Pollard Brook Activities
Week 45 (11/08-11/15) and Week 46 (11/15-11/22)
This report is updated every Saturday for the incoming week (occasionally a bit earlier).
PLEASE NOTE: Most activities have limited space and require advanced reservations. Sign-ups begin at the conclusion of the Monday Orientation at approximately 10:30 (first-come, first-served). If you cannot be there in person you may call us at 603-745-9900 and ask for the Activities department (or EXT-470 from in-room). All activities start at designated times, so please arrive early. Schedule is subject to change, may be weather dependent, and may be cancelled for lack of participation or tardiness. Children must be supervised.
***THE ACTIVITIES DEPARTMENT IS CURRENTLY SHORT-HANDED, SO PLEASE BEAR WITH US AS WE DO OUR BEST WITH LIMITED STAFFING AVAILABLE. IN ADDITION, OUR ACTIVITIES BUS WILL BE IN THE SHOP RECEIVING SEASONAL MAINTENENCE PART WEEK 46, SO PLEASE FORGIVE THE LACK OF OFF-SITE TOURS/HIKES. WE APPRECIATE YOUR UNDERSTANDING***
ACTIVITIES FOR WEEK 45 (11/08-11/15)
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MONDAY, NOVEMBER 9TH
9:00AM - RESORT ORIENTATION (free event): Meet the Activities Staff in the movie theater for approximately one hour of information regarding daily activities, resort amenities, and local offerings. Activities sign-ups open at the end of this meeting. Complimentary doughnuts.
11:00AM-12:30PM - CONCIERGE HOURS: Stop by the Main Lobby to meet the Activities staff (or you may call us at EXT-470). We'll be available to answer questions, make reservations, and personalize your vacation based on your interests and needs.
12:30PM - MATINEE MOVIE - HOPPERS (free event): Mabel goes undercover into the animal kingdom and learns about the lives of animals all around her. Rated PG. BYO treats.
1:30PM - GUIDED HIKE TO RATTLESNAKE MOUNTAIN: Rattlesnake Mountain provides wonderful sweeping views of Squam Lake (which was the filming location of the Academy Award winning movie On Golden Pond). This moderate hike requires 400 feet of elevation gain over 1.8-miles (round-trip), and offers one of the best pay-offs for a shorter hike. The trail is very well maintained, but is continuously uphill. You may work up a sweat at times. Appropriate outerwear & footwear recommended. Also, be aware the drive is approx. 40 minutes from the resort. Return to the resort by approx. 5:00pm. $15 per person.
2:30PM - MATINEE MOVIE- BACK TO THE FUTURE (free event): The original! Rated PG. BYO treats.
6:30-7:30PM - POLLARD BROOK ICE CREAM SHOP: We have our own soft serve machine! Located in the Tours Room attached to the Main Lobby (ask the Front Desk if you can't find it). Offering cones, cups, sundaes, and soda floats. Pricing varies.
7:00-8:00PM - LIVE MUSIC FEATURING BOB KING (free event): Enjoy an upbeat performance from musician Bob King. BYOB. Located in the Main Lobby.
8:30PM - MOVIE NIGHT - TENZING (free event): This biographical drama chronicles the historic 1953 ascent of Mt. Everest through the perspective of Sherpa mountaineer Tenzing Norgay. Rated PG. Complimentary popcorn will be served if time allows, but BYO treats. -
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 10TH
9:00AM - COVERED BRIDGE BUS TOUR: On this tour we'll visit scenic vistas, one of the oldest general stores in America, and picturesque covered bridges (including the longest in the state of NH). Approx. 3-hour tour. $15 per person.
1:00PM - MATINEE MOVIE - JUMANJI (free event): The original! Partially filmed in New Hampshire. This film is rated PG. BYO treats.
1:30PM - WREATH MAKING: We'll provide all the necessary supplies to customize and decorate a 10" grapevine wreath. Choose from an autumn theme or floral design with real dried flowers. Located in the Fun Factory. $15 per craft.
2:00PM - GUIDED HIKE ON THE SERENDIPITY TRAIL: The Serendipity Loop is a hidden gem right in the backyard of Loon Mountain. This gently rolling loop winds through a scenic mixed forest, offering peaceful surroundings, mountain & river views, and well-maintained paths. This easy/moderate hike is a little over 2-miles (round-trip) on a well-maintained path. $10 per person.
