Goodlife Programs & Activities

Flowing Movement
2025-11-03 09:00 - 10:00 (America/New_York)
Instructor: Carol Ellis
Date/Time: Mondays, October 27-December 15, 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!

Sacred Geometry for Managing Stress
2025-11-03 10:30 - 13:30
***SOLD OUT***
Presenter: Carol Ellis
Date/Time: Mondays, November 3-24, 10:30am-1:30pm
Cost/Registration: $30. You must register in advance. All Supplies are included.
***This class will be held in-person only***
Patterns are energetic visuals that can be absorbed and emulated. Nature’s designs, sacred geometry and forms support and enhance our energy and behavior. Crystal grids emanate a palpable frequency and energetic vibration which we can absorb, changing the pattern of our environment. In this class we will take time away from our schedules to participate, heal, support and nourish ourselves with the following: exploring sacred grids, meditation, art, crystals, sound + frequency. Our class will include the following: exploration of 4 different grids, grid meditations crystal meaning + applications for the grid.

Tai Chi and Chi Kung
2025-11-04 13:30 - 14:15, 2025-11-18 13:30 - 14:15
Instructor: Richard Ellis
Date/Time: Tuesdays, November 4 -December 30, 1:30-2:15pm (no class 11/11)
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.

Dance Fitness
2025-11-05 09:00 - 10:00, 2025-11-12 09:00 - 10:00
Instructor: Erica Mumford, CPT
Date/Time: Wednesdays, November 5-December 24, 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!

Medicare Open Enrollment is coming!
2025-11-05 13:00 - 14:00
Presenter: Christine Gross, Tindon Senior Financial Services
Date/Time: Wednesday, November 5, 1-2pm
Cost/Registration: FREE! You must register by November 4th 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***
Come and learn about the Medicare Advantage plans. We do not offer every plan available in your area. Any information we provide is limited to those plans we do offer in your area. Please contact Medicare.gov or 1-800-MEDICARE to get information on all of your options.

Fitness & Core- Thursday
2025-11-06 09:30 - 10:30, 2025-11-13 09:30 - 10:30
Instructor: Jill Smith, CPT
Date/Time: Thursdays, November 6 – January 15, 9:30-10:25am (no class 11/27, 12/25, 1/1)
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.

Carolina Christmas Basket Class
2025-11-06 09:30 - 15:30
***SOLD OUT***
Presenter: Diane Perry-Mann
Date/Time: Thursday, November 6, 9:30am-3:30pm
Cost/Registration: $45. You must register in advance. All Supplies are included.
***This class will be held in-person only***
Weave a festive round basket just in time for the winter holidays! Decorative items include a red-bowed flickering flame candle, plus greenery, red berries and pinecones to surround it with. Your instructor will guide you through the process.
Directions, all materials, plus tools for classroom use will be provided. All you need to bring is a lunch or snack for a noon break. Natural walnut dye will be available to use.

Zoom: Total Body Fitness
2025-11-10 08:30 - 09:30
***Canceled***
Instructor: Rhonda Duhamel, CPT
Date/Time: Mondays, November 3-December 22, 8:30-9:25am
Cost/Registration: $55. You must register by October 31st 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!

Senior Holiday Giving Tree
2025-11-10 09:00 - 16:00
Dates: Weekdays, November 10-December 8, 9am-4pm (closed 11/11, 11/27, 11/28)
We are excited to announce that GoodLife is partnering with Concord Housing & Development once again to provide a little brightness and holiday cheer for older adults in the Concord community! This time of year, many older residents may be isolated and alone or otherwise in need and are less likely to receive a gift during the holidays. The Giving Tree will be at GoodLife, and all will be welcome to come in and choose a tag from the tree that has a holiday wish on it. Hurry in our tags go fast!!!! All gifts will need to be returned by December 8, deliveries to recipients will be done by Bishop Brady student volunteers.

Sacred Geometry for Managing Stress
2025-11-10 10:30 - 13:30
Presenter: Carol Ellis
Date/Time: Mondays, November 3-24, 10:30am-1:30pm
Cost/Registration: $30. You must register in advance. All Supplies are included.
***This class will be held in-person only***
Patterns are energetic visuals that can be absorbed and emulated. Nature’s designs, sacred geometry and forms support and enhance our energy and behavior. Crystal grids emanate a palpable frequency and energetic vibration which we can absorb, changing the pattern of our environment. In this class we will take time away from our schedules to participate, heal, support and nourish ourselves with the following: exploring sacred grids, meditation, art, crystals, sound + frequency. Our class will include the following: exploration of 4 different grids, grid meditations crystal meaning + applications for the grid.

Beat the Blues
2025-11-12 10:00 - 11:00
Presenter: Granite VNA
Date/Time: Wednesday, November 12, 10-11am
Cost/Registration: FREE! To register, please call (603) 224-4093, ext. 85664 or www.granitevna.org/calendar
***This event is in-person only***
Moods can shift during those colder, darker winter months. Join Community Health Educator, Kelli Anaya and learn about how to cope with those winter blues but also recognize when signs and symptoms become more persistent and may require more intervention.

