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A Community for Life!

Happenings

Wilmington Senior Center April 2015

Inside this issue

Activities Calendar .................... 4 New Trips .......................... 5 April Birthdays ................... 6

Saturday, April 11, 2015 7:30 a.m. Registration - 10K Race starts at 8:30

10:00 a.m. - Senior Stroll, 5K Race/Walk Arrive by 9:30 a.m. to be ready to Stroll!

Transportation to the Center will be provided.

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RUN FOR THE AGES 2015

10K Run - 5K Run/Walk 1 Mile Senior Stroll

is scheduled for Saturday, April 11th.

Pre-register online as individual or team at www.runfortheages.org

T-shirts guaranteed for first 200 registrants

Race begins at Wilmington Senior Center (1901 N. Market Street)

and runs through Brandywine Park Wilmington, DE

Special prizes! Music!

Massages! Great food!

Beer!

Go to www.runfortheages.org or call 302-651-3460 for more information

Let’s make this year’s event the best ever!

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Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

**4/1**ChickenCordonBleuBakedSweetPotatoAsparagusDinnerRollCoconutCreamPie

4/2FireBraisedChickenStewMixedSaladPeachCobblerUltimateGrainBread

4/3HerbedFlounderMacaroni&CheeseStewedTomatoesDicedPearsUltimateGrainBread

4/6SalmonwithLemonDillSauceGarlicMashedPotatoesCapriBlendVeggiesWheatBreadChocolatePudding

4/7HamburgeronBunLettuce&TomatoSliceMinestroneSoupFreshPearCrackers

4/8MeatballsinSauceoverPennePastaMixedSaladSplitTopWheatRollPeaches

4/9OvenFriedChickenMashedPotatoeswithGravyGreenBeansOrange

4/10RoastPorkwithGravyBakedSweetPotatoBroccoliCutsSplitTopWheatRollHotCookedApples

4/13Turkey&SwissonClubRollLettuce,Tomato&OnionCreamofMushroomSoupOrangeCrackers

4/14FishFilletwithCheeseRoastedPotatoWedgesWinterBlendVeggiesStrawberryBananaYogurtSundaewithChocolateSyrup

4/15StuffedCabbagewithMarinaraSauceBakedPotatoHotApplesauceSplitTopRollSourCream

4/16BroccoliStuffedChickenSouthernPotatoesGravyCarrotsDicedPeachesWheatBread

4/17MeatloafwithMarinaraMushroomSauceCornSpinachFreshPearWheatBread

4/20HerbedBakedChickenBakedSweetPotatoSpinachDicedPearsUltimateGrainBread

4/21Spinach&CheeseRollupMarinaraSauceMozzarella&ParmesanMixedSaladApplesauceSplitTopRoll

4/22Chicken&DumplingsGreenBeansSlicedCarrotsTropicalFruitBlueberryMuf in

4/23Ham&SwissonClubRollLettuce,Tomato&OnionBananaCreamofBroccoliSoupCrackers

4/24FlounderwithLemonDillSauceScallopedPotatoesStewedTomatoesDicedPeachesUltimateGrainBread

4/27BBQChickenBakedBeansSeasonedGreensBananaMiniCornMuf in

4/28BeefBurgundyoverEggNoodlesKeyWestVeggiesPineappleswithWhippedCream12GrainBread

4/29HotTurkeyoverWheatBreadwithGravyMashedSweetPotatoesWinterBlendVeggiesMandarinOrangesCranberrySauce

4/30StuffedPepperwithMarinaraSauceMashedPotatoesHotFruitCompoteSplitTopRoll

Allmealssubjecttochange.Allmealscontain1%milkMealsareorderedaccordingtoprojectednumber;overthatnumber,back‐upmealswillbeavailable.

