June Newsletter: 22 Fun Things to do in and around Exeter!

22 Fun Things to do In and Around Exeter, NH

Even though you may have lived in the Seacoast for many years, we sometimes forget to appreciate all the amazing events that are available to us! Check out this list below, which hopefully has a little something to appeal to everyone, and see if there are any events coming up that strike your interest! Grab a friend, pack a lunch and go enjoy the Seacoast!

1. Go to an author reading at the Water Street Bookstore, such at the signing and reading for Gloria Allen's new memoir "Life's Too Short and So Am I", 6-25-10 at 7:00
2. Visit the Farmer's Market and check out the local produce (every Thursday in Swasey Park 2:15-6:00)
3. Bring Lawn chairs and a picnic dinner and set up in front of the bandstand on June 28th to hear Brass Band play a free concert (7:30-9:00)
4. Support those competing in the Exeter Hospital Criterion Bike Race on 6-29 in downtown Exeter
5. Check out the American Independance Festival in Swasey Park July 17th. It will feature fireworks, sidewalk sales, and re-enactors.
6. Go see an art exhibit at the Soo Rye Art Gallery on June 11th from 5:00-7:00
7. Check out Market Square Day Festival on June 12th in Portsmouth.
8. Go see a production of Hamlet put on by the Lighthouse Theater at 105 Marcy Street on June 11th (8 pm), 6-13 (7 pm), 6-17 (7 pm), 6-19 (8 pm), 6-20 (7 pm).
9. Visit the Flag Hill Winery & Distillery June 13th from 12-5. For a $10 admission fee, you can sample 13 different types of wines in a souvenier glass!
10. Go see the musical Rent at the Seacoast Repertory Theater in Portsmouth, June 17th at 7:30.
11. Sign up to be on the pocket garden tour throughout downtown Portsmouth: ($17-$20)
12. Go on the Sunset Portsmouth Lighthouse Cruise 6-18, 7:00-9:00 ($20)
13. Go bid on a piece of art at the Fine Art Auction Saturday June 19th at 5:00 pm. All proceeds go towards the UNH Art Department! ($35 admittance)
14. Take your grandchildren/nieces/nephews/family friends to the Somersworth Children's Festival in Somersworth, NH on June 19th from 9:30-4:00
15. Check out this food and wine tasting at Strawberry BankeJune 23rd at 6:30. This event benefits anti-hunger movements worldwide.
16. Go on a tour of the historic Portsmouth Music Hall and learn more about this landmark! ($5)
17. Pack a picnic dinner and head over to Prescott Park to watch an outdoor performance of Peter Pan.
18. Go browse the craft fair in New Castle, NH from 9:00-3:00
19. Go see the Strawberry Fair in South Berwick, ME on June 26th from 9:00-4:00
20. Buy your tickets ($35-$50) and go see Boz Scraggs performing at the Casino Ballroom June 27th, at 8:00 pm.
21. Go observe and chime in for a philosophical debate at the Riverrun Bookstore in Portsmouth, NH June 28th at 7:00 pm
22. Go see the NH Youth Ballet perform "Fairy Houses- the ballet" on July 3rd at Prescott Park
    

June Newsletter: An Interview with Roberta Pevear

An Interview with Roberta Pevear

We have so many citizens that we are so proud of! This month, we wanted to share this interview with Roberta Pevear, an Exeter River Landing resident who has recently published Write Quick: War and a Woman's Life in Letters 1835-1867. Roberta has always been interested in genealogy; it was a passion she inherited from her mother, and one that she shared with her husband, Eddie. Growing up, Roberta heard stories of her great grandparents and her relatives. The stories were so vividly told, it was as if she knew them. "I love them," Roberta explains. Together with her mother and husband, Roberta compiled many albums of letters written between relatives, tombstone rubbings, photographs of houses built or lived in by relatives and any other information they could acquire. Finally, Roberta was able to share all this information with the world, and does so in her book. Have you always been interested in your own genealogy? Roberta's advice to amateur historians: "Do it the fun way!" This means, avoic relying too heavily on technology to gain information. Go to relevant places to your heritage, take notes by hand, take photographs, keep maps, etc. Roberta encourages anyone interested to give this work a try. At the close of our conversation, Roberta expressed how interesting our community is: "Everyone in here," she remarked "has a story." Pick up a copy of Roberta's book. You won't be disappointed! Congratulations, Roberta!

Your Perfect Home? Model 103!

That Home You've Been Looking for?

It Could be Model #115!