2026 Cruise Informational Presentation
2025-11-13 16:00 - 17:00
Presenter: Susan Barry, Barry Brokerage
Date/Time: Thursday, November 13, 4-5pm
Cost/Registration: FREE! You must register in advance.
***This class is being held in-person only***
Norwegian Cruise Line Boston to Bermuda
May 3-10, 2026
Let’s go to Bermuda! From the historic streets of Boston to the pink sand beaches of Bermuda, enjoy an incredible 7-day journey aboard Norwegian Breakaway. Follow the Freedom Trail and stop at historic taverns along the way in Beantown. Then in Halifax, enjoy a commanding view of the harbor from the 19th century fort on Citadel Hill. With two days at the Royal Naval Dockyard, you’ll have plenty of time to play a round of golf on Bermuda’s famous Port Royal Golf Course and enjoy a sunset sail on a glass-bottom boat.
Holland America Cruise Line: Canada & New England
October 3-10, 2026
Cruise to Canada’s dynamic cities and Maine’s alluring ports roundtrip from Boston. Halifax’s tunning waterfront, Sydney’s giant fiddle and Portland’s eclectic boutiques await on this 7-day cruise out of Boston.
Princess Cruises Alaskan Cruise
May 9-16, 2026
Cruise Alaska’s Inside Passage on the Royal Princess with stops in five ports including a visit to Glacier Bay National Park!

Top Ten Estate Planning Questions Part 1 – Understanding Wills
2025-11-14 12:30 - 13:30
Instructor: Tina Annis, Annis & Zellers
Date/Time: Friday, November 14, 12:30-1:30pm
Cost/Registration: $5. You must register by November 13th at 12pm.
***This class is being held both in-person and live via Zoom***
Why do I need a will? What is the job of an executor? How often should I update my will? Do I really need a lawyer?  What is probate? Whether you already have a will or not, come and learn more about this important topic. Part 2- Understanding Trusts (note that you are not required to participate in both sessions).

Zentangle
2025-11-18 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-11-25 10:00 - 12:00
Presenter: Sherry Gamble, CZI
Date/Time: Tuesdays, November 18, 25 and December 2, 10am – 12pm
Cost/Registration: $50. You must register by November 17th 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!

Cardio for Heart Health
2025-11-19 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-11-26 10:00 - 11:00
Instructor: Jill Smith, CPT
Date/Time: Wednesdays, November 19-January 7, 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.

Sail Under the Sun
2025-11-19 13:00 - 15:00
Presenter: Steve Pascucci
Date/Time: Wednesday, November 19, 1-3pm
Cost/Registration: $35. You must register by November 18th at 8am. All supplies included.
***This is an in-person event***
You will paint a beautiful sun scene with a sailboat sailing quietly along. Join Steve for a step-by-step class and dream of the sun!

Indoor Chair Volleyball
2025-11-20 14:00 - 15:00
***Canceled***
Presenter: GoodLife
Date/Time: Thursday, November 20, 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.

Your Body Tune Up
2025-11-21 10:00 - 11:00
Instructor: Erica Mumford, CPT
Date/Time: Fridays, November 21-January 23, 10- 10:55am (no class 11/28, 12/26)
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.

Nutrition Support for Gut Health
2025-11-24 11:00 - 12:00
***Canceled***
Instructor: Martin Donovan
Date/Time: Monday, November 24, 11am-12pm
Cost/Registration: $5. You must register by November 21st 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 us for an engaging and easy-to-understand talk all about your digestive health, from top to bottom! Martin will explain how digestion works, highlight common digestive issues, and share simple, natural ways to support gut health through food and
lifestyle. Whether you’re dealing with bloating, reflux, or just want to feel your best, this is a great opportunity to learn from a trusted expert who bridges the gap between medicine and wellness.

Pilates for 50+
2025-11-25 10:15 - 11:10, 2025-12-02 10:15 - 11:10
Instructor: Jill Smith, CPT
Date/Time: Tuesdays, November 25-January 13, 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.

Closing at 12pm
2025-11-26 12:00 - 18:00

Stretch & Strengthen
2025-12-01 13:00 - 13:45
Instructor: Joe Devito, CPT
Date/Time: Mondays & Thursdays, 1-1:45pm (No Class 12/25)
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.

Closed Due to Winter Storm
2025-12-02

European Christmas Markets
2025-12-03
Dates: December 3 — December 11, 2025 • 9 Days
Prices: BEFORE June 5, 2025:
$3,849.00 Double room
$4,549.00 Single Room
Price includes: Airfare from Boston, All Accommodations, 11 Meals, Excursions listed in the brochure

Set out on a grand holiday adventure through the winter wonderland of the Imperial Cities of Central Europe – Prague, Vienna and Budapest. Tour the magnificent Prague Castle and explore its famous Christmas market at the Old Town Square. In Vienna learn the secrets of confectionary at a candy workshop, delight in the Baroque marvels of the Schönbrunn Palace and indulge in dinner at the famous Marchfelderhof. Visit Bratislava, Slovakia a historic gem. Tour gorgeous Budapest, and explore its outdoor markets aglow with lights, where stalls of crafts and delicacies abound. Along the way, immerse yourself in festive Christmas markets, experience cultural traditions, sample local cuisine, and glimpse this region’s rich history.
More Information: https://gateway.gocollette.com/link/1242103
For registration, trip questions, prices after June 5, 2025 and more information, contact:
Sandy Delude
603-856-7362-Direct Line
Sandy@pennypitoutravel.com
