Watercolor
2024-02-26 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York)
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

Open Studio Art
2024-02-23 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.

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.

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

Zentangle
2024-02-20 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!

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)

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.

Fitness & Core- Monday
2024-02-12 10:30 - 11:25
Instructor: Jill Smith, CPT
Date/Time: Mondays, December 4-February 12, 10:30-11:25am (no class 12/25, 1/1, 1/15)
Cost/Registration: $50. 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 a total body conditioning. A perfect mix of body sculpting exercises designed to attain or maintain your healthy physique.

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!

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.

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.

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!

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

ZOOM: Total Body Fitness
2024-02-05 09:00 - 09:55
Instructor: Rhonda Duhamel, CPT
Date/Time: Mondays, November 27-February 5, 9-9:55am, (no class 12/25, 1/1, 1/15)
Cost/Registration: $50. You must register by November 24th 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!

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.

ZOOM: Rev It Up
2024-01-31 09:00 - 09:55
Instructor: Rhonda Duhamel, CPT
Date/Time: Wednesdays, December 13-January 31, 9-9:55am
Cost/Registration: $50. You must register by December 12th 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!

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

Aging Brain
2024-01-25 10:00 - 11:00
Instructor: Wendy Bourdeau, Home Instead
Date/Time: Thursday, January 25, 10-11am
Cost/Registration: $5. You must register by January 24th at 12pm.
***This class is being held both in-person and live via Zoom***
Home Instead will be discussing how our senses change as we age and the impact it may have on our day-to-day life. Here are a few topics that will be discussed during this presentation.
In this presentation we will discuss:
• Different diseases that impact the brain
• How those diseases can impact day-to-day life
• Discuss resources that are available for support and guidance

Closing at 12pm
2024-01-24 12:00 - 16:00
Closing at 12pm for staff event. There will still be Zoom Yoga for All at 5pm.

Granite VNA: Walk-In Wednesday
2024-01-24 10:00 - 12:00
Instructor: Anne Boedecker
Date/Time: Wednesday, January 24, 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

Bone Builders Canceled
2024-01-24 09:00 - 10:00
No Bone Builders on 1/24/24 due to inclement weather.

Memoir for All
2024-01-23 14:00 - 15:30
Presenter: Gail Thorell Schilling, Author
Date/Time: Tuesdays, January 2-23, 2-3:30pm
Cost/Registration: $50. You must register in advance.
***This is an in-person class only.***
Our popular memoir class continues, this time with new prompts and tips to refresh your perspective and your writing. Published author and memoir coach Gail Schilling offers fun activities to stimulate your creative juices and start them flowing! Together you will nudge old memories into engaging sentences and stories. For newbies and seasoned writers.

Tai Chi and Chi Kung Ongoing
2024-01-23 13:00 - 13:45
***Sold Out***
Instructor: Tom Sherman
Date/Time: Tuesdays, January 23-March 12, 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.

Movement & Song for Memory & Mobility
2024-01-19 13:30 - 14:25
***Session Canceled***
Instructor: Heather Bigelow Hearne, Dance Movement Therapist
Date/Time: Fridays, December 1-January 19, 1:30-2:25 pm
Cost/Registration: $50. You must register in advance.
***This class is in-person only!***
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.

Technology One on One
2024-01-19 09:00 - 12:00
Instructor: Roland Beauregard
Date/Time: Friday, January 19, 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)

ZOOM: Rock the Bands
2024-01-19 09:00 - 09:55
Instructor: Rhonda Duhamel, CPT
Date/Time: Fridays, December 1-January 19, 9-9:55am
Cost/Registration: $50. You must register by November 30th at 12pm. GoodLife will email you the Zoom the business day before the class.
***This class is being held on Zoom only ***
Boost your exercise routine with a resistance band. This small but mighty piece of equipment can strengthen and condition every muscle from head to toe. Spend 55 minutes with Rhonda and tone your legs, arms, abs, and more. (Did you know Tom Brady’s exercise routine includes bands?). Oh, and resistance bands are a safe way to fight osteoporosis and increase bone density, with less force on the joints. Let’s “band” together and stay fit!

Bereavement Group
2024-01-18 10:00 - 12:00
Presenter: Jodi Plitman, Bereavement Coordinator, Hospice (CNH) | BAYADA
Date/ Time: Thursday, January 18, 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.

Healing Yoga
2024-01-18 08:30 - 09:30
Instructor: Alethea Kehas, MFA, RYT, RMT, EM Yoga Foundations Teacher
Date/Time: Thursdays, November 30–January 18, 8:30 – 9:25am
Cost/Registration: $50. 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.

Luncheon
2024-01-17 12:00 - 13:00
Presenter: Community Action Program
Date/Time: Wednesday, January 17, 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 January 10th 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.
Menu:
Teriyaki Chicken w/Rice, Vegetable, Bread, Fruit Cup, Milk, Dessert

Cardio for Heart Health
2024-01-17 10:30 - 11:25
Instructor: Jill Smith, CPT
Date/Time: Wednesdays, November 29-January 17, 10:30–11:25am
Cost/Registration: $50. 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.
