Events
November 2023
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1 Men's Breakfast
Men’s breakfast Wednesday, November 1 | 9:30am Carlisle Town Hall, Clark Room Join us for coffee and breakfast goodies. Please let us know if we should expect you.
Chair Yoga
CHAIR YOGA CLASS | 2 Fitness at Town Hall and via Zoom
HYBRID EXERCISE WITH KATRINA ROTONDI FITNESS Thursdays at 9:45 am Helps with bone building and balance. May be done in a chair. Katrina Rotondi, dance teacher at Gotta Dance studio, has been instructing exercise for the COAHS for over 15 years. Fall session: September 7th to November 30th. Clark Room at Town Hall and simultaneously via Zoom. Registration is still open. FOCCOA scholarships available for Carlisle seniors. To register, please email mfleurimond@carlislema.gov Cardio at Town Hall and via Zoom
HYBRID EXERCISE WITH KATRINA ROTONDI CARDIO Thursdays at 10:45 am Boost cardiovascular health, lower blood pressure and improve your sleep with this aerobic exercise. Katrina Rotondi, dance teacher at Gotta Dance studio, has been instructing exercise classes for the COAHS for over 15 years. Fall session: September 7th to November 30th. Clark Room at Town Hall and simultaneously via Zoom. Registration still open. FOCCOA scholarships available for Carlisle seniors. To register, please email mfleurimond@carlislema.gov Mah Jongg
MAH JONGG
| 3 Gleason Knitters
GLEASON KNITTERS If you knit, sew, crochet, stitch, applique, bead, weave or do any other creative pursuit that’s portable enough to bring along - come and be craftily social with the Gleason Knitters. This group is led by Jackie Engelhardt. For more info please Pilates Mat
PILATES MAT Helps build a strong, balanced body and increased flexibility. Only a mat and some floor space needed for this 30 minutes class. Fee: $5/class for Carlisle seniors. To register please contact Kendra at 201-315-7946. French Group
Join Carlislean Daniel Métraux weekly for a mid-afternoon of French community and cultural connection. Francophones from every culture & fluency level are welcome. Please email Daniel directly at danmet13@gmail.com for more information.
| 4 Living Well & Beyond Resources Fair
Living Well 60 & Beyond Saturday, November 4 | 11 am—1:30pm Corey Gymnasium, Carlisle Public School (83 School St.) ¨ Representatives from local agencies and town departments ¨ Exercise demonstrations ¨ Blood Pressure Clinic ¨ Grab-bar installation sign-up ¨ Raffles and more! ¨ Covid & Flu Vaccine Clinic (registration required) call COAHS 978-371-2895. https://home.color.com/vaccine/register/cataldo?site=carlisle-wellness-fair-carlisle-school www.carlislecoahs.com
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5 | 6 Community Book Club
Carlisle Community Book Club Zoom The Carlisle Community Book Club welcomes new members anytime. Visit gleasonlibrary.org or call the library at 978-369-4898 for book titles and to register. Sponsored by the COAHS and the Gleason Public Library.
Balance & Agility
KENDRA THYNE PILATES VIA ZOOM Focus is on building strength in the center of the body. A sturdy chair, an exercise band, and a small ball are used. Fee: Carlisle seniors: $60; everyone else $80, per 3-month session. Kendra is a Carlisle resident and owner of Kendra Thyne Pilates. | 7 Veterans Breakfast
Salute to Veterans Breakfast Tuesday, November 7 | 9:00am Carlisle Town Hall, Clark Room All Carlisle military veterans and active service personnel are invited for a breakfast in honor of your service and sacrifice. Please register by Friday, November 3.
Reading Poetry Anew
Zoom Dip or dive into the pleasures of poetry. This informal course, led by Carlislean Mary Zoll, will include poetry readings and reactions, discussions of the patterns and techniques used in the poems, and perhaps some intellectual understanding of the poems. Visit gleasonlibrary.org or call the library at 978-369-4898 to register. Sponsored by the COAHS and the Gleason Public Library. Zumba at Town Hall and via Zoom
Hybrid Exercise with Katrina Rotondi Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. Improve your strength and endurance to fun and lively music Fall Session from September 5th to November 28th. Clark Room and simultaneously via Zoom. FOCCOA scholarships available to Carlisle Seniors. To register, please email mfleurimond@carlislema.gov Saudi Arabia at the Crossroads
Saudi Arabia at the Crossroads visionary Future or desert mirage Tuesday, November 7| 1:00pm Zoom
Saudi Arabia, the largest nation on the Arabian Peninsula, has witnessed enormous changes during the last hundred years. The country’s image internationally has suffered in recent decades. Join presenter, Barry Pell, avid traveler, while he shares his observations on a country on the cusp of change and meet its warm and hospitable people. To receive the Zoom link, register by Friday, November 3.
| 8 Groton Music Hall
Groton Hill Music Center Free Community concert Wednesday, November 8 | 12:00pm
Join us for a free community concert with classical string quartets playing Haydn, Beethoven, and Dvorak.
Van fee $5 payable to driver on the day of the trip. Space limited. Van departs at 10:45 am from the Carlisle Congregational Church. Carlisle 60+ residents have first preference. Please reserve your spot by Friday, November 3.
