Goodlife Programs & Activities

Tai Chi and Chi Kung
2026-09-01 11:15 - 12:15, 2026-09-08 11:15 - 12:15 (America/New_York)
Instructor: Richard Ellis
Date/Time: Tuesdays, September 1-October 20, 11:15am-12:10pm
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.

Dance Fitness
2026-09-02 09:00 - 10:00
Instructor: Erica Mumford, CPT
Date/Time: Wednesdays, August 26-October 14, 9-9:55am
Cost/Registration: $55. You must register in advance.
***This class is in-person only***
Come enjoy the benefits of a fun cardio workout while moving to music. Time will fly by as we step, tap, sway, mamba, dance, and strike a pose. Let the music move you! All levels welcome!

Boston Harbor BINGO Cruise
2026-09-04
Presenter: GoodLife and Best of Times Travel
Date: Friday, September 4 (Exact departure time will be announced closer to trip date)
Cost: $159, Transportation, Lunch, Meal Tax & Gratuity, & Show Ticket There are no refunds for cancellations received after 8/3/2026. 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/ByPsu
Contact: GoodLife Programs & Activities, Katelyn Patterson-Gagnon, (603)228-6630
Meal: Chicken Parmesan or Vegetable Lasagna Also Included: Salad, Potato, Vegetables, Breads, Dessert, Coffee/Tea
Pickup/Drop off Location: GoodLife Programs & Activities, 254 N State St, Unit L, Concord, NH
Boston Harbor Bingo Cruise, where breathtaking Boston Harbor sights meet high-energy fun. This all-inclusive escorted trip combines a gourmet buffet luncheon, live entertainment, and competitive bingo for a value package that simply can’t be beat.
Looking for the perfect blend of relaxation and excitement? Join Best of Times Travel for our highly anticipated Boston Harbor Bingo Cruise. This specially curated escorted trip is designed with senior group travel in mind, offering a seamless and fun afternoon on the water.
From the moment you step aboard the iconic Spirit of Boston, you’ll be treated to a top-tier value package that includes:
• Motorcoach Transportation: Enjoy relaxing and care-free transportation from your hometown to Boston Harbor and back, without the worries of finding parking or having to navigate the roads.
• Scenic Cruising: Take in the stunning Boston Harbor sights and the historic city skyline from our climate-controlled decks or the refreshing open-air lounge.
• Gourmet Dining: Indulge in a delicious, freshly prepared buffet luncheon featuring a variety of seasonal favorites.
• Bingo & Prizes: Get lucky with three rounds of high-stakes Bingo! It’s the heart of our Bingo Cruise, featuring great prizes and plenty of cheers.
• Lively Entertainment: Our onboard DJ will have you “rocking ‘til you dock” with everything from classic line dances to Top 40 hits.
• Social Atmosphere: Whether you are relaxing with a cocktail (available for purchase) or hitting the dance floor, this cruise is all about making memories with friends and fellow travelers.
Don’t miss out on this unique Bingo Cruise—the perfect afternoon escape that proves you don’t have to travel far to feel like you’re on vacation.

Core & More
2026-09-04 09:00 - 10:00, 2026-09-11 09:00 - 10:00
Instructor: Adriana Grillo, CPT
Date/Time: Fridays, September 4-October 23, 9-9:55am
Cost/Registration: $55. You must register in advance.
***This class is in-person only***
Build strength, improve balance, and keep your body moving with this fun and functional workout designed for active older adults. This low-impact class focuses on strengthening your core while incorporating exercises to improve posture, stability, and flexibility. All movements can be performed standing or seated, making it accessible for every fitness level. Light weights, resistance bands, and gentle bodyweight exercises are used to help you move confidently in daily life while keeping your joints happy.