3:00PM - MATINEE MOVIE - DISCLOSURE DAY (free event): Steven Spielberg directs the story of how humans came to realize the truth about alien intelligence. Rated PG-13. BYO treats.
7:00PM - FAMILY FEUD NIGHT FOR CASH: Instead of "fact-based" trivia questions and answers, we surveyed the nation with a series of questions. Teams compete by trying to guess the top answers! We'll be playing for cash prizes. A "team" can even consist of 1 or 2 people. $5 per person (CASH ONLY), or you can play for free but won't be eligible to win the prize money. Located in the movie theater. Please sign up in advance if possible - minimum amount of participation required or event may be cancelled.
8:30PM - MOVIE NIGHT - THE END OF OAK STREET (free event): After a mysterious cosmic event rips Oak Street from suburbia and transports their neighborhood to someplace unknown, the Platt family soon discovers that their very survival depends on them sticking together as they navigate their now unrecognizable surroundings. Rated PG-13. Complimentary popcorn will be served if time allows, but BYO treats. -
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 11TH
9:00AM - WATERFALL TOUR OF THE KANCAMAGUS: We'll head over the Kancamagus Highway for a couple of short/easy walks to Sabbaday Falls (0.6 miles round-trip), and also Rocky Gorge (0.1 miles round-trip). We'll also stop at other scenic vistas for pictures along the way. Approx. 3-hour tour. $15 per person.
1:30PM - MATINEE MOVIE - TOY STORY 5 (free event): The new one! Rated PG. BYO treats.
2:00PM - TOTE BAG CRAFT: Customize your own canvas tote bag. Limited space and supplies. Located in the Fun Factory. $5 per craft.
2:00PM - GUIDED HIKE TO "THE BEST VIEW IN NH": Join us for one of the most unique & exclusive walks in the region. This favorite, secret spot in Sugar Hill is off-the-radar and traditionally inaccessible to the public. The area is steeped in rich history, but the real pay-off is sweeping vistas of the Presidential range. We think it resembles the scenery from the movie The Sound of Music. This is approx. a 1-mile walk with some minor ups-and-downs. Return at approx. 4:30PM. $15 per person.
3:30PM - MATINEE MOVIE - THE LAST FIRST: WINTER K2 (free event): K2's first winter ascent claimed 5 lives, revealing modern alpinism's struggles with commercialization, social media impact, and conflicts between marginalized climbers and traditional elites. Please note this film is rated R. BYO treats.
7:00PM - NEW HAMPSHIRE'S ALIEN ABDUCTION: A PRESENTATION ON THE BETTY & BARNEY HILL INCIDENT (free event): Did you know the world's first claim of alien abduction happened in the White Mountains of New Hampshire? On the evening of September 19th 1961, Betty and Barney Hill were passing through Franconia Notch when they claim to have been abducted by aliens. This interpretive presentation will explore the history of UFOs in New England, the background of Betty and Barney, and the incredible events that unfold on that fateful night. Located in the movie theater.
8:30PM - MOVIE NIGHT - THE DINK (free event): Desperate to save a struggling country club and earn his father's respect, a washed-up tennis pro is compelled to do the unthinkable: play pickleball. Rated PG-13. Complimentary popcorn will be served if time allows, but BYO treats. -
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 12TH
9:00AM - SCENIC WILDLIFE BUS TOUR: Join us for an interpretive tour around the region in search of New Hampshire's famous wildlife! However, be forewarned that we may not see anything at all. That being said, your wildlife guide will speak extensively about the different animals and history of wildlife in New Hampshire. Along the way, we will make a few stops for photos with Mt. Washington, Upper Ammonoosuc Falls, and more. Also, be aware that we will be travelling on bumpy back roads at times. Tour lasts approx. 3.5-hours (there is a bathroom stop along the way, but requires walking approx. 50 yards or so). Limited space. $15 per person.
1:00PM - MATINEE MOVIE - MOANA (free event): The new live-action Disney movie starring Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson. BYO treats.
