Chapin Senior Center – December 2023 Program List

December 2023

Friday, December 1, 2023
Indoor Walking at Proctor Academy’s Field House, Andover, NH – 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.

Monday, December 4, 2023
Indoor Walking at Proctor Academy’s Field House, Andover, NH – 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 526-6368 with questions.

Lake Sunapee Region VNA Foot Care Clinic at COA – 9:00-2:00 PM
$30. Please call the VNA at 603-748-1731 to schedule an appointment.
Chair Yoga – 9:00 AM

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 526-6368 to register.

Tom’s Men’s Discussion Group -9:00 AM via Zoom
We want to hear your stories and we’ll share a few of our own. Call COA at 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 – 12:00 PM. Please call COA at 526-6368 for more information.

Bingo! – 1:00 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
Chapin Senior Center – December 2023
Join this casual, friendly group to practice your language skills and have fun.
Participants at all skill levels are welcome! Please call COA at 526-6368 to register.

Tuesday, December 5, 2023
Indoor Walking at Proctor Academy’s Field House, Andover, NH – 8:30-10:00 AM

Contract Bridge – 9:30 AM. Please call COA at 526-6368 for more information.
Outdoor Recreation for Seniors – 10:00 AM

Join this active group to hike, kayak and more! Please call COA at 526-6368 to register
prior to your first activity.

Storyworth – 9:30 AM
Presented by Lynn Trainor, Storyworth.com is a tool to share your wisdom, advice, and
life experiences with your family. It prompts you weekly to write about your life from a
list of questions you choose. At the end of the year, your stories are bound into a
keepsake book with family pictures you include. Please call COA at 526-6368 to
register.

Memoir Writing Group – 10:00 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 – 12:30 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 – 12:30 PM
This is a walk-in program.

Spanish Discussion Group – 2:00 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 – 2:00pm
Marching Together Along the Path of the American Revolution: Boston National
Historic Park

Chapin Senior Center – December 2023
The earliest Native Americans adapted this landscape for their survival. They lived on
the harbor islands and peninsulas for protection. When interactions with Europeans
began in the 1500s, the people of this place were called the Massachuset. By the early
1600s, English colonists chose to settle this harbor for many of the same advantages.
The beginning of this settlement marks the beginning of Boston’s written history.
Throughout the next four centuries, the story of Boston has been one of revolution:
Stories of dramatic change, intense conflict, painful exploitation, but also empowering
pursuits of freedom. Join us as we march together along the path of the American
Revolution! 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, December 6, 2023
Indoor Walking at Proctor Academy’s Field House, Andover, NH – 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 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.

Needlework Craft Group – 1:00 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 – 1:00 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, December 7, 2023
Indoor Walking at Proctor Academy’s Field House, Andover, NH – 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 526-6368 with questions.

Gentle Yoga on the Mat – 9:00 AM. 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. Please bring your own mat
and a necktie for stretching exercises. Call COA at 526-6368 to register.

Chapin Senior Center – December 2023
Line Dancing – 10:00 AM
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 – 10:30 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 – 1:00 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 andFoot Card Game – 1:00 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, December 8, 2023
Indoor Walking at Proctor Academy’s Field House, Andover, NH – 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.

Computer Coaching Sessions – ½ hours sessions from 12:30- 2:30 PM
Need help with your laptop, table or cell phone? Please call COA at 526-6368 to
register for a coaching session with Robert Evans. ce

Monday, December 11, 2023
Indoor Walking at Proctor Academy’s Field House, Andover, NH – 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 526-6368 with questions.

Lake Sunapee Region VNA Foot Care Clinic at COA – 9:00-2:00 PM
$30. Please call the VNA at 603-748-1731 to schedule an appointment.

