Goodlife Programs & Activities

Gentle Healing Yoga
2023-02-09 08:30 - 09:30 (America/New_York)
Instructor: Alethea Kehas, MFA, RYT, RMT, EM Yoga Foundations Teacher
Date/Time: Thursdays, February 9- March 30, 8:30 – 9:25am
Cost/Registration: $50. You must register by February 8th at 12pm. GoodLife will email you the Zoom link a day or two before the class.
***Registrations made online will be for live classes via Zoom! To register for in-person attendance, you MUST call 603-228-6630.***
An all-levels, gentle, and inclusive yoga class designed to help boost your body’s immune system, improve balance, and achieve a greater sense of well-being. Gentle tapping, meridian tracing, and self-massage are incorporated with gentle yoga postures and breath-work.

Community Action Program Lunch
2023-02-13 11:45 - 13:00
Instructor: Community Action Program
Date/Time: Mondays, December 19, January 23, February 13, 11:45am- 1pm
Cost/Registration: FREE for those 60 and up with a suggested donation of $2.00; 60 and below: $5.00. Cash only.
*** This is an in-person event! To register, please call GoodLife at 603-228-6630.***
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.
February Menu:
Chicken Pot Pie
Buttermilk Biscuit
Vegetables
Fruit Cup
Chocolate Dessert

Cardio for Heart Health- Wednesday
2023-02-15 10:30 - 11:30
Instructor: Jill Smith, CPT
Date/Time: Wednesdays, February 15- April 5, 10:30–11:25am
Cost/Registration: $50. You must register by February 14 at 12pm. GoodLife will email you the Zoom link a day or two before the class.
***Registrations made online will be for live classes via Zoom! To register for in-person attendance, you MUST call 603-228-6630.***
Join us for this fun class that offers something for everyone, regardless of your current fitness level. Improve your overall strength, flexibility, and balance through low impact cardio exercise.

The Merrimack: River at Risk
2023-02-15 13:00 - 14:00
Instructor: Dave Anderson, Senior Director of Education Society for the Protection of N.H. Forests
Date/Time: Wednesday, February 15, 1-2pm
Cost/Registration: $5. You must register by February 14th at 12pm. GoodLife will email you the Zoom link a day or two before the class.
***Registrations made online will be for live classes via Zoom! To register for in-person attendance, you MUST call 603-228-6630.***
The Merrimack River is the birthplace of the Industrial Revolution in America. During the 19th century, mills in cities such as Manchester, New Hampshire, and Lowell, Massachusetts, harnessed the power of the river to become the largest manufacturing plants in the world. Like many rivers in America, the Merrimack was heavily polluted as a result of industrial growth. But, thanks to the Clean Water Act of 1972, the Merrimack has been cleaned up considerably over the last 50 years. Remarkably, more than 80 percent of the Merrimack watershed is still undeveloped and largely forested. However, in 2016, it was named one of the most endangered rivers in the United States by the nonprofit American Rivers.

Potpourri Of Painting Techniques
2023-02-27 13:00 - 15:00
***SOLD OUT***
Presenter: Peter Clive
Date/Time: Monday through Thursday, February 27- March 1, 1-3pm
Cost/Registration: $45. You must register in advance.
*** This is an in-person event! To register, please call GoodLife at 603-228-6630.***
This class is open to individuals who wish to paint either New England Landscapes, Floral Still Life’s or wish to experiment with other subject matter. All topics are open. Painting can be done in Watercolor, Oil or Acrylic. You can express yourself in any of these three mediums. Demonstrations will be held at the beginning of each session rotating between the three mediums. This class could be a terrific venue to find out what medium might fit you best.

