Well, do you have all those leaves raked yet? Or are you standing by the tree looking up waiting for the last leaf to drop? We hope the grandchildren know how to jump into those piles you raked. Oh boy! You might have to pay them to rake them up again. So many wonderful holidays are coming up: Halloween, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwanzaa and New Years Eve. Whew! We are tired already.
Special Notice: The Center will be closed for Sunday at the Center on Sunday, Oct. 26. See you on Sunday, Nov. 3.
Reminder: Please turn your clocks back on Sun. Nov. 3. Love that extra hour!
This week’s activities will include our great Turkey Dinner, Saturday, Oct. 19, from 5-7 p.m. Turkey, mashed potatoes, gravy, squash, cranberry sauce, homemade desserts. Adults, $10, children 10 and under $6. Open to the public. Take out available. (603)-543-5998. Join us for a terrific dinner before you attend the Opera House event.
On Monday, Oct. 21, the men will be cooking for the Men’s Breakfast. Serving at 8:15 a.m. Pancakes, bacon or sausage, juice and coffee. Members, $2, nonmembers $3.Come enjoy the conversation. So much nowadays to talk about and no women.
Tuesdays and Thursdays present another chance to experience the aromas and tastes from our kitchen. Ken and the great kitchen staff will present:
Tuesday, Oct. 22 — Homemade soup, open face turkey sandwiches, stuffing, gravy, squash, cranberry sauce and pie.
Thursday, Oct.24 — Homemade soup, pulled pork, roasted potatoes, peas and carrots, strawberry shortcake. Join us. You won’t leave hungry.
We are still looking for happy, friendly people for our reception desk. Two of our regular volunteers are out on sick leave. Jim, our new interim director,would enjoy some help with the phones. Either morning or afternoon is available. Join us and be a part of our community.
Our game night is looking to expand the card games. We are working on which ones would be the most popular. We have already reintroduced Mexican train dominoes with a new station and eight beautiful metal trains. We still play Hand and Foot (like canasta); Mahjong; and of course, the pool guys are here. Bring a snack to share.
Don’t forget your chance to dress up for Halloween. Our celebration will be on Thursday, Oct. 31, at lunch. A prize may be yours. We will also watch the Maple Ave. School’s Children’s Costume Parade. We will cheer and wave at them as they show off their costumes. Lunch will be tourtière (pork pie).
With the lazy indoor days coming, please remember our library is brimming with good books and puzzles waiting to challenge you.
Volunteers needed to call Bingo on Wednesday afternoons once a month. Pick your day. Call the Center and leave your name and number.
Thought of the week: He that knows patience, knows peace.
Laughter and lively conversation encouraged and welcome here. Have a good week. Don’t forget to turn the clocks back on Sunday, Nov. 3.
Claremont Senior Center, 5 Acer Heights Rd. Claremont, NH. (603) 543-5998. Smoke Free.
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