{"id":58249,"date":"2025-12-11T11:10:06","date_gmt":"2025-12-11T11:10:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/58249\/"},"modified":"2025-12-11T11:10:06","modified_gmt":"2025-12-11T11:10:06","slug":"lower-merion-village-creates-network-to-support-residents-looking-to-age-in-place","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/58249\/","title":{"rendered":"Lower Merion Village creates network to support residents looking to age in place"},"content":{"rendered":"

Hi, Lower Merion<\/a>! \ud83d\udc4b<\/p>\n

A group of township residents has formed a network aimed at helping older adults age in place<\/a>. Also this week, SEPTA plans to wrap up Regional Rail car updates<\/a> shortly, Narberth parking permits<\/a> are available for 2026, plus where to get unique and crafty gifts<\/a> around town. <\/p>\n

If someone forwarded you this email, sign up for free here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

A group of Lower Merion residents has come together to help one another age in place. More and more older adults prefer to remain in their homes, a choice that comes with some logistical concerns. <\/p>\n

Lower Merion Village, part of the national Village to Village Network, is setting out to ease some of those burdens by connecting residents to social events, as well as transportation, household help, and other services. <\/p>\n

While Lower Merion Village isn\u2019t accepting members yet, its organizers have their sights set on being a resource to help longtime residents thrive in the community they love. <\/p>\n

Read more about Lower Merion Village here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\ud83d\udca1 Community News<\/p>\n

SEPTA missed Friday\u2019s federally imposed deadline to finish repairs to the heat-detection system on its Regional Rail cars. The agency said the lapse was due to a shortage of the thermal wire required to make the repairs. Installation of the backordered wire for 30 of SEPTA\u2019s remaining trains is expected to be completed next week<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Narberth residential parking permits<\/a> for 2026 are now available. Fees range from $10 for a single car to $100 for a fourth vehicle. <\/p>\n

Bryn Mawr College last week announced Airea \u201cDee\u201d Matthews, professor and co-chair of the creative writing department, as its next provost<\/a>. Matthews will assume the role on Jan. 1. <\/p>\n

Looking for a crafty holiday gift for those on your list?<\/a> Several Lower Merion shops, including Past Present Future in Ardmore, and Something Different by Eric in Bryn Mawr, have goods like funky snow globes, cat-themed pillows, and other unique housewares. <\/p>\n

For those shopping in Ardmore, township metered parking spaces and the township garage on Cricket Avenue are free on Saturdays<\/a> this month.<\/p>\n

On Sunday and Monday, Santa will be visiting<\/a> parts of Lower Merion aboard a Merion Fire Company of Ardmore fire truck. The big man will visit Wynnewood, Ardmore north of the railroad tracks, and Haverford on Sunday, and then the Ardmore section south of the railroad tracks on Monday. <\/p>\n

Brook J. Lenfest sold his 14,000-square-foot Haverford home, which was the most expensive recorded residential sale in the Philadelphia area among public records last week. The CEO of telecommunications company NetCarrier\u2019s Avonwood Road home went for $5.9 million. (Philadelphia Business Journal<\/a>)<\/p>\n

Narberth\u2019s GET Caf\u00e9 is the subject of a new documentary that will debut at the Bryn Mawr Film Institute tonight at 7 p.m. David Block\u2019s Brewing Possibilities focuses on the cafe\u2019s mission to support neurodivergent individuals through employment and community building. Tickets<\/a> to the premiere are $30. (Patch<\/a>)<\/p>\n

It may not even officially be winter yet, but Holy Child School at Rosemont has opened registration for its 2026 summer camps<\/a>. <\/p>\n

\ud83c\udfeb Schools Briefing<\/p>\n

Black Rocks\u2019 book fair runs through tomorrow and winter concerts continue throughout this week and next. See the district\u2019s full calendar here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Lower Merion tackle\/defensive tackle Kechan Miller has signed on to play college football<\/a> at Temple University next year. <\/p>\n

\ud83c\udf7d\ufe0f On our Plate<\/p>\n

Hanukkah begins Sunday night. Looking for takeout or catering options? Main Line Today has rounded up 10 local spots<\/a> offering everything from sides to main dishes.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\ud83c\udfb3 Things to Do<\/p>\n

\ud83c\udf84 Home for the Holidays<\/a>: Take a look inside the main house at Stoneleigh, all decked out for the holidays. There will also be seasonal treats and musical performances. \u23f0 Saturday, Dec. 13-Sunday, Dec. 14, times vary \ud83d\udcb5 $15 for Natural Lands members and $20 for non-members \ud83d\udccdStoneleigh <\/p>\n

\ud83d\udecd\ufe0f Ardmore Holiday Market<\/a>: Over 20 vendors will be selling handcrafted goods at this inaugural event. \u23f0 Saturday, Dec. 13, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. \ud83d\udcb5 Pay as you go \ud83d\udccdSchauffele Plaza <\/p>\n

\ud83c\udfb5 Funky Brunch: Holiday Edition<\/a>: Shop local vendors while sipping beer and enjoying brunch at this family-friendly event. \u23f0 Sunday, Dec. 14, 11 a.m.- 3 p.m. \ud83d\udcb5 Pay as you go \ud83d\udccd Ardmore Music Hall<\/p>\n

\ud83c\udf6b Happy Hanukkah Menorah Making and More<\/a>: Kids ages 5 to 12 can make edible Hanukkah-themed crafts. \u23f0 Sunday, Dec. 14, 4-5 p.m. \ud83d\udcb5 $21.20 \ud83d\udccdThe Candy Lab<\/p>\n

\u2721\ufe0f Menorah Lighting<\/a>: Celebrate the first night of Hanukkah with a lighting of the giant menorah at Suburban Square. There will also be food, drinks, and activities like donut decorating. \u23f0 Sunday, Dec. 14, 5 p.m. \ud83d\udcb5 Free \ud83d\udccdSuburban Square<\/p>\n

\ud83d\udd8c\ufe0f Kwanzaa Crafternoon<\/a>: Kids can make a colorful Kwanzaa craft out of paper, stickers, and markers during this drop-in event. \u23f0 Wednesday, Dec. 17, 3-5 p.m. \ud83d\udcb5 Free \ud83d\udccd Gladwyne Library<\/p>\n

\ud83c\udfe1 On the Market<\/p>\n

This midcentury modern Penn Valley home has an indoor pool<\/a> <\/p>\n

This Penn Valley home has a distinctive look thanks to its midcentury modern design. The majority of the home\u2019s living space is on the first floor, which has an updated eat-in kitchen and six of the home\u2019s seven bedrooms. The primary suite has three walk-in closets and sliding glass doors that lead to an atrium and an office. There\u2019s another suite on the lower level, but perhaps most unique is the glass-encased indoor pool. The home also has a large deck and patio. <\/p>\n

See more photos of the home here<\/a>. <\/p>\n

Price: $2.485M | Size: 5,881 SF | Acreage: 1.29<\/p>\n

\ud83d\uddde\ufe0f What other Lower Merion residents are reading this week:<\/p>\n

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