The Claremont Senior Center is open every Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 6 to 9 p.m. There are many activities including pool, card games, cribbage, puzzles, mahjong, knitting and quilting, to name a few. There will also be a Miracle Ear, an American Red Cross Blood Drive and VNA Foot Clinic.
The phone number to reserve lunch is 603-678-0433. There are two options for meals on Tuesdays and Thursdays: drive-thru pickup and indoor dining. Reservations are required for both by 10:30 a.m. The menu for Tuesday, Aug. 6 is chicken scampi, garlic parmesan rice, vegetables and a smore’s dessert cup. On Thursday, Aug. 8, the meal will consist of BBQ pork ribs, potato salad, coleslaw and chocolate walnut cookies. Meals are subject to change. The price is $5 for members and $6 for non-members. Dine-in meals begin at 11:45 a.m. and drive-thru at noon.
Come enjoy a night out on Saturday, Aug. 10, from 7 to 9 p.m. in the beautiful event room at the Claremont Senior Center, 5 Acer Heights, just off Maple Street. Enjoy dancing, socializing, or just listening to live music by Gerry Grimo and the East Bay Dance Combo. Large dance floor and comfortable round table seating. Bring a friend. Make new friends. Light snacks and water provided. BYOB. Open to the public. Cost per person $10. Call 603-543-5998 for information.
The Claremont Senior Center will host its last concert for the summer on Friday, Aug. 16. The Cardigan Mountain Traditions will perform from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Come out and enjoy an evening out with friends and meet new people. This is a free concert. The public is invited.
August Foot Clinics will be held the following Wednesdays, Aug. 14, 21, and 28. This is sponsored by Lake Sunapee Region VNA and Hospice with a charge of $30. You must call 603-748-1731 to make an appointment.
Bingo is held every Wednesday afternoon; players must be at least 55 years old. Purchase cards by 12:45 p.m. for 1 p.m. games. Small bills are appreciated. The concession is open until bingo starts.
Want to show your cribbage skills with others? Come and join other enthusiastic players on Tuesdays at 1 p.m.
“Wannabe” mahjong newcomers are welcome. Interested in learning the game? Please come on Fridays at 1 p.m.
Come show off your knitted masterpieces! We are excited to see them, so come by on Fridays from 1 to 3 p.m. and have a good time.
The Women to Women group will meet Thursday, Aug. 15 at 1 p.m. All women are welcome to come and talk about any issues they are experiencing.
An American Red Cross is scheduled for Monday, Aug. 26 from noon to 5 p.m. Please call 1-800-Red-Cross (1-800-733-2767) to schedule an appointment. Blood donors are desperately needed.
Do you want to be part of the game of pool? Ladies play every Monday from 9 a.m. to noon. Men play Tuesday and Thursday from 9 a.m. to noon.
Come tell your story with the quilting skills you want to share with other quilters. You don’t have to be a quilter to attend the Quilting Bee; bring your own project. Next meeting is Monday, Aug. 5 at 10 a.m.
Bring your dancing feet every Monday from 7 to 9 p.m. for line dancing. Beginners line dance begins from 7 to 8:30 and then intermediate dancing from 8:30 to 9. The cost is $3 for members (bring your card) and $5 for non-members. One price will give you both beginners and intermediate sessions. Bring your own beverage and a snack if you need one.
The next tai chi class will be on Wednesday, Aug. 7 from 9:15 to 10:15 a.m. We will be changing to a monthly charge as it will continue monthly. For members the cost is $40, non-members is $50 and weekly walk-ins will be $15. If you are making payments monthly, you need to pay at the beginning of each month or do weekly until the beginning of the following month.
The center needs volunteers for the car show. Mark your calendars for Aug. 25; rain date is Sept. 15. Call Cheryl at 603-543-5998 if you can volunteer. The next committee meeting is Tuesday, Aug. 6 at 6:30 p.m.
The next membership meeting will be held on Tuesday, Aug. 13, at 1 p.m. This will give you a chance to hear what is happening with the center and have a chance to win a free lunch.
New members are always welcome to come enjoy the facility. You can sign up for a “one-month trial membership,” that way you can enjoy our programs and activities before you join us.
The Claremont Senior Center is located at 5 Acer Height Road in Claremont, New Hampshire. The phone number is 603-543-5998.