Zentangle
2026-09-08 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-09-15 10:00 - 12:00
Presenter: Sherry Gamble, CZI
Date/Time: Tuesdays, September 8-22, 10am–12pm
Cost/Registration: $50. You must register by May 11th at 8am. All Supplies are included.
***This class will be held in-person only***
Zentangle is an easy-to-learn, relaxing, and fun way to create beautiful art images by drawing structured patterns. We call these patterns tangles. You create tangles with combinations of dots, lines and simple curves. Zentangle is a meditative art form which can be done by anyone!

Cardio for Heart Health
2026-09-09 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-09-16 10:00 - 11:00
Instructor: Jill Smith, CPT
Date/Time: Wednesdays, September 9-October 14, 10–10:55am
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.

Succulent Dish Gardens
2026-09-09 10:00 - 12:00
Presenter: Penumbra
Date/Time: Wednesday, September 9, 10am–12pm
Cost/Registration: $55. You must register by September 8th at 8am. All Supplies are included. Limited to 12.
***This class will be held in-person only***
Join Alison to create a beautiful succulent dish garden. In this class, we’ll design and plant dish garden with all your favorite succulents. We’ll discuss the ways you can arrange succulents to help them live a long life. You’ll go home with your garden and care instructions on keeping your succulents happy and thriving.

Birds at Dusk
2026-09-09 13:30 - 15:30
Presenter: Steve Pascucci
Date/Time: Wednesday, September 9, 1:30-3:30pm
Cost/Registration: $35. You must register by September 8th at 8am. All supplies included.
***This is an in-person event***
A beautiful forest scene at dusk with a flock of birds flying high. This class is for all who just want to enjoy a few hours of painting using an easy step by step technique.

Line Dancing
2026-09-10 10:30 - 11:30, 2026-09-17 10:30 - 11:30
Instructor: Jennifer Hamilton
Date/Time: Thursdays, September 10–October 29, 10:30-11:30am
Cost/Registration: $55. You must register in advance.
***This class is in-person only***
Put on your dancing shoes and join the fun! This upbeat, low-impact line dance class is designed for you. If you love great music and good company this is the perfect fit. We’ll dance to lively country tunes and classic favorites while boosting balance, coordination, and memory — all at a comfortable pace. No partner needed, just bring your energy and your smile. Let’s dance, laugh, and make new friends on the floor!

Mushrooms 101: Identification and Exploration
2026-09-11 10:00 - 11:30, 2026-09-18 10:00 - 11:30
Instructor: Linden Rayton, Living Water Nature Programs
Date/Time: Fridays, September 11, 18 and 25, 10-11:30am
Cost/Registration: $40. You must register in advance. 10 participants minimum.
Location: Various Concord trails, first session at Sewall’s Falls, Rain or shine except for hazardous weather
***This class is in-person only***
Dig into the fantastic world of fungi with a 3-session mushroom identification class with naturalist and educator Linden Rayton. Learn the characteristics that lead to a successful ID and practice them at three different Concord trails. Along the way, we’ll learn about general mushroom safety in identification and foraging, explore mushrooms’ role in the forest ecosystem, and marvel at the diversity of fungi in our local woodlands. All locations given with registration. Participants should expect a mixture of walking and standing while on gentle forest trail terrain.

Fitness & Core- Monday
2026-09-14 10:15 - 11:15
Instructor: Jill Smith, CPT
Date/Time: Mondays, August 31-November 9, 10:15-11:10am (no class 9/7, 10/12)
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 total body conditioning. A perfect mix of body sculpting exercises designed to attain or maintain your healthy physique. You will need to provide weights.

Watercolor Landscapes
2026-09-14 10:30 - 13:30
***Sold Out***
Instructor: Carol Ellis
Date/Time: Mondays, September 14–October 5, 10:30am-1:30pm
Cost/Registration: $50. You must register in advance. Supplies included.
***This class will be held in-person only***
In this class we will explore how to paint clouds, trees, and four different types of landscape paintings! I will teach you how to paint; a green meadow, loose and with simple florals in the foreground, a forest scene, a shore scene, as well as a sun-set over the mountains. Students will need to bring watercolors, brushes, watercolor paper and a drawing board.

