Pollard Brook Activities
Week 16 (04/19-04/26) and Week 15 (04/12-04/19)
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.
***OUR ACTIVITIES DEPARTMENT IS CURRENTLY SHORT-HANDED, SO PLEASE BEAR WITH US. WE ARE DOING OUR BEST WITH LIMITED RESOURCES AVAILABLE***
ACTIVITIES FOR WEEK 16 (04/19-04/26)
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MONDAY, APRIL 20TH
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-12:00PM - 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 - THE WILD ROBOT (free event): Roz, a free-spirited robot crash lands on an unpopulated planet. Rated PG. BYO treats.
1:30PM - HOMEMADE CANDLES: Create & customize your own scented soy candle in a mason jar. Located in the Fun Factory. $10 per craft.
2:30PM - MATINEE MOVIE - THE PENGUIN LESSONS (free event): Tom Michell is a British teacher who moves to Argentina in the turbulent 1970s when the country is on the verge of a coup. When he rescues an orphaned penguin on the beach his whole life is transformed. Rated PG-13. BYO treats.
3:30PM - GLASS PAINTING CRAFT: We'll provide the supplies and it's up to you to get creative. Choose from a wine glass, mason jar, or mug as your canvas. Limited space and supplies. Located in the Fun Factory. $10 per craft.
6:00PM - MATINEE MOVIE - REBUILDING (free event): After wildfires take his ranch, cowboy Dusty winds up in a FEMA camp, finding community with others, including his daughter and ex-wife. This film is rated PG. BYO treats.
7:00-8:00PM - POLLARD BROOK ICE CREAM SHOP: We now 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 - 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. Complimentary popcorn will be served if time allows, but BYO treats. -
TUESDAY, APRIL 21ST
9:00-11:00AM - 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 - THE SPONGEBOB MOVIE: SEARCH FOR SQUAREPANTS (free event): The new one! This film is rated PG. BYO treats.
1:30PM - FUN PAINT: Bring your creative inspiration and we'll supply the canvas, paint, and stencils (good for adults and children). Limited space & supplies - please sign up in advance. Located in the Fun Factory. $5 per craft.
2:30PM - MATINEE MOVIE - LOST ON A MOUNTAIN IN MAINE (free event): The inspiring true story of 12-year-old Donn Fendler, who becomes separated from his family by a fast moving storm on Mt. Katahdin, Maine's highest peak. Rated PG. BYO treats.
7:00PM - MOVIE NIGHT - GOOD LUCK, HAVE FUN, DON'T DIE (free event): A mysterious man arrives at a Los Angeles diner claiming to be from the future. His mission is to recruit a specific group of people to travel with him through time to help avert an apocalypse brought on by artificial intelligence. Struggling to convince them of his plan, he resorts to taking them hostage for a single night in order to save the world. Please note this film is rated R. BYO treats.
7:30PM - MOOSE/WILDLIFE BUS TOUR: Join us for an interpretive tour around the region in search of New Hampshire's famous wildlife! This time of year, black bear and moose are very active. 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. Tour lasts approx. 3-hours. Limited space. $15 per person. -
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 22ND
9:30AM - GUIDED HIKE TO MT. AGASSIZ: Mt. Agassiz is a former tourist attraction that went defunct in the 1960s, but still provides a stunning view of Franconia Notch as we get a peek into a golden age long past. The view is a completely different perspective of Franconia Notch than you have likely ever seen before. This guided hike is 1.5-miles (round-trip) on an old paved road; however, the road climbs steadily uphill and is very steep in places. A higher level of agility & stamina is required - you will work up a sweat. Appropriate outerwear recommended. Minimum of 4 participants required. $15 per person.
12:30PM - MATINEE MOVIE - HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON (free event): The new one! Rated PG. BYO treats.
2:00PM - HOMEMADE CANDLES: Create & customize your own scented soy candle in a mason jar. Located in the Fun Factory. $10 per craft.
3:00PM - MATINEE MOVIE - WICKED: FOR GOOD (free event): The new one! Rated PG. BYO treats.
3:30PM - FUN PAINT: Bring your creative inspiration and we'll supply the canvas, paint, and stencils (good for adults and children). Located in the Fun Factory. $5 per craft.
6:00PM - MATINEE MOVIE - FOUNTAIN OF YOUTH (free event): Two siblings travel multiple continents into ancient cultures and beyond in order to solve the riddle explorers have puzzled over for centuries. Rated PG-13. BYO treats.
7:00-8:00PM - POLLARD BROOK ICE CREAM SHOP: We now 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.
