April 2015April 2015

THE GUIDING LIGHTTHE 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

Jesus said to her,

“I am the resurrection and the life.

He who believes in me will live, even though he dies;

and whoever lives and believes in me will never die.~

John 11:25-26

Membership Meeting, 3 March 2015 Held the 1st Wednesday of the Month at 10:00

We had 50 members in attendance at the membership meeting this month. Don’t forget the Wild Game dinner (which will be over by the time you read this HaHa). Just to let you know the Wild Game dinner was a hugh success and thank you to all that helped put it on. If there is bad weather please call the Center to see if we are open. The Center closing will also be broad cast on WBOC on the scroll at the bottom. Have a Happy Easter Mae

"Life is a continuing journey," and as seniors begin a new phase of their life, they can spend more time enjoying fun adventures, making new friends and perhaps

reconnecting with past friends. It is also a time when seniors can utilize their talents, experience and wisdom for the betterment of the community.

Frederica Senior Center Board and staff members continually strive to help enhance the quality of life for our seniors by creating a friendly, exciting, and fun place to be.

Frederica Senior Center employees are always ready to listen and try to point seniors in the right direction when it comes to community resources.

Seeking new ideas and gaining insight from our seniors for activities and programs to address ongoing and ever changing needs is our priority. Please do not hesitate to let us know how we can better serve you.

Please visit us often to see the wonderful things are happening

Renee

If you missed the

Wild Game Dinner

you missed something

special.

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GETTING TO KNOW YOU by Doris Hoover

Sonny and Trish…Everyday these two fantastic people are giving time and energy to the Frederica

Senior Center.

Patricia (Trish) Felton Lomax was born May 30, 1951, in Easton, Maryland to Thursby and Doris

Felton. Dad was a Maryland State Trooper and Mother held a Bank Teller position in the local bank.

Trish educated in St. Michaels, MD, was a hairdresser and also worked 16 years for Culligan Water

Co. (Do you remember that famous ad? "Hey, Culligan man!") She has

one brother living in Maryland, favorite color is green, and enjoys

“Rudy’s Restaurant” in Harrington. She is a very busy lady with paint-

ing, stitching, cooking, and needle craft. Gone With The Wind is her

much loved movie which holds fond memories. Trish made her own

Senior Prom dress fashioned after Scarlet’s garden party gown in the

movie. Trish has been a FSC dedicated faithful volunteer for two

years, working the front desk as Receptionist or accompanying the bus

driver on trips. She says “this is the only place I can go that I laugh all

day.”

Roland (Sonny) Lomax, Jr. was born January 17, 1944, in Easton Maryland. His Father, Roland Sr.

was a master carpenter but left that profession to be a Waterman, a lift time dream. Sonny’s Mother

Freda was a seamstress and a mail carrier in Neavitt, Maryland. He has three children, and one

brother and one sister, both deceased. Like Trish, Sonny also

achieved his education at St Michaels. Sonny retired after 25 years in

the US Air Force and entered the workforce again. He retired for

the second time after 15 years with the Kent County Waste Water

System. He loves fishing, and western movies. John (the Duke)

Wayne is his favorite man. Somewhere in his busy life he spent 20

years as a scuba diving instructor. Sonny has been on FSC staff as Bus

Driver for the past two years. He says “these are all my kids.”

Did you know Sonny and Trish are 5th Cousins? They are both enthu-

siastic and committed Geocaching players. Sonny’s son introduced them to this fun game played all

over the world. The Frederica Senior Center is so blessed to have this delightful couple make our

Center their home away from home.

Do You Need a Power of Attorney or a Will?

Visit Frederica Senior Center on

Thursday 23 April 2015 at 9:30.

Jamie Sharp (Attorney at Law)

will be here to answer your questions

and assist as necessary

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See Ray for more information

As of Dec. 16, 2014 a total of

2,215 U.S. troops had died

in Afghanistan, and 19,945 had been wounded. In Iraq, 4,491 died and 32,244

wounded.

