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Wilmington Senior Center901 N. Market Street

Wilmington, DE 19802302) 651-3400

[email protected]

RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED

Non-Profit OrganizationU.S. PostagePAIDWilmington, DEPermit No. 430

ITS ANNUAL SURVEY TIME!

Please complete and return theannual survey on pages 3 & 4. We

need this information to share with ourdonors and to help plan new programs

WILMINGTONSENIORCENTERVILLAGE THRIFT SHOP

1900 Tatnall Street

Open Monday-Friday, 9:00-1:00Proceeds from the Village Thrift Shop

benefit programs and services for seniors.

Bring your donations to the Thrift Shop orcall 651-3400 to arrange pickup of donations

and to volunteer.

A Community for Life!

January 2014 Happenings

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THE GREATWINTER

COAT COLLECTIONIV

Martin Luther King DayMONDAY, JANUARY 20from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm

A Service Project Sponsored by Great Dames, Inc. in collaboration withthe Delaware State Office of Volunteerism and United Way of Delaware

Several Convenient Drop-off Locations

NEW: Village Thrift Shop at Wilmington Senior Center, 1909 N. Tatnall St, Wilmington, DE

United Way of Delaware, 625 N. Orange Street, Wilmington, DE

Great Dames Headquarters, 706 Fox Hunt Drive, Kennett Square, PA

More online at www.Great-Dames.com/Events

What we needConsignment-quality, new or nearly-new, clean

winter coats, hats, scarves, and mittens

for women, men, and children.Who will benefit

Wilmington Senior Center (Village Thrift Shop)and

The Friendship House (Delaware Clothing Bank)Why we love this cause

We are committed to supporting organizations whoprovide a safe haven and richer quality of life

for women and their families

For more informationPlease visit us online atwww.Great-Dames.com/Events

Life's most persistent and urgent question is,

What are you doing for others?-- Martin Luther King Jr.

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2013 Wilmington Senior Center Survey

PLEASE RETURN BY JANUARY 22, 2014 and receive a 10% off coupon for the Village Thrift Shop

Below are some ways that Wilmington Senior Center might make a difference in your life. Put a check in the

box that best matches your response for each statement.

Because I go to Wilmington Senior Center IMost of the

TimeSometimes

Almost

NeverNot Applicabl

See friends more often/make new friends

Take better care of my health

Eat nutritious meals that are good for me

Feel happier or more satisfied with my life

Have something to look forward to

Feel more able to stay independent

Feel more able to live on my own or with family

Feel that the senior center has had a positive effect

on my life

Learn new things

Have learned about and/or received services and

benefits

Am more physically active

Am more mentally alert

Can manage meals, finances, and housekeeping

Would recommend the senior center to a friend or

family member

I participate in the following activities at the senior center:

_____ Strength Building _____ Wii Bowling _____ Line Dancing _____ Lunch

_____ In-Place Walking _____ Bible Study _____ Computer Class _____ Bingo

_____ Quilting & Crafts _____ Games (cards, dominoes, etc.) _____ Trips

_____ Health Presentations _____ Other (specify) _________________________________________

I would like the senior center to offer these activities:

_____ Evening Exercise _____ Book Group _____ Art Classes _____ Yoga

_____ Monthly Dances _____ Chorus _____ Drama Club _____ Gardening

_____ Creative Writing _____ Hiking _____ Zumba _____ Photography

_____ Coffee Shop _____ Other (specify) __________________________________________

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Please tell us how satisfied you are with the Wilmington Senior Center by checking the box that best matches

your response for each statement.

Strongly

AgreeAgree Neutral Disagree Strongly

DisagreeN/A

The senior centeris clean and attractive.

Staffis professional, friendly & courteous.

Staffis knowledgeable & responsive.

I am happy with the exercise & fitness

classes offered.

I am happy with the health & wellness

education presentations and screenings.

I am happy with the educationalclasses

offered.

I am happy with the recreational & socialactivities offered.

