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Hershey’s Mill Community-TV HMC-TV Guide and Digest From The Main Gate 6 A fully self-supported nonprofit organization. Volume XIX Number 3 – March 2018 20 Hershey’s Drive, West Chester, PA 19380 Editor Louise O’Brien HM Residents Update 7 Tel 610-436-5922 • Fax 610-436-6429 Associate Editors Gail Habbersett and Guide and Digest E-mail: [email protected] Sharon Kope HMC-TV Ch20 Programming 8 Business E-mail: [email protected] Featured Writers Gay Barry, Mary Kay HMC-TV Board of Directors Hagerty, Joe Kennedy, and Don Trauger Getting To Know You 10 Donald J. Trauger (President), Carl Fletcher (Vice President), Mary Kay Hagerty (Secretary) , Advertising/Marketing Director Jack Keeley HM Bus Trips 16 Jack Keeley, and Louise O’Brien Marketing Finance Director Joe Silio Volunteer Coordinator Lee Gamma HM Library 20 We hope that you will share, or get involved, with your Hershey’s Mill magazine! All submissions welcomed; with rights retained Dining Around 22 by the owner. Send to [email protected], Attention Editor. Hardcopy submissions are not accepted. Articles should be limited to 500 words (although Local History 24 others may be considered), and photographs should be high-resolution. HMC-TV determines suitability and 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 Technology Tips 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. Activities Calendar 32

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Home Care for Seniors Club News 40  Personal care Recipes 47  Hospice assistance Pickleball 49  Meal preparation Hershey’s Mill Golf Club 50  Medication reminders  Laundry HM Sports Group 54  Light housekeeping Pool News 56  Companionship Classifieds 59 Affordable and compassionate care by a locally  Transportation owned and managed company - we are licensed and our employees are bonded & insured. Ask about our Activities Contacts 61 Please call for a free assessment: Live-in Program Advertisers’ Index 62 610-644-8780 www.angelcompanions.net Cover: A Verizon truck working on the Fios transition at the main entrance of Hershey’s Mill. Read about potential alarm panel issues in our From The Main Gate section.

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Marc Fraser | Director of Security potential reliability issues. In most cellular communicator for their alarm monitoring companies (Life Alert, cases, the alarm panel can communi- panel. Currently, the cost to purchase ADT, Vector, Protection Bureau, etc.) By May 2018, Hershey’s Mill will fully cate using VOIP service; but there have and install a cellular for medical, bur- transition to Verizon Fios as its com- been instances where VOIP service has glar or addi- munity-wide provider of cable tele- been linked to communication delays tional fire safety vision, Internet, and phone services. or failures between the alarm panel and alarm systems, While this type of digital communi- the monitoring station. In response to must contact cation is quickly replacing the much these reliability issues, the alarm indus- that company in older, slower analog communication try introduced a solution known as a order to inform delivered by copper telephone/DSL cellular communicator, which allows them that the lines, one area of the transition to Fios the alarm panel to communicate using residence will be to which all Hershey’s Mill residents a compatible cellular signal. While no utilizing Veri- must take note is in regards to the reli- method of telephone communication zon Fios phone ability of voice over Internet phone is fully guaranteed, the cellular com- service. This will service (VOIP), including Verizon Fios municator is considered “compatible” allow the com- and Comcast Digital Voice, as it relates with alarm systems and more reliable pany to make to monitored alarm equipment. than VOIP service. any necessary Many alarm panels, including Her- Residents who have VOIP reliability e q u i p m e n t shey’s Mill monitored alarm panels, concerns regarding their Hershey’s Mill modifications are considered by their manufacturer monitored alarm system are encour- commu- Alarm in order to ensure sys- to be incompatible with VOIP due to aged to consider the installation of a nicator is $199 and the tem compatibility. monthly fee for the cel- If you have any ques- lular service is $15 per Panel tions, please feel free month (paid annually). to contact the Director Whether to walk to the mail Additionally, residents & Fios of Security, Marc Fra- YOUR GOAL box or to run a marathon, no who utilize any non- ser, at . IS OUR GOAL goal is too small or too big. Hershey’s Mill alarm Thank you.

HM RESIDENTS UPDATE You don’t have to accept daily aches and pains or a reduced level of activity! Our This information from Hershey’s Mill Security can be used along with the annual team utilizes its decades of experience to HM Resident Directory to stay up-to-date. Contact Security with any issues. address the challenges of aging and keep you active – no matter your goal. We have Cotter, Bill & Jean Spierling, Thomas & Weinblatt, Fred & an impeccable reputation for pro- Hamlet, Helen Giampaolo, Paola viding exceptional care in all areas 1714 Yardley Drive (new #) of physical therapy. Give us a call! Krepacki, Wanda 1721 Yardley Drive 1100 Lincoln Drive (new #) Ward, David & Kathy Wilcox, Bruce & Ann 1065 Andrew Dr. 358 Devon Way (new #) Suite B-3 964 Kennett Way 877 Jefferson Way West Chester, PA Manieri, Mike & Lidia (new #) Woodruff, Paul & Marcia 610-344-7374 www.aumphysicaltherapy.com 1725 Yardley Drive (new #) 1633 Yardley Drive Page  • March 2018 HersheysMill.org • Page  HMC-TV CHANNEL 20 PROGRAMMING

Original Programming March 1 – 15, 2018 Original Programming March 16 – 31, 2018 Threadworks Inspiring Wellness with Kay Ricker with Kathy Myers Kay’s neighbor, Marion Mackey, in Princeton Kathy has a discussion with Lori Espe and Laurie Village, is an excellent quilt maker. Marion 10:00 4:00 7:00 12:00 Robinson about ways to develop a wellness plan 10:00 4:00 7:00 12:00 shows off some of the quilts she has made which am pm pm am that addresses all aspects of your life: body, am pm pm am commemorate special occasions such as the mind, and spirit. They talk about techniques Olympics, baseball’s Mark McGwire, her sons’ to address different pieces of wellness, which weddings, November 11, and elections. She also include nourishment, activity, awareness, and displays some of her embroidered works. relationships. Taxes – What Are They For? Science of Happiness at LLI at IU with Sandy Wollenberg with Sandy Wollenberg 10:30 4:30 7:30 12:30 Nick DiMarino teaches a class about taxes at the Sandy shares some of the content of the class 10:30 4:30 7:30 12:30 am pm pm am Immaculata LifeLong Learning Institute. He and that she teaches at the Lifelong Learning Insti- am pm pm am Sandy discus what our taxes do and what the tute at Immaculata University. She gives us the choices are for tax revenue. new research on happiness and how to achieve it in your life.

February 28 to March 8, noon To view HMC-TV’s original programming online: Go to hersheysmill.org, and Girl with a Pearl Earring (PG13) navigate through “TV & Digest” to “HMC-TV20” to “Original Programming”. Movies Scarlett Johansson and Colin Firth Follow the link there to go to the video streaming website. A maid in 17th century Holland becomes the model for a famous Vermeer painting. [Run time 1h 40m] Noon March 8, 8:30 p.m. to March 16, noon & Annie (PG) 8:30 pm Aileen Quinn and Albert Finney The Broadway hit jumps to the big screen. Little orphan Annie starts a new life with Daddy Warbucks. [Run time 2h 7m]

Following the Noon March 16, 8:30 p.m. to March 23, noon 12:45 am – 10:00 am 10:45 am – Noon movie until 4:00 pm Bulletin Von Ryan’s Express (NR) Following the 8:30 pm Board Movies Frank Sinatra and Trevor Howard 4:45 pm – 7:00 pm 7:45 pm – 8:30 pm movie until Midnight World War II thriller, prisoner of war Frank Sinatra breaks out and hijacks a train full of Allied troops. [Run time 1h 56m] Noon To view/print all HM cable channels: Go to hersheysmill.org, and navigate March 23, 8:30 p.m. to March 31, noon from “TV & Digest” to “Cable & Comcast”. Both basic and full listings available. & From Russia with Love (PG) 8:30 pm Sean Connery and Robert Shaw HMC-TV Channel 20 reserves the right to make program substitutions, and James Bond 007 is on the search for a Russian decoding dates/times are subject to change. Opinions of hosts, guests, or advertisers machine, known as Lektor. [Run time 1h 58m] shall not be construed as an endorsement by HMC-TV. ©2018 HMC-TV Page  • March 2018 HersheysMill.org • Page  GETTING TO KNOW YOU

