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July - August 2016 Newsletter

Mid-County Senior Center Established in 1979 “Meet Friends and Renew Friendships.”

Daily Activities See page 9 for details.

Art Class - (Summer season) Monday from

9 a.m. - 11 a.m.

Badminton - Monday & Wednesday from

1 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Bible Study - Wednesday at 10:30 a.m.

Bocce - Tuesday & Thursday at 9:30 a.m.

Bridge - Thursday at 12:15 p.m.

Bunco - Thursday at 10:30 a.m.

Canasta - Wednesday & Thursday at 9 a.m.

Ceramics & Jewelry Making - Tuesday

at 9 a.m.

Circuit Training - Tuesday & Thursday from

10:45 - 11:15 a.m.

Dancing for All - (Postponed un"l further

no"ce) Wednesday at 10 a.m.

Fitness Room - Weekdays from

8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Line Dancing - Tuesday at 10:45 a.m.

Penny Bingo - Weekdays from

12:30 p.m. - 2 p.m.

Pickleball - Monday, Wednesday, Thursday,

& Friday from 10:45 a.m. - 12:45 p.m.

Pinochle Tournament - Monday at 12 p.m.

Poker - Tuesday - Friday at 12:30 p.m.

Pool Room - Weekdays from 8 a.m. - 3:15 p.m.

Quilting - Tuesday at 9 a.m.

Shuffleboard - Weekdays from

9 a.m. - 3:15 p.m.

Strength Training - Monday, Wednesday,

& Friday from 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

Volleyball - Tuesday & Thursday at 1 p.m.

Walking in Gym - Weekdays from

8 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Wii - Weekdays from 9 a.m. - 3:15 p.m.

Yoga - Friday at 10 a.m.

Yoga (Meditation) - Friday at 11:10 a.m.

Mid-County Senior Center welcomes you!

Our newsletters let members know what’s happening at

Mid-County. Newsletters cover any trips, activities,

games, and events set to take place in the near future.

Newsletters cover two months at a time.

We extend an invitation of complementary membership

to everyone fifty and older.

Mid-County Senior Center operates all programs and ser-

vices without regard to race, color, or national origin in

strict accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act.

Contact Information

Phone number: (302) 995-6728 Fax number: (302) 995-6515 Our hours: 8 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Website: www.midcountyseniorcenter.org Email: [email protected] Facebook.com/MidCountyCenter

Our mailing address: First Regiment Rd., Wilmington, DE 19808

Donna Tascione - Executive Director Mae Stepler - Administrative Assistant

Haley Williams - Office Assistant Heather Shinn - Ceramics Instructor

Bill Bumpers - Transportation Debbie Franey - Fitness Instructor

Lori Lentz - Nutrition Site Manager Larry Dineen - Maintenance

Charles Badson and Larry Croall - Wilmington Senior Service Employees

Staff

Sparky is ready for the beach.

Senior services

AARP of Delaware

AARP, a non-profit, non-par"san mem-

bership organiza"on, is dedicated to im-

proving life for those 50 and older. AARP

sponsors smart driving classes, income

tax assistance, and many other programs.

For informa"on, call: (866) 227(866) 227(866) 227(866) 227----7441 7441 7441 7441

Chris�ana Care Dental Clinic

This clinic treats the uninsured. Treat-

ment is provided by residents who have

completed their undergrad training.

For details, call: (302) 428(302) 428(302) 428(302) 428----4850485048504850

DART Cards

For seniors, Medicare cards will be

recognized by all bus drivers in place of a

DART Card.

Delaware Helpline

The Delaware Helpline accesses health

and human services statewide. All

services are free, confiden"al, and

available to anyone with ques"ons or

problems related to human services.

The number is: 2222----1111----1 or (11 or (11 or (11 or (1----800) 560800) 560800) 560800) 560----3372337233723372

DTCC Dental Health Center

Delaware Technical & Community

College’s Dental Health Center provides

quality services for those 60 and older.

The maximum allowed income for single

households is $20,972 and $28,345 for

couples. For informa"on, call:

(302) (302) (302) (302) 571571571571----5364536453645364

D.M.A.B.

D.M.A.B. (Delaware Medicare Assistance

Bureau), is a service for ques"ons about

Medicare. Counselors are available by

appointment to resolve any problems

with Medicare, Medicaid, Medicare

supplement insurance, and long-term

care insurance, among others. The

service is free of charge and confide"al.

D.M.A.B. has all the latest health

insurance informa"on and can be

contacted at: 1111----800800800800----336336336336----9500950095009500

Do Not Call Registry

The Na"onal Do Not Call Registry, a fed-

eral program designed to limit telemar-

ke"ng calls to your home and cell phones,

is easily to sign up for. You can register by

calling 1-888-290-4236 or by visi"ng

www.donotcall.gov.

