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THE GUIDING THE GUIDING
LIGHTLIGHT Guiding Delaware’s Seniors
Into a Brighter Future
Frederica Senior Center
216 South Market St
Frederica, Delaware 19946
December 2013
Frederica Senior Center will be closed on December 24 & 25 for the Christmas Holiday
and December 31 and January 1 for the New Years Holiday
Please join us on
VISIT US AT FSCNEWS.ORG
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Membership Meeting ,Nov 6, 2013 We had 30 members attend this months membership meeting.
I personally want to thank everyone who attended and helped
at the Jones Boys Concert on October 26. It was a huge
success and everyone had a lot of fun. There are many pictures in this month’s newsletter. When you see Janet, Radine, Ann
or Mel (who volunteers daily) please give them a huge thank
you. They served 1763 meals in October over twice as many as
we did last year in October. Hope you all had a Happy
Thanksgiving and have a Merry Christmas.
MAE
O GOD, WE KNOW YOU CARE ABOUT EACH OF YOUR CHILDREN.
AT THIS HOLY TIME OF THE YEAR WHEN JESUS WAS BORN.
LIFT UP OUR TROOPS, SO FAR FROM FAMILY AND HOME.
GIVE THEM HOPE AND ALLOW THEM TO ENJOY CHRISTMAS AS BEST AS THEY CAN IN THAT DESOLATE LAND.
THEY DO THEIR BEST WITH HONOR.
HOLD THEM TIGHTLY, O LORD AND GIVE THEM COURAGE. LET THEM KNOW YOU ARE NEAR AND THAT THEY ARE LOVED
AS THEY ENDURE HARSH CONDITIONS, GREAT DANGER AND LONELINESS.
BRIGHTEN THEIR HEARTS THIS HOLIDAY SEASON AS WELL AS THEIR FAMILIES’
AND MAY THEY SOON BE WRAPPED IN THEIR LOVED ONE’S ARMS. GOD BLESS US ALL AS WE PRAY IN YOUR HOLY NAME.
AND GOD BLESS AMERICA.
Are You A Veteran or the Spouse of a Deceased Veteran?
Did You Ever Wonder If you were Entitled To VA Benefits? On Wednesday December 4 at 10:00 a Service Officer from the Disabled American Veterans will be at
the Frederica Senior Center to answer your questions and help you apply for benefits if you qualify. All
you need to do is show up and bring a copy of your DD 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty).
Need more information? Contact Ray at [email protected] or call 335-4555.
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Social Security Announces 1.5 Percent Benefit Increase for 2014
Monthly Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits for nearly 63 million Americans
will increase 1.5 percent in 2014, the Social Security Administration announced today.
The 1.5 percent cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) will begin with benefits that more than 57 million
Social Security beneficiaries will receive in January 2014. Increased payments to more than 8 million SSI
beneficiaries will begin on December 31, 2013.
Some other changes that take effect in January of each year are based on the increase in average wages.
Based on that increase, the maximum amount of earnings subject to the Social Security tax (taxable
maximum) will increase to $117,000 from $113,700. Of the estimated 165 million workers who will pay
Social Security taxes in 2014, about 10 million will pay higher taxes as a result of the increase in the
taxable maximum.
Information about Medicare changes for 2014 is available at www.Medicare.gov.
The Social Security Act provides for how the COLA is calculated. To read more, please visit
www.socialsecurity.gov/cola.
Meet Your Frederica
Senior Center Staff
Sonny Lomax - Driver Trish Lomax - Volunteer
http://www.medicare.gov/http://www.ssa.gov/cola/
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Jones Boys Fundraiser Halloween Dance
Everyone had a great time, if you weren’t there you missed something special.
