St. Anthony Senior Center St. Anthony Senior Center
11703 West 10th St 703 West 10th St
Wilmington, DE 19805 Wilmington, DE 19805 3302-421-3735 02-421-3735
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Hours:
Monday:8AMto4PM
Tuesday:8AMto8PM
Wednesday:8AMto4PM
Thursday:8AMto6:30PM
Friday:8AMto4PM
Saturday: 10AMto2PM
Sunday:10AMto2PM
About:
St.Anthony’sSeniorCenterwelcomesanyone55yearsofage regardlessofrace,creed,nationaloriginorhandicap.Youare welcometojoinusforlunchatacostof$7.00permeal.Ifyouare60 orolder,adonationof$3.00permealissuggestedtohelpsupport theprogram.Reservationsarerequestedinadvance.
St.AnthonySeniorCenterhasanannualMembershipFeeof$25for currentmembers;andfornewmembers,thefeewillbe“pro-rated”. Forfurtherinformation,youmaycallSt.Anthony’sSeniorCenterat (302)421-3735
Servicesinclude:
TransportationtoandfromSeniorCenter TransportationtoandfromDoctor’sAppointments TransportationtoandfromGroceryShoppingandtheBank TransportationtoandfromMalls,ShoppingCenters,etc.
Nutritiousnoonmealsofferedsevendaysaweekandaneveningmeal offeredtwonightsaweek
Varioushealthscreeningsandexerciseclasses
Computerroom,giftshopandbeautysalon
St. Anthony Senior Center operates its programs and services without regard to race, color, and national origin in accordance with Title VI of the 1964 Civil Rights Act. To find out more about our nondiscrimination obligations or to file a complaint, please contact us at (302) 421-3735.
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Wehopeallofourmembershavea safeandHappyIndependenceDay!
Pleasekeepinmindthatwewillbe closedfromThursday,July4thto Sunday,July7th. Pleaseletusknow ifyouneedextramealsduringthe closureinadvance.
UnderstandingArtificialIntelligence(AI):
AGuideforOlderAdults
Intoday'sworld,youmighthearalotabout ArtificialIntelligence,orAIforshort.It'saterm that'sbecomequitepopular,butwhatdoesit reallymeanandhowdoesitaffectourlives?
WhatisAI?
ArtificialIntelligencereferstocomputer systemsthatcanperformtasksthatnormally requirehumanintelligence.Thesetaskscan rangefromrecognizingspeech, understandinglanguage,makingdecisions, orevendrivingcars.AIisdesignedtolearn fromdataandimproveovertime,which makesitseemsmart,almostlikeit'sthinking foritself.
TheProsofAI
1.Automation:AIcanhelpautomaterepetitive tasks,makingcertainjobseasierandfaster Forinstance,itcanhelpdoctorsanalyze medicalimagesorassistinmanaging personalfinances.
2.Personalization:Manyappsandservices useAItopersonalizeyourexperience,like recommendingmoviesormusicbasedon whatyoulike Thiscanmakelifemore convenientandenjoyable.
3.MedicalAdvancements:AIisbeingusedto advancemedicalresearch,improve diagnoses,andevendevelopnewtreatments fordiseases.Ithasthepotentialto revolutionizehealthcare
TheConsofAI
1.JobDisplacement:AsAIautomatestasks, somejobsmaybereplacedbymachines. Thiscanbeconcerningforpeoplewhosework mightbecomeobsolete.
2 PrivacyConcerns:AIsystemsoftenrelyon collectingandanalyzingdataaboutpeople. Thisraisesconcernsaboutprivacyandhow thatinformationisused.
3.BiasandFairness:AIsystemslearnfromthe datatheyarefed,whichmeanstheycan inheritbiasespresentinthatdata.Thiscan leadtounfairdecisionsoroutcomes.
HowDoesAIAffectYou?
Evenifyoudon'tusecomputersmuch,AIis alreadypartofdailylife.Youmight encounteritwhenusingasmartphone, watchingstreamingservices,oreven shoppingonline It'sdesignedtomake thingseasier,butit'simportantto understandhowitworksandwhatit meansforsociety.