This home is a spacious 1,173 square feet. It has a Master bedroom with a master bath, a guest room, a second full bathroom, a roomy, open-concept kitchen, a dining room, a breakfast nook/sunroom, a utility room with laundry hook-ups, and a cute front porch.

The kitchen, which features sleek hardwood flooring, brand new appliances, and a gorgeous backsplash is ready for you to move in and start cooking your masterpieces! The kitchen overlooks the dining room so you don't have to worry abour neglecting your guests... simply entertain while you cook! The door in the back of the kitchen leads to your utility room, which has washer and dryer hook-ups. You can do laundry while making dinner.




Here you can see the elegant dining room, right located between the kitchen and the sun room, and across from the dining room. The rooms have a great flow from one to the other, and the open concept makes the home seem even larger than it is!








You can see the living/family room, which gets a ton of natural sunlight from the large window! It can comfortably fit furniture, and it is cozy while also being sophisticated. Add your own flair to really make the home your own!

Here you can see the spacious master bathroom! It has a walk in closet, two windows (on either side of the bed) and it's own bathroom with a sit-down shower. The bathroom is sunny and bright! It also has a linen closet. This bedroom has lots of room for a dresser, armoire, end tables, or any other type of furniture! Add your own style and make it your own room!

To see a video walk through of this home, click this link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HhZiUMXhFNM


To schedule a time to come check out this model and see our community, call the ERL Office (603) 772-5377, or email us at exeterriverlanding@comcast.net


We look forward to hearing from you!

Opportunity is Knocking...Model Home #115

***SOLD!!!***

Opportunity is Knocking... Come Get the Door!

Model #115 available at Exeter River Landing

If you read our first blog post, you know why Exeter River Landing is the place to be! Now, you're probably wondering about what our homes are like. Here you can see one of our beautiful model homes (Model #115) which is move-in ready and waiting! This home, which has a roomy front porch, perfect for patio furniture, a grill, and entertaining guests, has a whopping 2 bedrooms, two bathrooms, plus a bonus room, perfect for a craft room, office, second guest room, storage, or anything you could think of!

Here you can see the beautiful, open concept kitchen with lots of storage, brand new white appliances, and lots of room for a table, an island, or whatever space you'd like. Through the left is the utility room, with hook-ups for a washer and dryer. The kitchen's large window also provides lots of sunlight in the kitchen, filling the room with natural light.

Here is the view of the sunny family/living room. The room is open to the kitchen, which makes entertaining easy. You wouldn't have to leave your guests in order to prepare food. The room visible to the right is the "bonus room". It is separated from the living room by double doors. The enlarged doorway makes the two rooms have great flow when the doors are open. The first (full) bathroom is not pictured, but opens to the hallway, making it easily accesible for guests.



To view a video walk through of this home, click this link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NuIvxgb3gdE&feature=channel

To schedule a time to come see this home and our other home (Model #103) call us at the office 603.772.5377 and we can set up an appointment! Find us on FaceBook to see more pictures!

Who We Are

Welcome to the Exeter River Landing blog!

Nestled in the natural forest setting of Exeter, New Hampshire, we are a 55+ community for active seniors. We are comprised of many beautiful homes along the banks of the serene and winding Exeter River. Our community is comprised of wonderful residents whose love, commitment and pride is evident from the great care they take in lovingly maintaining their homes.

Our amenities include a Private Post Office, which houses our Community Library for borrowing and sharing books. You can see the beautiful post office in the picture above. Next, the inside of the post office is pictured. No more standing outside in the rain or snow to get your mail! Simply walk in, browse your mail, and enjoy this area!

Other amenities include our Community Center and our Community Deck with a grill, tables and benches. Many of our residents have gotten great use out of our community center and currently organize weekly meetings of different groups, such as the Cribbage, Sewing/Quilting, Scrabble, and BINGO. New groups are forming all the time! We have also held a Corn Beef Dinner (for St. Patrick's Day), a Spaghetti Dinner, a Pancake Breakfast, and many other events at this location. The porch and tables are perfect for eating, reading or chatting with neighbors.

Exeter is a great town to be in (within driving distance of beaches, Portsmouth, and Boston) and Exeter River Landing provides an excellent way to live on the seacoast of New Hampshire at a fraction of the usual cost. See our Blog Post entitled "50 Great Things to do in Exeter, NH" for more information!

If you're interested in seeing our model homes, available lots, and checking out our community, contact us at the ERL Office: 772-5377, or email us at exeterriverlanding@comcast.net

You can also find us on Facebook and check out our website: http://www.exeterriverlanding.com/

We look forward to hearing from you!