Summer 2021
LoveLivingHere
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e-magazine for all things coastal Delaware
Love Living Here
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LoveLivingHere
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from the Delaware Retiree Advisor
Len Hayduchok
Len Hayduchok Delaware Retiree Advisor Makopano Mutloatse Editor Bridget Fitzpatrick Resident Journalist
What a pleasure to do life TOGETHER, and do it WELL! Connecting in a meaningful way is one of the most fulfilling components to a rich life. We are engaged and committed to help you explore a better day as we LOVE LIVING HERE™.
from the Coastal Delaware Concierge
Christy Cullen
I am passionate about enjoying life in our coastal community and invite you to dive in too! There is so much to explore from the gorgeous outdoor spaces to the rich history. Through the Delaware Retiree Connection™, we’re excited to guide you so you can connect deeply.
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Christy Cullen Coastal Delaware Concierge Nina Hall Graphic Designer
The Delaware Retiree Connection™ PO Box 4177 Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971 www.DelawareRetiree.com www.facebook/DelawareRetiree This email is published quarterly. Please feel free to email us with questions and thoughts, info@delareretiree.com. To advertise, please email us at marketing@delawareretiree.com Reproduction of this magazine in whole or in part is prohibited without prior written permission from the Delaware Retiree Connection™.
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Welcome Home! The Delaware Retiree ConnectionTM is here to inform, inspire, and infuse your journey with life. As you enjoy your retirement in our coastal communities, we are here to help you to do more, enjoy more, and LOVE LIVING HERE TM! We get to partner with amazing 55 and better’s, helping YOU make the most of this opportune time, learning to flourish as individuals, as well as family and community members. Our goal is to give you fun tips and expert guidance to maximize exploring the many avenues of life you’ve waited years to traverse.
Read our e-magazine in a traditional way, flipping through each page to see what’s next OR click on the article title you like to go straight there (with clickable links in many of our articles). Enjoy!
In this Issue Retirement Concerns
4 .....’Becoming’ in Retirement 6 ................... Ready to Retire? Arts, Culture, Entertainment
8 ....... Great Music Comes Local
Community & Belonging
10 ...... Live Well: Get Connected
Health, Wellness, Outdoors
12 ........... Live Well: Be Active
14 ..................... Hit the Trails
Local Activities & Events
16 ................... Farm to Table 18 .......Local Farmers Market 19 ............ At-Home Activities
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Retirement Concerns
‘Becoming’ in Retirement For too many of us, retirement has been defined by what it’s NOT versus what it is. Many times, we no longer have full-time workloads or the same family responsibilities. Retirees, are in a new place of less pressure and hopefully far less stress nipping at our heels and weighing on our minds. This is also an incredible new time where you enter a new space of freedom to recreate yourself. This new season opens up the possibility of MUCH MORE instead of just MUCH LESS.
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t the Delaware Retiree ConnectionTM, we define retirement as that stage of life when you have unlimited discretionary time, and you no longer exchange time for money. But for many people, it can be a confusing time, because your work may have defined you for so long. Perhaps you were tasked with focusing on your growing kids, and now they’re long gone and focusing on their own kids. Whether your profession or your family gave you identity, it can be daunting to step into retirement, a wide OPEN time and space. For others, they’ve day-dreamed of this stage as a time when they can do whatever they wish with plenty of time on their hands. They think of endless days of leisure and recreational activities. But as the Delaware Retiree Advisor, Len shares that many retirees find themselves either at a loss for a new identity or feeling empty with all of their free time. ‘Many in retirement who find ‘success’ in this new phase understand that it should be much more than just filling in their hours pursuing leisure. They come to understand that the possibility of their ‘personhood’ is right in front of them. In other words, they fulfill lifelong passions, or perhaps finding a new one.’
purposeful use. Maybe it’s a hobby, volunteer work, a new sport, joining a club, or even a part time job entirely different from your previous profession. The “Golden Years” are truly golden when retirees recognize their evolution towards becoming the person they truly are. And enjoying life while they’re at it. At the Delaware Retiree ConnectionTM, we’re excited to help unlock the amazing potential of this new season, connecting you to networks and resources that help you find ‘the new you’ that will flourish in this new stage. Len is one of our key consultants based on his strategic work to partner into people facing this stage. He shares one of the key points to keep in mind: ‘An essential element of retirement is analyzing priorities while being able to maintain financial stability. This requires a lot of planning, sure, but to do it properly, it is important to honestly evaluate your given situation. Planning is part of that equation.’ As you shift into retirement, your “becoming” is an opportunity to embrace. Take advantage of our resources and look for other chances to reflect. Dig in to the community around you. Together let’s make these years golden!
