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. There will be no meal on Tuesday, April 22. The meal for Thursday, April 24 will be mild chili, cornbread and grape nut pudding. The price is $5 for members and $6 for non-members. Dine-in meals begin at 11:45 a.m. and takeout begins at noon.
The Claremont Senior Center is now taking reservations for the Lake George, New York, Saint Sacrament Cruise Boat. We will have a complete buffet on the boat as we tour the lake. The dining area is air-conditioned for comfort. You are welcome to go on the upper decks as well. Live entertainment will be provided on the boat. This trip is rain or shine. The cost is $100 for members and $115 for non-members; bus driver tip not included. Attendees will leave the Senior Center at 8:15 a.m. and return around 5:30 p.m. Please see Cheryl if you are interested in this trip. Payments will be accepted beginning in May.
A Yard Sale will be held Friday, June 6 and Saturday, June 7 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Items are already being accepted. Please donate and shop to help defray the cost of our fuel. As you do your spring cleaning, put your clean, useable donations aside. Accepted Items include clean, useable, household and kitchen wares, small furniture and appliances, indoor/outdoor holiday décor, arts and crafts, quilting and sewing supplies, toys, games, puzzles, linens, sports and camping equipment, pet supplies and tools. Items that are not accepted include large appliances and furniture, mattresses, luggage, carpets and rugs, clothing, shoes, electronics, including typewriters, computers and TVs, books, VCR’s, CD’s, DVD’s, stuffed toys, car seats, exercise equipment, and helmet and skis.
There is a list of plastics on the bulletin board that will be accepted. We are helping with other community project. Please continue bringing in your plastics.
An April Foot Clinic will be held on Wednesday, April 23. These are sponsored by Lake Sunapee Region VNA and Hospice with a charge of $30. Appointments are required by calling 603-748-1731.
Bingo is held every Wednesday afternoon. Purchase cards by 12:45 p.m.; games start at 1. Concessions are 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? Come 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, May 15 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, May 19 from noon to 5 p.m. 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 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; bring your own project. The next meeting is Monday, May 5 at 10 a.m.
The next chair yoga session is Monday, April 21 from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Members are free, and it is $5 for non-members. The sign-up sheet is in the lobby.
Bring your line dancing feet every Monday from 7 to 9 p.m. Beginner’s line dance begins from 7 to 8:30 and then intermediate dancing from 8:30 to 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.
The next tai chi session will be Wednesday, April 23 from 9:30 to 10:30 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 monthly cost is $40 for members and $50 for non-members; walk-ins are $15 per week. For questions, call Djem at 802-490-0225 or email [email protected].
The next Friday night fundraiser bingo game will be on Friday, May 2 and May 30. There will be no bingo in June. 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 or serving, please call Cheryl at 603-543-5998.
The next membership meeting will be held on Tuesday, May 13 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. Call 603-543-5998.
