NEW CLASS: Gentle Healing Yoga
2023-01-26 08:30 - 09:30 (America/New_York)
Instructor: Alethea Kehas, MFA, RYT, RMT, EM Yoga Foundations Teacher
Date/Time: Thursdays, December 1- January 26, 8:30 – 9:25am, (no class 1/5)
Cost/Registration: $50. You must register by November 30th at 12pm. GoodLife will email you the Zoom link a day or two before the class.
***Registrations made online will be for live classes via Zoom! To register for in-person attendance, you MUST call 603-228-6630.***
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.

CBD and Pain Relief
2023-01-25 13:00 - 14:00
Instructor: Marty Donovan, DCN, RPh, DIP. Herb. Clinical Nutritionist, Pharmacist, Herbalist
Date/Time: Wednesday, January 25, 1-2pm
Cost/Registration: $5. You must register by January 24th at 12pm. GoodLife will email you the Zoom link a day or two before the class.
***Registrations made online will be for live classes via Zoom! To register for in-person attendance, you MUST call 603-228-6630.***
Curious about CBD and pain relief? Come and learn about how CBD works, what the different types are, and how it can be used safely for pain, sleep, and mood. You’ll have questions answered such as: How does it work? How do I know if it’s safe? Will it make me high? Will I fail a drug
test? And more. As a pharmacist, nutritionist, and herbalist, Marty will also cover any drug and nutrient interactions.

Community Action Program Lunch
2023-01-23 11:45 - 13:00
Instructor: Community Action Program
Date/Time: Mondays, December 19, January 23, February 13, 11:45am- 1pm
Cost/Registration: FREE for those 60 and up with a suggested donation of $2.00; 60 and below: $5.00. Cash only.
*** This is an in-person event! To register, please call GoodLife at 603-228-6630.***
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.
January Menu:
Chicken Chow Mein
Rice
Vegetable
Fruit cup
Dessert

Hillsbrook Village: Wellness 4 Later Life Program
2023-01-18 13:00 - 14:00
Instructor:Camille Brooks, Sales & Marketing Director, Hillsbrook Village at Allenstown
Date/Time: Wednesday, January 18, 1-2pm
Cost/Registration: FREE! You must register by January 17th at 12pm. GoodLife will email the Zoom link a day or two before the class.
***Registrations made online will be for live classes via Zoom! To register for in-person attendance, you MUST call 603-228-6630.***
This program will be offered to residents at Hillsbrook Village in Allenstown, but you will have a sneak preview here at GoodLife. This program is a truly innovative wellness model called Wellness 4 Later Life, which embodies seven dimensions of wellness: physical, spiritual, emotional, social, intellectual, vocational and environmental, as are promoted by the International Council of Active Aging, adapted to suit the needs of persons in later life. Light refreshments will be provided.

Your Body Tune Up
2023-01-13 09:45 - 10:45
Instructor: Erica Mumford, CPT
Date/Time: Fridays, November 4- January 13, 9:45-10:40am (no class 11/11, 11/25, 1/6)
Cost/Registration: $50. You must register by November 3rd at 12pm. GoodLife will email you the Zoom link a day or two before the class.
***Registrations made online will be for live classes via Zoom! To register for in-person attendance, you MUST call 603-228-6630.***
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.

Collette Tours Presents: Shades of Ireland & California Dreamin'
2023-01-11 13:00 - 14:00
Presenter: Collette Tours & Penny Pitou Travel
Date/Time: Wednesday, January 11, 1-2pm
Cost/Registration: FREE! You must register by January 10th at 12pm. GoodLife will email you the Zoom link a day or two before the class.
***Registrations made online will be for live classes via Zoom! To register for in-person attendance, you MUST call 603-228-6630.***
Join us to talk about a exciting adventure. TRAVEL!! This is an informational presentation of two exciting trips we have scheduled for 2023.
SHADES OF IRELAND
Aug. 26 – Sept. 4, 2023
From history-filled Dublin to the rolling green hills and dramatic coast, experience Ireland’s charms on a journey through the Emerald Isle. Choose how you explore the city of Dublin. Kiss the Blarney Stone at historic Blarney Castle. See Killarney from an Irish jaunting car. Pick from a selection of the best restaurants with our Diner’s Choice program. Experience the world-famous beauty of the Ring of Kerry. See border collies in action during a traditional sheepdog demonstration. Stand in awe at the top of the stunning 700-foot Cliffs of Moher. Live like
royalty during an overnight stay on the grounds of a castle. A vibrant blend of captivating culture and stunning nature, this is the Ireland you’ve always imagined.
CALIFORNIA DREAMIN’: MONTEREY, YOSEMITE & NAPA
Oct. 16 – 23, 2023
This is the essence of Northern California, from fine wine and freshly caught seafood to vibrant cities and nature on an epic scale. Discover Monterey’s Fisherman’s Wharf and Sacramento’s Old Town. Witness the stunning views along 17 Mile Drive. Meet a local farmer and taste his farm’s produce. Marvel at the unspoiled beauty of Yosemite National Park. Glide on the pristine waters of Lake Tahoe on a classic yacht-style vessel. Sip local wines in Napa

