March 2018 THE GUIDING LIGHT Guiding Delaware’s Seniors Into a Brighter Future Frederica Senior Center 216 South Market St Frederica, Delaware 19946 Visit us at www.fscnews.org Did you know you can read the Frederica Senior Center Guiding Light online at www.FSCNEWS.ORG <link href='https://www.blogger.com/dyn -41fc Join in the fun at Buddy’s Hideaway Friday Night March 9th and March 23rd. Need more information just talk to Sonny or Cathy. Sunday March 12, 2018 3 GETTING TO KNOW YOU by Doris Hoover Daniel Arthur Haggerty was born to Patrick and Minnie Haggerty on January 4, 1935, in an old farm house located in Five Points, PA. Dan is the youngest of 12 children, 7 boys and 5, living on a farm near Indiana, PA. Dan says “when they found the best, they quit having children”. His father was a coal miner which meant long hours of continuous hard labor. Dan’s mother managed the farm while tending to their 12 children. Dan attended the Bell School at Five Points, a one-room school house. He continued his education at the Marion Center School, and in those days, there was no school bus. He traveled the 25 miles distance everyday whether it is the hot humid days or the cold blistery snowy days of Pennsylvania. But during the second semester of the ninth grade he had to leave school to work on the farm. He also was employed for 2 years at the Indiana Hospital but on February 29, 1955, Dan packed his bag and joined the U.S. Navy. He served in Viet Nam with a tour of duty on 5 aircraft carriers. Dan retired from naval services in 1974, with 20 years service. At some point during his navy career, and on a week-end leave, Dan and his best navy friend visited Ocean City, MD. This is when he met the love of his life, Maggie. They wrote faithfully to each other during his military enlistment. She was a student and upon her 1959 graduation the two were engaged and married March 1961. Their life together was adventurous during the military years. With their 4 children (1 girl, 3 boys) the youngest 18 months and the oldest 10 years, they shared a courageous and daring trip across the United States. Dan had two weeks to report to Alameda, CA and board the US Enterprise. Starting from Philadelphia, the Haggerty family drove and camped out every night. It was a great two week experience for everyone, one they will never forget. The Haggerty family moved to Milford bought a house in Eastman Heights in 1998. Sadly, Maggie passed away December 5, 2014, after 54 happy years of marriage together. Dan is a member of the Milford Reformation Lutheran Church, MSC, life member to the VFW, American Legion, and Frederica Senior Center. His favorite color is blue, enjoys all foods but prefers the American cuisine. He is especially fond of a Wendy’s senior lunch or dinner and enjoys a visit to The Palace in Milford with friends for a delicious meal. Other favorites are TV western movies, especially those with Roy Rogers or John Wayne and enjoys listening to country and western songs. He says the best vacation ever spent was to Disney World, CA for one week with the family. He is Grand Dad to 5 grandchildren and 2 great- grandchildren. He spends many hours volunteering driving those folks who cannot drive to the market or to their doctor appointments. He is an ardent oil painter, (took lessons from FSC art teacher Delores Cubbage), wood working advocate, and spends many delightful hours playing cards with friends. Dan’s Word of Advice: Stay in school, get an education and do not go on dope. Daniel Arthur Haggerty is an enthusiastic and a passionate individual, always willing to help others, and always has a funny story or joke to share. Please give a hardy handshake to our member of the month. LUNCH IS SERVED MONDAY THROUGH