1:30PM - GUIDED HIKE ON THE DISCOVERY TRAIL: Join us for a leisurely walk in the White Mountain National Forest on an easy and well-maintained 1.4-mile loop walk. This interpretive trail is educational, fun, conveniently located, and relaxing for people of all ages. It's a great way to stretch your legs and get some fresh air! $5 per person.
4:00PM - MATINEE MOVIE - ISLANDS (free event): A tennis coach at a luxurious island resort meets an enigmatic tourist whom he feels he's met before. Tension and attraction starts to grow, until her husband disappears, leaving him as a suspect. Please note this film is not rated. BYO treats.
4:30PM - HOMEMADE CANDLES: Create & customize your own scented soy candle in a mason jar. Located in the Fun Factory. $10 per craft.
7:00PM - BINGO FOR CASH: Join us for classic bingo. We'll be playing for cash prizes. $5 per board (CASH ONLY). Located in the movie theater. Please sign up in advance if possible - minimum amount of participation required or event may be cancelled.
8:30PM - MOVIE NIGHT - MAYDAY (free event): A new action comedy about a U.S. Navy pilot (Ryan Reynolds) on a top-secret mission during the Cold War gets trapped behind enemy lines, his only chance at survival is to form an alliance with an eccentric ex-KGB agent (Kenneth Branagh). Rated PG-13. Complimentary popcorn will be served if time allows, but BYO treats. -
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 13TH
9:00AM - SCENIC BUS TOUR: During this interpretive historical tour we’ll visit a few of our favorite “secret" spots known for impressive scenery. Along the way, your guide will provide information about the Old Man of the Mountain, ski history, NH wildlife, and the iconic Hollywood actress Bette Davis (who was a local resident during the height of her fame). We'll also stop at Harman's Cheese Shop for a little shopping. Very little walking is necessary, but we'll be on and off of the bus for photo opportunities. Limited space. Approx. 3-hour tour. $15 per person.
12:30PM - MATINEE MOVIE - THE SUPER MARIO GALAXY MOVIE (free event): The new one! Rated PG. BYO treats.
1:00PM - TOTE BAG CRAFT: Customize your own canvas tote bag. Limited space and supplies. Located in the Fun Factory. $5 per craft.
2:30PM - MATINEE MOVIE - THRESHOLD (free event): A documentary of Olympic gold medalist and most decorated American cross-country skier ever, Jessie Diggins, and the struggle behind her smile– a painful fight with an eating disorder at the peak of her career. This film is not rated. BYO treats.
7:00PM - MOVIE NIGHT - MATCHBOX THE MOVIE (free event): When a group of former childhood friends reconnect, their reunion takes a wild turn as they stumble upon a dangerous international plot—and must save the world. Rated PG-13. BYO treats. -
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 14TH
12:30PM - MATINEE MOVIE - MINIONS & MONSTERS (free event): The latest from the Minions gang! Rated PG. BYO treats.
2:30PM - ANIMAL "ADOPTION" CEREMONY: Select your very own stuffed animal friend to adopt and keep forever. We offer a number of different woodland animals like moose, bear, fox, beaver, and more (first-come, first-served). Located in the movie theater. $10 per animal.
3:30PM - MATINEE MOVIE - NAPLOEAN DYNAMITE (free event): The cult comedy classic! Rated PG. BYO treats.
4:00PM - KITE CRAFT: Customize and decorate your own kite. Then go fly it! Limited space and supplies. Located in the Fun Factory. $10 per craft.
6:30-7:30PM - POLLARD BROOK ICE CREAM SHOP: We have our own soft serve machine! Located in the Tours Room attached to the Main Lobby (ask the Front Desk if you can't find it). Offering cones, cups, sundaes, and soda floats. Pricing varies.
8:00PM - MOVIE NIGHT - COYOTE VS. ACME (free event): After enduring years of malfunctioning products, Wile E. Coyote teams up with a local personal injury attorney to take on ACME. Rated PG. BYO treats.
ACTIVITIES FOR WEEK 46 (11/15-11/22)
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MONDAY, NOVEMBER 16TH
9:00AM - RESORT ORIENTATION (free event): Meet the Activities Staff in the movie theater for approximately one hour of information regarding daily activities, resort amenities, and local offerings. Activities sign-ups open at the end of this meeting. Complimentary doughnuts.
