Monadnock Community Hospital Celebrates 100 Years of Caring
Summary
Selflessly, in 1919, Mr. Robert Parmelee donated his unoccupied summer home to help make this community’s vision a reality. To honor this journey and the century of support from the community, the Hospital is hosting a centennial anniversary celebration for all. There will be free kid’s games with prizes, face painting, arts and crafts, and make-your-own veggie taco with The Cornucopia Project.Live trainings and demonstrations such as hands-only CPR, Narcan training, and a K9 demonstration will take place, as well as free health screenings such as cholesterol, glucose, blood pressure, posture, balance checks, fall prevention and more. The hospital will offer Open House guided tours throughout the day.Many community partners will offer information and community resources, including Reality Check, The River Center, Community Volunteer Transportation Company, Home Healthcare, Hospice & Community Services, The Grapevine, Cornucopia Project, Monadnock at Home, Healthy Monadnock Alliance and more.Live music is scheduled all day in the 1940s Ramblin Rose Stagecoach where attendees can relax to the music from local musicians, including Eve Pierce and Gordon Peery, Celticladda, and Tattoo.There will also be food and crafts available for purchase throughout the day. The craft fair will be showcasing the works of MCH employees and food vendors, including Island Bowls, Totally Thai, Phoenix Smokehouse, and others will be offering delicious treats.