Sports Clubs, Social Clubs & Community Outreach
Chester offers a wealth of clubs to join that offer diverse fun for the whole family! Get out of the house and get involved! Listings on this page are FREE for any organization or group wanting to list their contact information. To list an event for the Community Events page, please visit the Submit Information page for guidelines.
Chester Kitchen (603) 206-4786
Located behind the town office building at 84 Chester Street. It is a commercial kitchen located here at the town hall that food manufacturers can lease to make their products. It is available to rent on an hourly basis for a modest fee, including an access fee for each and every time it is rented.
Contact:
Hilary Hall
Email: chesterkitchen@yahoo.com
Website: http://www.chesterkitchen.com
Chester Kitchen Town Report 2006 - PDF (50k)
Chester Food Pantry: (603) 887-4799
The food pantry is located at the Chester Congregational Church in the vestry. Open from 9 AM to 1 PM on the 4th Saturday of each month. Also, Bakery items are donated by Hannaford's of Londonderry on Tuesday mornings to the Wason Pond Community Center, 603 Raymond Road, at 9 AM. For information and to arrange pick up on Tuesday, or any other time, please call Hilary Hall, 206-4786. All information is confidential
Contact:
For info call Pat at the Church office, 887-4799
Clothes Closet: (603) 887-4045
Clothing Swap Shop: take what you need, leave what you don't. This is a volunteer effort to recycle usable, good condition clothing within the town. Clothes, shoes, coats, etc. Non clothing items to be recycled can go to the swap shop at the transfer station.
Contact:
Jean Packard
5 Chester Street, Located behind the Post Office. Saturday 9:30am - 2:30pm.
Please contact Jean at the Assessor's office to make a Donation
The Chester Historical Society: (603) 887-4545
The Chester Historical Society exists to promote the study of the history of Chester, and the preservation of that history through the collection and protection of historical matter. The history of the Town of Chester is vast, and the Society is committed to the preservation of this knowledge, of the Town's antiquity, and supports the continuing education of the community about its ever evolving heritage. NEW Updated Website!
The Chester Historical Society holds bi-monthly meetings (January, March, May, July, September, November) on the 4th Tuesday, at 7:00 P.M., at Stevens' Memorial Hall, at the crossroads of Rts. 121, and 102, in Chester. Membership is open to all individuals, families, businesses, and organizations. The Society's Office and Exhibits at Stevens' Memorial Hall are open on the 2nd Saturday of every month from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM.
Contact:
Web Anderson, President
Michelle Broadhurst, Vice President
Gary Van Geyte, Treasurer
Laura Wolfer, Secretary
Mailing Address: PO Box 34, Chester, NH 03036
Email: chesterhistorical@yahoo.com
Website: http://www.chesterhistorical.org
Friends of The Chester Library:
The Friends of the Chester Library are a volunteer group that support the Chester Public Library by fundraising and hosting programs for the benefit of the Library in conjunction with the Staff and the Board of Trustees. We are the Library's primary source of nontax dollars, help promote literacy and offer community programs/events to benefit all Chester residents.
Contact:
President, Bonnie Rowe
Secretary, Betty Castora
Treasurer, Vaughn McGillen
Meet on the First Thursday of Every Month (excluding July and August) at 7pm at the Library Meeting Room. Public is welcome.
The Chester Senior Citizens: (603) 887-5034
The Chester Senior Citizens have been meeting regularly for over 20 years years. Monthly Pot Luck Lunches, Bingo, Guest Speakers and Outings. General Activities and Newsletter: www.chesterseniors.org. Our newsletter is produced quarterly, and can be found in the lobby of the Town Offices, and at the Library, and on our website. It includes recipes, book reviews, local news highlights, humor, and more! The Website and online newsletter are updated regularly...check it out! PRINT NEWS.pdf
REMAINING CHESTER SENIORS 2007 SCHEDULE
Contact:
Hilary Hall
Email: chesterseniors@yahoo.comchesterseniors@yahoo.com
Meet Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday, 10 AM to 4 PM, and Tuesdays 9 AM-4 PM at the Wason Pond Community Center, 603 Raymond Road. There is always a representative of the Chester Seniors there for new members to come and enjoy the Center! Mondaysinclude Tai Chi in the AM, cribbage & other card games, and bingo in the afternoon. Tuesday AM is coffee hour, afternoons open for any activity. Wednesdays designated as Movie day, Thursdays, Whist and other games or activities. The Community Center has a reading library, and two computers with high speed cable internet access for the seniors use. Outing ideas and their annaul schedule can be accessed online at www.chesterseniors.org
Chester Soccer Club: (603) 483-4016
Signup for the new season!
