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Wilmington Senior Center

1901 N. Market Street
Wilmington, DE 19802
(302) 651-3400
www.wilmingtonseniorcenter.org
info@wilmingtonseniorcenter.org

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Wilmington, DE
Permit No. 430

A Community for Life!
July 2014 Happenings
LIKE US ON FACEBOOK!
Lafayette Court Senior
Apartments has an
efficiency apartment
available for lease.

Rent is $608.00 per month.

Please contact Regenia Rochester at
302.651.3429 for further information.
WSC is going to the fair!

Join your friends on a trip to Delaware
State Fair on Thursday, July 24 at 9:15.
Cost is only $9.00 for transportation.
Entry into the fair is free.
Sign-up deadline is July 15.
Contact Gretchen Broadwater to register.
Happy 4th
of July!

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Please bring small bills to pay for trips and lunches since the receptionists cannot make change
for large bills. (Nothing larger than a $5.00 dollar bill)
WILMINGTON SENIOR CENTER
PROGRAMS AND SERVICES

Meal Reservations 651-3400
Must be made by 1:00 p.m. the day
prior to the meal

Bus Transportation 651-3400
Must be made by 8:00 a.m. on the
day of pickup

Activities Coordinator 651-3424
Gretchen Broadwater

Cares and Concerns of Members 655-2528
Irmina Hudson

Supportive Services
Grandparent Resource Center
Caregiver Resource Center 651-3420
Patricia Anderson-Rice

$tand By Me 50+
Financial Coaching and Economic CheckUp
Kathleen Andersen 651-3401
Jenna Fenstermacher 651-3427

Employment Services 651-3440

Lafayette Court 651-3429
Regenia Rochester

City Styles Thrift Shop Donations 651-3460

Grandparent Support Group
meets on Tuesdays from 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Caregiver Support Group
meets on the second Thursday of the month from 1:30-3:00 p.m.
LUNCH RESERVATIONS
Lunch reservations for all members and staff must
be given to the front desk by 1:00 the day prior. We
cannot assume that you will be here for lunch on any
given day. Lunch cost for those under the age of 60
is $4.50 and $2.00 for those 60 and older, in
accordance with City Fare guidelines. Once a lunch
is ordered you are responsible for its payment. If you
need to cancel after lunch has been ordered, call
right away. We will then know the meal is available if
anyone else wants to purchase it. If the meal is not
sold, you will need to pay for it. Unsold meals are
billed to the Center on a monthly basis at the $4.50
price.
TRIP RESERVATIONS
Please sign up and pay for trips/events by the
designated deadline. Your bus seat is guaranteed
only when the fee is paid.
If the minimum number of participants is not met by
the deadline the trip/event will be cancelled and
payment will be returned. A late fee will be imposed
on those not meeting the deadline date providing the
trip/event has a sufficient number registered.
Current WSC members are placed first on the
Centers 16 passenger bus for day trips. Non-
members may attend a day trip if there are unpaid
seats after the trips deadline.
Remember to make suggestions for activities!


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Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
7/1
Tilapia with
Mediterranean Sauce
Lima Beans
Peach Cobbler

7/2
Turkey & Swiss on
12 Grain Bread with
Lettuce & Tomato
Tomato Vegetable Soup
Vanilla Yogurt
Mayonnaise
Crackers
**7/3**
Hot Dog on Bun
Hamburger on Bun
Lettuce, Tomato, Onion
Potato Salad
Baked Beans
Cantaloupe
7/4

WSC CLOSED
7/7
Chicken Salad
Salad Mix with Tomato
Orange Juice
Chocolate Chip Cookies
Ultimate Grain High Fiber
Bread
7/8
Ham & Swiss on
Club Roll with
Lettuce, Tomato & Onion
Carrot Raisin Salad
Chocolate Pudding
Mustard
7/9
Salmon with
Lemon Dill Sauce
Baked Potato
Key Largo Vegetables
Watermelon
Sour Cream

