Goodlife Programs & Activities

Antarctica Experience
2024-05-30 13:00 - 14:30 (America/New_York)
Instructor: Jon Pearse
Date/Time: Thursday, May 30, 1-2:30pm
Cost/Registration: $5. You must register by May 29th 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***
Travel log of a National Geographic Excursion to the Antarctic Peninsula in January 2016 well before the explosion of cruises.

Your Body Tune Up
2024-05-31 09:45 - 10:45, 2024-06-07 09:45 - 10:45
Instructor: Erica Mumford, CPT
Date/Time: Fridays, May 24-July 19, 9:45-10:40am (No Class 7/5)
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.

Fitness & Core- Monday
2024-06-03 10:30 - 11:30, 2024-06-10 10:30 - 11:30
Instructor: Jill Smith, CPT
Date/Time: Mondays, April 29-June 24, 10:30-11:25am (no class 5/27)
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.

Stretch & Strengthen
2024-06-03 13:00 - 13:45
Instructor: Joe Devito, CPT
Date/Time: Mondays & Thursdays, 1-1:45pm (No Class 7/4)
Cost: FREE! Drop in class for up to 25 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.***
A great beginner class! Stretch your muscles, increase your coordination, self-confidence & flexibility with gentle exercise, stretching and movement. Build up your strength and get healthy. Older adults of all ages and levels of physical ability are encouraged to try this gentle exercise class. You are welcome to use a chair for stability.

Chair Yoga
2024-06-04 09:00 - 09:45
Instructor: Tom Sherman
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!

Pilates for 50+
2024-06-04 10:15 - 11:15, 2024-06-11 10:15 - 11:15
Instructor: Jill Smith, CPT
Date/Time: Tuesdays, May 28-July 16 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.

Tai Chi and Chi Kung Ongoing
2024-06-04 13:00 - 13:45, 2024-06-11 13:00 - 13:45
Instructor: Tom Sherman
Date/Time: Tuesdays, May 21-July 9, 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.

Yoga for 50+
2024-06-04 17:00 - 17:55, 2024-06-11 17:00 - 17:55
Instructor: Cindy Falabella, CYT, M.Ed.
Date/Time: Tuesdays, May 7-June 25, 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.

ZOOM: Rev It Up
2024-06-05 09:00 - 09:55, 2024-06-12 09:00 - 09:55
Instructor: Rhonda Duhamel, CPT
Date/Time: Wednesdays, May 29-July 24, 9-9:55am (no class 6/19)
Cost/Registration: $55. You must register by May 28th 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!

Creative Drawing
2024-06-05 10:00 - 12:00
***SOLD OUT***
Instructor: Carol Ellis
Date/Time: Wednesdays, June 5- July 3, 10am-12pm
Cost/Registration: $45. You must register by June 4th at 8am. All supplies included.
***This class is in-person only!***
Reconnect with your creativity and improve your drawing skills no matter your level. Gain a solid foundation in the art of drawing. This course will help you become familiar with paper types, drawing styles, techniques, and basic principles of perspective, layout and design.

Cardio for Heart Health
2024-06-05 10:30 - 11:30, 2024-06-12 10:30 - 11:30
Instructor: Jill Smith, CPT
Date/Time: Wednesdays, May 29- July 24, 10:30–11:25am (no class 6/19)

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.

Zoom: Yoga for All
2024-06-05 17:00 - 18:00, 2024-06-12 17:00 - 18:00
Instructor: Cindy Falabella, CYT, M.Ed.
Date/Time: Wednesdays, June 5- July 31 , 5-5:55pm (No Class 6/19)
Cost/Registration: $55. You must register by June 4th 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.

Healing Yoga
2024-06-06 08:30 - 09:30, 2024-06-13 08:30 - 09:30
Instructor: Alethea Kehas, MFA, RYT, RMT, EM Yoga Foundations Teacher
Date/Time: Thursdays, May 30-July 25, 8:30-9:25am (no class 7/4)
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
2024-06-06 09:30 - 10:30
Instructor: Jill Smith, CPT
Date/Time: Thursdays, May 9-June 27, 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
2024-06-06 11:00 - 11:45
Instructor: Tom Sherman
Date/Time: Thursdays, 11-11:45am (No Class 7/4)
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!

Wildflowers of Summer
2024-06-07 09:30 - 10:30
Instructor: Linden Rayton
Date/Time: Friday, June 7, 9:30-10:30am
Cost/Registration: $15. You must register in advance. Maximum of 15 people.
Location: Jim Hill Riverwalk, 2-198 Runnells Rd, Concord, NH 03303
***This class is in-person only!***
Join educator and naturalist Linden Rayton of Living Water Nature Programs for a late spring walk amongst some of our region’s beautiful seasonal wildflowers. Learn to identify common wildflowers and discover their unique herbal and ecological properties. This is a smooth and level dirt trail next to the Contoocook River with a few root-y sections. Bring a drink, bug spray and comfortable shoes.

Open Studio Art
2024-06-07 10:00 - 12:00
Date/Time: Fridays, 10am-12pm
Cost/Registration: FREE! Drop in event, no registration required. (No Open Studio in 6/19, 7/12. 7/19, 7/26)
***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.

Posture: The Key to a Healthy Body
2024-06-07 12:00 - 13:00
Instructor: Megen Tepper, DPT
Date/Time: Friday, June 7, 12-1pm
Cost/Registration: $5. You must register by June 6th 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***
What is good posture? Let’s try and sit and stand with good posture. Why is good posture important (fall risk, stress on organs, increased risk of more serious condition such as kyphosis, scoliosis). What causes poor posture and how do we improve it?

Zentangle
2024-06-11 10:00 - 12:00
Presenter: Sherry Gamble, CZI
Date/Time: Tuesdays, June 11-25, 10am-12pm
Cost/Registration: $40. You must register by June 10th 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!

Creative Drawing
2024-06-12 10:00 - 12:00
Instructor: Carol Ellis
Date/Time: Wednesdays, June 5- July 3, 10am-12pm (No Class on 6/19)
Cost/Registration: $45. You must register by June 4th at 8am. All supplies included.
***This class is in-person only!***
Reconnect with your creativity and improve your drawing skills no matter your level. Gain a solid foundation in the art of drawing. This course will help you become familiar with paper types, drawing styles, techniques, and basic principles of perspective, layout and design.

CPTE Balance Assessments
2024-06-12 13:00 - 15:00
Instructor: Megen Tepper, DPT
Date/Time: Wednesday, June 12, 1-3pm
Cost/Registration: $5. You must register in advance. Maximum of 15.
***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 our mobility and independence. While there are many reasons why our balance gets worse over time, there are many strategies to improve 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.
