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.
– Sept. 1 from 9 a.m.-noon and Sept. 17 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at Horseshoe Pond Place, 26 Commercial St.
– Sept. 2 from 1-4 p.m., Sept. 10 and 24 from 9 a.m.-noon and Sept. 17 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at St. Paul’s Church Outreach Center, 21 Centre St.
– Sept. 9 and 25 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at Briar Pipe Apartments in Penacook.
– Sept. 11 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the JFK Building.
– Sept. 21 from 9 a.m. 3 p.m. at Jensen’s Mobile Home Park.
– Sept. 16 from 9 a.m.-noon at TLC Medical Daycare, 211 Loudon Road.
An immunization clinic for all ages is offered at St. Paul’s Church Outreach Center, 21 Centre St., Sept. 15 from 2:30-4:30 p.m. Adult vaccination costs vary by the cost of the inpidual vaccines. Bring your immunization record with you.
Free walk-in blood pressure clinics are offered Sept. 2 from 10 a.m.-noon at Hannaford’s Pharmacy, 73 Fort Eddy Road, Sept. 4 from 9-11 a.m. at the West Street Ward House on West Street and Sept. 9 from 10:30-11:30 a.m. at White Rock Senior Living Community, Wellness Office, 6 Bow Center Road, Bow.

The Concord Public Library
45 Green St., 225-8670
onconcord.com/library
Concord Reads is a community reading program sponsored by the Concord Public Library, 45 Green St., and the Concord Public Library Foundation, with generous support from the Concord Monitor and the Lincoln Financial Foundation. This year we are asking Concord to read “Pay It Forward” by Catherine Ryan Hyde and “The Soloist” by Steve Lopez. These books support the theme “How One Person Can Make a Difference.” If you haven’t read the books yet, we have many copies at the library available for borrowing and there are resource guides available for readers to take.
Concord Reads programming kicks off in September with a “Pay It Forward” book discussion led by Suzanne Brown on Sept. 29 from 7 to 8:15 p.m. in the library’s auditorium. Free.
The following week “The Soloist” book discussion, also led by Suzanne, will occur on Oct. 5 from 7 to 8:15 p.m. in the library’s auditorium. Free.
In addition, Red River Theatres, 11 S. Main St., will show the movie “The Soloist” on Oct. 8 at 6 p.m. followed by a short discussion with panelists from the mental health community. Movie tickets are $5.
For information about additional Concord Reads programs throughout October and November visit concordpubliclibrary.net or watch for the October and November Senior Sections in The Insider.

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, walking, kayaking, biking, day trips and more.
– Biking club: Two levels offered – advanced and beginning. Meets Tuesdays at 9:15 a.m. in the parking lot behind Borders. $4 activity fee plus carpool fee.
– Yoga class: 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.
– Kayaking: Meets Fridays through October at 9:15 a.m. in the parking lot behind Borders. $4 activity fee plus carpool and kayak transportation fees.
Extended adventures are also offered. Preregistration required:
– Sept. 15-17: A trip to Pittsburg is scheduled for moose watching and touring. $340.
– Oct. 6-8: Join us on a trip to Shiloh Lodge in Jefferson for biking and hiking. $245.
– Nov. 11: We will be Christmas shopping at LL Bean and other outlet stores in Freeport, Maine. $38.
– Jan. 5-7: Join us for cross-country skiing, snowshoeing and hiking at Shiloh Lodge in Jefferson. $245.
– Feb. 9-11: We will go 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.
Longer trips:
– Nov. 30-Dec. 7: Have an Alpine Christmas in Austria and Southern Bavaria. $2,309 per double.
– Sept. 11-19, 2010: Canadian Rockies and Glacier National Park.. $2,599 per double.

Penacook Community Center
Community Drive, Penacook
753-9700, gailm6@comcast.net
– Mondays: Lunch trip.
– 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.

The Centennial Senior Center
228-6630
centennialseniorcenter.org
The autumn theme at Centennial Senior Center is “moving.” Quite literally, our office moved to the West Street Ward House, 41 West St., on Aug. 31. We are excited by the opportunity to share space with the City of Concord as their Airport Road. program relocated to WSWH for Monday, Wednesday and Friday. This move not only allows for a strengthened partnership with the city, but also offers a space where CSC can host programming.
CSC and the city are delighted to announce a weekly chair exercise program will be offered at West Street Ward House on Tuesdays at 4:30 pm. The free “Stretching and Strengthening” program will be instructed by Colette Farland-Vogt. The first session will be Sept. 15.
In addition to the physical move, CSC is moving forward on our goals, one of which is to create a more livable community for Concord-area seniors. We will soon announce late fall/winter programming addressing some of the challenges in creating a livable community, including affordable housing, improved transportation collaborative health and supportive services, opportunities for cultural and lifelong learning experiences, public safety and civic engagement opportunities.
Though topics and guests are still being confirmed, beginning Sept. 15, we will host a weekly program block at West Street Ward House from 12:30 to 5:30 p.m. (concluding each week with the “Stretching and Strengthening” class).

