Newsletter - Fall 2009

DAB GOLF OUTING

DAB is having a fundraising golf outing on Tuesday, September 22nd at Frog Hollow Golf Course In Middletown. You can help us make this event a success by:

Thank you for helping make this fundraiser a success!

FREE TO GOOD HOME!

DAB has accumulated donated items that we would like to find homes for. Items include a limited selection of magnifiers, various sun glasses, some audio books on tape, household items including a few phones, lamps, and some older large CCTV magnification systems. Please note, these CCTV’s are rather large and will need to be placed on a dedicated desk or table.)

On Tuesday, August 18 and Wednesday, August 19, we invite registered clients to the DAB office at 800 West Street in Wilmington from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. to check out if any of these items would be of use to you. We want to get these items in the hands of clients who can make use of them. You need to be prepared to take the items with you when you visit. Please give the DAB office a call if you have any questions.

DAB STORE TO VISIT MODERN MATURITY CENTER

The staff of the DAB Store will visit the Modern Maturity Center in Dover on Wednesday, October 7 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Look for the detailed event flyer in the mail shortly. Please give the DAB office a call if you would like us to bring a specific item that day or if you have any questions about items we carry.

FALL ACTIVITIES

To sign up for any of the following activities, call as follows:

We will begin taking reservations on Wednesday, August 5. Activities are on a first come first served basis, so call as soon as possible to avoid missing out on an activity you are interested in. The September 20 trip to Candlelight Dinner Theatre and the October 2 trip to the Phillies game were listed in the summer newsletter so check on ticket availability for these trips when you call. Door-to-door transportation is available.

When calling Activities Coordinator Judy Engelgau, please leave a complete message on the answering machine. New Castle County residents who need to speak with Judy can call her toll free at 1-888-757-0880; however, if you live in New Castle County, you should not call Judy to sign up for activities. Please only call Judy between the hours of 8 a.m. and 9 p.m.

When you sign up for an activity where prepayment is required, please remember to send your payment by the due date listed at the end of the activity. If your payment has not been received by this date, we will give your spot on the list to a person on the waiting list. If you are on the waiting list, you will be called to let you know when to send your payment.

DAB’s cancellation policy and Theatre Etiquette Policy can be accessed by following the links at the end of this newsletter. If you are not familiar with these policies, please read them carefully. If you have questions, call the office at 655-2111 or toll free from Kent and Sussex Counties at 1-888-777-3925.. We will be happy to answer your questions.

Saturday, September 12: WILMINGTON DRAMA LEAGUE presents “THE PRODUCERS”. Based on the Academy Award-winning 1968 film, “The Producers” is the story of a down-on-his-luck theatrical producer Max Bialystock and Leo Bloom, a mousy accountant. Together, they hatch the ultimate scam: Raise more money than you need for a sure-fire Broadway flop…and pocket the difference. “The Producers” has turned the tradition of a Broadway musical on its head and earned more Tony Awards than any other show in Broadway history. Co-written by superstar comedian Mel Brooks, this big-time Broadway musical is truly one of the funniest shows around. Contains some adult language. 7:30 p.m. sensory seminar. $11 tickets. Dinner before the show at the Golden Dove Restaurant.

Sunday, September 20: CANDLELIGHT DINNER THEATRE presents “THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE”, a high-spirited musical romp that has all of New York dancing the Charleston. It’s the zany new 1920’s musical that has taken Broadway by storm! Taking place in New York City in 1922, “Thoroughly Modern Millie” tells the story of a young Millie Dillmount, who has just moved to the city in search of a new life for herself. It’s a New York full of intrigue and jazz—a time when women were entering the workforce and the rules of love and social behavior were changing forever. Filled with frisky flappers, dashing leading men and a dragon-lady of a villainess audiences will love to hate, “Thoroughly Modern Millie” is a perfectly constructed afternoon of madcap merriment. Doors open at 1 p.m. for 3 p.m. matinee. $49 due August 14.

Saturday, September 26: Rescheduled trip to FORT MILES, located in CAPE HENLOPEN STATE PARK, 1-2:30 p.m. Explore Fort Miles and learn the role of the Coastal Defense system during World War II. Tour is led by a historical interpreter in authentic period uniform and will include gun battery above the ocean, the old barracks, and the observation tower. Guide will discuss the history of the site and the plans to restore Battery 519 and its barracks. $6 per person. Pack a picnic lunch to eat prior to the tour at the Fishing Pier Pavilion along the bay. Dinner at Grotto’s Pizza in Rehoboth, with some time to walk on the boardwalk after dinner.

Friday, October 2: Join the WORLD CHAMPION PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES in their final homestand of the regular season versus division rival the Florida Marlins. Seats in the lower level outfield. 7 p.m. game. $25 due August 20.

Saturday, October 17: NATIONAL MUSEUM OF CRIME AND PUNISHMENT in Washington, D.C. Explore the technology and science behind solving crimes, discover the heroes of law enforcement, and venture into the dark side of the criminal mind. Described by “Good Morning America” as a “must- see for all CSI fans”, the National Museum of Crime and Punishment includes a crime scene lab and the filming studios for “America’s Most Wanted” with host John Walsh. A simulated FBI shooting range, virtual high-speed police chase, John Dillinger’s getaway car, and hundreds of interactives and artifacts pertaining to America’s favorite subject fill the three floor, 25,000 square foot museum. 12:30 guided tour. $20 due September 15. Bring lunch to eat in the van. Dinner on the way home at the Fisherman’s Inn. Menus in Braille and large print.

