COA’s March 2024 program listing

Press release

Friday, March 1, 2024
Indoor Walking at Proctor Academy’s Field House, Andover, NH – 8:30am – 10:00am
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.
Computer Coaching Sessions – 12:30pm-2:30pm
Need help with your laptop, tablet, or cell phone? Please call COA at 603-526-6368 to
schedule an appointment.


Monday, March 4, 2024
Indoor Walking at Proctor Academy’s Field House, Andover, NH – 8:30am – 10:00am
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 – 9:00am-2:00pm
$30. Please call the VNA at 603-748-1731 to schedule an appointment.
Chair Yoga – 9:00am. 

Year-round 6-week sessions. 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. Bring a necktie for stretching exercises.
Call COA at 603-526-6368 to register.
Tom & Tom; Tom’s Men’s Discussion Group -9:00am 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 – 10:30am
This low impact exercise program is perfect for those looking for an easy, effective
exercise routine. This is a walk-in program.
Bridge – 12:00pm. Please call COA at 603-526-6368 for more information.
Bingo! – 1:00pm
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, March 5, 2024
Indoor Walking at Proctor Academy’s Field House, Andover, NH – 8:30am – 10:00am
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 – 9:30am. 

Please call COA at 603-526-6368 for more information.
Outdoor Recreation for Seniors – 10:00am
Join this active group to hike, kayak and more! Please call COA at 526-6368 to register
prior to your first activity.
Memoir Writing Group – 10:00am
Writing a memoir helps you find your voice, tell your story, and reach out to others. This
is a walk-in program.
Painting Group – 12:30pm
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 – 12:30pm
This is a walk-in program.
Senior Learning Network Zoom Presentation – 2:00pm
Happy Lunar New Year: Smithsonian’s National Museum of Asian Art: Celebrate the Lunar New Year and ring in the year of the Dragon with the National Museum of Asian Art. Museum educators guide us to explore works of Asian art and discuss the entertainment, foods, symbols, and other customs of the Lunar New Year! 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!
French Discussion Group – 4:15pm
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.

Wednesday, March 6, 2024
Indoor Walking at Proctor Academy’s Field House, Andover, NH – 8:30am – 10:00am
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 – 9:30am
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 – 10:30am
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 – 1:00
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 – 1:00pm.
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, March 7, 2024
Indoor Walking at Proctor Academy’s Field House, Andover, NH – 8:30am – 10:00am
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 – 10:00am
Function Room at the Wilmot Community Association’s Red Barn, 64 Village Road,
Wilmot
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 – 10:30am
This low impact exercise program is perfect for those looking for an easy, effective
exercise routine. This is a walk-in program.
Mahjong – 12:30pm
Mahjong is a strategy game that originated in China. It’s like rummy but is played with
tiles instead of cards. This is a walk-in program.
Scrabble – 1:00pm
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.

Friday, March 8, 2024
Indoor Walking at Proctor Academy’s Field House, Andover, NH – 8:30am – 10:00am
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.
DASH Travel Attendant introduced DAY-VENTURES – 10:30AM
Join Kelley Perron, owner of DASH Travel Attendant, for a spirited Meet and Greet to
learn how you can craft your personalized outing. Whether you’re in the mood for
simplicity or craving the extraordinary, we’ve got you covered! Spoil yourself with door-to-door pick-up service and a dose of friendly, attentive assistance throughout the experience. Let’s inject energy into your routine, creating anticipation, camaraderie and memories on your Day-
Venture! Please call COA at 603-526-6368 to register.

Monday, March 11, 2024
Indoor Walking at Proctor Academy’s Field House, Andover, NH – 8:30am – 10:00am
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 – 9:00am-2:00pm
$30. Please call the VNA at 603-748-1731 to schedule an appointment.
Chair Yoga – 9:00am. 