Please CHECK the best answer for each of the following questions:

< 1 Year 1-5 Years 6-10 Years 10+ Years

How long have you

been coming to the

Center?

Daily2-4 timesper Week

1 time perWeek

1-3 times perMonth

Less than 1 timper Month

How often do you

come to the Center?

What is your gender? _____ Male _____ Female

What is your age? _____ 50 to 60 61 to 70 _____ 71 to 80 _____ 81 or older

How do you get tothe Center?

_____ Car _____ Our bus _____ Walk _____ Public transportation

In general, would you

say your health is:_____ Poor _____ Fair _____ Good _____ Excellent

Do you currentlylive alone?

_____ Yes _____ No If no, who lives with you? _________________

Other Comments

Thank you! Return by January 22, 2014 for a 10% off coupon to the Village Thrift Shop!

If you return survey by mail, please write your name & address below so we can send you a coupon.

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MONTHLY ACTIVITIES January, 2014Mon Tue Wed Th

1

WSC Closed for

New Year Holiday

2

Cookie Day

10:45 Bible Stu

1:00 Bingo

69:30 Shuffleboard Competition*

9:30 Strength Building

10:30 Wii Bowling

79:00 Quilting

11:30 Food Rules Nutrition

Program*

11:30 GRC Support

Group

1:00 Bingo

3:00 Red Hat Society


10:00 Diabetes Prevention Class*

10:00 Council Meeting

10:30 Wii Bowling

11:00 Members Meeting

1:00 In-Place Walking*

910:45 Bible Stu

1:00 Bingo

13

9:00 Defensive Driving

Refresher Course*

9:00 Commodity Food Delivery


10:30 Wii Bowling

1:30 Line Dancing

14

9:00 Quilting

10:30 Cancer Care

Connection Presentation*

11:30 GRC Support Group

1:00 Bingo

15

Celebrating National Hat Day &

National Soup Month*


10:00 Volunteer Orientation*

10:00 Diabetes Prevention Class*

10:30 Wii Bowling


5:30 p.m. Volunteer Orientation*

16

10:45 Bible Stu

1:00 Bingo

20

WSC closed for

Martin Luther Kings

Birthday

21

9:00 Quilting

10:30 Nutrition Screenings*


1:00 Bingo4:00 Board Meeting

5:30 LINKS-GRC Program

22

9:30 Breakfast at IHOP*


10:30 Wii Bowling


23

10:45 Bible Stu

1:00 Bingo

27


10:30 Wii Bowling

28

9:00 Quilting


1:00 Bingo

29


10:30 Wii Bowling

11:15 Birthday Party


30

10:45 Bible Stu

1:00 Bingo

* See more

information about

presentations, trips

and activities on the

following pages.

Daily:

Word Puzzles, Cards,

Dominos and Games;

Exercise and Computer

Rooms open. Pool table

located in Exercise Room.

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SNEAK PEEKFebruary3,10,24 - AARP Tax Assistance

March3,10,17,24,31 - AARP Tax AssistancePhiladelphia Flower Show - ARTiculture. Date

be determined10 - Defensive Driving Class

ACTIVITIESNG

LE

WSC: Experts at Living WGretchen Broadwater, Activities Coordinator (651-34

ACTIVITIES & PRESENTATIONS

13 Defensive Driving Refresher Course, 9:00-1:00. Must have completed basic or advancedcourse within the past three years. Fee is$12.00 for AARP members and $14.00 for non-members. Fee payable by check to AARP at

beginning of class. Bring your drivers licenseand AARP card.14 Cancer Care Connection, 10:30. This is a

service that responds to callers with any non-medical, cancer related questions. Thispresentation will give you an opportunity tolearn details of their service and to ask yourown questions.

15 National Hat Day. Pick out your favorite towear - pretty, silly, functional, homemade, etc.Well have a parade and contest at noon along

with a special homemade soup, salad &dessert lunch.Advanced sign-ups for lunchare required.

