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Celebrating Women
May is a time of celebration – a month dedicated to honoring the women who have shaped our lives. As we recognize Mother’s Day, it’s also an opportunity to appreciate the profound impact of mother figures and female mentors in our personal and professional journeys. These women, whether they are mothers, grandmothers, teachers, colleagues, or…
Special Flag Presentation Ceremony
In the heart of our CHEER Apartments in Georgetown resides a quiet hero, Mr. Cook,affectionately known as “Cookie”, a Navy veteran.Mr. Cook has taken it upon himself to ensure our community’s American flag flies proudly each day. Recently, Mr. Cook mentioned to representatives at Fairville, the company that manages CHEER Apartments, that the flag had…
Miller Trusts
Do you have aging parents or loved ones in Delaware that will need help paying for their nursing care? If so, Medicaid may pay for their nursing care costs but you must qualify. If your income is too high for the state limits to traditionally qualify for Medicaid, there is a way to help.Delaware is…
BBQ Fridays
Starting Friday, May 2 thru Labor Day Fridays are officially renamed BBQ Fridays. Get a BBQ Chicken Leg Quarter, Potato Salad, Baked Beans & Cornbread for only $15. Add a mini-pie for $1 and you will be on the road to taste heaven.Call 302-854-9500 or email jbivens@cheerde.com and place your order. It will be ready…
Help With Energy Bills
Help with Increasing Energy Bills is Available Last month, many members had an unpleasant surprise when they opened their electric bill. There are several programs that can help if you need assistance with your energy cost. Most programs are income based but ENERGIZE DELAWARE offers an In-Home Energy Check-Up to increase the energy efficiency of…
8 Tips to Bring New Life to Your Finances
Review your spending, create a budget and set up automated savings:Creating a budget and setting aside money for savings is one of the bestways to reach financial goals. Throw away your debt: Begin with consumer credit cards, tackling thosewith highest interest rates first as part of an overall repayment strategy that alsoaddresses student debt and…
March For Meals
Delivering Hope, One Meal at a Time Fifty-some years ago, President Richard Nixon signed a measure into law that would change the landscape of senior care in America. By amending the Older Americans Act of 1965, he helped establish a national nutrition program for seniors 60 and older, ensuring that those who had spent their…
Eye On PASA
CHEER’s Personal Assistance Services are here to help when seniors need help the most. Here we are highlighting one of the people that makes CHEER’s home services. Direct Care Worker Donna Wolf has been employed with CHEER PASA Program since November 2019. Donna has a great personality and is always willing to help out when…
Caregiver Support Groups
Memory Café CHEER is offering Caregiver Support with group activity around Sussex County. Take advantage of available programs that can help both you and your loved one. Georgetown CHEER CenterMemory CaféEach Tuesday – 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.Milton CHEER CenterMemory CaféEach Thursday – 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.Greenwood CHEER CenterCaregiver Support Group1st Thursday of each month -…
CHEER Activity Centers
The Importance of Giving
Contributions to CHEER support our mission to promote and maintain the highest quality of life and independence for our mature population throughout Sussex County. Your gift will help expand and diversify a wide range of services and programs supporting healthy and active lifestyles for our members 50 years and over, as well as providing support for their family members and caregivers.
Smiling Faces of CHEER
