COA Chapin Senior Center September Program Schedule

Press release

Thursday, September 1, 2022
Indoor Walking at Proctor Academy’s Field House, Andover, NH – 8:30am – 10:00am
Enjoy year-round walking without worrying about the weather. Please walk in clean, dry footwear. You are encouraged to walk with a partner. Please visit the COA registration area in the field house to complete a waiver form (first time walkers) and to record your attendance. Please call COA at 603-526-6368 with questions.

Chair Exercises – 10:30am
This low impact exercise program is perfect for those looking for an easy, effective exercise routine. This is a walk-in program.

Mahjong – 12:30pm
Mahjong is a strategy game that originated in China. It’s similar to rummy but is played with tiles instead of cards. This is a walk-in program.

Scrabble – 1:00pm
One of the most popular board games, Scrabble is a crossword-style game designed for two, three, or four players. This is a walk-in program.

Hand & Foot Card Game – 1:00pm.
This is a walk-in program.

Monday, September 5, 2022

COA will be closed in observance of Labor Day.

Tuesday, September 6, 2022
Indoor Walking at Proctor Academy’s Field House, Andover, NH – 8:30am – 10:00am
Enjoy year-round walking without worrying about the weather. Please walk in clean, dry footwear. You are encouraged to walk with a partner. Please visit the COA registration area in the field house to complete a waiver form (first time walkers) and to record your attendance. Please call COA at 603-526-6368 with questions.

Contract Bridge – 9:30am. Please call COA at 603-526-6368 for more information.

Outdoor Recreation for Seniors – 10:00am
Join this active group to hike, kayak and more! Please call COA at 526-6368 to register
prior to your first activity.

Memoir Writing Group – 10:00am
Writing a memoir helps you find your voice, tell your story, and reach out to others. This is a walk-in program.

Painting Group – 1:00pm
Bring your current painting project to work on. This is an informal group, and we’d love to have you join us. This is a walk-in program.

Poker – 1:00pm
This is a walk-in program.

Senior Learning Network Zoom Presentation – 2:00pm
Witness History with Mystic Seaport Museum: Russian Immigrant Inna Belova
Tuesday, September 6th at 2:00pm
Mystic is an SLN favorite, and we are excited to be back with them for another unique program! This time we will meet one of the Museum role players who specializes in bringing her character to life and transporting people back to the 1800s. Inna Belova, a Russian immigrant in New London, by way of Alaska, shares entertaining personal travel and other stories. She engages participants through show & tell and gets folks moving with a little Russian dancing. We will also have a chance to speak with the educator out of character to learn how she created their character using primary and secondary sources. SNL live programs take you around the country to museums and landmarks right from the comfort of home. Call COA at 603-526-6368 to register. Space is limited!

Wednesday, September 7, 2022
Indoor Walking at Proctor Academy’s Field House, Andover, NH – 8:30am – 10:00am
Enjoy year-round walking without worrying about the weather. Please walk in clean, dry footwear. You are encouraged to walk with a partner. Please visit the COA registration area in the field house to complete a waiver form (first time walkers) and to record your attendance. Please call COA at 603-526-6368 with questions.

Line Dancing – 10:00am
Kearsarge Community Presbyterian Church, New London
Line dancing includes a variety of styles of dancing, needs no partner, and is lots of fun! An excellent form of exercise for both the mind and body. This is a walk-in program.

Chair Exercises – 10:30am
This low impact exercise program is perfect for those looking for an easy, effective exercise routine. This is a walk-in program.

Needlework Craft Group – 1:00
Love to cross stitch, do needlework, quilt, knit or crochet? We’d love to get to know the folks who enjoy the same hobbies we enjoy. This is a walk-in program.
Parkinsons Peer-to-Peer Support Group – 1:00pm. A peer-led opportunity to share practical insights and provide mutual support to those also living with or caring for someone with PD. This is a walk-in program.

