CLAREMONT, N.H. — 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 is also a Miracle Ear, American Red Cross Blood Drive and VNA Foot Clinic scheduled.
The Claremont Senior Center will be closed Nov. 28 & Nov. 29 for Thanksgiving.
Please call 603-678-0433 to reserve your lunch spot, whether you’re dining in or opting to drive-thru. Reservations are required for both by 10:30 a.m. The menu for Tuesday, Nov. 19 is soup, fresh stuffed green peppers, rice, vegetables and mixed berry crisp. The menu for Thursday, Nov. 21 is soup, pork chops with stuffing, mashed potatoes, rice, vegetables and birthday cake. The price is $5 for members and $6 for non-members. Dine-in meals begin at 11:45 a.m. and drive-thru pick-up starts at noon. No lunches will be served on Nov. 26 and Nov. 28.
Want more salads on the menu? Contribute to the Salad Fund so Ken can purchase fresh ingredients
Come join the fun and socialize with old and new friends on Monday, December 16th at 8 am. at the senior men’s breakfast. The cost for members is $2 and non-members $3.
Mark your calendar for Saturday, Dec. 7 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. for the Winter Wonderland Craft Fair. Come join the fun with many activities such as the many crafters showing their treasures, Cookie Walk, raffles, concession and gift baskets.
The Claremont Country Quilters have done it again with a beautiful queen-size quilt. Tickets are on sale now for $1 each or six for $5. Stop in at the center to pick up your tickets. The proceeds benefit the Senior Center. The drawing will be on Dec. 18.
November Foot Clinics will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 20 and Tuesday, Nov. 26. These clinics are sponsored by Lake Sunapee Region VNA and Hospice with a charge of $30. Call 603-748-1731 to make an appointment.
Bingo is held every Wednesday. You must purchase cards by 12:45 p.m.; games begin at 1 p.m. Concession is open just until the games start. There is no bingo on Wednesday, Nov. 27.
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 will meet Thursday, Nov. 21 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, Nov. 25 from noon to 5 p.m. Call 1-800-Red-Cross (1-800-733-2767) to schedule an appointment.
Do you want to be part of the game of pool? Ladies play every Monday from 1 to 3 p.m. Men play Tuesday and Thursday from 9 a.m. to noon. All are welcome.
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 and bring your own project. The next Quilting Bee meeting is Monday, Dec. 2 at 10 a.m.
The next chair yoga session will be on Monday, Nov. 18 from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Members are free, and non-members cost $5. Sign-up sheet is in the lobby.
Bring your line dancing feet every Monday from 7 to 9 p.m. Beginners line dancing begins from 7 to 8:30 and then intermediate dancing is 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.
Tai chi class has begun and the next session will be on Wednesday, Nov. 20 from 9:15 to 10:15 a.m. at the Claremont Senior Center. Everyone is welcome to join this class, whether a beginner or advanced. If you are coming for the first time, join us as soon as you can so that you don’t miss important basics. We will go over the form (a series of flowing movements), exercises to help further with balance/fall prevention/ease of movement, etc., and tools to practice at home. The cost per month is $40 for members, $50 for non-members, and $15 for walk-ins. For questions, call Djem at 802-490-0225 or email [email protected].
The next Claremont Senior Center Fundraiser Bingo will be on Friday, Dec. 13. Doors open at 4:30 p.m., games start at 6 p.m. This is open to the public; you must be 18 years of age to play. Concessions are available through intermission. If you are interested in helping with future events, whether calling to serving at least one event, please call Cheryl at 603-543-5998.
The next membership meeting will be held on Tuesday, Dec. 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” to enjoy our programs and activities before you join us officially.
Claremont Senior Center is located at 5 Acer Heights Road in Claremont, New Hampshire. Call 603-543-5998.