Suggestedminimumdonationforpersons60+is$2.00Peopleunderage60mustpay$4.75

CityFareMenuApril2015–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 April 2015 Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri

1 9:30 Strength Building 10:30 Wii Bowling 1:00 In-Place Walking

2 10:15 Chair Exercise 10:45 Bible Study 1:00 Bingo

3 10:00 Diabetes Class* 10:00 Cards 12:45 Bingo

WSC CLOSES AT 1:00 TODAY FOR GOOD FRIDAY

6 9:00 AARP Tax Assistance* 9:30 Strength Building 10:30 Wii Bowling 10:30 Board Games

7 9:00 Quilting 10:45 “Tinseltown Tuesday”,

Regal Theatre* 11:30 GRC Support Group 1:00 Bingo 3:00 Red Hat Society meeting 4:30 Junior League-GRC

Program

8 9:30 Strength Building 10:00 Members Council Mtg. 10:30 Wii Bowling 11:00 Members’ Meeting 1:00 Seated or Standing Tai

Chi Class*

9 10:00 Presentation on Kidney

Health* 10:15 Chair Exercise 10:45 Bible Study 1:00 Bingo

10 10:00 Diabetes Class* 10:00 University of Delaware

Nursing Students* 10:00 Cards 12:45 Bingo -------------------------------------------------

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Run for the Ages 9:30 Senior Stroll

13 9:00 AARP Tax Assistance* 9:30 Commodity Food Delivery 9:30 Strength Building 10:30 Wii Bowling 10:30 Board Games 1:30 Line Dancing Class

14 9:00 Quilting 9:30 Cowtown* 11:30 GRC Support Group 1:00 Bingo

15 9:30 Strength Building 10:30 Wii Bowling 1:00 In-Place Walking

16 10:15 Chair Exercise 10:45 Bible Study 1:00 Bingo

17 10:00 Diabetes Class* 12:45 Bingo

20 9:30 Senior Center Choirfest* 9:30 Strength Building 10:30 Board Games 10:30 Wii Bowling

21 9:00 Quilting 11:30 GRC Support Group 1:00 Bingo 4:00 Board of Directors 5:30 GRC-LINKS Program

22 9:15 Shady Maple* 9:30 Strength Building 10:30 Wii Bowling 1:00 In-Place Walking

23 10:00 Volunteer Celebration* 10:45 Bible Study 1:00 Bingo

24 10:00 Diabetes Class* 12:45 Bingo

27 9:30 Strength Building 10:30 Board Games 10:30 Wii Bowling

28 9:00 Quilting 11:30 GRC Support Group

(out of building) 1:00 Bingo

29 9:30 Strength Building 10:00 Diabetes Class*

11:15 Birthday Party 1:00 In-Place Walking

MOTHER’S DAY RAFFLE

30 10:15 Chair Exercise 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

3, 10, 17, 24, 29 Diabetes Class, 10:00. If you are a Medicare patient living with diabetes or know someone who is, a new program called Everyone with Diabetes Counts can help you live a healthier life.

6, 13 AARP Tax Assistance. Clients must sign up in advance and bring ID, a copy of their 2013 tax returns and all 2014 paper work (W-2, Social Security card or official Delaware ID, dividend & interest statements, etc.) This year all tax preparers will ask for proof of health insurance. Seniors will show their Medicare or Medicaid card. Non-seniors will need to show their health insurance card or the letter sent to those purchasing new health insurance through the Healthcare Marketplace.

8 Tai Chi, 1:00. Beth from Cancer Support Community will be here for Tai Chi that can be done while seated. Come join the fun in the dining Room!

9 Your Kidneys and You, 10:00. A presentation to learn if you are at risk (1 in 3 seniors are) and how you can protect your kidneys in the dining room.

10 University of Delaware nursing students, 10:00 11 Run for the Ages, 9:30 a.m., Join fellow members in

the Senior Stroll! Transportation will be provided. 23 Volunteer Celebration, 10:00. We’ll recognize our

wonderful volunteers in the dining room. Join us for punch and cookies to celebrate those who give their time and talent to help our Center.

SNEAK PEEK

MAY - Older Americans Month! 8 Annual Fashion Show & Lunch, West Center City 11 Wii Banquet 4-Hour Driver Safety Refresher Course 13 Council and Members’ Meeting 15 Council Trip to Harrington 29 Presentation on Financial Assistance for Medicare

recipients 30 “Martha and Mattie Rides Again” Premiere,

4:00 p.m., Theatre N

JUNE Farmers’ Markets starting: watch for opening dates 3 Platinum Picnic 10 Council & Members’ Meeting with election results 12 Green Dragon Farmers’ Market - it’s up and running

again!

JULY Delaware State Fair - date to be announced

APRIL TRIPS Sign up at Front Desk!

7 Tinseltown Tuesday, 10:45. A list of movies and times at the Regal Theatre will be placed in the Activities Book. Bus transportation fee is $1.00. Purchase tickets at theatre: $5.00 with Regal card, $6.00 without (sign up for a free Regal card at the box office).

