Absalom Jones Senior Center 310 Kiamensi Rd., Wilmington, DE 19804 995-7636 May

Thomas P. Gordon Open Monday through Friday, 9am to 2pm 2016 County Executive Hot lunch and salad bar served daily at 11:30am

From the Director’s Desk New Castle County Senior Center The summer is here. The weather has been beautiful. That brings me to the garden. We will need some helping hands for planting, weeding, watering and of course eating. I’ m excited to Mission Statement get plants in the ground. New Castle County provides recreational, Our anniversary was a lovely day. We want to than our members and our special guests. educational and County Executive Thomas Gordon, Recorder of Deeds Mike Kosikowski, Sheriff Trinidad nutrition services for Navaro, Dept. GM Sophia Hanson and Div. of Comm. Services Manager Jane Rattenni. We all thank you for sharing the day with us. Becky Kula made a beautiful cake with pictures of seniors 55+ years of members on it that you could eat. How cool is that? Annette Tomasello made corsages for age regardless of race, everyone. They were beautiful. Thanks to both of you. Sheila Kellam gave us a bit of history religion, sex, ethnic on the center. John Hicks and Castella LaCompte provided history on Absalom Jones, the origin or handicap. First Black Episcopal Priest in the United States who was born a slave in Delaware. I can’t All those attending the forget to thank Taya Dianna who is the Graphic Artist for New Castle County. Taya was one behind the camera at the party. Tasha, Terry, James, Barbara and Sheila were the smiling faces Center must be able serving you. Thanks to the staff they do an awesome job! to take care of their personal needs and make Hope to see you at the Center. Enjoy a wonderful Spring! independent decisions as they participate in the Regards, Joan activities of the day. STARTING JUNE 13….FREE WATER EXERCISE CLASSES! Mondays and Thursdays, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Surratte Pool, New Castle Free transportation from ABJ at 10 a.m. Call the Center to register. In case of inclement weather, please listen to WDEL (1150) or MAY BIRTHDAYS WILM (1450) am radio stations Velma Wheeler Delores Watt Diane Ford To check for Center Pat Gardiner Ruth Benson Stephen Slavish closings & transportation Nancy Anthony Evelyn X Smith Jiann Chang cancellations. Ralph Smith Joanne Nagy Ruth Lambert

Bernice Barnes John Felmey Elisabeth Stirk Peggy Miles Ari Brown Kathleen Lewis Please DO NOT call the Center.

UPCOMING ACTIVITIES AT THE CENTER STAFF June 8, Platinum Picnic Director June 15, Delaware Volunteer 50+ Luncheon Joan Budrow June 17, Fishing Rodeo Senior Citizens Day, Glasgow Park Assistant Director June 27, Tropicana Casino Judy Panchisin July 6, New York Spectacular starring The Radio City Rockettes Site Manager July 12, Christmas in July luncheon Sheila Kellam July 25, Harrington State Fair Drivers August 17, Thunder Over the Boardwalk in Atlantic City Jeffery Biehl August 24, Music Man at the Candle Light Dinner Theatre Terry Lake For information on times, cost, and to sign up, call (302) 995-7636. James Kula No refunds on coach trips unless someone replaces you. Tasha Sykes Page 2 ABSALOM JONES SENIOR CENTER

Welcome New Members

Marlene Phillips Shirley Williams Marvin Williams Barbara Beck Phyllis McCarthy Vernon Bernice Peterson Nancy Ford Thorton Carol Delaney Elena Salas Annette Forehand Juanita Butcher Lucille Thompson Donna Huribrink Donna Johnson

Thinking of You

Angela Taylor Marcia Sharp Eleven Smith George Zawicki Alice Short Lois Rodeck Rita Ford Dorothy Skipski Eleanor Silencieux Grace Darby Velma Wheeler Mary Vai

