Many Active Adults clients are moving to Delaware because there are so many outdoor recreational opportunities on our beaches and our many state parks, and several well-established communities with aquatic centers, walking and biking trails, tennis and pickleball courts, and clubhouses that foster social gatherings.

Unfortunately, some of us are facing physical challenges that stem from the progression of [...]

Last week I posted about all of the great shows being staged during January and February in theatres around our beach towns. This week we’re spotlighting theaters in central Delaware and up north around Wilmington and beyond. We are so lucky to live in a state with so much vibrant [...]

Archetypal “beach towns” conjure images of places that thrive with crowds under sunny summer skies and fade into shuttered downtowns during the winter months. Yet in Sussex County the opposite is true, because many of us love the “off-season” for the smaller crowds and for the restaurants that offer all kinds of wintertime specials, and [...]

Here we are again, capping one year and planning for the next. And there are so many different
ways to celebrate it, from a quiet night with your family and friends in your home to a big time
on the town. Here’s a short list of options based on what I’ve found online.

IN SUSSEX COUNTY

If you’d like to go out for great dining and camaraderie, [...]

CELEBRATE HANUKKAH WITH FOOD, MUSIC AND LIGHTS
Siegel Jewish Community Center in Wilmington is especially bright this Hanukkah season, with
the Hanukkah Fest/Let There Be Light gathering on Wednesday, December 17th from 5 to 6:30
p.m., featuring the menorah lighting, latkes, donuts and music . . . and the Hanukkah Happy
Hour on Thursday, December 18th from 7 to 9 p.m., with latkes, drinks and [...]

These holiday posts keep coming because there are so many ways Delawareans celebrate this season of giving and good cheer. While most of the major parades have passed, there are still many wonderful ways to experience our unique places and events in New Castle [...]

I don’t think any frequent followers of this blog will be surprised at how excited I am that two of
my favorite things – Christmas and beautiful homes – are being beautifully showcased on
Saturday, December 6th, and Saturday, December 13th.

DECEMBER 6TH – THE HISTORIC LEWES HOUSE TOUR
On the 6th, the First Town in the First State will host the Historic Lewes House Tour. It [...]

The winter holidays are fast approaching, welcoming in the season of gratitude, giving, and
hope. I’ll be posting a lot over the next few weeks about events in various Delaware
communities, house tours, and ways to support folks in need. This week, I’m spotlighting our
state’s vibrant theatre scene and some of the many holiday-themed performances [...]

This is one of my favorite annual posts because I love Thanksgiving, but also because I’m

helping lots of folks figure out how to savor a wonderful meal without cooking or cleaning up!

Here’s a list of the many restaurants that are serving that day.

ONE IMPORTANT NOTE: most of these places require reservations, so it’s important to make

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Bill and I love living near the beach, with its ample opportunities for outdoor activities and

lovely downtown areas in Milton, Lewes, and Rehoboth. But we’re also well aware of the many

things to see and do in the northernmost regions of the state, particularly around Wilmington.

One major draw of that area is the Riverfront District, which offers wonderful restaurants [...]