Wilmington Senior Center

1901 N. Market Street

Wilmington, DE 19802
(302) 651-3400
www.wilmingtonseniorcenter.org
info@wilmingtonseniorcenter.org

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A Community for Life!

Wilmington Senior Center

May 2015

Happenings
Inside this issue
May 18-22
Seniors Creative
Expressions Display

Activities Calendar ......... 4

Trips ............................5
May Birthdays ...............6

WILMINGTON SENIOR CENTER

PROGRAMS AND SERVICES

Activities Coordinator
651-3424
Gretchen Broadwater
Pay for trips Tuesday-Friday, 10:00-noon & 1:00-2:00
Cares and Concerns of Members
Irmina Hudson
Supportive Services
Grandparent Resource Center
Caregiver Resource Center
Patricia Anderson-Rice

655-2528

651-3420

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Financial Coaching and Economic CheckUp
Kathleen Andersen
Jenna Fenstermacher

651-3401
651-3427

Employment Services

651-3440

Lafayette Court
Regenia Rochester

651-3429

City Styles Thrift Shop Donations

651-3460

Administration
Sue Getman, Executive Director
Beth Ray, Executive Secretary

651-3460

LUNCH RESERVATIONS
Lunch reservations for all members and staff
must be given to the front desk by 12:30 the day
prior. 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
at the $4.75 price.

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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

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
Centers 16 passenger bus for day trips. Nonmembers may attend a day trip if there are
unpaid seats after the trips deadline.
Remember to make suggestions for activities!

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)
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City Fare Menu May 2015 CITY

Tuesday

Monday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

5/1
Ham&SwissonClubRollwith
Le uce,Tomato&Onion
CarrotRaisinSalad
Yogurt
Mustard

5/4
TurkeywithGravy
BakedSweetPotato
GreenBeans
MiniCornMun
Applesauce
CranberrySauce

5/5
Hamburgerw.Cheddar
HamburgerBun
Le uce,Tomato&Onion
CornonCob
Cantaloupe
Ketchup

5/6
Lemon&ParsleyFlounder
Macaroni&Cheese
StewedTomatoes
WhiteWheatBread
Orange
CinnamonWaeCookie

5/7
Chickenw.BlushSauce
WholeWheatPasta
Spinach
CapriBlendVeggies
GiantGrahamCookie

5/8
PotRoastinAuJus
GarlicMashedPotatoes
SlicedCarrots
DoubleFiberBread
StrawberryBanana
YogurtSundae

5/11
SalisburySteakw.Gravy
SouthernPotatoeswith
Onion&Peppers
Broccoli
DicedPeaches
DoubleFiberBread

***5/12***
DeepDishPizza
TossedSaladwith
ChickPeas
LemonPuddingwith
WhippedCream

5/13
TunaSaladSandwichon
KaiserRoll
Le uce&Tomato
MarinatedBeanSalad
FruitCocktail

5/14
ChiliwithCheese
BakedPotato
CookedApples
MiniCornMun
SourCream

5/15
Chicken&Dumplings
SlicedCarrots
GreenBeans
Yogurt

5/18
MeatballSandwichon
ClubRollwith
MarinaraSauce&
MozzarellaCheese
TossedSalad
Applesauce

5/19
ChickenSaladPla er
Le uce&Tomato
DoubleFiberBread
Ambrosia
CreamofBroccoliSoup
Crackers

5/20
BreadedFishSandwich
CheddarCheese
HamburgerBun
BrusselsSprouts
FreshPlum
TartarSauce

5/21
StuedPepperwith
MarinaraSauce
MashedPotatoeswith
Cheese
GreenBeans
PotatoBread
DicedPears

5/22
SouthernPulledPork
BakedBeans
SeasonedGreens
FruitCocktail
SplitTopRoll

5/25

5/26
JumboRavioliin
MeatSauce
ItalianSpinach
HotPoachedPearHalf
SplitTopRoll

5/27
Salmonw.
LemonDillSauce
BakedPotato
KeyWestVeggies
Watermelon
WhiteWheatBread
SourCream

5/28
MeatloafwithGravy
RoastedSweetPotatoes
OrientalBlendVeggies
GiantGrahamCookie
TropicalFruitSalad

5/29
Turkey&SwissSandwich
onWhiteWheatBread
Le uce&Tomato
ChocolateFudgePudding
TomatoVegetableSoup
Mayonnaise
Crackers

WSC Closed

All meals subject to change. All meals contain 1% milk

Saturday Mid Day meals served at St. Anthonys
Meals are ordered according to projected number; over that number, backup meals will be Sunday Mid Day meals served at St. Anthonys & St. Patricks Senior Centers.
available.
Tuesday & Thursday Evening Meals served at St. Anthonys Senior Center
Suggested minimum donation for persons 60+ is $2.00 People under age 60 must pay $4.75

MONTHLY ACTIVITIES May 2015

Mon
* See more
information about
presentations, trips
and activities on the
following pages.

