March - April 2016 newsletter - Mid-County Center...2013/03/05 · Wednesday, May 25th, 2016 11:30...
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March - April 2016 Newsletter
Mid-County Senior Center Established in 1979 “Meet Friends and Renew Friendships.”
Daily Activities See page 9 for details.
Art Class - Friday from 9 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Badminton - Monday & Wednesday from
1 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Bible Study - Wednesday at 10:30 a.m.
Bocce - Tuesday & Thursday at 9:30 a.m.
Bridge - Thursday at 12:15 p.m.
Bunco - Thursday at 10:30 a.m.
Canasta - Wednesday & Thursday at 9 a.m.
Ceramics & Jewelry Making - Tuesday
at 9 a.m.
Circuit Training - Tuesday & Thursday from
10:45 - 11:15 a.m.
Dancing for All - Wednesday at 10 a.m.
Fitness Room - Weekdays from
8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Line Dancing - Tuesday at 10:45 a.m.
Penny Bingo - Weekdays from
12:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Pickleball - Monday, Wednesday, Thursday,
& Friday from 10:45 a.m. - 12:45 p.m.
Pinochle Tournament - Monday at 12 p.m.
Poker - Tuesday - Friday at 12:30 p.m.
Pool Room - Weekdays from 8 a.m. - 3:15 p.m.
Shuffleboard - Weekdays from
9 a.m. - 3:15 p.m.
Strength Training - Monday, Wednesday,
& Friday from 9:45 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.
Volleyball - Tuesday & Thursday at 1 p.m.
Walking in Gym - Weekdays from
8 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Wii - Weekdays from 9 a.m. - 3:15 p.m.
Yoga - Friday at 10 a.m.
Yoga (Meditation) - Friday at 11:10 a.m.
Mid-County Senior Center Welcomes You!
We extend an invitation of complementary membership
to every one fifty 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
Our Contact Information
Phone number: (302) 995-6728 Fax number: (302) 995-6515 Our hours: 8 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Website: www.midcountyseniorcenter.org Email: [email protected] Facebook.com/MidCountyCenter
Our mailing address: First Regiment Rd., Wilmington, DE 19808
Sally E. Williams - Executive Director Donna Tascione - Assistant Director
Mae Stepler - Administrative Assistant Debbie Franey - Fitness Instructor
Heather Shinn - Ceramics Instructor Bill Bumpers - Transportation
Lori Lentz - Nutrition Site Manager Larry Dineen - Maintenance
Haley Williams - Assistant to the computer / Office sidekick
Charles Badson and Larry Croall - Wilmington Senior Service Employees
Senior services
AARP of Delaware
AARP, a non-profit, non-par$san mem-
bership organiza$on, is dedicated to im-
proving life for those 50 and older. AARP
sponsors smart driving classes, income
tax assistance, and many other programs.
For informa$on, call: (866) 227(866) 227(866) 227(866) 227----7441 7441 7441 7441
Chris�ana Care Dental Clinic
This clinic treats the uninsured. Treat-
ment is provided by residents who have
completed their undergrad training.
For details, call: (302) 428(302) 428(302) 428(302) 428----4850485048504850
DART Cards
For seniors, Medicare cards will be
recognized by all bus drivers in place of a
DART Card.
Delaware Helpline
The Delaware Helpline accesses health
and human services statewide. All
services are free, confiden$al, and
available to anyone with ques$ons or
problems related to human services.
The number is: 2222----1111----1 or (11 or (11 or (11 or (1----800) 560800) 560800) 560800) 560----3372337233723372
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
households is $20,972 and $28,345 for
couples. For informa$on, call:
(302) (302) (302) (302) 571571571571----5364536453645364
D.M.A.B.
D.M.A.B. (Delaware Medicare Assistance
Bureau), is a service for ques$ons about
Medicare. Counselors are available by
appointment to resolve any problems
with Medicare, Medicaid, Medicare
supplement insurance, and long-term
care insurance, among others. The
service is free of charge and confide$al.
D.M.A.B. has all the latest health
insurance informa$on and can be
contacted at: 1111----800800800800----336336336336----9500950095009500
Do Not Call Registry
The Na$onal Do Not Call Registry, a fed-
eral program designed to limit telemar-
ke$ng calls to your home and cell phones,
is easily to sign up for. You can register by
calling 1-888-290-4236 or by visi$ng
www.donotcall.gov.
