What we’re about
Dining and Adventures is a meetup group intended to bring together adult singles and couples for social activities. Dinners, dances, concerts, karaoke, theatrical productions, bonfires, etc. are events you should expect to see posted here in this group.
The Seacoast areas of New Hampshire and southern Maine extending over to Rochester and along Route 16 down to Hampton Beach will be the primary locations for events. But we are also considering activities in the lake and mountain areas of New Hampshire which may even include overnight stays for couples.
If there is a need to cancel an event due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances, members will be notified no later than 7:00 p.m. the day before !!
All prospective members must have a recent profile picture for accceptance into the group!!
This group is also on Facebook
Let's get out and socialize, meet new friends and share some adventures together!!!
Group Disclaimer: The leader(s) of this group are volunteers; and you release, hold harmless, and indemnify the leader(s) and all members of this group from any and all claims for property damage, injury, illness, disability, and/or death - including those caused by negligence and/or other reasons.
By requesting membership of the Dining and Adventures from the Seacoast to Rochester activity group, you release and forever discharge its members and leaders/organizers from any and all claims, personal sickness, injury or death and property damage or loss sustained by member arising out of or in connection with participation in an event, notwithstanding that the same may have contributed to or occasioned by the carelessness, recklessness or willful acts or omissions of the group and its members/leaders/organizers.
Jim Eckland
(978) 365-1727
Upcoming events (4)
See all- Dinner at Christopher's Followed by a Billy Joel Tribute at The Strand on May 10Christopher's 3rd St Grill, Dover, NH
Thank GOD spring is here and most of the bad weather is behind us. While searching for an event to bring to our group we noticed that "Captain Jack and the Strangers" presenting " A Tribute To Billy Joel" was playing at The Strand Theater in Dover on Saturday evening May 10. I always liked Billy Joel's music so why not arrange an event featuring his music and dinner next door at Christopher's Third St Grille!!
DO NOT PARK ACROSS THE STREET IN THE BANK'S PARKING LOT !!!!
We will meeting at 6:00 p.m. inside Christophers . It's not a large restaurant so we only have reservations for up to eight people but maybe we can increase that if needed. Ask for the Meetup table with Jim and Debbie.
The Strand is conveniently located next door and the show begins at 8:00 . We have General Admission tickets so maybe we can sit together depending on available seats when we arrive.
When you reserve for the event it's for dining since seating is limited. Anyone can attend the Strand concert without limit if you can purchase tickets. And I hope maybe we can sit together !!
**TICKETS MUST BE PURCHASED ONLINE**
**OR IN PERSON BEFOREHAND!!**Christopher's Third St. Grille
16 3rd St
Dover, NH 03820
[Phone: (603) 740-0044](tel:(603) 740-0044)
** Prices here seem to have been reduced since last year??The Strand Theater
20 Third St,
Dover, NH 03820, USA
(603) 343-1899Debbie and I are expecting a nice evening ! Hope many of you will join us !!
Any questions then feel free to contact:
Jim Eckland (978) 365-1727
Deb Moreno (239) 641-7053
Our group disclaimer applies to this and all events!! Drink responsibly and Drive carefully as your lives depend on it !! - Noon Walk Along Scenic Drive in Gilford Saturday May 17Ellacoya State Park, Gilford, NH
Every day I'm fortunate enough to enjoy a daily walk along the shores of Lake Winnipesaukee in Gilford. So I was thinking why not share it with my friends in Meetup.
This will be a little different than my normal walk but I thought we would begin at Ellacoya State Park where there is limited on street parking along the side of the road. We would start walking due west along Lake Winnipesaukee all the way to Lincoln Park which is a small area with picnic tables overlooking our beautiful lake . I was thinking we could rest there for a while and take in the scenery and then start heading back to where we started. Total walk will be about three and a half miles and I'm sure all of us will enjoy the scenery. A beautiful lake with mountains in the background !!
I encourage you to bring something to drink because refreshments will no be provided. Afterwards we can consider lunch In Alton Bay at Shibley's but as of now reservations have not been set up. We can discuss this in the event chat in the days leading up to the event.
I'm going to set up a limit of ten people simply because free parking will be limited ,but maybe we can change that as we get closer to May 17th. There seems to be some interest in walking and hiking in this group so I'm hoping many will find this appealing. This will give us a chance to walk off some of these dinners and maybe begin to incorporate daily walking in our lives! In the months ahead I'm hoping to set up walks in Wells, York and Hampton Beach.
Noon starting time may be flexible !
Thank GOD for natural beauty !!