Chair Yoga
CHAIR YOGA CLASS | 9 Fitness at Town Hall and via Zoom
HYBRID EXERCISE WITH KATRINA ROTONDI FITNESS Thursdays at 9:45 am Helps with bone building and balance. May be done in a chair. Katrina Rotondi, dance teacher at Gotta Dance studio, has been instructing exercise for the COAHS for over 15 years. Fall session: September 7th to November 30th. Clark Room at Town Hall and simultaneously via Zoom. Registration is still open. FOCCOA scholarships available for Carlisle seniors. To register, please email mfleurimond@carlislema.gov Cardio at Town Hall and via Zoom
HYBRID EXERCISE WITH KATRINA ROTONDI CARDIO Thursdays at 10:45 am Boost cardiovascular health, lower blood pressure and improve your sleep with this aerobic exercise. Katrina Rotondi, dance teacher at Gotta Dance studio, has been instructing exercise classes for the COAHS for over 15 years. Fall session: September 7th to November 30th. Clark Room at Town Hall and simultaneously via Zoom. Registration still open. FOCCOA scholarships available for Carlisle seniors. To register, please email mfleurimond@carlislema.gov BINGO
Kids and Older Adult Bingo Union Hall, First Religious Society, Carlisle November 9th 1PM-2PM Looking for a fun early release day activity? Join us for Multigenerational Bingo! It’s simple to play. The host calls out numbers for attendees to mark off on their Bingo card. The first player to mark off five in a row and call out "BINGO" wins the game and will receive a prize (a $5 gift certificate to Kimball Farm Ice Cream). With multiple Bingo games throughout the program, there will be plenty of chances to win. For ages 5 to 10 (with their caregivers) and older adults (ages 60+). Register online at gleasonlibrary.org/events Sponsored by the COAHS, the Gleason Public Library and the Recreation Department Mah Jongg
MAH JONGG
| 10 No Pilates Mat
PILATES MAT Helps build a strong, balanced body and increased flexibility. Only a mat and some floor space needed for this 30 minutes class. Fee: $5/class for Carlisle seniors. To register please contact Kendra at 201-315-7946. French Group
Join Carlislean Daniel Métraux weekly for a mid-afternoon of French community and cultural connection. Francophones from every culture & fluency level are welcome. Please email Daniel directly at danmet13@gmail.com for more information.
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12 | 13 Podiatry Clinic
PODIATRY CLINIC The COAHS Podiatry Clinic for routine nail care services is offered by Dr. Ayleen Gregorian at 41 North Rd., Suite 202., Senior Moments
SENIOR MOMENTS
Balance & Agility
KENDRA THYNE PILATES VIA ZOOM Focus is on building strength in the center of the body. A sturdy chair, an exercise band, and a small ball are used. Fee: Carlisle seniors: $60; everyone else $80, per 3-month session. Kendra is a Carlisle resident and owner of Kendra Thyne Pilates. | 14 Zumba at Town Hall and via Zoom
Hybrid Exercise with Katrina Rotondi Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. Improve your strength and endurance to fun and lively music Fall Session from September 5th to November 28th. Clark Room and simultaneously via Zoom. FOCCOA scholarships available to Carlisle Seniors. To register, please email mfleurimond@carlislema.gov | 15 Don't Get Scammed!
DON’T GET SCAMMED! 2023 EDITION Sergeant Kerry Baxter and Bob Supnik will co-present, sharing how scammers see seniors as easy prey and are using the Internet, smart phones, and ordinary phone lines to target them. This talk aims to teach you how to protect yourself. It covers the most common types of scams, how to detect them, and what to do if you fall victim. Registration required by Monday, November 13 at coahs@carlislema.gov. Chair Yoga
CHAIR YOGA CLASS | 16 Fitness at Town Hall and via Zoom
HYBRID EXERCISE WITH KATRINA ROTONDI FITNESS Thursdays at 9:45 am Helps with bone building and balance. May be done in a chair. Katrina Rotondi, dance teacher at Gotta Dance studio, has been instructing exercise for the COAHS for over 15 years. Fall session: September 7th to November 30th. Clark Room at Town Hall and simultaneously via Zoom. Registration is still open. FOCCOA scholarships available for Carlisle seniors. To register, please email mfleurimond@carlislema.gov Cardio at Town Hall and via Zoom
HYBRID EXERCISE WITH KATRINA ROTONDI CARDIO Thursdays at 10:45 am Boost cardiovascular health, lower blood pressure and improve your sleep with this aerobic exercise. Katrina Rotondi, dance teacher at Gotta Dance studio, has been instructing exercise classes for the COAHS for over 15 years. Fall session: September 7th to November 30th. Clark Room at Town Hall and simultaneously via Zoom. Registration still open. FOCCOA scholarships available for Carlisle seniors. To register, please email mfleurimond@carlislema.gov COAHS Thanksgiving Lunch
THANKSGIVING LUNCH Let’s celebrate Thanksgiving together! Join us for roasted turkey with all the trimmings. After lunch, freelance writer Nick Zaino offers a look back at the long history of humor in Boston and New England. Please register by Thurs., November 9.