Thursday, September 8, 2022
Indoor Walking at Proctor Academy’s Field House, Andover, NH – 8:30am – 10:00am
Enjoy year-round walking without worrying about the weather. Please walk in clean, dry footwear. You are encouraged to walk with a partner. Please visit the COA registration area in the field house to complete a waiver form (first time walkers) and to record your attendance. Please call COA at 603-526-6368 with questions.

VNA Foot Care Clinic at COA at 9:00am-2:00pm
$25 Please call COA at 603-748-1731 to schedule an appointment.

Chair Exercises – 10:30am
This low impact exercise program is perfect for those looking for an easy, effective exercise routine. This is a walk-in program.

Mahjong – 12:30pm
Mahjong is a strategy game that originated in China. It’s similar to rummy but is played with tiles instead of cards. This is a walk-in program.

Scrabble – 1:00pm
One of the most popular board games, Scrabble is a crossword-style game designed for two, three, or four players. This is a walk-in program.

Hand & Foot Card Game – 1:00pm.
This is a walk-in program.

Monday, September 12, 2022
Indoor Walking at Proctor Academy’s Field House, Andover, NH – 8:30am – 10:00am
Enjoy year-round walking without worrying about the weather. Please walk in clean, dry footwear. You are encouraged to walk with a partner. Please visit the COA registration area in the field house to complete a waiver form (first time walkers) and to record your attendance. Please call COA at 603-526-6368 with questions.

Tom & Tom’s Men’s Discussion Group – 9:00am
We want to hear your stories and we’ll share a few of our own. Call COA at 603-526-6368 to join via Zoom.

VNA Foot Care Clinic at COA at 9:00am-2:00pm
$25 Please call COA at 603-748-1731 to schedule an appointment.

Chair Exercises – 10:30am
This low impact exercise program is perfect for those looking for an easy, effective exercise routine. This is a walk-in program.

Bingo! – 1:00pm
Ten games for $5. Ten bingo sheets with 6 cards on each sheet. Participants must be 55 years old and older. This is a walk-in program.

Tuesday, September 13, 2022
Indoor Walking at Proctor Academy’s Field House, Andover, NH – 8:30am – 10:00am
Enjoy year-round walking without worrying about the weather. Please walk in clean, dry footwear. You are encouraged to walk with a partner. Please visit the COA registration area in the field house to complete a waiver form (first time walkers) and to record your attendance. Please call COA at 603-526-6368 with questions.

Contract Bridge – 9:30am. Please call COA at 603-526-6368 for more information.

Outdoor Recreation for Seniors – 10:00am
Join this active group to hike, kayak and more! Please call COA at 526-6368 to register
prior to your first activity.

Memoir Writing Group – 10:00am
Writing a memoir helps you find your voice, tell your story, and reach out to others. This is a walk-in program.

Book Discussion Group – 10:00am. Tracy Library, New London.
The Tender Bar by J.R. Moehringer (A Memoir). Please call COA at 603-526-6368 to register.

Painting Group – 1:00pm
Bring your current painting project to work on. This is an informal group, and we’d love to have you join us. This is a walk-in program.

Poker – 1:00pm
This is a walk-in program.

Senior Learning Network Zoom Presentation – 2:00pm
Midwest Archeological Center – Tour through Time: Exploring History through Artifacts
The Midwest Archeological Center is dedicated to the study, interpretation and preservation of archeological resources within the National Park System, taking care of archeological collections from national parks. We conduct research on sites ranging from 10,000-year-old American Indian campsites to the garbage in Abraham Lincoln’s backyard. Join us as we take a tour of stories of the human past and learn how we care for artifacts! SLN live programs take you around the country to museums and landmarks right from the comfort of home. Call COA at 603-526-6368 to register. Space is limited!

