My son has been home since March finishing up his sophomore year at college and he’s heading back to South Carolina to work for the summer. I’ve been getting a "care package" together for him and was worried I wouldn’t be able to find all of the supplies I wanted him to have on hand. I was surprised to find everything I needed at this local shop. I had been looking for supplies at Target, CVS, Wegmans with no luck. I thought, well maybe some of the smaller local places will have what I need so I called and they sure did! I was able to get him a black cloth mask, gel and liquid hand sanitizer, gloves and a digital thermometer. They even had a a pulse oximeter!
I’m worried about him leaving and being on his own but feel a little better knowing he has some essentials. Now let’s just hope he uses them!
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| INDEPENDENT LOCAL PHARMACIES
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Love food and cooking? Check out the new podcast The CHEF Radio Podcast, acclaimed Chef
Eli Kulp launched in April. Kulp talks with some chefs from Philly:
• Nick Elmi, of Laurel, ITV, Royal Boucherie
• Kate Jacoby & Rich Landau, chefs behind Vedge & V Street
• Joe Beddia, of Pizzeria Beddia and Pizza Camp
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| NEW HORIZONS FOR ACTIVE ADULTS
HAS GONE VIRTUAL!
New Horizons Virtual Center for Active Adults
is Now Hosting Many Remote Programs through Phone and Zoom.
Please call 610 664-2366 to leave your Contact Info,
and the name of the program you are interested in.
FREE EVERY DAY SERVICES by PHONE
• Private Counseling with Joan Niles, LCSW: by appointment.
• Computer Tech Support with Gerry Hebert: by appointment. Our resident computer wizard, Gerry can help you navigate online shopping with home delivery, or connect online with loved ones during our important “stay at home” safety period, as well as helping you with other computer-related issues. Please call to reserve your time.
• Word Works: Ellensue Spicer-Jacobson hosts Consulting Sessions to help with writing projects: Call to schedule an appointment.
• Poetry Writing with Stanley Fink: Have an idea you would like to explore? Need help finding that elusive word? Stanley Fink will provide 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.
SPECIAL EVENT
Low-Cost Wills Prep with Heather Turner: Thursday, May 21, by appointment. $35.00 for Members, $50 for Non-Members. Heather Turner helps Seniors write Wills, Living Wills, and Power of Attorney Documents. Please call to reserve a time.
FREE CONFERENCE CALLS PROGRAMS
• Full Circle Discussion Group: Every Monday at 10:30 AM. Full Circle is a support group that discusses finding meaning and purpose in your later years. They look at issues that we face such as family and financial issues, loneliness and ways to have fulfilling activities. Facilitated by Janet Levit, MSW, LCSW
• Transitions and Changes Support Group: Every Tuesday at 10:30 AM. Join Loisann Furgess-Oler in a stimulating and thought-provoking group discussion of our journey through life’s changes and transitions.
• Creative Writing by Phone: Every Wednesday at 10:00 AM. Join other writing enthusiasts to discuss ongoing projects, and share a work written based on a provided prompt.
• Healthy Steps by Phone: Every Thursday at 1:00 PM. Agnes Palena walks Seniors experienced with her on-site class through familiar exercise routines, using weights, and stretchy bands.
• World and National Affairs Discussion Group: Thursdays, May 14 and 28 at 10:30 AM. Local historians Robert and Susan Bond lead a lively discussion of current events.
• Book Club by Phone: Friday, May 22 at 10:30 AM. Read “The Murder on the Orient
Express” by Agatha Christie and join the discussion.
FREE ZOOM, VIDEO / CALL PROGRAMS
• Tai Chi by Zoom: Every Wednesday at 1:00 PM.
• Dance Fitness by Zoom: Every Friday at 1:00 PM.
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| THIS WEEK'S LOCAL LOVE
Shop Small & Support Local
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Sopranos Trattoria, Pizzeria and Caterers
3072 West Chester Pike, Broomall
Mon – Wed, 9 AM to 8 PM
Thu – Sat., 9 AM to 9 PM
Sun., 11 AM – 7 PM
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
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.
nbsmusic.com , 610-896-5105
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
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| SELF-CARE DURING COVID-19
from The Beck Institute
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| Resources from Dr. Broder, The Beck Institute
Due to time constraints, Dr. Broder was unable to answer all of the questions attendees submitting during the webinar. However, she has now gone through the outstanding questions, and provided the following responses:
Q: I work with children with special needs. What are some ways that we can explain our current situation with them and keep them positive during this time of uncertainty?
A: Your question is so important. While working with children is not my specialty, i wanted to pass on these websites that you might find useful: effectivechildtherapy.org and infoaboutkids.org.
Q: Would "Flourish" by Martin Seligman be a good start for reading about gratitude?
A: Yes, Flourish by Seligman is a wonderful book to get started on gratitude and thinking more positively in general. One of my favorite exercises in this book, "What Went Well and Why" suggests identifying 3 things that went well each day (and why) as a way to pratice noticing the positive, and your role in it. Additional books to suggest would be Gratitude by Oliver Sachs, and Authentic Happiness, also by Martin Seligman.
Q: Can you talk about grief and losing loved ones?
A: Talking about grief and losing loved ones is so very important right now. A book that has been recommended to me (I haven't read it, but figured I'd pass it on) is When Things Fall Apart by Pema Chodron.
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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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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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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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Students discover how they learn and retain information as well as strategies they can use in school, college, in their career, and throughout their lives.
610-293-6548
Woodlynde School
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The Science of Happiness and Positive Psychology
NEW!
Why are bronze medalists happier than silver medalists in the Olympics? Why are lottery winners so often unhappy after their big winnings? What is all this stuff about gratitude being important? The serious study of happiness has taken off in the last few years and we will review the scientific literature.
Starts Thursday 5/21 (2 sessions), 12:30 pm to 2 pm
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81st Annual Herb Sale is Online
The 81st Annual Herb Sale held in the meadow at Historic Yellow Springs originally scheduled for May 14 was canceled. However, plans are now worked out in a new way to order your herbs and specialty plants via email with a safe place and times for pick up.
Last day to order is May 15.
To Order Herbs Online
Click on "Herb Sale 2020 New"
Click to order herbs, salvias, scented geraniums
To Order Herbs by Email:
Rbarnett@verizon.net with the subject Herb Sale Order
Include your name and phone number—you will be notified with time of pick up.
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Theater 5 is BMFI’s new online film hub.
We’re working to bring you the BMFI programs you love, including exclusive access to new release movies, film introductions and discussions with Film Studies Online, curated selections you can stream at home, and opportunities to connect with a community of film buffs from a safe physical distance.
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REGISTER TODAY!
The next primary election is on June 2, 2020.
With Pennsylvania's new vote-by-mail rules, you have plenty of time to arrange to cast your 2020 primary and general election votes from home.
Apply now to receive your mail-in ballot for the primary and opt-in to also receive a mail-in ballot for the general election in November.
Check Your Status:
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