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Hershey’s Mill Community TV HMCTV Guide and Digest From The Main Gate 7 A fully self-supported nonprofit organization. Volume XX Number 3 – March 2019 20 Hershey’s Drive, West Chester, PA 19380 Editor Louise O’Brien Resident Directory ... Changes 9 Tel 610-436-5922 • Fax 610-436-6429 Associate Editors Gail Habbersett and Guide and Digest E-mail: [email protected] Sharon Kope HMCTV Programming 10 Business E-mail: [email protected] Featured Writers Joe Kennedy and Technology Tips 13 HMCTV Board of Directors Don Trauger Donald J. Trauger (President), Carl Fletcher (Vice President), Gail Habbersett (Secretary) , Julie Blank, Advertising/Marketing Director Jack Keeley Getting To Know You 16 Jack Keeley, Tom McGinn, and Louise O’Brien Marketing Finance Julie Blank and Pet Of The Month 21 Volunteer Coordinator Lee Gamma Tom McGinn Puzzles 22 Please share with your Hershey’s Mill magazine! All submissions welcomed; with rights retained by the owner. Send to [email protected], Local History 24 Attention Editor. Hardcopy submissions are not accepted. Articles should be limited to 500 words (although others may be considered), and photographs should be high-resolution. HMCTV determines suitability and HM Bus Trip Advertising 26 has sole discretion to publish any submission. Submissions are due by the 23rd (37 - 40 days in advance of each edition) for possible inclusion (those received after will be reviewed for the next); contact the Editor Dining Out 28 for exceptions. Articles are subject to editing for space, clarity, and grammar. Information and opinions are those of the author, and may not reflect those of Hershey’s Mill Community TV, its officers, or directors. HM Library 31

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• Hospice assistance Wood Shop 46

• Meal preparation Club News 48 • Medication reminders • Laundry Hershey’s Mill Golf Club 53 • Light housekeeping HM Sports Group 55 • Companionship • Transportation Puzzles Solution 65 Recipes 67 Affordable and compassionate care - we are Now with offices in licensed and our employees are bonded & insured. Wellington at Hershey’s Mill Activities Contacts 69 serving Hershey’s Mill and Please call for a free assessment: Advertisers’ Index 70 surrounding communities with 610-644-8160 very flexible service options www.angelcompanions.net Cover: Spring begins on March 20, 2019, and we can hardly wait for The Mill to again be in full bloom (like it was in this photo of Sullivan House from 2015)!

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Marc Fraser | Director of Security drivers may have a difficult time seeing them. Just because a pedestrian notices The Hershey’s Mill Security Depart- the vehicle coming toward them does ment would like to remind pedestri- not mean that the driver has also seen ans that they should utilize sidewalks, the pedestrian. Both parties should where available. Where sidewalks are always use caution when sharing the unavailable, pedestrians should utilize roadways within Hershey’s Mill! the shoulder on the left side of the road Lastly, all people (pedestrians and – facing oncoming traffic, as this allows operators of automobiles, golf carts, Wellness all drivers and pedestrians alike a much better opportunity to see the other in one place. approaching. Also, if pedestrians will be walking around dusk or after dark, they should wear bright-colored cloth- ing (reflective, if possible) and carry a flashlight, in order to make them more visible to motorists. Photographer’s note: Christine Hannafin of Troon was walking Chandler Drive, facing traffic as recommended, but by the time I got my camera ready she had passed. She so nicely offered to walk back a bit to help me out, and did. Such friendly folks here in The Mill! Motorists are reminded to adhere to CONVENIENCE IS PART OF THE TREATMENT the 27 MPH speed limit along Chan- PLAN AT MAIN LINE HEALTH CENTER dler Drive and Mill Road, and drivers should always yield to pedestrians in AT EXTON SQUARE MALL. crosswalks. Keep in mind that Her- shey’s Mill roadways also have several Primary care // Urgent care seven days a week “blind spots” (small rises in the road, bicycles, etc.) utilizing Hershey’s Mill Imaging services (3D mammography, MRI, X-ray and more) curves, and other areas of poor visibil- roadways and walkways are required Laboratory services // Physical rehabilitation ity). In these areas, pedestrians should to abide by the traffic rules and regula- use extra caution and be aware that tions of Hershey’s Mill. Thank you! Specialty care, including: Cancer center, cardiology, neurology, occupational and travel health Extended and weekend hours // Valet parking available

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Brackle, Dan & Daniel & Ramsey, Mercy Sheppard, Beverly Malta-Brackle, Josephine 483 Eaton Way 1071 Kennett Way 1590 Ulster Lane Sebesky, Douglas & Joyce Slevin, Edward & Kay Fea, John & Joan 682 Heatherton Lane 1563 Vassar Court 212 Chandler Drive Kennedy, Jay & Mary Kay

1247 Oakmont Lane Kennedy, Maureen

136 Chandler Drive Kowalchuk, Dawn

879 Jefferson Way Jailing the Johnston by Bruce Gang Mowday Tuesday, March 26 at 5 p.m. EQUAL HOUSING 700 N. Franklin Street, West Chester OPPORTUNITY Hear author Bruce Mowday tell the inside story of how dedicated law enforcement brought to justice the leaders of Chester County’s notorious gang. The rise and fall of this organized crime family inspired the 1986 movie “At Close Range.” Kindly R.S.V.P. by calling 833.898.0019 or email A Kendal Affi liate [email protected]. A Nursing and Post-Acute Rehab Community

