COA Chapin Senior Center – June Program List

Press release

Thursday, June 1
Indoor Walking at Proctor Academy’s Field House – 8:30-10 AM
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 – 10:30 AM
This low-impact exercise program is perfect for those looking for an easy, effective exercise routine. This is a walk-in program.

Mahjong – 12:30 PM
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 PM
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 and Foot Card Game – 1 PM.
Hand and Foot is a variation of Canasta involving four to seven decks and is played by teams of two players. This is a walk-in program.

Friday, June 2
Indoor Walking at Proctor Academy’s Field House – 8:30-10 AM
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.

Monday, June 5
Indoor Walking at Proctor Academy’s Field House – 8:30-10 AM
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 — 9 AM-2 PM
$30. Please call the VNA at 603 748-1731 to schedule an appointment.

Tom and Tom’s Men’s Discussion Group — 9 AM via Zoom
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.

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

Bridge – 12 PM 

Please call COA at 603 526-6368 for more information.

Bingo! – 1 PM
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 — 4:15 PM 
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, June 6
Indoor Walking at Proctor Academy’s Field House – 8:30-10 AM
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 – 9:30 AM 

Please call COA at 603 526-6368 for more information.

Outdoor Recreation for Seniors – 10 AM
Join this active group to hike, kayak, and more! Please call COA at 603 526-6368 to register prior to your first activity.

Memoir Writing Group — 10 AM
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 PM
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 PM
This is a walk-in program.

Spanish Discussion Group — 2 PM
Are you fluent in Spanish and wish to converse with others who speak the language? Are you new to Spanish and want to improve your language skills? Join Lou Botta, a native Spanish speaker and friend of COA! This is a walk-in program.

Senior Learning Network Zoom Presentation – 2 PM
Homestead National Historic Park: “Homesteading, Women’s Suffrage, and The Wizard of Oz”
This presentation explores the women’s suffrage and homesteading themes in Frank L. Baum’s The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. The program highlights the ways those themes remain prominent in retellings of the classic tale. It uses brief vocal music elements to demonstrate the many interpretations of this American fairy tale, including songs from the 1939 Judy Garland film: The Wizard of Oz

 

“Homesteading, Women’s Suffrage, and the Wizard of Oz” is an engaging program that explores the experiences that helped Baum shape his iconic story. 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, June 7
Indoor Walking at Proctor Academy’s Field House – 8:30-10 AM
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 AM
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 — 10:30 AM
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 PM
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 PM
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, June 8
Indoor Walking at Proctor Academy’s Field House – 8:30-10 AM
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 — 10:30 AM
This low-impact exercise program is perfect for those looking for an easy, effective exercise routine. This is a walk-in program.

Mahjong – 12:30 PM
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 PM
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 and Foot Card Game – 1 PM.
Hand and Foot is a variation of Canasta involving four to seven decks and is played by teams of two players. This is a walk-in program.

Friday, June 9
Indoor Walking at Proctor Academy’s Field House – 8:30-10 AM
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.

Monday, June 12
Indoor Walking at Proctor Academy’s Field House – 8:30-10 AM
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 and Tom’s Men’s Discussion Group — 9 AM via Zoom
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 — 9 AM-2 PM
$30. Please call the VNA at 603 748-1731 to schedule an appointment.

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


Bridge – 12 PM. 

Please call COA at 603 526-6368 for more information.

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

Tuesday, June 13
Indoor Walking at Proctor Academy’s Field House – 8:30-10 AM
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 – 9:30 AM. 

Please call COA at 603 526-6368 for more information.

Book Discussion Group – 10 AM. 

Tracy Library, New London.
The Wright Brothers by David McCullough. The incredible true story of the brothers whose courage and ingenuity made it possible for us to fly. Please call COA at 603 526-6368 to register.

Outdoor Recreation for Seniors – 10 AM
Join this active group to hike, kayak, and more! Please call COA at 603 526-6368 to register prior to your first activity.

Memoir Writing Group — 10 AM
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 PM
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 PM
This is a walk-in program.

Senior Learning Network Zoom Presentation – 2 PM
Return to the Elephant Sanctuary!
Since 1995, The Elephant Sanctuary in Tennessee has provided elephants retired from performance and exhibition with a safe refuge and the companionship of other elephants. The facility has grown from 110 acres to 3,060 acres and has provided sanctuary to 29 elephants, making it North America’s largest natural habitat refuge for captive elephants. 

 

We are excited to return to the Elephant Sanctuary in Tennessee to see what is new, and also learn about their newest residents! 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!

“Let’s Explore!” Discussion Group — 2 PM
Join this new discussion group where we’ll wrestle with timeless questions: Who are we? Why are we here? Do we really know how the world works? If you’re not satisfied with the established answers of the experts, this group is for you! Bring your thoughts, your questions, your interest in learning, and your desire to share with others. This is a walk-in program.

Wednesday, June 14
Indoor Walking at Proctor Academy’s Field House – 8:30-10 AM
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 AM
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 — 10:30 AM
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 PM
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 PM
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, June 15
Indoor Walking at Proctor Academy’s Field House – 8:30-10 AM
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 — 10:30 AM
This low-impact exercise program is perfect for those looking for an easy, effective exercise routine. This is a walk-in program.

