We used to leap from railroad tie to railroad tie, balance for a few paces on the rails themselves, and attempt to push each other off the decaying bridges and into the water below. Now the railroad ties are gone and a crushed stone path known as the Junction and Breakwater Trail lies in its place. The […]
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“Living at Sunset Harbour is paradise! Rich with all kinds of activities at our fingertips, we are able to create the lifestyle that is just right for us. We may enjoy a quiet relaxing day at home, take a walk and talk with our neighbors, take a dip in the pool, watch the boaters, the […]
I’ve read about runners’ mantras in running magazines and have used them on occasion. A mantra is defined by Webster.com as “a mystical formula of invocation or incantation.” Really? Mystical? As an almost-50-year-old rookie runner, these mantras have come in handy, helping me make it through tough workouts or remember my form and focus during a […]
Recently I’ve had quite a few people mention that they were really interested in where they can Kayak in the area. I would say that with all of the water around us and the multitude of water access at the Delaware resorts, this is a Kayaker’s paradise. On your next visit to Independence, plan to […]
You’ve attended grand openings before so you know what to expect, right? Well, this one will be double the fun with TWO spectacular homes to tour at Breakwater. On Saturday, October 15th from 11:00 to 4:00, you’ll have the opportunity to explore our newest Courtyard Series home – the Kingfisher – along with the Salt […]
As a native to the State of Delaware, it wasn’t until this morning that I realized how fortunate we are to have such beautiful wildlife, state parks, & water canals surrounding our Schell Brothers Community at Sunset Harbour. The Sunset Harbour team rose early this morning before heading into work, to tour the areas of […]
Guest post by happy Independence homeowner Bob Scannell. If you weren’t at the Health Fair at Independence this past Saturday, you really missed out! Free screening for bone density, cholesterol, BMI, and blood sugar were available for residents and guests–and I had it all done! The volunteers from Beebe were spectacular! A CPR class was […]
Guest post by happy Independence homeowner Bob Scannell. What a way to show your sweetie how much you appreciate them! Indy held a fantastic breakfast yesterday morning at the clubhouse to celebrate Valentine’s day. 42 people attended this affair and were treated to French toast, eggs, quiche, scalloped potatoes, ham, delectable sweets – and most […]
Guest post by happy Independence homeowner Bob Scannell. Another fantastic event held at Independence this past Saturday, October 23rd! Indy put on an authentic Oktoberfest party like none you’ve ever seen! A keg of Oktoberfest beer, bratwurst, knockwurst, German potato salad, roasted chicken, soft pretzels, and black forest cake made up the menu du jour. The […]
by Barbara Dean One of my favorite things to do in June is pick local blueberries. Here in Sussex County, Delaware, there is a large blueberry farm near Dagsboro where you can go to pick your own berries. The fields are open 7 days a week. Here are some tips from a local: Wear a […]