JANUARY 2022 "Where Friends Gather" - New Castle Senior Center at the Booker T. Washington School
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New Castle Senior Center
at the
Booker T. Washington School
400 South Street New Castle Delaware 19720
302-326-4209
www.newcastleseniorcenter.com
JANUARY 2022
“Where Friends Gather”
New Castle Senior Center
Incorporated September 2001
Telephone No. 302.326.4209
Website-www.newcastleseniorcenter.com
Due to the pandemic, the senior center is now open Monday-Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Membership is $20 per calendar year.
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Mission Statement-to serve older adults with programs to enhance their health,
happiness and independence within the community.
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Senior Center Program Volunteers
Executive Board
Blood Pressure Emily Kariuki, RN
Board President Vice-President Steps Home Care Services
Candice Knotts Bob Thatcher
Treasurer Secretary
Erica Suppa Wesley Hamlin
Program Instructors
Board of Directors
Judy Barthel Yoga Gale Jones
Marianne Caven Strength Building Training by Liz
Alice Fox Dance Fit Combo Training by Liz
Tish Gallagher A.B. C. Class Training by Liz
Lisa Lindsey Zumba Gold Elisa Cordero
Bonnie McMichael Arthritis Exercise Linda Adams
Nicole Poore
Family Medicine Center at the New Castle
Center Staff
Senior Center
Executive Director Assistant Director
Natalie Kaplan Sandra McKinney Julia Turner, FNP
Outreach/Activities Coordinator To make an appt, call 302-327-7630.
Cindy Stanavich
Transportation Nutrition Site Manager New Castle Senior Center welcomes everyone
Frank Pugh Crystal Thomas over 50 years of age regardless of race, religion, sex
Tom Strawbridge ethnic origin or handicap. All members attending the
Center must be able to take care of their personal needs
and make appropriate independent decisions as they
Receptionist participate in the activities of the day.
Glory Rolfe
NEW CASTLE SENIOR CENTER
JANUARY
WEEKLY ACTIVITIES
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
9:00-2:00 Billiards 9-2:00 Billiards 9-2:00 Billiards 9-2:00 Billiards 9-2:00 Billiards
10:00 Blackjack 10:00 Bingo 10:00 Pinochle 10:00 Wii Bowling 10:00 Bingo
10:30 Wii Bowling 12:00 Lunch 10:30 Wii Bowling 10:00 Bridge 10:00 Mah Jongg
11:00 Mah Jongg 1:00 Strength 11:00 Dance Fit 12:00 Lunch 10:30 Beginner’s/
12:00 Lunch Building/Exercise Combo 12:30 Supermarket Arthritis Exercise
1:00 Chair Yoga 12:00 Lunch 1:00 Zumba Gold 12:00 Lunch
1:00 Agility/Balance/ 12:00 Games (canasta
Coordination Class rummikub, etc.)
JANUARY MONTHLY ACTIVITIES
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
3 4 5 6 7
10:00 Brain Fit: 10:00 Brain Fit: 10:00 Movie: “I’ll
Pictionary Memory Game See You in My
Dreams”
10 11 12 13 14
10:00 Craft w/Cindy: 10:00 Presentation: 10:00 Cornhole
Paper Tea Cups & “Pain Management”
Lavender Sachets
17 18 19 20 21
10:00 Craft w/Cindy: 10:00 Movie: “The
CENTER CLOSED Beaded Jewelry Last Word”
10:30 Blood Pressure
MARTIN LUTHER Screenings
KING JR.DAY
24 25 26 27 28
9:00 Chair Massages 9:30 Trip to Goodwill 10:30 Presentation:
11:00 Entertainment: & Wegmans “What is $tand By
Suzette Pritchett Me?”
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10:30 Book Club
10:30 Paint
w/Colleen
January Happenings
Just a reminder, membership dues will renew on January 1, 2022. Membership is $20 and is
good for the calendar year.
Jan. 3-Brain Fit: Pictionary: 10:00 Cindy draws and you guess “What is it?” Lively, entertaining, and fun.
Jan. 5-Brain Fit: Memory Game: 10:00 Take turns choosing 2 cards to find the most pairs of matching cards.
The best part is playing together!
Jan. 6-Movie: “I’ll See You in My Dreams”: 10:00 Join us for this vibrant, funny, and heartfelt film about a
widow (Blythe Danner) and former songstress who discovers that life can begin anew at any age.
Jan. 10-Craft w/Cindy: 10:00 January is National Hot Tea Month and we’ll be making paper tea cups and
lavender sachets! Give as gifts or keep and enjoy. No cost, but do bring any unused, wrapped flavored teabags.