‘Becoming’ is a process, a journey. Now that life has shifted from other responsibilities such as work and raising a family, there is an opportunity to finally put that time to
Visit our site for other great resources like: “Maximize Your Retirement – Don’t Botch it Up.®” LOVE LIVING HERETM Summer 2021 5
Retirement Concerns
Ready to RET I RE? How to Know You’re Ready There are several key pieces to weigh as you consider when to retire. Your response to each one will help determine whether you’re ready to ‘join the club’ and what steps you may have to take to get ready.
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Financial freedom from employment—
if you don’t need the money A satisfying identity outside of work—if who
you are is not dependent on the work you do Support structures in personal life are in
place—if you don’t need the stability and structure work provides
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Enjoyment from non-work activities—if your
hobbies, activities, and relationships outside of work are pleasurable and satisfying
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Pursuit of accomplishments and
these six points are true of you before
goals outside of work—if you have
you retire and actually work toward
ambitions that are not connected to
them as you are considering when to
your work
“unwind” your career. Beyond finances,
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And more important, life purpose
beyond what work can provide—a bit redundant, but so important. Do you
what you are unwinding is the emotional connectedness to your work and meaning you find in it.
find identity, enjoyment and ultimately
Retirement is much more than simply
purpose outside of your tasks for work?
“not working” and preparation for
Life’s purpose is not integrated with
retirement is so much more than
work, but many of us have worked for
“financially not needing to work.” If
so long and worked so hard we struggle
these six points are true of you, then
to identify the important things we can
YES, you are ready to retire.
do with our lives that are not related to our careers. Retirement preparation includes all these. It is important to consider if
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Arts, Culture, Entertainment
Great Music Comes Local: Freeman Arts Pavilion 2021 and Beyond f you’ve had the opportunity to attend
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Selbyville, DE, arts venue is southern
a concert at the former Freeman Stage,
Delaware’s premier destination for outdoor
you’re in for an even better experience
concerts, just a 40-minute drive from
in the 2021 summer season! Whether it’s
Rehoboth Beach and Lewes. Don’t want to
country music’s mega star, Clint Black, a soothing orchestra performance by the Mid-Atlantic Symphony (read more on their innovations in the 20-21 season) or legends like Don McLean, the Pavilion is sure to please everyone. BONUS—they have monthly FREE familyfriendly shows like Jungle John, Groovy Nate, or Cascading Carlos-the Juggler that are great for the grandkids! (Some require reservations, so be sure to check.) Major enhancements and flourishes are coming to the newly renamed Freeman Arts Pavilion, including additional outdoor seating! Enhanced landscaping, additional restrooms and concession facilities are all coming. In fact, by the time the Freeman Pavilion’s master plan is completed in
drive and worry about traffic and parking? Try taking advantage of the pavilion’s partnership with Jolley Trolley’s shuttle service directly to the venue and back! The legacy of the Freeman family’s generosity at (and beyond) the pavilion is evident. Their name is practically
another four years, it will be able to hold
synonymous
4,400 people in both under-roof and
with philan-
outdoor seating! (Don’t worry, construction
thropy in the
will only take place off-season.) This
region. Their
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year-round Arts
performance
Access program
of Hansel and
provides children
Gretel. Is jazz
and families
your “thing?”
with educational
Don’t miss the
programs. School
chance to see
programs take place throughout the area,
Jazz at Lincoln Center with Wynton Marsalis,
especially in schools with underserved
a 15-piece ensemble of some of the world’s
children.
best soloists playing together!
The Freeman Companies were established
And for the nostalgic, there’s legendary
in Maryland in the 1950s by Carl M.
