Happy New Year, Bucks County! After a hectic holiday season full of sweet temptations, it’s time to launch into the New Year with our very best intentions and more importantly, a plan to achieve them. There are tons of resources available at your fingertips in Bucks County that will help you meet your 2016 New Year’s Resolutions.
Eat Right
Check in with our Bucks County Farmer’s Markets below:
Langhorne Farmers’ Market, Tuesdays, 3:30pm to 6:30pm at Jesse Soby American Legion Post, 115 W. Richardson Ave., Langhorne, PA 19047.
The Farmers’ Market at Playwicki Farm, Wednesdays 3pm to 6pm at 2350 Bridgetown Pike, Feasterville, PA.
Apple Picking at Solebury Orchards: All pick-your-own fruit is priced by the pound for whatever you pick, with no additional charges. Pick your own is open rain or shine.
Lower Makefield Farmers’ Market, Thursdays 3:30pm to 6:30pm atVeterans Square Park, Edgewood and Heacock Rds, Lower Makefield, PA 19067: Founded in 2007, the LMT Farmers’ Market is a seasonal, producer-only, open-air venue featuring fresh vegetables, fruits, meat, eggs, milk, cheese, handmade soap, mushrooms, prepared foods, gourmet ice cream, artisan breads, flowers, plants and more. In 2009 the Bucks County Foodshed Alliance assumed sponsorship of the market.
Stockton Farmers’ Market, Fridays, 12pm to 7pm, Saturdays 9am to 4pm, & Sundays 9am to 4pm at 19 Bridge St., Stockton, NJ
Ottsville Farmers’ Market at Linden Hill Gardens on Fridays 4pm to 8pm at 8230 Easton Rd., Ottsville, PA 18942
Doylestown Farmers’ Market, Saturdays 7am to 12pm at W. State & Hamilton St., Doylestown, PA 18901: Every Saturday morning from spring to fall, vendors are happy to present you with an opportunity to buy healthy locally grown and produced items. We are a local producer-only market sponsored by the Buckingham Township Civic Association, which started the Market in 1979. Call 215 345-5355 for information or www.buckinghampacivic.org. Market products include seasonal, chemical free, and low input vegetables, herbs, flowers, fruits; bedding, vegetable, herb plants, container gardens, and orchids; jams, pie filling and preserved products; pastured chicken and eggs, duck and duck eggs, turkey, goat, and lamb; artisan bread, baked goods (cookies, cakes, biscotti, pies, stromboli, Greek pastries); handmade soaps, lotions, and skin care products; goat cheeses, yogurt, milk and meat; mushrooms, honey, maple syrup, granola, and prepared foods. Locally handcrafted woodenware, beeswax candles, alpaca yarn and other products, glass jewelery.
Wrightstown Farmers’ Market on Saturdays 9am to 1pm at Wrightstown Twp. Municipal Bldg (parking lot), 2203 2nd Street Pike, Wrightstown, PA.
Perkasie Farmers Market: May 19 – October 27, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. at the corner of 7th and Market. Fresh fruits and vegetables, local honey and jam, baked goods, all-natural soaps and laundry detergent, artwork, live entertainment and more.
Plumsteadville Grange Farm Market on Saturdays 9am to 12pm at Plumsteadville Grange, Route 611 North, opposite Keller’s Church Rd., Plumsteadville, PA
Saucon Valley Farmers’ Market on Sundays from 9am to 1pm at Saucon Valley Farmers’ Market, Water Street Park, Water Street, Hellertown, PA.
Lose Weight
Signature Medicine Newtown
215-968-4804
770 Newtown Yardley Rd, Suite 220A, Newtown, PA 18940
http://www.signaturemedicinemd.com/
Mention Bucks Happening and receive your FREE consultation ($79 value)
Losing weight can be hard, that's why Signature Medicine is here to help. They are the weight loss experts with a program medically supervised, scientific and proven to help you lose weight.
In the Signature Medicine medical weight loss program:
- You are never on your own
- Your program is patient-centered and physician supervised
- Your program is tailored to your individual needs
- They medically determine your reason for weight gain
- You receive personalized weight loss coaching
Call 215-968-4804 and mention Bucks Happening and receive your FREE consultation ($79 value). Signature Medicine is located at 770 Newtown Yardley Rd, Suite 220A, Newtown, PA 18940.