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March 1-15 Programs March 16-31 (7 p.m. show March 15 Programs Chester County Enrichment Classes will not be shown) with Kay Ricker Volunteering at Bryn Mawr Rehab Hospital Have you wanted to make your own jewelry, with Kathy Myers create a container garden, learn cooking for Looking for an enjoyable way to help your com- couples, take a tour of Annapolis or Italy, or 10:00 4:00 7:00 12:00 develop your sixth sense? These are examples of 10:00 4:00 7:00 12:00 munity? Join the Bryn Mawr Rehab Hospital am pm pm am volunteers! Yvonne Navarro gives us a number of am pm pm am classes offered by the Chester County Night (and unique volunteer opportunities, covering a wide Day) School discussed by Leslie Heisman, a co- range of patient assistance and administrative director. Also shared is the programming of live needs. entertainment like Dueling Pianos and Improv at Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center in Goshen Fire Co. Volunteering West Chester. with Jim McArdle West Chester Theater Shows Jim talks to Robert Sullivan and Philip Salas, who with Kay Ricker are Fire Police Officers at the local fire company, 10:30 4:30 7:30 12:30 West Chester Theater Shows last show of the about volunteer opportunities. The fire company am pm pm am operates like a small business, so there are many season will be Dirty Rotten Scoundrels. This 10:30 4:30 7:30 12:30 ways to help including plenty of support posi- exciting new Resident Theatre Company, am pm pm am tions available throughout the administrative founded by Kristen McLaughlin Mitchell, fea- and operational divisions. tures actors from New York and Philadelphia. The first two shows of the season, Evita and Lend me a Tenor, both earned excellent reviews. March 1 to March 7, noon Philadelphia Story (PG 13) For Programs and Movies, please go to Channel 1970 (Bulletin Board infor- mation will appear only if neither offering is currently airing); for continuous Movies Gary Grant, Katharine Hepburn and James Stewart Bulletin Board Channel 1971 When a rich woman’s ex-husband and a tabloid reporter turn information, go to . up just before her planned remarriage, she begins to learn To view Programs online, go to www.hersheysmill.org and navigate from TV & the truth about herself. [Run time 1h 52m] Digest to HMCTV to Original Programming. Follow the instructions there. Noon & March 7, 8:30 p.m. to March 15, noon March 15, 8:30 p.m. to March 22, noon 8:30 pm Ghostbusters (PG) The Great Train Robbery (PG) Bill Murray and Dan Aykroyd Sean Connery and Donald Sutherland Three former parapsychology professors set up shop as a Movies In Victorian England, a master criminal makes elaborate unique ghost removal service. [Run time 1h 45m] plans to steal a shipment of gold from a moving train. [Run time 1h 50m] Following the Noon 12:45 am – 10:00 am 10:45 am – Noon Noon movie until 4:00 pm Bulletin March 22, 8:30 p.m. to April 1, noon & Hannah and Her Sisters (PG-13) Following the 8:30 pm Board 4:45 pm – 7:00 pm 7:45 pm – 8:30 pm 8:30 pm movie until Midnight Mia Farrow and Michael Caine Hannah, a loving wife and mother, has a husband who is HMCTV reserves the right to make program substitutions, and dates/times are cheating with one of her sisters, and an ex-husband going subject to change. Opinions of hosts, guests, or advertisers shall not be con- out with another sister. [Run time 1h 47m] strued as an endorsement by HMCTV. ©2019 HMCTV Page 10 • March 2019 HersheysMill.org • Page 11 TECHNOLOGY TIPS Now pen Don Trauger | Kennett database. The problem is Nomorobo O can’t keep up with spoofed calls. 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Gail Habbersett | Eaton Christine’s parents made it quite clear experience. First, she’ll always recall Christine had already been accepted that college would follow her gradua- that she slept in a “horrible bed”. Once to a four-year Ph.D. program in ecol- During a visit to the HM Library in mid- tion from Plymouth Whitemarsh High in it, there was almost no way out! On ogy and evolutionary biology at Princ- November, I happened upon a guide School. To that end, she took it upon a brighter note, Christine was 22 years eton. She feels her acceptance was, in a describing wildflowers in our commu- herself to survey colleges. She ended large part, due to the papers nity. These guides are free and I learned up at Pembroke College in Brown she, as an undergraduate, that their creator lives among us. Being University. Initially Christine pursued helped publish with her a nature lover myself, this knowledge applied mathematics leading to a biol- British professor. One sig- prompted my interest in meeting the ogy pre-med degree. During her junior nificant incentive for Chris- author and resident, Christine McCor- and senior years at Pembroke though, tine offered in this doctoral mick. After introducing myself over the field of environmental science was program was the two- to the phone, I sensed that my timing was blooming and her interest and apti- three-week research con- not ideal. So after a brief conversa- ducted every winter in the tion, we agreed to follow up in a few tropics. At the onset of her months when the hope of spring second year at Princeton, – and vigorous plants – would be on Christine chose an advisor the horizon. Christine whose research focused on To my relief, Christine tropical birds which related took the initiative of con- to her own developing the- tacting me. The path to sis. She questioned why McCormick butterflies evolve with so her home off Chandler Drive follows through a small wood- tude in the subject caught Ashton many different patterns if land and, along the way, features an the attention of a popu- the purpose is to be recog- inviting stone-walled patio where you lar British geneticist professor in the nized as poisonous to pred- (Above) Christine quite enjoys the many natural can just imagine neighbors and guests program. Christine dropped pre-med ators. Wouldn’t just one pattern like habitats our community has to offer. passing the time on warm, sunny that of the Monarch butterfly serve the days. On this day, however, we got (At left) The guides to our seasonal wildflowers purpose? Subsequent field studies of to know each other in the comfort reflect Christine’s love of nature and her desire “to mimicry wings in butterflies led to her of Christine’s home. foster a growing population of walkers who appre- observations of hundreds of butterflies ciate the natural life along the trails”. in the jungle while on two trips to Peru Christine’s first home, I learned, Photos by Gail Habbersett. and others to Venezuela, Puerto Rico, was Conshohocken. Her father was Panama, and Gabon. In support of this one of 11 children; her mother one work, she assembled an extensive col- of seven. By comparison, Christine old at the time, her dorm was across from the Hermitage, and she far pre- lection of butterflies which she donated grew up with just one brother and to the American Museum of Natural one sister. Since most of her kith ferred socializing in the evenings rather than sleeping since darkness never fell History in New York just before mov- and kin remained in the area, large ing to Hershey’s Mill. In the course of family reunions occurred annu- there. Her final comment applauded all of her extraordinary professors. this research, she became more aware ally. On her father’s side alone, of the intricacies of nature. Christine and her siblings had 32 Following her Russian trip, Christine’s cousins. Imagine those parties! Chris- and received her Biology British professor and his wife invited All of Christine’s education, including tine started to share a story of bygone Degree from Brown. Her second major Christine to spend her last two weeks research opportunities in the states days when Cousin Ted stole a peach pie was Russian; an interest stemming from of summer in Liverpool with them. Her and abroad, prepared her for a full off the table, but the ending was never her family heritage. She became fluent holiday ended abruptly with an attack and exciting career in environmental divulged. The family still gets together in the language and spent the summer of appendicitis. Despite this inconve- consulting. Being a gifted team player once a year and, in fact, her mother and following graduation in an exchange nience, they invited her to work with and skilled organizer served her well sister live in nearby Lansdale. program in Leningrad. Christine shared them the following summer at Cam- Continued on page 19 several memorable observations of that bridge University. Page 16 • March 2019 HersheysMill.org • Page 17 GETTING TO KNOW YOU (continued)

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO throughout her work in New Jer- environmental. Sadly, this was a short- TM sey and later in Maryland. Christine lived dream as Phil died prematurely. LOVE. LIFE. HERE. retired in 2014 as Chief Scientist of EA Thankfully, they enjoyed each other’s Engineering, Science and Technology, company and many years together vis- INDEPENDENT LIVING X PERSONAL CARE X MEMORY CARE Inc., a national environmental consult- iting ports on the East Coast aboard ing firm. Notable in her 40 year career, Magic, their 36-foot sailboat. she provided environmental analysis Interestingly, it was one of the 32 cous- and planning input to development ins who has lived in HM for a decade and operation of waste management who convinced Christine and Phil to facilities (Cape May County NJ Sew- PUB GAME ROOM ’50s DINER move here a couple years ago. And if erage Systems, Fresh Kills Landfill on ever you rest upon the bench on the Staten Island): airports (Dulles, Logan, putting green dedicated to Bill Sikor- A Premier Senior Living Rental Community Newark); ports (Baltimore, NY)), and ski, know that Christine’s uncle was just minutes from Downtown West Chester power plants; as well as hazardous recognized for his friendship to many. waste site cleanup and National Park But what is most remarkable is how ENDLESS OPTIONS FOR RECREATION AND SOCIALIZING planning. Christine’s home was built in 1974 ON OUR COMMUNITY “MAIN STREET” FEATURING: After retirement, Christine and her with the principles of environmental XRestaurant XPost Office husband, Phil, of 30 years had hoped planning that were key in that time and X’50s Diner XGeneral Store to collaborate as professional planners. she herself did studies on spray irriga- Phil would supply the architectural tion of sewage effluent on golf courses XMovie Theater XAviation Observation Room expertise and Christine, obviously, the – and that’s exactly what we have here!  X Arts & Crafts Studio overlooking Brandywine Airport The idea of 50% green space and 50%  XPub X Rooftop Deck developed space fits her professional XGame Room XFull calendar of exciting roots. In an early tour of HM, Christine XFitness Center activities & fun events commented, “It’s a really green space”! XAnd so much more! XSalon In light of that, it’s no wonder that she aspires to reinvigorate our Audubon LEARN MORE BY CALLING 484.401.9800 Sanctuary status with help from oth- OR VISITING OUR WELCOME CENTER TODAY ers here with a common interest in nature. Meanwhile, she will especially enjoy the convenience of her simplified home and life, the trails, the pool, and her neighbors. NO LARGE She plans to periodically update her ENTRANCE three-seasons of “Trail Walker’s Pocket FEES! Guide to the Wildflowers of Hershey’s Mill”. Each guide includes a brief intro- duction, a trail map, a glossary, refer- ences, photographs, and descriptions of plants, insects, birds and animals observed over the course of a year. The pamphlet, inspired and published by www.arboursquareseniorliving.com her late husband, will hopefully con- 484.401.9800 tinue to be available in the Hershey’s 1201 Ward Avenue | West Chester, PA 19380 Mill Library.

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Louise O’Brien | Springton was nine weeks old and has thrived in With Dr. Rowan Michael, their loving care. Sharon, who volun- We would like to introduce you to HM teers at HM Guide and Digest, delights Expert Care is Close at Hand Community TV’s mascot, Miss Sadie Louise and Gail when she brings Sadie Kope. Sadie is an all-black Dachshund- to keep us company. Sadie has a boy- Spaniel mix who is a year and a half old. friend whose name is Bailey, a Golden- Sharon surprised Bob on his birthday doodle who lives in Quaker. The hours Rowan Michael, MD with this little bundle of love when she at the Station go by much faster when General Orthopaedics and Fracture Care; we have Sadie to pet. Hand and Upper Extremity Disorders; Hershey’s Mill is a very friendly com- Arthroscopic Surgery of the Shoulder and Elbow munity for people and their pets.