7/10
Tuna Salad
Salad Mix with Tomato
Lemon Green Bean Salad
Fresh Orange
Oatmeal Cookies
Split Top Wheat Roll
7/11
Tossed Salad with
Egg, Swiss & Turkey
Cream of Mushroom Soup
Double Fiber Bread
Pineapple with
Whipped Cream
Crackers
7/14
Chicken Florentine with
Provolone, Parmesan &
Spinach
Roasted Potato Tidbits
Giant Goldish Graham
7/15
Pot Roast in Au Jus
Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Carrots
Double Fiber Bread
Strawberry Banana
Yogurt Sundae
7/16
Turkey with Gravy
Sweet Potatoes
Green Beans
Mini Corn Mufin
Applesauce
Cranberry Sauce
7/17
Hamburger w. Cheddar on
Hamburger Roll with
Lettuce & Tomato
Roasted Potato Wedges
Cantaloupe
Ketchup

7/18
Flounder w. Lemon & Parsley
Macaroni & Cheese
Stewed Tomatoes
Double Fiber Bread
Orange
Apple Cinnamon
Wafle Cookie
7/21
Meatballs in Sauce over
Rotini Pasta
Mixed Greens Salad
Split Top Roll
Fresh Peach
Parmesan Cheese
7/22
Chicken & Dumplings
Carrots
Green Beans
Mandarin Oranges
7/23
BBQ Chicken Breast
Potato Salad with Egg
California Blend Veggies
Double Fiber Bread
Vanilla Yogurt
Fruit Cocktail
7/24
Fire Braised Pork
Baked Potato w. Cheddar
Brussels Sprouts
Split Top Roll
Cantaloupe
Horseradish Sauce
7/25
Tuna Salad Sandwich on
Kaiser Roll with
Lettuce & Tomato
Marinated Bean Salad
Diced Pears
Crackers
7/28
Chicken Salad Platter with
Lettuce & Tomato
Cream of Broccoli Soup
Ambrosia
Double Fiber Bread
Crackers
7/29
BBQ Pork Sandwich on
Whole Wheat Bun
Seasoned Greens
Cooked Apples
7/30
Meatball Sub with
Mozzarella Cheese
Italian Blend Veggies
Mixed Greens Salad
Applesauce
7/31
Herb Baked Chicken
Scalloped Potatoes
Peas
Split Top Roll
Banana
8/1
Breaded Flounder
Roasted Potato Wedges
Brussels Sprouts
Fresh Plum
Rice Crispy Treat

All meals subject to change. All meals contain 1% milk
Meals are ordered according to projected number; over that number, back-up meals will be available./
Suggested minimum donation for persons 60+ is $2.00 People under age 60 must pay $4.50.
City Fare Menu July 2014 CITY
Saturday Mid Day meals served at St. Anthonys
Sunday Mid Day meals served at St. Anthonys & St. Patricks Senior Centers.
Tuesday & Thursday Evening Meals served at St. Anthonys Senior Center

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MONTHLY ACTIVITIES July, 2014
* See more information
about presentations,
trips and activities on
the following pages.
Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri
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9:00 Quilting
10:00 Chair Exercise
11:30 GRC Support Group
12:00 Bright Spot Ventures Farm Market*
1:00 Bingo
3:00 Red Hat Society Meeting
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9:30 Diabetes Prevention*
9:30 Strength Building
10:30 Wii Open Games
1:00 In-Place Walking
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10:00 Chorus
10:45 Bible Study
1:00 Bingo
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WSC CLOSED
HAPPY 4TH OF JULY
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9:30 Strength Building
10:00 Uno Game
10:30 Wii Open Games
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9:00 Quilting
10:00 Chair Exercise
11:30 GRC Support Group
12:00 Bright Spot Ventures Farm Market*
1:00 Bingo
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9:30 Diabetes Prevention*
9:30 Strength Building
10:30 Wii Open Games
1:00 In-Place Walking
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10:00 Chorus
10:45 Bible Study
1:00 Bingo
1:30 Caregiver Support
Group*
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9:30 Booths Corner*
12:45 Bingo/Po-Ke-No
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9:00 Commodity Food Delivery
9:30 Strength Building
10:30 Wii Open Games
1:30 Line Dancing Class
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9:00 Quilting
10:00 Chair Exercise
11:30 GRC Support Group
12:00 Bright Spot Ventures Farm Market*
1:00 Bingo
4:00 Board of Directors meeting
5:30 GRC-LINKS Program
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9:30 Diabetes Prevention*
9:30 Strength Building
10:30 Wii Open Games
1:00 In-Place Walking
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10:00 Chorus
10:45 Bible Study
1:00 Bingo
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9:30 Concord Pike Shopping
Trip*
12:45 Bingo/Po-Ke-No
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9:30 Strength Building
10:00 Phase 10 Game
10:30 Wii Open Games
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9:00 Quilting
11:30 GRC Support Group (out of
building)
12:00 Bright Spot Ventures Farm Market*
1:00 Bingo
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9:30 Diabetes Prevention*
9:30 Strength Building
10:30 Wii Open Games
1:00 In-Place Walking
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9:15 Delaware State
Fair*
10:00 Chorus
10:45 Bible Study
1:00 Bingo
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Christmas in July Activities*
12:45 Bingo/Po-Ke-No
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9:30 Strength Building
10:00 Racko-O Game
10:30 Wii Open Games
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9:00 Quilting
10:00 Chair Exercise
11:30 GRC Support Group
12:00 Bright Spot Ventures Farm Market*
1:00 Bingo
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9:30 Diabetes Prevention*
9:30 Strength Building
10:30 Wii Open Games
11:15 Birthday Party and
WSC 58th Anniversary
Celebration
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10:00 Chorus
10:45 Bible Study
1:00 Bingo

