November 2013 Frederica, Delaware 19946

THETHE GUIDINGGUIDING LIGHTLIGHT Guiding Delaware’s Seniors Into a Brighter Future Frederica Senior Center 216 South Market St November 2013 Frederica, Delaware 19946

Happy Thanksgiving from the Frederica Senior Center

Frederica Senior Center will be closed on November 11 to Honor Our Veterans and November 28 & 29 for Thanksgiving. Please join us on Wednesday 13 November for a wonderful Thanksgiving meal at 12:00

VISIT US AT FSCNEWS.ORG

Membership Meeting ,Oct 9 , 2013

There were 36 members present at the October meeting. I reminded everyone about the Jones Boy’s dance on October 26. All proceeds benefit the Center. Thanks again to Janet, Radine and Ann for all the hard work that they do putting all the wonderful meals together for us. Also want to thank Mel for all the volunteer work he does during set-up and especially for helping with the dishes. It is greatly appreciated. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving! MAE

To Our Men & Women in Uniform, Past, Present and Future God Bless You and Thank You

Celebrate November 11, 2013 2

"We often take for granted the very things that most deserve our gratitude." Thank You for Your Service and the Sacrifices You Made

Daniel Hoffman Howard E Todd Jr Paul Davis Paul L Bouchard Ken Smith USAF USAF US Army USAF US Army

Asa Flemming Telford Rager Ray Harris Sonny Lomax Herman Wagner USAF USAF USAF USAF USAF

Charlie Hropvich Wilbur Jones Robert I Salisbury Ken Bodine Ken Benson USAF USAF US Army USAF Closest Picture in Uniform US Army

Ken Ryder US Navy

Mert Mullen USMC

Rocky Shanks Jim Schilling George Harris Dan Haggerty US Navy USAF US Army US Navy

Oscar Mosley Bob Gill Thomas Mosley David Keller USMC US Coast Guard US Army USMC 4

Happenings at FSC October Birthday Dinner

BRING A FRIEND TO THE CENTER FOR THE DAY AND LET THEM SEE ALL THAT THE CENTER HAS TO OFFER! 5

NOVEMBER LUNCH MENU

MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

MENU 1 SUBJECT Chefs Salad TO Dessert CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE

4 5 6 7 8 Homemade Bacon Burger Ribs Ham VETERANS EAT Chicken Soup FREE Tatar Wedges Baked Potato Sweet Potatoes Cole Slaw Succotash Chicken Salad Brussels Sprouts Hot Dogs Sandwich Pudding Roll Fruit Whip French Fries Dessert Blueberry Cobbler Baked Beans Apple Pie 11 12 13 14 15 Thanksgiving Homemade Flounder Shrimp CLOSED Dinner VETERANS DAY Vegetable Soup Turkey Augratin Potatoes Mac & Cheese Ham & Cheese Potatoes/Stuffing Stewed Tomatoes Coleslaw Green Beans Sandwich Pudding Beets Cranberries Sherbet Pumpkin Pie Fresh Fruits

18 19 20 21 22 Lasagna Beef & Broccoli Wings Roast Beef Tuna Sub Tossed Salad Rice Mac& Cheese Garlic Bread Mashed Potatoes Chips Sherbet Peas & Dumplings Pears Carrots Peaches Lemon Cake Bread Pudding

25 26 27 28 29 Cheese steak Homemade Chili Birthday Dinner French Fries CENTER CENTER Hot Biscuit Pork Roast Corn Nuggets CLOSED CLOSED Dessert Cream Potatoes Dessert THANSGIVING THANSGIVING Corn/Applesauce Cheesecake 6

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]

From the Kitchen We would like to say thank you for your support of the kitchen staff. We are honored to prepare and serve meals to all of you. It has been very exciting to see the increase in attendance. Thank you to our volunteers who make it possible in all we do. We look forward to preparing and serving your meals in the future Radine Shanks Assist Cook 7

NOVEMBER ACTIVITIES MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

Strange Sites in 1 Asheville NC 8:00-10:00—Billiards Did you miss out? 9:00—Crafts Check the trip 10:00-WII Games schedule for more 12:45—Bingo exciting adventures 4 5 6 7 8 8:00-10:00—Billiards 8:00-10:00—Billiards 8:00-10:00— 8:00-10:00—Billiards 8:00-10:00—Billiards 9:00—Crafts10:00- 9:00—Crafts Billiards 9:00—Crafts 9:00—Crafts Bible Study 9:30—Pinochle Club 9:00—Crafts 9:00—Card Club 10:00-WII Games 12:45—Bingo 9:30—Bridge Club 9:30—Weigh In 11:00—Quilting 12:45—Bingo 12:30—Card Club 9:30—Walking Seniors 12:45-Bingo 12:45—Bingo 12:45—Bingo Jamie Sharp Visit

