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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

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Happenings

Wilmington Senior Center January 2016

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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 for 60 and older; $4.75 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-Thursday, 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 Yameli Coffigney

$tand By Me 50+ Financial Coaching and Economic CheckUp Kathleen Rupert 651-3401 Diana Acevedo 651-3427

Employment Services 651-3440 Sandria Burton

Lafayette Court 651-3429 Regenia Rochester

City Styles Thrift Shop Donations 651-3460 Administration 651-3460 Sue Getman, Executive Director

LUNCH RESERVATIONS

Lunch reservations for all members and staff must be given to the front desk by 12:30 the day prior. 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. Unsold meals are billed to the Center at the $4.75 price. Lunch cost for those under age 60 is $4.75. Lunch cost for those 60 and over is $2.00.

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. Refunds will not be made without 24 hour notice.

Current WSC members are placed first on the Center’s 16 passenger bus for day trips. Non-

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Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

1/4 Herb Baked Chicken Sweet Potato Soufflé Spinach Fresh Pear Potato Bread

1/5 BEAN SOUP DAY* - Marcia will again make her delicious bean soup today. Soup will be served with corn bread, bu er, milk and home-made dessert. The cost will be $3.00. OR Bag Lunch will be available.

1/6 Chicken & Dumplings Mixed Veggies Diced Peaches Apple Cinnamon- Waffle Graham

1/7 Ham & Swiss on Club Roll with Le uce, Tomato & Onion Cream of Broccoli Soup Banana Crackers

1/8 Seafood Crab Cake Roasted Baby Potato Bakers Stewed Tomatoes Pineapple Tidbits Yogurt Tartar Sauce

1/11 BBQ Chicken Baked Beans Seasoned Greens Yogurt Cup Mini Corn Muffin

1/12 Beef Burgundy over Egg Noodles Key West Veggies Pineapple Tidbits 12 Grain Bread

1/13 Open Faced Hot Turkey Sandwich with Gravy on White Wheat Bread (1) Mashed Sweet Potatoes Brussel Sprouts Mandarin Oranges Cranberry Sauce

1/14 Stuffed Pepper with Marinara Sauce Mashed Potatoes Hot Cinnamon Applesauce Wheat Dinner Roll

1/15 Breaded Pollock Peas Sliced Carrots Potato Bread Fresh Pear

1/18 WSC Closed

**1/19** Chicken Cordon Bleu Mashed Potatoes with Gravy Broccoli Cherry Tart with Whipped Topping

1/20 Salisbury Steak w. Gravy Mashed Potatoes Green Beans Chocolate Pudding 12 Grain Bread

1/21 Chicken Pa y with Mozzarella & Parmesan in Marinara Sauce over Penne Pasta Italian Blend Veggies Poached Pear Half Wheat Dinner Roll

1/22 Pot Roast with Gravy Roasted Baby Potato Bakers Peas & Carrots Ul mate Grain Honey Bread Orange

1/25 Salmon with Lemon Dill Sauce Baked Potato Capri Blend Veggies White Wheat Bread Rice Pudding Sour Cream

1/26 Chicken Supreme With Gravy Sweet Potatoes Peas Orange Cranberry Sauce

1/27 Hamburger on Bun with Le uce & Tomato Minestrone Soup Fresh Pear Crackers

1/28 Oven Fried Chicken Mashed Potatoes with Gravy Green Beans Banana

1/29 Roast Pork with Gravy Au Gra n Potatoes Broccoli Wheat Dinner Roll Applesauce

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 $4.75

City Fare Menu January 2016– 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 January 2016 Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri

1 WSC Closed

4 9:30 Strength Building 10:30 Wii Team Bowling 10:30 Board Games

5 Soup Day* 9:00 Quilting 10:00 Computer Lab* 10:15 Chair Exercise 11:30 GRC Support Group 1:00 Bingo 3:00 Red Hat Meeting

6 10:00 Morning Movie 10:00 Computer Lab*

7 10:00 Computer Lab* 10:45 Bible Study 1:00 Bingo

8 9:30 Cracker Barrel in Pennsville* 12:45 Bingo

11 9:30 Strength Building 10:00 Commodity Food

Delivery 10:30 Wii Team Bowling 10:30 Board Games 1:30 Line Dancing Class

12 9:00 Quilting 10:00 Computer Lab* 10:15 Chair Exercise 11:30 GRC Support Group 1:00 Bingo

13 10:00 Computer Lab* 10:00 Council Meeting 10:00 Open Wii Games 11:00 Members’ Meeting

14 Presentation (DE

Gambling Commission)* 10:00 Computer Lab* 10:45 Bible Study 1:00 Bingo 1:00 Caregiver Support

Group

15 NATIONAL HAT DAY* 10:15 Fun facts about Ben Franklin* 12:45 Bingo

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WSC Closed Martin Luther King, Jr.’s

