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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

Non-Profit Organization U.S. Postage PAID Wilmington, DE Permit No. 430

A Community for Life!

September 2014 Happenings

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WILMINGTON SENIOR CENTER’S MEMBERSHIP COUNCIL

YARD SALE

Saturday, September 6, 2014 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Table and Lot Spaces at $15.00 each

Come to Sell! - Come to Buy!

For more information, contact: Marie Dash at 302-655-8979

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Wilmington Senior Center

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Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

9/1

WSCClosedforLaborDay

9/2BreadedFlounderRoastedPotatoWedgesBrusselsSproutsFreshPlumRiceCrispyTreat

9/3HerbBakedChickenScallopedPotatoesPeasSplitTopRollBanana

9/4BBQPorkSandwichonWholeWheatBunSeasonedGreensCookedApples

9/5PotRoastinAuJusGarlicMashedPotatoesCarrotsDoubleFiberBreadStrawberryBananaYogurtSundae

9/8Turkey&Swisson12GrainBreadwithLettuce&TomatoTomatoVegetableSoupVanillaYogurtMayonnaiseCrackers

9/9CheeseRavioliinSpaghettiSauceMixedGreensSaladDoubleFiberBreadApricotHalves

9/10MeatloafwithGravyGarlicMashedPotatoesAsianBlendVeggiesDoubleFiberBreadTropicalFruitSalad

9/11ChickenSaladPlatterwithLettuce&TomatoCreamofBroccoliSoupAmbrosiaDoubleFiberBreadCrackers

9/12TilapiawithMediterraneanSauceLimaBeansPeachCobbler

9/15ChickenMarsalaoverWholeWheatPennePastaPeasBlackberryCobbler

**9/16**HomestyleBeefRoastw.BeefGravy&MashedPotatoesPeas&CarrotsDinnerRollPeachCobbler

9/17TunaSaladSaladMixwithTomatoLemonGreenBeanSaladFreshOrangeOatmealCookiesSplitTopWheatRoll

9/18Ham&SwissonClubRollwithLettuce,Tomato&OnionCarrotRaisinSaladChocolatePuddingMustard

9/19SalmonwithLemonDillSauceBakedPotatoKeyLargoVegetablesWatermelonSourCream

9/22Hamburgerw.CheddaronHamburgerRollwithLettuce&TomatoRoastedPotatoWedgesCantaloupeKetchup

9/23FlounderseasonedwithLemon&ParsleyMacaroni&CheeseStewedTomatoesDoubleFiberBreadOrangeAppleCinnamonWaf leCookie

9/24TurkeywithGravySweetPotatoesGreenBeansMiniCornMuf inApplesauceCranberrySauce

9/25ChickenFlorentinewithProvolone,Parmesan&SpinachRoastedPotatoTidbitsGiantGold ishGraham

9/26MeatballSubwithMozzarellaCheeseItalianBlendVeggiesMixedGreensSaladApplesauce

9/29FireBraisedPorkBakedPotatow.CheddarBrusselsSproutsSplitTopRollCantaloupeHorseradishSauce

9/30TunaSaladSandwichonKaiserRollwithLettuce&TomatoMarinatedBeanSaladDicedPearsCrackers

Allmealssubjecttochange.Allmealscontain1%milkMealsareorderedaccordingtoprojectednumber;overthatnumber,back‐upmealswillbeavailable.

Suggestedminimumdonationforpersons60+is$2.00Peopleunderage60mustpay$4.50.

CityFareMenuSeptember2014–CITY

Saturday Mid Day meals served at St. Anthony’s Sunday Mid Day meals served at St. Anthony’s & St. Patrick’s Senior Centers. Tuesday & Thursday Evening Meals served at St. Anthony’s Senior Center

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MONTHLY ACTIVITIES September, 2014

* See more information about presentations, trips and activities on the following pages.

Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri 1

WSC Closed for Labor Day

2 9:00 Quilting 11:30 GRC Support Group 12:00 Bright Spot Ventures Farm Market* 1:00 Bingo 3:00 Red Hat Society Meeting

3 9:30 Diabetes Prevention* 9:30 Strength Building 10:30 Wii Open Games 1:00 In-Place Walking

4 10:00 Chorus 10:45 Bible Study 1:00 Bingo 6:00 Zumba Class

5 1:00 Bingo

8 8:45 Defensive Driving* 9:00 Commodity Food Delivery 9:30 Strength Building 10:00 Uno 10:30 Wii Bowling begins

9 7:00 Delaware Primary Elections 9:00 Quilting/Knitting* 11:30 GRC Support Group 12:00 Bright Spot Ventures Farm Market* 1:00 Bingo

10 9:30 Diabetes Prevention* 9:30 Strength Building 10:00 Members Council Mtg. 11:00 Members’ Meeting 10:30 Wii Open Games 1:00 In-Place Walking