Conclusion: ArtificialIntelligenceisapowerfultoolthat isreshapingmanyaspectsofourworld. Whileitoffersincrediblepotentialfor improvingourlives,italsocomeswith challengesthatweneedtoaddress. LearningmoreaboutAIcanhelpyoustay informedandmakebetterdecisionsabout howyouinteractwithtechnologyinyour dailylife.
Sources:
ForanoverviewofAIanditsapplications, youcanvisitWhatisArtificialIntelligence https://wwwibmcom/cloud/learn/whatis-artificial-intelligence -InformationonAI'simpactonjob displacementcanbefoundatTheImpact ofArtificialIntelligenceontheLabor Market
https://wwwbrookingsedu/research/theimpact-of-artificial-intelligence-on-thelabor-market/ -ConcernsaboutAIandprivacyare discussedinArtificialIntelligenceand Privacy https://iapp.org/news/a/artificialintelligence-and-privacy/
Remember,AIisheretoassistus,and understandingitsimpactcanempower youtonavigatetheincreasinglydigital worldwelivein.
SupportServices SupportServices
SeniorNewCastleCountyRollCall–
Reliable,dailytelephonere-assurancefor SeniorsinNewCastleCounty.Ifyouor someoneyouknowwouldlikemore informationonthisProgram,ordetailson howtheycansubscribe,callSeniorRollCall Lifelineat(302)395-8159.
NotaryServices–Notaryservicesare availableTuesdayandWednesdayonsite, FORANOMINALFEEbymakingan appointmentthrutheSeniorCenter.For moreinformationaboutthisserviceyou mayphone(302)421-3735.
Faxing/Copying-Thecenterisnowableto faxorcopypapersforpersonaluse.Please checkwiththeofficefordetails.
ADRC–DelawareAgingResourceCenter–TheDelawareADRCnowoperatesstatewide asDelaware’sone-stopaccesspointfor informationandservicesforolderpersons andadultswithphysicaldisabilities.You maycontactthemat:
Phone:1-800-223-9074
Email:DelawareADRC@state.de.us Website:www.DelawareADRC.com
DivisionofServicesforAgingandAdults withPhysicalDisabilitiesContact:ChristineOakesat1-800-372-2022. Shecanprovideinformationandreferralto appropriatedepartmentforyourparticular need.
StandByMe–DelawareFinancial EmpowermentPartnership-Theirgoalis tohelpDelawareanswhoareapproaching retirement,orthosewhohavealready retired,tounderstandhowtomaketheir financesworkforthem.Helpingthemto maintaintheirqualityoflifepostemployment.Inordertoserveyoubetter KathleenRupertourrepresentativewillbe hereonthethirdWednesdayofthemonth Pleasecall302-685-2586foran appointment.
SeniorNutritionProgram-Commodity SupplementFoodProgramCommodity SupplementalFoodProgramisafederal foodprogramthatisdesignedtoimprove thehealthofseniorcitizens.Foodforthe programisprovidedbytheUnitedStates DepartmentofAgriculture’sagencyofFood andNutritionService.Youmustbea Delawareresidentatleast60yearsofage andhaveaqualifyingincome. Applicationsareavailableatthecenter For moreinformationabouttheSeniorNutrition Program,pleasecontactDaveWeddleat (302)444-8129.
SeniorsFarmers’MarketNutritionProgram
-TheSeniorsFarmers’MarketNutrition ProgramisofferedstatewideinDelaware fromJunethruOctobereachyearwhich providesfreshfruits,vegetables,herbs,and honeyatnocosttolow-incomesenior citizensat15farmers’marketsand14onfarmmarketsinDelaware.Participants mustbearesidentofDelaware,mustbe60 yearsorolder;andmusthaveahousehold incomenotexceeding185percentofthe currentpovertyincomeeligibilityguidelines. Thecenterreceivesalimitednumberof cardsatthebeginningofJune,andthe centerwilloffercardstoeligibleseniorswho requestthemonafirst-come-first-serve basis.Eachyear,awaitlistiskeptforeligible seniorswhodonotreceivecouponsdueto ashortfallinavailablefundseachyear.
TwoWaystoPayoffCreditCardDebt
Payingbackyourcreditcarddebtisn'taseasy asgettingintocreditcarddebt.Butitcanbe done.Withaplan,dedication,anddiscipline, youcanachievealifefreeofcreditcarddebt.
