November - December 2015 Newsletter

Mid-County Senior Center Established in 1979 “Meet Friends and Renew Friendships.”

Daily Activities

Art Class - Friday from 9 - 11 am

Badminton - Monday & Wednesday from

1 - 2:30 pm

Bible Study - Wednesday at 10:30 am

Bocce - Tuesday & Thursday at 9:30 am

Bridge - Thursday at 12:15 pm

Bunco - Thursday at 10 am

Canasta - Wednesday & Thursday at 9 am

Ceramics & Jewelry Making - Tuesday

at 9 am

Dancing for All - Wednesday at 10 am

Fitness Room - Weekdays from

8:30 - 11:30 am

Line Dancing - Tuesday at 10:45 am

Penny Bingo - Weekdays from

12:45 - 2:30 pm

Pickleball - Monday, Wednesday, Thursday,

& Friday from 10:45 am - 12:45 pm

Pinochle Tournament - Monday at 12 pm

Poker - Tuesday - Friday at 12:30 pm

Pool Room - Weekdays from 8 am - 3:15 pm

Shuffleboard - Weekdays from

9 am - 3:15 pm

Strength Training - Monday, Wednesday,

& Friday from 9:45 - 10:45 am

Volleyball - Tuesday & Thursday at 1 pm

Walking in Gym - Weekdays from

8 - 11:30 am

Wii - Weekdays 9 am - 3:15 pm

Yoga - Friday at 10 am

Yoga (Guided Medita$on) - Friday at 11:10 am

Mid-County Senior Center Welcomes You!

We extend an invitation of complementary membership

to everyone fifty years and older. Mid-County Senior Center

operates all programs and services without regard to race, color,

or national origin in strict accordance with Title VI of the Civil

Rights Act. To find out more about our nondiscrimination

obligations or to file a complaint, please contact our

Executive Director, Sally Williams.

Our Staff

Sally E. Williams - Executive Director Mae Stepler - Administrative Assistant

Donna Tascione - Assistant Director Debbie Franey - Fitness Trainer

Heather Shinn - Ceramics Instructor Bill Bumpers - Transportation

Lori Lentz - Nutrition Site Manager Larry Dineen - Maintenance

Charles Badson and Larry Croall - Wilmington Senior Service Employees

Our Contact Information

Phone Numbers: (302) 995-6728 or (302) 995-6555 Fax Number: (302) 995-6515 Our Hours: 8 am - 3:30 pm

Website: www.midcountyseniorcenter.org Email: sencen@comcast.net Facebook.com/MidCountyCenter

First Regiment Road, Wilmington, DE 19808

Services Offered

AARP of Delaware

AARP, a non-profit, non-partisan membership

organization, is dedicated to improving life for

those 50 and older. AARP sponsors smart

driving classes, income tax assistance, and

many other programs.

For information, call: (866) 227-7441

Christiana Care Dental Clinic

This clinic treats the uninsured. Treatment is

provided by residents who have completed

their undergrad training.

For details, call: (302) 428-4850

DART Cards

For seniors, Medicare cards will be

recognized by all bus drivers in place of a

DART Card.

Delaware Helpline

The Delaware Helpline accesses health and

human services statewide. All services are

free, confidential, and available to anyone

with questions or problems related to human

services.

The number is: 2-1-1 or (1-800) 560-3372

DTCC Dental Health Center

Delaware Technical & Community College’s

Dental Health Center provides quality

services for those 60 and older. The

maximum allowed income for single house-

holds is $20,972 and $28,345 for couples.

For information, call: (302) 571-5364

Our Mission Statement

Mid-County Senior Center is a community-based senior center midway between Wilmington, Delaware and

Newark, Delaware. Our goal is to affirm and preserve the dignity and personal growth of older people.

Mid-County fosters respect, independence, and encourages members to take part in the mainstream of life.

As a community resource, it provides access to suppor$ve services and ac$vi$es. Members are encouraged to

make their voices heard and contribute to their community.

D.M.A.B.

D.M.A.B. (Delaware Medicare Assistance

Bureau), is a service for questions about

Medicare. Counselors are available by

appointment to resolve any problems with

Medicare, Medicaid, Medicare supplement

insurance, and long-term care insurance,

among others. The service is free of charge

and confidetial. D.M.A.B. has all the latest

health insurance information and can be

contacted at: 1-800-336-9500

Eye Care America

Ophthalmologists throughout Delaware

volunteer to provide eye care for Delawareans

65 and older. For eligibility information, please

visit their website: eyecareamerica.com

H.O.M.E.

