COA Chapin Senior Center – May 2024 Program Listing

Wednesday, May 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.
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.
Needlework Craft Group – 1:00 PM
Love to cross stitch, do needlework, quilt, knit or crochet? We would 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, May 2, 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 – 10:00am
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

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Mahjong is a strategy game that originated in China. It is like 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, May 3, 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, May 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.
Lake Sunapee Region VNA Foot Care Clinic at COA – 9:00 AM-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.
Tom’s Men’s Discussion Group -9:00 AM via Zoom
We want to hear your stories and we will 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.
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, May 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.
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 would
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
Star Lore of the Ojibwe- Treworgy Planetarium Mystic Seaport
This show will explore the star lore of the Ojibwe, a First Nations tribe living in the Great
Lakes Region of southern Canada and the Midwestern United States. We will discover
the elements that make up the traditional ecological knowledge of the Ojibwe, to see
how they incorporate their cultural values into creating an understanding of the world
around them. Includes a NIGHT SKY UPDATE with Brian (an SLN favorite)!
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, May 8, 2024
Indoor Walking at Proctor Academy’s Field House, Andover, NH – 8:30–10 AM

Friday, May 10, 2024
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.
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, May 13, 2024
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’s Men’s Discussion Group -9 AM via Zoom
We want to hear your stories and we will 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.
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, May 14, 2024
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.
Book Discussion Group – 10 AM. Tracy Library, New London.
Maisie Dobbs by Jacqueline Winspear. Please call COA at 526-6368 to register.
Outdoor Recreation for Seniors – 10 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 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 would
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 will wrestle with timeless questions: Who are
we? Why are we here? Do we really know how the world works? If you are 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
Great Basin National Park Foundation
The Great Basin National Park Foundation passionately works to enhance, preserve,
and interpret the starry night skies, wide-open scenery, cultural heritage, and diverse
native ecosystems of Great Basin National Park. Our presenters will share an overview
of the diverse aspects of this stunning park, as well as a glimpse into the Dark Skies!
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, May 15, 2024
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
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.

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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 is like 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.
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, May 17, 2024
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.
Computer Coaching Sessions – 12:30-2:30PM
Need help with your laptop, tablet, or cell phone? Please call COA at 603-526-6368 to
schedule an appointment.

Monday, May 20, 2024
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-2:00 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

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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 AM via Zoom
We want to hear your stories and we will 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.
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, May 21, 2024
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.
Outdoor Recreation for Seniors – 10 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 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 would
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 PM
FDR the Hobbyist! FDR Presidential Library and Museum
“I owe my life to my hobbies—especially stamp collecting”—Franklin D. Roosevelt Let’s
join another one of our favorite presenters, Jeff, as he shares a new topic with us about
FDR! FDR was a man with many interests and the means to pursue them. He loved to
hunt, fish, plant trees, sail and he collected stamps, books, and birds! We will be looking
at reproductions of some of his ship models, naval prints, book collection, and photos of
the original “ Oddities” exhibit, as well as a map of FDR’s tree farm.
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, May 22, 2024
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 – 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 PM
Love to cross stitch, do needlework, quilt, knit or crochet? We would love to get to know
the folks who enjoy the same hobbies we enjoy. This is a walk-in program.

Thursday, May 23, 2024
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
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 is like 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.

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Friday, May 24, 2024
CLOSED
Monday, May 27, 2024
CLOSED

Tuesday, May 28, 2024
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.
Outdoor Recreation for Seniors – 10 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 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 would
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 will wrestle with timeless questions: Who are
we? Why are we here? Do we really know how the world works? If you are 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
Plaza of Presidents at the National Museum of the Pacific War
The massive scale of World War II is illustrated at the Plaza of Presidents, a stunning
tribute to the 10 American presidents who served in various ways during WWII. We will
be joining our friend Bryan,( yet another favorite! ) at The Plaza of the Presidents
outside the museum, which features ten monuments honoring these presidents:
President Franklin D. Roosevelt and Harry S. Truman (Commanders-in-Chief),
Presidents Dwight D. Eisenhower, John F. Kennedy, Lyndon B. Johnson, Richard M.
Nixon, Gerald R. Ford, James E. Carter, Jr., Ronald Reagan, and George H. W. Bush
who served in uniform. Join us as we learn about their different connections to WWII.
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, May 29, 2024
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 – 9:00 AM-2:00 PM $30.

Please call the VNA at 603-748-1731 to schedule an appointment.
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 PM
Love to cross stitch, do needlework, quilt, knit or crochet? We would love to get to know
the folks who enjoy the same hobbies we enjoy. This is a walk-in program.
Body Mechanics and Ergonomics: Working smarter not harder! – 1 PM at the Chapin
Senior Center.
Learn how to use body position and the environment to reduce your risk for discomfort,
strain and injury. Presented by Miranda Albano, PTA, COTA/L, CEAS II, Lake Sunapee
Region VNA & Hospice. Please call Karen at 603-526-6368 to register.

Thursday, May 30, 2024
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 – 10:00 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 is like rummy but is played with
tiles instead of cards. This is a walk-in program.

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