8:30PM - MOVIE NIGHT - FACKHAM HALL (free event): A spoof that crosses Downton Abbey with Airplane! and Monty Python. This film follows lovable pick-pocket Eric Noone as he lands a job at a unique English manor house. He quickly rises through the ranks, and a forbidden romance with lady-of-the-house Rose Davenport blossoms. But when an unexpected murder occurs, Eric gets framed. Please note this film is rated R. Complimentary popcorn will be served if time allows, but BYO treats. -
THURSDAY, APRIL 23RD
1:30PM - MATINEE MOVIE - THE LION KING (free event): The original animated version from 1994. Rated G. BYO treats.
2:00PM - UFO BUS TOUR: One of the most infamous UFO abduction stories in history happened around the corner from Pollard Brook Resort. In 1961, Betty & Barney Hill claim to have been abducted by aliens and can't explain a large chunk of "lost time". We will head out in the bus to re-trace their route on that fateful night. We'll make a few stops including a scenic view in Franconia Notch, the official state historic marker that commemorates their story, the spot of abduction, and a local mural of the alien. Approx. 1.5-hour tour. $5 per person.
4:30PM - GLASS PAINTING CRAFT: We'll provide the supplies and it's up to you to get creative. Choose from a wine glass, mason jar, or mug as your canvas. Limited space and supplies. Located in the Fun Factory. $10 per craft.
6:00PM - MATINEE MOVIE - FAMILY PLAN 2 (free event): Dan (Mark Wahlberg) has planned the perfect vacation for his family to celebrate overseas until a mysterious figure from his past shows up with unfinished business. Rated PG-13. BYO treats.
7:00-8:00PM - POLLARD BROOK ICE CREAM SHOP: We now 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 - NH WILDLIFE IDENTIFICATION (free event) - Test your knowledge about NH wildlife. Stop by our table in the Main Lobby to try your hand at identifying 15 real animal pelts from NH.
8:30PM - MOVIE NIGHT - SOBO (free event): This adventure documentary follows thru-hiker Matt Lyons on his two-year mission to finish the Pacific Crest Trail. Battling injuries, loneliness, and the wild beauty of the backcountry, it’s a personal story of grit, growth, and the surprising connections made along 2,650 tough miles. Please note this film is not rated. Complimentary popcorn will be served if time allows, but BYO treats. -
FRIDAY, APRIL 24TH
***WE WON'T HAVE ANY ACTIVITIES STAFF ON DUTY TODAY, SO PLEASE EXCUSE THE LACK OF OFFERINGS***
7:00PM - MOVIE NIGHT - RENTAL FAMILY (free event): Brendan Fraser plays a struggling American actor who lives alone in Tokyo. He decides to try out for a rental family agency, in which he is hired to play different roles in random people’s lives. As he develops relationships and has fleeting moments of connection, Philip begins to lose touch with what is real and what is performance. This film is rated PG-13. Complimentary popcorn will be served if time allows, but BYO treats. -
SATURDAY, APRIL 25TH
1:30PM - MATINEE MOVIE - ZOOTOPIA 2 (free event): The new one! Rated PG. BYO treats.
2:00PM - FUN PAINT: Bring your creative inspiration and we'll supply the canvas, paint, and stencils (good for adults and children). Limited space & supplies - please sign up in advance. Located in the Fun Factory. $5 per craft.
2:00PM - GUIDED HIKE TO BRIDESMAID FALLS: Bridesmaid Falls was once the subject of many postcards and paintings, but the long-lost waterfall no longer appears on any hiking maps. The hike is generally considered easy/moderate with very little elevation change for the majority of the hike; however, a short but very steep descent/ascent is required to access the waterfall, so a high level of agility and balance is required to complete the hike. This hike is not for young children or anyone with balance/health issues. The hike is approx. 1-mile (round-trip). Appropriate outerwear and footwear recommended. Minimum of 4 participants required. $20 per person.
3:30PM - MATINEE MOVIE - NOW YOU SEE ME, NOW YOU DON'T (free event): The Four Horseman return for another heist. Rated PG-13. BYO treats.
4:00PM - HOMEMADE CANDLES: Create & customize your own scented soy candle in a mason jar. Limited space & supplies - please sign up in advance. Located in the Fun Factory. $10 per craft.
6:00PM - MATINEE MOVIE - ANACONDA (free event): Paul Rudd and Jack Black are best friends in this meta-reboot. Rated PG-13. BYO treats.
7:00-8:00PM - POLLARD BROOK ICE CREAM SHOP: We now 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.
