Once a year – and sometimes more – I write about a service that enables Sussex County
residents facing aging challenges remain happily and easily in their homes while also offering
one of the best ways for friends of seniors to volunteer to help them.. It’s known as Village Volunteers, for residents of
northern and western Sussex County and [...]
Earlier this week I spotlighted several October events profiled in the Cape Gazette’s Fall Festival Guide. I focused on those taking place during the first two weeks because it would have taken almost all of the Internet’s bandwidth to cover them all! It was a great reminder of how fortunate we are to live in this beautiful place during [...]
Once again fall festivals are in full swing in Sussex County – with a total of 47 events happening
in October alone. A couple of weeks ago I blogged about the Rehoboth and True Blue Jazz
Festivals, two of the very most popular https://www.activeadultsdelaware.com/blog/posts/2025/09/16/make-plans-now-to-enjoy-
jazz-festivals-at-the-beach/ and you can check out the full list at the Cape Gazette’s [...]
Every year our beach communities host the Rehoboth and True Blue Jazz Festivals, featuring top name musicians and vocalists in a series of fun venues, including popular restaurants and bars, auditoriums and settings where you can enjoy lovely autumn temperatures along with the tunes. [...]
Delaware is wonderful in the fall for so many reasons – the cool and comfortable temperatures, the healthy harvests from our farms, and the colorful foliage that can be found from the city streets of Wilmington to the vast forests and marshlands around our beaches. It’s also prime time for celebrating with fall festivals. Two of the most [...]
Every few months – and often coinciding with the changing of seasons – I like to write posts about physical fitness because it brings so many good things to our lives. The joy we feel through movement. Better sleep. Better appetites – which often come from cravings for healthier foods. And of course our appearance, as excess weight comes [...]
If you’re lucky enough to spend time with your kids or grandkids you probably have a few favorite spots for family time – like the boardwalks in Rehoboth and Bethany or at the festivals that you learn about through the Cape Gazette [...]
While I love writing about Delaware’s scenic state parks, peaceful beaches and quaint downtowns, there are some days and nights when we just want to bask in cool air conditioned comfort. And that can be even better when you’re experiencing live theatre! With that in mind, here’s a rundown of some of the great shows coming to Delaware’s [...]
If you’re new to Delaware and excited about learning about our history, recreational and entertainment opportunities, I heartily encourage you to subscribe to Delaware Today https://delawaretoday.com/ magazine. Every month’s issue is a treasure trove of helpful information, with beautiful photography and compelling stories.
This one, about waterside dining options, [...]
I love every part of Delaware, from the culturally-rich city of Wilmington and its peaceful suburbs, to Dover where I celebrate my service in the U.S. Air Force, to our festive and relaxing beach towns that are cherished by vacationers and residents alike. But there are some days where I’m especially loving the town of Lewes, where we [...]