Groups and Clubs
Socialize with others who share your interests.
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.
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.
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.