Eye Care America

Ophthalmologists throughout Delaware

volunteer to provide eye care for

Delawareans 65 and older. For eligibility

informa"on, please visit their website:

eyecareamerica.com

H.O.M.E.

Home Oriented Maintenance for the El-

derly provides assistance with minor

home repairs and some maintenance. For

wai"ng list and financing informa"on,

call: (302) 395-5639

For urgent repairs, call: (302) 395-5662

Paratransit

Those 60 and older and the disabled are

eligible to use this service. Transporta"on

is available for professional and recrea-

"onal needs. Reserva"ons need to be 24

hours in advance. Phone Number:

1111----800800800800----553553553553----3278327832783278

Senior Roll Call Lifeline

The service, courtesy of the New Castle

County Police Department, calls each

morning with a prerecorded message to

verify your well being. If there’s no an-

swer aAer several aBempts, a well being

check will be ini"ated or, in an emergen-

cy, police will be dispatched. For infor-

ma"on or to sign up, call (302) 395(302) 395(302) 395(302) 395----8159815981598159

Social Security

Some state programs can offset your

Medicare Part B premium and other med-

ical costs. If you have Part A, are single,

and earn less than $1,017 a month or are

married and collec"vely earn less than

$1,364 a month, you may be eligible.

Please contact MaBhew Baxter with any

ques"ons at: 1-877-651-7130 x 21570

If you’re receiving Medicare and have an

annual income of less than $17,235, or

are married and collec"vely earning less

than $23,265, you might be eligible for

Extra Help - a way to offset monthly pre-

miums, annual deduc"bles, and prescrip-

"on co-payments. Call Social Security at

1-800-772-1213 and ask for Extra Help

with Medicare Prescrip$on Drug Plan

Costs (SSA-1020).

Our Mission Statement

Mid-County Senior Center is a community-based senior center midway between Wilmington, Delaware and

Newark, Delaware. Our goal is to affirm and preserve the dignity and personal growth of older people. Mid-

County fosters respect, independence, and encourages members to take part in the mainstream of life. As a

community resource, it provides access to suppor"ve services and ac"vi"es. Members are encouraged to

make their voices heard and contribute to their community.

Regarding the Center

BUS FARE Transporta"on to and from Mid-County is

available to those who live in our area for

$2.00 a day. $2.25 will be charged if one

doesn’t show. This service bills monthly and

prompt payment is encouraged. A fund is

available for those unable to pay. Please

stop by the office if in need of assistance.

CONCERNS Please see a staff member, not the Na"onal

Guard, about all maintenance concerns

(e.g., repairs or cleanliness).

HANDICAPPED PARKING To use a handicapped spot, permission from

the Execu"ve Director is needed. State

authorized tags are not acceptable due to

their wide scope of classifiable ailments.

Mid-County works with limited handicapped

spaces and needs them to go the members

with the most severe impairments.

INCLEMENT WEATHER Closings will be posted on our Facebook

page and WDEL (WDEL.com/snowatch), in

addi"on to WDEL’s radio sta"on (1150AM).

Please do not call the center.Please do not call the center.Please do not call the center.Please do not call the center.

NO SMOKING An execu"ve order from the Governor

eliminated smoking on the property of all

state buildings. Please comply.

PARKING

Mid-County’s parking area is through the

secured gate and in the rear of the building.

PERSONAL BELONGINGS

Personal belongings are the sole responsibil-

ity of the owner. Mid-County accepts no

responsibility for items lost or damaged.

QUIET PLEASE

Be respecHul of guest speakers and an-

nouncements by staying quiet through the

en"rety of an event. Please also refrain from

talking with your neighbor, as you and those

around you miss important informa"on.

TRIP TRANSPORTATION The bus is boarded in the order of sign-up.

Noncompliance with this rule will result in

temporary disembarkment so the proper

sea"ng order can be met. All members must

also make separate transporta"on arrange-

ments for trips that run past Mid-County’s

opera"onal hours.

In addi"on, the limited amount of space on

buses eliminates any possibility of a water

cooler. Because of this, bringing a personal

source of water on trips is encouraged.

SUGGESTION BOX The sugges"on box, currently at the

resource table (with the ac"vity sign-up

sheets), can be used to submit ideas or

sugges"ons.

SEATING

Please do not put pocketbooks or bags on

chairs. No one owns a seat at Mid-County;

our policy is first come, first served. Please

also place canes and walkers appropriately

so as not to create a tripping hazard.

SIGN-IN Please sign in at the main table in the main

room immediately aAer entering Mid-

County, even if you aren’t ea"ng lunch or

staying any length of "me. Our funding is

dependent on the number of par"cipants

in various ac"vi"es, and we use sign-in rec-

ords to verify those numbers.

