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Information for our Senior Citizens

Would you or anyone you know benefit from:

• Meals on Wheels
• A Nutritious Lunch in the Company of New Friends
• A Companion
• Volunteering
• Classes and Workshops
• Trips
• Health Screenings, Clinics, Exercise and Wellness Programs
• Seasonal Events and Parties
• Card, Cribbage, Chess, Scrabble, Bingo, Poker and Mah John Games
• Painting / Drawing Classes
• A Community Garden
• Educational Guest Speakers
• Services, Information and Referral

~ No Membership Required ~
Come join in on the fun! The more, the merrier!

ALTON SENIOR CENTER
7 Pearson Rd.
875-7102

The Community Center on Pearson Road is used for a variety of Senior Programs as well as being available to other groups. The building is equipped with a kitchen, restroom facilities, and a large room for social gatherings. To make a reservation for function activities, contact 875-0109.

The Senior Community Center is the headquarters for supplying and delivering Meals-on Wheels to our homebound and disabled senior citizens. Meals are prepared Monday – Friday Noontime meals are also served at the center every day Monday – Friday. Citizens can always enjoy a nutritious lunch followed by social activities planned by the Director.

The Center produces a monthly newsletter highlighting senior programs and their luncheon menus. It includes tips with regards to health, nutrition, exercise and legal matters. The Center has clinics for blood pressure testing and flu shots. In addition there are special trips, free transportation, entertainment, volunteer services, internet access, the Visiting Nurse Association and related organizations. The Center is used for commodity food distribution.

There is Service Link Satellite Office in the building it offers referral services on matters relating to aging, chronic illness and disability. There is also a resource library providing individuals the opportunity to research information (educational articles, pamphlets/brochures, internet access.)

Alton Senior Community Center is open from 8:30 am – 2:00 pm, Monday through Friday. For information and a complete listing of scheduled programs call 875-7102.

Information for New Residents

Welcome!

The Town of Alton, NH has a total area of 82.2 square miles, of which 62.9 square miles is land and 19.3 square miles is water, comprising 23.49% of the town. Alton is located at the southern end of Lake Winnipesaukee, around the 4-mile-long inlet known as Alton Bay. The village of Alton Bay is located at the southern tip of the bay, while the main village of Alton is located 1 mile south. Mount Major, in Mount Major State Forest, has an elevation of 1,780 feet (540 m) above sea level. Popular with hikers, the summit offers unsurpassed views of Lake Winnipesaukee. The highest point in Alton is the north peak of Straightback Mountain, at 1,910 ft, just west of Mount Major. Both mountains are part of the Belknap Mountains range.

There are many things to see and do in Alton.
• Beaches
• Boat Marinas
• Public Boat Launches
• Mt. Washington ship port at Alton Bay
• Grocery Stores
• Food Pantry
• Senior/Community Center
• Gilman Library
• Many Excellent Restaurants
• Hiking and Trails on Mt. Major, Belknap Mt., and Levey Park

Depending on your location, there are three electric companies:

NH Electric Coop – 800-698-2007
Eversource – 866-554-6025
Wolfeboro Municipal – 603-569-8150

TV/Phone/Internet services are provided by:

Breezeline – 603-524-4425
TDS Telecom – 877-241-8468
Fairpoint Communications – 866-984-2001

The Solid Waste center for trash and recycling is at Hurd Hill Rd – 603-875-5801

All registrations and tax payments are done at the Town Clerks office.

The Alton Zip Code is 03809 and the Alton Bay Zip Code is 03810. There are two Post Offices in town. One is located at 9 School Street in Alton and the other is located at 5 Mount Major Hwy Unit 1 in Alton Bay.