11 10:30 Members Picnic* 6:00 Zumba Class

12 10:30 Pictionary

Competition* 1:00 Bingo

15 9:30 Strength Building 10:00 Phase 10 Game 10:30 Wii Bowling 1:30 Line Dancing Class

16 9:00 Quilting 10:30 Chair Exercise 11:30 GRC Support Group 12:00 Bright Spot Ventures Farm Market* 1:00 Bingo 4:00 Board of Directors 5:30 GRC-LINKS Program

17 9:30 Diabetes Prevention* 9:30 Strength Building 10:30 Wii Open Games 1:00 In-Place Walking

18 10:00 Chorus 10:00 Presentation on

“Life Center”* 10:45 Bible Study 1:00 Bingo 6:00 Zumba Class

19 9:00 Beach Day , Rehoboth* 1:00 Bingo

22 9:30 Strength Building 10:00 Rack-O Game 10:30 Wii Bowling

23 9:00 Quilting 9:30 Cowtown Trip* 9:30 Older Workers Event 10:30 Chair Exercise 11:30 GRC Support Group (out of bldg.) 12:00 Bright Spot Ventures Farm Market* 1:00 Bingo

24 9:30 Diabetes Prevention* 9:30 Strength Building 10:00 Cancer Support

Presentation* 10:30 Wii Open Games 11:15 Birthday Party

25 9:00 Flu Shots 10:00 Chorus 10:45 Bible Study 1:00 Bingo 6:00 Zumba Class 6:00 Guest Bartender

Fundraiser*

26 9:15 Green Dragon Market* 1:00 Bingo

29 9:30 Strength Building 10:00 Rummikub 10:30 Wii Bowling

30 9:00 Quilting 10:30 Chair Exercise 11:30 GRC Support Group 12:00 Bright Spot Ventures Farm Market* 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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ACTIVITIES N G L E

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

SEPTEMBER IS NATIONAL SENIOR CENTER MONTH: EXPERTS AT LIVING WELL!

ACTIVITIES & PRESENTATIONS

8 Defensive Driving Refresher Course, 8:45. Refresher class is a 4-hour course. Make checks or money orders payable to AARP and brought to class. Instructors do not accept cash. Fee is $15.00 for AARP members and $20.00 for non-members. Please sign up in the Activities Book at the front desk. Bring drivers license and AARP membership card.

Wii BOWLING TEAMS begin the 2014-2015 season during the week of September 8. If you are interested in being a team substitute, please see or call Gretchen (651-3424).

9 Knitting Class, 9:00. A knitting class will begin on Tuesday, September 9 in the Board Room during the Quilting class. We’ll start with a choice of a simple scarf or hat. Please sign up in the Activities book located at the Front Desk.

12 Pictionary Competition, 10:30. For a team of 4 or 5 members to compete in this fun and fast-paced game of guessing what’s been drawn. No art talent needed.

18 Presentation on “Life Center”, 10:00. 19 Presentation by Cancer Support Community, 10:00 25 Flu Shots, 9:00-12:00. Please bring ID and Medicare Card. Those not on Medicare

should bring their medical insurance card and payment required by their insurance. 29 Thanksgiving Ball. Tickets ordered and paid for by August 29 will be distributed

beginning September 3. No other tickets will be available through Wilmington Senior Center. You may contact the Mayor’s Office of Constituent Services at 576-2489 to find out if tickets are still available at their office.

TRIPS 11 WSC Reunion Picnic - see flyer on page 11 for more information 17 RSVP Luncheon - by invitation only 19 Beach Day in Rehoboth, 9:00-3:30. Cost is $12.00 for transportation. 23 Cowtown Trip, 9:30. Cost is $4.00 for transportation. 26 Green Dragon Farmers’ Market, 9:15-3:30. Cost is $10.00 for transportation

SNEAK PEEK

We would like to arrange another CarFit opportunity this fall. If you are interested in taking part in this free program, please sign up at the Front Desk

or contact Gretchen at 651-3424. October 3 Booth’s Corner & Bethel Church Thrift Shop 4 Old Brandywine Village Fair 55+ Hayride & Bonfire (no kids) New Castle County at Carousel Park 6 WSC trip to Harrington’s Midway Casino (advance tickets only) 17 Wellness & Health Fair, Hockessin Community & Recreation Center, Hockessin 23 Lifetime Achievement Award Celebration

November December 4 Election Day Christmas Dinner Dance (date to be 10 Defensive Driving 4-hour Refresher Class announced) 14 Kit Kat Club (Variety of Acts), 16 Holiday Play at Absalom Jones Claymore Senior Center Senior Center 16 Mayor’s thanksgiving Ball 18 Christmas Light Tour & Old Country (advance tickets only) Buffet (date is tentative) 18 Cowtown 21 Festival of Trees

