Covid & Flu Shot Clinic Wednesday, October 30, 2024 9:30-11:30 am
Covid & Flu Shot Clinic Wednesday, October 30, 2024 9:30-11:30 am
Chair Massage Services
Kahalil Abdul-Majid Owner and operator of "Inspire By Touch" will be here at the center
Wednesday, July 3, 17 & 23 2024 9:30 a.m.– 1:30 p.m.
Cost– 10 Minutes-$5.00
15 Minutes- $ 10.00
30 Minutes- $25.00
Donna will be scheduling services at the front desk. Payment will be required at the time of sign-up.
Book & Video Lending Library
Our Book & Video Lending Library has a great selection for you to borrow from.
If you find something you would like to view, please check out your selections with Donna and let her know when they are returned.
Computer Lab
If you would like to work on your computer skills, stop by our computer lab and check your email, send email messages, surf the internet, play games, etc.
Delaware Volunteer Legal Services
If you need assistance with more complex legal issues, Jacquelyn Chicona can help you.
See if you qualify for this program by setting up an appointment with Donna.
DMAB
A program designed to assist you with any problems you may have with the complex and often confusing health insurance system.
If you would like to participate, leave your name and contact information with Donna.
Notary
If you need to have papers notarized contact Sandy, Vicki, or Beverly.
You must bring identification with you and sign the document in the presence of the notary.
Legal Aid
The Elder Law Program (ELP) of Community Legal Aid Society, Inc. provides limited legal assistance to Delawareans aged 60 years or older. The services provided by ELP are free of charge. What problems are handled by the elder law program? Powers of Attorney and Advance Health Care Directives (formerly known as Living Wills); Consumer problems such as debt collection and home repair cases; Housing problems such as evictions; Benefits issues such as Medicaid and Social Security. Note: The Elder Law Program does not do simple wills. If you need assistance please call Michelle McLean @ 302-575-0666.
Delaware Energy Assistance Program
The Delaware Energy Assistance Program assists with the payment of energy bills for
low-income households.
You will need to supply documents verifying your income if you wish to apply for participation in this program.
For more information, call 654-9295 or 654-6475.
AARP DRIVERS SAFETY CLASS –The next open date for our AARP Driver Safety 4 hr. refresher class is scheduled for Tuesday, July16, 2024 from 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Sign-up with Donna at the front desk. The cost is $20.00 for AARP members and $25.00 for non-members. Please make checks payable to AARP.
Take AARP Defensive Driving Online at: www.aarpdriversafety.org
Stand By Me 50+
This program provides information, resources, and support to increase the economic stability of Delawareans age 50 and older who are planning for or are currently in retirement.
Stand By Me 50+ will be at the center on the third Thursday of each month from 9:00 am to 11:30 am in the Multi-Purpose Room.
For more information or to schedule an appointment,
please call Karen Summa @ 302-565-9636.
Senior Legal Hotline
A resource for Delawareans who are age 60 and older where callers can receive free legal advice on a variety of issues. There are no daily income requirements for the hotline. The advice is provided by either a DVLS staff attorney or a volunteer attorney.
Hotline hours are 9:00 am to 4:30 pm, Monday through Thursday.
New Castle County: 302-478-8850
Kent & Sussex Counties: 1-800-773-0606
Senior Roll Call
Senior Roll Call is a program provided by the New Castle County Police. This telephone reassurance program calls senior citizens on a daily basis with a prerecorded safety message. The program is monitored to ensure the Senior Roll Call member answers the telephone and is okay. If there is no answer, the computer signals an alert. After calling alternate contacts, if your well-being cannot be confirmed, police may be dispatched.
To enroll in this program, call 302-395-8159.
Our Red Hats group is back! The “Red Hot Mamas” meet on the 2nd Monday of the month at 11:30 a.m. If you are interested in joining stop by, they are always happy to welcome new members. See Dutchie Jensen to join the group or for additional information.
Caregivers support is available through our Adult Day Care Center. If you know of anyone who would benefit from attending, please let us know. Be sure to tell them about our group.
These ladies are so much fun! Their group runs from September–May. They meet on Wednesdays from 9:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. and do crafts and play games. They will be returning on Wednesday, September 6, 2023. If you are interested in joining in the fun, leave your name with Donna at the front desk.
Dine-Out Club
July 3, 2024
Crabby Dick's
Delaware City
@ 4:30 p.m.
For those of you who are not familiar with our “Dine-Out” program, we visit an area restaurant on the first Wednesday of each month. It is a great time to eat out with your friends and for our singles, not having to eat alone. Generally, the restaurant will give the center a gift card to their restaurant to be used in one of our many baskets we chance off throughout the year!
If you have concerns or suggestions, please feel free to contact a staff member or one of the council members. If you prefer the suggestion box is always available for anonymous comments, etc.
The Advisory Council meets on the first Wednesday of the month at 11:00 am in the Community Room.
Transportation is provided to and from the center for members who qualify for Paratransit. The center pays $4.00 of your cost.
Contact DART at 1-800-652-DART to see if you qualify.
The Weston Senior Center has gift certificates available throughout the year in whatever denomination you desire. They are redeemable for anything available at the center.
Our gift certificates make great gifts so pick up one today!
Countless studies have linked regular walking with heart-health benefits. Walking has been linked in men and women with lower risks of high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, heart disease, stroke, and cardiac arrest. Even small amounts of walking each week have been shown to reduce these risks around 15% to 20%. So watch out in the halls! Our "walkers" are off and walking.
Our dance instructor, Joanne Brady, is keeping us "moving and grooving."
You are guaranteed to get some great exercise while having lots of fun!
Join us Wednesday mornings from 10:00 am to 11:00 am. Classes are $4.00 per person.
Be sure to check the schedule in the lobby as there are days Joanne will not be at the center.
“ LOW IMPACT CARDIO CLASS”-
Thursdays @ 1:00 p.m. Mary Ellen is our cardio instructor. Join us for a wonderful work out utilizing bands, weights and balls to improve your cardio functions. Following classes will be $4.00.
CHAIR YOGA W/ GAIL-
Monday’s from 10:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
Chair yoga is a beneficial form of yoga for any fitness level, from active seniors to those recovering from an injury. Join Gail in the Community Room on Monday’s from 10:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m. The class will be $4.00 per person. Stop by and check it out!
“NEW SESSION” CARDIO DRUMMING- Tuesdays from 1:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m.
The next 6-week class will begin on Tuesday, July 2, 2024.
The cost is $25.00. Please sign up with Donna @ the front desk.
NEW CLASS
This is a 6-week class Fridays
from 2:10-2:55 p.m.
Friday, June 28, 2024-
Friday, August 2, 2024
Cost: $ 25.00
Instructor: Gale Jones