Goodlife Programs & Activities

Winter Animal Tracking
2026-02-11 10:00 - 11:30 (America/New_York)
***Canceled***
Instructor: Linden Rayton
Date/Time: Wednesdays, February 4, 11, and 18, 10-11:30am
Weather make-up day: Friday, February 20, 10-11:30am
Cost/Registration: $30. You must register in advance. Minimum of 15.
Location: Marjory Swope Park, Concord
***This class is in-person only***
Marjory Swope is home to porcupines, snowshoe hares, and bobcats, as well as squirrels, deer, and foxes. Learn how to spot these tracks in the snow and enjoy winter mornings in the woods. All participants will receive a take-home guide to animal tracks! Trails at Swope range from flat and wide, to narrow, uphill and challenging. Program will be cancelled for freezing rain or hazardous weather; weather make-up session included. Ice spikes a must, hiking poles recommended.

Kokedama (hanging moss balls)
2026-02-11 10:00 - 12:00
Presenter: Alison & Alyssa from Penumbra
Date/Time: Wednesday, February 11, 10-12pm
Cost/Registration: $55. You must register by February 10th at 8am. All Supplies are included. Limited to 12.
***This class will be held in-person only***
Join Penumbra and make your own kokedama. What’s a kokedama you ask? Kokedama means “moss ball” in Japanese and refers to a style of garden art where a plant’s root ball is covered in soil and then wrapped in moss. These plants can then be displayed on a tray or hung up with string. We will teach you everything you need to know to make one to take home with you. Cost covers all supplies, including plants.

Self-Discovery Through Writing
2026-02-12 10:00 - 11:00
Instructor: Alethea Kehas, MFA, RYT, RMT, EM Yoga Foundations Teacher
Date/Time: Thursdays, February 4–26, 10-11am
Cost/Registration: $50. You must register in advance.
***This class will be held in-person only***
Our bodies hold the stories of our lives as well as our unexpressed words. During this 4-week session, we’ll use creative writing as an act of exploration through the mediums of poetry and memoir. Please bring a journal and writing implement to each class.

Core & More
2026-02-13 09:00 - 10:00, 2026-02-20 09:00 - 10:00
Instructor: Adriana Grillo, CPT
Date/Time: Fridays, February 13–April 3, 9-9:55am
Cost/Registration: $55. You must register in advance.
***This class is in-person only***
Build strength, improve balance, and keep your body moving with this fun and functional workout designed for active older adults. This low-impact class focuses on strengthening your core while incorporating exercises to improve posture, stability, and flexibility. All movements can be performed standing or seated, making it accessible for every fitness level. Light weights, resistance bands, and gentle bodyweight exercises are used to help you move confidently in daily life while keeping your joints happy.

Natural Balance
2026-02-17 12:15 - 13:00
Instructor: Cindy Falabella, M. Ed
Date/Time: Tuesdays, February 10-March 31, 12:15-1pm
Cost/Registration: $55. You must register in advance.
***This class will be held in-person only***
This class combines a variety of gentle yoga and Tai Chi exercises for stability, strength, flexibility, and balance. The class will include chair and standing exercises.

Healing Yoga
2026-02-19 08:30 - 09:30, 2026-02-26 08:30 - 09:30
Instructor: Alethea Kehas, MFA, RYT, RMT, EM Yoga Foundations Teacher
Date/Time: Thursdays, February 19 – April 9, 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.

Indoor Chair Volleyball
2026-02-19 14:00 - 15:00
Presenter: GoodLife
Date/Time: Thursday, February 19, 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.

NEW CLASS: Yoga for Mobility
2026-02-19 17:15 - 18:00, 2026-02-26 17:15 - 18:00
Instructor: Alethea Kehas, MFA, RYT, RMT, EM Yoga Foundations Teacher
Date/Time: Thursdays, February 19–April 9, 5:15-6pm
Cost/Registration: $55. You must register in advance.
***This class will be held in-person only***
A gentle yoga practice focused on stretching your body for greater ease and suppleness, as well as preparing yourself for rest at the end of the day

Technology One on One
2026-02-20 09:00 - 12:00
Instructor: Roland Beauregard
Date/Time: Friday, February 20 and March 20, 9am- 12pm
Cost/Registration: $15, 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)

Watercolors
2026-02-23 09:30 - 12:30, 2026-02-24 09:30 - 12:30
Instructor: Peter Clive
Date/Time: February 23, 24, 25 & 26, 9:30am-12:30pm
Cost/Registration: $50. 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

Fitness & Core- Monday
2026-02-23 10:30 - 11:30, 2026-03-02 10:30 - 11:30
Instructor: Jill Smith, CPT
Date/Time: Mondays, February 23- April 13, 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.