Any questions then feel free to contact:
Jim Eckland (978) 365-1727
Deb Moreno (239) 641-7053
Our group disclaimer applies to this and all events!! Drink responsibly and Drive carefully as your lives depend on it !! - Free Concert Venues This Summer From The Seacoast To WinnipesaukeeNeeds location
Summer is around the corner and seaside and lakeside towns are gearing up for their Free Summer Concerts. From Memorial Day May 26 to Labor day September 1, 2025 residents can pull up a chair and listen to some music from a list of selected popular bands. Alton Bay, Hampton Beach, Salisbury Beach and Wells Harbor, ME. are the locations and here are links to their town listings and some suggestions:
I. ALTON BAY BANDSTAND: in the parking lot next to the lake,
Bands play from 7:00-9:00 p.m.1. Saxx Roxx plays July 5 and August 23. Both are Saturday
Consider dining lakeside at :
Shibley's At The PierII. Hampton Beach Nightly Shows at the Sea Shell Stage
7-8 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.1. Billy Joel Experience: June 21 Sat, July 19 Sat
2. Brandy Band : June 20 Fri, July 4 Fri, August 27 Wed
3. Christian Music Festival: June 22 Sun
4. Country Music Fest: July 8 Tue-July 10 Thurs
5. Tru Diamond August 11 Mon
6. The Continentals May 25 Sun, July 2 Wed , August 29 Fri
7. North Country Band-Country: June 26 Thurs
8. Radio Roulette: June 21 Sat, July 19 Sat
9. Reminisants: June 25 Wed, July 26 Sat, August 15 Fri and 31 Sun
10. Timothy James-Country: July 3 Thurs
11. Viva Las Elvis: June 23 Mon, July 21 Mon, August 25 MonConsider dining or having a drink across the street from the stage at
Purple UrchinIII. Salisbury Beach Oceanfront Stage
Variable begin times from 6:00-8:00p.m.1. Beetlejuice: July 19 Sat
2. Jimmy Buffet Tribute: July 25 Fri
3. The Beach Boys Tribute: July 26 Sat
4. Fleetwood Mac Tribute: August 23 SatDining suggestions: #2 and #3 are oceanfront
1. Capri Seaside Italian Kitchen & Pizzeria
2. Seaglass restaurant and Lounge
3. Surfside Restaurant4. Wells Harbor: Summer Concert Series:
Wells Harbor Park has a free concert series throughout the summer that is a must see every Saturday evening from 6:00pm-8:00pm. Our 2025 Concert Series runs from June 21st through August 30th. All parking is free.
View the concerts at the Hope Hobbs Gazebo, located at Wells Harbor Park, 331 Harbor Road, where benches are available for first-come-first serve seating. Folding chairs and blankets are also welcome to be set-up. Notable suggestions:1. Johnny Cash Tribute: June 21 Sat
2. J.C and the Elvis Experience: July 26 Sat
3. Reminisants: August 2 Sat
4. Tribute To Neil Diamond: August 9 Sat
5. New Legacy Swing Band: August 23 SatThese concerts are usually free and open to the public of course parking may be an issue at all of them, but get there early and check the event times before you go. I anticipate that one or more of these will be posted events where we can reserve seating at restaurants before and proceed to the concert right after. Most of the bands playing I've never heard of or listened to . My suggestions are based on the few that we are familiar with , tributes to bands or artists we have enjoyed over the years, or groups that have posted songs that they perform.
Any questions or suggestions please contact:
Deb Moreno (239) 641-7053
Jim Eckland (978) 365-1727Always Drink and Drive Responsibly!! Enjoy the shows and summer !!!
- Laconia Motorcycle week June 14 to June June 22, 2025Weirs Beach, Weirs Beach, NH
Annual Motorcycle Week has arrived in Laconia, NH., and centered in Weirs Beach. This will be the 102nd annual event making this the oldest Motorcycle Rally in the USA! Beginning Saturday morning June 14 and continuing up through Sunday June 22, 2025 there will be a variety of festivities, and events with tens of thousands of bikers coming to town .
We are still awaiting the schedule of events but when they are available
they can be found here: Just click the link below:Still a couple months away so there is still time to plan . The link above can also provide suggestions for lodging if you so desire. One year Debbie and I attended dressed as bikers just to have fun but neither of us ride motorcycles. At the event we can gather together as a group or just visit individually and enjoy the week with friends. I live in Gilford and normally visit the festivities at least a couple times since with all the noise you can't sleep anyhow. My son and I enjoy the events each year and we just want members of our Meetup Group to know what's happening this June in Laconia in case anyone is interested.
This is a huge event in The Lakes Region of New Hampshire. Hope to see some of you there !!!
Any questions then feel free to contact:
Jim Eckland (978) 365-1727
Deb Moreno (239) 641-7053Our group disclaimer applies to this and all events!! Drink responsibly and Drive carefully as your lives depend on it !!
