Adult Learning
We are please to announce NLBP Education’s
2023–2024 ADULT CLASSES
LOCATION
New London Barn Playhouse’s Fleming Center (unless otherwise specified)
IMPROV FOR CAREGIVERS
Caregiving for someone with Alzheimer’s or dementia can be overwhelming, lonely, and extremely difficult. The New London Barn Playhouse and Lake Sunapee Region VNA & Hospice are supported in part by a grant from the New Hampshire State Council on the Arts and the National Endowment for the Arts to offer FREE monthly events that connect caregivers going through similar situations and help them navigate different circumstances. The sessions combine insights from health care professionals with improvised scenarios where actors navigate common caregiving situations onstage. The series aims to help caregivers develop new communication skills, strategies to cope with stress, flexibility in relationships, and an understanding of loved ones’ changing perspectives. Attendees are welcome to participate in discussions and scenarios, or they may remain an observer.
Registration is free, but please sign up to let us know you’re coming!
OCTOBER
Improvised scenarios with a guest speaker: Miranda Albano, Certified Ergonomic Assessment Specialist
Tuesday, Oct. 17, 1:30–3:00pm
Location: Barn Playhouse Fleming Center
DECEMBER
Improvised scenarios with a guest speaker: Melissa Grenier, Alzheimer’s Association NH Regional Manager
Tuesday, Dec. 5, 10:00–11:30am
Location: Barn Playhouse Fleming Center
FEBRUARY
Improvised scenarios with a guest speaker: Alyssa Lemmermann from Nutrition Connections
Wednesday, Feb. 21, 1:00–2:30pm
Location: Barn Playhouse Fleming Center
APRIL @ NEWPORT
Improvised scenarios with guest speakers: Annie Finn-Waddell and Diane Way, Summercrest Memory Care
Wednesday, Apr. 10, 10:00–11:30am
Location: Newport Senior Center
NOVEMBER
Support group in partnership with the Council on Aging. Conversation led by caregiver Marcia Goulart
Wednesday, Nov. 8, 1:00–2:30pm
Location: Barn Playhouse Fleming Center
JANUARY @ CLAREMONT
Improvised scenarios and caregiving strategies brought to Claremont
Saturday, Jan. 20, 11:00am–12:30pm
Location: First Congregational church of Claremont
MARCH
Lunch for caregivers AND their loved ones with activities like sing-a-longs, painting, and Bingo
Saturday, Mar. 16, 11:30am–1:00pm
Location: Barn Playhouse Fleming Center
MAY
Wrap up session with improvised scenarios, caregiver strategies, reflection, and discussion
Wednesday, May 8, 3:00–4:30pm
Location: Barn Playhouse Fleming Center
Our team, including the Barn Playhouse, Lake Sunapee Region VNA & Hospice, and local caregivers, put together a packet of resources for caregivers based on the needs that came up throughout our sessions. This is a living document that will continue to be updated.
DANCING ACROSS GENERATIONS
Dance is an incredible experience to share with loved ones across all ages and abilities. Therefore, we are thrilled to offer the opportunity for caregivers and young children to dance together.
This class is open to adults (caregivers, parents, grandparents, etc) and young children (ages 2-6) who want the rare opportunity of a shared movement experience. Adults are paired with their child to dance together and discover the joy, fun and connection created through movement. No prior dance experience is necessary and dance attire is not required.
*Purchase 1 ticket for each adult/child pairing
Sunday, November 19, 2:00–3:00pm
Sunday, December 10, 2:00–3:00pm
$20 per session or $30 for both sessions
6TH GRADE – ADULT FESTIVAL @ NEWPORT OPERA HOUSE ASSOCIATION
May 10–11
7:00 PM–7:00 PM
Join us for a weekend of original plays! Register as a playwright, director, or an actor. After everyone gathers Friday night, playwrights will write 10-minute plays by Saturday morning. Directors and actors will be divided into casts for Saturday rehearsals and will perform the original plays for the public Saturday evening!
Location: Newport Opera House
Tuition: $50
Questions?
For questions regarding Adult Learning, please email education@nlbarn.org
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TUITION ASSISTANCE
We at the Barn believe an education in the performing arts should be available and accessible to everyone. We know many people are currently dealing with loss of income and financial instability in light of COVID-19 and the subsequent economic disruptions. So it is with great pride that we offer Tuition Assistance at any level needed.
We know how meaningful theater can be, and we understand the impact of that shared experience. Especially in these difficult times, coming together to sing, act, design, and laugh can be transformative.
Tuition assistance is available thanks to a generous donation from Bar Harbor Bank and Trust with a shared commitment to make theater education accessible to all. If you are in need of tuition assistance, please CLICK HERE to download our Tuition Assistance Form and email the completed form to education@nlbarn.org before registering for our education programs.