January 2016
THE GUIDING LIGHT Guiding Delaware’s Seniors Into a Brighter Future
Frederica Senior Center
216 South Market St
Frederica, Delaware 19946
Visit us at
www.fscnews.org Have an email address? We will be sending the Guiding Light out by email. Don’t like it, just
let us know and we will mail it to you. Just trying to save money so we can do more for our
members.”
We will be CLOSED on Friday January 1st and Monday 18 January 2016
Membership Meeting Held the 1st Wednesday of the Month at 11:00
I was reelected as Membership representative for another year. I want to Thank everyone and I wish everyone a Happy New Year !
I can’t believe another year is over. We look forward to our membership growth this upcoming year
Line Dancing at FSC!
Line Dancing is fun and great exercise for the body and mind! Instructor, Sandy Reynolds, has 9 years experience teaching seniors to line dance. We dance to many different types of music, not just country.
Wednesday, 9:30 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. - Ultra Beginner class for those that have little or no dance experience. Be sure to wear shoes that have a back, so they stay on your feet; no flip flops or backless clogs. Wednesday, 10:30 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. - High Beginner class for those that have line danced before. Again, same thing with the
shoes. You're invited to join our classes at no charge if you are a member of Frederica Senior Center (not a member? Just check in at the Front Desk). There’s something for everyone! See you Wednesday mornings!
WOODWORKING CLASS
TUESDAY AND FRIDAY
Our New Years Resolution
To Guide Delaware's Seniors into a Brighter Future
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Happy New Year As the new year begins, Our center continues to
grow the expansion project is still moving forward. The town permit
has been obtained, the plans have been drawn, the elevation certificate
is in process, Once the elevation certificate is in hand. I will submit
the plans to the fire marshals office when they are approved, we can
then apply for Kent County permit. It is a process and we are about
half way there. Once the permit is obtained, bidding for the
construction will begin. We need to continue to raise funding for this
Project. Several fundraisers are planned and I am applying for grants.
We just ask for your patience.
All Good things take time.
Renee
PLEASE CHECK IN ON YOUR ELDERLY NEIGHBORS AND FAMILY DUR-
ING THE WINTER MONTHS. REMEMBER A SMILE AND A FRIENDLY
VOICE CAN HAVE A HUGE IMPACT ON SOMEONE’S LIFE
GETTING TO KNOW YOU by Doris Hoover.
Nurture your dreams. Feed your passion. Embrace your vision for the future. The man of the month is Mr. (Jack) Harold Jackson Peterman. Jack is a Representative for Delaware 33 District, an experi-enced leader and charitable contributor, family man, and retired business man. He will again have
his name on the November 2016 ballot for reelection. He is a strong supporter of low taxes. Jack was born July 1942 in Milford, DE to Lucille and George Peterman and the youngest of 14 children. His
mother also was employed at L.D.Calk Co. and his father was employed with the Mason Transporta-tion. He was educated in the Milford Schools, attended college, was a farmer for 30 years in the
poultry business (now retired), and married to Sandy for 46 years, two sons, Barry and Scott Peter-man, both living in Milford. Sandy sadly passed five years ago. Jack favorite time spent away from
the office was on the golf course but due to his recent operations this activity had to be delayed but he says he will be back swinging that club in four months. He also enjoys vacationing in Florida and
the Amish country in Pennsylvania. Blue and green are preferred colors, Christian music, Applebee’s Restaurant are favorites. A delicious chicken dinner is at the top of his list for favorite food. Jack quoted “Little is much when God is in it.” Jack is most proud to work with Dick Ennis at Veterans
Home in Milford. He also discussed his six years’ service with the State Legislation and said “I never voted on anything that benefited me, And that is a good thing.
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Have ideas for new menu items, want something special for Lunch. ? Just see Barb or
drop a note in the suggestion box. Activities are not written in stone, want to do
something different just see Cathy and give her your ideas.
PAINT NIGHT JANUARY 21st 6PM-?
