Hello Neighbor!
I don’t know about you, but I am officially DONE with being inundated with bad news. I realize we are all in a "bad news" situation right now, but the media just can’t get enough of it. And even as bad as it is, all on its own, that doesn’t seem to be bad enough for the media. They all seem to need to kick it up a few notches. At this point, it's not just sensationalism, it's fear mongering. It doesn’t matter if it’s a right-winged news outlet or a left-winged news outlet... they are all doing it.
Personally, I think it should be mandated that all news/media outlets set aside one day per week for ONLY good news. Wouldn’t that be a hoot?! One day a week, all that can be published or presented would be positive uplifting stories? I truly wonder how that would change the mass consciousness of our world. It would certainly be an interesting psychological test now wouldn't it?
Well, since we know that won’t ever happen, I guess it’s just up to us to find those uplifting stories on our own. Here are some outlets that I found – some are just to make you smile, others are more informative pieces. I hope they help to uplift, inspire, and bring a little optimism to your day!
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| Stay Positive Everyone!
Laura
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NEW HORIZONS FOR
ACTIVE ADULTS HAS GONE VIRTUAL!
Free Every Day Services by Phone
• Private Counseling with Joan Niles, LCSW
by appointment
• Computer Tech Support with Gerry Hebert
by appointment.
• Word Works
Ellensue Spicer-Jacobson hosts Consulting Sessions to help with writing projects
• Poetry Writing with Stanley Fink
Friendly advice on how to turn your ideas into poetry. Call to schedule an appointment.
• Volunteer Aide
Need help Grocery Shopping? Looking for a Mask? Just want to hear a friendly voice? New Horizons Staff and a dedicated team of Volunteers are standing by ready to help. Call the Center, and leave a message, and someone will be in touch promptly.
Free Zoom, Video/Call Programs
• Tai Chi by Zoom
Every Wednesday at 1:00 PM
Rosalie Pressman teaches the Yang Family Style Tai Chi moves. Improve your concentration and balance, while lifting your spirits, with this meditative exercise.
• Dance Fitness by Zoom
Every Friday at 1:00 PM
Join Betsy Klausman in a fun, fast-paced class designed to improve balance and strength while teaching easy dance steps. No experience necessary. Just wear comfortable clothing and log in ready to dance!
View more info at New Horizons Senior Center
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ONLINE GAMING
(Give it a try?)
I'm not going to lie - online games are not usually my thing, but being in quarantine has definitely left me with enough time to consider why people might like these popular distractions! :) So, for those of you - like me - who may have never really participated in these activities... or for those of you who have always enjoyed a good online game, here a few more for your consideration!
Tabletopia
Online arena for playing board games just like in real life. Play directly in modern desktop web browsers on Mac and Windows platforms, or download on Steam, App Store and Google Play.
tabletopia.com
Exploding Kittens
Card game for both Apple and Android. Single player or play with friends.
explodingkittens.com
GolfBattle
A little online mini golf? Play solo, challenge a friend one-on-one or play with up to six people together.
Apple and Android
golfbattle
QuizUp - FREE
A virtual trivia game that you can play against your friends in real time.
quizup.com
Scattergories - FREE
Top selling trivia word battle board game.
scattergories
Games You Can Play on a Zoom Call
Heads Up! - fast-pasced game of charades in which each player has to guess a person, place or thing with help from the audience.
Get Heads Up!
Quiplash - for people who love Apples to Apples or Cards Against Humanity. To play Quiplash remotely, the quickest solution will be to buy the game on Steam and play it from your computer to then share on Zoom.
Get Quiplash
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| ARE YOU A LOCAL SMALL BUSINESS OR RESTAURANT?
Do you have virtual services? New delivery options? An online class? A deal on giftcards?
Email us and we will publish your announcement either on our site, in our weekly e-publications, or both, in a new section "LOCAL LOVE."
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THIS WEEK'S LOCAL LOVE
Sopranos Trattoria, Pizzeria and Caterers
3072 West Chester Pike, Broomall
Pick up, delivery, curbside, contact free options.
As an effort to give back to our community, we have started and raised over $5,000.00 since this pandemic started, where we have donated to local schools and churches. Also $1520.00 worth of gift card donated to Bryn Mawr and Lankenau Hospital emergency and ICU Front Liners.
Sopranoscatering.net
@sopranosbroomall
Abigail Nields Hillman: Writing Coach, Academic Advisor, Admissions Consultant
Wayne, 617-320-8447
Looking for structure, personal attention, and intellectual interaction for your school age children while you are stuck at home? Abigail Hillman (BA Yale University, MAT Brown University)–a certified teacher, private tutor, writing coach, and college application consultant–is leading “Virtual Quarantine Classes” in World Literature, World History, US History, and Elementary Reading/Writing. Enrollment is ongoing. To learn more about Abigail and her classes, visit AbigailHillman.com. Parents are saying:
• “[Abigail’s] classes are rocket fuel for intellectual growth!”
