March 2015
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
Membership Meeting, 10 Feb 2015
Held the 1st Wednesday of the Month at 10:00
We had 44 members in attendance at the membership meeting this month. There
were a few announcements made that affect everyone in the Center. First, we will
NOT be going by the Lake Forrest School District closings anymore, because of their late decision
making and closing for other that weather reasons have made it impractical. If in doubt please call
the Center, if there is no answer we are closed. We are having a Wild Game Dinner on March 7. Get
your tickets early they sell fast. As always thank you our wonderful kitchen staff for the great meals
we receive everyday.
Have a Safe Month Mae
When March comes in gently, with soft skies of blue
And warm happy breezes and crocus buds too
March begins like a lamb, sweet gentle and kind
But you’d better beware for you’ll surely find
That the end of the month will be stormy and cold
Like a lion it’ll roar, rough, growly and bold
If March begins windy, and stormy and gray,
If it’s too cold outside, to happily play
The lion’s here first, and he’s not so nice
You should be indoors take my advice
But wonderful weather is coming they say
By the end of the month the lamb’s here to stay.
Renee
Spring Cleaning Safety
March 20th officially marked the start of Spring as the Sun passed over the earth’s equator. As the
weather starts to change many homeowners start to think about spring cleaning. Here are some safety
tips:
1. Do not rush because you are tired or in a hurry.
This is really the most basic spring cleaning safety tip, and all the other ones, at least to a certain degree,
stem from this one.
Spring cleaning can be tiring work. Do not forget safety even if you have worked hard all day and want
to get done.
The better thing to do when you are exhausted is to stop and take a break, drink a glass of water, sit
under a nice cool fan, and rest instead of being unsafe. (Continued on Page 13)
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As our center grows, The Frederica Senior Center membership has doubled in the last two years,
meals served has tripled. We have expanded the
dining room, and guess what? We still need more
room. I am in the process of applying for capital
grants to expand our center. We hope to
expand out the rear of the building an additional
4000 square feet. The new addition would house
the billiard, exercise, game, ping pong rooms,
wood carving room, as well as restrooms, with
showers. We look forward to
expanding our center. Any contribution towards
our expansion would be appreciated. In the future
months we will be having many fundraisers to
support this expansion. Thank you to all our
members, volunteers and staff, for our wonderful
center. Renee
GETTING TO KNOW YOU
by Doris Hoover
Kenneth Ryder Jr. has a July 25th birthday, born in Bryn Mawr,
Pennsylvania, moving to Delaware at the age of six. Ken
graduated from Felton High School in 1958, attended the
University of Delaware, an Honorable Veteran of the US Navy,
employed with City of Dover, DE, and a General Foods Corp.
retiree after 44 years of employment. He has three children
and three step-children. His wife Joanna works for the
Wootten Ryder Insurance Agency. His father, Kenneth Sr. works for an auto agency and his
mother is employed at Emmanuel's Religious Gifts & Books Store in Dover. He has one sister living in PA. Mr. Ryder is a member and served as Treasurer to the Felton Fire Company. Membership with the AARP and Past President to Lions Club International. Bob
Evans Restaurant is a favorite eatery. “Casablanca” and “Africa Queen” are the all time
favorite movies and Humphrey Bogart is his all time favorite motion picture star. But
Ken also enjoys the “Star Wars” series. Photography is an interest and hobby entering
his art in the “John Deere Tractor Shows.” Couple years ago Ken visited the FSC with a
friend who introduced him to this membership. He enjoyed the friendliness, activities,
and delicious meals. He has been a loyal member, served on the Board of Directors for
one year, and just recently elected to the Presidency for a term of three years. We can
be assured FSC is on the right path with Ken at the helm. We are so fortunate to have
Kenneth Ryder Jr. a member of the Frederica Senior Center. Give him the “High Five”
next time you see him.
See Ray for more information
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Have Ideas for Activities at the Center?
