Hello Neighbor!
Along with feeling disheartened by the many challenges of a seemingly endless quarantine, I’m also experiencing happiness. How is that possible?
Two happiness high points occurred during this otherwise gloomy week. Both provided glimpses of the world creaking open, offering re-connection to community.
These were simple events - a neighbor bringing a surprise flat of flowers and another who’d never called before, requesting a 6’ social distance walk together – both hardly earth shattering. But somehow, they rocked my constricted world with optimism, providing renewed connection and hopeful hints at lockdown’s impermanence. I was surprised and grateful for suddenly feeling happy.
So, if social distancing lasts longer to ensure that we can all be safe, I’m working at paying these good feelings forward, working to provide glimmers of hope for others as well as myself, cracking through our collective isolation.
Lately I’ve been on the lookout for ways to share and connect with others, starting with baking cookies for neighbors and cutting flowers tied with ribbons, leaving them on doorsteps. Widening the circle, I now add extra groceries to my own weekly list to give to the local food bank (Narberth Food Bank) and also contribute online (Philabundance and Eldernet Food Pantry) I’m happy doing these things and am now reaching out more frequently to friends, relatives, neighbors and community with my voice and my actions.
It’s ironic and pleasantly surprising that in the midst of a crisis, happiness can arise. I discovered that it is possible to keep it going but it takes awareness and practice.
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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" honoring the independent small businesses that make our community a wonderful place to live, work and play!
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THIS WEEK'S LOCAL LOVE
2nd Family Main Line
An award winning home health care business, serving senior citizens & their families on the Main Line, offering non-medical support for every day life. By incorporating RN care coordination, a technology platform designed for families and elite caregivers, we can ensure your family members are receiving the best care possible.
2nd Family Co-Owner and Director of Nursing, Emily Glowacki, wanted to do something for the healthcare workers battling Covid on the frontlines. As a registered nurse with Jefferson and Penn Health systems, she saw the emotional and physical toll the pandemic was taking on her friends, former colleagues and co-workers as they were treating critically ill patients.
On April 17th, Emily launched her Feed The Frontlines with 2nd Family initiative. Friends, family and followers of 2nd Family jumped right in with nominations of hard-working healthcare workers at local hospitals as well as monetary donations to support the cause. 2nd Family worked with local restaurants, including Desert Rose and Bittersweet Kitchen (both in Media) as well as Ripplewood Whiskey & Craft (In Ardmore) to deliver delicious meals to the nominees and their floors. Many floors are converted Covid-19 units due to the influx of positive patients.
Since the April 17th launch, 2nd Family has raised nearly $5000, visited 10 different local hospitals (HUP, Jeff, Temple, Presby, Riddle, Chester County Hospital, Virtua in Voorhees, Crozer-Chester, Bryn Mawr & Lankenau Hospitals), 17 different floors and fed hundreds of local healthcare workers.
Nominations and donations to the GoFundMe are still being accepted. To donate: email Emily Glowacki at emily@2ndfamilymainline.com
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Paws@Play Dog Daycare
Yes, I am open! Yes, I am accepting new dogs! Having 25+ years’ experience (15 years In the Main Line and winner of “Best of Main Line” for 9 years.in a row), I know I can give your pup the best care in the area. Paws@Play is small which gives me the chance to know the dogs individually and recognize any signs of change in behavior and alerting the parents if further care is necessary. No cages used – dogs run free playing and having fun all day mainly in the 1800 sq. ft. playroom. Nervous dogs are kept in a playroom with the very small dogs and will move to the bigger room only when they feel confident enough.
For more information please visit my website pawsatplaypa.com, email me at pawsatplayPA@gmail.com or call me at 484-367-7413
Bounce Back Physical Therapy Inc. has been serving the local community for 20 years. It is a privately owned company run by a husband and wife team , Charan Chadha MPT and Stephanie Sposato MPT.