Mah Jongg
MAH JONGG
| 17 Pilates Mat
PILATES MAT Helps build a strong, balanced body and increased flexibility. Only a mat and some floor space needed for this 30 minutes class. Fee: $5/class for Carlisle seniors. To register please contact Kendra at 201-315-7946. French Group
Join Carlislean Daniel Métraux weekly for a mid-afternoon of French community and cultural connection. Francophones from every culture & fluency level are welcome. Please email Daniel directly at danmet13@gmail.com for more information.
| 18 CCHS Thanksgiving Lunch
CCHS THANKSGIVING LUNCH Enjoy a delicious traditional Thanksgiving meal and live music by the CCHS students and faculty in Class Government. The event is held in the CCHS cafeteria at noon (no early birds—please do not show up earlier than 11:30). We hope to see you there! |
19 | 20 Balance & Agility
KENDRA THYNE PILATES VIA ZOOM Focus is on building strength in the center of the body. A sturdy chair, an exercise band, and a small ball are used. Fee: Carlisle seniors: $60; everyone else $80, per 3-month session. Kendra is a Carlisle resident and owner of Kendra Thyne Pilates. | 21 Zumba at Town Hall and via Zoom
Hybrid Exercise with Katrina Rotondi Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. Improve your strength and endurance to fun and lively music Fall Session from September 5th to November 28th. Clark Room and simultaneously via Zoom. FOCCOA scholarships available to Carlisle Seniors. To register, please email mfleurimond@carlislema.gov Movie at the Gleason
RANDOM HARVEST (1942) After losing his memory, a World War I vet starts a new life with a showgirl. But their happiness is threatened when an accident restores his former memories -- and his former life. | 22 Chair Yoga
CHAIR YOGA CLASS | 23 No Fitness
HYBRID EXERCISE WITH KATRINA ROTONDI FITNESS Thursdays at 9:45 am Helps with bone building and balance. May be done in a chair. Katrina Rotondi, dance teacher at Gotta Dance studio, has been instructing exercise for the COAHS for over 15 years. Fall session: September 7th to November 30th. Clark Room at Town Hall and simultaneously via Zoom. Registration is still open. FOCCOA scholarships available for Carlisle seniors. To register, please email mfleurimond@carlislema.gov No Cardio
HYBRID EXERCISE WITH KATRINA ROTONDI CARDIO Thursdays at 10:45 am Boost cardiovascular health, lower blood pressure and improve your sleep with this aerobic exercise. Katrina Rotondi, dance teacher at Gotta Dance studio, has been instructing exercise classes for the COAHS for over 15 years. Fall session: September 7th to November 30th. Clark Room at Town Hall and simultaneously via Zoom. Registration still open. FOCCOA scholarships available for Carlisle seniors. To register, please email mfleurimond@carlislema.gov No Mah Jongg
MAH JONGG
| 24 No Pilates Mat
PILATES MAT Helps build a strong, balanced body and increased flexibility. Only a mat and some floor space needed for this 30 minutes class. Fee: $5/class for Carlisle seniors. To register please contact Kendra at 201-315-7946. French Group
Join Carlislean Daniel Métraux weekly for a mid-afternoon of French community and cultural connection. Francophones from every culture & fluency level are welcome. Please email Daniel directly at danmet13@gmail.com for more information.
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26 | 27 Senior Moments
Balance & Agility
KENDRA THYNE PILATES VIA ZOOM Focus is on building strength in the center of the body. A sturdy chair, an exercise band, and a small ball are used. Fee: Carlisle seniors: $60; everyone else $80, per 3-month session. Kendra is a Carlisle resident and owner of Kendra Thyne Pilates. | 28 Wreathmaking
HOLIDAY WREATH MAKING Zumba at Town Hall and via Zoom
Hybrid Exercise with Katrina Rotondi Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. Improve your strength and endurance to fun and lively music Fall Session from September 5th to November 28th. Clark Room and simultaneously via Zoom. FOCCOA scholarships available to Carlisle Seniors. To register, please email mfleurimond@carlislema.gov COAHS Board MTG
| 29 Fife & Drum Restaurant
FIFE AND DRUM RESTAURANT Lunch at the Northeast Correctional Center in Concord! For $3.21 (correct change please) you will receive soup, your choice of a garden or Caesar salad along with your choice of the entrée or sandwiches of the day. Dessert and beverage Be at the Congregational Church at 11:00 am for the van. Van fee $5 payable to Note: No cell phones or electronic devices allowed in the building. Please bring your driver’s license! Space limited; please register by Nov. 21 Chair Yoga
CHAIR YOGA CLASS | 30 Fitness at Town Hall and via Zoom
HYBRID EXERCISE WITH KATRINA ROTONDI FITNESS Thursdays at 9:45 am Helps with bone building and balance. May be done in a chair. Katrina Rotondi, dance teacher at Gotta Dance studio, has been instructing exercise for the COAHS for over 15 years. Fall session: September 7th to November 30th. Clark Room at Town Hall and simultaneously via Zoom. Registration is still open. FOCCOA scholarships available for Carlisle seniors. To register, please email mfleurimond@carlislema.gov Cardio at Town Hall and via Zoom
HYBRID EXERCISE WITH KATRINA ROTONDI CARDIO Thursdays at 10:45 am Boost cardiovascular health, lower blood pressure and improve your sleep with this aerobic exercise. Katrina Rotondi, dance teacher at Gotta Dance studio, has been instructing exercise classes for the COAHS for over 15 years. Fall session: September 7th to November 30th. Clark Room at Town Hall and simultaneously via Zoom. Registration still open. FOCCOA scholarships available for Carlisle seniors. To register, please email mfleurimond@carlislema.gov Mah Jongg
MAH JONGG
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Wednesday Nov 1, 2023
Men's Breakfast
Wednesday Nov 1, 2023 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM
Men’s breakfast
Wednesday, November 1 | 9:30am
Carlisle Town Hall, Clark Room
Join us for coffee and breakfast goodies. Please let us know if we should expect you.