Note: Note: Note: Note: Those who have signed up for an

ac"vity don’t need to sign in again.

SILVER & FIT PROGRAM We’re now par"cipa"ng in Silver & Fit, a

program that supports gym memberships

for older people. Ask your insurance

company about eligibility. Stop by the

office for more informa"on.

WALKING PARTNER Please exercise responsibly by walking, at

minimum, in pairs and wearing soA-soled

shoes. The Na"onal Guard u"lizes the gym

daily aAer 3 p.m. For your safety, please do

not walk aAer this "me.

Mid-County Senior Center Code of Conduct

(In no par�cular order)

1. 1. 1. 1. Profane or abusive language will not be permiBed.

2. 2. 2. 2. Should an argument occur, all par"es will be asked to leave the area and promptly report to the office for conflict resolu"on.

3. 3. 3. 3. Inappropriate conduct (talking, excessive heckling, arguments, etc.) during announcements or programs with guests will

result in all involved being asked to leave the room.

4. 4. 4. 4. No smoking on the premises at any "me.

5. 5. 5. 5. Do not rest coats, pocketbooks, or other personal effects on any chair other than your currently occupied one.

6. 6. 6. 6. Respect class ac"vi"es and the instructor teaching them.

7. 7. 7. 7. Respect closed doors.

8. 8. 8. 8. Respect designated spaces for the disabled.

9. 9. 9. 9. Treat others the way you would like to be treated.

10. 10. 10. 10. Per SAAPD Policy X-V-I, all food and beverages - except for fresh fruitexcept for fresh fruitexcept for fresh fruitexcept for fresh fruit - are prohibited from leaving the nutri"on site as it’s a

health hazard.

How to help Mid-County

Dona�ons and Bequests Members oAen ask us how they can support Mid-County. This

sec"on of the newsleBer outlines a few ways to do that. “Dona$ons

and Bequests” is dense and dry by legal necessity; to save "me, the

important parts are bolded and underlined. Most importantly:

please remember that membership at Mid-County is free and

dona"ons aren’t mandatory.

Dona"ons and bequests to Mid-County Senior Center are deduc"ble

for the purpose of compu"ng income and inheritance taxes under

the law for dona"ons and bequests for charitable corpora"ons.

Cash GiAsCash GiAsCash GiAsCash GiAs:::: Dona"ons in cash or check form are the easiest, most

direct ways to support Mid-County Senior Center.

BequestsBequestsBequestsBequests:::: Naming Mid-County Senior Center beneficiary of part of

your estate provides a las"ng giA and ensures Mid-County’s

con"nued service to its members.

Securi"esSecuri"esSecuri"esSecuri"es:::: A giA of appreciated stock or other securi"es allows you

to take a tax deduc"on for the full fair-market value without realizing

capital gains.

Life InsuranceLife InsuranceLife InsuranceLife Insurance:::: A policy naming Mid-County Senior Center as owner

and beneficiary provides you with a current tax benefit and a lifelong

"e to Mid-County Senior Center.

PropertyPropertyPropertyProperty:::: A giA of real estate provides you with current tax benefits

while suppor"ng the future growth of Mid-County Senior Center.

GiAs in KindGiAs in KindGiAs in KindGiAs in Kind:::: Dona"ng products or services helps Mid-County Senior

Center reduce opera"ng costs and gives you a tax credit at market

value.

MemorialMemorialMemorialMemorial:::: Dona"ons can be given to Mid-County Senior Center in

lieu of flowers.

United Way Dona�ons

Mid-County Center, Inc.

First Regiment Rd.

Wilmington, De. 19808

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For more informa"on, please stop by the office.

Dona�ons Made to Mid-County Senior Center:

The following people, in memory of Gladys Davis

Harry Albers Marion Pollack

Nancy Casarino Stella Prorock

Kathy Jackson Emory Rohrbaugh

Grace & Dominick Mondi DoRe Streck

Raffle Tickets Show support for Mid-County by buying raffle tickets and put yourself in the running for prizes. Who knows,

you could win $280.00 like our last winner.

Upcoming Raffles:

Drawing on July 29th, 2016

Pam DeBakker

Helen Chrystal

Angie Dumel

Bonnie Episcopo

Katherine & Margaret Grandine

Rosemarie Peoples

Erlinda Ponce de Leon

Bram Saad

MidMidMidMid----County needs donations County needs donations County needs donations County needs donations for the Fall Bazaar!for the Fall Bazaar!for the Fall Bazaar!for the Fall Bazaar!

Donations can be dropped off at MidDonations can be dropped off at MidDonations can be dropped off at MidDonations can be dropped off at Mid----County during County during County during County during operational hours. We can also pick up donations.operational hours. We can also pick up donations.operational hours. We can also pick up donations.operational hours. We can also pick up donations.