Beach Boys (yes, they’re still touring)! Ballet
Freeman, an innovative housing developer
fans can support Delaware’s own First State
and philanthropist. As the company’s
Ballet, performing a combination of classical
explosive growth expanded into Delaware,
and contemporary dance. The variety on the
Carl’s son, Joshua Freeman took over the
pavilion’s list just goes on!
helm, along with the family’s foundation that
So enjoy summer breezes and live
still supports countless local nonprofits and other projects.
performance in southern Delaware’s most talked about venue! Just be sure to
Following Joshua’s Freeman’s tragic passing
remember your lawn chair, though. Because
in 2006, his wife created an additional family
of pandemic restrictions, guests in pods of
foundation in Joshua’s honor, and the family’s
up to four people will be in “bring your own
passion for performance and arts education
chair” format this summer. Check out their
blossomed into the Freeman Arts Pavilion.
upcoming performances: JUNE SHOWS •
Be sure to check out their schedule of
JULY SHOWS • AUGUST SHOWS.
upcoming events! In addition to big-name headliners, they also present concerts and other types of performances by local artists. Prefer theatre over music? Check out Rehoboth Summer Music Theatre’s FREE
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Community & Belonging
Live Well: Get Connected
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religious organizations, and 55+ communities. It’s time to get connected so you can LOVE LIVING HERETM!
more time, we can follow our curiosities, refine old skills, and give back. This is a time to shine as we find a place to belong, to share our enthusiasm, to grow. Caring connections are key to building a fulfilling and strong foundation for this season of life. In this burgeoning retirement area, you can weigh your options and choose between the abundance of social clubs,
Flourishing in retirement means nourishing your own passions. That love of watercolor may have been packed away when there was no time to create. That vintage mustang might be in parts in the garage waiting patiently for your meticulous care. Your hobbies may have lain dormant during the last busy stages of work and family life. Now’s the time to rekindle your passions! There are many groups across Sussex that would welcome new members with arms wide open. Why not give back at the Village Improvement Association, or your local animal shelter like the Brandywine SPCA or DHA? Maybe peeling back the years with the Lewes Historical Society strikes your fancy. Or perhaps your green thumb would be right at home with the Lewes in Bloom or Rehoboth in Bloom teams. Take time to find out who is already doing what you love!
hen we think about how to make the most of these golden years, meaningful engagement in a community ranks high. In fact, one of the most important contributors to quality of life is how well we DO LIFE with others! With
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At the Delaware Retiree ConnectionTM, we’ve created ‘Connection Groups’ — a great way to find local seniors with similar interests. Joining a group might have many benefits, like the following: Connect with other locals who share the same hobbies you do; n Share your knowledge, and your ideas (your pics) as you post comments about the topics; n Keep updated on local events for your area of interest; n Get ideas how to pursue your favorite pastimes in Delaware; and n Get promotional offers from companies that provide services or sell merchandise related to the topic and local specials. n
Current groups cover a wide variety of topics: Sports & Outdoors, Pet Lovers, Travel, Love My Home, Faith & Community, Health-Fitness & Wellness, as well as Cooking & Dining. Check out a Connect Group today!
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Health, Wellness, Outdoors
Living life to its fullest is one way...
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Live Well: Be Active
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n this ‘55+ and better’ phase of life, optimizing our health and wellness is a priority. Being fit means we can tackle the adventures of each new day and savor life in our coastal community more. With a wealth of waterways, the RehobothLewes area is an oasis for outdoor activity. The Delaware and Rehoboth Bays with their network of inlets are full of opportunities to fish, kayak, and motorboat while insulating much of the area from harsh
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Atlantic weather patterns. Cape Henlopen State Park offers beautiful beaches, bike paths, and nature trails galore. Reinventing old railway tracks the park is home to the Junction and Breakwater Trail with miles of stunning landscape for walking, jogging and cycling along crushed stone and boardwalk paths through forest dunes and coastal marshes. From morning pickleball matches to taking in a baseball game at our Sports at the Beach Complex before
sunset, the activities of the area are abundant for all skill and energy levels. We have a number of great clubs, specialty shops, and professional partners, where you can find the resources and support you need to achieve a healthier you. In this county that makes it a goal to be ‘the healthiest county in the US,’ —
it’s time to go ALL IN! Relish the tastes, the fresh fish and produce. Drink in the lovely weather and striking outdoor spaces across our fabulous nook on the East Coast. Choose more for yourself with an active and healthy lifestyle that empowers you to LOVE LIVING HERETM more with each day.
