I was SO SO disappointed they got rid of the goodwill bins here. Wow the saddest thing to find out…read morewhen I asked the staff. The goodwill store inside is now really big since they don't have the outlet and they have a lot of big items that you don't see at most goodwills like furniture, tons of vaccines, bikes and tons of ride on toys for kids.

Way too overpriced for donated items!! I'm not sure who's responsible for their new pricing…read morestrategy but they need to reevaluate their mission!

If you are a senior citizen and sitting alone in your home with nothing to do but read or watch TV,…read moreyou are missing out on something really great! Journey's Way is the place you need to visit. A senior center with more things to do than you can imagine, this is where you need to come to really start living again! There is virtually something for everyone, and I know this to be true because I have been a member there since 2011. I originally joined to learn how to play bridge but over the years, I've done so many different things there that I have yet to join the bridge group! Music, art, crafts, reading, writing, discussion groups, help with modern technology (computer, iPhone, iPad help), jewelry making, and so, so much more - you really need to stop in and talk to Mark Weber, who will arrange for a guided tour of the place. Some people like to just come for lunch or bingo, and that is perfectly fine, too. Yes, we offer bingo each week, and have delicious luncheon meals every day there. There are many specials that happen at JW as well - far too many things to do to list here! Call or stop in and if you like it, you can join. Membership is not mandatory, but it does grant certain privileges. You do not need to be alone anymore. Come meet and make some new friends and see how great being a 'senior ager' can be.

First of course some history:…read more Hope Lodge was completed in 1748 by Samuel Morris who was a wealthy Quaker businessman. As a young man Sammy worked with his father at a mill complex in Ambler. Later he bought and sold commercial property in Philadelphia along with owning ships, a quarry, kilns, a tannery and Mather Mill which is only a block away from the mansion. As if that wasn't enough, Morris also had side hustles as being the justice of the peace for Whitemarsh, Philadelphia county commissioner and an assessor for Philadelphia county. While Morris supposedly had never been to England, he adopted the most current architectural style of the day in both England and America, Georgian, named for King George I who was reigning at the time. The style was popular in Great Britain for its balance and symmetry. Fun rumor #1 is that Edmund Woolley, architect of Independence Hall, offered some advice on the mansion's design in exchange for some quarried lime and farm goods. Now here's where the historic part comes in. In 1777 the Whitemarsh Encampment, a six-week period of the American Revolution when the Continental Army camped in the surrounding fields after the Battle of Germantown and before encamping at Valley Forge occurs. During that time the house was used as the HQ of George Washington's Surgeon General, John Cochran. Fun rumor #2 is that while Washington never slept at the mansion or on the property, supposedly GW rode his horse through the first floor hallway of Hope Lodge during a visit. There is no evidence to support this claim, even though the hallway is wide enough, but no doubt that Washington would have visited Dr. Cochran frequently during the encampment. Eventually everything gets sold to English banker Henry Hope. Hope, to give you a sense of his importance, has enough juice at the time that Adam Smith in the 4th Edition of his still read today economics masterwork The Wealth of Nations, dedicated the book to Hope. Also if the Hope family name sounds familiar it's because among other things the Hope Diamond was named after them due to their ownership of the diamond. Never intending to live in Whitemarsh, Hope purchased the property as a wedding gift for his ward, James Watmough. It was the Watmoughs who named the site Hope Lodge, in honor of their benefactor. Prior to that and during Samuel Morris's lifetime the property is known as Whitemarsh Farms and Whitemarsh Estate. The property is then sold to a family who for almost the next century uses it primarily for farming. Lack of funds prevented upgrades to more modern things gas lighting and indoor plumbing in the late 19th century which meant the mansion's 18th century integrity is retained. From the Internet: "In 1921 the property is sold to Keasbey and Mattison, a development company whose plan was to demolish the structure and extend a nearby limestone quarry. To save it from destruction, William and Alice Degn bought the property in 1922. Early historic preservationists, they carefully restored the house and added their collection of 18th and early 19th century furnishings. They did not install a central heating system in the main house because of its destructive piping; rather they added a wing onto the existing summer kitchen for a winter residence. Both of the Degns loved flowers, and they created a beautiful rose garden on the south side of the house. After Mr. Degn's death in 1940, and Mrs. Degn's death in 1953, ownership of the house was transferred to the Hope Lodge Foundation, and in 1957, to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Today, Hope Lodge is administered by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission with the Friends of Hope Lodge, a non-profit support group formed to assist with operations at the site." So what you have today is a house that does not have the historical gravitas of a place where a Founding Father lived, worked or slept but due to the love it has received particularly from the Degn's the actual bones of the house are in amazing condition with the feature being the incomparable woodwork. If you go: Hope Lodge is not unlike a lot of other PHMC sites in that you really have to want to see it. Tours are only done one day a month, usually the 3rd Sunday, at 1pm and 2:30pm. Some months offer special events like a symphony concert, beer tasting, movie night under the stars and the biggie which is the annual re-enactment of the 1777 Whitemarsh Encampment which takes place in November. Tour admission is $5.00 for adults, $4.00 for seniors, $4.00 for youth age 6-17, children under 5 are free and Friends of Historic Hope Lodge members are free. Cash or check only. Active military personnel and their families are also free. Parking is via two smallish lots one on the side of the property near the gardens and the other in the rear of the property. The property is on South Bethlehem Pike which is very easy to get to from both the PA Turnpike and Route 309.

Exquisite site and gardens. Excellent example of 18th century architecture and furnishings. Great…read morehistorical gem in our own backyard.

How wonderful we can enjoy this center together tonight…read more Neighbors together, singing songs and doing some activities like making cookies. It was nice to enjoy the evening this way. I feel like it was such a tough year in so many ways and it's nice to have the special place.