Bazaar dates:Bazaar dates:Bazaar dates:Bazaar dates:

10/27/16 & 10/28/1610/27/16 & 10/28/1610/27/16 & 10/28/1610/27/16 & 10/28/16 9 a.m. 9 a.m. 9 a.m. 9 a.m. ---- 12 p.m.12 p.m.12 p.m.12 p.m.

Stop by the office for more information.Stop by the office for more information.Stop by the office for more information.Stop by the office for more information.

TIME FOR CHANGE … or lack thereof As much as we love money, large bills have become a

bit of a problem. Please try to pay with small bills if possible.

Tr ips & Happen ings

Please see pages 7, 8, and 9 for more informa$on.

July 2016

Friday, 7/1/16: Game day: trivia - 10:30 a.m.

Monday, 7/4/16: CLOSED FOR HOLIDAY

Wednesday, 7/6/16: Wednesday, 7/6/16: Wednesday, 7/6/16: Wednesday, 7/6/16: Bazaar volunteers mee"ng - 10:30 a.m.

Friday, 7/8/16: Horseracing - 10:30 a.m.

Monday, 7/11/16: Financial presenta"on with Lee

Margerison - 10 a.m.

Tuesday, 7/12/16: AARP Smart Driver course - 9 a.m.

Wednesday, 7/13/16: Perfect Wedding trip - 10 a.m.

Friday, 7/15/16: Draw that song - 10:30 a.m.

Monday, 7/18/16: Game day - 10:30 a.m.

Wednesday, 7/20/16: Harrington Casino trip - 8:30 a.m.

Friday, 7/22/16: Seniors vs. staff shuffleboard - 10:30 a.m.

Tuesday, 7/26/16: Site council mee"ng - 9 a.m.

Friday, 7/29/16: Trivia - 10:30 a.m.

New Castle Farmers Market trip - 10 a.m.

August 2016

Monday, 8/1/16: Monday, 8/1/16: Monday, 8/1/16: Monday, 8/1/16: Saint Francis bingo & program - 10:30 a.m.

Wednesday, 8/3/16: Boscov’s trip - 9:45 a.m.

Friday, 8/5/16: Round table topics - 11 a.m.

Monday, 8/8/16: Financial presenta"on with Lee

Margerison - 10 a.m.

Friday, 8/12/16: Seniors vs. staff shuffleboard - 10:30 a.m.

Monday, 8/15/16: Brain challenge - 10:30 a.m.

Wednesday, 8/17/16: Hollywood Casino trip - 9 a.m.

Friday, 8/19/16: Trivia - 10:30 a.m.

Monday, 8/22/16: Bingo with prizes - 10:30 a.m.

Friday, 8/26/16: Draw that song - 10:30 a.m.

Monday, 8/29/16: NO GYM ACTIVITIES

Lifeline Screening - 8 a.m.

Tuesday, 8/30/16: Site council mee"ng - 9 a.m.

Wednesday, 8/31/16: Kohl’s trip - 9:30 a.m.

6/22/16 - From Wednesday, 6/22/16 through Tuesday, 7/5/16 the gym will be closed for maintenance. The parking

lot will be closed on Monday, 6/27/16 - members will need to use the Guard parking lot and front doors. The gym

will reopen on Wednesday, 7/6/16. We apologize for the inconvenience.

8/22/16 - Regal Heights will be at Mid-County to play prize bingo and give out informa�on.

9/26/16 - Oasis wants to play prize bingo with members on Monday, September 26 at 10:30 a.m.

More Information on Trips & Happenings

Due to circumstances beyond our control, certain

aspects of trips and ac�vi�es are subject to change.

Quilting Quilt ing is in the art room with ceramics instructor Heather Shinn. Members need to supply materials.

Round Table Topics It’s hard to find people who share your interests. We’re

hoping to make this easier with a new program,

“Round Table Topics”.

Each week, members will discuss their passions in

life- at a literal round table. All topics are welcome.

Sherwood Park Swimming Pool

1105 Highgate Road Wilmington, DE 19808

The Sherwood Park pool is open to members weekdays from 4 - 6 p.m. Exclusions include weekends and holidays. No ID is necessary, just mention youʼre a member of Mid-County.

Movies

at Mid-County

Dates and times

to be announced

2016 HEALTH FAIR2016 HEALTH FAIR2016 HEALTH FAIR2016 HEALTH FAIR Co-Sponsored by Doherty Funeral Homes

Friday, 9/16/16Friday, 9/16/16Friday, 9/16/16Friday, 9/16/16 9 a.m. 9 a.m. 9 a.m. 9 a.m. ---- 12 p.m.12 p.m.12 p.m.12 p.m.