Mary Kay Hagerty | Heatherton In 1968 Sally became pregnant with here, Sally and Bob were still working. books for the children. Meanwhile Bob her first son. In those days there was no Once retired, they became involved worked with first and second graders Meet Bob and Sally Schwabe, a lovely maternity leave, so she had to resign her at Hershey’s Mill and enjoyed many teaching them sports. He purchased couple who have given so much of position. She was a stay-at-home Mom activities available such as golf, biking, much-needed equipment such as soc- themselves to their family and their while her two boys were young. When swimming and the community garden. cer balls and nets for the children. community. Bob, an only child, grew the younger son went to kindergarten, Volunteer activities gave them up in Upper Darby and graduated from Sally taught in a half-day language arts an opportunity to apply the Upper Darby High School in 1956. He program at the Benchmark School, in skills and experiences gained went on to earn a Bachelor’s degree in in teaching. Bob and Sally Health and Physical Education from admitted that they missed West Chester University in 1960. He teaching at first when they retired but they found that Meet it was easier to travel when you’re not on a school sched- ule. For ten years they trav- Bob & Sally elled to Rancho Mirage, in Palm Springs, California for the winter. They especially Eaton Village Schwabe enjoyed attending the Dinah also earned his Master’s degree in Edu- Media, PA. This was perfect for her as Photo by Mary Kay Hagerty cation there. After college he taught it got her back into teaching yet still be elementary physical education in the home when her children came back Shore Women’s Golf Clas- Penn-Delco School District in Delaware from school. sic held at the nearby Mis- County for forty-three years. Following In Sally’s next position, she ran a state- sion Hills Golf Course. They his retirement, the district established funded, gifted program for academi- loved the warm weather and an annual walk-a-thon in his name. cally talented students in the Catholic played a lot of golf while in This fundraiser, held the first week in schools as part of the Intermediate Unit California. June, raises money for a different local in the Penn-Delco School System. She While in California they cause each year. One year the money worked with small groups of second raised went to a local family whose volunteered in the “Read to eighth graders. After the program with Me” program which house had burned down. Another year ended Sally was hired by the Upper the money went to a family whose child was sponsored by local Darby School District. She taught at churches. Volunteers would travel Bob and Sally also worked with had cancer. What an honor for Bob to Garretford Elementary School for have this yearly event named for him! weekly by bus to elementary schools a group of fifth graders in the program twelve years. in an agricultural area to work with who asked them about where they Sally and her brother were raised in Sally met Bob when they were on the migrant workers’ children. The migrant lived and where they had travelled. As Pittsburgh. She graduated from Mount faculty of the Penn-Delco School Dis- families were very poor and had to they started showing them Pennsyl- Lebanon High School where she played trict. After they were married, Sally and move often to find employment. Thus, vania and other places they had trav- basketball and was a cheerleader. She Bob searched for a place to live. They the children’s education suffered. Sally elled, they realized these conversations earned a Bachelor’s and later a Master’s decided to look in Hershey’s Mill for a worked with a group of third graders served as great geography lessons! The degree in Education from Penn State. home since they both enjoyed playing helping them learn English, which for program grew from 150 volunteers to After graduation she landed a job in golf and had some friends who already all of the students was their second over 400 in the ten years that Sally and the State College School District where lived in the community. They liked it language. She donated money to the Continued on page 13 she taught second grade for two years. immediately! For the first ten years school so that the teacher could buy

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Bob worked with the migrant children. For this retired couple, it was a very Up Close with satisfying and rewarding experience. Bob & Sally Independent Living, Also rewarding has been their volun- teer activities in the HM community. At How long have you lived in Hershey’s the top of Bob’s list was playing Santa Mill? 21 years Claus at the HM Golf Club for nine Our Where did you live before coming to WELCOME years. Each year he played the part at Reinvented. the “Breakfast with Santa” brunch with Hershey’s Mill? Bob lived in Wilm- CENTER Sally as his elf helper. In Bob’s words, ington and Sally lived in Swarth- is now “It was a wonderful event, well received more. OPEN by the community.” Bob and Sally What activities do you enjoy at Her- enjoyed watching their friends’ grand- shey’s Mill? children grow up as they returned each Golfing until recently, LATE FALL 2018 – 250 big, stylish apartments will year to visit Santa. Bob added that the platform tennis, swimming, bik- ing and the community garden make their debut at Atwater in Malvern. chair people of the event do a great job each year buying and wrapping gifts for How many children and grandchildren Santa to give to each child who attends do you have? Sally has two sons At the leading edge of the ‘aging well’ movement, Echo Lake will the brunch. Bob and Sally have many and Bob has one son. Between include a 4,500 square foot fitness and wellness center, innovative happy memories of this event over the them they have six grandchil- dining built around the latest trends in nutrition and culinary arts, years. dren aged 11-18. and a catalog of programming that dares you to explore. Oh, and the views! Wait until you see the views. Favorite local restaurant: Sally and Bob enjoy grilling out and eating at home, but they have enjoyed Think cruise ship, think country club, think spa... going to The Whip Tavern in and then, let your imagination run wild. Coatesville for lunch. Favorite places to travel: Sally enjoys the mountains in New Hamp- shire and Bob likes the Jersey Visit our Welcome Center in Shore. They both love Palm Lincoln Court Shopping Center. Find out about our “Echo Lake Springs where they wintered for Club” programs starting in many years. January. Mention this ad and take home a gift! Bob also served on the House Com- 235 Lancaster Avenue, Malvern mittee at the club. This committee is responsible for decorating the Club LivingatEchoLake.com | 484-568-4777 | 900 Atwater Drive | Malvern, PA 19355 throughout the year, especially during the holiday season. Sally volunteered Our sister community, Daylesford Crossing in Paoli, offers Senior Living, on the Membership Committee at the but different! Supportive Living and Memory Care: 610-640-4000. golf club. Sally and Bob enjoyed playing golf here, but had to cut back recently due Continued on page 15

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Page 14 • March 2018 HersheysMill.org • Page 15 HERSHEY’S MILL BUS TRIPS Prior to making payment, anyone who wishes to participate in a bus trip must first Trips Listed In Chronological Harlem Globetrotters The Beach Boys Order (Or By First Occurrence) call the contact person to ensure that there is still room on the bus. Friday, March 16, 2018 Friday, March 23, 2018 Cost: $45 Cost: $90 Philadelphia Flower Show All bus riders must be age 18 or older Departs: 5:15 p.m. Departs: 5:45 p.m. unless otherwise noted in the trip write-up. Contact: Marc Fraser Contact: Marc Fraser Wednesday, March 7, 2018 Trip payment checks should be made Cost: $17 + Admission payable to “HERSHEY’S MILL HOA”, sealed Children age 8+ are welcome! Founded One of the greatest pop music acts in Departs: 9:30 a.m. in 1926, the Harlem Globetrotters are history is coming to the Santander Per- Contact: Sandy Waldman in an envelope (noting trip name and date), and placed in the maroon “Customer an exhibition basketball team that com- forming Arts Center in Reading. It is bines athleticism, theater, and comedy. without a doubt, that The Beach Boys Join us as we travel to the 2018 Phila- Service” mailbox next to the Security Center in the exit lane at the Main Gate. Over the years they have played more significantly changed the direction of delphia Flower Show! This year’s than 26,000 exhibition games in 122 the musical landscape, and they con- theme, “Wonders of Water,” will high- Refunds are only granted if (1) the trip countries and territories, and they are tinue to perform and create with the light a fabulous day always filled with is canceled, or (2) the trip has a wait list bringing their show to the Santander same style that influenced their explo- scent, color, and nature. The price cov- from which another passenger can fill the Arena in Reading. Don’t miss this sive debut over 50 years ago. The Beach ers bus transportation only. Tickets can vacated spot. opportunity to see one of America’s Boys are famously known for passing be purchased on your own by going iconic teams, as they are sure to enter- many musical milestones, whether it be online or at the local supermarkets. Bus leaves promptly at the scheduled time. Please plan to arrive 10 minutes early tain and amaze fans of all ages! creating the Pet Sounds master-piece Philadelphia Orchestra in 1966, recording the Golden Globe The Hershey’s Mill Bus Committee is always Reading Royals Hockey nominated “Kokomo” in 1988, being Thursday, March 8, 2018 looking for more volunteers to help share Saturday, March 17, 2018 inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Cost: $14 (single date, bus only) ideas and plan bus trips! If interested, call Cost: $35 Fame, or watching worldwide album + Performance Admission Marc Fraser at . Departs: 5:15 p.m. sales blow past 100 million. Departs: 5:30 p.m. Contact: Marc Fraser Museum of the Bible, Washington, D.C. Contact: Ann Seraphin Friday, May 11, 2018 Children age 8+ are welcome! Join us Saturday, April 28, 2018 Yannick Nézet-Séguin conducts van Yannick Nézet-Séguin conducts Bee­ as we travel to the Santander Arena Cost: $40 + Lunch der Aa and Rachmaninoff; with Janine thoven and Schumann; with Hélène in Reading, PA to watch some hockey Departs: 7:30 a.m. Jansen on violin. Grimaud on piano. action as the Reading Royals, minor Contact: Priscilla Burt Also join us for other trips, shown below league hockey affiliate of the Phila- (these depart at 6 p.m.): delphia Flyers, take on the Brampton Explore Washington’s new museum Friday, April 20, 2018 Beast in a 7 p.m. matchup. Enjoy close- featuring the world’s most famous Stéphane Denève con- up, fast-paced, professional hockey and book that shaped history. ducts Connesson, Pro- lower level seating in one of the finest Continued on page 19 kofiev, Strauss, and arenas in the region! Ravel; with Hilary Hahn on violin.