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1 A Simple Fold 4 Face To The Right When I was just a “bit” younger, my still very young niece Even the most engaged youngster gets a bit rambunctious when a restaurant is showed me this puzzle. It seems so simple, but isn’t, so very slow in serving the food. My grandfather, who loved logic puzzles, always had don’t flip out if it takes you awhile to solve it. a plan (and a puzzle) at the ready to keep a young mind fascinated; and (At right) She says she has cut a large capital letter from frustrated on occasion as well! He did this one using a handful of easy a sheet of paper and given it a single fold. It’s easy to see to get restaurant toothpicks. that the letter could be an “L”, but that’s not the letter she There are 13 toothpicks that make a cut out. What letter is it? happy dog facing to the left; with his wagging tail up. The challenge is to 2 Two Identical Parts move just two so that he’s looking to the right, but with the tail still up. The Spatial reasoning your thing? This couldn’t initial attempt is often to move the two be easier. For the rest of us ... ouch! toothpicks as shown, but that makes for (At left) You need to divide the figure into a tail-down (unhappy) dog; and we cer- two identical parts. The line won’t be com- tainly can’t have that! plicated, but that doesn’t mean it’s 5 Out With The Onion straight either. The first time I saw this puzzle, it was done with paper 3 Divide And Conquer matches. My grandfather first encountered it when cock- And then there were more than two! Likely still an ouch. tails and smoking went hand-in-hand, and the matches Your task is to divide the figure at right were still around long after he had seen the light and into five identical parts; and each of given up smoking. Although I now suggest a version done the two below into four (never a bad with toothpicks and a breath mint, it’s nice to remember idea to keep the initial my grandfather with the original. shape in mind). The four paper matches are arranged on a table to look like a martini glass; the match head inside indicating the onion of a Gibson cocktail. The puzzle is to move just two matches so that the glass is reformed, but the onion – which must stay where it is – winds up outside the glass. At the finish, the glass may be turned to the left or right, or even be upside down, but it must be exactly the same shape as before.

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Joseph S. Kennedy | Princeton lesque was launched, doing bits as a various singing, dancing and comedy comedic best and his adlibs were often tramp juggler in such places as Atlantic acts. He toured nationally and inter- better than the script. The career of W.C. Fields spanned the City. nationally. This form of entertainment One of his notable performances in history of popular stage entertain- “To conceal my youth, I added whis- brought Fields into contact with such films was the role of Wilkins Micaw- ment from the turn of the century to kers to my makeup,” Fields is quoted as performers as Fannie Bryce, Eddie Can- ber in George Cukor’s 1935 classic, the end of World War II. Born in Dela- saying. Burlesque was where Fields and tor, Will Rogers and the Marx Broth- David Copperfield. The character was ware County and eternally linked in the future stars Al Jolson, Bert Lahr and ers. It was competitive work, in which tailored for Fields’ personality, and he popular imagination with Philadelphia, Sophie Tucker got their starts. At 20, Fields became self-absorbed and petty won critical acclaim. Yet by 1945, his Fields apprenticed as a comic juggler Fields married Hattie Hughes, a bur- with some of his fellow performers. He drinking had robbed him of his energy, in burlesque and vaudeville, and devel- lesque showgirl. They toured together began to drink heavily. Yet it was dur- and his film career was just about over. oped his image as a until she became pregnant ing this time that he left the tramp jug- He continued to perform but on radio, cantankerous come- with their son. She refused gler behind for a new comic image. where he had some success, particu- dian in the Ziegfeld to continue on the tour. As “The first thing I remember figuring larly in his repartee with ventriloquist Follies and in Broad- a result, they grew apart, out for myself was that I wanted to be Edgar Bergen’s Charlie McCarthy. way theater. In silent eventually separating. But a definite personality, so I developed a In 1946, sick with alcoholism, he films, he was clever because she was Catholic, philosophy of my own,” Fields is quoted at pantomime, but entered a sanatorium. There, he was Fields grew up very poor in Philly, as saying. Slowly, he developed the visited by an old friend, Eddie Can- in talkies he found image of a curmudgeon con man who his voice and became and worked jokes about his home- tor. “Eddie, I’ve often wondered how town into his com- lied, cheated, and disliked children and far I could have gone had I laid off the a star. Many critics small dogs. He delivered this charac- believe he was one of edy act. It is often booze,” Fields said. Shortly after W.C. said his epitaph ter to his audience in a wry, drawling Fields died at age 66. the great comics of voice, the trademark that made him a the 20th century. is “Here Lies W.C. Fields. I Would star in movies. Fields came from an Rather Be Living In By 1907, Fields made the big time when English immigrant family. His Philadelphia.” But he became associated with the Ziegfeld Stowers LLC mother and father lived in Philadel- that was a joke he Follies, musical revues filled with beau- Handyman Service phia across Cobbs Creek from Dela- made for a Vanity tiful women, lavish sets and imagi- Home Maintenance & Repairs ware County. The couple ran a hotel Fair article in 1925. native costumes. He starred in their • Carpentry • Window Repair bar, Arlington House at Main and His real, much less annual productions through the 1920s. Mill Streets in Darby. It was there in • Painting • Drier Duct Cleaning amusing, marker is By then Fields’ income was more than • Drywall Repair • Hand Rails Installed 1880 that Fields was born as William shown at left. $1,000 a week. At the same time, he • Tile Grouting • Kitchen Faucets Claude Dukenfield, according to W.C. made one-reel silent films such as Pool • Tub Caulking • And lots more! Fields, A Biography by James Curtis. Hughes would Shark and appeared on Broadway in Resident handyman serving Fields’ childhood, writes Curtis, was not grant him such plays as Poppy. all Hershey’s Mill villages “vividly Dickensian.” His father rou- a divorce. She From 1927 to 1945, he was involved in Call Dan Stowers tinely beat him, and his mother had demanded that he support her and movies, both in New York and Holly- 484-467-3361 taken to drink. His education was lim- their son. By then he was making a wood. During this time, he appeared Fully Insured Reg.# PA 061617 ited, and he spent a lot of time on the comfortable salary of more than $125 a in 50 films and wrote the screenplays streets, where he fell in with a gang of week and was able to send his wife and for 15 of them. His voice and charac- teenage thieves. He was saved from a child a monthly check. Over time, the ter were now in full play. He became life of crime when he taught himself relationship became bitter. Fields never a wealthy man but also an alcoholic. to juggle. That craft earned him a few developed a fatherly relationship with He drank on the set, where there was local engagements at $5 a week at vari- his son. He filled the loneliness over the always a large pitcher of dry martinis. ous amusement parks on trolley lines years with a number of mistresses. Although he had to be helped to his in the region. At 17, he changed his last His career continued into vaudeville, feet during filming and on occasions name to Fields and his career in bur- stage entertainment consisting of forgot his lines, he performed at his Page 24 • March 2019 HersheysMill.org • Page 25 HM BUS TRIP ADVERTISING Prior to making payment, anyone who Reading Royals Hockey wishes to participate in a bus trip must first the artists in this tight call the contact person to ensure that there group moved fluidly Sunday, March 24, 2019 is still room on the bus. from one medium Cost: $35 to another, support- Departs: 2:15 p.m. All bus riders must be age 18 or older unless otherwise noted in the trip write-up. ing and inspiring one Contact: Marc Fraser another. Don’t miss Trip payment checks should be made this rare opportunity Children age 8 and older are welcome payable to “HERSHEY’S MILL HOA”, sealed to see a broad range ! Join us as we travel to the Santander in an envelope (noting trip name and of impressionist sculp- Arena in Reading, PA to experience date), and placed in the maroon “Customer ture, painting, and some hockey action as the Reading Service” mailbox next to the Security Center works on paper shown Royals, minor league hockey affiliate in the exit lane at the Main Gate. together. Lunch is on of the Philadelphia Flyers, take on the your own at the Museum Café. Museum Please join us for a new exciting season Worcester Railers in a 4 p.m. matchup. Refunds are only granted if (1) the trip members receive a reduced rate. with our wonderful orchestra. Brief Enjoy close-up, fast-paced, professional is canceled, or (2) the trip has a wait list program summaries and dates are: hockey and lower level seating in one from which another passenger can fill the SERIES TRIPS of the finest arenas in the region! vacated spot. Friday, March 29, 2019 Yannick Nezet-Seguin conducts Han- Guided Bird Watching – Valley Forge Park Bus leaves promptly at the scheduled Leave 2018 – 2019 Walnut Street Theatre Series nibal and Sibelius Time. Please plan to arrive 10 minutes WAIT LIST ONLY Friday, June 21, 2019 Tuesday, April 23, 2019 early. Cost: $15 Thursday & Saturday Matinees Yannick Nezet-Seguin conducts Bern- Departs: 7:30am The Hershey’s Mill Bus Committee is always Cost: $47.00 per show stein. Contact: Priscilla Burt looking for more volunteers to help share Departs: 12:30pm ideas and plan bus trips! If interested, call Contact: Adele Juzi (Thursdays) & Experience a fascinating bird walk in Marc Fraser at 610-431-4006. Joan Stanek (Saturdays) the beautiful setting of Valley Forge Park. Assisted by our guides, local avid birders, we will see or hear different evening will also feature a time to The Walnut Street Theatre’s 210th species in a variety of habitats such as celebrate the amazing career of 2008 Anniversary Season includes the fol- meadow, edge, and woods. The walk is World Champion Jimmy Rollins, the lowing shows for both the Thursday intended for birders of all levels, and former shortstop great who is retir- Matinee and Saturday Matinee Series: beginners are welcome and encour- ing as a Phillie during this special pre- aged to join in. Good walking shoes are game event. Seats are in Section 210, Thursday 3/28/19 & Saturday 4/5/19 a must; and binoculars, water and a hat and food is on your own at one of the “Curious Incident Of The Dog In The are recommended. many ballpark concessions. Night-Time” Thursday 5/30/19 & Saturday 6/8/19 Philadelphia Phillies – “Jimmy Rollins Philadelphia Museum of Art –“The “Legally Blonde: The Musical” Retirement Night” Impressionist’s Eye” We are collecting names for the Wait Saturday, May 4, 2019 Thursday, May 16, 2019 List, as vacancies frequently become Cost: $50 Cost: $35.00 + Lunch available for individual shows. Departs: 4 p.m. Departs: 8:30am 2018 - 2019 Philadelphia Orchestra Contact: Marc Fraser Contact: Priscilla Burt Friday Evening Series Children age 8+ are welcome! Join us Peer over the shoulder of Claude Cost: $18.00 (Single Date, Bus Only) for an evening of baseball at Citizen’s Monet, Mary Cassatt, Vincent van + Performance Admission Bank Park, as we watch our Philadel- Gogh and others as they make their Departs: 6 p.m. phia Phillies take on the Washington indelible mark on canvas, paper, and Contact: Ann Seraphin Nationals in a 7:05 p.m. game. The bronze. Best known as oil painters, Page 26 • March 2019 HersheysMill.org • Page 27 DINING OUT

