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YWCA Bucks to hold 22nd Annual ‘Salute to Women Who Make a Difference’ Awards Dinner

April 26, 2013 By

YWCA Bucks County will hold its 22nd Annual Salute to Women Who Make a Difference Awards Dinner on Thursday evening, May 9th, at Spring Mill Manor in Ivyland. The evening will begin at 5:30pm with a cocktail reception and Silent Auction.

In addition to a cocktail reception, full-course dinner and the awards and recognition program, the evening will feature a Silent Auction that will offer a wide variety of interesting items for the home and for leisure enjoyment and entertainment.

The public is cordially invited to attend. Tickets for the Salute are $80 each.

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Dear Editor:

April 24, 2013 By

On Tuesday, April 9th, thousands of women from across the United States joined in a national day of action against unfair pay called Equal Pay Day. April is symbolic of the point into the New Year that a woman must work in order to earn the wages paid to a man in the previous year. On a national level, women are paid only 77 cents for every dollar a man is paid, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. So, because women earn less, we must work longer for the same pay.

At a time when America’s economy is facing a downturn, every penny counts! Economist Evelyn Murphy, president and founder of The WAGE Project, estimates that the wage gap costs the average American full-time woman worker between $700,000 and $2 million over the course of her lifetime. As both retired and current working women, we are extremely concerned about pay inequity not only for ourselves, but for families, future wage earners, and for the women in this community who contribute to its financial strength and wellness.

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Shelter reopens following safety renovations

April 15, 2013 By

On Friday, March 1st, A Woman’s Place (AWP) reopened its shelter facility serving Bucks County victims of domestic violence. The shelter underwent a three-month lead abatement process to remove any lead-based paint hazards in the building.

As part of the process, windows, doors, and carpeting were replaced throughout the facility, as well as fresh coats of paint on all of the walls and finishes. Resident common areas, bathrooms, bedrooms, the kitchen, and staff offices were all given this safety makeover by licensed contractors.

“Our building looks amazing!” said Executive Director Ifeoma Aduba. “So in addition to the safety updates, these renovations help make temporary housing truly look like home for those we serve. The health and welfare of our clients is what we work towards daily, so we are grateful to Bucks County Commissioners for their diligence in maintaining our facilities.”

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Santarsiero honors Pennsbury High School girls’ cross country in Harrisburg

March 20, 2013 By
Penns X-country

 

State Rep. Steve Santarsiero, D-Bucks, presented the three-time state-champion Pennsbury High School girls’ cross country team with a citation during the team’s visit to the House of Representatives in Harrisburg last month. 

The Falcons were recognized for their third-straight PIAA Class AAA title, which they earned on November 3rd in Hershey. Pennsbury is the third girls AAA cross-country team to three-peat in PIAA history.

“They are becoming very familiar with the Capitol, and the Capitol is becoming very familiar with them,” Santarsiero said of the girls’ honorary visit.

Santarsiero also pointed out that the girls won their title during the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy, a storm that wreaked havoc on the lives of thousands in Bucks County. Their resolve, he said, showed maturity and dedication in the face of adversity, as reflected by their hometowns.

“These girls, for three years now, have provided inspiration for their community and fellow runners and friends,” Santarsiero said. “I’m proud they call Bucks County home.”

PHOTO CAP: The three-time state-champion Pennsbury High School girls’ cross country team in Harrisburg

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The Links holds Legends Tea

March 8, 2013 By
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The Bucks County Chapter of The Links, Incorporated sponsored its First Annual Links Legends Tea on December 28th at the Four Seasons Hotel in Philadelphia.

The Legends Tea was designed to be an empowering inter-generational event, fostering a feel-good atmosphere for all in attendance. Over 70 attended this momentous tea and all profound moments and shared words of wisdom were heartfelt.

“Sponsoring this first Links Legends Tea in the elegant setting of the Four Seasons Hotel during the holidays with our members and closest friends was a delight and further promoted our commitment to not only serving our community, but also to growing our friendships with one another,” said Deborah Camp-Frye, Chapter President.

Rose Miller, a Bucks County Chapter member, stated that as a mother, it was exhilarating to witness young daughters’ testimonials with quotes from “We Speak Your Names” by Pearl Cleage. That poem acknowledged mothers who are legacies who laid a foundation for the development of their daughters as adults now feeling challenged as they face world issues.

“This multi-generational event, which was all about meeting, connecting and enjoying the company of friends of all ages achieved its goal,” said Carla Stinette, Event Chair. “Generations of legend women, socializing, sharing gifts of knowledge and praise made this truly a feel good about your talents and gifts event which was enjoyed by all.”

