Chapin Senior Center June 2024 Program List

Press release

Indoor Walking at Proctor Academy’s Field House, Andover, NH —– 8:30 to 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 the Chapin Senior Center — 9 to 2 PM

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

Chapin Senior Center
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.
Please call the Chapin Senior Center at 603-526-6368 to register.

Chapin Senior Center 

Tom and 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. Please call the Chapin
Senior Center at 603-526-6368 to register.

Chapin Senior Center
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.


Chapin Senior Center
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, June 4, 2024
Indoor Walking at Proctor Academy’s Field House, Andover, NH – 8:30 to 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 the Chapin Senior Center at 603-526-6368 with questions.

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Chapin Senior Center
Outdoor Recreation for Seniors – 10 AM

Join this active group to hike, kayak and more! Please call the Chapin Senior Center at
603-526-6368 to register prior to your first activity.

Chapin Senior Center
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.


Chapin Senior Center
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.

Chapin Senior Center
Poker – 12:30 PM
This is a walk-in program.

Chapin Senior Center
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.


Chapin Senior Center
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 the Chapin Senior Center at 603-
526-6368 to register.

Wednesday, June 5, 2024
Indoor Walking at Proctor Academy’s Field House, Andover, NH – 8:30 to 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 the Chapin Senior Center 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.

Chapin Senior Center
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.

Chapin Senior Center
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.

Chapin Senior Center
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 6, 2024
Indoor Walking at Proctor Academy’s Field House, Andover, NH – 8:30 to 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 the Chapin Senior Center at 603-526-6368 with questions


Line Dancing – 10 AM
Function Room at 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.

Chapin Senior Center
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.

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Chapin Senior Center
Mahjong – 12:30 PM
Mahjong is a strategy game that originated in China. It is similar to rummy but is played
with tiles instead of cards. This is a walk-in program.

Chapin Senior Center
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.

Friday, June 7, 2024
Indoor Walking at Proctor Academy’s Field House, Andover, NH – 8:30 to 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 the Chapin Senior Center at 603-526-6368 with questions

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Monday, June 10, 2024
Indoor Walking at Proctor Academy’s Field House, Andover, NH – 8:30 to 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 the Chapin Senior Center at 603-526-6368 with questions.


Lake Sunapee Region VNA Foot Care Clinic at the Chapin Senior Center – 9 to 2 PM
$30. Please call the VNA at 603-748-1731 to schedule an appointment.

Chapin Senior Center
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.
Please call the Chapin Senior Center at 603-526-6368 to register.

Chapin Senior Center
Tom and 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.


Chapin Senior Center
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.


Chapin Senior Center
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, June 11, 2024
Indoor Walking at Proctor Academy’s Field House, Andover, NH – 8:30 to 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 the Chapin Senior Center at 603-526-6368 with questions.

Book Discussion Group – 10 AM. Tracy Library, New London.
Of Time and Turtles, by Sy Montgomery. Please call the Chapin Senior Center at 526-
6368 for more information.

 

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

Chapin Senior Center
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.


Chapin Senior Center
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.

Chapin Senior Center
Poker – 12:30 PM
This is a walk-in program.


Chapin Senior Center
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.


Wednesday, June 12, 2024
Indoor Walking at Proctor Academy’s Field House, Andover, NH – 8:30 to 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 the Chapin Senior Center 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.


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


Chapin Senior Center
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, June 13, 2024
Indoor Walking at Proctor Academy’s Field House, Andover, NH – 8:30 to 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 the Chapin Senior Center at 603-526-6368 with questions.


Line Dancing – 10 AM
Function Room at 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.


Chapin Senior Center
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.


Chapin Senior Center
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.


Chapin Senior Center
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.


Friday, June 14, 2024
Indoor Walking at Proctor Academy’s Field House, Andover, NH – 8:30 to 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 the Chapin Senior Center at 603-526-6368 with questions.


Chapin Senior Center
Yoga Nidra – 10 AM
Come to a Yoga Nidra class to enjoy deep relaxation and restoration. For the full class
you will be lying on your mat for a guided journey of inner awareness. Yoga Nidra is
“yogic sleep.” Though you might drift off, you won’t be sleeping. You will settle into a
deep state of relaxation.
Please call the Chapin Senior Center at 603-526-6368 to register.


