CLAREMONT, N.H. — The Claremont Senior Center is open every Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 pm. And on Tuesday and Thursday from 6. to 9 pm. There are many activities, like pool, card games, cribbage, puzzles, mahjong, knitting and quilting, to name a few. There’s also a Miracle Ear, Blood Drive and VNA Foot Clinic scheduled.
The phone number to reserve lunch is 603-678-0433. Reservations must be made for either dine-in or drive-thru by 10:30 a.m. The menu for Tuesday, Sept. 10 is BBQ chicken, rice pilaf, vegetables and eclairs. The menu for Thursday, Sept. 12 is spaghetti with meat sauce, vegetables and a blondie brownie with caramel topping. The price is $5 for members and $6 for non-members. Meals are always subject to change. Sit-in meals begins at 11:45 a.m. and drive-thru opens at noon.
There will be a “Cornhole Tournament” on Friday, Sept. 20. This event is open to all seniors who want to come out for a day of fun. The tournament will begin at 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. This will be a two-person team tournament. Spectators are welcome to join too. Concession will be available to purchase. Trophies will be given for first, second and third place. Call the Senior Center 603-543-5998 for more information or to sign up.
Mark your calendar for Saturday, Dec. 7 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. for the Winter Wonderland Craft Fair. If you are a crafter, we would love to see what you have made to share with the community. To reserve a table, please contact Marilyn at 603-477-8868.
Come enjoy a night out, Friday, Sept. 27, from 7 to 9 p.m. in the beautiful event room. 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. A donation of $10 is being asked per person. Call 603-543-5998 for more information.
September Foot Clinics will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 11, Sept. 18 and Sept. 25. These are sponsored by Lake Sunapee Region VNA and Hospice with a charge of $30. You MUST call 603-748-1731 to make an appointment with them.
Bingo is held every Wednesday afternoon. Players must be 55 or older. Please purchase cards by 12:45 p.m. for the 1 p.m. game. The concession is open until the start of the games.
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 knitting 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 meets Thursday, Sept. 19 at 1 p.m. All women are welcome to come and talk about any issues they are experiencing.
An American Red Cross blood drive will be on Monday, Sept. 30 from noon to 5 p.m. Please call 1-800-Red-Cross (1-800-733-2767) to schedule appointment.
Do you want to be part of the game of pool? Ladies play every Monday from 9 a.m. to noon. Men play every 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, September 9th at 10 am.
The wait is finally over with the return of Chair Yoga on Mondays beginning Sept. 9 from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. This will be a weekly session. Members are free and non-members are $5. Sign-up sheet is in the lobby.
Bring your dancing feet every Monday from 7 to 9 p.m. for line dancing. Beginners line dance begins from 7-8:30 and then intermediate dancing from 8:30 to 9 p.m. The cost is $3 for members (bring your card) and $5 for non-members. One price will give you both beginner and intermediate sessions. Bring your own beverage and a snack if you need one.
The next tai chi class will be on Wednesday, Sept. 11 from 9:15 to 10:15 a.m.
The next Claremont Senior Center Fundraiser Bingo will be Friday, Sept. 13. Doors open at 4:30 p.m. and games start at 6 p.m. There are 10 regular games, three specials and one winner-take-all. Must be 18 or older to play. If you are interested in helping with future events, whether calling or serving at least one event, please call Cheryl at 603-543-5998.
We have two pingpong tables and want to see if there are individuals or groups interested in using them. There is a sign-up sheet in the Senior Center lobby. Come in and let us know or call Cheryl at 603-543-5998 for more information.
The next membership meeting will be held on Tuesday, Sept. 10 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 the programs and activities before you join.
The Claremont Senior Center is located at 5 Acer Height Road in Claremont. The phone number is 603-543-5998.
