Goodlife Programs & Activities

Holiday Cookie Swap
2023-12-20 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York)
Presenter: GoodLife Participants
Date/ Time: Wednesday, December 20, 1-2pm
Cost/Registration: FREE! Please register by December 18th at 12pm.
***This event is being held in-person only.***
Let’s celebrate the holiday with an abundance of goodies!
Cookie Swap Rules:
•Cookie type: Guests should let us know what type of cookie they are bringing so we can ensure we have a variety.
•Homemade cookies only: All cookies must be homemade, not store-bought. Additionally, a cookie exchange doesn’t have to be limited to cookies only. You can include brownies, bars, scones etc.
•Amount of cookies: Bring 36-48 cookies to ensure everyone receives a fair share of treats and prevent anyone from feeling overwhelmed. You want plenty of cookies for guests to take home.
•Print recipes: Send Katelyn your recipe (if you would like) a few days before the exchange so that she will print them out for others to take home. kgagnon@goodlifenh.org
•Everyone to bring something to take cookies home in!

ZOOM: Yoga for All
2023-12-20 17:00 - 18:00
Instructor: Cindy Falabella, CYT, M.Ed.
Date/Time: Wednesdays, December 20-February 7, 5-5:55pm
Cost/Registration: $50. You must register by December 19th 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
2023-12-21 10:00 - 12:00
Presenter: Jodi Plitman, Bereavement Coordinator, Hospice (CNH) | BAYADA
Date/ Time: Thursday, December 21, 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.

Delta Dental Protecting your Smile for Life
2023-12-28 14:00 - 15:00
Instructor: Christa Keddie, Registered Dental Hygienist, and Giselle Rodriguez, Senior Professional Relations Specialist
Date/Time: Thursday, December 28, 2-3pm
Cost/Registration: FREE! You must register in advance.
***This class is in-person only!***
Did you know that sometimes the drinks and foods that we consume daily can contribute to getting a cavity? We are not just talking about surgery drinks and candy. Acidic foods and beverages, along with carbohydrates and lozenges can cause cavities too. Our mouth, teeth and jaw help us chew, speak and smile. Protecting our chompers can help us live a happy and healthy life filled with smiles. Join us to learn more about this topic during an interactive presentation. There will be mouth-healthy snacks, and chances to win some prizes to start off the New Year with a healthy smile!

New Year’s Eve Day Trip
2023-12-31
Presenter: GoodLife and Best of Times Travel
Date: Sunday, December 31 (Exact departure and return times will be announced closer to trip date)
Cost: $145, Includes: Transportation, Plated Luncheon, Meal Tax, Meal Gratuity, Live Entertainment, Party Favors, & Champagne Toast
Trips can be paid for with a check made out to GoodLife or a credit/debit card
Contact: GoodLife Programs & Activities, Katelyn Patterson-Gagnon, (603)228-6630
Meal: Stuffed Chicken Breast or Baked Schrod w/ Salad, Potato, Vegetables, Breads, Dessert, Coffee/Tea

Looking to Celebrate New Year’s Eve with fun and laughter? Want to ring in the New Year with friends? Want to do some line-dancing or ballroom dancing? How about dancing to some 50’s, 60’s, and 70’s Rock N Roll from American Bandstand? How about celebrating without having to be up until midnight or drive home in the dark? Well…If you answered YES to ANY of these questions, then we’ve got the trip for you, our New Year’s Eve Day Trip Celebration! We ring in the New Year just like a nighttime event with noisemakers, party favors, “mid-night countdown”, champagne toast, and more. But the best part is, we do it during the day so you’re home early to relax or go to another party!
Come celebrate with us on this fantastic and fitting tribute to the Hey Day of New Year’s Eve Celebrations. Featuring our largest dance floor for a New Year’s event there is plenty of room to enjoy the festivities. But this is so much more than a dance party. We’re adding a whole new twist to this year’s event with our featured entertainer – Mark Verselli! Mark is a phenomenal, critically acclaimed impressionist, captivating audiences with an ever-changing cast of characters, which now includes over 120 personalities. One critic wrote, “Indeed, he may be the only impressionist on the face of the planet who will do Nat ‘King’ and Natalie Cole, Michael Bolton, Randy Travis, Willie Nelson, Julio Iglesias, and Sammy Davis Jr., in the same breath!” As a sought after act, Mark is featured with numerous headline entertainers and his comedy and extraordinary singing voice bring audiences to their feet in showrooms and theatres across the country. Jst the right show to break up our dance party!
Our LIVE musical entertainment ringing in the New Year is the incredibly dynamic Tom LaMark Orchestra. From the moment the first note is played you’ll be running to the dance floor, as this band packs a ton of fun and energy into every performance. You don’t need a dance partner to enjoy this event. You never know, you might even learn a new dance or two. This show is being held at Danversport in Danvers, MA.
There are NO Refunds for Cancellations Received After 12/15/2023 regardless of cancellation reason. Best of Times Travel reserves the right to issue any refunds due, in whole or in part, in the form of a Future Travel Credit.