Chair Yoga
Wednesday Nov 1, 2023 2:15 PM to 3:15 PM
CHAIR YOGA CLASS
WEDNESDAYS JUL./AUG. | 2:15PM
(No Class: 8/2, 8/16)
1st Floor Community Room, Benfield
Chair yoga is a great way for older adults to get the wonderful health benefits of yoga. Staying seated while doing yoga means that even those who aren’t flexible can safely do the exercises. The benefits of chair yoga for older adults includes loosening and stretching painful muscles, reducing chronic pain, decreasing stress, and improving circulation. It also reduces anxiety, helps lower blood pressure, protects joints, and builds strength and balance. No equipment necessary. FREE this summer for
Carlisle 60+ residents. Registration is required.
Space is limited.
Thursday Nov 2, 2023
Fitness at Town Hall and via Zoom
Thursday Nov 2, 2023 9:45 AM to 10:30 AM
HYBRID EXERCISE WITH KATRINA ROTONDI
FITNESS
Thursdays at 9:45 am
Helps with bone building and balance. May be done in a chair.
Katrina Rotondi, dance teacher at Gotta Dance studio, has been instructing exercise for the COAHS for over 15 years.
Fall session: September 7th to November 30th. Clark Room at Town Hall and simultaneously via Zoom. Registration is still open.
FOCCOA scholarships available for Carlisle seniors. To register, please email mfleurimond@carlislema.gov
Cardio at Town Hall and via Zoom
Thursday Nov 2, 2023 10:45 AM to 11:30 AM
HYBRID EXERCISE WITH KATRINA ROTONDI
CARDIO
Thursdays at 10:45 am
Boost cardiovascular health, lower blood pressure and improve your sleep with this aerobic exercise.
Katrina Rotondi, dance teacher at Gotta Dance studio, has been instructing exercise classes for the COAHS for over 15 years.
Fall session: September 7th to November 30th. Clark Room at Town Hall and simultaneously via Zoom. Registration still open.
FOCCOA scholarships available for Carlisle seniors. To register, please email mfleurimond@carlislema.gov
Mah Jongg
Thursday Nov 2, 2023 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
MAH JONGG
Thursdays | 1:00pm
Carlisle Town Hall, Clark Room
Join us for weekly Mah Jongg at Town Hall on Thursdays from 2:00-4:00 pm. Come make somenew friends while enjoying this game of strategy, skill, and luck. Basic knowledge of the game required. Call the COAHS to register.
Friday Nov 3, 2023
Gleason Knitters
Friday Nov 3, 2023 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM
GLEASON KNITTERS
Every First Friday | 10:30am
Gleason Public Library
If you knit, sew, crochet, stitch, applique, bead, weave or do any other creative pursuit that’s portable enough to bring along - come and be craftily social with the Gleason Knitters. This group is led by Jackie Engelhardt. For more info please
contact Jackie at jpengelhardt39@gmail.com.Pilates Mat
Friday Nov 3, 2023 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM
PILATES MAT
Fridays | 1:00pm
Helps build a strong, balanced body and increased flexibility. Only a mat and some floor space needed for this 30 minutes class. Fee: $5/class for Carlisle seniors. To register please contact Kendra at 201-315-7946.
French Group
Friday Nov 3, 2023 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Join Carlislean Daniel Métraux weekly for a mid-afternoon of French community and cultural connection. Francophones from every culture & fluency level are welcome. Please email Daniel directly at danmet13@gmail.com for more information.
Saturday Nov 4, 2023
Living Well & Beyond Resources Fair
Saturday Nov 4, 2023 11:00 AM to 1:30 PM
Living Well 60 & Beyond
A resource fair for older adults and their loved ones
Saturday, November 4 | 11 am—1:30pm
Corey Gymnasium, Carlisle Public School (83 School St.)
¨ Representatives from local agencies and town departments
¨ Exercise demonstrations
¨ Blood Pressure Clinic
¨ Grab-bar installation sign-up
¨ Raffles and more!
¨ Covid & Flu Vaccine Clinic (registration required) call COAHS 978-371-2895.
https://home.color.com/vaccine/register/cataldo?site=carlisle-wellness-fair-carlisle-school
www.carlislecoahs.com
Monday Nov 6, 2023
Community Book Club
Monday Nov 6, 2023 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM
Carlisle Community Book Club
Zoom
The Carlisle Community Book Club welcomes new members anytime. Visit gleasonlibrary.org or call the library at 978-369-4898 for book titles and to register. Sponsored by the COAHS and the Gleason Public Library.
Balance & Agility
Monday Nov 6, 2023 1:30 PM to 2:30 PM
KENDRA THYNE PILATES VIA ZOOM
Mondays | 1:30pm - Zoom
Focus is on building strength in the center of the body. A sturdy chair, an exercise band, and a small ball are used. Fee: Carlisle seniors: $60; everyone else $80, per 3-month session. Kendra is a Carlisle resident and owner of Kendra Thyne Pilates.
To register please contact Kendra at 201-315-7946.
Tuesday Nov 7, 2023
Veterans Breakfast
Tuesday Nov 7, 2023 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM
Salute to Veterans Breakfast
Tuesday, November 7 | 9:00am
Carlisle Town Hall, Clark Room
All Carlisle military veterans and active service personnel are invited for a breakfast in honor of your service and sacrifice. Please register by Friday, November 3.
