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A Community for Life!

April 2014 Happenings

APRIL IS FINANCIAL LITERACY MONTH!

RUN FOR THE AGES Saturday, April 12th Join our Senior Stroll Team and help get donations!

Watch for helpful information on our bulletin boards, Facebook page, and lunch trays. And see Kathleen or Jenna for your own economic checkup.

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SPONSORS AS OF MARCH 2014!

10K Run - 5K Run/Walk - 1 Mile Senior Stroll

To Benefit the Wilmington Senior Center Brandywine Park in Wilmington, Delaware
USATF Certified Courses Race begins at 1901 N. Market Street
7:30am Registration Opens 8:30am Start of 10K Race 10:00am Start of 5K Run, 5K Walk & 1 Mile Senior Stroll

SATURDAY, APRIL 12, 2014

Pre-register online as individual or team at www.runfortheages.org Pre-register (until 4/10): $20.00 Register day of the race: $25.00 To run both events: $35.00-pre-registration (one shirt); $40.00 day of race 12 & under: free (no shirt) Senior Stroll Teams of 5 or more: free (no shirt) Mail entry form and payment to: Run for the Ages 1901 N. Market Street, Wilmington, DE 19802 Race Info: (302) 651-3460 Make checks payable to: Wilmington Senior Center Race Day Management: Races2Run and NOVA Timing Systems Tek-type T-shirts guaranteed for first 300 registrants Awards for Overall Male & Female Runners in 10K and 5K Races Awards for Top 3 Male & Female Walkers

P&C ROOFING TF Knox Photography

Great food!
(please print clearly) Name: Address: City: Telephone: Email Address:

Special prizes!

Music!

Massages!

RUN for the AGES 10K Run - 5K Run - 5K Walk - 1 Mile Senior Stroll

State:

Zip Code: Age: (Day of Race) Sex:

T-Shirt Size: Women: S____ M____ L____ XL____ Men: S____ M____ L____ XL____
(Check one)

10K Run____ 5K Run____ 5K Walk____ Senior Stroll____

Please discourage unofficial entrants (bandits) from competing in our races. Bandits consume scarce resources and can delay or inhibit accurate race results . Unregistered runners, running with dogs, strollers, rollerblades, bicycles and the wearing of headphones are prohibited on the race course at any time to ensure runners safety and to comply with liability insurance standards

I would like to make a special donation to Wilmington Senior Center. Enclosed is $_______________ payable to Wilmington Senior Center. Signature:________________________________________________
(Parents signature required if less than 18 years old)

NO REFUNDS-THE RACE DIRECTOR RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REJECT ANY ENTRY

In consideration of this entry being accepted, I, intending to be legally bound, hereby for myself, my heirs, executors, administrators, waive and release any and all rights I may have against the organization holding this event, its agents, representatives, successors and assigns for any and all injuries suffered by me at said race.

See Gretchen to join our Senior Stroll team!

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City Fare Menu April 2014 CITY

Monday Tuesday Wednesday 4/1 Stuffed Peppers in Spaghetti Sauce Mashed Potatoes Hot Fruit Compote Animal Crackers 4/2 Beef Burgundy over Egg Noodles Key West Vegetables Pineapples with Whipped Cream 12 Grain Bread 4/9 Oven Fried Chicken Mashed Potatoes With gravy Greens Orange

Thursday

Friday 4/4 Chicken Salad with Lettuce & Tomato on Twelve Grain Bread Cucumber Salad Orange

4/3 BBQ Chicken Breast Southern Potatoes w. Peppers & Onion California Blend Veggies Banana Mini Blueberry Muf in 4/10 Roast Pork w. Gravy Baked Sweet Potato Green Beans Split Top Wheat Roll Hot Cooked Apples

4/7 Meatballs in Spaghetti Sauce Over Penne Pasta Mixed Greens Salad Split Top Wheat Roll Peaches 4/14 Salmon Croquette with Dijon Mustard Sauce Mashed Potatoes Peas & Carrots Wheat Bread Apricots 4/21 Chili topped with Cheese Baked Potato Mixed Greens Salad Mini Corn Muf in Mango Yogurt Parfait