Just Let Cathy Know
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Help Us Welcome Our New Members
Lisa Wasserman,
David Houser, James Weiss, Adrena Vann,
Hazel Carey, Lawrence Sullivan, Myron Terebecki,
Douglas Cox, Glenn Lowder, Bruce Lowder,
Vincent & June Trice,
Deborah Fetzer,
David Roop,
Ivy Goodman, Bette Logsdon,
Jimmie Quillen,
Charles Picaroni,
Machele Wester,
Rossiter Helm,
Flora Poore
When you see them introduce yourself and say hi
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March is the start of Spring and gone are the cold
days of Winter,, so why don’t you go on a trip with
the Frederica Senior Center to enjoy the beautiful
weather
MARCH 2015 TRIPS
Sunday March 1 ( 8 :30am - 5:30pm ) C ost $4
Delaware Valley Woodcarvers
Tuesday March 3 ( 7 :00am to 5:00pm )
Chincoteague
Bring Money for Lunch
Thursday March 12 ( 8:00am - 5:00pm)
Shady Maple Smorgasbord
Bring Money for Lunch
Monday March 16 ( 9 :00am - 4:00p,) Cost $5
Harbor of Refuge Lighthouse & Life Saving Station Tour
Bring Money for Lunch
Have an idea for a trip? Contact Cathy at 335-4555
No Refunds on pre-paid trips
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16 March
17 March
Dolones Lampa
Virginia Hopkins
1 March
Lucille Pettyjohn
Thelma Sroka
3 March
4 March
Larry Koch
Myron Terebecki
5 March
6 March
Matilda Hovington
Mildred Perry
18 March
Mary Hughes
Atwood Badman
7 March
Florette Camac
Mary Emily Miller
19 March
Joyce Malosiecki
Norma Walthour
8 March
Patricia Marker
Shirley Ann Bennett
Hubert Donnellan
Daniel Camac
21 March
Pat Paolini
Margaret Wireman
22 March
Charles Lindale
Leonard Fields
Paul Unsworth
Robert Fetzer
23 March
Buddy Aiken
Evelyn Morse
11 March
12 March
Saeko Todd
Ann Wester
24 March
25 March
Cheyenne Foreman
Vincent Pino
13 March
Marvin Lands
Janet Feague
26 March
27 March
Mary Gould
William Morse
28 March
Sibyl Hoover
Brian Palladino
9 March
10 March
14 March
Stephen Albright
Larry Lewis
Virginia Stewart
Marie Saunders
Norma Marvel
Philip Halter
15 March
16 March
June Halter
Charles Picaroni
29 March
30 March
Don Sikes
Keith Poptanich
Tracey Harris
William Hall
Bruce Lowder
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Spring Cleaning Safety (continued)
2. Be careful moving large pieces of furniture and appliances.
Use proper lifting technique, keeping you back straight and lifting with your legs.
Also, wear shoes when moving heavy items so you don't hurt your toes.
Finally, if you feel it is just too heavy and you can't find someone else to do it for you, just don't move it. It won't be the
end of the world to just clean around it.
Always have spring cleaning safety in mind.
3. Be safe while on ladders and step stools.
When doing a task, such as washing windows, where you need to be on a ladder use extreme caution.
Do not lean too far to either side. A good rule of thumb is that your belly button should not go beyond the sides of
the ladder.
Also, have someone available to hold the ladder steady for you if possible, and make sure before you step on them that
the rungs are not wet, and you are wearing non skid shoes.
4. Be careful when walking on wet surfaces.
This spring cleaning safety tip is really important every time you clean.
Everyone knows how easy it is to slip on a wet floor. Make sure you take the proper precautions to keep from falling.
Also, make sure others in your family, including children, are also warned of the wet floor to keep them safe.
You may need to block small children's access to wet floors because they just don't understand not to run and slide on
them.
