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Wilmington Senior Center

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Non-Profit OrganizatioU.S. PostagePAIDWilmington, DEPermit No. 430

A Community for Life!

Happenings

Wilmington Senior Center February 201

Inside this issue

Activities

Calendar ................. 6

NewTrips ...................... 7

February

Birthdays ................ 8

Long DistanceCaregiving ............. 10

CommunityInformation ............ 11

February is Black History Month...

and is celebrated nationwide to honor the history and

contributions of African Americans. The theme for Black HistoryMonth in 2015 is "A Century of Black Life, History and Culture",chronicling the important contributions by African-Americans to

art, literature, sports and pop culture. The month also highlightsthe importance of the civil rights movement in our country.

Wilmington Senior Center will host a trip to an exhibit ofAfrican American art in Philadelphia to help celebrateBlack History Month see page 3.


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YOU SPOKEWE LISTENED!

You told us in our annual survey that you wanted more and different trips,

so were starting with two new outings in February.

TINSELTOWN TUESDAYS!

CULTURE IN THE BIG CITY!

Represent: 200 Years of African American ArtExplore the creative achievements of African American artists and

examine the expression of personal and collective identities

in a nation marked by a history of racial inequality.

Represent: 200 Years of African American Arthighlights selections from the

Museums exceptional holdings of African American art. With work by renowned artists,

the exhibition showcases a range of subjects, styles, mediums, and traditions. From

compelling stories to innovative methods, Representexplores the evolving ways in which

African American artists have expressed personal, political, and racial identity. It begins

with rare examples of fine and decorative arts made in the 1800s by free and enslaved

individuals. As access to artistic training and opportunities increased, the relationship

between creative expression and identity grew more complex and nuanced. In the early

twentieth century, artistsembraced modernism by representing personal experiences or

scenes of daily life in vibrant colors and dynamic compositions.

NOTE: This trip will require the ability to walk through long gallery corridors.

Beginning in February, well go to the movies at the RegalBrandywine Town Center 16

on the 2ndTuesday of each month, leaving at 11:00 a.m.for noontime features.

Cost is $6.00 ($5 for movie & $1 for transportation).Food is on your own.

The first trip is scheduled for Tuesday, February 10th.

Join Trip Host Sue Getman for a visit to thePhiladelphia Museum of Art on

Sunday, February 22nd!11:30 a.m. 4:30 p.m.

Cost is $5.00.


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WILMINGTON SENIOR CENTERAPPRECIATES:

Recent Donors

Laura & Bob AllenDavid Baumberger

Alice ButcherChichester duPont Foundation

Marie DashSue Getman

Kaitleen Gillis (Premier Design Jewelry)Irmina Hudson

Ella HuffLaura Jones

Laffey McHugh FoundationLyons Companies

Catherine McCloskeyCatherine Parsells

Nancy Maloney

Port of WilmingtonCindy Rink SpringerAloma ThompsonDebra ThompsonDaniel Valentine

Vanguard STAR FundHolly WrightWSFS Bank

Thank you to Gretchen Broadwater and

Marsha Boyce for our Bean Soup lunch incelebration of National Soup Month.

Donors of pull tabs and eyeglasses------------------------------------------------

GIVE BIRTHDAY GIFTS TO WSC!As we get older theres less we need orwant for our birthdays, but our loved oneslike to give us presents. As an alternative,why not suggest to your family that theymake a donation to Wilmington Senior

Center in your honor? Your birthday willbecome an even bigger cause forcelebration!------------------------------------------------------

NATIONAL HAT DAY WINNERS

Congratulations to Pauline

Alexander, Margaret Brownand Charles McNeill for winningthe January 15th Hat Day

Contest!

RUN FOR THE AGES 2015is scheduled for

Saturday, April 11th.Mark your calendar NOW!

Go to www.runfortheages.orgor call 302-651-3460for more information

Lets make this years event thebest ever!

EXPERT WISDOM

Be A People Person

The best predictor of longevity is,surprisingly, your social ties. Every day, reaout to someone, whether its calling yourneighbor or saying hello to your coffeebarista. Research has found that people wh

chat with a friend or a stranger report beinghappier.

