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THE GUIDING THE GUIDING

LIGHTLIGHT Guiding Delaware’s Seniors

Into a Brighter Future

Frederica Senior Center

216 South Market St

Frederica, Delaware 19946

December 2013

Frederica Senior Center will be closed on December 24 & 25 for the Christmas Holiday

and December 31 and January 1 for the New Years Holiday

Please join us on

VISIT US AT FSCNEWS.ORG

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Membership Meeting ,Nov 6, 2013 We had 30 members attend this months membership meeting.

I personally want to thank everyone who attended and helped

at the Jones Boys Concert on October 26. It was a huge

success and everyone had a lot of fun. There are many pictures in this month’s newsletter. When you see Janet, Radine, Ann

or Mel (who volunteers daily) please give them a huge thank

you. They served 1763 meals in October over twice as many as

we did last year in October. Hope you all had a Happy

Thanksgiving and have a Merry Christmas.

MAE

O GOD, WE KNOW YOU CARE ABOUT EACH OF YOUR CHILDREN.

AT THIS HOLY TIME OF THE YEAR WHEN JESUS WAS BORN.

LIFT UP OUR TROOPS, SO FAR FROM FAMILY AND HOME.

GIVE THEM HOPE AND ALLOW THEM TO ENJOY CHRISTMAS AS BEST AS THEY CAN IN THAT DESOLATE LAND.

THEY DO THEIR BEST WITH HONOR.

HOLD THEM TIGHTLY, O LORD AND GIVE THEM COURAGE. LET THEM KNOW YOU ARE NEAR AND THAT THEY ARE LOVED

AS THEY ENDURE HARSH CONDITIONS, GREAT DANGER AND LONELINESS.

BRIGHTEN THEIR HEARTS THIS HOLIDAY SEASON AS WELL AS THEIR FAMILIES’

AND MAY THEY SOON BE WRAPPED IN THEIR LOVED ONE’S ARMS. GOD BLESS US ALL AS WE PRAY IN YOUR HOLY NAME.

AND GOD BLESS AMERICA.

Are You A Veteran or the Spouse of a Deceased Veteran?

Did You Ever Wonder If you were Entitled To VA Benefits? On Wednesday December 4 at 10:00 a Service Officer from the Disabled American Veterans will be at

the Frederica Senior Center to answer your questions and help you apply for benefits if you qualify. All

you need to do is show up and bring a copy of your DD 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty).

Need more information? Contact Ray at [email protected] or call 335-4555.

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Social Security Announces 1.5 Percent Benefit Increase for 2014

Monthly Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits for nearly 63 million Americans

will increase 1.5 percent in 2014, the Social Security Administration announced today.

The 1.5 percent cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) will begin with benefits that more than 57 million

Social Security beneficiaries will receive in January 2014. Increased payments to more than 8 million SSI

beneficiaries will begin on December 31, 2013.

Some other changes that take effect in January of each year are based on the increase in average wages.

Based on that increase, the maximum amount of earnings subject to the Social Security tax (taxable

maximum) will increase to $117,000 from $113,700. Of the estimated 165 million workers who will pay

Social Security taxes in 2014, about 10 million will pay higher taxes as a result of the increase in the

taxable maximum.

Information about Medicare changes for 2014 is available at www.Medicare.gov.

The Social Security Act provides for how the COLA is calculated. To read more, please visit

www.socialsecurity.gov/cola.

Meet Your Frederica

Senior Center Staff

Sonny Lomax - Driver Trish Lomax - Volunteer

http://www.medicare.gov/http://www.ssa.gov/cola/

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Jones Boys Fundraiser Halloween Dance

Everyone had a great time, if you weren’t there you missed something special.

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DECEMBER LUNCH MENU

MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

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Cod Fish

Scalloped Potatoes

Turnip Greens

Stewed Tomatoes

Pears

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Pork Chops

Baked Potatoes

Green Beans

Dessert

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Beef Tips

Buttered Noodles

Carrots Banana Pudding

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BBQ Chicken

Potato Salad

Deviled Eggs

Cole Slaw

Dessert

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Breakfast for

Lunch

Pancakes

Sausage

Eggs

Fruit

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Sheppard's Pie

Tossed Salad

Dessert

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Hot Turkey

Sandwich

Cream Potatoes

California Blend

Peach Cobbler

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DINNER

Ham

Potatoes

Green Beans

Roll

Cheesecake

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Steak

Baked Potatoes

Tossed Salad

Dessert

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Grilled Cheese

Tomato Soup

Cherry Pie

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Meatball Subs

Chips

Dessert

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Birthday Dinner

Chicken &

Dumplings

Tators

Peas

Apple Dumplings

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Crab Cakes

Mac & Cheese

Broccoli Dessert

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Wings

Pasta Salad

Green Bean Casserole

Cake

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Chef Salad

Ice Cream

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Chip Beef

Mashed Potatoes

Corn

Pound Cake with

Apple Sauce

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Closed Christmas

Eve

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Closed Christmas

Day

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Spaghetti

Tossed Salad

Garlic Bread

Dessert

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Cheese Steak

Tator Wedges

Cole Slaw

Dessert

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New Years Dinner

Pork Roast

Black-eyed Peas

Potatoes; Sauerkraut

Rolls

Pie

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Closed New Years

Eve

1 Jan

Closed New Years

Day

Menu Subject To Change Without Notice

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Frederica Senior Center Grocery Shopping and Errand Service

