Goodlife Programs & Activities

Watercolor & Ink
2024-09-16 10:30 - 12:30 (America/New_York)
Instructor: Carol Ellis
Date/Time: Mondays, September 9-30, 10:30am-12:30pm
Cost/Registration: $45. You must register by September 6th at 12pm.
***This class is in-person only!***
Combine watercolor and ink in a variety of drawing topics and techniques with skill and ease! Learn to find the focus of your sketch, and orient your composition, using watercolor and
waterproof ink applications, and gain tips for creating perspective. Develop a clear understanding of shapes within our topics and explore textures and details that will make your sketches jump off the page.
Supplies:
– a set of watercolors
– watercolor paper
– fine permanent marker

NEW CLASS: Yoga for Brunch
2024-09-16 11:30 - 12:30, 2024-09-23 11:30 - 12:30
Instructor: Cindy Falabella, CYT, M.Ed.
Date/Time: Mondays, September 16- November 18, 11:30am-12:15pm (no class 10/14, 11/11)
Cost/Registration: $55. You must register in advance.
***This class will be held in-person only***
Take a mid-day break. This class is a gentle full body stretch to help you decompress, focus, and reset. Come as you are, do some yoga and return to your day. Standing and chair based with modifications for mat.

Bereavement Group
2024-09-17 10:00 - 12:00
Presenter: Jodi Plitman, Bereavement Coordinator, Hospice (CNH) | BAYADA
Date/ Time: Tuesday, September 17, October 15, November 19, December 17, 10am- 12pm (note day change)
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.

Taoist Yoga for Balance & Aging Gracefully
2024-09-17 12:00 - 12:45
Instructor: Richard/Carol Ellis or Tom Sherman
Date/Time: Tuesdays, September 10 – October 29, 12-12:45pm
Cost/Registration: $55. You must register in advance.
***This class will be held in-person only***
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
2024-09-17 13:00 - 13:45
Instructor: Richard Ellis or Tom Sherman
Date/Time: Tuesdays, September 10- October 29, 1-1:45pm
Cost/Registration: $55. You must register in advance.
***This class will be held in-person only***
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.

2025 Cruise Informational Presentation
2024-09-17 17:00 - 18:00
Presenter: Susan Barry, Barry Brokerage
Date/Time: Tuesday, September 17, 5-6pm
Cost/Registration: FREE! You must register by September 16th at 12pm. GoodLife will email you the Zoom the business day before the class.
***This class is being held both in-person and live via Zoom***
Join Susan Barry of Barry Brokerage for an information session on our upcoming cruises for 2025! We’ll be heading to Alaska with Princess Cruises, Bermuda with Norwegian Cruise Lines and Virgin Voyages and through the Northeast Atlantic Ocean with Virgin Voyages. Sign up now and get a head start on your vacation!

Luncheon
2024-09-18 12:30 - 13:30
***Canceled by CAPBM***
Presenter: Community Action Program
Date/Time: Wednesday, September 18, 12:30- 1:30pm (Note time change)
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 September 11th 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.
September Menu:
Chicken w/ Mushroom Gravy, Whipped Potatoes, Vegetable, Fruit Cup, Dinner Roll, Dessert

Your Body Tune Up
2024-09-20 08:00 - 17:00, 2024-09-27 10:00 - 11:00
Instructor: Erica Mumford, CPT
Date/Time: Fridays, September 20- November 8, 10- 10:55am (NOTE TIME CHANGE!)
Cost/Registration: $55. You must register in advance.
***This class is in-person only!***
Join us for this fun class that offers something for everyone, regardless of your current fitness level. This class will help you improve your overall strength, flexibility, and balance through low impact cardio exercise.

Technology One on One
2024-09-20 09:00 - 12:00
Instructor: Roland Beauregard
Date/Time: Friday, September 20, 9am- 12pm
Cost/Registration: $15, 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)

GoodLife Craft Fair
2024-09-21 09:00 - 13:00
Presenter: GoodLife
Date/Time: Saturday, September 21, 9-1pm
Cost/Registration: $2.00 entrance fee per person, GoodLife participants & children are FREE! Open to the public rain or shine.
Sponsored by: Jerry Levitt, Insurance Agent

This fundraising event will feature a variety of local NH crafters and will include a bake sale and raffle. All items are hand or homemade. What better way to get a jump on your holiday shopping? This event is held indoors with plenty of parking
(Smokestack Center – 254 N State St, Unit L. Concord, NH 603-228-6630).
TYPES OF CRAFTS INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO: Hand-knit and crocheted baby products, toddler and adult items, rustic country décor, stuffed animals, hand crafted jewelry, holiday décor, painted items, holiday wreaths, handbags, etc.