Reprinted from December 20issue of Womans Day magazin

Black people have always been Americaswilderness in search of a promised land.

--Cornel West, Race Matters

Success is to be measured not so much bythe position that one has reached in life as

the obstacles which he has overcome whiletrying to succeed.

--Booker T. Washington

Bringing the gifts that my ancestors gave,I am the dream and the hope of the slave.I rise I rise I rise.

-- Maya Angelou

Yes we can.--Barack Obama, President of the United States


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Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday

2/2Broccoli Stuffed ChickenSouthern PotatoesGravyCarrotsDiced Peaches

Wheat Bread

2/3Meatloaf withMarinara Mushroom SauceCornSpinachFresh Pear

Wheat Bread

2/4Turkey & Swiss onClub RollLettuce, Tomato & OnionCream of Mushroom SoupOrange

Crackers

2/5Fish Fillet with CheeseRoasted Potato WedgesWinter Blend VeggiesStrawberry BananaYogurt Sundae with

Chocolate Syrup

2/9Chicken & DumplingsGreen BeansSliced CarrotsTropical FruitBlueberry Mufin

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Crab Cake with TartarSauceCorn on the CobbBroccoliTropical Fruit MixSplit Top Wheat Roll

2/11Herbed Baked ChickenBaked Sweet PotatoSpinachDiced PearsUltimate Grain Bread

2/12Spinach & Cheese RolluMarinara SauceMozzarella & ParmesanMixed SaladApplesauceSplit Top Roll

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PresidentsDayWSCClosed

2/17Tuna Noodle CasserolePeasCarrotsFresh PearWheat Bread

2/18BBQ ChickenBaked BeansSeasoned GreensBananaMini Corn Mufin

2/19Beef Burgundy overEgg NoodlesKey West VeggiesPineapples withWhipped Cream12 Grain Bread

2/23Fire Braised ChickenStewMixed Salad

Peach CobblerUltimate Grain Bread

2/24Pot Roast Au JusBaked PotatoBroccoli Cuts

12 Grain BreadOrangeSour Cream

2/25Chicken SupremeMashed PotatoesGravy

Peas & CarrotsBananaCranberry Sauce

2/26Herbed FlounderMacaroni & CheeseStewed Tomatoes

Diced PearsUltimate Grain Bread

All meals subject to change. All meals contain 1% milk

Meals are ordered according to projected number; over that number, backup meals will beavailable.

Suggested minimum donation for persons 60+ is $2.00 People under age 60 must pay $4.75

CityFareMenuFebruary2015CITY

Saturday Mid Day meals serv

Sunday Mid Day meals serv

Tuesday & Thursday Evening


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MONTHLY ACTIVITIES February 2015

* See more i

about pres

trips and ac

the followi

Mon Tue Wed

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9:00 AARP Tax Assistance*

9:30 Strength Building

10:30 Wii Bowling

10:30 Board Games

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9:00 Quilting

11:30 GRC Support Group

1:00 Bingo

3:00 Red Hat Meeting

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10:30 Wii Bowling

10:30 Mindful Eating

Presentation*

1:00 In-Place Walking

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10:15 C

10:45 B

11:00 F

1:00 Bin

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9:30 Commodity Food Delivery


10:30 Wii Bowling

10:30 Board Games

1:30 Line Dancing Class

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9:00 Quilting

11:00 Tinseltown Tuesday* Trip to the

movies


1:00 Bingo

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10:00 Members Council Mtg.

10:30 Wii Bowling

11:00 Members Meeting

1:00 In-Place Walking

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10:15 C

10:45 B

1:00 Bin

1:30 Ca

Gro

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WSC is closed today in

honor of Presidents Day

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9:00 Quilting

11:30 GRC Support Group (out of building)

1:00 Bingo4:00 Board of Directors

5:30 GRC-LINKS Program

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10:30 Wii Bowling

11:15 Black History Trivia1:00 In-Place Walking

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Chinese

Year of

10:15 C10:30 C

10:45 B

1:00 Bin

22 - Sunday

11:30 Trip to Philadelphia Art

Museum*

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10:30 Board Games

10:30 Wii Bowling

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9:00 Quilting

10:00 Genealogy Basics*


1:00 Bingo

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10:30 Wii Bowling

11:15 Birthday Party

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10:15 C

10:45 B

1:00 Bin

CHORU

AGAIN

* See more information

about presentations, trips

and activities on the

following pages.