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DECEMBER LUNCH MENU
MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY
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Cod Fish
Scalloped Potatoes
Turnip Greens
Stewed Tomatoes
Pears
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Pork Chops
Baked Potatoes
Green Beans
Dessert
4
Beef Tips
Buttered Noodles
Carrots Banana Pudding
5
BBQ Chicken
Potato Salad
Deviled Eggs
Cole Slaw
Dessert
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Breakfast for
Lunch
Pancakes
Sausage
Eggs
Fruit
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Sheppard's Pie
Tossed Salad
Dessert
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Hot Turkey
Sandwich
Cream Potatoes
California Blend
Peach Cobbler
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DINNER
Ham
Potatoes
Green Beans
Roll
Cheesecake
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Steak
Baked Potatoes
Tossed Salad
Dessert
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Grilled Cheese
Tomato Soup
Cherry Pie
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Meatball Subs
Chips
Dessert
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Birthday Dinner
Chicken &
Dumplings
Tators
Peas
Apple Dumplings
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Crab Cakes
Mac & Cheese
Broccoli Dessert
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Wings
Pasta Salad
Green Bean Casserole
Cake
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Chef Salad
Ice Cream
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Chip Beef
Mashed Potatoes
Corn
Pound Cake with
Apple Sauce
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Closed Christmas
Eve
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Closed Christmas
Day
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Spaghetti
Tossed Salad
Garlic Bread
Dessert
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Cheese Steak
Tator Wedges
Cole Slaw
Dessert
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New Years Dinner
Pork Roast
Black-eyed Peas
Potatoes; Sauerkraut
Rolls
Pie
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Closed New Years
Eve
1 Jan
Closed New Years
Day
Menu Subject To Change Without Notice
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Frederica Senior Center Grocery Shopping and Errand Service
“Need things done? Let Frederica Senior Center help.”
If you are over the age of 60 and a member of Frederica Senior Center and would like help with your grocery shopping, errands, Frederica Senior Center can do it for you.
Shopping Service includes:
Grocery shopping for the homebound or those recuperating from surgery or illness.
Errands to the post office, library, city hall, etc.
Check-in/safety visits.
Don’t see a service listed? Just ask! All requests will be considered.
This service is available to the elderly or disabled who are members of Frederica Senior Center.
Personal shopping lists can be placed early in the week. Orders are delivered Wednesday or
Thursday, depending on grocery store and town
.
A nominal fee is charged for this service
Please contact Renee Hoffman @ 302-335-4555
Or email @ [email protected]
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MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY
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8:00-10:00—Billiards
9:00—Crafts
10:00-Bible Study
12:45—Bingo
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8:00-10:00—Billiards
9:00—Crafts
9:30—Pinochle Club
9:30—Bridge Club
12:30—Card Club
12:45-Bingo
4
8:00-10:00—
Billiards
9:00—Crafts
9:30—Weigh In
9:30—Walking
12:45—Bingo
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8:00-10:00—Billiards
9:00—Crafts
9:00—Card Club
11:00—Quilting
Seniors
12:45—Bingo
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8:00-10:00—Billiards
9:00—Crafts
10:00-WII Games
12:45—Bingo
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8:00-10:00—Billiards
9:00—Crafts10:00-
Bible Study
12:45—Bingo
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8:00-10:00—Billiards
9:00—Crafts
9:30—Pinochle Club
9:30—Bridge Club
12:30—Card Club
12:45-Bingo
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8:00-10:00—
Billiards
9:00—Crafts
9:30—Weigh In
9:30—Walking
12:45—Bingo
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8:00-10:00—Billiards
9:00—Crafts
9:00—Card Club
11:00—Quilting
Seniors
12:45—Bingo
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8:00-10:00—Billiards
9:00—Crafts
10:00-WII Games
12:45—Bingo
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:00-10:00—Billiards
9:00—Crafts
10:00-Bible Study
12:45—Bingo
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8:00-10:00—Billiards
9:00—Crafts
9:30—Pinochle Club
9:30—Bridge Club
12:45—Bingo
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8:00-10:00—
Billiards
9:00—Crafts
9:30—Weigh In
9:30—Walking
12:45—Bingo
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8:00-10:00—Billiards
9:00—Crafts
9:00—Card Club
12:45—Bingo
Johnny Cakes @
Milford Manor
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8:00-10:00—Billiards
9:00—Crafts
10:00-WII Games
12:45 Bingo
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8:00-10:00—Billiards
9:00—Crafts
