Halfway There

This is the day. What day, you ask? This is the day we reach the halfway point of the year. At noon there will be exactly 182 1/2 days left in the year. That also means there are exactly 182 1/2 days behind us for the year.

Maybe now is the time to start practicing: "Should auld acquaintance be forgot..."

CHEER offers many programs and services for the 'mature adults' of Sussex County. Click here to view a short video outlining how we can help you or your loved one.

Anytime is a good time to give that special someone special in your life.
Click here and your CHEER Gift Certificate can be used for any services CHEER offers. Your loved one will appreciate the kindness and love.

Make a Donation
to CHEER

While you are making out your list for the holiday, don't forget the mature adults of Sussex County.

Click here for the current issue of the CHEER News & Views below and your copy will come right to your desktop. The download will take a few minutes.

Did you miss an issue of the News & Views? You can now retrieve back issues and either read now or download them to your computer for later. Just click for the issue you want.

Gas Price Locator

As high as it is, finding the best price for gas has become a necessity. Click on the link and enter your zip code. Prices are sorted low to high and are updated each night.

Volunteers Needed!

Georgetown • Greenwood
Long Neck • Roxana
Slaughter Neck

Deliver nutritious meals to homebound residents of Sussex County. Two hours of your time per week can improve the mental and nutritional health of a neighbor.

For more information or to volunteer
click here or call
Elizabeth Walls
 302-856-5187.

Quote of the Day

CHEER Activity Calendar

Click here for a monthly calendar of events. This is a year-long calendar that is constantly updated, so come back often.

Contact Your Elected Officials
Your elected officials make decisions each day that affect programs and services you rely on. Let them know how important these services are to you.

Stay Safe
This is the season when you can expect the unexpected. For your safety, you should always follow some simple safety rules.

Get Ready for the Weather
Now is a good time to prepare your Family Disaster Supplies Kit. The cold weather is coming. You don't want to wait until things are going bad to try to put a plan together. Do it now while there is plenty of time. 

Click here to download the Adobe® PDF Reader

National Ice Cream Month

In 1984, President Ronald Reagan proclaimed July National Ice Cream Month. The U.S. ice cream industry generates more than $20 billion in sales annually and about nine percent of all U.S.-produced milk is used for ice cream.

Take advantage of the holiday and enjoy some of your favorite flavor of ice cream.

Care Management

Are you a caregiver for a family member or friend? Do you need some help finding resources to help? Well, that help is just a phone call away with Cindy Mitchell at 302-856-5187. Call today!

CHEER's 'Grocery Store On Wheels'

The CHEERmobile Mini-Market is a 'Grocery Store on Wheels' and is available to any mature and/or disabled Sussex County adult unable to shop on his or her own. The service is also available on a temporary basis to any adult recovering from medical treatment and unable to shop regularly. Click here for complete article.

• Need A Ride?
  Sussex County is the largest county east of the Mississippi River and has a population of more than 180,000 people. Three quarters of them are over 65 years old. If you are in need of transportation around Sussex County and points beyond, the Sussex Mobility Consortium is the answer. Call Thomas McClain at 302-856-5181.

• Medicare/Medicaid
  The Delaware Senior Medicare Patrol Program provides public information to encourage people who have Medicare to carefully read their Medicare summary notices and ask questions if they don't think it is correct. The program also trains retirees to help other Medicare beneficiaries get needed info when they suspect fraud, waste or abuse of the Medicare program.

• CHEER Publishes a Book
  Remember the Times is a collection of memoirs of the mature population of Sussex County, Delaware. Remember The Times reflects upon childhood memories of many S.C. residents.
  Get your copy now by calling Elizabeth Walls, 302-856-5187 or visit the Nutter Marvel Museum, 510 S. Bedford St., Georgetown, DE (302-855-9660).

Book Your Memories Now!

Getting married? Celebrating your 1st or your 50th wedding anniversary? Whatever the occasion, it is never too early, but it can be too late to find that one place that is going to give you memories that will last a lifetime.

The Banquet Room at the CHEER Community Center is just the place for you. Whether you need room for a small, intimate setting or a room large enough to host a seminar of hundreds, you will find everything here you need.

You will never have to worry about how to feed your guests. CHEER's Catering Service is there to help with virtually any menu you desire.

Don't miss out on your day because you waited. For more information call 302-854-9500 now!

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Page last updated July 02, 2009