JULY/AUGUST 2019

In Person or by Phone

Monday, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Tuesday - Friday, 9:00 am - 6:00 pm

Saturday, 10:00 am - 6:00 pm R.W.B. Community Center

48 Lebanon Street, Hanover, NH 03755 (603) 643-5315

Online

www.hanoverrec.com/info/activities

It’s summertime! With warmer weather approaching, set a goal that makes you want to get outside, enjoy the sunshine and join us for one of our many programs at the RWB Community Center. We offer everything from social lunches, health and wellness talks, exercise/dancing, painting classes, arts & crafts to leisure social events.

Please take time to register today either online or by calling 643-5315!

Judy Stevens Adult/Senior Program Manager

RECREATION DEPARTMENT STAFF ADULT PROGRAMMING

Director John Sherman

Assistant Director Liz Burdette

Community Center Program Manager Camille Ricciardelli

Adult/Senior Program Manager Judy Stevens

Athletics Program Manager Bri Barnes

Receptionist/Program Assistant Jeanne Vieten

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DO YOU HAVE A UNIQUE SKILL OR

TALENT AND WOULD LIKE TO

INSTRUCT A CLASS OR PROGRAM?

PLEASE SHARE YOUR THOUGHTS WITH US . AND LET’S SEE WHAT WE CAN

CREATE TOGETHER!

ELDER TAI CHI Mondays, 9:45 am

Community Lounge (Room 206) $5.00 per class or $20.00 per month

In this class you will work on movement fluidity, balance enhancement, cartilage buildup and left and right brain thinking. Instructor: Ursula Austin

EXERCISE WITH GAIL Tuesdays and Thursdays, 8:45 am

Multi-Purpose Room $3.00 Drop-In Fee or $20.00 per month

Class includes cardiovascular exercise, strength training, balance and stretching. Join Gail in the Community Lounge after class for a healthy snack, coffee and conversation! Instructor: Gail Schaal

HEALTHY 4 LIFE GOLD EDITION Fridays, 11:00 am

Multi-Purpose Room $5.00 Drop-In Fee or $20.00 per month

NOTE: This ongoing class will not be held during the month of July and will resume again on Friday, August 9.

A weekly chair exercise program specifically designed for seniors focused on strength, conditioning and injury prevention. 45 minutes of chair exercise, followed by OPTIONAL strengthening exercises designed for fall prevention. Instructor: Dr. Laleh, PhD - Certified Health Coach and Group Fitness Instructor.

LINE DANCING Tuesdays, 10:15 am to 11:45 am

Multi-Purpose Room $9.00 Drop-in Fee or $28.00 for 4 Classes

These classes are for any level dancer from beginner to experienced. Instructor: Jamie Orr.

WILLY’S BREAKING BREAD TOGETHER Wednesdays, 11:30 pm

Community Lounge (Room 112)

JULY 10 and AUGUST 14 A $3.00 donation is requested.

Enjoy a hot meal provided by The Upper Valley Senior Center Meals on Wheels program.

ANNUAL HANOVER LIONS CLUB SENIOR BBQ Friday, AUGUST 2, 2019

5:00 pm to 6:30 pm Multi-Purpose Room

Free MARK YOUR CALENDARS!

Join us for our annual senior BBQ sponsored by the Hanover Lions Club . Bring a friend and enjoy some good food,

conversation and a game or two of bingo! Ages 55 and up. Preregistration is required!

Registration is Required! Please call at least 48 hours in advance

BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION LUNCH Wednesdays, 12:00 pm

Community Lounge (Room 112)

JULY 3 and AUGUST 7

Free Family & friends are welcome to our monthly birthday celebration luncheon that is held in the Community Lounge (Room 112).

Note: The August 7 lunch is being prepared and served by members of Hanover High School’s Youth-in-Action.

OSHER BROWN BAG LUNCH & LEARN Wednesdays, 12:00 pm

Community Lounge (Room 112)

JULY 24 and AUGUST 28

Bring a Brown Bag Lunch! JULY 24

A National Treasure: The Appalachian Trail (and Random Acts of Kindness) - Every summer, Norwich and Hanover streets fill with Appalachian Trail “through hikers”: NOBO’s (or north bounders) who began their hike in Georgia in early spring, and SOBO’s headed for Georgia from the trail’s northern terminus at Maine’s Mount Katahdin. Who are these people and what motivates them to commit to such a demanding trek? Why, for example, would a 67 year old grandmother set out to hike the entire trail in 1955? What’s life like out there? Is it becoming overcrowded? Is it safe in light of a recent vicious attack and homicide? What has Hanover and Norwich done to become official “AT Hiker-Friendly Towns”? Hear from current AT hikers passing through and local volunteer “Trail Angels” supporting through-hikers on their quests. Presented by OSHER instructor Gregory Cook.