Reading Poetry Anew
Tuesday Nov 7, 2023 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Zoom
Dip or dive into the pleasures of poetry. This informal course, led by Carlislean Mary Zoll, will include poetry readings and reactions, discussions of the patterns and techniques used in the poems, and perhaps some intellectual understanding of the poems. Visit gleasonlibrary.org or call the library at 978-369-4898 to register. Sponsored by the COAHS and the Gleason Public Library.
Zumba at Town Hall and via Zoom
Tuesday Nov 7, 2023 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM
Hybrid Exercise with Katrina Rotondi
Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m.
Improve your strength and endurance to fun and lively music
Fall Session from September 5th to November 28th. Clark Room and simultaneously via Zoom.
FOCCOA scholarships available to Carlisle Seniors. To register, please email mfleurimond@carlislema.gov
Saudi Arabia at the Crossroads
Tuesday Nov 7, 2023 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM
Saudi Arabia at the Crossroads visionary Future or desert mirage
Tuesday, November 7| 1:00pm
Zoom
Saudi Arabia, the largest nation on the Arabian Peninsula, has witnessed enormous changes during the last hundred years. The country’s image internationally has suffered in recent decades. Join presenter, Barry Pell, avid traveler, while he shares his observations on a country on the cusp of change and meet its warm and hospitable people. To receive the Zoom link, register by Friday, November 3.
Wednesday Nov 8, 2023
Groton Music Hall
Wednesday Nov 8, 2023 10:30 AM to 2:00 PM
Groton Hill Music Center Free Community concert
Wednesday, November 8 | 12:00pm
Join us for a free community concert with classical string quartets playing Haydn, Beethoven, and Dvorak.
Van fee $5 payable to driver on the day of the trip. Space limited. Van departs at 10:45 am from the Carlisle Congregational Church. Carlisle 60+ residents have first preference. Please reserve your spot by Friday, November 3.
Chair Yoga
Wednesday Nov 8, 2023 2:15 PM to 3:15 PM
CHAIR YOGA CLASS
WEDNESDAYS JUL./AUG. | 2:15PM
(No Class: 8/2, 8/16)
1st Floor Community Room, Benfield
Chair yoga is a great way for older adults to get the wonderful health benefits of yoga. Staying seated while doing yoga means that even those who aren’t flexible can safely do the exercises. The benefits of chair yoga for older adults includes loosening and stretching painful muscles, reducing chronic pain, decreasing stress, and improving circulation. It also reduces anxiety, helps lower blood pressure, protects joints, and builds strength and balance. No equipment necessary. FREE this summer for
Carlisle 60+ residents. Registration is required.
Space is limited.
Thursday Nov 9, 2023
Fitness at Town Hall and via Zoom
Thursday Nov 9, 2023 9:45 AM to 10:30 AM
HYBRID EXERCISE WITH KATRINA ROTONDI
FITNESS
Thursdays at 9:45 am
Helps with bone building and balance. May be done in a chair.
Katrina Rotondi, dance teacher at Gotta Dance studio, has been instructing exercise for the COAHS for over 15 years.
Fall session: September 7th to November 30th. Clark Room at Town Hall and simultaneously via Zoom. Registration is still open.
FOCCOA scholarships available for Carlisle seniors. To register, please email mfleurimond@carlislema.gov
Cardio at Town Hall and via Zoom
Thursday Nov 9, 2023 10:45 AM to 11:30 AM
HYBRID EXERCISE WITH KATRINA ROTONDI
CARDIO
Thursdays at 10:45 am
Boost cardiovascular health, lower blood pressure and improve your sleep with this aerobic exercise.
Katrina Rotondi, dance teacher at Gotta Dance studio, has been instructing exercise classes for the COAHS for over 15 years.
Fall session: September 7th to November 30th. Clark Room at Town Hall and simultaneously via Zoom. Registration still open.
FOCCOA scholarships available for Carlisle seniors. To register, please email mfleurimond@carlislema.gov
BINGO
Thursday Nov 9, 2023 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM
Kids and Older Adult Bingo
Union Hall, First Religious Society, Carlisle November 9th 1PM-2PM
Looking for a fun early release day activity? Join us for Multigenerational Bingo! It’s simple to play. The host calls out numbers for attendees to mark off on their Bingo card. The first player to mark off five in a row and call out "BINGO" wins the game and will receive a prize (a $5 gift certificate to Kimball Farm Ice Cream). With multiple Bingo games throughout the program, there will be plenty of chances to win.
For ages 5 to 10 (with their caregivers) and older adults (ages 60+).
Register online at gleasonlibrary.org/events
Sponsored by the COAHS, the Gleason Public Library and the Recreation Department
Mah Jongg
Thursday Nov 9, 2023 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
MAH JONGG
Thursdays | 1:00pm
Carlisle Town Hall, Clark Room
Join us for weekly Mah Jongg at Town Hall on Thursdays from 2:00-4:00 pm. Come make somenew friends while enjoying this game of strategy, skill, and luck. Basic knowledge of the game required. Call the COAHS to register.
Friday Nov 10, 2023
No Pilates Mat
Friday Nov 10, 2023 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM
PILATES MAT
Fridays | 1:00pm
Helps build a strong, balanced body and increased flexibility. Only a mat and some floor space needed for this 30 minutes class. Fee: $5/class for Carlisle seniors. To register please contact Kendra at 201-315-7946.
