The Concord Recreation Senior Program
41 West St., 225-8690
onconcord.com/recreation
Winter hours are 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Each week seniors can bring in can goods to be distributed on Friday to food kitchens.
On Mondays, we offer Bingo (10 cents a card).
On Wednesdays, we offer card games, cribbage and a knitting group. The “bone builders” program begins at 10 a.m. You must have a doctor’s form to participate. Pick up forms at the senior program.
On Fridays we offer a variety of card games and line dancing at 10 a.m. ($4 charge for dancing). “Bone builders” is at 11 a.m.
The collaboration between Concord Recreation Department and Concord Area Transit continues. Transportation will be provided to seniors living at the Crutchfield Apartments, Firehouse Block Apartments and Crestwood Mobile Park to and from the senior program. The cost for this service is $2 roundtrip. To take part seniors will need to complete a transportation form. Seniors can pick up this form at the program or at the recreation department.
The Concord Public Library
45 Green St., 225-8670
concordpubliclibrary.net
The Concord Public Library is celebrating the 70th anniversary of the opening of the current building with a photographic exhibit. Ground was broken for the building in August of 1938, and the building opened to the public on Jan. 29.
The library has a collection of photographs that focuses on the construction, what the library looked like when it was completed and how it has changed over the years. View the exhibit during regular hours in January.
Beginning in February, there will be a new book discussion series called “Journeys to the Edge,” which will include books full of adventure and danger.
Brash risk-taking in the untamed frontier is elemental to the American character. We are drawn to travel into harm’s way, enchanted by the unknown, lured to the frontier. “Journeys to the Edge” explores this need. These books put us shoulder to shoulder with men and women who have traveled to the edge, some by choice, others thrust there by circumstance. What is it that they discover?
The programs will be held in the auditorium. Sets of books will be available for check-out at the circulation desk starting Jan. 15.
The discussions include:
– Feb. 8 at 7 p.m: “Into the Wild,” by Jon Krakauer. Led by Suzanne Brown.
– March 15 at 7 p.m: “In the Heart of the Sea: The Tragedy of the Whaleship Essex,” by Nathaniel Philbrick. Led by Jennifer Lee.
– April 13 at 7 p.m: “West with the Night,” by Beryl Markham. Led by Suzanne Brown.
This series is sponsored by the Concord Public Library Foundation and the New Hampshire Humanities Council. The programs are free.
Penacook Community Center
Community Drive, Penacook
753-9700, gailm6@comcast.net
– Mondays: Community Action luncheon at noon. Preregistration required.
– Tuesdays: Exercise class at 9 a.m. Walking at 9:45 a.m. Bingo at 10 a.m.
– Wednesdays: Lunch trip at noon. Walking at 1 p.m.
– Thursdays: Exercise class at 9 a.m. Walking at 9:45 a.m.
– Fridays: Shuffleboard at 1 p.m. Card party at 7 p.m.
On Jan. 21 at 10 a.m. the center will host a “Safe-Tea” in the gym. This is a free presentation on elder fraud given by Officer Joe Wright from the Concord Police Department and Mary Stuart of Ocean Bank. Refreshments will be served. The snow date is Jan. 28.
The Fountain of Youth AquaXercise
219-2872, thefountainofyouth.vpweb.com
Water exercise classes meet Monday through Thursday from 1-1:45 p.m. and 1:45-2:30 p.m. at the Holiday Inn, 172 N. Main St. The monthly rates are $16 if attending once a week, $32 for twice a week, $48 for three times a week and $64 four times a week. $20 yearly registration fee required.
Horseshoe Pond Place Senior Resource Center
26 Commercial St., 228-6956
The following community events are open to the public and are free unless otherwise noted.
Mondays: Arthritis Foundation exercise is held in the community room at 9:30 a.m. Manage symptoms of chronic illness and stay strong while improving your flexibility and balance. $2 suggested donation. Begins Jan. 11.
Bocce is held in the community room at 10:30 a.m.
Bingo is held in the dining room at 1:15 p.m.
Tuesdays: Gentle tai chi with Tom Sherman is held in the community room at 2:30 p.m. $2 suggested donation.
Wednesdays: Arthritis Foundation exercise is held in the community room at 9:30 a.m.
A meet and greet is held in the dining room at 10:30 a.m. Join us for refreshments as we discuss upcoming events and new activities at HSPP.