“Need things done? Let Frederica Senior Center help.”

If you are over the age of 60 and a member of Frederica Senior Center and would like help with your grocery shopping, errands, Frederica Senior Center can do it for you.

Shopping Service includes:

Grocery shopping for the homebound or those recuperating from surgery or illness.

Errands to the post office, library, city hall, etc.

Check-in/safety visits.

Don’t see a service listed? Just ask! All requests will be considered.

This service is available to the elderly or disabled who are members of Frederica Senior Center.

Personal shopping lists can be placed early in the week. Orders are delivered Wednesday or

Thursday, depending on grocery store and town

.

A nominal fee is charged for this service

Please contact Renee Hoffman @ 302-335-4555

Or email @ [email protected]

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MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

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8:00-10:00—Billiards

9:00—Crafts

10:00-Bible Study

12:45—Bingo

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9:00—Crafts

9:30—Pinochle Club

9:30—Bridge Club

12:30—Card Club

12:45-Bingo

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8:00-10:00—

Billiards

9:00—Crafts

9:30—Weigh In

9:30—Walking

12:45—Bingo

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9:00—Crafts

9:00—Card Club

11:00—Quilting

Seniors

12:45—Bingo

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9:00—Crafts

10:00-WII Games

12:45—Bingo

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9:00—Crafts10:00-

Bible Study

12:45—Bingo

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9:00—Crafts


9:30—Bridge Club

12:30—Card Club

12:45-Bingo

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8:00-10:00—

Billiards

9:00—Crafts

9:30—Weigh In

9:30—Walking

12:45—Bingo

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9:00—Crafts

9:00—Card Club

11:00—Quilting

Seniors

12:45—Bingo

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9:00—Crafts

10:00-WII Games

12:45—Bingo

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:00-10:00—Billiards

9:00—Crafts

10:00-Bible Study

12:45—Bingo

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9:00—Crafts


9:30—Bridge Club

12:45—Bingo

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8:00-10:00—

Billiards

9:00—Crafts

9:30—Weigh In

9:30—Walking

12:45—Bingo

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9:00—Crafts

9:00—Card Club

12:45—Bingo

Johnny Cakes @

Milford Manor

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9:00—Crafts

10:00-WII Games

12:45 Bingo

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9:00—Crafts

10:00-Bible Study

12:45—Bingo

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Closed

Christmas

Eve

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Closed

Christmas

Day

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9:00—Crafts

9:00—Card Club

12:45—Bingo

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9:00—Crafts

10:00-WII Games

12:45 Bingo

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9:00—Crafts

10:00-Bible Study

12:45—Bingo

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Closed

New Years

Eve

1 Jan

Closed

New Years

Day

DECEMBER ACTIVITIES

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FREDERICA SENIOR CENTER FUNDRAISER SCHEDULE

COME OUT AND VOLUNTEER

2013

DECEMBER 10---CHRISTMAS PARTY

2014

JANUARY 18---MUSKRAT, FROG LEGS, GOOSE TREATS DINNER

FEBUARY 7---40th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION

MARCH 22---BEEF AND DUMPLING DINNER

APRIL ---EASTER EGGS

(Go to our webpage www.fscnews.org for latest happenings)

HAPPY BIRTHDAY FROM

FREDERICA SENIOR CENTER! This postcard entitles you to a free meal at the birthday dinner the month your birthday

is in.Non transferable. I.D. must be presented along with membership card

December Birthdays 2 December Joseph O’Conner 15 December Roxanna Stencler 23 December Noah Tharp

4 December Monica Rineer 16 December Anton Kibler 24 December Lee Moore

Mary Metzner 17 December Elizabeth Tribbit 25 December WILBUR JONES

5 December JW Longfellow 18 December Leroy Smith

9 December Margaret Bettro Stephan Nastase

11 December Mary Perry 19 December Robert Geisweidt

14 December Pauline Dermer-Cannan 22 December Robert Gill

Join the Staff and Board of Frederica Senior Center

for a Christmas Celebration on December 10, 2013

from 5:00pm to 8:00pm. Finger Food will be served.

