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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231005
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SUMMARY:Pickleball
DESCRIPTION:Learn more about what it is and where to play locally. \nPickleball is a popular sport for seniors in Sussex County\, Delaware\, offering both physical activity and social engagement. Many communities\, particularly 55+ and active adult developments\, have incorporated pickleball courts into their amenities due to its ease of play and health benefits. You can find courts in various locations\, including dedicated pickleball facilities like the YMCA Pickleball Center in Millsboro\, and also at Lewes Canalfront Park and other public spaces.  \n\n\nMore details:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAccessibility:\nPickleball is a low-impact sport\, making it suitable for seniors with varying levels of physical fitness. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSocial Benefits:\nIt’s a great way to meet new people and build community connections. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHealth Benefits:\nPickleball provides a good aerobic workout and can improve balance and coordination. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCommunity Involvement:\nClubs like First State Pickleball Club organize games and events\, further enhancing the social aspect. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhere to Play:\nSussex County offers a range of options\, from community courts to dedicated facilities like the YMCA Pickleball Center. Here are some suggested public or clublike places you can look into. (Please check into each option as availability can change.)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLewes Canalfront Park and Marina – Public pickleball and tennis courts with outdoor lighting\, \, open 7 days/week\, scheduled by First Come First\n\n\n\nFactory Sports Complex\, Lewes\, features indoor courts\, beginner and intermediate classes\, Social Play at both levels\n\n\n\nDave Marshall Tennis and Fitness\, Lewes – large fitness center with indoor/outdoor courts\, reserved play\, outdoor pool\, fitness center and classes\n\n\n\nCity of Rehoboth Tennis/Pickleball Courts\, located at Deauville Beach; tennis courts with painted pickleball margins; reservations made up to one week in advance through MindBodyOnline.com\n\n\n\nSports at the Beach\, Georgetown – indoor courts\, open year-round\, lessons\, skills clinics\, Social Play and competitive leagues available\n\n\n\nFirst State Pickleball Club – statewide membership organization; provide links and information on the sport\, where to play\, etc.\nClayton Elementary School\, Dagsboro – 10 courts managed by First State Pickleball Club\nLewes Canalfront Park public courts\nGeorgetown public courts\nSea Colony\, Bethany Beach (public/private\, fees) \nCheck out numerous web resources by Googling “Pickleball in DE”\nPlaytime Scheduler – type in DE Beaches Area for a list of potential sites and potentially available games\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHere are some tips for you to consider as you get to know the local pickler scene: \n\n\nConsider joining First State Pickleball Club (FSPC). For an annual membership fee of $30\, the club is an excellent source for lessons\, social events\, tournaments and even discounted pickleball gear and merchandise. Member or not\, the site has a descriptive list of local courts with contact information.\nPickleball Coaching International an educational organiztion that provides a list of local certified instructors. (Currently 3 listed locally.)\nUSA Pickleball is an excellent resource for everything from official rules to approved paddles and balls to learning how to determine your level.\nThe Pickler blog/podcast explains how to rate yourself\, goes over the basics of play and the rules\, tips and trends.\n\n\nDave Marshall Tennis and Fitness in Lewes is also a good\nresource for instruction and indoor play on rainy days. (fees and reservations apply)\nFinally\, the best resource to find out on a daily basis where  \ngames are being played and whether they are open to the public is Playtime Scheduler. This “authority” on actual local play time is a free app for computer or \nphone.\nPickle What? The Pickleball Craze \n\n\nLet’s Pickleball\, a Crash Course
URL:https://delawareretiree.com/event/pickleball-time/2023-10-05/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231005
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231006
DTSTAMP:20260920T175148
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SUMMARY:Tournament of Banned Book
DESCRIPTION:Banned Books Week celebrates the freedom to read and spotlights current and historical attempts to censor books in libraries and schools. For more than 40 years\, the annual event has brought together the entire book community — librarians\, teachers\, booksellers\, publishers\, writers\, journalists\, and readers of all types — in shared support of the freedom to seek and to express ideas\, even those some consider unorthodox or unpopular. The theme for Banned Books Week 2023 is “Let Freedom Read.”  \nThe Lewes Public Library\, ACLU of Delaware\, Groome Church\, and Browseabout Books are celebrating Banned Books Week with the library’s first ever Tournament of Banned Books. \nShow your love for Banned Books and join in the fight against censorship by voting for your favorite titles! When we stand up for stories\, we unleash the power in every book and every voice. \nCome back every day to select your favorite Banned Books from each of the four categories: Adult\, Classics\, Teens\, and Children. Voting is available online or in-person at the library. Be sure to stay tuned for the big reveal of Lewes Public Library’s favorite Banned Book of 2023 on Saturday\, October 7! \nVoting starts Monday\, October 2nd! \nWant to find out why the Tournament books were banned or challenged? Learn more here and find them in our catalog.