HowMuchCanYouPay?
Thefirstthingyoushoulddoisfigureouthow muchyoucanaffordtopayonyourcredit carddebt.Ifyouhaveamonthlybudget,useit tofigureouthowmuchmoneyyouhaveleft over.Ifnot,now'sagoodtimetostartone.Add upyournetmonthlyincomefromallsources. Calculateyourmonthlyexpenses,including theminimumpaymentsonallyourcredit cardsandloans.Subtractyourexpensesfrom yourincome.Thenumberyougetisyournet income-whatyoucanaffordtosendtoyour creditorseverymonth.Nowthatyouknowhow muchyoucanspendpayingbackyourcredit cards,thenextstepistofigureouttheorder youwanttopayyourcreditcards
TwoPaybackMethods
1 Thesnowballmethodisadebt-repayment strategythatfocusesonpayingdownthe accountwiththelowestbalancefirst.Asyou directyourlargerpaymentstowardthat balance,youcontinuetomaketheminimum paymentsonyourotheraccounts,soyoudon’t enduppayinglatefees,hurtingyourcreditor evendefaulting.Thefirstbalancesareeasier andquickertopayoff.Whenyoufinallypayoffa bill,thefeelingofaccomplishmentismotivation tokeepyougoing.
2.Thedebtavalanchemethodfocuses paymentsonhigh-interestdebtsfirst,while makingtheminimumpaymentsontherestof youraccounts.Whentheaccountwiththe highestinterestrateispaidoff,putthemoney you’dallocatedforittowardthedebtwiththe next-highestinterestrate.Repeattheprocessas manytimesasnecessaryuntilallyourcredit cardshavebeenpaidoff
Payingoffcreditcarddebtrequirespatienceandpersistence.Ifyoudon’twanttogoit aloneandthinkhavingsomeextraguidancetoimproveyourchancesofsuccess,work withaStandByMe50+FinancialCoach.
BeautySalon
SalonservicesbyPieraVassallo areavailablenowonTuesdays. Pieraisamulti-talentedstylist, whopridesherselfinensuringthat herclientsfeelcomfortableand leavehappy!
CallortextPieraat302-545-1751to scheduleanappointment.
SeniorCenterGiftShop
TheSeniorCenterGiftShopisopen! Monday,Wednesday,&Thursday: 9:00AMto12PM. Tuesdays’:2PMto4:30PM.
TheGiftShopisalwayswillingto acceptdonations.Wecanaccept jewelry,glassitems,etc.;butPLEASE noclothing,bedding,furniture,or shoesatthistime
Nutrition
Mealsareservedat12pmMonday-Sunday DinnerisservedonTuesdaysandThursdayseveningsat5PM!
St.AnthonySeniorCenteroperatesonanadvancereservation systemforourNutritionProgram.Reservationsforanymealis requestedby12pmthedaybeforeyouwishtoeat.
St.Anthony’sSeniorCenterwelcomesanyone55yearsofage regardlessofrace,creed,nationaloriginorhandicap.Youare welcometojoinusforlunchatacostof$7.00permeal. Ifyouare60orolder,adonationof$3.00permealissuggested tohelpsupporttheprogram.Reservationsarerequestedin advance.
Mealcouponsareavailableuponrequest.
Howtojoinusforameal
Registration&advancereservationsforthenutritionprogramis required.Pleaseletusknowbyatleastthedaybeforebynoon. MondaymealsmustberequestedbyFridaynoon;Saturday& SundaymealsbyThursdayatnoon. Reservationsmaybemadebycalling302-421-3735.
AswebaskinthewarmthofJuly,it'stheperfecttimetofocusonstayingactiveand engaged.Herearesometipsandactivitiestailoredforourseniorcommunitytomake themostofthissunnymonth.
1.EnjoytheGreatOutdoors
Spendingtimeoutsidecanboostyourmoodandoverallwell-being.Consider theseoutdooractivities:
Walking:Adailywalkaroundtheneighborhoodorlocalparkcanimprove cardiovascularhealthandincreaseenergylevels.Remembertowear sunscreenandstayhydrated.