Chair Yoga – 9:00 AM. 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 526-6368 to register.
Tom’s Men’s Discussion Group -9:00 AM via Zoom

Chapin Senior Center – December 2023
We want to hear your stories and we’ll share a few of our own. Call COA at 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 – 12:00 PM. Please call COA at 603-526-6368 for more information.
Bingo! – 1:00 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, December 12, 2023
Indoor Walking at Proctor Academy’s Field House, Andover, NH – 8:30-10:00 AM

Contract Bridge – 9:30 AM. Please call COA at 603-526-6368 for more information.
Outdoor Recreation for Seniors – 10:00 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 – 10:00 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 – 10:00 AM. Tracy Library, New London.
In Love: A Memoir of Love and Loss by Amy Bloom. Please call COA at 526-6368 to
register
Painting Group – 12:30 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 – 12:30 PM, This is a walk-in program.

Let”s Explore! Discussion Group – 2:00 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 – 2:00 PM
Chapin Senior Center – December 2023

An American Life: Clara Barton National Historic Site
How did a shy girl born on a New England farm in 1821 break through the barriers that
so often confined women to the domestic sphere? How did she go on to have a 60-year
career of public service that touched people all over the world through the founding of
the American Red Cross? Clara Barton dedicated her life and energies to helping others
in times of need – both home and abroad, in peacetime as well as during military
emergencies. Glen Echo was her home for the last 15 years of her life and the structure
illustrates her dedication and concern for those less fortunate than herself. Join us as
we learn more about this incredible woman.
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, December 13, 2023
Indoor Walking at Proctor Academy’s Field House, Andover, NH – 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 526-6368 with questions.

Line Dancing – 9:30 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 – 1:00 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, December 14, 2023
Indoor Walking at Proctor Academy’s Field House, Andover, NH – 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.

Gentle Yoga on the Mat – 9:00 AM. 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. Please bring your own mat
and a necktie for stretching exercises. Call COA at 603-526-6368 to register.

Line Dancing – 10:00 AM
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.

Chapin Senior Center – December 2023
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 – 1:00 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 – 1:0 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, December 15, 2023
Indoor Walking at Proctor Academy’s Field House, Andover, NH – 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.

Friday at the Movies – 12:00 PM Whipple Hall, New London
“A Man Called Otto”
Please call COA at 603 526-6368 to register
Computer Coaching Sessions – ½ hours sessions from 12:30-2:30 PM
Need help with your laptop, tablet or cell phone? Please call COA at 603 526-6368 to
register for a coaching session with Robert Evans.

Monday, December 18, 2023
Lake Sunapee Region VNA Foot Care Clinic at COA – 9:00-2:00 PM
$30. Please call the VNA at 603 748-1731 to schedule an appointment.

Chair Yoga – 9:00 AM. 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’s Men’s Discussion Group – 9:00 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.

Chapin Senior Center – December 2023
Bridge – 12:00 PM. 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.
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, November 19, 2023
Contract Bridge – 9:30 AM. Please call COA at 526-6368 for more information.
Outdoor Recreation for Seniors – 10:00 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 – 10:00 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 – 12:30 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 – 12:30 PM This is a walk-in program.

Wednesday, December 20, 2023
Line Dancing – 9:30 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 – 10:30am

Chapin Senior Center – December 2023
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 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, December 21, 2023
Closed

Senior Learning Network Zoom Presentation – 2:00 PM
Special Christmas Edition with FDR
Always a favorite, and always something new to learn! If you have ever heard Jeff Urbin
share about Christmas at the Roosevelt White House, you’ll know he has plenty to say!
There’s always something new to learn, and we’ll have lots of fun while we’re at it. Join
us for our last program of the year celebrating the holidays with the Roosevelts!
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!

Friday, December 22, 2023
Closed

Monday, December 25, 2023
Closed

Tuesday, December 26, 2023
Closed

Wednesday, December 27, 2023
Line Dancing – 9:30 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 – 1:00 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, December 28th, 2023
Gentle Yoga on the Mat – 9:00 AM. 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. Please bring your own mat
and a necktie for stretching exercises. Call COA at 603-526-6368 to register.

Chapin Senior Center – December 2023
Line Dancing – 10:00 AM
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 – 10:30 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 – 1:00 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 – 1:00 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, December 29, 2023
Closed