URL:https://delawareretiree.com/event/tournament-of-banned-book/2023-10-05/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231005
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SUMMARY:COMPUTER HELP at Sussex Co. Libraries
DESCRIPTION:From registering online for programs to figuring out our own PC\, our local libraries can help with SO many of the problems we face.\n\nGeorgetown Public Library: Thursdays\, 10:30am – 11:30am\, and 5pm-6pm\, COMPUTER BASICS: Come learn the basics of how to use a computer\, or come prepared with advance questions of your own. This will be a mixture of prepared training as well as a chance to ask questions and get drop in computer help from a certified Computer Instructor. This project was funded by a grant from AARP. Registration is required. Register by calling 302-856-7958 OR register online (click this link to go to the library calendar\, click on the class on Thursdays\, 5pm to see the page where you register)\nLaurel Public Library\, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5-7pm\, Jack’s Tech Talk: Technology assistance for patrons. Appointments are required.  Call 302-875-3184 or stop by the library to sign up.\nLewes Public Library\, free technology assistance the first and third Friday of each month from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM on a drop-in basis. A staff member is available to assist with a variety of common technology questions. Topics include (but are not limited to): digital books\, email\, internet\, Microsoft Word and Excel\, texting\, and digital photos. Guests may bring their own devices such as e-readers\, tablets\, phones and computers—or utilize the library’s PC computers. No appointment is necessary\, and assistance is available on a first-come\, first-served basis. Participants are encouraged to bring relevant usernames\, passwords\, and login information. All ages are welcome. For more information\, call the library at 302-645-2733 or visit lewes.lib.de.us.\n\nCLICK TO VIEW ALL “TECH HELP” OPTIONS AT SUSSEX CO. LIBRARIES
URL:https://delawareretiree.com/event/computer-help-at-sussex-co-libraries/2023-10-05/
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SUMMARY:Beach Driving Clinic
DESCRIPTION:Learn park rules\, licensing requirements\, and tips from park staff to maximize your safety while driving on the beach. Then\, follow park staff out to the beach to practice driving on the sand. Participants must have a valid surf tag and the required equipment to do so. Online registration ends 24 hours prior to program. After that\, please call 302-227-6991. $20 per person \nRegister Online
URL:https://delawareretiree.com/event/beach-driving-clinic/2023-10-05/
LOCATION:Delaware Seashore State Park\, 39415 Inlet Road\, Rehoboth Beach\, DE\, 19971
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231005T140000
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SUMMARY:Rustic Painted Wood Sign Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join Megan as she guides you step by step in creating your own personalized piece of art.  This workshop will meet for 3 consecutive weeks.\n\nYou will leave the third workshop with a rustic sign you will be proud to say you made.
URL:https://delawareretiree.com/event/rustic-painted-wood-sign-workshop/
LOCATION:Selbyville Public Library\, 11 S. Main St.\, Selbyville\, DE\, 19975
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231005T200000
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SUMMARY:The Funsters: Play @the Canal
DESCRIPTION:Canalfront plays\, music\, fun play and movement\n\n\nAll Events are FREE for the community\, thanks to event sponsors!