Gardening:Tendingtoagardenisawonderfulwaytoenjoynaturewhile engaginginlightphysicalactivity.Plus,it'srewardingtoseeyourplantsthrive.
2.StayCoolandSafe
Whileenjoyingthesummersun,it'scrucialtostaycoolandsafe:
Hydration:Drinkplentyofwaterthroughouttheday.Dehydrationcanhappen quickly,especiallyinhotweather.
ShadeandSunscreen:Wearahatandapplysunscreentoprotectyourskin fromharmfulUVrays.Takingbreaksintheshadecanalsoprevent overheating.
3.EngageYourMind
Keepingyourmindactiveisjustasimportantasphysicalactivity.Herearesome suggestions:
Reading:Whetherit'sacaptivatingnoveloraninterestingmagazine,reading canbebothrelaxingandstimulating.
PuzzlesandGames:Engageinactivitieslikecrosswordpuzzles,Sudoku,orcard gamestokeepyourmindsharp
4.SocialConnections
Maintainingsocialconnectionsisvitalformentalhealthandhappiness: CommunityEvents:JoinusforourJulyevents,includingtheweeklybingo nightandmonthlypotluck.It'sagreatwaytomeetnewfriendsandstay connected
VirtualVisits:Forthoseunabletojoininperson,considerusingvideocallsto stayintouchwithfamilyandfriends.
Conclusion
Julyisamonthfullofpotentialforfun,learning,andconnection.Bystayingactive, protectingyourselffromtheheat,engagingyourmind,andfosteringsocial connections,youcanenjoyafulfillingandvibrantsummer Let'smakethisJulya monthtoremember!
Sources:
•NationalInstituteonAging (2024) HealthandAging •CentersforDiseaseControlandPrevention.(2024).HealthyAging. •MayoClinicStaff.(2023).Dehydration.
Health&Counseling Programs
AIDSDelaware’sGayandLesbian HotlineStatewide:800-292-0429
Providesinformationoncoming-out issues,localresources,andevents sponsoredbyAIDSDelaware(statewide)
CatholicCharities302-655-9624
Socialservicesorganizationofferinga varietyofservicesincludingcounseling, shelterservices,andemergencybasic needs
CrisisHotline-ContactLifeline NewCastle:302-761-9100
Supportforcallersincrisis,including suicidal.
DelawarePrescriptionAssistance ProgramTheDelawarePrescription AssistanceProgram(DPAP)istohelp payforprescriptionmedicationsfor elderlyand/ordisabledindividualswho cannotaffordthefullcostoffillingtheir doctor'sprescriptions.Theprogramis designedtoaideligibleindividualswho havenoprescriptioninsuranceother thanMedicarePartD,andwhoseincome isatorbelow200%oftheFederalPoverty Level(FPL),orwhoseprescriptioncosts exceed40%oftheirincome Toobtainan applicationforprescriptionassistanceor forhelpfillingoutanapplication,call1844-245-9580andpress0orstayonthe linetoreacharepresentativewhocan help.
Delaware’sCouncilonGambling Problems'Helpline Statewide:888-850-8888
Providesfree,professionalassistance andreferrals(statewide)
DMAB(DelawareMedicareAssistance Bureau)–isapublicserviceoftheStateof DelawareInsuranceDepartmentto providehealthinsurancecounselingfor peoplewithMedicare.TheDMABwebsiteis availableat: www.delawareinsurance.gov/DMAB.
HealthandCounselingServicesAdult MobileCrisis-800-652-2929
Foradultshavingapsychiatricor substanceabusecrisisandneed assistance
NemoursHealthClinic–ProvidesDental, Optometry,andOphthalmologyservices includingeyeglasses,audiology screeningsandtests,andprovideshearing aidsforqualifiedseniorcitizensof Delaware.Someoftheservicesrequire smallco-pays.Foranappointmentphone (302)651-4405orstopbytheofficefor moreinformation.
Incomeguidelines:$1825/monthforan individual-$2816/monthforacouple.
BloodPressureScreening: AlternatingThursdays
Time:10:30am-11:30amReadingRoom
MentalHealthAssociationofDelaware 800-287-6423
Providessupportgroupsstatewidefor depression,anxiety,andsurvivorsof suicide.
