Goodlife Programs & Activities

Zoom: Total Body Fitness
2025-09-22 08:30 - 09:30 (America/New_York)
Instructor: Rhonda Duhamel, CPT
Date/Time: Mondays, August 25 – October 27, 8:30-9:25am (no class 9/1, 10/13)
Cost/Registration: $55. You must register by August 22nd 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!

Flowing Movement
2025-09-22 09:00 - 10:00
Instructor: Carol Ellis
Date/Time: Mondays, August 18 – October 20, 9-9:55am (no class 9/1, 10/13)
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!

Fitness & Core- Monday
2025-09-22 10:30 - 11:30
Instructor: Jill Smith, CPT
Date/Time: Mondays, August 4 – September 29, 10:30-11:25am (no class 9/1)
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
2025-09-22 11:30 - 12:15
Instructor: Cindy Falabella, CYT, M.Ed.
Date/Time: Mondays, August 11 – October 6, 11:30am-12:15pm (no class 9/1)
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.

Virgin Voyages Northeast Atlantic Adventure
2025-09-23
Please call Susan Barry at 603-731-3895 to register for this trip…
Presenter: Virgin Voyages & Barry Brokerage
Dates: September 23-October 3, 2025
Estimated Prices per Cabin based on double occupancy w/ Taxes:
–Sea Terrace: $6034 -Ocean View: $5192 -Inside: $4832
(pricing is subject to change based on Virgin Voyages)

Join GoodLife on Virgin Voyages’ BRAND NEW SHIP the Brilliant Ladt for a 10-night cruise through the Atlantic leaving right from New York City, New York!
Virgin Voyages is an adults-only cruise line. On every voyage, you get over $1,000 in value which includes access to all the premium dining at over 20 eateries with menus curated by Michelin star chefs, several kitchens with cook-to-order policy (no buffets). Free group fitness classes, Wi-Fi, gratuities, award-winning entertainment, and a soda and drinks package, still and sparkling water in your voyage fare.
Learn more about Virgin Voyages by clicking here: Launch Meeting – Zoom

Chair Yoga
2025-09-23 09:00 - 09:45
Instructor: Cindy Falabella
Date/Time: Tuesdays, 9-9:45am
Cost: 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 ages, 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. You are sure to leave calmer, refreshed and rejuvenated!

NEW CLASS: Mind, Body & Breath
2025-09-23 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-09-30 10:00 - 11:00
Instructor: Caroline Durr
Date/Time: Tuesdays, September 23 – November 18, 10-10:55am (no class 11/11)
Cost/Registration: $55. You must register in advance.
***This class will be held in-person only***
The mindfulness techniques of awareness, acceptance, action and transformation that are taught in this class will guide you to bring in the wholeness of who you truly are instead of focusing
on letting go of who you aren’t. This creates a life-changing shift in perspective from the inside (your beliefs) to the outside actions you take to create the life you desire.

2026 Trips Informational Presentation
2025-09-23 10:00 - 11:00
Presenter: Andrew Leighton, Collette
Date/Time: Tuesday, September 23, 10-11am
Cost/Registration: FREE! You must register in advance.
***This event is in-person only***
Canadian Rockies & Glacier National Park
June departure 2026
https://spaces.hightail.com/space/GLUW2tScRB
Ice fields, rushing waterfalls, glacial peaks, and towering summits are just a few of the wonders awaiting you in the Canadian Rockies and Glacier National Park. Visit Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump, a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of the world’s
oldest, best preserved buffalo jumps. Stop at Athabasca Glacier and choose to ride across this mass of glacier ice or take a walk on the glass-bottom platform at the Columbia Icefield Skywalk. Get ready for an adventure that brings together the expanse of the prairies, the majesty of the Canadian Rockies, and Montanaís Glacier National Park.
Plains of Africa
September departure 2026
https://collette.storyslab.com/
Enjoy Kenya’s scenic vistas and magnificent wildlife as you traverse the African plains on an intimate safari adventure. In Swahili, “safari” means journey; to you, it will mean that — and so much more. Discover the thriving cultures and innumerable natural wonders that make this one of the most popular African countries to visit. Go in search of elephants, lions, buffalo, rhinos, and leopards — collectively known as the “Big 5” and other animals on 13 game drives. Visit with Rothschild giraffes at the Giraffe Sanctuary. Visit the beautiful Masai Mara Game Reserve, and top off a full day game drive with a traditional dinner in the bush and a Masai dance performance.
Iceland’s Magical Northern Lights
October 28 – November 3, 2026
https://spaces.hightail.com/space/w1ZZXhi91k
Experience the “land of fire and ice” and chase the aurora borealis across an ethereal wonderland. In the dark of the night, search for the northern lights as you drift along on an evening starlit cruise. Travel the “Golden Circle,” home to renowned natural wonders, and spend time at Thingvellir National Park, gaze at Gullfoss waterfall, and see the explosive geothermal fields at Geysir. Relax in the warm, mineral-rich water of the Blue Lagoon.

Mind, Body & Breath
2025-09-23 10:00 - 11:00
Instructor: Caroline Durr
Date/Time: Tuesdays, September 23-November 18, 10-10:555am (no class 11/11)
Cost/Registration: $55. You must register in advance.
***This class will be held in-person only***
The mindfulness techniques of awareness, acceptance, action and transformation that are taught in this class will guide you to bring in the wholeness of who you truly are instead of focusing on letting go of who you aren’t. This creates a life-changing shift in perspective from the inside (your beliefs) to the outside actions you take to create the life you desire.

