September 2017

THE GUIDING LIGHT Guiding Delaware’s Seniors Into a Brighter Future

Frederica Senior Center

216 South Market St

Frederica, Delaware 19946

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Merry Christmas to everyone from the Frederica Senior Center Staff and the members of the Board.

The Frederica Senior Center will be Closed September 4th for Labor Day

Summer is ending and autumn beginning, so much is happening at our center, we are

progressing on our building expansion, it has been two years in the making. We are anxious to

have it completed. We still have interior renovations to complete in the dining room, we are

seeking funding to accomplish the final phase of our expansion, When completed we will have

one hundred additional seating, to accommodate our members for meals; we will also have a

small stage area for Bingo and entertaining.

You can help us accomplish this task, for $125.00, you can purchase a nameplate to buy

one square foot of our expansion. Your donation is tax deductible and can really make a

difference. Much Thanks to all who have already purchased a plaque. Thus far, we have

$3,500.00 our goal is $10,000.00.

As you know we had to reduce our hours, due to Grant and Aid cuts, so far we are

making it work, without cutting any service and remaining open five days a week. We

appreciate all your support and patience during that time; I will continue to seek grants to

supplement our income so we may continue meeting the needs of our members.

We understand many of our members are on fixed income and cannot afford to aid the

center financially, we understand that, every one of our members are important to us

regardless of financial status. Our center’s purpose is to meet the needs of the elderly,

disabled, disadvantaged, and veterans and mentally challenged. We are here to provide a Happy

and safe place to get a hot home cooked meal, activities, entertainment, outreach,

transportation, health screenings, food pantry, personal hygiene pantry, and most of all we are

family. So thank you for being part of our FSC family.

My door is always open, if you have any concerns or questions, I will do my best to an-

swer them.

Our first auction was successful with the help of many volunteers, and donations we

were able to make over $2,000.00 dollars, each one of our fundraisers is important to our

center, these funds supplement our food, purchase items that are needed and they are lots of

fun.

Upcoming fundraisers: Country hoedown September 9th, live music by Buddy’s Hideaway,

ribs, mac and cheese, baked beans for dinner. BYOB 4-8 pm tickets on sale now. No tickets will

sold at the door tickets $10.00 per person. September 23rd is Frederica Days a great time for

all 9am-1pm, free hot dogs, parade, face painting, vendors, informative tables, cookie walk,

firehose games, sack race, dunk tank, bouncy house, water slide, barrel train rides, and much,

much more a great fun filled day. FSC will be selling breakfast sandwiches 8am-9am for $2.00

each Hope to see you there to support our Little Town

From Renee

Executive Director

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Our second annual quarter auction October 7th 3pm-8pm. Help us supplement our

food program, Come have some fun and walk away with some treasures. Purchase

your first paddle for $5.00 each additional paddle $3.00 or buy all in for $20.00.

Refreshment will be, provided. Paddles can be, purchased at the door. Doors open at

2pm all proceeds benefit Frederica Senior Center food program.

We Welcome he Jones Boys Saturday October 28 for our Halloween themed dance

great music by the Jones Boys BYOB. Doors open at 5pm music starts at 6pm-10pm

Great refreshments tickets $15.00 per person $25.00 couple

Our third annual Christmas dance, Saturday December 2nd 4pm-8pm

Great Holiday music, dancing, and great meal of hot roast beef,

creamed potatoes, buttered carrots, cole slaw, roll. BYOB, tickets

$10.00 per person No tickets will be sold at the door.

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LUNCH IS SERVED MONDAY THROUGH THURSDAY

NOON-12:45

FRIDAY NOON –12:30 UNLESS IT’S A SPECIAL MEAL

FREDERICA SENIOR CENTER DOES NOT SAVE OR RESERVE LUNCH

PLEASE DO NOT CALL AT LUNCH TIME TO SAVE YOUR LUNCH

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GETTING TO KNOW YOU

by Doris Hoover

Three little words…. “Let us pray.” These three little words are said every noon hour at the Frederica Senior Center. The blessing is offered by FSC member Herman Wagner, Jr. before the Pledge of Allegiance to the US flag. Herman is a FSC life member, a faithful and a reliable volunteer. He enjoys his early morning hours, lunch, and bingo games with his friends while occupying the same seat every day.

