April 2017

THE GUIDING LIGHT Guiding Delaware’s Seniors Into a Brighter Future

Frederica Senior Center

216 South Market St

Frederica, Delaware 19946

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www.fscnews.org Did you know you can read the Frederica Senior Center Guiding Light online at

www.FSCNEWS.ORG

Is it your birthday this month? Check the back page to see!!!

Merry Christmas to everyone from the Frederica Senior Center Staff and the members of the Board.

Mae’s Corner April 2017 Something New To Keep Our Members Informed

Happy Easter!!! Just a reminder that we will be closed on April 14th for Good Friday, but don’t miss our special Easter Lunch on April 12th. Ham, scalloped potatoes, butter carrots, Cole slaw and as always a great dessert. Have you signed up for the Sail Boston trip? Seats are going fast so come in and put down a deposit. We are also going to the Grand Canyon of Pennsylvania and the Finger Lakes on 5-8 September. I wanted to remind all of all members that seats can not be saved or reserved. So don’t place silverware and napkins down for a friend if they are not here. As you know we are very crowded for almost every meal and this is the only fair way to make sure everyone gets a seat. Also if you do not buy a lunch, a take-out meal is $5.00. I hope every one has a Happy Easter. Your membership representative, Mae

April is here and hopefully not a lot of showers. This month we will be having an Easter tea. It will be

April 12 at 10am, wear your Easter bonnet, there will be a prize for the most beautiful creation. Also

we will have entertainment as well as tea and good treats. So come on out and celebrate the Easter

season with us. Sign up is in the book.

On April 6 and 20th we will be having game nights. They are really a lot of fun and the food is good

too. So come on out and check us out. We don’t only play cards, we have board games too along with

Wii.

Then on April 27, Our first Social night. Come on in from 4-8 and sit and socialize, play games along

with light snacks. Bring some friends I can take them on a tour and maybe get some new members or

meet new members. Everyone is WELCOME!

Chair exercises are on Tuesdays and Thursdays with Robin who is a rehabilitation technician.

Wii bowling is on Mondays and Thursdays with Agnes Case. 10am – 11:30.

Computer class with Doc is every Thursday 10-11:30.

As always

Keep Smiling

Cathy Mosley

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WII GAMES MONDAY AND THURSDAY 9AM-NOON:

WII SPORTS USE CAN BE A POSITIVE ACTIVITY FOR SENIORS. SENIORS

SELF-REPORT SOCIAL AND HEALTH BENEFITS. WII ENHANCED,

OTHER ACTIVITIES. BOWLING IS THE MOST POPULAR GAME.

WOODCARVING TUESDAY AND FRIDAY 9AM-NOON

WOOD CARVING, BEGINNING WOODCARVERS, SELF-TEACHING

WITH AMATEUR WOODCARVERS

WOODWORKING MONDAY THRU FRIDAY 9AM-NOON

VOLUNTEER INSTRUCTOR, TEACHES THE BASIC OF WHITTLING

AND WOOD WORKING

LINE DANCING WEDNESDAY Ultra-Beginners 9; 30 AM-Beginners 10:30NOON

INSTRUCTOR SANDY REYNOLDS, TEACHES BEGINNERS AND ADVANCED

CLASSES, EASY TO LEARN, PROVIDES FUN EXCERCISE. ENJOY A FABULOUS MIND -

BODY WORKOUT WHILE DANCING YOUR WAY TO BETTER HEALTH! YOU

WILL BOOST YOUR BRAIN POWER BY IMPROVING YOUR MEMORY SKILLS,

STRENGTHEN YOUR BONES WITHOUT HURTING YOUR JOINTS, DEVELOP

BETTER BALANCE TO HELP PREVENT FALLS AND RELEASE STRESS SO YOU FEEL

GREAT. THIS LINE DANCING CLASS CAN BE DONE BY ITSELF OR AS A

SUPPLEMENT TO FIT AND FUN OR STILL GOING STRONG. WE DANCE TO A

WIDE MIX OF MUSIC STYLES, INCLUDING COUNTRY, POP AND BIG BAND.