$20.00 PER PERSON
REFRESHMENTS PROVIDED BYOB
ALL SUPPLIES PROVIDED JUST BRING YOURSELF AND HAVE A GREAT NIGHT OUT
PLEASE CALL 302-335-4555 TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT
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NOTARY SERVICES AVAILABLE AT FREDERICA SENIOR CENTER NO CHARGE TO
MEMBERS FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL 335-4555
JANUARY TRIPS
Tue- 5th Harrington Slots 9:30am –1pm
Mon-11th Good will and Godsway Camden 9:30 am –1:30pm Wed -13th Milford Museum 9:30am –noon
Thurs-14th Dinner out 5:30pm Mount Fuji Steakhouse Tues- 19th Delaware State Police Museum 10am-2pm
Fri -22nd Dollar Tree 9am-11:30 am Fri -29th Family Dollar Frederica 10am-11:30am
Outreach services can assist you in navigating the complicated systems of
Medicare Medicaid Social Security the VA system , We can assist with sup-
plemental insurance, food stamps and heating assistance. Please feel free to
call Cindie @ 302-335-4555 or email [email protected] for an appoint-
ment
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GAME NIGHT
4PM-8PM
FRIDAY 8th and
THURSDAY 21st
COMPUTER CLASS
FRIDAY 15th
10-11:30 am
PLEASE SIGN UP.
Tai Chi
TUESDAY 12TH
10AM
Instructor Glenn Garner
National Bird
Day
Ken Smith
Carving display
Jan 5th
Do you enjoy crafts? Our craft room
offers quilting needlepoint knitting
crocheting and cross-stitch
Quilting Class every Wed @ 1pm
Bring your
spouse to lunch
January 6th
Mon 25th Odd Day
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Want to do something different? Bring your ideas to Cathy and she will try to make it happen.
J anuar yAct iv i t ies
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
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HAPPY NEW
YEAR CENTER
IS CLOSED
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Painting with Liisa
@ 1pm
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Card Club
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Walking
Shopping
Line Dancing
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Card Club
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SWIMMING
11AM
GAME
NIGHT
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10 11
Smile Day
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Card Club
Tai Chi
Birthday Lunch
Wear Purple
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Walking
Shopping
Line Dancing
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Card Club
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SWIMMING
11AM
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17 18
Closed
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Card Club
Tai Chi
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Walking
Shopping
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Card Club
GAME
NIGHT
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SWIMMING
11AM
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24 25
Odd Day
Do Not Match
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Card Club
Tai Chi
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Walking
Shopping
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Card Club
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SWIMMING
11AM
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1PM
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WED
THUR
FRI
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JANUARY 2016 Lunch Menu
Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri
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CLOSED
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MEATBALL SUBS FRENCH FRIES
ICE CREAM
5 CHICKEN FETTUCCINI
ALFREDO BROCCOLI
ROLLS DESSERT
6 BAKED ROCKFISH
AUGRATIN POTATOES STEWED TOMATOES
DESSERT
7 LIVER&ONIONS
MASHED POTATOES
W/GRAVY SUCCOTASH
ROLLS APPLE PIE
8 LASAGNA
TOSSED SALAD GARLIC BREAD
DESSERT
11 LOADED BAKED POTA-
TO SOUP BLT
DESSERT
12 BIRTHDAY LUNCH
WINGS MACARONI &CHEESE
CORN NUGGETS CUPCAKES
13 FISH & CHIPS
COLESLAW CORN BREAD
DESSERT
14 OPENED FACED HOT
ROAST BEEF SAND-
WICH MASHED POTATOES
W/GRAVY GREEN BEANS
PEACH PIE
15 TACOS
RED BEANS&RICE CHIPS & SALSA
DESSERT
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CLOSED
19 SALISBURY STEAK MASHED POTATOES
W/GRAVY CORN ROLLS
APPLE CRISP
20 CHICKEN CORDON
BLEU RICE PILAF
ASPARAGUS CREAM PIE
21 TURKEY
MASHED POTATOES
W/GRAVY STUFFING
BRUSSEL SPROUTS DESSERT
22 HOMEMADE PIZZA
MOZZERELLA
STICKS DESSERT
25 GOULASH
TOSSED SALAD GARLIC BREAD
DESSERT
26 MEATLOAF
MASHED POTATOES
W/GRAVY CORN ROLLS
BANANA PUDDING
27 PORK CHOPS
AUGRATIN POTA-
TOES TOMATOES
W/ZUCCHINI DESSERT
28 COUNTRY FRIED
STEAK MASHED POTATOES
W/GRAVY CALIFORNIA BLEND APPLE DUMPLINGS
29 FISH PATTY ON A
BUN FRENCH FRIES
DESSERT
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Happy New Year! Hope the Holidays were good to you all. This year
my New Years resolution is to smile more hopefully keep you smiling
even more. New trips and maybe revisit some of the old. 2016 we will
be doing a covered Bridge tour starting in April, when the weather is
not as cold. Until then we will be doing local trips. Delaware has lots
of History and beautiful cities to visit. January starts local museums.