4/8 Hamburger on Whole Wheat Bun Lettuce & Tomato Fresh Pear Minestrone Soup Crackers 4/15 Turkey & Swiss on Club Roll Lettuce, Tomato, Onion Orange Cream of Mushroom Soup Crackers 4/22 Chicken & Dumplings Succotash Hot Fruit Compote Sugar Wafers

4/11 Salmon w. Lemon Dill Sauce Roasted Potato Wedges Broccoli Wheat Bread Chocolate Pudding

***4/16*** Ham with Pineapple Sauce Sweet Potatoes Asparagus Dinner Roll Coconut Cream Pie

4/17 Meatloaf with Mushroom Spaghetti Sauce Roasted Potato Wedges Green Beans Banana Whole Grain Bread 4/24 Flounder with Lemon Dill Sauce Roasted Potato Wedges Stewed Tomatoes Mandarin Oranges Double Fiber Bread

4/18 GOOD FRIDAY HOLIDAY Ham & Swiss with Lettuce, Tomato & Onion on a baby Kaiser Roll Fresh Pear or Banana Yogurt Mayonnaise Packet 4/25 Pot Roast w. Au Jus Baked Potato Broccoli Wheat Bread Pineapple Tidbits Sour Cream

4/23 Ham & Swiss on Club Roll Lettuce, Tomato, Onion Banana Cream of Broccoli Soup Crackers 4/30 Fire Braised Chicken Stew Mixed Greens Salad Peach Cobbler Split Top Wheat Roll

4/28 Herbed Tilapia Macaroni & Cheese Stewed Tomatoes Pears Double Fiber Bread

4/29 Salisbury Steak w. Gravy Mashed Potatoes Brussels Sprouts Fruit Mix Wheat Bread

All meals subject to change. All meals contain 1% milk Meals are ordered according to projected number; over that number, backup meals will be available. Suggested minimum donation for persons 60+ is $2.00 People under age 60 must pay $4.50.

Saturday Mid Day meals served at St. Anthonys Sunday Mid Day meals served at St. Anthonys & St. Patricks Senior Centers. Tuesday & Thursday Evening Meals served at St. Anthonys Senior Center

MONTHLY ACTIVITIES April, 2014

Mon
1 9:00 Quilting 11:30 GRC Support Group 1:00 Bingo 3:00 Red Hat Society

Tue

EASTER BASKET RAFFLE THIS MONTH!

2 9:30 Strength Building 9:30 55 Plus Expo Trip* 10:30 Wii Bowling 1:00 In-Place Walking

Wed

3 10:45 Bible Study 1:00 Bingo

Thu

4 10:30 Soul Line Dancing 1:00 Bingo _____________________ 4/5 - Saturday Membership Council Bingo (tickets were purchased in advance)

Fri

7 9:00 AARP Tax Assistance (last day)* 9:30 Strength Building 10:30 Wii Bowling

8 9:00 Quilting 11:30 GRC Support Group 1:00 Bingo

9 9:30 Strength Building 10:00 Council Meeting 10:30 Wii Bowling 11:00 Members Meeting 1:00 In-Place Walking

10 Dover Trip* 10:45 Bible Study 1:00 Bingo 1:30 Caregiver Support Group*

11 10:30 Soul Line Dancing 1:00 Bingo _____________________ 4/12 - Saturday Run for the Ages* Join our team!!! 18 10:30 Soul Line Dancing No Bingo Today GOOD FRIDAY WSC CLOSES AT 1:00

14 9:00 Commodity Food Delivery 9:30 Strength Building 10:00 Shuffleboard Contest* 10:30 Wii Bowling 1:30 Line Dancing Class

15 9:00 Quilting 11:30 GRC Support Group 1:00 Bingo 4:00 Board of Directors meeting 5:30 GRC-LINKS Program 22 9:00 Quilting 11:30 GRC Support Group 1:00 Bingo

16 9:30 Shady Maple Trip* 9:30 Strength Building 10:30 Computer Class* 10:30 Wii Bowling 1:00 In-Place Walking