Bingo is held in the dining room at 1:15 p.m.
Thursdays: Yoga with Tom Sherman is held in the dining room at 9:30 a.m.
Bocce is held in the community room at 10:30 a.m.
Fridays: Arthritis Foundation exercise is held in the community room at 9:30 a.m.
Dog therapy is held in the lobby at 10:30 a.m. Meet Little Boy, a professionally trained Bichon Poodle.
Bingo is held in the dining room at 1:15 p.m.
– Jan. 12 at 7 p.m. in the community room: Storytelling presented by the Central New Hampshire Storytelling Guild. If you’ve got a tale to share, or just want to listen in, see why storytelling is an art form.
– Jan. 14 at 12:15 p.m. in the dining room: “Expressions in Photography.” How do these photos make you feel? Do they stir an emotion or raise your consciousness? Join us as we explore the impact of photography with Chris Emerson and view pictures from his collection.
– Jan. 19 at 9:30 a.m. in the community room: Merrimack County Area Committee on Aging meeting.
– Jan. 19 and 20 from 1 to 5 p.m. in the community room: AARP driver safety training. This eight-hour class over two days will bring you up to speed with safety strategies and tips. All ages are welcome.
– Jan. 21 at 1 p.m. in the community room: AARP meeting.
– Jan. 21 and 28 and Feb. 4 and 11 at 1 p.m. in the dining room: Winter watercolor workshop. Instructor Kevin Fife will teach beginning painting technique. No experience is necessary and all supplies will be provided. Call to reserve a spot. Donations accepted.
– Jan. 26 at 5:30 p.m. in the community room: Terrie Collins concert. All the way from Maine, please help us welcome back one of HSPP's favorite entertainers! Donations accepted at the door.
Always an Adventure
715-2723, 848-0345
barbhanchett@yahoo.com
nhalwaysanadventure.com
Always an Adventure offers outdoor adventures for active adults. There’s a $35 yearly membership fee for all activities.
– Outing club: Two levels. Meets Wednesdays at 8:50 a.m. year-round in the parking lot behind Borders, 76 Fort Eddy Road. $4 activity fee plus carpool fee. Activities vary according to the season and may include hiking, kayaking, biking, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, day trips and more.
– Yoga: Classes are held on Monday and Thursday, 10:30 a.m., at 48 Airport Road. Cost per month is $4 a class, which covers 8 or 9 classes. You must pay for the whole month at the beginning of the month.
Extended adventures are also offered. Preregistration required by calling 715-2723.
– Feb. 9-11: Cross-country skiing and snowshoeing on groomed trails at the Bethel Inn Resort in Bethel, Maine. $349 per double includes three days of trail passes, two nights’ lodging, two breakfasts and one dinner.
– March 9-11: Cross-country skiing and snowshoeing at Mt. View Lodge in Rumney. $230 includes five meals and lodging.
– April 27-29: Cape Cod/Nantucket tour. $320 per double includes two nights’ lodging, two breakfasts, one dinner and a round-trip passage to Nantucket.
– May 25-28: Rail trail biking and hiking in St. Albans and Burlington, Vt. $348 for bikers, $328 for walkers. Fee includes three nights’ lodging, three breakfasts, one trail lunch and bike transportation.
– July 12-15: Kayaking at Mt. View Lodge in Rumney. $235 includes five meals and lodging.
– Aug. 1-2: Tanglewood in the Berkshires, Mass. $245 includes one breakfast, Tanglewood tickets, lodging and transportation.
– Sept. 11-19: Canadian Rockies and Glacier National Park. $2,599 per double. Non-members are welcome to travel with AAA.
Concord Family YMCA
15 N. State St.
228-9622, concordymca.org
Most classes are free for members. Call for more information regarding membership and program membership pricing.
“Back to Health Yoga” is an oasis for chronic back, hips and neck problems. It is held on Fridays at 9 a.m.
“Water Walking” is an intense deep-water workout with no impact to muscles or joints. It is held on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 8:30 a.m.
“Waterworks” consists of a steady aerobic segment followed by deep water exercise for endurance and muscle toning. It is held on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7:30 a.m. and Saturdays at 8:30 a.m.
Senior Strength Training is designed for older adults with a primary goal of slowing the aging process. All levels welcome. It is held Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays and 9 a.m.
