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Claremont Senior Center News: December 5, 2020

The Center is 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 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. We are now closed on Wednesdays.

Holiday Celebration Turkey Dinner for December is a drive through special lunch on Tuesday, Dec. 22. Roast turkey with stuffing, mashed potatoes with gravy, cranberry sauce, squash and pie. $10 per person.

Special, special, special. The Ugly Sweater Cookie Contest at the Center. We will provide a cookie and decorating kit, order at (603) 543-5998 or [email protected]. Pick up will be on Dec. 8 and Dec. 10. All contest details will be in your kit.

Bingo has gone on a hiatus. During this hiatus we will be looking for more volunteers to work bingo. As we see the daily numbers rising we are also concerned for the health and safety of our players. The board will evaluate and make a decision to reopen when we have enough workers and it is safe for everyone. Keep your eye on this space for future Center dinners.

The VNA foot clinic is now open for business. Wednesday, Dec. 9; Wednesday, Dec. 16; Wednesday, Dec. 23. Call for an appointment at (603) 526-4077.

The American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held on Monday, Dec. 21, from noon to 5 p.m. Appointments online or call 1-800-RED CROSS.

The Penny Sale on May 8, 2021, is no longer taking items.

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

Menu for the week:

Tuesday, December 8

Salad, spaghetti with meat sauce, garlic bread, and dessert.

Thursday, December 10

Soup, baked beans, hot dogs, veggie, 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:

“Yesterday, December 7, 1941 — a date which will live in infamy — the United States of America was suddenly and deliberately attacked by naval and air forces of the Empire of Japan.” — President Franklin D. Roosevelt. God Bless those who sacrificed that we may live in freedom.

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

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