Mahjong — 12:30 PM
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 PM
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 and Foot Card Game – 1 PM.
Hand and Foot is a variation of Canasta involving four to seven decks and is played by teams of two players. This is a walk-in program.

Humanist Discussion Group -— 1 PM
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.

Friday, June 16
Indoor Walking at Proctor Academy’s Field House – 8:30-10 AM
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.

Monday, June 19
Indoor Walking at Proctor Academy’s Field House – 8:30-10 AM
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 — 9 AM – 2 PM
$30. Please call the VNA at 603 748-1731 to schedule an appointment.

Tom and Tom’s Men’s Discussion Group — 9 AM via Zoom
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 — 9 AM-2 PM
$30. Please call the VNA at 603 748-1731 to schedule an appointment.

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

Bridge – 12 PM 

Please call COA at 603 526-6368 for more information.

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


French Discussion Group — 4:15 PM 
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, June 20
Indoor Walking at Proctor Academy’s Field House – 8:30-10 AM
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 – 9:30 AM 

Please call COA at 603 526-6368 for more information.

Outdoor Recreation for Seniors – 10 AM
Join this active group to hike, kayak, and more! Please call COA at 603 526-6368 to register prior to your first activity.

Memoir Writing Group — 10 AM
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 PM
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 PM
This is a walk-in program.

Spanish Discussion Group — 2 PM
Are you fluent in Spanish and wish to converse with others who speak the language? Are you new to Spanish and want to improve your language skills? Join Lou Botta, a native Spanish speaker and friend of COA! This is a walk-in program.

Senior Learning Network Zoom Presentation – 2 PM
Cherry Blossoms: Japanese Custom of “Flower Viewing”
Smithsonian’s National Museum of Asian Art
What is it about cherry trees, or Sakura, that makes them so beloved? During this interactive webinar we will explore Hanami, the traditional Japanese custom of “flower viewing.” Through paintings, woodblock prints, and other art forms we will discover Japanese symbols, values, and traditions associated with blooming cherry trees. 

 

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, June 21
Indoor Walking at Proctor Academy’s Field House – 8:30-10 AM
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 AM
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 — 10:30 AM
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 PM
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, June 22
Indoor Walking at Proctor Academy’s Field House – 8:30-10 AM
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 — 10:30 AM
This low-impact exercise program is perfect for those looking for an easy, effective exercise routine. This is a walk-in program.

Mahjong — 12:30 PM
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 PM
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 and Foot Card Game – 1 PM
Hand and Foot is a variation of Canasta involving four to seven decks and is played by teams of two players. This is a walk-in program.

Friday, June 23
Indoor Walking at Proctor Academy’s Field House – 8:30-10 AM
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.

Monday, June 26
Indoor Walking at Proctor Academy’s Field House – 8:30-10 AM
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 — 9 AM-2 PM
$30. Please call the VNA at 603 748-1731 to schedule an appointment.

Tom and Tom’s Men’s Discussion Group — 9 AM via Zoom
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.

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

Bridge – 12 PM 

Please call COA at 603 526-6368 for more information.

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

Tuesday, June 27
Indoor Walking at Proctor Academy’s Field House – 8:30-10 AM
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 – 9:30 AM

Please call COA at 603 526-6368 for more information.

Outdoor Recreation for Seniors – 10 AM
Join this active group to hike, kaya, and more! Please call COA at 603 526-6368 to register prior to your first activity.

Memoir Writing Group — 10 AM
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 PM
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 PM
This is a walk-in program.

“Let’s Explore!” Discussion Group — 2 PM
Join this new discussion group where we’ll wrestle with timeless questions: Who are we? Why are we here? Do we really know how the world works? If you’re not satisfied with the established answers of the experts, this group is for you! Bring your thoughts, your questions, your interest in learning, and your desire to share with others. This is a walk-in program.

Senior Learning Network Zoom Presentation – 2 PM
North to Alaska!
On January 3, 1959, President Eisenhower signed a special proclamation admitting the territory of Alaska into the Union as the 49th and largest state. Join us as we take a virtual trip to Alaska, via the Alaska Public Lands Information Center representing natural, historical, and cultural features throughout the state. Wandering among the exhibits, visitors get a mini tour of Alaska. 

 

We look forward to learning all about the vast state of Alaska, “the last frontier.” 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, June 28
Indoor Walking at Proctor Academy’s Field House – 8:30-10 AM
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 AM
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 — 10:30 AM
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 PM
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, June 29
Indoor Walking at Proctor Academy’s Field House – 8:30-10 AM
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 — 10:30 AM
This low-impact exercise program is perfect for those looking for an easy, effective exercise routine. This is a walk-in program.

Mahjong — 12:30 PM
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 PM
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 and Foot Card Game – 1 PM
Hand and Foot is a variation of Canasta involving four to seven decks and is played by teams of two players. This is a walk-in program.

Friday, June 30
Indoor Walking at Proctor Academy’s Field House – 8:30-10 AM
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.