Tue
Daily:
Word Puzzles, Cards,
Dominos and Games;
Exercise and Computer
Rooms open. Pool table
located in Exercise Room.

Wed

Thu

Beginning May 1, WSC will

close at 3:15 on Fridays and
continue through September 4.

Fri
1
10:00 Cards
12:45 Bingo

4
9:15 Rescheduled trip to Shady
Maple*
9:30 Strength Building
10:30 Wii Bowling
10:30 Board Games

5
9:00 Quilting
11:30 GRC Support Group
1:00 Bingo
3:00 Red Hat Society meeting

6
9:30 Strength Building
10:30 Wii Bowling
1:00 Computer Class*

7
10:00 Rite Aid Wellness
Presentation*
10:15 Chair Exercise
10:45 Bible Study
1:00 Bingo

8
10:00 Cards
10:45 Fashion Show &
Luncheon-Hicks
Anderson Center*
12:45 Bingo

11
8:45 4-Hour Driver Safety
Course*
9:30 Commodity Food Delivery
9:30 Strength Building
10:30 Wii Bowling Banquet*
10:30 Board Games
1:30 Line Dancing Class

12
9:00 Quilting
10:00 Fall Prevention
Presentation*
11:30 GRC Support Group
1:00 Bingo

13
9:30 Strength Building
10:00 Members Council Mtg.
10:30 Wii Bowling
11:00 Members Meeting
1:00 Computer Class*

14
10:00 Healthy Kidney
Presentation*
10:15 Chair Exercise
10:45 Bible Study
1:00 Bingo
1:00 Caregiver Support Group

15
9:00 Council Sponsored
Harrington Trip*
12:45 Bingo

18
Seniors Exhibition of
Creations*
9:30 Strength Building
10:30 Board Games
10:30 Wii Bowling

19
9:00 Quilting
11:30 GRC Support Group
1:00 Bingo
4:00 Board of Directors
5:30 GRC-LINKS Program

20
9:30 Strength Building
10:30 Wii Bowling
1:00 Computer Class*

21
9:30 Bylers Store & Biggs
Museum in Dover*
10:45 Bible Study
1:00 Bingo

22
10:00 Scrabble
12:45 Bingo

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26
9:00 Quilting
10:30 Tinseltown Tuesday,
Regal Theatre*
11:30 GRC Support Group
(out of building)
1:00 Bingo

27
9:30 Strength Building
11:00 Birthday Party
1:00 Computer Class*
Senior Health & Wellness Day
in the City - information
available soon.

28
10:15 Chair Exercise
10:45 Bible Study
1:00 Bingo

29
10:00 Presentation on
Medicare Assistance
Programs*
12:45 Bingo

WSC Closed
Memorial Day

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Premiere of Martha &
Mattie Ride Again at
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WSC: Experts at Living Well

Gretchen Broadwater, Activities Coordinator (651-3424)
ACTIVITIES & PRESENTATIONS
MAY TRIPS

