Cheers Trip Opportunities: Several members enjoyed Free Spirit’s June Mystery Tour to Tucson. The two-day tour included a morning at the Alfie Norville Gem & Mineral Museum, one of the largest collections in the world, and an evening attending the Neil Diamond musical A Beautiful Noise. This event itself made the trip a winner! On day two we enjoyed the Neon Sign Museum—truly a hidden gem.
Other members chose to venture further from home, including the Brandywine Valley outside Philadelphia, and Lancaster, Pa., where they enjoyed Longwood Gardens, the number-one botanical garden in the U.S., and a personal tour of an Amish farm. Another member is relaxing in the Maldive Islands.
A sample of upcoming trips available through Free Spirit includes:
1) “Girlfriend Getaways,” a series specifically designed for women
2) HarvestFest 2025 at Sonoita Vineyards, including eight tastings, on Saturday, Aug. 2, for $145 per person
3) Albuquerque Balloon Festival on Oct. 9-12 for $1,550 per person double, $1,995 per person single
4) Brunch Cruise on Lake Pleasant on Friday, Nov. 14, for $185
5) Barleens Arizona Opry Home for the Holidays on Tuesday, Dec. 16, for $165
Availability remains on Dream Cruises’ Explora Journey cruise of the Adriatic Sea on July 20-27, 2026. Prices start at $3,880, with potential incentives at booking.
Cheers travel itineraries are open to all, since we utilize and partner with licensed travel agents. Both Free Spirit and Dream Cruises Vacations offer numerous travel opportunities, both foreign and domestic, most of which are not listed here. Contact Freespiritvacations.com, 480-926-5547, or jeanette@dreamcruiseadventures.net, 602-909-2000, for additional information. Please let them know you were referred by Cheers.
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 Wegryn, 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. August’s Dine Out will be Thirsty Lion, near Chandler Mall. 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.