July 2014 Programs and Activities
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!
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. 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, New London
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
Parkinsons Support Group
Tuesday, July 1 1pm
You are invited to join this lively, welcoming and supportive group!
Computer Tutoring with Nick Ourusoff
Mondays – July 7, 14, 21 9:00am-11:00am
Wednesdays – July 2, 9, 16, 23 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.
Questions About Medicare?
Tues., July 8 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.
VNA Foot Care Clinic at COA
Friday, July 11 1:00-3:00pm
$25 (doctor’s order required for diabetics)
Please call COA at 526-6368 to schedule an appointment.
Long-Term Care Planning
Friday, July 11 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.
Conversations With Lunch
Monday, July 28 12noon
“Folk Fusions”
Susan Cancio-Bello, Nicole Densmore and Laurie Reed are a Kearsarge-based trio celebrating nearly ten years of performing together. Folk Fusion is best known for their tight vocal harmonies; solid musicianship; and rich accompaniment of acoustic guitar, mandolin, keyboard, flute and djembe. They perform traditional and contemporary folk and light rock covers.
First Baptist Church, New London, New Hampshire
Please call COA by Thursday, July 24 to sign up.
COA AT EASTMAN
Programs are held in the lounge on the first floor of the Center at Eastman
Blood Pressure/Glucose Screening Clinic & Ask a Nurse
Thursday, July 24 9:00am to 11:00am
Walk-In’s welcome! No charge.
Foot Care Clinic
Thursday, July 24 11:00am to 1:00pm
$25 (doctor’s order required for diabetics)
Please call COA at 526-6368 to schedule an appointment.
AUGUST
Join Bobbie Stoneman for a SIX-session Memoir writing workshop!
Tuesday mornings from 9:00am to 10:30am
August 5th – September 9th
“RUNNING BOARDS and RUMBLE SEATS”
“Return with us now to those thrilling days of yesteryear…”
Remember summer camp? Wringer washers? Hoodsies? Sharing a frappe or root beer float? Fibber McGee and Molly?
If you ever kept a diary, a journal, letters or photos from “back then”, you have the foundation of your memoirs! Precious times deserve to be recorded. With in-class writing prompts and short “homework”, everyone has a chance to “peel the personal onion” of meaningful memories.
Beginning and experienced memoirist welcome!
Please call COA at 526-6368 to register. Class size limited to 10 members.
Questions? Contact Bobbi at brillig102@nulltds.net or call 526-8809 (after 5 PM)
REGULARLY SCHEDULED KCOA PROGRAMS
Monday – Walking at Proctor Academy Gym – 8:30am – 10:00am
Tom & Tom’s Men’s Group – 8:45am
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
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 Tuesday) – 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
Thursday – Walking at Proctor Academy Gym – 8:30am – 10:00am
Bike Group – Various AM start times.
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
Foot Care Clinic–2nd Friday – 1:00-3:00pm by appt.
Dealing with Dementia-A Caregiver Support Group(1st Friday) – 1:00pm
Unless noted, all programs are held at the COA building at 37 Pleasant Street, New London, New Hampshire.