COA Chapin Senior Center April, 2023 Program List

Monday, April 3
Indoor Walking at Proctor Academy’s Field House, Andover – 8:30 – 10 AM
Enjoy year-round walking without worrying about the weather. Please walk in clean, dry footwear. You are encouraged to walk with a partner. Please visit the COA registration area in the field house to complete a waiver form (first time walkers) and to record your attendance. Please call COA at 603 526-6368 with questions.

Tom & Tom’s Men’s Discussion Group – 9 AM via Zoom
We want to hear your stories and we’ll share a few of our own. Call COA at 603 526-6368 to join via Zoom.

Chair Exercises – 10:30 AM
This low impact exercise program is perfect for those looking for an easy, effective exercise routine. This is a walk-in program.

Bridge – Noon.  Please call COA at 603 526-6368 for more information.

Bingo! – 1 PM
Ten games for $5. Ten bingo sheets with 6 cards on each sheet. Participants must be 55 years old and older. This is a walk-in program.

French Discussion Group – 4:15 PM
Join this casual, friendly group to practice your language skills and have fun. Participants at all skill levels are welcome! Please call COA at 603 526-6368 to register.

Tuesday, April 4
Indoor Walking at Proctor Academy’s Field House, Andover – 8:30 – 10 AM
Enjoy year-round walking without worrying about the weather. Please walk in clean, dry footwear. You are encouraged to walk with a partner. Please visit the COA registration area in the field house to complete a waiver form (first time walkers) and to record your attendance. Please call COA at 603 526-6368 with questions.

Contract Bridge – 9:30 AM. Please call COA at 603 526-6368 for more information.

Outdoor Recreation for Seniors – 10 AM
Join this active group to hike, kayak and more! Please call COA at 603 526-6368 to register prior to your first activity.

Memoir Writing Group – 10 AM 

Writing a memoir helps you find your voice, tell your story, and reach out to others. This is a walk-in program.

Painting Group – 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.

Poker – 1 PM
This is a walk-in program.

Spanish Discussion Group – 2 PM
Are you fluent in Spanish and wish to converse with others who speak the language? Are you new to Spanish and want to improve your language skills? Join Lou Botta, a native Spanish speaker and friend of COA! This is a walk-in program.

Senior Learning Network Zoom Presentation – 2 PM
Frontier Army Museum: History of Fort Leavenworth
With the Louisiana Purchase in 1803, roads for commerce and travel began to spring up. These new roads, such as the Santa Fe and Oregon Trails, allowed movement into the west which caused the US Army to begin setting up forts and posts on the trails. In 1827 Colonel Henry Leavenworth was handpicked to establish a new post along the Missouri River. The post would provide an escort along the Santa Fe Trail to protect the western frontier and be a show of force to the Native American tribes settled in the area. Colonel Leavenworth, with the officers and men of the 3d Infantry Regiment from Jefferson Barracks at St. Louis, Missouri, was assigned to locate and establish a permanent cantonment. The location of the post was selected in 1827 and is currently the oldest continually operating post west of the Mississippi River.
SLN live programs take you around the country to museums and landmarks right from the comfort of home. Call COA at 603 526-6368 to register. Space is limited!

Wednesday, April 5
Indoor Walking at Proctor Academy’s Field House, Andover – 8:30 – 10 AM
Enjoy year-round walking without worrying about the weather. Please walk in clean, dry footwear. You are encouraged to walk with a partner. Please visit the COA registration area in the field house to complete a waiver form (first time walkers) and to record your attendance. Please call COA at 603 526-6368 with questions.

Line Dancing – 10 AM
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. This is a walk-in program.

Chair Exercises – 10:30 AM
This low impact exercise program is perfect for those looking for an easy, effective exercise routine. This is a walk-in program.

Needlework Craft Group – 1 PM
Love to cross stitch, do needlework, quilt, knit or crochet? We’d love to get to know the folks who enjoy the same hobbies we enjoy. This is a walk-in program.

Parkinsons Peer-to-Peer Support Group – 1 PM
A peer-led opportunity to share practical insights and provide mutual support to those also living with or caring for someone with PD. This is a walk-in program.

