“Let a smile be your umbrella on a rainy, rainy day.”
Hi everyone. Well, that just about sums it up. It seems the sun has gone south. Maybe someday soon, we will see it again. In the meantime, we have a lot of things for you to do instead of a nap-which we guess is not that bad. Let us see if we can help. Oh! Bring in that umbrella smile.
It is finally here! On Sunday, July 18, at 1 p.m. we will present our huge, gigantic Penny Sale.
More than 300 prizes, door prizes, special raffles, an incredibly special raffle, and food (with Gary’s Famous Corn Chowder). The doors open at 11 a.m. Food at 11 a.m. The guest DJ will start announcing at 1 p.m. Come on down. The prizes are waiting for you!
B-9, I-22, N-38, G-56, O-72. BINGO! “Every time it rains, it rains, pennies from heaven.” And we have the money. Come and get it on Wednesdays at 1 p.m. Doors open at 11 a.m. Food available. No cards sold after 12:25 p.m. We had a very nice crowd last week. Come on over and collect those “pennies.”
The Senior Men’s Breakfast will be on Monday, July 19, at 8 a.m. The men decided if the girls were going to have fun at the Penny Sale and Bingo, they were going to have a little fun too. Being served will be pancakes, sausages or bacon, juice and coffee. A speaker will be present about 8:45 a,m. Members are $2, nonmembers are $3. Bring you Senior men friends and gossip for a while. (Yes, men gossip). Experience great food, lousy service. Men only. Sorry ladies. You had your fun on Sunday.
Our last concert will be on Friday, Aug. 6, from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. The Firehouse 6 will grace our lawn with the music so loved by audiences. We are so lucky to have the here, Thank you, Roz Caplan for sponsoring. There will be Ice Cream Sundaes available and a 50/50. Bring a lawn chair and join us for great music. Rain or shine, open to the public and free.
Our kitchen is serving up a storm. They served for the Penny Sale, the Men’s Breakfast and now for the Tuesday and Thursday take-out meals.
Menu for the week
Tuesday, July 20BBQ chicken, french fries, vegetable, and dessert.
Thursday, July 22Chicken salad with roll, tomatoes and cukes, 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. Open to the public.
On Sunday, Aug. 1, we will hold a Re-Open House. Time is from 1 p.m. to 4 p,m. Every room and the outside will be occupied with activities that you can indulge in. We will be featuring cribbage, chess, Mahjongg, knitting, adult coloring, pool, ping-pong. The computer room is open to view our take-out puzzles and books. Outside will have corn hole. Cars from the car show and horseshoes. (A new court is coming.) Come and see what we offer. Chat with our volunteers. A one-month free trial membership will be offered. This will give you a chance to experience our Center activities.
Don’t forget the Car Show is back on Sunday, Aug. 29! Check next week’s letter for all the details.
Well, that’s it for this week. We are now open all day Fridays for your pleasure. Work on our two puzzles or grab a book and read. The girls will be knitting, and the game room will be busy with Mahjongg. Don’t forget Game Nights are Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. The Hand and Foot Card Game (like Canasta) is fierce. See you next week.
Thought for the Week“Whenever skies are gray, don’t worry or fret. A smile will bring the sunshine and you’ll never get wet.”
Laughter and good conversation always welcome.
The Claremont Senior Center is located a 5 Acer Heights Road in Claremont, NH, and can be reached at (603) 543-5998. Smoke free. Worry free. Mask rules posted. Open Monday-Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Tuesdays and Thursdays for Game Night from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
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