Bala Cynwyd Library

Help your student become a stronger, more confident writer through personalized mentorship.
Lumicademy's online Writing Path is designed for students who want to strengthen their writing skills, express their ideas with confidence, and receive meaningful feedback from experienced mentors.
Students can choose between:
Writing Journey 
One-on-one mentorship tailored to each learner's goals, interests, and writing experience.
Writing Collective 
A collaborative small-group experience where students grow alongside peers while receiving personalized guidance from a Luminary.
Throughout the program, students will:
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Strengthen creative and academic writing skills
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Build confidence in communicating ideas
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Receive personalized feedback
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Develop critical thinking and communication skills
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Create meaningful writing they can be proud of
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Program Details
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Live online classes
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Flexible scheduling
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One-on-one and small-group options
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Designed for middle school, high school, and college learners
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Learn more and register at: 
<a target="_blank" href="https://www.lumicademy.com" rel="nofollow noopener">www.lumicademy.com</a>
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Local Event: Online Creative Writing Program | Personalized Mentorship for Middle & High School Students

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Online Creative Writing Program | Personalized...

Help your student become a stronger, more confident writer through personalized mentorship.
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Online Creative Writing Program | Personalized Mentorship for Middle & High School Students

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Philadelphia Metropolitan Area

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Delaware County

Haverford-Havertown

Bryn Mawr-Gladwyne

Philadelphia

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Roxborough-Manayunk

Radnor

Chestnut Hill-Mt. Airy

Springfield

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Explore our woods, organic garden, and play areas &nbsp;and meet our outstanding Nature Nursery teachers while your child enjoys a Frog Hunt, Mud Kitchen, and other hands-on activities.
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Local Event: Friends' Central Nature Nursery Experiential Open House

Friends' Central Nature Nursery Experiential...

Explore our woods, organic garden, and play areas  and meet our outstanding Nature Nursery teachers while your child enjoys a...