Thursday, April 6
Indoor Walking at Proctor Academy’s Field House, Andover – 8:30 – 10 AM
Enjoy year-round walking without worrying about the weather. Please walk in clean, dry footwear. You are encouraged to walk with a partner. Please visit the COA registration area in the field house to complete a waiver form (first time walkers) and to record your attendance. Please call COA at 603 526-6368 with questions.

Chair Exercises – 10 AM
This low impact exercise program is perfect for those looking for an easy, effective exercise routine. This is a walk-in program.

Mahjong – 12:30 PM
Mahjong is a strategy game that originated in China. It’s similar to rummy but is played with tiles instead of cards. This is a walk-in program.

Scrabble – 1 PM
One of the most popular board games, Scrabble is a crossword-style game designed for two, three, or four players. This is a walk-in program.

Hand & Foot Card Game – 1 PM
Hand and Foot is a variation of Canasta involving four to seven decks and is played by teams of two players. This is a walk-in program.

Friday, April 7

Indoor Walking at Proctor Academy’s Field House, Andover – 8:30 – 10 AM
Enjoy year-round walking without worrying about the weather. Please walk in clean, dry footwear. You are encouraged to walk with a partner. Please visit the COA registration area in the field house to complete a waiver form (first time walkers) and to record your attendance. Please call COA at 603 526-6368 with questions.

Monday, April 10
Indoor Walking at Proctor Academy’s Field House, Andover – 8:30 – 10 AM
Enjoy year-round walking without worrying about the weather. Please walk in clean, dry footwear. You are encouraged to walk with a partner. Please visit the COA registration area in the field house to complete a waiver form (first time walkers) and to record your attendance. Please call COA at 603 526-6368 with questions.

Lake Sunapee Region VNA Foot Care Clinic at COA – 9 AM – 2 PM
$30. Please call the VNA at 603 748-1731 to schedule an appointment.

Tom & Tom’s Men’s Discussion Group – 9 AM via Zoom
We want to hear your stories and we’ll share a few of our own. Call COA at 603 526-6368 to join via Zoom.

Chair Exercises – 10:30 AM
This low impact exercise program is perfect for those looking for an easy, effective exercise routine. This is a walk-in program.

Bridge – Noon. Please call COA at 603 526-6368 for more information.

Bingo! – 1 PM
Ten games for $5. Ten bingo sheets with 6 cards on each sheet. Participants must be 55 years old and older. This is a walk-in program.

Tuesday, April 11
Indoor Walking at Proctor Academy’s Field House, Andover – 8:30 – 10 AM
Enjoy year-round walking without worrying about the weather. Please walk in clean, dry footwear. You are encouraged to walk with a partner. Please visit the COA registration area in the field house to complete a waiver form (first time walkers) and to record your attendance. Please call COA at 603 526-6368 with questions.

Bridge – 9:30 AM. Please call COA at 603 526-6368 for more information.

Outdoor Recreation for Seniors – 10 AM
Join this active group to hike, kayak and more! Please call COA at 603 526-6368 to register prior to your first activity.

Memoir Writing Group – 10 AM
Writing a memoir helps you find your voice, tell your story, and reach out to others. This is a walk-in program.

Book Discussion Group – 10 AM. Tracy Library, New London.
The Story of Arthur Truluv by Elizabeth Berg. An uplifting novel about overcoming loneliness through the healing power of friendship and found family. Please call COA at 603 526-6368 to register.

Painting Group – 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.

Poker – 1 PM
This is a walk-in program.

“Let’s Explore!” Discussion Group – 2 PM
Join this new discussion group where we’ll wrestle with timeless questions: Who are we? Why are we here? Do we really know how the world works? If you’re not satisfied with the established answers of the experts, this group is for you! Bring your thoughts, your questions, your interest in learning, and your desire to share with others! This is a walk-in program.

Senior Learning Network Zoom Presentation – 2 PM
FDR Presidential Library & Museum: The Final Days and Legacy of Franklin Roosevelt – “The World He Left Us”
As the anniversary of FDR ‘s death 78 years ago is remembered on April 12, we will look at the final months of Roosevelt’s life. These months were a race against time with the war, a window to create a new world , and his very life drawing to a close. Join us as one of our favorite educators, Jeff Urbin, explores FDR’s final push to put the world on a stable footing and examines the lasting results of his efforts.SLN live programs take you around the country to museums and landmarks right from the comfort of home. Call COA at 603 526-6368 to register. Space is limited!