- Flu shots courtesy of Walgreens - More than 30 vendors & screeners - Prize drawings & giveaways

Top 3 Monday Pinochle Scores

Select Fridays at Mid-County are home

to many fun games:

Horse Racing - Place bets at 25¢ a “horse” and hope

Lady Luck is on your side- the superstition, not the

horse - that would be favoritism. Remember to bring

your quarters!

Trivia Games - Pick a side and pick your brain; choose

wisely though, the victorious team wins prizes.

Table Shuffleboard - Haven’t you always wondered

who among your friends could slide a puck across a

waxed table the best– and really, who hasn’t? Defini-

tively lay the argument to rest; table shuffleboard is

here to quell the boasters and braggarts.

Draw that Song - this one’s simple and

a fan favorite: one player chooses their

song using a list or from memory and

tries to draw the song out while other

players attempt to guess the tune.

5/2/16

Mickey McCurin - 617

Peg Chandler - 551

Bob Glenn - 507

6/6/16

Clint Norvel - 601

John Smith - 544

Joe C - 521

5/9/16

Clinton Norvel - 579

George Anthony - 577

Nancy Casarino - 557

6/13/16

John Smith - 599

Mary Fenimore - 534

Bev Kane - 494

5/16/16

Joan Murphy - 568

Joanne Nagy - 528

John Felmey - 526

6/20/16

Nick Piccoli - 597

James McKellan - 499

John Felmey - 467

5/23/16

Joe Kontur - 520

Doris Whitcoe - 504

John Smith - 517

6/27/16

Thursday Bridge Placing 5/5/16

1st - Bob Tangel

2nd - Mary Stow

6/9/16

1st - Ken Kung

2nd - Don Simmons

5/12/16

1st - Don Simmons

2nd - Martha Benson

6/16/16

1st - Ken Kung

2nd - Bob Tangel

5/19/16

1st - Mary Stow

2nd - Don Simmons

6/23/16

1st - Martha Benson

2nd - Ken Kung

5/26/16

1st - Barbara Smith

2nd - Don Simmons

6/30/16

1st -

2nd -

6/2/16

1st - Eleanor Ryan

2nd - Mary Stow

EXPEDITE YOUR RECOVERY

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for more than a decade, features a beau-

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with a private entrance. We are well-

equipped to handle clinically complex

diagnoses such as peritoneal dialysis and

TPN, and feature a secure demen"a unit.

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physical, emo"onal and spiritual needs of

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Future trip details

Trip replacements are made from a waiting list. Refunds won’t be given until a replacement is found. Please be on time for departure.

Wednesday, October 12, 2016 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. $48.00 - Lunch Included

Funny at any age, Is There Life After 50 explores the love, laughter, and experiences

of couples over 50.

Is There Life After 50? At Rainbow’s Comedy Playhouse

DOVER DOWNS

Wednesday, September 21, 2016 8:30 a.m. -3:30 p.m.

$10.00 - Independent lunch

Boscov’sBoscov’sBoscov’sBoscov’s Wednesday, August 3, 2016

9:45 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. $2.00 - Independent lunch

KOHL’SKOHL’SKOHL’SKOHL’S

Wednesday, August 31, 2016Wednesday, August 31, 2016Wednesday, August 31, 2016Wednesday, August 31, 2016 9:30 a.m. 9:30 a.m. 9:30 a.m. 9:30 a.m. ---- 11:30 a.m.11:30 a.m.11:30 a.m.11:30 a.m.

$1.00 $1.00 $1.00 $1.00 ---- Back before lunchBack before lunchBack before lunchBack before lunch

HARRINGTON CASINO

Wednesday, July 20th, 2016 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.


HARRINGTON CASINOHARRINGTON CASINOHARRINGTON CASINOHARRINGTON CASINO Wednesday, October 19, 2016

8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.

$12.00 -

Independent lunch

Wednesday, July 13, 2016 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

$48.00 - Lunch included

“A young bridegroom wakes on his wedding morning with his bride-to-be about to arrive any moment, but finds a girl heʼs never met in the same room. He per-

suades his best man to pretend that the strange girl is his. Great, until the best manʼs real girlfriend shows up!”

At Rainbowʼs Comedy Playhouse

Perfect WeddingPerfect WeddingPerfect WeddingPerfect Wedding

Winter Wonderland An American Music Theatre Production

Wednesday, December 7, 2016

9 a.m. - 5 p.m.


I know, I know: it’s July and the last thing you need to

worry about is Christmas. But look, people have been

signed up for this trip a year in advance and you need

to step your game up if you want a seat.

HOLLYWOOD CASINO

Wednesday, August 17th, 2016

9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.


HOLLYWOOD CASINO

Wednesday, Nov 16, 2016

9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.


hairspray

The Musical

At Candlelight Dinner Theatre Sometime between September & October -

Trip will likely be on a Wednesday. An interest sheet is on the bulletin board.