TAI-CHI EVERY OTHER TUESDAY 10AM

INSTRUCTOR GLENN GARNER, TEACHES THE CLASS, TAI CHI IS A CHINESE FORM OF MARTIAL ARTS

THAT INVOLVES SLOW, CONTROLLED AND LOW-IMPACT MOVEMENTS THAT CAN BE EASY FOR SENIORS--EVEN THOSE WITH LIMITED

MOVEMENT. ACCORDING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND MEDICAL

CENTER, TAI CHI CAN HELP SENIORS FEEL STEADIER ON THEIR FEET AS

WELL AS IMPROVING THEIR HAND EYE COORDINATION. THE

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF ORTHOPEDIC NURSES ENDORSES TAI CHI

FOR SENIORS SEEKING TO STRENGTHEN MUSCLES, INCREASE

FLEXIBILITY AND GET GENTLE AEROBIC EXERCISE.

CANVAS PAINTING EVERY OTHER TUESDAY AT 10AM

WELL KNOWN ARTIST DEE CUBBAGE, TEACHES BEGINNERS CANVAS PAINTING WITH ACYRLICS. PAINTING STUDIES SHOW THAT ART THERAPY GIVES BACK TO ALZHEIMER’S PATIENTS, IN SOME PART,

WHAT THE DISEASE HAS TAKEN AWAY. IT STIMULATES THE SENSES, CAN TRIGGER DORMANT MEMO-

RIES AND ENCOURAGES CONVERSATION. WHETHER THEY ARE VIEWING OR CREATING ART

THEMSELVES, ALZHEIMER’S PATIENTS CAN USE IT AS A FORM OF EXPRESSION, PARTICULARLY

INDIVIDUALS WHO CANNOT COMMUNICATE VERBALLY. PATIENTS DO NOT NECESSARILY RECOVER

LOST WORDS THROUGH THIS TREATMENT, BUT CAN EXPLORE A NEW VOCABULARY.

BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENINGS MONDAY 9AM-NOON

RETIRED REGISTERED NURSE MARIE WHITE, PROVIDES BLOOD PRESSURE CHECK TO OUR MEMBERS.

CHAIR EXCERCISE THURSDAY AT 10AM

RETIRED PHYSICAL THERAPIST ROBIN INSTRUCTS CHAIR-BOUND EXERCISES WHICH ARE IDEAL FOR

PEOPLE WITH LOWER BODY INJURIES OR DISABILITIES, THOSE WITH WEIGHT PROBLEMS OR DIABE-

TES, AND FRAIL SENIORS LOOKING TO REDUCE THEIR RISK OF FALLING. CARDIOVASCULAR AND FLEX-

IBILITY CHAIR EXERCISES CAN HELP IMPROVE POSTURE AND REDUCE BACK PAIN, WHILE ANY CHAIR

EXERCISE CAN HELP ALLEVIATE BODY SORES CAUSED BY SITTING IN THE SAME POSITION FOR LONG

PERIODS.

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GETTING TO KNOW YOU

by Doris Hoover

Maria Col-on Velazquez Patton is a WOW. A vitamin pill with legs. She was born in Puerto Rico September 25, 1943, one of seven children to Magdalena and Ramon Col-on. Maria received three years education in PR before moving to New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Continuing her schooling and gradu-ating from Penn Treaty Jr Hi School, she attended the VOK Vocational school in Philadelphia. Her first marriage to Harry Dolan produced two children and three granddaughters. She is now married to Richard Patton and will celebrate their twenty-fifth wedding anniversary July 4, 2017. She bought lake side property in Lincoln with a 125 year old house, which they tore down and build a charming 2-story home with circular drive way.

