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Claremont Senior Center News: October 10, 2020

We are open! Masks are mandatory and social distancing is 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. 14, 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-thru. 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 American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held on Monday, Oct. 19, from noon to 5 p.m. Appointments online or call 1-800-RED CROSS.

With the uncertainty in the world and for the health and safety of everybody, the Senior Center Board has decided that it is in the best interest for everyone that we cancel the Winter Craft Fair originally scheduled for Sunday, Nov. 1.

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 13

Homemade split pea soup, ham sandwich and dessert.

Thursday, October 15

Soup, boneless pork chop, applesauce, mashed potatoes, veggie and birthday cake.

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:

Pray, cry, repeat, but don’t give up.

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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