November 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

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

The Frederica Senior Center will be Closed November 23 & 24 for Thanksgiving

GETTING TO KNOW YOU

by Doris Hoover

Nursing is not just an ART, it has a heART. Nursing is not for

everyone. It takes a very strong, intelligent, and compassionate

person to take on the ills of the world with passion and purpose.

Nurses are unique. Such is our person of the month. Patricia Ann

Nilsson is an extraordinary woman; born May 24, 1941, in Valley Stream, Long Island,

NY. Her father, William Schreiber, was a mechanic and her mother, Theresa, worked

for the NY Telephone Co. She has one sister and one brother. Pat attended the Val-

ley Stream Elementary and Jr. High School, graduating from Patehogue High School in

1959. She received her Registered Nursing degree from St. John’s Episcopal Hospital,

School of Nursing, Brooklyn, NY in 1962 thus received a position with the Good Sa-

maritan Hospital Medical Center in West Islip, NY. Not only did she receive honors

upon graduation but met a charming gentlemen on a blind date the same year. They

were married two years later, June 13, 1964, in Patchogue, NY. From this delightful and

loving marriage of 50 years, they had one girl, Lisa and two sons, Kenneth and Paul and

four wonderful granddaughters. Pat’s husband, Carl Ivar Nilsson was a veteran of the

US Navy and worked for Pam Am World Airways for 32 years. He passed April 26,

2014.

Pat, with her love and enthusiasm for nursing and a caring heart for the elder citi-

zen, was employed with the Day Break Mature Adult Care Modern Maturity Center,

Dover, DE retiring after eleven and half years. She is an active member of the Refor-

mation Lutheran Church, Milford devoting many hours to the Women’s League con-

structing the year’s programs and contributing to the knitting projects. She also holds

the office of Secretary to AARP, local chapter; and member to MSC and FSC. She says

she sincerely enjoys FSC for the friendliness and good food.

Favorites of our Lady of the Month are the color green, comfort foods, HGTV and

TLC. Big World, Small People and the Duggars Family are preferred TV shows. The

most enjoyable trip was to Hawaii. The most enjoyable trip in Delaware is to Long-

wood Gardens during the Christmas holiday. Southern Grill is a favorite restaurant to

enjoy a delicious dinner with friends, attending The Second Street Players Theater, Mil-

ford, and quiet time reading mystery books.

Words of Wisdom: “Smile and have a kind word for people.”

Please welcome this fascinating charming lady, Patricia Ann Nilsson with your friendly

smile. It is contagious.

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Our third annual Christmas dance, Saturday December 2nd 4pm-8pm

Great Holiday music, dancing, and great meal of hot roast beef,

creamed potatoes, buttered carrots, cole slaw, roll. BYOB, tickets

$10.00 per person No tickets will be sold at the door.

Beginning November 2,

Blood Pressure Screenings

will be done on the 1st

and 3rd Thursdays of the

month.

Thursday November 2

Sign Up at the Front Desk

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LUNCH IS SERVED MONDAY THROUGH THURSDAY

NOON-12:45

FRIDAY NOON –12:30 UNLESS IT’S A SPECIAL MEAL

FREDERICA SENIOR CENTER DOES NOT SAVE OR RESERVE LUNCH

PLEASE DO NOT CALL AT LUNCH TIME TO SAVE YOUR LUNCH

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Veterans Day is an official United States public holi-

day, observed annually on November 11, that honors

military veterans; that is, persons who served in the

United States Armed Forces. It coincides with other

holidays, including Armistice Day and Remembrance

Day, celebrated in other countries that mark the

anniversary of the end of World War I; major hostilities

of World War I were formally ended at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the

11th month of 1918, when the Armistice with Germany went into effect. The

United States previously observed Armistice Day. The U.S. holiday was renamed

Veterans Day in 1954.

Veterans Day is not to be confused with Memorial Day, a U.S. public holiday in May;

Veterans Day celebrates the service of all U.S. military veterans, while Memorial

Day honors those who died while in military service.[1] It is also not to be

confused with Armed Forces Day, a minor U.S. remembrance that also occurs in

May, which specifically honors those currently serving in the U.S. military.