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. You may also use the Kaiser weight machines or be part of a free weight routine.
Agile-Up and Be Strong is held Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 8:30 a.m. Flexibility and strength are two key factors to staying active through the years. 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 everyone of all ages 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 over-all 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. A perfect class for all fitness levels.

Concord Family YMCA
15 N. State St.
228-9622, concordymca.org
The YMCA is open Monday to Friday from 5 a.m.-10 p.m. (pool opens at 5:30 a.m.), Saturday from 7 a.m.-6 p.m. and Sunday 11 a.m.- 6 p.m.
– Reiki is offered by appointment. A half-hour session is $25 for members, $50 program members. A 60-minute session is $50 members, $100 program members.
– “Beginning Yogafit” is for those who are active and want to try yoga, but never have. Yoga fitness is part of the hatha yoga and vinyasa style. Tuesdays and Thursdays at 8 a.m. This class is free for members; $82 for program members.
– “Back to Health Yoga” is an oasis for chronic back, hip and neck problems. Fridays at 8 a.m. This class is free for members; $82 for program members.
– Water walking is an intense deep water workout with no impact to muscles or joints. Classes are Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8:30-9:15 a.m. Free for members, $57 for program members.
– “Waterworks” consists of a steady aerobic segment followed by deep water exercise for endurance and muscle toning. Classes are Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7:30-8:15 p.m. and Saturdays, 8:30-9:15 a.m. Free for members, $57 for program members.
– Senior strength training is designed specifically for older adults with a primary goal of slowing the aging process. Classes are Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 9 a.m. Free for members, $57 for program members.
– “Silver sneakers” is a program designed for seniors just beginning to exercise or seniors at an intermediate level. Join us on Mondays and Wednesdays at 10 a.m. Free for members, $57 for program members.

Horseshoe Pond Place Senior Resource Center
26 Commercial St., 228-6956
September marks the arrival of a new director of senior services. Elder Services of the Community Action Program Belknap-Merrimack Counties is pleased to introduce Polly Mills Fife. Many of you have had the opportunity to meet Polly but for those who have not, drop by and have a visit. Polly will continue the tradition of providing many fun and free activities and is very open to new ideas. Welcome Polly!
A special thank you also goes out to Ron, Chick, Elizabeth, Joyce and the very many wonderful and dedicated volunteers of HSPP who have lent their time and talents this summer to keep the activities and momentum going.
All the below activities are free unless otherwise noted:
– Mondays: At 10 a.m., during the center’s “meet and greet,” enjoy a beverage and a treat in the dining room.
Bocce is played at 10:30 a.m. in the community room.
Put on your walking shoes and meet us at 12:30 p.m. in the lobby for “10,000 Steps for Life: Walking for the Health of it!”
Cards are played at 1:15 p.m. in the dining room. Bingo is played at 2:15 p.m.
– Tuesdays: “10,000 Steps for Life” is held at 12:30 p.m., except for the first Tuesday of the month.
“Trek and Trolley” is offered the first Tuesday of the month at 1:30 p.m. $1.
– Wednesdays: Library club is held at 10:30 a.m.
Meet in the lobby at 12:30 p.m. for “10,000 Steps for Life.”
Bingo is played at 2:15 p.m. in the dining room.
– Thursdays: Yoga is at 9:30 a.m. Free for residents, $3 for nonresidents.
Bocce is held in the community room at 10:30 a.m.
Meet in the dining room at 1:15 p.m. for “Pitch and Putt.” Not a golfer? No problem, we can teach you.
Dominoes, Boggle and card games are played at 1:15 p.m. in the dining room.
– Fridays: Dog Therapy is held at 10:30 a.m. Come meet and play with Little Boy, a professionally trained Bichon Poodle mix.
“10,000 Steps for Life” meets in the lobby at 12:30 p.m.
Bingo is played in the dining room at 1:15 p.m.
– Sept. 8: Concord Hospital’s senior wellness program is inviting you to free mini-golf at Chucksters in Chichester. Meet at HSPP before 9:30 a.m. to carpool. Bring a bag lunch for a picnic. Beverages and ice cream will be available for purchase.
– Sept. 15 and 18: Join us for HSPP’s annual variety show. This year’s theme is “Once Upon a Time.” 7 p.m.
Also on Sept. 15, the Area Committee on Aging will meet at 10:30 a.m. Come early at 10 a.m. for free coffee and social time.
– Sept. 16: Foster grandparent’s meeting. 10 a.m.
– Sept. 17: AARP meeting in the community room at 1 p.m. For more information call Tim Gormley at 228-4704.
– Sept. 22: Concord Hospital Senior Wellness meeting is held at 10 a.m. The topic is “Effective Downsizing,” presented by Mary Kerwin. Call 227-7000, ext. 3660, for more information and to register.