AroundTheCenter AroundTheCenter
Speaker/Activity
NickelBingowithKimfrom HeartlandHospice
NickelBingoDeniseGarciafromSt. FrancisLife
GuestSpeakerfromJodySeyfferth fromDelawareCouncilonGambling Problems
NutritionEducationwith Megan,RD Topic:Protein
NickelBingowithCandyfrom InglesideHomes
ChristmasinJulyEvent SeeFlyer!
GuestSpeakerJackiChacona,Esquire fromDelawareVolunteerLegal Services Topic:Wills
MealtimewithMeg Havelunchwiththeregistered dietician!
Time/Date&Location
Monday,July1st 10AMto12PM
DiningRoom
Wednesday.July10th 10AM DiningRoom
Monday,July15th 9:30AM
DiningRoom
Wednesday,July17th 9:30AM
DiningRoom
Wednesday,July18th 9:30AM
Thursday,July25th 9AMto3PM
Thursday,July25th 10AM
DiningRoom
Tuesday,July30th 12PM
DiningRoom
RecreationalTrips
TRIPREGISTRATION
After9:00amonthefirstdayofeverymonth,youmaysignupfor anyadvertisedtrip. Thefullpaymentoradeposit(asindicated)is requiredatthetimeofregistration. Nosign-upwillbeaccepted between12:00pmand1:00pmduringlunchservice. ThankYou.
Wegman’sSupermarket
DelawareParkCasino
DollarTree&FamilyDollar (Elsmere)
DelawareArtMuseum
Tuesday,July2nd 10AMto2PM
Tuesday,July9th 10AMto2PM
Tuesday,July16th 1:30PM
Wednesday.July17th 10:00AMto2:00PM
Monday,July22nd
SIGNUPBYJULY15TH
*SeeNotes
LongwoodGardens
Boscov’s@ConcordMall
PlumptonParkZoo RisingSun,MD
Departingthecenter:9:00AM Leavingthegardens:2:00PM $2.00+ Admission *SeeNotes
Tuesday,July23rd 10AMto2PM
Tuesday,July30th 10AMto2PM $2.00+ Admission *SeeNotes
DelawareArtMuseum
TheDelawareArtMuseum,locatedinWilmington,Delaware,isrenownedforitscollection ofAmericanart,spanningfromthe19thcenturytocontemporaryworks.Itfeatures significantpiecesbyartistssuchasHowardPyle,WinslowHomer,andAndrewWyeth,as wellasanotablecollectionofPre-Raphaeliteart.Themuseumalsohostsexhibitions, educationalprograms,andcommunityevents,makingitaculturalhubintheregion.
Thecenterisnotchargingafeeforthistrip;eachparticipantisresponsibleforpaying theiradmissiononcetheygettothemuseum
DelawareArtMuseumisaparticipantoftheDelawareArtAccessProgram.Bringavalid DelawareEBTCardwithaphotoIDtothefrontdesk.One(1)EBTadmitsthecardholder anduptothreeadditionalpeopleatarateof$2perperson.Thepersonwhosename appearsontheEBTCardmustbepresenttoobtainthediscount
RegularAdmission:$18
Admissionw/DEEBTCard:$2
LongwoodGardens
LongwoodGardens,situatedinKennettSquare,Pennsylvania,isoneofthepremier botanicalgardensintheUnitedStates.Itspansover1,000acresandfeatures meticulouslymaintainedgardens,conservatorieswithexoticplants,fountains,anda largecollectionofoutdoorsculptures.LongwoodGardensisrenownedforitsseasonal displays,educationalprograms,andculturalevents,attractingvisitorsfromaround theworld. LongwoodGarden’sisalsoaparticipantoftheArtAccessProgram. LongwoodGarden’srequiresustopurchaseatimedticketentryforallguests; due tothis,werequestthatmemberssign-upforthistripASAP(byJuly15th)inorderfor ustomakethisreservation. TicketAdmissionisdueuponregistration,andisnonrefundable.