* See more information
about presentations,
trips and activities on
the following pages.
Daily:
Word Puzzles, Cards,
Dominos and Games;
Exercise and Computer
Rooms open. Pool table
located in Exercise
Room.

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ACTIVITIES
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WSC: Experts at Living Well
Gretchen Broadwater, Activities Coordinator (651-3424)
ACTIVITIES & PRESENTATIONS

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25 Christmas in July Activities. Enjoy holiday
activities, games, trivia, crafts and maybe
some surprises.

Computer Class for Beginners: Class will start
on August 6, 10:00-11:30 for 5 weeks. The cost
for WSC members is $20 and $25 for non-
members. Payment must be made in advance.
Please call 651-3400 to sing up.
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TRIPS
11 Booths Corner, 9:30. Transportation cost is
$3.50. Deadline is July 7.
18 Concord Pike Shopping Trip, 9:30. Trip to
Walgreens, Dollar Store & Trader Joes.
Transportation cost is $2.50. Deadline is July
14.
24 Delaware State Fair, 9:15. Cost is $9.00 for
transportation. Entry into the fair is free. Deadline
is July 15.
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CarFit PROGRAM & DRIVER SAFETY
Several members took advantage of the June
CarFit program sponsored by AAA/AARP/AOTA
by having a team of trained technicians assess
how well they fit their car for maximum comfort
and safety. Proper positioning of your cars seat,
steering wheel, seat belt, head rest and mirrors as
well as good foot positioning is tailored to each
driver during the 20-30 minute evaluation.

As we age and our bodies change how we fit our
vehicle may change too. Another program will be
set up in the fall for your to take advantage of this
informative and free program.

We will also have a representative from Delaware
Motor Vehicle visit in the fall to answer questions
and review the new federally compliant driver
license/ID requirements.

Dont forget that a 4-hour AARP Defensive Driving
Refresher Course will take place on September 8
and again November 10. A sign-up sheet is
located at the front desk.
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WATCH FOR..
our next
Membership Council YARD SALE

To be held on Saturday, September 6.
More information to follow.
SNEAK PEEK
August
7 Italian Market, Philadelphia
19 Social Security Services - Changes to the
procedure for securing benefit verification
letters and replacement Social Security cards
are coming. Matt Baxter from the local Social
Security office will be here to answer questions
and assist members in setting up a My Social
Security account on-line for those wishing to
access their information via
www.socialsecurity.gov.
25 Inner Harbor, Baltimore
27 Travel Presentation by Collette Tours

September
September is National Senior Center Month -
Experts at Living Well!
WSC Anniversary Picnic: Date to be announced.
8 Refresher Defensive Driving Class (4 hours)
Classes begin at 8:45 and checks or money
orders must be made payable to AARP and
brought to the first class. Instructors do not
accept cash. Fee is $15.00 for AARP members
and $20.00 for non-members. Sign-up forms
are located in the Activities Book at the front
desk. If youre interested in the basic 6/8-hour
class, contact AARP directly for dates, times
and locations at 877-846-3299.
9 Primary Election Day
15-18 Vermont Trip (payment deadline - July 28)
19 Beach Day in Rehoboth
23 Cowtown Trip
25 Flu Shot Clinic
Guest Bartender Night - WSC Fundraiser

October
4 Brandywine Village Fair - All Day
55+ Hayride & Bonfire (no kids) New Castle
County at Carousel Park
17 Wellness & Health Fair, Hockessin Community
& Recreation Center, Hockessin
23 Lifetime Achievement Award Celebration

THANKSGIVING BALL - Summer has just begun
but it wont be long before tickets for the
Thanksgiving Ball will go on sale. No tickets will
be available until September 2. Gretchen will
begin to take ticket requests no earlier than
August 25 and full payment must be made to
reserve a ticket. Ticket price will be confirmed
soon.