Sign up with Cindy by 1/7.
Jan. 12-Presentation: “Pain Management”: 10:00 Join Dr. Nick Marini from Anodyne Pain & Wellness
(structural and chiropractic doctor) to speak about pain management and prevention with new information, a
demonstration to help with daily life, and helpful tips and tricks.
Jan. 13-Cornhole: 10:00 Take turns tossing bean bags onto the game boards.
Jan. 19-Craft w/Cindy: 10:00 We will be making beaded necklaces and bracelets! All supplies provided at no
cost. Sign up with Cindy by 1/14.
Jan. 20-Movie: “The Last Word”: 10:00 Come see this comedy-drama with Shirley MacLaine and Amanda
Seyfried. A retired, controlling businesswoman hires a young journalist to write her obituary. As their journey
unfolds, the two women develop a strong bond.
Jan. 20-FREE Blood Pressure Screenings: 10:30 Thanks to Emily Kariuki RN from Steps Homecare Services.
Jan. 24-Chair Massages: 9:00 Welcome back to Khalil, licensed masseuse of Inspire by Touch. He will provide a
relaxing 15 minute chair massage at a discounted price of $7.50 (paid directly to masseuse). Sign up for your time
slot by 1/20 on sheet in lobby.
Jan. 24-Entertainment: 11:00 We welcome back a New Castle Senior Center favorite, singer Suzette Pritchett.
Jan. 26-Trip to Goodwill & Wegmans: 9:30. Cost-$4/member; $6/non-member Sign up with Sandra by 1/24.
Minimum 10 people needed. Payment is due at time of sign up. No refunds unless there is someone to take your
place.
Jan. 27-Presentation: “What is $tand by Me?”: 10:30 Geri Huss, financial coach will be here to explain all the
services $tand by Me offers like finding and helping you apply for benefits, education on fraud, savings tips, and
resources for helping with legal documents, wills, and medical directives. Find the help you need.
Jan. 31-Book Club: 10:30 Meet and discuss the book, “The Kill Artist” by Daniel Silva.
Jan. 31-Paint w/Colleen: 10:30 Join a paint class hosted by painter Colleen. Unlock your hidden talent and paint
yourself a beautiful picture. $15/person (paid directly to instructor) covers painting canvas and all supplies. Sign
up with Cindy by 1/27.
SAVE THE DATE
AARP Tax Aide-The Tax Aide Counselors will be here every Tuesday from February 1-April 12, 2022 from 9:00-
12:00. This is by appointment only and we have limited counselors this year. This is a free income tax
preparation for those with basic tax returns. We will start scheduling appts after the 1st of the year.WEEKLY EXERCISE CLASSES
Exercise classes are $1 for paid members and $3 for non-members
CHAIR YOGA -Focuses on health and wellness at all levels of the person: physical, psychological and
spiritual. Yoga, a simple yet profound stress management technique. Gale is here Mondays at 1:00.
STRENGTH BUILDING/ EXERCISE-An invigorating routine choreographed to music, featuring low impact
strength building and aerobic movements. Free weights are used. This is a great aerobic workout for people of
all levels of fitness! Join Training by Liz for a session Tuesday afternoons at 1:00 p.m.
DANCE FIT COMBO- This inspired, graceful, expressive, and fun total body workout incorporates easy to
follow choreographies focusing on rhythm on proper body placement for a fun way to meet your fitness
goals! Inspired by ballet and jazz, experience a mix of classical dance moves to tone and strengthen muscles,
increase flexibility, and improve: posture, balance, bone density, coordination, memory and focus, body
composition, and so much more! Wednesday at 11:00 with Training by Liz.
AGILITY/BALANCE/COORDINATION (A.B.C. Class)- The class focuses on agility, balance and
coordination, with some relaxation techniques at the end, and can be modified for people of all ability levels.
Join Training by Liz on Wednesdays at 1:00.
ZUMBA GOLD-Zumba Gold takes the Zumba formula and modifies the moves and pacing to suit the needs of
active, older participants. What stays the same are the zesty Latin music, like salsa, merengue, cumbia and
reggaeton; the exhilarating, easy-to-follow moves; and the invigorating atmosphere. Thursdays at 1:00
w/Elisa.
BEGINNER’S/ARTHRITIS EXERCISE CLASS-This exercise program is specifically geared for those who
haven't exercised in a while and consists of a series of gentle, non-aggressive movements designed to reduce
body aches, pain, stiffness, and increase range of motion and circulation. Fridays at 10:30 w/Linda Adams.
