NewsBlood drive in desperate need
of donors
by Kara Daddario
For the countless number of people who have ever needed
a blood transfusion or have known someone who has, the prospect of
donating blood is done with an enthused willingness and a personal
gratitude for the many times that this resource was given freely to
save lives. Those who have never experienced the overwhelming relief
in hearing that there is an adequate amount of blood available to
protect a loved one can find the prospect of donating blood distant
and impersonal. Too many people are also guilty of associating the
word blood with the potential danger for acquiring untreatable ailments.
America is plagued with the knowledge of disease and fears of transmission,
yet not enough about the benefits of being a blood donor.
In response to the growing need for blood donations, the Red Cross will be hosting a blood drive at the Presbyterian Church of Chestnut Hill, 8855 Germantown Ave., on Monday,...
Wine tasting
party this Saturday
If all be true that I do think,
There are five reasons we should drink;
Good wine — a friend — or being dry —
Or lest we should be bye and bye —
Or any other reason why.
Dean Aldrich
If those reasons don't work for you, how about
cardiac health, cancer prevention, bacteria-killing, reducing
risk of dementia, lowering the risk of stroke, increasing
bone mass, lowering risk of diabetes and decreasing overall
mortality rates. Or maybe the study conducted by Danish researchers
— that found wine drinkers tend to be smarter, wealthier
and more stable psychologically than nondrinkers — will
be the deal clincher. The reasons to drink wine, in moderation,
everyday, are myriad and seem to expand almost daily; but
the reasons to drink wine on Saturday, May 22 are to support
the Chestnut Hill Community Association and to enjoy fine
wine, delicious food, beautiful music and good company, in
the elegant surroundings of Woodmere Art Museum.
The wines have been chosen, the menu planned, the piano tuned, the volunteers organized and the excitement generated. "The buzz about this event has been growing for weeks," Janice Manzi, chair of the wine tasting event told the Local. Because we kept the ticket prices low, $30 for CHCA members and $35 for non-members, we've been able to generate interest from a wider...
Temporarily displaced
families find shelter, assistance at local congregations
by Beth Leary
As the families with small children
came through the door of St. Paul's Episcopal Church,
their eyes brightened as they saw Donna Laws. Most
have affection for her that warrants hugs.
'These people are my family,' said Laws,
program director for the Northwest Philadelphia Interfaith
Hospitality Network.
In early April, the 'temporarily displaced'
families, who are clients of the network, were housed
at St. Paul's, while parishioners from Our Mother of Consolation
Church and the Church of St. Martin-in-the-Fields provided
food and volunteers to stay overnight.
Typically, after dinner, which usually ends around 7:30 p.m., volunteers...