14 Cowtown, Leave WSC at 9:30 and return at 1:15. Cost for transportation is $4.00 with lunch on your own.

20 Choirfest, A Senior Center Choirfest will take place at Downs Cultural Center at 10:00. Come enjoy some wonderful music and support the 4 participating senior centers. Transportation cost is $1.00 and we will leave the Center at 9:30 and return at 11:45.

22 Shady Maple, Smorgasbord lunch. Bus will leave WSC at 9:15 & return approximately 3:15. Cost for lunch and transportation is $19.75. For those wishing bus transportation only, please sign the waiting list. After lunch & transportation payment deadline of April 16, bus riders will be added if there are open seats on the bus. Seats are not guaranteed until full payment is made.

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APRIL BIRTHDAYS

7 Richard Urquhart 8 Dionese Knott 9 Doretha Dungee 10 Charles Miller 11 Olangston Clark 12 Bernita Bradley, Grace Conquest, Patricia Johnston, Christine Nelson 13 Deb Buchler 14 Carolyn Carter 16 Len Gray 17 Stoner, Alcinda Eastland, Charles McNeil 18 Joanne Grimsley, Roberta Ziefert 20 Dinah Brown, Mildred Johnson, Annette Newman 21 George Green, Vivian Pitts 22 Charles Crampton, Mildred Holmes 24 Mary Lee 25 Regina Harris, Shirley Rose 26 Marie Garlic, Beth Ray 27 Barbara Scott 28 Alicia Bayard 29 Hester Brown

APRIL BIRTHDAY INVITATION If your birthday is this month, please join us at the monthly birthday celebration on April 29 at 11:15 a.m.-2:00. 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, April 22 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 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 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.

COLLECTING SPECIAL ITEMS Thank you for your continued support of donating recycled eyeglasses and hearing aids for the Lion’s 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

WELCOME TO OUR NEW MEMBERS:

Curtis Johnson Patricia Johnston Carolyn Oakes Linda Oakes

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!

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CAREGIVER’S CORNER How to Tell if an Elder Needs Help All too often, an elder wants to retain his or her independence, and doesn't want to become a burden on their loved ones. In order to maintain their independence, the elder may attempt to hide the fact that they are struggling, and are in need of assistance. Not all problems occur as a crisis, but instead evolve in a gradual series of warning signs spanning weeks, months, or years. You may notice that the elder is having difficulty cleaning the house, cooking meals, paying bills, or that you are finding yourself speaking louder so that you can be understood. A recurrent theme expressed, is the fear of broaching the subject of whether or not, an elder is capable of caring for themselves. In addition, once it is clear that the elder is in need of assistance, there is often confusion as to what is the best way to proceed. This is a delicate balancing act, ensuring an elder's health and safety, while maintaining their independence and dignity.

Warning Signs of a Possible Need for Help The real challenge facing elders and their loved ones, is the ability to differentiate normal aging, from the warning signs that something may be wrong, requiring some form of intervention. It is important to note that we all have a bad day - our hair is uncombed, we forget an appointment, or we feel depressed; however a recurrent pattern may indicate a problem.

Communication is Key It is only natural that when we become scared or concerned about an elder, our first impulse is to express our concerns, and immediately look to "fix" the problem. Unfortunately this can often make the situation worse. Unless you are faced with an emergency that threatens the elder's safety or well-being, it is wise to take some time to gather information and properly assess the situation, prior to taking any action. As we said earlier, you are now faced with a delicate balancing act, ensuring an elder's health and safety, while maintaining their independence and dignity. Effective communication is key to ensuring that the elder and their loved ones can talk openly about their feelings, needs, and desires moving forward. Once the elder has shared what they would like to see happen, and you have gathered information about available resources, you can now work together on creating a realistic plan of action. It is crucial to allow the elder a sense of influence and control regarding decisions affecting their future. If the history of your relationship with the elder, has been a difficult one, you may wish to seek assistance from a professional (e.g. care manager, doctor, or therapist) in order to map out a strategy for moving forward. Keep in mind that in order for there to be success moving forward, you will need cooperation and buy-in from the elder.