Healthy Solutions by Dr. Luciano
Medical Weight Loss & Liposuction Alternative
882 Jacksonville Rd, Ivyland, PA 18974
(215) 957-1100
http://www.healthysolutionsdr.com/
Receive 25% Off Coolsculpting by mentioning the Happening List
Luciano's weight loss program.Shape Up
Orangetheory® Fitness Newtown
2140 S. Eagle Road Newtown, PA 18940
215-957-1700
http://www.
It’s a New Year – a year for a new YOU!
Need help sticking to your fitness goals? Orangetheory® Fitness's one-hour workout is fun, energizing and as challenging as you want it to be. The best part is that you will burn between 500 and 900 calories in just an hour and continue to burn calories for up to 36 hours post workout! Let us help you embark on your fitness journey and help you to reach your goals.
Orangetheory® Fitness is a one-of-a-kind, group personal training workout, broken into intervals of cardiovascular and strength training. Their energizing group interval fitness concept has been named one of the best workouts in the country and has been praised by the New York Times as a “plateau-busting workout”.
Backed by the science of excess post-exercise oxygen consumption (EPOC), Orangetheory’s heart-rate-monitored training is designed to maintain a target zone that stimulates metabolism and increases energy. Led by skilled trainers, participants use a variety of equipment including treadmills, water rowers, TRX® suspension training and free weights. The result is the Orange Effect – more energy, visible toning and extra calorie burn for up to 36 hours post-workout.
Achieve maximum, lasting results and improved personal fitness with our motivating, energizing group personal training concept. They never stop inspiring you to stay in the best shape of your life.
Become a member today; OrangeTheory offers a variety of membership options that are designed to help you reach your desired level of fitness.
Be their guest and experience first hand our energizing group interval training! For additional information, visit OrangeTheory Fitness Newtown online or call to schedule a FREE class at 215-957-1700.
Elite Pole & Fitness
(267) 522-8105
Spice up your workout routine this year with Pole Fitness! Elite Pole & Fitness, located in Bensalem, offers classes in Pole Fitness, Yoga, and Burlesque. Sign up anytime into one of our Intro to Pole classes, attend our upcoming Beginner Pole Workshop, or host your next Girls Night Out, Bachelorette or Birthday Party with us. The Beginner Pole Workshop is open to new students and takes place Sat., January 23rd at 2:30pm, for only $15! Pre-Registration is required for all classes, workshops and parties. For more information and to view our class schedule visit elitepoleandfitness.com.
Newtown Athletic Club
The NAC
The Newtown Athletic Club offers the perfect blend of social, recreational and healthy lifestyle opportunities. NAC Memberships include:
- 250,000 square feet of lifestyle changing social, recreational and fitness opportunities!
- Programs for everyone! Fitness training, group exercise, youth programs, camps aquatics, parties, events and many more.
- Be part of our NAC community by relaxing at our Urban Allure Salon and Spa, having a bite at the NAC Café, or getting a workout in while letting your children enjoy our complimentary Kid’s Club.
- 12,000 square foot state of the art fitness center
- 2,000 square foot Technofit fitness Center featuring TehcnoGym equipment
- Four Acre World Class Resort Outdoor Pool Complex
- “Escape” Outdoor bar and restaurant featuring weekend entertainment
- Indoor NAC Sports Training and Events Center – over 40,000 square feet
- 8,000 square foot Youth Training Area featuring Parisi Speed School
- Dynamic group exercise classes including Kickboxing, Spinning, Zumba, Yoga, Pilates, Barre, and more
- 2 full court gymnasiums and a suspended indoor track
- Awesome aquatics for water workouts, swimming and relaxing
- 30,000 sq ft multi-purpose complex for Kids Programs and Personal Training
Sign up for your free trial at the Newtown Athletic Club here.
Buinewicz Plastic Surgery & Le Med Spa
Buinewicz Plastic Surgery and Le Med Spa has over 25 years of experience performing Plastic Surgery and cosmetic procedures. Their Doylestown office provides all Cosmetic and Spa Services under one roof in our 6000 sq. foot, beautifully appointed office, where a clinical staff performs cutting edge treatments and services in the industry including the Candela Lasers, Ulthera and Liposonix procedures. Nutritional counseling is also available. Request your free consultation here.