Louise O’Brien | Springton degree from West Chester University come from Ireland representing Irish to early inhabitants; the Cottage – an and a doctorate in Chiropractic, his music, brewing traditions, literature, extension of the home open to friends We can’t think of March and not think first love has always been the restau- sports and his- and neighbors; the Victorian – of St. Patrick’s Day and an Irish Pub. rant business. To qualify as a “publi- tory. In fact, a nod to story, rhyme and song, The first one that came to my mind was can,” Magrogan attended and received one of the bars donned with bookshelves; and Kildare’s in West Chester. Remember- a certification from the rigorous Guin- imported from the Brew, a tribute to the great ing that Gay Barry had done a review, ness Irish Pub Operations Course. Wexford is 110 brewing traditions of Irish years old. The whiskey, ale, lager and stout. pub, the menus “May you live long, die and recipes were happy, and rate a mansion in Kildare’s heaven.” Photos courtesy of Kildare’s

An Authentic Irish Pub You don’t have to go “across I decided to rerun that review. Given The interior of Kildare’s is truly authen- the sea” to experience some its location, so close to West Chester tic. Most of the mahogany wood, fur- hearty Celtic cuisine. All the chefs University, I would imagine it will be nishings, bric-a-brac and artwork have have been trained in Ireland. To very crowded with a your delight, you can find Guin- college gang on March ness stew, Shepherds pie, bangers 17. Worth noting, they and mash, fish and chips, rose- have added an Irish mary herb chicken with a James- Breakfast to the menu on’s whiskey sauce, drunken steak for $13.99, served every made with a whiskey demi glace day until 12 noon. and beer battered onion rings or Jameson BBQ salmon. “May your troubles be less, your blessing be more, and nothing Irish Blessing Leprechaun but happiness come May the road rise to meet you. A leprechaun is small and green, through your door” May the wind be always at your back. he hides where he cannot be seen. – an Irish blessing. In May the sunshine warm upon your face, But if you catch one on this day, this month of March, And rains fall soft upon your fields. he must give his gold away! most of us become And until we meet again, Irish if only for just one day – so, May God hold you in the hollow of His hand. Shared by Louise O’Brien “the top of the mornin’ ta ya” and fáilte (welcome) to Kildare’s. “An authentic Irish experience,” as designed and created in Ireland Boxtys are a traditional Dave Magrogan, creator and owner of and food is its main dish, found commonly Kildare’s, describes his six Irish pubs attraction. in the Irish countryside, – the West Chester location being the There are five pub made from potato pan- first to open in 2003. Magrogan, from styles represented cake and then rolled and Brookhaven, Pa, grew up in kitchens in this Kildare’s. The Shop stuffed with a variety of fill- – first as a dishwasher and then mov- style, which shares space ings. Your choices at Kildare’s ing through every job in the restaurant with a General Store and post are grilled marinated chicken, business. Although he has a pre-med office; the Gaelic gives tribute Continued on next page Page 28 • March 2019 HersheysMill.org • Page 29 DINING OUT (continued) HM LIBRARY oven-roasted vegetables, thin sliced whisky and Irish whiskey to whet your “A reader lives a thousand HM Library (Community Center) roast beef or shrimp. Boxtys come whistle. lives before he dies. The Monday to Friday 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. with mashed potatoes and a vegetable. There is live Irish music on Saturday man who never reads lives Saturday 10 a.m. – Noon Hearty, indeed. nights as well as some special feature only one.” George R Martin As well as the Celtic selections, there every evening. On Sunday, one can Our library is excited to HM Library contact: are a variety of other items on the enjoy a “skillet” brunch offering nine announce a new software Angela Linden, 610-696-5374 menu, from Pub Burgers, Pubwiches, varieties and $5 Bloody O’Marys!!! program. The program home made soups, salads and appetiz- Kildare’s, located at 18-22 W. Gay is up and running in the www.hmlibrary.com ers to tomato roasted garlic flatbread Street in West Chester, is open seven library and is available for and tomato and onion toastie. days a week from 11:am to 2:am with all residents with Inter- net access on any personal “May your troubles be few & as far an all-day menu. For information call device. Check it out on your computer parents find some treasures for their apart as my grandmother’s teeth.” 610-431-0770. We went for lunch and were delighted with the food, atmo- or smartphone, or stop in at the library grandchildren as well as themselves. Now this wouldn’t be a pub without for a demonstration. Go to hmlibrary. spirits and there is a wide choice. Guin- sphere and the service. Ask for Mike, if One of our newer acquisitions is The you can; he will make your experience com, as usual, when searching for a Collectors Apprentice. Art and intrigue ness draft, of course, in 10 concoctions, book or author. Once you input the Guinness stout, Harp lager and Smith- even more pleasant. comprise the latest novel by B.A. Sha- title of a book or an author’s name, the piro. Vivienne Gregsby is trying to get wick’s draft from Ireland and 18 other “As you slide down the banisters of linked entry will include a plot sum- her life in order after a broken engage- drafts from around the world. There are life, may the splinters never point the mary and the book cover. Our volun- ment to a con artist who cost her family plenty of bottle beer choices, Scotch wrong way.” teers have been trained to help you their fortune and art collection. Edwin Sláinte! locate your book. Please stop in for a Bradley hires her to help him with his demonstration.

ARE YOU PROTECTED FROM THE EXPENSE OF LONG TERM CARE? Have you named a trusted individual to manage your affairs under your Powers of Attorney? As a Certified Elder Law Attorney (CELA), Kristen Matthews is certified by the National Elder Law Foundation, and works closely with individuals on a wide variety of estate and trust planning and administration matters. For over a decade Kristen has helped clients to protect their life savings, by expertly navigating the complicated rules of Medicaid & Medicare. Accredited by the Department of Veterans Affairs, Kristen assists veterans and their spouses to identify and pursue available benefits. Kristen R. Matthews, CELA 17 West Miner Street, West Chester, PA 19382 [email protected] Our Used Book Sale collection is in art collection for a museum in Phila- To schedule your consultation, call 610.840.0272. progress and many books are arriving delphia. Vivienne’s x-fiancé con artist daily Please deliver your books to us in appears. She wants her family’s art col- attorneys at law good condition. College textbooks and lection back and revenge takes many Estate Planning | Wills and Trusts | Medicaid Planning | Guardianships | Power of Attorney | Veterans Benefits religious books will have to be donated turns. elsewhere. Our section of children’s Continued on page 33 books is always popular as grand- Page 30 • March 2019 HersheysMill.org • Page 31 HM LIBRARY (continued)

