The Modern Maturity Center has a staffed Caregiver Resource Center (CRC) and a Relative as Parent Resource Center. The center is a community access point for information on a variety of caregiver issues. The CRC is located on the second floor in the Medical Services Building at the back of the MMC parking lot. An elevator is available at the Pivot Physical Therapy entrance. The Caregiver Resource Center understands the challenges that caregivers face and can provide information, assistance and support.
Contact the CRC at 302-734-1200 ext. 192.
May 2 - Parkinson's Support Group 5:00 p.m. CRC Room
May 6 - Alzheimer's Day Support Group noon CRC Room
May 14 - The Second Time Around Grandparent's Support Group 9:00 a.m.- CRC Office
May 14 - MS Support Group - 11:00 a.m. - CRC Room
May 21 - Alzheimer's NIght Support Group 6:00 p.m. CRC Room
All support groups are open to anyone caring for someone regardless of diagnosis.
The Grene Thumb gardeners will transplant the tomato plants soon to get ready for the annual tomato plant sale, which is on Thursday, May 9 @ 9:30AM-11:30AM! You can get a special tomato plant for only $1 to use in your garden or a container on your porch or balcony.
NEW - Riddle Me This - This is an 8-week course designed to improve hand-eye coordination and mental acumen through riddles, games, puzzles and other activities. Small groups will work together to solve and find answers. Led by two retired schoolteachers who encourage you to join the fun! As we age our hand-eye coordination may suffer. Doing these activities can improve those skills especially when working in a small group. You'll also enhance your social skills. Let's stay sharp while enjoying ourselves. This class will be held on Tuesdays beginning April 16 from 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. in Activity Room #8. There is a $5.00 fee for the class, and you must register at Member Services.
The fun will be led by Ida Kirkendoll and the First State Steppers on Saturday June 1, 2024, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. in the Longwood Dining Room. The cost is $10.00 per person. This event is open to the public. NO FOOD OR BEVERAGES WILL BE AVAILABLE Proceeds will support programs for seniors. Please contact Member Services for tickets at 302-734-1200 ext. 167. Tickets will be available Wednesday May 1, 2024. No tickets will be sold at the door.
The Modern Maturity Center is partnering with WECARE Services to offer Bingocize! This class 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. Bingocize will be held every Tuesday and Friday for 10 weeks from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. in Activity Room #8 and on Fridays from 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. in the Palmer Room The class is FREE to MMC members, but you must register at Member Services.
All classes are held on Thursdays from 10:00 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. in the West Conference Room.
These classes are offered FREE of charge, but you must register in advance at Member Services.
May 16- Let Humor Work - Your Guide to Wellness (Comedy)
May 23 - Jun 27 - Diabetes Self-Management
July 11 - Let Humor Work - Your Guide to Wellness (Comedy)
July 18 thru August 22 - Chronic Disease Self-Management
August 29 - Let Humor Work - Your Guide to Wellness (Comedy)
September 5 - Oct 10 - Diabetes Self-Management
October 17 - Let Humor Work - Your Guide to Wellness (Comedy)
October 24 to December 5 - Chronic Disease Self-Management
December 12 - Let Humor Work - Your Guide to Wellness (Comedy)
January 9 - Let Humor Work - New Year Resolutions and Wellness (Comedy)
MMC is partnering with the Bayhealth Family Medicine Resident Physician program. The Family Medicine Resident Physician program will be hosting monthly topic specific "Ask the Doc" sessions. During these sessions you will have the opportunity to ask questions and have a discussion with the physician. These sessions are FREE and open to the public, but you must register with Member Services at 302-734-1200 ext. 167.
No programs are currently scheduled. Check back for future programs.
NEW - Stand by Me 50+ is offering a class to help seniors over the age of 50 to create and improve their financial stability through educational and financial coaching. They will help participants create a budget, lower debt and improve their credit, access and apply for benefits, learn Social Security strategies, grow savings and plan for their future. Class will be held monthly on the second Tuesday of each month from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. in Activity Room #7. The first class will be held on Tuesday March 12. The class is $5.00. Please register at Member Services.
