Athertyn named 2012 Community of the Year

Pohlig’s premier lifestyle community wins top Regional Award in six builder categories

Athertyn at Haverford Reserve, the Main Line’s premier lifestyle community, has been named Best Lifestyle Community for 2012 by the Home Builders Associations of Bucks and Montgomery, and Chester and Delaware Counties (HBA). The awards were presented at the Synergy Awards regional ceremony, held May 17 at the Radisson Valley Forge.

Athertyn at Haverford Reserve is named 2012 Community of the Year.  Pictured left to right are Jessica Canto, Todd Pohlig, Peggy Toczylowski, Johanna Erwin, Katheryn Behm, Carrie Sullivan, Don Pohlig, and Cassie Barnes

The Synergy Awards recognize excellence in innovation, design, and quality of craftsmanship for builders throughout the region. Athertyn also took top prize in the following Synergy Award categories:

•    Best Home of the Year (The Furness Model)
•    Best Interior Merchandising (The Furness Model)
•    Best Exterior Merchandising
•    Best Community Clubhouse
•    Best Use of New Media (view award winning video here or on the upper right portion of this page)

Athertyn’s location is unsurpassed.  Beautifully situated on a scenic plateau, the private community is part of the 209-acre Haverford Reserve, which includes 124 acres of preserved natural space.  Open land of this magnitude in the heart of the Main Line is virtually impossible to find.

Beyond that, Athertyn offers the carefree style of living desired by more and more active adults.  Residents enjoy the privacy of their elegant condominium homes unencumbered by the maintenance and upkeep that comes with single-family houses. They also have exclusive access to a range of services and amenities, including the clubhouse, which features a host of activities and enriching programs.

The Athertyn Sales & Design Center is open daily from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. or by appointment for tours of the model homes and amenities.  For more information, please call 610-525-5110 or visit www.athertyn.com

Athertyn Hosts the Go Red For Women 2012 Red Hot Silent Auction Gift Gathering Party

On April 3rd, a Go Red for Women gift gathering party was held at the Athertyn at Haverford Reserve Residents’Clubhouse.  The event which was hosted by Women of Heart Honoree of the Go Red executive leadership team, Eliana Papadakis, was a precursor to the organization’s 2012 Go Red for Women Silent Auction to raise funds to help the American Heart Association fight heart disease.

Eliana Papadakis - Go Red Women of Heart Honoree, Jennifer Davis – Senior Director of Go Red for Women, and Cassie Barnes - Sales Manager at Athertyn at Haverford Reserve

Local businesses and organizations put together gift baskets to be auctioned at the May 18th Red Hot Silent Auction.  Just some of the possible gift ideas that organizations may have included as auction items are red purses or bags containing jewelry, wine and spa packages, weekend get-a-ways, and sporting packages.  At the Athertyn Red Hot Gift Gathering Party, a People’s Choice prize was awarded to the most creative gift item.  All items and packages will be used in the silent auction of the Go Red for Women Luncheon & Health Expo on Friday, May 18th, 2012 at the Marriott in Center City Philadelphia.

Fashion Rescue with Agostino Presented by Athertyn at Haverford Reserve

The Athertyn Team invites you to 

Fashion Rescue with AGOSTINO

 

AGOSTINO Fall 2012 Collection

Trunk Show

Benefiting Main Line Animal Rescue

 Thursday, April 12  at 10 am - 5 pm

Athertyn Clubhouse

7700 Parkview Drive, Haverford, PA

Mingle with acclaimed fashion designer Frank Agostino at the Athertyn Clubhouse and preview his latest collection of soft and feminine attire inspired by triangles.  Enter a benefit raffle to win a fashion insider's trip to New York City with Mr. Agostino.  For more information on Main Line Animal Rescue, visit www.mlar.com

Tour the distinctive model homes of Athertyn at Haverford Reserve, an award winning Pohlig community.

Visit Athertyn.com

Visit Frankagostino.com

Visit Mlar.com

 

Athertyn Main Line Enrichment Series - Inside the Philadelphia International Flower Show

Inside the Philadelphia International Flower Show 2012

As part of the on going Enrichment Series, the Athertyn team and the Pohlig Organization are inviting people to take a trip to Hawaii without getting on a plane!  See Behind the Scenes of the Philadelphia Flower Show, where this year's theme is Hawaii.  Our guest speaker, Francesca Northrup, Vice-Chair of the Philadelphia Horticultural Society will give us some insight into what it takes to put this magnificent show together.  What a great way to welcome Spring!

Francesca Northrup, Vice-Chair of the Philadelphia Horticultural Society will be guest speaker at the next Athertyn Enrichment Series

This event will be held Wednesday, Feb 15th, 2012 from 7:30 to 9:00 pm at the Athertyn Clubhouse, 7700 Parkview Drive, Haverford, PA.  Those interested in attending this event can R.S.V.P. to Carrie Sullivan at 610-647-4700 or send an email to info@athertyn.com to reserve a seat.