Eye Care America
Ophthalmologists throughout Delaware
volunteer to provide eye care for
Delawareans 65 and older. For eligibility
informa$on, please visit their website:
eyecareamerica.com
H.O.M.E.
Home Oriented Maintenance for the El-
derly provides assistance with minor
home repairs and some maintenance. For
wai$ng list and financing informa$on,
call: (302) 395-5639
For urgent repairs, call: (302) 395-5662
Paratransit
Those 60 and older and the disabled are
eligible to use this service. Transporta$on
is available for professional and recrea-
$onal needs. Reserva$ons need to be 24
hours in advance. Phone Number:
1111----800800800800----553553553553----3278327832783278
Senior Roll Call Lifeline
The service, courtesy of the New Castle
County Police Department, calls each
morning with a prerecorded message to
verify your well being. If there’s no an-
swer a@er several aAempts, a well being
check will be ini$ated or, in an emergen-
cy, police will be dispatched. For infor-
ma$on or to sign up, call (302) 395(302) 395(302) 395(302) 395----8159815981598159
Social Security
Some state programs can offset your
Medicare Part B premium and other med-
ical costs. If you have Part A, are single,
and earn less than $1,017 a month or are
married and collec$vely earn less than
$1,364 a month, you may be eligible.
Please contact MaAhew Baxter with any
ques$ons at: 1-877-651-7130 x 21570
If you’re receiving Medicare and have an
annual income of less than $17,235, or
are married and collec$vely earning less
than $23,265, you might be eligible for
Extra Help - a way to offset monthly pre-
miums, annual deduc$bles, and prescrip-
$on co-payments. Call Social Security at
1-800-772-1213 and ask for Extra Help
with Medicare Prescrip$on Drug Plan
Costs (SSA-1020).
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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$es. Members are encouraged to
make their voices heard and contribute to their community.
Regarding the Center
BUS FARE Transporta$on to and from Mid-County is
available to those who live in our area for
$2.00 a day. $2.25 will be charged if one
doesn’t show. This service bills monthly and
prompt payment is encouraged. A fund is
available for those unable to pay. Please see
Sally Williams if in need of assistance.
CONCERNS Please see Sally Williams, not the Na$onal
Guard, about all maintenance concerns
(e.g., repairs or cleanliness).
HANDICAPPED PARKING To use a handicapped spot, permission from
Sally Williams is needed. 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 the members with the
most severe impairments.
INCLEMENT WEATHER Closings will be posted on our Facebook
page and WDEL (WDEL.com/snowatch), in
addi$on to WDEL’s radio sta$on (1150AM).
Please do not call the center.Please do not call the center.Please do not call the center.Please do not call the center.
NO SMOKING An execu$ve order from the Governor
eliminated smoking on the property of all
state buildings. Please comply.
PARKING
Mid-County’s parking area is through the
secured gate and in the rear of the building.
PERSONAL BELONGINGS
Personal belongings are the sole responsibil-
ity of the owner. Mid-County accepts no
responsibility for items lost or damaged.
QUIET PLEASE
Be respecHul of guest speakers and an-
nouncements by staying quiet through the
en$rety of an event. Please also refrain from
talking with your neighbor, as you and those
around you miss important informa$on.
TRIP TRANSPORTATION The bus is boarded in the order of sign-up.
Noncompliance with this rule will result in
temporary disembarkment so the proper
sea$ng order can be met. All members must
also make separate transporta$on arrange-
ments for trips that run past Mid-County’s
opera$onal hours.
In addi$on, the limited amount of space on
buses eliminates any possibility of a water
cooler. Because of this, bringing a personal
source of water on trips is encouraged.
SUGGESTION BOX The sugges$on box, currently at the
resource table (with the ac$vity sign-up
sheets), can be used to submit ideas or
sugges$ons.
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 a@er entering Mid-
County, even if you aren’t ea$ng lunch or
staying any length of $me. Our funding is
dependent on the number of par$cipants
in various ac$vi$es, and we use sign-in rec-
ords to verify those numbers.
Note: Note: Note: Note: Those who have signed up for an
ac$vity don’t need to sign in again.
SILVER & FIT PROGRAM We’re now enrolled in the Silver & Fit pro-
gram; ask your insurance company about
eligibility. See page 9 or stop by the office
for more informa$on.
