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Wilmington Senior Center 1901 N. Market Street Wilmington, DE 19802 (302) 651-3400 www.wilmingtonseniorcenter.org info@wilmingtonseniorcenter.org RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED

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A Community for Life!

Happenings Wilmington Senior Center May 2015

Inside this issue

Activities Calendar ......... 4 Trips ............................ 5 May Birthdays ............... 6

May 18-22 Seniors Creative

Expressions Display

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

WILMINGTON SENIOR CENTER PROGRAMS AND SERVICES

Meal Reservations 651-3400 Must be made by 12:30 p.m. the day prior to the meal Cost: $2.00 for 60 and older; $4.75 for under 60 Bus Transportation 651-3400 Must be made by 8:00 a.m. on the day of pickup

Activities Coordinator 651-3424 Gretchen Broadwater Pay for trips Tuesday-Friday, 10:00-noon & 1:00-2:00

Cares and Concerns of Members 655-2528 Irmina Hudson

Supportive Services Grandparent Resource Center Caregiver Resource Center 651-3420 Patricia Anderson-Rice

$tand By Me 50+ Financial Coaching and Economic CheckUp Kathleen Andersen 651-3401 Jenna Fenstermacher 651-3427

Employment Services 651-3440

Lafayette Court 651-3429 Regenia Rochester

City Styles Thrift Shop Donations 651-3460 Administration 651-3460 Sue Getman, Executive Director Beth Ray, Executive Secretary

LUNCH RESERVATIONS

Lunch reservations for all members and staff must be given to the front desk by 12:30 the day prior. Once a lunch is ordered you are responsible for its payment. If you need to cancel after lunch has been ordered, call right away. We will then know the meal is available if anyone else wants to purchase it. If the meal is not sold, you will need to pay for it. Unsold meals are billed to the Center at the $4.75 price.

TRIP RESERVATIONS Please sign up and pay for trips/events by the designated deadline. Your bus seat is guaranteed only when the fee is paid.

If the minimum number of participants is not met by the deadline the trip/event will be cancelled and payment will be returned. A late fee will be imposed on those not meeting the deadline date providing the trip/event has a sufficient number registered.

Current WSC members are placed first on the Centers 16 passenger bus for day trips. Non-members may attend a day trip if there are unpaid seats after the trips deadline. Remember to make suggestions for activities!

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Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday 5/1

Ham&SwissonClubRollwithLeuce,Tomato&OnionCarrotRaisinSaladYogurtMustard

5/4TurkeywithGravyBakedSweetPotatoGreenBeansMiniCornMunApplesauceCranberrySauce

5/5Hamburgerw.CheddarHamburgerBunLeuce,Tomato&OnionCornonCobCantaloupeKetchup

5/6Lemon&ParsleyFlounderMacaroni&CheeseStewedTomatoesWhiteWheatBreadOrangeCinnamonWaeCookie

5/7Chickenw.BlushSauceWholeWheatPastaSpinachCapriBlendVeggiesGiantGrahamCookie

5/8PotRoastinAuJusGarlicMashedPotatoesSlicedCarrotsDoubleFiberBreadStrawberryBananaYogurtSundae

5/11SalisburySteakw.GravySouthernPotatoeswithOnion&PeppersBroccoliDicedPeachesDoubleFiberBread

***5/12***DeepDishPizzaTossedSaladwithChickPeasLemonPuddingwithWhippedCream

5/13TunaSaladSandwichonKaiserRollLeuce&TomatoMarinatedBeanSaladFruitCocktail

5/14ChiliwithCheeseBakedPotatoCookedApplesMiniCornMunSourCream

5/15Chicken&DumplingsSlicedCarrotsGreenBeansYogurt

5/18MeatballSandwichonClubRollwithMarinaraSauce&MozzarellaCheeseTossedSaladApplesauce

5/19ChickenSaladPlaerLeuce&TomatoDoubleFiberBreadAmbrosiaCreamofBroccoliSoupCrackers

5/20BreadedFishSandwichCheddarCheeseHamburgerBunBrusselsSproutsFreshPlumTartarSauce

5/21StuedPepperwithMarinaraSauceMashedPotatoeswithCheeseGreenBeansPotatoBreadDicedPears

5/22SouthernPulledPorkBakedBeansSeasonedGreensFruitCocktailSplitTopRoll

5/25WSC Closed

5/26JumboRavioliinMeatSauceItalianSpinachHotPoachedPearHalfSplitTopRoll

5/27Salmonw.LemonDillSauceBakedPotatoKeyWestVeggiesWatermelonWhiteWheatBreadSourCream

5/28MeatloafwithGravyRoastedSweetPotatoesOrientalBlendVeggiesGiantGrahamCookieTropicalFruitSalad

5/29Turkey&SwissSandwichonWhiteWheatBreadLeuce&TomatoChocolateFudgePuddingTomatoVegetableSoupMayonnaiseCrackers

Allmealssubjecttochange.Allmealscontain1%milkMealsareorderedaccordingtoprojectednumber;overthatnumber,backupmealswillbeavailable.