Supply List:
Watercolor Participants Materials List:
Watercolors:
(.5 ounce tubes 15 ml):
Burnt Sienna
Alizarin Crimson
Cadmium Red Medium
Cadmium Orange
Cadmium Yellow Light
Ivory Black
Sepia
Ultramarine Blue
Thalo Green
Brushes:
Round Sable or synthetic: #3, #5, #8
1” wide flat wash brush
Watercolor Palette-
(I prefer the rectangular white plastic “John Pike Palette”, but other brands can work as well).
Paper
12”x16” Arches Cold Press Block 140 pound weight- (other brands okay)
3#x4” cellulose sponge (available in the supermarket)
2 jars for water
Acrylic or Oil Painters Materials List
The following paint colors may be purchased in either oil or acrylic
(If the participant is working in oil, a turpentine substitute such as Turpenoid or Gamsol can be used as a medium to mix with paints. Acrylic pigments mix with water. Acrylic and oil cannot be mixed together.) We will color the canvases at the beginning of the class with Burnt Sienna or another medium value Acrylic color.
Acrylics come in 2 ounce tubes. Oils in 37ml tubes
Titanium White
Mars Black
Dioxazine Violet
Cadmium Yellow Light
Cadmium Red Deep
Chromium Oxide Green
Burnt Sienna
Thalo Green
Ultramarine Blue
Cadmium Orange
Brushes
Hog filbert: #2,#4,#6,#8
Palette knife- either metal or plastic (optional)
Painting Supports
Canvasette 16″ x 20″- or
16”x20” Canvas or
16”x 20” Canvas Board
Rags
Disposable palette
Jars for water or Turpentine substitute
Paper towels/soap

BEMER Appointments
2023-03-01 11:45 - 13:00
Instructor: Jill Smith, CPT
Date/Time: Wednesdays, March – May, 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.

Yoga for All
2023-03-01 17:00 - 18:00
Instructor: Cindy Falabella, CYT, M.Ed.
Date/Time: Wednesdays, March 1- April 19, 5-5:55pm
Cost/Registration: $50. You must register by February 28th at 12pm. GoodLife will email you the Zoom link a day or two before the class.
***Registrations made online will be for live classes via Zoom! To register for in-person attendance, you MUST call 603-228-6630.***
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.

Chair Yoga- Thursday
2023-03-02 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.

Stretch & Strengthen- NEW TIME
2023-03-02 13:00 - 14:00
Instructor: Joe Devito, CPT
Date/Time: Mondays & Thursdays, 1-1:55pm (no class 3/13, 4/17,5/15, 5/29)
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.

Movement and Song for Memory and Mobility
2023-03-03 13:30 - 14:30
Presenter: Heather Bigelow Hearne
Date/Time: Fridays, March 3- April 21, 1:30-2:25pm
Cost/Registration: $50. You must register in advance.
*** This is an in-person event! To register, please call GoodLife at 603-228-6630.***
Do you struggle with balance and stability? Do you want to stimulate your memory? Do you want to add fun, laughter, and songs to your day? Heather, from Concord Community Music School, is excited to join us here, for a group designed to support and enhance memory and mobility. This class has moments of stretching, balance and coordination as well as moments where everyone is singing and moving together. Heather is a registered dance movement therapist and a certified yoga instructor who has been working at Concord Community Music School for 22 years. Come and have fun, sing, move, and work on your memory and mobility.

Book Drop Off
2023-03-06
***WE ARE FULL! Save your books for next fall when we collect for our fall book sale!***
Books can be dropped off March 6- March 10, (please do not leave outside). If you are dropping off books for donation after Wednesday, please call GoodLife at 603-228-6630 to ask if we still have space.

Chair Yoga-Tuesday
2023-03-07 09:00 - 09:45
Instructor: Tom Sherman, CYT
Date/Time: Tuesdays, 9-9:45am
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.

Celebration of Life – Write Your Own Obituary
2023-03-07 14:00 - 15:30
***SOLD OUT***
Presenter: Gail Thorrell Schilling, Author
Date/Time: Tuesday, March 7, 2-3:30pm
Cost/Registration: $20. You must register in advance.
***This is an in-person class only. To register, call GoodLife at 603-228-6630.***
Everyone needs an obit one day, so make sure it’s written perfectly by the person who knows you best: YOU! In this workshop, Gail draws from newswriting experience to share both basic template and narrative formats. Interactive activities will help participants choose and organize meaningful detail for a beautiful life summary…so far. Your loved ones will appreciate your foresight.

Yoga for 50+
2023-03-07 17:00 - 18:00
Instructor: Cindy Falabella, CYT, M.Ed.
Date/Time: Tuesdays, March 7- April 25, 5-5:55pm
Cost/Registration: $50. You must register by March 6th at 12pm. GoodLife will email you the Zoom link a day or two before the class.
***Registrations made online will be for live classes via Zoom! To register for in-person attendance, you MUST call 603-228-6630.***
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.