French Group
Friday Nov 10, 2023 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Join Carlislean Daniel Métraux weekly for a mid-afternoon of French community and cultural connection. Francophones from every culture & fluency level are welcome. Please email Daniel directly at danmet13@gmail.com for more information.
Monday Nov 13, 2023
Podiatry Clinic
Monday Nov 13, 2023 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
PODIATRY CLINIC
Monday
November 13| By Appointment
The COAHS Podiatry Clinic for routine nail care services is offered by Dr. Ayleen Gregorian at 41 North Rd., Suite 202.,
Bedford. Appointments run every 15 minutes. The fee is $40; Carlisle seniors only pay $25 because of the generosity of the
Friends of the Carlisle COA. Please make check payable to “Dr. Gregorian.” For an appt., call the COAHS at 978-371-2895 and let us know if you need a ride. Podiatry clinic patients must continue to wear a mask at all times.Senior Moments
Monday Nov 13, 2023 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
SENIOR MOMENTS
The 2nd and 4th Monday | 10:00am
Ferns Country Store
A casual coffee drop-in for Carlisle residents & friends 60+ to sit, relax, and chit-chat. Pastries courtesy of the Carlisle COAHS and Bridges of Westford. Ferns gives 10% off coffee to Senior Moments attendees. Blood pressure clinic provided by Bridges on the fourth Friday of the month.Balance & Agility
Monday Nov 13, 2023 1:30 PM to 2:30 PM
KENDRA THYNE PILATES VIA ZOOM
Mondays | 1:30pm - Zoom
Focus is on building strength in the center of the body. A sturdy chair, an exercise band, and a small ball are used. Fee: Carlisle seniors: $60; everyone else $80, per 3-month session. Kendra is a Carlisle resident and owner of Kendra Thyne Pilates.
To register please contact Kendra at 201-315-7946.
Tuesday Nov 14, 2023
Zumba at Town Hall and via Zoom
Tuesday Nov 14, 2023 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM
Hybrid Exercise with Katrina Rotondi
Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m.
Improve your strength and endurance to fun and lively music
Fall Session from September 5th to November 28th. Clark Room and simultaneously via Zoom.
FOCCOA scholarships available to Carlisle Seniors. To register, please email mfleurimond@carlislema.gov
Wednesday Nov 15, 2023
Don't Get Scammed!
Wednesday Nov 15, 2023 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM
DON’T GET SCAMMED! 2023 EDITION
Wednesday, November 15| 1:00pm, Clark Room, Carlisle Town Hall
Sergeant Kerry Baxter and Bob Supnik will co-present, sharing how scammers see seniors as easy prey and are using the Internet, smart phones, and ordinary phone lines to target them. This talk aims to teach you how to protect yourself. It covers the most common types of scams, how to detect them, and what to do if you fall victim. Registration required by Monday, November 13 at coahs@carlislema.gov.
Chair Yoga
Wednesday Nov 15, 2023 2:15 PM to 3:15 PM
CHAIR YOGA CLASS
WEDNESDAYS JUL./AUG. | 2:15PM
(No Class: 8/2, 8/16)
1st Floor Community Room, Benfield
Chair yoga is a great way for older adults to get the wonderful health benefits of yoga. Staying seated while doing yoga means that even those who aren’t flexible can safely do the exercises. The benefits of chair yoga for older adults includes loosening and stretching painful muscles, reducing chronic pain, decreasing stress, and improving circulation. It also reduces anxiety, helps lower blood pressure, protects joints, and builds strength and balance. No equipment necessary. FREE this summer for
Carlisle 60+ residents. Registration is required.
Space is limited.
Thursday Nov 16, 2023
Fitness at Town Hall and via Zoom
Thursday Nov 16, 2023 9:45 AM to 10:30 AM
HYBRID EXERCISE WITH KATRINA ROTONDI
FITNESS
Thursdays at 9:45 am
Helps with bone building and balance. May be done in a chair.
Katrina Rotondi, dance teacher at Gotta Dance studio, has been instructing exercise for the COAHS for over 15 years.
Fall session: September 7th to November 30th. Clark Room at Town Hall and simultaneously via Zoom. Registration is still open.
FOCCOA scholarships available for Carlisle seniors. To register, please email mfleurimond@carlislema.gov
Cardio at Town Hall and via Zoom
Thursday Nov 16, 2023 10:45 AM to 11:30 AM
HYBRID EXERCISE WITH KATRINA ROTONDI
CARDIO
Thursdays at 10:45 am
Boost cardiovascular health, lower blood pressure and improve your sleep with this aerobic exercise.
Katrina Rotondi, dance teacher at Gotta Dance studio, has been instructing exercise classes for the COAHS for over 15 years.
Fall session: September 7th to November 30th. Clark Room at Town Hall and simultaneously via Zoom. Registration still open.
FOCCOA scholarships available for Carlisle seniors. To register, please email mfleurimond@carlislema.gov
COAHS Thanksgiving Lunch
Thursday Nov 16, 2023 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM
THANKSGIVING LUNCH
Thursday, November 16 | 12:00pm. FRS, Union Hall
Let’s celebrate Thanksgiving together! Join us for roasted turkey with all the trimmings. After lunch, freelance writer Nick Zaino offers a look back at the long history of humor in Boston and New England. Please register by Thurs., November 9.
