Can old dogs learn new tricks? Why do so many of us stop learning as we grow older? Are we afraid of failing at something?
Well, this seasoned pup is currently learning the game of Bridge. In September 2023, I penned an essay about my challenge of learning the game of Bridge. It’s been lingering on my bucket list for years. I finally made time in my schedule and hope to to tackle this challenge.
My journey began with enrolling in Main Line School Night’s beginner Bridge class. The class is ninety minutes every week for six weeks. We finished our second class on Tuesday. Picture a group of lovely ladies huddled around a card table in a quaint old classroom, with our instructor attempting to relay the game’s confusing rules. She diligently scribbles notes on the board, striving to impart the game’s fundamentals.
My ultimate goal is to eventually engage in some lively gameplay. After all, isn’t Bridge all about fun and socializing? I may have to alter my expectations, though.
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Tom Vanderbilt, in his book Beginners, The Joy and Transformative Power of Lifelong Learning, shows how anyone can get better at beginning again. He shares how his new curiosity opened him up to profound happiness and a deeper connection to the people around him.
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Marvelous Maca
How would you like to elevate your mood, energy & sleep, balance your hormones and increase your sex drive? This may sound too good to be true, but with the benefits of Maca, nature’s hormone adaptogen, it’s now possible, along with added benefits of hair, skin, & nail growth, heart health and increased metabolism.
I am fortunate to be introduced to quality supplement companies in practice and Femmenessence is one such company. They have invested heavily on studying the various phenotypes of the herb Maca and formulated 3 different product offerings for women at various stages of their life: childbearing years, Perimenopause, and Menopause. Their extracts have been studied clinically and have produced significant results for the participants.
As our clientele is primarily women aged 35-65, Femenessence products have become an invaluable tool in practice especially for perimenopausal and menopausal ladies.
While studies showed results in 8-12 weeks, it’s not uncommon for customers to come back after only 1-2 weeks to say they have more energy, are sleeping better, hot flashes have subsided significantly and as time marches on are noticing lower numbers on the scale! This has become a starting point for many of our customer base entering the hormonal shift that typically begins around age 40. And for those ladies that it was not entirely successful, we have bioidentical hormone replacement therapy to offer as a further stepping stone to discuss with their physician. My take home message for this month is take care of your hormones and they will take care of your brain, bones & heart to name just a few!
Michael Briggs, PharmD, CNC, ICCT serves as COO of Lionville Natural Pharmacy and has been published in The Professional Guide to Complementary & Alternative
Learn more at lionrx.com.
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TEE IT UP
Golf at The Linc!
PLAY FROM THE UPPER DECK INSIDE Lincoln Financial Field
May 30 through June 2
Details
Beginner Golf
Starts in April
Paxon Hollow, Broomall
Improve your golf game in these clinics designed with intermediate, beginner and first-timers in mind. Learn golfing basics: grip, posture, swing mechanics, alignment, club selection, etc. Practice hitting your driver and irons on the natural turf range, chip and putt on the practice green, all under the watchful eyes of PGA professionals. Details
PuttShack
The Shops at Liberty Place, Philadelphia
Tech-infused mini golf is in Philly. No more paper and pencils. Now replaced with a super fun new scoring system for 9-hole mini golf. The balls track your gameplay and you can earn (or lose) points based on how you play. Details
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A NIGHT OUT
Arts & Eats
Friday, March 1
Every first Friday, the vibrant community of Chestnut Hill comes alive with creativity, culture, and culinary delights! Art galleries and retailers extend their hours until 8pm, transforming the town into a lively hub of artistic expression and delectable treats. Details
Whiskey Tasting and Live Music
Thursday, February 29
5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Willows Mansion
Sample whiskey from Dad’s Hat, Five Saints and PA Distilling while listening to live music by Laura Shay. Details
West Chester Restaurant Week 2024
Sunday, February 25th – Sunday, March 3rd
This fun-filled week is the perfect opportunity to support your favorite restaurant or explore something new. West Chester’s culinary masters will be creating special multi-course, prix fixe menus for $30, $40, or $50 (depending on the restaurant) that will be featured for one week only! Details
KOP Restaurant Week
March 4-15
Prix-fixe lunch menus for $20, $25 or $30 and dinner menus for $30, $40 or $50. A portion of the proceeds benefit Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. Details
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SHOW & TELL
Jamie Wyeth: Unsettled Exhibition
March 17–June 9
Brandywine Museum of Art
Special Event: Jamie Wyeth: A Virtual Conversation with the Artist
Hear Jamie Wyeth’s own perspective about the sources of his creative inspiration in a lively conversation between the artist and Brandywine Museum of Art Senior Curator. The discussion will delve into Wyeth’s masterful ability to convey anxiety and uneasy moods through his art, as seen in the exhibition, Jamie Wyeth: Unsettled. This program will be recorded and limited-time viewing will be available to those who register. Details
Let’s Talk Oscars
Thursday, March 7, 7:00 PM
Bryn Mawr Film Institute
It’s a free evening of all things Oscars! WHYY’s Patrick Stoner, Slate’s Daa Stevens and Bedatri Choudhury of The Philadelphia Inquirer will discuss favorites, predictions, snubs and more. Details
Philadelphia Flower Show
Saturday, March 2 – Sunday, March 10
Pennsylvania Convention Center
This year’s theme, “United by Flowers," celebrates the unique and colorful community born out of a shared love and appreciation of gardening. Details
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WHEREVER YOU GO WHATEVER YOU DO, MAY THE LUCK OF THE IRISH BE THERE WITH YOU!