10:00-Bible Study
12:45—Bingo
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Closed
Christmas
Eve
25
Closed
Christmas
Day
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8:00-10:00—Billiards
9:00—Crafts
9:00—Card Club
12:45—Bingo
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8:00-10:00—Billiards
9:00—Crafts
10:00-WII Games
12:45 Bingo
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8:00-10:00—Billiards
9:00—Crafts
10:00-Bible Study
12:45—Bingo
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Closed
New Years
Eve
1 Jan
Closed
New Years
Day
DECEMBER ACTIVITIES
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FREDERICA SENIOR CENTER FUNDRAISER SCHEDULE
COME OUT AND VOLUNTEER
2013
DECEMBER 10---CHRISTMAS PARTY
2014
JANUARY 18---MUSKRAT, FROG LEGS, GOOSE TREATS DINNER
FEBUARY 7---40th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION
MARCH 22---BEEF AND DUMPLING DINNER
APRIL ---EASTER EGGS
(Go to our webpage www.fscnews.org for latest happenings)
HAPPY BIRTHDAY FROM
FREDERICA SENIOR CENTER! This postcard entitles you to a free meal at the birthday dinner the month your birthday
is in.Non transferable. I.D. must be presented along with membership card
December Birthdays 2 December Joseph O’Conner 15 December Roxanna Stencler 23 December Noah Tharp
4 December Monica Rineer 16 December Anton Kibler 24 December Lee Moore
Mary Metzner 17 December Elizabeth Tribbit 25 December WILBUR JONES
5 December JW Longfellow 18 December Leroy Smith
9 December Margaret Bettro Stephan Nastase
11 December Mary Perry 19 December Robert Geisweidt
14 December Pauline Dermer-Cannan 22 December Robert Gill
Join the Staff and Board of Frederica Senior Center
for a Christmas Celebration on December 10, 2013
from 5:00pm to 8:00pm. Finger Food will be served.
Cost is $5.00 (Covers the cost of food and entertainment).
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Annual Frederica Senior Center
Fundraiser begins November 1st (Your contributions will allow us to continue to grow and provide the best
possible facilities and services.)
YES I WANT TO HELP! ENCLOSED IS MY DONATION FOR
$5.00 $10.00 $25.00 $50.00 $100.00 Other_________
(Mail to Frederica Senior Center, PO Box 165, Frederica DE 19946)
Name:_________________________________________________
Address:_______________________________________________
Would You Like a Receipt? Yes No
All Donations are tax deductible as outlined by current IRS rules and regulations
Frederica Senior Center provides a variety of programs and services for people age
50 and over or disabled. The two primary services include outreach
social services and nutrition.
Outreach helps seniors and many veterans navigate through a maze of information,
forms, applications and resources to assist seniors to live safely in their own
homes. Frederica Senior Center Outreach program provides transportation to sen-
iors for daily attendance and medical appointments.
The nutrition program offers free and low cost home cooked breakfast and noon
meals on weekdays. We are pleased to announce our meals services has increased
over one hundred percent since last year; serving over twelve
hundred meals last month alone. But as meals service increases, so does the cost for the center to provide these hot home cooked nutritious meals.
Frederica Senior Center is asking for you to donate to our fund drive this year to
continue to provide the needs of our growing senior population. Please help us to
feed our seniors.
Renee Hoffman
Executive Director
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Do You have Your Delaware Passport to Adventure
Discover the wonders of this beautiful and historic “First State”. Capture Delaware’s favorite and un-known sights and sounds. Join the Discover Delaware Club and once a month (third Wednesday) escape to enjoy this magnificent wonderland. Also, delight with a delicious lunch along the way. As an added incentive to discover our wonderful state, the person who has the most stamps (events attended) will win a unique Delaware Made prize. (In case of tie there
will be a drawing.) So see Cathy and get your Delaware Passport to Adventure. Our first trip is
to John Dickinson Plantation on
Wednesday November 20th.
Upcoming Discover Delaware Trips
December 18, 2013
Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge - Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge is an inviolate sanc-
tuary expressly for migratory birds, located east of Milton, Delaware. It was established in 1963 on
10,000 acres along the western shore of Delaware Bay.
January 15, 2014
The Old State House and Woodburn, the Governor’s House - See our legislative members at
work and visit the chambers. The Old State House has served as a focal point in the state’s civic life
for over two centuries and continues to hold a special place in the eyes of Delawareans. See the Gov-
ernor’s house decorated for the holidays.
February 2014 is a Mystery Trip Somewhere in Kent County
Future trips in the Woodland Ferry, Fort Delaware Ghost/History Tour, Dogfish Head
Brewery and much more. There will be a special gift for the person with the most
stamps in their passport. So sign up early because the trips will fill up fast.
