FEBRUARY/MARCH 2021 Take One, It’s Priceless! Bucks County Women’s Journal The Only Educational Newspaper Serving the Women of Bucks County Planning a Q & A Session 10th Anniversary Home Remodel with Family of the for the New Year Law Attorney Silverman Gallery! Mindy Snyder Brian Coleman, Coleman Regarding Custody Rhonda Garland, Owner, Home Remodeling and Stepparent Silverman Gallery Adoptions Mindy Snyder, Liebmann Family Law page 12 page 25 page 27 The Doctors of Pennsylvania Dermatology Partners Provide Dermatological Care for The Whole Family Jennifer David, DO, MBA, FAAD Daria Marley Kemp, MD, M.Ed Jessica Doyle, PA-C WWW.BUCKSCOUNTYWOMENSJOURNAL.COM Profile on Pages 20 & 21 february & march Publisher’s Note EVENTS February 4, 11, 18 & 25 • 11am & 2pm • February 5 & 19 • 7pm I Refuse to Lose Hope February 6 & February 20 • 2pm & 7pm VIRTUAL TOUR – Highlights of Fonthill Castle Throughout this winter season, delight in the splendor of a virtual guided I am writing this note on Martin Luther King, Jr. historic tour of Fonthill Castle in the heart of Doylestown, Bucks County. Day, 2021. In light of the distressing events that These 45-minute virtual experiences feature a 30-minute recorded guided have taken place in our country in the last two journey through Henry Chapman Mercer’s home, followed by a live virtual weeks, I look to the many inspirational words Q&A conversation with one of our experienced tour guides. $10 General spoken by Dr. King. He inspired the human race Admission Virtual Connection per household/Free for Member Virtual to strive for harmony among all people. I felt this Connection per household. Advanced registration is required for this program. Tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable. Once you quote by Dr. King was appropriate for the times purchase your admission, you will receive a personalized link to this Zoom we are experiencing right now. virtual program from our museum team. “I refuse to accept the view that mankind is February 14 • 3pm so tragically bound to the starless midnight Spurs n Burrs 4H Horse Club Meeting of racism and war that the bright daybreak Join us via Zoom (or possibly in person); email [email protected] for the link and/or more information. Robin Coppinger of peace and brotherhood can never become a reality… I believe that unarmed truth and Publisher February 19 unconditional love will have the final word.” Buckingham Business Women’s Roundtable The monthly meeting on the third Friday of each month is being held I must remain hopeful. virtually on Zoom. It runs from 9am to approximately 10:30am and you are welcome to join us for networking and support. Please contact Rhonda Garland at [email protected] for more information. February 25 • 6pm & 7pm PublisherRobin Coppinger, VIRTUAL LECTURE – Treasures from the Library Vault: True Crime in Bucks County Like Us on Facebook Delve into archival and museum objects that tell the fascinating stories of true crime in Bucks County as told by our Research Library staff. Insta Follow us on Instagram Discover the history of the 1831 Mina-Chapman murder case, the 1893 www.instagram.com/buckscountywomensjournal/ Rightly murders, and other surprise treasures from the collections and archives, including clues from investigations, images of suspects, stories of attempted jail breaks, and more! $10 General Admission Virtual Connection per household/$5 Member Virtual Connection per household. Advanced registration is required for this program. Tickets are non-refundable and Join the Family non-transferable. Once you purchase your admission, you will receive a personalized link to this Zoom virtual program from our museum team. During March Become a part of the Mercer Museum & Fonthill Castle Daily Tours Enjoy a self-guided tour through the Mercer Museum’s core collection growing family of of over 50,000 pre-Industrial tools or a one-hour, guided tour through professionals who educate Fonthill Castle, Henry Mercer’s home and showplace. Both are open daily from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Discover Bucks County’s premier cultural while promoting. This proven attractions: the Mercer Museum & Fonthill Castle—two historic properties that celebrate the legacy of Henry Chapman Mercer (1856-1930), an successful combination American archaeologist, tilemaker, and collector. Daily, 7 days a week. Check website for availability. $15 Adult/$13 Senior/$8 Youth/FREE creates community Members or Child (5 and under). awareness for your March 14 • 3pm business and offers a Spurs n Burrs 4H Horse Club Meeting Join us via Zoom (or possibly in person); email tremendous [email protected] for the link and/or more information. growth potential. March 19 Buckingham Business Women’s Roundtable The monthly meeting on the third Friday of each month is being held virtually on Zoom. It runs from 9am to approximately 10:30am and you Call: 215.872.1814 are welcome to join us for networking and support. Please contact Rhonda Garland at [email protected] for more information. or email: March 24 • 7pm [email protected] Villages of Hilltown Hilltown Township was a farming community for most of its history. 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Representations by The Women’s Journal COPYRIGHT 1999 ™ February/March 2021 Table of Contents BCWJ ~ Page 3 Fashion Arts & Leisure 5 Delightful Things to Do in Peddler’s Village this Spring ............ 4 Visit the Mercer Museum & Fonthill Castle ................................ 26 The Answer to Your Spring Refresh? Your Bra! ........................... 5 Pearl S Buck House, Welcome to Our House This Winter ........ 26 Wear the Wonder, One Tree Planted for Every Order ................. 6 Art Gallery Photography 10th Anniversary of Silverman Gallery! ...................................... 27 The Moment Photography by Terree O. Yeagle ........................... 7 Furry Friends Health & Beauty Bucks County SPCA, Pet Behavior Helpline ............................. 28 Salon 360, We Care About Your Safety ....................................... 8 Making A Difference Salon 360, My hair is thinning, Do I Have Options? .................... 9 Habitat for Humanity of Bucks County ....................................... 29 Life Coaching Supporting Families with Cancer? It’s in the Bag! ..................... 30 How Do You Know If You’re Happy? .......................................... 10 Community Professional Cleaning Service Oscar Hammerstein Museum & Theater Ed. Center Awarded $500,000 ... 31 Your Healthy Home Starts Here this Winter! ...............................11 Pine2Pink Foundation Raises $68,000 ...................................... 32 Home Remodeling Telemedicine - What Does it Mean and Why Should You Care? ..... 33 Planning a Home