Year-round 6-week sessions. 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. Bring a necktie for stretching exercises.
Call COA at 603-526-6368 to register.
Tom and Tom; Tom’s Men’s Discussion Group -9:00am 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 – 10:30am
This low impact exercise program is perfect for those looking for an easy, effective
exercise routine. This is a walk-in program.
Bridge – 12:00pm

Please call COA at 603-526-6368 for more information.
Bingo! – 1:00pm
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, March 12, 2024
Indoor Walking at Proctor Academy’s Field House, Andover, NH – 8:30am – 10:00am
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 – 9:30am. 

Please call COA at 603-526-6368 for more information.
Book Discussion Group – 10:00am. 

Tracy Library, New London
Calling for a Blanket Dance by Oscar Hokeah. Please call COA at 526-6368 to
register.
Outdoor Recreation for Seniors – 10:00am
Join this active group to hike, kayak and more! Please call COA at 526-6368 to register
prior to your first activity.
Memoir Writing Group – 10:00am
Writing a memoir helps you find your voice, tell your story, and reach out to others. This
is a walk-in program.
Painting Group – 12:30pm
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 – 12:30pm
This is a walk-in program.
Let’s Explore! Discussion Group – 2:00pm.
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 – 2:00pm
The Marriage of Ulysses and Julia Grant: “ Warmed in the Sunshine of Love”
Join us as we explore the loving relationship of Ulysses and Julia Grant. From their first meeting,
until General Grant’s death in 1885, Ulysses and Julia worked as partners to support each other
through good and bad times while raising four children to adulthood. Despite hardship, family
conflicts, and extended separation during two American wars, Ulysses and Julia Grant’s love for
each other remained constant. 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, March 13, 2024
Indoor Walking at Proctor Academy’s Field House, Andover, NH – 8:30am – 10:00am
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 – 9:30am
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 – 10:30am
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 – 1:00
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, March 14, 2024
Indoor Walking at Proctor Academy’s Field House, Andover, NH – 8:30am – 10:00am
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 – 10:00am
Function Room at the Wilmot Community Association’s Red Barn, 64 Village Road,
Wilmot
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 – 10:30am
This low impact exercise program is perfect for those looking for an easy, effective
exercise routine. This is a walk-in program.
Mahjong – 12:30pm
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 – 1:00pm
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.

Friday, March 15, 2024
Indoor Walking at Proctor Academy’s Field House, Andover, NH – 8:30am – 10:00am
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.
Computer Coaching Sessions – 12:30pm-2:30pm
Need help with your laptop, tablet, or cell phone? Please call COA at 603-526-6368 to
schedule an appointment.

Monday, March 18, 2024
Indoor Walking at Proctor Academy’s Field House, Andover, NH – 8:30am – 10:00am
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 – 9:00am-2:00pm
$30. Please call the VNA at 603-748-1731 to schedule an appointment.
Chair Yoga – 9:00am 

Year-round 6-week sessions. 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. Bring a necktie for stretching exercises. Call COA at 603-526-6368 to register.
Tom and Tom; Tom’s Men’s Discussion Group -9:00am 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 – 10:30am
This low impact exercise program is perfect for those looking for an easy, effective
exercise routine. This is a walk-in program.
Bridge – 12:00pm. 

Please call COA at 603-526-6368 for more information.
Bingo! – 1:00pm
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, March 19, 2024
Indoor Walking at Proctor Academy’s Field House, Andover, NH – 8:30am – 10:00am
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 – 9:30am. 

Please call COA at 603-526-6368 for more information.
Outdoor Recreation for Seniors – 10:00am
Join this active group to hike, kayak and more! Please call COA at 526-6368 to register
prior to your first activity.
Memoir Writing Group – 10:00am
Writing a memoir helps you find your voice, tell your story, and reach out to others. This
is a walk-in program.
Painting Group – 12:30pm
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 – 12:30pm
This is a walk-in program.
Senior Learning Network Zoom Presentation – 2:00pm
Sacrifice, Unity and Victory- WWII Memorial /FDR Memorial
Join us from the National Mall in Washington, DC, to explore two memorials in the park, the
Franklin D. Roosevelt Memorial and the World War II Memorial. We will focus on the
symbolism found in both memorials, examining how this period is represented in different
public spaces. The FDR Memorial opened in 1997 and the World War II Memorial opened in
2004. Hear about some of the controversies involved with these sites. Stone architecture and
bronze sculptures recognize the ways Americans served, honor those who fell, and celebrate
the victory they achieved to restore freedom and end tyranny around the globe. 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!
French Discussion Group – 4:15pm
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.