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Welcome January
“Let our New Year’s resolution be this: We will be there
for one another as fellow members of humanity, in the
finest sense of the word.” ~Goran Persson
January is… The beginning of a New Year, 2022, National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day (1/9),
National Soup Month, National Skating Month, Martin Luther King Jr. Day (1/17), National Spouses Day
(1/26), National Puzzle Day (1/29)
January 1 begins National Soup Month. In the deep chill of January, National Soup Month warms us up with
piping hot bowls of comfort! Make your favorite soups all month long.
January 17 - Martin Luther King Jr. Day is a federal holiday observed on the third Monday of January. It
celebrates the life and achievements of Martin Luther King Jr., an influential American civil rights leader, who
advocated the use of non-violent means to end racial segregation. His actual birthday was January 15.
January 29 - National Puzzle Day - The holiday honors puzzles of all stripes - jigsaws, riddles, science, math,
mechanical, word puzzles, and of course, real life puzzles. Exercising our brains with puzzles is just one of
many benefits. Engage your brain! Did you know the senior center has a lending library for puzzles? If you
haven’t seen it, we encourage you to check it out!Social Security's Cost of Living Adjustment Will See Its Biggest Jump in Decades (USA Today) Millions of retirees on Social Security will get a 5.9% boost in benefits for 2022. The biggest cost-of-living adjustment in 39 years follows a burst in inflation as the economy struggles to shake off the drag of the coronavirus pandemic. With the increase the estimated average Social Security payment for a retired worker will be $1,657 a month next year. A typical couple's benefits would rise by $154 to $2,753 per month. Retirees can do little about inflation, unfortunately, other than changing their buying habits by looking for less expensive items as prices rise. But they can make sure they are invested in an appropriate mix of different assets so their savings don't lose as much ground as they would if their investments were too conservative. Maintaining a safe withdrawal rate is also crucial to preserving the nest egg necessary to help supplement Social Security as the value of retirement benefits falls. 5 Myths About Falls Many people think falls are a normal part of aging. The truth is, they’re not. Most falls can be prevented—and you have the power to reduce your risk. Exercising, managing your medications, having your vision checked, and making your living environment safer are all steps you can take to prevent a fall. To promote greater awareness and understanding, here are 5 common myths—and the reality—about older adult falls. Myth #1: Falling happens to other people, not to me. Many people think, “It won’t happen to me.” But the truth is that 1 in 4 older adults fall every year in the U.S. Myth #2: Falling is something normal that happens as you get older. Falling is not a normal part of aging. Strength and balance exercises, managing your medications, having your vision checked, and making your living environment safer are all steps you can take to prevent a fall. Myth #3: If I limit my activity, I won’t fall. Some people believe that the best way to prevent falls is to stay at home and limit activity. Not true. Performing physical activities will actually help you stay independent, as your strength and range of motion benefit from remaining active. Social activities are also good for your overall health. Myth #4: As long as I stay at home, I can avoid falling. Over half of all falls take place at home. Inspect your home for fall risks. Fix simple but serious hazards such as clutter, throw rugs, and poor lighting. Make simple home modifications, such as adding grab bars in the bathroom, a second handrail on stairs, and non-slip paint on outdoor steps. Myth #5: I don’t need to get my vision checked every year. Vision is another key risk factor for falls. Aging is associated with some forms of vision loss that increase risk of falling and injury. People with vision problems are more than twice as likely to fall. Have your eyes checked at least once a year and update your eyeglasses. For those with low vision there are programs and assistive devices that can help. Ask your optometrist for a referral. 10 Ways to Hack Your Happy Brain Chemicals To be happy is a decision we must make. How you experience life boils down to the chemicals in your brain. Have a happy brain. Happiness, sadness, anger, anxiety can all be traced to what’s going on inside your head. In the past decade we’ve come a long way in the science of happiness and have a pretty good idea of what happy looks like in your brain these days. Science has proven, without a doubt, that you can take control of your brain and hack into your happy neurochemicals. 1. GIVE OR GET A HUG 2. PUT YOUR FEELINGS ON PAPER 3. SPLASH COLD WATER ON YOUR FACE 4. LAUGH 5. SPEND TIME WITH A PET 6. REMEMBER SOME HAPPY MEMORIES 7. GET OUT IN THE SUN 8. SMILE 9. BE AROUND OTHER PEOPLE 10. TAKE LONG DEEP BREATHS IN AND OUT
Brainteaser
January 2022
1. Fun Facts: Food
a. What are the top two most popular spices in the world?
b. What percentage of peanuts is found in a standard jar of peanut butter?
c. What is used to make hummus?
d. How much caffeine needs to be taken out of coffee for it to be described as decaffeinated?
e. What are the sugared almonds, thrown over the bride and groom at a wedding, called?
f. What is the most expensive spice (by weight) in the world?
g. What was the first food eaten in space?
h. Where were French fries invented?
i. Which is the only food that can never go bad?
j. What are the main ingredients in gelatin?