Computer Coaching Sessions at the Abbott Library, Sunapee – 12:30 to 2:30 PM
Need help with your laptop, tablet, or cell phone? Free individual coaching sessions
available!
Please call the Chapin Senior Center at 603-526-6368 to schedule an appointment.


Monday, June 17, 2024
Indoor Walking at Proctor Academy’s Field House, Andover, NH – 8:30 to 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 the Chapin Senior Center at 603-526-6368 with questions.

 

Chapin Senior Center
Lake Sunapee Region VNA Foot Care Clinic at COA – 9 to 2 PM.
$30. Please call the VNA at 603-748-1731 to schedule an appointment.


Chapin Senior Center
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 the Chapin Senior Center at 603-526-6368 to register.


Chapin Senior Center
Tom and  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 the Chapin Senior
Center at 603-526-6368 to join via Zoom.

Chapin Senior Center
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.


Chapin Senior Center
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, June 18, 2024
Indoor Walking at Proctor Academy’s Field House, Andover, NH – 8:30 to 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 the Chapin Senior Center at 603-526-6368 with questions.


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


Chapin Senior Center
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.

Chapin Senior Center
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.


Chapin Senior Center
Poker – 12:30 PM
This is a walk-in program.


Chapin Senior Center
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.


Chapin Senior Center
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 the Chapin Senior Center at 603-
526-6368 to register.


Wednesday, June 19, 2024
Indoor Walking at Proctor Academy’s Field House, Andover, NH – 8:30 to 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 the Chapin Senior Center 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.

Chapin Senior Center
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.


Chapin Senior Center
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, June 20, 2024

Indoor Walking at Proctor Academy’s Field House, Andover, NH – 8:30 to 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 the Chapin Senior Center at 603-526-6368 with questions.


Line Dancing – 10 AM
Function Room at 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.


Chapin Senior Center
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.


Chapin Senior Center
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.

Chapin Senior Center
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.


Chapin Senior Center
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 21, 2024
Indoor Walking at Proctor Academy’s Field House, Andover, NH – 8:30 to10 AMEnjoy 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 the Chapin Senior Center at 603-526-6368 with questions.


Monday, June 24, 2024
Indoor Walking at Proctor Academy’s Field House, Andover, NH – 8:30 to 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 the Chapin Senior Center at 603-526-6368 with questions.


Lake Sunapee Region VNA Foot Care Clinic at the Chapin Senior Center – 9 to  2 PM. 
$30. Please call the VNA at 603-748-1731 to schedule an appointment.


Chapin Senior Center
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 the Chapin Senior Center at 603-526-6368 to register.


Chapin Senior Center
Tom and  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 the Chapin Senior
Center at 603-526-6368 to join via Zoom.

Chapin Senior Center
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.


Chapin Senior Center
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, June 25, 2024
Indoor Walking at Proctor Academy’s Field House, Andover, NH – 8:30 to 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 the Chapin Senior Center at 603-526-6368 with questions.


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


Chapin Senior Center
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.


Chapin Senior Center
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.


Chapin Senior Center
Poker – 12:30 PM
This is a walk-in program.


Chapin Senior Center
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.

Wednesday, June 26, 2024
Indoor Walking at Proctor Academy’s Field House, Andover, NH – 8:30 to 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 the Chapin Senior Center 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.


Chapin Senior Center
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.


Chapin Senior Center
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, June 27, 2024
Indoor Walking at Proctor Academy’s Field House, Andover, NH – 8:30 to 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 the Chapin Senior Center at 603-526-6368 with questions.


Chapin Senior Center
Line Dancing – 10 AM

Function Room at 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.

Chapin Senior Center
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.


Chapin Senior Center
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.


Chapin Senior Center
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.


Friday, June 28, 2024
Indoor Walking at Proctor Academy’s Field House, Andover, NH – 8:30 to 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 the Chapin Senior Center at 603-526-6368 with questions.


COA Computer Coaching Sessions at the Abbott Library, Sunapee – 12:30 to 2:30 PM.
Need help with your laptop, tablet, or cell phone? Free individual coaching sessions
available!
Please call the Chapin Senior Center at 603-526-6368 to schedule an appointment.