Emmet Cahill's Ireland
2023-03-08
Presenter: GoodLife and Best of Times Travel
Date: Wednesday, March 8 (Exact departure and return times will be announced closer to trip date)
Cost: $139, Includes: Transportation, Plated Luncheon, Meal Tax & Gratuity, Show Ticket
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
Emmet, Irish Tenor & superstar of Celtic Thunder, takes audiences on a musical journey, allowing them to connect with their most cherished memories through beautiful songs like Danny Boy, When Irish Eyes Are Smiling and My Wild Irish Rose, to name but a few. His powerful classical voice really comes to the fore when performing Broadway hits such as Bring Him Home and Music of The Night as well as tender nostalgic favorites such as Moon River and Some Enchanted Evening. Joined by the Emerald String Quartet and The Dublin City Dancers this show has everything a St. Patrick’s Celebration calls for! The show will be held at Danversport, Danvers, MA.
Plated Luncheon Meal Choice:
Corned Beef and Cabbage or Baked Schrod
Also Included: Salad, Vegetables, Breads,
Dessert, Coffee and Tea

Zoom Rev It Up
2023-03-08 09:00 - 10:00
Instructor: Rhonda Duhamel, CPT
Date/Time: Wednesdays, March 8- April 26, 9-9:55am
Cost/Registration: $50. You must register by March 7th at 12pm. GoodLife will email you the Zoom link the morning of 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!

Monthly Bereavement Group Meeting
2023-03-09 10:00 - 12:00
Presenter: Jodi Plitman, Bereavement Coordinator, Hospice (CNH) | BAYADA
Date/ Time: Thursdays, March 9, April 20, May 18, 10am- 12pm
Cost/Registration: FREE! Drop in. No need to register in advance.
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.

GoodLife Book Sale
2023-03-13
Check out this great opportunity – Books can be dropped off March 6- March 10, (please do not leave outside). If you are dropping off books for donation after Wednesday, please call GoodLife at 603-228-6630 to ask if we still have space. Then come back weekdays between 9am-4pm March 13-24 and buy other great books for $1, $3 or $5. All proceeds will go to GoodLife. Any books left over will be donated.
***GoodLife will be closed on 3/14 due to the winter storm. We’ll be open fort he book sale again on 3/15 at 9am!***
Book Sale Sponsors:

Community Action Program Lunch
2023-03-13 12:00 - 13:00
Instructor: Community Action Program
Date/Time: Monday, March 13, 12- 1pm
Cost/Registration: FREE for those 60 and up with a suggested donation of $2.00; Under 60 years old cost is $5. Cash only.
*** This is an in-person event! To register, please call GoodLife at 603-228-6630.***
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.
March Menu:
Baked Cheese Stuffed Pasta in Marinara
Vegetable
Fruit Cup
Dinner Roll
Dessert

Delayed Opening at 10am
2023-03-15 08:00 - 10:00

Fitness & Core- Thursday
2023-03-16 09:30 - 10:30
Instructor: Jill Smith, CPT
Date/Time: Thursdays, March 16- May 4, 9:30-10:25am
Cost/Registration: $50, You must register by March 15th at 12pm. GoodLife will email you the Zoom link a day or two before the class.
***Registrations made online will be for live classes via Zoom! To register for in-person attendance, you MUST call 603-228-6630.***
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.

Cardio for Heart Health- Monday
2023-03-20 09:00 - 09:55
Instructor: Jill Smith, CPT
Date/Time: Mondays, March 20- May 8, 9–9:55am
Cost/Registration: $50. You must register by 12pm on March 17th. GoodLife will email you the Zoom link a day or two before the class.
***Registrations made online will be for live classes via Zoom! To register for in-person attendance, you MUST call 603-228-6630.***
Join us for this fun class that offers something for everyone, regardless of your current fitness level. Improve your overall strength, flexibility, and balance through low impact cardio exercise.

Zoom Total Body Fitness
2023-03-20 09:30 - 10:30
Instructor: Rhonda Duhamel, CPT
Date/Time: Mondays, March 20- May 8, 9:30-10:25am
Cost/Registration: $50. You must register by March 17th at 12pm. GoodLife will email you the Zoom link the morning of the class.
***This class is being held on Zoom only ***
This is a complete and varied full body workout. We do exercises, giving you improved cardiovascular fitness as well as improved strength. Each class will finish with a well-deserved stretch and relaxation time. Kick off your week with us!