Contact:
Bill Reishus, President
Email: chestersoccer@comcast.net
Website: http://www.chestersoccer.com
Chester Baseball/Softball League: (603) 887-5842
Please visit our website for all related information.
Contact:
Doug Reed
Mail to: P.O. Box 50, Chester, NH 03036
Website: http://home.comcast.net/~chesterbaseball
E-mail: ChesterBaseball@comcast.net
Chester Lacrosse Club: (603) 887-0848
Join the club!
Contact:
Rob Daziel
Website: http://www.ourleaguesite.com/chesterlacrosseclub
E-mail: chesterlacrosseclub@earthlink.net
The Chester Lion's Club:
Contact:
President - Sheryl Baker, e-mail: sherylb312@yahoo.com
They meet on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays monthly at Stevens Hall, and the 3rd Thursday at Wason Pond Community Center
Chester Dancers: (603) 887-8920
The Chester Dancers is a dance program dedicated to serving the children of Chester and the surrounding area. Classes are free of charge. Shoes and leotards belong to the organization and are loaned to the children for their use. The underlying premise of the organization is that no child should be denied access to classical training on the basis of income.
There are two performances a year, in the spring and for Christmas, with costumes provided and no charges for participation or attendance at the shows. We exist on donations from parents and interested parties and occasional fund raisers. Classes are taught by Margaret Voss, former professional dancer, with many years experience in training children for the performing arts.
Contact:
Margaret Voss
Email: chesterdancers@gmail.com <mailto:mav@gsinet.net>
website: http://www.chesterdancers.com
Meet regularly in Steven's Memorial Hall
The Rockingham Herb Society: (603) 887-3842
The Rockingham Her Society welcomes new members. This is a non profit organization where knowledge is shared through fun and participation. The society keeps abreast of advances in herbal and vegetative studies. The group is open to anyone interested in herbs and gardening. To be a member, a garden is not required. Programs, workshops, guest speakers and field trips fill our calendar of events, as well as community activities and chartiable contributions. Meetings are on the 1st Thursday of every month Feb.-Dec. at the Stevens Memorial Hall in Chester, NH unless otherwise noted on our calendar due to a field trip etc. For more information please contact the Rockingham Herb Society at P.O. Box 98, Chester, NH or Jackie Brown at 887-3842.
Girl Scouts: (603) 887-3642
Chester, NH Girl Scouts are part of the Girl Scouts of Swift Water Council, Region 5. We currently have 11 Troops in Chester covering all age levels from Daisy through Senior. Join in!
Contact:
Nancy Pilotte
Website: http://www.chestergirlscouts.org
Cub Scouts Pack 163: (603) 887-7345
Contact:
Eric Stinson
Website: http://www.chesternhcubscouts.org
Boy Scouts Troop 163: (603) 887-4308
Boy Scout programs.
Contact:
Tom Wilson - Chairperson
Stephen Landau - Scoutmaster
Meetings are Monday night at 7pm in the Multi Purpose Room.
Chester Rod & Gun Club: (603) 887-4629
Located on Rod & Gun Club Road.
MOMS Club of Chester: (603) 887-6911
A great way to meet other moms in your area and participate in fun activities with your little ones. We organize daytime events such as park days, playgroups, holiday parties, craft projects, outings to zoos, museums, movies and much more.
Contact:
Lara Kossacoff - 603-887-6911
Email: chestermomsclub@gmail.com
Chester Playground:
Located at Wason Pond.
Contact:
Upon completion of the playground, the MOMS Club gifted the equipment to the town, so it's now town property. Any questions should be directed to town officials.
Chester Field of Dreams: (603) 244-8064
Contact:
Joann Hassam, Chair
Keith Wentworth, Vice Chair
Chester Field of Dreams
P.O. Box 333
Chester, NH 03036
Maintained by the Town of Chester