October 2022

Monday, October 3, 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.

Lake Sunapee Region VNA Foot Care Clinic at COA at 9:00am-2:00pm
$30 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, October 4, 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
National Portrait Gallery: “Powerful Partnerships”- Civil War Era Couples
Long before the term “power couple” found its way into the English lexicon, dynamic duos had been making their mark on U.S. history. “Powerful Partnerships: Civil War-Era Couples” sheds light on the stories and faces of five couples whose work and lives shaped the nation around them during tumultuous times. Featuring photography by the iconic Mathew Brady Studio, the exhibition introduces visitors to the exploits of Nathaniel and Mary Banks, John and Jessie Frémont, Ulysses and Julia Grant, George and Ellen McClellan, and Charles and Lavinia Stratton (better known to the public as Mr. and Mrs. Tom Thumb). 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, October 5, 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, October 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.

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, October 10, 2022
COA will be closed in observance of Columbus Day.

Tuesday, October 11, 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.
Rules of Civility by Amor Towles. 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
Celebrate Eleanor’s Birthday with the FDR Presidential Library and Museum!
“Eleanor Roosevelt: Tireless Advocate for Change “
Having been First Lady for 12 years, and then pursuing a career as a social activist for 17 years on her own, Eleanor Roosevelt had a tremendous impact on the social conditions in this country and around the world. This program explores some of the causes to which she lent her considerable skills and encouragement. 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, October 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.

Lake Sunapee Region VNA Foot Care Clinic at COA at 9:00am-2:00pm
$30 Please call COA at 603-748-1731 to schedule an appointment.

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, October 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.

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, October 17, 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.

Lake Sunapee Region VNA Foot Care Clinic at COA at 9:00am-2:00pm
$30 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, October 18, 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
Frederick Douglass National Historic Site, DC
Frederick Douglass spent his life fighting for justice and equality. Born into slavery in 1818, he escaped as a young man and became a leading voice in the abolitionist movement. People everywhere still find inspiration today in his tireless struggle, brilliant words, and inclusive vision of humanity. Douglass’s legacy is preserved here at Cedar Hill, where he lived his last 17 years.
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, October 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.

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, October 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.

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, October 24, 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.

Lake Sunapee Region VNA Foot Care Clinic at COA at 9:00am-2:00pm
$30 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, October 25, 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
National Mining Hall of Fame and Museum: “The Tabors: An Epic Tale of the West”
H.A.W Tabor lived the 19th century dream of migrating to the West and finding wealth. After working as a stone cutter in Maine, he traveled with an abolitionist party to Kansas where he took up farming. In 1855 he married his long-time sweetheart Augusta Pierce and brought her from Maine to the Kansas farm. In 1859 they joined the Pikes Peak gold rush. The family, including Augusta and their 1 1/2-year-old son Maxcy, traveled 600 miles by covered wagon to Auraria (now Denver Colorado) where they struck it rich at the CA Gulch. According to the 1860 census Augusta was one of 36 women amongst the 2,000 men in the gulch. They stayed in the area where the family was successful in business and mining. By the end of 1878 H.A.W. had accumulated immense wealth from his mining interests. He was elected Lt. Governor of Colorado and served a brief term as U. S. Senator. In 1883 he divorced Augusta, his wife of 26 years, and married Elizabeth Bonduel McCourt Doe (later known as Baby Doe) 24 years his junior. 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, October 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.

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.
“The Primary Care Role in Age-Related Cognitive Changes” – 1:00pm
Presented by Dr. Adrienne Gerhart & Christine Dube, ARNP
Knowing what to expect and how to slow age-related cognitive changes can help you stay comfortable and active as you age. Risk factors for cognitive changes can include depression, hypertension, diabetes, obesity, diet, sleep disorders, and hearing loss. These risk factors include behaviors, conditions, and lifestyles that primary care providers can help manage. Please call
COA at 603-526-6368 to register.

Thursday, October 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.

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, October 31, 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.

Lake Sunapee Region VNA Foot Care Clinic at COA at 9:00am-2:00pm
$30 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.