Hi everyone. What beautiful weather! We hope you are getting out to enjoy it. The lawns and gardens look beautiful — lush and green. We have a lot of news, so let’s get started.
Here it comes! Our big news from the Center to you! As of Monday, May 24, we will be open on Mondays from noon to 3 p.m. and Wednesdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Here is the complete schedule in a nutshell: Mondays from noon to 3 p.m.; Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.; and closed Friday. Game night will be on Tuesdays from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
We are trying to open fully, but it will take a little longer. Hang in there. We are trying.
Along with the new days we are open comes the new mask rules. Seriously, we check the COVID site everyday for changes. Here is what we are mandating as of Monday, May 24:
— Not fully-vaccinated people will be required to wear masks/face coverings.
— Fully-vaccinated people (meaning that it has been a minimum of 14 days since your first dose if you received the J&J vaccine or your second dose if you received either the Moderna or Pfizer vaccine) will not be required to wear masks/face coverings. However, fully-vaccinated members can wear masks if desired.
We hope this is not too confusing. Always ask the receptionists if you need guidance.
We can also give you guidance to a very good meal. Just drive to the center and pick up the take out for this week. Here are this week’s offerings:
Menu for the week
Tuesday, May 25
BBQ pork rib, potatoes, vegetable, and dessert.
Thursday, May 27
Soup, ham or turkey cheese grinder w/ fixings, and dessert.
Please call (603) 543-5998 before 10:30 a.m. the day of to reserve your take-out meals. The volunteers will expertly guide you through the line. Members are $4, nonmembers are $5. Pick up from 11:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.
Tom, Ken, and the breakfast team wish to thank the gentlemen who attended the Men’s Breakfast on Monday. Deputy Chief Tom Blaire of the Claremont Fire Department gave a great talk on outside fire burning precautions and rules. All left full and a lot more knowledgeable.
The Foot Clinic well be at the Center on Wednesday, May 26, to pamper your footsies and toesies. Call 748-1731 for an appointment. Your foots will feel so good after and so will you.
There will be a Blood Drive on Monday, June 21, from noon to 5 p.m. Call 1-800-RED-CROSS for an appointment. Every drop is appreciated.
Glasses a little crooked? Need a fashionable frame change? Or a more macho look? Bring them to the Center on Thursday, June 3 from 11 a.m. to noon. Julie from Julie’s ICare will be in the house. Julie is sooooo happy to be coming back to help you. And the new frames? Oh my!
Mark you calendars for our Summer concerts. Our first will be on Saturday, July 3. The East Bay Jazz Band will be here to light up your evening. This concert is sponsored by Crown Point. We will be serving Strawberry Shortcake. Yum! The second will be on Friday, Aug. 6. We will be entertained by the Firehouse 6. Ice Cream Sundaes are on the menu. The music will be from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Bring a comfortable chair and relax. Sing along if you wish.
Note: Receptionists needed. Mondays from 9 a.m. to noon and Fridays from 9 a.m. to noon or noon to 3 p.m. This is a volunteer and fun position. And will get you away from the housework for a while. Call (603) 543-5998 or come in on Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday. Thanks.
Well, that’s it for this week. We are so happy to be open more for our seniors. Please, come in and look us over. There are games galore in the card room, puzzles to work on, pool to play, bring your knitting and sit in Gary’s Chat Corner and talk. Stay safe, stay well.
Thought for the Week
No matter the situation, never let your emotions overpower your intelligence.
Laughter and good conversation always welcome here. And good jokes.
Claremont Senior Center, 5 Acer Heights Road, Claremont, NH. (603) 543-5998. Smoke free. Worry free. Masks required.
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