Mah Jongg
Thursday Nov 16, 2023 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
MAH JONGG
Thursdays | 1:00pm
Carlisle Town Hall, Clark Room
Join us for weekly Mah Jongg at Town Hall on Thursdays from 2:00-4:00 pm. Come make somenew friends while enjoying this game of strategy, skill, and luck. Basic knowledge of the game required. Call the COAHS to register.
Friday Nov 17, 2023
Pilates Mat
Friday Nov 17, 2023 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM
PILATES MAT
Fridays | 1:00pm
Helps build a strong, balanced body and increased flexibility. Only a mat and some floor space needed for this 30 minutes class. Fee: $5/class for Carlisle seniors. To register please contact Kendra at 201-315-7946.
French Group
Friday Nov 17, 2023 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Join Carlislean Daniel Métraux weekly for a mid-afternoon of French community and cultural connection. Francophones from every culture & fluency level are welcome. Please email Daniel directly at danmet13@gmail.com for more information.
Saturday Nov 18, 2023
CCHS Thanksgiving Lunch
Saturday Nov 18, 2023 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM
CCHS THANKSGIVING LUNCH
Saturday, November 18 | 12:00pm. In Person at Concord-Carlisle High School (500 Walden st, Concord MA)
Enjoy a delicious traditional Thanksgiving meal and live music by the CCHS students and faculty in Class Government. The event is held in the CCHS cafeteria at noon (no early birds—please do not show up earlier than 11:30). We hope to see you there!
Carlisle 60+ residents please call the Carlisle COAHS at 978-371-2895 to register by Thursday,
November 9. Space is limited.
Monday Nov 20, 2023
Balance & Agility
Monday Nov 20, 2023 1:30 PM to 2:30 PM
KENDRA THYNE PILATES VIA ZOOM
Mondays | 1:30pm - Zoom
Focus is on building strength in the center of the body. A sturdy chair, an exercise band, and a small ball are used. Fee: Carlisle seniors: $60; everyone else $80, per 3-month session. Kendra is a Carlisle resident and owner of Kendra Thyne Pilates.
To register please contact Kendra at 201-315-7946.
Tuesday Nov 21, 2023
Zumba at Town Hall and via Zoom
Tuesday Nov 21, 2023 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM
Hybrid Exercise with Katrina Rotondi
Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m.
Improve your strength and endurance to fun and lively music
Fall Session from September 5th to November 28th. Clark Room and simultaneously via Zoom.
FOCCOA scholarships available to Carlisle Seniors. To register, please email mfleurimond@carlislema.gov
Movie at the Gleason
Tuesday Nov 21, 2023 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
RANDOM HARVEST (1942)
Tuesday, November 21| 1 pm, Hollis Room, Gleason Public Library
After losing his memory, a World War I vet starts a new life with a showgirl. But their happiness is threatened when an accident restores his former memories -- and his former life.
Wednesday Nov 22, 2023
Chair Yoga
Wednesday Nov 22, 2023 2:15 PM to 3:15 PM
CHAIR YOGA CLASS
WEDNESDAYS JUL./AUG. | 2:15PM
(No Class: 8/2, 8/16)
1st Floor Community Room, Benfield
Chair yoga is a great way for older adults to get the wonderful health benefits of yoga. Staying seated while doing yoga means that even those who aren’t flexible can safely do the exercises. The benefits of chair yoga for older adults includes loosening and stretching painful muscles, reducing chronic pain, decreasing stress, and improving circulation. It also reduces anxiety, helps lower blood pressure, protects joints, and builds strength and balance. No equipment necessary. FREE this summer for
Carlisle 60+ residents. Registration is required.
Space is limited.
Thursday Nov 23, 2023
No Fitness
Thursday Nov 23, 2023 9:45 AM to 10:30 AM
HYBRID EXERCISE WITH KATRINA ROTONDI
FITNESS
Thursdays at 9:45 am
Helps with bone building and balance. May be done in a chair.
Katrina Rotondi, dance teacher at Gotta Dance studio, has been instructing exercise for the COAHS for over 15 years.
Fall session: September 7th to November 30th. Clark Room at Town Hall and simultaneously via Zoom. Registration is still open.
FOCCOA scholarships available for Carlisle seniors. To register, please email mfleurimond@carlislema.gov
No Cardio
Thursday Nov 23, 2023 10:45 AM to 11:30 AM
HYBRID EXERCISE WITH KATRINA ROTONDI
CARDIO
Thursdays at 10:45 am
Boost cardiovascular health, lower blood pressure and improve your sleep with this aerobic exercise.
Katrina Rotondi, dance teacher at Gotta Dance studio, has been instructing exercise classes for the COAHS for over 15 years.
Fall session: September 7th to November 30th. Clark Room at Town Hall and simultaneously via Zoom. Registration still open.
FOCCOA scholarships available for Carlisle seniors. To register, please email mfleurimond@carlislema.gov
No Mah Jongg
Thursday Nov 23, 2023 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
MAH JONGG
Thursdays | 1:00pm
Carlisle Town Hall, Clark Room
Join us for weekly Mah Jongg at Town Hall on Thursdays from 2:00-4:00 pm. Come make somenew friends while enjoying this game of strategy, skill, and luck. Basic knowledge of the game required. Call the COAHS to register.
Friday Nov 24, 2023
No Pilates Mat
Friday Nov 24, 2023 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM
PILATES MAT
Fridays | 1:00pm
Helps build a strong, balanced body and increased flexibility. Only a mat and some floor space needed for this 30 minutes class. Fee: $5/class for Carlisle seniors. To register please contact Kendra at 201-315-7946.