11 12 13 14 15 CLOSED 8:00-10:00—Billiards 8:00-10:00— 8:00-10:00—Billiards 8:00-10:00—Billiards 9:00—Crafts Billiards 9:00—Crafts 9:00—Crafts VETERANS 9:30—Pinochle Club 9:00—Crafts 9:00—Card Club 10:00-WII Games DAY 9:30—Bridge Club 9:30—Weigh In 12:45—Bingo 12:45 Bingo 12:45—Bingo 9:30—Walking 12:45—Bingo

18 19 20 21 22 8:00-10:00—Billiards 8:00-10:00—Billiards 8:00-10:00— 8:00-10:00—Billiards 8:00-10:00—Billiards 9:00—Crafts 9:00—Crafts Billiards 9:00—Crafts 9:00—Crafts 10:00-Bible Study 9:30—Pinochle Club 9:00—Crafts 9:00—Card Club 10:00-WII Games 12:45—Bingo 9:30—Bridge Club 9:30—Weigh In 12:45—Bingo 12:45 Bingo 12:45—Bingo 9:30—Walking Johnny Cake Singers 12:45—Bingo @ DE Veterans Home 25 26 27 28 29 8:00-10:00—Billiards 8:00-10:00—Billiards 8:00-10:00—Billiards CENTER CENTER 9:00—Crafts 9:00—Crafts 9:00—Crafts CLOSED CLOSED 10:00-Bible Study 9:30—Pinochle Club 9:30—Weigh In 12:45—Bingo 9:30—Bridge Club 9:30—Walking THANSGIVING THANSGIVING 12:45—Bingo 12:45—Bingo 8

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 November Birthdays

Nov 2 - Geraldine Sheridan Nov 13 - Patricia Kilby Nov 24 - Daniel Hoffman Dorothy Pickert Nov 17 - Delores McDonnell Janet Wells Nov 4 - Ella Louise Kirk Janet Kanoy Nov 26 - Lee Sheridan Nov 6 - Norman Jackson Nov 18 - Randy Maloney Nov 28 - Tracy Crisco Nov 8 - Bette Tharp Rosalee Jackson Nov 30 - Ken Bodine Nov 12 - June Sullivan Nov 20 - Sandy Henderson The Birthday Dinner is November 26th at 12:00 Robert Cooper Nov 24 - Bert Macklin 9

Safety tips  Stay in the kitchen when you are cooking on the stovetop so you can keep an eye on the food.  Stay in the home when cooking your turkey and check on it frequently.  Keep children away from the stove. The stove will be hot and kids should stay 3 feet away.  Make sure kids stay away from hot food and liquids. The steam or splash from vegetables, gravy or coffee could cause serious burns.  Keep the floor clear so you don’t trip over kids, toys, pocketbooks or bags.  Keep knives out of the reach of children.  Be sure electric cords from an electric knife, coffee maker, plate warmer or mixer are not dangling off the counter within easy reach of a child.  Keep matches and utility lighters out of the reach of children — up high in a locked cabinet.  Never leave children alone in room with a lit a candle.  Make sure your smoke alarms are working. Test them by pushing the test button.

On our way to a concert in Petersburg Johnny Cake Singers Are Back!!!!! After a two month vacation, the Johnny Cake Singers are back and practicing every Thursday from 10:00-11:00. On Nov 21 we will be singing at the Delaware Veterans Home in Milford and then on Dec 19 we will bring Christmas Cheer to Milford Manor. We have lost a few of our members because they have moved away or unable to participate because of health issues. We need you to join us. You will be blessed by knowing you are helping someone less fortunate. So please join us, we need you help!

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.)

Frederica Senior Center provides a variety of programs and services for people age 55 and over or disabled. The two primary services include, outreach social services and nutrition.

Outreach help 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 seniors 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

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 outline by current IRS rules and regulations

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 November 20, 2013 The John Dickinson Plantation may not look exactly as it did 200 years ago, but it still gives the feeling of the 18th century.

December 18, 2013 Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge

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 Governor’s house decorated for the holidays.

Other locations we will visit in the upcoming months include Swanendal (Delaware’s first European colony; the New Castle Court House Museum; Fenwick Island and the Sea Shipwreck Museum; Fort Delaware Ghost/History tour; Woodland Ferry and much, much more. So sign up early because these trips will fill up fast. Schedule is subject to change.

Did you miss the fun of the Wilmington & Western train ride? Look at the trips planned for November and don’t miss out!!

A Wonderful Time Was had By All In Asheville NC Thank You Sonny and Trish For All The Hard Work It Took To Make This A Great Trip.

Fifer Farms (look for more pictures through out the newsletter)

Thank you to all of our veterans and active duty military.

Happy Thanksgiving to all. From

For summer rains, and winter's sun, Renee Hoffman For autumn breezes crisp and sweet; For labors doing, to be done,; November is the time of year that we turn For April, May, and lovely June, our thoughts to being grateful for For bud, and bird, and berried vine; What we have and our ability to make do with less. For joys of morning, night, and noon, We are grateful to the For mountains, valleys, forests deep; For maple, oak, and lofty pine; Men and women in uniform protecting our country For light and air, for sun and shade, so we can enjoy peace For merry laughter and for cheer; And harmony in a free land. We sometimes pause for Of blessings through the year; A moment to give thanks for our friends, family and For all the fruitful earth's increase, Life’s simple pleasures. For home and life, and love divine, Thank you to all those men, women, and families For hope, and faith, and perfect peace, for your sacrifices you made to allow us freedom My thanks, dear Lord,! Happy Veterans day Renee Hoffman

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 .