Daily:

Word Puzzles, Cards, Dominos

and Games; Exercise and

Computer Rooms open. Pool

table located in Exercise Room.


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ACTIVITIESNG

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WSC: Experts at Living WGretchen Broadwater, Activities Coordinator (651-342

ACTIVITIES & PRESENTATIONS2, 9, 23 AARP Tax Assistance. Clients must sign up in advance

and bring ID, a copy of their 2013 tax returns and all 2014paper work (W-2, Social Security card or official DelawareID, dividend & interest statements, etc.) This year all tax

preparers will be asking for proof of health insurance. For

seniors this is simply showing your Medicare or Medicade

card. Non-seniors will need to show their health insurancecard or the letter sent to those purchasing new healthinsurance through the Healthcare Marketplace.

4 Mindful Eating Presentation, 10:30 with Fran Taccone,from City Fare. This is a program helping us to be more

aware of our eating habits, the sensations you experiencewhen you eat, and the thoughts and emotions that you

have about food. Its more about how you eat than whatyou eat.

13 Tai Chi Class, 10:00. Presented by Cancer SupportCommunity.

16 Presidents Day - WSC Closed19 Chopsticks Use, 10:30. Today begins the Chinese New

Year - Year of the Sheep. Lets try our skill of usingchopsticks. Well provide the chopsticks and rice and

maybe a prize!

20 East Side Charter School Students Visit, 9:00-11:30 Thestudents will join us for a day of community service. Theywill be helping with the morning coffee, sharing news

about their school and playing games. Come to interactwith them.

24 Genealogy Basics, 10:00. Introduction to the basics of

genealogy will be held. Learn how and where to startcollecting information on your family history. Anybody cando this!

27 Pictionary, 10:30. Form a team of 4 players to compete

other member teams in the challenge. No real drawingskills needed - just a good sense of humor.

SNEAK PEEKMarch2, 9, 16, 23, 30 - AARP Tax Assistance

4 Nutrition Support Program10 Genealogy Basics

20 AARP Defensive Driving Basic Course

April11 Run for the Ages

May11 Membership Council trip to Harrington

AARP Defensive Driving ClassesMarch 20 - 6 hour Basic Course

May 11 - 4 hour Refresher CourseSeptember 14 - 4 hour Refresher Course

November 9 - 4 hours Refresher Course

FEBRUARY TRIPSSign up at Front Desk!

6 Hagley Museum Trip, 10:00Our scheduled visit in

January was cancelled dueto weather, so well tryagain. A visit to the Hagley

residence and grounds is

free of charge andtransportation is just $2.00Sign up quickly!

10 Tinseltown Tuesday Trip tthe Movies, 11:00. Starting

in February well go monthto the Regal Brandywine

Town Center Theater for amovie that starts around

noon (film and time will bechosen when schedule is

available each month). Cosis $5.00 for the movie and

$1.00 for the bus. Food onyour own.

22 Sunday Trip to PhiladelphiaArt Museum, 11:30 a.m.Hosted by Sue Getman, the

group will visit the exhibit

Represent: 200 Years ofAfrican American Art (andother galleries as time

permits). We will leave the

museum at 3:30. Cost:$5.00 (weekday tickets cos

$18.00 for seniors, so thistrip is a bargain!)

WOULD YOU LIKE TOHOST A TRIP?

See Gretchen Broadwater or

Sue Getman with your ideas


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FEBRUARY BIRTHDAYS

FEBRUARY BIRTHDAY INVITATION

2 Ernest Cornish, Reba Thomas3 Geraldine Dawkins5 Carl Brooks, Teresa Larkin, Carolyn Smoke6 Barbara Brown

10 Nellie Childs, Blanche Green, Linda Hall11 Lucy Cung, Bill Getman, Jacquelyn Walker12 Don Berhguis, Caroline Congo, Iola Seagers14 Mary Bolden, Rose Shockley18 Ceanne Sewell19 Dorothy Baker20 Faith Thompson, Hazel Tolbert21 Mattie McBee22 Claudette Carr, Edwin Owens23 Karen Graves, Linwood Irons25 Lamotte Allen, Bernice Johnson, Guizelous Molock28 Regenia Rochester, Pearline Waller

If your birthday is this month, please join us at the monthlybirthday celebration on February 25 at 11:15 a.m.-2:00. Lunch isfree 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,February 18 so well have enough meals. You must call becauseyou wont be automatically included in our lunch count. (City

Fare sends birthday cake only for those who have orderedlunch.)