21 Nutrition Screenings, 10:30. Individualscreenings with dietician, Fran Taccone. Anopportunity to individually meet to discuss andask nutritional questions.

24 Harriet Tubman presentation, 10:00. AnAdventure with a Conductor. Melissa Waddy-Thibodeaux, an historical re-enactor, will bringthe life of Harriet Tubman to life. A wonderful

kick-off to celebrating Black History Month inFebruary.31 Chinese New Year, 9:30. The Year of the

Horse (1918, 1930, 1942, 1952, 1966, 1978,1990, 2002, 2014 birth years). Learn to makea Chinese puzzle known as a tangram and aYuan Tan envelope used for gifts of money.

Also try your skill at eating with chopsticks.

TRIPS

3 Delaware History Museum,Forging Faith, Building Freedom,10:45. Cost is $1.00 for transportation.

6 Shuffleboard Competition at New CastleSenior Center, 9:30. Cost is $1.50 fortransportation

22 Breakfast at IHOP, 9:30. Meal on your own.Cost is $1.00 for transportation.

IMPORTANT NOTICE:

Please check the Activities Book at the front desto sign up and pay for trips/events by thedesignated deadline. Signing up for a trip indicayour interest. Your seat is saved only when the is paid.

If a minimum number of attendees is not met bythe deadline the trip/event will be cancelled andpayment will be returned. A late fee will beimposed on those not meeting the deadline dateproviding the trip/event has a sufficient number.Please bring only small bills to pay trip fees.

Current WSC members are placed first on theCenters 16 passenger bus for day trips. Non-members may attend if there are unpaid seatsafter the trips deadline date.

Please make suggestions for activities!

MEMBERSHIP DUES

Starting in 2014, memberships will be renewed oa quarterly basis, as follows: If your current renewal date is in January,

February or March, your annual membershipdues must be submitted no later than March

31

st

. If your current renewal date is in April, May o

June, your annual membership dues must besubmitted no later than June 30th.

If your current renewal date is in July, AugusSeptember, your annual membership duesmust be submitted no later than September30th.

If your current renewal date is in October,November or December, your annualmembership dues must be submitted no late

than December 31

st

.Dues notices will be mailed at the beginning ofeach quarter. Prompt payments are appreciated

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NOTES:ACTIVITIES COORDINATORS HOURS

Please pay for trips duringthe following hours only:

Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday

10:00-noon and 1:00-2:00

---------------------------------------------------------------------VOLUNTEER INFORMATION

If you are interested in volunteering with us atWilmington Senior Center, you must complete a

volunteer application and register for the orientatioThe December Orientation will be on the 11th at

10:00 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Please contact the WSC 651-3400 or inquire at the reception desk.

---------------------------------------------------------------------NOTE ABOUT CARES AND CONCERNS

To notify Wilmington Senior Center of members whare ill or hospitalized, please contact Irmina Hudsonat 655-2528.---------------------------------------------------------------------

FYIAARP Tax Assistance Volunteers willbe here Mondays, February 3 through

April 17, to help seniors with taxes.

Defensive Driving Courses for 2014 will be:

January 13March 10May 12September 8November 10

On January 15th, National Hat Day,please bring hats to donate to the Village Thrift Shop!

WSC TRIPS FOR 2014

Profits from these tripshelp fund the Centers free activities.

(Dates may change due to other scheduledprograms or events. All trip details will be

announced in the Happenings.)

FebruaryBooths Corner & Produce JunctionMarchCowtown, Cracker Barrel, Flower ShowMoses show in Lancaster - Currently we do

not have a sufficient number of people to takeour bus to Sight and Sound for the productionof Moses opening in March. If interested,

please contact Gretchen immediately (631-3424).

