“Life is measured not by the years we collect, but by the lives we touch.” This August marks a milestone birthday for me. I turn 60 years old. Even writing those words feels a little surreal. Like many, I still feel younger than the number suggests. Of course, I realize that to many CHEERful Living…

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Hot summer days can be dangerous, especially for older adults and individuals with health concerns. As temperatures rise, it is important to stay cool, drink plenty of water, and avoidstrenuous activity during the hottest part of the day. Fans may help, but air conditioning provides the best protection during extreme heat. Please take time to…

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CHEER Administration’s Volunteer(s) of the Year A Lifetime of Giving: Celebrating Nick and Joann VarratoIn a world that often measures success by personal gain, Nick and Joann Varrato have spent decades measuring it by something far more enduring: service to others. With an incredible 72 years of combined service to CHEER, the couple was recently…

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By Lisa Harkins, RD, LDN, CHEER Dietitian It’s officially summer, and nothing beats fresh from the farm foods from local farmers’ markets! We’re lucky here in Delaware that there are many markets throughout the counties that offer direct access to growers and producers. But it is important to ensure the foods we’ll eat and serve…

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GEORGETOWN, DE (May 10, 2026): On Tuesday, May 5, the air was filled with more than just the promise of spring; it was charged with the spirit of community and half a century of service. CHEER celebrated its 55th Anniversary with a high-energy event aptly titled “55 on 5/5.” This wasn’t just a birthday party—it…

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Local Leaders and State Officials Deliver Hope: CHEER Concludes Successful “Community Champions Week” in Celebration of March for Meals  CHEER celebrated its “Community Champions Week”, a cornerstone of the national March for Meals celebration, from March 16 through March 19. The month long campaign, launched by Meals on Wheels America, recognizes the historic day in…

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In early June, Café Salud held a pet therapy event where they were able to interact with pets from PAWS for People. Additionally,  Bobbi Jo from Volunteer Delaware 50+ guided members through the steps to make cat and dog toys from recycled materials. Café Salud members truly enjoyed the process of making each toy and are…

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Summer evenings packed with classic rides, a model car show, $5 dinners, and live radio broadcasts coming to Milton and Greenwood. CHEER is revving its engines for a summer of community fun with two upcoming “Cruise-In” events this June. These events are designed to bring neighbors together for a relaxed evening of great vehicles, good…

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Shown left to right: Representatives of Sussex County Habitat for Humanity, Bethany Fenwick Chamber, CHEER COO Tom Reardon and CHEER’s Coastal Leisure Senior Center Director Yolanda Gallego. The recent Fire & Ice Festival — with its “In the First State” theme celebrating Delaware’s 250th anniversary — brought in more than $51,000 in charitable contributions for…

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