September 2018

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

Frederica Senior Center

P.O. Box 165

216 South Market St

Frederica, Delaware 19946

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Frederica Senior Center Guiding Light

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GETTING TO KNOW YOU

by Doris Hoover

“Life is too short. Don’t be too serious, enjoy life”. Magnificent words of advice from our feature member of the month, Arlene Rebecca (Becky) Tatman. Becky, born October 15, 1947, is the youngest of four girls born to Virginia and Zora Tatman. Her father was Frederica’s Postmaster for 31 years and her mother also worked at the post office. They lived and worked their farm outside of town. Becky received her early education at the Frederica Elementary School and Felton High School. After graduation, she was employed with the L.D. Caulk Company, Milford, DE in the filing department. The company’s merger and down-sizing with Dentsply gave Becky the opportunity to gain employment with ILC, Dover, the designer and producer of the space suit pressure garment for NASA. She was thrilled to be employed there during the “Project Apollo” program which accomplished landing the first humans on the Moon. She was also overjoyed when she had the opportunity to meet the astronauts who entered space and walked the moon surface. But Becky was looking forward and decided to go back to school to further her education. She entered Delaware State University and earned her qualification to teach Physical Education. Holy Cross Elementary School, Dover, DE is where she retired after 41 years teaching. She thought they wanted to “get rid” of her because of the numerous parties in her honor. Far from that, the school facility and students loved her so that the gymnasium was named in her honor. A. Rebecca Tatman Gymnasium. During this timeframe she was active in the sports Little League program and traveled up and down the coast helping with the kids playing ball games.

Becky is a loyal member to the FSC and has been a Board Member since 2017. She is a member of the Frederica Methodist Church and sings in the choir where her sister is the organist. She also is on the City of Frederica Planning and Zoning Committee, the Ladies Auxiliary to the Frederica Fire Company, and member of the AARP.

Her favorites are the color blue; Country, Rock and Roll music; singer Elvis Presley; TV comedy shows, mystery shows, and the series “Murder She Wrote”. She also enjoys watching the Hallmark Channel. Her favorite foods of steak and shrimp are on her dinner plate at her favorite Red Lobster Restaurant. John Wayne is at the top of her list for the movies “Rooster Cogburn” and “McClintock”. Becky has been collecting dolls for years and has a magnificent collection. She also spends her leisure time read-ing the stories of mystery writer Janet Evanovich. Vacations are happy times at the Rehoboth Beach family cottage.

Please give a friendly smile and offer a happy hello to one of our members and also a Board of Directors Member, Arlene Rebecca (Becky) Tatman.

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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, October 4th from

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

It’s that time of year again. You need to renew

your membership in Frederica Senior Center.

Our year begins on July 1st.

Annual Dues is $25.00

NEXT MEMBERSHIP MEETING

11 SEPTEMBER AT 10:00

FAX 856-4518

Haircuts by Thongma

Every Tuesday 9am-1pm

Cost: $8.00

Ceramic Painting

Wednesday’s @ 10am

Join us September 20th

at 11:00 for the official

opening of our new

addition.

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September 2018 Trips Tuesday September 4th - Stargate Dinner

Thursday September 6th - Rehoboth Beach

Friday September 7th Cheers-Trap Pond

Monday September 10th - Inner Harbor Baltimore

Wednesday September 12th - Olive Garden

Thursday September 13th - “Moses” in Dover Theatre

Monday September 17th - Sturgis Pretzel/Wilbur’s Chocolate

Wednesday September 19th - Aunt Mary’s Soul Food

Thursday September 20th - Middletown Farmers Market

Tuesday September 25th - Movie & Dinner

Wednesday September 26th - Old Towne Dinner

Friday September 28th - Fifers Orchard

The 2018 CHEER Trap Pond Fall Festival will be held on Friday, September 7, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. The event will include the traditional fried chicken dinner, including ice cream as well as an assortment of other foods, watermelon, and snacks offered throughout the day. Lunch will be served at 12 noon. There will be entertainment provided by Sky Brady and other entertainers. Fun activities include prize Bingo, a horseshoe tourna-ment, Wii bowling tournament, white elephant sale, and other games. Vendors representing services for seniors in the Sussex County area will have information tables and talking with seniors about what services they offer. Raffles and door prizes will be given throughout the day.

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September Activities at Frederica Senior Center

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Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri

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Chicken Cordon Bleu

Vegetables

Au Gratin Potatoes

Dessert

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Pork Chops

Spinach Mashed Potatoes

Gravy

Dessert

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Chili

Hot Dogs

Dessert

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Pizza

Mozzarella

Sticks

Dessert

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Cheesesteaks

Potato Wedges

Dessert

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Meatballs in

Tomato Sauce

Rice

Vegetables

Dessert

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Shrimp Scampi

Broccoli

Dessert

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Chicken Scalloped Potatoes

Vegetables

Dessert

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Loaded Potato

Soup

Ham & Cheese

Sandwich

Dessert

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Salad Bar

Dessert

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Spaghetti

Salad

Bread

Dessert

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Pork Roast

Vegetables Mashed potatoes

Gravy

Dessert

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Fried Chicken

Baked Beans

Potato Salad

Dessert

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Breakfast for

Lunch

Dessert

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Fish Pattie

on a bun

Broccoli Bites

Dessert

25 Birthday Lunch

Ham

Cabbage

Potatoes

Dessert

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Chicken Salad

on a roll

Chips

Dessert

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Meat Loaf

Corn

Mashed Potatoes

Gravy

Dessert By Southern Meadows

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Vegetable Soup

Bologna &

Cheese

Sandwich

Dessert

September Lunch Menu

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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

application 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,

medical 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: Charles Postles, Tom Mosley,

Ron Papineau, Melvin Dernberger, Mae Maloney

Mary Bookhultz Becky Tatman

Membership Representative: Sue Mayersky

Volunteer Receptionist:

Mary Bookhultz, Pat Anderson, Sybil Hoover,

Art Titus, Barbara Young

Staff

Renee Hoffman Executive Director

Ray Harris Office Manager

Cathy Mosley Activities Coordinator

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

Betty Flemming Crafts Coordinator

Daniel Jones Sanitation Engineer

Mae Maloney Receptionist (Volunteer)

Trish Lomax Receptionist (Volunteer)

Gloria Butts Outreach Coordinator

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,