Concord Parks and Recreation offers a robust Senior Citizen Program based at the City-Wide Community Center on Canterbury Road in Concord. The senior program is designed to offer free and low-cost programs for Senior Citizens, age 55 and older.
Concord/Penacook residents can obtain a free Senior Passport which gives them access to a majority of the programming offered. Non-residents can purchase a Senior Passport for $50 per year, which will give them access as well.
Programs offered under the Senior Passport include: indoor senior walking, coffee socials, book club, knitting group, adult coloring, trivia and monthly special events.
The walking program is one of the more popular activities, as many seniors find the gymโs poured rubber floor gentle on their joints when walking. The walking group often meets outside in warmer months, to use the half mile walking trail that circles the park behind the community center.
In addition to the regularly scheduled programs, many special events such as holiday celebrations, musical performances, educational speakers, and luncheons are offered throughout the year for passport holders.
Senior programs that are offered outside of the Senior Passport program include Zumba Gold, Pickleball, Senior Fitness and a variety of yoga classes.
Concord Parks & Recreation has also partnered with the CAP Agency to offer monthly lunches to seniors. These lunches do require pre-registration, and a $2 donation for lunch is requested, but not required. Anyone interested can register by contacting the Senior Coordinator, Becky Bukowski.
The majority of these programs take place during the senior program drop-in hours, which are Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The senior program is held in the designated Senior Lounge, and exact days and times of particular programs are shown on the calendar. The Senior Calendar is published monthly, and if youโd like to receive a copy, simply join the email list, visit the website, or stop by the front desk at the City-Wide Community Center.
The senior program is run by Senior Coordinator Becky Bukowski, who joined Concord Parks and Recreation in 2014. Since that time, Becky has added a variety of programs and events for seniors to enjoy. Becky can be reached via email rbukowski@concordnh.gov or phone 603-230-4982.