Home Oriented Maintenance for the Elderly

provides assistance with minor home repairs

and some maintenance. For waiting list and

financing information, call: (302) 395-5639

For urgent repairs, call: (302) 395-5662

Paratransit

Those 60 years or older and the disabled are

eligible to use PARATRANSIT services.

Transportation is available for professional

and recreational needs. Please try to make

reservations 24 hours in advance.

Phone Number: 1-800-553-3278

Senior Roll Call Lifeline

The senior roll call lifeline is a program from

the NCC Police Department. The service

calls each morning with a prerecorded

message to verify your well being. If there’s

no answer after several attempts, a well

being check will be initiated or, in an

emergency, police will be dispatched. For

information or to sign up, call (302) 395-8159

Social Security

Some state programs can offset your

Medicare Part B premium and other medical

costs. If you have Part A, are single, and earn

less than $1,017 a month or are married and

collectively earn less than $1,364 a month,

you may be eligible. Please contact Matthew

Baxter with any questions at:

1-877-651-7130 x 21570

If you’re receiving Medicare and have an

annual income of less than $17,235, or are

married and collectively earning less than

$23,265, you might be eligible for Extra Help

- a way to offset monthly premiums, annual

deductibles, and prescription co-payments.

Call Social Security at 1-800-772-1213 and

ask for Extra Help with Medicare Prescription

Drug Plan Costs (SSA-1020).

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Regarding the Center

BUS FARE

Transportation to and from Mid-County is

available to those who live in our area for

$2.00 a day. $2.25 will be charged if one

doesn’t show. Additional riders at the same

location will pay 1/2 price. This service bills

monthly and we ask for prompt payment. We

have a fund for those unable to pay. Please

see Sally Williams if in need of assistance.

CONCERNS

Please see Sally Williams, not the National

Guard, about all maintenance concerns

(e.g., repairs or cleanliness).

HANDICAPPED PARKING

To use a handicapped spot, one must get

permission from Sally Williams. State

authorized tags are not acceptable due to

their wide scope of classifiable ailments.

Mid-County works with limited handicapped

spaces and needs them to go to those with

the most severe impairments.

ILLNESS

If you know a member who’s ill, please tell a

staff member so his or her name can be

added to the Sunshine List.

INCLEMENT WEATHER

All closings will be put on our Facebook page

or broadcast on WDEL (1150AM) and

WDEL.com. The list is posted at 5:20 am.

Please do not call the center.

NO SMOKING

An executive order by the Governor eliminated

smoking in all state buildings. Please comply.

PARKING

Mid-County’s parking area is through the

secured gate and in the rear of the building.

PERSONAL BELONGINGS

Personal belongings are the sole responsibility

of the individual to whom they belong.

Mid-County accepts no responsibility for items

lost or damaged.

QUIET PLEASE

Be respectful of guest speakers and

announcements by staying quiet through the

entirety of an event. Please also refrain from

talking with your neighbor, as you and those

around you miss information.

TRIP TRANSPORTATION

Transportation is boarded in the order of sign-

up. Noncompliance with this rule will result in

the offenders’ disembarkment so the proper

seating order can be met. All trip participants

must also make separate transportation

arrangements for trips that do not conform

to Mid-County’s standard schedule. In

addition, the limited amount of space on our

buses eliminates any possibility of a water

cooler. Because of this, we suggest bringing a

personal source of water on trips.

SUGGESTION BOX

Our suggestion box, currently placed at the

resource table, can be used to submit ideas

or suggestions.

SEATING

Please do not put pocketbooks or bags on

chairs. No one owns a seat at Mid-County;

our policy is first come, first served. Please

also place canes and walkers appropriately

so as not to create a tripping hazard.

SIGN-IN

Please sign in at the main table in the main

room immediately after entering Mid-County,

even if you aren’t eating lunch or staying any

length of time. Our funding is dependent on

the number of participants in various

activities, and we use sign-in records to

verify those numbers.

Note: Those who have signed up for an

activity don’t need to sign in again.

SILVER & FIT PROGRAM

We’re now enrolled in the Silver & Fit pro-

gram; ask your insurance company about

eligibility. See page 9 for more information.