Cost is $5.00 (Covers the cost of food and entertainment).

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Annual Frederica Senior Center

Fundraiser begins November 1st (Your contributions will allow us to continue to grow and provide the best

possible facilities and services.)

YES I WANT TO HELP! ENCLOSED IS MY DONATION FOR

$5.00 $10.00 $25.00 $50.00 $100.00 Other_________

(Mail to Frederica Senior Center, PO Box 165, Frederica DE 19946)

Name:_________________________________________________

Address:_______________________________________________

Would You Like a Receipt? Yes No

All Donations are tax deductible as outlined by current IRS rules and regulations

Frederica Senior Center provides a variety of programs and services for people age

50 and over or disabled. The two primary services include outreach

social services and nutrition.

Outreach helps seniors and many veterans navigate through a maze of information,

forms, applications and resources to assist seniors to live safely in their own

homes. Frederica Senior Center Outreach program provides transportation to sen-

iors for daily attendance and medical appointments.

The nutrition program offers free and low cost home cooked breakfast and noon

meals on weekdays. We are pleased to announce our meals services has increased

over one hundred percent since last year; serving over twelve

hundred meals last month alone. But as meals service increases, so does the cost for the center to provide these hot home cooked nutritious meals.

Frederica Senior Center is asking for you to donate to our fund drive this year to

continue to provide the needs of our growing senior population. Please help us to

feed our seniors.

Renee Hoffman

Executive Director

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Do You have Your Delaware Passport to Adventure

Discover the wonders of this beautiful and historic “First State”. Capture Delaware’s favorite and un-known sights and sounds. Join the Discover Delaware Club and once a month (third Wednesday) escape to enjoy this magnificent wonderland. Also, delight with a delicious lunch along the way. As an added incentive to discover our wonderful state, the person who has the most stamps (events attended) will win a unique Delaware Made prize. (In case of tie there

will be a drawing.) So see Cathy and get your Delaware Passport to Adventure. Our first trip is

to John Dickinson Plantation on

Wednesday November 20th.

Upcoming Discover Delaware Trips

December 18, 2013

Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge - Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge is an inviolate sanc-

tuary expressly for migratory birds, located east of Milton, Delaware. It was established in 1963 on

10,000 acres along the western shore of Delaware Bay.

January 15, 2014

The Old State House and Woodburn, the Governor’s House - See our legislative members at

work and visit the chambers. The Old State House has served as a focal point in the state’s civic life

for over two centuries and continues to hold a special place in the eyes of Delawareans. See the Gov-

ernor’s house decorated for the holidays.

February 2014 is a Mystery Trip Somewhere in Kent County

Future trips in the Woodland Ferry, Fort Delaware Ghost/History Tour, Dogfish Head

Brewery and much more. There will be a special gift for the person with the most

stamps in their passport. So sign up early because the trips will fill up fast.

SCHEDULE IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITH NO NOTICE

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Bible Study With Pastor Rocky Shanks

Bible study is every Monday @ 10:00 am

Join us Monday mornings at 10:00am for a Bible

study that not only will help you understand the Bi-

ble a little better but will help you put Bible teach-

ings to practice. From Bible believers, not Bible

Correctors. “Study to shew thyself approved

unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.”

2Timothy 2:15 .

3 GENERATION VETERAN FAMILY

The Fetzer Family, Thank you all for your service

Robert Fetzer Sr Robert Fetzer Jr Charles Fetzer Amy Fetzer Hyde

Petersburg Opry Adventure

Great Music and Great Friends

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Frederica Senior Center

welcomes your suggestions and ideas.

Let Us Know What You Think!!!!

Lunch Suggestion__________________________________________________________

Breakfast Suggestion_______________________________________________________

Trip Suggestion____________________________________________________________

Activity Suggestion________________________________________________________________________

As always the center appreciates your suggestions and ideas, even your

criticism. We strive to make this center and our members happy.

Renee

Please Welcome Our New Members

Linda McBride

William/Janice Bradley

MaryAnn/Vincent Longfellow

Lenell Glover

Herman/Donna Cohee

Kathy May

Thomas Eliason

Frederica Senior Center is doing

their 3rd annual Cookie Exchange!

Join us on Wednesday, Dec. 11

after lunch! Please bring in three or six dozen cook-

ies to donate to needy people for Christ-

mas and to trade the recipe or story be-

hind your cookies to share.

Contact Wilbur Jones

for additional information!