RegularAdmission:$28
Admissionw/DEEBTCard:$2.00
PlumptonParkZoo
PlumptonParkZoo,locatedinRisingSun,Maryland,offersvisitorsacharmingglimpse intotheworldofwildlifewithitsdiversecollectionofanimals Fromexoticspeciesto localfauna,thezooprovideseducationalexperiencesandconservationeffortsina family-friendlyenvironment.Eachparticipantisresponsibleforpayingtheiradmission oncetheygettothemuseum.
Admission:$17.95
Join us for tropical wonderland themed events on Thursday, July 25th, 2024. 9 AM to 3 PM
ScheduleofEvents:
9AMto3PM-ShoptheChristmasinJulySalearoundthe center
9AM-ChristmasCardioDrumming
10AM-GuestSpeaker
11AMto12PM-ChristmasMusicVideoBingo
12PM-FestiveAttireFashionShow&Lunch Registertoparticipateat11:30AM!
1PM-CookieDecoratingwithMegan
2PMto3PM-Karaoke
...Shop‘tilyoudrop,Raffles,50/50s,Games,Crafts,&Snacks... Eventtimesaresubjecttochange
GroceryShopping TransportationServices
BankingServices
Tuesdaysat9:30am Transportationtolocalbanks. Cost: $100
Duetoscheduledtrips, NOBANKINGONTuesday,July30th
REMEMBER–FinancialCoachingis availablethroughtheStandByMe 50+Program
MedicalTransportation
Ourmedicaltransportationserviceis providedonMondays,Wednesdaysand Thursdaystomembers
Allappointmentsmustbescheduled between9:00-9:30am(thebuswillpick youupat8:30am); andyourprovider mustbewithinourlimitedservicearea.
NOMEDICALTRANSPORTATIONON: Thursday,July4th Wednesday,July17th Monday,July22nd
Social&Recreational
NickelBingo
Mondays,Wednesdays,Thursdays 10AMto12PM
NoNickelBingoonJuly,25thdueto specialevent.
TuesdayEvenings-6PM
Pleaseremembertobringyourown nickels!Bingodaubersandpapersheets aresoldinthegiftshopforyour convenience.Reusablebingocards& chipsareavailabletoborrowinthedining room.
Billiards Pooltableformemberstoshare.
ArmchairAdventures-Virtual Reality
Travelinthecomfortofyourown chair.
Registrationby11AMrequired. Tuesdays:1:15PM Location:diningroom
Arts&Crafts
Puzzles,artsupplies,andadult coloringbooksareavailableforall touseinthecraftroom.
Grouppuzzleislocatedintheback ofthediningroom!
Cornhole
Thecenterhasacornholesetthat isfreeformemberstoenjoy. Cornholeisalawngameinwhich playersorteamstaketurnstossing bagsfilledwithcornkernelsor beansataraisedplatformwitha holeatoneend,aimingtoscore pointsbylandingthebagsonthe boardorthroughthehole.
EducationalEnrichment
BibleStudy
Volunteerrunnon-denominational biblestudy
Thursdays:10:30AMto11:30AM SeniorCenterLibrary
ComputerLab/Library
Thecenterhasmultiplecomputers availabletouseforrecreationand research.
LittleLendingLibrary/ReadingRoom
Newspapers,magazines,andavariety ofbooksareavailable.
Computers/Library
WoodlawnLibraryofferscomputer instructions Toassistanyone interestedinparticipatinginthis program,transportationinour servicearea(duringregularhours) isavailable.ContactWoodlawn Librarybyphoneformore informationat(302)571-7425.
TechnologyAssistance/Computer Help
Staffisabletoprovidelimited assistancewithsmartphones, tablets,andlaptopsby appointment
AquaticsProgram
FraimCenterforActiveAdults 669S.UnionStreet
TransportationcanbeprovidedfromSt.AnthonytotheFraimCenterforany morningAquatic’sprograms.TherearedifferenttypesofFraimCenter memberships.Forinformation,pleasecalltheFraimCenterat(302)658-8420.