WALKING PARTNER Please exercise responsibly by walking, at
minimum, in pairs and wearing so@-soled
shoes. The Na$onal Guard u$lizes the gym
daily a@er 2:30 p.m. For your safety, please
do not walk a@er this $me.
Mid-County Senior Center’s Code of Conduct
1. 1. 1. 1. Profane or abusive language will not be permiAed.
2. 2. 2. 2. Should an argument occur, all par$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$on site as it’s a
health hazard.
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How to help Mid-County
Dona�ons and Bequests Dona$ons and bequests to Mid-County Senior Center are deduc$ble
for the purpose of compu$ng income and inheritance taxes under
the law for dona$ons and bequests for charitable corpora$ons.
Cash Gi@sCash Gi@sCash Gi@sCash Gi@s:::: Dona$ons in cash or check form are the easiest, most
direct ways to support Mid-County Senior Center.
BequestsBequestsBequestsBequests:::: Naming Mid-County Senior Center beneficiary of part of
your estate provides a las$ng gi@ and ensures Mid-County’s
con$nued service to its members.
Securi$esSecuri$esSecuri$esSecuri$es:::: A gi@ of appreciated stock or other securi$es allows you
to take a tax deduc$on for the full fair-market value without realizing
capital gains.
Life InsuranceLife InsuranceLife InsuranceLife Insurance:::: A policy naming Mid-County Senior Center as owner
and beneficiary provides you with a current tax benefit and a lifelong
$e to Mid-County Senior Center.
PropertyPropertyPropertyProperty:::: A gi@ of real estate provides you with current tax benefits
while suppor$ng the future growth of Mid-County Senior Center.
Gi@s in KindGi@s in KindGi@s in KindGi@s in Kind:::: Dona$ng products or services helps Mid-County Senior
Center reduce opera$ng costs and gives you a tax credit at market
value.
MemorialMemorialMemorialMemorial:::: Dona$ons can be given to Mid-County Senior Center in
lieu of flowers.
United Way Dona�ons
Mid-County Center, Inc.
First Regiment Rd.
Wilmington, De. 19808
Delaware I.D. Delaware I.D. Delaware I.D. Delaware I.D. ---- #### 09050090500905009050
Pennsylvania I.D. Pennsylvania I.D. Pennsylvania I.D. Pennsylvania I.D. ---- #### 09184091840918409184
For more informa$on about dona$ons, contact Sally Williams,
Execu$ve Director, at (302) 995-6728.
Dona�ons Made to Mid-County Senior Center:
Carol Baker Kathy Jackson
Jean Banaszak Mary Mensinger
Ann Bleakney Marion Pollack
Olivia Bohenick Stella Prorock
Cindy Brink Rose Resende
Shirl Cassidy DoQe Streck
Helen Chrystal Pat Toomey
The following people, in memory of Barb Tjaden
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Raffle Tickets
Show support for Mid-County by buying raffle tickets and put yourself in the running for prizes.
Upcoming Raffles:
Drawing on March 31st, 2016
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. WiAneben
The following people, in memory of Betsy Rich:
Pam DeBakker
Helen Chrystal
Angie Dumel
Bonnie Episcopo
Katherine & Margaret Grandine
Rosemarie Peoples
Erlinda Ponce de Leon
Bram Saad
NOW ACCEPTING DONATIONS FOR OUR 2016 BAZAAR
Want to declutter? Need to downsize? If so, please consider donating your
items to Mid-County Senior Center. The annual bazaar is a fundraising
opportunity and its success depends on the generosity of our
community. Donations can be dropped off at the center or
picked up by Mid-County.
Tr ips & Happen ings
Please see pages 7, 8, and 9 for more informa$on.
March 2016 Monday, 3/7/16: Monday, 3/7/16: Monday, 3/7/16: Monday, 3/7/16: Tax prepara$on with AARP - 9 a.m.
Medicare Fraud program - 10:30 a.m.
Tuesday, 3/8/16: Tuesday, 3/8/16: Tuesday, 3/8/16: Tuesday, 3/8/16: AARP Smart Driving Course - 9 a.m.
Wednesday, 3/9/16: Wednesday, 3/9/16: Wednesday, 3/9/16: Wednesday, 3/9/16: Herr’s Snack Factory tour - 9 a.m.
Friday, 3/11/16: Friday, 3/11/16: Friday, 3/11/16: Friday, 3/11/16: Boscov’s shopping trip - 9:45 a.m.