Friday, July 29, 2016 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.


ART CLASS BREAK June - August

Resumes in the fall.

A few activities at Mid-County

Free Art Classes

Phyllis Baker and her group designed this

class to help cul"vate skills in drawing,

sketching, pain"ng, or any other suggested

media. Classes are on Friday mornings from

9 a.m. -11 a.m. in the Annex Room.

Badminton Join this group in the gym for a game that’s,

while low impact exercise, fun and compe"-

"ve. Monday & Wednesday at 1 p.m.

Ballroom Dancing

Marty & Phyllis Phillips lead a dance session

every Wednesday from 10 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.

in the Garden Room. All are invited to join in

the fun of crea"ng new memories from old

tunes- though, when hearing the songs

through a top-of-the-line Bose sound sys-

tem, none show their age. Par"cipa"on can

mean dancing or just listening to the music.

Bible Study

All are welcome to join Eric Nordin and his

flock every Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. If

without a bible, the group will be happy to

lend one. Come enjoy this refreshing class

and group discussion.

Bridge The bridge group meets every Thursday at

12 p.m. in the Garden Room. Go join them!

Bunco Play this wildly popular and easy-to-learn

dice game every Thursday at 10:30 a.m.

Line Dancing

Joanne Brady, an expert instructor who’s

taught country-wide, encourages both

beginners and intermediates to par"cipate

in the fun. Class is every Tuesday from

10:45 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. and costs $3.00 per

class. Please remember to bring appropriate

dance shoes, which high heels are not.

Pickleball Pickleball, described as “large scale Ping-

Pong”, is now available at Mid-County! Stop

in the gym Monday, Wednesday, Thursday,

or Friday at 10:45 a.m. to observe or play.

Pinochle The pinochle group plays every Monday at

12:00 p.m. All are welcome.

Pool Our morning pool players welcome new

members. No experience is necessary and

cues can be provided. Stop by the stage

from 8 a.m. - 10 a.m. if interested.

Strength Training Class Designed to improve stamina and balance

via chair-based exercises, this class, taught

by Deb Franey, meets Monday, Wednes-

day, and Friday from 9:45 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.

Shuffleboard

Scheduled shuffleboard games, which are

listed on the bulle"n board, begin at 10

a.m. If unavailable on game day, please call

the day before so subs"tutes can be found.

Volleyball The volleyball team is seeking new mem-

bers! The sport is played in the gym for fun:

no experience necessary. Please arrive in

sneakers or tennis shoes.

Yoga Classes Yoga is taught on Fridays from 10 a.m. -

11 a.m. with a $6.00 cost per class. Terrific

for posture, relaxa"on, and medita"on,

yoga is both fun and good exercise.

Yoga - Guided Meditation Held on Fridays from 11:10 a.m. -11:30

a.m., guided medita"on is taught by our

normal yoga instructor, Stacie Larkin. This

class focuses on relaxa"on, s"llness, and

breathing. Par"cipants are also welcome to

bring relaxa"on aids (blankets, pillows, eye

masks, etc.). NOTE: NOTE: NOTE: NOTE: Members not signed up for an ac"vity

need to sign in at the main table each visit.

2016 Site Council Members:

Carol Baker

Martha Benson

Cindy Brink

Nancy Casarino

Shirl Cassidy

Helen Chrystal

Helen Crowley

BeBy Faux

Dan Petrucci

Marion Pollack

Site Council Members are available to

listen to your sugges"ons, ques"ons,

and comments regarding Mid-County.

Site Council Members will, with com-

plete anonymity, express the concerns

brought to them at the next mee"ng.

Site Council mee"ngs are open to Site Council mee"ngs are open to Site Council mee"ngs are open to Site Council mee"ngs are open to

all members.all members.all members.all members.

Circuit Training Class Tuesdays & ThursdaysTuesdays & ThursdaysTuesdays & ThursdaysTuesdays & Thursdays

10:45 a.m. 10:45 a.m. 10:45 a.m. 10:45 a.m. ---- 11:15 a.m.11:15 a.m.11:15 a.m.11:15 a.m.

$8.00 per month$8.00 per month$8.00 per month$8.00 per month

Circuit Training, a low impact class, in-

volves exercising at each numbered

fitness sta"on for one minute before

moving on to the next sta"on,

eventually comple"ng a circuit.

Please see Deb Franey in the fitness

center to sign up.

NO SUMMER VOLLEYBALL

Resumes in September

Happening at Mid-County

Join Lee Margerison the second Monday of every month at 10 a.m. for donuts and an informational presentation about today’s economy and how it affects you. Mr. Margerison will also be available to answer fiscal questions from members.