50/50 WINNER: JOHN HICKS, $41

Senior of the Month: Charles Hutt

Charles was born March 7 in Wilmington. He claims to be a lifelong Delawarean and now lives in New Castle. Charles graduated from Howard H.S. He worked for the City of Wilmington water department for 43 years and also trained new employees. He retired from there. Charles has one son and two daughters. He has grandchildren three boys and three girls. His favorite TV shows are In the Heat of the Night, Maverick, and Old Westerns and Army Movies. Charles likes fried chicken and ice cream. His hobbies include fishing, target practice and helping people. His last donations to the Center were two new clocks, one for the kitchen and one for our dining room. Charles likes visiting his children and likes to vacation in North Carolina and New York. If he could, he would like to have lunch with Michael Jackson because he was a talented singer and dancer. Thank you for all you do for the Center, Charles. Thanks for sharing with the Center—as you know we’re all family here.

We are awarding a monthly gift to a lucky birthday person. Every time the birthday person for that month comes to the Center for a meal or trip, we will enter their name in a drawing for a gift to be awarded at our birthday party. So the more times you get your name in the basket, the better chance you will have to win! All classes are FREE to 55+ Lifestyle Members unless Page 3

Daily Activities

MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY 9am-2pm: Game Room 9am-2pm: Game 9am-2pm: Trip Day 9am-2pm: Game 9am-2pm: Trip Day and Fitness Center Open Room and Fitness Room and Fitness Center Open 9am-2pm: Game Center Open 9am-2pm: Game 9-10am: Room and Fitness Room and Fitness 9am: Bingo DE Swim & Fitness Club Center Open 9:30-10:15am: Center Open

Tai Ji Quan 10am: Beginner Line 9:30am: Bank & 9:15-11:45am: Water 9am-11am: Dancing Post Office (1st Monday) Color Class (2nd & 4th 10-11:30am: Bingo Movies in the

Wednesday ) computer room 10:30-11:15am: Tai Ji Quan 10am: Crochet Club Advanced Line 10am: Video 9:30am: Tai Chi Dancing (1st Tuesday) 10am: Bingo Armchair Exercise 10:30am: Bible Study

10-11:30am: 10:30am: Craft Club 10:30-11:30am: Tai Chi 10:45-11:30am: Penny Bingo

Bible Study Soul Line Dancing 12:30-1:30pm: 12pm: Bid Whist (First 4 Thursdays) 10:30-11:30an: Crochet Club Computer Class (Last Cyn-Win Dance/ Chess Club class is May 16, restart 12:15pm: Pinochle Fitness Class Group Exercise Class on September 12)

12:30pm: Art Therapy 1:15pm: Dance in Joy 12:30pm: Medicine Group Exercise Class (1st & 3rd Friday)

Pickup at Your 1:30-2pm: Drugstore (2nd Monday) 1:15pm: Dance in Joy 12-4pm: Debbie’s Cardio Bid Whist

12:30pm: Debbie’s 2-3pm: 1:30-2pm: Pickle Ball Cardio Drama Club Practice 1pm: Walking the gym:

Cosmetologist, Debra 19 laps = 1 mile 2-3pm: (1st Thursday) Drama Club Practice 2-3pm:

Drama Club Practice LAST TUESDAY OF THE MONTH… Birthday Party!

Activities & Services Offered Throughout the Year GAMES: Bingo, pinochle, billiards, shuffleboard, pickle ball, Wii. Game room is open daily from 9am-2pm. HEALTH: Blood pressure screening, Delaware Assistance Prescription Program, Vial of Life, Medicare information, Speakers FITNESS: Dance classes, water aerobics, tai chi, group exercise, walk the gym, Beginners dance class, Debbie’s cardio SERVICES: Elderinfo, Legal Aid, Tax assistance by AARP, defensive driving, caregiver information, book and video lending library, Delaware Energy Assistance Program GROUPS: Advisory Council, Red Hat Society “Sassy Ladies”, Chess Club, Crochet Club, Drama Club, Shuffleboard Club, Wii Bowling, Book Club ARTS & CRAFTS: Watercolor class, paper flower making, candy making

Look for dates and times in the newsletter or ask the Senior Center staff! Page 4 ABSALOM JONES SENIOR CENTER

MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY MAY 2 3 4 5 6 Don’t forget to sign up 9: BP Screening with Debbie 9-2: TRIP BAKE SALE! 9-2: TRIP for trips today! 9:30: Bingo Woody’s, Visit the shops Farmers Market, Route 13 10: Beginners Line Dancing in North East, MD 9: Shoprite, Moving for 9:30: Scrabble/Upwords, 10:30: Advanced Line Better Balance 9:30: Tai Chi Moving for Better Balance, Dancing 9:30: Scrabble/Upwords 10: Crochet Club 10:30: Cyn/Win Dance & Computer Class 12:30: Group Exercise, Sassy 10: Armchair Exercise, 10:30: Bible Study Exercise, Art Therapy 10:30: Bible Study Ladies Meeting Tai Chi 10:45: Soul Line Dance 12: Bid Whist 12:30: Debbie’s Cardio 1:15: Dance in Joy 12: Bid Whist 12:15: Pinochle 1:30: Debbie’s Cardio 12:30: Group Exercise 2: Drama Club 1:15: Dance in Joy 2: Drama Club 9 10 11 12 13 9:30: Scrabble/Upwords, 9:30: Bingo 9-2: TRIP 9: Shoprite, Moving for 9-2:30: TRIP Moving for Better Balance, 10: Beginners Line Dancing Mt. Cuba Garden Tour, Better Balance Dover Downs Computer Class 10:30: Advanced Line $12 plus lunch 10: Crochet Club 10:30: Bible Study Dancing 10:30: Bible Study 10:30: Cyn/Win Dance & 12:30: Debbie’s Cardio 12:30: Group Exercise 9: Scrabble/Upwords 10:45: Soul Line Dance Fitness Drama Club Presents “He’s 10: Armchair Exercise, 12:15: Pinochle 12: Bid Whist Special luncheon for Over the Hill”, Lunch & Tai Chi 12:45: Group Exercise Delcastle Senior Nursing ticket $5 12: Bid Whist 1:15: Dance in Joy Students 1:15: Dance in Joy 6:30: Drama Club 2: Drama Club 1:30: Debbie’s Cardio Presents “He’s Over the 2: Drama Club Hill”, Light refreshments & tickets $4 16 17 18 19 20 9-3: TRIP 9:30: Bingo 9:45-2: TRIP 9: Shoprite, Moving for 9-2: TRIP Peddlers Village 10: Beginners Line Dancing Carousel Park Tour, $5 Better Balance Brandywine River 10:30: Advanced Line plus lunch 10: Crochet Club Museum, $10 plus Lunch 9:30: Scrabble/Upwords, Dancing 10:30: Bible Study, at Hank’s Place Moving for Better Balance, 12:30: Group Exercise 9: Scrabble/Upwords Soul Line Dance Last day for Computer Advisory Board Meeting 9-11:30: Watercolor Class 12:15: Pinochle 9:30: Tai Chi Class, start again Sept. 12 1:15: Ageless Grace 10: Armchair Exercise, 12:45: Group Exercise 10:30: Cyn/Win Dance & 10:30: Bible Study 1:30: Debbie’s Cardio Tai Chi 1:15: Dance in Joy Fitness, Art Therapy 12:30: Debbie’s Cardio 2: Drama Club 12: Bid Whist 2: Drama Club 12: Bid Whist

23 24 25 26 27 9:30: Scrabble/Upwords, 9:15: Bingo 9-2: TRIP 9: Shoprite 8:30-3: TRIP Moving for Better Balance 10: Beginners Line Dancing Mystery Ride, $10-$18 10: Crochet Club Green Dragon 10:30: Bible Study 10:30: Advanced Line plus Lunch 10:30: Bible Study, 12:30: Debbie’s Cardio Dancing Soul Line Dance 9:30: Tai Chi 12:30: Group Exercise 9: Scrabble/Upwords 12:15: Pinochle 10:30: Cyn/Win Dance & 1:15: Dance in Joy 10: Armchair Exercise, 12:45: Group Exercise Fitness 1:30: Debbie’s Cardio Tai Chi 2: Drama Club 12: Bid Whist 2: Drama Club 12: Bid Whist