Maria has lived an exciting and interesting life. When a teen-ager she was employed at the F.W. Woolworth Five and Dime Store, the Botany 500 (now a landmark) the Pennsylvania Hospital and the next 17 years at the Pantry Pride Market Store. The next 25 years she made it possible for students in the Upper Moreland School District, Willow Grove, PA to arrive at school safe and on time. Maria was so pleased and awarded by the happy smiles and hugs received from the scores of children.

Maria spends many hours crocheting baby caps for the Milford Hospital. She is a long time member of the AARP Milford Chapter holding several positions thru the years and also Gift Shop Manager at the MSC for five years. Currently a dedicated member at the FSC where she enjoys the “Boot and Scoot” line dancing, Bongo, the “Craft Room” where she continues her expertise with sewing and crocheting, the “Card Clubs” and “Game Nights.”

Maria Patton has many favorites. One being the color yellow and passionate about Latin spicy foods. She tried all the restaurants in the area but prefers the Arena” in Milford. Other favorites are the movie South Pacific, Marlon Brando, TV show Grimm, Ricky Nelson, and the song Calendar Girls. She is dreaming of a cruise to Alaska vacation.

Christian Tabernacle Church in Lincoln and the Corner Stone in Milford is where she spends her Sabbath Sundays. She also attends bible study at the Freedom Baptist Church in Frederica.

Maria’s advice: Keep smiling and Treat people as you would like to be treated.

What a lovable jolly person she is. Reach out and give a hug to our lady of the month…Maria Patton.

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April Activities Calendar

ITALIAN NATIVE MARY KENNEY INSTRUCTS BASIC ITALIAN

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BREAKFAST is served daily, come and enjoy a light continental style breakfast on Tuesday,

through Friday. There is a full breakfast service every Monday from 9:00 to 9:30.

Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri

3 Chicken Cordon

Bleu

Augratin Potatoes

Broccoli

Dessert

BREAKFAST

Scrambled eggs,

Sausage Patties

Biscuit

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Pork Chops

Mashed Potatoes

Gravy

Carrots

Rolls

Dessert

5

Cabbage Rolls

Salad

Bread

Dessert

6

Wings

Corn Nuggets

Pickled Beets

Dessert

7

Cheese Steaks

French Fries

Dessert

10

Chili

Hot Dogs Potato Wedges

Dessert

BREAKFAST

Burritos

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Salisbury Steak Mashed Potatoes

Gravy

Rolls

Dessert

12 EASTER LUNCH

Ham Scalloped Potatoes

Buttered Carrots

Cole Slaw

Dessert

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Fried Chicken Potato Salad

Peas

Apple Rings

Dessert

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CLOSED

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Fish Patties

on Bun

Onion Rings

BREAKFAST

Pancake Wraps

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Italian Subs

Chips

Dessert

19

Meat Loaf

Corn Mashed Potatoes

& Gravy

Dessert

20

Chicken &

Dumplings Gizzards & Livers

Stuffing

Mashed Potatoes

Gravy

Dessert

21

Goulash

Bread

Dessert

24

Meatball Subs

Tator Tots

Dessert BREAKFAST

Scrapple, Eggs &

Toast

25 Birthday Lunch

Steamed &

Fried Shrimp

Mac & Cheese

Cole Slaw

Hush Puppies Dessert

26

Cheese

Burgers

French Fries

Dessert

27

Roast Beef

Seasoned Rice

Green Beans

Gravy

Dessert

28

Loaded

Potato Soup

BLT Sandwich

Dessert

April Lunch Menu

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New Members in the

Month of

April 2017

Please introduce yourself and make

all of our new members welcome!

