COA Chapin Senior Center, May 2014

Programs and activities

Press release

Tom & Tom’s Men’s Discussion Group

Mondays 8:45am We want to hear your stories and we’ll share a few of our own.

Come visit over an endless cup of coffee!

In-Stitches Craft Group

Mondays 10:00am Join fellow crafters to knit, crochet, sew or whatever craft you favor.

A great opportunity to socialize and pick up tips while you work on your latest project.

French Discussion Group

First and Third Mondays at 4:00pm 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 10:15am This low impact exercise program is perfect for those looking for an easy, effective exercise routine.

Walking at Proctor Academy Gym

Monday – Friday 8:30-10:00am Please call COA at 526-6368 for more information.

Walk-In Painting

Tuesdays 1:00pm Bring your current painting project to work on while discussing art, artists and exhibits. This is an informal group and we’d love to have you join us.

Spanish Discussion Group

First and Third Tuesdays at 4:00pm Interested in practicing your Spanish? Join our new Spanish Discussion group! For all conversation levels. For more information, call Paula Minaert at 603-873-4779.

Tai Chi

Wednesdays 2:30pm

Kearsarge Community Presbyterian Church There will be no classes on May 7, May 14 and May 21. Classes begin May 28.

Dealing with Dementia – A Caregiver Support Group

First Friday 1:00-3:00pm

Women’s Discussion Group

Fridays 9:00am Get to know your neighbors over a casual cup of coffee. Join friends to visit, chat and share!

Bridge

Duplicate Bridge – Mondays at 12:45pm and Wednesdays at 9:15am

Contract Bridge – Thursdays at 9:30am

Games!

Poker – Tuesdays at 2:00pm

Hand and Foot – Wednesdays at 1:00pm

Chess – 2nd and 4th Thursdays at 6:00pm

Computer Tutoring with Nick Ourusoff

Thursdays, May 1 and May 8 2:00pm-4:00pm

Monday, May 5 9:00am-11:00am

Tuesday, May 6 9:00am-11:00am

Wednesday, May 7 and May 28 2:00pm-4:00pm

Thursday, May 8 2:00pm – 4:00pm

Nick will be available for ½ hour one-on-one tutoring sessions for the beginning computer user to 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.

Blood Pressure/Glucose Screening Clinic

& Ask a Nurse

Friday, May 2 10:30 – 11:30am

VNA Foot Care Clinic at COA

Friday, May 2 12:30-3:30pm

Friday, May 9 1:00-3:00pm

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

Computer Questions with Laura Thompson

Saturday, May 3 9:00am – 11:00am

(1/2 hour appointments beginning at 9:00am)

Are you looking for answers to questions about basic PC computer skills? Sign up for a one-on-one half hour session by calling 526-6368.

Parkinsons Support Group

Tuesday, May 6 1pm

Health South

Staying Safe Behind the Wheel

Thursday, May 8 12:45pm

Maintaining your driver’s license can be a source of independence for older adults. This presentation includes safety tips for staying alert on the road; strategies to use to increase your safety behind the wheel and a discussion about additional resources available to help you keep your keys longer. Please call COA at 526-6368 to sign up for this program.

Long-Term Care Planning

Friday, May 9 10:30am

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 11 2pm

Delightfully Dangerous (1945)

Young Sherry Williams dreams of having a singing career, and she idolizes

her older sister Josephine, who has gone to New York to perform on the

stage. When Sherry is distraught just before performing at her school, a

visiting Broadway producer encourages her by telling her positive things

about her sister. Soon afterwards, Sherry decides to make a surprise trip

to New York to visit Josephine – but what she finds there is not at all

what she expected.

Breakfast Club Book Discussion

Tuesday, May 13 9:30am

Life After Life by Kate Atkinson

Questions About Medicare?

Tues., May 13 1:30-3:30pm

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 16 5pm

“Saving Mr. Banks” Please call 526-6368 to sign up.

Learn More About Senior Living

Tuesday, May 20 1:00pm

Leigh Stocker, Director of Marketing at Summercrest in Newport, New Hampshire, will be at COA to answer any questions you may have about senior living. Please come to learn about senior living options for yourself or for someone you care about. Refreshments will be served. Please call 526-6368 to sign up.

COA AT EASTMAN

Blood Pressure/Glucose Screening Clinic

& Ask a Nurse

Thursday, May 22 10:00am– 12:00pm

Walk-In’s welcome! No charge.

REGULARLY SCHEDULED KCOA PROGRAMS

Monday – Walking at Proctor Academy Gym – 8:30am – 10:00am

Tom & Tom’s Men’s Group – 8:45am

In-Stitches Crafts Group – 10am

Chair Exercises– 10:15am

Duplicate Bridge (Bidding Boxes) – 12:45pm

French Discussion Group ( 1st & 3rd Monday) – 4pm

Tuesday – Walking at Proctor Academy Gym – 8:30am – 10:00am

Breakfast Club Book Discussion –(2nd Tues.) – 9:30am

Outdoor Recreation for Seniors – 10:00am

Walk-In Painting – 1:00pm

Questions About Medicare (2nd Tues.) – 1:30-3:30pm Parkinsons Support Group (1st Tuesday) – 1:00pm

Poker – 2:00pm

Spanish Discussion Group (1st & 3rd Monday) – 4pm

Wednesday – Walking at Proctor Academy Gym – 8:30am – 10:00am

Duplicate Bridge – 9:15am

Hand & Foot Card Game – 1:00pm

Tai Chi – 2:30pm Kearsarge Community Presbyterian Church, New London, New Hampshire

(There will be no Tai Chi on May 7, May 14 and May 21. Class begins May 28.)

Thursday – Walking at Proctor Academy Gym – 8:30am – 10:00am

Bike Group – Various AM start times. Begins April 24.

Please call COA at 526-6368 for schedule information.

Contract Bridge – 9:30am

Chess – (2nd & 4th Thursday) 6-8pm

Friday – Walking at Proctor Academy Gym – 8:30am – 10:00am

Women’s Discussion Group – 9:00am

Chair Exercises– 10:15am

Long-Term Care Planning (2nd Friday) – 10:30am

Blood Pressure/Glucose Screening Clinic (1st Friday) – 10:30-11:30am

Foot Care Clinic– 1st Friday – 12:30-3:30pm by appt.

2nd Friday – 1:00-3:00pm by appt.

Dealing with Dementia-A Caregiver Support Group(1st Friday) – 1:00pm

Movie & Pizza Night (3rd Friday) – 5pm

Saturday – Computer Class (1st Saturday) – ½ hour appointments from 9am-11am

Sunday – Sunday at the Movies (2nd Sunday) – 2pm

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