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Claremont Senior Center News: October 3, 2020

We are open! Masks are mandatory and social distancing observed. Our times of operation are Tuesday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. for game night, Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., and Thursday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Everyone must sign in for CDC tracking, answer virus-related questions and sign a form before participating in any activity.

Please contact Ken at [email protected] for a required reservation for our Wednesday, Oct. 7, members-only Bingo. Please do not call the center as Ken is making the reservations. Masks must be worn while at the center and social distancing will be enforced. Four players to a table max. Doors open at 11 a.m. Sales start at 12:15 p.m. and end at 12:45 p.m. on the dot. There is a limit of 50, including players and workers.

Our Turkey dinners will resume on Saturday, Oct. 17, from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. The dinner will be a drive through. Call (603) 543-5998 for a dinner reservation.

During the month of October, the Hannaford Reuseable Bag Program will benefit the Claremont Senior Center. Just purchase a Hannaford Helps Community reusable bag for $2.50 and Hannaford will make a $1 donation to the Center.

The VNA foot clinic is now open for business. Wednesday, Oct. 14; Wednesday, Oct. 21; and Wednesday, Oct. 28. Call for an appointment at (603) 526-4077.

The Blood Drive will be held on Monday, Oct. 19, from noon to 5 p.m. Appointments online or call 1-800-RED CROSS.

Do not forget to schedule Sunday, Nov. 1, for our Winter Craft Fair. We will have a great variety of handmade items on hand. If you wish to join us with your beautiful wares, call (603) 543-5998 or (603) 542-5798 for an application.

The Penny Sale on May 8, 2021, is still in need of items. They can be delivered to the reception area but call ahead in case we are closed.

Do not forget our weekly drive-up meals, check it out, our food is great:

Menu for the week:

Tuesday, October 6

Fresh cut salad, home made meat lasagna, garlic bread and dessert.

Thursday, October 8

Chicken with mixed vegetables over buttermilk biscuit and dessert.

Please call (603) 543-5998 by 10:30 a.m. and leave a message to reserve your meals. Members are $4, nonmembers are $5. Pick up from 11:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Don’t miss all this fantastic, freshly prepared goodness. Reservations required. Come and get it! Please smile and wave to your friends! Quiet horn-honking is allowed.

Thought for the Week:

“The end of the summer is not the end of the world. Here’s to October…” (A. A. Milne).

Laughter, smiles, and lively conversation are welcome. Smiles and breathing out your nose reduces stress.

Claremont Senior Center, 5 Acer Heights Road, Claremont, NH. (603) 543-5998. Smoke free. Worry free.

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