Friends' Central Nature Nursery Experiential Open House

FURNITURE:
<ul><li>Leather&nbsp;sofa,&nbsp;Chair&nbsp;and&nbsp;Ottoman</li><li>BAKER&nbsp;Office&nbsp;Desk,&nbsp;Plant&nbsp;Stand,&nbsp;&amp;&nbsp;Pembroke&nbsp;Style&nbsp;Table</li><li>Pair&nbsp;of&nbsp;Custom&nbsp;Wingback&nbsp;Chairs&nbsp;w/Ottoman</li><li>LaBARGE&nbsp;Glass/Brass&nbsp;Coffee&nbsp;Table</li><li>THOMASVILLE&nbsp;Sofa,&nbsp;Chair&nbsp;w/Ottoman,&nbsp;Leather&nbsp;Sofa,&nbsp;Chair&nbsp;and&nbsp;Ottoman</li><li>KINDEL&nbsp;Console&nbsp;Table&nbsp;and&nbsp;Stools</li><li>French&nbsp;Oak&nbsp;Dining&nbsp;Table&nbsp;and&nbsp;6&nbsp;Chairs</li><li>Antique&nbsp;Sewing&nbsp;Table&nbsp;and&nbsp;Dresser</li><li>Barn&nbsp;Wood&nbsp;Style&nbsp;Dining&nbsp;Table&nbsp;with&nbsp;8&nbsp;Chairs</li><li>PRIDE&nbsp;Reclining/Lift&nbsp;Electric&nbsp;Chair</li><li>THOMASVILLE&nbsp;Bedroom&nbsp;Sets:&nbsp;Black&nbsp;Queen&nbsp;Bed,&nbsp;Nightstands,&nbsp;Chest,&nbsp;Tall&nbsp;Chest,&nbsp;Armoire,&nbsp;King&nbsp;Bed&nbsp;and&nbsp;Oval&nbsp;Nightstands</li><li>STANLEY&nbsp;Dresser</li><li>CORSICAN&nbsp;Bunny&nbsp;Finial&nbsp;Twin&nbsp;Iron&nbsp;Bed&nbsp;Set</li><li>Queen&nbsp;Brass&nbsp;Bed</li><li>Upholstered&nbsp;Chaise&nbsp;Lounger</li><li>Rush&nbsp;Seat&nbsp;Ladder&nbsp;Back&nbsp;Chair</li><li>BOMBAY&nbsp;Round&nbsp;Table&nbsp;and&nbsp;Marble&nbsp;Top&nbsp;Bombay&nbsp;Style&nbsp;2-Drawer&nbsp;Chest</li><li>Wine&nbsp;Enthusiast&nbsp;Barrel&nbsp;Cork&nbsp;Catcher&nbsp;Side&nbsp;Table</li><li>Lyndon&nbsp;Furniture&nbsp;Dining&nbsp;Table&nbsp;and&nbsp;4&nbsp;Chairs</li><li>Office&nbsp;Chairs,&nbsp;Side&nbsp;Tables,&nbsp;Chests</li></ul>
KITCHEN/LIVING:
<ul><li>Rugs:&nbsp;MacKenzie&nbsp;Childs,&nbsp;Kashan,&nbsp;Wool,&nbsp;Persian&nbsp;and&nbsp;Other</li><li>WATERFORD&nbsp;Stemware&nbsp;(Lots&nbsp;of!),&nbsp;Vases,&nbsp;Pitchers,&nbsp;Candle&nbsp;Sticks/Holders,&nbsp;Candy&nbsp;Dishes&nbsp;and&nbsp;Chandeliers</li><li>MacKenzie&nbsp;Childs&nbsp;Lamps,&nbsp;Tea&nbsp;&amp;&nbsp;Coffee&nbsp;Pots,&nbsp;Mugs,&nbsp;Creamer/Sugar,&nbsp;Bowls,&nbsp;Trash&nbsp;Can&nbsp;&amp;&nbsp;Bathroom&nbsp;Accessories</li><li>Baccarat,&nbsp;Tiffany,&nbsp;Simon&nbsp;Pearce,&nbsp;Lalique,&nbsp;Williams-Sonoma,&nbsp;Crate&nbsp;&amp;&nbsp;Barrell,&nbsp;Murano,&nbsp;Art&nbsp;Glass,&nbsp;Blantons,&nbsp;Arturo&nbsp;Fuente,&nbsp;Lenox,&nbsp;Fitz&nbsp;&amp;&nbsp;Floyd,&nbsp;Portuguese&nbsp;&amp;&nbsp;Italian&nbsp;Ceramics,&nbsp;Royal&nbsp;Tara,&nbsp;Belleek,&nbsp;Philadelphia&nbsp;Cricket&nbsp;Club,&nbsp;Dragonware</li></ul>
