Wilmington Senior Center 1901 N. Market Street Wilmington, DE 19802 (302) 651-3400 www.wilmingtonseniorcenter.org [email protected]RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED Non-Profit Organization U.S. Postage PAID Wilmington, DE Permit No. 430 A Community for Life! July 2014 Happenings “LIKE” US ON FACEBOOK! Lafayette Court Senior Apartments has an efficiency apartment available for lease. Rent is $608.00 per month. Please contact Regenia Rochester at 302.651.3429 for further information. WSC is going to the fair! Join your friends on a trip to Delaware State Fair on Thursday, July 24 at 9:15. Cost is only $9.00 for transportation. Entry into the fair is free. Sign-up deadline is July 15. Contact Gretchen Broadwater to register. Happy 4th of July!
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Wilmington Senior Center 1901 N. Market Street Wilmington, DE 19802 (302) 651-3400 www.wilmingtonseniorcenter.org [email protected] RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED
Non-Profit Organization U.S. Postage PAID Wilmington, DE Permit No. 430
A Community for Life!
July 2014 Happenings
“LIKE” US ON FACEBOOK!
Lafayette Court Senior Apartments has an efficiency apartment available for lease.
Rent is $608.00 per month.
Please contact Regenia Rochester at 302.651.3429 for further information.
WSC is going to the fair!
Join your friends on a trip to Delaware State Fair on Thursday, July 24 at 9:15.
Cost is only $9.00 for transportation. Entry into the fair is free.
Sign-up deadline is July 15. Contact Gretchen Broadwater to register.
Happy 4th of July!
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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 1:00 p.m. the day prior to the meal
Bus Transportation 651-3400 Must be made by 8:00 a.m. on the day of pickup
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
Grandparent Support Group meets on Tuesdays from 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Caregiver Support Group meets on the second Thursday of the month from 1:30-3:00 p.m.
LUNCH RESERVATIONS
Lunch reservations for all members and staff must be given to the front desk by 1:00 the day prior. We cannot assume that you will be here for lunch on any given day. Lunch cost for those under the age of 60 is $4.50 and $2.00 for those 60 and older, in accordance with City Fare guidelines. 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 on a monthly basis 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.
All meals subject to change. All meals contain 1% milk Meals are ordered according to projected number; over that number, back-up meals will be available./ Suggested minimum donation for persons 60+ is $2.00 People under age 60 must pay $4.50.
CityFareMenuJuly2014–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 July, 2014
* See more information about presentations, trips and activities on the following pages.
Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri 1
9:00 Quilting 10:00 Chair Exercise 11:30 GRC Support Group 12:00 Bright Spot Ventures Farm Market* 1:00 Bingo 3:00 Red Hat Society Meeting
2 9:30 Diabetes Prevention* 9:30 Strength Building 10:30 Wii Open Games 1:00 In-Place Walking
3 10:00 Chorus 10:45 Bible Study 1:00 Bingo
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WSC CLOSED HAPPY 4TH OF JULY
7 9:30 Strength Building 10:00 Uno Game 10:30 Wii Open Games
8 9:00 Quilting 10:00 Chair Exercise 11:30 GRC Support Group 12:00 Bright Spot Ventures Farm Market* 1:00 Bingo
9 9:30 Diabetes Prevention* 9:30 Strength Building 10:30 Wii Open Games 1:00 In-Place Walking
10 10:00 Chorus 10:45 Bible Study 1:00 Bingo 1:30 Caregiver Support
Group*
11 9:30 Booth’s Corner*
12:45 Bingo/Po-Ke-No
14 9:00 Commodity Food Delivery 9:30 Strength Building 10:30 Wii Open Games 1:30 Line Dancing Class
15 9:00 Quilting 10:00 Chair Exercise 11:30 GRC Support Group 12:00 Bright Spot Ventures Farm Market* 1:00 Bingo 4:00 Board of Directors meeting 5:30 GRC-LINKS Program
16 9:30 Diabetes Prevention* 9:30 Strength Building 10:30 Wii Open Games 1:00 In-Place Walking
17 10:00 Chorus 10:45 Bible Study 1:00 Bingo
18 9:30 Concord Pike Shopping
Trip*
12:45 Bingo/Po-Ke-No
21 9:30 Strength Building 10:00 Phase 10 Game 10:30 Wii Open Games
23 9:30 Diabetes Prevention* 9:30 Strength Building 10:30 Wii Open Games 1:00 In-Place Walking
24 9:15 Delaware State Fair* 10:00 Chorus 10:45 Bible Study 1:00 Bingo
25 Christmas in July Activities* 12:45 Bingo/Po-Ke-No
28 9:30 Strength Building 10:00 Racko-O Game 10:30 Wii Open Games
29 9:00 Quilting 10:00 Chair Exercise 11:30 GRC Support Group 12:00 Bright Spot Ventures Farm Market* 1:00 Bingo
30 9:30 Diabetes Prevention* 9:30 Strength Building 10:30 Wii Open Games 11:15 Birthday Party and
WSC 58th Anniversary Celebration
31 10:00 Chorus 10:45 Bible Study 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)
ACTIVITIES & PRESENTATIONS
4 WSC Closed 25 Christmas in July Activities. Enjoy holiday
activities, games, trivia, crafts and maybe some surprises.