Monday, 3/14/16: Monday, 3/14/16: Monday, 3/14/16: Monday, 3/14/16: Tax prepara$on with AARP - 9 a.m.
Financial presenta$on with Lee Margerison - 10 a.m.
Thursday, 3/17/16: Thursday, 3/17/16: Thursday, 3/17/16: Thursday, 3/17/16: Special lunch - sign up with Lori
Friday, 3/18/16: Friday, 3/18/16: Friday, 3/18/16: Friday, 3/18/16: Shady Maple trip - 9 a.m.
Monday, 3/21/16: Monday, 3/21/16: Monday, 3/21/16: Monday, 3/21/16: Tax prepara$on with AARP - 9 a.m.
U of D Healthy Heart Program - 10:30 a.m.
Friday, 3/22/16: Friday, 3/22/16: Friday, 3/22/16: Friday, 3/22/16: Easter Luncheon - sign up with Lori
Friday, 3/25/16:Friday, 3/25/16:Friday, 3/25/16:Friday, 3/25/16: Mid-County Closed for Good Friday
Monday, 3/28/16: Monday, 3/28/16: Monday, 3/28/16: Monday, 3/28/16: Tax prepara$on with AARP - 9 a.m.
Tuesday, 3/29/16: Tuesday, 3/29/16: Tuesday, 3/29/16: Tuesday, 3/29/16: Site Council mee$ng - 9 a.m.
Wednesday, 3/30/16:Wednesday, 3/30/16:Wednesday, 3/30/16:Wednesday, 3/30/16: Dover Downs trip - 8:30 a.m.
April 2016 Monday, 4/4/16:Monday, 4/4/16:Monday, 4/4/16:Monday, 4/4/16: Tax prepara$on with AARP - 9 a.m.
Food Facts program with Teri Williams-Bell - 11 a.m.
Friday, 4/8/16:Friday, 4/8/16:Friday, 4/8/16:Friday, 4/8/16: Anniversary Luncheon / Tribute to Sally
Williams
Monday, 4/11/16:Monday, 4/11/16:Monday, 4/11/16:Monday, 4/11/16: Tax prepara$on with AARP - 9 a.m.
Financial presenta$on with Lee Margerison - 10 a.m.
Thursday, 4/14/16:Thursday, 4/14/16:Thursday, 4/14/16:Thursday, 4/14/16: 1776 at Media Theatre - 10:30 a.m.
Friday, 4/15/16:Friday, 4/15/16:Friday, 4/15/16:Friday, 4/15/16: Seniors vs. Staff shuffleboard - 10:30 a.m.
Monday, 4/18/16: Monday, 4/18/16: Monday, 4/18/16: Monday, 4/18/16: U of D Cholesterol Program - 10:30 a.m.
Tuesday, 4/19/16: Tuesday, 4/19/16: Tuesday, 4/19/16: Tuesday, 4/19/16: Horse Racing - 10:30 a.m.
Wednesday, 4/20/16:Wednesday, 4/20/16:Wednesday, 4/20/16:Wednesday, 4/20/16: Kohl’s shopping trip - 9:30 a.m.
Friday, 4/22/16: Friday, 4/22/16: Friday, 4/22/16: Friday, 4/22/16: Trivia / game day - 10:30 a.m.
Tuesday, 4/26/16: Tuesday, 4/26/16: Tuesday, 4/26/16: Tuesday, 4/26/16: Site Council mee$ng - 9 a.m.
Thursday, 4/28/16: Thursday, 4/28/16: Thursday, 4/28/16: Thursday, 4/28/16: Harrington Casino trip - 8:30 a.m.
Friday, 4/29/16Friday, 4/29/16Friday, 4/29/16Friday, 4/29/16: Tea Luncheon - 11:30 a.m.
Due to circumstances beyond our control, certain
aspects of trips are subject to change.
Medicare Fraud program - The Division of Aging (DSAAPD) will be at Mid-County on 3/7/16 at to present a program
on Medicare Fraud and what our members need to know about it.
Food Facts program - Learn water bo4le safety and how to interpret food labels, restaurant menus, and vending
machines with Teri Williams-Bell from Ingleside Senior Services on 4/4/16.
University of Delaware Programs - Students from the University of Delaware will be here on 3/21/16 to present
their Healthy Heart program; they’re back again on 4/18/16 for a Cholesterol presenta<on.
