I hate lightbulbs—well, not exactly. I detest overhead lights, and fluorescent lights are soul-crushing. Being in the sunshine is being home. I can bathe in its radiant glow for hours.
Some mornings, I’m the early riser in our house. I head downstairs and turn on a pendant light hanging over our kitchen island—never igniting an overhead light. If my husband is first up, he flips on the overhead recessed lights, plus pendants, plus living room lights, creating an operating room ready for surgery. I walk in prepared with dark sunglasses, an unwelcome accessory to my PJs.
I walk around, turning off lights incessantly. When my kids are home, they ask, “Mom, can we please turn on a few lights?” Ten years ago, we added an addition to our house, and I had the electrician add dimmers to every switch, including every bathroom. No one uses them but me. My family has no aversion to bright lights. They determined I may have a phobia. It’s possible. Is despising bright overhead lighting in my DNA? These are the things I ponder.
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Sublingual Semaglutide is Here!
Semaglutide belongs to a class of prescription drugs called GLP-1 receptor antagonists, which in a nutshell decrease appetite and food cravings, stimulate insulin secretion, and slow down the movement of food. Combined, these actions help to prevent large blood sugar spikes and limit our caloric intake, which are key to helping us lose weight.
If we lose weight, we automatically decrease inflammation, improve our cardiovascular health, and increase our longevity. Sounds like a Win-win-win! I am not usually a band wagon type of person but as a compounding pharmacist; I feel we must embrace technology and the potential health benefits of new approaches when the long-term health of our patients is at stake. While the Ozempic and Mounjaro wave continues to build, so do the insurance rejections for its reimbursement and patient dissatisfaction with needles. Thanks, in large part, to Professional Compounding Centers of America (PCCA), our main compounding supplier, the launch of Submagna, a patented sublingual base is now available to us to provide Semaglutide in a convenient under the tongue delivery system! Patients have already told us how easy the new method is even when being used daily. As great as this new medicine tool is, it is still not a substitute for a healthy eating style, exercise regimen and stress management, which are all key to optimal health & wellness.
Michael Briggs, PharmD, CNC, ICCT serves as COO of Lionville Natural Pharmacy and has been published in The Professional Guide to Complementary & Alternative Therapies, Complementary and Alternative Medicine for Older Adults. The Nursing Drug Handbook Series, and Pharmacotherapy.
Learn more at lionrx.com.
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MORE SUN, MORE FUN
Skippack Shop Hop
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Skippack Village, Schwenksville
Follow the pink GNO flags to participating shops. Each shop will have their version of an Easter Egg Hunt that leads to exclusive deals! Details
Chanticleer
Opening March 27
Garden open Wednesday to Sunday, through November 3
Spring Workshop: Plant Propagation and Container Design
April 22 & 23, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Propagation techniques: seed, perennial division, and direct sowing ephemerals. Container design, displays, planting and maintenance. Bulbs and geophytes
Summer Workshop: Planting Succession, Staking, and Flower Arranging
June 10 & 11, 9am-4pm
Supporting, staking, and tying plants. Cut flowers and flower arranging from the garden. Planting succession. Gravel Gardening. Gardening with native plants. Uncommon woody plant selections. Tropical and non-hardy plants
Details
Tiptoe Through The Tulips
U-Pick Tulips: Spring Spectacular
Holland Ridge Farms, NJ
Hour drive from Main Line
Flower picking, food trucks, picnic areas, feeding zoo, pony rides, live music and more.Opening date TBD but flex tickets available. Details
Sly Fox Bock Fest & Goat Race
Sunday, May 5
Pottstown
Held every year, rain or shine. Called "Philadelphia's best beer event," the race draws massive crowds of people who love to celebrate spring with brats, bocks, goats and gemütlichkeit! Details
Shake Up Your Confidence
Thursday, April 4
6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Willows Mansion, Villanova
Join La Vista Mobile Bar and Jessica Harrington from Journey to Yourself. Enjoy some cocktails and learn from Jessica how Self-Love is not Selfish! Details
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MORE THAN EGG HUNTS
Easter Bunny Express
Saturday, March 23: 12 PM & 2 PM
Sunday, March 24: 12 PM & 2 PM
Saturday, March 30: 12 PM & 2 PM
Sunday, March 31: 12 PM & 2 PM
West Chester Railroad, West Chester
All aboard for an Easter adventure to historic Glen Mills village. The Easter Bunny will hand out treats during the train ride and take photos once arrived at Glen Mills station. Details
Easter Planted Basket Workshop
Tuesday, March 26
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Terrain, Devon
With the guidance of a Terrain Design Services team member, create a beautiful centerpiece for your Easter table. Details
Easter Tea
Friday, March 29 – Monday, April 1
Times Vary
A Taste of Britain, Wayne
For the first time, a special Easter Tea will offer a complimentary mimosa or spritzer, a pot of tea, and an elevated version of Afternoon Tea. Only the prix fixe Easter Menu will be offered. Details
Pysanky Egg Workshop
Saturday, April 6
1:00 PM – 4:30 PM
The Jeweled Warrior, Chester Springs
Use real eggshells, beeswax and vibrant dyes to create stunning Pysanky (Ukranian egg) masterpieces. Details
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For this Good Friday, we present a work that is generally regarded as one of the supreme achievements of classical music, Bach’s monumental Mass in B minor. Bach worked more than half his life on this Mass, completing the final movements only in 1749, the year before he died. It was his last major undertaking and the glorious summation of all his musical knowledge. Signed, as were most of his compositions, with “S.D.G.” (Soli Deo gloria, “to God alone be the glory”), this sublime masterpiece by the “fifth evangelist” is a fitting work to honor this sacred day.
