The Kearsarge Area Council on Aging

Meets the second Tuesday of each month from 9:30am to 10:30am
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Books are available at Tracy Memorial Library.

 Meets the second and fourth Thursday of each month at 10:00am.

Monday 1:00pm

Wednesday 9:15am

Thursday - 9:30am

Thursday - 1:00pm

                Wednesday - 1:00pm

Tuesday 2:00pm

Friday -1:00pm

Sunday, September 12  2:00pm

“The Chase” starring Robert Cummings

 Blood Pressure Clinic

First Friday of each month from 10:30am – 11:30am at COA.
This service is provided by the Lake Sunapee Region VNA.

 Parkinson's Support Group

Tai Chi will begin on Wednesday, September 8

             2:30pm New London Presbyterian Church

Tom & Tom's Men's Discussion Group

8:45 to 9:45AM every Monday

 Walking at Proctor Academy Gym

          Monday – Friday from 8:30-10:00am

 Walking at the New London Outing Club  - Old Kearsarge Middle School Gym

Senior Walking at New London Outing Club held on Tuesdays and

Thursdays from 3:30-4:30pm.  $2.00 fee.

 VNA Foot Care Clinic at COA

          First Friday of each month – 12:30-3:30pm     

          $20 ($25 for diabetics with doctor’s order)

          Please call COA at 526-6368 to schedule an appointment

Mondays and Fridays from 10:15am – 11:15am.

This low impact exercise program is perfect for those looking for an easy, effective exercise routine.

 Questions About Medicare

Anita Oelfke, Medicare Coordinator for Merrimack County Service Link, will be available at COA on the second Tuesday of each month to answer your Medicare questions.

Please call COA at 526-6368 to sign up for this program.

 Long-Term Care Planning

Second Friday of each month at 10:30am

Learn more about your options for long-term care with Wayne Blanchard from ServiceLink.

Please call 526-6368 to sign up for this program.

OUTDOOR RECREATION

   COA BIKE GROUP –  PLANS FOR 2010

             We have planned more great Thursday rides for this year.  Our objectives are to have a good time, to get some exercise, and to see beautiful parts of New Hampshire and Vermont.  Rides vary in length from 15 to 30 miles with most of them in the 20 to 25 mile category.  They range in difficulty from “easy” to “more challenging”, based on elevation gain.  Distance is listed separately.

         Some rides start close to New London, others are farther afield for variety’s sake.  Sometimes we take lunch, sometimes we finish before lunch and have a social gathering somewhere  The pace is about 12 miles per hour on the flat, lots less on the hills, the standard used for Elderhostel trips.  Newcomers welcome! 

         If you are interested in getting started but not sure you are ready for the scheduled rides, we can suggest some shorter, easier routes as starters.  Improvement in biking comes very quickly!  Questions?  Call Mary Eysenbach at 526-9255.  

COA BIKE GROUP – AUGUST 2010 SCHEDULE

All rides depart promptly at scheduled meeting time.

 August 19  Bradford, South Newbury, Melvin Mills.  New route.  19 miles of mostly rural roads with little or no traffic; moderate.  Mostly flat with two significant climbs.  Mountain meadows, farms, fields, horses and scenic rural villages.  Meet 9:00 am in Bradford by church on Main Street west of NH 103 or call leaders.  Bring lunch.  Leader:  Geoff Pitchford  (863-9513)  

August 26  New London, Springfield, Grantham.  23 miles, moderate plus.  Ride departs at 9:00 am from New London Shopping Center by the bank.  Bring snacks.  Leader:  Dave Harris  (603-513-1902)

BIKE GROUP – SEPTEMBER 2010 SCHEDULE

All rides depart promptly at scheduled meeting time.

 Sept.   2   Bennington, Francestown, Hancock –   23 miles; moderate plus;  c. 1000’ gain  And a good ice cream spot at the end.  Meet at  Exit 12 Park & Ride at 8:30 am, or call leader.  Bring lunch.  Leader:  Larry Armstrong (526-2066; summers 495-1231). 

 Sept. 9   Rye, New Castle:  the sea coast classic.  27 miles, easy.  Along the coast in the morning, through the oldest towns of New Hampshire in the afternoon. Meet at Exit 12 Park & Ride at 8:30 am, or call leader.  Bring lunch.  Leader:  Sally Wilkins (526-9810)

 Sept. 16   Andover, Salisbury.  23 miles (2.9 miles of so-so dirt road and a bit of rail trail).  More challenging.   Wonderful scenery and views; close to home.  Meet at Elkins Post Office at 9:00 am or call leader. Bring lunch.  Leader:  Geoff Pitchford  (863-9513)

 Sept. 23 Quechee, West Hartford, Pomfret, VT.   26 miles (2.3 unpaved); more challenging with elevation gain of 1400'.  Beautiful Vermont countryside.  Meet at Exit 12 Park & Ride at 8:30 am or call leaders.  Bring lunch.  Leader:  Larry Armstrong  (495-1231)