Pilates for 50+
2023-01-10 10:15 - 11:15
Instructor: Jill Smith, CPT
Date/Time: Tuesdays, November 15- January 10, 10:15–11:10am (no class 12/27)
Cost/Registration: $50. You must register by November 14th at 12pm. GoodLife will email you the Zoom link a day or two before the class.
***Registrations made online will be for live classes via Zoom! To register for in-person attendance, you MUST call 603-228-6630.***
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.

Art w/ Steve: Lighthouse on the Cliff
2023-01-04 13:00 - 15:00
Presenter: Steve Pascucci
Date/Time: Wednesday, January 4, 1-3pm
Cost/Registration: $30. You must register in advance. All supplies included.
*** This is an in-person event! To register, please call GoodLife at 603-228-6630.***
Please join us for a wonderful way to chase the winter blues away. Steve will guide you through a step-by-step technique, so you will go home with a finished masterpiece!

Tai Chi Chi Kung Ongoing
2023-01-03 13:00 - 13:45
Instructor: Tom Sherman
Date/Time: Tuesdays, November 8- January 3, 1-1:45 (no class 12/27)
Cost/Registration: $50. You must register in advance.
***This class is in-person only! To register, you MUST call 603-228-6630.***
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.
Tai Chi 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 well being

Tai Chi and Chi Kung for Balance and Aging Gracefully
2023-01-03 12:00 - 12:45
Instructor: Tom Sherman
Date/Time: Tuesdays, November 8- January 3, 12-12:45pm (no class 12/27)
Cost/Registration: $50. You must register in advance.
***This class is in-person only! To register, you MUST call 603-228-6630.***
This program teaches Tai Chi and Chi Kung (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.

Fitness & Core- Thursday
2022-12-29 09:30 - 10:30
Instructor: Jill Smith, CPT
Date/Time: Thursdays, November 3- December 29, 9:30-10:25am (no class 11/24)
Cost/Registration: $50, You must register by November 2nd at 12pm. GoodLife will email you the Zoom link a day or two before the class.
***Registrations made online will be for live classes via Zoom! To register for in-person attendance, you MUST call 603-228-6630.***
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.

The Benefits of Yoga
2022-12-28 13:00 - 14:00
***CANCELED***
Presenter: Cindy Falabella, CYT, M.Ed.
Date/Time: Wednesday, December 28, 1-2pm
Cost/Registration: $5. You must register by December 27 at 12pm. GoodLife will email you the Zoom link a day or two before the class.
***Registrations made online will be for live classes via Zoom! To register for in-person attendance, you MUST call 603-228-6630.***
Over the last several years, people have discovered the benefits of yoga for managing stress and mood. Join us to learn about the latest research, and simple poses and breath work that anyone can do to maximize mental health! Our focus will be helping all attendees leave with an accessible yoga practice individualized to their needs.

Closing at 1pm
2022-12-23 13:00 - 17:00

Art w/ Steve: Christmas Time
2022-12-21 13:00 - 15:00
Presenter: Steve Pascucci
Date/Time: Wednesday, December 21, 1-3pm
Cost/Registration: $30. You must register in advance. All supplies included.
*** This is an in-person event! To register, please call GoodLife at 603-228-6630.***
Come on in for a fun afternoon and paint a Christmas time masterpiece. Let’s celebrate the holidays together with good friends.

ZOOM Rev It Up
2022-12-21 09:00 - 10:00
Instructor: Rhonda Duhamel, CPT
Date/Time: Wednesdays, November 2-December 21, 9-9:55am
Cost/Registration: $50. You must register by November 1st at 12pm. GoodLife will email you the Zoom link the morning of 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!

