COA Chapin Senior Center, February 2015

Programs and activities

Press Release
  • Tom & Tom’s Men’s Discussion Group

Mondays 8:45 AM

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 4:15 PM

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 10:15 AM

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 AM to 10 AM

Please call COA at 526-6368 for more information.

 

  • Walk-In Painting

Tuesdays 1 PM

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 PM

Interested in practicing your Spanish? Join our new Spanish Discussion group!

For all conversation levels. For more information call COA at 526-6368.

 

  • Tai Chi

Wednesdays 2:30 PM

Kearsarge Community Presbyterian Church, New London

 

  • Dealing with Dementia – A Caregiver Support Group

First Friday 1 PM to 3 PM

Visit, share, give advice and receive support.

Please call COA at 526-6368 to register.

 

  • Women’s Discussion Group

Fridays 9 AM

Get to know your neighbors over a casual cup of coffee.

Join friends to visit, chat and share!

 

  • Bridge

Duplicate Bridge – Mondays at 12:45 PM and Wednesdays at 9:15 AM

Contract Bridge – Thursdays at 9:30 AM

 

  • Games!

Poker – Tuesdays at 2 PM

Hand and Foot – Wednesdays at 1 PM

Chess – 2nd and 4th Thursdays at 6 PM

Dominoes – Thursdays at 4 PM

 

  • Computer Tutoring with Nick Ourusoff

Tuesdays, Feb 3, 10, 17 9 AM to 11 AM

Wednesdays, Feb 4, 11, 18 2 PM to 4 PM

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.

 

  • Parkinson’s Support Group

Tuesday, February 3   1 PM

You are invited to join this lively, welcoming and supportive group!

 

  • Blood Pressure Clinic & Ask a Nurse

Friday, February 6 10:30 AM to 11;30 AM

 

  • VNA Foot Care Clinic at COA

Friday, February 6   12:30 PM to 3;30 PM

Friday, February 13   1 PM to 3 PM

$25 (doctor’s order required for diabetics)

Please call COA at 526-6368 to schedule an appointment.

 

  • Computer Questions with Laura Thompson

Saturday, February 7   9 AM to 11 AM

(1/2 hour appointments beginning at 9 AM)

Are you looking for answers to questions about basic computer and iPad skills?

Sign up for a one-on-one half hour session by calling 526-6368.

 

  • Current Events Discussion Group

Tuesday, February 10   1:30 PM

Please join us in this new COA discussion group as we delve into the Ebola outbreak,

the legalization of marijuana and the events following the Ferguson, Missouri case.

Bring your thoughts and ideas, as well as any information you believe will enrich the discussion.

The only rules of engagement are no politics and no religion.

We’ll be listening to other’s thoughts regarding these current events and learning and sharing new information.

All are welcome! Please call COA at 526-6368 to register.

 

  • Breakfast Club Book Discussion

Tuesday, February 10   9:30 AM

Still Life by Louise Penny

 

  • Long-Term Care Planning

Friday, February 13   10:30 AM

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.

 

  • Questions About Medicare?

Tuesday, February 17   1:30 PM to 3 PM

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, February 20   5 PM

Seabiscuit

Please call COA at 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 Clinic & Ask a Nurse

Thursday, February 26   9 AM to 11 AM

Walk-in’s welcome! No charge.

  • Foot Care Clinic

Thursday, February 26   11  AM to 12 PM

$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 – 8:30 AM to 10 AM
  • Tom & Tom’s Men’s Group – 8:45 AM
  • Chair Exercises– 10:15 AM
  • Duplicate Bridge (Bidding Boxes) – 12:45 PM
  • French Discussion Group ( 1st & 3rd Monday) – 4:15 PM

Tuesday –

  • Walking at Proctor Academy Gym – 8:30 AM to 10 AM
  • Breakfast Club Book Discussion (2nd Tuesday) – 9:30 AM
  • Outdoor Recreation for Seniors – 10 AM
  • Walk-In Painting – 1 PM
  • Parkinson’s Support Group (1st Tuesday) – 1 PM
  • Questions About Medicare – 2nd Tuesday – 1:30 PM to 3;30 PM
  • Poker – 2 PM
  • Spanish Discussion Group (1st & 3rd Tuesday) – 4 PM

Wednesday

  •  Walking at Proctor Academy Gym – 8:3 0 AM to 10 AM
  • Duplicate Bridge – 9:15 AM
  • Hand & Foot Card Game – 1:00 PM
  • Tai Chi- 2:30 PM
  • Kearsarge Community Presbyterian Church, New London, New Hampshire

Thursday –

  •  Walking at Proctor Academy Gym – 8:30 AM to 10 AM
  • Contract Bridge – 9:30 AM
  • Dominos – 4 PM
  • Chess – (2nd & 4th Thursday) 6 PM to 8 PM

Friday –

  • Walking at Proctor Academy Gym – 8:30 AM to 10 AM
  • Women’s Discussion Group – 9 AM
  • Chair Exercises– 10:15 AM
  • Long-Term Care Planning (2nd Friday) – 10:30 AM
  • Blood Pressure Clinic (1st Friday) – 10:30 AM to 11;30 AM
  • Foot Care Clinic– 1st Friday – 12:30 PM to 3;30 PM by appointment.
  • 2nd Friday – 1 PM to 3 PM by appointment
  • Dealing with Dementia-A Caregiver Support Group(1st Friday) – 1 PM
  • Movie & Pizza Night – (3rd Friday) – 5 PM

Saturday –

  • Computer Class (1st Saturday) – ½ hour appointments from 9 AM to 11 AM

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