Herman was born April 30, 1933, in Elizabeth NJ to Herman Sr. and Arena Wagner. His father worked for Standard Oil of NJ and his mother was a stay at home mother. Herman received his education in the Elizabeth NJ schools. After graduating from Thomas Jefferson High School, he entered the US Air Force, retiring after 23 years as a Tech. Sgt. Herman served honorably during the Korean War and also the Vietnam War. Moving to Delaware, now residing in Felton, Herman was employed with the Delaware Canteen Vending Service, working out of Cheswold and Dover, DE. He retired a second time with 19 years on the job. Herman was married has two sons and six grandchildren. He is also a member of the Felton VFW, Felton Fire Company, and retired Fire Police.

Favorites are the color blue, corn on the cob, and shrimp. Herman enjoys having an appetizing meal at Rudy’s Restaurant in Harrington once or twice a month. But Herman’s much loved and most favorite are his cats. He feeds many feral cats every day. (A feral cat is a cat that has been born to other ferals or from stray cats as opposed to domesticated cats.) These ferals are unaccustomed to human interaction but there is a welcoming communication with Herman. He always has a daily meal for them.

Herman Wagner, Jr. is our member of the month. He passes on to you the words “Take care of yourself.” Please give him an enthusiastic welcome. We thank him whole heartily for his inspiring words of thankfulness every day.

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ITALIAN NATIVE MARY KENNEY INSTRUCTS BASIC ITALIAN

Activities

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Lunch Menu

Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri

1

Chef Salad

Fruit

4

CLOSED

LABOR DAY

CLOSED

LABOR DAY

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Cold Subs

Chips

Dessert

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Wings

Turnip Greens

Pasta Salad

Dessert

7

Salisbury Steak

Corn

Mashed Potatoes

& Gravy

Dessert

8

Cheeseburger

Tator Wedges

Cucumber &

Onions

Dessert

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Spaghetti

w/Meat Sauce

Salad

Garlic Bread

Dessert

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Ham & Cabbage

Potatoes

Spiced Apples

Dessert

13

Steam & Fried

Shrimp

Mac & Cheese

Cole Slaw

Dessert

14

Roast Beef

Green Beans

Rice w/Gravy

Dessert

15

Country Fried

Steak

Brussel Sprouts

Mashed Potatoes

& Gravy

Dessert

18

Chicken Wraps

w/ Spinach

Artichoke Dip

Chips

Dessert

19

Stuffed Peppers

Salad

Bread

Dessert

20

Cod

Hush Puppies

Roasted Potatoes

Beets

Fruit

21

BBQ Chicken

Broccoli

Scalloped Potatoes

Dessert

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Chili

Hot Dogs

Tator Tots

Dessert

25

Chicken Stuffed

w/ Broccoli &

Cheese

Au gratin Potatoes

Dessert

26BIRTHDAY DINNER

Turkey

Succotash

Mashed Potatoes

Stuffing

Gravy

Cake

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Fried Chicken

Baked Beans

Mac & Cheese

Dessert

28

Meat Loaf

Peas

Mashed Potatoes

& Gravy

Dessert

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Cheese Steaks

Potato Wedges

Cole Slaw

Dessert

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September Trips Friday Sept 1 (9:30am-2:00pm) Cost $6.00

Trap Pond Cheer Fall Festival Thursday Sept 7 (9:00am-4:00pm) Cost $10.00

Downtown Annapolis MD Tuesday Sept 12 (7:00am-4:00pm) Cost $14.00

Cape May Lewes DE Friday Sept 15 (9:00am-12:00pm) Free

Air Mobility Command Museum Thursday Sept 21 (9:45am-4:30pm) Cost $16.00

Ft Delaware, Delaware City DE Tuesday Sept 26 (8:00am-5:00pm) Cost $5.00

Brandywine Zoo Wilmington DE Monday Oct 9 Woodland Ferry

Wednesday Oct 18 Strasburg Railroad ($30)