French Group
Friday Nov 24, 2023 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Join Carlislean Daniel Métraux weekly for a mid-afternoon of French community and cultural connection. Francophones from every culture & fluency level are welcome. Please email Daniel directly at danmet13@gmail.com for more information.
Monday Nov 27, 2023
Senior Moments
Monday Nov 27, 2023 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
The 2nd and 4th Monday | 10:00am
Ferns Country Store
A casual coffee drop-in for Carlisle residents & friends 60+ to sit, relax, and chit-chat. Pastries courtesy of the Carlisle COAHS and Bridges of Westford. Ferns gives 10% off coffee to Senior Moments attendees. Blood pressure clinic provided by Bridges on the fourth Friday of the month.Balance & Agility
Monday Nov 27, 2023 1:30 PM to 2:30 PM
KENDRA THYNE PILATES VIA ZOOM
Mondays | 1:30pm - Zoom
Focus is on building strength in the center of the body. A sturdy chair, an exercise band, and a small ball are used. Fee: Carlisle seniors: $60; everyone else $80, per 3-month session. Kendra is a Carlisle resident and owner of Kendra Thyne Pilates.
To register please contact Kendra at 201-315-7946.
Tuesday Nov 28, 2023
Wreathmaking
Tuesday Nov 28, 2023 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM
HOLIDAY WREATH MAKING
Tuesday, November 28| 10:30-11:30am
St. Irene Parish Hall (No Early Birds)
The Carlisle Garden Club and the COAHS will host a creative and festive morning of decorating your own holiday wreath. This event is free and for Carlisle 60+ only. Limit of one wreath per household. Thank you to the Carlisle Garden Club
for their generosity. Registration required by Tuesday, November 21.Zumba at Town Hall and via Zoom
Tuesday Nov 28, 2023 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM
Hybrid Exercise with Katrina Rotondi
Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m.
Improve your strength and endurance to fun and lively music
Fall Session from September 5th to November 28th. Clark Room and simultaneously via Zoom.
FOCCOA scholarships available to Carlisle Seniors. To register, please email mfleurimond@carlislema.gov
COAHS Board MTG
Tuesday Nov 28, 2023 11:45 AM to 12:45 PM
Wednesday Nov 29, 2023
Fife & Drum Restaurant
Wednesday Nov 29, 2023 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
FIFE AND DRUM RESTAURANT
Wednesday, November 29 | 11:30am, Northeastern Correctional Center, Concord, Ma
Lunch at the Northeast Correctional Center in Concord! For $3.21 (correct change please) you will receive soup, your choice of a garden or Caesar salad along with your choice of the entrée or sandwiches of the day. Dessert and beverage
included.
Be at the Congregational Church at 11:00 am for the van. Van fee $5 payable to
driver on the day of the trip.
Note: No cell phones or electronic devices allowed in the building. Please bring your driver’s license! Space limited; please register by Nov. 21
Chair Yoga
Wednesday Nov 29, 2023 2:15 PM to 3:15 PM
CHAIR YOGA CLASS
WEDNESDAYS JUL./AUG. | 2:15PM
(No Class: 8/2, 8/16)
1st Floor Community Room, Benfield
Chair yoga is a great way for older adults to get the wonderful health benefits of yoga. Staying seated while doing yoga means that even those who aren’t flexible can safely do the exercises. The benefits of chair yoga for older adults includes loosening and stretching painful muscles, reducing chronic pain, decreasing stress, and improving circulation. It also reduces anxiety, helps lower blood pressure, protects joints, and builds strength and balance. No equipment necessary. FREE this summer for
Carlisle 60+ residents. Registration is required.
Space is limited.
Thursday Nov 30, 2023
Fitness at Town Hall and via Zoom
Thursday Nov 30, 2023 9:45 AM to 10:30 AM
HYBRID EXERCISE WITH KATRINA ROTONDI
FITNESS
Thursdays at 9:45 am
Helps with bone building and balance. May be done in a chair.
Katrina Rotondi, dance teacher at Gotta Dance studio, has been instructing exercise for the COAHS for over 15 years.
Fall session: September 7th to November 30th. Clark Room at Town Hall and simultaneously via Zoom. Registration is still open.
FOCCOA scholarships available for Carlisle seniors. To register, please email mfleurimond@carlislema.gov
Cardio at Town Hall and via Zoom
Thursday Nov 30, 2023 10:45 AM to 11:30 AM
HYBRID EXERCISE WITH KATRINA ROTONDI
CARDIO
Thursdays at 10:45 am
Boost cardiovascular health, lower blood pressure and improve your sleep with this aerobic exercise.
Katrina Rotondi, dance teacher at Gotta Dance studio, has been instructing exercise classes for the COAHS for over 15 years.
Fall session: September 7th to November 30th. Clark Room at Town Hall and simultaneously via Zoom. Registration still open.
FOCCOA scholarships available for Carlisle seniors. To register, please email mfleurimond@carlislema.gov
Mah Jongg
Thursday Nov 30, 2023 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
MAH JONGG
Thursdays | 1:00pm
Carlisle Town Hall, Clark Room
Join us for weekly Mah Jongg at Town Hall on Thursdays from 2:00-4:00 pm. Come make somenew friends while enjoying this game of strategy, skill, and luck. Basic knowledge of the game required. Call the COAHS to register.