Pilates Bodies by Patty Witt
(267) 391-9200
Pilates Bodies by Patty Witt, a two time Happening List® winner, has attracted thousands of devout fitness enthusiasts who can’t get enough of their high energy, upbeat atmosphere with Balanced Body® Pilates, RealRyder® Indoor cycling, and Certified fitness trainers. Diverse aerobic fitness and strengthening classes include reformer, tower, barre, circuit, mystery, indoor cycling, and mat classes. Start with a Newbies Pilates Class or new students are invited to schedule one FREE PRIVATE LESSON by emailing patty@pilatesbodiesfitness.com.
Plus, Pilates Bodies is offering a special program to help locals stick to their resolutions! Join Tijen for a guided meditation series to figure out what is stopping you. Special pricing for clients of $25. Reservation required. Reserve your spot at pilatesbodiesfitness.com by choosing classes, go to the 10th and sign up for program “Stick With That Resolution” Sunday Jan. 10th 2pm.
Volunteer More
The United Way of Bucks County relies on an army of volunteers who donate their time and talents in a number of ways. They participate in traditional volunteer work – serving as mentors and tutors; fixing up non-profit centers; and much more. Click here to apply.
CB Cares’ Days of Service Program offers three distinct days of service during the course of the year which prompt community members to develop and support various volunteer service project. Discover year-round volunteer opportunities here.
Bucks County SPCA: There are many ways to get involved to help animals directly and indirectly. Volunteer opportunities like Greeter and Community Outreach offers you a chance to get to know your local shelter, our services, how we operate. Animal Care Volunteers are able to learn about animal socialization, basic obedience, and showing affection to our resident pets of all kinds. Volunteers are accepted by application. Please fill out a volunteer application and drop it off, mail it in or fax it. Please allow at least 90 days for application processing. Accepted applications will be interviewed over the phone.
Bucks County Housing Group: Volunteers Wanted! There are many ways to volunteer and, since they have facilities located throughout Bucks County, you won’t have to go far to help! Are you interested in serving at one of our three Community Food Pantries or running a food drive? Find out more here.
Single Volunteers of Bucks County (SVBC) is a group of busy, energetic singles who enjoy making a difference in our communities and meeting new single friends. Membership to SVBC is free. To join, simply show up at a meeting or you can help at an event. Email them prior to the event at svbc411@gmail.com and click here to see their upcoming volunteer projects.
Run a Marathon
Sign up for a 2016 race in Bucks County or Philadelphia:
- Sun, Apr 10: The Love Run Half Marathon in Philadelphia, PA
- Sunday, May 1, 2016 Bucks County Ten Miler Run, Washington Crossing Historic Park
- Sat, Jun 4: 1/2 Sauer 1/2 Kraut Marathon & Half Marathon in Philadelphia, PA
- Sun, Jun 12: Oddyssey Half Marathon in Philadelphia, PA
- Sat, Nov 14: Delaware Canal Half Marathon in Washington Crossing, PA
- Sun, Nov 22: Philadelphia Marathon, Half Marathon & 8K in Philadelphia, PA
Improve Your Finances
Use these helpful tools to improve your bank account’s health in 2015!
- Mint: This personal finance management site helps you track and categorize transactions easily and automatically- from setting goals for retirement to paying down debt to creating your budgets. All of these elements are laid out in easy-to-read graphics and pie and bar charts for easy tracking.
- BudgetPulse: For the security-conscious, this budgeting tool doesn’t require users to surrender their banking account information for tracking, and lets users manually enter or import their banking data from computer files.
- BudgetTracker: An online budgeting tool specializing in tracking transactions. The results from the tracking are shown on your calendar and in graphs on the site.
- Buxfer: Track loans and IOUs from friends and family as well as providing group budgeting – a handy tool for vacations and college budgeting.
- moneyStrands: moneyStrands analyzes your spending habits, and generates budgets based on that behavior. It also will create personalized financial tips for each user.
Plus, make sure to check in with articles from Miss Money Funny for real money-saving advice from a local.
- 3 Tips for Saving in the New Year
- Miss Money Funny Buys Her First House
- Ordering in on-the-cheap
- Cheap meals for the busy working type
- Home decorating on a dime
Buy or Sell a House
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