We are one week into our closing and we hate it. We miss the daily laughter, conversations and gathering for games. But you are home safe. That is all that matters.
While we are at a lull here, it is giving us a chance to update our member records. Donna, the board secretary, has been calling members to bring the records up to date. One thing she would like to do is to obtain an email address if you have one. It will make it so much easier to send reminders and notices to our members. So, if you would, please call 603-543-5998 or email us at [email protected]. We are trying to keep our seniors connected. Thanks!
Both the Fundraisers have been rescheduled. The Spring Fling Craft Fair has become the Summer Craft Fling and will happen on Saturday, July 25, from 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. We are air conditioned so everyone will be comfortable. Our crafters are so ready to share what they have created. They were so pleased when we informed them of the new date. Some were afraid we were going to cancel. No way! We love our crafters. We will still be having lunch, raffles, and the cookie walk. Mark your calendar. Join us!
Our next upcoming event is our great, giant, fabulous, wonderful, stupendous Penny Sale. The event has grown so large, we hope it all fits into the hall. Don’t worry! We have saved plenty of space for you! The committee has set the date for Sunday, August 23 at 1 p.m. We have bagged all the tickets, still logging in prizes, setting the lunch menu. It’s crazy! So again, mark your calendars.
The week after the Penny Sale, the cars will be rolling in for the 9th Annual Car Show. This event is always the last Sunday of August and this year is no exception. Mark your calendars with Sunday, August 30, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.for the arrival of about 350 cars, motorcycles and trucks of all sizes and kinds. And the food! Ken’s Famous Fries will be on hand along with Fair Fare. More information will come later.
We are still open for take-out. At least we get to see some of you for a second. Please call ahead if you can. Call 603-543-5998 and leave a message or email us at [email protected].
Menu for the week:
Tuesday, April 7
Fresh cut salad, spaghetti with meat sauce, garlic bread and vanilla pudding.
Thursday, April 9
BBQ chicken legs, our own potato salad, pickled beets and strawberry shortcake.
We have planned another take-out Turkey Dinner for April 25 from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. We are asking that there be no donated homemade desserts because no outside food can be brought in. So the kitchen will handle the cooking here under controlled conditions. We are having a Bakeless Bake Sale. You can donate a gift card or make a donation to the kitchen. Just mail it to the Center. Thanks ahead of time. See you at the Dinner!
Special Notice:
Blood Drive on Monday, April 20, from noon to 5 p.m. Please give if you can. It is so needed at this time. The Technicians will take good care of you.
To our members:
Elections to the board have been postponed until June 2. The slate of candidates will be on the May 4 ballot. We are accepting applications until April 28. Please consider helping us function for our seniors.
We are trying hard to keep some normalcy here. If you have any questions, please call. Someone will be glad to find an answer for you.
Thought for the Week:
Learn to be calm. It will make you much happier and more thankful.
Please stay safe everyone. Drink your water, wash your hands, binge watch your favorite series, make popcorn, take a nap, call a friend, read a book and color.
Our halls await your laughter and lively conversation. See you soon. Have a good week. Enjoy the sun when you can. Walk a little maybe.
Laughter and lively conversation always welcome here.
Claremont Senior Center, 5 Acer Heights Road, Claremont, NH. 603-543-5998. Smoke free. Open-Monday-Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Also, Tuesday and Thursday from 6. to 9 p.m. and Sunday from 1 to 4 p.m.
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