Birthday

19 9:00 Quilting 10:00 Computer Lab* 10:15 Chair Exercise 11:30 GRC Support Group 1:00 Bingo 4:00 Board of Directors 5:30 GRC-LINKS Program

20 9:00 Sing Along with Sue* 10:00 Morning Movie 10:00 Computer Lab* 10:15 Winter Comforts*

21 10:00 Computer Lab* 10:45 Bible Study 1:00 Bingo

22 12:45 Bingo ___________________________ 23 1:00-3:00 pm Grand-Saturday with

Junior League

25 9:30 Strength Building 10:30 Wii Team Bowling 10:30 Board Games

26 9:00 Quilting 10:00 Computer Lab* 10:15 Chair Exercise GRC Support Group (out of

building) 1:00 Bingo

27 10:00 Morning Movie 11:00 Birthday Party

28 10:15 Winter Trivia

Challenge* 10:45 Bible Study 1:00 Bingo

29 12:45 Bingo

* See more information about

presentations, trips and activities on the

following pages.

Daily: Word Puzzles, Cards, Dominos and Games and Exercise Room 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)

DID YOU KNOW? January is named for the Roman mythical god, Janus, the god of beginnings and transitions. He is depicted with a bearded head with two faces that are back-to-back; one looking toward the future and one looking toward the past.

January’s birthstone is the garnet and the month’s flower is the carnation. Those born January 1-19 have the astrological sign of Capricorn and those born January 20-31 are under the sign of Aquarius.

ACTIVITIES & PRESENTATIONS

National Soup Month! Computer Lab Open Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Drop in during this free time. No

experience is needed. Mike Ruffin will help members with any computer skills you want or need (example: internet, email, word processing, graphics) Color printer available.

1 WSC Closed for New Year Holiday 5 Bean Soup Day - Marsha will again make her delicious bean

soup today. Soup will be served with corn bread, butter, milk and home-made dessert. The cost of lunch will be $3.00.

14 Delaware Gambling Commission presentation, 10:00. Bill Campbell will be here for an informational presentation.

15 Benjamin Franklin’s birthday is on 1/17, so today at 10:15 in the dining room, we’ll learn some fun facts about the multi-talented statesman.

15 National Hat Day, Let’s celebrate by wearing a special hat - dressy, funny, sporty or hobby themed.

18 WSC closed for MLK Day 20 Winter Comforts, 10:15. Recent studies have shown that coloring, a favorite activity of

childhood, is a very relaxing and therapeutic activity for adults. We’ll share safety tips for winter and then enjoy some cocoa and cookies while we color. Crayons and designs will be provided. Please sign up in advance for this program.

28 Winter Trivia Challenge, 10:15 in the dining room. Sign up for this fun time in order to compete.

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SNEAK PEEK February Pajama & Breakfast Day - date to be announced

JANUARY TRIPS Sign up at Front Desk!

8 Cracker Barrel. We’ll travel to Cracker Barrel in Pennsville, NJ. The bus will leave at 9:30 and the breakfast is on your own. The transportation fee is $4.00. You’ll have time to wander through their country store.

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INCLEMENT WEATHER Announcements about WSC

closings due to bad weather will be broadcast by: WDEL (1150 AM) WSTW (93.7 FM) WILM (1450 AM) WJBR (99.5 FM)

The Center’s switchboard

MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. & BLACK HISTORY TRIBUTE AT THE MUSIC SCHOOL OF DELAWARE

Friday, January 15, 2016 - 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 - Admission: $5.00

Celebrate Dr. King’s birthday and honor the contributions of other influential African Americans. Featuring William Grant Still’s “Panamanian Dances,” Arthur Benjamin’s “Jamaican Rumba,” and “Run, Joe,” made famous by Louis Jordan and Maya Angelou. Also, Music of the Benny Goodman Sextet in a 100th birthday celebration of guitarist, Charlie Christian, and “The Chaconne Emancipated,” which intersperses traditional spirituals with the music of J.S. Bach, all accompanied by Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation and King’s “I Have a Dream” speech. Enjoy birthday cake in honor of Dr. King!

The Music School of Delaware is located at 4101 Washington Street, Wilmington, DE 302.762.1132

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JANUARY BIRTHDAYS

1 Hazel Gore, Margaret Holmes, Thomasina Joseph, Sylvia Lewis, Joe Lucca, Denise Williams, Inez Wilson

3 Janet Dorsey, Walter Wideman 5 Cynthia Stewart 6 Joyce King 8 William Benton 9 Charles Robinson 10 Barbara Washam 13 Ann Brathwaite, Delise Ellegood 14 Janet Edelblute 17 Linda Burris 20 Frank Moore 22 Sandi Burton 25 Estella Emory 26 George Schoy, Barbara Spencer 27 Delores Roane 30 Eleanor Martin

JANUARY BIRTHDAY INVITATION If your birthday is this month, please join us at the monthly birthday celebration on January 27 at 11:00 a.m. Lunch is free for members (not for staff-unless also a paid member) who are celebrating their birthdays this month. Please call 651-3400 to make a reservation by Wednesday, January 20 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

WELCOME TO OUR NEW MEMBERS:

Jonathan Lewis Yvonne Mitchell Gloria Willilams

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.