Suggestedminimumdonationforpersons60+is$2.00Peopleunderage60mustpay$4.75

CityFareMenuMay2015CITY

Saturday Mid Day meals served at St. Anthonys Sunday Mid Day meals served at St. Anthonys & St. Patricks Senior Centers. Tuesday & Thursday Evening Meals served at St. Anthonys Senior Center

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MONTHLY ACTIVITIES May 2015 Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri

1 10:00 Cards 12:45 Bingo

4 9:15 Rescheduled trip to Shady

Maple* 9:30 Strength Building 10:30 Wii Bowling 10:30 Board Games

5 9:00 Quilting 11:30 GRC Support Group 1:00 Bingo 3:00 Red Hat Society meeting

6 9:30 Strength Building 10:30 Wii Bowling 1:00 Computer Class*

7 10:00 Rite Aid Wellness

Presentation* 10:15 Chair Exercise 10:45 Bible Study 1:00 Bingo

8 10:00 Cards 10:45 Fashion Show &

Luncheon-Hicks Anderson Center*

12:45 Bingo

11 8:45 4-Hour Driver Safety

Course* 9:30 Commodity Food Delivery 9:30 Strength Building 10:30 Wii Bowling Banquet* 10:30 Board Games 1:30 Line Dancing Class

12 9:00 Quilting 10:00 Fall Prevention

Presentation* 11:30 GRC Support Group 1:00 Bingo

13 9:30 Strength Building 10:00 Members Council Mtg. 10:30 Wii Bowling 11:00 Members Meeting 1:00 Computer Class*

14 10:00 Healthy Kidney

Presentation* 10:15 Chair Exercise 10:45 Bible Study 1:00 Bingo 1:00 Caregiver Support Group

15 9:00 Council Sponsored

Harrington Trip* 12:45 Bingo

18 Seniors Exhibition of

Creations* 9:30 Strength Building 10:30 Board Games 10:30 Wii Bowling

19 9:00 Quilting 11:30 GRC Support Group 1:00 Bingo 4:00 Board of Directors 5:30 GRC-LINKS Program

20 9:30 Strength Building 10:30 Wii Bowling 1:00 Computer Class*

21 9:30 Bylers Store & Biggs

Museum in Dover* 10:45 Bible Study 1:00 Bingo

22 10:00 Scrabble 12:45 Bingo

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WSC Closed Memorial Day

26 9:00 Quilting 10:30 Tinseltown Tuesday,

Regal Theatre* 11:30 GRC Support Group

(out of building) 1:00 Bingo

27 9:30 Strength Building 11:00 Birthday Party 1:00 Computer Class* Senior Health & Wellness Day

in the City - information available soon.

28 10:15 Chair Exercise 10:45 Bible Study 1:00 Bingo

29 10:00 Presentation on

Medicare Assistance Programs*

12:45 Bingo ----------------------------------- 30 Premiere of Martha & Mattie Ride Again at Theatre N

* 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.

Beginning May 1, WSC will close at 3:15 on Fridays and

continue through September 4.

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ACTIVITIES N G L E

WSC: Experts at Living Well Gretchen Broadwater, Activities Coordinator (651-3424)

ACTIVITIES & PRESENTATIONS

6,13,20,27 Computer Class, 1:00. A series of 10 2-hour classes will be offered beginning Wednesday, May 6. The class fee will be $25.00 payable upon signing up. Seats are limited and will be offered first to WSC current members. We will be able to accommodate a few participants who wish to take the class using their own laptop. Please sign up and pay for series of classes at the front desk.

7 Rite Aid Wellness Presentation, 10:00. Pat Oliver of the N. Market Street Rite Aid will be here to share information on their wellness program and answer questions about their services.

