Beach Day 2009 brought hundreds of people to beautiful Rehoboth Beach to enjoy a day of fun in the sun including the S.L.I.C.E. exercise group.

The CHEER Power Walk gave hundreds of people a chance to stroll through Rehoboth Beach and enjoy the view.

Congressman Mike Castle came to the CHEER Community Center on a fact-finding mission.

Seniors from many of the CHEER Activity Centers went to Dover Air Force Base to take a look at some of the aircraft there.

It was some of that "ol' time religion" at Gospel Night at the CHEER Community Center.

The CHEERful Notes Glee Club were recipients of this year's Governor's Award for Volunteerism.

One of the first events for CHEER in 2009 was the ribbon cutting of the new CHEER Greenwood Activity Center.

Newly elected Governor Jack Markell came to the CHEER Community Center to explain to Sussex Countians why there were going to be drastic budget cuts.

Santa came to the Coastal Leisure Center in Ocean View during the holiday season to bring his special joy to all.

Patriots Day 2009 was one way for Sussex Countians both young and not so young to show their national allegiance.

In spite of a very rainy day, everyone came out to show their patriotism.

The Sussex County Prayer Breakfast at the CHEER Community Center was well attended.

Ladies of the Red Hat Group came out to the Community Center to have one great time at Western Day.

Santa paid a surprise visit to the CHEERful Notes Glee Club during their holiday concert.

Slaughter Neck Activity Center celebrated their anniversary.

Students from Sussex Tech brought Christmas decorations for seniors to the Community Center for distribution.

Trying out something new for CHEER, the CHEER Connections Thrift Store was opened and became an instant success.

Trap Pond Fall Festival, held each year at Trap Pond State Park in Laurel, was a great day of food, fun and entertainment.

Before the entertainment starts, attendees took a moment to Pledge Allegiance to the American Flag at the Trap Pond Fall Festival in September.

All that sun and great food meant lots of great smiles from the people at the Trap Pond Fall Festival.

The CHEER Activity Centers held Valentines Day luncheons for their members.

CHEER's Veterans Day 2009 Dinner Dance in November was honored with the participation of several veteran military groups who 'showed their colors'.

After the solemn ceremonies and the dining, dancing was the order of the day at the 2009 Veterans Day Dinner Dance at the Community Center.

CHEER Honored the volunteers who gave of their time and energy throughout the year including S.L.I.C.E. (Senior Lads and Lassies In Classic Exercise).