NEW BOOKS Robson, Jennifer-Gown Fiction Steel, Danielle-Beauchamp Hall Steel, Danielle-Turning Point Arden, Katherine-Winter of the Witch Trigiani, Adriana-Tony’s Wife Belfoure, Charles-Fallen Architect Mystery Benedict, Marie-Only Woman in the Room Burke, James Lee-New Iberia Blues Bradford, Barbara Taylor-Master of Hoag, Tami-Boy His Fate Kreuger, William Kent-Desolation Cameron, Marc-Oath of Office Mountain Carr, Robin-Best of Us Montgomery, Jess-Widows Faye, Lyndsay-Paragon Hotel Patterson, James-Liar, Liar Griffin, W.E.B.-Enemy of My Enemy Patterson, James – Target: Alex Cross Hendricks, Greer-An Anonymous Girl Patterson, James-The House Next Door Jewell, Lisa-Watching You Penny, Louise-Kingdom of the Blind Kelly, Julia-Light over London Preston, Douglas-Verses for the Dead Krentz, Jayne Ann-Untouchable Woods, Stuart-Delicate Touch Lupica, Mike-Robert Parker’s Blood NonFiction Feud Clark, Doug Bock-Last Whalers Obioma, Chigozie-An Orchestra of Krauthammer, Charles-Point of It All Minorities Obama, Michelle-Becoming Roberts, Nora-Of Blood and Bone

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FOUND Very rare (only one) gold, amethyst and pearl earring found in the Sullivan House dining room on December 13, 2018. Further exami- nation identifies earring as genuine “H.G.” and “1/20-12KT. Will be available in sealed unmarked enve- lope within Lost & Found box of Sullivan House butler’s pantry closet beginning December 14. WANTED Two matching twin size headboards, footboards and frames in excellent condition. Quality hard- serving pieces and gorgeous wine wood desired. Call . glasses. 52 pieces. Asking $150. Call WANTED Golf carts in decent condi- . tion. Please contact me at FOR SALE “GO” machine of the . I have a trailer to transport. Accuquilt line of fabric cutting machines. Two free dies included. FOR SALE Cherry wood dining table Machine in excellent condition. $175. with 3 leaves and pads $100. Round Call . maple table 52” with 6 chairs. Best FOR SALE Pool table bench. Uphol- reasonable offer. Call . stered back and seat. 50" W, H of back FOR SALE Complete set of deep red 46", H of seat 29", 22" D. Excellent dishes cut glass design with some condition. $100. Call .

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NEWS FROM THE COMMUNITY CENTER Included with your showcase ticket author (and early feminist and con- (and romantic interest) is wonderful as is admission to the Boutique Vendor servationist) Beatrix Potter. Director well. This is a lovely, romantic little film, Sharon Kope | Robynwood Show at the Hershey’s Mill Golf Club Chris Noonan (of “Babe” fame) paints capturing the spirit of this fascinating Have you been to the Community Cen- between 11 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. on the a lovingly portrait of this Victorian and gently determined woman and ter lately? Have you noticed the new same day. It’s presented by local retail- woman who it’s filled with breathtakingly beautiful room signs? Or observed the sched- ers, who will donate a portion of their scenery of the British countryside. ules posted on the Ardmore, Malvern sales to the hospital. There will be Monday Night at the Mov- and Paoli Room doors? We imaginative raffle baskets available at ies is a perfect way to chase away the winter blues! If you’d like more informa- tion, please call Lynne Urian at , or email . Hoping to “see you at the movies!” COMMUNITY GARDENS Ed Sweeney | Yardley Last year was difficult and challenging for HM garden- ers. Mother Nature was way too generous with rain! Hopefully, in the defied the upcoming growing season, we will conventions experience more balanced weather are trying to make things of her time conditions and will experiment with clearer for all who use the building. the Golf Club as well. We will also be to publish her work and to become an some shortcuts and Home Depot dis- outspoken champion of conserving the counts revealed to us by Bill Reynolds. As of the writing of this article, the ele- offering lunch at the Club for an addi- tional $25. British countryside she By now you’ve placed your Bur- vator has been put on hold due to the pee catalog order and probably necessity for more information from If you have questions, please contact started your seedlings under a contractors. Please stay tuned and Lynn Mander, chairperson for the lamp. If you need an outlet for remain open to whatever changes need event, at or by e-mail at your extra seedlings, Bonalyn, to be made once construction starts. . Terry and Bill agreed to host SHOWCASE OF HOMES MONDAY NIGHT AT THE MOVIES our Second Annual Seed and Plant Exchange this year on Lynn Mander | Devonshire Lynne Urian | Merrifield May 1 – mark your calendars! This year’s event will be on Thursday, As we all slog through the final grasp Good news for Prius own- May 9. Your $25 ticket will pro- of winter, Monday Night at the ers and other folks who found vide you with a self-guided Movies will present a little the speed bumps on the gar- tour of unique homes in breath of spring on Mon- den road too high. Jim and Ed the Mill that you can visit day, March 18 at 7 p.m. report that the problem is fixed at your leisure between in the main room of the and will be graded this spring 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. The Community Center with at this new level. profits from this event “Miss Potter” (PG, 2006). loved so much. Rene benefit the Paoli Hospi- The film is based on the Zellweger does a lovely job as Potter, Get ready to plant your onions! tal Foundation. life of beloved children’s and Ewan McGregor as her publisher Continued on page 41

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“GRAND” IDEAS! Street, it is very affordable; one fee no matter how long you stay. They also Gail Habbersett | Eaton offer specialty coffees, teas and cold Each month we’d like to feature an drinks at the on-site café which adults activity our HM readers have enjoyed are welcome to enjoy throughout the playground. Shelley, the grandkids, and I had a super time together for 2 ½ hours. In all that time, both children freely moved from one imaginative center to another, never running out of new activities to try. I love Casita’s slogan, “Where the little ones can play and the parents can stay”. If you need further con- (At left) Jay completes a successful test drive at Lulu’s Casita. (Below) Em and Oma warming themselves by the fire they built. Photos by Shelley Russell.

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der Mystery/Musical Comedy! If you expanded consciousness to the aging like to sew and you’d like to be involved process. in producing colorful, fun cos- tumes, please contact Bronwyn Yocum. We always need sing- ers, dancers, actors and lots of people to work backstage or in other areas of production like fund raising, ticket sales, public- ity, etc. The Players are an active, friendly group and we’d love to have you join us by contacting John DeVol. Players watch your email for information on our spring social! During this four- week course, we will first rec- ognize, at a deeper level, our “I know that only by traditional attitudes toward aging EVERY FAMILY HAS A STORY. owning who and what and then move toward expand- ing our thinking in more positive you are can you start ways. Might we even have the Come be a part of ours. to step into the full- courage to consider some “excit- Imagine a community where “friendly” isn’t a word ness of life. Every year ing” possibilities about aging? but a way of life. That’s Freedom Village Brandywine. should be teaching us Some of the topics to be covered Located in historic Chester County, it’s close to local are these: How do negative atti- all something valuable. tudes about aging become self- shopping, dining and even golf. Join us! Your family’s Whether you get the fulfilling prophecies and what waiting right here. lesson is really up to are new possibilities? How might we deal with physical changes in you.” Oprah Winfrey Call today more positive ways? What do you (484) 997-8550 want your legacy to be? These to schedule your personal visit. four sessions will be held 7-9 p.m. at an HM location (to be decided) ARE YOU “AGING” OR “SAGE-ING”? on these dates: March 18 and 25, April 1 and 8. Please don’t sign up Bonalyn Mosteller, Ed.D | Inverness unless you can attend all sessions. This So these are the Golden Years?? Come course will be taught by Hershey’s Mill A Life Care* Community explore new ways to view the aging resident Bonalyn Mosteller, Ed.D. She 15 Freedom Boulevard process and join us for a four-week has previously taught other HM adult- West Brandywine, Pennsylvania 19320 class which supports us to discover learning courses. If you have questions new, more positive ways to approach or want to register, feel free to contact brookdalelifecare.com this aging thing. What is this “sage-ing” her, , *Life Care plan/guarantee is subject to the terms of the Residency Contract. idea? Most of us move into aging with . Registration deadline is ©2019 Brookdale Senior Living Inc. All rights reserved. 197415 SR BROOKDALE SENIOR LIVING and BRINGING NEW LIFE TO SENIOR LIVING are the registered trademarks of Brookdale Senior Living Inc. plenty of fears and anxieties (and right- March 15. Fee: donation to cover costs Bringing New Life to Senior Living® fully so!). But the idea of “sage-ing” is to of materials. bring more wisdom, possibilities and Continued on page 45

