COA Chapin Senior Center September Schedule

September 2023
Friday, September 1, 2023
COA Closed

Monday, September 4, 2023
COA Closed

Tuesday, September 5, 2023
Indoor Walking at Proctor Academy’s Field House, Andover, NH – 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.

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 – 12:30 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 – 12:30 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
Stories from Manhattan Project National Historical Park
The Manhattan Project, a top-secret US military project leading to the creation of the first atomic bombs, ushered in the nuclear age. Join a park ranger from Manhattan Project National Historical Park in exploring the World War II history of the three secret cites constructed for the project; Hanford, Washington, Los Alamos, New Mexico, and Oak Ridge, Tennessee. Hear the stories of the 130,000 scientists, engineers, construction workers, and everyday Americans who worked across these sites and their contributions to the American Homefront.
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 6, 2023
Indoor Walking at Proctor Academy’s Field House, Andover, NH – 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.

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, September 7, 2023
Indoor Walking at Proctor Academy’s Field House, Andover, NH – 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.

Gentle Yoga on the Mat – 9 AM

Year-round 6-week sessions. This yoga class will include gentle stretching and meditation using a variety of different yoga disciplines. No experience required. This class is appropriate for all levels. Please bring your own mat and a necktie for stretching exercises. Call COA at 603 526-6368 to register.

Line Dancing – 10 AM
Wilmot Community Center, Wilmot
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.

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, September 8, 2023
Indoor Walking at Proctor Academy’s Field House, Andover, NH – 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, September 11, 2023
Indoor Walking at Proctor Academy’s Field House, Andover, NH – 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.

Chair Yoga – 9 AM. Year-round 6-week sessions. This yoga class will include gentle stretching and meditation using a variety of different yoga disciplines. No experience required. This class is appropriate for all levels. Bring a necktie for stretching exercises. Call COA at 603 526-6368 to register.

Tom and Tom’s Men’s Discussion Group – 10 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.

Tuesday, September 12, 2023
Indoor Walking at Proctor Academy’s Field House, Andover, NH – 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.

Book Discussion Group – 10 AM

Tracy Library, New London. Women Talking by Miriam Toews. Based on real events and told through the “ “minutes” of the women’s all-female symposium, Toews’s masterful novel uses wry, politically engaged humor to relate this tale of women claiming their own power to decide. Please call COA at 603 526-6368 to register

Painting Group – 12:30 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 – 12:30 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
Virtual Tour of the Bush Family Home
Join us for a virtual tour of the Bush Family Home, which boasts two Presidents, two Governors and a First Lady (and another nearby First Lady). The Bushes lived in the home from 1951-1955 and is where they lived when Robin died, and Jeb and Neil were born.
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 13, 2023
Indoor Walking at Proctor Academy’s Field House, Andover, NH – 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, September 14, 2023
Indoor Walking at Proctor Academy’s Field House, Andover, NH – 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.

Gentle Yoga on the Mat – 9 AM

Year-round 6-week sessions. This yoga class will include gentle stretching and meditation using a variety of different yoga disciplines. No experience required. This class is appropriate for all levels. Bring a necktie for stretching exercises. Call COA at 603 526-6368 to register.

Tom and Tom’s Men’s Discussion Group – 10 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, September 19, 2023
Indoor Walking at Proctor Academy’s Field House, Andover, NH – 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 – 12:30 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 – 12:30 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
North Carolina Maritime Museum in Beaufort, SC
The Cape Lookout Lighthouse
Shortly after it was completed, it became apparent that the 1812 Cape Lookout Lighthouse was ineffective. Almost half a century later–following administrative and policy changes in the Light House Board–the second Cape Lookout Lighthouse was completed. This new, taller tower was better suited to warn mariners of the dangers of Lookout Shoals. However, shortly after the improved tower was activated war broke out between the states. The light was extinguished to prevent Union ships from using it to navigate the treacherous North Carolina coast. The light was reestablished with a third order Fresnel lens in 1863 and shone for most of the remainder of the war. Join us as we learn more of the history of the Cape Lookout Lighthouse, an iconic landmark of Carteret County, known as “The Diamond Lady”.
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 20, 2023
Indoor Walking at Proctor Academy’s Field House, Andover, NH – 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, September 21, 2023
Indoor Walking at Proctor Academy’s Field House, Andover, NH – 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.

Gentle Yoga on the Mat – 9 AM

Year-round 6-week sessions. This yoga class will include gentle stretching and meditation using a variety of different yoga disciplines. No experience required. This class is appropriate for all levels. Bring a necktie for stretching exercises. Call COA at 603 526-6368 to register.

Tom and Tom’s Men’s Discussion Group – 10 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.

Tuesday, September 26, 2023
Indoor Walking at Proctor Academy’s Field House, Andover, NH – 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 – 12:30 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 – 12:30 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
Art Collection at The Longfellow House
Washington’s Headquarters National Historic Site
The Longfellow House is well known for the depth of its history and literary connections, but did you know that there’s also an incredible art collection? The fine art collection numbers about 2,000 works on exhibit and in storage. It includes paintings, drawings, prints, and sculpture that range in date from the seventeenth to the early twentieth century. Ranging from marble sculptures to drawings by the Longfellow children, the collection spans multiple continents and centuries. Join Ranger Kate for a virtual tour of what’s on display in the house and a conversation about what makes art worth preserving.
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 27, 2023
Indoor Walking at Proctor Academy’s Field House, Andover, NH – 8:30 AM – 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, September 28, 2023
Indoor Walking at Proctor Academy’s Field House, Andover, NH – 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.

Gentle Yoga on the Mat – 9 AM