Tom & Tom’s Men’s Discussion Group

Mondays 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!

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!

Chair Exercises

Mondays and Fridays 10:15 AM

• This low impact exercise program is perfect for those looking for an
• easy, effective exercise routine.

Walking at Proctor Academy Gym

Monday – Friday 8:30 AM to 10 AM

• Please call COA at 526-6368 for more information.

Walk-In Painting Group

Tuesdays 1 PM

• Bring your current painting project to work on. This is an informal group
• we would love to have you join us.

Spanish Discussion Group

First and Third Tuesdays at 4 PM

• Interested in practicing your Spanish? Join our new Spanish Discussion group!
• For all conversation levels. For more information call COA at 526-6368.

Tai Chi

Wednesdays 2:30 PM

• Class will only be held on May 27th.
• Regular schedule will resume in June.
• Kearsarge Community Presbyterian Church, New London, New Hampshire

Dealing with Dementia – A Caregiver Support Group

First Friday 1 PM to 3 PM

• Visit, share, give advice and receive support.
• Please call COA at 526-6368 to register.

Women’s Discussion Group

Fridays 9 AM

• Get to know your neighbors over a casual cup of coffee.
• Join friends to visit, chat and share!

Bridge

• Duplicate Bridge – Mondays at 12:45 PM and Wednesdays at 9:15 AM
• Contract Bridge – Thursdays at 9:30 AM

Games!

• Poker – Tuesdays at 2 PM
• Hand and Foot – Wednesdays at 1 PM
• Chess – 2nd and 4th Thursdays at 6 PM
• Dominoes – Thursdays at 4 PM

Blood Pressure Clinic & Ask a Nurse

• Friday, May 1 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM

VNA Foot Care Clinic at COA

• Friday, May 1   12:30 AM to 3:30 PM
• Friday, May 8   1 PM to 3 PM
• $25 (doctor’s order required for diabetics)
• Please call COA at 526-6368 to schedule an appointment.

Computer Questions with Laura Thompson

Saturday, May 2   9 AM to 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.

Computer Tutoring with Nick Ourusoff

Monday, May 4

• 9 AM to 11 AM and 2 PM to 4 PM
• Nick will be available for ½ hour one-on-one tutoring sessions for the beginning computer user
• and 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.

Parkinsons Support Group

Tuesday, May 5   1 PM

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

Watercolor Painting Workshop with Eleanor MacNicoll

Tuesdays from 1 PM to 3 PM

• May 5 – May 26
• Eleanor MacNicoll will again be giving four weeks of watercolor painting instruction
•  These classes are for those who have an interest in painting and who have some experience in art.
• Emphasis with Eleanor MacNicolls will be on figure and portraiture painting.
• We encourage attendees to be available for all four classes.
• No charge.
• Classes limited to 12 attendees.
• Supplies will be provided at the first session, or you can bring your own.
• Please call COA at 526-6368 to sign up or call Eleanor at 763-9019 for more details.

Tools for Daily Living

Thursday, May 7   1:30 PM

• Is low vision making it hard for you to read the morning paper?
• Are weak hands making it hard for you to crochet that baby blanket?
• Come see some of the tools and techniques that many people use to maintain their independence despite age-related changes such as low vision or arthritis.
• Danielle Krautmann, Occupational Therapist for the Lake Sunapee VNA, will present a variety of devices designed to help you keep doing what’s important to you.
• After a brief presentation, you will have the opportunity to try some of these gadgets to see if they are right for you.
• Please call COA at 526-6368 to register.

Long-Term Care Planning

Friday, May 8   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.

Sunday at the Movies

Sunday, May 10    2 PM

• Waikiki Wedding (1937)
• A beauty contest winner of the “Miss Pineapple Princess” pageant takes part in a publicity scheme in Hawaii,
• and is pursued by an advertising executive for the agency doing the promotion.

Breakfast Club Book Discussion

Tuesday, May 12   9:30 AM

• The Sound of a Wild Snail Eating by Elizabeth Tova Bailey

Questions About Medicare?

Tuesday, May 12 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM

• Anita Oelfke, Medicare Coordinator for Merrimack County Service Link,
• will be available to answer your Medicare questions.
• Please call COA at 526-6368 to sign up for this program.

Movie & Pizza Night

Friday, May 15  5 PM

• Quartet
• Maggie Smith, Tom Courtenay, Billy Connolly, Pauline Collins, Michael Gambon
• Please call COA at 526-6368 to sign up.

 

COA at Eastman

• Programs are held in the lounge on the first floor of the Center at Eastman

Blood Pressure Clinic & Ask a Nurse

Thursday, May 28   9 AM to 11 AM

• Walk-in’s welcome! No charge.

Foot Care Clinic

Thursday, May 28  11 AM to 12 PM

• $25 (doctor’s order required for diabetics)
• Please call COA at 526-6368 to schedule an appointment.

REGULARLY SCHEDULED KCOA PROGRAMS

• Monday
• Walking at Proctor Academy Gym – 8:30 AM to 10 AM
• Tom & Tom’s Men’s Group – 8:45 AM
• Chair Exercises– 10:15 AM
• Duplicate Bridge (Bidding Boxes) – 12:45 PM
• French Discussion Group ( 1st & 3rd Monday) – 4:15 PM

• Tuesday –
• Walking at Proctor Academy Gym – 8:30 AM to 10 AM
• Breakfast Club Book Discussion (2nd Tuesday) – 9:30 AM
• Outdoor Recreation for Seniors – 10 AM
• Walk-In Painting – 1 PM
• Parkinsons Support Group (1st Tuesday) – 1 PM
• Questions About Medicare – 2nd Tuesday – 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM
• Poker – 2 PM
• Spanish Discussion Group (1st & 3rd Tuesday) – 4 PM

 

• Wednesday –
• Walking at Proctor Academy Gym – 8:30 AM to 10 AM
• Duplicate Bridge – 9:15 AM
• Hand & Foot Card Game – 1 PM
• Tai Chi- 2:30 PM
• Class will only be held on May 27th. Regular schedule will resume in June.
• Kearsarge Community Presbyterian Church, New London, New Hampshir
• Thursday –
• Walking at Proctor Academy Gym – 8:30 AM to 10 AM
• Contract Bridge – 9:30 AM
• Dominoes – 4: PM
• Chess – (2nd & 4th Thursday) 6 PM to 8 PM-8
• Bike Group – varied AM start times, please contact COA for schedule
• Friday –
• Walking at Proctor Academy Gym – 8:30 AM to 10 AM
• Women’s Discussion Group – 9 AM
• Chair Exercises– 10:15 AM
• Long-Term Care Planning (2nd Friday) – 10:30 AM
• Blood Pressure Clinic (1st Friday) – 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM
• Foot Care Clinic– 1st Friday – 12:30 PM to 3:30 PM by appt.
• 2nd Friday – 1 PM to 3 PM   by appt.
• Dealing with Dementia-A Caregiver Support Group(1st Friday) – 1 PM
• Movie & Pizza Night – (3rd Friday) – 5 PM

• Saturday–
• Computer Class (1st Saturday) – ½ hour appointments from 9 AM to 11 AM

 

Unless noted, all programs are held at the COA building at 37 Pleasant Street, New London, New Hampshire.