Page 6 - NewfoundLakeLife December 2020

Page 6 Newfound Lake Life December 2020

Community
Supporting Local Businesses in 2020

By Donna rhoDes rant on S. Main St. opens in early
afternoon to provide meals well
BRISTOL – If ever there
was a year to support local busi- into the evening hours.
Another popular spot is
nesses, 2020 seems to be it, so Shackett’s Brewery on Cen-
while shoppers head out to find
gifts for family and loved ones, tral Square, which has locally
brewed ales and food for their
business owners wish to remind patrons as well.
shoppers that downtown Bristol
Across from the Post Office
is the ideal spot to select quality on Lake St., you will find Kilter
gifts for their family and friends.
A trip around the square Fitness to help with your New
Year's resolutions, PVF Builders
might begin with Imagine, a for your dream kitchen or home,
store that carries women’s cloth-
ing made in the U.S., Canada Newfound Impressions for
custom calendars,
and by certified trade companies.
From socks to jewelry, casual out- holiday cards, and
stickers, Shear
fits and lots of fine accessories, it Definition for
is a shop that will please all the Photo Courtesy of Gene Bank
women on any shopping list. Just beyond is Fran’s Ceramics as well as birthday parties. honey. the holiday
Around the bend in Central
Beside her
primp or gift
Just down the street is Twin
certificate and
Designs, offering unique art, where people can either purchase Square, the APU Mountain shop at street Renaissance
level, Norton’s
gifts or create some of their own. Spirit Medicinal shop special-
books and Newfound nostalgic The shop not only offers finished izes in Native American items. Antiques offers Florals to add
pieces available, along with a
that festive flare
wide selection of pottery, quality ceramic home decorations for Beautiful clothing, healing herbal rooms filled with to your home. All
sale but also invites individuals remedies and more can be found a variety of antique
children’s stuffed animals, games
and other gift items. This year or groups to stop in to make gift inside, while Riverview Artisan’s and vintage items for with off street parking
Gallery beside them has top-
items of their own. From orna-
both homes and collectors, while and offering gift certificates for
they also have beautiful hand- mental ceramic Christmas trees notch art, handcrafted jewelry, their Pleasant St. neighbors, your special someone.
made gift items available from
Smile Makers as well as delicious to home décor, there is some- wood work, pottery and much Re-Imagine, offers refinished Heading out of town toward
furniture and other home décor the lake people will find Cardi-
thing to please all in their vast more from New Hampshire ar-
fudge from Bristol’s own Mill
Fudge Factory. inventory. Classes are available tisans. New to Central Square is items. DJ’s Crafts also has a wide gan Mountain Store, a nostalgic
for both large and small groups Relaxation Station offering mas- selection of local home made place where shoppers will find
sage, facials, nails, and waxing. crafts, jewelry and even Ameri- artwork, handcrafted items, jew-
Gemstone & Glass Beads • Sterling & Gold-filled Findings But that’s not all; there are can Girl-sized clothing, among elry, and even a seat to relax and
Mineral Specimens • Books • Tumbled Stones • Fossils even more places to shop for the many other great gift-giving have a bite to eat amidst their
Smudging Wands • Incense • Stone & Sterling Jewelry perfect gift on Pleasant Street. items. rustic country atmosphere. And
Crystals • Open Year Round
North Star Gems the second floor at 5 Pleasant while they shop don’t have to Cottage either; annually voted
Those who want a bite to eat no one should forget Kathleen’s
Homestead Creations is on
St. where they sell handcrafted venture far in downtown Bris- the #1 Irish restaurant and pub
items, Color Street Nails, Avon tol either. LinCross Roast Beef, in New Hampshire.
products, and Paparazzi Jewelry Subs and More has a delicious Further down the road, Au-
for adults and children. She also menu filled with their famous buchon Hardware also pro-
Tues-Sat: 10-5, Sunday: 10-4 has a selection of men’s jewelry roast beef subs, soups and other vides plenty of gift ideas for the
nstargems@metrocast.net
Rt. 3-A, Bridgewater 603-744-6338 along with maple syrup and N.H. lunch or dinner items. On Cen- homeowner, gardener, and bird
tral Square, The Purple Pit is watcher in your life.
renowned for their coffee, pas- While these are only just a few
Introducing tries and other great foods while of the places people can shop lo-
Pizza Bene, located right beside cally this Christmas, they are all
SUZANNE STAGNER them, has even more great food great examples of gift ideas peo-
to the Great Reflections staff Fran’s Ceramics selections to offer throughout the ple can purchase to support our
for massage therapy. afternoon and evening hours. small business community. Stop
Bristol Diner, Gina’s Place, and in, browse, and support them as
She has worked as a massage therapist for over ten & Gifts Gilley’s Restaurant on Lake they are here to serve our local
years and loves her profession. She has a passion for 12 Central Square, Bristol, NH Street offer breakfast and lunch community.
$10 OFF health and wellness, and nothing brings her more (603) 707-9815 while Cielito’s Mexican Restau-
satisfaction than helping others improve their health
YOUR FIRST Fran Bates, owner
MASSAGE WITH and feel better. She cares about her clients and adapts fceramics49@yahoo.com
SUZANNE the massage to your needs.
on a 60 or 90 Her specialty is a therapeutic massage to address Fancy Yourself a Writer?
minute massage! problem areas, using a combination of deep tissue • Holiday Gifts
Regular price $80
only $70 with coupon. pressure, while also allowing you to feel like you’ve • Stocking Have a Story to Tell?
had a relaxing massage. If you’re looking to unwind, Stuffers
relax and feel more pampered, you might try • Ornaments We would love to hear from you!
her gentle Swedish massage.
• Gift
459 Lake Street, Bristol Certificates Email us at
603-744-9100 • Classes lakelife@newfoundimpressions.com