11:00AM-12:30PM - CONCIERGE HOURS: Stop by the Main Lobby to meet the Activities staff (or you may call us at EXT-470). We'll be available to answer questions, make reservations, and personalize your vacation based on your interests and needs.
12:30PM - MATINEE MOVIE - HOPPERS (free event): Mabel goes undercover into the animal kingdom and learns about the lives of animals all around her. Rated PG. BYO treats.
2:30PM - MATINEE MOVIE- BACK TO THE FUTURE (free event): The original! Rated PG. BYO treats.
7:00-8:00PM - LIVE MUSIC FEATURING BOB KING (free event): Enjoy an upbeat performance from musician Bob King. BYOB. Located in the Main Lobby.
8:30PM - MOVIE NIGHT - TENZING (free event): This biographical drama chronicles the historic 1953 ascent of Mt. Everest through the perspective of Sherpa mountaineer Tenzing Norgay. Rated PG. -
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 17TH
1:30PM - MATINEE MOVIE - JUMANJI (free event): The original! Partially filmed in New Hampshire. This film is rated PG. BYO treats.
2:00PM - GUIDED HIKE ON THE SERENDIPITY TRAIL: The Serendipity Loop is a hidden gem right in the backyard of Loon Mountain. This gently rolling loop winds through a scenic mixed forest, offering peaceful surroundings, mountain & river views, and well-maintained paths. This easy/moderate hike is a little over 2-miles (round-trip) on a well-maintained path. $10 per person.
4:30PM - MATINEE MOVIE - THRESHOLD (free event): A documentary of Olympic gold medalist and most decorated American cross-country skier ever, Jessie Diggins, and the struggle behind her smile– a painful fight with an eating disorder at the peak of her career. This film is not rated. BYO treats.
4:30PM - HOMEMADE CANDLES: Create & customize your own scented soy candle in a mason jar. Located in the Fun Factory. $10 per craft.
6:30-8:00PM - POLLARD BROOK ICE CREAM SHOP: We have our own soft serve machine! Located in the Tours Room attached to the Main Lobby (ask the Front Desk if you can't find it). Offering cones, cups, sundaes, and soda floats. Pricing varies.
7:00PM - FAMILY FEUD NIGHT FOR CASH: Instead of "fact-based" trivia questions and answers, we surveyed the nation with a series of questions. Teams compete by trying to guess the top answers! We'll be playing for cash prizes. A "team" can even consist of 1 or 2 people. $5 per person (CASH ONLY), or you can play for free but won't be eligible to win the prize money. Located in the movie theater. Please sign up in advance if possible - minimum amount of participation required or event may be cancelled.
8:30PM - MOVIE NIGHT - MAYDAY (free event): A new action comedy about a U.S. Navy pilot (Ryan Reynolds) on a top-secret mission during the Cold War gets trapped behind enemy lines, his only chance at survival is to form an alliance with an eccentric ex-KGB agent (Kenneth Branagh). Rated PG-13. Complimentary popcorn will be served if time allows, but BYO treats. -
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 18TH
1:30PM - MATINEE MOVIE - TOY STORY 5 (free event): The new one! Rated PG. BYO treats.
2:00PM - GUIDED HIKE TO "THE BEST VIEW IN NH": Join us for one of the most unique & exclusive walks in the region. This favorite, secret spot in Sugar Hill is off-the-radar and traditionally inaccessible to the public. The area is steeped in rich history, but the real pay-off is sweeping vistas of the Presidential range. We think it resembles the scenery from the movie The Sound of Music. This is approx. a 1-mile walk with some minor ups-and-downs. Return at approx. 4:30PM. $15 per person.
3:30PM - MATINEE MOVIE - THE LAST FIRST: WINTER K2 (free event): K2's first winter ascent claimed 5 lives, revealing modern alpinism's struggles with commercialization, social media impact, and conflicts between marginalized climbers and traditional elites. Please note this film is rated R. BYO treats.
5:00PM - TOTE BAG CRAFT: Customize your own canvas tote bag. Limited space and supplies. Located in the Fun Factory. $5 per craft.