Closed
2024-01-01 08:00 - 17:00

Pastel Painting
2024-01-02 13:00 - 15:00
***SOLD OUT***
Instructor: Carol Ellis
Date/Time: Tuesdays, January 2-23, 1-3pm
Cost/Registration: $40. You must register in advance. All supplies included.
***This class is in-person only!***
Explore a variety of approaches in pastel with emphasis on structure, stroke, and pressure to create delicate, descriptive and luminous surfaces. Demonstrations and individual guidance will be the focus for each segment as we explore landscapes, and animal portraits, studying the effects of light and shadow on a variety of natural surfaces.

Memoir for All
2024-01-02 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.

Fitness & Core Make-Up Class
2024-01-04 09:30 - 10:25
Make-Up for a class missed on 11/9 due to a weather delay.

Yoga for 50+
2024-01-09 17:00 - 17:55
***SOLD OUT***
Instructor: Cindy Falabella, CYT, M.Ed.
Date/Time: Tuesdays, January 9-February 27, 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.

Snow Capped Mountain
2024-01-10 13:00 - 15:00
Presenter: Steve Pascucci
Date/Time: Wednesday, January 10, 1-3pm
Cost/Registration: $35. You must register by January 9th at 8am. All supplies included.
*** This is an in-person event!***
New England has some of the most beautiful mountains in the Northeast, capture one of your very own painting with Steve.

Fitness & Core- Thursday
2024-01-11 09:30 - 10:25
***SOLD OUT***
Instructor: Jill Smith, CPT
Date/Time: Thursdays, January 11 -February 29, 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 a total body conditioning. A perfect mix of body sculpting exercises designed to attain or maintain your healthy physique.

Closing at 12pm
2024-01-16 12:00 - 17:00
GoodLife will be closing at 12pm on Tuesday, January 16th due to inclement weather. Stay safe and warm!

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

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.

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)

Taoist Yoga for Balance & Aging Gracefully
2024-01-23 12:00 - 12:45
Instructor: Tom Sherman
Date/Time: Tuesdays, January 23-March 12, 12-12:45pm
Cost/Registration: $55. You must register in advance.
***This class will be held in-person only***
This program teaches Chinese Yoga exercises for balance and musculoskeletal health. Balance exercises counteract the effects of aging, help us avoid falls and keeps the body / mind agile and alert. Balancing exercises are essential for aging gracefully. For Tai Chi and Yoga students who are beginners or experienced practitioners.

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.

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

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

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.

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

ZOOM: Rock the Bands
2024-01-26 09:00 - 09:55
Instructor: Rhonda Duhamel, CPT
Date/Time: Fridays, January 26-March 15, 9-9:55am
Cost/Registration: $55. You must register by January 25th 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!

Your Body Tune Up
2024-01-26 09:45 - 10:40
Instructor: Erica Mumford, CPT
Date/Time: Fridays, January 26-March 15, 9:45-10:40am
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. This class allows you to go at your own pace but get your heart rate up and benefit from a good workout. You may also use a chair for seated and/or standing support, stretching and relaxation.

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.

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!
