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Wilmington Senior Center901 N. Market Street

Wilmington, DE 19802302) 651-3400

www.wilmingtonseniorcenter.orgnfo@wilmingtonseniorcenter.org

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

A Community for Life!

June 2014 Happenings

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Lafayette Court SeniorApartments has an

efficiency apartmentavailable for lease.

Rent is $608.00 per month.

Please contact Regenia Rochester at302.651.3429 for further information.

SUMMER SCHEDULE :Wilmington Senior Center will close

at 3:15 p.m. on Fridaysthrough August 29.

Bingo/Po-Ke-No on Fridayswill begin at 12:45 and end at 2:45.

(Bingo and Po-Ke-No will be scheduledon alternate Fridays during the summer.)

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Please bring small bills to pay for trips and lunches since the receptionists cannot make changefor large bills. (Nothing larger than a $5.00 dollar bill)

WILMINGTON SENIOR CENTERPROGRAMS AND SERVICES

Meal Reservations 651-3400Must be made by 1:00 p.m. the dayprior to the meal

Bus Transportation 651-3400Must be made by 8:00 a.m. on theday of pickup

Activities Coordinator 651-3424Gretchen Broadwater

Cares and Concerns of Members 655-2528Irmina Hudson

Supportive ServicesGrandparent Resource CenterCaregiver Resource Center 651-3420

Patricia Anderson-Rice

$tand By Me 50+Financial Coaching and Economic CheckUp

Kathleen Andersen 651-3401Jenna Fenstermacher 651-3427

Employment Services 651-3440

Lafayette Court 651-3429Regenia Rochester

City Styles Thrift Shop Donations 651-3460

Grandparent Support Group

meets on Tuesdays from 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.Caregiver Support Group

meets on the second Thursday of the month from 1:30-3:00 p.m.

LUNCH RESERVATIONS

Lunch reservations for all members and staff mustbe given to the front desk by 1:00 the day prior. Wecannot assume that you will be here for lunch on anygiven day. Lunch cost for those under the age of 60is $4.50 and $2.00 for those 60 and older, in accord-

ance with City Fare guidelines. Once a lunch is or-dered you are responsible for its payment. If youneed to cancel after lunch has been ordered, callright away. We will then know the meal is available ifanyone else wants to purchase it. If the meal is notsold, you will need to pay for it. Unsold meals arebilled to the Center on a monthly basis at the $4.50price.

TRIP RESERVATIONSPlease sign up and pay for trips/events by the desnated deadline. Your bus seat is guaranteed onlywhen the fee is paid.

If the minimum number of participants is not met bthe deadline the trip/event will be cancelled and pament will be returned. A late fee will be imposed othose not meeting the deadline date providing thetrip/event has a sufficient number registered.

Current WSC members are placed first on the Centers 16 passenger bus for day trips. Non-membermay attend a day trip if there are unpaid seats aftethe trips deadline.

Remember to make suggestions for activities!

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Adlyn BanningJane Best-Weick

Todd BoschChrist Church Christiana Hundred Choir

Dezzie ColeFund for WomenValerie GilliamSaino Henries

Maryann HollowayMarkeivis WarrenTomoko Werbe

THANK YOU TO OUR RECENT DONORS

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

ACTIVITIES & PRESENTATIONS

Wilmington Senior Center Chorus is nowforming. A permanent date and time is notavailable as of publication. Notices will be on theBoard and announcements will be made at noon.

11 Diabetes Prevention Program, 9:30. See flyer16 CarFit, 9:30-3:30. A freeprogram for senior

drivers. Experts will work with individual driversto assess proper positioning of seat, seat belt,steering wheel, head restraints and mirrors intheir own cards. To register, contact Gretchenat 651-3424.

Computer Class for Beginners: The cost forWSC members is $20 and $25 for non-members.Payment must be made in advance. Please call651-3400 to sign up.

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TRIPS

4 Platinum Picnic. At Banning Park. HawaiianLuau is the theme, so wear bright, tropicalshirts and sign up early. The meal* is beingcatered by Youngs Pig Pickin BBQ.Reservations were required and paid for byMay 28. Vendors will be on-site if you did notorder the catered meal. Bus transportation is$1.00. Bus will leave the Center and 9:00 and

return at 1:30.*Pulled pork or smoked turkey breast, BBQbeans, potato salad, cole slaw, macaronisalad, Italian pasta salad. Water will beavailable or you can bring your own beverage.