More Information on Trips & Happenings
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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 weather,
please check our Facebook page
(facebook.com/midcountycenter)
or WDEL (101.7 FM)
(wdel.com/snowatch) for closings
and our transportation status.
TIME FOR CHANGE … or lack thereof As much as we love money, large bills have become a
bit of a problem. Please try to pay with small bills if possible.
Easter Craft Contest
Entry Deadline: 3/18/16
Volunteer luncheon Wednesday, May 25th, 2016
11:30 a.m.
Our tireless volunteers make Mid�County possible. Without their dedication and sacrifice, many of our
programs and trips wouldn’t succeed. If you consider yourself a volunteer at Mid�County, please sign up in
the office and join us for a luncheon in your honor.
SIGN UP DEADLINE: Wednesday, 5/18/16
Kathy Boyer, a registered nurse with Christiana Care , will lead the 30 minute, interactive presentation for our members. Taking a Stand Against Fal ls educates about the risk for falls and the steps to take for minimizing the r isk. Monday, June 6th, 2016 - 10:30 a.m.
Top 3 Monday Pinochle scores
Select 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? Defini-
tively 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 the
tune.
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1/4/16
Doris Witcoe - 618
Joe Kontur - 571
James McKellan - 553
2/8/16
Joe Kontur - 556
Joanne Kautz - 541
James McKellan - 541
1/11/16
Clinton Norvel - 560
Nick Piccoli - 558
George Anthony - 521
2/15/16
George Anthony - 434
Ma4 Bea4y - 375
James McKellan - 366
1/18/16
Nick Piccoli - 578
Joe Castelli - 553
Bev Kane - 553
2/22/16
Elly Rouwhorst - 596
John Smith - 543
Mickey McCurnin - 532
2/1/16
James McKellan - 680
Mickey McCurnin - 530
Doris Whitcoe - 504
2/29/16
Thursday Bridge placing
1/7/16
1st - David Wasga4
2nd - Joanne Deaton
2/4/16
1st - Bob Tangel
2nd - Ken Kung
1/14/16
1st - Barbara Lavelle
2nd - Mary Stow
2/11/16
1st - Lou Twardowski
2nd - Young Lee
1/21/16
1st - Eleanor Ryan
2nd - Young Lee
2/18/16
1st -
2nd -
1/28/16
1st - Eleanor Ryan
2nd - Mary Stow
2/25/16
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Future trip details
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Million Dollar Quartet At the Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre
Wednesday, June 8th, 2016 10:15 a.m. - 5 p.m. $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.
DOVER DOWNS CASINO
Wednesday, March 30th, 2016
8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.
$10.00 - Independent lunch
Boscov’s Shopping Trip
Friday, March 11th, 2016 9:45 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
$1.00 - Back in time for lunch
Shady Maple
Friday, March 18th, 2016 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
$7.00 - Independent lunch
A trip to Shady Maple means food and lots of it - there’s other stuff to do too, but, you know, food.
* A tip from our intrepid Mae: bring a small cooler to preserve your perishables on the ride home.
Thursday, April 28th, 2016 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.
$12.00 - Independent lunch
1776 At Media Theatre
Thursday, April 14th, 2016Thursday, April 14th, 2016Thursday, April 14th, 2016Thursday, April 14th, 2016 10:30 a.m. 10:30 a.m. 10:30 a.m. 10:30 a.m. ---- 5 p.m. (show at 2 p.m.)5 p.m. (show at 2 p.m.)5 p.m. (show at 2 p.m.)5 p.m. (show at 2 p.m.)
$37.00 $37.00 $37.00 $37.00 ---- Independent lunch at Independent lunch at Independent lunch at Independent lunch at D’Ignazio’sD’Ignazio’sD’Ignazio’sD’Ignazio’s
Watch the birth of our nation like never before: as a musical! Set in the summer of 1776, this show follows John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, and others as they convince the Second Continental Congress to sign the Declaration of Independence.
At Rainbow Dinner Theatre
Perfect WeddingPerfect WeddingPerfect WeddingPerfect Wedding
Wednesday, July 13th, 2016 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
$48.00 - Lunch included
“A young bridegroom wakes on his wedding morning with his bride-to-be about to arrive any moment, but finds a girl heʼs never met in the same room. He per-
suades his best man to pretend that the strange girl is his. Great, until the best manʼs real girlfriend shows up!”