MORNING COFFEECoffee for members is provided by City Fare and we ask that youlimit it to two cups each. Other items such as bread, muffins,coffee cake, butter, jelly, cream cheese, etc. are not provided byeither the Center or City Fare. Those items are sometimesavailable from donations by members. If you enjoy having amorning 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 theCenters noon meal; not putting out snack items.

COLLECTING SPECIAL ITEMSThank you for your continued support of donating recycledeyeglasses and hearing aids for the Lions Club and soda can tabsfor Ronald McDonald House. Please leave them with Gretchen.

WELCOME TOOUR NEW MEMBER

Antoinette IbrahimBarbara SamuelsJurine Thomas

FYI: LUNCH COST

Lunch cost for thoseunder the age of 60 now $4.75.

VOLUNTEERINFORMATION

If you are interested volunteering with us

Wilmington SeniorCenter, please complea volunteer applicatio

and submit itat our Front Desk.

FRANKLIN MINTFEDERAL CREDIT

UNIONIf you are a member employee of Wilmingt

Senior Center,you are eligible to

become a member othe Franklin Mint Fede

Credit Union.

Contact Beth Rayat 651-3460

for more information

SUGGESTION BOXIf you have ideas fo

programs, activities ochanges,

please write a note aput it in the lobbysuggestion box.

PROGRAM IDEAS?See Sue Getman!


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With the New Year here, consider setting goals to promote health and wealth! They sayhealth is the first wealth and staying healthy can help avoid additional costs. Medicare an

other insurances take care of most, but, not all healthcare costs. Vision, hearing, anddental work are often left for you to cover out of pocket. Addressing those costs early canhelp avoid other expensive conditions.

One resource that can help you stay on top of vision, hearing, and dental needs is NemourSenior Care. This program offers a wide range of services including full and partialdentures, hearing aids, phone amplifiers, eye exams, glasses, glasses repair, and more forlow or no-cost for low income Delawareans 65 years of age and older.

The maximum annual income to be eligible for their services is:

Single = $19,100 Married = $29,400 (regardless of spousal eligibility)

If you meet these requirements (are 65 or older, live in Delaware, and have income of lessthan the amounts above), call today to schedule an appointment to address your hearing,vision, or dental needs.

For more resources for these or other needs, call a financial coach at 302-651-3427. Acoach can help you find options to address your health needs while on a budget.

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Need help with budgeting and saving? Want a free economic checkup?See Kathleen or Jenna of $tand By Me 50+

or call them at 651-3401 or 651-3427.

EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY

City Styles Thrift Shop will no longer accept donations of any televisions.

YOU CAN TAKE YOUR TV TO:

Delaware Solid Waste Authority (DSWA)Contact: www.dswa.com

Delaware Recycling Center

1101 Lambsons LaneNew Castle, DEElectronics are accepted every Wednesday from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.


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CAREGIVERS CORNER

LONG DISTANCE CAREGIVING(National Institute on Aging)

Second of two parts (continued from last month)

Anyone, anywhere, can be a long-distance caregiver, no matter yourgender, income, age, social status, or employment.If you are living

an hour or more awayfrom a person who needs your help, youreprobably a long-distance caregiver. The article below is a continuation

of the January 2015 Caregivers Corner published in Happenings.

How can I be most helpful when I visit the care recipient?Talk to the care recipient ahead of time and find out what he or she

would like to do during your visit. Also check with the primarycaregiver, if appropriate, to learn what he or she needs, such as

handling some caregiving responsibilities while you are in town. Thismay help you set clear-cut and realistic goals for the visit. Decide on

the priorities and leave other tasks to another visit.