Wednesday, March 20, 2024
Indoor Walking at Proctor Academy’s Field House, Andover, NH – 8:30am – 10:00am
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 – 9:30am
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 – 10:30am
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 – 1:00
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, March 21, 2024
Indoor Walking at Proctor Academy’s Field House, Andover, NH – 8:30am – 10:00am
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 – 10:00am
Function Room at the Wilmot Community Association’s Red Barn, 64 Village Road,
Wilmot
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 – 10:30am
This low impact exercise program is perfect for those looking for an easy, effective
exercise routine. This is a walk-in program.
Mahjong – 12:30pm
Mahjong is a strategy game that originated in China. It’s like rummy but is played with
tiles instead of cards. This is a walk-in program.
Scrabble – 1:00pm
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.
Humanist Discussion Group – 1:00pm
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, March 22, 2024
Indoor Walking at Proctor Academy’s Field House, Andover, NH – 8:30am – 10:00am
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, March 25, 2024
Indoor Walking at Proctor Academy’s Field House, Andover, NH – 8:30am – 10:00am
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 – 9:00am-2:00pm
$30. Please call the VNA at 603-748-1731 to schedule an appointment.
Chair Yoga – 9:00am. 

Year-round 6-week sessions. 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. Bring a necktie for stretching exercises. Call COA at 603-526-6368 to register.
Tom and Tom; Tom’s Men’s Discussion Group -9:00am 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 – 10:30am
This low impact exercise program is perfect for those looking for an easy, effective
exercise routine. This is a walk-in program.
Bridge – 12:00pm. 

Please call COA at 603-526-6368 for more information.
Bingo! – 1:00pm
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, March 26, 2024
Indoor Walking at Proctor Academy’s Field House, Andover, NH – 8:30am – 10:00am
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 – 9:30am. 

Please call COA at 603-526-6368 for more information.
Outdoor Recreation for Seniors – 10:00am
Join this active group to hike, kayak and more! Please call COA at 526-6368 to register
prior to your first activity.
Memoir Writing Group – 10:00am
Writing a memoir helps you find your voice, tell your story, and reach out to others. This
is a walk-in program.
Painting Group – 12:30pm
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 – 12:30pm
This is a walk-in program.
Let’s Explore!; Discussion Group – 2:00pm.
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 – 2:00pm
Portraits of the West: James Bama
When illustrator and artist James Bama moved from New York to Wyoming in 1968, he began a
decades-long project to understand the West by making photographs and paintings of his new
friends and neighbors. Although Bama was best known for his highly detailed and realistic
illustrations and paintings, photographs were the foundation of his imagery. The Buffalo Bill
Center of the West debuted the new special exhibition “James Bama’s Photographs: Portraits of
the West.” Photographed mostly in the 1970s and ‘80s, Bama’s images reveal a complex view of
western America through portraits of diverse and fascinating people. The exhibition highlights
old-timers, children, rodeo performers, reenactors, Native activists, powwow dancers, ranchers, and outfitters through Bama’s lens. 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, March 27, 2024
Indoor Walking at Proctor Academy’s Field House, Andover, NH – 8:30am – 10:00am
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 – 9:30am
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 – 10:30am
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 – 1:00
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, March 28, 2024
Indoor Walking at Proctor Academy’s Field House, Andover, NH – 8:30am – 10:00am
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 – 10:00am
Function Room at the Wilmot Community Association’s Red Barn, 64 Village Road,
Wilmot
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 – 10:30am
This low impact exercise program is perfect for those looking for an easy, effective
exercise routine. This is a walk-in program.
Mahjong – 12:30pm
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 – 1:00pm
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.

Friday, March 29, 2024
Indoor Walking at Proctor Academy’s Field House, Andover, NH – 8:30am – 10:00am
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.