Wednesday, September 14, 2022
Indoor Walking at Proctor Academy’s Field House, Andover, NH – 8:30am – 10:00am
Enjoy year-round walking without worrying about the weather. Please walk in clean, dry footwear. You are encouraged to walk with a partner. Please visit the COA registration area in the field house to complete a waiver form (first time walkers) and to record your attendance. Please call COA at 603-526-6368 with questions.

Line Dancing – 10:00am
Kearsarge Community Presbyterian Church
New London Line dancing includes a variety of styles of dancing, needs no partner, and is lots of fun! An excellent form of exercise for both the mind and body. This is a walk-in program.

Chair Exercises – 10:30am
This low impact exercise program is perfect for those looking for an easy, effective exercise routine. This is a walk-in program.

Needlework Craft Group – 1:00
Love to cross stitch, do needlework, quilt, knit or crochet? We’d love to get to know the folks who enjoy the same hobbies we enjoy. This is a walk-in program.

Caregiver Peer-to-Peer Support Group – 1:00pm
There is no instruction manual for being a caregiver. Join this peer-led group to learn tips, strategies, and advice from those experiencing the same challenges and rewards. This is a walk-in program.

Thursday, September 15, 2022
Indoor Walking at Proctor Academy’s Field House, Andover, NH – 8:30am – 10:00am
Enjoy year-round walking without worrying about the weather. Please walk in clean, dry footwear. You are encouraged to walk with a partner. Please visit the COA registration area in the field house to complete a waiver form (first time walkers) and to record your attendance. Please call COA at 603-526-6368 with questions.

Chair Exercises – 10:30am
This low impact exercise program is perfect for those looking for an easy, effective exercise routine. This is a walk-in program.

Mahjong – 12:30pm
Mahjong is a strategy game that originated in China. It’s similar to rummy but is played with tiles instead of cards. This is a walk-in program.

Scrabble – 1:00pm
One of the most popular board games, Scrabble is a crossword-style game designed for two, three, or four players. This is a walk-in program.

Hand & Foot Card Game – 1:00pm.
This is a walk-in program.

Humanist Discussion Group – 1:00pm
Welcome to those who are interested in delving into a variety of humanist and non-theist topics. We share our knowledge and experiences related to the challenging questions of religion, spirituality, and how they influence our lives. Using reason, critical thinking, and honest examination, we do our best to approach personal truths. Bring your thoughts, your questions, and an open mind, and join our lively, respectful monthly discussions. This is a walk-in program.

Monday, September 19, 2022
Indoor Walking at Proctor Academy’s Field House, Andover, NH – 8:30am – 10:00am
Enjoy year-round walking without worrying about the weather. Please walk in clean, dry footwear. You are encouraged to walk with a partner. Please visit the COA registration area in the field house to complete a waiver form (first time walkers) and to record your attendance. Please call COA at 603-526-6368 with questions.

Tom & Tom’s Men’s Discussion Group – 9:00am
We want to hear your stories and we’ll share a few of our own. Call COA at 603-526-6368 to join via Zoom.

VNA Foot Care Clinic at COA at 9:00am-2:00pm
$25 Please call COA at 603-748-1731 to schedule an appointment.

Chair Exercises – 10:30am
This low impact exercise program is perfect for those looking for an easy, effective exercise routine. This is a walk-in program.

Bingo! – 1:00pm
Ten games for $5. Ten bingo sheets with 6 cards on each sheet. Participants must be 55 years old and older. This is a walk-in program.

French Discussion Group – 4:15pm 
Join this casual, friendly group to practice your language skills and have fun. Participants at all skill levels are welcome! Please call COA at 603-526-6368 to register.

Tuesday, September 20, 2022
Indoor Walking at Proctor Academy’s Field House, Andover, NH – 8:30am – 10:00am
Enjoy year-round walking without worrying about the weather. Please walk in clean, dry footwear. You are encouraged to walk with a partner. Please visit the COA registration area in the field house to complete a waiver form (first time walkers) and to record your attendance. Please call COA at 603-526-6368 with questions.