17 10:45 Bible Study 12:30 Easter Basket Raffle Drawing* 1:00 Bingo

21 9:30 Strength Building 10:30 Wii Bowling

23 9:30 Strength Building 10:30 Volunteer Celebration* 10:30 Computer Class* 10:30 Wii Bowling 1:00 In-Place Walking 4:30 GRC-Jr. League Program 30 9:30 Strength Building 30:30 Computer Class* 10:30 Wii Bowling 11:15 Birthday Party 1:00 In-Place Walking

24 10:45 Bible Study 1:00 Bingo

25 10:00 Dental Health for Seniors presentation* 10:30 Soul Line Dancing 1:00 Bingo 4/26 - Saturday Wellness Day - Wilmington at Rodney Square 11-3 Daily: Word Puzzles, Cards, Dominos and Games; Exercise and Computer Rooms open. Pool table located in Exercise Room.

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9:30 Strength Building 10:30 Wii Bowling

29 9:00 Quilting 10:00 $tand By Me 50+ Senior Home Ownership Seminar* 11:30 GRC Support Group 1:00 Bingo

* See more information about presentations, trips and activities on the following pages.

ACTIVITIES N G L E

ACTIVITIES & PRESENTATIONS 7 AARP Tax Assistance, 9:00 (LAST DAY) 10 Caregiver Support Group, 1:30-3:00. facilitated by Delaware Hospice 16,23,30,5/7 Beginner Computer Classes, 10:30-11:45. $20.00 for members/$25.00 for non-members. Register by calling WSC no later than April 11. 17 Easter Basket Raffle, 12:30. Raffle tickets for $1.00 each will be available at the front desk and at lunch time announcements. The Easter basket is filled with spring gifts and goodies. Preview available April 1. 23 Celebrate our Volunteers!, 10:30. Well recognize our wonderful volunteers! 25 Dental Health for Seniors, 10:00. Presentation by University of Delaware Nursing Students. 29 Home Ownership Seminar, 10:00

WSC: Experts at Living Well Gretchen Broadwater, Activities Coordinator (651-3424) SNEAK PEEK 911 Memorial Museum. It has just been announced that the long-awaited 911 Memorial Museum will open May 31. WSC will have a trip in the fall. Date not yet set. May (Older Americans Month) 12 Defensive Driving Refresher Class 14 Council & Members Meeting 21 Columbus, NJ Flea Market 29 Health Fair at PAL Center, Garfield Park June 4 Platinum Picnic - Aloha theme (details to follow) 14 Flea Market 18 Roots Market

September _______________________________________________________________________________ 15-18 VERMONT - A detailed flyer can be found TRIPS in this newsletter. If you have any questions, 2 55 Plus Expo, 9:30-2:30 in Dover. Health & please contact Gretchen at 651-3424. wellness vendors will provide information, health IMPORTANT NOTICE: readings and handouts at the Dover Downs Please sign up and pay for trips/events by the Hotel. (this is not a trip to the Dover Downs designated deadline. Your bus seat is guaranteed Casino.) Cost is $7.00 for transportation. only when the fee is paid. 10 Dover Trip to Biggs Museum, Bylers, Willeys, 9:30-2:45. Well visit the Biggs Museum to view If the minimum number of participants is not met by American art & a quilt display. Then on to Bylers the deadline the trip/event will be cancelled and Store, featuring Amish foods, housewares & payment will be returned. A late fee will be imposed gifts. Then we will stop at Willeys on the way on those not meeting the deadline date providing home for spring plants and gift items. the trip/event has a sufficient number registered. 14 Shuffleboard Contest, 10:00. New Castle Senior Center. Current WSC members are placed first on the 16 Shady Maple, 9:30-3:00. Cost is $19.75 for Centers 16 passenger bus for day trips. Nonmembers may attend a day trip if there are unpaid transportation and buffet (price increase on seats after the trips deadline. March 1). Those attending the buffet will be reserved first upon payment for the trip. If Please bring small bills to pay for trips and lunches spaces are available as of the deadline date since the receptionists cannot make change for (April 10), then bus riders will be taken for a large bills. transportation fee of $7.50. _______________________________________________________________________________ Remember to make suggestions for activities!
WILMINGTON SENIOR CENTER CITY STYLES THRIFT SHOP 1900 Tatnall Street Open Monday-Friday, 9:00-1:00 Proceeds from the Village Thrift Shop benefit programs and services for seniors. Bring your donations to the Thrift Shop or call 651-3400 to arrange pickup of donations and to volunteer.

