Sunday, April 26, 2009
neighborhood garage sale
One of my close by neighbors, Eva O'Brien, has organized a garage sale for May 9th. There are several people in the 'hood who are interested. How about doing a little spring cleaning and find some treasures that someone else would love to have? Please respond to Eva at deobrien@comcast.net or to me. Eva will place an ad into the paper and would love some help getting signs up. The more homes we can list with sales, the more people we will attract!
Thanks,
Carol Pfister
gwyneddknoll@gmail.com
215-661-8775
Thursday, April 16, 2009
neighborhood news
I have a few more news items for you! The first is a reminder from our middle school recycling champions that our township is having a shredding day. I'll be there!
Secondly, please read the important note from Julia Wagner, a neighbor on Tanglewood, all about Lyme disease.
Lastly, I received a note from a neighbor that Upper Dublin has experienced 10 residential burglaries in the last 3 weeks. Sometimes the thieves move to other similar areas so we should all be on alert and call the police if you see something suspicious.
Thanks,
Carol Pfister
gwyneddknoll@gmail.com
215-661-8775
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Worcester Township | 1721 Valley Forge Road | Post Office Box 767 | Worcester | PA | 19490 |
A viewing of the award-winning film
"Under Our Skin"
Free Showing at Worcester Community Hall
Sunday, April 19, 2009 · 3 p.m.
e-mail MontCoLyme@aol.com
Lyme Disease is a "hidden" epidemic in our communities. Few know that new Lyme infections have surpassed AIDS in recent years. Since Worcester and our surrounding areas are prime deer tick habitat there is a good chance that you or someone in your family has been bitten and could be infected. The disease is often called "The Great Imitator" because its symptoms mimic common ailments and are not immediately apparent to either the victim or the doctor, often delaying the diagnosis and making the disease much more difficult to treat. According to the Center for Disease Control, Pennsylvania has been #1 or #2 in new cases of Lyme for the past 5 years. This film is a must-see for all living in Southeastern PA communities. Build your awareness of the importance of prevention and early detection of these diseases often contracted in our own back yards. This award-winning documentary follows the stories of patients and physicians as they battle for their lives and livelihoods, and brings into focus a haunting picture of our health care system and its ability to cope with a silent terror under our skin.
Guest speakers with expertise on Lyme Disease will be available for discussion at the end of the film:
o Dr. Martin Mulders, MD, a Lyme Literate Physician
o Dustin Brisson, PhD, Department of Biology, University of Pennsylvania (where he performs research related to the spread of Lyme Disease).
This screening is hosted by the Montgomery County Lyme Information & Support Group (MontCoLyme@aol.com). Free resources and information will be provided.
DATE & TIME: Sunday, April 19, 2009, 3:00pm
Location Details: Worcester Community Hall 1031 Valley Forge Road, Worcester, PA 19490
MORE FILM INFO: www.openeyepictures.com
SHOW DETAILS: MontCoLyme@aol.com for add'l information or call Karen Simeone at 610-584-2075.
This film received not only one, but two Freddie awards, sponsored by the International Health and Medical Media Awards and considered to be the "Oscars" of health care films. This award event was held here in our own Philadelphia last fall. A dramatic tale of microbes, medicine and money, this eye-opening film investigates the untold story of Lyme disease, an emerging epidemic that has surpassed AIDS in recent years. Following the stories of patients and physicians as they battle for their lives and livelihoods, the film brings into focus a haunting picture of our health care system. The film has been called "the most important documentary to come out this year", and is "well-researched, suspenseful and artfully shot".. A must-see for all living in Southeastern PA communities which have witnessed an unprecedented recent rise in Lyme infections, and severity of the infections.
This screening is sponsored by Montgomery County LymeAction PA, representing individuals and families afflicted by these diseases in our communities. MontCoLyme is a sister organization to the Lyme Disease Association of Southeastern PA, a 501c3 non-profit organization (www.lymepa.org). MontCoLyme has monthly meetings the last Monday of each month at 7pm, at St. Peter's Lutheran Church of North Wales, PA 19454. See http://www.lymepa.org/html/montco_lyme_info_support.html.
Wednesday, April 15, 2009
neighborhood news
I have several news items for you this time...be sure to read down through all of them!
1. A letter is attached from Linda Callegari about an event happening at Pennypack Mills this Saturday...it sounds great.
2. A neighbor wrote that some kids were shooting paintball guns at her house a couple of weeks ago. The stains on the siding did wash away but obviously, we do not want this to happen to anyone. She was also concerned about scaring any pets that are outdoors. Let's all keep an eye out and discourage any paintball activity. Thanks...
3. Ashley Smyth wrote that she found a silver hoop earring after the progressive dinner - let me know if it belongs to you...I"ll connect you.
4. Here is a note from a neighbor looking for a painter. Please send your recommendations to her and a copy to me, please.
Carol-
I live on Lindsay Drive and just moved in this past August. I was wondering if you know of a painter that could paint the outside of our house, or if you could email the neighborhood and see if anyone has a recommendation. thank you!
Fran Margolis
215-699-2303
franmargolis@gmail.com
5. See below for a neighbor looking for support for her cancer run.
I recently joined the team at my high school that will be participating in the Komen Philadelphia Race for the Cure® to raise awareness and money for breast cancer research. We will be running this race next month on Mother's Day.
I truly appreciate your help. Thank you so much for your time and support in the fight against breast cancer!
Sincerely,
Stonington Circle