Hi everyone. Well, we just changed our wardrobe again. We now have items for hot, cold and rain. Do you believe this? We know we really need it but really. It sure does make the flowers grow. We hope your holiday was a great one. We have several events to share with you, so let us get started.
Welcome Suany Travis our new executive director. Serving with her will be the new members per election and the returnees. Welcome Linda Howard, Tom Liveston and Brenda Ruest.
Along with those who are returning, this is going to be a fabulous board. Leaving the board will be Denise Liveston, Shirley LaClair and Debbie Bedard. We thank them for their dedication and hard work.
Save the date! Make it a girl’s Sunday out. We present our Biggest Penny Sale ever! More than 300 prizes, special raffles, door prizes, food, and DJ. The variety is unbelievable. It will be like Christmas shopping. Tools, toys, kitchen items, jewelry, cordless snow blower, jewelry. We could rant forever, but you just must see it. Doors open at 11 a.m.. Drawings at 1 p.m. announced by our guest DJ. Put those tickets in, eat, and win a lot.
The Hannaford Community Bag Program will donate $1 from each $2.50 bag sold during the month of July to the Center. This program comes once a year for us. Their bags are good for Hannaford food, crafts, yard sales and Penny Sale winnings. Thanks for your purchases.
The Foot Clinic will be at the Center on Wednesday, July 14, Wednesday, July 21, and Wednesday, July 28. Call (603) 748-1731 for an appointment. Sandal weather is coming. Get those footsies spiffed up for the season.
The men’s kitchen crew is at it again. The Senior Men’s Breakfast will be on Monday, July 19 at 8 a.m. On the menu: perfect pancakes, beautiful bacon, jazzy cold juice, and cups and cups of coffee. Members are $2, nonmembers are $3. Sign up appreciated. Call (603) 543-5598. Speaker at about 8:45 a.m. Great food, great company, lousy service.
We are planning a trip to New York City to go to Radio City Music Hall for the Holiday show with the Rockettes. This will be two nights and three days. Commitments must be in by Tuesday, July 20. Call (603) 543-5998 for info. We will me going by Dartmouth Coach, staying in a NYC hotel with breakfast, Radio City tickets, extra tours can be arranged. This promises to be a fun and entertaining trip. Grab your toothbrush and come along.
We are back!! Planning for the Car Show is underway. We cannot wait to have all those vehicles in the lot. Auto history in one place. We expect more than 300 cars to register in 10 categories. Join us on Sunday, Aug. 29, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The trophies will be given out at 2 p.m. The winners are chosen by your vote. Also, we will feature T-shirts, door prizes, 50/50, special items raffle, and food. Our guest DJ will be on hand with music. If you wish to volunteer, call (603) 543-5998. Leave your name and number. See you there!
Speaking of food, here is the menu from our fabulous kitchen.
Menu for the weekTuesday, July 13
Chicken fricassee, rice, vegetable, and dessert.
Thursday, July 15
Meatloaf, mashed potatoes, vegetable, and cake.
Eat up everyone! 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. Come and get it!
We are having a Re-Open House on Sunday, Aug. 1, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Come and see what we are all about. Each room will be occupied with the various events we have at the Center. Visit our games, needlecrafts, our computer, puzzles and library room, pool room, Owens room activities. Outside will be cars from the Car Show, corn hole, and horseshoes. All are invited. Trial memberships will be available.
Bingo! Join us on Wednesdays for the games. Doors open at 11 a.m. Cards sold only until 12:45 p.m. Calling starts at 1 p.m. Food, fun, and friends. We look forward to seeing all of you again.
On Friday, Aug. 6, we will be presenting The Firehouse 6 in concert from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Roz Caplan gets a special thank you for her generous sponsorship. Bring a comfortable chair. (No recliners), relax, eat an delicious your way ice cream sundae and listen to the great music. Rain or shine. See you there.
The Blood Drive will be on Monday, July 12, from noon to 5 p.m. Call 1-800-RED-CROSS for an appointment. Everyone has been so generous with donations. A gift of life is a precious gift. Thank you.
Well, that is it for this week. We are planning to open on Fridays as of July 16. We will give you a head up. What a weekend! Fridays open as of July 16. Sunday, July 18, is the Penny Sale. And Monday, July 19, is the Senior Men’s Breakfast. Whew! We are on a roll! Have a great week.
Thought for the Week
It is always good to be kind to you too.
Laughter and good conversation always welcome.
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