11 4-Hour Defensive Driving Refresher Course, 8:45. This class is a refresher class. You must have attended a previous class. Check or money order made payable to AARP should be brought to class. Instructor does not accept cash. Fee is $15.00 for AARP members and $20.00 for non-members. Please sign up in the black Activities Book at the front desk. Bring drivers license and AARP membership card.

12 Fall Prevention Presentation, 10:00. Kathleen Boyer of Christiana Care will provide important information on what we can do to prevent a leading cause of injury to seniors. A question and answer time will be included.

14 Healthy Kidneys Presentation, 10:00. Your Kidneys and You - 1 in 3 people are at risk for kidney related diseases. Learn what you can do to protect your kidneys.

18-22 Seniors Creative Expressions Display. During Older Americans Month we will showcase the talents of our members with a week (May 18-22) of exhibiting their handmade needlework, paintings, photography, ceramics, sculptures, etc. To allow room for everyone to participate we will accept one entry per person, so pick your favorite piece. Please enter your name, phone number and description of your entry on the sign-up form located at the front desk. For questions, please contact Gretchen at 651-3424. We look forward to a fantastic display of talent!

29 Medicare Assistance Program, 10:00. A Health Care Guide from Christiana Care will be here to answer questions on additional Medicare assistance.

SNEAK PEEK JUNE Farmers Markets starting: watch for opening dates 3 Platinum Picnic 10 Council & Members Meeting with election results 12 Green Dragon Farmers Market - its up and running again! JULY Delaware State Fair - date to be announced

MAY TRIPS Sign up at Front Desk!

4 Shady Maple, rescheduled from April 22

8 Fashion Show & Luncheon, 10:45. Hicks Anderson Center. RSVP required by May 4. Cost for bus transportation is $1.00.

11 Wii Bowling Banquet. Congratulations to our Wii Bowling Teams whose accomplishments will be celebrated with other New Castle County senior center teams!

15 Membership Council Trip to Harrington. Advance tickets only.

21 Trip to Bylers Store. Featuring Amish food and baked items as well as gifts, housewares and homemade ice cream. Well also stop at the Biggs Museum to view works by Delaware artist, William White. Cost is $8.00 for transportation.

26 Trip to Regal Theatre on senior discount day. $1.00 bus transportation - participants will pay for the movie of their choice at the theatre. Movie is $5.00 with a Regal Card (free at the box office) or $6.00 without. Movie choices will be posted the Friday prior to the trip.

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MAY BIRTHDAYS

2 Clemon Gary, Velma Wheeler 6 Margaret Brown 9 Betty Hahn 10 Nellie Childs, Ralph Headley 11 Tony Price 12 Deloris Green, Mary Stanford 13 James Freeman 14 Betty Backus, Jean Frisby, Ella Huff 15 Barbara Samuels 17 Greta Hammond 18 Donell Guy, Ruth Robinson 19 Anna Arrington 20 Dennis Black 25 Beverly Jones, Lucille Osborne, David Robinson, Jr. 28 Wendell Nichols 29 Diana Banner 31 John Williams

MAY BIRTHDAY INVITATION If your birthday is this month, please join us at the monthly birthday celebration on May 27 at 11:00 a.m. Lunch is free for members (not for staff-unless also a paid member) who are celebrating their birthdays this month.

Please call 651-3400 to make a reservation by Wednesday, May 20 so well have enough meals. You must call because you wont be automatically included in our lunch count. (City Fare sends birthday cake only for those who have ordered lunch.)

MORNING COFFEE Coffee for members is provided by City Fare and we ask that you limit it to two cups each. Other items such as bread, muffins, coffee cake, butter, jelly, cream cheese, etc. are not provided by either the Center or City Fare. Those items are sometimes available from donations by members. If you enjoy having a morning snack, you might consider bringing an item to share. Please remember that Marshas priority each morning is organizing the kitchen for delivery of home-bound meals and the Centers noon meal; not putting out snack items.

COLLECTING SPECIAL ITEMS Thank you for your continued support of donating recycled eyeglasses and hearing aids for the Lions Club and soda can tabs for Ronald McDonald House. Please leave them with Gretchen.

AARP DEFENSIVE DRIVING CLASSES May 11 - 4 hour Refresher Course September 14 - 4 hour Refresher Course November 9 - 4 hour Refresher Course

WELCOME TO OUR NEW MEMBERS:

Mary Stanford R. Leon Wentz

FYI: LUNCH COST Lunch cost for those

under the age of 60 is now $4.75.