Visit New York City with Frederica Senior Center On December 4th 2013 See Historic Penn Station, visit Chelsea Market Place, spend a wonderful afternoon at the Rachel Ray TV show and much, much more. Find out more by calling Frederica Senior Center at 335-4555 (ask for Cathy) Many thanks to Doris Hoover for setting this wonderful adventure up.

Medicare Part D Check-up 13 Nov 9:00 - 12:00 Please Bring a List of Your Medications Flu Shot will be also be available. Presented by Home Town Drugs in Harrington Delaware

The Sites and Sounds Enjoyed While in Asheville & Pigeon Forge

Bad Fork Valley Stony Bald

A THANKSGIVING DAY PRAYER Lord, so often, as any other day When we sit down to our meal and pray

We hurry along and make fast the blessing Thanks, amen. Now please pass the dressing

We’re slaves to our olfactory overload We must rush our prayers before the food gets cold

But Lord, I’d like to take a few minutes more To really give thanks to what I’m thankful for

For my family, my health, a nice soft bed My friends, my freedom, a roof over my head

I’m thankful right now to be surrounded by those Whose lives touch me more than they’ll ever possibly know

Thankful Lord, that You’ve blessed me beyond measure Thankful that in my heart lives life’s greatest treasure

Thank You, dear Jesus, reside in that place And I’m ever so grateful for Your unending grace

So please, heavenly Father, bless this food You’ve provided And bless each and every person invited Amen (Scott Wesemann) 18

Fifer Farms

Please Welcome Our New Members

Delores Baltimore Roy & Joan Collumb Louise & Robert Gill Gloria Jones David & Debbie Willey Loretta & Wayne Wooten

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

Fifer Farms Trip Fall is Here

MEET YOUR FREDERICA SENIOR CENTER STAFF

Ray (PaPa) Rev Rocky Office Manager Sanitation Engineer

Renee, Have to show off Executive Director the grandkids every chance I get

NOVEMBER 2013 TRIPS Tuesday 5 Nov Uncle Henry’s Pretzel Factory (Cost $20 +money for Shopping/Meal) The Bus will leave at 9:00am and return at 5:00pm

Tuesday 12 Nov Bird in Hand (Cost $10 +money for Shopping/Meal) The Bus will leave at 9:00am and return at 5:00pm

Monday 18 Nov Christiana Mall (Bring money for meals and shopping.) The Bus will leave at 9:00am and return at 4:00pm

Wednesday 20 Nov Gander Mountain & Salisbury Mall

(Bring money for Shopping & Meal) The Bus will leave at 8:30am and return at 5:00pm

Wednesday 20 Nov John Dickenson Plantation A Passport to Delaware Event

The Bus will leave at 9:30am and return at 2:00pm (Bring Money for lunch is at Restaurant 55) (Best Hamburgers in Town)

Wednesday 27 Nov Hershey PA (Cost $25 + money for meals/shopping) The Bus will leave at 8:30am and return at 6:00pm

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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]

2013 Restaurants with Veterans Day Free Meals Applebees Free Meal On Monday, November 11th, veterans and active duty military can choose from a free signature Thank You Meal menu that includes some of Applebee’s favorite items, including a 7 oz. House Sirloin, Bacon Cheddar Cheeseburger, Three-Cheese Chicken & Sundried Tomato Penne, Fiesta Lime Chicken, Double Crunch Shrimp, Chicken Tenders Platter or Oriental Chicken Salad. Must present valid Veteran’s form of identification or be in uniform.

Golden Corral Free Meal Monday November 11th from 4 PM to 9 PM get a free Veterans Day buffet and beverage to any veteran who has served in the United States military or is a current active duty service member. All Golden Corral locations will be participating. No identification is required to get your free Veterans Day meal.

Membership Guidelines

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 expected 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 members 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!

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 Staff Wilbur Jones President Renee Hoffman Executive Director Paul Davis 1st Vice President Ray Harris Office Manager Herb Konowitz 2nd Vice President Renee Hoffman Outreach Director Cathy Mosley Activities Coordinator Rev. William Downing Secretary Janet Smith Food Service Manager Brian Warnock Treasurer Radine Shanks Asst. Food Service Manager Laura McCann Member At Large Anne Hartnett Kitchen Assistant

Mert Mullen Bus Driver Members: Dave King, Jack Peterman, Linda Muncy Bus Driver Mae Maloney, Charles Shinefuss, Glenn Garner, Betty Flemming Crafts Coordinator Rocky Shanks Sanitation Engineer Membership Representative: Mae Maloney 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 2:00pm.