COA Chapin Senior Center Program Schedule for February 2023

Wednesday, February 1, 2023

Indoor Walking at Proctor Academy’s Field House, Andover – 8:30 AM – 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, February 2, 2023

Indoor Walking at Proctor Academy’s Field House, Andover – 8:30 AM – 10 AM

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 and Foot Card Game – 1 PM.

This is a walk-in program.

Friday, February 3, 2023

Indoor Walking at Proctor Academy’s Field House, Andover – 8:30 AM – 10 AM

Monday, February 6, 2023

Indoor Walking at Proctor Academy’s Field House, Andover – 8:30 AM – 10 AM

Tom and 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, February 7, 2023

Indoor Walking at Proctor Academy’s Field House, Andover – 8:30 AM – 10 AM

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

“Polynesian Wayfinders”: Mystic Seaport Museum

It’s time to join one of our favorite presenters – Brian from the Planetarium at Mystic Seaport Museum! Brian traveled to the Pacific recently and did his own research of the Polynesian skies. His show offers a unique perspective on star lore as well as navigation. We will view the night sky as seen from Honolulu, Hawaii while learning how the people of Polynesia found their way across vast distances of ocean without any tools or technology. We will explore how clues from the natural world not only helped Polynesians with direction-finding, but also formed the stories that created their very own constellations. 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, February 8, 2023

Indoor Walking at Proctor Academy’s Field House, Andover – 8:30 AM – 10 AM

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, February 9, 2023

Indoor Walking at Proctor Academy’s Field House, Andover – 8:30 AM – 10 AM

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 and Foot Card Game – 1 PM.

This is a walk-in program.

Friday, February 10, 2023

Indoor Walking at Proctor Academy’s Field House, Andover – 8:30 AM – 10 AM

Monday, February 13, 2023

Indoor Walking at Proctor Academy’s Field House, Andover – 8:30 AM – 10 AM

Tom and 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, February 14, 2023

Indoor Walking at Proctor Academy’s Field House, Andover – 8:30 AM – 10 AM

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 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 Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett. A powerful investigation of our environment’s impact on identity and an exploration of the myriad intricate ways in which the past shapes the present. 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

Selma to Montgomery National Historic Trail

The Selma to Montgomery National Historic Trail was established by Congress in 1996 to commemorate the events, people and route of the 1965 Voting Rights March in Alabama. The 54-mile national historic trail begins at the Brown Chapel African Methodist Episcopal (A.M.E.) Church in Selma and follows the 1965 historic route of Selma to Montgomery. The Trail marches through the city and eastward along US Highway 80 through Dallas County and Lowndes County. Crossing into Montgomery County, the Trail continues into the city of Montgomery and ends at the Alabama State Capitol. Join us as we visit this site which stands as an enduring testament to the long struggle and sacrifices made by many individuals to preserve the right to vote as a fundamental cornerstone of American democracy. 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, February 15, 2023

Indoor Walking at Proctor Academy’s Field House, Andover – 8:30 AM – 10 AM

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, February 16, 2023

Indoor Walking at Proctor Academy’s Field House, Andover – 8:30 AM – 10 AM

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 and Foot Card Game – 1 PM.

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, February 17, 2023

Indoor Walking at Proctor Academy’s Field House, Andover – 8:30 AM – 10 AM

Monday, February 20, 2023

CLOSED FOR PRESIDENTS DAY

Tuesday, February 21, 2023

Indoor Walking at Proctor Academy’s Field House, Andover – 8:30 AM – 10 AM

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 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.

Senior Learning Network Zoom Presentation – 2 PM

Richard M. Nixon Presidential Library and Museum

Born on January 9,1913, on his parents’ citrus farm in Yorba, Linda, California, Richard Milhous Nixon’s life spanned eight decades. Join us for a virtual tour of the library and museum from a presenter who will share stories that cover much of President Nixon’s life and his extraordinary accomplishments prior to becoming the 37th President of the United States. The journey ends with Richard Nixon’s post-presidency period and his contributions as elder statesman, and his impact on American culture. 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, February 22, 2023

Indoor Walking at Proctor Academy’s Field House, Andover – 8:30 AM – 10 AM

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, February 23, 2023

Indoor Walking at Proctor Academy’s Field House, Andover – 8:30 AM – 10 AM

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 and Foot Card Game – 1 PM.

This is a walk-in program.

Friday, February 24, 2023

Indoor Walking at Proctor Academy’s Field House, Andover – 8:30 AM – 10 AM

Monday, February 27, 2023

Indoor Walking at Proctor Academy’s Field House, Andover – 8:30 AM – 10 AM

Tom and 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, February 28, 2023

Indoor Walking at Proctor Academy’s Field House, Andover – 8:30 AM – 10 AM

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.

Senior Learning Network Zoom Presentation – 2 PM

New River Gorge National Park, W VA

We’re off to see America’s Newest National Park in “Wild Wonderful” West Virginia! In December 2020, this 73,000-acre slice of paradise, encompassing a whitewater river, limestone cliffs and deep canyons, became the country’s newest national park. The lifeblood of the park is the New River, and despite its name it is believed to be one of the oldest rivers in the world. For more than 260 million years, it has run north easterly from the Blue Ridge Mountains near Boone, North Carolina, through southwest Virginia and into West Virginia, cutting through the Appalachian Plateau and joining with the Gauley River to form the Kanawha River in south-central West Virginia. Join us as discover the breathtaking beauty of this park and see for yourself why it is referred to as “Almost Heaven”! 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!