Page 16 • March 2018 HersheysMill.org • Page 17 HERSHEY’S MILL BUS TRIPS (continued) Now pen Museum Collections include artifacts of the Susquehanna,”; one of only six O and objects from a range of cultures remaining authentic paddle-wheel and time periods, with a permanent riverboats in the United States. You’ll collection focusing on Biblical items, discover an interior collection of beau- manuscripts, printed Bibles, books, and tiful mahogany woodwork, brass and art. You will find thousands of religious copper accents, custom stained-glass artifacts along with high-tech exhibits. ceilings and mirrored 10%10% DIS DCIOUNTSCOUNON ENTREEST ON ENT FORR HERSEESHEFOY’SR MHILLER RSESIHDEYEN TMILLS There is an additional charge for some walls. The bar attractions. Lunch is on your own. onboard is completely Penn’s Peak c o v e r e d Tuesday, May 8, 2018 in copper Cost: $55 with brass Departs: 9:15 a.m. tacks, remi- Contact: Ann McClay niscent of old- time riverboats from Please respond by Wednesday, April the 1800s! Following the 18 to reserve your seat, as we must have boat trip, at 1:30 p.m. we’ll head to the Come enjoy our homemade pastas,pizzas, a minimum of 20 people signed up by State Capitol building for a 45 minute and signature Italian dishes this date. Eric Kearns presents Voices guided tour. If available, the tour will of Legends, a show featuring incredible include the Senate, House of Represen- 235 LancasterAve • FrazerPA • 610.240.9566 •www.toninospizzaandpasta.com vocal impersonations of superstar sing- tatives and the Court Room. Pictures ers from the 1950’s through the 1980’s. are permitted, and encouraged, in the You will be taken on the musical ride of magnificent Capitol Rotunda only. Trusted & Affordable your life Just a few of the artists you’ll A gift shop is located on site. Please hear in the show are: Neil Diamond, respond by May 20, as we need a mini- Dental Excellence Elvis Presley, Chubby Checker, Frank mum of 20 people or the trip will be Sinatra, Rod Steward, Barry Manilow, cancelled. 20% Senior Discount! Engelbert Humperdinck, Johnny Cash, Philadelphia Museum of Art – “Modern Call us today for more details. Tom Jones, Louis Armstrong, and This offer is not to be combined with any other discount. so many more. You will also enjoy a Times: American Art 1910-1950” breathtaking overlook of nearby Belt- Thursday, June 21, 2018 zville Lake, plus a picturesque 50-mile Cost: $35 + Lunch panoramic view of the Appalachian Departs: 8:30 a.m. Mountains. Bus, show, and lunch are Contact: Priscilla Burt included in the price. Harrisburg: Capitol Visit & From jazz and the jitterbug to assem- bly lines and skylines: the early twenti- Susquehanna Boat Ride eth century was a time of great social, Monday, June 11, 2018 artistic, and technological change. Art- Cost: $37 ists responded with a revolutionary Departs: 9:15 a.m. language of shapes and colors. See how 480 Lancaster Avenue Contact: Ann McClay Georgia O’Keefe, Marsden Hartley, • Frazer • and others challenged convention and To begin, we will enjoy our boxed forged bold new styles to fit the times. (610) 993-0444 lunches (included in price) during our Lunch on your own; reduced rates are www.FrazerDentalCare.com 45 minute river cruise on “The Pride offered for Museum members.

Page 18 • March 2018 HersheysMill.org • Page 19 HM LIBRARY HM Library (Community Center) The Library Board decided Griffin, W. E. B. Death- at Nuremberg Reich, Christopher - Take that if the West Chester Monday to Friday 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Harris, Robert - Munich Rhys, Rachel - Dangerous Crossing Area School District is Saturday 10 a.m. – Noon Hendricks, Greer - Wife Between Us Smith, Gregory Blake - Maze at closed the Hershey’s Mill Higgins, Kristan - Now That You Windermere Library will also be closed. www.hmlibrary.com Mention It Taylor, Brad - Operation Down We want volunteers and Joyce, Rachel - Music Shop Todd, Anna - Spring Girls residents to be safe. Krentz, Jayne Ann - Promise Not To Tudor, C. J. - Chalk Man The library will provide a sugges- NEW BOOKS Tell Williams, Beatriz - Wicked City tion box near the desk for residents Laseur, Carrie - Weight of an Infinite Willis, Lauren - English Wife to recommend books for purchase. In Fiction Sky Woods, Stuart - Unbound Luna, Louisa - Two Girls Down Yates, Christopher J. - Grist Mill Road general, the books selected for pur- Bala, Sharon - Boat People chase are a combination of Publisher’s MacArthur, Robin - Heart Spring Benedict, Marie - Carnegie’s Maid Mountain Non-Fiction Weekly, Amazon, New York Time’s Benjamin, Chloe - Immortalists Best Seller List, Book Pages and Barnes Massey, Sujata - Widows of Malabar Crocker, John, MD - Following Fifi Benjamin, Melanie - Girls in the Hill and Noble’s suggestions. Picture Ferguson, Niall - Square and the Tower Montefiore, Simon S. -Red Sky at Jones, Wendy - Jane on the Brain Book Pages will replace Book List. Block, Stefan Merrill - Oliver Loving Noon Kilmeade, Brian - Andrew Jackson / Residents can sign up to check off their Bunn, Davis - Firefly Cove Preston, Douglas J. - City of Endless New Orleans suggestions as they did in the past with Burke, James Lee - Robicheaux Night Koehn, Nancy - Forged in Crisis Book List. This sign-up sheet is on Cooke, C. J. - I Know My Name Quindlen, Anna - Still Life with Bread Patterson, James - Home Sweet Murder the main bulletin board as you enter Cornell, Bernard - Fools and Mortals Crumbs Shapiro, Laurie Gwen – Stowaway the library. Your input helps us in our Crais, Robert - Wanted monthly purchases. D’Andrea, Luca - Beneath the Mountain Our recent purchases Finn, A. J. - Woman in include several large the Window print books including Follett, Ken - Pillars of Still Life With Bread the Earth Crumbs by Anna Quindlen, Munich by Shown are two recent large- Robert Harris, and print book and audiobook Andrew Jackson and acquisitions the Miracle of New Orleans by Brian Kilmeade. We are increasing our audio books with new purchases. Recent acquisitions include, The Quest, All the Light We Cannot See, Mysterious, Shoemak- er’s Wife, The Husband’s Secret, Ireland and Order to Kill. Please remember that audio books are taken out on the honor system and we would appreciate their prompt return upon completion.

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Gail Habbersett | Eaton Caesar, anti-pasta, mixed greens and appreciated. This was certainly true of tions; chocolate mousse and Tiramisu. pasta. Each one was enhanced with a the other options as well: Macaroni Each of us thought that our dessert I’m pleased to fill in this month for Gay nicely seasoned dressing. Next we ven- Mercato, Veal Marsala, Mixed Vege- was the best and neither dish could be Barry. It’s been quite an interesting tured to the cold vegetable sides. The tables with Seafood, and the Agnolotti topped anywhere. So delicious. experience. For example, I learned that roasted organic beets were yummy, but Pomodoro. Towards the end of our meal, I made Mercato translates to “market” the attractive board filled with fire- But wait, that’s not all! Having scouted sure our host, Joe, provided a few details grilled eggplant, onions, tomatoes, the buffet, we knew to save room for the not apparent but and zucchini called us back more brick-oven Neapolitan pizzas. There than once! To cleanse our palate before investigating the entrees, we enjoyed sweet, chilled watermelon and cantaloupe. Mercato Photos courtesy of Mercato 33 West Market Street, West Chester (610) 701-6326

were three varieties avail- in English. able at any given time and If you’re in the market for during our visit, we tasted at authentic northern Italian least five. Imagine San Mar- cuisine, you’ll find it within zano tomatoes, house-made six miles of Hershey’s Mill in mozzarella with additional the historic, picturesque bor- options such as meat, gar- ough of West Chester. Also, lic, and mushrooms atop a to those who dread parking thin, puffed, slightly charred in town, this restaurant is crust. Their pies are worth within a block of two the trip and you could easily large parking garages. make a meal of those. Consider choosing When I was told that they a nice day and allow On this also make their own bread, time before or after particular day, the I asked for a sample since it your meal to browse buffet featured six is not included on the buffet table. I’m a important. Reservations are the local shops and entrees. Naturally bit of a breadaholic. Our waitress, Han- suggested and Mercato offers BYOB at galleries. we had to sample nah, was so accommodating through- lunch and dinner on Sundays through I also discovered that them all! Our per- out our meal and gladly provided us Tuesdays. As we move into spring, the Mercato is not only sonal favorites not only with their dense, crusty bread, owners, Alfredo and Barbara Giannac- close to us, but it also were the chicken but also a side of their sunshine pesto caris arrange to have the sidewalk offers an extensive piccata and espe- for dipping. What an extraordinary expanded to accommodate outdoor lunch buffet featur- cially the Mort- taste treat! It was hard to resist using a seating. Inside Joe took us downstairs ing gourmet culinary adella meatballs spoon to get every last bit. to a cozy, wine-cellar-inspired room dishes for less than – out of this world! We don’t ordinarily order dessert, but used for overflow as well as private par- $10 per person. My husband and I Typical of nearly all of the offerings, on this occasion Gary and I felt our ties and banquets. sampled from among four salads: the flavors were so well balanced that readers should be well informed. We Please don’t just be tempted. Go and each ingredient could be detected and opted for two of their homemade selec- see for yourself! Page 22 • March 2018 HersheysMill.org • Page 23 LOCAL HISTORY