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LUNCH ORDERS All requests for lunch must be made no later than 1:00 the previous day. Once a lunch is ordered you are responsible for its payment. If you need to cancel after the lunch has been order, call immediately. We will then know the meal is available in case someone else wants to purchase it. If the meal is sold you do not have to pay for it. However, if the meal is unsold you need to remit the $2.00 asap. Unsold meals are billed to the Center on a monthly basis at the $4.50 price. Thank you
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APRIL BIRTHDAYS 2 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 16 17 18 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 28 29 Elwood Wilson Richard Urquhart John Bailey Doretha Dungee, Pearl Green Peggie Green, Charles Miller, Evelyn Wilson Olangston Clark Bernita Bradley, Grace Conquest, Christine Nelson Deb Buchler Len Gray Alcinda Eastland-Stoner, Charles McNeil Joanne Grimsley, Robert Ziefert Mildred Johnson, Annette Newman George Green, Vivian Pitts Charles Crampton, Mildred Holmes Ken Maeder Mary Lee Regina Harris Priscilla Crisden, Marie Garlic, Beth Ray Alicia Bayard Hester Brown

NOTES: ACTIVITIES COORDINATORS HOURS Please pay for trips during the following hours only: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday 10:00-noon and 1:00-2:00 --------------------------------------------------------------------VOLUNTEER INFORMATION If you are interested in volunteering with us at Wilmington Senior Center, you must complete a volunteer application and register for the orientation. The April Orientation will be on the 9th at 10:00 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Please contact the WSC at 651-3400 or inquire at the reception desk. -------------------------------------------------------------------NOTE ABOUT CARES AND CONCERNS To notify Wilmington Senior Center of members who are ill or hospitalized, please contact Irmina Hudson at 655-2528. ---------------------------------------------------------------------OPPORTUNITIES FROM AARP

APRIL BIRTHDAY INVITATION If your birthday is this month, please join us at the monthly birthday celebration on April 30 at 11:15 a.m.-2:00. Lunch is free for members who are celebrating their birthdays this month. Please call to make a reservation at 651-3400 by Wednesday, April 23 so we can be sure to have enough meals. You must call because you wont be automatically included in our lunch count. THANK YOU TO OUR RECENT DONORS Tracy Allvord Patricia Jones Edward Anthony Betty Keller John Barr Katherine Klocko Kristin Chambers Chuck Kuti Rhonda Crowder Joe Lucca Dansko Foundation Martin McNeil, Sr. Fresh Grocer Shandra Riley Sue & Bill Getman Dave Ross Jennifer Graber Craig Sams Barbara Habermann Donald Stow Sebastian Hamilton A. Thompson Robert Harra, Jr. Paul Urian Jeanie Hayes Candace Williams

AARP Tax Assistance. Volunteers will be here on Monday, April 7, to help seniors with taxes. Defensive Driving Courses for 2014 will be: May 12 September 8 November 10 ---------------------------------------------------------------------WELCOME TO OUR NEW MEMBERS Samuel Anderson Nana Marie Bey Deb Buchler Sylvia King

GREAT CLOSET CLEAN OUT! 2014 Great Dames Career Clothing Drive Monday, April 7, from 8:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Wilmington Senior Center City Styles Thrift Shop 1901 N. Market Street, Wilmington
Additional Drop-Off Locations at www.Great-Dames.com/Events

