NEHSA, New England Healing Sports Assoc.

09/17/2026

It was another great week of kayaking at the National Disabled Veterans Goof Clinic in partnership with Adaptive Adventures ! Lots of smiles to go around!

VA Adaptive Sports & Arts

09/11/2026

Never Forget.

09/11/2026

An incredible instructor, a calm presence, a mentor to so many, a heart of gold, and a sense of humor to match. Dick, you will be warmly remembered and most certainly missed ♥️ ⛷️

https://www.rickerfuneralhome.com/obituary/richard-dick-sanborn?fbclid=IwZnRzaAUQJtZwZG9mBWZkaWQWUOPQIgjz4iKr_xtm_D1-m2UrcSKUuWV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkCjY2Mjg1NjgzNzkAAR4DScVXjz4H5YIB9T065Fta8QwWyFbpycUGBqCLfCzjyW6kQGmgz574CJV6Dg_aem_OnB2LsPcix1jWFfRyaOcJQ

On September 5, 2026, Dick Sanborn declared this would be a low snow ski season, so surrounded by 4 generations of family members who loved him completely, ascended to heaven to be with God, his wife Selma, and his parents Alice and Ed. Richard Edward Sanborn, known as Dick or

09/10/2026

October is for hiking will you join us?

Full schedule with location details and hours can be found in our Portal 👉🏼https://nehsa.accountsx.com/

October 5th - WRJVA Mt. Kearsarge Hike
October 6th - Newport Rail Trail
October 13th - The Johm Hay Estate (The Fells)
Ocober 15th - Hike with Donkeys @ Newport Rail Trail
October 20th - Forest Interpretive Trails
October 22nd - Esther Currier Wildlife Management Area
October 27th - John Hay Estate
October 29th - Hike with Donkeys @ Newport Rail Trail

Looking forward to seeing you on the trail!

09/08/2026

Ready to experience the freedom and joy of riding? Join us for NEHSA’s Adaptive Bike Demo Day! 🎉

📅 October 24th
⏰ 11 AM–2 PM
📍 Mt Sunapee | 1398 Route 103, Newbury, NH
🍽️ Lunch provided!
🎟️ FREE EVENT!

Come try a variety of adaptive bikes designed for all abilities—take a spin, find what works for you, and discover the joy of the ride! 🚴‍♀️💨

✨ Prospective athletes & volunteers are welcome! ✨

Bring your curiosity, bring a friend, and come ROLL WITH US!

👉 Registration is required. Scan the QR code on the or visit https://bit.ly/bikenehsa to sign up!

09/08/2026

Guess what everyone—it's pickleball season again!

Here's a snapshot of the schedule, all held at the Lavalley Family Community Center in Newport NH from 10AM-12PM.

October 9th
October 16th
October 23rd
October 30th

To register or volunteer, visit the Portal 👉🏼 https://nehsa.accountsx.com/

09/05/2026

We have just over a month until the Winter Sports Clinic Golf Tournament at Claremont Country Club. This is a super fun, very casual tournament that has limited spaces available.

Register early for the October 3rd event. Registration includes a shared cart, BBQ lunch, 50/50, and a goodie raffle.

Register here 🔗 https://nehsa.kindful.com/e/veterans-winter-sports-clinic-

09/04/2026

🎉🏆 We’re ACA Certified! 🏆🎉

Last month, some of our incredible NEHSA staff and volunteers took on the challenge of earning their American Canoe Association certification—and they PASSED! 🚣‍♀️🙌

We are so proud of their hard work, dedication, and commitment to continuing to learn and grow. Their knowledge and skills will help us continue providing safe, fun, and empowering paddling experiences for our participants!

Congratulations to our newly certified paddlers! We couldn’t be prouder! 🚣‍♂️✨

09/03/2026

We are looking at some of our last paddle sessions of the season and would love if you joined us as a volunteer for one, two, or all of these!

September 9th - Bedford VA Paddle
September 11th - Little Lake Sunapee morning and afternoon sessions
September 16th - Grafton Pond
September 19th - Little Lake Sunapee morning and afternoon sessions

For more details, please visit the Portal 👉🏼 https://nehsa.accountsx.com/

08/27/2026

Love this so much!

Another happy kayaker😎💦🛶
K.I.D.S. member Sean, had a great time with NEHSA volunteers Carol, Carly, and Kelly. He reported seeing 6 Loons floating out on the lake! Way to go Sean!