St. Anthony Senior Center
1703 West 10th St Wilmington, DE 19805 302-421-3735
http://stanthonycenter.org seniors@stanthonycenter.org
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.
Donald Adkins
Steven Arbachuck
Joy Benford-Pyles
Rita Davidson
Debbie Flowers
Jane Gabrielli
Hester Johnson
Louis Johnson
Vilma Pagliaro
Michael Pawlikowski
Deborah Rick
Michael Shifflett
David Stansbury
Patricia Taylor
Margaret Tucker
Thomas Tucker
Miguel Vazquez
Myrtle White
Didweforgetyourbirthday?Pleaseletusknowasweareworkingonanew membershipmanagementdatabase.
WewanttoinformyouthattheseniorcenterwillbeclosedonLaborDay,Monday, September2nd.Wehopeyouenjoytheholidayandlookforwardtoseeingyou whenwereopenonTuesday,September3rd
Wewillhavetransportationto-and-fromthecenter,banking,&grocery shopping - but,therewillbenomedicalappointmentsorrecreationaltrip!
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.
StandByMe50+:Credit
CallustodayforyourFREECREDIT REPORTANDSCORES!
Creditreportsandcreditscoresare usedinalotofdecisionsthesedays. Traditionalareasforcreditreportstobe usedareforcarloans,creditcards,and thelike,buttodayapartments,jobs, evensomeutilitycompaniesareusing creditreportstodetermineif,orunder whatcircumstances,theywillaccept applicantsasemployeesorcustomers.
Unfortunately,about1in4creditreports havemistakesinthebigenoughto negativelyimpactthosedecisions.That iswhyitissomeimportantsopeopleto checktheircreditreportandmakesure thateverythingiscorrect.
Iftherearemistakesonyourcredit report,aFinancialCoachcanhelpyou getthoseitemscorrected
Ifyouwanttodoevenmoreand improveyourcreditscore,a FinancialCoachwillhelpyou createandimplementaplan.
CallaStandByMe50+Financial Coachtodaytoseeandreview yourcreditreportand/orseewhat todotoimproveit.
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.
CreateaPersonalizedEmergencyPlan
Developaplantailoredtoyourspecific needs.Includedetailslike:
MedicationManagement:Ensureyou haveatleastaweek'ssupplyof medicationsandalistofall prescriptions.
MedicalEquipment:Ifyourelyon electricmedicaldevices,planforpower outagesbyarrangingbackuppower sourceslikeagenerator.
ContactInformation:Keepalistof emergencycontacts,includingfamily, neighbors,andhealthcareproviders.
BuildanEmergencyKit
Assembleadisastersupplykitwith essentialssuchas:
Non-perishableFoodandWater:Stock uponenoughfoodandwaterforat leastthreedays.
ImportantDocuments:Keepcopiesof medicalrecords,identification,and insurancepapersinwaterproof container.
PersonalItems:Includeitemslike hearingaidswithextrabatteries, glasses,andmobilityaids.
StayInformed
MonitorWeatherReports:Stay updatedonlocalweatherconditions throughreliablesourceslikethe NationalWeatherServiceorlocal newschannels.
SignUpforAlerts:RegisterforNew CastleCounty’semergencyalert systemtoreceivereal-time notificationsaboutsevereweather andevacuationorders.
PlanforEvacuation
KnowYourEvacuationRoutes: Familiarizeyourselfwithlocal evacuationroutesandshelters.Ifyou havemobilitychallenges,consider arrangingtransportationinadvance. ShelterConsiderations:Identify sheltersthatcatertospecialneedsor thosethatallowpetsifyouhaveone.
StrengthenHomeSafety
SecureYourProperty:Installstorm shutters,reinforcedoors,andsecure outdooritemsthatcouldbecome projectilesduringahurricane. ReviewInsuranceCoverage:Ensure yourhomeinsuranceisuptodate andcoverspotentialhurricane damage.
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
AutumnBlue:AcrylicPaintParty
GiantPharmacyVaccineClinic
MealwithMeg!
Learnaboutdifferentstagesof rehabilitationwithAshleyKlinefrom RegencyHealthcare
NickelBingowithCandyfromIngleside Homes
Monday,September9th 2PMto4PM DiningRoom
Wednesday,September11th 9AMto12PM Library
*Pre-registrationrequested*
Tuesday,September16th 12PMto1PM DiningRoom
Wednesday,September18th 9AMto12PM DiningRoom
Thursday,September20th 9:30AMto12PM DiningRoom
RecreationalTrips
TRIPREGISTRATION
After9:00amonthefirstdayofeverymonth,youmaysignup foranyadvertisedtrip. Thefullpaymentoradeposit(asindicated)isrequiredatthetimeofregistration. Nosign-up willbeacceptedbetween12:00pmand1:00pmduringlunch service. ThankYou.
Delaware Park Tuesday, September 10th 10 AM to 2 PM
Merchant Square
Shopping Center @ Gov
Printz Blvd:
Food Lion, DD’s Discounts, Big Lots!, Citi Trends
Shady Maple
Tuesday, September 17th 10 AM to 2 PM $3 00
Tuesday, September 24th 10 AM to 2 PM
Delaware Art Museum Wednesday, Semptember 25th 10 AM to 2 PM Cost of Admission
GroceryShopping TransportationServices
Ourmedicaltransportationserviceis providedonMondays,Wednesdaysand Thursdaystomembers.
Allappointmentsmustbescheduled between9:00-9:30am(thebuswillpickyou upat8:30am); andyourprovidermustbe withinourlimitedservicearea.
SAINT ANTHONY’S
COMMUNITY CENTER
FUNDRAISER
THURSDAY
Please see any staff member to purchase a raffleyou do not have to be present to win!
Social&Recreational
NickelBingo
Mondays,Wednesdays,Thursdays 10AMto12PM
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 “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
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 Linedancingwillbepostponeddue tolowenrollment!
Wednesdays @ 1:30 PM to 2:30 PM Wednesdays @ 1:30 PM to 2:30 PM
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