The Peace Center in Langhorne, Pa., has been doing excellent work in conflict resolution in schools…read moreand communities for more than twenty years. Its reputation for helping out in difficult situations is well deserved and a credit to the many people who have donated so much of their lives to this worthy cause. A nonprofit organization, The Peace Center has dedicated itself to creative and effective mediations, diversity training, educational programming, and crisis consulting since its founding. Its Executive Director, Barbara Simmons, is truly a saint walking the Earth. Please lend a hand when you can.

NEW LOCATION: In Plymouth Square shopping center next to Salad Works friendly staff, quick…read moreprocess, and they donate to your charity of choice.

After setting up a date for pick-up, I sorted and labeled three boxes - roughly 150 books - for…read moredonation. I was clear about where the boxes were to be picked up in my apartment building. I had the boxes available at 7:00am, as instructed. I told the scheduler that the building would only allow me to have the boxes in my building's entryway for one day. I received an email at 4:30pm that the drivers missed the pick-up. I called and was told the drivers didn't see the boxes. No one called me or tried to access the building's lobby, where there's a full-time concierge. Altogether, a frustrating experience.

n the winter of 2024, I was diagnosed with Her 2 positive, estrogen/progesterone negative breast…read morecancer. I was catapulted from the world of a healthy middle aged woman to one with one of the biggest health problems one can encounter. With my family and friends beside me I embarked on a year of treatments including chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and multiple surgeries. My husband had left his job and we decided it was not time for him to go back, because someone needed to take care of the kids and the house. I was encouraged by my oncologist to continue working to keep spirits up, and stay in routine. My cancer diagnosis held my family back from many things as we worked on making sure I survived. After my double mastectomy and DIEP I discovered For Pete's Sake. My social worker nominated me and I could not believe it- my family had been chosen for a respite to Woodloch in PA! I could not believe it to be true, and did not tell my children until two weeks before. They were so excited! FPS treated us with the most incredible generosity, kindness, and dignity. We met some of the most amazing people. I was very impressed at how the relationships progressed organically and there was absolutely no pressure! So, we signed up for almost everything! In addition to FPS, Woodloch is absolutely amazing. What a special place with so many memories made! There is no way one could possibly be bored there. We made so many memories! We are so grateful to For Pete's Sake for this opportunity.

What a great organization this is. Recently I've had the pleasure In experiencing being sent on a…read morecancer respite by this organization. And from the beginning of the selection, to the planning of our trip, to actually experiencing the trip itself was nothing but amazing. They effectively communicated every step. Treated us like family and were extremely patient and supportive from the beginning to the end. The staff was so professional, loving and caring. The accommodations were amazing. And they did exactly what they're mission set out to do and that was to help us cancer survivors "Take a break from cancer". We bonded with several other families that are also affected by cancer and made life long friendships. I am forever grateful for this experience and recommend that everyone support this organization by all means necessary. My hopes are that this organization can help many, many more families "Take a break from cancer" and it takes help from everyone for them to do so. Please check them out, you won't regret it.

I take my 2 y. o. granddaughter nearly every week. There are so many wonderful things to explore…read moreand learn from. They have a walking path through the woods with a natural playground and sandbox, a bird house building to watch and interactive displays, a mini zoo inside a house with small animals and activities including a treehouse. They also have weekly activities and seasonal events for elementary school kids. My granddaughter calls Briar Bush "The Animal House" and loves to put a donation in the collection box before we leave.

They were so friendly and it was a great little center to see the local wildlife and learn. We…read moredidn't get to do the whole path with a stroller but it was nice and shaded on the trail so even on a hot day it felt cooler.

This is our second year of purchasing a share from Pennypack's CSA and we have yet to be…read moredisappointed. The quality of the produce is excellent and the thought and care put into the farm is unmatched. While they are not certified organic, they practice natural, practical, and ecologically sound and sustainable farming. They have a lot of signage posted throughout the farm (as part of their education program) that explains how and why things are they way they are at the farm. They also have a boatload of dedicated volunteers and workers who keep everything running efficiently. They are happy to answer questions about the farm, the food, and often have ideas about what to do with everything. We purchased the small share and that entitles us to 6 items chosen by us from the options available that day. Last night we chose a pound of carrots, a head of lettuce, two pounds of summer squash, beets, swiss chard, and two pounds of cucumbers. Other items available include kale, bok choy, scallions, and broccoli as well as pick your own string beans and raspberries. They have an extensive herb garden where you can pick your own herbs for cooking that week. Finally, you can cut a bunch of flowers to take with you each week as a part of your share as well. This year we split our share with another family, so we go every other week for our pick up -- as a family of just two, this works out well for us! While the benefits are many (supporting local agriculture, eating local, sustainable food, health, getting outside in a garden), the CSA is a little bit of work. Each share requires a few hours of volunteer work be completed at the farm. Furthermore, when you get home with your pile of veggies, you need to clean and prep them as well as figure out recipes. They leave the vegetables generally intact with the greens and such on top. It turns out you can and should use those parts of the vegetables as well, but if you're a novice (like us) it takes some research and planning to figure out what to do with things like carrot tops and beet and turnip greens. Even though it's a lot of work, it's a fun learning experience and would definitely be a worthwhile activity to get the kids involved with. Check out their website early in the new year for information about signing up for a share -- they go fast!

This is our first year at Pennypack but our third CSA. This is hands down the best! The choice is…read moreamazing. Usually I end up with a bunch of veggies I can't use, but at Pennypack, I get to choose what we take home. There are also many "freebies" each week because the farm is so prolific! Great spot and we are joining again next year!

I called and was able to set up a drop-off appointment for the very next day. I appreciate the…read moreability to get the drop-off taken care of so fast. Overall I am very pleased with how it all worked out. Fantastic service.

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