AprilFoxwoods, Shady MapleMayHarrington Casino, Columbus NJ Flea MarketJuneRoots MarketJulyBooths Corner & Produce Junction,Delaware State Fair

AugustBaltimore Inner Harbor, Italian MarketSeptemberCowtown, Cracker Barrel, Senior Beach Day in

RehobothOctoberBooths Corner & Produce JunctionShady Maple, VermontNovemberCowtown, Festival of TreesDecember

Booths Corner & Produce JunctionOld Country Buffet & Holiday Light Tour

THANK YOU TOLoretta Hall for very generous donation of coffee,paper plates and cups and to Mildred Johnson for agenerous donation to the childrens chorus of PulasElementary School.

Our appreciation also to the Membership Council foplanning a wonderful Christmas dinner dance onDecember 13.

PLEASE COMPLETE THE ANNUAL SURVEYBY JANUARY 22. THANKS!

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JANUARY BIRTHDAYS

1/1 Hazel Gore, Thomasina Joseph, SylviaLewis, Inez Wilson

1/2 William Scott, Jeanette White, Diane Williams1/3 Janet Dorsey, Walter Wideman1/5 Lois Lewis, Cynthia Stewart1/6 Curtis Johnson, Joyce King1/8 William Benton, Dorothy Brown

1/10 Vida Efazat, Barbara Washam1/13 Ann Brathwaite1/14 Janet Edelblute1/15 Darryl Rowe1/17 Linda Burris1/20 Frank Moore1/22 Sandria Burton1/25 Estella Emory1/26 George Schoy1/27 Delores Roane1/28 Peggy Braxton1/30 Eleanor Martin

JANUARY BIRTHDAY INVITATIONIf your birthday is this month, please join us at themonthly birthday celebration on January 29at11:15 a.m.-2:00. Lunch is free for members whoare celebrating their birthdays this month.

Please call to make a reservation at 651-3400 byWednesday, January 22 so we can be sure to haveenough meals.

You must call because you wont beautomatically included in our lunch count.

--------------------------------------------------------------------WELCOME TO OUR NEW MEMBERS...

Helen AllenCarmen Campbell

Linda DayDeborah Mayhan

LUNCH REMINDERLunch reservations for all members andstaff must be given to the front desk by1:00 the day prior. We cannot assume thatyou will be here for lunch on any given day. Lunchcost for those under the age of 60 is $4.50 and$2.00 for those 60 and older, in accordance withCity Fare guidelines.

Jeremy AbelsonAcme

AFL-CIOMarie & Kert Anzilotti

Art-ReachBorkee-Hagley Foundation

William ChristopherPenny & Rashmir ContractorThe Dansko Foundation

Michael DeCostanzaValentine Diana

Evangelistic Temple of Truth ChurchFood Bank of Delaware

James GandolfoConnie & Bill Georgov

Griswold Cares FoundationThe Honorable Margaret Rose Henry

Tierra JonesJulia KatzMaureene LaFate

The Honorable Jane MaroneyMarvin Family Foundation

Catherine McCloskeyVeronica Rempusheski

Sue RuffSheldon Sandler

Scott Sipple

THANK YOU TO OUR RECENT DONORS

WELCOME TO OUR NEW STAFF MEMBER..

We are pleased to announce that JennaFenstermacher has joined the staff of the $tand ByMe 50+ program. Jenna comes to us with a wealthof experience in personal finance. She previouslyworked as a Curriculum Coordinator at YWCADelaware where she developed and presentedfinancial education workshops, coached individuatoward financial stability and other financial goals,and helped people save money-as much as $1,00in 3 months!

Prior to the YWCA, she worked as a ClinicCoordinator & Public Ally for the DelawareCommunity Reinvestment Action Council where spresented financial literacy curriculum. Jenna is avolunteer for Habitat for Humanity, Americans forDemocratic Action and the Blood Bank of Delmarv

She is currently working on her Masters Degree inPublic Administration at Villanova University. To

make an appointment with Jenna for financialcoaching, please call 651-3427.

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The Importance of an Emergency Fund andHow to Get Started

by JANICE W on AUGUST 17, 2012

Establishing an emergency fund is one of the first things you should do when striving for financial stability. Thegeneral rule of thumb is to have an emergency savings equal to 6-9 months worth of living expenses.

