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 is also a Miracle Ear, American Red Cross Blood Drive and VNA Foot Clinic also scheduled.
Reservations are required for both dine-in and takeout lunch by 10:30 a.m.; call 603-678-0433. The menu for Tuesday, Feb. 25 is soup, sloppy Joe’s on a roll, potato wedges, coleslaw and strawberry shortcake. The menu for Thursday, Feb. 27 is soup, BBQ chicken drumsticks, French fries, vegetables and hot chocolate cookies. The price is $5 for members and $6 for non-members. Meals begin at 11:45 a.m.; drive-thru starts at noon.
A Turkey Dinner will be on Saturday, March 15 from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Reservations are required by 3 p.m.; indicate if you are dining in or taking out, and how many meals you need. The menu includes turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, gravy, squash, cranberry sauce, dinner rolls and chocolate cream pie. The cost is $15 per meal.
Come join the fun and socialize with old and new friends on Monday, March 17 at 8 a.m. during 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 at the Center on Fridays until April 11. You have to 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.
Our first trip of the year has been booked. We will be going to West Springfield, Massachusetts, on Thursday, April 10, 2025. We will go to the Carriage House for a complete dinner and show. We will see “Rock & Roll Heaven.” This tribute is to the legends of rock ‘n’ roll and more. We will leave the Senior Center around 9 a.m. and return around 5:30 p.m. The price includes the bus ride, meal and show. It does not include the tip for the bus driver. The cost is $125 for members and $140 for non-members. If you are interested in going, please see Cheryl as soon as possible or call 603-543-5998. The deadline is Friday, March 14 by 2 p.m.
Mark your calendars for a special event being put on by the New London Barn Playhouse. On Thursday, April 3 from 1:30 to 3 p.m. at the Claremont Senior Center, the Improv for Caregivers workshop combines insights from health care professionals with improvised scenarios on the topic of ergonomics and body mechanics of caregiving. This is a free event and open to the public.
Want to help the Center get a bench made out of plastic? We are collecting all kinds of plastic for this project. There is a list of plastics on the bulletin board that will be accepted. We need 1,000 pounds, so please bring in your clean plastics for this important project. We have made our goal of 1,000 pounds but are still collecting to help with a different community project.
A February Foot Clinic will be held on Wednesday, Feb. 26. This is 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. Purchase cards by 12:45 p.m.; games start 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, March 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, March 17 from noon to 5 p.m. Please call 1-800-Red-Cross (1-800-733-2767) to schedule 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. Everyone is 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, March 3 at 10 a.m.
The next chair yoga session is Monday, March 3 from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Members are free and non- members are $5. 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 is 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’s and intermediate sessions. Bring your own beverage and a snack if you need one.
Tai chi class will begin its next session on Wednesday, Feb. 26 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 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 per week for walk-ins. For questions, call Djem at 802-490-0225 or email [email protected].
Our next Friday night Fundraiser Bingo game will be on Friday, March 7. Doors open at 4:30 p.m., games start at 6. 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 or serving, please call Cheryl at 603-543-5998.
The next membership meeting will be held on Tuesday, March 11 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.
Claremont Senior Center is located at 5 Acer Heights Road in Claremont, New Hampshire. Call 603-543-5998.