13 Riverfront Fun, 9:30-1:30. Fee is $2.00.Choose to walk the Riverfront Trail; take awater taxi ride; visit the Delaware Center forContemporary Arts, Sports Museum orEnvironmental Center. Lunch on you own atone of several restaurants.

17 Roots Farmers Market, 9:00. $8.00transportation fee must be paid upon signingup. This is a large, indoor-outdoor marketfeaturing plants, vegetables, flowers, food/bakery items and other vendors. Deadline forregistering is June 13.

26 Visit Old New Castle, 9:30-1:30.Transportation fee is $2.50.

SNEAK PEEK

July11 Produce Junction & Booths Corner22 State Fair Trip

August

7 Italian Market, PhiladelphiaSeptemberWSC Anniversary Celebration - To be announce8 Refresher Defensive Driving Class (4 hours)

Classes begin at 8;45 and checks or moneyorders must be made payable to AARP andbrought to the first class. Instructors do notaccept cash. Fee is $15.00 for AARPmembers and $20.00 for non-members. Signup forms are located in the Activities Book atthe front desk. If youre interested in the basi

6/8-hour class, contact AARP directly fordates, times and locations at 877-846-3299.

19 Beach Day in Rehoboth25 Guest Bartender Night - WSC Fundraiser

October4 Brandywine Village Fair23 Lifetime Achievement Award Celebration

Old Brandywine VillageSummer Twilight Concert SeriesSunday, June 1st at 6:00 p.m.

Joseph Whitney Band - Steel Drums

Bring chair or blanket to the plaza behindthe Hercules Building at 1313 N. Market Stree

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JUNE BIRTHDAYS

1 Jenna Fenstermacher6 James Hicklin, June Hill9 Sandy Spady10 Carrie Savage13 Mary Combs

14 Benjamin Smith, Deborah Zingale15 Giacomo Saienni18 Jayne Britt21 Betty West22 Edith Johnson, Pearl Sudler, Aloma Thompson23 Lygia Wilson Sadler24 Tajhi Pouladvand28 Doris Price29 Harry Spencer30 Gwendolyn Taylor

JUNE BIRTHDAY INVITATION

If your birthday is this month, please join us at themonthly birthday celebration on June 25 at 11:15a.m.-2:00. Lunch is free for members who arecelebrating their birthdays this month.

Please call to make a reservation at 651-3400 byWednesday, June 18 so we can be sure to haveenough meals.

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

NOTES:ACTIVITIES COORDINATORS HOURS

Please pay for trips duringthe following hours only:

Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday10:00-noon and 1:00-2:00

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VOLUNTEER INFORMATIONIf you are interested in volunteering with us at

Wilmington Senior Center, you must complete avolunteer application and register for an orientatio

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WELCOME TO OUR NEW MEMBER(S)Leslie Lee

Dorothy Watson------------------------------------------------------------------

COLLECTING SPECIAL ITEMSRecycled eyeglasses and hearing aids forthe Lions Club and soda can tabs for RonaldMcDonald House. Please leave them withGretchen.------------------------------------------------------------------

SUGGESTION BOXIf you have ideas for programs, activities or

changes, please write a note and put it in thelobby suggestion box.

SUMMER SCHEDULE :

Wilmington Senior Center will closeat 3:15 p.m. on Fridays

through August 29.

Bingo/Po-Ke-No on Fridayswill begin at 12:45 and end at 2:45.

(Bingo and Po-Ke-No will be scheduled onalternate Fridays during the summer.)

BRIGHT SPOT VENTURESwill visit Wilmington Senior Center on Tuesdays, 12:00-2:00from June to October with a mobile food truck loaded withfresh produce!

I've learned that people will forget what yousaid, people will forget what you did,but people will never forget how you madethem feel.

Maya Angelo(4/4/28 - 5/28/1

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WILMINGTON SENIOR CENTERMEMBERSHIP COUNCIL

YARD SALE

Saturday, June 7, 20149:00 a.m. 2:00 p.m.

IN PARKING LOT BETWEEN 19TH& 20THSTREETSTATNALL AND MARKET STREETS

WILMINGTON, DE 19802

COME TO SELL! COME TO BUY!

TABLE AND LOT SPACES AT $15.00 EACH SPACE

TIME TO CLEAR OUT OLD ITEMS FROM THE ATTIC, CLOSET AND BASEMENT. THIS IS THEOPPORTUNITY YOUVE BEEN WAITING FOR. LOT AND TABLE SPACE IS AVAILABLE ON A

1STCOME 1STSERVE BASIS. TABLES WILL BE PROVIDED FOR INSIDE THE BUILDING ONLY.MUST PROVIDE OWN TABLE FOR PARKING LOT SPACES.

