NASHUA

BECK’S ARTS EXPRESS HOSTS OPEN HOUSE FOR SUMMER CLASSES, CAMP

Beck’s Arts Express, 491 Amherst St., will host an open house from 5-6:30 p.m. June 6. Enjoy refreshments while your kids make some fun crafts. Receive 20 percent off registration fee when you register for classes or camp during the open house. Information: 566-1393 or admin@artsexpressnh.com.

RSVP BONE BUILDERS PROGRAM FOR SENIORS

The RSVP Bone Builders Program is a strength-training and balance exercise program to help prevent and reverse osteoporosis, improve balance, and enhance energy and well-being. The program, geared for age 60 and older, relies on weight training to protect against fractures caused by osteoporosis by increasing muscular strength and bone density. Balance exercises aimed at preventing falls and fractures are key components. The program is led by trained volunteer leaders. Free. Information: Dee Martin at 668-8010, ext. 6022, or Denise Charest at 598-9421, or rsvp@snhs.org. Drop-in classes meet at:

Davidson Landing II, 145 Ledge St., Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10-11 a.m.

Wagner Court, 101 Burke St., Mondays and Wednesdays, 2-3 p.m.

Streeter Shores, 76 Temple St., Tuesdays and Fridays, 10-11 a.m.

Nashua Senior Activity Center, 70 Temple St., Tuesdays and Thursdays, 2-3 p.m.

HOLISTIC SELF CARE CENTER

The Holistic Self Care Center, 12 Murphy Drive, will present these free programs. Information or registration: 883-1490, www.thehsccenter.com, info@thehsccenter.com.

• 6:30-7:30 p.m. June 10: Intro to Angel Card Reading for beginners.

• Lyme disease support group meets 6-7 p.m. June 18. Open to those with or have recovered from Lyme disease and to loved ones of someone with Lyme disease.

LEAGUE OF NH CRAFTSMEN GALLERY CLASSES

The League of N.H. Craftsmen will offer these classes in its gallery at 98 Main St. Information/registration: 595-8233 or nhcrafts.org/nashua.

• Mokume Gane Beads, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. June 8. $35 plus $10 materials charge. Open to adults and children 12 and older.

• Polymer Clay Beads, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. June 22. $35 plus $10 materials fee. Open to adults and children 12 and older.

• Summer program for children and teens: Variety of classes for all ages include jewelry making, June 24-26; linoleum block printing, July 8 and 24; pottery, July 15-18; and polymer clay, July 29 and 30. See website for details on dates, times and fees.

• Ongoing classes: Basket Weaving, Fundamentals of Jewelry Making and Beginning Stained Glass. See website for details.

CLASSES AT ST. JOSEPH HOSPITAL

St. Joseph Hospital will offer the following classes. To register, or for information: 595-3168 or stjosephhospital.com/classes.

• Computerized baseline concussion testing for athletes ages 11 and older: 6-7 p.m. June 10, July 8 or Aug. 15. $10. Preregistration required.

• IGT/Pre-Diabetes class, 8-9:30 a.m. June 12 or 6-7 p.m. Aug. 20. $20.

• Learn How to Be a Super Sitter, 3:30-6 p.m. June 19, July 10 or Aug. 14. $25, includes course material.

• Thriving with Yoga for Those with Cancer, noon-1 p.m. Tuesdays, July 9-Aug. 13.

• 55 Alive Driving Course, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. July 8 and 10. $12 for AARP members (please be sure to bring your member card), $14 for nonmembers.

LIGHTEN UP NASHUA: SUMMER SLIMDOWN

St. Joseph Hospital’s Lighten Up Nashua: Summer Slimdown is a free community online weight-loss program sponsored by the hospital that’s designed to motivate people to focus their energy on achieving a healthy lifestyle. Individuals or teams of four can sign up and log in their weight loss each week for a chance to win prizes. The program also offers access to free healthy recipes and cooking videos, exercise tips and information on local health events. The next session runs June 10-Aug. 30. Prizes include a Nike FuelBand, a $100 spa gift card, gift cards to Hannaford Supermarket and prizes to all who lose at least 10 percent of their body weight. Information/registration: www.lightenupnashua.com.

DINNER WITH THE DIETITIANS CLASSES

St. Joseph Hospital is offering a “Dinner with the Dietitians” educational series. To register for any or all of these classes, call Community Health Education at St. Joseph Hospital at 595-3168 or visit stjosephhospital.com/classes.

• June 26, 6:30-7:30 p.m.: Nutrition for Healthy Aging. Free.

• June 27, 6-8 p.m.: Fad Diets: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly. $10, includes a healthy dinner.

