Goodlife Programs & Activities

Meditation to Transformation
2025-05-27 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-06-03 10:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York)
***Canceled***
Instructor: Caroline Durr
Date/Time: Tuesdays, May 27- July 22, 10-10:55am (no class 6/17)
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.

Zentangle
2025-05-27 10:00 - 12:00
Presenter: Sherry Gamble, CZI
Date/Time: Tuesdays, May 20-June 3, 10am-12pm
Cost/Registration: $50. You must register by May 19th 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
2025-05-27 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!
-April 29: The Good Good Pig by Sy Montgomery
-May 27: The Secret Life of Bees by Sue Monk Kidd
-June 24: West with Giraffes by Lynda Rutledge

Tai Chi and Chi Kung
2025-05-27 13:30 - 14:15
Instructor: Richard Ellis
Date/Time: Tuesdays, May 20 – July 8, 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.

Zoom: Rev It Up
2025-05-28 08:30 - 09:30
***Note Time Change***
Instructor: Rhonda Duhamel, CPT
Date/Time: Wednesdays, May 21 – July 9, 8:30-9:25am
Cost/Registration: $55. You must register by May 20th 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!

Dance Fitness
2025-05-28 09:00 - 10:00
Instructor: Erica Mumford, CPT
Date/Time: Wednesdays, May 21 – July 9, 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!

Explaining Medicare: I am still working, but I'm turning 65, now what?
2025-05-28 17:00 - 18:00
Presenter: Christian Troy & Larissa Troy
Date/Time: Wednesday, May 28, 5-6pm
Cost/Registration: FREE! You must register by May 27th 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***
You love your job and you have health insurance coverage through your employer, but you’re about to turn 65 and you are eligible for Medicare. You have so many questions, such as…Do I have to sign up for Medicare? I have great coverage with my job’s plan, will I have worse coverage by going with Medicare? My spouse is on my plan, will they lose coverage if I go with Medicare? What about my HSA, will I lose it if I go with Medicare? Can I still use it? I hear there are penalties for not signing up, is this true, and what are they? Basically, I just want to know if going with Medicare is the right decision for me. Can you help me?

Using your Cell Phone for Photography
2025-05-30 09:00 - 10:30
Instructor: Roland Beauregard
Date/Time: Friday, May 30, 9-10:30am
Cost/Registration: $15. You must register in advance.
***This class is in-person only***
Learn to capture and maintain quality photos using your cell phone.
Topics will include:
•Techniques for using cell phone effectively to take high-quality images.
•Enhancement methods to improve photos.
•Organizing and preserving photos on your cell phone.
•Downloading photos to your computer with an attached storage device or to the cloud

Your Body Tune Up
2025-05-30 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-06-06 10:00 - 11:00
Instructor: Erica Mumford, CPT
Date/Time: Fridays, May 30 – July 25, 10- 10:55am (no class 7/4)
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.

Landscapes in Watercolor
2025-06-02 10:30 - 12:30
***SOLD OUT***
Instructor: Carol Ellis
Date/Time: Mondays, June 2-23, 10:30am-12:30pm
Cost/Registration: $50. You must register in advance.
***This class will be held in-person only***
n this 4-week class we will explore how to paint clouds, trees, and 4 different types of landscape paintings! As we make notes about composition and landscape style suggestions, 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 sunset over the mountains. Weather provided we will paint plain air (outdoors locations). I have filled this class with my personal casual approach to painting so that you fall in love with your practice and so that your desk is filled with lots of beautiful pieces!
Supply List:
Watercolors
Brushes
Watercolor Paper
Drawing board

Bereavement Group
2025-06-03 10:00 - 12:00
Presenter: Jodi Plitman, Bereavement Coordinator, Hospice (CNH) | BAYADA
Date/ Time: Tuesday, April 1, May 6, June 3, 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.

Pilates for 50+
2025-06-03 10:15 - 11:15, 2025-06-10 10:15 - 11:15
Instructor: Jill Smith, CPT
Date/Time: Tuesdays, June 3 – July 22, 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
2025-06-04 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-06-11 10:00 - 11:00
Instructor: Jill Smith, CPT
Date/Time: Wednesdays, June 4 – July 23, 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.

2025 Cruise Informational Presentation
2025-06-04 12:00 - 13:00
Presenter: Susan Barry, Barry Brokerage
Date/Time: Wednesday, June 4, 12pm
Cost/Registration: FREE! You must register by June 3rd 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 Susan Barry of Barry Brokerage for an information session on our upcoming cruises for 2025! We’ll be heading to Alaska with Princess Cruises, Bermuda with Norwegian Cruise Lines and Virgin Voyages and through the Northeast Atlantic Ocean with Virgin Voyages. Sign up now and get a head start on your vacation!