Wednesday, April 12
Indoor Walking at Proctor Academy’s Field House, Andover – 8:30 – 10 AM
Enjoy year-round walking without worrying about the weather. Please walk in clean, dry footwear. You are encouraged to walk with a partner. Please visit the COA registration area in the field house to complete a waiver form (first time walkers) and to record your attendance. Please call COA at 603 526-6368 with questions.

Line Dancing – 10 AM
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. This is a walk-in program.

Chair Exercises – 10:30 AM
This low impact exercise program is perfect for those looking for an easy, effective exercise routine. This is a walk-in program.

Needlework Craft Group – 1 PM
Love to cross stitch, do needlework, quilt, knit or crochet? We’d love to get to know the folks who enjoy the same hobbies we enjoy. This is a walk-in program.

Caregiver Peer-to-Peer Support Group – 1 PM
There is no instruction manual for being a caregiver. Join this peer-led group to learn tips, strategies, and advice from those experiencing the same challenges and rewards. This is a walk-in program.

Thursday, April 13
Indoor Walking at Proctor Academy’s Field House, Andover – 8:30 – 10:00 AM
Enjoy year-round walking without worrying about the weather. Please walk in clean, dry footwear. You are encouraged to walk with a partner. Please visit the COA registration area in the field house to complete a waiver form (first time walkers) and to record your attendance. Please call COA at 603 526-6368 with questions.

Chair Exercises – 10:30 AM
This low impact exercise program is perfect for those looking for an easy, effective exercise routine. This is a walk-in program.

Mahjong – 12:30 PM
Mahjong is a strategy game that originated in China. It’s similar to rummy but is played with tiles instead of cards. This is a walk-in program.

Scrabble – 1 PM
One of the most popular board games, Scrabble is a crossword-style game designed for two, three, or four players. This is a walk-in program.

Hand & Foot Card Game – 1 PM
Hand and Foot is a variation of Canasta involving four to seven decks and is played by teams of two players. This is a walk-in program.

Friday, April 14
Indoor Walking at Proctor Academy’s Field House, Andover – 8:30 – 10 AM
Enjoy year-round walking without worrying about the weather. Please walk in clean, dry footwear. You are encouraged to walk with a partner. Please visit the COA registration area in the field house to complete a waiver form (first time walkers) and to record your attendance. Please call COA at 603 526-6368 with questions.

Monday, April 17
Indoor Walking at Proctor Academy’s Field House, Andover – 8:30 – 10 AM
Enjoy year-round walking without worrying about the weather. Please walk in clean, dry footwear. You are encouraged to walk with a partner. Please visit the COA registration area in the field house to complete a waiver form (first time walkers) and to record your attendance. Please call COA at 603 526-6368 with questions.

Yoga for Every Body – Monday, April 17 through Monday May 22  at 9 AM
Please call the Chapin Senior Center at 603 526-6368 prior to April 17 to register for this free 6-week course. This yoga class will include gentle stretching and meditation, using a variety of different yoga disciplines. No experience required. This class is appropriate for all levels.

Tom & Tom’s Men’s Discussion Group – 9 AM via Zoom
We want to hear your stories and we’ll share a few of our own. Call COA at 603 526-6368 to join via Zoom.

Chair Exercises – 10:30 AM
This low impact exercise program is perfect for those looking for an easy, effective exercise routine. This is a walk-in program.

Contract Bridge –  9:30 AM.  Please call COA at 603 526-6368 for more information.

Bingo! – 1 PM
Ten games for $5. Ten bingo sheets with 6 cards on each sheet. Participants must be 55 years old and older. This is a walk-in program.

French Discussion Group – 4:15 PM
Join this casual, friendly group to practice your language skills and have fun. Participants at all skill levels are welcome! Please call COA at 603 526-6368 to register.

Tuesday, April 18
Indoor Walking at Proctor Academy’s Field House, Andover – 8:30 – 10 AM
Enjoy year-round walking without worrying about the weather. Please walk in clean, dry footwear. You are encouraged to walk with a partner. Please visit the COA registration area in the field house to complete a waiver form (first time walkers) and to record your attendance. Please call COA at 603 526-6368 with questions.

Contract Bridge – 9:30 AM. Please call COA at 603 526-6368 for more information.