DINNER WITH THE DOCTOR EDUCATIONAL SERIES

St. Joseph Hospital is offering two “Dinner with the Doctor” educational classes. All sessions are from 6-8 p.m. A $10 fee includes dinner. Information/registration: 595-3168 or stjosephhospital.com/classes.

• June 26: Managing Diabetes through the Summer Months.

EXERCISE CLASSES AT ST. JOSEPH HOSPITAL

St. Joseph Hospital, 172 Kinsley St., offers these exercise classes. To register: 595-3168 or stjosephhospital.com/classes.

• Fit and Young for Life: A Strength and Balance Training Program for Seniors. Various classes and times are offered in Nashua, Milford, Merrimack and Hudson. $50.

• Yoga classes. In Nashua: 7-8 p.m. Wednesdays, July 24-Aug. 28, or 5-6 p.m. Fridays, June 7-July 12, or July 26-Aug. 30. In Hudson: 5:30-6:30 p.m. or 6:45-7:45 p.m. Mondays, July 22-Aug. 26.

• Zumba, 7-8 p.m. Tuesdays, June 25-July 30 or Sept. 3-Oct. 8. $50.

• Low-Impact Aerobics, 5-6 p.m. Mondays and Thursdays, Aug. 5-Oct. 31. $55.

BOATING EDUCATION PROGRAM

The state Department of Safety is offering a boating education course. There is a $30 nonrefundable fee; preregistration is required. 267-7256 or 1-888-254-2125. For a complete listing of available classes, visit boatingeducation.nh.gov.

• 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. June 15 or 29, July 13 or 27, or Aug. 3, 17, 24 or 31.

SENIORS COUNT WORKSHOP OFFERS IDEAS FOR SUMMER FUN

Are you looking to have some fun this summer close to home? Tom Dwane, recreation program manager for the city of Nashua, and Carol Eyman, outreach director and community service coordinator for the Nashua Public Library, will share information about upcoming summer events and programs at a free workshop at 1 p.m. June 10 at the Senior Activity Center, 70 Temple St. Joining them will be Rebecca Dixon, executive director of Nashua’s Great American Downtown. Free. Information: Beth Todgham, Seniors Count-Nashua facilitator for Southern New Hampshire Services, at 889-3440, ext. 132.

WHAT IS MARRIAGE?

Rhodes Scholar Sherif Girgis, a Yale law student, doctoral student of philosophy at Princeton and co-author of “What Is Marriage? Man and Woman: A Defense,” and Dr. David Franks, professor at St. John’s Seminary in Boston and vice president for mission of the Theological Institute for the New Evangelization, will present arguments defending traditional marriage in the public square. 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. June 15 at Immaculate Conception Church, 216 East Dunstable Road. Information: Jackie Hynes at marianfamily@gmail.com.

DRIVER SAFETY PROGRAM

Drivers of all ages can refine their driving skills and learn safer driving habits at a driver safety program from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. June 25 and 27 (two-day program) at Southern New Hampshire Medical Center, 8 Prospect St. New Hampshire drivers 50 and older may be eligible for insurance discounts. $12 for AARP members, $14 for nonmembers. Information/registration: 557-2255 or snhhs.org/classes.

TICK-BORNE DISEASES IN YOUR PETS

Dr. Amy Hollengreen, of the Amherst Animal Hospital, will present a seminar on tick-borne diseases and how to prevent them from 7:30-8:30 p.m. June 26 at Horse ’n Hound Physical Therapy, 531 Amherst St. Information: 816-4444 or info@hnhpt.com.

AMHERST

PARKHURST PROGRAMS

Souhegan Valley residents 55 and older may participate in programs at Parkhurst Place, 11 Veterans Road. Register or information: Lorraine at 249-1600.

nStrength Training (ongoing): 10:30-11:15 a.m. or 11:30-12:15 p.m. Tuesdays and Fridays. $30 for six weeks. Call to sign up.

nGentle Yoga (ongoing): 8:15-9:15 a.m. Mondays or 10-11 a.m. Thursdays. $30 for six weeks. Call to sign up.

nTai Chi Easy (ongoing): 9-10 a.m. Wednesdays. $5 per class or $30 for six weeks. Join anytime.

nBlood pressure clinic: 10:30-11:30 a.m. on the last Wednesday of the month, provided by Silvertouch Home Healthcare.

FREE POOL SCHOOLS

Seasonal Specialty Stores, 120 Route 101A, is offering free classes on swimming pool care to make your pool care safe, easy and fun. Each class is held in the store on a Wednesday from 7-8:30 p.m.

• Introduction to Pool Chemistry (Pool School 102): June 12.

• Pool Care Lite (Pool School 103): July 17.

Advance registration required: Call 880-8471 or register at the store. Information: SeasonalStores.com.

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