  Sept. 30  Chester, Grafton, VT.   27 miles.  A moderate to more challenging ride of 27 miles (4.6 unpaved) with 1100' elev. gain, but great Vermont scenery.  Nice cafe in Grafton.  Meet at  Exit 12 Park & Ride at 8:30 am or call leader.  Bring or buy lunch in Grafton.  Leader:  Dave Harris (603-340-4108)

 Oct.  7  Newfound Lake – 23 miles moderate  Newfound Lake Loop.  23 miles of moderate, often flat riding with wonderful views of Newfound Lake and surrounding mountains.  Meet at 9:00 AM at Elkins Post Office, or call leader.  Bring lunch.  Leader:  Dave Webster (526-2216) [or Geoff Pitchford  (863-9513)]

 For updates go to http://kearsargecoa.com/services.htm , scroll down and then click on “Outdoor Recreation”, scroll down to “Biking”.

2010   BIKE SCHEDULE

Note: italics = moderate;  underlined = more challenging

 April 22 Hominy Pot, Wilmot Flat  – 17 miles, easy – Sally Willkins (526-9810)

April 29 Cornish, Plainfield – 20 miles, easy plus –Betty Smith (863-8060)   

 May   6   Fairlee, Haverhill, Orford –24 miles, moderate – Pat Spencer  (802-333-3571)

May 13  Contoocook, Penacook –  25 miles, easy  – Mary Eysenbach  (526-9255)

May 20  Bradford, Sutton Mills, South Newbury – c. 17 miles, easy but 2 short hills – Manfred Wiese (526-6683)

May 27  Stratham, Rye - 30 miles, easy – Mary Eysenbach (526-9255)

 June   3  Elkins, Cilleyville, Andover, –16 or 21 miles, easy.  Mary Wormwood (863-5989)

June 10  Henniker, Hillsborough  Up to 21 miles (1.7 dirt) moderate – Larry Armstrong (526-2066)

June 17  Warner, Blackwater dam – 22 miles, easy – Manfred Wiese  (526-6683)

June 24  rain date –  Manfred Wiese (526-6683)

 July   1  Hanover, Etna, Lyme  28 miles; more challenging –  Sally Willkins (526-9810)

July   8  Mascoma Lake – 20-23+ miles (2 miles dirt), easy –  Dave Webster   (526-2216)

July 15  Lee, Durham, Newmarket –  23 miles, easy – Betty Smith   (863-8060)

July 22  East Concord, Canterbury Shaker Village – 25 miles, more challenging –  Manfred Wiese (526-6683)

July 29  Hillsborough, East Washington - 23 miles (2.5 miles of dirt); moderate plus – Larry Armstrong (526-2066)

 August   5  Jaffrey, Fitzwilliam – 22 miles, moderate – Mary Eysenbach  (526-9255)

August 12  Queechee, Woodstock & return – 15 miles, 4.6 dirt, easy – Mary Wormwood (863-5989)

August 19  Bradford, South Newbury, Melvin Mills, - c. 20 miles, moderate  new – Geoff Pitchford  (863-9513) 

August 26  New London, Springfield, Grantham, Georges Mills – 23 miles, moderate plus – Dave Harris  (513-1902)  [backup Sally Willkins (526-9810)]

 Sept.   2  Bennington, Francestown, Hancock –   23 miles; moderate plus; – Larry Armstrong (526-2066)  

Sept.  9   Rye, New Castle coast classic – 27 miles, easy – Liz Meller  (526-4155)

Sept. 16  Andover, Salisbury – 23 miles, some dirt, more challenging  – Geoff Pitchford  (863-9513)

Sept. 23  Quechee, Pomfret, Woodstock – 26 miles (2.3 unpaved), more challenging – Betty Smith (863-8060)

Sept. 30  Chester, Grafton, VT –  27 miles, (4.6 of dirt), moderate plus. –  Dave Harris  (513-1902)

Oct.   7  Newfound Lake – 23 miles moderate  –  Dave Webster (526-2216) [backup Geoff Pitchford  (863-9513)]

      Meets each Friday from June through September.

      See Courier for locations and departure times.

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In-Stitches Crafts Group 

Mondays at 10:00am.  Join fellow crafters to knit, crochet, sew or whatever craft you favor

Walk-In Painting

        Wednesdays at 1:00pm

Conversations with Lunch

            Monday, September 27 12noon

                   New London Baptist Church

                   John Harrigan – “Woods, Water and Wildlife”

                   Please call COA before September 22 to make reservations

This group enjoys activities that include hiking, kayaking,    snowshoeing, and cross country skiing.

Tuesdays at 10:00am.  Trips/activities vary each week.  See the COA Courier newsletter or contact COA at 526-6368 for scheduling details.  Program runs year round.

The Kearsarge Area Council on Aging is happy to provide no-cost local and long-distance (Concord, Hanover, Claremont) transportation to residents living within the nine towns served by COA and who are 55 years old and older.  Please contact COA at 526-6368 for further details.

Many of the people who live in the towns served by COA rely on our Transportation Program to help them met the daily needs of their lives like doctor appointments, grocery shopping and visiting friends and loved ones.