St. Pitty’s Day Bar(k) Crawl
March 9
11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Media
Multiple restaurants are offering donation givebacks, to Providence Animal Center. Mention PAC! Details
https://providenceac.org/news-events/events/
St Paddle’s Pickleball Tournament
Friday, March 15th
Radnor Activity Center
This Doubles Round Robin Tournament is divided into 2 sessions, Intermediate/Advanced Teams & Beginner/Intermediate Teams. Details
St. Patrick’s Day at the Vineyard
Saturday & Sunday, March 16 & 17
1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Penns Woods Winery
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day weekend with green wine, food trucks and live music on the lawn. Details
St. Patrick's Parade
Saturday, March 16, 2:00 PM
Fayette St., Conshohocken
Don’t miss one of the biggest community events in Montgomery County, featuring music and entertainment plus food and drink specials from local restaurants. Details
St. Patrick’s Parade
Sunday, March 10, 11:00 AM
Market St., Philadelphia
The theme for this year’s parade is “St. Patrick, Bless Philadelphia with a New Dawn of Hope.” A Philadelphia tradition since 1771! Details
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WITH & WITHOUT WORDS
Writing Open Mic Night- Monthly
Thursday, February 29
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Main Line Art Center Library
Share your writing in an informal, supportive, and creative environment. Enjoy light snacks and beverages and meet local writers. Registration required. Details
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Songs Without Words
Sunday, March 3
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Levering Mill Tribute House
A trio of guitar, viola and piano for an afternoon of music. Featuring the rare Pellegrina viola. Free. Details.
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CALLING ALL KIDS (AND KIDS AT HEART)
J.A.B. Camp
June 17th-June 21st
Kaiserman JCC
Elementary & Middle School, Boys and Girls (1st-8th grade)
9:00 AM -3:00 PM
To combat antisemitism, racism, and hate through sports. Our goal is to help campers build life long friendships. Need-based tuition & scholarships available for campers. info@jabcamp.com Details
Teen Flashlight Egg Hunt
Friday, March 22, 8:30 PM
Radnor Trail
Ages 6th grade and up invited to participate in this program sponsored by Radnor Township. Details
PAFA Summer Art Academy
Saturday, July 8 - Friday, August 2
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts, Philadelphia
Apply to participate In Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts’ college level art creating program for high school students focused on drawing, illustration, printmaking, animation and more. Details
Hey kids, what time is it?
March 21
2:30 PM to 4:00 PM
Creutzburg Center, Radnor
If you know the answer, let’s take a trip back in time when your only worry was what show to watch on TV or listen to on the radio. Come join in as we talk about our childhoods....what we watched on TV, what we played in the schoolyard, the old commercials we remember. Details
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Stoga Theatre's Spring Musical
The Little Mermaid
February 29, March 1, 2 at 7 pm
Saturday matinee on March 2 at 2pm
Conestoga High School, Hobson C. Wagner Auditorium
Ariel, a 16-year-old mermaid princess in the kingdom of Atlantica, is captivated by the human world above the ocean's surface. When she falls in love with a human prince, Ariel makes a deal with a wicked sea witch to transform her into a human for three days, but she must receive the prince's kiss of true love before time runs out so that she can remain human! Based on the 1989 Walt Disney Pictures film animation of the Hans Christian Andersen fairy tale, The Little Mermaid is a musical comedy fantasy that is sure to entertain the entire family! Get Tickets!
