Designed by Fran Orenstein from Unfed Design, GMP logo decals were distributed to those in attendance. "It is our hope that they will be displayed on the doors of businesses and/or a cars or trucks in support of the Greater Meredith Program", said Liz Lapham, Executive Director of the GMP.
In his remarks, Chris Kelly, President of the GMP Board, commented that in the past years, GMP has invested over $100,000 back into the community through various programs and projects. The Career Partnership Program, The Courtyard on Main and the Meredith Roundabout were all recipients of awards in 2012.
Following a talk by Dennis Delay, an economist from the NH Center for Public Policy, Kelly acknowledged all the GMP volunteers and board members for their in kind donations of time and talents as the "backbone of our organization".
For his dedication to the Career Partnership Program and his uncanny ability to sell tax credits to keep the Career Partnership Program healthy and ongoing the Greater Meredith Program's Volunteer of the Year Award went to Ted Fodero.
The 2012 GMP Board Member of the Year Award was presented to Rusty McLear for his continuous support of the GMP. Among his many contributions, one that was cited was his idea to create a Beautification Fund that helps make Meredith a wonderful environment in which to live, work and play and our town more beautiful for all to enjoy.
The Greater Meredith Program (GMP) is a nonprofit community economic development organization seeking to enhance economic vitality, historical and cultural heritage, and town-wide beautification. To obtain a GMP logo decal or for more information on GMP, call 279-9015, email
This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
or visit the website at www.greatermeredithprogram.org.
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Greater Meredith Program logo. (Courtesy photo)
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