Balance Class  4 Week Series Tuesdays from 1pm-1:45pm in Meeting Room A at the Stratham Municipal Center. $24.00 per 4 week session for residents. $26.00 for non-residents. April 14th, 21st, 28th, ending May 5th. Join Ability Allies to improve your strength and balance! Do you have fear of falling? Feel unsteady? Let us help you feel stronger and more confident! Julia Miller, Doctor of PT a specialist in balance and fall reduction, will host a weekly class that will include strengthening, balance training and education to keep you steady on your feet. ***IMPORTANT*** Participants must complete a pre-program evaluation by Ability Allies. Please contact at info@abilityallies.com or call (603) 770-0408 to schedule your evaluation prior to the first class on 4/14. -The cost associated with the evaluation is covered by most major insurance companies and/or Medicare. ***If not covered, there is a $35.00 flat fee that will be added once your eval is complete.***
	Chocolat Movie Matinee Join us for a matinee showing of "Chocolat" on the big TV in the Hutton Room on April 16th at 2pm. Chocolat tells the story of Vianne Rocher, played by Juliette Binoche, who arrives in the fictional French village of Lansquenet-sous-Tannes at the beginning of Lent with her six-year-old daughter, Anouk. She opens a small chocolaterie. Soon, she and her chocolate influence the lives of the townspeople of this repressed French community in different and interesting ways. Bring your coziest pair of slippers and enjoy free popcorn. This is program is FREE for residents and non-residents!
	Painting Tulips May 1st, 2026 2:00pm - 3:30pm in the Sewall Room at the Stratham Municipal Center Total Beginner? Haven't touched a brush in years? THIS IS FOR YOU. Bring in spring with a touch of creativity with our friendly and encouraging art teacher, Janet Riley. $10 for Stratham residents, $12 for non-residents ALL SUPPLIES INCLUDED Drinks and cookies served!
	Goat Hike May 6th, 9:45am - 2:30pm $34 for Stratham residents, $41 for non-residents MUST BE ABLE TO COMFOTABLE WALK/HIKE ONE-MILE IN THE WOODS WITHOUT REST. Our group with stop for lunch at a cafe or restaurant on the way home! Van leaves at 9:45am! Imagine a peaceful day spent wandering through the woods, where playful goats trot alongside you—some may be on leads, others freely exploring the trails with us. As the gentle rustling of leaves fills the air, a sense of tranquility takes over, allowing the beauty of nature and the charm of farm life to be fully embraced. This unforgettable experience is what awaits at Goats To Go, where every step becomes a moment to reconnect, recharge, and enjoy the simple joys of the outdoors.
	Creative Connections Workshop - Springtime Tissue Holder Please join our resident teacher, Patricia, for Springtime Crafting and learn how to create your own adorable tissue holder. Participants will have a choice of design and color. Check out our samples in the Senior Room!!! $18 for residents. $20.00 for non-residents. ALL MATERIALS INCLUDED! May 7th, from 2pm-4pm in the Senior Gathering Room at the Stratham Municipal Center
	Portsmouth Historical Walking Tour May 12th, 2026 from 10am - 2:30pm $25 for residents, $28 for non-residents Van will leave the Stratham Municipal Center at 10am! Group will get lunch in Portsmouth after the tour. The Historic Portsmouth Walking Tour is 90 minutes long and led by a private guide with headsets for each guest. This tour begins and ends at the Portsmouth Historical Society Welcome Center (10 Middle Road, Portsmouth). The tour showcases the streets, stories, buildings, and architecture of historic downtown Portsmouth. The loop is roughly one mile and guests will be on uneven brick sidewalks.
	Munch & Learn - Presentation On The Celebration Of America's 250-Year Birthday. Presented by Barbara Rimkunas, Co- Executive Director of the Exeter Historical Society Date: May 13th , 2026 Time: 12:00 PM - 2pm Location: Senior Gathering Room FREE for Stratham residents. $6.00 for non-residents. Pizza, salad, and drinks will be served!
	The Book Club - The Next Chapter Join us for a matinee showing of "The Book Club - The Next Chapter" on the big TV in the Hutton Room on May14th at 2pm. Four best friends take their book club to Italy for the fun girls' trip they never had. When things go off the rails, and secrets are revealed, their relaxing holiday turns into a once-in-a-lifetime cross-country adventure. Bring your coziest pair of slippers and enjoy free popcorn. This is program is FREE for residents and non-residents!
	Trail Ramble Hosted by local Stratham trail enthusiasts Dan & Mary Ellen Whittier Join us on Friday, May 15th from 10:30am to 2:30pm, for our monthly series of a local trail walk followed by lunch at a local restaurant. Lunch is optional, but we love having you.  Please meet at the Stratham Municipal Center at 10:30am. We will be taking the department's 15-passenger van for a 3-4 mile walk at a local trail. *Trekking poles recommended* This program is FREE for Stratham residents. $6.00 for non-residents. Registration required.
	Ain't Too Proud At The Ogunquit Playhouse ***REGISTRATION OPENS ON APRIL 17TH** Join us on Wednesday, May 27th, for a community trip to the Stonewall Kitchen in York, ME for lunch followed by the performance Ogunquit Playhouse. We will depart the Stratham Municipal Center at 11:30am and return between 5pm-5:30pm. $75.00 pp for Stratham residents. $90.00 for non-residents.
	Group Breakfast Outing at Tuckers in Newington Wednesday, May 20th, from 8:30am-11:30am. Hop in the Rec Van to enjoy some delicious food at Tuckers in Newington. Pay for breakfast on your own.  FREE for Stratham residents $6.00 for non-residents Transportation included. Breakfast NOT INCLUDED! ***PLEASE BRING CASH TO AVOID HAVING TO SPLIT CHECKS***

