St.Anthony SeniorCenter
About:
St. Anthony’s Senior Center welcomes anyone 55 years of age regardless of race, creed, national origin or handicap. You are welcome to join us for lunch at a cost of $7.00 per meal. If you are 60 or older, a donation of $3.00 per meal is suggested to help support the program. Reservations are requested in advance.
St. Anthony Senior Center has an annual Membership Fee of $25 for current members; and for new members, the fee will be “prorated”. For further information, you may call St. Anthony’s Senior Center at (302) 421-3735
Services include:
Transportation to and from Senior Center
Transportation to and from Doctor’s Appointments
Transportation to and from Grocery Shopping and the Bank
Transportation to and from Malls, Shopping Centers, etc.
Nutritious noon meals offered seven days a week and an evening meal offered two nights a week
Various health screenings and exercise classes
Computer room, gift shop and beauty salon
Hours:
Monday: 8 AM to 4 PM
Tuesday: 8 AM to 8 PM
Wednesday: 8 AM to 4 PM
Thursday: 8 AM to 6:30 PM
Friday: 8 AM to 4 PM
Saturday: 10 AM to 2 PM
Sunday: 10 AM to 2 PM
seniors@stanthonycenter.org
OctoberNewsletter:EmbracingAutumnatthe SeniorCenter
Astheleavesturnvibrantshadesofred,orange,andyellow,we warmlywelcomeyoutotheOctobereditionofourSeniorCenter Newsletter!Thismonth,wehaveadelightfularrayofactivities andeventsdesignedtohelpyouembracethebeautyandspirit ofautumn.
PaintParty
TapintoyourcreativesidewithourOctoberAcrylicPainting ClassonOctober7th Thismonth,wewillbepaintingaghostin theforest.Wewillguideyoustep-by-steponhowtomakeyour owncreation.Zerotalentisneeded!Theseworkshopsarea wonderfulopportunitytomakeabeautifuldecorationforyour homeandcreatecherishedmemorieswithfellowmembers. Pleasesign-upinadvancesowecanensurethatwehave enoughsuppliesprepared!
WellnessandFitness
Stayingactiveisimportant,especiallyastheweathercools down OurfitnessclassesthismonthincludeZumba,yoga, cardiodrumming,&sit,stand,moveclasses. Additionally,we’re offeringaspecialnutritionworkshoponOctober16thaboutbone healthwithCityFare’sregistereddietician Comelearnvaluable tipsandexercisestokeepyoumovingcomfortablyallseason long. Don’tforgettostopinonOctober23rdtoparticipatein NationalDepressionScreeningdayfrom11AMto1PM-your mentalhealthisequallyasimportantasyourphysicalhealth!
HalloweenFun
GetreadyforsomespookyfunatourHalloweenGameDayon October29th!Dressupinyourfavoritecostumeandjoinusfor andaysfilledwithgames,music We’llalsohaveaHalloween SpecialBingoonOctober31st Halloweentreatstoenjoy
Wehopeyou’reasexcitedaboutOctoberasweare!The changingseasonbringsnewopportunitiestoconnect,create, andcelebratetogether.Besuretocheckourbulletinboardfor moredetailsonalleventsandactivities.
HappyAutumn,everyone! ��
Warmregards, TheSeniorCenterTeam
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.
Mary Randolph
Bert Moniz
Holly Dyson
Hazel Perine
Carmella Malgiero
Annette Comoss
Regina Betley
Donna Dowell
Otis Hicks
Nancy Muller
Ann Whitehead
Betty Goldsberry
Natalie Bader
Wilfredo Negron
PleasecomeandjoinourBirthdayCelebration onWednesday,October30th,at11:45amintheDiningHall!
Didweforgetyourbirthday?Pleaseletusknowasweareworkingonanew membershipmanagementdatabase
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 KarenSummaourrepresentativewillbe hereonthethirdWednesdayofthemonth Pleasecall302-658-4171extension104 foranappointment.
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.
BeautySalon
SalonservicesbyPieraVassallo areavailablenowonTuesdays. Pieraisamulti-talentedstylist, whopridesherselfinensuring thatherclientsfeelcomfortable andleavehappy!
CallortextPieraat302-5451751toschedulean appointment.
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.
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
Speaker/Activity
GuestSpeaker:JodySeyfferth
Time/Date&Location
DelawareCouncilonGambling Problems 9:30AM October2nd,2024
DiningRoom
PaintParty:GhostoftheForest 1:30PMto3PM October7th,2024
DiningRoom
NutritionEducationwithMegan,RD Topic:BoneHealth 9AMto10AM October16th,2024
DiningRoom
OktoberfestTrivia&Pretzels Stopinthediningforapretzel& triviasheet
9:30AMtountilsupplieslast October16th,2024
DiningRoom
NationalDepressionScreeningDay withElizabethA.DavisPsy.D. MentalHealthAssociationin Delaware 11AMto1PM October23rd,2024
DiningRoom
HalloweenFamilyFeud&Games 10AMto12PM October29th,2024
DiningRoom
Halloween Special Bingo $5.00 to play!