We will be doing two games nights this month. Come on out and play
pinochle, phase 10, sequence or bring a game with you and try to
teach us some new games. The only charge for game night is to bring a
snack to share with all Until then keep smiling. Cathy
Ms. Eva
Finished her
Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri
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CLOSED
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MEATBALL SUBS
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CHICKEN FETTUCCINI
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BAKED ROCKFISH
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LIVER&ONIONS
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LASAGNA
Frances
Won
Bridge anyone?
Michelle
Thank You
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Celebrating Ms. Bert’s 98th Birthday
Vice President Herb Konowitz presented
Ms. Bert with a letter from Governor Jack Markell.
Bert is a big part of our center she has worked nearly every position
and has dedicated many years to our center. We Thank her.
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ACTIVITIES ADREANA ASA
ASSISTANT BARBARA BETTY
BINGO CATHY CINDIE
COOK CRAFTS DANIEL
DANNY DIRECTOR DRIVER
EXECUTIVE FAMILY FUN
GAMES HERB JANITOR
JESSICA KEN KIM
LOUISE MAE MANAGER
MARVIN MELVIN MERT
MICHELLE MYRA NEWSLETTER
OFFICE OUTREACH PAUL
RAY RENEE RON
SADIE SAM SHIRLEY
SONNY SUPERVISOR TELEFORD
TOMMY TRISH VOLUNTEERS
WILLIAM
E A A T O Z K C R E S E R Z Q B X T E C C R C L G
P S U F U U A E I R L K X X K J S D A G D O K D I
Y S A R G C G D E N U L N E E S I U O L R S O P Z
O I G D E A W E J F D D E M C R Q C Z D O I V K B
T S D F N G T M A O P I I H E U R E E K F V I I R
M T S A A N A E R D A K E C C N T J K Y E R S K S
S A M E U N E W S L E T T E R I I I I A L E H Y I
N N I L I R H S I R T O X C K B M V V R E P I M L
G T O L O T K H O O R F S I L M R M R E T U R Z C
S V V N L S I E U I B T E F U B E E Z A E S L E A
U W Y H T I N V N K R Q D F U L Y Z H F M M E E I
Z W F F B U W A I M F P X O V A J D P I M U Y X J
U M A E H C A E R T U O D I C H Z D R I V E R E A
L R S Q N V E N U B C I N S A D I E W Z F Z S R N
C F O O Z Q G X Y Z P A Y G B C F H M Q E S X N D
A V S Z M Q X Z I X X V K Y H A F X X H I Y R B X
J A N I T O R E C L U A P B S H R X S C Z L A J H
M Y P B A A E N Z A F T T Y A F G B A U M I S S R
C K N D M N H Z K Y T F K M M W L I A B T M A P H
D N Q L E B I N G O M H Q M S N I K E R S A W R M
A I U R B K R V O J Y L Y O O Q Y T A E A F A S A
N P K F M G B W R M R N N T N U T N M E R N K P X
I S Q E R J H M U F A N P K N Y Y A N X A L V I S
E Q R V R R B U K Y D N V G Y R G N D A O J W B F
L T J D P V F W Z E X A B J I Z R I Z K D O P T S
JANUARY BREAKFAST MENU
Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri
BREAKFAST IS
SERVED DAILY
8:30-900
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Donuts
Coffee
Juice
5
Oatmeal
Coffee
Juice
6
English Muffin
Coffee
Juice
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Scrambled Eggs
Sausage Patty
Toast
Coffee
Juice