As an organization of women dedicated and committed to community service, the Bucks County Chapter of the Links, Incorporated has promoted academic excellence and achievement for over 46 years. They have been an active and viable part of the local and international communities and plan to continue to support youth and their achievements into the future.

The Links, Incorporated is an international, not-for-profit corporation, established in 1946. The membership consists of 12,000 professional women of color in 274 chapters located in 42 states, the District of Columbia and the Commonwealth of the Bahamas.

It is one of the nation’s oldest and largest volunteer service organizations of extraordinary women who are committed to enriching, sustaining and ensuring the culture and economic survival of African Americans and other persons of African ancestry.

PHOTO CAP: Pamela Coles of Bensalem, Deborah Camp-Frye (Chapter President) of Wyndmoor, and Clarice Taylor of Langhorne, at the First Annual Links Legends Tea. Photo courtesy bassmint photography, inc.

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The Links holds Legends Tea

February 25, 2013 By
DO Links Tea

 

The Bucks County Chapter of The Links, Incorporated sponsored its First Annual Links Legends Tea on December 28th at the Four Seasons Hotel in Philadelphia.

The Legends Tea was designed to be an empowering inter-generational event, fostering a feel-good atmosphere for all in attendance. Over 70 attended this momentous tea and all profound moments and shared words of wisdom were heartfelt.

“Sponsoring this first Links Legends Tea in the elegant setting of the Four Seasons Hotel during the holidays with our members and closest friends was a delight and further promoted our commitment to not only serving our community, but also to growing our friendships with one another,” said Deborah Camp-Frye, Chapter President.

Rose Miller, a Bucks County Chapter member, stated that as a mother, it was exhilarating to witness young daughters’ testimonials with quotes from “We Speak Your Names” by Pearl Cleage. That poem acknowledged mothers who are legacies who laid a foundation for the development of their daughters as adults now feeling challenged as they face world issues.

“This multi-generational event, which was all about meeting, connecting and enjoying the company of friends of all ages achieved its goal,” said Carla Stinette, Event Chair. “Generations of legend women, socializing, sharing gifts of knowledge and praise made this truly a feel good about your talents and gifts event which was enjoyed by all.”

As an organization of women dedicated and committed to community service, the Bucks County Chapter of the Links, Incorporated has promoted academic excellence and achievement for over 46 years. They have been an active and viable part of the local and international communities and plan to continue to support youth and their achievements into the future.

The Links, Incorporated is an international, not-for-profit corporation, established in 1946. The membership consists of 12,000 professional women of color in 274 chapters located in 42 states, the District of Columbia and the Commonwealth of the Bahamas.

It is one of the nation’s oldest and largest volunteer service organizations of extraordinary women who are committed to enriching, sustaining and ensuring the culture and economic survival of African Americans and other persons of African ancestry.

PHOTO CAP: Camryn Allen of Perkasie, Kennedy Peace of Chalfont, and Mykal-Michele Longino and Kennedy Farrior, both of Furlong, at the First Annual Links Legends Tea. Photo courtesy bassmint photography, inc.

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Raffled quilt builds bond across generations

February 22, 2013 By
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by Tara Lynn Johnson

Throughout history, quilts told stories with intricate patterns and designs depicting family histories. That tradition continues with a contemporary quilt, made in Yardley and won by a family who also calls that historic town home. This quilt tells the tales of a local organization that aims to help people and a bond between three generations of women.

It’s become an annual tradition for members of the Lower Makefield Women’s Club (LMWC) to make a quilt to be raffled. The proceeds of the giveaway benefit various charities the group supports with their volunteer efforts (they choose three groups to focus on each year).

The 2012-2013 quilt, called Purple Passion (inspired by the club’s official color), included a variety of shapes and figures, flowers and vines, and various shades of purple and lavender, with green accents on a white background. It measured about 95-by-95 inches, large enough to cover a double bed.

About 12 women from the organization, which was founded in 1950, sewed and assembled the quilt, according to Fundraising Chair Regina Klein. The blocks alternated between cross-stitch and appliqué, said Regina, who helped to sew the blocks together.

The quilt was displayed at the LMWC booth during Yardley’s annual Harvest Day event in September 2012. People bought tickets (three for $5 or eight for $10) to try to win the one-of-a-kind hand-sewn piece.

The winning ticket was drawn at the LMWC’s annual Christmas party at the Washington Crossing Inn. The winner: Jennifer Adam, of Yardley.