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SEPTEMBER BIRTHDAYS

5 Samuel Swann, Annette Turner, 18 Edgar White Lee Zickgraf 19 Jenny Bernadel, John Highberger, 6 Tillie Cheers Joseph McCants 8 Veneree McNair 20 Joanne Young 9 Thelma Lyght 22 Arthur Cunningham, Eleace Stacey 10 Tony Bernadel, Ronald Grooms 24 Sylvia Golden 13 Rev. Barbara Jones 25 Carla Douglas, Toni Ibrahim 14 John Gadsden, Atherleen Gooding 29 Betty Camper, Shirley Murray 15 Regina Brothers 30 Marie Walter

SEPTEMBER BIRTHDAY INVITATION If your birthday is this month, please join us at the monthly birthday celebration on September 24 at 11:15 a.m.-2:00. Lunch is free for members (not for staff-unless a member) who are celebrating their birthdays this month.

Please call 651-3400 to make a reservation by Wednesday, September 17 so we’ll have enough meals. You must call because you won’t be automatically included in our lunch count.

(City Fare sends Birthday cake only for those who have ordered lunch.)

WELCOME TO OUR NEW MEMBERS: Barbara Brown and Delise Ellegood

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.

COLLECTING SPECIAL ITEMS Recycled eyeglasses and hearing aids for the Lion’s Club and soda can tabs for Ronald McDonald House. Please leave them with Gretchen. Thank you for your continued support

SUGGESTION BOX If you have ideas for programs, activities or changes,

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

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 Marsha’s priority each morning is organizing the kitchen for delivery of home-bound meals and the Center’s noon meal; not putting out snack items.

WSC RESUMES REGULAR SCHEDULE beginning Tuesday, September 2: Our regular schedule is...

Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

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Many seniors find it hard to make ends meet. Some have found a way to stretch their dollars. Seniors use couponing, sale shopping, and low cost alternative items, but sometimes cutting back still is not enough.

Sometimes what it takes to make ends meet is more income! There are many options for seniors to increase their income. What is important is to find the option that works for you. Common options include:

Senior Community Service Employment Program – Looking to work with an organization that makes a difference? Eligible seniors work in this program 20 hours per week with an organization serving the public.

Starting a Business – Are you experienced in a particular area or field? You may be interested in being your own boss and doing the work you have done for years

Turn a Hobby into Income – Do you love babies, pets, or gardening? Do you like woodworking, repairing things, or yard work? You can certainly turn those interests into income with a little effort and marketing of your services.

Part-time Job – Would you like to work, but don’t want to return to a 40 hour work week? A part-time position may be a good fit for you.

Renting Out a Room – Do you have an extra bedroom available in your home? If so, a paying tenant can produce some serious income.

Miscellaneous Opportunities – Get paid for shopping, giving your opinion and more. The opportunities for this are not always available, but when they are, the demands and time commitment are often low.

So many options with various levels of demands and opportunities – work with a Financial Coach, free of charge, to decide on what options you like best and find good opportunities for you. Call 302-651-3427 today.

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.

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CAREGIVER’S CORNER

CAREGIVERS CORNER: Flu + You Everyone’s immune system typically weakens with age, making it harder for us to fight infection and disease as we get older. As a result, adults aged 65 and older—even those who are healthy and active—are more vulnerable to influenza (commonly known as the “flu”). 1. People 65 and older should not wait for flu season to start to get their annual

flu shot. Get vaccinated as soon as possible when vaccine is available because the body’s immune system and its ability to fight illness decreases with age, meaning older adults are more vulnerable to the flu and its related complications.

2. There are a few vaccine options available, and some have been developed for specific stages of life. In addition to the traditional flu vaccine (which helps protect against three strains of the flu virus), there is a quadrivalent vaccine (which helps protect against four strains), and a higher dose vaccine that is designed specifically for adults aged 65 and older. By improving the production of antibodies in older patients, the higher dose vaccine can provide a stronger immune response to influenza than traditional vaccines.

3. The flu can be easily passed from person to person, so it’s important that those who spend time with older adults, such as family and caregivers, also get vaccinated. An annual flu shot is a Medicare Part B benefit. This means that the vaccine is covered with no copay for Medicare beneficiaries 65 years of age and older. Talk to your health care provider today about the dangers of the flu, the benefits of annual immunization to help protect against the flu, and the best flu vaccine option to meet your needs.

Flu shots will be available at Wilmington Senior Center on 9/25.

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

Caregiver Support Group meets second Thursday of the month at 1:30-3:00 p.m.

Group will NOT meet in September.

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.