Zentangle
2022-12-20 10:00 - 12:00
***SOLD OUT***
Presenter: Sherry Gamble, CZI
Date/Time: Tuesdays, December 6 – 20, 10am-12 pm,
Cost/Registration: $40. You must register in advance. All Supplies are included.
*** This is an in-person event! To register, please call GoodLife at 603-228-6630.***
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!

Community Action Program Lunch
2022-12-19 11:45 - 13:00
Instructor: Community Action Program
Date/Time: Mondays, December 19, January 23, February 13, 11:45am- 1pm
Cost/Registration: FREE for those 60 and up with a suggested donation of $2.00; 60 and below: $5.00. Cash only.
*** This is an in-person event! To register, please call GoodLife at 603-228-6630.***
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.
December 19th Lunch:
Grilled Chicken with Pesto
Rice Pilaf
Mixed Vegetables
Fruit Cup
Dinner Roll
Dessert

NEW CLASS: Yoga for All
2022-12-14 17:00 - 18:00
Instructor: Cindy Falabella, CYT, M.Ed.
Date/Time: Wednesdays, October 19- December 14th, 5-5:55pm (no class 11/23)
Cost/Registration: $50. You must register by October 19th at 8am. GoodLife will email you the Zoom link a day or two before the class.
***Registrations made online will be for live classes via Zoom! To register for in-person attendance, you MUST call 603-228-6630.***
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.

Holiday Appetizers
2022-12-14 13:00 - 15:00
Presenter:Chef Joe Gerber, The Birches
Date/Time: Wednesday, December 14, 1-3pm
Cost/Registration: $5. You must register in advance.
*** This is an in-person event! To register, please call GoodLife at 603-228-6630.***
Joe will be making various appetizers you can do at home, for the holidays or at any time. They will include Sausage Stuffed Mushrooms, Seafood Cheesecake, Turkey Meatballs in a Cranberry Ginger Orange Sauce, Baked Brie with Pear and Pistachio Compote.

Senior Giving Tree
2022-12-14
Dates: November 14 – December 14

We are excited to announce that GoodLife is partnering with Concord Housing Authority, once again to provide a little brightness and holiday cheer for seniors in the Concord community! This time of year, many older residents may be isolated and alone or otherwise in need and may be 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 senior’s Christmas wish on it. All gifts will need to be returned by December 14, deliveries to recipients will be between December 19-23 by Bishop Brady student volunteers.

Yoga for 50+
2022-12-13 17:00 - 18:00
Instructor: Cindy Falabella, CYT, M.Ed.
Date/Time: Tuesdays, October 25- December 13, 5-5:55pm
Cost/Registration: $50. You must register by October 25 at 8am. GoodLife will email you the Zoom link a day or two before the class.
***Registrations made online will be for live classes via Zoom! To register for in-person attendance, you MUST call 603-228-6630.***
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 class uses a yoga mat and not a chair.

Movement and Song for Memory and Mobility
2022-12-12 12:00 - 13:00
Presenter: Heather Bigelow Hearne
Date/Time: Monday, December 12, 12pm-1pm
Cost/Registration: $5. You must register in advance.
*** This is an in-person event! To register, please call GoodLife at 603-228-6630.***
Heather will be demonstrating some of her new groups offered at the Concord Community Music School. This demonstration will show how movement and song enhance memory, support cognitive processing, reduces stress, increases social relationships, helps regulate balance, supports muscle and joint health, increases strength and flexibility, regulates gait and increases quality of life. Yet, you never truly know you are working towards all these goals because singing, laughing and dancing masks it all in fun.

Fitness & Core- Monday
2022-12-12 10:30 - 11:30
Instructor: Jill Smith, CPT
Date/Time: Mondays, October 24- December 12, 10:30-11:25am
Cost/Registration: $50. You must register by 12pm on October 21st. GoodLife will email you the Zoom link a day or two before the class.
***Registrations made online will be for live classes via Zoom! To register for in-person attendance, you MUST call 603-228-6630.***
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.