8:30PM - MOVIE NIGHT - OUTCOME (free event): Reef Hawk (Keanu Reeves), Hollywood's poster child since age six, is not okay. When he learns about an extortion plot tied to a mysterious video, Reef preemptively sets out on a redemption tour to make amends, confront his demons, and avoid getting canceled. Please note this film is rated R. Complimentary popcorn will be served if time allows, but BYO treats.
ACTIVITIES FOR WEEK 15 (04/12-04/19)
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MONDAY, APRIL 13TH
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-12:00PM - 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 - THE WILD ROBOT (free event): Roz, a free-spirited robot crash lands on an unpopulated planet. Rated PG. BYO treats.
1:30PM - HOMEMADE CANDLES: Create & customize your own scented soy candle in a mason jar. Located in the Fun Factory. $10 per craft.
2:30PM - MATINEE MOVIE - THE PENGUIN LESSONS (free event): Tom Michell is a British teacher who moves to Argentina in the turbulent 1970s when the country is on the verge of a coup. When he rescues an orphaned penguin on the beach his whole life is transformed. Rated PG-13. BYO treats.
3:30PM - GLASS PAINTING CRAFT: We'll provide the supplies and it's up to you to get creative. Choose from a wine glass, mason jar, or mug as your canvas. Limited space and supplies. Located in the Fun Factory. $10 per craft.
5:00PM - MATINEE MOVIE - REBUILDING (free event): After wildfires take his ranch, cowboy Dusty winds up in a FEMA camp, finding community with others, including his daughter and ex-wife. This film is rated PG. BYO treats.
7:00-8:00PM - POLLARD BROOK ICE CREAM SHOP: We now 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 - 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. Complimentary popcorn will be served if time allows, but BYO treats. -
TUESDAY, APRIL 14TH
4:00PM - MATINEE MOVIE - LOST ON A MOUNTAIN IN MAINE (free event): The inspiring true story of 12-year-old Donn Fendler, who becomes separated from his family by a fast moving storm on Mt. Katahdin, Maine's highest peak. Rated PG. BYO treats.
6:30PM - MOVIE NIGHT - GOOD LUCK, HAVE FUN, DON'T DIE (free event): A mysterious man arrives at a Los Angeles diner claiming to be from the future. His mission is to recruit a specific group of people to travel with him through time to help avert an apocalypse brought on by artificial intelligence. Struggling to convince them of his plan, he resorts to taking them hostage for a single night in order to save the world. Please note this film is rated R. BYO treats.
7:00PM - MOOSE/WILDLIFE BUS TOUR: Join us for an interpretive tour around the region in search of New Hampshire's famous wildlife! This time of year, black bear and moose are very active. 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. Tour lasts approx. 3-hours. Limited space. $15 per person. -
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 15TH
11:00AM - GUIDED HIKE TO BRIDESMAID FALLS: Bridesmaid Falls was once the subject of many postcards and paintings, but the long-lost waterfall no longer appears on any hiking maps. The hike is generally considered easy/moderate with very little elevation change for the majority of the hike; however, a short but very steep descent/ascent is required to access the waterfall, so a high level of agility and balance is required to complete the hike. This hike is not for young children or anyone with balance issues. The hike is approx. 1-mile (round-trip). Appropriate outerwear and footwear recommended. Minimum of 4 participants required. $20 per person.
1:30PM - MATINEE MOVIE - HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON (free event): The new one! Rated PG. BYO treats.
2:00PM - HOMEMADE CANDLES: Create & customize your own scented soy candle in a mason jar. Located in the Fun Factory. $10 per craft.
3:30PM - FUN PAINT: Bring your creative inspiration and we'll supply the canvas, paint, and stencils (good for adults and children). Located in the Fun Factory. $5 per craft.
4:30PM - MATINEE MOVIE - WICKED: FOR GOOD (free event): The new one! Rated PG. BYO treats.
7:00-8:00PM - POLLARD BROOK ICE CREAM SHOP: We now 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.
8:30PM - MOVIE NIGHT - FACKHAM HALL (free event): A spoof that crosses Downton Abbey with Airplane! and Monty Python. This film follows lovable pick-pocket Eric Noone as he lands a job at a unique English manor house. He quickly rises through the ranks, and a forbidden romance with lady-of-the-house Rose Davenport blossoms. But when an unexpected murder occurs, Eric gets framed. Please note this film is rated R. Complimentary popcorn will be served if time allows, but BYO treats. -
THURSDAY, APRIL 16TH
1:30PM - MATINEE MOVIE - THE LION KING (free event): The original animated version from 1994. Rated G. BYO treats.
