July - August 2016 Newsletter Mid-County Senior Center Established in 1979 “Meet Friends and Renew Friendships.” Daily Activities See page 9 for details. Art Class - (Summer season) Monday 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 - (Postponed unl further noce) 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 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. Quilting - Tuesday at 9 a.m. Shuffleboard - Weekdays from 9 a.m. - 3:15 p.m. Strength Training - Monday, Wednesday, & Friday from 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 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! Our newsletters let members know what’s happening at Mid-County. Newsletters cover any trips, activities, games, and events set to take place in the near future. Newsletters cover two months at a time. We extend an invitation of complementary membership to everyone fifty and older. Mid-County Senior Center operates all programs and ser- vices without regard to race, color, or national origin in strict accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act. 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 Donna Tascione - Executive Director Mae Stepler - Administrative Assistant Haley Williams - Office Assistant Heather Shinn - Ceramics Instructor Bill Bumpers - Transportation Debbie Franey - Fitness Instructor Lori Lentz - Nutrition Site Manager Larry Dineen - Maintenance Charles Badson and Larry Croall - Wilmington Senior Service Employees Staff Sparky is ready forthebeach.
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July - August 2016 Newsletter
Mid-County Senior Center Established in 1979 “Meet Friends and Renew Friendships.”
Daily Activities See page 9 for details.
Art Class - (Summer season) Monday 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 - (Postponed un"l further
no"ce) 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 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.
Quilting - Tuesday at 9 a.m.
Shuffleboard - Weekdays from
9 a.m. - 3:15 p.m.
Strength Training - Monday, Wednesday,
& Friday from 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 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!
Our newsletters let members know what’s happening at
Mid-County. Newsletters cover any trips, activities,
games, and events set to take place in the near future.
Newsletters cover two months at a time.
We extend an invitation of complementary membership
to everyone fifty and older.
Mid-County Senior Center operates all programs and ser-
vices without regard to race, color, or national origin in
strict accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act.
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 MaBhew 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
stop by the office if in need of assistance.
CONCERNS Please see a staff member, not the Na"onal
Guard, about all maintenance concerns
(e.g., repairs or cleanliness).
HANDICAPPED PARKING To use a handicapped spot, permission from
the Execu"ve Director 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 aAer 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 par"cipa"ng in Silver & Fit, a
program that supports gym memberships
for older people. Ask your insurance
company about eligibility. Stop by the
office for more informa"on.
WALKING PARTNER Please exercise responsibly by walking, at
minimum, in pairs and wearing soA-soled
shoes. The Na"onal Guard u"lizes the gym
daily aAer 3 p.m. For your safety, please do
not walk aAer this "me.
Mid-County Senior Center Code of Conduct
(In no par�cular order)
1. 1. 1. 1. Profane or abusive language will not be permiBed.
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. Inappropriate conduct (talking, excessive heckling, arguments, etc.) during announcements or programs with guests will
result in all involved being asked to leave the room.
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.
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, all food and beverages - except for fresh fruitexcept for fresh fruitexcept for fresh fruitexcept 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 Members oAen ask us how they can support Mid-County. This
sec"on of the newsleBer outlines a few ways to do that. “Dona$ons
and Bequests” is dense and dry by legal necessity; to save "me, the
important parts are bolded and underlined. Most importantly:
please remember that membership at Mid-County is free and
dona"ons aren’t mandatory.
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 GiAsCash GiAsCash GiAsCash GiAs:::: 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 giA and ensures Mid-County’s
con"nued service to its members.
Securi"esSecuri"esSecuri"esSecuri"es:::: A giA 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 giA of real estate provides you with current tax benefits
while suppor"ng the future growth of Mid-County Senior Center.
GiAs in KindGiAs in KindGiAs in KindGiAs 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
Raffle Tickets Show support for Mid-County by buying raffle tickets and put yourself in the running for prizes. Who knows,
you could win $280.00 like our last winner.
Upcoming Raffles:
Drawing on July 29th, 2016
Pam DeBakker
Helen Chrystal
Angie Dumel
Bonnie Episcopo
Katherine & Margaret Grandine
Rosemarie Peoples
Erlinda Ponce de Leon
Bram Saad
MidMidMidMid----County needs donations County needs donations County needs donations County needs donations for the Fall Bazaar!for the Fall Bazaar!for the Fall Bazaar!for the Fall Bazaar!
Donations can be dropped off at MidDonations can be dropped off at MidDonations can be dropped off at MidDonations can be dropped off at Mid----County during County during County during County during operational hours. We can also pick up donations.operational hours. We can also pick up donations.operational hours. We can also pick up donations.operational hours. We can also pick up donations.