30 31 9:15: Bingo MEMORIAL DAY 10: Beginners Line Dancing MAY IS OLDER HOLIDAY 10:30: Advanced Line AMERICANS MONTH! Dancing CENTER CLOSED 11:30: SPEAKERS: Leizell Parks 12:30: Group Exercise 1:15: Ageless Grace 1:30: Debbie’s Cardio All classes are FREE to 55+ Lifestyle Members unless Page 5

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Absalom Jones Senior Center March “300” Club Advisory Board Anthony George 308 Peg Chandler 319 President: John Hicks Tony Cubeta 322 Jeanne Daniels 369 Vice-President: Joe Kontur Bob Glenn 317 Harry Grasty 300 Secretary: Castella LaCompte Michael W. Harris 59 John Hicks 301 Assist. Secretary: Evelyn Pyle Betty Howe 322 Joanne Kautz 322 Goodwill Ambassador: George Keenan 344 Maggie King 326 Annette Tomasello Joe Kontur 339 Cele Kruger 347 James McKeller 301 Staff Patricia Merritt 338 Joanne Nagy 329 Director: Joan Budrow Joe Nice 308 Assistant Director: Judy Panchisin Clint Nordell 390 Site Manager: Sheila Kellam Nick Piccoli 302 Drivers: Jeffery Biehl, Tasha Sykes, Sandy Poe 391 Terry Lake, James Kula Evelyn Pyle 322 John Smith 310 Rosie Strengari 315 Advisory Board Meeting Catherine Trakas 320 May 17, 12 p.m. Joanne Tweed 324 Marjorie Weidner 330 Doris Whitcoe 338 Dorothy Zupon 363 Legacy—What will yours be? You joined the ABJ Center because you found a Highest Total Score for March place to call home. The Center offers several Joe Kontur 1,693 activities, educational offerings, and resources Highest Scores for March that help you live a more fulfilling life. You have Joanne Nagy 391 made friends that you accompanied on many trips. Joe Kontur 415 Some of you have made life-time friends. By Doris Whitcoe 359 remembering the ABJ Senior Center in your will, George Keenan 402 it would help preserve a place for others to come for many years. For more information and assistance, contact the Center. Greeting Cards Check out the rack of cards in the game room. Friendly Reminder They are $.25 each and the money benefits the For your health and safety, please do not take Center. items from the lunch trays and store them in your bag or purse. It is risky to have food items sit at Book Buddy Program room temperature. Please consume all food items This is a program to provide reading material to at the Center. Thank you for your cooperation. homebound seniors who are unable to visit their County library. To find out more or to sign up for CHECK OUT THESE ACTIVITIES & PROGRAMS AT OUR 55+ LIFESTYLE CENTERS

