Basket Class
2023-12-04 12:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York)
***SOLD OUT***
Instructor: Diane Perry-Mann
Date/Time: Monday, December 4, 12-4pm
Cost/Registration: $35. You must register in advance. All supplies included.
***This class is in-person only!***
This basket class will guide you in weaving a very useful basket that holds a liner for any season or holiday. Fill it with cookies, muffins, rolls, candy, chips, or even pinecones! The 8″ x 8″ x 4″ square basket has spaces woven into it to allow corners of a napkin, bread cloth – or bandana!! – to be tucked through, forming a decorative liner. A fun basket for any level weaver, it uses mostly basic weaving techniques with the addition of three rod wale as a decorative element. Included will be your choice of a winter, Christmas, or Hanukah bandana. Natural walnut stain will be available for you to dye your finished basket, if you wish. Wear old clothes and bring strong hands.

Stretch & Strengthen
2023-12-04 13:00 - 13:45
Instructor: Joe Devito, CPT
Date/Time: Mondays & Thursdays, 1-1:45pm (No Class 12/25,1/1,1/15, 2/19)
Cost: FREE! Drop in class for up to 25 people. First come first served.
***This class is held in-person and live via Zoom. If you need the Zoom information, please call GoodLife at 603-228-6630.***
A great beginner class! Stretch your muscles, increase your coordination, self-confidence & flexibility with gentle exercise, stretching and movement. Build up your strength and get healthy. Older adults of all ages and levels of physical ability are encouraged to try this gentle exercise class. You are welcome to use a chair for stability.

Chair Yoga
2023-12-05 09:00 - 09:45
Instructor: Tom Sherman, CYT
Date/Time: Tuesdays, 9-9:45am (No class 12/26)
Cost/Registration: FREE! Drop in class for up to 25 people. First come first served.
***This class is held in-person and live via Zoom. If you need the Zoom information, please call GoodLife at 603-228-6630.***
Older adults and seniors of all age, those with yoga experience or with none, and all levels of physical ability are encouraged to join us and try this gentle yoga class. Yoga can help your mind, body and spirit and enhance your quality of life.

Beginners Guide to E-mail
2023-12-05 15:00 - 16:00
Instructor: Katie McCoid, Breezeline Digital Literacy Training
Date/Time: Tuesday, December 5, 3-4pm
Cost/Registration: $5. You must register by December 4th at 12pm.
***This class is being held both in-person and live via Zoom***
Cyber-Seniors breaks down the basics of creating an email account, keeping it organized, and staying safe from scam emails.

Hearing Screenings
2023-12-05 16:00 - 17:00
Instructor: Dr. Beth Ann Jacques, AuD, CCC-A, F-AAA at New England Audiology
Date/Time: Tuesdays, 4-5pm by appointment
Cost: FREE! Registration is required. Please call to schedule an appointment: 603-228-6630
***Appointments are in-person only.***
Come see Dr. Beth Ann Jacques 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 cost: Hearing Screenings, Ear Cleaning & Hearing Aid Care. Dr. Jacques is at the center every Tuesday from 4-5pm and has appointments at 4:00pm and 4:20pm.

BEMER Appointments
2023-12-06 11:45 - 13:00
Instructor: Jill Smith, CPT
Date/Time: Wednesdays, December-February, 11:45am- 1pm
Cost/Registration: $10, You must register in advance. Appointments are in 15 minute intervals.
***This is an in-person event! To register, please call GoodLife at 603-228-6630.***
BEMER is a class 2 medical device that can increase your overall blood flow by up to 30%. The effects of a single 15 minute BEMER session can last up to 12 hours. Regular use can lead to improved relaxation and enhanced physical fitness.

Ask a Physical Therapist
2023-12-06 13:00 - 15:00
Instructor: Megan Tepper, DPT, Clinic Director CPTE
Date/Time: Wednesday, December 6, 1-3pm
Cost/Registration: $5. You must register in advance.
*** This is an in-person only event!***
Everyone has aches and pains. Sometimes we aren’t sure what to do about them. Did you recently fall or stumble? Did you experience back pain standing up? Do you have a nagging discomfort that doesn’t want to go away? Megan Tepper, DPT will be available to answer your questions and conduct injury assessments. She will assess your pain and give you practical advice on how best to reduce and manage your pain. Megan’s extensive experience as a physical therapist working with the older population will help you find the right path to a pain-free life.

Chair Yoga
2023-12-07 11:00 - 11:45
Instructor: Tom Sherman, CYT
Date/Time: Thursdays, 11-11:45am
Cost/Registration: FREE! Drop in class for up to 25 people. First come first served.
***This class is held in-person and live via Zoom. If you need the Zoom information, please call GoodLife at 603-228-6630.***
Older adults and seniors of all age, those with yoga experience or with none, and all levels of physical ability are encouraged to join us and try this gentle yoga class. Yoga can help your mind, body and spirit and enhance your quality of life.