Indoor Chair Volleyball
2026-09-15 12:30 - 13:30
Presenter: GoodLife
Date/Time: Tuesday, September 15, 12:30-1:30pm
Cost/Registration: FREE! You must register in advance.
***This is an in-person event***
Indoor chair volleyball is fun and easy, plus is good exercise. You will use a beach ball all volleyball rules apply. We need a minimum of 14 to run the class.

Solid Gold Saturday Night
2026-09-17
Presenter: GoodLife and Best of Times Travel
Date: Thursday, September 17 (Exact departure time will be announced closer to trip date)
Cost: $154, Transportation, Lunch, Meal Tax & Gratuity, & Show Ticket There are no refunds for cancellations received after 8/26/2026. 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/lnEKG
Contact: GoodLife Programs & Activities, Katelyn Gagnon, (603)228-6630
Meal: Chicken Parmesan or Baked Haddock Also Included: Salad, Potato, Vegetables, Breads, Dessert, Coffee/Tea
Pickup/Drop off Location: GoodLife Programs & Activities, 254 N State St, Unit L, Concord, NH
Show Location: Danversport, Davers, MA
Music lovers who just can’t get enough of the doo-wop era can enjoy a trip back in time to the ’50s and ’60s where you can relive the past with Solid Gold Saturday Night – Remember the Fifties, featuring a Salute to The Drifters, The Platters – as well as special guests The Corvettes Doo Wop Revue. The Drifters, regarded as one of early rock and roll’s greatest groups, charted with many million selling hits, including “Under the Boardwalk,” “On Broadway,” “Save The Last Dance for Me,” “Up On The Roof,” “There Goes My Baby,” “This Magic Moment” and others. Rolling Stone Magazine ranked The Drifters number 81 on their 100 greatest artists of all time. The group has also been inducted into The Rock and Roll and Vocal Group Hall of Fames. The Salute to The Drifters lineup is led by legendary longtime lead vocalist Linwood Peel of Elsbeary Hobbs’ Drifters, who is regarded by many as one of the best live performers in Drifters history. The Platters were formed in Los Angeles in the 1950s and since their first recording was released, the group has sold over 100 million records worldwide. The Platters have over 16 gold records to their credit. Among their early rock and roll hits are “The Great Pretender,” “Only You,” “Smoke Gets In Your Eyes,” “The Magic Touch,” “Twilight Time,” “My Prayer,” “Harbor Lights” and more. The Platters were inducted into The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1990.
The Corvettes Doo Wop Revue – think of a mini-version of Sha Na Na, tours nationwide on their own as well as with many singing groups from the 1950s and early 1960s, including The Tokens, Danny and The Juniors, The
DelVikings, The Marvelettes, The Belmonts, and The Coasters. This is a power-packed show featuring 3 Great Acts in one AMAZING Day Out!

Self Defense Tips for 50+
2026-09-17 14:30 - 15:30
Instructor: John Guarnieri
Date/Time: Thursday, September 17, 2:30-3:30pm
Cost/Registration: $10. You must register in advance.
***This class is in-person only***
Discover easy-to-learn self-defense tips and tricks to help you stay safe each day. We cover what “winning” in self-defense means and different ways to accomplish that. These “winning” methods will include physical techniques, body language tips, and some verbal strategies. We will also go over what I find to be the most beneficial self-defense tools to carry with you and how to use them. Lessons are practical and adaptable so anyone can benefit from them.

Watercolor Landscapes
2026-09-21 10:30 - 13:30
Instructor: Carol Ellis
Date/Time: Mondays, September 14–October 5, 10:30am-1:30pm
Cost/Registration: $50. You must register in advance. Supplies included.
***This class will be held in-person only***
In this class we will explore how to paint clouds, trees, and four different types of landscape paintings! I will teach you how to paint; a green meadow, loose and with simple florals in the foreground, a forest scene, a shore scene, as well as a sun-set over the mountains. Students will need to bring watercolors, brushes, watercolor paper and a drawing board.