AUGUST 28

Sailing the World - OSHER Instructor and lifelong sailor Priscilla Clark, along with her husband Don, spent 16 years exploring the world aboard their 38-foot sailboat, Chautauqua. They visited over 40 countries and sailed tens of thousands of miles (Canadian Maritimes, Caribbean, Europe and the South Pacific).

THEMED POTLUCK LUNCH Wednesdays, 12:00 pm

Community Lounge (Room 112)

Bring your favorite dish to share with friends!

JULY 17 - Cold Cuisine Pasta salads, chicken or tuna salad, cold sandwiches, fresh vegetables tossed with a little dressing and Feta cheese - all

great options!

AUGUST 21 - Finger Foods (Meatballs, pinwheels, caprese skewers, fruit skewers

are just a few ideas!)

BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENING Wednesdays, 12:30 pm

Community Lounge (Room 112) Free

JULY 17 and AUGUST 21

This service is provided by Doris Yates, RN

Hanover Community Nurse

FOOT CARE CLINICS Mondays (2nd and 3rd) Health Screening Room

$20.00

JULY 8 and JULY 15 AUGUST 12 and AUGUST 19

This service is provided by the VNH. Sign up at the front desk or call 603) 643-5315 for an appointment. Please

bring a towel!

PICKLEBALL

please register 24 hours in advance

Mondays, 5:30 pm Wednesdays, 8:30 am and Fridays, 9:45 am

Multi-Purpose Room Free

Equipment is provided by HPR. Bring a partner and come give it a try and have some fun!

YOGA FOR ATHLETES

Mondays, 5:30 pm Multi-Purpose Room

Free

6-Week Session (July 15 - August 19)

Looking to take your training to the next level? In this six-week yoga class series designed for athletes you will learn useful tools to further your training and compliment your existing athletic endeavors. We will use yoga to improve strength, flexibility, range of motion, mindfulness and determination, resulting in better performance in your sport, a cleared mind, and a better understanding of how you can use yoga as a tool to enhance your training. Each class will feature strengthening and stretching exercises that are key to the demands of an athlete. Movements that are complimentary for runners and cyclists will be emphasized, but all bodies will benefit from the practice, no matter what sport you are involved in. This class series is appropriate for beginner and more seasoned yogis as well as aspiring and elite athletes. All are welcome! Instructor: Katrina Bogan

Mondays & Wednesdays, 8:30 am Room 206

Workout Level: High Intensity Instructor: Liz Burdette

Wednesdays, 5:45 pm Saturdays, 9:00 am

Room 206 Workout Level: Medium Intensity

Instructor: Rhonda Fenton

$10.00 Drop-In Fee or $76.00 Resident/$86.00 Non-Resident - 10 Classes

$152.00 Resident/$162.00 Non-Resident - 20 Classes $228.00 Resident/$238.00 Non-Resident - 30 Classes

Zumba is a total body workout! The hour will fly by and at the end, you will have toned from head to toe all while getting an amazing cardio workout. This class will keep your mind sharp as you learn new dance moves from 26 different rhythms including Salsa, Merengue, Cumbia, Calypso, Quebradita and more. Classes are led taking advantage of non-verbal cueing allowing them to flow well and are easy to follow. Workouts are quickly adapted to any fitness level and you can go at your own pace.

HEALTH & WELLNESS LECTURE SERIES Thursday, AUGUST 8, 10:30 am Community Lounge (Room 112)

Free “Stress Management from the Inside Out”

Learn simple self-care tools to support a sense of inner peace.

Presented by Kelly Rochford, Board Certified Massage Therapist, Lake Sunapee Region VNA & Hospice

TAI JI QUAN: MOVING FOR BETTER BALANCE Mondays & Wednesdays, 3:00 pm

Room 206

This 24-week session begins Monday, August 5.

This is a fall prevention exercise program that uses Tai Ji Quan based movements to improve strength, mobility and balance. Instructor: Bonnie Kimmelman

BUTTON ART

Wednesday, JULY 10 12:15 pm

Community Lounge (Room 112) Free

Instructor: Annette Houston

Buttons are great for mixed media art and this simple

project is for all abilities. You choose the image you’d like to make. Give dimension to your picture by using different sized buttons or placing one on

top of the other!

