Hello Neighbor!
As you are reading this newsletter, I am at my oldest daughter’s college graduation. Yup – college. I know that many of you can relate to my feeling of “What? Wait a minute… how did this happen so quickly?!” I can still vividly remember car-seat struggles with toddlers for crying out loud!
Time is a strange thing. There are times that I look back on an event and think “Wow, that was so long ago! I can barely remember that.” But then there are other times that I feel like a 15 year time span was only 3 years long. The older we get, the faster time seems to go. I always assumed that was simply due to the fact that each year is a smaller percentage of a life lived as we age. So, at 5 years old – of course a year feels like an eternity, it’s 20% of our lifetime. Now… at 50, a year is only 2% of a lifetime. But, according to psychologists, it’s more than just that. It’s actually based on our “new” memory creations. When we are younger, we have tons of new experiences and are continually learning new skills. As we age, we tend to get into more routine (dare I say, mundane) activities. This “routine” causes time to feel like it went by much more quickly.
The upside to all of this?! We can actually alter our perception of time as we get older – simply by continuing to challenge ourselves, learn new skills, break out of our “box”, explore new places and ideas. So, since it clearly feels as though I was taking my daughter to preschool just a few years ago, and today she graduates from college… well, it's definitely the right moment for me to take some "time perception" adjustment action!
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| Slow Down and Enjoy!
Laura
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| THANK YOU TO OUR ADVERTISERS!
Montessori Children's House of Valley Forge,
The Academy of Hoops, Plein Air Festival,
Suburban Square, Bryn Mawr Hospital, Malvern Prep, Emily Klebanoff/Fox & Roach Realtors,
Bryn Mawr Film Institute, Briggs Auction,
Paws and Affection, Blue Haven Pools,
and Kimberton Whole Foods
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MainLine Neighbors' Spotlight
ALVIN WILLIAMS &
THE ACADEMY OF HOOPS
After achieving Hall of Fame honors at Villanova, Alvin played 10 years in the NBA and then served as Director of Player Development for the Toronto Raptors. For the past 10 years, Alvin has operated The Academy of Hoops and has dedicated himself to helping young basketball players develop skills and learn how to play the game the right way – with hard work, discipline and team work at the heart of their game.
This summer, Alvin and other coaches from The Academy of Hoops will share their love of the game with young players in Radnor through a summer league, clinics and a camp.
For details and to register visit theacademyofhoops.com
Contact Shawn with questions at scramer@theacademyofhoops.com
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| FAMILY FUN FOR A CAUSE
Devon Horse Show & Country Fair
Through Sunday, June 2nd
Devon Horse Show Fairgrounds, Devon
Benefits Bryn Mawr Hospital
This Main Line tradition kicks off its 123rd year with free admission and parking after 5pm on Community Night (May 23). Come in local spirit wear to support Conestoga High School’s sports teams, and enjoy Alumni Corner with themed drinks and food specials for alumni of all local high schools. Fun for the whole family continues with amusement rides and games and – new this year - the Children’s Tea Party (May 25). Gather the ladies for the fabulous Ladies Day and Hat Contest (May 29)!). Reserve your tickets today for the excitement of eventing on May 26 and the Sapphire Grand Prix on May 30.
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| Family Fun Day at Ryerss Farm for Aged Equines
Saturday, June 15th
Rain Date: Sunday, June 16th
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
1710 Ridge Rd., Pottstown
This annual event invites the community to enjoy a Pony Ride, Face Painting, Games, Hay Rides, an amazing Cartoon Caricature artist who draws portraits on-the-spot, Moon Bounce, Prizes, Design and Paint a Horseshoe and munch delicious grilled hamburgers and hot dogs. And visit the 80 resident horses!
Founded in 1888, Ryerss Farm is the country’s oldest non-profit organization of its kind, dedicated to providing a comfortable retirement for horses that faithfully served their former owners or who were rescued from abusive situations.
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| MEMORIAL DAY
The Narberth Memorial Day Parade
Monday, May 27th
9:30 AM
Forest Avenue, Narberth
Narberth's Memorial Day Parade is sponsored by American Legion Post 356 and the Narberth War Memorial Committee. It starts at the intersection of Windsor and Conway. The main viewing area is Downtown Narberth but travels through some neighborhood streets.
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Lower Merion Township Memorial Day Concert, Parade & Service
Monday, May 27th
Beginning at 9:45 AM
The Merion Concert Band will play U. S. Military service songs and patriotic selections beginning at 9:45 a.m. at the corner of Lancaster and Argyle Roads. Parade participants are to assemble on Greenfield Avenue at 10 a.m. The parade will step off from Greenfield Avenue at 10:30 a.m., with a parade in review in front of the Lower Merion Township Building at Lancaster & Argyle. Families and children are welcome.
Spectators will see First Responder units, Township veterans and civic groups, drum teams, the Leon Spencer Reid Post veterans with color guard & auxiliary, drill teams, members of the Lower Merion Fire Department and Township volunteer fire companies, members of the Lower Merion Police Department and Lower Merion Board of Commissioners, Volunteer Firefighters’ Honor Guard, and others.
The parade will proceed to St. Paul’s Cemetery for the Memorial Day Service at 11:30 a.m.