Memory Boxes
2023-12-07 11:00 - 13:00
Instructor: Anne Boedecker
Date/Time: Thursday, December 7, 11-1pm
Cost/Registration: $25. You must register in advance.
***This class is in-person only!***
Memory Boxes are decorated containers that store bits and pieces of our lives in a way that honors our experience. They can be made to facilitate the bereavement process or provide closure to an experience or relationship. Boxes and paper will be provided; bring good copies of old photos, and any other memorabilia.

ZOOM: Rev It Up
2023-12-13 09:00 - 09:55
Instructor: Rhonda Duhamel, CPT
Date/Time: Wednesdays, December 13-January 31, 9-9:55am
Cost/Registration: $50. You must register by December 12th at 12pm. GoodLife will email you the Zoom link a business day before the class.
***This class is being held on Zoom only ***
Boost your metabolism with a combo of cardio and strength training. Make your workouts do double duty. No equipment is required but add your weights and bands for that extra bang!

GoodLife 10th Anniversary Open House
2023-12-13 15:00 - 17:00
Presenter: GoodLife Staff
Date/Time: Wednesday, December 13, 3-5pm
Cost/Registration: FREE and open to all! Please register by December 8th at 12pm.
***This event is being held in-person only.***
GoodLife is celebrating our 10th anniversary! That’s right, 10 years of being not your ordinary senior center; 10 years of providing programming that enriches lives of adults 50+ and connects them to their peers and the community; 10 years of helping our participants live “the GoodLife.”
Stop in anytime during our Open House and enjoy yummy appetizers while you mingle with participants, instructors, board members and business partners and learn what GoodLife has been up to.
Food Provided By:

Food for Mental Health
2023-12-14 11:00 - 12:00
***SOLD OUT!***
Instructor: Marty Donovan, DCN, RPh, DIP. Herb. Clinical Nutritionist, Pharmacist, Herbalist
Date/Time: Thursday, December 14, 11am-12pm
Cost/Registration: $5. You must register by December 13th at 12pm. GoodLife will email you the Zoom link a day or two before the class if you are attending via Zoom.
***This class is being held both in-person and live via Zoom***
Are you curious about how what you eat can impact your mental health? Join us for an engaging talk on the gut-brain axis and how food can support your mental wellness. We’ll explore the latest research on the link between our gut and brain, and how inflammation can disrupt this connection and lead to disruptions in mental health. We’ll dive into the foods that can help heal and support your gut, mental health, and well-being. If you’re looking to learn more about how to nourish your mind and body for optimal health, this talk is for you.

Technology One on One
2023-12-15 09:00 - 12:00
Instructor: Roland Beauregard
Date/Time: Friday, December 15, 9am- 12pm
Cost/Registration: $10, You must register in advance. Appointments are in 30 minute intervals.
***This is an in-person event! To register, please call GoodLife at 603-228-6630.***
30 minute 1 on 1 session where participant can ask questions on any device (computer, phone or tablet)

Luncheon
2023-12-20 12:00 - 13:00
Presenter: Community Action Program
Date/Time: Wednesday, December 20, 12- 1pm
Cost/Registration: FREE for those 60 and up with a suggested donation of $3.00; Under 60 years old cost is $6. Cash only. You must register by December 13th at 8am.
*** This is an in-person event! Please bring cash the day of the lunch.***
Come join us for lunch! Your support and donation help to keep our Meals on Wheels and Congregate Meal programs thriving. Our chef inspired meals are sure to fill you up while enjoying time with your friends. Take-out lunches are also available.
December Menu:
Meatball Marinara over Pasta
Vegetable
Fruit Cup
Milk
Dessert

Holiday Cookie Swap
2023-12-20 13:00 - 14:00
Presenter: GoodLife Participants
Date/ Time: Wednesday, December 20, 1-2pm
Cost/Registration: FREE! Please register by December 18th at 12pm.
***This event is being held in-person only.***
Let’s celebrate the holiday with an abundance of goodies!
Cookie Swap Rules:
•Cookie type: Guests should let us know what type of cookie they are bringing so we can ensure we have a variety.
•Homemade cookies only: All cookies must be homemade, not store-bought. Additionally, a cookie exchange doesn’t have to be limited to cookies only. You can include brownies, bars, scones etc.
•Amount of cookies: Bring 36-48 cookies to ensure everyone receives a fair share of treats and prevent anyone from feeling overwhelmed. You want plenty of cookies for guests to take home.
•Print recipes: Send Katelyn your recipe (if you would like) a few days before the exchange so that she will print them out for others to take home. kgagnon@goodlifenh.org
•Everyone to bring something to take cookies home in!

