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bookmark_borderGlen Foerd Mansion’s Holiday Happenings

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Start your holiday on Saturday, November 29 from 3-4 pm with a concert of holiday favorites by guitarist Luke Honer and pianist Kathleen Scheide. The concert will be the public’s first chance to see Glen Foerd’s newest exhibition, “Shear Beauty: The Paper Cut Artistry of Margaretha von Glehn Luther”. The exhibition is free to the public and can be viewed Tuesday evenings from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm.
Glen Foerd will partner with Settlement Music School’s Kardon Northeast Branch to bring musical and ballet performances to the family friendly event Christmas at the Mansion on Saturday, December 6. From 1:00 to 5:00 pm the public is invited to experience the mansion in full holiday décor, enjoy performances and children’s crafts. The Dining Car will be selling holiday sweets and cookies. Join Santa at 5:00 pm as he makes an appearance at our outdoor holiday tree lighting and joins guests in singing holiday carols. A special performance by Nazareth Academy’s chime ensemble will kick-off the outdoor celebrations. The public is welcome to see the outdoor events for free from 5:00-6:00 PM.

On Saturday, December 13 from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm adults are welcome to step back in time and enjoy a delightful holiday tea luncheon with Glen Foerd’s former mistress of the mansion, Florence Foerderer Tonner. Enjoy period music as you enjoy good company at a traditional holiday tea.

For information, reservation information and pricing for any Glen Foerd’s holiday programs visit www.glenfoerd.org, or call 215-632-5330.

bookmark_borderMontgomery County Awards

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This annual program recognizes the best in planning, design, and advocacy in Montgomery County and acknowledges the high-quality work and commitment of communities, organizations, and professionals.

The three projects receiving awards were the Beaumont House Restoration in Lower Gwynedd Township, the Fort Washington Office Park Resilient Infrastructure project in Upper Dublin Township, and Towamencin Town Square Phase I in Towamencin Township.

bookmark_borderCelebration Of Conflict

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“Celebration of Conflict” (Transforming How our Community deals with Difficulty) will be the topic on which Gerald W. Rhoades will share, Saturday, November 15th beginning at 7:00 pm at the coffeehouse of Ambler Church of the Brethren. Gerald was pastor of a Church of the Brethren on the West Side of Chicago and has been Community Minister in the Allison Hill neighborhood of Harrisburg for 30 years. Gerald is now retired and volunteering with the national organization, On Earth Peace, promoting healthy conflict resolution.

He and middle school youth have developed training to help youth learn to resolve conflict in ways that lead to healthy outcomes, called Agape-Satyagraha Training. (“Agape” is a Greek word meaning “unselfish love” and “Satyagraha” is a Sanskrit word used by Mahatma Gandhi meaning “truth force”.) In his work with conflict resolution, Gerald has learned that conflict is not something to avoid but something that can lead to a better life if handled well. Come and explore this idea with him.

There are also plans for music to be provided by Ambler Music Academy, which is based at the church. The church is located at 351 W Butler Pike, Ambler, PA. The building is 1 block west of Bethlehem and Butler Pike. It is situated where Butler Avenue intersects with Rosemont Avenue. Parking is behind the building in the church lot. For more information please call the church at (215) 646-1190. Refreshments will be served and the event is free. Donations are appreciated.