7:00PM - NEW HAMPSHIRE'S ALIEN ABDUCTION: A PRESENTATION ON THE BETTY & BARNEY HILL INCIDENT (free event): Did you know the world's first claim of alien abduction happened in the White Mountains of New Hampshire? On the evening of September 19th 1961, Betty and Barney Hill were passing through Franconia Notch when they claim to have been abducted by aliens. This interpretive presentation will explore the history of UFOs in New England, the background of Betty and Barney, and the incredible events that unfold on that fateful night. Located in the movie theater.
8:30PM - MOVIE NIGHT - RESIDENT EVIL (free event): Bryan works as a medical courier and is tasked with delivering a mysterious package to Raccoon City Hospital in the mountains of Colorado. As he arrives, he quickly learns that an outbreak has left hordes of people infected. Over the course of one night Bryan must survive the horrors of this small town’s descent into madness. Please note this film is rated R for strong bloody violence and gore. Complimentary popcorn will be served if time allows, but BYO treats. -
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 19TH
12:30PM - MATINEE MOVIE - MOANA (free event): The new live-action Disney movie starring Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson. BYO treats.
4:00PM - MATINEE MOVIE - ISLANDS (free event): A tennis coach at a luxurious island resort meets an enigmatic tourist whom he feels he's met before. Tension and attraction starts to grow, until her husband disappears, leaving him as a suspect. Please note this film is not rated. BYO treats.
6:30PM - MOVIE NIGHT - THE ODYSSEY (free event): Matt Damon is Odysseus in Christopher Nolan's adaptation of Homer's epic poem. Please note this film is rated R and runs 2hr 53min. BYO treats. -
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 20TH
10:00AM - KITE CRAFT: Customize and decorate your own kite. Then go fly it! Limited space and supplies. Located in the Fun Factory. $10 per craft.
12:30PM - MATINEE MOVIE - THE SUPER MARIO GALAXY MOVIE (free event): The new one! Rated PG. BYO treats.
1:00PM - TOTE BAG CRAFT: Customize your own canvas tote bag. Limited space and supplies. Located in the Fun Factory. $5 per craft.
2:30PM - MATINEE MOVIE - DISCLOSURE DAY (free event): Steven Spielberg directs the story of how humans came to realize the truth about alien intelligence. Rated PG-13. BYO treats.
7:00PM - MOVIE NIGHT - THE DINK (free event): Desperate to save a struggling country club and earn his father's respect, a washed-up tennis pro is compelled to do the unthinkable: play pickleball. Rated PG-13. BYO treats. -
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 21ST
9:30AM - HOMEMADE CANDLES: Create & customize your own scented soy candle in a mason jar. Located in the Fun Factory. $10 per craft.
11:00AM - ANIMAL "ADOPTION" CEREMONY: Select your very own stuffed animal friend to adopt and keep forever. We offer a number of different animals (first-come, first-served). Located in the movie theater. $10 per animal.
12:30PM - MATINEE MOVIE - MINIONS & MONSTERS (free event): The latest from the Minions gang! Rated PG. BYO treats.
1:00PM - KITE CRAFT: Customize and decorate your own kite. Then go fly it! Limited space and supplies. Located in the Fun Factory. $10 per craft.
2:30PM - CANDY BINGO (free event): We'll play a fun session of bingo for candy prizes. Located in the movie theater. Free event.
3:30PM - MATINEE MOVIE - NAPLOEAN DYNAMITE (free event): The cult comedy classic! Rated PG. BYO treats.
4:30PM - TOTE BAG CRAFT: Customize your own canvas tote bag. Limited space and supplies. Located in the Fun Factory. $5 per craft.
5:30PM - MOVIE NIGHT - COYOTE VS. ACME (free event): After enduring years of malfunctioning products, Wile E. Coyote teams up with a local personal injury attorney to take on ACME. Rated PG. BYO treats.
6:30-7:30PM - POLLARD BROOK ICE CREAM SHOP: We have our own soft serve machine! Located in the Tours Room attached to the Main Lobby (ask the Front Desk if you can't find it). Offering cones, cups, sundaes, and soda floats. Pricing varies.
8:00PM - MOVIE NIGHT - THE END OF OAK STREET (free event): After a mysterious cosmic event rips Oak Street from suburbia and transports their neighborhood to someplace unknown, the Platt family soon discovers that their very survival depends on them sticking together as they navigate their now unrecognizable surroundings. Rated PG-13. BYO treats.