Outdoor Recreation for Seniors – 10 AM
Join this active group to hike, kayak and more! Please call COA at 603 526-6368 to register prior to your first activity.

Memoir Writing Group – 10 AM
Writing a memoir helps you find your voice, tell your story, and reach out to others. This is a walk-in program.

Painting Group – 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.

Poker – 1 PM
This is a walk-in program.

Spanish Discussion Group – 2 PM
Are you fluent in Spanish and wish to converse with others who speak the language? Are you new to Spanish and want to improve your language skills? Join Lou Botta, a native Spanish speaker and friend of COA! This is a walk-in program.

Senior Learning Network Zoom Presentation – 2 PM
National Mall and Memorial Parks: Presidential Inaugurations
Presidential inaugurations represent the peaceful transfer of power in the United States. National Mall and Memorial Parks is home to presidential memorials and includes Pennsylvania Avenue National Historic Site, which has been the scene of many inaugurations. Join us as we learn about the presidents represented on the National Mall and their historic inaugurations.
SLN live programs take you around the country to museums and landmarks right from the comfort of home. Call COA at 603 526-6368 to register. Space is limited!

Wednesday, April 19
Indoor Walking at Proctor Academy’s Field House, Andover – 8:30 – 10 AM
Enjoy year-round walking without worrying about the weather. Please walk in clean, dry footwear. You are encouraged to walk with a partner. Please visit the COA registration area in the field house to complete a waiver form (first time walkers) and to record your attendance. Please call COA at 603 526-6368 with questions.

Line Dancing – 10 AM
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. This is a walk-in program.

Chair Exercises – 10:30 AM
This low impact exercise program is perfect for those looking for an easy, effective exercise routine. This is a walk-in program.

Needlework Craft Group – 1 PM
Love to cross stitch, do needlework, quilt, knit or crochet? We’d love to get to know the folks who enjoy the same hobbies we enjoy. This is a walk-in program.

Thursday, April 20
Indoor Walking at Proctor Academy’s Field House, Andover – 8:30 – 10 AM
Enjoy year-round walking without worrying about the weather. Please walk in clean, dry footwear. You are encouraged to walk with a partner. Please visit the COA registration area in the field house to complete a waiver form (first time walkers) and to record your attendance. Please call COA at 603 526-6368 with questions.

Chair Exercises – 10:30 AM
This low impact exercise program is perfect for those looking for an easy, effective exercise routine. This is a walk-in program.

Mahjong – 12:30 PM
Mahjong is a strategy game that originated in China. It’s similar to rummy but is played with tiles instead of cards. This is a walk-in program.

Scrabble – 1 PM
One of the most popular board games, Scrabble is a crossword-style game designed for two, three, or four players. This is a walk-in program.

Hand & Foot Card Game – 1 PM
Hand and Foot is a variation of Canasta involving four to seven decks and is played by teams of two players. This is a walk-in program.

Humanist Discussion Group – 1 PM
Welcome to those who are interested in delving into a variety of humanist and non-theist topics. We share our knowledge and experiences related to the challenging questions of religion, spirituality, and how they influence our lives. Using reason, critical thinking, and honest examination, we do our best to approach personal truths. Bring your thoughts, your questions, and an open mind, and join our lively, respectful monthly discussions. This is a walk-in program.

Friday, April 21
Indoor Walking at Proctor Academy’s Field House, Andover – 8:30 – 10 AM
Enjoy year-round walking without worrying about the weather. Please walk in clean, dry footwear. You are encouraged to walk with a partner. Please visit the COA registration area in the field house to complete a waiver form (first time walkers) and to record your attendance. Please call COA at 603 526-6368 with questions.

Monday, April 24
Indoor Walking at Proctor Academy’s Field House, Andover – 8:30 – 10 AM
Enjoy year-round walking without worrying about the weather. Please walk in clean, dry footwear. You are encouraged to walk with a partner. Please visit the COA registration area in the field house to complete a waiver form (first time walkers) and to record your attendance. Please call COA at 603 526-6368 with questions.

Lake Sunapee Region VNA Foot Care Clinic at COA – 9 AM -2 PM
$30. Please call the VNA at 603 748-1731 to schedule an appointment.

Tom & Tom’s Men’s Discussion Group – 9 AM via Zoom
We want to hear your stories and we’ll share a few of our own. Call COA at 603 526-6368 to join via Zoom.