5. Keep stairs, landings, and walkways clear of boxes, bags and other clutter.
Spring cleaning is a great time to de-clutter your home, but you need to make sure all the boxes and bags of stuff you
are getting rid of don't cause a safety concern.
Make sure you place them outside walkways and especially away from steps and stairs where someone may trip on
them.
6. Don't carry too much stuff at once, especially on stairs.
During spring cleaning you will also probably go up and down your stairs a lot carrying things if you live in a home with
stairs.
Make sure you keep a hand free to hold onto the stair railing.
Also, whether you have stairs or not, always make sure you can see over the load you are carrying so you do not trip.
7. Always follow cleaning product label safety instructions and recommendations.
Cleaning supplies can create nasty fumes, so make sure you get some fresh air by opening windows, turning on the exhaust fan, or placing a fan in the room.
In addition, do not mix ammonia and bleach together, both of which are common household cleaners, because they
create toxic fumes when combined.
When it doubt don't mix, just use one product to get the job done.
You should also wear rubber gloves to keep your hands from getting dry and cracked from the hot water and chemicals.
8. Wear a mask when cleaning dusty areas.
This may seem like overkill to some, but if you are at all allergic to dust this tip is very important.
9. Do not leave buckets filled with water around your home.
Even if you need to take a quick break make sure you empty that cleaning bucket, or at least put it in an inaccessible
area.
Even small amounts of water are a drowning hazard for small children.
10. Put away all your cleaning supplies when you are done.
When you finally finish your spring cleaning tasks for the day it is easy to say to yourself, "I'll put these away later," or "I
am just going to use these again tomorrow, so I'm keeping them out."
Cleaning supplies are an attractive nuisance for our children and pets, something inviting that they should definitely not
be getting into.
Put the cleaning products away in a childproof cabinet for your children's safety and well-being as soon as you are done
with them.
Follow these spring cleaning safety tips to have a safe and productive spring cleaning!
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FREDERICA SENIOR CENTER PRESENTS:
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The Johnnie Cake Singers
are back on the road.
Start the New Year by
singing a Joyful song.
Come join them every
Thursday at 9:00am.
Come and join in the
music and
fellowship.
Don’t have anything to do? Why not come to the Frederica
Senior Center and check out our new floor shuffleboard and
ping pong table. You can also just come in to play a game of
pool or darts. No matter what you choose you’ll have fun
and meet great people at the Frederica Senior Center.
Bored sitting around just drinking
coffee? Come and join Asa in our
new woodworking workshop. We
will meet Tuesday & Fridays at
9:30am. Doesn’t matter if you have
been doing woodwork for years or
just want to learn, there is something for everybody.
Tai chi: A gentle way to fight stress
If you're looking for a way to reduce stress, consider tai chi
(TIE-CHEE). Originally developed for self-defense, tai chi has
evolved into a graceful form of exercise that's now used for
stress reduction and a variety of other health conditions.
Often described as meditation in motion, tai chi promotes
serenity through gentle, flowing movements.
Come join Glenn (Instructor)
and the staff for a relaxing time
while getting fit.
Tai-Chi every
Wednesday at
09:30 in the
Social Room.
Lake Forest HS Pool Free Swim
Starting February 2 come join us every Monday
for free swim time at the Lake Forest High
School Pool. Bus will leave the Center at
11:00am. Just bring your swimsuit and a towel.
Life Guard on Duty
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THE GUIDING LIGHT
TO SERVICES AND GOODS IN AND AROUND THE
FREDERICA AREA
NOTARY SERVICES AVAILABLE AT
FREDERICA SENIOR CENTER
NO CHARGE TO MEMBERS
FOR MORE INFORMATION
CALL 335-4555
PLEASE SUPPORT THOSE WHO SUPPORT THE
FREDERICA SENIOR CENTER
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Membership Guidelines
The Frederica Senior Center’s mission is to guide Delaware’s senior into a brighter future. The Center is where seniors
and or persons with disabilities join together for services, activities, socialization and nutritious home cooked meals.