WALKING PARTNER

Your safety and comfort are of our highest

priority; please ensure this by walking, at

minimum, in pairs and wearing soft-soled

shoes. The National Guard utilizes the gym

daily after 2:30 pm. For your safety, please

don’t walk after this time.

Mid-County Senior Center’s Code of Conduct

1. 1. 1. 1. Profane or abusive language is not permi5ed.

2. 2. 2. 2. Should an argument occur, all par$es will be asked to leave the area and promptly report to the office for conflict resolu$on.

3. 3. 3. 3. Undesirable conduct during programs with guests or staff announcements will result in all involved being asked to leave.

4. 4. 4. 4. No smoking on the premises at any $me.

5. 5. 5. 5. Do not rest coats, pocketbooks, or other personal effects on any chair other than your currently occupied one. To reserve a

table, please place your nutri$on card on / at the desired area.

6. 6. 6. 6. Respect class ac$vi$es and the instructor teaching them.

7. 7. 7. 7. Respect closed doors.

8. 8. 8. 8. Respect designated spaces for the disabled.

9. 9. 9. 9. Treat others the way you would like to be treated.

10. 10. 10. 10. Per SAAPD Policy X-V-I, food and beverages - except for fresh fruit - are prohibited from leaving the nutri$on site as it’s a

health hazard.

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How to Help Mid-County

Dona�ons and Bequests

Donations and bequests to Mid-County Center, Inc. are deductible for the

purpose of computing income and inheritance taxes under the law for

donations and bequests for charitable corporations.

Cash Gifts: The easiest, most direct way to support Mid-County Center, Inc.

Bequests: Naming Mid-County Center, Inc. beneficiary of part of your estate

provides a lasting gift and ensures Mid-County’s continued service to seniors.

Securities: A gift of appreciated stock or other securities allows you to take a

tax deduction for the full fair-market value without realizing capital gains.

Life Insurance: A policy naming Mid-County Center, Inc. as owner and

beneficiary provides you with a current tax benefit and a lifelong tie to

Mid-County Center Inc.

Property: A gift of real estate provides you with current tax benefits while

supporting the future growth of Mid-County Center, Inc.

Gifts in Kind: Donating products or services helps Mid-County Center, Inc.

reduce its operating costs and gives you a tax credit at market value.

Memorial: Donations can be given to Mid-County Center, Inc. in lieu of

flowers.

United Way Dona�ons

Mid-County Senior Center is eligible to receive United Way donations.

This applies to Delaware, Pennsylvania and New Jersey. Designate the

back of your pledge card to:

Mid-County Center, Inc.

First Regiment Rd.

Wilmington, De. 19808

Delaware I.D. - # 09050

Pennsylvania I.D. - # 09184

Special Note:

The IRA Charitable Rollover tax provision allows for

dona�ons up to $100,000 from an individual re�rement

account to an eligible non-profit without coun�ng any of

that money as taxable income.

For more information, contact Sally Williams, Executive Director, at

(302) 995-6728 or Robert Boyer, Board Secretary, at (302) 633-6636.

Dona�ons Made to Mid-County Senior Center:

Mid-County’s Pickleball group, in memory of Betsy Rich

The following people, in memory of Betsy Rich:

The following people, in memory of Barb Tjaden:

Mid-County’s Thursday Bridge group, in memory of

Ruth Malm:

Carol Baker, Mary Mensinger, Marion Pollack, and

Elly Rouwhorst, in memory of Rose Episcopo.

Pam deBakker

Helen Chrystal

Bonnie Episcopo

Rosemarie Peoples

Bram Saad

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Raffle Tickets

Show support for Mid-County by buying raffle

tickets and put yourself in the running for

prizes. Who knows, you could win $250.00 like

our last winner.

Upcoming Raffles:

