OLLI in Delaware Stories

Sally remembers when getting to Staten Island from Brooklyn was an adventure before the Verrazano bridge was built.

Chris talks about delivering papers for 6 years in the 70s and 80s, and how much he dislikes cobwebs.

Family fun, costumes and oh so many treats.

The great fall bird migration is something to see, but it also brings bird flu with it.

A fond look back at the phone booth: the coin-operated little boxes where people called home, hailed taxis, and — if they were Clark Kent — changed into Superman. A reflection on their quiet disappearance in the age of cell phones.

In this first episode of Wig Circle, Barb Heinlein shares her journey from years of frustration with fine, thinning hair to finding wigs she loves wearing. Along the way, she discovered the fun of trying new looks—and how much it helps to have others sharing advice and encouragement. That experience inspired Wig Circle, a welcoming place to ask questions, learn together, and feel supported as you find what works for you. Through educational resources, practical tips, and connections with fellow wig wearers, Wig Circle will help you choose, care for, and enjoy your wigs with greater confidence.

Before Delaware Route 1 made getting to the beach easier, the journey to Rehoboth meant summer traffic, endless lights, and a slow trip down U.S. 13. Remember the roadside stops, crowded family cars, and the familiar cry of “Are we there yet?”—when getting to the beach was part of the adventure.

Not every great day at the Delaware beaches needs sunshine. In this short travel episode, we embrace the breeze in Ocean View, Delaware—from coffee and rustling trails to a windswept walk along the Bethany Beach boardwalk. Feel the salt air, watch the gulls ride the wind, warm up over lunch, and discover how a blustery day can become part of the adventure.

Sometimes the weather doesn’t interrupt the story—it becomes the story.

Rainy day at the beach? Don’t pack up and head home just yet.

In this quick trip through Lewes, Delaware, we discover why a little rain can be the perfect excuse to explore the First Town in the First State. Step inside the Zwaanendael Museum, uncover maritime history at the Cannonball House, browse the shops along Second Street, grab a cozy cup of coffee, and discover the Lightship Overfalls.

Because in Lewes, a rainy day doesn’t ruin the adventure—it simply changes it.

Delaware may be small, but fall turns the First State into a perfect road-trip destination.

In this short episode, we hit the road to explore three distinctly Delaware autumn drives—from the colorful, winding roads of the Brandywine Valley, to the wetlands and wildlife along the Delaware Bayshore Byway, to a coastal drive through Lewes, Rehoboth Beach, Bethany Beach, and Fenwick Island.

With summer crowds fading, crisp air arriving, and autumn colors taking over the landscape, it’s the perfect time to grab a coffee, make a playlist, and take the long way home.

Sometimes the best fall destination isn’t a place at all—it’s the road itself.