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 also scheduled.
The phone number to reserve lunch is 603-678-0433. Reservations are required by 10:30 a.m. for both indoor and drive-thru dining. The menu for Tuesday, Dec. 10 is soup, baked fish, rice pilaf, vegetables and a cheese Danish. The menu for Thursday, Dec. 12 is salad, spaghetti with meat sauce, garlic bread and oatmeal raisin cookies. The price is $5 for members and $6 for non-members. Meals begin at 11:45 a.m. and drive-thru opens at noon.
Want more salads on the lunch menu? Donate to the salad fund.
The next turkey dinner will be Friday, Dec. 20 from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Make a reservation by 3 p.m. by calling 603-678-0433 and let them know if you are dining in or taking out. The menu is turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, gravy, squash, cranberry sauce, dinner rolls and pumpkin pie. The cost is $15 per meal.
Come join the senior men’s breakfast and socialize with old and new friends on Monday, Dec. 16 at 8 a.m. The cost for members is $2 and $3 for non-members.
The Claremont Country Quilters have done it again with a beautiful queen-size quilt that they are raffling off. Tickets are on sale now for $1 each or six for $5. Stop in the center to pick up your tickets. The proceeds benefit the Senior Center. The drawing will be on Dec. 18.
December Foot Clinics will be held on Wednesday, Dec. 11 and Dec. 18. These 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 afternoon. Purchase cards by 12:45 p.m.; games start at 1. 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 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, Dec. 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, Dec. 16 from noon to 5 p.m. 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 1 to 3 p.m. 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 at the quilting bee. You don’t have to be a quilter to attend; bring your own project. The next meeting is Friday, Dec. 20 at 10 am.
The next chair yoga session will be on Monday, Dec. 9 from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Members are free and non-members are $5. Come out and bring a bonus person with you. Sign-up sheet is in the lobby.
Bring your line dancing feet every Monday from 7 to 9 p.m. Beginners line dance begins from 7-8:30 and then intermediate dancing from 8:30-9. 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.
There is no tai chi for the month of December. It will return on Jan. 8, 2025, from 9:15 to 10:15 a.m.
The next Friday night bingo game will be on Friday, Dec. 13. Doors open at 4:30 p.m., games start at 6. This is open to the public, 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” that way you can enjoy our programs and activities before you join us.
The Claremont Senior Center is located at 5 Acer Heights Road in Claremont, New Hampshire. Call 603-543-5998.