Smart Driving Courses Provided by AARP

2016 Class Dates:

Tuesday, 7/12/16 Tuesday, 9/13/16 Tuesday, 11/8/16

Please arrive 15 minutes before the

start time to fill out forms. The 4 hour refresher course is from

9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and aims to keep you and others safe on the

road. Advance sign up on the bulle-tin board is required. The cost for AARP members is $15.00 and, for

non-members, $20.00.

Tea Luncheons

Tealuncheonsofferfunandfriendshiponthebackofanageoldtradition:

sharingameal.Theaperitifsaren’tlimitedtotea,though;guestsareaskedto

bringadishforotherstosample.Andlestyouthinkthisaffairislimitedto

princesses,thinkagain!Princesarewelcometotakepartaswell.If

interestedinattendingatealuncheon,pleasestopbytheof ice.

TherearenotealuncheonsscheduledforJulyorAugust:tea

luncheonswillresumeonFriday,September30,2016.

Who says old dogs can’t learn new tricks?

Put those youngsters to shame with your

newfound technological prowess; soon, the

grandkids will come to YOU for tech support!

Whether your skills can be described as ‘intermediate’

or ‘knows where the power button is with 60%

accuracy’, now’s a great time to learn! Please stop by

the office for more information.

COMPUTER CLASS

Cost: $35.00 for 6 weeks

Class: Date and time to be announced

THE SALLY UPDATE

By enormously popular demand from members, each newsletter will now have a short blurb on Sally and her

foray into retirement.

This first update was paraphrased from a note written by her.

- On the Anniversary Luncheon

and Tribute:

Sally is grateful to all those who at-tended the 37th Anniversary Lunch-eon and Tribute on April 8, 2016.

She would like to express her gratitude for the members who volunteered before, during, and

after the event.

In addition, Sally wishes to thank everyone for the generous gifts,

cards, and well wishes.

Most importantly though, Sally wants every member to know she loved reminiscing and revisiting the 37 wonderful years spent with all of

you.

Tablet ClassTablet ClassTablet ClassTablet Class By request, Mid-County is adding a tablet class to the computer

course series. If you’re interested in learning how to use a tablet,

stop by the office to sign up. Also, be sure to let Haley know what

kind of tablet you have before the class starts (you can bring it in

and show her). Tablets will need to be provided by members as

Mid-County does not have any.

Cost: Cost: Cost: Cost: $30.00 for 5 weeks

Class: Class: Class: Class: Tuesday from 9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

iPhone ClassiPhone ClassiPhone ClassiPhone Class The iPhone class is the third in the computer course series.

Unfortunately, Haley isn’t familiar with Android

smartphones and has to limit this class to iPhones.

Also, members will have to bring their own iPhones.

If interested, please sign up in the office.

Cost: Cost: Cost: Cost: $20.00 for 4 weeks

Class: Class: Class: Class: Date and time to be announced

Delaware Senior Olympics Badminton

Wednesday, 10/26/16

DSC will hold their badminton tournament

in our gym at 9 a.m. on 10/26. Because of

this, there will be no gym ac�vi�es that

day. To sign up, contact Bonnie Strang at:

(610) 565-1515.