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BROADWAY FOR BEGINNERS Bridget Flood Do you love Broadway musi- cals and the upbeat, energetic dance numbers? Have you always wanted to learn some of the moves and dance along with Broadway favorites? Then let’s dance! Broad- way for Beginners is a great way to get mov- There is also free jewelry ing, have a blast, and cleaning and inspection. learn dance numbers Replacement batteries for based on Broadway watches will be available. choreography. Learn Find extra money when moves from Hairspray, you turn your unwanted Chicago, and A Chorus jewelry and heirlooms Line and have a blast into treasures. We have dancing! This class is the highest prices paid offered on Thursdays in the five county area. from 3-4 p.m. in the Community Cen- ter. It costs $8 a class. All levels are wel- RAINBOW LIMOUSINE come! Don’t be shy. Give it a try! Despite a common grape-vine rumor IGC, INC CONCIERGE JEWELER circulating, it should be clarified that IS MEMORY Ed Tomassi, Owner Rainbow Limousine (formerly Rain- bow Cab and Limousine,) has not LOSS AFFECTING On Thursday, March 28, IGC, Inc. will ceased operations, nor has it changed YOU OR SOMEONE be at the Community Center from 8 ownership. Rainbow, owned by Gibbs a.m. to 4 p.m. You are able to sell your Tolsdorf since 2003, continues to pro- YOU LOVE? gold, silver and platinum jewelry, flat- vide trips between Hershey’s Mill and ware, and serving pieces; or you can just the Philadelphia airport, seven days a have it appraised. You can also bring week. People aged 50-85 with memory loss any jewelry you need fitted or repaired Rainbow Limousine now offers “luxury or early Alzheimer’s disease may be and receive a quote from IGC. Some chauffeured services,” according to eligible for a local clinical study. repairs can be done while you wait. their newly vamped website at www. For more information, call: rainbowlimosvc.com. This means that Keystone Clinical Studies residents can now choose to travel in 610-277-8073 a private black sedan or SUV, with a www.MissionAD.com certified chauffeur at the helm. They serve PHL, JFK, EWR, BWI, and all the For those who qualify and participate, all study-related care will be provided at no cruise terminals on the east coast. The cost. You may receive compensation approximate cost one way from HM for travel costs. to Phila. International Airport is $115 including gratuity. Call 610-696-6060. There is a 5% discount if you use the website to reserve service. Page 44 • March 2019 HersheysMill.org • Page 45 WOOD SHOP

Fred Auger | Ashton mortised tenon steps and a wide handle blank. Once completed, it was now the All of the pieces were finished and ready all constructed from rough white oak band saw that would separate the side- for assembly. With great patience and We are always very proud when one of lumber. With her customary enthu- walls from scrap. Once completed, the attention to detail, the unique stepstool our many Hershey’s Mill Woodshop siastic bright smile, Denise proposed new sidewall became the template for took form. After some final sanding, (HMW) women members completes a her new project. There was a caveat. the second sidewall. Now that the side- edge rounding and layers of polyure- unique woodcraft project. Denise asked me, “Fred, do you think walls were completed. The steps and thane finish, the magnificent stepstool I can do this and can I get handle were next. was now complete. some help with my proj- Compared to the sidewall construc- Denise’s wonderful smile stands testi- ect”? My response was, tion process, the two steps were easy. mony to a job well done. The finished “Absolutely Denise. Here’s However, Denise chose to mortar the product will always stand testimony to how I would approach sidewalls, the best approach to secure Denise’s woodcraft abilities. We invite your project”. the steps to the support walls. This was more community women to partici- As a graduate of the tricky! Mortising both sidewalls had pate in our magnificent Hershey’s Mill Woodshop’s basic wood- to be exact and near perfect. Other- woodshop amenity. You have the skills! working class conducted wise, the steps would resemble some- Come join us and share your knowl- by masters, Mark Gross thing from, “Cat in the Hat” stairways, edge. We woodshop members have and Arnold Auger, Denise crooked and out of proportion. With much to share with you! had all of the of the basic counsel from woodshop members the Correction needed: wood working require- mortising process was perfect. Both January Issue, Wood Shop - Tony Han- ments to undertake such steps and handle fit their mortised son, Franklin Village wrote the article a novel and elegant step- joints. on Mark Koschmann’s wooden train. stool. So the work began!

Denise Bucci with her handmade stepstool Strategies for Managing Retirement Income Financial Seminar Series After planning and cut- ting her white oak blanks, Hershey’s Mill Community Center • March 2019 Denise set about draw- Join financial advisor and authorMichael J. Mattie for a ing a replicate template discussion on Managing your Retirement Income. for the stepstool sides. Serving several residents of Hershey’s Mill, Michael will This required manipu- provide an update on the financial markets and discuss a lating French curves to different strategy at each seminar with complementary acquire the wavelike light refreshments and food provided. side supports for the There is no cost to attend, however please RSVP by desired two step kitchen contacting Lisa at (215) 499-9776 or via email at stepstool. In no time at [email protected]. Please include your name, the date of the seminar Please meet Denise Bucci, of Brigh- all, a drawing evolved into the stool’s and the number attending. ton Village, an active HMW member sidewall template. Denise was pleased

The most important topic affecting your retirement SEMINAR DATES: Hershey’s Mill Community Center, who also volunteers her time for Wood- wither results. So were Denise’s wood- An investor’s Guide shop cleaning and committee repre- shop consultants! Now the template THE GLOBAL from 12:00noon – 1:30pm ADDICTION sentation. A month or so ago, Denise had to be transferred to the white oak to • Thursday, March 7th • Tuesday, March 12th chose to undertake a unique stepstool material. • Thursday, March 21st • Wednesday, March 27th construction. This was no ordinary Securities offered through LPL Financial, Member FINRA/SIPC. Investment advice offered through Great Valley Advisor Group, a Registered Michael J. Mattie Investment Advisor. Doylestown Wealth Management and Great Valley Advisor Group are separate entities from LPL Financial. With great care and attention to detail, Explains Quantitative Easing stepstool! The stepstool design incor- There is no assurance that the techniques and strategies discussed are suitable for all investor or will yield positive outcomes. The purchase of Denise transferred her luan plywood certain securities may be required to effect some of the strategies. Investing involves risks including possible loss of principal. porated sweeping wavelike form with sidewall template to the prepared oak Page 46 • March 2019 HersheysMill.org • Page 47 CLUB NEWS

QUESTER GROUP 2 p.m. from September through June in the Paoli Caroline Weisbecker | Eaton Room of the Commu- Hershey’s Mill Quester’s Group nity Center. If you enjoy meets in the Sullivan House at 10 photography, please join a.m. on the second Wednesday of us. Our topic for March each month. Anyone interested in is Abstract Photog- antiques of all variety, restoration raphy, something that and preservation of such is invited doesn’t have an immedi- to attend. We take trips periodi- ate association with the cally to interesting locations. On object world. The topic March 13, we will have an enact- for April is religious ment of Ben Franklin’s wife featur- themes. Deborah Read Franklin (1708-1774) as painted by Benjamin Wilson (Above) Blue Himala- between 1758 and 1759. yan Poppy that is on display at Longwood ing Ellen Carmondy and Dolores Gardens during the Higgins. There also will be a talk month of March. Photo on the Daughters of the Ameri- taken by Carol Poling. can Resolution on May 8. It promises Wall Kimmerer. Botanist and member (At right) “Going for to be most informative. Our upcoming of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation, Kim- a Stroll at Grounds for trip for High Tea fits in with the PBS merer asks questions of nature using Sculpture.” Photo taken series on Queen Victoria. Please call the tools of science. As an indigenous by Sharon Kope. or email scientist, a mother, and a woman, Kim- . merer embraces indigenous teachings the importance that consider plants and animals to be of being vigilant BOOK CLUB our oldest teachers. She also shows us about scam calls Carol Barkovsky | Eaton how other living beings offer us gifts and what the FCC and lessons, even if we have forgotten has mandated for Please join us on March 14 how to hear their voices. 2019 to help. APPLE & MACINTOSH CONNECTION at 2 p.m. in Sullivan House as Elaine Merhar leads us PC CLUB PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB Rene McNally | Eaton in a discussion of Before FOURTH SATURDAY MAC We Were Yours by Lisa Don Trauger | Carol Poling | HELP: The Newer Wingate. Please prepare Kennett Oakmont Users Group con- to join us on Thursday, Our March meeting HMPC meets the tinues to meet April 11 at 2 p.m. in will focus on spoofed second Monday on the fourth Sullivan House when telephone calls that of each month at Saturday of the Jean Gaul facilitates once were manageable month in the Paoli an interesting con- with Nomorobo. Join Visit the PC Club Room of the Com- versation of Braiding us at 7 p.m. on Tues- in March where munity Center from Sweetgrass: Indig- day, March 19 in the the focus 10 a.m. to noon. Our enous Wisdom, Sci- Community Center, or will be next meeting will be on entific Knowledge other location designated spoofed March 23. Refreshments and the Teachings if construction is under- phone will be available. Expert of Plants by Robin way in there. We’ll discuss calls. Continued on page 51 Page 48 • March 2019 HersheysMill.org • Page 49 CLUB NEWS (continued)