2:00PM - UFO BUS TOUR: One of the most infamous UFO abduction stories in history happened around the corner from Pollard Brook Resort. In 1961, Betty & Barney Hill claim to have been abducted by aliens and can't explain a large chunk of "lost time". We will head out in the bus to re-trace their route on that fateful night. We'll make a few stops including a scenic view in Franconia Notch, the official state historic marker that commemorates their story, the spot of abduction, and a local mural of the alien. Approx. 1.5-hour tour. $5 per person.
4:00PM - MATINEE MOVIE - FAMILY PLAN 2 (free event): Dan (Mark Wahlberg) has planned the perfect vacation for his family to celebrate overseas until a mysterious figure from his past shows up with unfinished business. Rated PG-13. BYO treats.
4:30PM - GLASS PAINTING CRAFT: We'll provide the supplies and it's up to you to get creative. Choose from a wine glass, mason jar, or mug as your canvas. Limited space and supplies. Located in the Fun Factory. $10 per craft.
7:00-8:00PM - POLLARD BROOK ICE CREAM SHOP: We now 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.
8:30PM - MOVIE NIGHT - SOBO (free event): This adventure documentary follows thru-hiker Matt Lyons on his two-year mission to finish the Pacific Crest Trail. Battling injuries, loneliness, and the wild beauty of the backcountry, it’s a personal story of grit, growth, and the surprising connections made along 2,650 tough miles. Please note this film is not rated. Complimentary popcorn will be served if time allows, but BYO treats. -
FRIDAY, APRIL 17TH
9:30AM - 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. Appropriate outerwear and footwear recommended (we will provide any necessary traction devices like YakTraks, micro-spikes, or snowshoes depending on conditions). Minimum of 4 participants required or event may be cancelled. $15 per person.
12:30PM - MATINEE MOVIE - THE SPONGEBOB MOVIE: SEARCH FOR SQUAREPANTS (free event): The new one! This film is rated PG. BYO treats.
1:30PM - HOMEMADE CANDLES: Create & customize your own scented soy candle in a mason jar. Located in the Fun Factory. $10 per craft.
2:30PM - MATINEE MOVIE - THE LOST BUS (free event): A determined father (Matthew McConaughey) risks everything to rescue a dedicated teacher and her students from a raging wildfire. Inspired by a true story of survival. Please note this film is Rated R. BYO treats.
7:00PM - MOVIE NIGHT - RENTAL FAMILY (free event): Brendan Fraser plays a struggling American actor who lives alone in Tokyo. He decides to try out for a rental family agency, in which he is hired to play different roles in random people’s lives. As he develops relationships and has fleeting moments of connection, Philip begins to lose touch with what is real and what is performance. This film is rated PG-13. Complimentary popcorn will be served if time allows, but BYO treats. -
SATURDAY, APRIL 18TH
9:00AM - HOMEMADE CANDLES: Create & customize your own scented soy candle in a mason jar. Limited space & supplies - please sign up in advance. Located in the Fun Factory. $10 per craft.
11:00AM - GLASS PAINTING CRAFT: We'll provide the supplies and it's up to you to get creative. Choose from a wine glass, mason jar, or mug as your canvas. Limited space and supplies - please sign up in advance. Located in the Fun Factory. $10 per craft.
12:30PM - MATINEE MOVIE - ZOOTOPIA 2 (free event): The new one! Rated PG. BYO treats.
1:30PM - FUN PAINT: Bring your creative inspiration and we'll supply the canvas, paint, and stencils (good for adults and children). Limited space & supplies - please sign up in advance. Located in the Fun Factory. $5 per craft.
3:00PM - MATINEE MOVIE - NOW YOU SEE ME, NOW YOU DON'T (free event): The Four Horseman return for another heist. Rated PG-13. BYO treats.
3:30PM - HOMEMADE CANDLES: Create & customize your own scented soy candle in a mason jar. Limited space & supplies - please sign up in advance. Located in the Fun Factory. $10 per craft.
5:30PM - MATINEE MOVIE - ANACONDA (free event): Paul Rudd and Jack Black are best friends in this meta-reboot. Rated PG-13. BYO treats.
6:30-8:00PM - POLLARD BROOK ICE CREAM SHOP: We now 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.
8:30PM - MOVIE NIGHT - OUTCOME (free event): Reef Hawk (Keanu Reeves), Hollywood's poster child since age six, is not okay. When he learns about an extortion plot tied to a mysterious video, Reef preemptively sets out on a redemption tour to make amends, confront his demons, and avoid getting canceled. Please note this film is rated R. Complimentary popcorn will be served if time allows, but BYO treats.
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