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Help Us Welcome Our New Members

When you see them introduce yourself and say hi

Howard & Janice Williams; Bobbi Hill; Emily Menden; Ruth Bramble; Richard Grube;

Betty Reims; George Henches; Patricia Shufelt; Myrle Scott; Carroll Jester;

Lisa Kuehne; Elwood Knight; William Phillips; Paul Mullens; Lillian Wilkerson;

Janice Walls; Kellie & Theo Newman; Jean Callaway; Robert Squier;

Phyllis Racz; John & Josephine Huber; Carmen Kemper; Bob Walls;

Jay & Nancy Klinger; Doris Thomas; Helen McFadden;; Evelyn Poggi;

Ewhen & Maria Skupejki; Susan Rinaldi; Sharon Garcia; Anthony Gersitz;

Kenneth & Loretta Jackson; Patricia Kilby; John Celly; Alfred Izzarone;

Any Hendricks

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So why not take the road less traveled and join the Frederica Senior Center on a trip APRIL 2015 TRIPS

Tuesday April 7 ( 9:30 - 12:00pm )

A C Moore & JoAnne Fabrics

Thursday April 9 ( 4:00pm - 8:00pm )

GAME NIGHT at FSC

Bring Chips or Dip

Wednesday April 15 ( 11:00am - 1:00pm )

Tea for Two

Bring Money for Lunch

Thursday 16 April ( 9:00am - 6:00pm ) Cost $10

Lancaster PA, (Shopping Lunch )

Bring Money for Lunch

Friday April 17 (5:30pm - ?:00pm )

Petersburgs Opry

Bring a Covered Dish

Tuesday April 21 (10:00am - 2:00pm )

Harrington Casino

Bring Money for Lunch

Thursday April 23 (10:30 - 7:00pm ) Cost $41.00

Phillies Baseball

Bring Money for Food

Thursday April 23 (5:30pm - 8:00pm )

Poker Night at FSC

Bring Chips or Dip

Friday April 24 (9:00am - 2:00pm )

Historic New Castle

Bring Money for Lunch

Monday April 27 (9:30am - 3:30pm ) ( Cost $9.00 )

St Michael ’ s Lighthouse & Museum

Bring Money for Lunch

Wednesday April 29 ( 7:00am - 7:00pm ) ( C ost??? )

New York City ( Bus from Center to NJ Train Station

Bring Money for Lunch/Shopping

Have an idea for a trip? Contact Cathy at 335-4555 No Refunds on pre-paid trips

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April 1 Barabara LaMarra

April 3 Evelyn Fox-Artz

April 4 Gene Kirk

April 5 Asa Flemming

Barbara Siers

April 7 Harry Brown

Martha Downing

James Testerman

April 9 John Whidden

APRIL 10

RENEE HOFFMAN

April 10 Barbara Siebert

Frank Siebert

Elizabeth Kennedy

April 11 Gary Trader

April 12 Gail Clemens

April 14 Elsie McFadden

Barbara Borrell

April 15 Janet Koch

Shelly Gorski

Joan Collumb

April 16 Mary Massey

Santa Klinger

April 18 Jeff Aughey

April 19 Stephen Leitch

April 20 George Henches

April 21 Leroy Kline

Richard Potter

April 22 Lois Lynch

Catherine Degnats

April 23 Marilynn Shear

Harvey Dutton

Linda Synden

Rosalie Shields

April 27 Paul Woikoski

Ivey Goodman

April 29 Joseph Mikucklis

April 30 Janet Whitney

Herman Wagner

Amy Hendricks

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Goodness it’s hard to believe I have been at the center for five years. I started out volun-

teering in the outreach department, then I was employed as outreach coordinator, as well as janitor, activity coordinator,

office manager. Two years ago I became the executive director. Many question what an executive director does, hope-

fully this article will explain my duties. Duties of Executive Director, a nonprofit organizations are structured in a

slightly different way than for-profit businesses, although there are a few similarities. The makeup and duties of a non-

profit's executive Director, for example, is similar to for-profit companies in a number of ways. An executive director

sits in the top spot in a nonprofit organization, and performs a range of duties similar to those of chief executive officers

in corporate businesses. Understanding the role of an executive director of a nonprofit organization can shed light into

how nonprofits function on the inside. Working with the Board, of directors an experienced board of directors can pro-

vide strategic guidance, valuable contacts and resources to nonprofit organizations. While the board of directors is re-

sponsible for making a range of vital company decisions, it is not involved in making day-to-day operational decisions.

As the most senior manager in the operational hierarchy, one of an executive director's main roles is to act as a liaison

between the board of directors and the rest of the organization. Executive directors meet with the board regularly to

keep them informed on operational issues and work with them to come up with strategic solutions to complex chal-

lenges.