Drawing on Monday, November 30th, 2015

Carol Baker Kathy Jackson

Jean Banaszak Mary Mensinger

Ann Bleakney Marion Pollack

Olivia Bohenick Stella Prorock

Cindy Brink Rose Resende

Shirl Cassidy DoEe Streck

Helen Chrystal Pat Toomey

Martha Benson Mary Stow

Arlene Bjornson Bob Tangel

Betty O’Hara Mary Wilson

Barbara Smith Virginia Zechman

Grace & Michael Burris Max & Cheryl King

Anthony & Cynthia Clayton Francis and Mary Ellen Long

Rojean & Thomas Ellis David & Linda Moore

Jean Farris Karen Pietle

Kathleen Harrigan Robert & Leona Sipple

Irene Briggs & Daniel Heintz Barbara Viera

Constance H. Wi5neben

T r ip s & Happen ings

November 2015 Friday, 11/6/15: No Yoga in the Garden Room

Bazaar - 9 am - 12 pm

Monday, 11/9/15: Financial presenta�on with Lee

Margerison - 10 am

Tuesday, 11/10/15: AARP Smart Driving - 9 am - 1:30 pm

Thursday, 11/12/15: Harrington Casino Trip 8:30 am - 4 pm

Friday, 11/13/15: Seniors vs. Staff shuffleboard - 10 am

Monday, 11/16/15: Chiroprac�c presenta�on with

Dr. Jacob Ross - 10:30 am (see below for more informa�on)

Tuesday, 11/17/15: No line dancing

Friday, 11/20/15: Trivia / Brain challenge - 10 am

Tea Luncheon - 11:30 am

Monday, 11/23/15: Horseracing - 10 am

Tuesday, 11/24/15: Site Council mee�ng - 9:30 am

Thursday, 11/26/15: CLOSED for Thanksgiving weekend

Friday, 11/27/15: CLOSED for Thanksgiving weekend

Monday, 11/30/15: 50/50 raffle drawing - 11:30 am

December 2015 Wednesday, 12/2/15: Mame Trip (Candlelight Dinner

Theatre) - 10 am - 4 pm

Friday, 12/4/15: Seniors vs. Staff shuffleboard - 10 am

Ugliest Christmas Sweater & Tie Contest

Monday, 12/14/15: Financial Presenta�on with Lee

Margerison - 10 am

Wednesday, 12/16/15: Christmas Show Trip (American

Music Theatre) - 9:30 am

Friday, 12/18/15: Tea Luncheon - 11:30 am

Monday, 12/21/15: Draw that song - 10 am

Tuesday, 12/22/15: No Line Dancing

Thursday, 12/24/15: CLOSED for Christmas

Friday, 12/25/15: CLOSED for Christmas

Tuesday, 12/29/15: No Line Dancing

Site Council mee�ng - 9:30 am

Thursday, 12/31/15: CLOSED for New Years

Friday, 1/1/16: CLOSED for New Years

Due to circumstances beyond our control, certain

aspects of trips are subject to change.

Monday, 11/16/15: Dr. Jacob Ross - Dr. Ross, whose name you may recognize as a screener from our 2015 Health

Fair, will be back by popular demand to perform digital posture screenings, in addi�on to a presenta�on on lower

back pain and the scia�c nerve.

Computer Gree�ng Card Workshop - Mid-County wants to teach you how to make gree�ng cards on the computer.

Supplies are provided for this morning class and classes will take place in the Annex Room. Dates and �mes are to be

announced.

More Information on Trips and Happenings

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Holiday Luncheon Tuesday, December 15th, 2015

The holiday luncheon will feature an as of yet un�

named entertainer� between you and me, I heard

it’s going to be Frank Sinatra!

To attend, sign up with Lori at the nutrition desk.

Due to circumstances beyond our control, certain aspects

of trips and ac�vi�es are subject to change.

INCLEMENT WEATHER UPDATES

In the event of winter storms, please check our

Facebook page (facebook.com/midcountycenter)

or WDEL (101.7 FM) (wdel.com/snowatch) for

updates related to closings and transporta�on.

Thanksgiving Luncheon

Tuesday, November 17th, 2015

Our Thanksgiving luncheon includes enter-

tainment at 10:30 am from Carol Regan,

singer and keyboardist.

To attend, sign up with Lori

at the nutrition desk.

Ugliest Christmas Sweater & Tie Contest

Friday, December 4th, 2015

Deck yourself in the seasonʼs worst apparel. A prize

goes to the winner, who will promptly be arrested

by the fashion police after collecting their winnings.

Top 3 Monday Pinochle Scores

Fridays at Mid-County are home to many fun games:

Horse Racing - Place bets at 25¢ a “horse” and hope Lady Luck is on your side (the superstition, not the horse - that

would be favoritism).

Trivia Games - Pick a side and pick your brain; choose wisely though, the victorious team wins prizes!

Table Shuffleboard - Haven’t you always wondered who among your friends could slide a puck across a waxed

table the best– and really, who hasn’t? Definitively lay the argument to rest; table shuffleboard is here

to quell the boasters and braggarts.

