August 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 COA at 526-6368.
Dealing with Dementia – A Caregiver Support Group
First Friday 1:00-3:00pm
Visit, share, give advice and receive support.
Please call COA at 526-6368 to register.
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
Blood Pressure/Glucose Screening Clinic
& Ask a Nurse
Friday, August 1 10:30 – 11:30am
VNA Foot Care Clinic at COA
Friday, August 1 12:30 – 3:30pm
Friday, August 8 1:00-3:00pm
$25 (doctor’s order required for diabetics)
Please call COA at 526-6368 to schedule an appointment.
Parkinsons Support Group
Tuesday, August 5 1pm
You are invited to join this lively, welcoming and supportive group!
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)
Long-Term Care Planning
Friday, August 8 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.
Computer Tutoring with Nick Ourusoff
Monday, August 11 and August 18 9:00-11:00am
Tuesday, August 12 2:00-4:00pm
Wednesday, August 13 2:00-4:00pm
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., August 12 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, August 15 5pm
“42 – The Jackie Robinson Story”
Please call 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/Glucose Screening Clinic & Ask a Nurse
Thursday, August 28 9:00am to 11:00am
Walk-In’s welcome! No charge.
Foot Care Clinic
Thursday, August 28 11:00am to 1:00pm
$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 – 8:30am – 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
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
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
Unless noted, all programs are held at the COA building at 37 Pleasant Street, New London, New Hampshire.