<ul><li>Sets&nbsp;of:Williams-Sonoma&nbsp;Honeycomb/Bee&nbsp;China,&nbsp;Pottery&nbsp;Barn&nbsp;Reindeer&nbsp;China,&nbsp;Noritake&nbsp;“Thurston”,&nbsp;William&nbsp;S.&nbsp;Bunny&nbsp;China,&nbsp;Sheffield</li><li>Glass,&nbsp;Cook,&nbsp;Bake&nbsp;and&nbsp;Bar&nbsp;Ware</li><li>Copper,&nbsp;Brass,&nbsp;Wood,&nbsp;Tin&nbsp;and&nbsp;Metal</li><li>Beautiful&nbsp;Floor&nbsp;and&nbsp;Table&nbsp;Lamps</li><li>Linens,&nbsp;Bedding,&nbsp;Throws,&nbsp;Blankets,&nbsp;Quilt,&nbsp;Sheets,&nbsp;Towels</li><li>Baskets&nbsp;and&nbsp;Frames</li><li>Entertaining&nbsp;Pieces&nbsp;Galore,&nbsp;Wedding&nbsp;Gifts,&nbsp;Lots&nbsp;of&nbsp;NIB&nbsp;Items</li></ul>
ART
<ul><li>Oils,&nbsp;Signed&nbsp;Proofs,&nbsp;Laser&nbsp;Cut,&nbsp;Photographs,&nbsp;Lithographs,&nbsp;Maps,&nbsp;Golf,&nbsp;Christopher&nbsp;Marley&nbsp;Bug&nbsp;Art,&nbsp;JFK&nbsp;Inauguration&nbsp;Letter&nbsp;&amp;&nbsp;PT&nbsp;109&nbsp;Coconut</li><li>Artists:&nbsp;Leon&nbsp;Roulette,&nbsp;Kathleen&nbsp;Scott&nbsp;Gallagher,&nbsp;Sally&nbsp;Matia,&nbsp;Judith&nbsp;McCabe&nbsp;Jarvis,&nbsp;Jeanne&nbsp;Stevens-Sollman,&nbsp;Egert&nbsp;Robertson,&nbsp;T.G.&nbsp;Buisson,&nbsp;Jean&nbsp;Pierre&nbsp;Oubord,&nbsp;Bunny&nbsp;Barrett,&nbsp;J.&nbsp;Rothwell,&nbsp;Harold&nbsp;Altman,&nbsp;Nancy&nbsp;Nivens,</li></ul>
MISCELLANEOUS:
<ul><li>Lots&nbsp;of&nbsp;Golf&nbsp;Items:&nbsp;Merion&nbsp;Trophies,&nbsp;Many&nbsp;Flags,&nbsp;Books,&nbsp;Art</li><li>Brunswick&nbsp;Pool&nbsp;Table</li><li>Vintage&nbsp;Barbies&nbsp;(60’s),&nbsp;Dawns,&nbsp;Ken&nbsp;Dolls,&nbsp;Clothes&nbsp;and&nbsp;Accessories,&nbsp;Barbie&nbsp;&amp;&nbsp;Dawn&nbsp;Doll&nbsp;House&nbsp;Furniture</li><li>Pocketbooks:&nbsp;Judith&nbsp;Leiber,&nbsp;Mary&nbsp;Francis,&nbsp;Strathberry,&nbsp;MCM,&nbsp;Henri&nbsp;Bendel,&nbsp;DeMellier,&nbsp;Brahmin,&nbsp;Kate&nbsp;Spade,&nbsp;Coach,&nbsp;Tory&nbsp;Burch</li><li>Women&nbsp;and&nbsp;Men’s&nbsp;Clothes&nbsp;XL,&nbsp;Ties,&nbsp;Golf&nbsp;Attire,&nbsp;Suits,&nbsp;Sweaters,&nbsp;Shoes,&nbsp;Etc.</li><li>Christmas&nbsp;Decorations&nbsp;Galore</li><li>Luggage&nbsp;&amp;&nbsp;Racks</li><li>Ship,&nbsp;Motorized&nbsp;Ship&nbsp;Models</li><li>Winery&nbsp;Boxes,&nbsp;Steam&nbsp;Trunk</li><li>Sports&nbsp;Jerseys,&nbsp;Flyer’s&nbsp;Leather&nbsp;Jacket,&nbsp;Bobbleheads</li><li>Electronics:&nbsp;TVs,&nbsp;Sonos,&nbsp;Bose,&nbsp;Radios,</li><li>Toys&nbsp;and&nbsp;Plastic&nbsp;Trucks,&nbsp;Cars,&nbsp;Slides</li><li>GYM&nbsp;EQUIPMENT:</li><li>Life&nbsp;Fitness&nbsp;Club&nbsp;Series&nbsp;Elliptical</li><li>Vision&nbsp;R40&nbsp;Recumbent&nbsp;Bike</li><li>Stairmaster&nbsp;4000pt</li><li>Aero&nbsp;Pilates</li><li>Hoggan&nbsp;Sprint&nbsp;Ergometer&nbsp;Upper&nbsp;Body</li><li>Weights</li><li>Voit&nbsp;Total&nbsp;Body</li><li>And&nbsp;Believe&nbsp;it&nbsp;or&nbsp;Not…so&nbsp;much&nbsp;more!</li></ul>