Draw that Song - this one’s simple and a fan favorite: one player chooses their song using a list or

from memory and tries to draw the song out while other players attempt to guess what the tune is.

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9/7/15

Labor Day

10/5/15

Clinton Norvel - 623

Elly Rouwhorst - 588

Joe Costello - 558

9/14/15

George Anthony - 562

James McKellan - 510

John Dougherty - 489

10/12/15

Joe Castelli - 644

Bob Glenn - 586

Mickey McCurrin - 519

9/21/15

Joe Kontur - 605

Peg Chandler - 561

Sally Williams - 534

10/19/15

John Felmey - 499

Joe Kontur - 486

Bob Glenn - 467

Doris Whitcoe - 467

9/28/15

Mary Fenimore - 563

Al EHer - 554

James McKellan - 545

10/26/15

Joe Castelli - 545

Doris Whitcoe - 516

Alice Cooney - 503

Thursday Bridge Placing

9/3/15

1st - Bob Tangel

2nd - Jack Przybylck

10/8/15

1st - Dave Eppler Sr.

2nd - Virginia Zechman

9/10/15

1st - Dave WasgaH

2nd - Dave Eppler

10/15/15

1st - Lou Twardowski

2nd - Mary Stow

9/17/15

1st - Bob Tangel

2nd - Anne Sekerke

10/22/15

1st - Mary Stow

2nd - Young Lee

9/24/15

1st - Anne Sekerke

2nd - Barbara Smith

10/29/15

1st - Judy Sherman

2nd - Eleanor Ryan

10/1/15

1st - Eleanor Ryan

2nd - Lou Twardowski

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Moral indignation is jealousy with a halo

- H.G. Wells

Future Trip Details

Trip replacements are made from a waiting list. Refunds won’t be given until a replacement is found. Please be on time for departure.

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Million Dollar Quartet At the Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre

Wednesday, June 8th, 2016

10:15 am - 5 pm

$60.00 - Lunch Included

Million Dollar Quartet brings to life the 1956

Memphis recording session at Sun Records that

featured Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl

Perkins, and Elvis Presley playing together for the

first and only time.

Hollywood Casino

Thursday, January 28th, 2016 9:30 am - 4 pm

$9.00 - Independent lunch

Harrington Casino Thursday, November 12th, 2015

8:30 am - 3:45 pm

$12.00 - Independent lunch

Wednesday, December 16th, 2015

9:15 am - 5:30 pm

$49.00 - Independent lunch at Dienner's

2015 Christmas Show

The winter classic from American Music Theatre

Eccentric Mame Dennis finds her free spirited lifestyle

interrupted with the arrival of her 10-year-old nephew. Thrust

into guardianship, Mame’s determined to maintain her

bohemian side while caring for her brother’s son.

MAME

Wednesday, December 2nd, 2015

$56.00 - Lunch included

The Candlelight Dinner Theatre Presents:

10 am - 4 pm

Harrington CasinoHarrington CasinoHarrington CasinoHarrington Casino Thursday, February 25th, 2016

8:30 am - 4 pm

$12.00 - Independent lunch

Wednesday, December 30th, 2015

8:30 am - 4 pm

$10.00 - Independent lunch

1776177617761776 At Media Theatre

Thursday, April 14th, 2016 10:30 am - 5 pm (Showtime at 2 pm)

$37.00 - Independent lunch at D’Ignazio’s

Watch the birth of our nation as never before: in the form of a musical! Set in the summer of 1776, this show follows John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, and Richard Henry Lee as they convince the Second Continental Congress to sign

the Declaration of Independence.

Snack Factory Snack Factory Snack Factory Snack Factory TourTourTourTour

Wednesday, March 9th, 2016 $5.00 � Independent lunch

9 am � 4 pm

Take a trip to Herr’s Snack Factory in Nottingham, PA and learn the

ins and outs of potato chip production. Lunch at a local restaurant

follows the tour. Please remember your comfortable shoes for this trip.

This American Music Theatre production chronicles the music and culture of the 1920s through the 1950s, as well as contemporary times. Celebrated artists include Rosemary Clooney, Frank Sinatra, and Ella Fitzgerald. Crooners Wednesday, May 18th, 2016Wednesday, May 18th, 2016Wednesday, May 18th, 2016Wednesday, May 18th, 2016 $39.00 $39.00 $39.00 $39.00 ---- Independent lunchIndependent lunchIndependent lunchIndependent lunch 9 am 9 am 9 am 9 am ---- 5:00 pm (Show at 10:30 am)5:00 pm (Show at 10:30 am)5:00 pm (Show at 10:30 am)5:00 pm (Show at 10:30 am)

A Few Activities at Mid-County

Free Art Classes Phyllis Baker and her group designed this

class to help cultivate skills in drawing, sketch-

ing, painting, or any other suggested media.