Holiday Stress
2022-12-08 11:00 - 12:00
Presenter: Caitlin Cawley, Home Instead Senior Care
Date/ Time: Thursday, December 8, 11am- 12pm
Cost/Registration: $5. You must register by December 7th at 12pm. GoodLife will email you the Zoom link a day or two before the class.
***Registrations made online will be for live classes via Zoom! To register for in-person attendance, you MUST call 603-228-6630.***
Holidays are a time of tradition, time with family, joy and laughter. But who are we kidding?! Holidays are also a time of stress! During this presentation we will talk about the physical and emotional toll of stress, common triggers during the holiday season, ways to be merry without overdoing it and learn some stress busters to help get through the holidays and beyond.

Christmas with Paul Anka- Holiday Tribute
2022-12-07
Presenter: GoodLife and Best of Times Travel
Date: Wednesday, December 7 (Exact departure and return times will be announced closer to trip date)
Cost: $114, Includes: Transportation, Plated Luncheon, Meal Tax & Gratuity, Show Ticket
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
Join Best of Times Travel for an incredible Christmas Celebration as Lou Villano brings the music of Paul Anka Live to the stage in Danversport – Danvers, MA. Anka became famous in the late 1950s, 1960s, and 1970s with hit songs like “Diana”, “Lonely Boy”, “Put Your Head on My Shoulder”, and “Having My Baby”. He wrote such well-known music as the theme for The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson and one of Tom Jones’s biggest hits, “She’s a Lady”, as well as the English lyrics for Frank Sinatra’s signature song, “My Way”. All The Hits of Paul Anka & More….this dynamic show will feature not only the greatest hits of Paul Anka, but the chart topping hits he wrote for others such as Buddy Holly, Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jr., Tom Jones, Frankie Avalon, and Bobby Rydell to name just a few. Sprinkle in some of our favorite Holiday songs performed only the way Paul Anka can, and you have an incredible Holiday Show! It’s a show that you are going to remember as you walk out singing the songs you loved so much by this talented songwriter and singer.

Basket Class
2022-12-05 13:00 - 16:00
***SOLD OUT***
Instructor: Diane Perry-Mann
Date/Time: Monday, December 5, 1-4pm
Cost/Registration: $35.00. You must register in advance.
*** This is an in-person event! To register, please call GoodLife at 603-228-6630.***

A fun little basket to weave for December! The basket is called “String of Lights” and comes from N.C. Basketworks. This would be a very nice handmade gift (especially if filled with treats!). It’s 7”L x 5-1/2” W x 3” T (6” including the handle, which is wrapped). Simple enough for beginner weavers and your instructor (plus her trusty helpers) will be ready to offer any advice or assistance needed. There will be tools provided for your use in the class, so all you need to bring are willing hands!

Zoom Total Body Fitness
2022-12-05 09:30 - 10:30
***Time Change From 12pm***
Instructor: Rhonda Duhamel, CPT
Date/Time: Mondays, October 17-December 5, 9:30-10:25am
Cost/Registration: $50. You must register by October 14th at 12pm. GoodLife will email you the Zoom link the morning of 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!

Cardio for Heart Health- Monday
2022-12-05 09:00 - 10:00
Instructor: Jill Smith, CPT
Date/Time: Mondays, October 17 – December 5, 9–9:55am
Cost/Registration: $50. You must register by 12pm on October 14th. GoodLife will email you the Zoom link a day or two before the class.
***Registrations made online will be for live classes via Zoom! To register for in-person attendance, you MUST call 603-228-6630.***
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.

Cardio for Heart Health- Wednesday
2022-11-30 10:30 - 11:30
Instructor: Jill Smith, CPT
Date/Time: Wednesdays, October 12- November 30, 10:30–11:25am
Cost/Registration: $50. You must register by October 11 at 12pm. GoodLife will email you the Zoom link a day or two before the class.
***Registrations made online will be for live classes via Zoom! To register for in-person attendance, you MUST call 603-228-6630.***
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.

Drawing from Photographs
2022-11-28 10:00 - 11:30
Presenter: Gail Smuda
Date/Time: Mondays, November 7-28, 10-11:30am
Cost/Registration: $45. You must register in advance.
Supply List: drawing pencils, erasers, drawing paper and/or charcoal both vine and compressed as well as erasers and drawing paper.
*** This is an in-person event! To register, please call GoodLife at 603-228-6630.***
Using pencils or charcoal translate your favorite photograph into your own artwork. Participants need to bring three different photos to the first class, as the basis for the single work you will create.
Gail will go over the materials during the first class so that you know what to get if you don’t already have materials.