Looking for something new to get moving? Try Tapping to the Beat with Ida. This is a seated class where students drum on a beachball to some great music. Get your heart rate up, burn some calories and have fun. All you need is a large beachball and a round clothes basket (or you can buy a cardio drumming kit from Walmart or Amazon). Ida has drumsticks. The class is FREE and will meet on Tuesdays from 11:30 to 12:15 in Activity Room #8 beginning Tuesday June 11. The class is FREE, but you must register at Member Services.
Instructors Monica Kulesa and Tammy Mikeals will teach you how to create your own framed jewelry design. All materials are included, and you may bring your own jewelry to add to the design. The class is designed for a minimum of 4 students and a maximum of 20. The class will be held on Thursday April 25, 2024, from 10:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. in Activity Room #1. You must be a member of the Modern Maturity Center to participate. The cost of the class is $45.00. No skills are required. Deaf interpretation is available. Please visit or call Member Services to register (302)734-1200 ext. 167. Advance payment is required. Refunds will not be issued with less than a 24-hour cancellation notice.
CELEBRATE MOTHER'S DAY BY TAKING MOM, YOUR GRANDMOTHER, YOUR AUNT OR YOUR GUIDING MOTHERLY FORCE TO THE MOVIES! MMC is going to Hollywood again. We will be showing "Moonstruck" starring Cher, Olympia Dukakis, and Nicholas Cage on Friday May 10 in honor of Mother's Day. Aetna will be providing the snacks. The fun starts at 1:30 p.m. in the East Wing Ballroom #2. Best of all it's FREE! Just let us know you are coming so we have enough treats! Please call Member Services to register at 302-734-1200 ext. 167.
Join artist/instructor Phyllis Shier at her bi-weekly art classes focused on oils and featuring wet on wet technique. Acrylic painters welcome. Phyllis has taught art to all ages in various venues. This class is fun and relaxed. Beginners welcome! Classes are held the second and fourth Tuesday of the month from 10 a.m. to noon in Activity Room #1. Learn a new painting the first week of the month. The first class of the month begins new instruction on a specific painting. The second class takes that same painting and helps it come alive as a finished piece. You must be a member of the Modern Maturity Center to participate. The cost is $10 per class or you may purchase an art card for $60 for 6 classes. Students must provide their own supplies. Class size is limited to 6 students. Sign up at Member Services.
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.
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.
Books for 2024:
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
Intro to Broadway/Broadway 1 : ? Have you wondered if the Broadway class is for you? Want to improve your performance ability on stage? Then this 7-week introductory class is for you. You will learn the basics of stage direction, how to turn steps into moves and from there to performance, how to find the 1 in an 8 count, and many other tips and tricks. Come prepared to have fun! The class starts January 15th on Mondays 1:30 - 2:30 in the Palmer Room through February. This class is FREE, but you must be a member of MMC to participate. Broadway 1 follows from 2:30 - 3:30
This class combines dance with stage movement and will work on a number for the June show. The style of dance will be different than Monday's class and meets Tuesdays from 2:15 p.m. - 3:45 p.m. in the Palmer Room. The class is free, but you must be a member of MMC to participate.
Our computer and cell phone tutors are available to teach the basics (what type of computer to purchase, general orientation, internet use, antivirus), communication programs (email, Skype, Facebook) and help members set up and operate an eBay or Craigslist account. The Computer and Cell Phone Tutors are available by appointment only. Please contact Member Services to reserve an appointment. Tutoring sessions are $10 an hour for members. Advance payment is required. Refunds will not be issued with less than 24-hour cancellation notice.
Learn the basics of Italian and get to know other Italian enthusiasts at the MMC. Giuliano "G" Gregoretti teaches this fun and free class on conversational Italian. Classes are free for MMC members and are held on Wednesdays from 11 a.m. to noon. Classes are held on Wednesdays in Activity Room #8. Registration is not required. MAY 15 IS THE LAST DAY OF CLASS UNTIL THE FALL!
It's Fun, It's Free for MMC Members!!!!! "Dancing In Your Chair" with Ida Kirkendall. This is a fun low impact class where Ida will have you moving in your seat to great music. Everything is done safely in a chair. **NO STANDING REQUIRED** You will do aerobic exercises, stretching, Latin dancing, Line dancing and more. Let's get those bodies moving! Classes are held every Tuesday 9:00 a.m. -9:40 a.m. and Friday from 10:15 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. in the Palmer Room. NO CLASS TUESDAYS DECEMBER 26 OR JANUARY 2.
