COA Chapin Senior Center, July 2017

Programs and Activities

Press Release

Tom & Tom’s Men’s Discussion Group

Mondays at 8:45 AM

We want to hear your stories and we’ll share a few of our own.

Come visit over an endless cup of coffee!

This is a walk-in program.

French Discussion Group

First and Third Mondays at 4:15pm

Join this casual, friendly group to practice your language skills and have fun.

Participants at all skill levels are welcome!

This is a walk-in program.

Chair Exercises

Mondays and Fridays 10:15am

This low impact exercise program is perfect for those looking for an

easy, effective exercise routine.

This is a walk-in program.

Walking at Proctor Academy Gym

Monday through Friday 8:30-10:00am

Walk in the Farrell Fieldhouse year round.

Please call COA at 526-6368 for more information.

This is a walk-in program.

Memoir Writing Group

Tuesdays at 10:00am

This is a walk-in program.

Walk-In Painting Group

Tuesdays 1:00pm

Bring your current painting project to work on. This is an informal group and

we’d love to have you join us.

This is a walk-in program.

Friends Program Bone Builders Exercise Classes

Tuesdays and Fridays 10:00-11:00am

This senior exercise program helps strengthen bone, build muscle and improve balance. You can exercise while seated or standing using small hand weights. Classes are held in the Newbury Heights Community Room, 52 Newbury Heights Road, Newbury.

This is a walk-in program.

Line Dancing with Dee Connors

Wednesdays at 10:00am

Kearsarge Community Presbyterian Church, New London

Line dancing includes a variety of styles of dancing, needs no partner, and is lots of fun! An excellent form of exercise for both the mind and body.

Classes will be held through October 25.

Needlework Craft Group

Wednesdays 1:00-3:00pm

Love to cross stitch, do needlework, quilt, knit or crochet? We do, too! We’d love to chat, laugh, and get to know the folks who enjoy the same hobbies we enjoy. Please join us!

This is a walk-in program.

Tai Chi

Wednesdays 2:30pm

Kearsarge Community Presbyterian Church, New London, New Hampshire

This is a walk-in program

Women’s Discussion Group

Fridays 9:00am

Get to know your neighbors over a casual cup of coffee.

Join friends to visit, chat and share!

This is a walk-in program.

Bingo!

Fridays 2:00pm

Ten games for $5. Ten bingo sheets with 6 cards on each sheet.

Participants must be 55 years old and older.

Please call COA at 526-6368 to register.

Bridge

Duplicate Bridge – Mondays at 12:45pm and Wednesdays at 9:15am

Contract Bridge – Thursdays at 9:30am

This is a walk-in program.

Games!

Poker – Tuesdays at 2:00pm

Hand and Foot Card Game– Wednesdays at 1:00pm

Dominoes – Thursdays at 4:00pm

Mahjong – Fridays at 12:30pm

Drumming

Wednesday, July 12 11:00AM

Come join us for a workshop of drumming, rhythm, song & sounding. Let’s make joyful music together as we play West African hand drums, percussion and experience singing bowls and pan drums. A unique workshop with two worldly musicians, Kathy Lowe of New London and Julie Corey of Sunapee. Bring a drum if you have one, or use one of ours. Come with an open heart and mind and experience the joy of community music making!

No fee. Please call COA at 526-6368 to register. 10 person limit.

VNA Foot Care Clinic at COA

Friday, July 7 & Friday, July 14 9:30am-1:00pm

$25 (doctor’s order required for diabetics)

Please call COA at 526-6368 to schedule an appointment.

Long-Term Care Planning

Friday, July 14 10:30am

Learn more about your options for long-term care with Wayne Blanchard from ServiceLink.

Please call COA at 526-6368 to sign up for this program.

Meditation Class

Saturday, July 15 10:00am

Meditation is a process of transforming the mind. It enhances clarity, concentration, relaxation and positive mind states while alleviating stress, anxiety, depression and other medical conditions. This is done by focusing the mind, staying present and being aware of thoughts. We will be sitting in chairs and will be doing some silent/guided meditation sessions along with contemplations. No prior meditation experience is necessary. These on-going classes will be guided by Ilene Venizelos. For questions or to register, please call COA at 526-6368.

Computer Tutoring with Nick Ourusoff

Tuesday, July 18 from 9:00-11:00am

Wednesday, July 19 from 2:00-4:00pm

Tuesday, July 25 from 9:00-11:00am    

Tuesday, July 26 from 9:00-11:00am

Nick will be available for ½ hour one-on-one tutoring sessions for the beginning computer user to the knowledgeable user who needs collaboration or advice.

Learn to use your laptop, tablet or android device for a variety of tasks.

Receive help with spreadsheets, e-mail or designing a Web site.

Nick has an extensive background in computers from teaching to programming.

Please bring your laptop, tablet or android device with you.

Please call COA at 526-6368 for an appointment.

Advanced Care Planning Guide Discussion

Tuesday, July 18 1:30pm

An informal discussion regarding the Advanced Care Planning Guide and Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care (DPOAH). How to think about, talk about and plan for serious illnesses or injuries which may keep you from making your own heathcare decisions.

Please call COA at 526-6368 to register.

Humanist Discussion Group

Thursday, July 20 1:30pm

This is a walk-in program.

Movie & Pizza Night

Friday, July 21 5:00pm

“Florence Foster Jenkins”

Meryl Streep delivers a hilarious and touching performance as a New York socialite who dreams of becoming a great opera singer. While the voice she hears in her head is beautiful, to everyone else it is hilariously awful.

Please call COA at 526-6368 to register.