COA Chapin Senior Center Programs

Thursday, February 1, 2024
Indoor Walking at Proctor Academy’s Field House, Andover, NH – 8:30-10:00 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 – 9:00 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 – 10:00 AM
Function Room at the Wilmot Community Association’s Red Barn, 64 Village Road,
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.

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 – 1:00 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.

Friday, February 2, 2024
Indoor Walking at Proctor Academy’s Field House, Andover, NH – 8:30-10:00 AM

Computer Coaching Sessions – 12:30-2:30 PM
Chapin Senior Center – February 2023
Need help with your laptop, tablet, or cell phone? Please call COA at 603 526-6368 to
schedule an appointment.

Monday, February 5, 2024
Indoor Walking at Proctor Academy’s Field House, Andover, NH – 8:30-10:00 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 – 9:00-2:00 PM
$30. Please call the VNA at 603 748-1731 to schedule an appointment.

Chair Yoga – 9:00am. 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’s Men’s Discussion Group -9:00 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 – 12:00 PM. Please call COA at 603 526-6368 for more information.

Bingo! – 1:00 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, February 6, 2024
Indoor Walking at Proctor Academy’s Field House, Andover, NH – 8:30-10:00 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 – 10:00 AM 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 – 10:00 AM
Writing a memoir helps you find your voice, tell your story, and reach out to others. This
is a walk-in program.

Chapin Senior Center – February 2024
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.

Senior Learning Network Zoom Presentation – 2:00 PM
Cane River Creole National Park, Louisiana
This unique Louisiana park includes 44.16 acres of Oakland Plantation and 18.75 acres
of Magnolia Plantation. The two park sites include a total of 67 historic structures
remnant from 200 years of plantation life. Descendants of the plantations; owners and
descendants of the plantations; laborers remained on the land through periods of
prosperity and depression, war and peace, and dramatic changes in governments,
agriculture, technology, and labor systems. Join us as we learn about the skills and
strengths of enslaved African Americans who persevered in all of 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!

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.

Wednesday, February 7, 2024
Indoor Walking at Proctor Academy’s Field House, Andover, NH – 8:30-10:00 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 – 9:30 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 – 1:00 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 – 1:00 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, February 8, 2024
Chapin Senior Center – February 2024
Indoor Walking at Proctor Academy’s Field House, Andover, NH – 8:30-10:00 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 – 10:00 AM Function Room at the Wilmot Community Association’s Red Barn, 64 Village Road,
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.

Chair Exercises – 10:30 AMThis 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 – 1:00 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.

Friday, February 9, 2024
Indoor Walking at Proctor Academy’s Field House, Andover, NH – 8:30-10:00 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, February 12, 2024
Indoor Walking at Proctor Academy’s Field House, Andover, NH – 8:30-10:00 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 – 9:00-2:00 PM
$30. Please call the VNA at 603 748-1731 to schedule an appointment.

Chair Yoga – 9:00 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.

Chapin Senior Center – February 2024
Tom & Tom’s Men’s Discussion Group -9:00 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 – 12:00 PM. Please call COA at 603 526-6368 for more information.

Bingo! – 1:00 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, January 13, 2024
Indoor Walking at Proctor Academy’s Field House, Andover, NH – 8:30-10:00 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 – 10:00AM. Tracy Library, New London.
Half American by Matthew Delmont. Please call COA at 526-6368 to register.
Outdoor Recreation for Seniors – 10:00 AM
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 – 10:00 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 – 2:00 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 – 2:00 PM
The Glorious Glaciers! Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve, AK

Chapin Senior Center – February 2023
Glacier Bay National Park has a dynamic glacial history. The area and its people have
observed the tidewater glacier cycle of advance and retreat. Today, Glacier Bay is a
place of scientific research where ongoing studies are conducted. Join a park ranger to
discuss both the history and what the future may be for glaciers in Glacier Bay. 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, February 14, 2024
Indoor Walking at Proctor Academy’s Field House, Andover, NH – 8:30-10:00 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 – 9:30 AMKearsarge 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 – 1:00 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, February 15, 2024 Indoor Walking at Proctor Academy’s Field House, Andover, NH – 8:30-10:00 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 – 9:00 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 – 10:00 AM

Function Room at the Wilmot Community Association’s Red Barn, 64 Village Road, 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.

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

Chapin Senior Center – February 2024. 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.

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.

Scrabble – 1:00 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.

Friday, February 16, 2024

Indoor Walking at Proctor Academy’s Field House, Andover, NH –8:30-10:00 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.

Computer Coaching Sessions – 12:30-2:30 PM

Need help with your laptop, tablet, or cell phone? Please call COA at 603 526-6368 to schedule an appointment.

Monday, February 19, 2024

COA Closed

Tuesday, February 20, 2024

Indoor Walking at Proctor Academy’s Field House, Andover, NH – 8:30-10:00 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 – 10:00 AM

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 – 10:00 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.

Chapin Senior Center – February 2024

Poker – 12:30 PM

This is a walk-in program.

Senior Learning Network Zoom Presentation – 2:00 PM

Beyond Camelot: Life and Legacy of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis. On January 20, 1961, John Fitzgerald Kennedy took the oath of office to become the nation’s 35th president. At age 31, Jacqueline Kennedy was the first lady. With her gracious personal style and her passion for history and the arts, she worked hard to be worthy of her new role. While she had a deep sense of obligation to her country, her first priorities were to be a good wife to her husband and mother to her children. Join us from the National First Ladies Library and Museum as we explore the layers of Jackie’s life, from her role as a wife and mother to her position as First 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!

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.

Wednesday, February 21, 2024

Indoor Walking at Proctor Academy’s Field House, Andover, NH – 8:30-10:00 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 – 9:30 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 – 1:00 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, February 22, 2024

Indoor Walking at Proctor Academy’s Field House, Andover, NH – 8:30-10:00 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 – 9:00 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.

Chapin Senior Center – February 2024

Line Dancing – 10:00 AM

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 – 1:00 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.

Friday, February 23, 2024

Monday, February 26, 2024

Indoor Walking at Proctor Academy’s Field House, Andover, NH – 8:30-10:00 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 – 9:00-2:00 PM

$30. Please call the VNA at 603 748-1731 to schedule an appointment.

Tom & Tom’s Men’s Discussion Group -9:00 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 – 12:00 PM. Please call COA at 603 526-6368 for more information.

Chapin Senior Center – February 2024

Bingo! – 1:00 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, February 27, 2024

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

Outdoor Recreation for Seniors – 10:00 AM

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 – 10:00 AM

Writing a memoir helps you find your voice, tell your story, and reach out to others. This

s 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 – 2:00 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 – 2:00 PM

The Extraordinary Life of Rosalynn Carter. From her rural beginnings in southwest Georgia to her emergence as our nation’s champion of caregivers and mental health, Rosalynn Carter has led a most extraordinary life. This program will engage attendees in Mrs. Carter’s early life, her time as First Lady of Georgia and then the nation and highlight her work with the non-profit Carter Center. 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, February 28, 2024

Indoor Walking at Proctor Academy’s Field House, Andover, NH – 8:30-10:00 AM
Chapin Senior Center – February 2024

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 – 9:30 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 – 1:00 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, February 29, 2024

Indoor Walking at Proctor Academy’s Field House, Andover, NH – 8:30-10:00 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 – 9:00 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 – 10:00 AM

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 – 1:00 PM

One of the most popular board games, Scrabble is a crossword-style game designed fortwo, three, or four players. This is a walk-in program.