If an emergency fund does one thing, it gives you peace of mind. Unexpected financial burdens can hit you whenyou least expect it. Maybe you suddenly need to repair the brakes on your car, you need to buy a last minuteplane ticket to visit a sick grandparent, or maybe you need to cover your living expenses while you look for a newjob. Whatever the emergency may be, having a cushion to fall back on will help you to stay financially afloat whileeverything around you may seem to be sinking.

How do I know how much to save?Simply put, you need to calculate how much you spend every month. A good way to do this is to go over the past

three months of bills and get a monthly average of your expenses. Expenses that should be included are:

Mortgage or Rent Payments

Insurance Premiums

Utilities

Groceries

Car Expenses including gas and loan payments

Discretionary Spending

Its important to be realistic, especially when it comes to discretionary expenses. Although it may be easy to cutback on dinners out or trips to the mall, cutting your fun spending completely will most likely not be possible.

Where should I save it?One you have decided how much money you need, it is important to save it in an account that is not easilyaccessible and earns a decent amount of interest. To find the best high yield Money Market Accounts and SavingAccounts rates go to Bankrate.com.

How do I build my emergency savings?First, you need to remember that any money you can save is better than none. The easiest way to grow youraccount is to automatically transfer 5-10% of every paycheck directly into your savings account. What you dontever see, you wont ever miss. On top of that, try to cut back on unnecessary expenditures. Maybe you pack yourlunch or make coffee instead of buying it. If you know you usually spend $30/week on lunches and coffee, you canow transfer that money into your savings account.

What do I do once Ive reached my goal?

Congratulations. Now pat yourself on the back and dont touch the money unless there is an emergency. Revisityour account once a year and consider whether or not you should up the account. Take life events like a newbaby, new house, or higher (or lower) salary into consideration when making the decision. (http://talkingcents.consumercredit.com/2012/08/17/the-importance-of-an-emergency-fund-and-how-to-get-started/)

Need help with budgeting and saving? Call $tand By Me 50+ at 651-3401.

Would you like a free economic checkup?See Kathleen or contact her at 651-3401.

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STAYING SAFE WHEN OUTDOORS

Many of us are entering the coldest time of the year. Cold temperatures make your body lose heat faster than it cabe produced. This condition results in abnormally low body temperature, also known as hypothermia.

Hypothermia affects the brain, leaving the victim unable to think clearly or move well. This inability makeshypothermia particularly dangerous because a person may not know its happening. Victims of hypothermia areoften:

Seniors with inadequate heating, food or clothing;

Babies sleeping in cold rooms; and

People who remain outdoors for long periods like the homeless, hikers or hunters.

In extreme cold, make outside trips as brief as possible to protect your health and safety. However, if you must beoutside take a few special precautions:

Dress warmly and in layers. A waterproof jacket will help you stay warm and dry if it starts to snow;

Work slowly if you have to do heavy outdoor chores; and

Notify friends and family where you will be before you go hiking, camping or skiing.

Do not ignore shivering. It is an important first sign that the body is losing heat. Learn the other signs of hypothermand how to care for someone who may be suffering from it before your next outdoor winter excursion.

WELLNESS VISITSEDUCATE PATIENTS

Many people dont understand the importance of taking the time to discuss preventive care. Fortunately, Medicarehelping pave the way for these important physician-patient discussions to occur and will now pay for an annualwellness visit.

The annual wellness visit presents the perfect opportunity to discuss ways to improve balance and prevent falls.Regardless of age, most people dont expect to experience a fall, especially one that can be life changing. Falls caresult in serious injuries that can make it difficult to live independently. Each year, one of every three adults aged 6and older falls, but fewer than one-half of those individuals speak with their doctors about it. Since medications ca

cause dizziness, which can result in a fall, people should bring a list of current medications (prescription, over thecounter, vitamins, and supplements) along with a list of questions or concerns relating to preventive care.