Sign-inbeginsat9:30AM Bingofrom10AMto12PM October31st,2024
RecreationalTrips
TRIPREGISTRATION
After9:00amonthefirstdayofeverymonth,youmaysignup foranyadvertisedtrip. Thefullpaymentoradeposit(asindicated)isrequiredatthetimeofregistration. Nosign-up willbeacceptedbetween12:00pmand1:00pmduringlunch service. ThankYou.
Market Square: TJ Max, Trader Joe’s, Panera Bread, and more!
October 1st, 2024 10 AM to 2 PM
Delaware Park Casino October 8th, 2024 10 AM to 2 PM
Boscov’s @ Concord Mall
October 15th. 2024 10 AM to 2 PM $3.00
Booth’s Corner Farmers Market
October 18th, 2024 9:30 AM to 2 PM
Nemours Estate
October 22nd, 2024 10 AM to 2 PM Cost of Admission
GroceryShopping TransportationServices
ShopRite Thursday,October3rd 1:30PM
ShopRite Thursday,October10th 1:30PM
Thursday,October17th 1:30
ShopRite Thursday,October24th 1:30PM $2.00
ShopRite Thursday,October31st 1:30PM $2.00
BankingServices
Tuesdaysat9:30am Transportationtolocalbanks. Cost: $1.00 REMEMBER–Financial Coachingisavailablethrough theStandByMe50+Program
Medical Transportation
Ourmedicaltransportation serviceisprovidedon Mondays,Wednesdaysand Thursdaystomembers.
Allappointmentsmustbe scheduledbetween9:009:30am(thebuswillpickyou upat8:30am); andyour providermustbewithinour limitedservicearea. Sign-upisrequired. Cost: $1.00
Social&Recreational
NickelBingo
Mondays,Wednesdays,Thursdays 10AMto12PM
TuesdayEvenings-6PM
Pleaseremembertobringyourown nickels!Bingodaubersandpapersheets aresoldinthegiftshopforyour convenience Reusablebingocards& chipsareavailabletoborrowinthedining room.
Billiards
Pooltableformemberstoshare.
EducationalEnrichment
BibleStudy
Volunteerrunnon-denominational biblestudy
Thursdays:10:30AMto11:30AM SeniorCenterLibrary
ComputerLab/Library
Thecenterhasmultiplecomputers availabletouseforrecreationand research.
LittleLendingLibrary/Reading Room
Newspapers,magazines,anda varietyofbooksareavailable.
AquaticsProgram
FraimCenterforActiveAdults 669S.UnionStreet
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.
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.
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 “Breakfast & Beats”.
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.
CardioDrumming
Cardiodrummingisaformofexercise thatutilizesdrummingmovements.It canbepracticedbynearlyall individualsanddoesnotrequire drummingexperience.Theexercise involvesusingdrumstickstohitan exerciseballplacedonabucket,while listeningtoupbeatmusic. **SpecialBreakfast&Beatson10/24
ExerciseRoom
Anymemberisinvitedtouseanyofthe varioustypeofequipmentinthe ExerciseRoom.Ourroomisequipped withtreadmills,bicycles,andweights, andvariousotherpiecesofequipment foryourfitnessprogram.Pleasestopby theofficetosignthewaiverformor obtainmoreinformationabouttheuse andoperationofourmachines
LineDancing
Linedancingwillbepostponeddueto lowenrollment!
Outreach&Reference
DelawareCenterforJusticeAdultVictim ServicesProgram
Providesservicestocrimevictimsovertheage of50.
302-658-7174x15
ChildInc.DomesticViolenceTreatment Program
Servicesforvictimsaswellaschildrenthat havewitnessedabuse. 302-762-8989
ChildInc.DomesticViolenceAdvocacy Program
AdvocacyandassistancewiththePFA process.
NewCastle:302-255-0420
DelawareVolunteerLegalServices
LegalrepresentationforProtectionfromabuse orders,Custody,Divorce,andVisitation. 302-478-8680
CommunityLegalAidSociety
Legalhelpwithhousing,publicbenefits, bankruptcy,landlord/tenant,immigration.
NewCastle:302-575-0660
DelawareVolunteerLegalServicesLegal Helplink
LegalhelpwithProtectionfromAbuseorders, FamilyLawmatters,landlord/tenant, consumerfraud,governmentbenefits,IRS issues.
NewCastle:302-575-0660
WilmingtonPoliceVictimServices
Bilingual:302-576-3665
VictimServicesCoordinator:302-576-3622
VictimServicesSpecialist:302-579-3975
DomesticViolenceCoordinator:302-576-3648
DelawareAttorneyGeneral’sOffice ConsumerProtectionUnit:302-577-8600
DelawareStatePoliceCrimeVictimsCenter
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.
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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
NewCastleCountyishappytoofferupto $32,000inpropertytaxexemptionsto eligibleresidentsaged65orolder. Eligibleresidentsaged65oroldermay receiveupto50%offtheirnextsewerbill.For moreinformation,pleasecall(302)3955520