URL:https://delawareretiree.com/event/the-funsters/
LOCATION:Lewes Canalfront Park\, 211 Front St.\, Lewes\, DE\, 19958
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231005T183000
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SUMMARY:Trivia Night\, Mulligan's Pointe GEORGETOWN
DESCRIPTION:  \nlet’s do (team) trivia nightevery other thursday\n  \nwelcome our new trivia host\, let’s do trivia!…unlike other “trivia” games\, let’s do trivia! is not overly taxing on the brain\, always lots of fun and the ultimate way to enjoy time with friends and family! if you’re not having fun on trivia night\, you’re doing it wrong!so\, let’s do trivia!\n  \nregister onsite 6pm | trivia begins at 6:30p \n 
URL:https://delawareretiree.com/event/trivia-night-mulligans-pointe-georgetown/2023-10-05/
LOCATION:Mulligan’s Pointe Golf Club\, Georgetown\, DE\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231005T183000
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SUMMARY:Fort Miles Lantern Tour at Fort Miles
DESCRIPTION:In 1943 World War II was in full swing\, but it was much different than anticipated. Tour Battery 519 by lantern light as we reveal U-boats on the prowl\, sailors in distress and what World War II turned out to be for soldiers stationed at Fort Miles. For ages 10 and up with a paying adult. $5 per person. \nRegister online: https://destateparks.com/Programs
URL:https://delawareretiree.com/event/fort-miles-lantern-tour-at-fort-miles/2023-10-05/
LOCATION:Fort Miles Museum\, 15099 Cape Henlopen Dr\, Lewes\, Delaware\, 19958
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231005T190000
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SUMMARY:Trivia Challenge @ the Pond
DESCRIPTION:The Pond has hosted Thursday Trivia Challenge for about 15 years now\, resulting in a database of thousands of questions. We try to keep our Trivia fresh\, fun and a bit irreverent. The game begins at 7pm; we encourage teams to come in early for dinner and our HALF PRICE WINE by the bottle special from 5pm to 9pm. \nAll copy and pics from the site. VISIT THE SITE FOR ” HOW TO PLAY” : https://www.thepondrehoboth.com/this-week/ \n \nPLEASE DOUBLE CHECK WITH THE RESTAURANT TO ENSURE EACH WEEK”S SESSION IS OCCURING
URL:https://delawareretiree.com/event/22181/2023-10-05/
LOCATION:The Pond Bar and Grill\, 19266 Coastal Highway\, Rehoboth Beach\,\, DE\, 19971\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231005T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231005T210000
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SUMMARY:Trivia Night at Arena's AT THE AIRPORT Georgetown
DESCRIPTION:ARENA’s AT THE AIRPORT: Making TRIVIA NIGHT Fun Again – Let’s Do Trivia! is the most-fun live-hosted trivia game show\, ever! This ain’t no frustrating high-school quiz and there’s always something for everyone! \nTickets are for reminding purposes only. No ticket is required and possession of a ticket does not guarantee a seat at the gameshow. Please contact the venue to discuss best time to arrive. \nAlways FREE TO PLAY with PRIZES TO WIN! \nAny number of players makes a team! \nGame begins promptly at the listed time\, arrive early to get settled and ready to play. \nWhat DOES happen at Let’s Do Trivia!? \nLaughter \nGood food \nGood drinks \nWhat DOESN’T happen at Let’s Do Trivia!? \nFrozen dinners \nCleaning up \nDoing the dishes \nWhich one makes you happier? Do that one.
URL:https://delawareretiree.com/event/trivia-night-at-arenas/2023-10-05/
LOCATION:Arena’s at the Airport\, 21553 Rudder Lane\, Georgetown\, DE\, 19947
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231005T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231005T220000
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SUMMARY:Milford Arena's\, TRIVIA NIGHT
DESCRIPTION:Let’s Do Trivia! is the most-fun live-hosted trivia game show\, ever! This ain’t no frustrating high-school quiz and there’s always something for everyone! \nTickets are for reminding purposes only. No ticket is required and possession of a ticket does not guarantee a seat at the gameshow. Please contact the venue to discuss best time to arrive. \nAlways FREE TO PLAY with PRIZES TO WIN! \nAny number of players makes a team! \nGame begins promptly at the listed time\, arrive early to get settled and ready to play. \nWhat DOES happen at Let’s Do Trivia!? \nLaughter \nGood food \nGood drinks \nWhat DOESN’T happen at Let’s Do Trivia!? \nFrozen dinners \nCleaning up \nDoing the dishes \nWhich one makes you happier? Do that one.
URL:https://delawareretiree.com/event/milford-arenas-trivia-night/2023-10-05/
LOCATION:Arena’s Milford\, 200 Northeast Front Street\, Milford\, DE\, 19963
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