Remember to actually spend time visitingwith your family member. Try

to make time to do things unrelated to being a caregiver, like watching

a movie, playing a game, or taking a drive. Finding time to dosomething simple and relaxing can help everyoneit can be fun and

build family memories. And, try to let outside distractions wait until you

are home again.

How can I stay connected from far away?Try to find people who live near your loved one and can provide a

realistic view of what is going on. This may be your other parent. Asocial worker may be able to provide updates and help with making

decisions. Many families schedule conference calls with doctors, theassisted living facility team, or nursing home staff so several relatives

can be in one conversation and get the same up-to-date informationabout health and progress.

Dont underestimate the value of a phone and email contact list. It is a

simple way to keep everyone updated on your parents needs.

You may also want to give the person you care for a cell phone (andmake sure he or she knows how to use it). Or, if your family member

lives in a nursing home, consider having a private phone line installedin his or her room. Program telephone numbers of doctors, friends,

family members, and yourself into the phone, and perhaps provide alist of the speed-dial numbers to keep with the phone. Such simple

strategies can be a lifeline. But try to be prepared should you findyourself inundated with calls from your parent.

Where can I find local resources for my family member?Searching online is a good way to start collecting resources. Here are afew potentially helpful places to look:

Eldercare Locator, 1-800-677-1116 (toll-free)

National Institute on Aging website (http://www.nia.nih.gov/)

Family Care Navigator

Government website for state in which your loved one lives

Support forCaregivers...

is available from ourCaregiver Resource

Center, call 651-3420 fmore information.

Caregiver

Support Groupmeets the 2nd Thursdaof each month at 1:30

p.m.

GrandparentSupport Group

meets Tuesdays from11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m

Funding for the

CaregiverResource Center

comes from the Divisioof Services for Aging a

Adults with PhysicalDisabilities

as a result of theNational Family Caregiv

Support Program, TitlIII-E of the OlderAmericans Act.

Special Caregiver

Meeting onFebruary 12th

At the February 12thCaregiver Support Groumeeting well talk abouplans for 2015 to makeour meetings morehelpful. We need yourinput, so please come!


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COMMUNITY INFORMATION

Food Distribution at Shiloh Baptist ChurchIf you or someone you know needs food, please visit Shiloh Baptist Churchat 215 W. 23rd Street on the second Thursday of each month at 2:00 p.m.For more information please contact Shiloh Baptist Church at 655-5315.

ContactLifeline - Crisis Text Line

Support is at your fingertips - access free, 24/7Emotional support and information

Text CLL to 741741, 5:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. to reach listenersOther available 24/7 at www.crisistextline.org

1. A person texts into CTL anywhere, anytime.2. A live, trained specialist received the text and responds quickly.3. The specialist helps the person stay safe and healthy with effective, secure

counseling and/or referrals.Hotline: 1-800-262-9800 Main: 302-761-9800

P.O. Box 9525, Wilmington, DE 19809

www.contactlifeline.org

Black History Month EventDid you know... African-Americans are twice as likelyas their whites counterparts to haveAlzheimer's or another dementia and less likelyto have a diagnosis?

February is Black History Month. During February, and throughout the year, the AlzheimerAssociation Delaware Valley Chapter is committed to raising awareness about Alzheimer'sdisease within the African-American community and other diverse populations. Join us forthis Alzheimer's Black History Month event.

Saturday, February 28, 2015 - 8:30 AM to 11:30 AM panel presentation

Canaan Baptist Church of New Castle, Rev. Dr. Christopher Alan Bullock, Pastor3011 New Castle Avenue, Wilmington, DE 19720Continental breakfast; free, but registration is required

For more information and to register today, call 800.272.3900or [email protected].

2015 MyFree Taxes Program$tand By Me is proud to bring MyFreeTaxes, a user-friendly, web-based tax software free o

charge to taxpayers with a household income at or below $60,000. Go to

www.myfreetaxesde.com. You can file both state and federal taxes.


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ATTENTION ATTENTION

Bingo Party

Saturday, March 7, 201512:00-3:00 p.m.

Donation: $5.00

must purchase tickets in advance

Contact any member of theWSC Members Council

sponsored by Wilmington Senior CentersMembership Council

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