PhysicalFitnessSchedule
PhysicalFitness
Activity
Zumba Monday 9AM -10AM GaleJones
Bingocize Tuesdays& Fridays 10:30AM-11:30AM Megan,Lindsay, Elizabeth
Exercise Tuesday 9AM-10AM GaleJones
Yoga/Stretch Wednesday 9AM-10AM GaleJones
Sit,Stand,Move Wednesday 1:30PM-2:30PM AmberRance& Marion Hammermesh
Cardio Drumming/Stretch** Thursday 9AM-10AM GaleJones Meditation* Friday 10:30AM-11:30AM GaleJones
Cardio Drumming/Stretch** - First Thursday of the month is “Stretch” class in the exercise room. Last Thursday of the month is “Beats & Breakfast”.
Bingocize®
Bingocize®combinesexerciseandhealth informationwithbingoforafunwaytoget movingandsocializing!Bingocizers maintainorgainimprovedmobilityand independence,learnandusehealth informationfocusedonfallsreduction, improvednutritionandotherself-care,all whileengaginginafun,socialsetting.Preregistrationrequired.
Sit,Stand,MoveClass
EveryWednesdayfrom1:30PMto2:30PM Movement-basedclassforpeopleofall abilities.TeachersAmberRance&Marion HamermeshhavetrainedwithDancefor Parkinson’sattheMarkMorrisDance studiosinBrooklyn.
Nosit,stand,moveclassonthefollowing dates: July3rd
CardioDrumming
Cardiodrummingisaformof exercisethatutilizesdrumming movements.Itcanbepracticedby nearlyallindividualsanddoesnot requiredrummingexperience.The exerciseinvolvesusingdrumsticks tohitanexerciseballplacedona bucket,whilelisteningtoupbeat music.
**SpecialBreakfast&Beatsonthe lastThursdayoftheMonth!.
ExerciseRoom
Anymemberisinvitedtouseanyof thevarioustypeofequipmentin theExerciseRoom.Ourroomis equippedwithtreadmills,bicycles, andweights,andvariousother piecesofequipmentforyourfitness program Pleasestopbytheoffice tosignthewaiverformorobtain moreinformationabouttheuse andoperationofourmachines.
LineDancing
Linedancingwillbepostponeduntil Septemberduetolowenrollment!
Outreach&Reference Outreach&Reference
DelawareCenterforJusticeAdultVictim ServicesProgram
Providesservicestocrimevictimsoverthe ageof50.
302-658-7174x15
ChildInc.DomesticViolenceTreatment Program
Servicesforvictimsaswellaschildrenthat havewitnessedabuse. 302-762-8989
ChildInc.DomesticViolenceAdvocacy Program
AdvocacyandassistancewiththePFA process.
NewCastle:302-255-0420
DelawareVolunteerLegalServices
LegalrepresentationforProtectionfrom abuseorders,Custody,Divorce,and Visitation.
302-478-8680
CommunityLegalAidSociety
Legalhelpwithhousing,publicbenefits, bankruptcy,landlord/tenant,immigration.
NewCastle:302-575-0660
DelawareVolunteerLegalServicesLegal Helplink
LegalhelpwithProtectionfromAbuse orders,FamilyLawmatters, landlord/tenant,consumerfraud, governmentbenefits,IRSissues.
NewCastle:302-575-0660
WilmingtonPoliceVictimServices
Bilingual:302-576-3665
VictimServicesCoordinator:302-576-3622
VictimServicesSpecialist:302-579-3975
DomesticViolenceCoordinator:302-5763648
DelawareAttorneyGeneral’sOffice ConsumerProtectionUnit:302-577-8600
DelawareStatePoliceCrimeVictims Center
1-800-VICTIM-1
1-800-842-8461
Delaware2-1-1
Statewide:1-800-560-3372or2-1-1 Helpscoordinateemergencyshelter (statewide)
DMAB(DelawareMedicareAssistance Bureau)–isapublicserviceoftheStateof DelawareInsuranceDepartmentto providehealthinsurancecounselingfor peoplewithMedicare.TheDMABwebsiteis availableat: www.delawareinsurance.gov/DMAB.
HealthandCounselingServicesAdult MobileCrisis-800-652-2929
Foradultshavingapsychiatricor substanceabusecrisisandneed assistance
NemoursHealthClinic–ProvidesDental, Optometry,andOphthalmologyservices includingeyeglasses,audiology screeningsandtests,andprovideshearing aidsforqualifiedseniorcitizensof Delaware.Someoftheservicesrequire smallco-pays.Foranappointmentphone (302)651-4405orstopbytheofficefor moreinformation.