Joe Kennedy | Princeton At that time, the armed forces were According to Marianne Verges, author flying her AT-6 on the last leg of a solo hard-pressed to fill many skilled posi- of the 1991 book On Silver Wing: hop from San Antonio, navigating only Mary Holmes Howson of Wayne was tions and pilots were especially at a The Women Airforce Service Pilots by ground markers. As she approached a member of a unique band of women premium for the U.S. Army Air Force, of World War II, 1942-1944, 25,000 Avenger Field, an air traffic controller’s who served the nation with distinc- which was looking for men only. The women volunteered for the WASPS, error put Howson’s plane in the same tion during World War II. The signifi- 1930s had produced a cadre of women and 1,830 were accepted into the pro- air corridor with another plane, piloted cance of her short life is summed up aviators, the most well-known of whom gram. Mary Howson was one of them. by Elizabeth Erickson. Erickson’s plane on a marker in the was Amelia Earhart. But Mary Howson began to take flying les- slammed into Howson’s fuselage. Erick- cemetery of Wash- there were other female sons to garner the necessary 35 hours son was pinned in her aircraft and was ington Memorial fliers, such as Jacque- of logged certified flying time that killed when the plane crashed. As How- Chapel at Valley line Cochran and Nancy was an entrance requirement for the son’s plane fell, she was able to get out Forge National His- Harkness Love, both of WASPs. In November 1943, she was of the canopy and pull the ripcord of torical Park. It whom had distinguished accepted into the program as a cadet. her parachute. But there wasn’t enough reads: “Mary Hol- themselves in a number Mary Howson began her flight training altitude left, and she hit the ground as mes Howson. Feb- of international speed at Avenger Field in Sweetwater, Texas, her chute opened. A memorial service ruary 16, 1919-April races. Both Cochran and using an AT-6 advanced trainer air- for Mary Howson was held at the air- 16, 1944. Beloved Love had ferried Ameri- craft. Daughter of Richard can bombers across the Doris Brinker Tanner, and Mary Howson a WASP member from Who Lost Her Life Howson’s class, wrote in as a Member of the Mary and Women Holmes Howson Airforce Service Pilots Women Airforce Service Pilots.” The Atlantic with the Air Transport Com- a September 1985 article in American field gymnasium and one of the WASP plain stone tablet serves as a monument mand early in the war. Most published History Illustrated that her fellow stu- cadets accompanied her body back to of sorts for the 36 other WASPs killed histories of the WASPs give credit to dents came from diverse backgrounds Wayne. In death, Mary Howson was in the line of duty during the war. Jackie Cochran for the idea of training and included “teachers, nurses, factory presented with her silver wings. They Howson came from a prominent fam- women pilots for domestic military fly- workers, waitresses and a few debu- are embedded on her marker at the ily. Her father was a patent attorney; her ing duties, thus releasing men for com- tantes.” The training, according to Tan- Valley Forge Cemetery. mother, a Main Line matron. She had bat operations overseas. ner, was intended to equip the women On December 20, 1944, Arnold ter- three brothers, two of whom served in Late in 1942, under the direction of for piloting standard military aircraft minated the WASP program, saying the armed forces. She attended private Gen. Henry “Hap” Arnold, the WASPs and to perform duties such as towing that the war situation had changed and school in Devon and graduated from were formed with Cochran as director targets for anti-aircraft, air-to-air gun- that women’s volunteer services were Radnor High School in 1936. Accord- and Love as staff director. The WASP’s nery practice with live ammunition, no longer needed. For more than 30 ing to family records, Howson gradu- were a civilian unit under Army Air test flying and delivering new planes, years, former WASPs lobbied Congress ated from Smith College in 1940 and Force control. Though members wore test-flying planes after repairs, and to gain recognition and benefits for took a teaching position at the Oak dark-blue (Santiago blue) uniforms, towing gliders for glider-pilot training. their wartime service. In 1977, Presi- Lane Country Day School. When the were awarded silver wing insignia, were By April 1944, according to official dent Carter signed into law a bill that United States entered the war in 1941, subject to military discipline and cour- records, Mary Howson had logged declared that WASP service “had been she was teaching at the Booth School tesies, and flew all types of military air- 50 hours of flight training and was on active duty in the armed forces for the in Devon. craft, they received civilian pay and no schedule to graduate and get her wings purpose of laws administered by the insurance or pensions. in May. On April 16, Mary Howson was Veterans Administration.” Page 24 • March 2018 HersheysMill.org • Page 25 Save on Medicare Insurance! Rates for Women Start at $107/mo. for Plan N

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Don Trauger | Kennett a lock up problem. After restarting the up process. NOTE: Normal shut down and restart computer, its memory will be refreshed This feature is still welcomed even is done by clicking the four-pane I had three calls in January 2018 from with all the necessary files reloaded to though it may cause a lock up to occur white icon in the lower left corner of residents that said their computers run the computer normally. You may slightly more frequently as compared to the screen and clicking the circle icon had locked up. They said they could ask “Doesn’t it do that when I shut a Windows 7 computer. with a vertical slash, which is just not move the mouse arrow, could not down and start it up the next time”? No If you are using a Win- above the four-pane open or close any programs and worse it doesn’t – at least not with Windows dows 10 or Windows white icon. Then yet could not shut down their comput- 10 or Windows 8. Windows 7 and ear- 8 computer, I rec- click “Shut down” or ommend that once a “Restart”. Don’t use week, before you shut the power button to down the computer, shut down unless it’s Hold Down the Power you click “Restart” to necessary! allow the computer to Any questions that Button – A Quick Tip restart and refresh the you may have regard- ers normally. I wondered if Microsoft lier versions will refresh the memory memory. Allow it to ing computers will released an update that was causing when shut down and restarted. come up to the Desk- be discussed at our the problem. That’s always possible but Beginning with Windows 8 and con- top screen and let it rest there for monthly meetings on I told them to try the following simple tinuing with Windows 10, Microsoft two minutes or so. Then shut it down the third Tuesday at 7 p.m. upstairs in fix. Hold down the power button on introduced a new feature called “Fast as you normally would. the Community Center. the computer for ten seconds or so or startup”. This feature saves everything until the screen is dark. Wait about 15- in memory to a single file when you 20 seconds, then push the power but- click “Shut down”. The next time, when ton to start the computer again. This you power up the computer, this fea- feature has been built into computers ture springs into action and tells the for years and it’s not unique to Win- computer to read this file. Since most dows 10 or any other version. Now you of what you need to get started is in may wonder why a lock up can occur. this file, it really speeds up the boot The problem lies in the memory of the (startup) time. Typically a 30-50 per- computer and over time as files get cent decrease will be noted in boot opened and closed bits and pieces of time compared to a conventional start files may remain that can contribute to

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Page 30 • March 2018 HersheysMill.org • Page 31 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday 1 2 3 4 10:00 am Caregiver Support 8:30 am Aerobic Dancing/Exercise 9:00 am Silio 2:00 pm Table Tennis Group 10:00 am Quilters Billiards 10:00 am Yoga 12:30 pm Silio Billiards 10:00 am Table Tennis March 2018 1:00 pm Card Games 1:00 pm Friday Mah Jongg 1:00 pm Knitting Circle 2:30 pm Scrabble 6:30 pm Poker 4:30 pm Table Tennis Activities Calendar 7:00 pm Casual Singing Group 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 8:30 am Aerobic Dancing/Exercise 1:00 pm Pinochle 7:30 am Men’s Bible Study 9:00 am Paoli Hospital Aux 8:30 am Aerobic Dancing/Exercise 9:00 am Silio 2:00 pm Table Tennis 10:00 am (SH) Paoli Hosp Aux 1:00 pm (SH) Pinochle 8:30 am Aerobic Dancing/Exercise 10:00 am Yoga 10:00 am Quilters Billiards 10:00 am (CV) Ageless Exercise 1:00 pm Mah Jongg 9:30 am Intermediate Bridge 11:30 am (CV) Mermaid Book 12:30 pm Silio Billiards 9:00 am MLMUG 12:00 pm (SH) Circle Of Friends 1:30 pm Mah Jongg 10:00 am (CV) Ageless Exercise Club 1:00 pm (CV) Hand & Foot Card 10:00 am Table Tennis 12:30 pm Mah Jongg 3:00 pm (SH) Railroad Club 12:30 pm Mah Jongg 1:00 pm Card Games Grp 12:30 pm HM Duplicate Bridge 12:30 pm Social Club Bridge 1:00 pm Knitting Circle 1:00 pm Friday Mah Jongg 1:00 pm (CV) Talking Bridge 12:30 pm (SH) Mah Jongg 2:00 pm Table Tennis 1:00 pm (CV) Rummikub 3:00 pm Bridge 12:30 pm (CV) Art Group 2:00 pm (SH) Book Discussion 2:30 pm Scrabble 5:20 pm Exercise To DVDs 1:00 pm Dominoes Group 4:30 pm Table Tennis 7:00 pm WH Duplicate Bridge 1:00 pm Groff Mah Jongg 6:30 pm Poker 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 8:30 am Aerobic Dancing/Exercise 10:30 am Hearing Screening 7:30 am Men’s Bible Study 10:00 am Angel Companions 8:30 am Aerobic Dancing/Exercise 9:00 am Silio 2:00 pm Table Tennis 10:00 am (CV) Chester County 1:00 pm Pinochle 8:30 am Aerobic Dancing/Exercise Seminar 10:00 am Quilters Billiards Hospital Aux 1:00 pm (SH) Pinochle 10:00 am (CV) Ageless Exercise 10:00 am Yoga 12:30 pm Silio Billiards 10:00 am Table Tennis 10:00 am Ageless Exercise 1:00 pm Mah Jongg 12:30 pm Mah Jongg 1:00 pm Card Games 1:00 pm (CV) Hand & Foot Card 12:00 pm (SH) Circle Of Friends 1:30 pm Mah Jongg 12:30 pm (SH) Mah Jongg 1:00 pm Knitting Circle Grp 12:30 pm Mah Jongg 3:00 pm (SH) Railroad Club 12:30 pm (CV) Art Group 2:00 pm Table Tennis 1:00 pm Friday Mah Jongg 12:30 pm HM Duplicate Bridge 7:00 pm (SH) Great Books Club 1:00 pm Dominoes 6:30 pm Poker 2:30 pm Scrabble 1:00 pm (CV) Talking Bridge 1:00 pm Groff Mah Jongg 4:30 pm Table Tennis 2:00 pm Photography Club 3:00 pm Bridge 5:20 pm Exercise To DVDs 7:00 pm WH Duplicate Bridge 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 8:30 am Aerobic Dancing/Exercise 1:00 pm Pinochle 7:30 am Men’s Bible Study 10:00 am Yoga 8:30 am Aerobic Dancing/Exercise 9:00 am Silio 2:00 pm Table Tennis 10:00 am (CV) Ageless Exercise 1:00 pm (SH) Pinochle 8:30 am Aerobic Dancing/Exercise 1:00 pm Card Games 10:00 am Quilters Billiards 12:00 pm (SH) Circle Of Friends 1:00 pm Mah Jongg 9:30 am Intermediate Bridge 1:00 pm Knitting Circle 12:30 pm Silio Billiards 10:00 am Table Tennis 12:30 pm Mah Jongg 1:30 pm Mah Jongg 10:00 am (CV) Ageless Exercise 2:00 pm Table Tennis 1:00 pm (CV) Hand & Foot Card 12:30 pm HM Duplicate Bridge 3:00 pm (SH) Railroad Club 12:00 pm Social Club Bridge 6:30 pm Poker Grp 1:00 pm (CV) Talking Bridge 6:30 pm (SH) Boomers Book Group 12:30 pm Mah Jongg 1:00 pm Friday Mah Jongg 3:00 pm Bridge 7:00 pm PC Computer Club 12:30 pm (SH) Mah Jongg 1:00 pm (CV) Rummikub 5:20 pm Exercise To DVDs 12:30 pm (CV) Art Group 2:30 pm Scrabble 7:00 pm WH Duplicate Bridge 1:00 pm Dominoes 4:30 pm Table Tennis 1:00 pm Groff Mah Jongg 26 27 28 29 30 31 8:30 am Aerobic Dancing/Exercise 1:00 pm Pinochle 7:30 am Men’s Bible Study 10:00 am Yoga 8:30 am Aerobic Dancing/Exercise 9:00 am Silio 10:00 am (CV) Ageless Exercise 1:00 pm (SH) Pinochle 8:30 am Aerobic Dancing/Exercise 1:00 pm Card Games 10:00 am Quilters Billiards (SH) Sullivan House 12:00 pm (SH) Circle Of Friends 1:00 pm Mah Jongg 10:00 am (CV) Ageless Exercise 1:00 pm Knitting Circle 12:30 pm Silio Billiards 10:00 am Table Tennis (CV) Cove 12:30 pm Mah Jongg 1:30 pm Mah Jongg 12:30 pm Mah Jongg 2:00 pm Table Tennis 1:00 pm (CV) Hand & Foot Card 12:30 pm HM Duplicate Bridge 3:00 pm (SH) Railroad Club 12:30 pm (SH) Mah Jongg 6:30 pm Poker Grp 1:00 pm (CV) Talking Bridge 7:00 pm Franklin Open Mtg 12:30 pm (CV) Art Group 1:00 pm Friday Mah Jongg 3:00 pm Bridge 7:00 pm (SH) Great Books Club 1:00 pm Dominoes 2:30 pm Scrabble 5:20 pm Exercise To DVDs 1:00 pm Groff Mah Jongg 4:30 pm Table Tennis 7:00 pm WH Duplicate Bridge 7:00 pm Bingo

