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 cindie@fscnews.org 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

1

HAPPY NEW

YEAR CENTER

IS CLOSED

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3 4

Painting with Liisa

@ 1pm

5

Card Club

6

Walking

Shopping

Line Dancing

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Card Club

8

SWIMMING

11AM

GAME

NIGHT

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10 11

Smile Day

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Card Club

Tai Chi

Birthday Lunch

Wear Purple

13

Walking

Shopping

Line Dancing

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Card Club

15

SWIMMING

11AM

16

17 18

Closed

19

Card Club

Tai Chi

20

Walking

Shopping

21

Card Club

GAME

NIGHT

22

SWIMMING

11AM

23

24 25

Odd Day

Do Not Match

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Card Club

Tai Chi

27

Walking

Shopping

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Card Club

29

SWIMMING

11AM

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JANUARY 2016 Lunch Menu

Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri

1

CLOSED

4

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

1

CLOSED

4

MEATBALL SUBS

5

CHICKEN FETTUCCINI

6

BAKED ROCKFISH

7

LIVER&ONIONS

8

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

7

Scrambled Eggs

Sausage Patty

Toast

Coffee

Juice

8

Scones

Coffee

Juice

11

Bagel

Coffee

Juice

12

Scrambled Eggs

Bacon

Biscuits

Coffee

Juice

13

Danish

Coffee

Juice

14

Fruit

Coffee

Juice

15

Cookies

Coffee

Juice

18

CLOSED

19

Fruit

Coffee

Juice

20

Biscuits

Coffee

Juice

21

Pancakes

Sausage Links

Coffee

Juice

22

Donuts

Coffee

Juice

25

Muffins

Coffee

Juice

26

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.