Pilates for 50+
2025-09-23 10:15 - 11:10
Instructor: Jill Smith, CPT
Date/Time: Tuesdays, September 23-November 18, 10:15-11:10am (no class 11/11)
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.

Tai Ji Quan: Moving for Better Balance
2025-09-23 12:15 - 13:15
Instructor: Cindy Falabella, CYT, TJQMBB certified, M.Ed.
Date/Time: Tuesdays & Fridays, April 15 – October 3, 12:15-1:15pm (no class 7/4)
Cost/Registration: $160. You must register in advance. Participants are required to attend 48 classes.
***This class will be held in-person only***
This class is an evidence-based fall prevention class, adapted mainly from a contemporary Tai Ji routine. The goal is to improve strength, balance, mobility and prevent falls in older adults. This program targets communitydwelling older adults with a history of falls, balance problems, leg muscle weakness, and walking difficulty. This is a group class.
Participants will be asked to complete an initial balance assessment. The assessments are being offered 3/25 and 4/11 at 12:15pm.

Tai Chi and Chi Kung
2025-09-23 13:30 - 14:15
Instructor: Richard Ellis
Date/Time: Tuesdays, September 9 – October 28, 1:30-2:15pm
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.

Hearing Screenings
2025-09-23 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.

Yoga for 50+
2025-09-23 17:00 - 18:00
Instructor: Cindy Falabella, CYT, M.Ed.
Date/Time: Tuesdays, August 26 – October 14, 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.

Dance Fitness
2025-09-24 09:00 - 10:00
Instructor: Erica Mumford, CPT
Date/Time: Wednesdays, September 10 – October 29, 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!

Cardio for Heart Health
2025-09-24 10:00 - 11:00
Instructor: Jill Smith, CPT
Date/Time: Wednesdays, September 24 – November 12, 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.

BEMER Appointments
2025-09-24 11:15 - 12:00
Instructor: Jill Smith, CPT
Date/Time: Wednesdays, July-September, 11:15am- 12pm
Cost/Registration: $15, 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.

Strategic Caring Solutions
2025-09-24 13:00 - 14:00
Presenter: Catherine Cournoyer
Date/Time: Wednesday, September 24, 1-2pm
Cost/Registration: FREE! You must register by September 23rd 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.

Healing Yoga
2025-09-25 08:30 - 09:30
Instructor: Alethea Kehas, MFA, RYT, RMT, EM Yoga Foundations Teacher
Date/Time: Thursdays, August 7 – September 25, 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.

Fitness & Core- Thursday
2025-09-25 09:30 - 10:30
Instructor: Jill Smith, CPT
Date/Time: Thursdays, September 11 – October 30, 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.

Chair Yoga
2025-09-25 11:00 - 11:45
Instructor: Cindy Falabella
Date/Time: Thursdays, 11-11:45am
Cost: 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 ages, 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. You are sure to leave calmer, refreshed and rejuvenated!

Self Defense Tips for 50+
2025-09-25 14:30 - 15:30
Presenter: John Guarnieri
Date/Time: Thursday, September 25, 2:30-3:30pm
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. John Guarnieri owns 603 Karate in Northfield.  Before teaching self-defense for a living, he was a police officer in NH for many years. Lessons are practical and adaptable so anyone can benefit from them.

Voice 101- The Joys of Singing
2025-09-25 16:00 - 17:00
Instructor: Jane Cormier
Date/Time: Thursdays, September 4- October 23, 4-5pm
Cost/Registration: $55. You must register in advance.
***This class is in-person only***
Did you know that singing offers stress relief, improved mood, and enhanced cognitive function? Or that singing can even boost the immune system, improve breathing, and help with pain management? Join and experience the joys of singing!

Your Body Tune Up
2025-09-26 10:00 - 11:00
Instructor: Erica Mumford, CPT
Date/Time: Fridays, September 26-November 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. This class will help you improve your overall strength, flexibility, and balance through low impact cardio exercise.

Mushroom Identification and Exploration
2025-09-26 10:00 - 11:30
Instructor: Linden Rayton
Date/Time: Fridays, September 12, 19 & 26, 10-11:30am
Cost/Registration: $30. You must register in advance. 15 participants max. Rain or shine except for hazardous weather.
Location: Various Concord trails, first session at Sewall’s Falls
***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.

Open Studio Art
2025-09-26 10:00 - 12:00
Date/Time: Fridays, 10am-12pm
Cost/Registration: FREE! Drop in event, no registration required. (No Open Studio 11/29)
***This is an in-person only event***
Bring whatever art or craft 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.

GoodLife Craft Fair
2025-09-27 09:00 - 13:00
Presenter: GoodLife
Date/Time: Saturday, September 27, 9am-1pm
Cost/Registration: $2 entrance fee per person, GoodLife participants & children are FREE! 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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Pilates for 50+
2025-09-30 10:15 - 11:15
Instructor: Jill Smith, CPT
Date/Time: Tuesdays, September 23 – November 18, 10:15-11:10am (no class 11/11)
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.

Book Club
2025-09-30 13:00 - 15:00
Presenter: GoodLife Participants
Date/Time: Tuesdays
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!
–July 22 – 2:00pm Sipsworth by Simon Van Booy
–August 26 – 1:00pm The Henna Artist by Alka Joshi
–September 30 – 1:00pm The Berry Pickers by Amanda Peters re Maine