Visit DelawareRetiree.com for great ARTICLES on local spots to visit as well as DIRECTORIES to help you get the products and services you need.
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Health, Wellness, Outdoors
Hit the Trails
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resh air, open skies, nature all around. There are plenty of reasons to go for a walk in the gorgeous state of Delaware. Take some time to explore beyond Delaware’s famed beaches: there’s so much more to see! First…you’ve got to start where the First State’s explorers did. The coast. So let’s go!
Gordons Pond, Cape Henlopen State Park A coastal, dog-friendly, flat and scenic route. It’s a 5-mile loop with options for enjoying inland nature and meticulous boardwalks throughout the trail, highlighting the coastal beauty of Delaware. Whether it’s the blossoming spring or the red leaves swirling around you in the autumn wind, Gordon’s Pond’s trail will captivate you with its amazing views.
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The boardwalks are beautifully crafted for both cyclists and those of us who prefer to stay on foot. Go explore this state treasure to see what keeps the locals coming back for more.
Killens Pond Loop Just an hour north of the beach towns, Killens Pond Trail offers a stunning opportunity for walkers who want to
experience Delaware’s inland waterways. An easy hike of 2.5 or so miles takes you on a gorgeous tour where you can witness native plants that straddle south and northeast climates. You’ll walk between rhododendrons that prefer the north, and cypresses in the swamp that favor the southern climate and will be delighted to witness waterfowl of all sorts that visit Delaware on their migratory visits to our state.
Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge More than 16,000 acres of pristine wildlife awaits you at Bombay Hook. Explore coastal beauty combined with protected land, preserved for the area wildlife. You don’t want to miss this gem! (Don’t forget to bring your binoculars, bug spray and water repellent gear.)
Trap Pond State Park Kayak or walk your way through Trap Pond State Park, where you will experience the north/south divide of cypress trees and more. 90 acres of exquisite, unique trees and other plants will be your crash course into the climate and biology so precious to Delaware! Just an hour north of Rehoboth and
Lewes, this trip will wet your appetite to know more about our unique ecology. So, get out those hiking boots gathering dust in the back of some closet. Let’s break them in and enjoy the diverse terrain Delaware has to offer.
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Local Activities & Events
Fresh from Farm to Table
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he Farm-to-Table trend is gaining popularity–and for good cause! Fresher food. Seasonal fruits and vegetables. Sourced locally to support the farmers directly. The positives are strong and more than enough reason to check it out more. With 2,500 farm families in Delaware, you know it’s got to be fresh when you shop at our local farmers markets. From spring through fall, you’ll be confident your produce and products are going to be delicious. And local! Visiting these lively markets are a great way to support and celebrate our independent farms. Most are held
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weekly and often feature other great, local vendors, but each has a unique personality. Grab your basket, and go on a local tour! The busiest is the Historic Lewes Farmers Market, a Saturday morning go-to for a sizeable and varied selection. With an army of friendly volunteers, and over 30 vendors, this popular market has an exciting atmosphere to draw you in. Bring extra (environmentally friendly) bags for all those extra goodies you’ll grab! (The market’s website shows their passion to connect you to local dairy and agriculture, so be sure to visit after your Saturday outing.)