Computer Class for Beginners: Class will start on August 6, 10:00-11:30 for 5 weeks. The cost for WSC members is $20 and $25 for non-members. Payment must be made in advance. Please call 651-3400 to sing up. ________________________________________________________________________________
TRIPS 11 Booth’s Corner, 9:30. Transportation cost is
$3.50. Deadline is July 7. 18 Concord Pike Shopping Trip, 9:30. Trip to
Walgreen’s, Dollar Store & Trader Joe’s. Transportation cost is $2.50. Deadline is July 14.
24 Delaware State Fair, 9:15. Cost is $9.00 for transportation. Entry into the fair is free. Deadline is July 15. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
CarFit PROGRAM & DRIVER SAFETY Several members took advantage of the June CarFit program sponsored by AAA/AARP/AOTA by having a team of trained technicians assess how well they “fit” their car for maximum comfort and safety. Proper positioning of your car’s seat, steering wheel, seat belt, head rest and mirrors as well as good foot positioning is tailored to each driver during the 20-30 minute evaluation.
As we age and our bodies change how we “fit” our vehicle may change too. Another program will be set up in the fall for your to take advantage of this informative and free program.
We will also have a representative from Delaware Motor Vehicle visit in the fall to answer questions and review the new federally compliant driver license/ID requirements.
Don’t forget that a 4-hour AARP Defensive Driving Refresher Course will take place on September 8 and again November 10. A sign-up sheet is located at the front desk. -------------------------------------------------------------------------
WATCH FOR….. our next…… Membership Council YARD SALE
To be held on Saturday, September 6. More information to follow.
SNEAK PEEK August 7 Italian Market, Philadelphia 19 Social Security Services - Changes to the
procedure for securing benefit verification letters and replacement Social Security cards are coming. Matt Baxter from the local Social Security office will be here to answer questions
and assist members in setting up a “My Social Security” account on-line for those wishing to access their information via www.socialsecurity.gov.
25 Inner Harbor, Baltimore 27 Travel Presentation by Collette Tours
September September is National Senior Center Month - Experts at Living Well! WSC Anniversary Picnic: Date to be announced. 8 Refresher Defensive Driving Class (4 hours)
Classes begin at 8:45 and checks or money orders must be made payable to AARP and brought to the first class. Instructors do not accept cash. Fee is $15.00 for AARP members and $20.00 for non-members. Sign-up forms are located in the Activities Book at the front desk. If you’re interested in the basic 6/8-hour class, contact AARP directly for dates, times and locations at 877-846-3299.
9 Primary Election Day 15-18 Vermont Trip (payment deadline - July 28) 19 Beach Day in Rehoboth 23 Cowtown Trip 25 Flu Shot Clinic Guest Bartender Night - WSC Fundraiser
October 4 Brandywine Village Fair - All Day 55+ Hayride & Bonfire (no kids) New Castle
County at Carousel Park 17 Wellness & Health Fair, Hockessin Community
& Recreation Center, Hockessin 23 Lifetime Achievement Award Celebration
THANKSGIVING BALL - Summer has just begun but it won’t be long before tickets for the Thanksgiving Ball will go on sale. No tickets will be available until September 2. Gretchen will begin to take ticket requests no earlier than August 25 and full payment must be made to reserve a ticket. Ticket price will be confirmed soon.
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JULY BIRTHDAYS
2 Nancy Blancé 3 Joyce Cooper 4 Lewis Martin, Sr. 7 Harmon Carey 10 Marsha Boyce, Delores Hinson 11 Ruth Dawson 14 Margaret Huggins 19 Marion Cammile, Mary Elissa Smith 21 James Cuff 22 Alyce Husser 25 Delores Jones, Mary Randolph 26 Gene Talley 27 Phyllis Evans 28 Sarah Ames 31 Carolyn Roy
JULY BIRTHDAY INVITATION If your birthday is this month, please join us at the monthly birthday celebration on July 30 at 11:15 a.m.-2:00. Lunch is free for members who are celebrating their birthdays this month.
Please call to make a reservation at 651-3400 by Wednesday, July 23 so we can be sure to have enough meals.
You must call because you won’t be automatically included in our lunch count.
NOTES: ACTIVITIES COORDINATOR’S HOURS
Please pay for trips during the following hours only:
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday 10:00-noon and 1:00-2:00
------------------------------------------------------------------- VOLUNTEER INFORMATION
If you are interested in volunteering with us at Wilmington Senior Center, you must complete a
volunteer application and register for an orientation by calling 651-3460.
------------------------------------------------------------------- WELCOME TO OUR NEW MEMBER(S)…
Patricia Dorsey Wyndell Dorsey
Margaret Holmes -------------------------------------------------------------------
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. -------------------------------------------------------------------
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 yourself to two cups. 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.