Contract Bridge – 9:30am. Please call COA at 603-526-6368 for more information.

Outdoor Recreation for Seniors – 10:00am
Join this active group to hike, kayak and more! Please call COA at 526-6368 to register
prior to your first activity.

Memoir Writing Group – 10:00am
Writing a memoir helps you find your voice, tell your story, and reach out to others. This is a walk-in program.

Painting Group – 1:00pm
Bring your current painting project to work on. This is an informal group, and we’d love to have you join us. This is a walk-in program.

Poker – 1:00pm
This is a walk-in program.

Senior Learning Network Zoom Presentation – 2:00pm
Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Park
The Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park located in Hodgenville, Kentucky is home to the Sinking Spring Farm, also known as the birthplace of our 16th President Abraham Lincoln. The park is made up of the Birthplace Unit and the Boyhood Home Unit at Knob Creek. It was here on these two farms that Abraham Lincoln spent the first 7 years of his life. His Kentucky roots would have a lasting impact. In the early 20th Century, private citizens would band together to create the park, and the first national monument to Lincoln in the United States. Join Stacy Humphreys, the park’s Chief of Interpretation and Resource Management, as we explore Lincoln’s Kentucky roots. Stacy will share stories of the park’s creation and detail the work that is still being done to tell the story of the early formative years of Lincoln’s life. SLN live programs take you around the country to museums and landmarks right from the comfort of home. Call COA at 603-526-6368 to register. Space is limited!

Wednesday, September 21, 2022
Indoor Walking at Proctor Academy’s Field House, Andover, NH – 8:30am – 10:00am
Enjoy year-round walking without worrying about the weather. Please walk in clean, dry footwear. You are encouraged to walk with a partner. Please visit the COA registration area in the field house to complete a waiver form (first time walkers) and to record your attendance. Please call COA at 603-526-6368 with questions.

Line Dancing – 10:00am
Kearsarge Community Presbyterian Church
New London Line dancing includes a variety of styles of dancing, needs no partner, and is lots of fun! An excellent form of exercise for both the mind and body. This is a walk-in program.

Chair Exercises – 10:30am
This low impact exercise program is perfect for those looking for an easy, effective exercise routine. This is a walk-in program.

Needlework Craft Group – 1:00
Love to cross stitch, do needlework, quilt, knit or crochet? We’d love to get to know the folks who enjoy the same hobbies we enjoy. This is a walk-in program.

Thursday, September 22, 2022
Indoor Walking at Proctor Academy’s Field House, Andover, NH – 8:30am – 10:00am
Enjoy year-round walking without worrying about the weather. Please walk in clean, dry footwear. You are encouraged to walk with a partner. Please visit the COA registration area in the field house to complete a waiver form (first time walkers) and to record your attendance. Please call COA at 603-526-6368 with questions.

Chair Exercises – 10:30am
This low impact exercise program is perfect for those looking for an easy, effective exercise routine. This is a walk-in program.
Mahjong – 12:30pm
Mahjong is a strategy game that originated in China. It’s similar to rummy but is played with tiles instead of cards. This is a walk-in program.

Scrabble – 1:00pm
One of the most popular board games, Scrabble is a crossword-style game designed for two, three, or four players. This is a walk-in program.

Hand & Foot Card Game – 1:00pm.
This is a walk-in program.

Monday, September 26, 2022
Indoor Walking at Proctor Academy’s Field House, Andover, NH – 8:30am – 10:00am
Enjoy year-round walking without worrying about the weather. Please walk in clean, dry footwear. You are encouraged to walk with a partner. Please visit the COA registration area in the field house to complete a waiver form (first time walkers) and to record your attendance. Please call COA at 603-526-6368 with questions.

Tom & Tom’s Men’s Discussion Group – 9:00am
We want to hear your stories and we’ll share a few of our own. Call COA at 603-526-6368 to join via Zoom.

VNA Foot Care Clinic at COA at 9:00am-2:00pm
$25 Please call COA at 603-748-1731 to schedule an appointment.