Flowing Meditative Movement
2024-09-23 09:00 - 10:00
Instructor: Carol Ellis
Date/Time: Mondays, September 16 – November 18, 9-9:55am (no class 10/14, 11/11)
Cost/Registration: $55. You must register in advance.
***This class will be held in-person only***
This movement class will focus on nourishing, restoring and nurturing the body, breath, and spirit through the flowing and fluid movements of qigong. Qigong is the ancient Chinese art and science of becoming aware of our life energy(qi) through a flowing choreography of postures, movement, respiratory technique, and meditations. You will gain better health, increased vitality, and leave class with an awakened and peaceful wellbeing!

Our Family Album
2024-09-23 10:00 - 11:00
Instructor: Denise Petrin
Date/Time: Monday, September 23, 10-11am
Cost/Registration: $5. You must register by September 20th at 12pm. GoodLife will send you the Zoom link a day or two before the class.
***This class is being held both in-person and live via Zoom***
Join us for this helpful tool to make sure all of your vital information is ready and accessible for your loved ones. Learn how to organize and present all the information your loved ones will need.

Pilates for 50+
2024-09-24 10:15 - 11:10, 2024-10-01 10:15 - 11:10
Instructor: Jill Smith, CPT
Date/Time: Tuesdays, September 24- November 12, 10:15-11:10am
Cost/Registration: $55. You must register in advance.
***This class is in-person only!***
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.

Fall Foliage Day Trip
2024-09-25
***REGISTER BY 8/14/24***
Presenter: GoodLife and Best of Times Travel
Date: Wednesday, September 25 (Exact departure and return times will be announced closer to trip date)
Cost: $159, Includes: Includes Transportation, Lunch, Meal Tax/Gratuity, Touring, & Service of a Best of Times Travel Tour Manager w/Gratuity. There are no refunds for cancellations received after 08/23/24. Best of Times Travel reserves the right to issue any refunds, in whole or part, in the form of a Future Travel Credit.
Registration Link: https://tri.ps/MIRIC
Contact: GoodLife Programs & Activities, Katelyn Patterson-Gagnon, (603)228-6630
Meal: Baked Haddock w/Whipped Potatoes or Famous Old Mill Chicken Vegetable Pie, Garden Salad, Seasonal Vegetable, Dessert, Coffee/Tea.
Pickup/Drop off Location: GoodLife Programs & Activities, 254 N State St, Unit L, Concord, NH

* Guided Tour and Visit to the Cathedral of the Pines – A place of beauty and inspiration, the Cathedral is located in the rolling hills of Southwestern New Hampshire (Rindge, NH) and offers breathtaking vistas of Mount Monadnock. It is an enduring memorial to patriotic service and sacrifice where each of us can personally experience the presence of the Divine – each in her own way. Along with the natural and serene beauty of the Cathedral grounds, visitors will find many unique stone shrines, altars and gardens.
* Luncheon at the Old Mill Restaurant – The Old Mill, originally a saw mill where logs were processed for the new homes of the neighborhood, the Old Mill and its whirling saw sang a song of progress and industry through five generations of ownership in the same family (the Foster Family), before its wheels were stilled and it fell into disrepair. Today, the Old Mill is noted for tempting foods served in a setting of rare charm. Voices of diners mingle with the merry music of water rushing gaily over the mill dam as it dances its way to the sea. Thus the Old Mill is reborn – its attractive vistas doubled in splendor by their reflection in the mill pond. It has become a shrine to the epicure for its delicious food… to the art lover for its rustic beauty.
* A Visit to Smith’s Country Cheese – A New England tradition producing outstanding cheeses of all kinds, Smith’s is located in a picturesque spot in the hills of Winchendon, MA. We’ll enjoy a short informational tour of the cheese-making process along with a cheese tasting. There is a retail store and gift shop on the premises.
* A Visit to Red Apple Farm in Phillipston, MA – This is a farm stand and store full of country goodness and charm. The Red Apple Farm features fresh baked goods, farm fresh fruits and vegetables and locally made products all in a unique, charming atmosphere. A wonderful opportunity to bring home unusual and homemade food items. Everyone will receive a gift of the Red Apple’s delicious Apple Dumplings to take home. Plus, for those interested, 30 minute hayrides will be available for only $3.00!

Zoom: Rev It Up
2024-09-25 09:00 - 10:00, 2024-10-02 09:00 - 10:00
Instructor: Rhonda Duhamel, CPT
Date/Time: Wednesdays, September 25- November 13, 9-9:55am
Cost/Registration: $55. You must register by September 24th 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!

Cardio for Heart Health
2024-09-25 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-10-02 10:00 - 11:00
Instructor: Jill Smith, CPT
Date/Time: Wednesdays, September 25- November 13, 10–10:55am (NOTE TIME CHANGE!)
Cost/Registration: $55. You must register in advance.
***This class is in-person only!***
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.