CHORUS
Frances Hunt has organized a chorus group and has begun Thursday morning rehearsals. If you like to sing, please join the group Thursdays at 10:00 a.m. in the Dining Room.
We would like to re-organize our Black History Group and begin meeting in September. If you are interested in Black history, culture, genealogy or literature please let Gretchen know (651-3424). A group leader or team to share responsibility for meetings will be needed, as well as enthusiastic participants.
BRIGHT SPOT VENTURES will visit Wilmington Senior Center on Tuesdays, 12:00-2:00 from June
to October with a mobile food truck loaded with fresh produce!
Cool Springs Farmers Market tokens can be used at the truck.
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ARE YOU GETTING ALL OF THE PRESCRIPTION BENEFITS
AVAILABLE TO YOU?
Individuals with limited resources and income may be able to get Extra Help to pay for the costs such as monthly premiums, annual deductibles and prescription co-payments—related to a Medicare prescription drug plan. The Extra Help is estimated to be worth about $4,000 per year. Many people qualify for these important savings and don’t even know it. To qualify for Extra Help, your resources must be limited to $13,440 for an individual or $26,860 for a married couple living together. Resources include such things as bank accounts, stocks and bonds. Your home, car or any life insurance policies are not counted as resources. Your annual income must be limited to $17,235 for an individual or $23,265 for a married couple living together. See a $tand By Me 50+ Financial Coach to apply for Extra Help and find out what other benefits you may be entitled to.
Call 651-3401 or 651-3427 to schedule an appointment 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
FREE FAMILY CAREGIVERS KIT Information from “Dear Abby”
The Federal Citizen Information Center created a free Family Caregivers Kit to help caregivers assist their loved ones in handling their finances and health care. It features publications from the Consumer Protection Bureau entitled ”Managing Someone Else’s Money”, which covers Power of Attorney, Managing Trusts, Property and Benefits. The booklets are written in simple English and are in an easy-to-understand format. Also included in the kit are materials from the FDA about keeping track of medications and how to use them safely. Up to 125,000 people die each year because they didn’t take their medication as directed – and many more get sick because of improper use. Another pamphlet shares information on recognizing and avoiding health scams – miracle devices and cures that really ARE too good to be true. Finally, the kit includes a copy of the 2014 Consumer Action Handbook, which has information about how to make the best decision about what to buy and service providers to us, as well as a sample complaint letter to help get results. The kit’s practical tips will give caregivers the confidence they need to manage another’s affairs, even if it’s for only a short period of time. The kit is available online at www.promotions.usa.gov/dearabby or from our Caregiver Resource Center. Abby states: “Every household in the country should have this information on hand ‘just in case,’ so order a kit for yourself and more to share.”
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 p.m.-3:00 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.
Support for Caregivers... is available from our Caregiver Resource Center – call 651-3420 for more information.
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Recent Donors Sandi Burton
Christ Church Christiana Hundred Christopher Donahue
Paula Grant Kathy Hahn Ralph Lam
Isabel MacDermott Lucy McLamb
Anumika Mohley Nelson Perez
Rose Ann Sauers Michelle Taylor
Kimberly Thompson Ed Undercuffler
Cristin & Scott Viebranz Andrea Williams
HEALTH & COMMUNITY INFORMATION
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.
SUMMER SCHEDULE : Wilmington Senior Center will close
at 3:15 p.m. on Fridays through August 29.
Bingo/Po-Ke-No on Fridays will begin at 12:45 and end at 2:45.
(Bingo and Po-Ke-No will be scheduled on alternate Fridays during the summer.)
STATE EMERGENCY ALERT SYSTEM The Delaware Emergency Management Agency urges residents to register for its new phone-based notification system to receive alerts regarding evacuation notices, traffic and road hazard alerts, advisories to boil water for safety and AMBER Alerts. Both land lines and cell phones may be registered.
Since messages are geographically based, your street address is required when signing up. The registration is fully secure and will only be used for emergency notifications. No registration information will ever be sold, traded, leased or loaned to a third party for any purpose.
To enroll by phone call 877-729-3362 weekdays from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. or go online to dema.delawre.gov and click the link for the “Delaware Emergency Notification Sytem/CodeRED Community Notification Enrollment” page. Delaware messages will show a caller ID number on your phone of 866-419-5000 and general CodeRED messages will show as 85-969-4636. Messages will be left on voice mail or answering machines. If a line is busy, there will be two additional tries to get the message through.
Old Brandywine Village Summer Twilight Concert Series
Sunday, July 6 at 6:00 p.m. Whirled Peas Band - folk rock
Bring chair or blanket to the plaza behind the Hercules Building at 1313 N. Market Street.
WILMINGTON SENIOR CENTER APPRECIATES:
Yard Sale Volunteers Marie Dash, Chair
Nancy Blancé Thomasina Joseph Mary Boulden Mamie Mason Tony Dash Delores Spencer Ella Huff Hazel Tolbert Laura Jones
New Board Members
Aletha Ramseur Dana Rohrbough Debra Thompson
Board Officers
Jim Gandolfo, President Greg Sawka, Vice President