6,13,20,27 Computer Class, 1:00. A series of 10 2-hour

classes will be offered beginning Wednesday, May 6. The
class fee will be $25.00 payable upon signing up. Seats
are limited and will be offered first to WSC current
members. We will be able to accommodate a few
participants who wish to take the class using their own
laptop. Please sign up and pay for series of classes at the
front desk.
7 Rite Aid Wellness Presentation, 10:00. Pat Oliver of
the N. Market Street Rite Aid will be here to share
information on their wellness program and answer
questions about their services.
11 4-Hour Defensive Driving Refresher Course, 8:45.
This class is a refresher class. You must have attended a
previous class. Check or money order made payable to
AARP should be brought to class. Instructor does not
accept cash. Fee is $15.00 for AARP members and
$20.00 for non-members. Please sign up in the black
Activities Book at the front desk. Bring drivers license
and AARP membership card.
12 Fall Prevention Presentation, 10:00. Kathleen Boyer
of Christiana Care will provide important information on
what we can do to prevent a leading cause of injury to
seniors. A question and answer time will be included.
14 Healthy Kidneys Presentation, 10:00. Your Kidneys
and You - 1 in 3 people are at risk for kidney related
diseases. Learn what you can do to protect your kidneys.
18-22 Seniors Creative Expressions Display. During
Older Americans Month we will showcase the talents of
our members with a week (May 18-22) of exhibiting their
handmade needlework, paintings, photography,
ceramics, sculptures, etc. To allow room for everyone to
participate we will accept one entry per person, so pick
your favorite piece. Please enter your name, phone
number and description of your entry on the sign-up
form located at the front desk. For questions, please
contact Gretchen at 651-3424. We look forward to a
fantastic display of talent!
29 Medicare Assistance Program, 10:00. A Health Care
Guide from Christiana Care will be here to answer
questions on additional Medicare assistance.
SNEAK PEEK

Sign up at Front Desk!

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Shady Maple, rescheduled

from April 22
Fashion Show &
Luncheon, 10:45. Hicks
Anderson Center. RSVP
required by May 4. Cost for
bus transportation is
$1.00.
Wii Bowling Banquet.
Congratulations to our Wii
Bowling Teams whose
accomplishments will be
celebrated with other New
Castle County senior center
teams!
Membership Council Trip
to Harrington. Advance
tickets only.
Trip to Bylers Store.
Featuring Amish food and
baked items as well as
gifts, housewares and
homemade ice cream.
Well also stop at the
Biggs Museum to view
works by Delaware artist,
William White. Cost is
$8.00 for transportation.
Trip to Regal Theatre on
senior discount day. $1.00
bus transportation participants will pay for the
movie of their choice at the
theatre. Movie is $5.00
with a Regal Card (free at
the box office) or $6.00
without. Movie choices will
be posted the Friday prior
to the trip.

JUNE
Farmers Markets starting: watch for opening dates
3 Platinum Picnic
10 Council & Members Meeting with election results
12 Green Dragon Farmers Market - its up and running again!
JULY
Delaware State Fair - date to be announced
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MAY BIRTHDAYS
2 Clemon Gary, Velma Wheeler
6 Margaret Brown
9 Betty Hahn
10 Nellie Childs, Ralph Headley
11 Tony Price
12 Deloris Green, Mary Stanford
13 James Freeman
14 Betty Backus, Jean Frisby, Ella Huff
15 Barbara Samuels
17 Greta Hammond
18 Donell Guy, Ruth Robinson
19 Anna Arrington
20 Dennis Black
25 Beverly Jones, Lucille Osborne, David Robinson, Jr.
28 Wendell Nichols
29 Diana Banner
31 John Williams
MAY BIRTHDAY INVITATION
If your birthday is this month, please join us at the monthly
birthday celebration on May 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,
May 20 so well have enough meals. You must call because you
wont be automatically included in our lunch count. (City Fare
sends birthday cake only for those who have ordered
lunch.)
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 Marshas priority each morning is
organizing the kitchen for delivery of home-bound meals and the
Centers noon meal; not putting out snack items.
COLLECTING SPECIAL ITEMS
Thank you for your continued support of donating recycled
eyeglasses and hearing aids for the Lions Club and soda can tabs
for Ronald McDonald House. Please leave them with Gretchen.
AARP DEFENSIVE DRIVING CLASSES
May 11 - 4 hour Refresher Course
September 14 - 4 hour Refresher Course
November 9 - 4 hour Refresher Course
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WELCOME TO
OUR NEW MEMBERS:
Mary Stanford
R. Leon Wentz
FYI: LUNCH COST
Lunch cost for those
under the age of 60 is
now $4.75.
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.
FRANKLIN MINT
FEDERAL CREDIT
UNION
If you are a member or
employee of Wilmington
Senior Center,
you are eligible to
become a member of
the Franklin Mint Federal
Credit Union.
Contact Beth Ray
at 651-3460
for more information.
SUGGESTION BOX
If you have ideas for
programs, activities or
changes,
please write a note and
put it in the lobby
suggestion box.
PROGRAM IDEAS?
See Sue Getman!
WOULD YOU LIKE TO
HOST A TRIP?
See Gretchen
Broadwater or
Sue Getman with your
ideas!