Chair Exercises – 10:30 AM
This low impact exercise program is perfect for those looking for an easy, effective exercise routine. This is a walk-in program.

Bridge – Noon. Please call COA at 603 526-6368 for more information.

Bingo! – 1 PM
Ten games for $5. Ten bingo sheets with 6 cards on each sheet. Participants must be 55 years old and older. This is a walk-in program.

Tuesday, April 25
Indoor Walking at Proctor Academy’s Field House, Andover – 8:30 – 10 AM
Enjoy year-round walking without worrying about the weather. Please walk in clean, dry footwear. You are encouraged to walk with a partner. Please visit the COA registration area in the field house to complete a waiver form (first time walkers) and to record your attendance. Please call COA at 603 526-6368 with questions.

Contract Bridge – 9:30 AM. Please call COA at 603 526-6368 for more information.

Outdoor Recreation for Seniors – 10 AM
Join this active group to hike, kayak and more! Please call COA at 603 526-6368 to register prior to your first activity.

Memoir Writing Group – 10 AM
Writing a memoir helps you find your voice, tell your story, and reach out to others. This is a walk-in program.

Painting Group – 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.

Poker – 1 PM
This is a walk-in program.

“Let’s Explore!” Discussion Group – 2 PM
Join this new discussion group where we’ll wrestle with timeless questions: Who are we? Why are we here? Do we really know how the world works? If you’re not satisfied with the established answers of the experts, this group is for you! Bring your thoughts, your questions, your interest in learning, and your desire to share with others! This is a walk-in program.

Senior Learning Network Zoom Presentation – 2 PM
Petrified Forest National Park
Petrified Forest National Park is located in the greater Painted Desert. While the Painted Desert encompasses about 1,500 square miles, the park is over 200,000 acres—and not desert! The main environment is short-grass prairie or intermountain-basin, semi-arid grassland. It is dry, but there is snow in the winter and rain during the monsoon. Explore with us both the nature and history of this fascinating place from prehistoric peoples to the Civilian Conservation Corps. From early explorers to Route 66 motorists, the park has many stories to tell. SLN live programs take you around the country to museums and landmarks right from the comfort of home. Call COA at 603 526-6368 to register. Space is limited!

Wednesday, April 26
Indoor Walking at Proctor Academy’s Field House, Andover – 8:30 – 10 AM
Enjoy year-round walking without worrying about the weather. Please walk in clean, dry footwear. You are encouraged to walk with a partner. Please visit the COA registration area in the field house to complete a waiver form (first time walkers) and to record your attendance. Please call COA at 603 526-6368 with questions.

Line Dancing – 10 AM
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. This is a walk-in program.

Chair Exercises – 10:30 AM
This low impact exercise program is perfect for those looking for an easy, effective exercise routine. This is a walk-in program.

Needlework Craft Group – 1 PM
Love to cross stitch, do needlework, quilt, knit or crochet? We’d love to get to know the folks who enjoy the same hobbies we enjoy. This is a walk-in program.

Thursday, April 27
Indoor Walking at Proctor Academy’s Field House, Andover – 8:30 – 10 AM
Enjoy year-round walking without worrying about the weather. Please walk in clean, dry footwear. You are encouraged to walk with a partner. Please visit the COA registration area in the field house to complete a waiver form (first time walkers) and to record your attendance. Please call COA at 603 526-6368 with questions.

Chair Exercises – 10 AM
This low impact exercise program is perfect for those looking for an easy, effective exercise routine. This is a walk-in program.

Mahjong – 12:30 PM
Mahjong is a strategy game that originated in China. It’s similar to rummy but is played with tiles instead of cards. This is a walk-in program.

Scrabble – 1 PM
One of the most popular board games, Scrabble is a crossword-style game designed for two, three, or four players. This is a walk-in program.

Hand & Foot Card Game – 1 PM
Hand and Foot is a variation of Canasta involving four to seven decks and is played by teams of two players. This is a walk-in program.

Friday, April 28
Indoor Walking at Proctor Academy’s Field House, Andover – 8:30 – 10 AM
Enjoy year-round walking without worrying about the weather. Please walk in clean, dry footwear. You are encouraged to walk with a partner. Please visit the COA registration area in the field house to complete a waiver form (first time walkers) and to record your attendance. Please call COA at 603 526-6368 with questions.