Inspiring Opportunities Delaware, Volume 2, Issue 2

Inside:

What's New

Delaware and Volunteerism: How Are We Doing?

Volunteerism is a hot topic today. Our President, politician's wives, celeberties, companies like Disney - just about everyone is talking about it. In this article, Sheri Ackerman explores how volunteering is faring in the First State based on the most recent national statistics. It's a mixed report card. Continue Reading

A TV Network Just for Us!

Have you discovered Retirement Living TV? I know what you are thinking, "that can't be for me," but you might be surprised. One of my favorite shows is "What's Next." Traveling the country in their tricked-out RV the "What's Next" team work with people having trouble transitioning from full-time work to a new lifestyle. You wouldn't believe the transformation some exercise, a new job or volunteering can make (check out this video to see what I'm talking about). Then there is "Whole Body Health" an investigation into alternative and complimentary healthcare. "Retired and Wired" is for those of us wanting to make the most of technology in our retirement lifestyles. RLTV has much to offer. Check them out on Comcast channel #175 or visit their website here.

Get Your Culture On!

If it's culture you are looking for, Delaware is the place - really! And just to prove it here are some March events outside of the usual venues you may not have heard about: 

-March 11-13. Another Take, a gay and lesbian film series. Rehoboth Film Society and CAMP Rehoboth. More information.

-March 13. Delaware College of Art and Design Drawing Marathon. Practice your figure drawing with live models and in the company of the faculty and students of the college. More information.

-March 19-21. Wilmington Winter Bluegrass Festival. Indoor concert with 30 bands on two stages. More information.

-March 27. Musica Pacifica Baroque Ensemble. Quartet with recorder, violin, chello and harpischord. Bethel United Methodist Church Hall, Lewes. More information. 

The Joy of a Healthy Brain - October

In this installment of "The Joy of a Healthy Brain" Judith Gupton-Wiley will have you singing and dancing to a tune by Patti Labelle. Can you guess which one? Continue Reading

10 Things You Didn't Know About Baby Boomers

Do you think of boomers as "aging ultraliberal flower children from the 60's?" Surprisingly, it was actually the children of boomers who overwhelming supported Barack Obama in the last election. Boomers were equally divided between the two candidates. How about this one. Did you know that some boomers are planning on moving in with their adult children in order to make ends meet? Find out more about this always unpredictable generation in this recent article from U.S. News and World Report.

Have We Got an Opportunity for You!