Documenting Your Legacy - a how-to-guide made quick and easy! Join Dr. Brenda Farmer as she takes you through the steps to document your legacy. Expressly designed for seniors, this workshop is a "how-to-guide" to documenting and publishing your or a loved one's life story in 30 days or less! It is broken down into an easy step-by-step method to complete what most see as an overwhelming task-becoming a published author. This workshop is unequivocally the answer to leaving current and future generations your legacy/life story. The class objectives (what the participants will learn/the benefits of taking this class) are to explore your individual uniqueness, to prepare your documented legacy-quick and easy, and become a published author. Participants will be inspired and filled with pride and joy. The classes are available the second Wednesday of each month from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. in Activity Room #5. YOU MUST BE A MEMBER OF THE MODERN MATURITY CENTER TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS CLASS. The cost is $15.00. Sign up for an appointment with Member Services at (302)734-1200 ext. 167. Advance payment is required and due the Monday prior to the class. Refunds will not be issued with less than 24-hour cancellation notice.
Come to the "Extreme Beginners" class on Fridays from 1:00 to 3:00 pm in the Palmer Room. Instructor: Jacci Kenny This class is FREE for MMC members.
Extreme Beginners Step class from 1:00 to 2:00 is for people needing help to "Untangle their feet"
Extreme Beginners Step class from 2:00 to 3:00 is for first timers and those that need additional help to learn the steps.
Let's Get up and move! with Ida Kirkendoll, owner of Forever Active Lifestyle! She'll get your heart pumping and the joint will be jumpin! This class is an intermediate standing class that will include Aerobics, Kickboxing, Zumba and more. Classes will be held on Tuesdays from 8:00 - 8:40 in the Palmer Room. This class is FREE for members. NO CLASS TUESDAYS DECEMBER 26 OR JANUARY 2.
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 23, 2024, to June 7, 2024, are led by volunteer master gardeners on various topics. 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 and is open only to for MMC members. No gardening experience is required so come join the garden club and watch your garden grow!
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.
Come join Darlene Meyer former Rockette for a beginner/intermediate tap class. She is a graduate of Juilliard School of Music and Dance. She studied at the June Taylor School of Dance and with dance greats Gene Kelly and Bob Fosse. Darlene will teach a Broadway style tap dance class every Thursday from 2:30 - 3:30 in the Palmer Room. She will teach dances and provide you with dance notes so you can practice on your own.
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. Benefits of soft touch massages are improved circulation and relief for stressed or tired muscles. Lisa offers 30-minute soft touch massages in Activity Room #7 on Wednesdays. PLEASE NOTE ROOM CHANGE. The cost is $20 for members and $35 non-members. Sign up for an appointment with Member Services at (302)734-1200 ext. 167. Advance payment is required. Refunds will not be issued with less than 24-hour cancellation notice.
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. THIS CLASS IS ONLY OPEN TO MMC MEMBERS. THERE IS A 3-MONTH FEE OF $15 FOR MEMBERS TO COVER THE COST OF SUPPLIES. Please note this class is designed for members who can engage in independent learning. Payments are to be made at Member Services every three months.
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.
All are welcome.
Need Assistance with Your Social Security Benefits? Coleman Jackson, a volunteer who has been certified by the Social Security Administration will be available every MONDAY from 10:30 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. in Activity Room #6/Chapel. He will answer your questions regarding Social Security. He can also assist you if you need representation during the entire Social Security Administration process, request a review, reconsideration, or a hearing, on your behalf if necessary.
John Richter and Freddy Allen from the Veterans Affairs Medical Center will be on-site the third Thursday of every month to aid veterans. They will be available between 10:00 am and 11:00 am. in Activity Room #6/Chapel.
Darryl Garner leads this monthly visually impaired support group. The group meets the third Tuesday of each month from 11:15 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. in Activity Room #8. The group also meets every Thursday in Activity Room #8 from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 noon. The meetings are free and no sign up is required. Please note the Tuesday April 16 and Tuesday May 21 meetings will be held in the West Conference Room.
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 #6. This activity is FREE for MMC members.