Hi everyone. Guess what we are getting Mother Nature for Mother’s Day? A new paintbox. This gray she is using is so boring. She needs to add some blue and yellow. So we are eliminating the colors gray, white and black from the gift box. However, the Center is painted with the bright colors of laughter, smiles, conversation, card shuffling, clicking pool balls and fun. We are so happy to see everyone again. Don’t be shy. Join us. We are here on Tuesdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Game Night on Tuesdays from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., and Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. See you here then.
Things are starting to blossom around here and it is not just the flowers. Our meals are always coming up beautifully. Here is the menu for Tuesday and Thursday.
Menu for the week
Tuesday, May 11Mother’s Day! Bourbon chicken, rice, vegetable, and dessert.
Thursday, May 13Salad, lasagna, garlic bread, and dessert.
The Bourbon chicken is great. You have to try this one. Not to be slighted, the Lasagna is nothing to scorn. Try it too! 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.
Here it comes! Gobble, gobble. The last Turkey Dinner until Fall will be on Saturday, May 15. Take out only. Pick up from 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. Roast turkey, mashed potato, stuffing, gravy, squash, cranberry sauce, roll, and dessert. Still $10. Such a deal! Call (603) 543-5998 to reserve your meals. We heard some people buy extras and freeze them for later. Great idea.
Next. Boy, the place is buzzing. The Blood Drive will be on Monday, May 10, from noon to 5 p.m. We know it is monotonous for us to keep saying, blood is needed. But it really is. You have no idea how much until you talk to a tech. Your donation could go to a child in a bad accident or a person having a heart operation. Please join us on Monday. Call 1-800-RED-CROSS for an appointment. Thank you.
The Foot Clinic will be at the Center on Wednesday, May 12, Wednesday, May 19, and Wednesday, May 26. Call (603) 748-1731 for an appointment. We are here to keep your footsies and tootsies is shape.
The Center is taking dates for rentals. And it is filling up fast. Showers, birthdays, receptions, and company parties can be readily accommodated for your event. Call (603) 543-5998 for a time to come in and let us help you.
Graduate? You say you have a graduation coming up? Well, that deserves a celebration — a big one. We have a venue for that. Call (603) 543-5998 and we will give you one less thing to worry about. Happy graduate, great celebration.
Speaking of celebrating. The men are celebrating the return of the Men’s Breakfast on Monday, May 17. Doors are open at 8 a.m. and serving starts at 8:15 a.m. Where else can you get juice, pancakes, sausage or bacon, and coffee for $2 for members, $3 for nonmembers. Open to the public. Men only. (Sorry Ladies). A speaker will be present to help with the celebration. Come catch up on the conversation and gossip. (Yes ladies, they do gossip.) Great conversation, good food, lousy service. See you here!
The Car Show is a go! The Committee met Tuesday for the first time and they couldn’t say yes fast enough. Thank heavens for our wonderful chair people. They have it going already. Ron presented several items for their vote, but it looks like it will be pretty much the same. We are still looking for volunteers to support the chair people and their venues. Please call 543-5998 if you have a couple of hours to help. Mark your calendars for Sunday, Aug. 29, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. More details in the next newsletter.
Let us say again how pleased we are to have our seniors back in the house. The faraway waves have become loud hellos and elbow bumps. Conversation items went from new grand babies, food prices and who will win the series. It was so heartwarming. Gary’s Chat Corner was busy with other topics. Join us.
There are things in the works. Cribbage, Cornhole, Knitting, and Mahjong are on Thursdays at 1 p.m. The Penny Sale is set for Sunday, July 18. And two to three other biggies still being planned. Trips, don’t forget to call in your trip place.
Well, that’s it for this week. Stay well and safe. Call friends or neighbors. See you next week.
Thought for the Week
The soul that overflows with kindness and sympathy is always cheerful.
Laughter and good conversation always welcome here.
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