“Cookie Monster

Likes to share

cookies with people

who no have

cookie”

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DECEMBER TRIPS

Wednesday 4 December

New York City (Cost $55.00)

Bring Money for Shopping and Lunch

Bus leaves at 6:00am and returns at 9:00pm

Friday 6 December

Deck the Hall with Cheer

Bus leaves at 9:30am and returns at 12:00 Noon

Come see many beautifully decorated trees and Santa’s bake Shop

Tuesday 10 December

Ronnie’s and Willies Markets

Bring Money for Lunch and Shopping



Candlelight Theatre (Cost $58.00)

Includes Buffet and Show


Thursday 12 December

Koziar Christmas Village PA (Cost $28.00)

Money for Dinner, Lots of Walking

Bus Leaves at 3:00pm and returns at 11:00pm


Miracle of Christmas at Sight and Sound Theater

(Cost $65.00) Bring money for lunch



Prime Hook Natural Wildlife Refuge

A Passport to Delaware Event


Lunch at Dairy Queen

Come Out and Enjoy the Fun!!

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Thanksgiving Dinner 2013

Look for more pictures through out

the newsletter!

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FOR MORE INFORMATION

CALL 335-4555

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Have a Birthday or Anniversary coming up?

Looking for a place to celebrate?

Try the Frederica Senior Center

For more information call Ray at 302-335-4555

or email [email protected]

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The Frederica Senior Center s mission is to guide Delaware’s senior into a brighter future. The Center is where seniors

and or persons with disabilities join together for services, activities, socialization and nutritious home cooked meals.

Programs are designed to enhance our seniors dignity, support their independence and encourage involvement in and

with the Center and their local community.

This Membership Guidelines Booklet has been developed to enhance the experience of your participation in the Center

Activities and programs. It is the Centers priority to provide a safe, pleasant, positive, comfortable, enjoyable environ-

ment to our members.

The Center recognizes that some behaviors may distract and disrupt for the enjoyment of the Center. That is why the

following guidelines have been set up by the Board of Directors and Staff Members in order to address any instances

that may occur and disrupt the daily routine and experience at the Center.

We all ask that you carefully read this booklet to become familiar with these guidelines in order to know what is ex-

pected from each and every member of the Frederica Senior Center.

1. Membership is limited by the resources of the Center to individuals who are self mobile, with or without assistance

devices such as wheelchairs or walkers, independent, capable of appropriate decision making, self toileting and have

adequate appearance and hygiene to participate in daily activities. If not independent self mobile members may attend

with a personal assistant.

2. As a member we ask that you promote goodwill. No member shall mistreat, either verbally or physically, any other

member or staff. Mistreatment includes sexual, racial or otherwise harassing comments. Violence of any kind will not

be tolerated and shall result in immediate dismissal from the Center, and membership will be revoked immediately.

3. Members are asked to encourage diversity. Isolation of members based on race, religion, color, sex, national origin,

sexual orientation, and or physical or mental disability shall not be tolerated.

4. The use of illegal drugs or alcohol is not permitted on or in Center property.

5. The rooms and equipment in the Center are for the use of the entire membership and are never for the exclusive use

of any one member. Members are expected to respect and maintain the facility and equipment they use. Members may

be liable for purposeful damage or destruction of any Center property.

6. Members are not to use any vulgar or profane language at any time.

7. If at any time a member has a problem of some kind, whether it be with another member, staff member, a program

or procedure in the Center, that member should report their concern to the Executive Director or Staff Member. No

member has the right to approach a guest or group of guests to voice their complaint. Complaining among other mem-

bers will not get the situation resolved but will only bring disharmony into the Center.

8. Any criminal act committed by a member will result in immediate dismissal.

9. Inoculations must not be done in public areas, such as dining room, lobby or kitchen.

The purpose of these guidelines is to allow everyone to richly enjoy their visit to the Center every time they are here.

It is up to each individual member to do their part in order to achieve this goal.

PLEASE DO YOUR PART!

Membership Guidelines

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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, regardless of race, creed, national origin, or gender. An application must be completed and submitted to the corporation. At that time, a fee of $20.00 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 $4.00 per member, $6.00 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

Wilbur Jones President

Paul Davis 1st Vice President

Herb Konowitz 2nd Vice President

Rev. William Downing Secretary

Brian Warnock Treasurer

Laura McCann Member At Large

Members: Dave King, Jack Peterman,

Mae Maloney, Charles Shinefuss, Glenn Garner,

Membership Representative: Mae Maloney

Staff

Renee Hoffman Executive Director

Ray Harris Office Manager

Renee Hoffman Outreach Director

Cathy Mosley Activities Coordinator

Janet Smith Food Service Manager

Radine Shanks Asst. Food Service Manager

Anne Hartnett Kitchen Assistant

Mert Mullen Bus Driver

Sonny Lomax Bus Driver

Betty Flemming Crafts Coordinator

Rocky Shanks Sanitation Engineer

Mae Maloney Receptionist (Volunteer)

Barbara Vollberg 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 3:00pm.

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