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 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’s also Miracle Ear, an American Red Cross Blood Drive and VNA Foot Clinic also scheduled.
A Turkey Dinner will be on Saturday, Feb. 15 from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Please confirm reservations before 3 p.m. by calling 603-678-0433. Indicate whether you are eating in or taking out, and how many meals you need. The menu includes turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, gravy, squash, cranberry sauce, dinner rolls and dessert. The cost is $15 per meal.
Come join the fun and socialize with old and new friends on Monday, Feb. 17 at 8 a.m. for the Senior Men’s Breakfast. The cost is $2 for members and $3 for non-members.
If you need help with your taxes, AARP will be on site beginning Friday, Feb. 7. Contact Audrey at 802-345-5415 to schedule an appointment. Leave her a message and she will return your call. The Senior Center is not able to schedule those appointments.
A January Foot Clinic will be held on Wednesday, Jan. 22. These clinics are sponsored by Lake Sunapee Region VNA and Hospice with a charge of $30. Reservations are required by calling 603-748-1731.
Bingo is held every Wednesday afternoon. Wednesday afternoon bingo is a popular activity for our seniors (must be at least 55 years old). Purchase cards by 12:45 p.m.; games begin at 1. Concession is open just 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, Feb. 20 at 1 p.m. All women are welcome to come and talk about any issues they are experiencing.
An American Red Cross next scheduled blood drive will be on Monday, Feb. 17 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 1 to 3 p.m. Men play every 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; bring your own project. The next meeting is Monday, Feb. 3 at 10 a.m.
The next chair yoga session is Monday, Jan. 27 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. The sign-up sheet is in the lobby.
Bring your line dancing feet every Monday from 7 to 9 p.m. Beginners line dance starts 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’s and intermediate sessions. Bring your own beverage and a snack if you need one.
Tai chi class has begun, and the next session is Wednesday, Jan. 22 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. We will review 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 (per week). For questions call Djem at 802-490-0225 or email [email protected].
The next Claremont Senior Center Fundraiser Bingo game will be on Friday, Feb. 7. 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, Feb. 11 at 1 p.m. This will give you a chance to hear what is happening with the center and the 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.