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Scones
Coffee
Juice
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Bagel
Coffee
Juice
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Scrambled Eggs
Bacon
Biscuits
Coffee
Juice
13
Danish
Coffee
Juice
14
Fruit
Coffee
Juice
15
Cookies
Coffee
Juice
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CLOSED
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Fruit
Coffee
Juice
20
Biscuits
Coffee
Juice
21
Pancakes
Sausage Links
Coffee
Juice
22
Donuts
Coffee
Juice
25
Muffins
Coffee
Juice
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Oatmeal
Coffee
Juice
27
Chipped Beef
w/Gravy
Biscuits
Coffee
Juice
28
Toast
Coffee
Juice
29
Danish
Coffee
Juice
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Help Us Welcome Our New Members
Elizabeth Walters George Davidson Jr Lois Davidson
Irene Falco Priscilla Ford Laura Warrick
Paula Thompson Roger Ryall Eleanor West
Fay Farissier Linda Hanna Mary Day
Dean Bryan Fred Greenlee Erika McGuire
Donald Godeck Angie Godeck Christine Halstead
Jean Wright George Vathis Judith Vathis
Linda Gaudet Louise Vannicola MaryAnn Cuervo Joesph Cuervo
Angel Ortiz LouAnn Roberts Harry Bates Gabriele Bate
Edward & Rita Baltadonis Margaret Loiacono Loretta O’Brien
January Birthdays
1-Pat Anderson
1-Steven Sroka
3-Charles Stewart
4-Dan Haggerty
5-Jean DeFrancisco
6-Paul Davis
7-Theresa Strickland
7-Barbara Walls
7-Christine Smith
7-James Nunally
7-Cathy Mosley
7-Doris Bostick
7-Dorthy Miller
8-Barbara Wilson
9-Fae Baudour
9-William Vogel
9-Peg Lawrence
10-Shirley Tucker
10-Marjorie Shahan
11-William Pisch
11-Tresa Burrows
12-Jean Rawding
12-Gloria Orvis
13-Charles Hropvich
14-Peter Shields
14-Rev Bill Downing
14-Sally Cawby
15-Emma Sharp
15-Nancy Clark
16-Eddie Wireman
16-Kenneth Jackson
17-Sonny Lomax
18-Karen Gamm
20-Micheal Peelegrino
20-Delema Carter
21-Patrica McCloskey
22-Maryann Stumpf
22-Willis Baugh
23-Freda Kelly
23-David Houser
23-Deborah Fetzer
23-Donald Driskill
24-Lina Lahman
25-Nikole Moore
26-Elanie August
27-Joyce Spina
27-Danny Birdwell
28-Linda Lewis
28-Dora Elliot
29-Phillip Giordano
29-Harry Ford
30-Ruth Warren
30– Paul
Bouchard
31-Mary
Shinefuss
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 Center’s 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. Use of equipment is at the users own risk. 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 $5.00 per member, $7.00 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
Staff
Renee Hoffman Executive Director
Ray Harris Office Manager
Cathy Mosley Activities Coordinator
Cindie Trader Outreach Director
Barbara Farmer Kitchen Manager
Kimberly Jester Lead Cook
Myra Jones Kitchen Assistant
Mercedes Farmer Kitchen Assistant
Mert Mullen Transportation Supervisor
Sonny Lomax Bus Driver
Betty Flemming Crafts Coordinator
Daniel Jones Sanitation Engineer
Mae Maloney Receptionist (Volunteer)
Barbara Vollberg Receptionist (Volunteer)
Trish Lomax Receptionist (Volunteer)
Barbara Young 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 7:00am to 2:00pm.