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| Radnor Memorial Day Parade & Ceremony
Monday, May 27th
9:45 AM
Lancaster Avenue
Come for the annual Memorial Day celebration. All active and retired military personnel are welcome to march! Rain or Shine. A brief Memorial Ceremony will immediately follow the parade at the corner of Runnymede and South Wayne Avenues.
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| A MAINLINE NEIGHBORS AND
JULIAN KRINSKY CAMPS & PROGRAMS EXCLUSIVE CONTEST!
WIN one free week of a JKCP Day Camp!
Here's how it works:
- Complete the form online (click here) before
May 31, 2019 at midnight (EST).
- Enter code "MLNWIN" in the code area.
- Tune into MainLine Neighbors' Facebook or Instagram accounts on Sunday, June 2, 2019 to see if you're the winner.
- Check out the programs listed on the website. If you win, you can use your free week at any of the day camps listed.
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| Summer Gardens
Summer Celebration of Women in Horticulture
Saturday, June 8th
6:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Linwood Park
119 E Athens Ave, Ardmore
Linwood Park is hosting their Summer Celebration as the organization celebrates its 3rd year! Mingle with colleagues in the unique event space over food and drink. Raffles and activities will be announced as the date approaches. This event is a celebration of all those that support Women in Horticulture. All genders and their guests are invited to attend. Event is free but an RSVP is required.
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Sensory Garden Party 2019
Saturday, June 1st
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Main Line Art Center
746 Panmure Rd., Haverford
Kick-off your summer in the sensory garden and enjoy a fun-filled day of artmaking, live entertainment, ice cream, and more! Help us celebrate the close of Art in Action: 2019 Teaching Artists & Accessible Art Exhibition and the amazing exhibiting artists.
This party is free and all are welcome!
• Buy a handmade ice cream bowl or mug filled with your favorite flavor and support our accessible art programs!
• Book reading & community art project with children’s book author Nahjee Grant
• Kid-focused live entertainment throughout the day
• Hands-on art projects
• Pottery sale
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Advertising Sales Reps are responsible for introducing MainLine Neighbors' digital advertising solutions to local business owners and professionals.
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• Advertising sales experience highly preferred
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INTERESTED?! Email us!
We'd love to talk with you!
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| ENTERTAINMENT
Big Apple Circus
Through Sunday, June 16th
Greater Philadelphia Expo Center
100 Station Ave, Oaks
The critically acclaimed 41st season of the Big Apple Circus is coming to you! Experience the New York Times Critics’ Pick™ under our magical Big Top or in the first-ever National Arena Tour featuring the most acclaimed acts from all over the world. See the cast of Wonder Women, led by Ringmaster Stephanie Monseu, award-winning aerial duo Desire of Flight, the astonishing quadruple somersault on the flying trapeze, rescue ponies and dogs, acrobats, and so many more wonders!
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Jay Schwartz Presents: From Philadelphia with Love: Industrial, Educational, and other Lost Local Films
Wednesday, May 29th
7:30 PM
Bryn Mawr Film Institute
824 W. Lancaster Avenue, Bryn Mawr
Take a decades-spanning journey through our city's history with collector and curator Jay Schwartz in this all-new installment of his ongoing series of locally made short films. Featuring school films, sales spots, and other “ephemeral” shorts made for the non-theatrical market, this selection of celluloid time capsules grants us glimpses of bygone Philadelphias while celebrating unseen corners of its cinematic history. This program will be projected entirely from 16mm film.
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| Ardmore Library Tuesday Matinee
Tuesdays, now and throughout the summer
1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
108 Ardmore Ave, Ardmore
The last Tuesday of each month this summer will be a PG-13 movie. They have new releases in May and a few movies about pets in June. Their theme this summer is A Universe of Stories, so many of the movies in July and August are space-themed. They also have films that will appeal to teens and adults sprinkled throughout.
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Visit Wayne Art Center to shop more than 200 fresh outdoor paintings that capture the true essence of the Main Line and surrounding communities.
waynepleinair.org
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Whether furnishing your home, picking up a new outfit, hitting the gym or looking for a date night spot, Suburban Square has it all!
suburbansquare.com
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Bryn Mawr Hospital's Patient Pavilion is now open and will offer the community a place to get well and stay well, now and for generations to come.
Visit mainlinehealth.org
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Offering Day Camps and Sports Camps with lunch included. Before and after care also available.
malvernprep.org
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Now Playing
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THE BIGGEST LITTLE FARM
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Be in the know for finding the best fresh-to-market furnishings, home décor, china, art, electronics, and more through the Briggs Warehouse partnership with move management company Wayforth Solutions. All bids open at $1, so great deals area given. See our website for more details and to start bidding!
610.566.3138
info@briggsauction.com
BriggsAuction.com
@BriggsAuction
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Paws and Affection hosts workshops for kids to teach them about service dogs in our community, disability awareness, dog training philosophy, and offers hands-on opportunities with their dogs.
Learn more and register today!
pawsandaffection.org
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State-of-the-art pools, renovations, and complete backyard makeovers with inspired style and design features.
Exclusive high-tech features that automate care, save time, money, water & energy, and purify with virtually no chlorine.
bluehaven.com
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Certified Organic and locally grown vegetable plants. Available while supplies last at all locations.
Malvern · Downingtown
Phoenixville · Collegeville
Douglassville · Ottsville
kimbertonwholefoods.com
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