Cathy Merritt
Cheers Trip Opportunities
Below is a brief, non-inclusive list of available travel opportunities:
Mystery Tour: To ?? That’s why it’s called a “mystery” tour, July 30. Go to places you generally pass and say “I have to stop there someday.”
Pageant of the Masters: Aug. 19 to 22. From $1,395 pp/double, $1,795 pp/single.
This annual art show and tableau exhibit; Famous artwork with real people posing.
Les Miserables at Phoenix Theater and Stockyard Dinner, August 23, $295.
Grumpy Old Men at Arizona Broadway Theater, Aug. 2, $295 including lunch.
Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta: Oct. 8 to 11. Price; $1,645 pp/double, $2,095 pp/single. Free Spirit has a unique location on a bluff overlooking the field. You get to see over 500 balloons lift off in the biggest balloon festival in the country.
Taliesin West and Musical Instrument Museum: Oct. 15, $275 including lunch.
Antelope Canyon and Horseshoe Bend: Nov. 10 to 11. $585 pp/double, $660 pp./single. Another great short trip from Free Spirit Vacations.
There are numerous more local, domestic, and international travel opportunities available. Cheers travel itineraries are open to all since we utilize and partner with licensed travel agents. For more information call Richard Lewin 609-332-3915 or Donna Clucky at Free Spirit Vacations.
Monthly Wine Tasting: The second Wednesday of each month a club member hosts a wine tasting and potluck dinner in their home. Advance registration is required and a $10 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 One School Donations: Cheers provides charitable support to needy students at Hamilton High School and all Title One 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 Wegryn, 203-470-0733, in collaboration with Hamilton Social Work staff, and are greatly appreciated in our community. Though school is out for the summer the need is year round. Donations continue to be needed and provided throughout the summer months.
Dine Out: Dine-Out meets 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 the opportunity to try new restaurants and perhaps new types of cuisine in the company of friends. Advance registration at the weekly Cheers social is required to confirm restaurant reservations.
Book Club: This group meets every third Tuesday at the Oakwood Clubhouse former Library. If interested in participating, contact Anna Murch, 602-502-8928.
For further information regarding Cheers Social group, membership, and/or group activities please refer to website: Cheerssingles.org or contact Chairperson, Mike Swoverland, 480-907-4623.