ZOOM: Yoga for All
2023-12-20 17:00 - 18:00
Instructor: Cindy Falabella, CYT, M.Ed.
Date/Time: Wednesdays, December 20-February 7, 5-5:55pm
Cost/Registration: $50. You must register by December 19th at 12pm. GoodLife will email you the Zoom link a day or two before the class.
***This class is being held on Zoom only ***
A relaxed paced class for all fitness levels and experience. Set your mind and body for a more relaxing evening by taking a pause between day and night in a gentle, inviting, and welcoming environment. Open the body, stretch the muscles, and relax the mind. You are welcome to practice on a yoga mat, or a chair.

Bereavement Group
2023-12-21 10:00 - 12:00
Presenter: Jodi Plitman, Bereavement Coordinator, Hospice (CNH) | BAYADA
Date/ Time: Thursday, December 21, 10am- 12pm
Cost/Registration: FREE! Drop in. No need to register in advance.
***This event is being held in-person only.***
Join us for a monthly bereavement group facilitated by bereavement counselors from Bayada Hospice, with approximately one hour of structured, educational time and one hour of open discussion and socialization time. No need to register, just drop in, but feel free to contact Jodi Plitman, bereavement coordinator with Bayada Hospice, at 603-724-6689 or Jplitman@bayada.com with any questions.

Delta Dental Protecting your Smile for Life
2023-12-28 14:00 - 15:00
Instructor: Christa Keddie, Registered Dental Hygienist, and Giselle Rodriguez, Senior Professional Relations Specialist
Date/Time: Thursday, December 28, 2-3pm
Cost/Registration: FREE! You must register in advance.
***This class is in-person only!***
Did you know that sometimes the drinks and foods that we consume daily can contribute to getting a cavity? We are not just talking about surgery drinks and candy. Acidic foods and beverages, along with carbohydrates and lozenges can cause cavities too. Our mouth, teeth and jaw help us chew, speak and smile. Protecting our chompers can help us live a happy and healthy life filled with smiles. Join us to learn more about this topic during an interactive presentation. There will be mouth-healthy snacks, and chances to win some prizes to start off the New Year with a healthy smile!

New Year’s Eve Day Trip
2023-12-31
Presenter: GoodLife and Best of Times Travel
Date: Sunday, December 31 (Exact departure and return times will be announced closer to trip date)
Cost: $145, Includes: Transportation, Plated Luncheon, Meal Tax, Meal Gratuity, Live Entertainment, Party Favors, & Champagne Toast
Trips can be paid for with a check made out to GoodLife or a credit/debit card
Contact: GoodLife Programs & Activities, Katelyn Patterson-Gagnon, (603)228-6630
Meal: Stuffed Chicken Breast or Baked Schrod w/ Salad, Potato, Vegetables, Breads, Dessert, Coffee/Tea

Looking to Celebrate New Year’s Eve with fun and laughter? Want to ring in the New Year with friends? Want to do some line-dancing or ballroom dancing? How about dancing to some 50’s, 60’s, and 70’s Rock N Roll from American Bandstand? How about celebrating without having to be up until midnight or drive home in the dark? Well…If you answered YES to ANY of these questions, then we’ve got the trip for you, our New Year’s Eve Day Trip Celebration! We ring in the New Year just like a nighttime event with noisemakers, party favors, “mid-night countdown”, champagne toast, and more. But the best part is, we do it during the day so you’re home early to relax or go to another party!
Come celebrate with us on this fantastic and fitting tribute to the Hey Day of New Year’s Eve Celebrations. Featuring our largest dance floor for a New Year’s event there is plenty of room to enjoy the festivities. But this is so much more than a dance party. We’re adding a whole new twist to this year’s event with our featured entertainer – Mark Verselli! Mark is a phenomenal, critically acclaimed impressionist, captivating audiences with an ever-changing cast of characters, which now includes over 120 personalities. One critic wrote, “Indeed, he may be the only impressionist on the face of the planet who will do Nat ‘King’ and Natalie Cole, Michael Bolton, Randy Travis, Willie Nelson, Julio Iglesias, and Sammy Davis Jr., in the same breath!” As a sought after act, Mark is featured with numerous headline entertainers and his comedy and extraordinary singing voice bring audiences to their feet in showrooms and theatres across the country. Jst the right show to break up our dance party!
Our LIVE musical entertainment ringing in the New Year is the incredibly dynamic Tom LaMark Orchestra. From the moment the first note is played you’ll be running to the dance floor, as this band packs a ton of fun and energy into every performance. You don’t need a dance partner to enjoy this event. You never know, you might even learn a new dance or two. This show is being held at Danversport in Danvers, MA.
There are NO Refunds for Cancellations Received After 12/15/2023 regardless of cancellation reason. Best of Times Travel reserves the right to issue any refunds due, in whole or in part, in the form of a Future Travel Credit.