THURSDAY NOON-12:45 FRIDAY NOON –12:30 UNLESS IT’S A SPECIAL MEAL FREDERICA SENIOR CENTER DOES NOT SAVE OR RESERVE LUNCH PLEASE DO NOT CALL AT LUNCH TIME TO SAVE YOUR LUNCH 4 5 March 2018 Activities ITALIAN NATIVE MARY KENNEY INSTRUCTS BASIC ITALIAN 6 Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri 1 2 Roast Beef Chicken Cream Corn Cordon Bleu Scalloped Po- Peas Mashed Potatoes tatoes Gravy Gravy Dessert Dessert 5 6 7 8 9 Turkey & Swiss Salisbury Steaks Fried Chicken Cabbage Rolls Country Fried Subs Succotash Potato Salad Corn Chicken Macaroni Salad Mashed Potatoes Mac & Cheese Bread Broccoli Dessert Gravy Mashed Potatoes Dessert Dessert Dessert Gravy Dessert 12 13 14 15 16 St Patricks’ Day Broccoli/Cheddar Manicotti Chicken Salad Pork Roast Soup Salad On a Kaiser Roll Lima Beans Ham & Cabbage Grilled Ham & Garlic Bread Pasta Salad Mashed Potatoes Potatoes Dessert Dessert Cheese Sandwich Dessert Gravy Dessert Dessert 19 20 Birthday Lunch 21 22 23 Fajitas Chicken & Chef Salad Meat Loaf Cheese Steaks Chicken and Beef Dumpling Dessert Stewed Tomatoes Potato Wedges Rice Peas Au gratin Potatoes Dessert Dessert Mashed Potatoes Gravy Gravy Dessert Dessert By Southern Meadows 26 27 28 Easter Dinner 29 30 Pulled Pork Liver & Onions Wings Spaghetti CLOSED Onion Rings Green Beans Potato Salad Salad Cole Slaw Mashed Potatoes GOOD Baked Beans Bread Dessert Gravy Dessert FRIDAY Dessert Dessert 7 8 9 Meet Your King & Queen Sylvia & Melvin Bailey AARP DEFENSIVE DRIVER REFRESHER APRIL 12, 2018, 8:00AM to 12:00pm Must have taken the Defensive Driver Course within the last 3 years. Sign up at Front Desk. Make Checks out to AARP 10 March 2018 Trips Monday March 5 - Philadelphia Flower Show Cost - $40.00 8:00am to 4:00pm Cut Off is March 1, 2018 VISIT BEAUTIFUL MAINE 5 DAYS - 4 NIGHTS (Mon– Fri) May 21 - 25, 2018 Only $515 (double occupancy) Dep Frederica Sr. Ctr. @ 8am For more info call Cathy at 335-4555 Motorcoach transportation 4 nights lodging 8 meals: 4 breakfast and 4 dinners Guide Tour of Portland, Kennebunk and Kennebunk- port Tour Historic Victoria Mansions Guided Tour of Pineland Farms, a picturesque working farm Visit to Boothbay Railway Village Visit to the Seashore Trolley Museum and countryside trolley ride. $75 Due Upon Signing, Add $180 for Single Occupany Final Payment Due 3-14-2018 11 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, veterans regardless of race, creed, national origin, or gender. An ap- plication must be completed and submitted to the corporation. At that time, a fee of $25.00 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 $5.00 per member, $8.00 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, med- ical bills, or any other assistance please call our Outreach Coordinator. Board of Directors Staff Ken Ryder President Renee Hoffman Executive Director Ray Harris Office Manager Rev William Downing 1st Vice President Cathy Mosley Activities Coordinator Herb Konowitz 2nd Vice President Kimberly Jester Manager/Lead Cook Billie Hoffman Assistant Cook Sam Beyard Treasurer Michelle Phinazee Kitchen Assistant Marvin Lands Secretary Myra Jones Kitchen Assistant Telford Rager Member at Large Mert Mullen Bus Driver Sonny Lomax Bus Driver Members: Charles Shinefuss, Tom Mosley, Roy Bookhultz Bus Driver Ron Papineau, Melvin Dernberger, Adrena Vann Ricky Maddox Bus Driver Betty Flemming Crafts Coordinator Mae Maloney Mary Bookhultz Becky Tatman Daniel Jones Sanitation Engineer Membership Representative: Sue Mayerwski Mae Maloney Receptionist (Volunteer) Volunteer Receptionist: Trish Lomax Receptionist (Volunteer) Gloria Butts Social Coordinator Mary Bookhultz, Pat Anderson, Sybil Hoover, Art Titus, Barbara Young 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, 12 .