Weekly Walking Group

Stroll along with Diane Smith and other locals every Thursday morning for our weekly walking group. The group meets at 9am at the Great Bay Discovery Center located on Depot Road in Stratham, NH. Diane will lead you on a relaxing three mile walk around quiet neighborhoods at a conversational pace. We welcome new members! Make new friends while getting fit!!

FREE for Stratham residents. Registration Required.

Yummy Yoga

When: Thursday afternoons12:00-1:00PM

Where: Meeting Room A at the Stratham Municipal Center

Come join us for Yummy Yoga with Diane Smith, certified Yoga teacher and new Program Assistant for Stratham Parks & Recreation. Enjoy gentle flow yoga geared specifically for those new to yoga or those who are interested in a gentle practice. This class incorporates simple flowing sequences to warm up the body, as well as slower paced movements focusing on alignment, strength, balance, and flexibility.

FREE for Stratham residents. 7 classes for $65.00 for non-residents. Registration Required.

Mah Jong Mondays

MahJong on Mondays from 1pm to 3pm  This will be a relaxing, fun afternoon as we explore Mahjong.

Learn to Play Bridge

When: Friday afternoons from 2:00pm-4:00PM. 

Where: Senior Gathering Room at the Stratham Municipal Center

This program is FREE!!! Registration Required.

“2-over-1 GAME FORCE” Want to brush up on your Bridge skills? Join Joe Watts, seasoned Bridge player to learn and play duplicate bridge. A basic knowledge of Bridge is required. I.e., previous experience with “Party Bridge” or Bridge according to Goren. Also intermediate players who would like to learn two over one are welcome. All supplies and lesson handouts will be provided.

Bridge is an excellent “brain” game with both strategy and social interaction being key. Don’t be intimidated, this will be a no pressure friendly atmosphere experience.

What more information or need help registering? Give the Recreation Department a call or stop by the Municipal Center. Our number is (603) 772-4741. 

• Mondays & Fridays: Bone Builders. Municipal Center. Currently full
• Third Tuesdays: Stratham Seniors (“76”ers) potluck and speaker. Stratham Fire House. Call Parks & Rec for more info (772-7450).
• Tuesdays: Hiking at Stratham Hill Park*
• Wednesdays: Tai Chi. Municipal Center (September- June)*
• *Online registration required to participate. Create an account by clicking here to register for these programs. 

Senior Resource Guide - Information on transportation, healthcare, Town of Stratham services, etc.

Be sure to visit the Wiggin Memorial Library for additional senior programming.

How can I get more details on these programs and events and be kept up-to-date on what’s happening next?

• Parks and Recreation Newsletter – click on stratham.recdesk.com, click on “News” and then register.
• Library Newsletter – click on library.strathamnh.gov/newsletters.
• Select Board Newsletter – click on strathamnh.gov/enotify/index.php, under “News or Announcement” check off the box for “Select Board.”