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: MARIE DASH @ (302) 655-8979)

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Seniors and many others use payday loans as a financial bridge. Whenan unexpected expense comes up, a payday loan can seem to be the

least expensive credit option, as opposed to an overdraft fee or bouncedcheck fee. But using this option often puts people on a merry-go-rounddebt cycle that is difficult to end. Even the basic fees are high:

1 thanks to National Consumer Law Center for this example.

Luckily there are lower cost alternatives for handling unexpected expenses. A financial coach from $tandBy Me 50+ can help you clarify the best options for your situation. One product that folks find mosthelpful is Loans Plus, a payday loan alternative that is paid back over three months instead of two week- a major relief to borrowers. The loan is available for $250-$500 and the maximum interest paid on thisloan is $12.49, not the $56 shown above! If you or someone in your life needs a loan, think of thefinancial coaches at $tand By Me 50+ and Loans Plus.

Call 302-651-3401 to reach the $tand By Me 50+ Program

for financial coaching on how to get your finances in order.

Need help with budgeting and saving? Want a free economic checkup?See Kathleen or Jenna of $tand By Me 50+

or call them at 651-3401 or 651-3427.

The High Cost of Payday Loans1You write a check dated in two weeks for$256You get back today. $200

Interest and charges$ 56The cost of a loan for two weeks is 730% annual percentage rate (APR).

Triple digit Annual Percentage Rates (APR) are the norm for payday loans. This is ex-ponentially higher than the cost to borrow from more traditional lenders. For instance,compare this 730% APR to the cost of a short term small dollar loan from a federalcredit union. The maximum the credit union may charge is 28% interest and a $20 ap-plication fee, which translates to 28% APR. (If the application fee is charged to all ap-plicants, regardless of whether credit is extended, then it may be excluded from the

APR, although the true cost is higher due to the fee.)

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CHANGE TODAY FORA HEALTHIER FUTUREDiabetes Prevention ProgramYMCA of Delaware

Join us to find out how to reduce your risk for type 2 diabetes

New class starting at the Wilmington Senior Center, June 11thfrom 9:30-10:30am (1901 N Market Street, entrance in rear)

FREE for recipients of Medicare parts A/B/C and commercial United HealthCare

A SUCCESS STORY FROM WILMINGTON SENIOR CENTER

Mary and Greta have known each other for more than ten years, celebrating birthdays and holidays atparties with cookies and cake, even while bemoaning their expanding waistlines and lack ofmotivation for exercise. Each had been diagnosed with pre-diabetes and warned by their doctors tolose weight and change eating habits in order to reduce their risk of developing diabetes.

Last fall the two women joined the Diabetes Prevention Program offered by the YMCA of Delaware atWilmington Senior Center. Sixteen weeks was a long time to commit to a program, but after the firstweek with Coach Janice, they were hooked. With fellow classmates they enthusiastically learnedabout counting calories, fat grams, fitness activities and healthy meals. The educational aspects ofthe program were secondary to the motivation provided in the weekly sessions, however. Withencouragement from their coach and the group sessions, both Mary and Greta lost weight anddeveloped a positive perspective on living a healthy lifestyle. The group held them accountable whenthey struggled to change and cheered them on when goals were met.

This year's birthdays were greeted with energy and gratitude. Instead of celebrating by eating cake,

Greta made plans to buy new clothes to replace the ones that are now too big. And Mary vowed tocontinue using stairs instead of the elevator so she wouldn't lose the spring in her step. They bothwere ambassadors for the 2014 Diabetes Alert Day, inspiring others to complete risk assessmentsand consider participation in the Diabetes Prevention Program. Wilmington Senior Center is proud oftheir progress and honored to contribute to their new healthier lifestyles.

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACTHealthy Living Department at 302.572.9622 ordiabetesprevention@ymcade.org

www.diabetespreventionde.org

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CAREGIVERS CORNER

5 Foods That Help You SleepBy Melanie Haiken, Caring.com senior editor

Lack of sleep plagues many caregivers, so we hope this article will provide good suggestions to help yoget a good nights rest.

Should you let yourself have that midnight snack if you're having trouble sleeping and you think hungermight be part of the problem? Here are five foods that can actually help you drift off:

1. Cherries.Fresh and dried cherries are one of the only natural food sources ofmelatonin, the chemical that controls the body's internal clock to regulate sleep.Researchers who tested tart cherries and found high levels of melatonin recommendeating them an hour before bedtime or before a trip when you want to sleep on theplane.