• “She is single-handedly providing a fantastic quarantine education for my children and many others. We start every dinner conversation with a recap of what they have learned from this extraordinary educator.”
AbigailHillman.com
Facebook
Nelly Berman School of Music
461 W Lancaster Ave, Haverford
Give your children the gift of music with lessons online at the Nelly Berman School of Music!
The Nelly Berman School of Music’s mission is to provide a serious music education on the Main Line, and we’ve continued to do so through individual online music lessons. The Nelly Berman School also holds virtual performance classes for its students through our private Facebook group. Contact us at office@nbsmusic.com to schedule an introductory evaluation with school director Elena Berman and start your music journey today!
nbsmusic.com , 610-896-5105
Facebook, Instagram
Shop One Mask
Over the past few weeks I’ve been busy working on making masks. I partnered with a local manufacturer in Philly who has been in business for 122 years and whose offices, like so many others, are quiet at this time.
A portion of the sales will go to @nokidhungry which is ensuring that children get fed during this difficult time.
We have adults and kids sizes & will update the site with new prints and inventory every week. All orders placed will ship out within one business day.
shoponemask.com
After the Stork
After the Stork specializes in overnight postpartum doula care and, since we are considered an essential business, we are still open during these uncertain times. We know that it is so important for new parents to have the support they need as they welcome home a new baby, and we want to be there to help, especially now. We are following very strict guidelines and protocols to make sure our doulas stay healthy and to keep the families and babies we are working with safe. Please contact us to find out how After the Stork can help you transition to life with a newborn. We would love to support you during this time!
267-229-0614
afterthestork.info
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MAGIC TREE HOUSE HOME
ADVENTURES!
Join Jack and Annie on exciting adventures—come face to face with animals in strange lands, do battle with warriors across time, get swept up by nature’s force, and win big alongside famous sports heroes—all from the comfort of your home!
Each week, Magic Tree House Home Adventures will feature videos from Mary Pope Osborne, activities, craft ideas, themed recipes, reading challenges, cross-curricular lessons, Family Trivia Night game ideas, fun surprises, and much more!
Find Out More!
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Please support Ardmore Farmers Market tenants and Suburban Square restaurants serving our community.
suburbansquare.com
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The Baldwin School develops bright, talented girls into confident, accomplished women with vision, global understanding and the determination to make enduring contributions to the world.
baldwinschool.org
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Experience the educational advantage that small classroom sizes have to offer!
Woodlynde School gives students the attention they need to succeed.
Virtual open houses on June 16 and July 14, 9:00 to 10:00 a.m.
610-293-6548
woodlynde.org
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Our goal is to serve as your personal Chief Financial Officer.
To learn more, call us today.
610-850-9050
Hightower Advisors
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Sing, dance, and act all summer long at Wolf Performing Arts Center's Summer Theatre Camp! Rising K-12th grade students perform in original and Broadway musicals. Before and after-care, scholarship, and payment plans available!
wolfperformingartscenter.org
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Discover Virtual
Friends' Central!
This spring, Friends' Central, like other schools, has shifted to online learning, but despite its challenges, one thing that hasn't changed is the outstanding academic program being offered to students.
Discover how Friends' Central has seamlessly transitioned to Virtual FCS, while also getting the chance to talk to administrators and Admissions counselors, at our
All-School Virtual Open House on Wednesday, May 20 at 9 am.
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Gladwyne Pharmacy is now offering Covid-19 on site testing which will take place in the Gladwyne Pharmacy Parking Lot. In order to receive the exam, you will need to complete the registration online. You MUST register online through the site to be qualified to take part in the exam. (Note: even if you fill out the form you may not be guaranteed eligibility for testing.)
If you qualify for testing based on your registration answers, you will be notified of your eligibility and you will be sent a voucher via email or by printing it out. You MUST bring a printed copy of your voucher and government issued ID with you to the testing location. There will be a very specific time slot you also MUST adhere to. When you arrive at the Testing Location (Gladwyne Pharmacy Parking Lot), please follow signs to the testing area and any additional instructions given to you by onsite personnel. There are no public restrooms available at the test site. You will be notified by email when your results are available. Results will be available 3 to 5 days after your test.
Again, please be aware the testing site will not be in the Gladwyne Pharmacy. It will be located in the Gladwyne Pharmacy Parking Lot. Please follow all directions from the available signs.
Gladwyne Pharmacy
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The Conshohocken Arts Festival and Car Show is an annual community celebration of the arts on Fayette Street in Conshohocken. It features handmade arts and crafts, live music, unique and classic cars, artisan foods, and more. The 2020 festival is virtual!
Our virtual arts festival is presented by Lenny’s Italian Deli with music provided by Beacon Bridge Wealth Partners! The festival will run the full month of June with a kickoff celebration on June 6th from
11:00 am to 11:00 pm with live music, a virtual car show, art classes a First Lady raffle and more!
Details
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