We are open and treating patients either in person inside our clinic or through TeleHealth. We are deemed an essential business and have remained open to help flatten the curve for those who would otherwise have to visit the ER. We are licensed to treat patients for 30 days without a doctors prescription, so there is no need to wait to see your doctor before starting physical therapy.
Rest assured we are taking every precaution as outlined by the CDC for the protection and safety of our patients and staff.
We are doing our part to support our local businesses. So when considering your provider for physical therapy, please support a local family owned business instead of a hospital or corporate owned facility.
Bounce Back Physical Therapy Inc.
215 Sugartown Road, Wayne, 484-582-0660
bouncebackpt.com
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| THE HANDWORK STUDIO -
SEWING MACHINE SHARE PROGRAM
The Handwork Studio, LLC, leading educators who encourage kids to learn by making by offering virtual and in-person classes and camps in everything from: design and build to robotics, textile and craft to fashion and technical theater, will host a “Sewing Machine Share Program”. (Program runs through June 8th) Members of the community are loaned a Sewing Machine for 2 weeks, given starter materials (2 yards of fabric, spool of thread and bobbin) and invited to participate in a live mask-making tutorial.
The Handwork Studio is proud to be able to provide the tools and resources to meet the high demand of masks during a shortage of sewing machines and fabric.
Sewing Machine Share Program Sign Up
The Handwork Studio, LLC.
35 N Narberth Ave, Narberth, Pa 19072
(610) 660-9600
thehandworkstudio.com
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MOTHER'S DAY IDEAS
What day is it?
In case, like me, you don’t know what day of the week it is, here’s an important reminder. Mother’s Day is Sunday, May 10th. Local florists, shops and local artists working in all materials offer some great gift ideas and an opportunity to share the love with local, small businesses.
Mom’s Day Gifts from Local Stores
Dandelion
Suburban Square, Ardmore
Dandelion in Suburban Square is online now, offering a wide selection of hand-crafted jewelry from designers on the cutting edge of fashion. If you can’t decide, gift cards are available so Mom can choose.
dandelionjewelry.com
Carlino’s Market
2616 East County Line Road, Ardmore
Gourmet gift baskets delivered! You choose the contents and Carlino’s Market makes it work.
carlinosmarket.com
Mom’s Day Flowers
Trillium
41 Rittenhouse Place, Ardmore
Trillium is taking orders with no contact delivery or curbside pick-up. Place your order early.
trilliumflowers.com
Long Stems
356 Montgomery Avenue, Merion Station
Providing fresh cut flowers to the area for over 40 years, Long Stems is ready to deliver or have you pick-up providing proper social distancing. Order early if possible.
longstems.com
Amaranth Florist
109 North Essex Avenue, Narberth
Hand-crafted arrangements made in-house, offering personalized attention. Flower subscriptions provide monthly fresh flowers. Touchless delivery available.
amaranthflorist.com
Mother’s Day Original Art
Works in wood
Get a one of a kind, artisan-made gift for Mom from the Center for Art in Wood and support area artists.
Jewelry, artwork, coasters, platters, bowls, cutting boards and more.
centerforartinwood.org
Earrings and more
Philadelphia-based artist John Wind offers earrings, bracelets and necklaces online. His jewelry is featured at Chestnut Hill’s Woodmere Art Museum’s gift shop.
johnwind.com
Paintings and inspired wearable art
Scarves and accessories, by Philadelphia artist Kathy Robinson, on natural cotton inspired by her paintings.
kathyrobinsonbatik.com
Jewelry Design
Andrea Abrams-Herbert jewelry designs. One of a kind pieces made by Mt. Airy’s 25-year professional jewelry maker, using fine and sterling silver, copper, brass and sometimes gold and semi-precious stones. Prices on request.
andreaabrams-herbertjewelrydes.godaddysites.com
Gift Boxes – local and handmade
Craft shows may be cancelled, but you can get a craft show at your doorstep. ArtLove Crate is a box designed by and curated by Havertown artist Eileen Rudisill Miller and features handmade treasures by herself and other (mostly) regional artists. Local delivery or free shipping. 610-853-6121 Visit: etsy.com/shop/ArtLoveCrate
ermillerdesigns.com
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Your health and safety are our top priority, so stay home, stay safe, and take advantage of great deals on furniture, art, decoratives, jewelry, electronics, and so
much more!