SCHEDULE IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITH NO NOTICE
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Bible Study With Pastor Rocky Shanks
Bible study is every Monday @ 10:00 am
Join us Monday mornings at 10:00am for a Bible
study that not only will help you understand the Bi-
ble a little better but will help you put Bible teach-
ings to practice. From Bible believers, not Bible
Correctors. “Study to shew thyself approved
unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.”
2Timothy 2:15 .
3 GENERATION VETERAN FAMILY
The Fetzer Family, Thank you all for your service
Robert Fetzer Sr Robert Fetzer Jr Charles Fetzer Amy Fetzer Hyde
Petersburg Opry Adventure
Great Music and Great Friends
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Frederica Senior Center
welcomes your suggestions and ideas.
Let Us Know What You Think!!!!
Lunch Suggestion__________________________________________________________
Breakfast Suggestion_______________________________________________________
Trip Suggestion____________________________________________________________
Activity Suggestion________________________________________________________________________
As always the center appreciates your suggestions and ideas, even your
criticism. We strive to make this center and our members happy.
Renee
Please Welcome Our New Members
Linda McBride
William/Janice Bradley
MaryAnn/Vincent Longfellow
Lenell Glover
Herman/Donna Cohee
Kathy May
Thomas Eliason
Frederica Senior Center is doing
their 3rd annual Cookie Exchange!
Join us on Wednesday, Dec. 11
after lunch! Please bring in three or six dozen cook-
ies to donate to needy people for Christ-
mas and to trade the recipe or story be-
hind your cookies to share.
Contact Wilbur Jones
for additional information!
“Cookie Monster
Likes to share
cookies with people
who no have
cookie”
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DECEMBER TRIPS
Wednesday 4 December
New York City (Cost $55.00)
Bring Money for Shopping and Lunch
Bus leaves at 6:00am and returns at 9:00pm
Friday 6 December
Deck the Hall with Cheer
Bus leaves at 9:30am and returns at 12:00 Noon
Come see many beautifully decorated trees and Santa’s bake Shop
Tuesday 10 December
Ronnie’s and Willies Markets
Bring Money for Lunch and Shopping
Bus leaves at 9:30am and returns at 2:30pm
Wednesday 11 December
Candlelight Theatre (Cost $58.00)
Includes Buffet and Show
Bus leaves at 9:30am and returns at 5:00pm
Thursday 12 December
Koziar Christmas Village PA (Cost $28.00)
Money for Dinner, Lots of Walking
Bus Leaves at 3:00pm and returns at 11:00pm
Wednesday 18 December
Miracle of Christmas at Sight and Sound Theater
(Cost $65.00) Bring money for lunch
Bus leaves at 10:00am and returns at 4:30pm
Wednesday 18 December
Prime Hook Natural Wildlife Refuge
A Passport to Delaware Event
Bus leaves at 9:30am and returns at 2:00pm
Lunch at Dairy Queen
Come Out and Enjoy the Fun!!
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Thanksgiving Dinner 2013
Look for more pictures through out
the newsletter!
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NOTARY SERVICES AVAILABLE AT
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NO CHARGE TO MEMBERS
FOR MORE INFORMATION
CALL 335-4555
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Have a Birthday or Anniversary coming up?
Looking for a place to celebrate?
Try the Frederica Senior Center
For more information call Ray at 302-335-4555
or email [email protected]
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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 Centers 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.
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
Wilbur Jones President
Paul Davis 1st Vice President
Herb Konowitz 2nd Vice President
Rev. William Downing Secretary
Brian Warnock Treasurer
Laura McCann Member At Large
Members: Dave King, Jack Peterman,
Mae Maloney, Charles Shinefuss, Glenn Garner,
Membership Representative: Mae Maloney
Staff
Renee Hoffman Executive Director
Ray Harris Office Manager
Renee Hoffman Outreach Director
Cathy Mosley Activities Coordinator
Janet Smith Food Service Manager
Radine Shanks Asst. Food Service Manager
Anne Hartnett Kitchen Assistant
Mert Mullen Bus Driver
Sonny Lomax Bus Driver
Betty Flemming Crafts Coordinator
Rocky Shanks Sanitation Engineer
Mae Maloney Receptionist (Volunteer)
Barbara Vollberg 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 8:00am to 3:00pm.