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MONDAY NIGHT FILM SERIES meet and make new friends! It’s free between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. It’s pre- federal estate taxes? Do I need to file a and open to everyone at Hershey’s Mill. sented by local retailers, who gift tax return when I gift Lynne Urian | Merrifield There’s no need to make a reservation, will donate a portion of their over $15,000? Will Calling all Movie Buffs! Please come but we’d like to know if you are coming sales to the hospital. There nursing home care and check out the Monday Night Film so we’ll know how to set up the room. will be imaginative raffle still receive cover- Series upstairs in the If you’d like to come, baskets available at age under new laws? Community Center or if you’d like more the Golf Club as well. What is the effect where we screen a information, please call Lunch will be offered of the projected film on the third Mon- Lynne Urian at at the Club for an national deficit on day of each month at 7 , or email her at additional $25. social programs like p.m. and follow up the . If you have questions, Social Security, Medi- screening with a lively Hoping to see you “at please contact Lynn care and Medicaid? discussion. the movies”! Mander, chairper- Ms. Colliton’s free presenta- On Monday March SHOWCASE OF HOMES son of the event, at tion will last approximately 19, we will screen the or by an hour, followed by Q&A John Sayles film “The Lynn Mander | e-mail at and includes lunch. Seat- Secret of Roan Inish”, Devonshire . ing is limited, so please call 1994 PG. When 10 610-727-0509 and leave your This year’s event will 2018 TAX REFORM year old Fiona is sent be on Thursday, May name and phone number. from her parent’s 10. Your $25 ticket will HOW IT COULD AFFECT YOU home in Donegal to provide you with a self- CPR/AED/CHOKING CERTIFICATION CLASS live with her grandpar- On March 15, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. guided tour of six unique Barbara Trimble | Ashton ents on the rugged seacoast of Western homes in The Mill that you can visit at in the HM Community Center, Angel Ireland, she learns a family folk tale of your leisure between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. Companions, a non-medical home Once again, Hershey’s Mill Sports the Selkies. This film is so care provider, will host a discussion on Group is sponsoring a CPR/AED/ much more than just this hot topic. Angel an Irish folktale. Film- Companions now has maker Sayles explores a branch office at the how family histories Wellington facility and is offering shorter and more flexible shifts to all Hershey’s Mill resi- dents! Call 610-644- 8780 to learn more. Leading the discussion on TAX REFORM will be Janet Col- liton, Esq. who is a and legends can inter- Certified Elder Law twine, and it also cap- Attorney. Ms. Col- tures the strong bond The profits liton will be address- we humans have with the sea. from this event benefit the Paoli Hos- ing timely questions The Monday Night Film Series is a great pital Foundation. such as: How will tax reform affect Choking Certification Class way to have an enjoyable evening out, Included with your showcase ticket my Medicare? Will the interest on the to be held Thursday, April ,12 2018 see a wide variety of terrific films, and is admission to the Boutique Vendor mortgage on my vacation home be able from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. in the Cove. Show at the Hershey’s Mill Golf Club to be deducted? What is going on with Continued on page 37 Page 34 • March 2018 HersheysMill.org • Page 35 COMMUNITY NEWS (continued)

Class is limited to 8-12 participants. friendsofeastgoshen.org. Do it today. This class is taught by a Certified Red This is the time to make memories. Cross Instructor, Leslie Seifert and open to all Hershey’s Mill residents. Fee will be $30 per person. All interested parties please email . BUY A BRICK PROGRAM Greg Gaul | Ulster Make Memories! Friends of East Goshen Township (FOEG) is sponsoring the “Buy a Brick” program supporting the Play- ground Renovation Project. Announced in late 2017, this program offers local residents EVERY FAMILY HAS A STORY. and organizations the oppor- Come be a part of ours. tunity to commemorate some- one or something by engraving a brick, while helping fund future park ST. PATRICK’S DAY CELEBRATION Imagine a community where “friendly” isn’t a word improvements. More importantly, put- Wagner Real Estate but a way of life. That’s Freedom Village Brandywine. ting the name of loved ones, children, Located in historic Chester County, it’s close to local and grandchildren on a brick in this We are having an open house on Sat- great playground is a terrific urday, March 17, from 1 to 3 p.m. to shopping, dining and even golf. Join us! Your family’s celebrate St. Patrick’s waiting right here. Day. We would like all our HM neighbors to join us and enjoy some Call 1-877-371-6029 today appetizers & refresh- to schedule your personal visit. ments. Our Hershey’s Come celebrate St. Patty’s Day with the Wagner team!

Mill Office is located A Life Care* Community at the main entrance 15 Freedom Boulevard across from the secu- rity office. Don’t - for West Brandywine, Pennsylvania 19320 get to wear your brookdalelifecare.com way to say I love you. Each brick costs $100, is tax deductible and green! For more *Life Care plan/guarantee is subject to the terms of the Residency Contract. the entire process can be completed information, call ©2017 Brookdale Senior Living Inc. All rights reserved.

114862-FV Brandywine-Hershey Mills Newsletter 114862-FV January SR 610-436-8922. BROOKDALE SENIOR LIVING and BRINGING NEW LIFE TO SENIOR LIVING are the registered trademarks of Brookdale Senior Living Inc. online. If you’ve ever enjoyed the park, Bringing New Life to Senior Living® now is the time to show your appre- Continued on ciation. For more details, go to www. page 39 Page 36 • March 2018 HersheysMill.org • Page 37 COMMUNITY NEWS (continued)

EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE taught communication skills, psychol- ogy and, specifically, Emotional Intel- Bonalyn Mosteller | Inverness ligence for decades in corporate and This is the “last call” to register non-profit settings. Contact for the March Emotional her Intelligence course!! , to Join us for a How can I use register or to thought-provok- learn more. ing four-session Emotional Intelli- HM resident workshop about gence to become a Terry Marran Emotional Intel-

ligence: What better listener? will also assist is it? How can we at this work- use it to improve our shop. Registration relationships? How can we deadline is become better listeners? Last call March 9. Come join us for Sessions are 7-9 p.m. on March to a rich time of shar- 14, 21, 28 and April 4 at a loca- ing and learning tion (TBD) within Hershey’s Mill. register together! In truth, HM resident Bonalyn Mosteller, Ed.D., we are never too will facilitate these sessions. She has old to learn!

