Bereavement Support Group
Vitas offers a FREE once a month, drop-in, support session. Drop in on the second Wednesday of the month from 12:30 to 2 p.m. in the Modern Maturity Center Activity Room #5 to talk to a trained bereavement specialist.
You must be a member of the Modern Maturity Center to participate.
Due to Gala preparations this group will meet in Activity Room #7 in August, September and October.
Foot Care Appointments with DR. G.
Dr. Gemignani will be at to provide foot health assessments, clip toenails and buff feet. Each appointment is scheduled for 15 minutes and are held in Activity Room #6. The cost of the appointments is $35.00 for members and $40.00 for non-members. Neither private insurance nor Medicare are accepted for this service. Contact Member Services for an appointment (302)734-1200 ext. 167. Advance payment is required. Refunds will not be issued with less than 24-hour cancellation notice.
Hearing Loss “Circle Chats!!
The Hearing Loss Association of Delaware (HLADE) gives help and hope to people who have or think they have a hearing loss or have any question about hearing loss! After having to stop meeting in person at MMC due to COVID, we are now inviting area residents to join us on the 1st Tuesday of the month at 1pm and ask a question or learn about hearing loss, hearing aids, cochlear implants or devices such as phone and alerting systems, etc that are designed for both deaf and hard of hearing people! We meets EVERY MONTH, on the 1st Tuesday of every month in Activity Room #7, so if you can’t make it this month, come next!! We would love to see you and help you in any way!!! We welcome consumers, professionals, family and friends of people with hearing loss to come and learn the latest news on hearing loss! For further information, see “Contact Us” at links below.. Contact us: www.hlade.org or hlade@comcast.net or by phone at (302) 388-9459 (V/Text/Captel/711) Or https://www.Facebook/Deaf and Hard of Hearing Connect Delaware
Massage Therapy
Lisa a licensed massage therapist. She offers a gentler alternative to a traditional massage with her “soft touch” massages. This style of massage is ideal for individuals who bruise easily, suffer from arthritis, are fragile or cannot tolerate traditional massages. Massages are offered while fully clothed and can be performed on a table or chair. Lisa offers 30 minute massages. Wednesday evening appointments are also available.. The cost is $20.00 for members and $35.00 for non-members. Contact Member Services for an appointment at least 24 hours in advance.Advance payment is required. Refunds will not be issued with less than 24-hour cancellation notice. Member Services can be reached at 302-734-1200 ext. 167.
Due to Gala preparations this activity will meet in Activity Room #6 in August, September and October.
Visually Impaired Support Group
The ACE (Advocacy, Consulting and Education) Visually Impaired Support Group:
Darryl Garner leads this monthly visually impaired support group meeting. Come out to the center on the third Tuesday of each month from 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. in Activity Room #8. The group also, meets every Thursday from 10:00 a.m. to noon in Activity Room #8. The meetings are free and no sign up is required.
You must be a member of the Modern Maturity Center to participate.
Meditation Class
Do you ever feel like you are stressing yourself, more upset with a situation than you should be, mentally scattered when you need to be focused? Mindfulness meditation will help you gain concentration, clarity, and balance with the challenges of life. Mr. Kim Palmer is an experienced meditator who will give instruction on various types of meditation that you can practice. You may reach him at 302 598 3014 if you have questions before visiting the group. The group will meet for one hour on Wednesdays at 10:00 a.m. in Activity Room #8. This activity is FREE for MMC members.
Let’s Chat and Breathe!
You are not alone! Join us for 9 weeks and experience a strong support group that will focus on all areas of your life, mental, physical, and spiritual. Did you know that something so simple as learning how to breathe can help you relax? During the 9 weeks, you will learn how to better manage anxiety, depression and grief. Skills such as self-compassion, patience, mindfulness and awareness will be taught.
The class begins Tuesday January 16. The class is scheduled from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. in Activity Room 7. The class is $25.00 for the 9- week session. Please register at the Member Services desk or by calling 302)734-1200 ext. 167. The deadline to register is Friday January 12 . Advance payment is required. Refunds will not be issued with less than a 24-hour cancellation notice.
BINGOCISE IS COMING TO MMC IN JANUARY!
The Modern Maturity Center is partnering with WECARE Services to offer Bingocize! This is a 10-week, Bingocize combines exercise and health information with the familiar game of bingo, which is a great and fun way to get seniors moving and socializing. It is meant to be played twice a week on nonconsecutive days. s. Bingocize will be held every Tuesday and Thursday for 10 weeks beginning Tuesday January 16, 2024, from 9:00 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. in Activity Room #8. The class is FREE to MMC members, but you must register at Member Services.