BRIDGE PLAY (INTERMEDIATE) Tuesdays, 1:30 pm

Community Lounge (Room 112) Free

This is a friendly group who welcomes anyone interested in joining. The skill level is best described as intermediate.

DUPLICATE BRIDGE Wednesdays & Fridays, 1:00 pm

Room 112 $8.00 per session

Play duplicate bridge with the Eastman Bridge Club, an ACBL (American Contract Bridge League). Arrive early to register. Earn Master Points while you gain experience and learn from fellow players. Partnerships only. For assistance finding a partner, contact Instructor Jane Verdrager at janevny@comcast.net.

PLEASE REGISTER FOR ALL PROGRAMS AT LEAST 24 HOURS IN ADVANCE BY CALLING (603) 643-5315

OR ONLINE AT WWW.HANOVERREC.COM

DAVID THRON SUMMER PIANO CONCERT

Friday, JULY 12 3:00 - 4:00 pm

Community Lounge (Room 112) Free

NO-SEW BLANKET MAKING

WITH JODI LENNING

Wednesdays, 1:15 pm Community Lounge (Room 112)

JULY 3 and AUGUST 7

Join in the fun creating beautiful, warm blankets to be donated to local children’s organizations. Please join Jodi in the Community Lounge directly after the birthday luncheon celebration to help her with this worthy cause!

Studies have shown that listening to music can benefit our overall

wellbeing. Join pianist David Thron in our Community Lounge

for an hour of beautiful and enriching music!

ESSENTIAL OILS FOR NATURAL RELIEF

Friday, JULY 26 10:00 am - 11:00 am

Community Lounge (Room 112) $10.00

Instructor: Melissa Kelly

Do you suffer from sore tired muscles, joint pain or inflammation? Melissa will introduce you to natural solutions for pain management. This is a hands-on-class and you will leave with your own blend to try at home.

Q-TIP PAINTING Wednesday, AUGUST 14

12:15 pm Community Lounge (Room 112)

Free Instructor: Annette Houston

Painting trees, flowers and even landscapes with these humble little ear cleaners may just change how you think

about painting. The benefit of painting with Cotton Swabs is that ANYONE can do it. This is the easiest way to start out painting with acrylics. Cotton bud paintings are great for

artists of all levels.

INTRODUCTION TO KAYAKING FOR SENIORS

Thursday, AUGUST 15, 10:30 am – 12:30 pm

Storrs Pond Recreation Area

$25.00 fee includes kayak rental, life jacket and brown bag lunch (vegetarian option is available with advance notice.)

48 hour advance registration is required!

Have you always wanted to try kayaking? Storrs Pond is the perfect spot for beginners. This hour-long session is for beginners. Participants will learn kayak terminology and basic paddle skills before heading out on the water to give it a try. Wear shorts and shoes that can get wet.

Enjoy lunch under the pavilion after the session.

BOB ROSS STYLE OIL PAINTING CLASSES

6:00 - 9:00 pm Room 214

$50.00 (includes all supplies for 16x20 painting)

Registration is required at least 24 hours in advance!

(A minimum of 3 painters is required with a class limit of 10 participants 14 years or older or accompanied by an adult.)

Instructor: Mary Bakker CRI, CRIW, CRIF

Bob Ross oil painting classes with Mary Bakker, Certified Bob Ross Instructor in landscape, florals and wildlife. In

these classes you will use the wet-on-wet painting method of Bob Ross.

Classes are for all skill levels!

Thursday, JULY 18

“Seascape”

Thursday, AUGUST 22

“Mums in Clay Pot”

- Health & Wellness

- Muscle, Joint & Cartilage Support

- Scar Tissue Management

- Immune Enhancing

- Reduce Inflammation

NATURAL SOLUTIONS FOR YOUR ROAD

TO RECOVERY

DIY DOG GROOMING Wednesday, JULY 10 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm

Multi-Purpose Room $50.00

Instructor: Lindsey Quinn

(A minimum of 3 participants required with a class maximum of 15. Demo dogs will be used during this

session. Please do not bring your own dog.)

Lindsey has been grooming both show dogs and pets for the past 20 years. She grooms all breeds and regularly attends seminars to keep up with the latest technology. She currently grooms at Blackwater Veterinary Services in Salisbury, NH.

Learn basic dog grooming to help maintain your dog at home.

• brushing techniques for all coat types • nail, ear and teeth care • foot and hygienic clips • best shampoos to use

Learn when your dog should see a professional groomer, what tools you should and shouldn't use and why, and what causes matting and how to avoid it. Lindsey will be happy to answer any other questions you might have.