advice is free and available to all. Contact Carol Campanelli [email protected] to receive email meeting remind- ers. Rene McNally is the con- tact in Hershey’s Mill. SECOND SATURDAY MAC HELP: Be sure to check the Main Line Macintosh Users website - www.mlmug.org for the location of the Mac par- ent group’s second Saturday meetings. The March 9 meet- ing will be from 9 a.m. to noon at the Whitemarsh Fire House located sold paintings. She uses acrylics and at 205 Conestoga Road. oil in her home studio. She is currently ART GROUP AT HERSHEY’S MILL working on two projects simultane- ously; a brown and white floral compo- Martha Hanson | Franklin sition, and a bridge scene from France. A Yorkie named Max, a rolling river Even though Sara has numerous places in Bucks County, a thatched cot- to paint, she has been coming to the tage…these serve as the inspiration art group for over three years. She, like Experience the Difference for the artists (with or without formal many of the other members, relishes the training) who meet every Wednesday collegial atmosphere and the chance to from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. in the Cove. learn from others. She says she finds it Each member of the art group enjoys inspiring to see the growth in the work being creative in different ways. One of the other club members and gets such member is Sarah Hamilton. Sara, new ideas each week as the members the contact person for the art group, share their individual projects. The has had formal art education taking art club welcomes new members who classes at the Studio Friday want the opportunity Art Group in Ocean to expand their skills City, New Jersey; the through their relation- Riddle Village has stood the test of time. 25 years of caring for thousands Wayne Art Center; ships with others. of individuals who have called Riddle Village home or the place they love to the Mainline Art Center; and Com- VETERANS CLUB work. 25 years of giving back to the surrounding community. 25 years of fi scal munity Art Center Robert Irwin | Quaker responsibility, resident satisfaction and stabilized occupancy. 25 years of doing in Wallingford. She We will hold a meet- continues her train- what we do best ... Lifecare. That is why we can say without hesitation: ing on April 3, 2019 ing during weekly at 10 am in the Cove. art instruction with RIDDLE VILLAGE KNOWS LIFECARE Any Veteran is wel- Ana McCormick at come to attend. Please the Administration RiddleVillage.org | (610) 891-3700 | 1048 West Baltimore Pike, Media, PA 19063 contact Bob Irwin at Gallery and Studio or email fit in Newtown Square. She has exhibited and Continued on next page

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. House Committee News March 21 – HMGC Book Club. Meet Donna Dickerson | Ulster at the club at 6 p.m. for a light dinner ALZHEIMER’S/DEMENTIA followed by a book discussion. More SUPPORT GROUP The Club re-opened on February 8 will follow on this in the March lead- Robert Hughes | Franklin after its 6-week winter break. Renova- erboard. tions were conducted on the entryway We will continue with Ladies’ Night Like cancer, there are many ceiling, floor and hallway that leads to types of dementia with Out once a month on a Wednesdays, the Conference Room and Manager’s except for June when we are going to Alzheimer’s dis- office. ease accounting for The beginning care- take over the banquet room for “Girls more than 50% of giver suffers from a The annual Indoor Golf event is- Sat Just Wanna Have Fun”. There will be a the cases. Only a lack of knowledge urday, March 2. You do not have to be DJ, lots of 50’s, 60’s and 70’s music and few of these cases about the disease and a golfer to participate. As long as you light fare. Brush up on your line danc- are curable or man- its many ramifications. can play miniature golf, you are good ing gals! ageable and the rest These include and are to go. Club favorites like Steak Night, Ken- leads to premature often discussed: cost Trivia Night kicks off on Thursday, tucky Derby party, brunches, holiday death. Being a care- of care, where and how March 14. This continues to be super cookouts and theme nights will all be giver of a loved one to get help, early signs popular and will be offered every other offered. is very stressful and could result in a of dementia, typical deterioration of month. condition called “caregiver burnout.” loved one’s health, hospice care, doc- As always, we value your feedback and A major purpose/hope of the support tors, and drugs. For additional infor- Chef Steve will prepare Irish-themed suggestions. Remember to fill out Com- group is to reduce this stress. mation, please call at . specials along with our normal din- ment Cards which are available in HersheyMillAd2018_Hershey Mill Ad 2018 9/10/18 9:33 AM Page 1 ner menu for Saturday, the Suggestion Box March 16 in order to cel- in the Lobby and ebrate St. Patrick’s Day. are included with Fireplace Transformation is our Specialty Something new will be your bill. Remember offered on Thursday, to put your name on Update your existing wood burn- the card, because we ing, builder grade fireplace with a “Golf is 20 percent will continue to pull new gas fireplace, a gas insert, gas talent and 80 percent a card each month logs or a realistic electric log set. management” Ben Hogan for a free drink. We also have a full line of replace- ment glass fireplace doors for a By definition, a chip is a for this shot depends quick transformation. shot made from around solely on the distance Call us today or stop in. Our family the green where the objec- needed from your intended is a long time resident of the Mill, tive is to fly the ball just a few landing spot to the hole. The so we are happy to stop by and feet onto or just short of the stroke itself should be nothing give you a free estimate! green, allowing the ball to roll more than your putting stroke, out to the pin. You are not try- but on a slightly downward ing to control this shot with angle into the ball because of trajectory or spin. The proper your setup. Practice this shot Golf Tip setup should have your weight using all your lofted clubs, slightly toward your front foot, taking note how far each one fireplaceexperts.com your stance narrow and slightly allows the ball to roll out. 610-935-9334 open, and the ball played off 20 East Pothouse Road, Phoenixville, PA 19460 your back foot. The proper club Matthew Harvey, PGA

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AMERICAN DREAM and Gold). British broke with England to come here and form a new society As told by Tam Hguyen with the belief that a man’s natural right Part 3 – Tam’s story of the American included “life, liberty and the pursuit of dream picks up from the February happiness”. Guide and Digest. Since the day this nation was created I am proud to have added a small and passing through generations, many amount of paint to the picture of the American Dream, making it brighter and brighter. Passing through many eco- nomic, social and politi- cal crises in the past, the American dream has lasted from the day that the nation was created until the present time. Indeed, in the winter of 1945, in his final Inaugu- ral Address, President Roos- evelt said: “American power and prosperity has reached epic heights”. These ideas also had been expressed by John Adams; Americans of the post-war era were living bet- ter, richer and happier lives. In addition, President Barack Obama, a black man, was reelected for a second term in 2013. This reality is proof of the America dream, and also it is a valuable lesson for mankind especially for people of color waves of immi- who are living in America, because gration came from all over the world, despite their different skin color, all following previous people to search for citizens are equal. prosperity here, and they found it. America is truly a land of opportunity. Besides the hard work, of course, their Work hard and you will prosper. This success depended on other factors such premise has nurtured the people since as the abundance of natural resources, the country was created and lasts until fair and equal justice, and especially today. the American open education system. In the beginning, explorers in the 16th Individual talent was exploited at all and 17th centuries sought riches, and levels of school, English as a second religious dissenters came seeking free- language classes for new immigrants dom of worship (Gold and God or God Continued on next page Page 54 • March 2019 HersheysMill.org • Page 55 HERSHEY’S MILL SPORTS GROUP (continued) were organized at many locations – in communities, in churches or even at More importantly, HMSG CLUB NEWS schools, in neighborhood home with volunteer teachers. the Constitution of America is Don Evons | Princeton the first writ- On May 22 and 23, the ten constitu- HMSG has a spring event tion in world planned for “everyone” history that in The Mill. This means was completed everyone. For those who are by people who not familiar with the HMSG, owned private property. it is the sports activity group that It is based on the ideal of democracy, supports over 10 sporting activities the first nation formed as a republic, a here in The Mill. We are sponsoring our federal system with the office of Presi- first EXPO as a way to introduce our dent and 3 separate branches that were activities, show what is new for 2019 elected by citizens with a limited term and how to get involved. If you are a for leadership. That structure guaran- member or already involved “BRING A teed the practice of democracy and FRIEND”. If not come and learn about orderly issued policies, avoiding the us. What is especially exciting is show- overuse of power. The strength of this casing things to do with your grand- model is demonstrated by the fact that children. Eileen America has never had a coup d’état Set aside the afternoon of MAY 22 now. Rackover, since the day this country was created with Mike’s (1776). HMSG MEMBERSHIP help, took It is very rare among large countries in Judy Dale | Jefferson the photos the world to have such a stable political It’s almost spring! Now is the time to during a system and being able to satisfy their play, indoors or outdoors! But it takes practice. people like that. more than just playing. The HMSG is Even though the US Constitution is focused on increasing membership only about more than 240 years old, in 2019. Why join? The Group helps America still became the world leader finance capital improvements, main- in economy and many other areas. tenance and equipment. Plus it is an easy way to get involve and socialize! (At top) Billiards team (from Conclusion The Master Association is very helpful, left): Roger Kane, Keith Banks, Whether the American Dream sur- but financial support from our players Gordon Davis Jr, Jim Short, vives or not depends on the role of is vital. This year “spring” for a dona- Jack McGowan, Joe Silio, Bob government and the consciousness of tion. May 22 and 23 will be our “Bring Cohen, John Sullivan, John the people. On one hand, government a Friend” Expo! Watch for additional DeVol, Chip Dascanio, Rocky always provides the opportunity for information next month. Rackover. Not pictured: Bill people to promote and develop new BIKE CLUB Carlin, Dennis O’Leary, and ideas and innovations; on other hand, Joe Devanney. people should know how to work hard Jeff Smith | Princeton (Above) Keith Banks and Gor- in order to prosper and live a better life. The days are getting noticeably longer don Davis Jr are the winners What a wish. and we will soon be liberating our bikes of our Holiday Tournament TDN. from the recesses of our garages and that ran the last two weeks in basements, cleaning them, inflating the December 2018. Source: Time Magazine Continued on page 59