Harold Betts, Linda Chandler,

Joyce Timblin; Paul & MaryAnn Couture, Bob

Rinker, Beverly Ott, Robert & Maddie Fagan,

Barbara Mechetti, Franklin Ward, Debra Simms,

Rhett & Ellen Dill

QUILTING CLASS WEDNESDAY

9AM-NOON BETTY FLEMMING OUR CRAFT

COORDINATOR, WHO HAS OVER

THIRTY YEARS QUILT MAKING

EXPERIENCE INSTRUCTS QUILTING,

PATTERN CUTTING, ASSEMBLY,

SEWING, DESIGN TO MAKE BEAUTIFUL

QUILTS

GLASS PAINTING FIRST MON-

DAY OF THE MONTH AT

1:00PM LIISA TRILLIA, LOCAL ARTIST IN-

STRUCTS GLASS PAINTING, CREATING

BEAUTIFUL ART ON A BLANK GLASS

ITEM, SUCH AS GLASS, BOWL, VASE,

LIISA TEACHES DESIGN OF TREES,

BIRDS, FLORAL PATTERENS

GAME NIGHT FIRST AND

THIRD THURSDAY 3PM TO

8PM PARTICIPANTS SOCIALIZE WHILE PLAY-

ING A VARIETY OF CARD, BOARD,

GAMES AS WELL AS SHUFFLE BOARD,

PING PONG, AND BILLIARDS.

COLORING FOR ADULTS

FRIDAY 9AM PARTICIPANTS EXPLORE THEIR CREA-

TIVITY BY COLORING AND DESIGNING

ON PAPER, COLORING RELAXES THE

MIND, INPROVES EYE HAND COORDI-

NATION.

The Red Hatters now meet on

the first Wednesday of the month

at 10:00am.

Next Meeting is April 5th.

Red Hatter’s Society Members empower each other to pursue their passions and

discover all that life has in store. Members support one another through all of life’s challenges and celebrations. The

RHS is comprised of women from all walks of life who are committed to joyful living, growing, exploring new interests, having fun and creating new friendships.

Have an afghan

at home you

no longer

need? Bring it

in to the Red

Hatters. They

will make sure

it gets to

someone who

can use it at a

hospital or

care facility.

Rep. Charles

Postles meets

with the Red

Hatters Society

during their

March meeting.

Come join them

they are always

looking for new

members.

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Frederica Senior Center April Trips APRIL 5 SHADY MAPLE (8:30AM- 5:00PM COST $10.00)

BRING MONEY FOR LUNCH AND SHOPPING

APRIL 12 K-MART/ CRACKER BARREL ( 9:00AM – 3:30PM FREE)

BRING MONEY FOR SHOPPING AND LUNCH

APRIL 17 READING MARKET (PA) ( 8:30AM – 3:00PM $10.00)

BRING MONEY FOR LUNCH AND SHOPPING

APRIL 18 55+ EXPO AT DOVER DOWN ( 9:30 – 1:30 FREE)

APRIL 20 REHOBOTH BOARDWALK (9:30 – 2:00)

BRING MONEY FOR SHOPPING AND LUNCH

APRIL 25 WASHINGTON DC (DAYTRIP)

COST IS $130.00

CALL FOR MORE INFORMATION

Cathy at 302-335-4555 No Refunds on pre-paid trips

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Need a Will or a Power of Attorney Jamie Sharp,, Attorney at Law,

will be at the Frederica Senior Center on

Thursday, May 4th from 9:00am to 1:00pm. Call the front desk for an appointment

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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, veterans regardless of race, creed, national origin, or gender. An ap-

plication 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

Volunteer Receptionist:

Mary Bookhultz Pat Anderson, Sybil Hoover

Staff

Renee Hoffman Executive Director

Ray Harris Office Manager

Cathy Mosley Activities Coordinator

Cindie Trader Outreach Director

Kimberly Jester Manager/Lead Cook

Billie Hoffman Assistant Cook

Michelle Phinazee Kitchen Assistant

Myra Jones Kitchen Assistant

Mert Mullen Bus Driver

Roy Bookhultz Bus Driver

Ricky Maddox Bus Driver

Betty Flemming Crafts Coordinator

Daniel Jones Sanitation Engineer

Mae Maloney Receptionist (Volunteer)

Barbara Vollberg Receptionist (Volunteer)

Trish Lomax Receptionist (Volunteer)

Agnes Case Activities 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 Thursday 7:00am to 3:00pm, Friday 7:00am - 2:00pm

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