Activities List Navigation
September 2018
Let’s Write a Memoir: Steps to Telling Your Own Story
Presenter: Gail Thorell Schilling Date/Time: Tuesdays, Sept 4–25, 2:15–3:45pm Cost/Registration: $40.00 per 4-week session. You must register in advance. This event is limited to 8. Learn how to turn memories into manuscript in this fun class! Using a variety of activities, Gail will help you to say what you really mean, easily and accurately. Gail has taught writing at NHTI–Concord’s Community College, LINEC, and at Central Wyoming College. A contributor to Daily Guideposts for 20 years, her feature writing has earned awards and an artist’s residency. Most recently…
Find out more »Archaeology and the Early Inhabitants of NH
Presenters: Members of the NH Archaeological Society featuring our very own Tom Sherman Date/Time: Wednesday, September 26, 1:00-2:30pm Cost/Registration: If you would like to make a donation to the Archaeology Association of NH it would be much appreciated. You must register in advance. Members of the New Hampshire Archaeological Society will present an overview of what archaeologists have learned about the early inhabitants of what is now New Hampshire. People have lived in and traveled through this area for more…
Find out more »GoodLife Book Club
Presenter: GoodLife Participants Date/Time: Last Wednesday of each month, 1:00-3:00pm, Sep 26, Oct 31 & Nov 28 Cost/Registration: FREE! No need to pre-register This is a participant-driven club. Books are picked by the participants, who enjoy meeting to discuss the book of the month. All participants are welcome! Here are the books chosen for the Fall; Septembers book is “Watch Me Disappear” by Janelle Brown. The book for October is “The Illusion of Separateness” by Simon van Booy and Novembers…
Find out more »Smartphone Class/Basics
Instructor: Stacey Patterson Date/Time: Thursday, September 27, 12:00-1:00pm Cost/Registration: $5.00. You must register in advance as class size will be limited to 6. Do you have an iPhone or Android and would like to learn some useful tips? Class One in September reviews some of the basics such as adding contacts, setting up favorites and connecting to Wi-Fi. Class Two in October will focus on your calendar, setting up your appointments with alerts. Class Three will review how to download…
Find out more »Craft Fair 2018
Date: Saturday, September 29 Time: 9 am – 1 pm Location: GoodLife – 254 North State St, Unit L Concord, NH Cost: $2.00 entrance fee. Register at the door. (Kids are FREE!) Event is indoors – RAIN OR SHINE! Fees benefit GoodLife Programs & Activities Come on over to GoodLife’s second annual craft fair. This is a fund-raising event featuring a great variety of local NH crafters, plus a bake sale and a raffle. All items are hand or homemade.…
Find out more »October 2018
Hearing Screenings
Instructor: Dr. Beth Ann Jacques, AuD, CCC-A, F-AAA at New England Audiology Date/Time: Mondays, 2-3pm by appointment Cost: FREE. Registration is required. Please call to schedule an appointment: 603-228-6630 Come see Dr. Beth Ann Jaques who is licensed to practice audiology in New Hampshire and is certified by the American Speech and Hearing Association and is a fellow of the American Academy of Audiology. She is a great resource to participants at GoodLife and offers the following services at no…
Find out more »Annis & Zellers: Trusts 101
Presenter: Tina Annis Esq. Date/Time: Tuesday, October 2, 1:00-2:00pm Cost/Registration: FREE You must register in advance. Whether you already have a Trust or you are wondering what a Trust can do for you, this program will provide detailed information about this important document and how it applies to New Hampshire families.
Find out more »Beyond Cutting the Salt: New Dietary Recommendations for High Blood Pressure
Presenters: Keene State Dietetic Interns Date/Time: Wednesday, October 3, 10:00-11:00am Cost/Registration: Free. You must sign up in advance as class is limited to 15 Reducing salt from our diet can support lowering your blood pressure. Learn what nutrients you can ADD to your diet that also have a positive effect on your blood pressure and overall health.
Find out more »Humana Informational Presentation
Presenter: Lisa Chomack / Frank McIreney Date/Time: Wednesday, October 3, 10:00-11:00am Cost/Registration: Free. You must register in advance. Oct 3rd: Aging into Medicare soon? On Medicare and still don’t understand how it works and options? At this seminar, learn about your benefits, deductibles, and what is covered and how.
Find out more »Taking Care of You: Self-Care for Family Caregivers
Presenter: CRVNA’s Jennifer Brechtel, CHES Date/Time: Tuesday, October 9, 3:00-4:00pm Cost/Registration: Free To register call CRVNA at (603) 224-4093, ext. 5815 or (800) 924-8620 or online at www.crvna.org. Class size is limited. When was the last time you had some “me time?” If you are like most people, you hardly make yourself a priority because you feel there is not enough time when there are so many other things to do. Explore the emotional and physical benefits of finding time…
Find out more »“Hello, Carol – A Diamond Who is Everyone’s Best Friend!”
Presenter: Paul Brogan Date/Time: Wed, October 10, 12:00-3:30pm Cost/Registration: $10. You must register in advance. This event includes lunch. Rescheduled from August! The legendary Carol Channing has done it all including playing the title role in “Hello Dolly” over 5,000 times and appearing on stage, screen, television and in nightclubs. She also fell in love with Concord during a five day visit in 2007. Hear the story of this legend, still performing at age 97, and enjoy clips from her…
Find out more »Humana Informational Presentation
Presenter: Lisa Chomack / Frank McIreney Date/Time: Wednesday, October 10, 1:00-2:00pm Cost/Registration: Free. You must register in advance Take a peek into Humana’s new Medicare Advantage Plan options for 2019.
Find out more »Volunteering is Good for the Soul
Presenter: GoodLife Date/Time: October 11 from 4-6 PM Cost/Registration: FREE! No registration required. Have you ever wanted to volunteer? Come in and look at various organizations in the Concord area that really need your help for a day or a few hours, on a weekly or monthly basis! Organizations include: AARP NH Food Bank CRVNA Friendly Kitchen Manchester VA Medical Center American Red Cross Bayada Live and Let Live Farm Second Start Alzheimer’s Association Friends/RSVP Program – Volunteer Transportation Future…
Find out more »Save a Life Event
Hosts: Friends Program & GoodLife Date/Time: Friday, October 12, 11:00am-4:00pm Cost/Registration: Your Time. You may register for an appointment or drop in. To make an appointment, visit the American Red Cross website, go to find a drive put in zip code 03301 and follow prompts to make an appointment or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767). You may also call GoodLife 603-228-6630. Food donated by Pine Rock Manor. We want everyone to live the GoodLife! Join us for our “Save a Life” event! We’ll…
Find out more »Let’s Write a Memoir: Steps to Telling Your Own Story
Presenter: Gail Thorell Schilling Date/Time: Memoir Part 2: Tuesdays, Oct 16–Nov 6, 2:15–3:45pm Cost/Registration: $40.00 per 4-week session. You must register in advance. This event is limited to 8. Memoir Part 2: Strenghen skills and motivation learned in part one to progress in your project. Newcomers welcome.
Find out more »