May 2013
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.
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.
Memoir Writing Workshop
Tuesdays 9:00am
Memoir coach Bobbie Stoneman encourages you
to put your personal stories down on paper.
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.
Tai Chi
Wednesdays 2:30pm
Kearsarge Community Presbyterian Church, New London, New Hampshire
(There will be no Tai Chi classes on May, 1, May 8 or May 15)
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!
Hand and Foot – Wednesdays at 1:00pm
Poker – Tuesdays at 2:00pm
Scrabble – Fridays at 1:00pm
Blood Pressure/Glucose Screening Clinic & Ask a Nurse
Friday, May 3 10:30 – 11:30am
VNA Foot Care Clinic at COA
Friday, May 3 12:30-3:30pm
Friday, May 10 1:00-3:00pm
$20 (doctor’s order required for diabetics)
Please call COA at 526-6368 to schedule an appointment.
Computer Questions with Laura Thompson
Saturday, May 4 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. (Please note this class is designed for PC users, not Apple or Mac products.)
Parkinsons Support Group
Tuesday, May 7 1pm
Long-Term Care Planning
Friday, May 10 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 12 2pm
Please call COA at 526-6368 for movie information.
Breakfast Club Book Discussion
Tuesday, May 14 9:30am
The Forgotten by Kate Morton
Questions About Medicare?
Tuesday, May 14 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 17 5pm
“Mickey”
Better Choices, Better Health
Tuesdays, May 21 – June 25 9:30am – 12noon
“Better Choices, Better Health” is a discussion series for adults and caregivers who want to find practical ways to deal with pain, fatigue and stress, discover better nutrition and exercise choices, make informed treatment decisions, learn better ways to talk with physicians and with family members about their health and how to obtain the support they need.
This program is sponsored by Community Action Program of Belknap-Merrimack Counties.
A $10 donation per person for the program is suggested.
Attendance is limited to 14. Please call COA at 526-6368 to register.
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
Conversations with Lunch – (4th Monday)– 12noon
(There will be no program in May due to the Memorial Day holiday.)
Tuesday
Walking at Proctor Academy Gym – 8:30am – 10:00am
Memoir Writing Workshop – 9:00am
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
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 1, May 8 and May 15)
Thursday
Walking at Proctor Academy Gym – 8:30am – 10:00am
Bike Group – various AM starting times
Contract Bridge – 9:30am
Chess – 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.
Scrabble – 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.