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Art of the Brick
Through Monday, September 2
Daily: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday – Saturday: Open until 8:00 PM (exhibit only)
Franklin Institute
Don’t miss the world's largest display of LEGO art ever created! Original pieces plus reimagined versions of famous masterpieces by Van Gogh and Da Vinci. Details
Peeps in the Village
Monday, March 11 – Sunday, April 14
Peddler’s Village
The adorable, Pennsylvania-made marshmallow treats star in more than 130 creative displays during this beloved springtime tradition. Details
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MIND YOUR MIND
Mindfulness Walk & Talk
FIRST Wednesday of the month10:00 AM - 11:00 AM, rain or shineVan Steuben parking lot, Grande Parade at Valley Forge National Park
The walks are brisk, on a 3-mile mowed path - participants should be comfortable with this pace on uneven surfaces. No need to pre-register, just show up! Plus, every participant is eligible for one free session with a licensed therapist from Daemion Counseling. Walks are open to everybody! Questions or need more info?mindfulnesswalkingseries@gmail.com
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Music, Meaning & Your Brain
Wednesday, March 13
6:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Franklin Institute
The Philadelphia Chamber Music Society teams up with Penn Memory Center in an interactive exploration of how creative arts provide support for minds as we age. Details.
Mental Health First Aid
Sunday, March 10
10:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Beth David Congregation, Gladwyne
Learn how to identify and respond to mental illnesses and substance use issues along with skills needed to provide support during a crisis. Details.
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WINTER WEATHER
Relighting Ceremony
Thursday, March 7, 6:00 PM
Boathouse Row
Boathouse Row lights are back and brighter than ever! Glimpse the row’s new look at a special Relighting Ceremony featuring food trucks and live music. Details
Walking Group
Friday mornings, 9:00 AM
Radnor Trail, West Wayne Entrance
All ages, all fitness levels participate in this community walk. Get moving and meet new neighbors! No registration required. Free. More information? Jen 610-504-3642 Details.
Lace Up Your Skates! Flight on Ice
Friday 4-8, Saturdays 12-8, Sundays 12-8
Energy Transfer Veterans Memorial Rink
Newtown Square
100% Real” outdoor ice skating rink. Check out Tired Hands Beer Park and the One Stop Party Shop Kids Zone with Winter Bounce House rentals. Details
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COMMUNITY CORNER
CELEBRATING 15 YEARS OF GIRLS FIRST
Sunday, April 21, 2024
4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Saint Davids Golf Club, Wayne
Join this celebration for dinner, drinks, a silent auction, raffles, live music, games, awards presentations, and so much more! Come celebrate the success of our girls and the growth of our trauma-informed arts based curriculum and programming over the past 15 years along with 100+ Girls First supporters and community connectors.
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Parent Education Webinar:
Suicide Prevention within Special Needs Community
Thursday, February 29
6:00 PM -7:30 PM Via Zoom
Register at vfes.net/parenteducation
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We Go Further.
Discover the joyful learning and academic excellence at Friends’ Central School. Visit us this spring!
Register for an upcoming open house at friendscentral.org/visit.
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Parents, caregivers, educators, clinicians and service providers are encouraged to attend. Our Parent Education Webinars are free and open to the public.
Learn More!
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Heart Health Matters.
If you are in the Montgomery County or Philadelphia area and need a cardiologist, contact Mohamad Taha, MD, (610) 290-4270. Or, if you are in the Bucks County area, call Dr. Shahzad Ahmed, 215-785-5100.
suburbanhosp.org
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Experience unparalleled fun at Urban Air East Norriton, just 20 minutes from the Mainline!
Enjoy thrilling attractions, trampolines, and more for an unforgettable experience.
urbanair.com
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Antiques, Collectibles, Vintage Jewelry & Fashion, Artwork, Toys, Vinyl and So Much More!
Every Sat & Sun
9AM - 4PM
270 Swedesford Road, Berwyn, PA
Phila Flea Markets
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Stratford Friends School services neurodiverse students in grades K-9 across Greater Philadelphia, offering small class sizes and research based academic programs to meet student needs.
stratfordfriends.org
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Summer Friends provides children with an opportunity to participate in weekly thematic units taught by experienced counselors and elementary teachers. LEARN MORE
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Launched February 6th
Website, 3 Camps Guides and Dedicated Emails available to help promote your camp.
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New this month: Swiss chocolate in Wayne, a new juice spot in Newtown Square and loads of sweet happenings along the Main Line.
READ IN THE LOOP!
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