CHEER opens new room at Long Neck center

CHEER Inc. recently celebrated the opening of an expanded space at its Pelican Cove Senior Activity Center in Long Neck.

Last fall, the adjoining unit became available for purchase. As the CHEER membership was outgrowing its space of about 8,500 square feet, the CHEER board decided to purchase the unit next door and increase the center’s size by about 1,800 square feet.

“Long Neck is an ever-growing community,” said CHEER Chief Executive Officer Ken Bock. “With the many retirees moving here, more and more space is needed.”

During the winter, CHEER maintenance personnel have been busy repositioning walls, realigning plumbing, building storage space, hanging drywall, laying tiles and painting to produce a beautiful new space that will allow seniors to enjoy more activities at the center.

“By doing the remodeling work in-house, we were able to save approximately two-thirds of the estimated costs,” said Bock.

Center Director Shawn Harris said it will no longer be necessary to rearrange the main room every time a special event takes place at the center. Weight Watchers conducts two meetings weekly at the center, and the Grace of God Lutheran Church holds weekly services there. LaRed Health Center also maintains offices in the center and sees patients there every Monday. The Long Neck CHEER Center can be rented for parties and meetings, plus bridal and baby showers any time after business hours and on weekends.

The CHEER Activity Center has been located in Pelican Cove Shopping Center in Long Neck for 17 years. It offers events and activities to seniors over age 50 including nutrition, transportation, social events, classes, a fitness center and a library. For more information about the Long Neck CHEER Center, call 302-945-3551 or 302-515-3040.