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BOOK CLUB the top floor of the Community Center aren’t there! So we hope to see you on and light refreshments are provided at at 7 p.m. We welcome others who enjoy March 15. both sessions. Carol Barkowsky | Eaton At the second Saturday meetings, you On Thursday, , at 2 APPLE & MACINTOSH CONNECTION April 12 can learn from top lecturers or share p.m. in the Sullivan House, Carol Campanelli and meet everyone from Elaine Mershar will lead the working Mac professionals discussion of Crossing to Safety If you own any Mac device, be to new Mac users from all by Wallace Stegner. The story it an iPhone, iPad, or computer, backgrounds. The featured traces the lives, loves and there is FREE expert advice speaker on March 10 will aspirations of two couples be Stan Horwitz from who move between Vermont Jean Gaul, shown at left, led the book Temple’s Computer Ser- and Wisconsin. It is a work of club discussion of “The Underground vices Department. His quiet majesty, deep compas- Railroad” by Colson Whitehead this topic is “The sion and powerful insight into past October. Also at left, from the left, are Basics of Social the alchemy of friendship and Suzanne Spitzer, Jane Mangelli, Jackie Prior, Jean Media”. Stan marriage. Gaul, Carol Barkovsky, Peggy Kirlin, Madeline Per- will explain what sick, Carol Rubley, unknown, Elaine Merhar, Judith social network- Amadio, Pat Kaufman, Joan Eaves, Carol Franco, ing is and provide and Gail Habbersett. Camera and operator issues a brief overview of caused a few blurred, and hidden, faces, and a his favorite social net- missed name – our apologies. But we hope you join works (e.g., Facebook, in and meet these fun neighbors yourself! Twitter, Strava, and Meetup) and how to use social networks to support personal and professional interests. COMPUTER CLUB Don Trauger | Kennett PC Club meetings are open to all regardless of computer experi- ence. If you have any Windows questions, singing be sure to attend on CASUAL SINGING GROUP whether they consider themselves tal- ented or feel they have no tal- available at Sally Thompson | Franklin ent at all. Usually there our Community Center from There is little that can are some strong sing- 9 a.m. to noon on the second warm your heart as ers and at least three Saturday of the month or at much as singing in guitar players that the Cove from 10 a.m. to noon harmony with like- help to keep the rest on the fourth Saturday. Email minded people! We of us in tune. You questions to [email protected] the third Tuesday of every month at meet the first Thurs- can only guess at how so that he can include them on his 7 p.m. Our next meeting will be on day of every month on much fun we have if you agenda for either meeting. Coffee, tea Continued on page 43

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Get Connected with Lifecare March 20, upstairs in the HM Com- lot. Bikers are encouraged to partici- munity Center. pate in all three stages (the Time Trial, King of Sullivan House Hill and @ Riddle Village the Big Lap) but may opt for only their favorites. Oil up your chains or line the route to see who wins the Yellow Jerseys. HM GARDEN CLUB Gail Habbersett | Eaton The bitter cold had its way with us this winter, but our hopes of a

BIKERS Seth French | Yardley Move over Tour de France, the Tour de Mill is replacing you as the There is no better way to connect with a unique and fulfilling premier biking event retirement lifestyle than at Riddle Village. Now there is no better place in the world famous to connect with Riddle Village than on our brand new website! Hershey’s Mill. The Get the information you want, when you want it–it’s all at your fingertips. Explore our interactive floorplans, take a virtual tour of our community, learn about our most popular amenities–like indoor parking–and discover why Lifecare has become the number one choice for so many people just like you. Phil Hamilton (in white) and Connect with us today to learn more about the community Richard Hammock that can link you to a lifestyle you will love! of Inverness hard at work on their garden RiddleVillage.org plots, but just look at those smiles!

nice warm spring motivate us to prepare for a new garden season. fi (610) 891-3700 • 1048 West Baltimore Pike, Media, PA 19063 Let’s start with a Tour’s three stages will be run dur- good garden plan and incorporate sug- ing HMSG’s Memorial Day, July 4 and gestions Bruce Foreacre provided to us Riddle Village knows Lifecare Labor Day celebrations with exciting at the fall garden seminar. Folks mention finishes in the swimming pool parking Continued on page 45 Page 42 • March 2018 HersheysMill.org • Page 43 CLUB NEWS (continued)

that they are eager to try new crops like day from 1-3 p.m. in the Paoli Room of eggplants now that we’ve been given the Community Center and welcome tips about preventing blight. Also, for beginning and experienced knitters greater success with tomatoes, avoid and crocheters. In addition, we are planting them too close and experi- very happy to assist people with proj- ment with pruning them. Garden tools ects and techniques to the best of our will be accessible beginning March abilities. For information about the 17 for spring cleanup both inside and Knitting Circle, contact Bernice Soffer outside your gar- at . dens and fence- mending projects. BOCCE 2018 SEASON The ground should Joe Carrone | Inverness be ready to plant onions by St. Patty’s The new season will start Day. Will you be? with 2 bocce clinics for anyone who would like HERSHEY’S MILL to join the group and get KNITTING CIRCLE to know more about the game before play starts. Ruth Schick | Chatham These clinics are scheduled for 4 p.m. Were you planning to join the Her- Wednesday, April 4 and Friday, April shey’s Mill Knitting Circle, but instead 6. The official sign up period will start stayed inside because of the snow? April 2, with the cutoff date ofMay 13. Here it is March and the dwindling of League play starts May 29 and con- winter. Join us! If you tinues until August 31. The play- offs will be held the first week in Sep-

Bob and Lorna Milano practice their bocce game on a beautiful day at The Mill. They are new to both, and we are glad to have them!

tember. To sign up, e- are a handicrafter and mail Joe Carrone at interested in joining the Hershey’s Mill or for more information, call Joe at Knitting Circle, we meet each Thurs- . Page 44 • March 2018 HersheysMill.org • Page 45 RECIPES

Dr. Spencer Monaco, We love all our five-ingredient recipes, and have created a menu of favorites just for you – each with a resplendent green twist. You can think of these for St. Patrick’s A Step Above the Rest. Day, but the truth is we haven’t eaten anything that wasn’t green since February 4 (can we get an “E-A-G-L-E-S Eagles” chant anyone)! As for flavors, think South Philly Italian. And for those as busy as a player signing autographs, these are all easy and quick to make – and serve four. We hope these are a big win for you! Spencer Monaco, D.P.M Broccoli & Basil Soup Spinach Fettuccine w/ Peas Foot and Ankle Surgery For that extra rich “Eagles win” feeling, This fettucinne not only sports team Lower Extremity Trauma you can replace part of the half-and- colors, but is nutritious! Between it and half with heavy cream. Goooo goodness! the peas, you needn’t work up a sweat 6 cups chicken broth thinking about the cheese and butter. 12/3 pounds broccoli florets 12 ounces spinach fettuccine Premier Orthopaedics is pleased to announce that Foot and Ankle 2 bay leaves 11/4 cups frozen green peas Specialist Spencer Monaco, DPM has joined the practice. 1/3 cup chopped fresh basil 1 cup chicken broth 1 cup half-and-half 3 tablespoons butter Dr. Spencer Monaco earned his degree from the New York College of Podiatric 2/3 cup shredded Pecorino cheese Medicine in New York City. He completed his surgical residency at University of Combine broth, broccoli, and bay Pittsburgh Medical Center in Pittsburgh, PA. This was followed by a Lower Extremity leaves in a saucepan, bring to a boil and Cook fettuccine according to package Trauma fellowship at Aria 3B Orthopaedic Institute Jefferson Health. cook for 5 minutes. Remove bay leaves, directions (only to al dente, please), add half the basil, and puree with an adding peas during the last half minute; His focus is on the non-operative and operative treatment for all pediatric and adult immersion blender. Add dairy, simmer then drain. During this time, reduce foot and ankle disorders. Dr. Monaco’s comprehensive training includes orthotics, for 5 minutes, then stir in remaining broth and butter a bit in a skillet. Add hammertoes, bunions, heel spurs, rheumatoid foot, arthritis affecting the foot and ankle, diabetic wounds and flatfoot deformity. He has special interest and experience basil and season to drained pasta and peas, in the Charcot foot, sports medicine injuries, ligament reconstruction, complex foot taste with salt and and cheese to skillet, and and ankle fractures and total ankle replacement. pepper. toss for a minute or two.

Dr. Monaco has published in numerous journals and textbooks on conditions affecting the foot and ankle. He strongly believes in a comprehensive evaluation and Greenv tailored approach to guide each individual patient through treatment and recovery. Call (610) 692-6280 today to schedule an A Few Fave Fives appointment at any of our offices! Spinach Salad Italiano Frozen Lime Cake West Chester West Grove Kennett Square 915 Old Fern Hill Road 455 Woodview Road 400 McFarlan Road Celebrating with salad? You betcha with For the diehard fan, a few drops of green Building A, Suite 1 Suite 205 Suite 100 this South Philly Italian version with food coloring added to the topping pads West Chester, PA 19380 West Grove, PA 19390 Kennett Square, PA 19348 warm toasty pine nuts and Gorgonzola! the score! A little lime zest is nice too. Mon - Fri, 8:00-4:30 Mon - Fri, 8:00-4:30 Mon - Fri, 8:30-4:00 1/2 cup pine nuts 11/2 cups Amaretto cookie crumbs 4 tablespoons balsamic dressing 6 tablespoons butter, melted RAISING THE BAR 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard 8-oz. tub nondairy whipped topping IN ORTHOPAEDIC CARE 6 ounces fresh spinach leaves 8-oz. can sweetened condensed milk 1/3 cup crumbled Gorgonzola cheese 1/4 cup fresh lime juice premierortho.com Toast nuts in a dry skillet, then remove Mix crumbs and butter, then press into from heat and whisk dressing and mus- an 8" × 8" pan. Whisk together topping, tard in. Toss slightly warm dressing milk, and juice, then spread evenly in with torn spinach and cheese. pan. Freeze until firm. Page 46 • March 2018 HersheysMill.org • Page 47 PICKLEBALL

COMPASSIONATE, QUALITY CARE Tom Fant | Yardley to be included. The only requirement is Hershey’s Mill residency, plus we allow “Hershey’s Mill Winter Pickleball” guests accompanied by a resident. would seem to be an oxymoron as our We sometimes refer to this activity folks either leave the cold weather for as “Walk-On Pickleball” as it is com- points south and southwest, or pay for pletely inclusive and encourages all indoor court time. Also, our sisters skill levels with FREE paddles, balls and Home Care and brothers who play Platform Tennis court time. Pickleball players only have are much more suited and likely to get to pay attention to the online court Social Companions some games Personal Care George Groff of Brighton and Judy Dale of Jefferson. House Cleaning Photograph by Tom Fant. RN Care Management reservation schedule A nonprofit organization serving (ROCO found on the the community for more than 35 years. HMSG website) plus a nominal annual contri- bution. Call Today 610-647-9840


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SurreyServices.org Now, the good news. The opening day for Pickleball is not that far off. On Saturday, April 21 at 10 a.m., we will start with a clinic using at least four courts. Refreshments will begin at 11 a.m.