MORNING MINGLE SENIOR STRENGTH YOGILATES HOW TO TREAT SITE: GARFIELD PARK SITE: HOCKESSIN YOUR PLANTAR FASCIITIS 2-hour sessions, Free Instructor: Caitlin Reilly SITE: HOCKESSIN Mon/Wed 8-10 a.m. March-May Free for 55+ Lifestyle Members Presenter: Dr. Steve Rapposelli, PPT 1405.424 Wed 9:30-10:30 a.m. May Get to know your neighbors and join us for infor- One 1-hour presentation, Free mation sessions, games, refreshments, demon- This class is designed specifically for seniors Thu 12-1 p.m. 5/19 strations, and good conversation. Take a walk in and combines Yoga and Pilates movements, Learn three things to knock out that foot pain you our gym to get your heart rate up during our drop some of which will be done on a mat on the floor get when you first step out of bed in the morning! -in walking or weight room session. Call while others will be in a standing position. Bring Call (302) 571-4004 to register. Adults (302) 571-4004 or stop by for a list of a yoga mat and a bottle of water. Ages 50+ upcoming activities. Ages 55+ SUPER STRIDER WALKING CLUB MEDICARE/MEDICARE FRAUD MORNING SOCIAL HOUR Presenter: AnnMarie Desardouin, DHSS and Dela- SITE: HOCKESSIN ware Medicare Assistance Bureau SITE: HOCKESSIN No instructor, Free One 1-hour presentation, Free 1-hour sessions, Free Tue/Thu 8-11 a.m. March-May SITE: BRANDYWINE TOWN CENTER Mon-Thu 9-10 a.m. March-May Walk in the gym and record the number of miles Thu 6-7 p.m. 5/12 Chat with new friends over a hot cup of coffee you can walk each visit. We will keep your num- Are you a senior or caregiver in need of infor- and plan to spend the next several hours bers on file and each quarter you will be reward- mation or assistance with Medicare? Join Senior together playing pool or cards and sharing lunch. ed for your success. Adults Medicare Patrol and Medicare Assistance Bu- Call (302) 239-8861 to register. Ages 55+ reau for a free Medicare information session. TAI CHI Call (302) 571-4004 to register. Adults BEGINNER LINE DANCING SITE: HOCKESSIN SITE: GARFIELD PARK Instructor: Art Ferris PROTECTING YOUR RETIREMENT Instructor: Cynthia Clark-Short Free for 55+ Lifestyle Members Free for 55+ Lifestyle Members Mon/Wed 9-10 a.m. March-May AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Mon/Thu 12:30-1:30 p.m. March-May No class 5/30 FOR FAMILY CAREGIVERS Get basic line dance instruction and show off This ancient Chinese form of exercise uses med- SITE: HOCKESSIN your skills in the last half of the class. Adults itation techniques and calm, continuous natural Presenter: Ed Gootzait movement patterns to develop inner self and One 1-hour presentation, Free BEGINNER/INTERMEDIATE YOGA exercise every muscle group in the body. Contin- Sat 10-11:30 a.m. 5/14 ued practice relieves stress, increases strength Find out information that every caregiver should SITE: GARFIELD PARK and flexibility, energizes the body, and even know. Learn about the types of care available Instructor: Crystal Lee lowers blood pressure. Call (302) 571-4004 to and the costs. Practice communication tech- Free for 55+ Lifestyle Members register. Adults niques families can use when discussing these Tue/Thu 9:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m. March-May difficult issues. Call (302) 571-4004 to register. This course introduces yogic postures, align- A SHOULDER OWNER’S MANUAL Adults ment, and breathing to promote energy and SITE: HOCKESSIN restore balance. Bring a yoga mat, a towel, and a bottle of water. Adults Presenter: Dr. Steve Rapposelli, PPT REVERSE MORTGAGES 101 One 1-hour presentation, Free SITE: HOCKESSIN Thu 12-1 p.m. 5/5 Presenter: Benjamin Besosa, Pike Creek Mortgage INTRO TO STRENGTH TRAINING Do your shoulders hurt? Are they stiff? One 1-hour presentation, Free SITE: HOCKESSIN Can’t lift objects overhead? Learn how to Wed 12-1 p.m. 5/11 Instructor: Andrew Holtz take care of your shoulders from now on. Call Learn the top ten things you need to know about Free for 55+ Lifestyle Members (302) 571-4004 to register. Adults reverse mortgages and the top eight myths Tue 8:30-9:30 a.m. 3/15-5/24 about reverse mortgages. For inquiries and to Learn how to safely use common fitness center DON’T BE A PAIN IN THE NECK register call (302) 559-8625. Adults equipment while developing an effective fitness SITE: HOCKESSIN program. You will also learn safe strength train- ing techniques and proper body mechanics. Presenter: Dr. Steve Rapposelli, PPT Bring water and a towel. Call (302) 571-4004 to One 1-hour presentation, Free register. Adults Thu 12-1 p.m. 5/12 Learn how to stretch and strengthen your neck safely and effectively. Call (302) 571-4004 to register. Adults

All classes are FREE to 55+ Lifestyle Members unless otherwise noted. Registration is required for all activities. If a class number is listed, then you must register online at https://activenet.active.com.nccde. Select activities give the option of registering by phone if a phone number is included.