Cooking Demo
2025-06-04 13:00 - 14:00
Presenter: Chef Nicole
Date/Time: Wednesday, June 4, 1-2pm
Cost/Registration: FREE! You must register in advance.
***This is an in-person event***
Nicole developed her passion for cooking young while watching her mother in the kitchen. Nicole brings 20 plus years of culinary, restaurant management and hospitality skills to The Birches at Concord where she serves as Director of Dining Services. She loves sharing her culinary knowledge with others and especially finds joy in feeding her residents.

Healing Yoga
2025-06-05 08:30 - 09:30, 2025-06-12 08:30 - 09:30
Instructor: Alethea Kehas, MFA, RYT, RMT, EM Yoga Foundations Teacher
Date/Time: Thursdays, June 5 – July 31, 8:30-9:25am (no class 6/19)
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.

Colorado Rockies
2025-06-06
Dates: June 6- June 14, 2025, 9 Days
Prices: BEFORE December 6, 2024:
Double- $3,849*
Single- $4,849;
Triple- $3,799
Price includes: Airfare from Boston, All Accommodations, 12 Meals, Excursions listed in the brochure
Experience the majesty of the Colorado Rockies, three national parks and two historic trains that cele brate the can-do spirit of the Old West. Marvel at the steep, dramatic majesty of Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park. Journey aboard the Pike’s Peak Cog Railway, the world’s highest cog railroad, for an 8.9-mile trip to the top of Pike’s Peak. Climb aboard an 1881 steam train for a journey through the San Juan Mountains. Drive through the ancient culture of the Ancestral Puebloans at Mesa Verde National Park (UNESCO). Enjoy an authentic farm-to-table dinner on a 450-acre, family-owned ranch. From towering peaks to deep canyons and Old West towns to dynamic cities, a region of contrasting beauty and charm awaits.
More Information: The Colorado Rockies with GoodLife Programs & Activities
For registration, trip questions, prices after December 6, 2024 and more information, contact:
Sandy Delude
603-856-7362-Direct Line
Sandy@pennypitoutravel.com

Fitness & Core- Monday
2025-06-09 10:30 - 11:30, 2025-06-16 10:30 - 11:30
Instructor: Jill Smith, CPT
Date/Time: Mondays, June 9 – July 28, 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.

Landscapes in Watercolor
2025-06-09 10:30 - 12:30
Instructor: Carol Ellis
Date/Time: Mondays, June 2-23, 10:30am-12:30pm
Cost/Registration: $50. You must register in advance.
***This class will be held in-person only***
n this 4-week class we will explore how to paint clouds, trees, and 4 different types of landscape paintings! As we make notes about composition and landscape style suggestions, 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 sunset over the mountains. Weather provided we will paint plain air (outdoors locations). I have filled this class with my personal casual approach to painting so that you fall in love with your practice and so that your desk is filled with lots of beautiful pieces!
Supply List:
Watercolors
Brushes
Watercolor Paper
Drawing board

Staying Positive
2025-06-10 13:00 - 14:30
Instructor: Marty Fuller
Date/Time: Tuesday, June 10, 1-2:30pm
Cost/Registration: $20. You must register by June 9th at 12pm. GoodLife will email you the Zoom link a day or two before the class.
***This class is being held both in-person and live via Zoom***
Older adults often deal with a new set of stressors: Re-invention after retirement, perhaps caring for an ailing spouse, financial challenges, re-defined family relationships and the ever-present realization of physical maladies and limitations.  Stress creates very real physiological and psychological wear and tear on the body and can lead to depression. The Mind and the Body are a package deal.  Let’s learn to use them together in creating a more positive, healthy and longer life!!

Welcome Summer
2025-06-11 13:00 - 15:00
***Canceled***
Presenter: Steve Pascucci
Date/Time: Wednesday, June 11, 1-3pm
Cost/Registration: $35. You must register by June 10th at 8am. All supplies included.
***This is an in-person event***
Do you remember going to a lake in the summertime and jumping off the pier? This is the way to capture it on canvas. Follow along with Steve to paint your very own masterpiece.

Indoor Chair Volleyball
2025-06-12 14:00 - 15:00
Presenter: GoodLife
Date/Time: Thursday, June 12, 2- 3pm
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.

Yoga for Brunch
2025-06-16 11:30 - 12:15
Instructor: Cindy Falabella, CYT, M.Ed.
Date/Time: Mondays, June 16 – August 4, 11:30am-12:15pm
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.

2025 Cruise Informational Presentation
2025-06-17 17:00 - 18:30
Presenter: Susan Barry, Barry Brokerage
Date/Time: Tuesday, June 17, 5pm
Cost/Registration: FREE! You must register by June 16th 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 Susan Barry of Barry Brokerage for an information session on our upcoming cruises for 2025! We’ll be heading to Alaska with Princess Cruises, Bermuda with Norwegian Cruise Lines and Virgin Voyages and through the Northeast Atlantic Ocean with Virgin Voyages. Sign up now and get a head start on your vacation!