Executive directors oversee the center and employees in a nonprofit, including marketing, fundraising, program de-

velopment, HR management and accounting. Employees and members look to the director for strategic guidance in

their areas. The executive director leads the fundraising department in setting annual income goals, to set standards for

serving the organizations targeted needs groups. The smaller a nonprofit organization is, the more directly involved the

director is likely to be in each departmental function.

Executive directors fulfill vital roles outside the office and after normal business hours. Directors are expected to at-

tend and possibly host a range of fundraising events, new program inaugurations and public relations events. Directors

often speak directly with reporters, donors, government representatives and members of the community at these events,

spending a good deal of time acting as the public face of the organization. In a way, a director has to consider himself

on duty at all times as a representative of the organization .In addition to appearing at official events, executive di-

rectors act as a liaison between their organizations and a range of external stakeholders. Directors develop and main-

tain relationships with other nonprofit leaders, for example, looking for opportunities to partner with other organiza-

tions to serve good causes. Directors also work personally with leaders in the business and government world, cultivat-

ing long-term strategic partnerships or donor relationships to increase the organization's effectiveness.

As our Center has grown, it has been an honor to serve the members of our center. I hope for continued growth and

wellbeing for our Center. Thank you for allowing me to become a part of our center. Looking forward to many more

years!

Renee Hoffman

APRIL 13th IS

“ODD” DAY

Dress Appropriately

When we have the Birthday Dinner

or other special meals the will be

NO BINGO

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FREDERICA SENIOR CENTER PRESENTS:

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The Johnnie Cake Singers

are back on the road.

Start the New Year by

singing a Joyful song.

Come join them every

Thursday at 9:00am.

Come and join in the

music and

fellowship.

Bored sitting around just drinking

coffee? Come and join Asa in our

new woodworking workshop. We

will meet Tuesday & Fridays at

9:30am. Doesn’t matter if you have

been doing woodwork for years or

just want to learn, there is some-

thing for everybody.

Don’t have anything to do? Why not come to the Frederica

Senior Center and check out our new floor shuffleboard and

ping pong table. You can also just come in to play a game of

pool or darts. No matter what you choose you’ll have fun

and meet great people at the Frederica Senior Center.

Tai chi: A gentle way to

fight stress

If you're looking for a way to reduce

stress, consider tai chi (TIE-CHEE).

Originally developed for self-defense,

tai chi has evolved into a graceful form

of exercise that's now used for stress

reduction and a variety of other health

conditions. Often described as medita-

tion in motion, tai chi promotes seren-

ity through gentle, flowing movements.

Come join Glenn (Instructor) and the

staff for a relaxing time while getting fit.

Tai-Chi every Wednesday at 10:00

in the Social Room.

Swimming every

Monday at 1100

It’s FREE!! Just bring your swimsuit and towel

Life Guard

on-Duty

Spring is life

Spring is hope

So is love and

happiness.

Spring renews.

Without spring,

life is forlorn.

Spring is nostalgia

after bitter storm.

Put spring in your heart

Renee

Thank you to each and

every one that make our

Center special

Come and join

in the fun!!!

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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 n stone, want to do

something different just see Cathy and give her your ideas.

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NO CHARGE TO MEMBERS

FOR MORE INFORMATION

CALL 335-4555

Will be at the Frederica Senior Center on

23 April 2015 at 9:30am

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 $4.00 per member, $6.00 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,

medical bills, or any other assistance please call our Outreach Coordinator.

Board of Directors

Ken Ryder President

Wilbur Jones President Emeritus

Rev William Downing 1st Vice President

Herb Konowitz 2nd Vice President

Sam Beyard Treasurer

Marvin Lands Secretary

Telford Rager Member at Large

Members: Dave King, Louise Gill, Lenell Glover,

Charles Shinefuss, Glenn Garner, Tom Mosley, Ted

LaFerriere, Melvin Dernberger,

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

Mert Mullen Bus Driver

Sonny Lomax Bus Driver

Betty Flemming Crafts Coordinator

Daniel Jones Sanitation Engineer

Mae Maloney Receptionist (Volunteer)

Barbara Vollberg Receptionist (Volunteer)

Trish Lomax 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 3:00pm.