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, an American Red Cross Blood Drive and VNA Foot Clinic also scheduled.
Reservations are required for both dine-in and takeout meals by 10:30 a.m.; call 603-678-0433. The menu for Tuesday, April 29, is Amish Salisbury steak, sliced potatoes, vegetables and brownies. The menu for Thursday, May 1, is soup, ham & cheese mini subs with all the fixings and mixed berry crumble. 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 Trip to Lake George, New York, is full, but if you want to be put on a waiting list in case of any cancellations, call Cheryl at 603-543-5998.
Our next trip will be on the Lac Du 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. The cost does not include the tip for the bus driver. Attendees will leave the Senior Center at 8:15 a.m. and return by 5:30 p.m. Cheryl will start taking payments in May.
The Claremont Senior Center will host a yard sale on Friday, June 6 and Saturday, June 7 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Items are now being accepted, preferably in the morning hours. To help defray the cost of fuel at the center, consider donating the following: 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, etc. Items not accepted include: Large appliances and furniture; mattresses; luggage; carpets and rugs; clothing; shoes; electronics, including typewriters, computers and TVs, books, VCRs, CDs and DVDs; stuffed toys; car seats; exercise equipment; and helmets and skis.
There is a list of plastics on the bulletin board that will be accepted for a community project.
May Foot Clinics will be held on Thursday, May 1, Wednesday, May 14, Wednesday, May 21 and Wednesday, May 28. 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. 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 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, 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 an appointment.
Do you want to be part of the game of pool? Ladies play every Monday from 9 a.m. to noon. 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, May 5 at 10 a.m.
The next chair yoga session is Monday, April 28 from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. It is free for members and $5 for non-members. A 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 is 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 on Wednesday, April 30 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 cost per month is $40 for members, $50 for non-members and $15 a week for walk-ins. For questions, call Djem at 802-490-0225 or email [email protected].
The next Friday night fundraiser bingo games will be on Friday, May 2 and Friday, May 30. 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, call Cheryl at 603-543-5998. There will be no bingo in June.
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. 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.
