Hi everyone! We are so excited to announce the partial opening of the Claremont Senior Center on Tuesday, April 27. We will be open Tuesdays and Thursdays for now. The hours will be 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. for Game Night on Tuesdays. Pool guys, wax those cues! Also, we will be open on Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Yarns and needles welcome. And the new Mahjong cards are in just in time. We hope to start Mahjong on Thursday, April 29. The puzzle is waiting on the table and there is room for cards, cribbage, chess, Corn Hole, ping pong. Wear your masks and distance. There will be a signup sheet at the door as you enter per COVID-19 guidelines. Come one! Come all! We are waiting to welcome you back!
More exciting news. The long-awaited generator started up for its weekly test. Your event will never be in the dark. We have been waiting almost a year for this unit and we are so excited it is finally here and running.
Excitement is abounding at the Center. Our reason for the excitement is our fabulous, famous Roast Turkey dinner on Saturday, April 17. The wonderful volunteers will serve your meals take out style with a pickup 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. It will include roast turkey, mashed potato, stuffing, gravy, squash, cranberry sauce, roll and dessert. Still only $10. Call (603) 543-5998 to reserve your meals. You will be sooo excited to serve a delicious meal that requires very little work on your part.
We are always pleased to present the menu for Tuesday and Thursday. It always amazes us how the volunteers do this after doing a big turkey dinner. Here are the meals for Tuesday and Thursday.
Menu for the week
Tuesday, April 20Salad, spaghetti with meat sauce, garlic bread, and dessert.
Thursday, April 22Soup, tourtiere, roasted potato, veggies, and dessert.
Please call (603) 543-5998 before 10:30 a.m. the day of to reserve your take-out meals. Members are $4, nonmembers are $5. Pick up from 11:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Bravo kitchen volunteers.
More excitement! The Blood Drive will be at the Center on Monday, April 19, from noon to 5 p.m. We are always excited to see people come in to donate. They may not know where their donation is going, but they feel good about knowing it could save a life. Call-1-800-RED-CROSS for your appointment. Thanks!
Your feet will be so excited when they receive their pampering at the Foot Clinic. Treat day will be Wednesday, April 24. Call (603) 748-1731 for your “footsie” appointment.
The AARP Tax Group was excited to have accomplished their task of helping seniors with their tax filing. Now, they can rest, but not for long. They will be back on Friday, May 21, to help with the Property Tax Refunds from 9 a.m. to noon. No appointment necessary but it will be a first come-first served basis.
We have had quite a few people sign up or express interest in the Christmas Show in New York. This will be an overnight or two trip. Write us and let us if you are interested. Also write us to let us know where else you would go.
There is so much in the works to be excited about. As you know, any event we have planned takes volunteers to make it a success. If you can volunteer for any event call (603) 543-5998. We will direct you to the right person for more information. Here are some of the events we have in the works: Penny Sale, Winter Wonderland, The Car Show, and the Saturday meals. More to come.
Well, guess that’s it for this week. We look forward to seeing you on Tuesday, April 27. Don’t forget, we are now accepting rentals. We have several rooms that will accommodate your event nicely. Renew your membership or try a new one for a month free. Come in and scope us out. We have a lot in the works so stay tuned. And volunteer. It will be fun!
Thought for the Week
Some days I amaze myself. Some days I put my keys in the fridge.
Have a good week everyone. Smiles, laughter, good jokes, friendly conversation always welcome here.
Claremont Senior Center, 5 Acer Heights Road, Claremont, NH. (603) 543-5998. Smoke free. Worry free. Masks required.
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