Chair Exercises – 10:30am
This low impact exercise program is perfect for those looking for an easy, effective exercise routine. This is a walk-in program.

Bingo! – 1:00pm
Ten games for $5. Ten bingo sheets with 6 cards on each sheet. Participants must be 55 years old and older. This is a walk-in program.

Tuesday, September 27, 2022
Indoor Walking at Proctor Academy’s Field House, Andover, NH – 8:30am – 10:00am
Enjoy year-round walking without worrying about the weather. Please walk in clean, dry footwear. You are encouraged to walk with a partner. Please visit the COA registration area in the field house to complete a waiver form (first time walkers) and to record your attendance. Please call COA at 603-526-6368 with questions.

Contract Bridge – 9:30am. Please call COA at 603-526-6368 for more information.

Outdoor Recreation for Seniors – 10:00am
Join this active group to hike, kayak and more! Please call COA at 526-6368 to register
prior to your first activity.


Memoir Writing Group – 10:00am
Writing a memoir helps you find your voice, tell your story, and reach out to others. This is a walk-in program.

Painting Group – 1:00pm
Bring your current painting project to work on. This is an informal group, and we’d love to have you join us. This is a walk-in program.

Poker – 1:00pm
This is a walk-in program.

Senior Learning Network Zoom Presentation – 2:00pm
Casa Grande Ruins National Monument
The building of the Casa Grande was a major event of the Classic Period (1100 – 1450 C.E.). The best dating methods available indicate that this large, caliche structure was built during the 1300’s. The construction appears to have been well planned and organized, requiring tons of material and a huge cooperative effort on the part of many people. Today we can only marvel at the Casa Grande and try to imagine what it was used for. Though many theories have been suggested, we still aren’t sure as to its purpose. All we can assume is that the Casa Grande must have been very important to the people who built it. Join us as we learn about this fascinating mystery in Arizona! SLN live programs take you around the country to museums and landmarks right from the comfort of home. Call COA at 603-526-6368 to register. Space is limited!

Wednesday, September 28, 2022
Indoor Walking at Proctor Academy’s Field House, Andover, NH – 8:30am – 10:00am
Enjoy year-round walking without worrying about the weather. Please walk in clean, dry footwear. You are encouraged to walk with a partner. Please visit the COA registration area in the field house to complete a waiver form (first time walkers) and to record your attendance. Please call COA at 603-526-6368 with questions.

Line Dancing – 10:00am
Kearsarge Community Presbyterian Church
New London Line dancing includes a variety of styles of dancing, needs no partner, and is lots of fun! An excellent form of exercise for both the mind and body. This is a walk-in program.

Chair Exercises – 10:30am
This low impact exercise program is perfect for those looking for an easy, effective exercise routine. This is a walk-in program.

Needlework Craft Group – 1:00
Love to cross stitch, do needlework, quilt, knit or crochet? We’d love to get to know the folks who enjoy the same hobbies we enjoy. This is a walk-in program.

Thursday, September 29, 2022
Indoor Walking at Proctor Academy’s Field House, Andover, NH – 8:30am – 10:00am
Enjoy year-round walking without worrying about the weather. Please walk in clean, dry footwear. You are encouraged to walk with a partner. Please visit the COA registration area in the field house to complete a waiver form (first time walkers) and to record your attendance. Please call COA at 603-526-6368 with questions.

Chair Exercises – 10:30am
This low impact exercise program is perfect for those looking for an easy, effective exercise routine. This is a walk-in program.

Mahjong – 12:30pm
Mahjong is a strategy game that originated in China. It’s similar to rummy but is played with tiles instead of cards. This is a walk-in program.

Scrabble – 1:00pm
One of the most popular board games, Scrabble is a crossword-style game designed for two, three, or four players. This is a walk-in program.

Hand & Foot Card Game – 1:00pm.
This is a walk-in program.