Saturday, October 24: Experience the mysteries of the MASONIC TEMPLE in Philadelphia. This architectural jewel, dedicated in 1873, is unrivaled with its seven elegant meeting halls. Walk through the splendid corridors and majestic lodge halls and be awed by their grandeur. An impressive collection of oil paintings, statuary, stained glass, murals, and exquisite furnishings enhances the richness of the interior. 12:30 p.m. guided tour, $7.50 per person. Bring lunch to eat in the van. Dinner on the way home at the Lonestar Restaurant in Wilmington.

Sunday, November 1: (NCC) MCCARTER THEATRE AT PRINCETON UNIVERSITY presents “She Stoops to Conquer”, by Oliver Goldsmith. This boisterous comedy of mistaken identities has delighted audiences for over two centuries with its gorgeous language, elegant costumes, and outright hilarity. Sparks fly when young urbanite Charles Marlow arrives at a country estate to court Kate Hardcastle, only to take her father for an innkeeper and her for a saucy barmaid! Good-natured hijinks and grand pretensions abound in this frothy romp that pits town against country and parent against child.12:30 p.m. sensory seminar. 2 p.m. show is described for the visually impaired. $13 tickets. Bring lunch to eat in the van. Dinner on the way home at the Princetonian Diner.

Saturday, November 7: Outdoor nature and hiking trip to PRIMEHOOK NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE, established in 1963 as a migratory bird sanctuary located on the west shore of the Delaware Bay. The refuge is considered to have one of the best existing wetland habitat areas along the Atlantic Coast. November is the peak of fall waterfowl migration, with over 100,000 snow geese and 80,000 ducks making this stop each year. We will have an introductory program by a ranger, who will also take us down several trails. Make sure to wear good walking shoes, insect repellant, and long pants and sleeves. No charge for tour; $2 transportation charge will be collected. 1 p.m. Bring lunch to eat in the van or outside if it is a nice day. Dinner on the way home at the Georgia House in Milford. Menus in Braille and large print.

Saturday, November 14: DUTCH APPLE DINNER THEATRE presents ‘HOLLY, JOLLY CHRISTMAS’. Follow Mr. and Mrs. Claus as they hit the road in search of holiday cheer. You’ll love Broadway-style numbers with pizzazz, heart-warming standards, Santa’s rockin’ side, a nativity, and traditional carols. Share in Christmas celebrations from around the world. 11:45 a.m. buffet; 1:15 show. $48 due October 10.

A NOTE ON YOUR PICK UP TIMES

Please be aware that the time you are given as your pick up time for a trip is when we expect your driver to arrive to pick you up. You should be ready to go before the time you are given. If your driver is early, he will wait until your stated pick up time. The schedule of pick ups is planned to arrive at the meeting location or at the day’s destination to be on time for the activity. If you are not ready to leave at your stated pick up time, the driver will not be able to wait for you since this will inconvenience the others going on the trip and will make the driver late for meeting the other vans and Judy.

Arts & Crafts

The New Castle County craft class will resume on Tuesday, September 8 for Group A and on September 22 for Group B. Classes are from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. on the second or fourth Tuesday of the month depending on your group. There is no charge, and transportation is available. Call the DAB office to let us know you wish to attend.
DAB plans to resume its arts & crafts class for its Kent and Sussex County clients on the 2nd Tuesday of each month beginning in October. The class will be held from 10 a.m. to 12 noon at Luther Towers, 430 Kings Highway in Dover. This activity is free and some transportation will be available. Please call the DAB Office at 1-888-777-3925 if you wish to participate in this activity.

BINGO

Bingo at Landis Lodge will resume Thursday, September 17. Please note that this is not the usual Thursday night for bingo, and DAB Bingo will return to its normal night in October. Anyone able to use large print or braille bingo cards is welcome to attend. We play on the second Thursday of the month from 7 to 9:15 p.m. There is no charge, and some transportation in New Castle County is available. Call the DAB office to let us know you wish to attend.

MUSIC APPRECIATION CLASS

DAB will again offer a class in music appreciation in New Castle County if there is sufficient interest. The class meets at Landis Lodge on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. Please call the DAB office if you are interested in participating in this activity.

SUPPORT GROUPS FOR THE BLIND

Would you like to meet with other blind and visually impaired Delawareans to talk about some of the problems you are facing as a person with vision loss? Peer-facilitated support groups of blind and visually impaired persons meet on a regular basis in each county as follows:

For more information, call Peer Support Coordinator Deborah Briddell at (302) 654-1376.

IMPORTANT ABOUT THE TAPING PROGRAM!

To avoid interuption in serving you, you MUST return the mailers in which the tapes are mailed in a timely manner. Thanks!

ACCESSIBLE PEDESTRIAN TRAFFIC SIGNALS

The Delaware Department of Transportation (DELDOT) is accepting and priortizing requests by legally blind Delaware residents to have accessible pedestrian traffic signals (APS) installed at signaled traffic intersections that present crossing problems for blind or visually impaired persons. The legally blind person who will benefit from the APS must make the request. Please call Traffic Design Engineer Mark Galico at (302) 659-4081 for more information or to make a request for an APS installation. You may also find the request form online at the DELDOT web site at www.deldot.gov under Online Services. If you would like to try out one of the already installed APS units, you can find one at the intersection of Apple and Elkton Roads in Newark and at RT 1 and Postal Lane near the Midway Shopping Center in Lewes.

The DAB Newsletter is also available in braille, on cassette tape, and now via e-mail. If you would like to receive your newsletter in any of these formats, please call the DAB office. The newsletter is also available on the web at www.dabdel.org.

DAB Cancellation Policy

DAB Theater Etiquette