Goodlife Programs & Activities

Zentangle
2025-01-28 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York)
***SOLD OUT***
Presenter: Sherry Gamble, CZI
Date/Time: Tuesdays, January 28- February 11, 10am-12pm
Cost/Registration: $50. You must register by January 27th 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!

Book Club
2025-01-28 13:00 - 15:00
Presenter: GoodLife Participants
Date/Time: Tuesdays, 1-3pm
Cost/Registration: FREE! Drop in event. No registration required.
***Book Club is held in-person only***
A classic Book Club! Read some great books and discuss with friends!
-January 28: The Frozen River, by Ariel Lawhon
-February 18: The Wedding Dress Sewing Circle, by Jennifer Ryan
-March 25: Becoming Madame Secretary, by Stephanie Dray

Tai Chi and Chi Kung
2025-01-28 13:15 - 14:00
Instructor: Richard Ellis
Date/Time: Tuesdays, January 21 – March 11, 1:15-2pm
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
2025-01-29 09:00 - 10:00
Instructor: Erica Mumford, CPT
Date/Time: Wednesdays, January 22- March 12, 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!

Zoom: Rev It Up
2025-01-29 09:00 - 10:00, 2025-02-05 09:00 - 10:00
Instructor: Rhonda Duhamel, CPT
Date/Time: Wednesdays, January 29 – March 19, 9-9:55am
Cost/Registration: $55. You must register by January 28th 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!

Granite VNA- Walk-In Wednesday
2025-01-29 10:00 - 12:00
Presenter: Granite VNA
Date/Time: Wednesday, January 29, 10am-12pm
Cost/Registration: FREE! Drop in event, no registration required.
***This event is in-person only!***
A Granite VNA Social Worker/Notary Public
is available to:
• Connect with you to discuss your end-of-life wishes
• Review your Advance Directives to make sure it reflects your decisions regarding future medical care
• Assist with filling out your Durable Power of Attorney for Healthcare and/or Living Will
• Provide information about resources and services that may benefit you or a family member

Painting w/ Peter: Watercolors
2025-01-30 09:30 - 12:30, 2025-02-06 09:30 - 12:30
Instructor: Peter Clive
Date/Time: Thursdays, January 30-February 27, 9:30am-12:30pm
Cost/Registration: $60. You must register in advance.
***This class is in-person only***
Watercolor is a wonderful and expressive medium.  It is also very portable, and the materials and supplies can be easily carried to wherever one may wish. This course is designed for those with little or no watercolor experience. The focus on wet and wet into dry watercolor techniques will be a major focus of the course. We will explore color mixing, drawing, lighting and composition as mechanisms to paint the still life set up.
Supply 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

NEW CLASS: Meditation to Transformation
2025-01-30 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-02-06 10:00 - 11:00
Instructor: Caroline Durr
Date/Time: Thursdays, January 30-March 20, 10-10:55am
Cost/Registration: $55. You must register in advance.
***This class will be held in-person only***
Meditation is best when used daily while living our lives. The techniques taught in this class will start with raising your awareness of mind/body/breath connection. We will use these techniques and instructions to move our energy and Essence to bring in the wholeness of who you truly are instead of focusing on letting go of who you aren’t.

Self Defense Tips for 50+
2025-01-30 13:00 - 14:00
Presenter: John Guarnieri
Date/Time: Thursday, January 30, 1-2pm
Cost/Registration: $5. You must register in advance.
***This event 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.

Your Body Tune Up
2025-01-31 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-02-07 10:00 - 11:00
Instructor: Erica Mumford, CPT
Date/Time: Fridays, January 31 – March 21, 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. This class will help you improve your overall strength, flexibility, and balance through low impact cardio exercise.

Fitness & Core- Monday
2025-02-03 10:30 - 11:30
Instructor: Jill Smith, CPT
Date/Time: Mondays, January 27 – March 24, 10:30-11:25am (No class 2/17)
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.

Yoga for Brunch
2025-02-03 11:30 - 12:15, 2025-02-10 11:30 - 12:15
Instructor: Cindy Falabella, CYT, M.Ed.
Date/Time: Mondays, February 3 – March 31, 11:30am-12:15pm (No class 2/17)
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.

Zentangle
2025-02-04 10:00 - 12:00
Presenter: Sherry Gamble, CZI
Date/Time: Tuesdays, January 28- February 11, 10am-12pm
Cost/Registration: $50. You must register by January 27th 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!

Pilates for 50+
2025-02-04 10:15 - 11:15, 2025-02-11 10:15 - 11:15
Instructor: Jill Smith, CPT
Date/Time: Tuesdays, February 4 – March 25, 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.

Yoga for Balance
2025-02-04 12:15 - 13:00
Instructor: Cindy Falabella
Date/Time: Tuesdays, January 21 – March 18, 12:15-1pm (No class 1/28)
Cost/Registration: $55. You must register in advance.
***This class will be held in-person only***
This program teaches 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. For Yoga students who are beginners or experienced practitioners.

Cardio for Heart Health
2025-02-05 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-02-12 10:00 - 11:00
Instructor: Jill Smith, CPT
Date/Time: Wednesdays, February 5 – March 26, 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.

Lupines in Twilight
2025-02-05 13:00 - 15:00
Presenter: Steve Pascucci
Date/Time: Wednesday, February 5, 1-3pm
Cost/Registration: $35. You must register by February 4th at 8am. All supplies included.
***This is an in-person event***
Hues of purple in twilight hours and purple lupines in the meadow. Join Steve for 2 hours of relaxation and fun!

Healing Yoga
2025-02-06 08:30 - 09:30, 2025-02-13 08:30 - 09:30
Instructor: Alethea Kehas, MFA, RYT, RMT, EM Yoga Foundations Teacher
Date/Time: Thursdays, February 6 – March 27, 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.

Closing at 11
2025-02-06 11:00 - 16:00
Closing at 11am due to winter storm.

Flowing Meditative Movement
2025-02-10 09:00 - 10:00
Instructor: Carol Ellis
Date/Time: Mondays, February 10 – April 7, 9-9:55am (No class 2/17)
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!

The Three Ps of Investment Fraud: Profile, Persuasion, Prevention
2025-02-12 13:00 - 14:00
Instructor: Eric Giroux, Senior Counsel U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
Date/Time: Wednesday, February 12, 1-2pm
Cost/Registration: $5. You must register by February 11th 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 staff from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission for a seminar on investment fraud and financial scams—and how you can protect yourself from them. Topics covered will include the “three P’s of Investment Fraud”: the profile of the typical investment-fraud victim, the persuasion tactics con artists use to trick seniors and other investors, and what you can do to help prevent this from happening to you or your friends. Participants are welcome to share their questions, stories, and concerns about these topics, about saving and investing, or about the S.E.C. generally. Free handouts, including the S.E.C.’s official guide for senior investors, will be available to take home.

Closed
2025-02-13
Closed due to winter storm.