Come join us for lunch on Friday November 10th as we honor all

veterans that have serve this great Nation. Veterans eat for FREE!

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ITALIAN NATIVE MARY KENNEY INSTRUCTS BASIC ITALIAN

November Activities

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Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri

1

Ham or Turkey

Swiss

Chips

Dessert

2

Salisbury Steaks

Corn Mashed Potatoes

Gravy

Dessert

3

Salad Bar

Dessert

6

Stuffed Peppers

Salad

Bread

Dessert

7

Fried Chicken

Potato Salad

Baked Beans

Dessert

8

Pork Chops

Lima Beans

Au Gratin

Potatoes

Dessert

9

Bratwurst

Peppers/Onions

Rice

Dessert

10 Veterans Day

Ham

Cabbage

Potatoes

Dessert

13

Chicken & Tuna

Salad on a Roll

Macaroni Salad

Dessert

14

Tacos

Salsa/Chips

Refried Beans

Dessert

15 Thanksgiving

Turkey Green Beans

Stuffing

Mashed Potatoes

Gravy

Cranberry Sauce

Assorted Pies

16

Steamed &

Fried Shrimp

Potato Wedges

Cole Slaw

Dessert

17

Meatball Subs

Onion Rings

Dessert

20

Spaghetti

Salad

Garlic Bread

Dessert

21

Wings

Hush Puppies Stewed Tomatoes

Dessert

22

Cheeseburgers

French Fries

Pasta Salad

Dessert

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CLOSED

HAPPY THANKSGIVING

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CLOSED

BLACK

FRIDAY

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Cheese Steaks

Potato Wedges

Dessert

28BIRTHDAY DINNER

Meatloaf

Broccoli

Mashed Potatoes

Gravy

Cake

29

Chili

Hot Dogs

Tater Tots

Dessert

30

Roast Beef

Green Beans

Mashed Potatoes

Gravy

Dessert

November Lunch Menu

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November 2017 Trips

Thursday Nov 2 Rainbow Theatre ($56.00) “Sex Please, We’re Sixty”

Wednesday Nov 8 Trader Joes Friday Nov 17 Buddy’s Hide-away

Tuesday Nov 14 Shady Maple (S10.00) Tuesday Nov 14 Ronnies World Tuesday Nov 21 Loblolly Farm

Thursday Nov 30 Winterfest of Lights (15.00)

December 2017 Trips Tuesday Dec 5 Longwood Gardens (30.00) Wednesday 6 Dec Sight & Sound ($90.00)

“Miracle of Christmas” Wednesday Dec 13 New York City ($100.00)

“Self Guided Tours” Friday Dec 15 Buddy’s Hideaway

MAY 2018 Visit Maine

September 2018 Virginia Beach & Colonial Williamsburg

Trips Must Be Paid For At Sign-up

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Good Food & Good

Friends on trips with

Frederica Senior

Center

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No Newsletter in your mailbox? Just a reminder the

December Newsletter will be the last one mailed to

our members. You will still be able to pick up a copy

from the Center and it will be on-line. Just go to

www.fscnews.org. You will find the newsletter, lunch

menu, upcoming trips and a lot more. This has been

determined to be a cost saving action because of our

20% cut in Grant-in-Aid. Still want to get it in the

mail? Just come in and fill out a form, the cost is

$5.00 a year.

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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 $25.00 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, $8.00 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: Charles Shinefuss, Tom Mosley,

Ron Papineau, Melvin Dernberger, Adrena Vann

Membership Representative: Mae Maloney

Volunteer Receptionist:

Mary Bookhultz, Pat Anderson, Sybil Hoover,

Art Titus, Barbara Young

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

Sonny Lomax Bus Driver

Roy Bookhultz Bus Driver

Ricky Maddox Bus Driver

Betty Flemming Crafts Coordinator

Daniel Jones Sanitation Engineer

Mae Maloney Receptionist (Volunteer)

Trish Lomax Receptionist (Volunteer)

Gloria Butts Social Coordinator

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 8:00am to 2:00pm,

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Senior Olympic or Fort Delaware,

you will always find something to do

when you come to the

Frederica Senior Center