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

1

Meatballs in marinara

sauce on club roll

Mozzarella cheese

Mixed salad

Applesauce

Giant graham cracker

4

MID-COUNTY

CLOSED FOR

INDEPENDENCE

DAY

5

Turkey & Swiss salad

with 1/2 hard boiled

egg, cucumber,

tomato, & onion

Cream of mushroom

Multigrain bread

Fresh peach

6

Hamburger & hotdog

Lettuce, tomato &

onion

Baked beans

Red skin potato

salad

Watermelon

7

Egg salad on roll

with lettuce &

tomato

Tropical fruit salad

Yogurt

8

Cheese ravioli in

meat sauce

Italian blend

vegetables

Hot poached pear

half

Ultimate grain bread

11

Pork Bolognese sauce

over rotini pasta

topped with

parmesan cheese

Mixed salad with

tomato & onion

Hot cooked apples

Wheat dinner roll

12

Cheese omelet with

sausage, spinach, &

mushrooms

Southern red

potatoes with onion

& peppers

Applesauce

Mini blueberry muffin

13

Ham & Swiss on roll

with lettuce, tomato,

& onion

Carrot raisin salad

Yogurt

Mustard

14

Stuffed shells with

meat sauce

Mixed salad with

onion & tomato

Pineapple tidbits

Whole grain white

bread

15

Herb baked chicken

Corn nuggets

Broccoli

Banana

Apple cinnamon

waffle cookie

18

Lemon & parsley

flounder

Macaroni & cheese

Stewed tomatoes

Cantaloupe

Strawberry waffle

cookie

19

Chicken & broccoli

au gratin rice

casserole

Sliced carrots

Hot poached pear

half

Wheat dinner roll

20

Pot roast au jus

Baked potato & sour

cream

Scandinavian vegeta-

ble blend

Wheat dinner roll

Strawberry banana

yogurt sundae

21

Turkey & Swiss on

white wheat bread

Lettuce & tomato

Tomato vegetable

soup & crackers

Chocolate fudge

pudding

Mayonnaise

22

Cheeseburger on roll

Lettuce, tomato, &

onion

Baked beans

Applesauce

Ketchup

25

Turkey with gravy

Sweet potato

Green beans

Multigrain bread

Orange

Cranberry sauce

26

Crab cake on potato

roll with lettuce,

tomato, & tartar

sauce

Potato soup

Plum

Crackers

27

Oven fried chicken

Mashed potatoes &

gravy

Coleslaw

Wheat dinner roll

Banana

28

Salisbury steak with

gravy

Southern potatoes

with onion & peppers

Brussel sprouts

Pineapple tidbits

Wheat dinner roll

29

BBQ chicken

Red skin potato

salad with egg

Broccoli

Fresh peach

Ultimate grain

honey bread

Mid-County Senior Center Lunch Menu

July 2016

Lunch policy & Donation guide

Suggested Dona�ons

Mid-Day Meal and Bag Supper - $2.25

Special Mid-Day Meals - $3.00

Mid-Day Meals for those under 60 - $4.75

Special Mid-Day Meals for those under 60 - $4.75

Weekend Bag Supper - $2.25

The nutri�on program is administered by City Fare and the state Division of Aging with funds from the Older Americans Act of 1965

under the guidelines and request of the federal government. To par�cipate in the lunch program on a dona�on basis you or your

spouse need to be sixty years of age or older.

Trivia answers

- The amount of food Mid-County receives for lunches is

ordered in advance. If you want lunch, you need to sign

up with Lori, our Nutri"on Site Manager, as soon as pos-

sible. Please also arrive before 11 a.m. to pay and re-

ceive your lunch "cket at the nutri"on desk.

- Volunteers are needed for the Meals on Wheels

delivery program. Contact Jen Christopher with City Fair

at (302) 421-3734 for more details.

- Weekend bag suppers are available on a first come,

first served basis. See Lori for more informa"on.

Lunch Policy and Nutri�onal Updates

1) What poet eschews the use of capital leAers?

- e. e. cummings

2) What famous women’s college is on Philadelphia’s

“main line”?

- Bryn Mawr

3) What day “will live in infamy”?

- Pearl Harbor Day, December 7th, 1941

4) What leAer did Hester Prynne wear?

- A

5) How many electoral votes must a presiden�al candi-

date receive to reach the current absolute majority and

win the presidency?

- 270 Electoral votes out of 538

6) In what state is Sun Valley?

- Idaho

7) What football team is best known as the “Figh�ng

Irish”?

- Notre Dame

8) What American library has the largest number of

books?

- Library of Congress

BONUS QUESTION: Which former American president

sold his en�re collec�on of books to replace what was de-

stroyed by the Bri�sh during the War of 1812?

- Thomas Jefferson

9) On what con�nent is Patagonia?

- South America

10) Which of these is not a mammal:

- Porpoise - Manatee - Shark - Seal

- Shark

11) How much is a double sawbuck?

- $20.00

12) What was the occasion of Queen Victoria’s Diamond

Jubilee?

- To celebrate her six�eth year of reign

13) What countries are joined by the Khyber Pass?

- Afghanistan and India

14) What are barnacles?

- Small shellfish

15) What common mineral has over 800 uses, including

the manufacture of Plaster of Paris?- A wild, fierce cat

- Gypsum

Lunch Times

Monday - 11:30 a.m.

Tuesday - Friday - 11:45 a.m.

Trivia Challenge

1) Going at top speed, in what order would the following animals finish in a quarter-mile race:

- Horse - Greyhound - Ostrich - Antelope

2) Is the lute a stringed instrument or a wind instrument?

3) What is an improper frac�on?

4) By what other name were the Brooklyn Dodgers called?

5) What do decibels measure?

6) Who signed The Declara�on of Independence in large script, saying “King George can read that with-

out his glasses”?

7) With what are Currier and Ives associated?

8) For what picture did Ingrid Bergman have to cut her hair?

9) Is the python a poisonous snake?

10) What fabulous animal had a lion’s body and an eagle’s wings?

11) What do the French call the flower iris?

12) What cigareAe was adver�sed in a gigan�c picture-puzzle contest?

13) What story literally caused a panic 54 years aNer it was published?

14) What product is adver�sed in verses on roadside signs?

15) What American architect built an earthquake-proof hotel in Tokyo?

The answers to the May - June ques�ons are on the back of page 11.

The stakes have never been higher: a free lunch goes to the person who get the most ques�ons

correct. Submissions must be in by August 19th, 2016 to qualify for the free lunch.

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