“Silver Sneakers” is for seniors just beginning to exercise or are at an intermediate level. It is held on Mondays and Wednesdays at 10 a.m.
On Jan. 8 from 5:15-7:30 p.m., join us for an evening of activities, fun and food for you and your grandchildren during our “Family Fun Friday.” Time together as a family is more important now than ever. The YMCA is doing its part in providing a fun, safe environment for families. Dinner will be served. Register at the front desk. The cost is $10 for members, $15 program members or $18 for guest families.
AARP
The bad news last June was that budget cutbacks forced AARP to close its information center at 118 N. Main St.
The good news is that Tax-Aide has found a new home! Thanks to the United Way of Merrimack County, Tax-Aide’s new downtown headquarters will be in the United Way office at 46 S. Main St. When the new location opens on Feb. 1, Tax-Aide’s IRS-certified counselors will offer free tax preparation to low and moderate income taxpayers.
Tax-Aide will open two additional Concord-area locations on Feb. 1. Free tax preparation will be available at Merrimack County Saving Bank at 503 South St. in Bow and at the New Hampshire Federal Credit Union, 70 Airport Road.
Tax-Aide’s free tax preparation services are available by appointment. Starting in mid-January, taxpayers may dial 211 and tell the operator they wish to schedule an appointment at one of Concord’s three Tax-Aide locations. The 211 telephone number can help taxpayers arrange an appointment at any of the Tax-Aide locations in New Hampshire.
The Centennial Senior Center
41 West St., 228-6630
centennialseniorcenter.org
The Centennial Center is ringing in the New Year with a fresh schedule line-up of Tuesday activities, beginning Jan. 12. The finishing touches are being put on the schedule, which will include exciting speakers, meaningful educational opportunities, the ever-popular chair exercise class and a new appearance from Tom Sherman offering Gentle Yoga for all.
Stay tuned for details of this new line-up. Activities will run 12:30 to 5:30 p.m. on Tuesdays. A detailed schedule will soon be available at centennialcenter.org or by calling 228-6630.
Concord Regional Visiting Nurse Association
224-4093
The following senior health clinics are being offered in Concord. Blood pressure checks are free; all other services are $10. Call to make an appointment.
– Jan. 5 from 9 a.m.-noon and Jan. 21 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at Horseshoe Pond Place, 26 Commercial St.
– Jan. 6 from 1-4 p.m., Jan. 14 and 28 from 9 a.m.-noon and Jan. 21 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at St. Paul’s Church Outreach Center, 21 Centre St.
– Jan. 8 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the JFK Building.
– Jan. 13 and 22 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at Briar Pipe Apartments in Penacook.
– Jan. 18 from 9 a.m. 3 p.m. at Jensen’s Mobile Home Park.
– Jan. 20 from 9 a.m.-noon at TLC Medical Daycare, 211 Loudon Road.
Racquet Club of Concord
10 Garvins Falls Road
224-7787, rccofconcord.com
The cost for senior membership is $40, $75 per couple. Senior memberships hours are 5 a.m.-4 p.m. on weekdays and unlimited on the weekends. These classes are offered to senior members but a senior membership is not limited to these classes.
“Cardio Circuit” is held Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. Class includes a warm-up with a varying circuit workout on six different pieces of cardio equipment.
“Agile-Up and Be Strong” is held Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 8:30 a.m. This class will warm you up then challenge your muscles to improve your daily mobility.
“Zumba Gold” is held Thursdays at 8 a.m. Created to emphasize the basic steps of Zumba, this program is so easy to follow that anyone can do it!
Tai-Chi and Qui Gong for Health is held Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays at 8:30 a.m. These ancient Chinese exercises unite the mind and body to improve our overall mental and physical well being.
Water Aerobics is held Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 10 a.m. During the first half of the class you will work in the shallow end going through a series of strength exercises. Then you will move to the deep end for an aerobic routine.
Deep Water Hydro Fitness is held Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 11:05 a.m. Using floatation devices, you will do a variety of moves such as jumping jacks, cross-country skiing, lunges, water jogging and sprinting for a great overall aerobic workout. For all fitness levels.
If you’d like to get your senior news, events and photos into next month’s Senior Section, e-mail Cassie Pappathan at cpappathan@theconcordinsider.com.
