Goodlife Programs & Activities

Opening at 10am
2024-01-29 08:30 - 10:00 (America/New_York)
Delayed opening due to winter storm. The 9am Total Body Fitness class on Zoom will still be held.

Pilates for 50+
2024-01-30 10:15 - 11:10
Instructor: Jill Smith, CPT
Date/Time: Tuesdays, January 30-March 19, 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.

Cardio for Heart Health
2024-01-31 10:30 - 11:25
Instructor: Jill Smith, CPT
Date/Time: Wednesdays, January 31-March 20, 10:30–11:25am
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.

Hillsbrook Village at Allenstown: How to Handle Challenges of Dementia
2024-01-31 13:00 - 15:00
Instructor: Kathy Winn, Sales and Marketing Director, Hillsbrook Village at Allenstown
Date/Time: Wednesday, January 31, 1-3pm
Cost/Registration: FREE! You must register by Monday, January 29th at 10am. Lunch will be provided! Please let us know in advance if you have dietary restrictions.
***This event is being held in-person only!***
This presentation will give you the tools to overcome the difficult moments you and your loved one may face. Some topics we will cover are:
– Redirecting your loved one to help deescalate a moment of anger, anxiety, or frustration.
– What is sundowning, and what can be done to minimize its effect?
– How to create an environment that helps your loved one feel successful by focusing on the skills they still have.
– How to communicate with a person with dementia.
– How to take care of yourself and not lose yourself in the process of caring for a loved one with dementia.
– Resources that are available when you need help.

Healing Yoga
2024-02-01 08:30 - 09:25
Instructor: Alethea Kehas, MFA, RYT, RMT, EM Yoga Foundations Teacher
Date/Time: Thursdays, February 1-March 21, 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.

Zentangle
2024-02-06 10:00 - 12:00
Presenter: Sherry Gamble, CZI
Date/Time: Tuesdays, February 6-20, 10-12pm
Cost/Registration: $40. You must register by February 5th 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!

Pastels Make-up Class
2024-02-06 10:30 - 12:30
Make-up for class missed on 1/16 due to inclement weather.

Colored Pencils
2024-02-06 13:00 - 15:00
***SOLD OUT***
Instructor: Carol Ellis
Date/Time: Tuesdays, February 6-27, 1-3pm
Cost/Registration: $40. You must register in advance. All supplies included.
***This class is in-person only!***
In this art workshop, you’ll learn techniques that will provide you with the skill to create realistic paintings. You’ll learn how to layer and burnish colored pencils to create convincing colors and textures. I will have a variety of papers, methods and tools to be used alongside colored pencils. Topics will include flowers birds and insects!

Make-up Class: Memoir
2024-02-06 14:00 - 15:30
This is a make-up date for the class missed on 1/16/24 due to inclement weather.

ZOOM: Rev It Up
2024-02-07 09:00 - 09:55
Instructor: Rhonda Duhamel, CPT
Date/Time: Wednesdays, February 7-March 27, 9-9:55am
Cost/Registration: $55. You must register by February 6th 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!

Love is in the Air
2024-02-07 13:00 - 15:00
Presenter: Steve Pascucci
Date/Time: Wednesday, February 7, 1-3pm
Cost/Registration: $35. You must register by February 6th at 8am. All supplies included.
***This is an in-person event!***
How about a ride on a beautiful hot air balloon. Join Steve for this step-by-step painting technique.

ZOOM: Total Body Fitness
2024-02-12 09:00 - 10:00
Instructor: Rhonda Duhamel, CPT
Date/Time: Mondays, February 12-April 8, 9-9:55am (no class on 2/19)
Cost/Registration: $55. You must register by February 9th at 12pm. GoodLife will email you the Zoom link the weekday before 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!

ZOOM: Yoga for All
2024-02-14 17:00 - 17:55
Instructor: Cindy Falabella, CYT, M.Ed.
Date/Time: Wednesdays, February 14-April 3, 5-5:55pm
Cost/Registration: $55. You must register by February 13th 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
2024-02-15 10:00 - 12:00
Presenter: Jodi Plitman, Bereavement Coordinator, Hospice (CNH) | BAYADA
Date/ Time: Thursday, February 15, 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
2024-02-16 09:00 - 12:00
Instructor: Roland Beauregard
Date/Time: Friday, February 16, 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
2024-02-21 12:00 - 13:00
Presenter: Community Action Program
Date/Time: Wednesday, February 21, 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 February 14th 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.
February Menu:
Italian Sausage w Peppers & Onions
Tomato Rice
Vegetable
Milk
Fruit Cup
Bread
Dessert

CPTE Balance Assessments
2024-02-21 13:00 - 15:00
***SOLD OUT***
Instructor: Megan Tepper, DPT, Clinic Director
Date/Time: Wednesday, February 21, 1-3pm
Cost/Registration: FREE! You must register in advance.
***This event is in-person only!***
Balance and stability are a big concern as we get older. It not only increases our risk of falling, it also affects your mobility and independence. While there are many reasons why our balance gets worse over time, there are many strategies to improve your balance. Megan Tepper, DPT will be conducting balance assessments to determine your level of stability and fall risk. She will look at your medical and fall history and give you practical advice on how to improve your balance and stability. Whether its strength, flexibility, posture, or a mechanical issue that can be resolved with physical therapy. As a physical therapist with experience working with aging adults, Megan will help you find a path to better balance, decreased fall risk, and improved mobility.