At nearby Nassau Valley Farmers Market, summer Sunday afternoons have a special draw. Their vineyard features a scenic venue reminiscent of Sonoma Valley, right here in Delaware! Vendors offer produce and local pork products, natural remedies, and even a blade sharpening service. Soak in live music, browse the stalls, or wander into their wine store to enjoy local selections. Closer to the beach, foodies can peruse the Rehoboth Beach Farmers Market. Tuesdays you’ll find local poultry, pickled products, homemade dog biscuits, crab cakes and more, May through October, at this growing market in a parklike setting. Our tip, take your time deciding on those pastries from Old World Breads, and browse the stalls with a warm snack in hand. Just a few miles south, community-led Bethany Beach Farmers Market hosts its local farmers on Saturday mornings. Pick up gorgeous cut flowers and lavender products from Lavender Fields, perfect to bring the outdoors into your home. Or try fragrant local honey from Honey
Bee Apiary. Plan dinner with specialty mushrooms from Davidson Mushrooms and fragrant herbs from Herbs, Spice and Everything Nice. Don’t forget fresh peaches and blueberries from Magee Farms. Another favorite is Riverwalk Farmers Market in historic downtown Milford. Located on the scenic Mispillion Riverwalk, this market features plenty of tempting food, including locally produced cheeses and pairings from The Cheese Board, or mini desserts from Bites of Delight. There are also local artisans, selling sea glass jewelry and more. Live music keeps the crowd entertained. The best way to choose your market destination, confirm their hours and more can be found at Delaware’s Department of Agriculture. Explore the bounty that Delaware offers and connect with this rich ingredients and fresh flavors at your doorstep!
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Local Activities & Events
Explore for Yourself Local Farmers Markets Bethany Beach Farmers Market Garfield Parkway & Pennsylvania Avenue (PNC Bank parking lot) Bethany Beach, DE 19930 Sundays, 8 a.m. – Noon June 6 – September 5, 2021 www.bethanybeachfarmersmarket.com
Nassau Valley Vineyards Farmers’ Market Nassau Valley Vineyards & Winery 32165 Winery Way, Lewes, DE 19958 Sundays, 12 p.m. – 3 p.m. May 16– October 17, 2021 www.facebook.com/nassauvalley summerfarmersmarket
Historic Lewes Farmers Market George H. P. Smith Park (spring/summer market location) DuPont & Johnson Avenues Lewes, DE 19958 Saturdays, 8 a.m. – Noon May 1 – September 25, 2021
Rehoboth Beach Farmers’ Market Grove Park, Rehoboth Avenue (adjacent to Lighthouse Circle) Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971 Tuesdays, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. May 4 – October 26, 2021 www.rbfarmersmarket.com
Historic Lewes Farmers Market at Kings Highway 37707 Crooked Hammock Way Lewes, DE 19958 (Crooked Hammock Brewery) Wednesdays, 8 a.m. – 11 a.m. June 2 – September 29, 2021 www.historiclewesfarmersmarket.org
Riverwalk Farmers’ Market Downtown Milford South Walnut Street at Riverwalk Park Milford, DE 19963 Saturdays, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. May 1 – October 16, 2021 www.downtownmilford.org/events/ farmers-market
Millsboro Farmers’ Market Millsboro Town Center Parking Lot 322 Wilson Highway, Milton, DE 19966 Saturdays, 8 am - Noon June 15 – September 25, 2021 www.millsboro.org (or more specifically: www.millsboro.org/ images/Farmers%20Market.pdf)
The Farmers’ Market at Sea Colony Marketplace at Sea Colony Shopping Center (parking lot), 33546 Market Place Bethany Beach, DE 19930 Wednesdays, 8 a.m. – Noon June 9 – August 25, 2021 www.seacolonyfarmersmarket.com
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At-Home Activities • Stream a Movie “Enjoy quality independent films at home and support us!” Rehoboth Film Society. See what’s streaming today. www.rehobothfilm.com • DIY Projects Dirty Hands DIY has great At-Home-Kits for a project any day of the week. Make a beautiful piece of art AND know that the proceeds go 100% towards the creative development of up-and-coming local artists. www.visitdelaware.com/listings/ dirty-hands-diy/4059 • Stream a Fitness Class Access daily live stream Barre classes and video on-demand library. Enjoy premier Barre, HIIT, and Cycle Workouts at home. Visit our website for more details: www.seabarrefitness.com
Sign up for an online Cheer event of all types from Texercise line-dancing to Chair Yoga: www.cheerde.com/ cheer-virtual-activity-calendar • Volunteer Spotlight DHA flourishes to provide a home for every animal through the support of a TEAM of volunteers that meet a wide variety of needs. Volunteers are needed for everything from walking dogs and socializing cats to doing laundry and driving our transport van. There is a volunteer opportunity for everyone! www.delawarehumane.org
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