Cemetary Walk
2024-09-25 11:00 - 12:30
Instructor: Jill Huckins, City of Concord Cemetery Administrator
Date/Time: Wednesday, September 25, 11am-12:30pm
Cost/Registration: $10. You must register in advance.
Location: Old North Cemetery on N. State Street (Between 139 and 141). The entrance is right beside the Binne Media Building. You can park in the cemetery
***This class will be held in-person only***
Explore Concords oldest Cemeteries with a guided tour as we stroll through the first cemetery established in Concord “Old North Cemetery”. Where you will hear interesting stories of those who lived before us, including a President, a Princess and a Slave.

The Insider's Guide to Lifecare Communities
2024-09-25 13:00 - 14:00
Presenter: Kim Murphy, The RiverWoods Group
Date/Time: Wednesday, September 25, 1-2pm
Cost/Registration: FREE! You must register by September 24th at 12pm. GoodLife will email you the Zoom the business day before the class.
***This class is being held both in-person and live via Zoom***
Many informed adults are choosing Life Care Communities as a plan for the future, and an easier lifestyle today. But how do you evaluate Lifecare Communities? What are their differences in contracts and costs? What questions should smart consumers ask to determine if the community is a good fit? This workshop will give you the tools to make a smart decision. *All attendees will receive a complimentary workbook. Light refreshments will be served!

Healing Yoga
2024-09-26 08:30 - 09:30, 2024-10-03 08:30 - 09:30
Instructor: Alethea Kehas, MFA, RYT, RMT, EM Yoga Foundations Teacher
Date/Time: Thursdays, September 26- November 14, 8:30-9:25am
Cost/Registration: $55. You must register in advance.
***This class will be held in-person only***
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. This is a mat-based class.

Strategic Caring Solutions
2024-09-26 14:00 - 15:00
Presenter: Catherine Cournoyer
Date/Time: Thursday, September 26, 2-3pm
Cost/Registration: FREE! You must register by September 25th at 12pm. GoodLife will email you the Zoom the business day before the class.
***This class is being held both in-person and live via Zoom***
Strategic Caring Solutions’ team of experts assist families with how to manage assets before or during a time of crisis, to ensure the proper legal documents are in place, as well as to create a long-term care plan that includes the Medicaid process and to provide funding options and strategies to preserve an estate from a nursing home. We are here to offer our expertise to individuals and families in times of crisis or before one begins. We understand there are many individuals who do not know where to turn when a long-term care event strikes and need a resource of professionals to help guide them to a successful outcome.
We are committed to helping families navigate some of the most challenging and stressful moments in their lives:
•The importance of Medicaid planning as part of an overall long-term care plan.
•How to protect assets and preserve your estate from a nursing home.
•Identify the legal documents you need in place.
•The professionals needed for an effective plan.
•The keys to a successful outcome.

Mushroom ID 101
2024-09-27 10:00 - 11:00
***SOLD OUT***
Instructor: Linden Rayton
Date/Time: Friday, September 27, 10-11am
Cost/Registration: $15. You must register in advance. Maximum of 15 people.
Location: Sewalls Falls in Concord
***This class is in-person only!***
Learn the basics of mushroom identification and enjoy a morning in the fall woods along the Merrimack River. We’ll explore mushrooms big and small while discussing mushroom safety and the vital role mushrooms play in our forest ecosystem. We will meet at the Sewalls Falls main parking lot. This trail is mostly wide, level packed dirt.

Medicare Basics
2024-09-30 09:00 - 10:00
Presenter: Tim Harrigan
Date/Time: Monday, September 30, 9-10am
Cost/Registration: $5. You must register by September 29th at 12pm. GoodLife will email you the Zoom the business day before the class.
***This class is being held both in-person and live via Zoom***
Do you have questions about Medicare and the new changes coming for 2025? Are you turning 65 or retiring soon? This informative, lively educational event will help you understand the basics of Medicare in relatable, easy–to–understand language. In addition, you will receive useful tips about how to choose a plan best suited to you in time for the Annual Enrollment Period (AEP) beginning October 15th. Tim Harrigan is a Senior Benefits Specialist with Harrigan Insurance Services, Inc. He has 25 years’ experience in the
insurance industry and, as an independent agent, represents all the major Medicare plans in New Hampshire.

Art w/ Steve: Mushrooms
2024-10-02 13:00 - 15:00
Presenter: Steve Pascucci
Date/Time: Wednesday, October 2, 1-3pm
Cost/Registration: $35. You must register by October 1st at 8am. All supplies included.
***This is an in-person event!***
Mushrooms are all the rage with an enormous variety to choose from not only to eat but in color and shape. Come and join Steve to paint some beautiful mushrooms.

Zoom: Yoga for All
2024-10-02 17:00 - 18:00
Instructor: Cindy Falabella, CYT, M.Ed.
Date/Time: Wednesdays, October 2 – November 20, 5-5:55pm
Cost/Registration: $55. You must register by October 1st 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.