Watercolor
2024-02-26 10:00 - 12:00
Instructor: Peter Clive
Date/Time: Monday-Wednesday, February 26-28, 10am-1pm
Cost/Registration: $45. 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. We will focus on wet and wet into dry watercolor techniques. We will explore color mixing, drawing, lighting and composition as mechanisms to paint the still life set up. Watercolors will be painted from photographs. Demonstrations will be held each day emphasizing the different techniques of the watercolorist expression and will be encouraged as the artist develops skill with the range of methods.

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

Princess Cruises Informational Session: 7-Day Canada & New England Cruise
2024-02-28 14:00 - 15:30
Presenter: Princess Cruises & Independent Travel Agent Susan Barry
Date/Time: Wednesday, February 28, 2-3:30pm
Cost/Registration: FREE! You must register by February 27th at 12pm. GoodLife will email you the Zoom link a day or two before the class if you are attending via Zoom.
***There will be a raffle for everyone attending!***
Cruise with GoodLife! Join a Rep from Princess Cruises and Independent Travel Agent Susan Barry for an informational session about this 2024 cruise. Bring your questions and love of travel along with you!
July 21-28, 2024
We will be going on a 7-day round trip cruise with Princess Cruises from Boston, through Canada! Join us on their ship Emerald Princess where you’ll enjoy more living space, wonderfully enhanced amenities and a culinary journey at sea that will reach new heights with an abundance of fresh restaurant choices and dining options aboard. From revitalized top deck venues to brand new casual restaurants, there’s something for every palate. The trip includes two days at sea and three days docked in different Canadian ports for you to explore and enjoy local culture and available excursions. We’ll end the trip with a stop in Portland, Maine before bringing you back to Boston.
Estimated Prices Per Person: (pricing is subject to change based on Princess Cruises)
-Balcony Double: $1313
-Solo Balcony: $2626
Includes $25 per cabin on board credit, Estimated taxes, fees & port expenses are $170 per person
***We will get the best prevailing rate at the time of booking! Let us see what we can do for you to make this an outstanding value***
BOOKING SPECIAL:
Limited time only! February 29 – March 7, 2024.
$100 deposit per person booking for a limited time and A Cruise Sale – Coupon Book!

Open Studio Art
2024-03-01 10:00 - 12:00
Date/Time: Fridays, 10am-12pm
Cost/Registration: FREE! Drop in event, no registration required.
***This is an in-person only event.***
Bring whatever art project you are working on to our Open Studio every Friday morning! Spend time getting to know other local artists and their craft while working on your own.

Fitness & Core- Monday
2024-03-04 10:30 - 11:30
Instructor: Jill Smith, CPT
Date/Time: Mondays, March 4-April 22, 10:30-11:25am
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.

Stretch & Strengthen
2024-03-04 13:00 - 13:45
Instructor: Joe Devito, CPT
Date/Time: Mondays & Thursdays, 1-1:45pm (No Class 5/27)
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
2024-03-05 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.

Hearing Screenings
2024-03-05 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.

Make-up Class: Yoga for 50+
2024-03-05 17:00 - 18:00

BEMER Appointments
2024-03-06 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.

Chair Yoga
2024-03-07 11:00 - 11:45
Instructor: Tom Sherman, CYT
Date/Time: Thursdays, 11-11:45am
Cost/Registration: FREE! Drop in class for up to 30 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.

Navigating this Wild Real Estate Market-What do You Need to Know?
2024-03-11 14:30 - 15:30
Instructor: Bobbie Gaudette, Realtor® with Keller Williams Realty Metropolitan and is a Senior Real Estate Specialist (SRES®) with the National Association of Realtors
Date/Time: Monday, March 11, 2:30-3:30pm
Cost/Registration: FREE! You must register by March 8th 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***
How long will we see home prices continue to rise? Are interest rates going to drop this year? Would you consider selling your home now, but you’ve heard getting into a new home is nearly impossible. Whether you’re curious about the real estate market and what it means to you as a homeowner, or you’ve been contemplating a move-we’ll sort out what’s fact and what’s fiction in the real estate market today. Join us with your questions for a casual discussion.

Yoga for 50+
2024-03-12 17:00 - 18:00
***SOLD OUT***
Instructor: Cindy Falabella, CYT, M.Ed.
Date/Time: Tuesdays, March 12-April 30, 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.

Art w/ Steve: Wine Time
2024-03-13 13:00 - 15:00
Presenter: Steve Pascucci
Date/Time: Wednesday, March 13, 1-3pm
Cost/Registration: $35. You must register by March 12th at 8am. All supplies included.
***This is an in-person event!***
Please join us for a fun 2-hour painting class where Steve walks you through a step-by-step technique.