Don't Wait for a Crisis to Act All too often, a loved one doesn’t realize that help is needed until there is a crisis, following an elder being involved in an accident, or experiencing a sudden illness. You feel unprepared to respond to the situation, because you often lack basic knowledge regarding the elder's medical history, medications, insurance coverage, financial matters, or what the elder's wishes would be in the given situation. To ensure the highest quality of life for the longest time possible, it is crucial that elders and their loved ones, begin a dialogue to discuss the topic of aging. This process needs to focus on the elder's hopes and desires, short and long term goals, and their abilities and needs; while at the same time establishing a spectrum of resources that will address the elder's evolving needs.

Support for Caregivers...

is available from our Caregiver Resource

Center. call 651-3420 for more information.

Caregiver Support Group

The group will not meet in April.

Grandparent Support Group

meets Tuesdays from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 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.

Fearless Caregiver Conference

Thursday, May 7, 2015 8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Lunch included

Embassy Suites Newark Wilmington/South 654 South College

Avenue, Newark, DE

Limited FREE Tickets - Register at

caregiver.com or 877-829-2734

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WILMINGTON SENIOR CENTER

APPRECIATES:

Recent Donors AAA Mid-Atlantic

John Barr Dansko Foundation

Delmarva Power Katrina Echt

El Diablo Burritos FIT Studiod

The Fresh Grocer Mr. & Mrs. Chuck Getman

Sue & Bill Getman Barbara Habermann

Dr. Sebastian Hamilton Jack Holloway

Dr. Jason James Jessie Ball duPont Fund

Bobby Judge Kenny Family Foundation (ShopRite)

Katherine Klocko Barbara Lincoln

Wilmington Chapter of Links Roberta Lyon

Kathy McQuiston Thomas H. Ramsay

Jan Rohrbough Sheldon Sandler

Jason Spence Stefanie Stephens & Del Tech Students

Kristen Verespy Weiner Benefits Group

Wheeler Wolfenden & Dwares, CPA’s

Thank you to those who provided “goodies” for morning coffee:

Pauline Alexander Beverly Jones Gretchen Broadwater Laura Jones

Irmina Hudson

A special “thank you” to: Valerie Dorsey for providing cakes and doughnuts the last week of February after our March newsletter went to print.

Thank you for your continued support of donating old eyeglasses to the Lion’s Club and pull tops from cans for

Ronald McDonald House.

GIVE BIRTHDAY GIFTS TO WSC!

As we get older there’s less we need or want for our birthdays, but our loved ones like to give us presents. As an alternative, why not suggest to your family that they make a donation to Wilmington Senior Center in your honor? Your birthday will become an even bigger cause for celebration!

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Are you paying for your Medicare premium? It probably comes right out of your Social Security check before it gets to you. If you currently pay for Medicare and have income and resources that are less than the amount listed in the chart below, you may be eligible for a Medicare Savings Program. There are three different Medicare Savings programs. Two pay the Medicare Part B premium; the other pays Medicare Part A and B premiums, co-pays, and deductible. The usual participant in this program receives over $100 added back in their Social Security check each month. That’s money you can use to do other things – catch up on debts, pay bills, or just have fun. You are likely eligible for this program if:

Your monthly household income is less than $1,313 for a house of 1 person or $1,770 for 2 people

AND

Your monthly household resources* are less than $7,160

for one person and less than $10,750 for 2 people.

*Countable resources include: Money in a checking or savings account; stocks; bonds. Countable resources DO NOT include: Your home; 1 car; Burial plot; Up to $1,500 for burial expenses if you have put that money aside; Furniture; Other household and personal items

If you meet the guidelines included above, call 302-651-3427 or 302-651-3401 for an appointment with a financial coach with the $tand By Me 50+ program for an appointment to apply for these and other benefit programs.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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.

NATIONAL RECOGNITION FOR WILMINGTON SENIOR CENTER

On March 27th $tand By Me 50+ Director Kathleen Andersen participated in the annual conference of the National Community Reinvestment Coalition in Washington, DC. She was a speaker and panelist for a workshop entitled “The Need for Financial Capability to Build

Assets and Wealth.”

On the same day Executive Director Sue Getman helped lead a day-long Senior Center Summit in Chicago in her role as Chair of the National Institute of Senior Centers and

facilitated a roundtable discussion about Senior Centers and Economic Security.

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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-Friday, 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

$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 Administration 651-3460 Sue Getman, Executive Director Beth Ray, Executive Secretary

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.

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.

Remember to make suggestions for activities!

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