Stretching for Mobility
2026-09-22 09:00 - 10:00
Instructor: Carol Ellis
Date/Time: Tuesdays, September 22-November 17, 9-9:55am
Cost/Registration: $55. You must register in advance.
***This class will be held in-person only***
We will be using a variety of movements to impact the body’s connective tissue by releasing tension, hydrating, stimulating, and rejuvenating connective tissue through static floor postures allowing you the space to explore and experience a movement with curiosity, mindfulness, and self-care through stillness and receptivity. Mat based class. Students will need to bring a yoga mat, (if students have yoga blocks, they may be useful for some poses.)

Tropical Costa Rica, America’s Cowboy Country and the British Landscapes tour Information Session
2026-09-22 09:00 - 10:00
Instructor: Andrew Leighton, Collette Tours & Travel
Date/Time: Wednesday, September 22, 9-10am
Cost/Registration: FREE! You must register in advance.
***This event will be held in-person only***
This presentation will show you highlights of these trips and answer questions you may have.

Pilates for 50+
2026-09-22 10:15 - 11:15
Instructor: Jill Smith, CPT
Date/Time: Tuesdays, September 22-November 17, 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.

Natural Balance
2026-09-23 11:15 - 12:00
Instructor: Cindy Falabella, M. Ed
Date/Time: Wednesdays, September 23-November 18, 11:15am-12pm (no class 11/11)
Cost/Registration: $55. You must register in advance.
***This class will be held in-person only***
This class combines a variety of gentle yoga and Tai Chi exercises for stability, strength, flexibility, and balance. The class will include chair and standing exercises.

Bingo & Basket Social
2026-09-23 13:30 - 14:30
Instructor: Ashley Yeager
Date/Time: Wednesday, September 23, 1:30-2:30pm
Cost/Registration: FREE! You must register in advance.
***This class is in-person only***
Enjoy a cheerful afternoon of bingo, baked goods and refreshments, small prizes, and friendly conversation hosted by Allied Caregivers. Everyone who attends will be entered to win the basket raffle, and guests are welcome to bring a friend to enjoy the event together.

Fitness & Core- Thursday
2026-09-24 09:30 - 10:30
Instructor: Jill Smith, CPT
Date/Time: Thursdays, September 24-November 12, 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 total body conditioning. A perfect mix of body sculpting exercises designed to attain or maintain your healthy physique. You will need to provide weights.

Strong for Life
2026-09-24 11:30 - 12:30
Instructor: Adriana Grillo, CPT
Date/Time: Thursdays, September 24-November 12, 11:30am- 12:25pm
Cost/Registration: $55. You must register in advance.
***This class is in-person only***
Strong for Life is a total-body, weight-based class designed to build strength, stability, and confidence for everyday living. Using light dumbbells (3–8 lbs). We move from the ground up-starting with the lower body and progressing upward for a balanced, full-body workout. Each class begins with a gentle warm-up to prepare the joints and muscles, followed by functional strength exercises that support bone health, posture, balance, and coordination. We finish with a cooldown to improve flexibility and leave you feeling refreshed.

GoodLife Craft Fair
2026-09-26 09:00 - 13:00
Presenter: GoodLife
Date/Time: Saturday, September 26, 9am-1pm
Cost/Registration: FREE! Suggested donation of $2, Open to the public rain or shine.
Location: GoodLife Programs & Activities, 254 North State St. Unit L, Concord, NH
Rain or shine! Come over to GoodLife’s annual Craft Fair. This is a fundraiser with a great variety of local NH crafters, plus a bake sale and raffles. All items are hand or homemade. What better way to get a jump on your holiday shopping?
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