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

SOCIAL SECURITY SERVICES You may set up a “My Social Security” account on-line to access your information via www.socialsecurity.gov.

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HEALTH & COMMUNITY INFORMATION

Human Services Fair Friday, September 5, 9:00 a.m. to noon

Mid-County Senior Center in Delaware National Guard Headquarters in Sherwood Park II, Wilmington, DE Many exhibitors - Flu Shots available

Admission is free

Food Distribution at Shiloh Baptist Church

If you or someone you know needs food, please visit Shiloh Baptist Church at 215 W. 23rd Street on the second Thursday of each month at 2:00 p.m. For more information please contact Shiloh Baptist Church at 655-5315.

A Community Health Fair will be held at Shiloh Baptist on

Saturday, September 6.

Old Brandywine Village Summer Twilight Concert Series Sunday, September 7 at 6:00 p.m. Crabmeat Thompson - folk music

Bring chair or blanket to the plaza behind the Hercules Building at 1313 N. Market Street.

The Face of Addiction: Across the Ages (4th Annual Symposium)

Saturday, September 27, 2014 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Chase Center on the Riverfront, Wilmington, Delaware Register Now: http://tinyurl.com/FaceofAddiction

FREE! Resource & Information Fair

Easter Seals

Saturday, October 25, 9:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Location: Easter Seals Delaware & Maryland’s Eastern Shore 61 Corporate Circle New Castle, DE 19720

Providing information on assistive technology for you or your loved one.

Annual Dementia Conference Alzheimer’s Association

Wednesday, November 19 in Dover

Featuring Keynote Speaker: Steven R. Sabat, PhD, researcher, author and renowned professor of neuropsychology at Georgetown University.

Call 800.272.3900 for more information and to register. Registration opens September 2014.

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THE SASSY CARDINALS invite you to join them for a Day of Fun in New York City

Wednesday, September 24, 2014

Cost is $78.00 per person Bus departs Wilmington Senior Center at 8:00 a.m. and returns at 8:00 p.m.

Please make checks & money orders payable to: Sassy Cardinals Deposit of $30.00 per person is due ASAP.

2nd Deposit of $25.00 per person is due by August 25, 2014 Balance is due by September 9, 2014

ALL PAYMENTS ARE NON-REFUNDABLE

For more information please contact: Mattie McBee at 302-762-2478 Betty West at 302-652-0406

HARRINGTON CASINO

JOIN THE WILMINGTON SENIOR CENTER ON

MONDAY, OCTOBER 6

DEPART 8:30 AM RETURN WILMINGTON 5:15 PM

ADVANCE TICKETS ONLY - $27 TICKET DEADLINE – SEPTEMBER 15

PHOTO ID REQUIRED TO RECEIVE PERKS

CHECKS PAYABLE TO: WILMINGTON SENIOR CENTER

PERKS: $10 MACHINE COUPON & FREE BUFFET*

Contact Person: Gretchen Broadwater 651-3424

********************** TICKETS ARE NOT REFUNDABLE – IF A WAITING LIST EXISTS

THEN A TICKET CAN BE TRANSFERRED

(*Casino perks are subject to change.)

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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 60 and older; $4.50 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 $4.50 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 Center’s 16 passenger bus for day trips. Non-members may attend a day trip if there are unpaid seats after the trip’s deadline.

Remember to make suggestions for activities!

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Recent Donors Pauline Anderson

Nancy Blance Gretchen Broadwater

Sandria Burton Chesapeake Community Advisors

Bebe Ross Coker Lucy Cung

Arthur Cunningham Jeanie & Douglas Hayes

Denise Hindes Mary Huff

Laura Jones Richard & Catherine Julian

Julia Katz Melissa Kenny

Michael Kozikowski Annabelle Kressman

Lucy McLamb Nettie McLaughlin

Charles McNeil Preferred Tax Service

Dana Price David Roselle Fred Sears

Aloma Thompson Hazel Tolbert

WILMINGTON SENIOR CENTER APPRECIATES:

JOIN US FOR OUR MEMBERS REUNION

“RED, WHITE & BLUE” PICNIC!

Thursday, September 11th 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Brandywine Park - Picnic Area 2 Shuttle between Center and park

available throughout the day.

FOOD FUN FRIENDSHIP Hot dogs & hamburgers Croquet & Bring a chair or Chicken Horseshoes sit at a picnic table - Baked beans & salads Games stay as long as you can! Yummy desserts “Family Feud”

SIGN UP AT THE FRONT DESK OR CALL 651-3400

TO SAY YOU’RE COMING and tell us what you’ll bring.

SIGN-UP DEADLINE: September 8th

SEPTEMBER IS NATIONAL SENIOR CENTER MONTH: Help us celebrate!

SENIOR CENTER MONTH SIGN UP TODAY!