This American Music Theatre production chron-
icles 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, 2016
$39.00 - Independent lunch
9 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (Show at 10:30 a.m.)
Kohl’s Shopping Trip
Wednesday, April 20th, 2016 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
$1.00 - Back in time for lunch
Friday, May 13th, 2016 9:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.
$2.00 - Lunch after at The Golden Dove
Learn about the storied career of G.M. Bellanca, an
aviation innovator who set up shop with Henry B.
DuPont in 1928. The New Castle hangar produced
approximately 3000 aircraft before folding in 1954.
A few activities at Mid-County
Free Art Classes
Phyllis Baker and her group designed this
class to help cul$vate skills in drawing,
sketching, pain$ng, or any other suggested
media. Classes are on Friday mornings from
9 a.m. -11 a.m. in the Garden Room.
Badminton Join this group in the gym for a game that’s,
while low impact exercise, fun and compe$-
$ve. Monday & Wednesday at 1 p.m.
Ballroom Dancing
Marty & Phyllis Phillips lead a dance session
every Wednesday from 10 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
in the Garden Room. All are invited to join in
the fun of crea$ng new memories from old
tunes- though, when hearing the songs
through a top-of-the-line Bose sound sys-
tem, none show their age. Par$cipa$on 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 a.m. 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 p.m. in the Garden Room. Go join them!
Bunco Play this wildly popular and easy-to-learn
dice game every Thursday at 10:30 a.m.
Line Dancing
Joanne Brady, an expert instructor who’s
taught country-wide, encourages both
beginners and intermediates to par$cipate
in the fun. Class is every Tuesday from
10:45 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. and costs $3.00 per
class. Please remember to bring appropriate
dance shoes, which high heels are not.
Pickleball Pickleball, described as “large scale Ping-
Pong”, is now available at Mid-County! Stop
in the gym Monday, Wednesday, Thursday,
or Friday at 10:45 a.m. to observe or play.
Pinochle The pinochle group plays every Monday at
12:00 p.m. All are welcome.
Pool Our morning pool players welcome new
members. No experience is necessary and
cues can be provided. Stop by the stage
from 8 a.m. - 10 a.m. if interested.
Strength Training Class Designed to improve stamina and balance
via chair-based exercises, this class, taught
by Deb Franey, meets Monday, Wednes-
day, and Friday from 9:45 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.
Shuffleboard
Scheduled shuffleboard games, which are
listed on the bulle$n board, begin at 10
a.m. If unavailable on game day, please call
the day before so subs$tutes can be found.
Volleyball The volleyball team is seeking new mem-
bers! The sport is played in the gym for fun:
no experience necessary. Please arrive in
sneakers or tennis shoes.
Yoga Classes Yoga is taught on Fridays from 10 a.m. -
11 a.m. with a $6.00 cost per class. Terrific
for posture, relaxa$on, and medita$on,
yoga is both fun and good exercise.
Yoga - Guided Meditation Held on Fridays from 11:10 a.m. -11:30
a.m., guided medita$on is taught by our
normal yoga instructor, Stacie Larkin. This
class focuses on relaxa$on, s$llness, and
breathing. Par$cipants are also welcome to
bring relaxa$on aids (blankets, pillows, eye
masks, etc.). NOTE: Members not signed up for an activity
need to sign in at the main table each visit.
2016 Site Council Members:
Carol Baker
Martha Benson
Cindy Brink
Nancy Casarino
Shirl Cassidy
Helen Chrystal
Helen Crowley
BeAy Faux
Dot McClintock
Dan Petrucci
Marion Pollack
Emory Rohrbaugh
Site Council Members are available to
listen to your sugges$ons, ques$ons,
and comments regarding Mid-County.
Site Council Members will, with com-
plete anonymity, express the concerns
brought to them at the next mee$ng.
Site Council mee�ngs are open
to all members.
Circuit Training Class
Tuesdays & ThursdaysTuesdays & ThursdaysTuesdays & ThursdaysTuesdays & Thursdays
10:45 a.m. 10:45 a.m. 10:45 a.m. 10:45 a.m. ---- 11:15 a.m.11:15 a.m.11:15 a.m.11:15 a.m.