2. January Trivia:
k. January 1813 - Pride and Prejudice was first published. Who wrote it?
l. January 1880 - Who obtained the patent for the first-ever light bulb?
m.January 1959 - Which state became part of the US?
n. January 1987 - Aretha Franklin was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Why was this a
significant moment?
3. Scrambled Words:
meftiahl senedfe yalobokp etbrkaarqcu
________ _______ ________ ___________
mteleh dimtaus tnup pmahinco
______ _______ ____ ________
EXTRA
While the tradition of a Times Square New Year's Eve
celebration dates back to 1904. The ball was not dropped
at this event until 1907.
The first Ball weighed (700 or 500) pounds and had a
diameter of (5 or 6) feet.
It was constructed out of wood and iron, and had one
hundred light bulbs on it.
helmet, stadium, punt, and
j. Skin & bones of animals
n. First female inducted
b. At least 90% peanuts
playbook, quarterback,
a. Pepper and Mustard
# 2, Look at the eyes
Explanation:
EXTRA- 700 and 5
Scrambled Words:
halftime, defense,
l. Thomas Edison
In each row,
Answer Key:
d. At least 97%
g. Apple sauce
k. Jane Austen
c. Chickpeas
e. Dragees
h. Belgium
m. Alaska
champion
f. Saffron
i. HoneyCity Fare “Grab and Go” Menu January 2022
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
1/3 1/4 1/5 1/6 1/7
Broccoli Stuffed Chicken Stuffed Salmon Meatloaf with Chili w. Mozzarella Cheese Pork with Gravy
with Gravy Roasted Baby Bakers Marsala Mushroom Gravy Potato Wedges Mashed Potatoes
Peas & Pearl Onions Winter Blend Veggies Macaroni & Cheese Corn Bread Green Beans
Crinkle Cut Carrots Pear Cup Brussels Sprouts Orange Fruit Cup
Strawberry Waffle Cookie Custard Pudding Cup Applesauce Cup Sour Cream Ul mate Grain Bread
Dinner Roll
1/10 1/11 1/12 1/13 1/14
Herbed Baked Chicken Meatballs in Marinara Chicken & Dumplings Seafood Crab Cake Salisbury Steak w. Gravy
Roasted Baby Bakers over Penne Pasta Scandinavian Blend Veggies Corn Mashed Potatoes
Italian Beans Broccoli Cuts Peach Cup Baby Lima Beans Spinach
Chocolate Bread Hot Cinnamon Applesauce Yogurt Cup Fruit Cup Pear Cup
Ul mate Grain Bread White Wheat Bread Cornbread Loaf
Tartar Sauce
1/17 CLOSED 1/18 **1/19** 1/20 1/21
Stuffed Pepper with Chicken Cordon Bleu Roast Turkey with Gravy Beef Burgundy over
Marinara Sauce Mashed Potatoes with Gravy Mashed Potatoes Egg Noodles
Mashed Potatoes Broccoli Peas & Carrots Key West Veggies
Cooked Apples Cookie Orange
Peach Cup
12 Grain Bread 12 Grain Bread
Rice Krispie Treat
Cranberry Sauce
1/24 1/25 1/26 1/27 1/28
Salmon w Lemon Dill Sauce Oven Fried Chicken Turkey with Gravy Hamburger on Bun Curry Coconut Chicken
Roasted Baby Bakers Mashed Potatoes Sweet Potatoes Baked Beans Brown Rice
Broccoli with Gravy Nantucket Blend Veggies Pear Cup Capri Blend Veggies
White Wheat Bread Green Beans Fresh Apple Strawberry Waffle Cookie Pineapple Cup
Rice Pudding Cup Tropical Fruit Cup White Wheat Bread Ketchup Giant Graham Fish
Cranberry Sauce
1/31
Swedish Meatballs over
Egg Noodles
California Blend Veggies
12 Grain Bread
Tropical Fruit Cup
All meals subject to change. All meals contain 1% milk .
Suggested minimum dona on for persons 60+ is $2.25. People under 60 must pay $6.00.