Dr. Bradford J. Jacobs After opening day, the Dr. Chad J. Friedman official pickleball sched- Dr. Alexandra K. Grulke ule will begin: Monday, Dr. Aabha M. Suchak Tuesday, Thursday, Fri- Dr. Megan S. Saltzman Take a Step in the Right Direction Dr. Theodore G. Mushlin (Retired) day and Saturday morn- ings at 9:30 a.m., and in when it’s Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. •Offering Professional WEST CHESTER (2 LOCATIONS) NEWTOWN SQUARE Medical and Surgical • 1593 McDaniel Drive 3319 West Chester Pike bitter. However, there are occasional On Sundays, there is an open time Treatment of the Foot • 795 E. Marshall St., Suite G2 at Surrey Drive days here in icy West Chester when beginning at 2 p.m. and Ankle. West Chester, PA 19380 Newtown Square, PA 19073 we are willing to “push the envelope” if 610-431-0200 610-356-5911 Occasionally, we get a rainy spring/ •Ask about our the thermometer tops 40 degrees, par- summer morning that turns into a Diabetic Shoe Program. CONCORDVILLE EXTON ticularly in the months of March, April, lovely afternoon. We handle this with Main Line Health Center Main Line Health Center October and November. •Laser Treatment for in Concordville at Exton Square the flex part of our scheduling when Fungus Nails Available. 1020 Baltimore Pike, Suite 220 153 Exton Square Parkway This is handled by way of a special there are no conflicts. This is easier Glen Mills, PA 19342 Exton, PA 19341 and sometimes “last minute” email than you think, as we have a direct PodiatryCareSpecialists.com 610-459-8191 610-363-1697 list. Don’t hesitate to contact the HM line to TV 6’s weather person, Cecily Sports Group or Tynan. Page 48 • March 2018 HersheysMill.org • Page 49 HERSHEY’S MILL GOLF CLUB

Tony Regina Hershey’s Mill is a 770-acre commu- (weather-permitting). It takes 16 days Hershey’s Mill uses approximately 50 nity that features a golf course amid for a gallon of water to process through million gallons of water on its course A drought year strikes fear in the heart nearly 2,000 homes. During its con- the wastewater treatment plant. The during the golf season. “That’s a num- of superintendents nationwide. Under- struction, a sufficient water treatment water is chlorinated and its pH levels ber way above what normal golf standably so, since facility to accommodate its size didn’t adjusted accordingly. The course super- courses would apply, but we’re trying intendent at Hershey’s Mill can then to dispose of the water as well,” Golden incorporate the necessary nutrients said. “We have a much bigger footprint. into the water before it’s sprayed onto We’re watering everything.” “It’s a syn- Hershey’s Mill Has Edge in Water Race

the golf course. The grass pulls in those ergy between the community and us. nutrients. “By the time you get past the We need each other. They need our roots, the water is crystal clear again,” golf course as much as we need their Golden said. “The land is an integral water. In a way, it’s a challenge to get rid part of the disposal system because the of all of that water.” grass is the ultimate filter.” The wastewater treatment facility is operated by Greenhill Sewer Asso- Photo provided by HM Golf Club March Club Activity ciation, a non-profit organization that exist. “They collects dues (nearly $20 a month) really needed St. Patty’s Day Buffet ...... March 14 from homeowners as well as funds for water is largely considered the to develop an capital improvements along the way. biggest obstacle golf faces today. alternative, dis- Member Brunch ...... March 25 As the development grew, the club Cost and access alone can trig- posable way to get Happy Hour ...... every Friday ger cause for panic in mainte- rid of this effluent,” Continued on page 53 nance departments. Jerred Golden Golden, of Down- smirks at the thought of a doomsday ingtown, Pa., said. drought scenario. It’s not a superfluous “The DEP said, ‘how This month’s golf tip concerns critical practice time. You are snicker, either. An exemplary wastewa- about spray irrigation?’ So your warm-up session prior to not to be working any major ter treatment plant at Hershey’s Mill that’s really what forced the developer’s heading to the first tee. I know changes, just loosening your Golf Club gives its’ grounds gurus peace hand into developing the wastewater some of you consider the nice muscles and more importantly of mind when dry weather attacks. “In treatment plant into the way it is now.” walk to and from the locker taking note of any tendencies in a drought year, we look like the Taj The $1 million facility went online in room plus the bending over to your ball flight. Use those shot Mahal,” Golden, the club’s Director of 1981. It collects 225,000 gallons of water put on golf shoes all the warm- patterns as part of your course Grounds since its inception in 1979, a day from homes in the community. Golf Tip up you need, but there is a great management and you’ll see said. “The plant itself is a facultative That water is then treated and sprayed benefit to your golf swing if you your scores improve. lagoon. The only thing we do to treat onto the golf course or into permanent do allow yourself enough time the water is to aerate it. We put bubbles spray fields — accessible year-round to hit a few balls. This is non- Matt Harvey, PGA in, and nature does the rest.”

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only needed to increase permits for growth. You have consistency.” “It’s all the plant, which was built to handle about balance. You want balance for so the current flow. Two branches of the many things in life. We’re trying to do Ridley Creek run through the property. the same with the grass so it responds None of its containments reach the the best way.” plant, and vice versa. “As the develop- Technology is also vital in how Her- ment grew, our disposal of the water shey’s Mill uses its wastewater treat- grew,” Golden said. “We have all the ment plant. Through the mobile Wellness all water we’re going to need.” application ToroLynx, Golden can The quality of the water doesn’t monitor pump activity on his cell dampen the quality of the course, since phone. If one of the course’s 1,200 irri- in one place. nutrients can be added into the water gation heads needs attention, he can to ensure its quality, thanks to a ferti- switch it on or off remotely. “I have the gation system thru SynaTek Solutions, ability to make better water windows, Inc. “Instead of having all these peaks tighten up everything and to maximize and troughs of good quality, bad qual- water usage or water efficiency,” Golden ity, good quality, bad quality, now I can said. “That’s good for power usage, too, inject small amounts instead of having because whereas the old system was to go big,” he said. “You keep that line taking seven hours to water, that’s just steady so you don’t have surges in grass more power that you’re sucking up. growth. You don’t have decline in grass To do the same thing, use the same amount of water and to maximize the quality of the golf course, I can cut that Stowers water window in half.” CONVENIENCE IS PART OF THE TREATMENT Hershey’s Mill, with a significant assist Handyman Service LLC PLAN AT MAIN LINE HEALTH CENTER from the wastewater treatment plant, Home Maintenance & Repairs is an Audubon Sanctuary. Several AT EXTON SQUARE MALL. • Carpentry • Window Repair golf course, municipality and housing • Painting • Drier Duct Cleaning development brass inquire about the Primary care // Urgent care seven days a week • Drywall Repair • Hand Rails Installed facility’s interworking. Hershey’s Mill Imaging services (3D mammography, MRI, X-ray and more) • Tile Grouting • Kitchen Faucets is an H2O steward it seems. “With the • Tub Caulking • And lots more! cost of water going up, at some point, Laboratory services // Physical rehabilitation Resident handyman serving facilities may have to look at this as an Specialty care, including: Cancer center, cardiology, all Hershey’s Mill villages alternative,” Golden said. “The cost of neurology, occupational and travel health Call Dan Stowers water may force their hand.” Extended and weekend hours // Valet parking available 484-467-3361 Hand played and ready at Hershey’s Fully Insured Mill. Hence the smiles Golden sheds. Reg.# PA 061617 MAINLINEHEALTH.ORG/EXTON Tony Regina is in his fifth year as the Assistant Director of Communications for the Golf Association of Philadel- phia. Reprinted with permission from “Golf Association of Philadelphia Magazine”, fall 2014 addition

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The HM Sports Group goals are to pro- Obviously the next question is from By now you should have received at The next question is “what about the vide, support and promote activities for where do the funds come? least one letter by email suggesting you guests that use our facilities on a regu- “every” resident in Hershey’s Mill. Many ideas were considered and the purchase a HMSG tee shirt for $25. If lar basis?” They will be charged $35 and I’d like to thank John McGinty for your funding committee settled on the fol- you have no use or interest in the tee receive a bracelet along with the same successful volunteer donation cam- lowing: paign to support our HMSG. We are Sponsors for such things as ROCO, entering our third and final month of special events (like the Davis Cup) and this “self-support” program. The number of members who are “Play Where You going beyond the minimum $10 very nice tee shirt which advertises donation has been more than Hershey’s Mill outside of our gates. impressive to say the least. We The objective is to give our members are going to see a lot of beautiful Live” a value and encourage people to sup- tee shirts around The Mill this port the HMSG. We hope you feel that summer. For those who have shirt, a $10 or more contribution would maintaining and making our facilities been procrastinating, it is not be appreciated. even better is worth the $10, or better too late, but getting close. The first question being asked is “what yet $25 which includes the tee shirt. The HMSG facilities funding happens if I do not contribute?” Noth- For more information, contact John is presently made available ing, you will still have access to all the McGinty at or drop off a from a variety of sources: the amenities just as you do today. check at 162 Chandler Drive. Hershey’s Mill Master Asso- ciation, our social functions, and sponsors. While these Get Involved and “Play Where You Live” sources “keep us alive”, they do not facilitate the needs for Monday through Thursday at Wednesday, sustaining our growth and improving our five socials. The obvious question Paddle: HMSG Spring Meeting: our facilities. This is not to demean is who will solicit the sponsors? 1 p.m.; Friday at 3 p.m. (wine and cheese); May 9. Saturday at 10 a.m. Memorial Day: Monday, May 28, all what the Master Association does for In January, the HMSG initiated this they have, and continue to be, great fund raiser by offering a HMSG tee CPR/AED/Choking Certification: activities. supporters of the HMSG. It is hard to shirt for $25 or just donate $10 or more, Thursday, April 12, from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. Candidate Close Of Filing Date: mention a venue or sport in which they if you are so inclined. These 2 ideas Table Tennis: Tables are up every July 12 (Vice President and Secretary) have not been supportive. received 100% support at the annual weekend starting Fridays at 4 p.m. 4th Of July: All activities. Below is a sampling of how we would fall meeting in September. Pool (Billiards): Tuesday, Wednesday, use the funds: Davis Cup: Saturday, August 4. Each activity has a different level of and Thursday at 4 p.m.; Saturday at 9:30 a.m. Supply many expendables for the activ- financial needs. Some appear to require Labor Day: Monday, September 3, all Bike: April, warm-up rides; May, outside ities. no funding, while others spend hun- activities. “The Mill” rides. dreds of dollars. However, the largest Bowling: Starts October. Contact John Support the Master Associations capi- Tennis: Aril 2 starts open play; week days tal expenses. needs come from the capital expenses Cvinar. required when starting or expanding at 4 p.m.; Saturday at 9:30 a.m. HMSG Fall Meeting (Elections): Support the cost of initiating new an activity. If the HMSG had the funds, Pickleball: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, activities. Wednesday, September 12. our contribution may help encourage Friday, and Saturday at 9:30 a.m.; Wednesday Fall Social: Saturday, September 29 at the Promote the HMSG throughout the the MA to help “now” instead of later. at 5:30 p.m. community. This is how we can demonstrate to the Golf Club MA that we appreciate their support Spring Social: To be determined. Reserve for funding social events. and are willing to do our part.

