COA Chapin Senior Center, February 2017

Programs and Events

Press release

37 Pleasant Street

PO Box 1263

New London, New Hampshire 03257

603-526-6368

www.kearsargecoa.com

February 2017 Programs and Activities

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 4:15 PM

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 at 10:15 AM

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 from 8:30 – 10 AM

Please call COA at 526-6368 for more information.

This is a walk-in program.

Walk-In Painting Group

Tuesdays at 1 PM

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 from 10:00 – 11 AM

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.

Needlework Craft Group

Wednesdays from 1:00 – 3 PM

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 at 2:30 PM

Kearsarge Community Presbyterian Church, New London, New Hampshire

This is a walk-in program

Women’s Discussion Group

Fridays at 9 AM

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 at 2 PM

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 12:45 PM and Wednesdays at 9:15 AM

Contract Bridge – Thursdays at 9:30 AM

This is a walk-in program.

Games!

Poker – Tuesdays at 2 PM

Hand and Foot Card Game– Wednesdays at 1PM

Dominoes – Thursdays at 4 PM

Mahjong – Fridays at 12:30 PM

Blood Pressure Clinic

Monday, February 6 at 9:30 AM

This is a walk-in program.

Parkinsons Support Group

Tuesday, February 7 at 1 PM

You are invited to join this lively, welcoming and supportive group!

This is a walk-in program.

VNA Foot Care Clinic at COA

Friday, February 3 & Friday, February 10 from 9:30 AM – 1 PM

$25 (doctor’s order required for diabetics)

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

Computer Class with Laura Thompson

Saturday, February 4 from 9 AM ~11 AM

(1/2 hour appointments beginning at 9 AM)

Are you looking for answers to questions about basic computer and iPad skills? Sign up for a one-on-one half hour session by calling 526-6368.

Meditation Class

Saturday, February 4 and Saturday, February 18 at 10 AM

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 contemplation. 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.

Morning Book Group

Tuesday, February 14 at 9:30 AM

The Widower’s Tale by Julia Glass

This is a walk-in program.

Lunch is on the House at Abbott Library

Thursday, February 9 at 12 Noon

COA brings you “Lunch is on the House” at the Abbott Library in Sunapee.

Join us for a hearty meal and good company as you enjoy this beautiful library. This is a great chance to meet up with old friends or to get to know others who call Sunapee home. Looking forward to seeing you there! Lunch will be held at the Abbott Library, 11 Soonipi Circle, Sunapee, New Hampshire. Please call COA at 526-6368 to sign up.

Long-Term Care Planning

Friday, February 10 at 10:30 AM

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.

Computer Tutoring with Nick Ourusoff

Tuesday, February 7, 14, 21 from 9 AM – 11 AM

Wednesday, February 8, 15, 22 from 2 PM – 4 PM

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.

Humanist Discussion Group

Thursday, February 16 at 1:30 PM

This is a walk-in program.

Movie & Pizza Night

Friday, February 17 at 5 PM

“Miracles from Heaven”

Anna Beam lives with a rare, incurable disorder that leaves her unable to digest food. Despite the dire diagnosis, devoted mom Christy (Jennifer Garner) relentlessly searches for a way to save her beloved daughter. Everything changes in an instant when Anna tells an amazing story of a visit to heaven after surviving a headlong tumble from a tree. Her family and doctors become even more baffled when the young girl begins to show signs of recovering from her fatal condition. Please call COA at 526-6368 to sign up.