Osher Lifelong Learning Institute
8 Old Suncook Road
513-1377, granite.edu/olli
This spring the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Granite State College is offering 29 classes and 15 field trips. OLLI’s goal is to provide life-long learning opportunities for New England residents 50 and older. The annual membership fee is $40, and class fees are modest. The instructors are volunteers who are experts in their fields and retired educators. Some classes include: “How to Sell and Buy on E-bay,” “New Hampshire Textile Mills,” “Exploring Art in Concord,” “A Civil War Soldier,” “Abraham Lincoln in New Hampshire,” “Facebook 101” and “This is Your life, Write It Down.” Field trips include the Appledore Island discovery cruise and a tour of the Portsmouth Naval yard. For a complete list of classes and activities, visit granite.edu/olli or call 513-1377.
The Concord Public Library
45 Green St., 225-8670
concordpubliclibrary.net
Homelessness in Concord – what does it look like? What can we do about it? Come and learn more on March 8 at 6:30 p.m. in the library auditorium. Members of the Concord Coalition to End Homelessness will provide information about the homeless situation in Concord and will share information about a model to eliminate homelessness.
Suncook Senior Center
10 School St., Allenstown
485-4254
On March 10 at 9:30 a.m., Eleanor Creon will be teaching an embossing and stamping class at the center. The cost is $2, which includes supplies. Sign up by March 3.
Beginning March 22 the center will be starting a 6-week Agile-Up program. This is a fitness program for seniors designed to improve muscle strength, balance and flexibility. Classes will be on Mondays and Fridays from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Cost is $30. Call to sign up.
On March 30 at 10 a.m., local podiatrist Dr. Edward Newcott will come to the center to speak about foot care and conduct an onsite free foot clinic. Call to sign up. If you would like to join a pork loin meal after the clinic sign up by March 24.
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. in the parking lot behind Borders, 76 Fort Eddy Road. $4 activity fee plus carpool fee.
– 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 offered. Preregistration required.
– 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. $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.
– June 25-27: Monhegan Island, Maine. $398 includes two nights’ lodging, one dinner, two breakfasts and a round trip boat ride to Port Cylde to Monhegan.
For more adventures, visit nhalwaysanadventure.com or call 715-2723.
Concord Area Senior Wellness Team
227-7000, ext. 3660
The Concord Area Senior Wellness Team is hosting two wellness mornings in March at Horseshoe Pond Place, 26 Commercial St.
– March 9: Yoga for seniors with Tom Sherman.
– March 23: Line dancing with Joan Gregoire.
Wellness mornings are from 10 to 11:30 a.m. and are free. Register by calling volunteer services at Concord Hospital at 227-7000, ext. 3660.
The Centennial Center
41 West St., 228-6630
centennialcenter.org
Every Tuesday, the Centennial Center offers the following activities for seniors:
– 12:30 p.m: Brown bag lunch. Dessert and beverages provided.
– 1:15 p.m: Gentle yoga with Tom Sherman. Chair-based program accessible to all adults of all physical abilities. $3 per class.
– 3 p.m: Speakers and performers. Call for line-up.
– 4:30 p.m: Free stretching and strengthening chair exercise program led by Colette Farland-Vogt.
Beginning March 11, the Centennial Center and the Concord Recreation Department are teaming up to offer Thursday afternoon Wii gaming sessions from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the West Street Ward House. Come try your hand at Wii golf, bowling. and tennis.
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.
– Fridays at 9 a.m: “Back to Health Yoga.”
– Tuesdays and Thursdays at 8:30 a.m: “Water Walking.”
– Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7:30 p.m. and Saturdays at 8:30 a.m: “Water Walking.”
– Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 9 a.m: Senior strength training. For more information, call Deb Acres at 228-9622, ext. 122.
– Mondays and Wednesdays at 10 a.m: “Silver Sneakers.” For more information, call Deb Acres at 228-9622, ext. 122.
On March 12 from 5:15-7:30 p.m., join us for an evening of fun for you and your grandchildren during our “Family Fun Friday.” Activities include gym games, a climbing wall and swimming. Dinner will be served. Register at the front desk. The cost is $10 for members, $15 program members or $18 for guest families.
Concord Regional Visiting Nurse Association
224-4093
The following senior health clinics will be offered in Concord. Blood pressure checks are free; all other services are $10. Call to make an appointment.
– March 2 from 9 a.m.-noon and March 18 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at Horseshoe Pond Place, 26 Commercial St.
– March 3 from 1-4 p.m., March 11 and 25 from 9 a.m.-noon and March 18 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at St. Paul’s Church Outreach Center, 21 Centre St.
– March 10 and 19 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at Briar Pipe Apartments in Penacook.
– March 12 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the JFK Building.
– March 15 from 9 a.m. 3 p.m. at Jensen’s Mobile Home Park.
– March from 9 a.m.-noon at TLC Medical Daycare, 211 Loudon Road.
The CRVNA is offering a walk-in immunization clinic at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church Outreach Center on March 16 from 2:30-4:30 p.m. Vaccination costs vary. Bring your immunization record with you.
The following free walk-in blood clinics will be offered in Concord:
– March 3 from 10 a.m.-noon at Hannaford, 73 Fort Eddy Road.
– March 5 from 9-11 a.m. at the West Street Ward House, 41 West St.
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.
