Wilmington Senior Center

1901 N. Market Street

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

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Wilmington Senior Center

January 2016

Happenings

WILMINGTON SENIOR CENTER

PROGRAMS AND SERVICES

Activities Coordinator
651-3424
Gretchen Broadwater
Pay for trips Tuesday-Thursday, 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
Yameli Coffigney
$tand By Me 50+
Financial Coaching and Economic CheckUp
Kathleen Rupert
Diana Acevedo

655-2528

651-3420

651-3401
651-3427

Employment Services
Sandria Burton

651-3440

Lafayette Court
Regenia Rochester

651-3429

City Styles Thrift Shop Donations

651-3460

Administration
Sue Getman, Executive Director

651-3460

LUNCH RESERVATIONS

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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
Lunch reservations for all members and staff
must be given to the front desk by 12:30 the day only when the fee is paid.
If the minimum number of participants is not met
prior. If you need to cancel after lunch has been
by the deadline the trip/event will be cancelled
ordered, call right away. We will then know the
meal is available if anyone else wants to purchase and payment will be returned. A late fee will be
imposed on those not meeting the deadline date
it. Unsold meals are billed to the Center at the
providing the trip/event has a sufficient number
$4.75 price.
registered. Refunds will not be made without 24
hour notice.
Lunch cost for those under age 60 is $4.75.
Lunch cost for those 60 and over is $2.00.
Current WSC members are placed first on the
Centers 16 passenger bus for day trips. Non-

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 January 2016 CITY

Monday

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

Tuesday

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.

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

1/6
Chicken & Dumplings
Mixed Veggies
Diced Peaches
Apple CinnamonWae 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

OR Bag Lunch will be available.

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
Stued 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

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

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

Saturday Mid Day meals served at St. Anthonys

Sunday Mid Day meals served at St. Anthonys & St. Patricks Senior Centers.
Tuesday & Thursday Evening Meals served at St. Anthonys Senior Center

MONTHLY ACTIVITIES January 2016

Mon
Daily:
Word Puzzles, Cards, Dominos
and Games and Exercise Room
open. Pool table located in
Exercise Room.

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri
1

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

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

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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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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

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

WSC Closed
Martin Luther King, Jr.s
Birthday

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

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1:00-3:00 pm Grand-Saturday with
Junior League

ACTIVITIES
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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 TRIPS
Sign up at Front Desk!

8 Cracker Barrel. Well travel

to Cracker Barrel in
Pennsville, NJ. The bus will
leave at 9:30 and the
Januarys birthstone is the garnet and the months flower is
breakfast is on your own. The
the carnation. Those born January 1-19 have the astrological
transportation fee is $4.00.
sign of Capricorn and those born January 20-31 are under the
Youll have time to wander
sign of Aquarius.
through their country store.
ACTIVITIES & PRESENTATIONS
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INCLEMENT WEATHER
National Soup Month!
Computer Lab
Announcements about WSC
Open Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from
closings due to bad weather
10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Drop in during this free time. No
will be broadcast by:
experience is needed. Mike Ruffin will help members with any
WDEL (1150 AM)
computer skills you want or need (example: internet, email,
WSTW (93.7 FM)
word processing, graphics) Color printer available.
WILM (1450 AM)
1 WSC Closed for New Year Holiday
WJBR (99.5 FM)
5 Bean Soup Day - Marsha will again make her delicious bean
The Centers switchboard
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 Franklins birthday is on 1/17, so today at 10:15 in the dining room, well learn
some fun facts about the multi-talented statesman.
15 National Hat Day, Lets 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. Well 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

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. Kings birthday and honor the contributions of other influential African Americans.
Featuring William Grant Stills Panamanian Dances, Arthur Benjamins 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 Lincolns Emancipation Proclamation and Kings 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 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

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.
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

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.

THANK YOU TO DONORS

Alice Warner Memorial Foundation

Barclays 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
Marie Dash
Daria DiSabatino
Aimee Flubacher
Jim Gandolfo
Sue Getman
Jeanie Hayes
Alyce Husser
Rev & Mrs.
Clifford Johnson

WELCOME TO
OUR NEW MEMBERS:
Jonathan Lewis
Yvonne Mitchell
Gloria Willilams

CHRISTMAS PARTY 2015

This years party received rave reviews. A big
Thank You to the Membership Councils
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 havent forgotten
anyone!
CHRISTMAS LIGHT TOUR

Julia Katz
Faye Moore
Mani P.
Port of Wilmington
Dana Rohrbough
Kathleen Rupert
Sheldon Sandler
Cynthia Stewart
Debra Thompson

Our annual
Buffet getfollowed with
holiday
held
This year we

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Old Country
together
a tour of local
displays was
December 17.
had a special

CAREGIVERS 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.
Dont call me honey, sweetie, or dear.
Ive had my own name since my birth year.
Am I wearing my glasses, is my hearing aid in place?
Dont forget my dentures, they give me a cheerful face.
Tell me what care you are going to do.
I dont like to be surprised and I dont want to hurt you.
Help me to find the word I may forget.
Patience and understanding are what I hope to get.
When I cant remember what you said or what to do,
Show me and tell me in a word or two.
If Im 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 Im 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 dont 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.
Dont talk about me when I am near.
Being thought of as not all there is something I fear.

Talk
Once
I

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 months meeting

When your words I no longer can

CITY STYLES THRIFT SHOP
understand,
Open 8:00-12:30
to me with your face and the touch of your
Monday-Thursday
hand.
in a while, give me a big hug.
dont know about you, but itll 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
Marshas priority each morning is organizing the kitchen for delivery of home-bound
meals and the Centers noon meal; not putting out snack items.

New Years Resolutions

Thinking of your New Years 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 expensesyou need a place to live and to eat. But you may be able to
reduce the costsshopping 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 provide medical care in the Wilmington Senior Center practice and the New Castle Senior Center 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 Nursing, 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 completion 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.
Thursday 9 a.m. 4
p.m.
To

schedule an appointment or talk with some-

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 interested parties to a Public Workshop to discuss proposed improvements for two adjacent
Transportation Alternatives Projects in the City of Wilmington. The two projects include 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 potential 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 support of, or opposition to, the proposed changes. Comments will be received at the workshop 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
at 1-800-652-5600 (in DE) or
2092; or write to the above ad-

DelDOT Community Relations

302-760-2080, fax 302-739dress.

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