Annual Report - Newbury

esidents of Newbury. These gifts were distributed at the same
time as the Christmas baskets. A special thank you goes to the
South Newbury Union Church for holding its annual breakfast
with Santa. The proceeds of this event benefited the town’s
giving tree.
Again this year the town benefited from the Mount Sunapee
Resort’s Share and Care Day. On a specified day, each skier is
asked to bring canned or dry goods to the mountain in
exchange for a reduction on their lift ticket. The resort then
distributes the goods to the surrounding towns.
This year, the response from the residents of Newbury to the
need for food was great and the baskets at the town office were
emptied many times. The donated food was offered to those in
need when the families picked up their Thanksgiving
Christmas baskets.
Each year I am amazed and moved by the number of phone
calls that I receive from individuals, families, organizations
and committees interested in volunteering and donating time,
money, food, holiday baskets, wreaths and holiday presents for
those in Newbury with a need.
During this stressful time and uncertain
economy, I find many families frightened and
worried. You can be sure that the efforts of the
residents of Newbury are reassuring and greatly
appreciated.
Gail Bostic, Family Services Director