Our May 15 Discovery at Briggs online auction is a fantastic assortment of fresh-to-the-market merchandise ready to be snapped up by savvy bidders.
Online payment and contactless pickup allow us all to keep our distance and keep going!
Download our bidding app from the App Store or Google Play.
610.566.3138
info@briggsauction.com
BriggsAuction.com
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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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Benefits of happiness from University of California Berkeley’s free online course “Science of Happiness”.
• Happiness is good for your body: Happiness practices are good for your body—for your life expectancy, immune system, cardiovascular system, respiratory system and sleep.
• Happiness is good for your relationships: Happiness practices can help in romantic partnerships, relationships with kids, and with friendships.
• Happiness is good for your work: Happiness makes you better able to handle stress, thinking, and creativity, improving the quality of your work.
• Buy-in to strengthen happiness: Set the intention to foster and strengthen your happiness.
• Practice happiness! Happiness takes effort.
The Science of Happiness Course
Free course from University of California Berkeley available on Edx. For 11 weeks, hear from experts covering topics including kindness, mindfulness, compassion and gratitude. How this can even improve your sleep. Sometimes called positive psychology, discover how to increase your own happiness and foster it in others.
Free.
Register
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GLOBAL RESILIENCE SUMMIT
Explore how to develop and sustain resilience with wisdom, skillful means and compassion to heal and repair our relationship with the earth, other species and one another. Featuring over 40 expert speakers in an online conference. Flexible 48-hour access and interactive platform to engage with fellow participants in real time.
Free.
Register
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Making Music
Saxophonist Mike Casey
Internationally known saxophonist offering private (virtual or curbside) concerts and virtual saxophone/jazz/composition lessons. Recently performed at Kennedy Center, featured in HuffPost, Forbes, Downbeat, over 5 million streams, & much more.
mikecaseyjazz.com
Auditions - Delaware County Youth Orchestra
Qualified student musicians are invited to audition. Fill out the request form online and auditions will be held via the new online video audition format.
dcyo.org
Music Instructors Online
Local online instruction for students of flute, violin, piano, cello, oboe and more. This site features area instructors with contact information.
dcyo.org
Opera Online
Sunday, May 10th
7:00 PM
We Shall Not Be Moved - the first ever digital festival features a new opera every Friday night in May from The Opera Company of Philadelphia. Contributions encouraged.
Check out the website for The Barber of Seville, Sky on Swings and Breaking the Waves.
Beginner & Intermediate Guitar Online for all ages
Philadelphia Folksong Society
Thursdays
5:00 PM – 5:45 PM
Start your musical journey with the world’s most popular instrument! Start from the beginning, learning chords, finger-picking, and repertoire. Taught by Manayunk’s folk musician/singer-songwriter and teacher Joe Makoviecki, the son of a band director, who has opened for bands including Old Crow Medicine Show, Pete Seeger, Margo Price
and more.
Sign-ups are weekly. Classes held on Zoom. A link to join the class in Zoom will be sent one half hour prior to each class, so join by clicking on that link. $10. Per class for non-members; $8. Members.
Beginner Guitar
Intermediate Guitar
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VOTE! YOU CAN MAIL IT IN
State’s primary election postponed from
April 28 until June 2.
Recent voting reforms established a new convenient way for Pennsylvanians to vote: mail-in ballots. Similar to an absentee ballot, you may apply to receive a mail-in ballot in the mail to complete, and return to your county election office. However, unlike an absentee ballot, you may simply request a mail-in ballot without providing a reason.
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