DIABETES PREVENTION PROGRAM: New class will start on Wednesday, May 7 at 10:30 a.m. Call 302-572-9622 for information and to register.
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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.
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CAREGIVERS CORNER
COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS PROVIDE RESOURCES Caregivers Support Group at Wilmington Senior Center April 10th Join other caregivers on the second Thursday of each month from 1:30 to 3:00 p.m. for our Caregiver Support Group thats facilitated by staff from Delaware Hospice. A first-time participant shared this response when asked about the support group experience: The support group provided a relaxed atmosphere and comfortable setting for sharing personal feelings and gaining valuable information. Heather and Etta, the leaders, showed great empathy and listened without being judgmental. I left feeling good. Christiana Care Caregivers Education Series April 3 rd , 10 th and 17 th A free lecture series to assist those in the role of caregiver is being offered by Christiana Cares Visiting Nurse Association on 3 consecutive Thursday evenings from 5:00 to 7:30 p.m. in Room 100 at the Eugene du Pont Preventive Medicine & Rehabilitation Institute at 3506 Kennett Pike in Wilmington. The classes are ideal for caregivers, health care professionals, community leaders and others in contact with caregivers. Learn all about:

Planning for care, accessing community resources &

state and federal programs, etc. Dealing with caregiver challenges such as personal care, bathing, assistive devices, prevention and symptoms of common geriatric problems, etc. Managing day-to-day stressful activities

Remedying caregiver burn-out, taking care of yourself and reducing stress

To register, call 302-327-5201. Easter Seals 5th Annual Caregiver & Respite Conference Wednesday, April 30th Easter Seals | 61 Corporate Circle | New Castle, DE 19720 Morning session: 9 AM 12 PM for anyone caring for a child with special needs or disabilities Afternoon session: 1 4 PM for anyone caring for adults with disabilities or seniors with aging conditions Contact: Caitlin Gruber | 302-221-2087 | cgruber@esdel.org

Support for Caregivers... is available from our Caregiver Resource Center call 651-3420 for more information. Caregiver Support Group meets Grandparent Support Group meets second Thursday of the month at 1:30 p.m.-3:00 p.m. Tuesdays from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Funding for the Caregiver Resource Center comes from the Division of Services for Aging and Adults with Physical Disabilities as a result of the National Family Caregiver Support Program, Title III-E of the Older Americans Act. 7

HEALTH & COMMUNITY INFORMATION

WILMINGTON ART LOOP As part of the Wilmington Art Loop on Friday, April 4th, COCA Art will have a pop-up art exhibit from 5:00 to 7:30 p.m. at Union Park, 1704 Pennsylvania Avenue in Wilmington. The featured artist is contemporary realist painter Lisa Ashley. 30% of the sale proceeds of Lisa's art will benefit Wilmington Senior Center. Come see "art in unexpected places"! ___________________________________________ VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY Neighborhood House, a non-profit social service agency that has served the community of South Wilmington for more than 85 years, is seeking volunteer tutors for its after-school program. The program operates Monday through Thursday from 3:00-5:30 p.m., offering a safe and nurturing afterschool environment for local children ages 5-18 years: however, most of the children who attend are of elementary school age. PROTECT YOUR HEALTH When youre sick, you have to deal with visits to the doctors office or the hospital, bottles of medications and days in bed recovering. Wouldnt it be easier to just stay healthy in the first place? If youre not a fan of medication schedules and wasting days weakly lying in bed, you should consider the powerful role that prevention care can play in keeping you healthy. The most important part of preventing disease and illness is healthy habits, including a balanced diet, sufficient sleep and enough exercise. Going to the doctor for recommended checkups and screenings is also a key factor in identifying and treating potential health problems before they develop or worsen. Recommendations vary depending on your age and gender, and sources such as the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) offer guidelines for various preventive screenings and tests.

Due to recent health care reform, you may be able to receive many preventive services at no cost. Nongrandfathered health plans are required to cover a variety of preventive services. Check out what is covered by your insurance and take advantage of preventive care that can keep you and your family Please contact Patricia Kelleher at 302-652-3987 or at healthy. pkelleher@neighborhoodhse.org if you are interested. FOOD DISTRIBUTION AT SHILOH BAPTIST CHURCH COLLECTING SPECIAL ITEMS If you or someone you know needs food, please

Recycled eyeglasses and hearing aids for the Lions visit Shiloh Baptist Church at 215 W. 23rd Street on the second Thursday of each month at 2:00 p.m. For Club and soda can tabs for Ronald McDonald more information please contact Shiloh Baptist Church House. Please leave them with Gretchen. at 655-5315.