By Kathy Thompson
The Claremont Area AARP Chapter met April 12 at the Earl Bourdon Centre. Elected for 2018-2019 are Brenda Saunders, president; Virginia Smith, vice-president; Kathy Thompson, secretary; and Walter White, treasurer.
Board members elected are Jean and Robert Belaire (3 years); Alberta Marro and Mary Cooke (2 years); Gloria Santini and Beverly McGuire (1 year). Installation will occur in May at a luncheon at the Imperial Chinese Restaurant.
Members voted to donate $50 to the Turning Points upcoming walk to end violence. Plans were made to staff and provide food for the American Red Cross blood drive at the Claremont Senior Center from 12 to 5 p.m. Monday, April 23.
Members then went on a mystery ride to Simon Pearce in Windsor, Vermont to observe glassblowing followed by ice cream treats at Frazer’s Place, thanks to the chapter. Tim and Faith LaBelle gave each member a bag of candy with special gifts.
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