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CELEBRATE SPRING
Subaru Cherry Blossom Festival
Sunday, April 7 thru Friday, April 26
Times vary
Philadelphia
Admire the blooms of the cherry blossom trees during this festival that celebrates the blooms as well as the city’s Japanese cultural connections with taiko drumming, musical performances, marketplaces and more. Details
Spring Blooms
Sunday, March 30 thru May 5
Times vary
Longwood Gardens, Kennett Square
Bid winter goodbye and stroll into spring as it blooms through early spring bulbs, vibrant tulips and beautiful flowering trees. Details
Skippack French Market
Saturday, April 27
10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Skippack Village, Skippack
Soak in the spring sunshine while wandering an outdoor market full of French flair. Enjoy food, dessert, music, crafts and other vendors throughout the village. Details
Manayunk StrEAT Food Festival
Sunday, April 21
11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Main Street, Manayunk
Food trucks galore, live music, wine and craft beer, local vendors and more! Details
Rittenhouse Row Spring Festival
Saturday, May 4
12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Walnut Street and Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia
Back for the first time since 2019! This (normally) annual event features local art and wares, fashion, live music, family fun, food, drinks and more. Details
Swarthmore Makers Market
Sunday, May 5
10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Swarthmore Makers Market, Swarthmore
Enjoy spring weather while wandering an open-air market featuring local hand-crafted art, crafts and other wares. Details
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Join psychotherapist Karen Moon, LCSW. for a transformative workshop live from the EMET Room
Throughout our lives, many women prioritize meeting the needs of others, whether in their careers, families, or relationships. As they age and life circumstances shift —such as empty-nesting, retirement, or the loss of parents—they often grapple with a profound sense of loss and a desire to find renewed purpose and meaning.
In this workshop, Karen offers guidance with warmth, humor, and insight to navigate life's transitions. Through reflective exercises, discover what truly matters in this new phase of life. Walk away with greater self-compassion, clarity on your truth, and practical tools to shape your future with purpose.
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BEYOND BOOKS
CCL Teen Bake-Off
Friday, March 22
4:00 PM – 5:30 PM
Chester County Library, Exton
Attention teen bakers! Don your aprons and bake your best sweet treats – you could win a prize if your sweet treats take the cake! For teens in grades 6-12. Details
Herb Gardening
Saturday, March 23
10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Marple Public Library, Broomall
Join plant experts from Tyler Arboretum to learn about herb gardening. Bring a quart-sized container to plant – seeds and soil provided. Details
35th Annual Young Poets of Delaware County Poetry Contest
Submissions due by April 5
All Delaware County Library locations
All aspiring poets in grades 1-12 are invited to submit an original poem! Winning poems will be published in an annual poetry anthology and the Mad Poet’s website. Details
Book Folding – Dahlia Wreath
Thursday, April 11
10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Penn Wynne Library, Wynnewood
Give old books a new life, by creating a flower-shaped wall hanging from upcycled book pages in this instructor led class. Details
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COMMUNITY CORNER
T&E Care Annual School Supply Drive
It's just March and T&E Care already is planning their annual School Supply Drive for the 24/25 school year!
T&E Care is holding its annual School Supply Drive this year between April 16 and May 8. Sorting will take place from June 17-20 at Beaumont ES.This event helps to provide the needed supplies to local families who struggle to buy them. This way we hope to level the playing field for all our neighborhood kids! Thanks for helping us to make this happen!
This year we’re changing the format to make it easier for everyone. Instead of each donor worrying about making purchases of specific items – our volunteers are going to do the shopping! So donors will be asked to just sponsor children at the appropriate level: Elementary: $50, Middle School: $75, High School: $100
Once the number of children are confirmed at the various levels, a Sign Up Genius link will be live starting on April 16. Details
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Spring into action with a brisk hike (SO many good ones nearby!), intriguing new eats, we say goodbye to a Wayne institution, and more!
READ IN THE LOOP!
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Personal tours are offered daily. We look forward to hosting you on our historic and spacious 25-acre campus and introducing you to our welcoming community.
Visit today.
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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 April open house at friendscentral.org/visit.
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Join us Saturday, April 27, 11am-3pm for sensory-friendly activities for children and adults with disabilities and their families.
Free lunch. Outdoor activities. Basket raffle and more!
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Wolf Performing Arts Center's Spring 2024 Theatre Classes have arrived!
Classes are filled with opportunities to explore, create, perform, act, sing, dance, and so much more!
Learn more about our weekly classes and register today! All classes begin the week of April 1st
Learn More and Register!
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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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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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Celebrate with an unforgettable birthday party at Urban Air East Norriton, just 20 minutes from the Mainline!
Thrilling attractions and fun await for the perfect day!
Check Out Birthday Options!
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