Wii BOWLING TEAMS NEED SUBSTITUTE BOWLERS See Gretchen to sign up!

SUGGESTION BOX If you have ideas for programs,

activities or changes, please write a note and put it in the

lobby suggestion box.

THANK YOU TO DONORS

Alice Warner Memorial Foundation Barclay’s Bank Working Families Network

E.I. DuPont de Nemours & Co. - $10,000 to support Grandparent Resource Center

Marvin Family Foundation, Inc. - $2,000 to support WSC programs and services

Stephanie Cory Julia Katz Marie Dash Faye Moore Daria DiSabatino Mani P. Aimee Flubacher Port of Wilmington Jim Gandolfo Dana Rohrbough Sue Getman Kathleen Rupert Jeanie Hayes Sheldon Sandler Alyce Husser Cynthia Stewart Rev & Mrs. Debra Thompson Clifford Johnson

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Thank you, too, to members who continue to provide “goodies” or supplies for members’ morning coffee. They are: Ralph Headley, Irmina Hudson, Laura Jones, Mamie Mason.

CHRISTMAS PARTY 2015

This year’s party received rave reviews. A big “Thank You” to the Membership Council’s committee for planning, decorating, cooking and serving the delicious food: Alicia Bayard, Mary Bolden, Ann Brathwaite, Linda Burris, Marie Dash, Regina Harris, Irmina Hudson, Ella Huff, Frances Hunt, Laura Jones, Delores Spencer, Hazel Tolbert. Hopefully, we haven’t forgotten anyone!

CHRISTMAS LIGHT TOUR

Our annual Old Country Buffet get- together followed with a tour of local holiday displays was held December 17. This year we had a special

WORDS OF WISDOM “This is my wish for you: peace of mind, prosperity through the year, happiness that multiplies, health for you and yours, fun around every corner, energy to chase your dreams, joy to fill your holidays!”

- D.M. Dellinger

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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.

Call 651-3420 for more information.

Grandparent

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

Caregiver Support

Group meets on the 2nd

Thursday at 1:00 p.m. This month’s meeting

CAREGIVER’S CORNER

To help when communicating with someone who has dementia:

Each Time We Meet

Each time we meet, tell me your name.

I may not remember the last time you came. Don’t call me honey, sweetie, or dear.

I’ve had my own name since my birth year. Am I wearing my glasses, is my hearing aid in place?

Don’t forget my dentures, they give me a cheerful face. Tell me what care you are going to do.

I don’t like to be surprised and I don’t want to hurt you. Help me to find the word I may forget.

Patience and understanding are what I hope to get. When I can’t remember what you said or what to do,

Show me and tell me in a word or two. If I’m in a bad mood and not easy to calm,

Leave me alone, turn on my favorite music, to me a soothing balm. Do not scold me for the things I may do. Keep your sense of humor, I beg of you.

Guide me when I’m lost. Show me to my room. For a while sit with me,

Help me rid the mirage that may loom. Smile as you talk to me gently,

Look me in the face. Please don’t forget my personal space.

Help me keep my memories alive, Remind me of who I was.

Show me the faces of those I have loved. Let me tell you the story of my day.

Listen while I talk to you and validate what I say. Don’t talk about me when I am near.

Being thought of as “not all there” is something I fear.

When your words I no longer can understand,

Talk to me with your face and the touch of your hand.

Once in a while, give me a big hug. I don’t know about you, but it’ll give my heart a tug.

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.

