Cathy Merritt
Cheers Trip Opportunities: A group of Cheers members went on the April 3 Mystery Tour, run by Free Spirit Vacations. As with all of their Mystery Tours, the destination was a secret until you arrived at the destination. In this case, the first stop was Lake Pleasant and an enjoyable one-and-a-half-hour cruise, which included an enjoyable brunch. Upon leaving Lake Pleasant, they proceeded to the Miller Automobile Museum.
The museum relocated to a very large building about three years ago. The larger facility allows them to display many vehicles from all eras. Seeing cars and trucks on a self-directed tour lets everyone enjoy those vehicles that they are interested in.
Other Cheers members ventured farther, in that some returned from Hawaii and others from Caribbean cruising.
There is still interest in the Europa Journeys trip of July 2026 visiting numerous Adriatic Sea ports. For more information, contact Jeanette Rajamaki at Dream Cruise Adventures at 602-909-2000. Be sure to mention Cheers.
Cheers travel itineraries are open to all, since we utilize and partner with licensed travel agents. For more information, call Richard Lewin at 609-332-3915 or Donna Clucky at Free Spirit Vacations at 480-926-5547, Ext 2.
Monthly Wine Tasting: On the second Wednesday of each month a club member hosts a wine tasting and potluck dinner in their home. Advance registration is required, and an $8 fee per person is collected to provide funds for the purchase of a variety of wine, selected and presented by the host/hostess. Anne Brunick serves as the activity leader, supporting and assisting monthly hosts.
Title I School Donations: Cheers provides charitable support to needy students at Hamilton High School and all Title I schools in Chandler. Voluntary donations of food, household items, and/or cash are provided monthly. If preferred, one may write a check directly to a school of your choice, specifying which activity you wish your contribution to be credited to. These donations are coordinated by Sally Wegrn, who can be reached at 203-470-0733, in collaboration with Hamilton Social Work staff, and are greatly appreciated in our community.
Dine Out: Dine Out is on the fourth Wednesday of each month. Members dine out together at a selected restaurant in the community. This activity, coordinated by Robert Russo, provides opportunity to try new restaurants and perhaps new types of cuisine in the company of friends. Advance registration is required to confirm restaurant reservations.
Book Club: This group meets every third Tuesday at the Oakwood Library.
For further information regarding Cheers Social Group, membership, and/or group activities, please refer to our website Cheerssingles.org or contact Chairperson Mike Swoverland at 480-907-4623.