Friday Oct 20 Buddy’s Hideaway

Wednesday Oct 25 Bird in Hand ($10)

Tuesday Oct 31 Cabelas

Saturday November 18 Bluegrass Country Concert ($59) Trips Must Be Paid For At Sign-up

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In Honor of all our EMS, Police, Firemen We want to honor you and Thank you for your service On Monday

September 11th at noon join Frederica Senior Center for a free lunch of

spaghetti, tossed salad, garlic bread and dessert. Please R.S.V.P. By September 5th if you can attend 302-335-4555 to make your

reservations

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Frederica Senior Center, Inc.

Educational and Cultural Programs

Professionals from the community visit the Center to inform the members and offer a variety of services free of charge for issues like

Health, Legal, Consumer issues and much more!

Membership

The Frederica Senior Center is open to anyone 50+ or disabled, veterans regardless of race, creed, national origin, or gender. An ap-

plication must be completed and submitted to the corporation. At that time, a fee of $25.00 for annual membership dues is also

required. This fee is renewed every July 1st.

Nutritious Meals

Come enjoy our delicious meals, cooked at our Center each day. Meals are served buffet style Monday-Friday at noon for a minimal

donation of $5.00 per member, $8.00 non-member.

Social and Recreational Activities

The Center offers a variety of activities which include: daily craft-making classes, our game and social rooms are open daily for pool

playing, card games, table games, puzzles, etc. Weekly Bible study, shopping, recreational and cultural trips, various crafts, quilting,

walking and much more.

Transportation

A daily pickup is offered Monday-Friday to transport members to and from the Center, as well as social, recreational and shopping

trips. The center has two buses, each equipped with a wheel chair ramp and handicapped equipment. If you are in need of this service

please contact us for availability.

Outreach Program

Our Outreach Coordinator is a mediator between the center and the community. Persons needing assistance with food, shelter, med-

ical bills, or any other assistance please call our Outreach Coordinator.

Board of Directors

Ken Ryder President

Rev William Downing 1st Vice President

Herb Konowitz 2nd Vice President

Sam Beyard Treasurer

Marvin Lands Secretary

Telford Rager Member at Large

Members: Louise Gill, Charles Shinefuss,

Glenn Garner, Tom Mosley, Ron Papineau,

Melvin Dernberger, Adrena Vann

Membership Representative: Mae Maloney

Volunteer Receptionist:

Mary Bookhultz, Pat Anderson, Sybil Hoover

Staff

Renee Hoffman Executive Director

Ray Harris Office Manager

Cathy Mosley Activities Coordinator

Cindie Trader Outreach Director

Kimberly Jester Manager/Lead Cook

Billie Hoffman Assistant Cook

Michelle Phinazee Kitchen Assistant

Myra Jones Kitchen Assistant

Mert Mullen Bus Driver

Sonny Lomax Bus Driver

Roy Bookhultz Bus Driver

Ricky Maddox Bus Driver

Betty Flemming Crafts Coordinator

Daniel Jones Sanitation Engineer

Mae Maloney Receptionist (Volunteer)

Trish Lomax Receptionist (Volunteer)

Frederica Senior Center’s Mission Statement

Founded in 1974, the Frederica Senior Center was built on the need to combat the debilitating effects of geographical

isolation of the elderly residing in Frederica, Magnolia, Felton, North Bowers Beach and rural surrounding areas in Delaware.

Our goal is to provide a hot home-cooked nutritious meal daily; social; recreational and educational activities;

transportation to and from the Center; and Outreach services.

If you or someone you know has a need or would like to visit our Center, please feel free to call us (302) 335-4555 or

(302) 335-1770. Our hours of operation are Monday through Friday 8:00am to 2:00pm,

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Need a Will or a

Power of Attorney Jamie Sharp,, Attorney at Law,

will be at the Frederica Senior Center on

Thursday, Sept 7 from

9:00am to 1:00pm. Call the front desk for an appointment

Groundbreaking for new

addition 23 Aug 2017