Classes are on Friday mornings from 9 -11 am

in the Garden Room.

Badminton Join this group in the gym for a game that’s,

while low impact exercise, plenty fun and

competitive. Monday & Wednesday at 1 pm.

Ballroom Dancing Marty & Phyllis Phillips lead a dance session

every Wednesday from 10 - 11:45 am in the

Garden Room. All are invited to join in the fun

of creating new memories from old tunes-

though, when hearing the songs through a top-

of-the-line Bose sound system, none show

their age. Participation can mean dancing or

just listening to the music.

Bible Study All are welcome to join Eric Nordin and his

flock every Wednesday at 10:30 am. If

without a bible, the group will be happy to lend

one. Come enjoy this refreshing class and

group discussion.

Bridge The bridge group meets every Thursday at 12

pm in the Garden Room. Go join them!

Bunco Play this wildly popular and easy-to-learn dice

game every Thursday at 10 am.

Line Dancing Joanne Brady, an expert instructor who’s

taught country-wide, encourages both

beginners and intermediates to participate in

the fun. Class is every Tuesday from

10:45 - 11:45 am and costs $3.00 per class.

Please remember to bring appropriate dance

shoes, which high heels are not.

Pickleball Pickleball, described as “large scale Ping-

Pong”, is now available at Mid-County! The

sport is played on our badminton courts. Stop

in the gym Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, or

Friday at 10:45 am to observe or play.

Pinochle The pinochle group plays every Monday at

12:00 pm. All are welcome.

Pool Our morning pool members are looking for

new members. No experience is needed, just

the desire to enjoy the game and have a good

time. Stop by from 8 - 10 am if interested.

Strength Training Class Designed to improve stamina and balance via

chair-based exercises, this class, taught by

Debbie Franey, meets Monday, Wednesday,

and Friday from 9:45 - 10:45 am.

Shuffleboard

Scheduled games of shuffleboard, which are

listed on the bulletin board, begin at 10 am. If

unavailable to play on a game day, please call

the day before so substitutes can be found.

Volleyball The volleyball team is seeking new members!

The sport is played in the gym for fun: no

experience necessary. Please arrive clad in

sneakers or tennis shoes.

Yoga Classes Yoga is available Friday from 10 - 11 am with

a $6.00 cost per class. Terrific for posture,

relaxation, and meditation purposes, yoga is

both fun and good exercise.

Yoga - Guided Meditation Held on Fridays from 11:10-11:30 am, guided

meditation is taught by our normal yoga

instructor, Stacie Larkin. This class focuses on

relaxation, stillness, and breathing. Partici-

pants are also welcome to bring relaxation

aids (blankets, pillows, eye masks, etc.). NOTE: Members not signed up for an activity

need to sign in at the main table each visit.

2015 Site Council Members:

Carol Baker

Martha Benson

Cindy Brink

Nancy Casarino

Shirl Cassidy

Helen Chrystal

Helen Crowley

BeHy Faux

Dot McClintock

Dan Petrucci

Marion Pollack

Emory Rohrbaugh

Site Council Members are available to

listen to your suggestions, questions,

and comments regarding Mid-County.

Site Council Members will, with com-

plete anonymity, express the concerns

brought to them at the next meeting.

Meetings are open to all

Mid-County members.

Line Dancing with Joanne

Brady will not meet on the

following dates in 2015:

May 19th, 2015

May 26th, 2015

August 18th, 2015

August 25th, 2015

October 20th, 2015

December 22, 2015

December 29th, 2015

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Happening at Mid-County

Media�on Services

Courtesy of Delaware Elder Media(on Services Inc.

DEMSIDEMSIDEMSIDEMSI, a 501(c)(3), is dedicated to providing complimentary

media$on services for the elderly. Trained mediators will meet

with the conflicted at senior centers (like Mid-County) or one

party’s home. DEMSI covers topics from strife between parents

and children to simply making sure all par$es feel heard in a

discussion. For more informa$on:

Call: (302) 287-9149 I Visit: www.delawareeldermedia$on.org

Join Lee Margerison the second Monday

of every month at 10 am for an informa-

�onal presenta�on about today’s econo-

my and how it affects you. Mr. Margerison

will also be available to answer

any financial ques�ons.