VOLUNTEER INFORMATION

If you are interested in volunteering with us at

Wilmington Senior Center, please complete a volunteer application

and submit it at our Front Desk.

FRANKLIN MINT FEDERAL CREDIT

UNION If you are a member or employee of Wilmington

Senior Center, you are eligible to

become a member of the Franklin Mint Federal

Credit Union.

Contact Beth Ray at 651-3460

for more information.

SUGGESTION BOX If you have ideas for

programs, activities or changes,

please write a note and put it in the lobby suggestion box.

PROGRAM IDEAS? See Sue Getman!

WOULD YOU LIKE TO HOST A TRIP? See Gretchen Broadwater or

Sue Getman with your ideas!

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CAREGIVERS CORNER

The Joys and Challenges of Caregiving Mr. Nathaniel I. Gaines, Graduate Intern

Wilmington University

My name is Nathaniel I. Gaines. I am a Son, Father, Husband and Caregiver. I have been tasked along with my sister to care for our aging mother, all while I tend to the needs of my wife and daughter both of which have incurable life challenges. I often find myself overworked and totally stressed out, but the need for my assistance never stops. If only for a moment I find myself thinking but I know that if the tables were turned theyd be doing the same for me. Any disability can present a challenge not only to the caregiver, but most of all the person affected. We oftentimes fail to think about life from their perspective as they are asking for this or that but just imagine all the I remember whens or I wish I could do it myself moments they have every waking moment just hoping someone really understood. I wish that I could turn back the clock for my loved ones to a place in the fabric of time that they were free from pain and suffering and that their joy would once again be full. I am thankful for the years that the Lord God of Heaven has given me thus far with my mother and I pray that his will be done as I know it shall in the lives of the family members under my care and his watchful eye. Even with the challenges of the non-stop need, I am glad that I am able to be of help and assistance to those I love. The lessons that caregiving teaches are unlike any other. I have learned to be more thankful and less quick to complain and just thank the Lord for his grace and mercy towards us in spite of it all. The greatest challenge of being a caregiver is not being able to experience the joy of having someone to care for. I may be a help to them, but truth be told they are a blessing to me. Pay it forwardnever payback. Editors Note: Nathaniel Nate Gaines was an intern at Wilmington Senior Center from January April 2015. He will graduate in May with a Master of Human Services Administration degree from Wilmington University.

Support for Caregivers...

is available from our Caregiver Resource

Center. call 651-3420 for more information.

Caregiver Support Group

Thursday, May 14 1:00 p.m. in the WSC Board Room

Grandparent Support Group

meets Tuesdays from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

Funding for the Caregiver

Resource Center comes from the 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.

Fearless Caregiver Conference

Thursday, May 7, 2015 8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Lunch included

Embassy Suites Newark Wilmington/South 654 South College

Avenue, Newark, DE

Limited FREE Tickets - Register at

caregiver.com or 877-829-2734

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WILMINGTON SENIOR CENTER APPRECIATES:

Recent Donors

Thank you to those who provided goodies for morning coffee:

Pauline Alexander, Sonja Anderson, Jenine Bellinger, Carolyn Congo, Deloris Green, Irmina Hudson, Frances Hunt, Beverly Jones, Laura Jones, Thomasina Joseph, Thelma Lyght, Aloma

Thompson and Hazel Tolbert.

Thank you for your continued support of donating old eyeglasses to the Lions Club and pull tops from cans for

Ronald McDonald House.

GIVE BIRTHDAY GIFTS TO WSC! As we get older theres less we need or want for our birthdays, but our loved ones like to give us presents. As an alternative, why not suggest to your family that they make a donation to Wilmington Senior Center in your honor? Your birthday will become an even bigger cause for celebration!

James Albritton Anejo Mexican Grill

Jenny Bernadel Christine Bishop

Gretchen Broadwater Rebecca Bryan Sandi Burton Carol Carty

Theresa & Ralph Cicalese Patricia & James Clarke

Jon Clifton Maureta Sims Collins

Cheryl Cooper Ellie Coriell El Diablo

Susan Evans Thomas Fletcher Amiee Fulbacher

Sena Garber Jill Gaumer Bill Getman Dan Getman

Dr. Jennifer Graber Judy Grantham

Betty Hahn Jeanie Hayes

Susan Hummel Maurice Hunter

Mr. & Mrs. Issa Hurley Akisha Jones

Maniya Jules Theresa Knox Glenn Kocher Beth Krallis

Maureene LaFate Blayze Lewis Peter Lincoln

Dr. Paul Lynahan Maria Mancuso

Manhattan Bagels Lucy McLamb

Francoise Mendelsohn Marjorie Meyermann

Myron Neal NKS Distributors

Dana Price T. Remington Susan Rink

Mr. & Mrs. Allan Ritchie Dr. Kevin Roberts

Sue Ruff Save the Manatee

Dr. Velma Scantlebury Bernadette Sims

Delores & Walter Spencer Cynthia Stewart Adrienne Ward Regina Wright Ashton Yount & Jeremy Getman