Local Event: Gunning and Company is in Chestnut Hill for a 2-Day Sale

Gunning and Company is in Chestnut Hill for a...

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Gunning and Company is in Chestnut Hill for a 2-Day Sale

Pinwheel Provisions

Celebrate summer at Pinwheel Provisions Mexican Street Food Festival with delicious food by nationally acclaimed South Philly Barbacoa. Experience authentic slow-cooked barbacoa, made-to-order tacos, and refreshing agua frescas. Limited seats are available for this festive culinary event, so scan the code or visit the website for tickets and information.

Local Event: Mexican Street Food Festival

Mexican Street Food Festival

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Lansdowne Theater

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Local Event: Earthquake and Kym Whitley

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Earthquake and Kym Whitley

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At Alderfer Auction, we believe that every object has a story, and every life transition deserves a steady, compassionate hand. That is why we are incredibly proud to highlight the expertise of Annette, our Business Development and Estate Sales specialist, who holds the prestigious Certified Senior Advisor (CSA)&reg; designation. While many know Alderfer Auction for our expertise in fine art, collectibles, and real estate, Annette&rsquo;s certification adds a vital layer of support for our clients&mdash;specifically older adults and their families navigating the complexities of downsizing.
What is a Certified Senior Advisor (CSA)?
The CSA is the leading certification for professionals serving older adults. It is not simply a title; it is a commitment to a higher standard of service. To earn this credential, Annette passed a rigorous exam demonstrating advanced knowledge in the multi-disciplinary processes of aging. More importantly, being a CSA means upholding the highest ethical standards for the benefit and protection of the health and welfare of seniors. This certification is dually accredited by the ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB) and the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA), ensuring that the advice and resources provided are of the highest caliber. 
More Than Just "Selling Stuff" 
For many families, the most daunting question during a move is: "What do I do with all my stuff?" . Annette&rsquo;s background in senior living sales and admissions, combined with her CSA training, allows her to look beyond the inventory. She understands the mental and physical stress that a life transition can place on a senior and their loved ones. Her approach is rooted in: 
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 <li>Compassion: Recognizing the emotional weight of parting with a lifelong collection. </li>
 <li>Education: Helping families navigate the "maze" of personal property. </li>
 <li>Strategy: Devising a clear, actionable plan on whether to sell, keep, toss, or donate belongings. </li>
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A Unique Blend of Professionalism and Passion 
Annette brings over 30 years of experience in sales, marketing, and business development to our team. Yet, it is her personal touch that truly sets her apart. As a lifelong lover of art and an active volunteer with "Art Goes to School" and the North Penn Arts Alliance, she treats every antique and family heirloom with the respect it deserves. By combining her deep knowledge of the auction industry with her CSA-certified understanding of the aging process, Annette ensures that Alderfer Auction provides more than just a sale&mdash;we provide a solution. 
How We Can Help 
Whether you are an individual looking to downsize or a family member helping a loved one through a transition, Annette and the Alderfer team are here to provide: 
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 <li>Professional Appraisals </li>
 <li>Downsizing and Estate Sale Services </li>
 <li>Full Liquidation and Auction Services </li>
 <li>Real Estate Solutions </li>
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Transitions are never easy, but with the right advisor by your side, they can be handled with dignity, expertise, and peace of mind. Call Annette at 215-393-3006 or email <a href="mailto:annette@alderferauction.com" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">annette@alderferauction.com</a> and get started! We are happy to help! 
<a href="https://www.alderferauction.com/blog/detail/bridging-the-gap-how-a-certified-senior-advisor-enhances-the-auction-and-tr" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow">View Our Blog: Bridging the Gap: How A Certified Senior Advisor Enhances the Auction and&nbsp;Transition Process</a>

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