Incomeguidelines:$1825/monthforan individual-$2816/monthforacouple.
BloodPressureScreening: AlternatingThursdays
Time:10:30am-11:30amReadingRoom
MentalHealthAssociationofDelaware 800-287-6423
Providessupportgroupsstatewidefor depression,anxiety,andsurvivorsof suicide.
Outreach&Reference,Cont.
Outreach&Reference
CityofWilmingtonResources SmokeandCarbonMonoxideDetectors
TheStateFireMarshal’sOfficeoffersFREE hard-wiredsmokedetectorsandcarbon monoxidedetectorsforseniorcitizensand personswithdisabilities.Forinformationcall 323-5375orcalltheWilmingtonFire DepartmentFireSafetyProgramsat5763120.
DisasterPlanningandAssistance
TheWilmingtonEmergencyPreparedness Officeoffersdisasterplanningand assistance.Forinformationcall576-3914.
CrimePreventionandPersonalSafety
TheWilmingtonPoliceDepartmentoffers CrimePreventionandPersonalSafety Programs.Forinformationcall576-3189.
HomeRepairProgram
TheWilmingtonDepartmentofRealEstate& HousingoffersaHomeRepairProgram.For informationcall576-3000.
FreeElectricFanProgram
TheMayor’sOfficeoffersaFreeElectricFan ProgramforseniorswholiveintheCity For informationcall576-2489.
CountyandSchoolTaxes
YoucanalsosaveonCountytaxesand schooltaxes.Forseniorswhomeet requirements1and2,youmaystillqualify foraschooltaxcreditupto$500regardless ofincome.ContactNewCastleCountyat 395-5520ordownloadtheapplicationfrom theNCCwebsite.
Register to Vote/Update Your Voter Registration
Youcanregistertovoteorupdate yourvoterregistrationonlineat http://ivote.de.gov,bymail,andat certaingovernmentoffices Paper applicationscanbeprovidedupon requestatthecenter.
NewCastleCountyResources SeniorHomeRepairProgram
Thisprogramfocusesoncodeandsafety issuesfirstandthenweatherizationand accessibilityrepairs.Ahomeownermustbe atleast62yearsoldtoparticipateinthis program.It'satwo-partprogram:firstisa $5,000grant;ifadditionalworkneedstobe doneinthehome,homeownersmay choosetoalsousea$7,500nointerested deferredloan,toatotalmaximumof $12,500.Thereisawaitinglistforthis programandindividualsaresent applicationlettersbasedontheirposition onthewaitinglist.Formoreinformation, pleasecall(302)395-5698.
SeniorTreeRemovalProgram
Toparticipateinthisgrantprogram,one homeownermustbeatleast62yearsold. Theprogramisdesignedtoassistincome qualifiedseniorstoremovedamaged,dead ordyingtreesortreelimbsfromtheir property PropertiesmustbelocatedinNew CastleCounty,outsidecitylimitsof WilmingtonandNewark.Grantsare awardedonafirst-come,first-servedbasis iffundingisavailable.Treetrimming servicesarenotprovidedthroughthis program Formoreinformationcall(302) 395-5698
EmergencyHomeRepairProgram
TheEmergencyHomeRepairProgram assistsqualifiedhomeownersmakecritical repairstotheirhome.Thisisaloanprogram thatfocusesonhealthandsafetyissuesin thehome.Itemstoberepairedwillconsist ofthingslikewaterlines,sewerlines,roofs, heaters,etc.Approvedapplicantswillbe eligibleforupto$20,000ofhomerepairsin thehome.NewCastleCountywillworkwith contractorsthathavebeenapproved throughthecountybidprocesstoaddress theidentifiedissuesinthehome.Alienwill beplacedonthepropertyandthetermsof repaymentwillbebasedonthe homeowner'sincome.Formoreinformation call(302)395-5698.
PropertyTax&SewerTaxRates
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NewCastleCountyishappytoofferupto $32,000inpropertytaxexemptionsto eligibleresidentsaged65orolder. Eligibleresidentsaged65oroldermay receiveupto50%offtheirnextsewerbill.For moreinformation,pleasecall(302)3955520
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