CAREGIVERS CORNER

The Joys and Challenges of Caregiving

Mr. Nathaniel I. Gaines, Graduate Intern
Wilmington University
My name is Nathaniel I. Gaines. I am a Son, Father, Husband
and Caregiver. I have been tasked along with my sister to care for
our aging mother, all while I tend to the needs of my wife and
daughter both of which have incurable life challenges. I often find
myself overworked and totally stressed out, but the need for my
assistance never stops. If only for a moment I find myself thinking
but I know that if the tables were turned theyd be doing the same
for me.

Support for
Caregivers...
is available from our
Caregiver Resource
Center. call 651-3420 for
more information.
Caregiver
Support Group
Thursday, May 14
1:00 p.m. in the
WSC Board Room
Grandparent
Support Group
meets Tuesdays from
11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

Any disability can present a challenge not only to the caregiver,

but most of all the person affected. We oftentimes fail to think
Funding for the
about life from their perspective as they are asking for this or that
Caregiver
but just imagine all the I remember whens or I wish I could do it
Resource Center
myself moments they have every waking moment just hoping
comes from the Division
someone really understood. I wish that I could turn back the clock
of Services for Aging and
for my loved ones to a place in the fabric of time that they were
Adults with Physical
free from pain and suffering and that their joy would once again
Disabilities
be full.
as a result of the
National Family
I am thankful for the years that the Lord God of Heaven has
Caregiver Support
given me thus far with my mother and I pray that his will be done
Program, Title III-E of
as I know it shall in the lives of the family members under my care
the Older Americans Act.
and his watchful eye. Even with the challenges of the non-stop
need, I am glad that I am able to be of help and assistance to
Fearless Caregiver
those I love. The lessons that caregiving teaches are unlike any
Conference
other. I have learned to be more thankful and less quick to
Thursday, May 7, 2015
complain and just thank the Lord for his grace and mercy towards
8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
us in spite of it all.
Lunch included
The greatest challenge of being a caregiver is not being able to
experience the joy of having someone to care for. I may be a help
to them, but truth be told they are a blessing to me.
Pay it forwardnever payback.
Editors Note: Nathaniel Nate Gaines was an intern at
Wilmington Senior Center from January April 2015. He will
graduate in May with a Master of Human Services Administration
degree from Wilmington University.

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WILMINGTON SENIOR CENTER

APPRECIATES:
Recent Donors
James Albritton
Anejo Mexican Grill
Jenny Bernadel
Christine Bishop
Gretchen Broadwater
Rebecca Bryan
Sandi Burton
Carol Carty
Theresa & Ralph Cicalese
Patricia & James Clarke
Jon Clifton
Maureta Sims Collins
Cheryl Cooper
Ellie Coriell
El Diablo
Susan Evans
Thomas Fletcher
Amiee Fulbacher
Sena Garber
Jill Gaumer
Bill Getman
Dan Getman
Dr. Jennifer Graber
Judy Grantham
Betty Hahn
Jeanie Hayes
Susan Hummel
Maurice Hunter
Mr. & Mrs. Issa Hurley
Akisha Jones

Maniya Jules
Theresa Knox
Glenn Kocher
Beth Krallis
Maureene LaFate
Blayze Lewis
Peter Lincoln
Dr. Paul Lynahan
Maria Mancuso
Manhattan Bagels
Lucy McLamb
Francoise Mendelsohn
Marjorie Meyermann
Myron Neal
NKS Distributors
Dana Price
T. Remington
Susan Rink
Mr. & Mrs. Allan Ritchie
Dr. Kevin Roberts
Sue Ruff
Save the Manatee
Dr. Velma Scantlebury
Bernadette Sims
Delores & Walter Spencer
Cynthia Stewart
Adrienne Ward
Regina Wright
Ashton Yount &
Jeremy Getman

Thank you to those who provided

goodies for morning coffee:
Pauline Alexander, Sonja Anderson, Jenine Bellinger, Carolyn
Congo, Deloris Green, Irmina Hudson, Frances Hunt, Beverly
Jones, Laura Jones, Thomasina Joseph, Thelma Lyght, Aloma
Thompson and Hazel Tolbert.