OLDER AMERICANS MONTH 2015: GET INTO THE ACT Older adults are a vital part of our society. Since 1963, communities across the country have shown their gratitude by celebrating Older Americans Month each May. The theme of this years celebration is Get into the Act, to focus on how older adults are taking charge of their health, getting engaged in their communities, and making a positive impact in the lives of others. The theme also reflects on the 50th anniversary of the Older Americans Act. President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the Older Americans Act into law in July 1965. Since that time, the Act has provided a nationwide aging services network and funding that helps older adults live with dignity in the communities of their choice for as long as possible. These services include home-delivered and congregate meals, caregiver support, community-based assistance, preventive health services, elder abuse prevention, and much more. By promoting and engaging in activity, wellness, and inclusivity, more Americans than ever before can Get into the Act. Wilmington Senior Center will highlight Get Into the Act with an Exhibition of Creations during the week of May 18th. We will also promote taking charge of our health with presentations about RiteAid Wellness Program, Fall Prevention, Healthy Kidneys and Medicare Assistance.

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Call us today for your FREE CREDIT REPORT AND SCORES! 302-651-3401 or 302-651-3427

Credit reports and credit scores are used in a lot of decisions these days. Traditional areas for credit reports to be used are for car loans, credit cards, and the like, but today apartments, jobs, even some utility companies are using credit reports to determine if, or under what circumstances, they will accept applicants as employees or customers. Unfortunately, about 1 in 4 credit reports have mistakes in them big enough to negatively impact those decisions. That is why it is so important for people to check their credit report and make sure that everything is correct. If there are mistakes on your credit report, a financial coach can help you get those items corrected. If you want to do even more and improve your credit score, a financial coach will help you create and implement a plan. Call a $tand By Me 50+ financial coach today to see and review your credit report and/or see what to do to improve it at 302-651-3401 or 302-651-3427 in New Castle County and 302-337-7284 X155 or 302-415-1542 in Kent and Sussex Counties.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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.

One in 5 American children lives without consistent access to adequate food. For these children and their families, summer can be especially hard, as they lose access to the school breakfasts and lunches that they rely upon. During the week of May 4-8, Executive Director Sue Getman will collect food for hungry children to be donated to the Food Bank of Delaware as a part of nationwide initiative of Wake Forest University, her alma mater. Suggested donations to be placed in the box in our lobby are: peanut butter, canned fruits and vegetables, boxes of macaroni and cheese, and canned ravioli and spaghetti and meatballs. Thank you in advance for your help.

Executive Director Invites You to Help Fight

Childhood Hunger

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Old Brandywine Village, Inc. announces the lineup for the 2015 Sunday Summer Concert Series

Old Brandywine Village, Inc. is pleased to announce the lineup for the 3rd Annual Sunday Summer Concert Series, which takes place in the plaza behind the Hercules Building at 1313 N. Market Street the first Sunday evening of each month. Delmarva Power and Senator Margaret Rose Henry have returned as sponsors of the concert series, which they have supported since its inception.

The first concert takes place on Sunday, May 3rd with the First State Symphonic Band, which has opened this concert series each year. The concerts continue through September.

Guests are asked to bring a lawn chair or blanket to sit and enjoy the concert. All concerts begin at 4 pm, ending around 5:30 pm. You are permitted to bring food, drinks and dogs! There is no rain date.

The schedule is as follows: May 3rd: First State Symphonic Band June 7th: Alfie Moss/Dexter Koonce Project July 5th: Bruce Anthony with Gerald Chavis and Harry Spencer August 2nd: Joseph Whitney Steel Pan Trio September 6th: To be announced

Parking is free around the Hercules Building, and across King Street behind St. Patricks Church.

For more information, visit our website at www.oldbrandywinevillage.org or contact Beverly Zimmermann at 302-588-5983 and bevzimm@comcast.net.

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