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Smart Driving Courses

Provided by AARP

There’s only one date left in 2015 for AARP’s

Refresher Smart Driving Course:

Tuesday, November 10th, 2015Tuesday, November 10th, 2015Tuesday, November 10th, 2015Tuesday, November 10th, 2015

The class is from 9 am to 1:30 pm and aims to

keep you and others safe on the road. Advance

sign up is required. The cost for AARP members is

$15.00 and, for non-members, $20.00.

Tea Luncheons

Tea luncheons offer fun and friendship on the back of an age old tradition:

sharing a meal. The (non alcoholic...sorry) aperitifs aren’t limited to liquid,

though; guests are asked to bring a pre-determined dish for others to sample.

And lest you think this affair is limited to princesses, think again!

Princes are welcome to take part as well.

If interested in attending a tea luncheon, please see Sally.

Who says old dogs can’t learn new tricks? Put those

youngsters to shame with your newfound technological

prowess; soon, the grandkids will come to YOU for

tech support! Whether your skills can be described as

‘intermediate’ or ‘knows where the power button is

with 60% accuracy’, now’s a great time to learn!

COMPUTER CLASSES

Back again at Mid�County

Cost:Cost:Cost:Cost: $35.00 for 6 classes Please sign up in the office.Please sign up in the office.Please sign up in the office.Please sign up in the office.

Every Monday from February 1st, 2016 to April 1st, 2016,

AARP will offer free income tax preparation from 9 am to 12

pm. Each session is limited to 10 people. Sign up for a date

on the bulletin board in the main room.

Income Tax Preparation Provided by AARP

We’re now participating in Silver & Fit, a program

designed to support gym membership for older people. Ask your

insurance provider about eligibility; if you’re eligible, simply enroll with

Silver & Fit and notify Mid-County about your enrollment. Please stop by

the office with any questions or concerns.

Silver & Fit Program

Wilmington Drama League

Schedule

Watch the dress rehearsal and see a

play on the house: stop by the office

to reserve your �ckets.

The Effect of Gamma Rays on Man in

the Moon Marigolds -

Wednesday, November 4th, 2015

Shrek -

Thursday, December 10th, 2015

Resolu(ons -

Thursday, January 28th, 2016

John & Jen -

Wednesday, March 9th, 2016

Li/le Women -

Thursday, April 21st, 2016

Closer -

Thursday, June 9th, 2016

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Stuffed pepper with

marinara sauce

Mashed potatoes

Hot cinnamon

applesauce

Wheat dinner roll

3

Breaded pollock

Peas

Sliced carrots

Potato bread

Fresh pear

4

BBQ chicken

Baked beans

Seasoned greens

Yogurt cup

Mini corn muffin

5

Beef burgundy over

egg noodles

Key West vegetables

Pineapple $dbits

12 grain bread

6

Open faced hot turkey

sandwich with gravy on

white wheat bread

Mashed sweet potatoes

Brussel sprouts

Mandarin oranges

Cranberry sauce

9

Chicken pa5y with

mozzarella & parmesan

in marinara sauce over

penne pasta

Italian blend vegetables

Poached pear half

Wheat dinner roll

10

Pot roast with gravy

Roasted baby potato

bakers

Peas & carrots

Ul$mate grain honey

bread

Orange

11

Fire braised chicken

stew

Mixed salad with

onion & tomato

Peach cobbler

12 grain bread

12

Herbed Pollack

Macaroni & cheese

Stewed tomatoes

Banana yogurt sundae

13

Salisbury steak with

gravy

Mashed potatoes

Green beans

Chocolate pudding

12 grain bread

16

Chicken supreme with

gravy

Sweet potatoes

Peas

Orange

Cranberry sauce

17

Roast turkey with gravy

Bread stuffing

Sweet potatoes

Green bean almondine

Cranberry sauce

Pumpkin pie

Dinner roll

18

Salmon with lemon dill

sauce

Baked potato & sour

cream

Capri blend vegetables

White wheat bread

Rice pudding

19

Oven fried chicken

Mashed potatoes with

gravy

Green beans

Banana

20

Hamburger on bun

with le5uce & tomato

Minestrone soup

Fresh pear

Crackers

23

Broccoli stuffed chicken

Southern potatoes

with onions & peppers

Gravy

Sliced carrots

Fresh pear

24

Meatloaf with mush-

room gravy

Corn

Italian spinach

Applesauce

White wheat bread

25

Stuffed cabbage in

meat sauce

Baked potato & sour

cream

Hot fruit compote

Wheat dinner roll

26

Mid-County Closed for

Thanksgiving

27

Mid-County Closed for

Black Friday

30

Crab cake

Roasted baby potato

bakers

Stewed tomatoes

Pineapple $dbits

Yogurt

Mid-County Mid-Day Meal Menu: November 2015November 2015November 2015November 2015