Concord Hospital’s Center for Health Promotion
279 Pleasant St.
230-7300, concordhospital.org
All listed Elder Care classes are free unless otherwise noted. Pre-registration is required.
– Sept. 15 at 1:30 p.m: “Getting Ready for Fall/Winter: Solutions You Can Find in Your Neighborhood.” Learn about solutions found at your neighborhood Home Depot, Lowes or hardware store that can make life easier and safer for all this fall and winter.
Examples include: Back-saving solutions for yard work and snow shoveling, reaching solutions for the home, solutions to reduce slips and falls, indoor and outdoor lighting solutions and much more.
– Sept. 22 at 1:30 p.m: “Inflammation and Diet: Staying Healthy with Anti-Inflammatory Foods.” Marilyn Donnelly, RD, LD discusses the effects of inflammation on the body and how we can help control this with our food choices. Inflammation can affect diabetes, heart disease, allergies, high blood pressure, obesity and many other conditions.
– Sept. 29 at 1:30 p.m: “Movement as Medicine.” Unwanted age-related changes could be slowed or reversed simply through movement. Join us for beginner Tai Chi and yoga moves.
– Oct. 6 at 1:30 p.m: “Advance Directives: Part 2.” Learn how to make your wishes known at the end of life, what options are available for treatment and palliative care from Dr. Paul Clark of Concord Hospital Internal Medicine.
– Oct. 20 at 1:30 p.m: “Hospitalists.” Who are they and what do they do? Hospital medicine is a relatively new phenomenon in American medicine. Join Dr. Alexander Gadbois, medical director of Concord Hospital Hospitalist Program, to learn about the role of the hospitalist and how they function as an extended partner in your health care.
– Oct. 27 at 1:30 p.m: “Navigating the Healthcare System: Part 2.” Patti Nichols, LICSW explores navigating the various components, optimizing your healthcare visit, the importance of advance care planning and staying healthy in body, mind, and spirit.
– Tuesdays and Thursdays, Sept. 15 through Oct. 22 at 9 a.m: “Senior Strength.” Staying strong in your muscles and bones is something that you can do to help reduce the risk of falls and reduce the injury sustained if you fall. This exercise program is $10.

The Concord Recreation Senior Program
41 West St., 225-8690
onconcord.com/recreation
Summer hours are 9 a.m. to noon Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Each week seniors can bring in can goods to be distributed on Friday to local food kitchens.
Guest speakers this month:
Sept. 23: Deb Acres from Concord Family YMCA.
Sept. 30: The Bone Builders Program.
On Mondays, we offer Bingo (10 cents a card).
On Wednesdays, we offer card games and cribbage. We have started a knitting group, too, and walk in the morning.
On Fridays we offer a variety of card games and line dancing at 9 a.m. ($4 charge for line dancing).
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 Fountain of Youth – AquaXercise
219-2872, thefountainofyouth.vpweb.com
Water exercise classes meet on Mondays through Thursdays 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 $15 if attending once a week, $30 for twice a week, $45 for three times a week and $60 four times a week. $20 yearly registration fee required.
All current and former members are invited to lunch at the Cornerview Restaurant, 80½ South St., Sept. 11 at 11:30 a.m.

Granite Ledges
151 Langley Parkway
224-0777
In honor of National Assisted Living Week, Sept. 13 to 19, Granite Ledges will open its doors to the community for various events. Families and visitors will have the opportunity to meet the residents and staff and learn more about the services provided there. Tours will also be available.
The following events are open to the public:
– Sept. 15 at 2:45 p.m: Tom Sherman will hold a stress management and relaxation program for seniors.
– Sept. 16 at 9 a.m: Bake sale to raise money for the Alzheimer’s Association Memory Walk
At 1:30 p.m: Vocal performance by Mark Stanzler.
– Sept. 17 at 12:30 p.m: Ruth Scranton’s Traveling Barnyard.
– Sept. 18 at 1:30 p.m: Piano performance by Kara Comparetto.