Stop by the office for more information.Stop by the office for more information.Stop by the office for more information.Stop by the office for more information.
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.
Friday, 7/22/16: Seniors vs. staff shuffleboard - 10:30 a.m.
Tuesday, 7/26/16: Site council mee"ng - 9 a.m.
Friday, 7/29/16: Trivia - 10:30 a.m.
New Castle Farmers Market trip - 10 a.m.
August 2016
Monday, 8/1/16: Monday, 8/1/16: Monday, 8/1/16: Monday, 8/1/16: Saint Francis bingo & program - 10:30 a.m.
Wednesday, 8/3/16: Boscov’s trip - 9:45 a.m.
Friday, 8/5/16: Round table topics - 11 a.m.
Monday, 8/8/16: Financial presenta"on with Lee
Margerison - 10 a.m.
Friday, 8/12/16: Seniors vs. staff shuffleboard - 10:30 a.m.
Monday, 8/15/16: Brain challenge - 10:30 a.m.
Wednesday, 8/17/16: Hollywood Casino trip - 9 a.m.
Friday, 8/19/16: Trivia - 10:30 a.m.
Monday, 8/22/16: Bingo with prizes - 10:30 a.m.
Friday, 8/26/16: Draw that song - 10:30 a.m.
Monday, 8/29/16: NO GYM ACTIVITIES
Lifeline Screening - 8 a.m.
Tuesday, 8/30/16: Site council mee"ng - 9 a.m.
Wednesday, 8/31/16: Kohl’s trip - 9:30 a.m.
6/22/16 - From Wednesday, 6/22/16 through Tuesday, 7/5/16 the gym will be closed for maintenance. The parking
lot will be closed on Monday, 6/27/16 - members will need to use the Guard parking lot and front doors. The gym
will reopen on Wednesday, 7/6/16. We apologize for the inconvenience.
8/22/16 - Regal Heights will be at Mid-County to play prize bingo and give out informa�on.
9/26/16 - Oasis wants to play prize bingo with members on Monday, September 26 at 10:30 a.m.
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.
Quilting Quilt ing is in the art room with ceramics instructor Heather Shinn. Members need to supply materials.
Round Table Topics It’s hard to find people who share your interests. We’re
hoping to make this easier with a new program,
“Round Table Topics”.
Each week, members will discuss their passions in
life- at a literal round table. All topics are welcome.
Sherwood Park Swimming Pool
1105 Highgate Road Wilmington, DE 19808
The Sherwood Park pool is open to members weekdays from 4 - 6 p.m. Exclusions include weekends and holidays. No ID is necessary, just mention youʼre a member of Mid-County.
Movies
at Mid-County
Dates and times
to be announced
2016 HEALTH FAIR2016 HEALTH FAIR2016 HEALTH FAIR2016 HEALTH FAIR Co-Sponsored by Doherty Funeral Homes
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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Wednesday, October 12, 2016 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. $48.00 - Lunch Included
Funny at any age, Is There Life After 50 explores the love, laughter, and experiences
of couples over 50.
Is There Life After 50? At Rainbow’s Comedy Playhouse
DOVER DOWNS
Wednesday, September 21, 2016 8:30 a.m. -3:30 p.m.
$10.00 - Independent lunch
Boscov’sBoscov’sBoscov’sBoscov’s Wednesday, August 3, 2016
9:45 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. $2.00 - Independent lunch
KOHL’SKOHL’SKOHL’SKOHL’S
Wednesday, August 31, 2016Wednesday, August 31, 2016Wednesday, August 31, 2016Wednesday, August 31, 2016 9:30 a.m. 9:30 a.m. 9:30 a.m. 9:30 a.m. ---- 11:30 a.m.11:30 a.m.11:30 a.m.11:30 a.m.
$1.00 $1.00 $1.00 $1.00 ---- Back before lunchBack before lunchBack before lunchBack before lunch
HARRINGTON CASINO
Wednesday, July 20th, 2016 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
$12.00 - Independent lunch
HARRINGTON CASINOHARRINGTON CASINOHARRINGTON CASINOHARRINGTON CASINO Wednesday, October 19, 2016
8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.
$12.00 -
Independent lunch
Wednesday, July 13, 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!”
$8.00 per month$8.00 per month$8.00 per month$8.00 per month
Circuit Training, a low impact class, in-
volves 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.
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NO SUMMER VOLLEYBALL
Resumes in September
Happening at Mid-County
Join Lee Margerison the second Monday of every month at 10 a.m. for donuts and an informational presentation about today’s economy and how it affects you. Mr. Margerison will also be available to answer fiscal questions from members.