Creative Flow Cards
2026-02-23 10:30 - 13:30
Instructor: Carol Ellis
Date/Time: Monday, February 9–March 9, 10:30–1:30 (no class 2/16)
Cost/Registration: $50. You must register in advance. All supplies included.
***This class will be held in-person only***
Create a beautiful, personal creative deck that’s full of inspirational art prompts!
• Aiding you to find ideas and solutions.
• Allowing you to connect to your inner artist, and let her/him show you the way.
• Silencing your inner critic and taking some time to focus again on the joy of making art.
• Exploring an extensive variety of watercolor and collage techniques.
Join me in “Creative Flow Cards” to create a unique card deck which is personal to you and supports you to get unstuck, so you can reconnect with your inner desires!

Fabric Art for Card Making
2026-02-24 10:00 - 12:00
Presenter: Sherry Gamble
Date/Time: Tuesday, February 24, 10am-12pm
Cost/Registration: $30. You must register by February 23rd at 8am. All Supplies are included.
***This class will be held in-person only***
In this class we will use fabric to create a fun and colorful collage. The collage will be an arrangement of whatever fabrics strike your fancy and then we will add other objects, like buttons, sparkles, colored thread, glitter and more to jazz it up. The collage can be cut into smaller sizes to affix to greeting cards for your own personal message. All supplies will be provided, including cards. Come join us for a creative and fun experience!!

Yoga for 50+
2026-02-24 17:00 - 18:00, 2026-03-03 17:00 - 18:00
Instructor: Cindy Falabella, CYT, M.Ed.
Date/Time: Tuesdays, February 24-April 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.

Fresh Fallen Snow
2026-02-25 13:00 - 15:00
***Rescheduled from 2/11***
Presenter: Steve Pascucci
Date/Time: Wednesday, February 25, 1-3pm
Cost/Registration: $35. You must register by February 11th at 8am. All supplies included.
***This is an in-person event***
Fresh fallen snow on a path through the birch and pine trees. Try your hand at this easy step by step technique and go home with your very own masterpiece!

Caregiver Stress
2026-03-02 10:00 - 11:00
***Rescheduled from 1/26/26***
Presenter: Caitlin Cawley, Home Instead
Date/ Time: Monday, March 2, 10-11am
Cost/Registration: $5. You must register in advance.
***This class is in-person only***
Caring for others is deeply meaningful—but it can also take a toll. Join Caitlin Cawley from Home Instead for an engaging and interactive presentation on caregiver stress. During this presentation, we’ll explore how stress impacts the body and mind and discuss practical ways to manage it. You’ll learn simple techniques to reduce tension, restore balance, and support your own well-being while caring for those who depend on you.

Yoga for Brunch
2026-03-02 11:30 - 12:15, 2026-03-09 11:30 - 12:15
Instructor: Cindy Falabella, CYT, M.Ed.
Date/Time: Mondays, March 2- April 20, 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.

Spring Into Wellness Fair
2026-03-04 12:30 - 14:00
Presenter: GoodLife
Date/Time: Wednesday, March 4, 12:30-2:00pm
Cost/Registration: FREE! Drop-in event. No need to register.
***This event is in-person only***
Meet some of our community partners that are here to help you with your health and well-being. Visit with several GoodLife instructors, FlexABLE, CPTE, Granite
VNA, Arthritis Foundation, Encompass Health, Strategic Caring Solutions, BEMER, Easter Seals, Natural Wellness Corner, Capital Area Healthy Aging Coalition, & Delta Dental.

Yoga for 50+
2026-03-04 17:00 - 18:00, 2026-03-10 08:00 - 17:00
Instructor: Cindy Falabella, CYT, M.Ed.
Date/Time: Tuesdays, March 3-April 22, 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.

Living with Parkinson’s
2026-03-05 14:30 - 15:30
Presenter: Paul Botana-Gumbs and Kathy Winn
Date/Time: Thursday, March 5th at 2:30pm
Cost/Registration: FREE! You must register by March 4th at 12pm. Snacks and beverages will be provided. GoodLife will email you the Zoom the business day before the class.
***This class is being held both in-person and live via Zoom***
This session offers practical, empowering guidance for individuals living with Parkinson’s and their care partners. We’ll explore everyday helpful hints, strategies for staying active and independent, and steps you can take right now to live well with Parkinson’s disease. The talk will cover how to prevent falls, handle unexpected home emergencies, and recognize when a nursing home decision may be necessary. We’ll also look at ways to fight isolation by maintaining community, interests, and hobbies, as well as highlight resources like the Parkinson’s Voice Project’s Loud Crowd and Power Up programs. Finally, we’ll discuss effective approaches for coping with the emotional and physical challenges of Parkinson’s, helping you build confidence and resilience in daily life.

Flowing Movement
2026-03-09 09:00 - 10:00
Instructor: Carol Ellis
Date/Time: Mondays, March 9-April 27, 9-9:55am
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!

Balance and Pain Assessments
2026-03-10 13:00 - 15:00
Presenter: Center for Physical Therapy and Exercise
Date/Time: Tuesday, March 10, 1-3pm
Cost/Registration: FREE! Call GoodLife at 603-228-6630 to make an appointment.
***This event is in-person only***
(CPTE) is offering balance and pain assessments. Our physical therapists will be available to assess your balance and/or physical aches and pains in a 20-minute one-on-one session. They will explain their findings and make recommendations on how to improve your balance or reduce your pain.