2. Bananas.Potassium and magnesium are natural muscle relaxants, and bananasare a good source of both. They also contain the amino acid L-tryptophan, whichgets converted to 5-HTP in the brain. The 5-HTP in turn is converted to serotonin (arelaxing neurotransmitter) and melatonin.

3. Toast.Carbohydrate-rich foods trigger insulin production, which induces sleep byspeeding up the release of tryptophan and serotonin, two brain chemicals that relaxyou and send you to sleep.

4. Oatmeal.Like toast, a bowl of oatmeal triggers a rise in blood sugar, which in turntriggers insulin production and the release of sleep-inducing brain chemicals. Oatsare also rich in melatonin, which many people take as a sleep aid.

5. Warm milk.Like bananas, milk contains the amino acid L-tryptophan, which turns to5-HTP and releases relaxing serotonin. It's also high in calcium, which promotessleep.

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Grandparent Support Group meetsTuesdays from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.Caregiver Support Group meetssecond Thursday of the month at 1:30 p.m.-3:00 p.m.

Funding for the Caregiver Resource Center comes fromthe Division of Services for Aging and Adults with Physical Disabilities

as a result of the National Family Caregiver Support Program, Title III-E of the Older Americans Act.

Support for Caregivers...is available from our Caregiver Resource Center call 651-3420 for more information.

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HEALTH & COMMUNITY INFORMATION

TAKE YOUR BRAIN FOR A DANCEDANCING BOOSTS

MENTAL AND PHYSICAL HEALTHby Candy Sagon, AARP, September 20, 2012

From the tango to the two-step, Americans aredancing their way to better health. Even if you flub afew steps, its still fun and great for stretching themidsection. It will make anybodys body moreflexible.

Dance is a joyful, fun and effective way for seniorsto stay active and healthy, agrees fitness expertPamela Peeke, M.D., a spokesperson for theAmerican College of Sports Medicine. Peeke saysone reason dancing is successful is because mostpeople dont think of it as exercise - even thoughdancing actually moves more parts of the body thanwalking. All that movement helps older adultsimprove their balance and flexibility, as well asincrease muscle power in their legs and evenstrengthen bones, thanks to the fact that dancing isa weight-bearing exercise, a 2009 analysis ofresearch in the Journal of Aging and PhysicalActivityshowed.

Recent studies have also found that dancing may

protect against dementia. A Korean study last yearin the Journal of Sports Science and Medicinefoundthat teaching the cha-cha to a small group of olderadults twice a week for six months was enough toimprove their memory and cognitive function on anumber of tests.

For a group of Canadian seniors, ages 62 to 90, itwas learning to tango that upped both their brainpower and balance. The 2005 study by researcherswith Montreals McGill University compared a group

that took tango lessons twice weekly with a groupthat walked instead. After 10 weeks, both groupsscored better on cognitive tests, but the dancersperformed better than the walkers on multitaskingtests. They also improved their balance andcoordination.

Dance can also help those with Type 2 diabeteslower their blood pressure and control their weightpilot study last year of African American women wdiabetes found that dancing twice a week for just 1

weeks significantly improved their blood pressure,body fat and weight. The researchers, with theUniversity of Akron and Case Western ReserveUniversity, wrote that the camaraderie, enjoymenand laughter during dance classes helped thewomen become more physically active and, in theprocess, improved their health.

Study author Carolyn Murrock, RN, an assistantprofessor of nursing at the University of Akron whohas studied dance exercise and diabetes, says

dance works so well because its an enjoyable wafor older adults to become more active. Even forthose who are already active, dancing providesbenefits without the wear and tear that other formsof exercise can cause, says Navratilova. She notethat dancing is easy on the joints. It really openedme up and elongated my body. Plus, she adds, Ia great workout and a lot of fun.Candy Sagonwrites about health topics for AARPmedia.-------------------------------------------------------------------

HAVE YOU HEARD ABOUTSENIOR ROLL CALL LIFELINE?

SENIOR ROLL CALL LIFELINE is a free serviceprovided by New Castle County Public Safety. Theprogram provides a daily telephone reassuranceprogram to check on the safety of seniors in NewCastle County. If you are a member, Senior Roll Cchecks on your personal safety through acomputerized telephone system daily with a pre-recorded message. This freeservice is available tindividuals 55 and older, disabled and individuals

with unique medical needs. If you are interested inbecoming a member of Senior Roll Call Lifeline foryourself or your loved one, please call New CastleCounty Police Senior Roll Call Lifeline at302.395.8159.

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