$8.00 per month$8.00 per month$8.00 per month$8.00 per month
Circuit Training, a low impact class,
involves exercising at each numbered
fitness sta$on for one minute before
moving on to the next sta$on,
eventually comple$ng a circuit.
Please see Deb Franey in the fitness
center to sign up.
SIGN UP DEADLINE: 2/29/16SIGN UP DEADLINE: 2/29/16SIGN UP DEADLINE: 2/29/16SIGN UP DEADLINE: 2/29/16
CLASS BEGINS ON 3/1/16CLASS BEGINS ON 3/1/16CLASS BEGINS ON 3/1/16CLASS BEGINS ON 3/1/16
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Happening at Mid-County
Our 37th Anniversary Luncheon:Our 37th Anniversary Luncheon:Our 37th Anniversary Luncheon:Our 37th Anniversary Luncheon: A Tribute to Sally WilliamsA Tribute to Sally WilliamsA Tribute to Sally WilliamsA Tribute to Sally Williams
Friday, April 8th, 2016 at 10:30 a.m.
Join us in celebrating the woman who made all 37 years of
Mid-County Senior Center possible. This anniversary luncheon will
be dedicated to looking back at Sally’s storied tenure as Executive
Director of Mid-County Senior Center.
The cost to attend is $3.00. Please sign up with Lori by 4/1/16.
Join Lee Margerison the second Monday of every month at 10 a.m. for donuts and an informational presen-tation about today’s economy and how it affects you. Mr. Margerison will also be available to answer fiscal questions from members.
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Smart Driving Courses Provided by AARP
2016 Class Dates:
Tuesday, 3/8/16
Tuesday, 5/10/16
Tuesday, 7/12/16
Tuesday, 9/13/16
Tuesday, 11/8/16
Please arrive 15 minutes before the start time to fill out forms. The 4
hour refresher course is from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and aims to keep you and others safe on the
road. Advance sign up on the bulle-tin board is required. The cost for AARP members is $15.00 and, for
non-members, $20.00.
Tea Luncheons
Tealuncheonsofferfunandfriendshiponthebackofanageoldtradition:
sharingameal.Theaperitifs(nonalcoholic…sorry)aren’tlimitedtoliquid,
though;guestsareaskedtobringapre-determineddishforothersto
sample.Andlestyouthinkthisaffairislimitedtoprincesses,thinkagain!
Princesarewelcometotakepartaswell.Ifinterestedinattendingatea
luncheon,pleaseseeSally.
UpcomingTeaLuncheons:
Friday,April29th,2016
Friday,May27th,2016
COMPUTER CLASSES Back again at Mid-County
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!
Cost: $35.00 for 6 classes
Please sign up in the office.
Silver & Fit Program We’re now participating in Silver & Fit, a program
designed to support gym memberships 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.
Wilmington Drama League
Schedule
Watch the dress rehearsal and see a
play on the house: stop by the office
to reserve your <ckets.
John & Jen
Wednesday, March 9th, 2016
Li�le Women
Thursday, April 21st, 2016
Closer
Thursday, June 9th, 2016
Income Tax Preparation
Provided by AARP
Every Monday from February 1st, 2016 to April 1st, 2016, AARP
offers free income tax preparation from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Sessions are limited to 10 people. Call or sign up for a date on the
bulletin board in the main room to reserve a slot.