OLDER AMERICANS MONTH

2015: GET INTO THE ACT
Older adults are a vital part of
our society. Since 1963,
communities across the country
have shown their gratitude by
celebrating Older Americans
Month each May. The theme of
this years celebration is Get
into the Act, to focus on how
older adults are taking charge of
their health, getting engaged in
their communities, and making
a positive impact in the lives of
others.
The theme also reflects on the
50th anniversary of the Older
Americans Act. President
Lyndon B. Johnson signed the
Older Americans Act into law in
July 1965. Since that time, the
Act has provided a nationwide
aging services network and
funding that helps older adults
live with dignity in the
communities of their choice for
as long as possible. These
services include home-delivered
and congregate meals,
caregiver support, communitybased assistance, preventive
health services, elder abuse
prevention, and much more.

By promoting and engaging in

activity, wellness, and
inclusivity, more Americans
than ever before can Get into
the Act. Wilmington Senior
Thank you for your continued support of donating old
Center will highlight Get Into
eyeglasses to the Lions Club and pull tops from cans for
the Act with an Exhibition of
Ronald McDonald House.
Creations during the week of
May 18th. We will also promote
GIVE BIRTHDAY GIFTS TO WSC!
As we get older theres less we need or want for our birthdays, taking charge of our health with
presentations about RiteAid
but our loved ones like to give us presents. As an alternative,
Wellness Program, Fall
why not suggest to your family that they make a donation to
Prevention, Healthy Kidneys and
Wilmington Senior Center in your honor? Your birthday will
Medicare Assistance.
become an even bigger cause for celebration!
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Call us today for your FREE CREDIT REPORT AND SCORES!

302-651-3401 or 302-651-3427
Credit reports and credit scores are used in a lot of decisions these days. Traditional areas
for credit reports to be used are for car loans, credit cards, and the like, but today
apartments, jobs, even some utility companies are using credit reports to determine if, or
under what circumstances, they will accept applicants as employees or customers.
Unfortunately, about 1 in 4 credit reports have mistakes in them big enough to negatively
impact those decisions. That is why it is so important for people to check their credit report
and make sure that everything is correct.
If there are mistakes on your credit report, a financial coach can help you get those items
corrected. If you want to do even more and improve your credit score, a financial coach
will help you create and implement a plan.
Call a $tand By Me 50+ financial coach today to see and review your credit report and/or
see what to do to improve it at 302-651-3401 or 302-651-3427 in New Castle County and
302-337-7284 X155 or 302-415-1542 in Kent and Sussex Counties.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------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.

Executive Director Invites You

to Help Fight
Childhood Hunger

One in 5 American children lives without consistent access to adequate food. For these
children and their families, summer can be especially hard, as they lose access to the school
breakfasts and lunches that they rely upon. During the week of May 4-8, Executive Director
Sue Getman will collect food for hungry children to be donated to the Food Bank of
Delaware as a part of nationwide initiative of Wake Forest University, her alma mater.
Suggested donations to be placed in the box in our lobby are: peanut butter, canned fruits
and vegetables, boxes of macaroni and cheese, and canned ravioli and spaghetti and
meatballs. Thank you in advance for your help.
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Old Brandywine Village, Inc. announces the lineup for the

2015 Sunday Summer Concert Series
Old Brandywine Village, Inc. is pleased to announce the lineup for the 3rd Annual Sunday
Summer Concert Series, which takes place in the plaza behind the Hercules Building
at 1313 N. Market Street the first Sunday evening of each month. Delmarva Power and
Senator Margaret Rose Henry have returned as sponsors of the concert series, which they
have supported since its inception.
The first concert takes place on Sunday, May 3rd with the First State Symphonic Band, which
has opened this concert series each year. The concerts continue through September.
Guests are asked to bring a lawn chair or blanket to sit and enjoy the concert. All concerts
begin at 4 pm, ending around 5:30 pm. You are permitted to bring food, drinks and
dogs! There is no rain date.
The schedule is as follows:
May 3rd:
First State Symphonic Band
June 7th:
Alfie Moss/Dexter Koonce Project
July 5th:
Bruce Anthony with Gerald Chavis and Harry Spencer
August 2nd:
Joseph Whitney Steel Pan Trio
September 6th: To be announced
Parking is free around the Hercules Building, and across King Street behind St. Patricks
Church.
For more information, visit our website at www.oldbrandywinevillage.org or contact Beverly
Zimmermann at 302-588-5983 and bevzimm@comcast.net.

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