Jennifer was surprised when she found out she won because her ticket was purchased by her mother, Sue Loomis, of Yardley. Sue bought tickets for herself, her daughter and her mother, Betty McIntyre, of Hamilton, NJ.

During their family outing at Harvest Day, all three women admired the piece.

“It’s absolutely stunning,” Jennifer said.

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A brief history of the Village Improvement Association (V.I.A.)

January 21, 2013 By

The Village Improvement Association was the guiding force behind the founding of Doylestown Hospital in 1923, and still owns and oversees the operation of the hospital today.

Founded in 1895 by a small but inspired group of women from Doylestown, the V.I.A. is nationally recognized as the only Women’s Club to own and operate a community hospital.

The first meeting was held April 26th, 1895 with 14 women present. Since that time the V.I.A. has grown in size and scope to its present membership of approximately 400 members.    

Throughout its history, the V.I.A. has continued to be forward looking, while maintaining the original goals of the Association, which are to promote “every proper means of improving and beautifying Bucks County” and “improving the health and welfare of the residents.”

The V.I.A. recognized the need for public health initiatives and community healthcare services, and began with the employment of a Visiting Nurse in 1916. The V.I.A., together with local medical professionals and the Doylestown community, opened the Doylestown Emergency Hospital, an eight-bed facility, at Pine and Oakland in 1923.

As demand increased, Doylestown Emergency Hospital moved to a new location at Belmont and Spruce, Doylestown, in 1939. Originally a 21-bed facility, this hospital expanded to accommodate 54 beds in 1951.

As the community grew, a larger facility was needed. Doylestown Hospital was dedicated in 1975 as a 165-bed hospital on West State Street, Doylestown. Today, the hospital is licensed for 238 beds.

The Hospital, along with The Doylestown Hospital Surgery Center at the Health & Wellness Center in Warrington; Pine Run Community and Health Center; Lakeview by Pine Run, and V.I.A. Affiliates, comprise the V.I.A. Health System.

The center of V.I.A. club activity is at the James Lorah Memorial Home, 132 N. Main Street, Doylestown.

One way the V.I.A. supports the hospital is through the annual Bucks County Designer House & Gardens fundraising event in the spring. For more information visit http://www.buckscountydesignerhouse.org/.

For more information about V.I.A. events, programs or membership, call the V.I.A. office at 215-345-2347.

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Makefield Women’s Association

January 21, 2013 By

“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world.  Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.” – Margaret Mead.

Makefield Women’s Association (MWA) is made up of a small group of women dedicated to raising funds and providing services to those in need. MWA is actively involved in community service and supports programs that benefit both the local community and worthy humanitarian organizations.

They have been giving back to the community for over 40 years.  If you’d like to join their efforts in giving back to the wonderful community in which we live, consider attending one of their meetings to learn more about their organization.  You’ll see that they are a great group of women looking for more great women to help make a difference in their own backyards!!

These are just a few of the contributions MWA makes to the community:

  • Aid for Friends (Meals on Wheels);
  • Adopt-a-Highway;
  • Monthly Kids’ Collection for A Woman’s Place and the Bucks County Homeless Shelter;
  • Apartment Partners (helping families in Supportive Housing with the Bucks County Housing Group);
  • Yardley Harvest Day Festival (their largest fundraiser).

MWA meets the first Wednesday of each month at Sunrise Senior Living, 631 Stony Hill Road, Yardley, PA 19067, at 7:30pm. 

Visit their website at www.makefieldwomensassociation.org or call Angela at 215-497-1093 for membership information.

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Kalmia Club

January 21, 2013 By

The Kalmia Club is an organization of women whose mission is to enhance personal growth and friendship through social, educational, cultural and civic programs; improve the community through effective volunteer action; and maintain, restore and preserve the historic Kalmia clubhouse, which in 2011 was approved for listing in the New Jersey and the National Register of Historic Places for its social significance as a women’s meeting place.

The Kalmia Club is one of the oldest continuously running women’s clubs in New Jersey. It is a member of the New Jersey State Federation of Women’s Clubs, the largest volunteer women’s service organization in the state, and a member of the General Federation of Women’s Clubs.

The club hosts the annual Hidden Gardens of Lambertville Tour held each year on the second Saturday of June.

Annual dues are $45. Meetings are held September through June on the second Monday of each month, at 7:15pm at the Kalmia Clubhouse, 39 York Street, Lambertville, unless otherwise noted.

Prospective members can call 609-397-2537, email info@kalmiaclub.org or visit www.kalmiaclub.org for information, photos and upcoming events.

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