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JULY BIRTHDAYS

2 Nancy Blanc
3 Joyce Cooper
4 Lewis Martin, Sr.
7 Harmon Carey
10 Marsha Boyce, Delores Hinson
11 Ruth Dawson
14 Margaret Huggins
19 Marion Cammile, Mary Elissa Smith
21 James Cuff
22 Alyce Husser
25 Delores Jones, Mary Randolph
26 Gene Talley
27 Phyllis Evans
28 Sarah Ames
31 Carolyn Roy

JULY BIRTHDAY INVITATION
If your birthday is this month, please join us at the
monthly birthday celebration on July 30 at 11:15
a.m.-2:00. Lunch is free for members who are
celebrating their birthdays this month.

Please call to make a reservation at 651-3400 by
Wednesday, July 23 so we can be sure to have
enough meals.
You must call because you wont be
automatically included in our lunch count.
NOTES:
ACTIVITIES COORDINATORS HOURS
Please pay for trips during
the following hours only:
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
10:00-noon and 1:00-2:00
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VOLUNTEER INFORMATION
If you are interested in volunteering with us at
Wilmington Senior Center, you must complete a
volunteer application and register for an orientation
by calling 651-3460.
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WELCOME TO OUR NEW MEMBER(S)
Patricia Dorsey
Wyndell Dorsey
Margaret Holmes
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COLLECTING SPECIAL ITEMS
Recycled eyeglasses and hearing aids for
the Lions Club and soda can tabs for Ronald
McDonald House. Please leave them with
Gretchen.
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SUGGESTION BOX
If you have ideas for programs, activities or
changes, please write a note and put it in the
lobby suggestion box.

MORNING COFFEE

Coffee for members is provided by City Fare and we
ask that you limit yourself to two cups. Other items
such as bread, muffins, coffee cake, butter, jelly,
cream cheese, etc. are not provided by either the
Center or City Fare. Those items are sometimes
available from donations by members. If you enjoy
having a morning snack, you might consider bringing
an item to share.

Please remember that Marshas priority each
morning is organizing the kitchen for delivery of
home-bound meals and the Centers noon meal -
not putting out snack items.

CHORUS
Frances Hunt has organized a chorus group and has
begun Thursday morning rehearsals. If you like to
sing, please join the group Thursdays at 10:00 a.m.
in the Dining Room.

Thank you, Frances
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BLACK HISTORY GROUP

We would like to re-organize our Black History
Group and begin meeting in September. If you are
interested in Black history, culture, genealogy or
literature please let Gretchen know (651-3424). A
group leader or team to share responsibility for
meetings will be needed, as well as enthusiastic
participants.
BRIGHT SPOT VENTURES
will visit Wilmington Senior Center on Tuesdays, 12:00-2:00 from June
to October with a mobile food truck loaded with fresh produce!

Cool Springs Farmers Market tokens can be used at the truck.

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ARE YOU GETTING ALL OF THE PRESCRIPTION BENEFITS
AVAILABLE TO YOU?

Individuals with limited resources and income may be able to get Extra Help to pay for the
costs such as monthly premiums, annual deductibles and prescription co-paymentsrelated
to a Medicare prescription drug plan. The Extra Help is estimated to be worth about $4,000
per year. Many people qualify for these important savings and dont even know it.

To qualify for Extra Help, your resources must be limited to $13,440 for an individual or
$26,860 for a married couple living together. Resources include such things as bank
accounts, stocks and bonds. Your home, car or any life insurance policies are not counted
as resources. Your annual income must be limited to $17,235 for an individual or $23,265 for
a married couple living together.

See a $tand By Me 50+ Financial Coach to apply for Extra Help and find out what other
benefits you may be entitled to.

Call 651-3401 or 651-3427 to schedule an appointment today!









Need help with budgeting and saving? Want a free economic checkup?
See Kathleen or Jenna of $tand By Me 50+
or call them at 651-3401 or 651-3427.