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Lunch Policy and Suggested Donation Guide

Suggested Dona�ons

Mid-Day Meal and Bag Supper - $2.25

Special Mid-Day Meals - $3.00

Mid-Day Meals for those under 60 - $4.75

Special Mid-Day Meals for those under 60 - $4.75

The nutri(on program is administered by City Fare and the state Division of Aging with funds from the Older Americans

Act of 1965 under the guidelines and request of the federal government. To par(cipate in the lunch program on a

dona(on basis you or your spouse need to be sixty years of age or older.

Tips for Seniors

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- One must sign up for lunch in advance- two day notice is

preferred. Please try to be here by 11 am and stop by the

nutrition desk to pay and receive your lunch ticket, which is

necessary for the lunch line.

- Lori Lentz, Nutrition Site Manager

- Volunteers are needed for the Meals on Wheels delivery

program. Contact Jen Christopher with City Fair at

(302) 421-3734 for more details.

Lunch Policy and Nutri�onal Updates

How to dispose of old medica�ons

Unless you want prescrip$on strength laxa$ve mixed with your morning glass of water, the Delaware Department of

Health and Social Services urges you to not flush expired or unused drugs, as they can contaminate the

groundwater. Instead, consider safely disposing of medica$ons at one of the collec$on sites listed below:

New Castle County Police Department

3601 N. DuPont Highway

New Castle, DE 19720

302-573-2800

Newark Police Department

220 S. Main St.

Newark, DE 19711

302-366-7111

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Devote 8 seconds to learning new informa�on

To remember something, ac$vely recall what you want to

remember for 8 seconds, as this is the amount of $me a

human brain needs to process and store new informa$on.

Create an acronym

To remember a list, create an acronym that relates to the first

le5er of each word. For the Great Lakes, HOMES HOMES HOMES HOMES (HHHHuron,

OOOOntario, MMMMichigan, EEEErie, and SSSSuperior) allows you to associate

a word with the first le5er of each Great Lake.

Walk for 30 minutes a day

Physical exercise is one of the most beneficial ac$vi$es for

both mind and body. Some studies show exercise triggers the

release of BDNF, a protein related to healthy nerve produc$on.

Review the informa�on a?er you learn it

AOer learning new informa$on, review the informa$on again a

few hours aOer learning it.

Work on understanding basic ideas first

When a5emp$ng to learn complex informa$on, concentrate

on the broader ideas of the informa$on before diving into the

complicated details.

Write down what you’ve learned

By typing or wri$ng informa$on down, you make it easier for

your brain to imprint, or store, the informa$on.

Eat a Mediterranean Diet

Lots of fruits and vegetables, fish, and olive oil make up the

Mediterranean diet, which can decrease the chance of

developing memory problems by up to 20%.

Memory Tips

Trivia Challenge

The stakes have never been higher: A free lunch goes to the person who get the most ques�ons

correct. Submissions must be in by Tuesday, December 22nd, 2015 to qualify for the free lunch.

1) What’s the first leg of horse racing’s Triple Crown?

2) What is the only one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World s�ll standing?

3) What plant does natural vanilla flavoring come from?

4) What was the first English play wriHen exclusively for children?

5) Who was the first U.S. president to hold a televised news conference?

6) What non-conformist abstract painter was dubbed Jack The Dripper by Time?

7) Where was the 1939 World’s Fair?

8) What instrument did Miles Davis play?

9) What state grants the most fishing licenses?

10) What creatures call an apiary home?

11) What country sold the Virgin Islands to the U.S. in 1917?

12) What’s Florida’s biggest industry?

13) Where did cable cars first roll down Clay Street in 1873?

14) Who was the only U.S. president never to live in Washington, D.C.?

15) What was The Pink Panther in The Pink Panther?