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
1 Oven fried chicken
Mashed potatoes
with gravy
Green beans
Banana
2 Chicken Supreme
with gravy
Sweet potatoes
Peas
Orange
Cranberry sauce
3 Hamburger on bun
with lettuce &
tomato
Minestrone soup
Fresh pear
Crackers
4 Salmon with lemon
dill sauce
Baked potato
Capri blend
vegetables
White wheat bread
Rice pudding
7 Broccoli stuffed
chicken
Southern potatoes
with onions &
peppers
Gravy
Sliced carrots
Fresh pear
8 Meatloaf with mush-
room gravy
Corn
Italian spinach
Applesauce
White wheat bread
9 Turkey & Swiss on
roll with lettuce,
tomato, & onion
Cream of
mushroom
Orange
Crackers
10 Stuffed cabbage in
meat sauce
Baked potato
Hot fruit compote
Wheat dinner roll
11 Stuffed salmon
Roasted potato
wedges
Winter blend
vegetables
Chocolate pudding
cup
14 Ham & Swiss on roll
with lettuce,
tomato, & onion
Cream of broccoli
Fresh pear
Crackers
15 Chicken & dumplings
Mixed vegetables
Diced peaches
Apple cinnamon
waffle graham
16 Herb baked chicken
Sweet potato
soufflé
Spinach
Banana
Potato bread
17 Ham & cabbage
Baked potato
Wheat roll
Cupcake
Sour cream
18 Seafood crab cake
Roasted potatoes
Stewed tomatoes
Pineapple tidbits
Yogurt
Tartar sauce
21 Stuffed pepper with
marinara sauce
Mashed potatoes
Hot cinnamon
applesauce
Wheat roll
22 Ham with pineapple
sauce
Asparagus spears
Wheat roll
Coconut cream pie
23 BBQ chicken
Baked beans
Seasoned greens
Yogurt cup
Mini corn muffin
24 Open faced hot turkey
sandwich with gravy
on white wheat bread
Mashed sweet
potatoes
Brussel sprouts
Mandarin oranges
Cranberry sauce
25
Mid-County closed
for Easter
28 Chicken patty with
mozzarella & parme-
san in marinara sauce
over penne pasta
Italian blend
vegetables
Poached pear half
Wheat dinner roll
29 Fire braised chicken
stew
Mixed salad with
onion & tomato
Peach cobbler
12 grain bread
30 Pot roast with gravy
Roasted potatoes
Peas & carrots
Ultimate grain
honey bread
Orange
31 Herbed pollock
Macaroni & cheese
Stewed tomatoes
Banana yogurt
sundae
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Mid-County’s Mid-Day Meal menu: MARCH 2016
Lunch policy & 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
Weekend Bag Supper - $2.25
The nutri"on program is administered by City Fare and the state Division of Aging with funds from the Older Americans Act of 1965
under the guidelines and request of the federal government. To par"cipate in the lunch program on a dona"on basis you or your
spouse need to be sixty years of age or older.
Trivia answers
Page 11
- The amount of food Mid-County receives for lunches is
ordered in advance. Those wan$ng lunch need to sign
up with Lori, our Nutri$on Site Manager, as soon as
possible. Please also arrive before 11 a.m. to pay and
receive your lunch $cket at the nutri$on desk.
- Volunteers are needed for the Meals on Wheels
delivery program. Contact Jen Christopher with City Fair
at (302) 421-3734 for more details.
- Weekend bag suppers are available on a first come,
first served basis. See Lori for more informa$on.
Lunch Policy and Nutri�onal Updates
1) Who is the one-eyed giant of Greek mythology?
- Cyclops
2) What planet did Percival Lovell discover?
- Pluto
3) What female painter produced primi<ves of rural New
England life?
- Grandma Moses
4) What U.S. city has been called Li4le Havana?
- Miami
5) What author landed a 468-pound marlin without
harness in the early 1930s?
- Ernest Hemmingway
6) What group did the Wilson brothers form in 1961?
- The Beach Boys
7) What’s the hardest bone in the human body?
- The jawbone
8) What’s the largest U.S. agricultural crop by weight?
- Corn
9) What four U.S. states start with the le4er “I”?
- Illinois, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa
10) What southern U.S. state capital took its name from
the French for red s<ck?
- Baton Rouge
11) Who wrote The Red Badge of Courage?
- Stephen Crane
12) What’s the most popular registered dog in America?
- The poodle
13) What’s 40% of 40?
- 16
14) What Boris Pasternak book sold 500,000 copies to be-
come the fic<on best-seller of 1958?
- Dr. Zhivago
15) Who founded Philadelphia, Pennsylvania?
- William Penn
Trivia Challenge
1) What amendment to the U.S. Cons<tu<on introduced prohibi<on?
2) According to Roman mythology, who was the first aviator to fall into the sea and drown?
3) Where in the United States were women first given the right to vote?
4) Who wrote the book The Wizard of Oz?
5) What is the only mammal that can fly?
6) Of what wood are bowling pins made?
7) What are isotopes?
8) What men and women take the oath of Hippocrates?
9) Is starboard leM or right?
10) What is the art of stamp collec<ng called?
11) What is a troglodyte?
12) What U.S. state is bordered by only one other state?
13) What marsupial is found in North America?
14) What sort of books did Howard Pyle write and illustrate?
15) What is an ocelot?
The answers to the January - February 2016 ques�ons are on the back of page 11.
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 April 25th, 2016 to qualify for the free lunch.