Page 56 • March 2019 HersheysMill.org • Page 57 HERSHEY’S MILL SPORTS GROUP (continued) YOUR GOAL Whether to walk to the mail tires and preparing them for another beyond Exton to Downingtown where box or to run a marathon, no season of riding. We welcome riders it will link with the East Brandywine IS OUR GOAL goal is too small or too big. of all levels to join us in riding some of Trail. The Struble Trail in Downing- the beautiful trails and back country town is another local rail trail that’s roads in the southeastern Pennsylvania ideal for beginning riders. It parallels area. Our schedule of upcoming rides the Brandywine River and is very flat You don’t have to accept daily aches and includes a description and scenic. pains or a reduced level of activity! Our If you enjoy team utilizes its decades of experience to biking or have address the challenges of aging and keep never biked and you active – no matter your goal. We have think you may an impeccable reputation for pro- enjoy it, contact viding exceptional care in all areas either myself at of physical therapy. Give us a call! or Seth French at 1065 Andrew Dr. Suite B-3 West Chester, PA

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of the distance, type of terrain, surface and interesting sights along the way. One of the highlights last year was putting our bikes on an excursion train in the town of Jim Thorp, Pennsylva- and we’ll nia for a 20-mile trip north along the put you on our email list. Additionally, Lehigh River and then pedaling mostly if you would like to ride and need a downhill back to Jim Thorp. We hope to bike, let us know. Occasionally, some- do that again this year. Another favor- one who no longer rides will donate a ite ride is the Schuylkill River Trail that bike to us and we’re able to pass it on to parallels the Schuylkill River from Val- someone else. If you have a bike that’s ley Forge into center city Philadelphia. no longer being used or you know of We typically only ride a portion of the someone not using their bike, please let trail and take a lunch break at one of us know and we’ll make arrangements the eateries along the way. The Chester to pick it up. Valley Trail is an easily accessible rail Biking is a great way to stay fit, have fun trail right in our backyard. It currently with other bikers and enjoy the beauti- runs from Exton to Valley Forge, but there are plans to extend it westward Continued on page 61 Page 58 • March 2019 HersheysMill.org • Page 59 HERSHEY’S MILL SPORTS GROUP (continued)

ful scenery of our area. For those of you Champions are. We hope to see you in who want to remain active and perhaps October, ready to bowl! get involved in a competitive sport, SENIOR MEN’S TENNIS LEAGUE put May 22 and 23 on your calendar. The Hershey’s Mill Sports Group, the Sergei Yurchak | Springton umbrella organization for all sports Fairly soon the weather will be improv- activities within The Mill, is having a ing to allow for playing outdoor tennis. Sports Expo at the Community Cen- This will give you an opportunity to ter from 4-6 p.m. on both days. Every participate with other Hershey’s Mill sport from horseshoes to tennis will be players in the interclub Senior Men’s represented at this Expo. Regardless of Tennis League. An objective of the your athletic ability, you’re sure to find League is to provide competitive dou- an activity that will be enjoyable and bles matches for the players, typically keep you active. five teams per match and ten matches per season. If you are interested Gorgeous in playing in this venue come Inside and Out Continued on page 63

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May, please contact me at praise the Lord). What happened to . Wednesday, you ask? There’s a popular PICKLEBALL difference in our schedule on Wednes- days. We play from 5-7 p.m. to accom- Tom Fant |Yardley modate our once a month pickleball Dr. Bradford J. Jacobs Isn’t it amazing? Outdoor sports at The and pizza socials, plus give the still- Dr. Alexandra K. Grulke Mill have gotten very quiet recently employed Mill folks a break. Dr. Aabha M. Suchak Dr. Megan S. Saltzman with one exception. If you’re We here in what we like to call The Dr. Vanessa Cardenas Take a Step in the Right Direction Hershe y ’s Dr. Theodore G. Mushlin (Retired) Mill Pickle-

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If you don’t think of seafood when you think of Ireland, you don’t know Ireland! These two favorite recipes, from County Donegal, are sure to make your St. Patrick’s Day special. We splurge on good Irish butter for both, and suggest you do too. Creamy Mussel Soup Scallops with Mushrooms 2 cups dry white wine 2 pounds unpeeled russet potatoes 8 tablespoons chopped shallots 1 cup whole milk, 2 egg yolks, and 1 clove garlic, smashed 3 tablespoons butter 8 parsley sprigs, 1 bay leaf, and 1/2 12 sea scallops teaspoon fresh thyme leaves Dry white wine, and water Pinch of saffron 11/4 cups half and half 1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper 2 tablespoons butter 8-10 pounds mussels, scrubbed 3/4 cup chopped shallots 5 tablespoons butter 2 cups sliced mushrooms 1/2 cup flour 3 tablespoons flour 31/2 cups whole milk Sea salt and ground white pepper Heavy cream 3/4 cup grated aged cheddar cheese Sea salt 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley Croutons and chopped fresh Boil the potatoes in well-salted water parsley for garnish until easily pierced with a knife. In a saucepan, combine wine, shallots, Remove from water and remove skins garlic, herbs, saffron, and pepper; then while hot, then beat together with the add mussels, cover, and steam until milk, egg yolks, and butter until light mussels open. While mussels steam, and fluffy. Cover and keep warm. Put and in a second saucepan, cook the but- the scallops in a saucepan, then cover ter and flour to create a medium roux; with a mixture of half wine and water. stirring often. Simultaneously, heat Poach scallops about 5 minutes, then milk in a microwave until nearly boil- remove them and reduce the remain- ing. Pour mussels and liquids through ing liquid until it’s about 11/4 cups. Add a fine colander, reserving all liquid; the half and half and simmer at least 5 then remove mussels from the shells minutes. In a separate saucepan, sweat (discard shells, and also any unopened the shallots in the butter until soft, then mussels). Return strained liquid to add the mushrooms and cook another the saucepan and boil it over high 4 minutes, then add the flour and cook, heat until reduced by about a quarter. stirring, for another 1 minute. Add and Transfer this liquid to the roux sauce- stir in the hot scallop, wine, and half pan, and whisk together; then whisk in and half liquid. Season as desired. Cut the hot milk. Adjust the milk if needed the scallops into 3 pieces each, and add to obtain desired thickness, keeping in to the sauce with half the cheese and mind it will thin a bit more once cream all the parsley. In an oven-safe serving is added. Just before serving, add the dish, pipe the prepared potatoes around shelled mussels and heavy cream (to the edge of the dish, fill the center with taste and desired thickness); and sea- the scallops in sauce, and sprinkle the son with sea salt (may take only a small remaining cheese on top. Place under amount dependant on the liquid from broiler until top is bubbling and lightly the mussels). Serve with garnish. browned. Page 66 • March 2019 HersheysMill.org • Page 67 ACTIVITIES CONTACTS

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