Groups and Clubs
Socialize with others who share your interests.
Bible Study
Join Glenn Johnson of Grace Presbyterian Church in Dover for in-depth Bible study and expository teaching also with Q&A. The group will meet weekly on Tuesdays from 10:00 to 11:00 in Activity Room #5.
You must be a member of the Modern Maturity Center to participate.
Book Club
Do you love to read? Are you a bookworm? Would you like to discuss your thoughts, reactions and opinions of books with other book lovers? If you answered "yes" to any of these then the MMC book club has a place for you! Meetings are held the last Thursday of the month from 12:00 p.m. until 1:00 p.m. in Activity Room #1. This activity is FREE, but you must be a member of the Modern Maturity Center to participate.
April The Personal Librarian Marie Benedict and Victoria Christopher
May Black Cake Charmain Wilkerson
June In the Courtyard of The Kabbalist Ruchama King Feurman
July Necromancer William Gibson
August Their Eyes Were Watching God Zora Neale Hurston
September Lessons in Chemistry Bonnie Garnes
October The House of Eve Sadeqa Johnson
November The Violin Conspiracy Brendan Slocum
December I Will Always Write Back Caitlin Alifirenka and Martin Ganda
Food, Friends and Fun
Food, Friends and Fun is a wonderful way to get active, make new friends and socialize. The group meets the first Wednesday of the month, from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. in the West Conference Room. Drop in or call
Dianne Anderson at (302) 220-0780 (cell)
You must be a member of the Modern Maturity Center to participate. This is a FREE activity for MMC members.
Green Thumb Garden Club
Have you ever wanted to start a garden but didn’t know how to begin? Do you want to grow your own vegetables on the patio? Well we’ve got answers for you. We are happy to announce the Green Thumb Garden Club is ready to bloom! The Green Thumb Garden Club is a 12-week series of classes on gardening for MMC members. The classes, which are held on Fridays from February to June, are led by volunteer master gardeners on various topics. The topics include subjects such as “Small Space Gardening and Raised Beds,” and “Native Plants for Birds and Bees.” The two goals are to: 1) provide the knowledge a new gardener needs to get started; and, 2) provide interesting topics to keep students coming back in subsequent years. There is a $10 fee. You must be a member of the Modern Maturity Center to participate. No gardening experience is required so come join the garden club and watch your garden grow!
Some of the highlights of the Green Thumb Garden Club are:
- A special propagation class with Dr. Rose Ogutu from Delaware State University in March
- Transplanting tomato plants in April
- Annual tomato plant sale in May
- Field trip to special location (last year we went to Lavender Fields)
Spaces in the Green Thumb Garden Club sell out fast so be sure to register today at Member
Services. If you have any questions, please contact Cheryl on 301-332-3715 or email her at cfisher313@aol.com.
Pump Up Your Brain
Pump Up Your Brain: This exciting brain exercise is designed to keep older adult’s brains sharp and healthy. Participants engage in brain teasers, puzzles, and visual illusions. Take home hand-outs are available to exercise your brain at home! This group will meet on Fridays from 1 to 2:30 p.m. in Activity Room #1 . You must be a member of the Modern Maturity Center to participate. THERE IS A 3-MONTH FEE OF $10 FOR MEMBERS TO COVER THE COST OF SUPPLIES. Payments are to be made at Member Services. Please note this class is designed for members who can engage in independent learning.
PUSH - Pray Until Something Happens
PRAY UNTIL SOMETHING HAPPENS
P.U.S.H. Is a group that comes together to pray for our communities, our nation and one another.
The group also studies the Bible to learn how to strategically and effectively intercede in prayer.
The group led by Minister Myra McNair meets every Friday from 9 to 10:00 a.m. in the West Conference Room.
You must be a member of the Modern Maturity Center to participate.
Quilters - Forrest Avenue Quilters
The Forrest Avenue Quilters meet on Wednesdays from 9:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. in Activity Room #1. This is not a structured class but independent quilting with guidance. The Forrest Ave Quilters work on several charitable projects each year and also submit a group quilt to the Delaware State Fair.
You must be a member of the Modern Maturity Center to participate.
Twisted Stitchers
Looking for a fun activity that gives back to the community at the same time? The Twisted Stitchers are a charity knit and crochet group to work and learn together. The group connects projects with various charities in the community including Bayhealth, The Veterans Home and Code Purple. You can receive volunteer hours for the work you do! They meet every Wednesday from 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. in Acitivity Room #8.
You must be a member of the Modern Maturity Center to participate.
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.
You must be a member of the Modern Maturity Center to participate.