Closed
2024-01-01 08:00 - 17:00

Pastel Painting
2024-01-02 13:00 - 15:00
***SOLD OUT***
Instructor: Carol Ellis
Date/Time: Tuesdays, January 2-23, 1-3pm
Cost/Registration: $40. You must register in advance. All supplies included.
***This class is in-person only!***
Explore a variety of approaches in pastel with emphasis on structure, stroke, and pressure to create delicate, descriptive and luminous surfaces. Demonstrations and individual guidance will be the focus for each segment as we explore landscapes, and animal portraits, studying the effects of light and shadow on a variety of natural surfaces.

Memoir for All
2024-01-02 14:00 - 15:30
Presenter: Gail Thorell Schilling, Author
Date/Time: Tuesdays, January 2-23, 2-3:30pm
Cost/Registration: $50. You must register in advance.
***This is an in-person class only.***
Our popular memoir class continues, this time with new prompts and tips to refresh your perspective and your writing. Published author and memoir coach Gail Schilling offers fun activities to stimulate your creative juices and start them flowing! Together you will nudge old memories into engaging sentences and stories. For newbies and seasoned writers.

Fitness & Core Make-Up Class
2024-01-04 09:30 - 10:25
Make-Up for a class missed on 11/9 due to a weather delay.

Yoga for 50+
2024-01-09 17:00 - 17:55
***SOLD OUT***
Instructor: Cindy Falabella, CYT, M.Ed.
Date/Time: Tuesdays, January 9-February 27, 5-5:55pm
Cost/Registration: $55. You must register in advance.
***This class will be held in-person only***
Yoga is a gentle way to stretch, strengthen, build muscular endurance and flexibility, and relieve stress. We will be learning several classic yoga poses, as well as focusing on breath work. This moderate level class is great for yogis of all abilities and fitness levels. We will be using modifications to make all feel welcome and comfortable. This is a mat-based class.

Snow Capped Mountain
2024-01-10 13:00 - 15:00
Presenter: Steve Pascucci
Date/Time: Wednesday, January 10, 1-3pm
Cost/Registration: $35. You must register by January 9th at 8am. All supplies included.
*** This is an in-person event!***
New England has some of the most beautiful mountains in the Northeast, capture one of your very own painting with Steve.

Fitness & Core- Thursday
2024-01-11 09:30 - 10:25
***SOLD OUT***
Instructor: Jill Smith, CPT
Date/Time: Thursdays, January 11 -February 29, 9:30-10:25am
Cost/Registration: $55. You must register in advance.
***This class will be held in-person only***
A fitness class for every skill level. This workout focuses on core strength, flexibility, and a total body conditioning. A perfect mix of body sculpting exercises designed to attain or maintain your healthy physique.

Closing at 12pm
2024-01-16 12:00 - 17:00
GoodLife will be closing at 12pm on Tuesday, January 16th due to inclement weather. Stay safe and warm!

Luncheon
2024-01-17 12:00 - 13:00
Presenter: Community Action Program
Date/Time: Wednesday, January 17, 12- 1pm
Cost/Registration: FREE for those 60 and up with a suggested donation of $3.00; Under 60 years old cost is $6. Cash only. You must register by January 10th at 8am.
*** This is an in-person event! Please bring cash the day of the lunch.***
Come join us for lunch! Your support and donation help to keep our Meals on Wheels and Congregate Meal programs thriving. Our chef inspired meals are sure to fill you up while enjoying time with your friends. Take-out lunches are also available.
Menu:
Teriyaki Chicken w/Rice, Vegetable, Bread, Fruit Cup, Milk, Dessert

Bereavement Group
2024-01-18 10:00 - 12:00
Presenter: Jodi Plitman, Bereavement Coordinator, Hospice (CNH) | BAYADA
Date/ Time: Thursday, January 18, 10am- 12pm
Cost/Registration: FREE! Drop in. No need to register in advance.
***This event is being held in-person only.***
Join us for a monthly bereavement group facilitated by bereavement counselors from Bayada Hospice, with approximately one hour of structured, educational time and one hour of open discussion and socialization time. No need to register, just drop in, but feel free to contact Jodi Plitman, bereavement coordinator with Bayada Hospice, at 603-724-6689 or Jplitman@bayada.com with any questions.

Technology One on One
2024-01-19 09:00 - 12:00
Instructor: Roland Beauregard
Date/Time: Friday, January 19, 9am- 12pm
Cost/Registration: $10, You must register in advance. Appointments are in 30 minute intervals.
***This is an in-person event! To register, please call GoodLife at 603-228-6630.***
30 minute 1 on 1 session where participant can ask questions on any device (computer, phone or tablet)