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CAREGIVERS CORNER



FREE FAMILY CAREGIVERS KIT
Information from Dear Abby

The Federal Citizen Information Center created a free Family Caregivers Kit to help caregivers assist
their loved ones in handling their finances and health care. It features publications from the Consumer
Protection Bureau entitled Managing Someone Elses Money, which covers Power of Attorney,
Managing Trusts, Property and Benefits. The booklets are written in simple English and are in an easy-to
-understand format.

Also included in the kit are materials from the FDA about keeping track of medications and how to use
them safely. Up to 125,000 people die each year because they didnt take their medication as directed
and many more get sick because of improper use.

Another pamphlet shares information on recognizing and avoiding health scams miracle devices and
cures that really ARE too good to be true.

Finally, the kit includes a copy of the 2014 Consumer Action Handbook, which has information about
how to make the best decision about what to buy and service providers to us, as well as a sample
complaint letter to help get results.

The kits practical tips will give caregivers the confidence they need to manage anothers affairs, even if
its for only a short period of time.

The kit is available online at www.promotions.usa.gov/dearabby or from our Caregiver Resource Center.

Abby states: Every household in the country should have this information on hand just in case, so order
a kit for yourself and more to share.

Grandparent Support Group meets
Tuesdays from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Caregiver Support Group meets
second Thursday of the month at 1:30 p.m.-3:00 p.m.
Funding for the Caregiver Resource Center comes from
the Division of Services for Aging and Adults with Physical Disabilities
as a result of the National Family Caregiver Support Program, Title III-E of the Older Americans Act.
Support for Caregivers...
is available from our Caregiver Resource Center call 651-3420 for more information.

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Recent Donors
Sandi Burton
Christ Church Christiana Hundred
Christopher Donahue
Paula Grant
Kathy Hahn
Ralph Lam
Isabel MacDermott
Lucy McLamb
Anumika Mohley
Nelson Perez
Rose Ann Sauers
Michelle Taylor
Kimberly Thompson
Ed Undercuffler
Cristin & Scott Viebranz
Andrea Williams
HEALTH & COMMUNITY INFORMATION
FOOD DISTRIBUTION
AT SHILOH BAPTIST CHURCH

If you or someone you know needs food, please
visit Shiloh Baptist Church at 215 W. 23rd Street on
the second Thursday of each month at 2:00 p.m.
For more information please contact Shiloh Baptist
Church at 655-5315.

SUMMER SCHEDULE :
Wilmington Senior Center will close
at 3:15 p.m. on Fridays
through August 29.

Bingo/Po-Ke-No on Fridays
will begin at 12:45 and end at 2:45.
(Bingo and Po-Ke-No will be scheduled on
alternate Fridays during the summer.)
STATE EMERGENCY ALERT SYSTEM
The Delaware Emergency Management Agency
urges residents to register for its new phone-based
notification system to receive alerts regarding
evacuation notices, traffic and road hazard alerts,
advisories to boil water for safety and AMBER
Alerts. Both land lines and cell phones may be
registered.

Since messages are geographically based, your
street address is required when signing up. The
registration is fully secure and will only be used for
emergency notifications. No registration information
will ever be sold, traded, leased or loaned to a third
party for any purpose.

To enroll by phone call 877-729-3362 weekdays
from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. or go online to
dema.delawre.gov and click the link for the
Delaware Emergency Notification Sytem/CodeRED
Community Notification Enrollment page. Delaware
messages will show a caller ID number on your
phone of 866-419-5000 and general CodeRED
messages will show as 85-969-4636. Messages will
be left on voice mail or answering machines. If a line
is busy, there will be two additional tries to get the
message through.
Old Brandywine Village
Summer Twilight Concert Series
Sunday, July 6 at 6:00 p.m.
Whirled Peas Band - folk rock

Bring chair or blanket to the plaza behind
the Hercules Building at 1313 N. Market Street.
WILMINGTON SENIOR CENTER APPRECIATES:
Yard Sale Volunteers
Marie Dash, Chair
Nancy Blanc Thomasina Joseph
Mary Boulden Mamie Mason
Tony Dash Delores Spencer
Ella Huff Hazel Tolbert
Laura Jones

New Board Members
Aletha Ramseur
Dana Rohrbough
Debra Thompson

Board Officers
Jim Gandolfo, President
Greg Sawka, Vice President
Regina Sims, Secretary

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