CITY STYLES THRIFT SHOP Open 8:00-12:30 Monday-Thursday

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New Year’s Resolutions

Thinking of your New Year’s resolution? Why not make it a financial resolution so you can have peace of mind throughout the year. Here are some tips to help you stay on track. SPEND LESS. Everyone has monthly expenses—you need a place to live and to eat. But you may be able to reduce the costs—shopping around for lower-priced cell phone service or cable and stocking up on things you use often when they are on sale. Limiting discretionary expenses or “nice to haves” can provide an even bigger opportunity for savings. If spending less is your goal, take a look at how often you eat out and any impulse purchases. When you see how much they cost, it may provide the incentive to cut them out. SAVE MORE. After getting a sense of your spending, you can begin to figure out how to increase your saving. Create a savings plan that will help you stay disciplined when it comes to the amount you put away each month to meet your various savings goals. One of the simplest ways to ensure you save regularly is to make it automatic. That means scheduled, regular, automatic transfers into a savings account. PAY DOWN DEBT. Credit-card balances, car loans, and mortgage monthly payments can take a big bite out of your income. The key is to pay down the debt with the highest interest rate first, which is usually high interest rate credit cards. Consider paying more than the minimum each month. SET ASIDE MONEY FOR AN EMERGENCY. An emergency fund is essential for dealing with everything from a blown transmission to a lost job. It is recommended to have sufficient to cover three to six months of expenses. HAVE A BUDGET AND STICK TO IT. A budget is essential for both spending and saving. Once you know where your money is going, you can make an informed decision about how to allocate it.

For free assistance with any of these financial goals, contact a $tand By Me 50+ Financial Coach!

New Castle County 302-651-3401 or 302-651-3427

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CHRISTIANA CARE WSC OFFICE WELCOMES NEW STAFF

On 11/30/15, Ms. Cherie DeMerchant began with Christiana Care Health Services to pro-vide medical care in the Wilmington Senior Center practice and the New Castle Senior Cen-ter practice. Ms. DeMerchant is an experienced Nurse Practitioner with special training in geriatric care. Ms. DeMerchant received her undergraduate Bachelors of Science in Nursing with honors from Rutgers University in 1998 and went on to complete her Masters of Science in Nurs-ing, Family Nurse Practitioner with honors from the University of Delaware in 2012. She is a licensed Nurse Practitioner in the State of Delaware and the State of New Jersey. Ms. DeMerchant began her medical career as a Registered Nurse with the Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in 1998 and continued to work in a hospital setting until 2005 when she transitioned to providing care for patients in their home. In 2013, after comple-tion of her advanced training, Ms. DeMerchant began working as a primary care provider at the Wilmington Veterans Administration Medical Center in Wilmington, Delaware. Ms. DeMerchant lives with her family in the beautiful farming country of South Jersey. She has a passion for country music and line dancing. In her spare time she enjoys reading, performing arts, fishing, and doing home projects. What Services Do Nurse Practitioners Provide?

Obtain medical histories and perform physical examinations Provide immunizations and other preventative care Diagnose and treat illnesses Identify, treat, and manage chronic diseases such as diabetes and arthritis Order and interpret diagnostic tests such as x-rays, blood work, and EKG's Prescribe medications Prescribe physical therapy, massage therapy, and other rehabilitation therapy Provide education to allow patients to make decisions about their own health Perform procedures such as suturing, casting, cryotherapy, and skin biopsy Refer to other health care providers

Christiana Care – Wilmington Senior Center Office Hours Tuesday 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Thurs- day 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. To schedule an appointment or talk with some-

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Delaware Department of Transportation Jennifer Cohan, Secretary

PUBLIC WORKSHOP

Concord Avenue Streetscape, Phase 2 and Old Brandywine Village Streetscape

Monday, January 11, 2016 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Spirit of Life Church, 500 Concord Avenue

The Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) would like to invite all interest-ed parties to a Public Workshop to discuss proposed improvements for two adjacent Transportation Alternatives Projects in the City of Wilmington. The two projects in-clude Concord Avenue Streetscape, Phase 2 and Old Brandywine Village Streetscape. Both projects include pedestrian improvements such as new sidewalks, upgrades to curb ramps and crosswalks, lighting, and streetscape beautification. The limit of the Concord Avenue Streetscape project extends from Baynard Boulevard to Madison Street. The Old Brandywine Village Streetscape project includes Concord Avenue from Madison Street to Market Street, Vandever Avenue from Market Street to Jessup Street, and along Jessup Street from Vandever Avenue to Pine Street/16th Street. Both projects are in the concept phase and the purpose of the workshop is to present the details of poten-tial improvements and solicit input from the public. Attendees will be provided with an opportunity to review display plans and offer comments and recommendations about proposed improvements. The workshop will be open to the public from 4:00pm – 6:00 pm, January 11, 2016 at Spirit of Life Church, 500 Concord Avenue, Wilmington DE 19802. Interested persons are invited to express their views in writing, giving reasons for sup-port of, or opposition to, the proposed changes. Comments will be received at the work-shop or can be mailed to DelDOT Community Relations, P.O. Box 778, Dover, DE 19903 or sent via email to dotpr@state.de.us, or by fax (302) 739-2092. The workshop location is accessible to persons having disabilities. Any person having special needs or requiring special aid, such as an interpreter for the hearing impaired, is requested to contact DelDOT by phone or mail one week in advance. For further information contact DelDOT Community Relations at 1-800-652-5600 (in DE) or 302-760-2080, fax 302-739-2092; or write to the above ad- dress.