During this visit, plan to discuss your physical and emotional health over the past year and identify the necessaryimmunizations and preventive screenings you may need. Also complete a thorough medication review. Finish withdiscussing clear and attainable lifestyle and wellness goals, including the following:

ways to eat healthfully;

the proper amount of exercise;

achieving or maintaining a healthy BMI;

medication safety; and

issues related to bladder control.

If you worry that they may forget to ask some questions or may not understand what you are being told, ask arelative or friend to accompany you to the visit. This will assure you that you understood the information and canfollow medical advice.

An annual wellness visit may be just what you need. Start reaping the benefits of all the knowledge modernmedicine now has to offer about how to redefine the later years with quality and vitality.

For more details about annual wellness visits and a useful reference chart, visit www.cms.gov/Medicare?prevention?PreventionGenInfo?Downloads?MPS_QuickReferenceChart_1.pdf.

by Judith Black, M

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PLEASE COMPLETE THE ANNUAL SURVEY

MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. DAYJANUARY 20TH

The Center will be closed to honor Dr. King.

COLLECTING SPECIAL ITEMSRecycled eyeglasses and hearing aids for the LionsClub and soda can tabs for Ronald McDonaldHouse. Please leave them with Gretchen.Thank you.

HEALTH & COMMUNITY INFORMATION

FREE MEDIATION SERVICESDelaware Elder Mediation Services, Inc. (DEMSI) isoffering free mediation services to the elderly ordisabled. DEMSI mediators can meet clients at home,

assisted living facilities or Wilmington Senior Center.If you have a conflict that needs help to be resolved,contact them at 302-287-9149.

FOOD DISTRIBUTION

AT SHILOH BAPTIST CHURCHIf you or someone you know needs food,please visit Shiloh Baptist Church at215 W. 23rd Street on the second Thursdayof each month at 2:00 p.m. For morenformation please contact Shiloh BaptistChurch at 655-5315.

WATCH WHAT YOU HEAT

Fire is one of the most common disasters in theUnited States. Each year thousands are killed orinjured in house files. Most house fires happen inthe kitchen and are caused by carelessness. If yotake precaution, fires can be prevented! Whencooking, follow these tips to prevent a tragedy:

Stay in the kitchen when you are frying, grillin

or broiling food. Do not leave food unattended Keep anything that can catch fire away from

the stovetop: Choose the right cookware and use it properl Wear short sleeves or clothes that are close-

fitting; and Keep children at least three feet away from th

cooking area.

The U.S. Fire Administration offers moreinformation on cooking fire safety atwww.usfa.fema.gov/citizens/home_fire_prev/

cooking.shtm. Watch video clips, read aboutproduct safety and learn safe cooking behaviors,then download the FEMA activity guide, Ounce ofFire Prevention at www.emilms.fema.gov/IS909/assets/08_FirePrevention.pdfto test yourknowledge.

The Delaware State Bar Associations

WILLS FOR SENIORSIn conjunction with the DSBAs Inaugural

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Breakfast & Day of Service

Monday, January 20, 2014Time: 10:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m.

Location: Chase Center on the Riverfront,815 Justison Street, Wilmington, DE 19801

At this event eligible seniors can have their Will,Power of Attorney, and Advance Healthcare Directivesdrafted by volunteer attorneys. To be eligible you must

be 60 years old or older, have a simple estate andhave limited assets. To see you you qualify and toschedule an appointment for the event, call Jacki

Chacone, Esquire at 302-478-8680 extension 212.This event only has 40 appointment slots available

and we cannot assist walk-in clients, so please call inadvance to schedule.

UNIVERSITY OF DELAWARE STUDY

Do you play bingo, cards or slot machines? Do youvisit casinos? Researchers at the University ofDelaware are conducting interviews about the role ogambling activities in seniors daily lives. They inviteyou to share your experiences in a 60-120-minuteaudio-taped dialogue with them. You will receive a$15.00 gift card for participating in the study and youidentity and responses will remain confidential. Tolearn more about participating, please contact Tammat (302) 831-2291 or [email protected].

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