Call the center by noon the day before to order your meal. 326‐4209January 2022 City Fare Bag Supper Menu
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
1/3 1/4 1/5 1/6 1/7
Tuna Salad on a Grilled Chicken Pa y on Turkey & Swiss on Ham & Swiss on a Meatloaf on Potato Bread
Club Roll with Whole Wheat Hamburger White Wheat Bread with Baby Kaiser Roll with Potato Salad
Le uce and Tomato Roll w. Le uce & Tomato Le uce & Tomato Le uce & Tomato Diced Peaches
Marinated Vegetable Salad Carrot Raisin Pineapple Red Skin Potato Salad Raisins Ketchup
Orange or Banana Salad Mixed Fruit Cup Yogurt
Rice Pudding Yogurt Mustard
Mayonnaise Mayonnaise
1/10 1/11 1/12 1/13 1/14
Roast Beef with Cheddar Grilled Chicken Pa y on Tuna Salad on a Turkey & Swiss on Ham & Swiss on a
Cheese on 12 Grain Bread Whole Wheat Hamburger Club Roll with White Wheat Bread with Baby Kaiser Roll with
Coleslaw Roll w. Le uce & Tomato Le uce and Tomato Le uce & Tomato Le uce & Tomato
Banana or Orange Carrot Raisin Pineapple Marinated Vegetable Salad Red Skin Potato Salad Raisins
Mustard Salad Orange or Banana Mixed Fruit Cup Yogurt
Rice Pudding Yogurt Mustard
Mayonnaise Mayonnaise
1/17 CLOSED 1/18 1/19 1/20 1/21
Grilled Chicken Pa y on Roast Beef with Cheddar Tuna Salad on a Turkey & Swiss on
Whole Wheat Hamburger Cheese on 12 Grain Bread Club Roll with White Wheat Bread with
Roll w. Le uce & Tomato Coleslaw Le uce and Tomato Le uce & Tomato
Carrot Raisin Pineapple Banana or Orange Marinated Vegetable Salad Red Skin Potato Salad
Salad Mustard Orange or Banana Mixed Fruit Cup
Rice Pudding Yogurt
Mayonnaise Mayonnaise
1/24 1/25 1/26 1/27 1/28
Chicken Salad Egg Salad on Roast Beef with Cheddar Grilled Chicken Pa y on Tuna Salad on a
On Pita White Wheat Bread Cheese on 12 Grain Bread Whole Wheat Hamburger Club Roll with
Marinated Bean Salad Le uce & Tomato Coleslaw Roll Le uce and Tomato
Peaches Banana or Orange Le uce & Tomato Marinated Vegetable Salad
Pear or Apple
Chocolate Pudding Mustard Carrot Raisin Pineapple Salad Orange or Banana
Yogurt Rice Pudding
Mayonnaise
1/31
Egg Salad on
White Wheat Bread
Le uce & Tomato
Peaches
Chocolate Pudding
All bag suppers contain 1% milk .
All meals subject to change. Suggested minimum dona on for persons 60+ is $ 2.25. People under age 60 are required to pay $6.00.
Call the center by noon the day before to order your meal. 326‐4209January
R J V I O T V O S O U P N M F O R A M B
F K V E V C B A U W L D O I T E S O S B
W S Z I F A D S N N Z E I A E T T O H U
S R W M U P P Q J Q O U T Z H O B B Y S
U X F J D R P K G Y C M U F S E N Z E N
I W Y A F I B R M A I G L A U C O M A X
R O M R I C Z G A N R B O E L O M W V O
A L W B R O G F Z O P N S B G Q R U Q P
U F P S S R L N B R C R E V B Q J M S R
Q M A E T N H J I H A C R T I Y K E U N
A O R Q W D B X Q K H L A C K E L U V O
X O F T Q X F L V S O T E R F D M S T X
O N E P O R D W O N S O J A N U S X A E
Y L Z Q R A M U Q O H E C C V A K I B X
C H L K A U F W Y A D H L W Z I T Q A E
W I N T E R X S N T D D V Z O C Q I Q E
E X G V Y P C O B M X F O D Z L H V O C
F T H G W F C L B E W Z A N T U S X O N
T I C Z E Q Z R U A H A S Q O D P C M N
G Q D V N B A D M L Y C C C B R K J D U
Aquarius Garnet MLK Jr. Slow Cooking
Blood Donor Glaucoma New Year Snow Drop
Capricorn Hobby Oatmeal Soup
Carnation Hot Tea Puzzle Winter
First Janus Resolution Wolf Moon
January is the First month. Birthstone is Garnet. Birth flowers are Carnation & Snow Drop. Zodiac signs are Capricorn
& Aquarius. January is named after the Roman God Janus. The January full moon is called the Wolf Moon.
January holidays include New Year’s Day and Martin Luther King Jr. Day. January is National Blood Donor Month,
Glaucoma Awareness Month and Hobby Month. Food Holidays include National Hot Tea month, Oatmeal month,
Slow Cooking month and Soup month. January 29 is National Puzzle Day.You can also read