Fitness & Core- Monday
2023-03-20 10:30 - 11:30
Instructor: Jill Smith, CPT
Date/Time: Mondays, March 20- May 8, 10:30-11:25am
Cost/Registration: $50. You must register by 12pm on March 17th. GoodLife will email you the Zoom link a day or two before the class.
***Registrations made online will be for live classes via Zoom! To register for in-person attendance, you MUST call 603-228-6630.***
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.

Taoist Yoga for Balance & Aging Gracefully
2023-03-21 12:00 - 12:45
Instructor: Tom Sherman
Date/Time: Tuesdays, March 21- May 9, 12-12:45pm
Cost/Registration: $50. You must register in advance.
***This class is in-person only! To register, you MUST call 603-228-6630.***
This program teaches Chinese Yoga exercises for balance and musculoskeletal health. Balance exercises counteract the effects of aging, help us avoid falls and keeps the body / mind agile and alert. Balancing exercises are essential for aging gracefully. For Tai Chi and Yoga students who are beginners or experienced practitioners.

Tai Chi and Chi Kung Ongoing
2023-03-21 13:00 - 13:45
***SOLD OUT***
Instructor: Tom Sherman
Date/Time: Tuesdays, March 21- May 9, 1-1:45
Cost/Registration: $50. You must register in advance.
***This class is in-person only! To register, you MUST call 603-228-6630.***
Tai Chi employs breathing techniques, postures, movement and meditation to strengthen and increase the flow of blood and vital life force (Chi) throughout the body. This ancient Tai Chi short form is a slow, meditation in motion workout; graceful and yet powerful. Good for beginners and experienced practitioners. Benefits include: – Integration of mind, body and spirit – Stretches and tones all muscles, connective tissue and increase musculoskeletal health – Slims the body and improves stamina – Counteracts the effects of aging – leads to stress management and relaxation and an overall feeling of wellbeing.

Bayada Presents: Demystifying Hospice
2023-03-22 13:00 - 14:00
Instructor: Heather Stickney, CDP
Date/Time: Wednesday, March 22, 1-2pm
Cost/Registration: FREE! You must register by March 21st at 12pm. GoodLife will email you the Zoom link a day or two before the class.
***Registrations made online will be for live classes via Zoom! To register for in-person attendance, you MUST call 603-228-6630.***
We will explore the world of hospice and dive into some of the most common misconceptions that we hear from the community about the Who, What, Where and How of Hospice. We will answer your questions, even the ones you might be hesitant to ask. Resources will be provided for you and your loved ones, so that you can continue to ask questions and learn more about what services might be available when the time comes.

Basket Class
2023-03-27 10:00 - 14:00
***SOLD OUT***
Instructor: Diane Perry-Mann
Date/Time: Monday, March 27, 10am-2pm
Cost/Registration: $30.00. You must register in advance.
*** This is an in-person event! To register, please call GoodLife at 603-228-6630.***
The basket for the March has a little 7″ hardwood rolling pin for a handle. Useful (and cute!) for the kitchen or just about anywhere!! Give as a gift – or to keep for yourself. It has a filled base so nothing can fall out the bottom. The base is about 8″ long, 4″ wide, and it’s 3″ to the rim. This is a good beginner basket and fun for any level of weaver. Any tools needed will be available for class use. Another great pattern from Joanna’s Collection.

Pilates for 50+
2023-03-28 10:15 - 11:15
Instructor: Jill Smith, CPT
Date/Time: Tuesdays, March 28- May 16, 10:15–11:10am
Cost/Registration: $50. You must register by March 27th at 12pm. GoodLife will email you the Zoom link a day or two before the class.
***Registrations made online will be for live classes via Zoom! To register for in-person attendance, you MUST call 603-228-6630.***
This class uses the Pilates technique for added resistance to increase strength and flexibility. The routine involves standing and chair work. Try this unique Pilates based workout.

Ukraine War - Vladimir Putin
2023-03-29 13:00 - 14:00
Presenter: Henry Quinlan, Author
Date/Time: Wednesday, March 29, 1-2pm
Cost/Registration: $5. You must register by March 28th at 12pm. GoodLife will email you the Zoom link a day or two before the class.
***Registrations made online will be for live classes via Zoom! To register for in-person attendance, you MUST call 603-228-6630.***
A one-hour presentation based on his 30 years’ involvement with the former Soviet Union and Russia including living in Moscow for five years during the demise of the USSR and the rise of the new Russia. The presentation will entertain and educate the audience.
