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Encores Donates $5,000 to the Central Bucks Senior Center
October 2025 - During our October luncheon, held at Paradiso restaurant in Jamison, we presented a check for $5,000.00 to the Central Bucks Senior Center, which will use the funds to support its programs for area seniors.
2025 Spring Social - Kentucky Derby Party
We had a great time at The Plumsteadville Inn during our Spring Social to celebrate and watch the Kentucky Derby, on Saturday, May 3rd. Lovely hats, loads of fun, friendship, and laughter, plus great food!
Encores of Doylestown Donates $4,000 to the
Bucks County Foundation For Aging
October 2024 - Encores of Doylestown presented a $4,000.00 check to the Bucks County Foundation For Aging. Donations were collected during the group's monthly luncheons throughout the Fall of 2023 and Winter and Spring of 2024. The agency works to support the Bucks County Area on Aging (BCAAA) in its efforts to assist seniors throughout Bucks County to enjoy the benefits of healthfully aging in place.
Pictured below: (L-R) Maddy Kemper of the Encore of Doylestown's Ways and Means Committee, Mary Gross, Encores of Doylestown President and also Board Member for the Bucks County Foundation For Aging and Beth Reynolds of the Encore of Doylestown's Ways and Means Committee.
2024 Spring Social - Kentucky Derby Party
A Run For The Roses!
The Spring Social was great fun for all who attended the "Kentucky Derby" themed event on Saturday, May 4th, at the Makefield Highlands Golf Club in Yardley. There was a sea of beautiful hats, many smiles, and loads of camaraderie!
The Spring Social was great fun for all who attended the "Kentucky Derby" themed event on Saturday, May 4th, at the Makefield Highlands Golf Club in Yardley. There was a sea of beautiful hats, many smiles, and loads of camaraderie!
2024 Spring Fashion Show
During our March luncheon, which was held at the Cock 'n Bull restaruant in Peddler's Village in Lahaska, a fashion show was presented by one of the center's retailers, Fox and Holly. Encores members joined personnel from the store to model some lovely outfits that will be great for the upcoming season!
Encores of Doylestown Donates $4,000 to the Salvation Army
(October 2023) The Encores Club of Doylestown recently presented a check for $4,000.00 to the regional corps of the Salvation Army, who offer a variety of services and programs to assist the community. They serve with comprehensive social services, addiction services, enrichment classes for children, and also serve as a place of worship every Sunday morning.
Their Salvation Army Corps of Levittown's doors are open to all.
“Our group is honored to be able to present this check to help our fellow Bucks County residents who have fallen on hard times and need a helping hand.” said Mary Gross, President of Encores of Doylestown. “
Pictured below: (L-R) Mary Gross, Encores of Doylestown President, Major Duane Harris of the Salvation Army Levittown Corps and Beth Reynolds of the Encore of Doylestown's Ways and Means Committee
April 2023 Gadabouts
A group traveled to the Shofuso Japanese Garden in Philadelphia's Fairmount Park to see the blooming cherry blossom trees.
Shofuso (Pine Breeze Villa), also known as Japanese House and Garden, is a traditional 17th century-style Japanese house and garden located in Philadelphia's West Fairmount Park on the site of the Centennial Exposition of 1876.
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January Luncheon Presentation
"A Life of My Own: Meeting Eleanor Roosevelt" - Presented by Linda Kenyon and The Senior's Theater
During our January luncheon, which was held at Joseph Ambler Inn in North Wales, PA, we had an entertaining and enlightening presentation about Eleanor Roosevelt. It was given by professional actress Linda Kenyon who we're lucky enough to say is one of our own Encores members. Linda's performance provided a peek into the life and experiences of the former first lady, who is one of the most revered American women and was a woman way a head of her time!
Encores of Doylestown Donates $2,500 to Neshaminy Manor’s Resident Welfare Fund
(October 2019) The Encores Club of Doylestown recently presented a check for $2,500.00 to the Neshaminy Manor Resident Welfare Fund, a fund that provides support to the Bucks County facility’s residents who may fall a little short with funds for their personal and living needs. The presentation was made to the facility’s Assistant Director of Recreation, Heather O’Donnell. The funds for the financial contribution were raised throughout the Fall of 2018 and Spring of 2019, during the club’s luncheon events. The proceeds came from raffled items that are donated by local businesses or the group’s members. Annually the group donates these funds to a different charity. The Encores of Doylestown group, which started in 1971, has raised tens of thousands of dollars over the years, for charitable organizations throughout Bucks County.
“We’re so pleased to be able to assist some of our fellow county residents.” said Cindy Edwards, President of Encores of Doylestown, “It is our honor to be able to present them with a sizable check to help those who need it most.”
Pictured below: (L-R) Encores of Doylestown’s Cindy Edwards (President) and Bonnie Rice (Ways and Means Committee) and Neshaminy Manor’s Heather O’Donnell (Assistant Director of Recreation)
(October 2019) The Encores Club of Doylestown recently presented a check for $2,500.00 to the Neshaminy Manor Resident Welfare Fund, a fund that provides support to the Bucks County facility’s residents who may fall a little short with funds for their personal and living needs. The presentation was made to the facility’s Assistant Director of Recreation, Heather O’Donnell. The funds for the financial contribution were raised throughout the Fall of 2018 and Spring of 2019, during the club’s luncheon events. The proceeds came from raffled items that are donated by local businesses or the group’s members. Annually the group donates these funds to a different charity. The Encores of Doylestown group, which started in 1971, has raised tens of thousands of dollars over the years, for charitable organizations throughout Bucks County.
“We’re so pleased to be able to assist some of our fellow county residents.” said Cindy Edwards, President of Encores of Doylestown, “It is our honor to be able to present them with a sizable check to help those who need it most.”
Pictured below: (L-R) Encores of Doylestown’s Cindy Edwards (President) and Bonnie Rice (Ways and Means Committee) and Neshaminy Manor’s Heather O’Donnell (Assistant Director of Recreation)
Encores Club of Doylestown's 2018 Recipient of Raffle Proceeds - Bucks 4 Kids
Encores Club of Doylestown Donates Funds for Pediatic Leukemia Research
On Thursday October 19th, 2017 the Encores Club of Doylestown presented a check in the amount of $3,000 to the KickLeuk Foundation, a group that supports funding for pediatric leukemia research, and supports families dealing with the challenges of the disease. KickLeuk was started by the Stephens family of the New Hope - Solebury area after their daughter was diagnosed with AML (Acute Myeloid Leukemia).
The donated funds were presented during the Encores October luncheon that was held at the Continental Tavern in Yardley, PA. The money was raised during the "raffles" held during the group's monthly luncheons held throughout the Fall of 2016 and the Winter and Spring of 2017.
Pictured below (L-r) Paula Hoff, President of Encores of Doylestown and Suzanne Stephens, Co-Founder of KickLeuk Foundation
The donated funds were presented during the Encores October luncheon that was held at the Continental Tavern in Yardley, PA. The money was raised during the "raffles" held during the group's monthly luncheons held throughout the Fall of 2016 and the Winter and Spring of 2017.
Pictured below (L-r) Paula Hoff, President of Encores of Doylestown and Suzanne Stephens, Co-Founder of KickLeuk Foundation
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