Instructor Bruce Findley is a registered Apple developer who would like to help you accomplish any technology task (small or large) on your iPhone and iPad. Please join him for any or all of the following summer workshops!

iPHONE/iPAD: “DEVICE HEALTH CHECK” Tuesday, JULY 2

5:30 pm to 7:30 pm Room 212

$25.00

This is an excellent place to start! It is hard to learn or to get a solid foundation if your device is not working properly. You will review settings and Bruce will make recommendations for one device (or two, time permitting). This is important to get behind you for the other courses.

iPHONE/iPAD: iPHOTOGRAPHY BASICS Tuesdays, 5:30 pm

Room 212 $40.00

3-Week Session (July 16—July 30)

These classes will deal with two key Apple apps: Camera and Photos. It is where you start to understand and deal with pictures on your iPhone and/or iPad. A follow-up workshop will be offered in September.

WEEK 1: Camera App

• Learn how to take or import pictures.

WEEK 2: Photos App

• Learn how to edit pictures.

WEEK 3: Photos App

• Learn how to organize your pictures (albums) and how to share your pictures via text and email.

iPHONE/iPAD: THE MOST IMPORTANT APPLE APPS Tuesdays, 5:30 pm

Room 212 $50.00

4-Week Session (August 6—August 27)

These classes will cover a number of “native” apps written by Apple and distributed on all iPhones and iPads. WEEK 1: Contacts and Phone apps

WEEK 2: Messages app (texting)

WEEK 3: Mail app (email)

WEEK 4: Safari app (search engine & internet browser) Maps app (navigation with turn-by-turn directions)

SUMMER APPLE

WORKSHOPS w/BRUCE FINDLEY

DOG TRAINING

Wednesday, JULY 10 and AUGUST 7 4:30 pm

Multi-Purpose Room $100.00

Instructor: Lindsey Quinn

These sessions will focus on the two most common training issues - pulling on the leash and jumping on people.

Week 1 will be a lecture (without dogs). You will discuss exercises to do at home to help with these behaviors, the pros and cons of ALL training tools from flat buckle collars to E collars, as not all methods work for all dogs, and you will review several different training methods and philosophies so that you can choose the right one for you and your dog.

Week 2 (with dogs) After selecting your training tools and trying some of the exercises at home, you will come to this session with questions. Lindsey will work with each dog and handler individually, as well as a small group. Weather permitting, you will walk the dogs outside.

This is a great class for dogs who need a refresher, dogs who have completed other classes but still pull and jump and for owners who would like more control of their dog.

6th ANNUAL HANOVER TRAILS HIKE CHALLENGE Get Outdoors and Explore

You are invited to take the “Hanover Trails Hike Challenge” featuring eight easy to moderate hikes in Hanover. Each family friendly hike has a special destination for you to discover. The Trails Challenge runs from June 15 to September

21 (ends the weekend before Fallfest).

Sponsored by: HPR, The Hanover Conservancy, Hanover Improvement Society, Town of Hanover Conservation Commission and business supporters BE Fit Physical Therapy and LindeMac Real Estate.

For further information please visit our website at www.hanoverrec.com

Annual Old Fashioned 4th of July Celebration

Parade at 10:00 am

Activities on the Green from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm

Games! Pie Eating Contest! Food! Pony Rides! Entertainment! Crafts! Live Music!

You don’t have to be in the contest to be in the parade so join in the fun! Register your club, group or march as a family, decorate your

bike or enter your patriotic pet!

(Above) Pictures from our Scratch Art program instructed by Annette Houston was on display at the Howe Library in conjunction with their Senior Art Exhibit in May.

BUILDING COMMUNITY

DARTMOUTH 250TH ANNIVERSARY SUMMER CELEBRATION

Saturday, July 27, 2019 Dartmouth Green

11:00 am - 2:00 pm Community Open House

Kids Zone Sponsored by Town of Hanover Parks and Recreation

LOTS of FUN!

Games, Crafts, Food, Entertainment, Face Painting

Hanover Parks & Recreation

48 Lebanon Street

Hanover, NH 03755

PRSRT ST

US Postage Paid

Permit 51

Hanover, NH 03755

(Left) Lisa Blackburn of Blackburn Physical Therapy in Hanover and participants in her “Running Mechanics Workshop “ held in May.

(Above) In June, members of the talented Etna Gospel Group sang some old country gospel for our seniors in

the Community Lounge.

(Below) Charlie Garipay speaking at the 58th Annual Muster Day Celebration.