Programs are designed to enhance our seniors dignity, support their independence and encourage involvement in and
with the Center and their local community.
This Membership Guidelines Booklet has been developed to enhance the experience of your participation in the Center
activities and programs. It is the Center’s priority to provide a safe, pleasant, positive, comfortable, enjoyable environment to our members.
The Center recognizes that some behaviors may distract and disrupt for the enjoyment of the Center. That is why the
following guidelines have been set up by the Board of Directors and Staff Members in order to address any instances
that may occur and disrupt the daily routine and experience at the Center.
We all ask that you carefully read this booklet to become familiar with these guidelines in order to know what is expected from each and every member of the Frederica Senior Center.
1. Membership is limited by the resources of the Center to individuals who are self mobile, with or without assistance
devices such as wheelchairs or walkers, independent, capable of appropriate decision making, self toileting and have
adequate appearance and hygiene to participate in daily activities. If not independent self mobile members may attend
with a personal assistant.
2. As a member we ask that you promote goodwill. No member shall mistreat, either verbally or physically, any other
member or staff. Mistreatment includes sexual, racial or otherwise harassing comments. Violence of any kind will not
be tolerated and shall result in immediate dismissal from the Center, and membership will be revoked immediately.
3. Members are asked to encourage diversity. Isolation of members based on race, religion, color, sex, national origin,
sexual orientation, and or physical or mental disability shall not be tolerated.
4. The use of illegal drugs or alcohol is not permitted on or in Center property.
5. The rooms and equipment in the Center are for the use of the entire membership and are never for the exclusive use
of any one member. Members are expected to respect and maintain the facility and equipment they use. Members may
be liable for purposeful damage or destruction of any Center property. Use of equipment is at the users own risk.
6. Members are not to use any vulgar or profane language at any time.
7. If at any time a member has a problem of some kind, whether it be with another member, staff member, a program
or procedure in the Center, that member should report their concern to the Executive Director or Staff Member. No
member has the right to approach a guest or group of guests to voice their complaint. Complaining among other members will not get the situation resolved but will only bring disharmony into the Center.
8. Any criminal act committed by a member will result in immediate dismissal.
9. Inoculations must not be done in public areas, such as dining room, lobby or kitchen.
The purpose of these guidelines is to allow everyone to richly enjoy their visit to the Center every time they are here.
It is up to each individual member to do their part in order to achieve this goal.
PLEASE DO YOUR PART!
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, regardless of race, creed, national origin, or gender. An application
must be completed and submitted to the corporation. At that time, a fee of $20.00 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 $4.00 per member, $6.00 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,
medical bills, or any other assistance please call our Outreach Coordinator.
Staff
Board of Directors
Renee Hoffman
Executive Director
Ray Harris
Office Manager
Cathy Mosley
Activities Coordinator
Cindie Trader
Outreach Director
Barbara Farmer
Kitchen Manager
Treasurer
Kimberly Jester
Lead Cook
Marvin Lands
Secretary
Myra Jones
Kitchen Assistant
Telford Rager
Member at Large
Mert Mullen
Bus Driver
Sonny Lomax
Bus Driver
Betty Flemming
Crafts Coordinator
Daniel Jones
Sanitation Engineer
Mae Maloney
Receptionist (Volunteer)
Barbara Vollberg
Receptionist (Volunteer)
Trish Lomax
Receptionist (Volunteer)
Ken Ryder
President
Wilbur Jones
President Emeritus
Rev William Downing
1st Vice President
Herb Konowitz
2nd Vice President
Sam Beyard
Members: Dave King, Louise Gill, Lenell Glover,
Charles Shinefuss, Glenn Garner, Tom Mosley, Ted
LaFerriere, Melvin Dernberger,
Membership Representative: Mae Maloney
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 7:00am to 3:00pm.
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