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Sandy Loose | Yardley rules governing the pool’s operation. Basic rules remain the same from year Saturday before Memorial Day: May At the end of each summer season, we to year, but some are adjusted in light 26, 2018. rule | rool | review experiences encountered by the noun staff and take them into account when 1 one of a set of explicit or understood formulating the pool rules for the next regulations or principles governing season. conduct within a particular activity or sphere Pool Committee member Julie Senn of Quaker The word RULE elicits negative Ridge waiting to greet and sign-in pool volun- thoughts from some folks. It sounds teers as they arrive for the Volunteer Orienta- restrictive, confining, and unlikely to tion session in 2017. Photo by Sandy Loose. be fun. Yet without rules, organizations and activi- ties can become unman- ageable and unsafe. The HM Pool staff finds it necessary to create and enforce rules for the safety and enjoyment of the pool’s users. While some might find our Pool Rules arbitrary, they begin with state and federal guide- lines from the PA Aquatic Facility Licensing Board as well as serious delib- Wonderful pool erations by those operat- of our expe- volunteers enjoy seeing each other again riences during the previous season and ing the pool program. The and eating the yummy buffet at last year’s Pool Committee, Pool by changes in state and federal guide- orientation. From left, they are Audrey Quigley Manager Carol Keith, lines. In the past, the staff has observed and the residents who some confusion about the need to of Westbrook, Anne Gustafson of Devonshire, use the pool – all these monitor the activities of children of a Irene Gallagher of Ashton, and Lee Lipstein have a voice in producing certain age in specific areas of the pool. formerly of Jefferson. Photo by Sandy Loose. Hence the following reminder: RULE: Adults must monitor young guests Plumbing Services Volunteer Opportunity: When the pool Available (under 14) in the Cove, pool, and sports Now reopens, we will need HM residents to Serving West Chester facilities. man the sign-in desk each day of the for 4 generations as your In future issues, I will explain more of week for two-hour periods. The annual neighborhood contractor. the rules that were questioned or mis- orientation for these volunteers will be understood, as well as the Pool Com- held on May 1, 2018 in the Cove. If HM Residents - Mention this ad and mittee’s rationale for them. A complete you are interested in serving as a Pool We Have Certified 24/7 Technicans receive 10% off new service contracts! list of rules for the 2018 season will be Volunteer or being on the substitute On Call for Your Home Emergencies Ask about rebates, credits & financing. inserted in the May issue of the Guide list of volunteers, please contact Sandy 610-692-5252 and Digest. Please set aside this pam- Loose at or www.brewersheatandair.com phlet so that you can refer to it all sum- call to get involved. We’d mer long. The pool will reopen on the love to have your help! Page 56 • March 2018 HersheysMill.org • Page 57 CLASSIFIEDS

Heating, Cooling, Plumbing & More Ad deadline is the 23rd, and ads run two months at no cost (due to lead time, an ad received on January 23 would start in the March edition, etc.). Limit descrip- tion to 30 words per item, and include pricing and contact information. Ads are We are a family-owned local subject to review and editing. Send submission to [email protected], atten- 610-692-7960 business, with over 40 years tion editor, or place printed/typed copy in the Channel 20 mailbox outside the experience, proud to provide building. You must be a HM resident to advertise. service to Hershey’s Mill. FOR SALE OxLife independence oxy- www.Battavio.com gen concentrator, provides 6 liters pulsed/3 liters continuous oxygen, like new, used for approximately 3 months, asking $1,200, retail price is $2,900. Brand new back pack, never used for Inogen Oxygen concentrator, retail price $100, asking $50. Call . FOR SALE Many Dolls in original boxes, with certificates, from various FOR SALE Child’s time-out solid wood Putting Our Customers First Every Time artists and doll companies, dated 1950 bench, 20" long 18" high 11" deep Remax directory ad:Layout 1 5/9/11 7:52 PM Page 1 on. Doll accessories and Furniture. with large “Time Out” lettering on the Excellent condition. Call for appoint- seat back, great for small child or doll ment . collection. $20. Child’s plush rocking FOR SALE Beautiful Thomasville horse (bear) with handles, 25" rudders 14" high, used only for decoration. cherry dining room hutch, 76" length, 66" height with glass doors, $20. Large plush stuffed turtle, 27" spoon rack and bottom storage $600. long 10" high 14" wide. Excellent for a child’s pillow or toy. $15 Call Solid light oak highboy bureau with 7 drawers 36" long 55" high $250. Solid . light oak computer desk, cabinet with FREE Two-drawer filing cabinet, gray storage, new condition 74" high $400. metal with racks and key, good condi- Exercise bench, arm and leg lifts in tion. Call . one machine Marcy Platinum Brand WANTED Older model, used car for $100. Ariana , new oriental carpet my daughter, full size or small SUV in condition, colors consist of mostly good/great condition, no rust. $2,500 navy blue, cream and burgundy, 10' by - $6,000. Any make, model or color. 12'7" $100. Must be able to move with- Call . out assistance, call . WANTED HM couple would like to FOR SALE Four men’s Cardigan share a Florida rental near Orlando , $15 each. 1 black cashmere Sweaters or Naples for half a season. We would size M, 1 black Shetland wool size M, like 3 weeks in January and 3 weeks in 1 wine color Lamb’s wool size L, 1 March for one couple, and 6 weeks in navy pure wool size M. Call between for the second couple, alter- . nating the pattern each year between the renters. Call .

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Aerobic Dance/Exercise...... Barbara Thomas...... Ageless Exercise...... Gayle Ulrich...... Alzheimer’s/Dementia Support Group...... Karen Mulvey...... Art Group...... Sara Hamilton...... Baby Boomers...... Christy Herschel...... Billiards Club...... Joe Silio...... Bingo...... Hal Deal...... Book Discussion Group...... Carol Barkovsky...... Bowling...... John Cvinar...... Bridge Groups: WH Duplicate Bridge, Mondays at 12:30pm...... Bray LeBrocq...... Golf Club Tuesday Bridgers, Members Only...... J.B. Smink...... Social Club Party Bridge, Members Only...... Susan Hackstaff...... Golf Club Friday Bridge, Members Only...... John Marks...... Bunco...... Pat Phillips...... Card Games...... Penny Adolf...... CareSharers...... (Answering Service)...... 610-430-8830 Chester County Hospital Auxiliary...... Nancy St. Laurant...... Community Center Reservations...... (Answering Service)...... 610-436-6019 Computer Club (Apple Macintosh)...... Carol Campanelli...... Computer Club (PC)...... Don Trauger...... Cradle Stitchers...... Donna Faunce...... Dominoes (Mexican Train)...... Sheila Di Croce...... Friends of Sullivan House (FoSH)...... Ann Gunn...... Garden Club...... Jim DiCarlo...... Golf Club...... Scott Martin...... 610-436-8900 x29 Knitting Circle...... Bernice Soffer...... Library Board...... Angela Linden...... Seniors Helping Seniors offers solutions to Mah Jongg...... Cheryl Ciarlante...... Model Railroaders...... Frank Prihoda...... make life a little easier for you by providing Newcomers Fellowship...... Sally Thompson...... services in the comfort of your own home. Paoli Hospital Auxiliary...... Judy Krischker...... Photography Club...... Carol Poling...... Pinochle Club...... Erna Graham...... • Companionship • Meal Preparation Players...... Shawna Flynn...... • Light Housekeeping • Transportation Poker Club...... Mike Brindisi...... • Assist with Dressing, Bathing, & Toileting Pool...... Sandy Loose...... Prayer Group...... Ann Wilcox...... Quilters...... Diane King...... (610) 590-4888 Rummikub...... Maryann Tracey...... Singers (Casual Singing Group)...... Sally Thompson...... 100% of our surveyed Singers (Hershey’s Mill Singers)...... Ronnie Manaker...... customers said they Social Club...... Judith Dooling...... would refer us to family Sports Group...... Don Evons...... or friends! Sullivan House Reservations...... (Answering Service)...... 610-696-0541 (610) 590-4888 Table Tennis...... Allan Shaffer...... www.seniorcareexton.com TV Channel 20...... Don Trauger...... All services are provided, referrals made and employment decisions taken without regard to Wood Shop...... Fred Auger...... race, color, national origin, creed, ancestry, sex, age, or handicap. Yoga...... Ellie Sybesma...... Additional contacts available in the annual HM Resident Directory Page 60 • March 2018 HersheysMill.org • Page 61 ADVERTISERS’ INDEX

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