People In Action - Don Pohlig

Since 1975 Pohlig Builders has been serving the Main Line community as one of the leading custom home builders in the nation by successfully adapting their products to the needs of today’s clients and their dynamic lifestyles. Yet, who are the visionary masterminds behind this innovative firm? Meet Don Pohlig, co-owner of Pohlig Builders and business pioneer since high school when he first entered into the building business. A self-starter, Don was managing his own framing business of 20+ employees by the age of 21. Today Don helps lead this award-winning firm along side brother Todd, as he directly oversees day-to-day business operations, product design, sales, contract estimates, construction, and warranty. 

Don Pohlig, Principal of Pohlig Builders

A man who many friends and family members might describe as your modern-day renaissance man, Don practices many hobbies outside of work which demonstrate his unique blend of creative and competitive capabilities. Don takes on many roles from becoming a competing sailor at a very young age, to a car enthusiast by his twenty’s. Nowadays, you can find Pohlig at home water and oil color painting – an activity Don considers to be his “winter sport” and in his spare time in the summer he spends it on the golf course.

Tips for Handling Extreme Cold Weather

As the temperatures dip during this time of year, it is crucial to be prepared for an extreme cold weather emergency for both our homes and our bodies.  A major risk as temperatures drop is that of a house fire.  As our home heating unit may not be adequate to handle the heat or do not work entirely due to a power outage, we try to compensate with other means of heating our homes, putting us at a higher risk.

Preparing Your Home

Here are some tips on preparing your home for extreme cold:
•    Have your furnace, chimney and flue inspected by a professional each year to make sure that they are in working order and there are no cracks or defects that have developed that could put your family at risk of carbon monoxide poisoning.
•    Use only indoor approved supplemental heating devices.  Using propane burners or other devices meant for outdoor use can put you at risk of either fire or carbon monoxide poisoning.
•    Using your stove or oven to heat your home is not recommended.
•    If using a fireplace, kerosene heater, or wood stove to supplement the heat in your home, make sure you have smoke detectors installed and check the batteries at least once a month.  Never use coal or paper to fuel a fireplace.  Make sure to use a screen large enough to catch all sparks.
•    Make sure all heating devices are well ventilated.
•    Portable heaters should be kept well away from any flammable materials.
•    Never leave portable heaters unattended.
•    Use only the recommended fuel for your portable heater.
•    If using an electric portable heater, plug it directly into the wall and avoid using an extension cord.  Make sure the cord is not a trip hazard as it may be unexpected if in a well traveled area.
•    Never place a portable heater on top of a piece of furniture.
•    Insulate any water lines that run along exterior walls.  These can freeze in extremely cold weather.
•    Use battery powered lights instead of candles in a power outage if possible.
•    In a power outage, avoid using a generator indoors.
•    Keep plenty of extra water on hand in the event of a pipe line freeze.
•    If your pipes do freeze, use a hair dryer or electrical tape to thaw them.  Avoid using propane torches to thaw a frozen pipe.
•    Close off unneeded rooms to conserve heat energy and stuff towels or rags under the doors to seal the room off. 
•    Make sure all members of the household know what to do in the event of a fire.
•    Keep emergency supplies on hand such as:
     o    Extra batteries
     o    A battery powered radio
     o    Blankets
     o    Any necessary medicines
     o    First-aid kit
     o    Dry or canned food that does not need to be cooked or refrigerated
     o    Extra bottled water
     o    A non-electric can opener
     o    A multipurpose fire extinguisher
     o    Extra fuel for your heating devices

Preparing Yourself

In extreme cold conditions, our bodies are prone to damage and eventually, death if exposed long enough.  Elderly and infants are especially vulnerable to cold temperatures.  The older we get, the harder it is for us to feel drops in temperatures and we may be at risk for exposure.  Infants cannot increase their own body temperatures by shivering.  This is only something that adults can do.

Preparing for extreme cold is the best thing to do:

•    Dress warmly, this includes:
     o    Several layers of loose clothing
     o    Water resistant outer wear
     o    A hat
     o    A scarf or something to cover the face
     o    Mittens instead of gloves if possible
•    Drink warm, non-caffeinated, non-alcoholic beverages to stay warm.  Caffeine and alcohol cause your body to lose heat faster.  Warm, sweet drinks help maintain the body’s temperature.
•    Avoid going outside, especially if it is windy.  This can lower your body temperature quickly.
•    Keep dry.  If your clothing gets wet, change to dry clothing immediately.
•    If you start to shiver, find a way to get warm immediately.
•    Observe the weather for wind chill factors.  Know what the “feels like” temperature is before going outdoors.
•    Hypothermia is when your body loses heat faster than it is produced.  Be able to recognize the symptoms:
     o    Shivering
     o    Exhaustion
     o    Sleepiness
     o    Confusion
     o    Slurred speech
     o    Memory loss 
•    Know that hypothermia can occur at temperatures above 40 degrees if exposed long enough.
•    Monitor your temperature if you suspect hypothermia.  If your temperature is below 95 degrees, seek emergency help immediately.
•    If your exposed skin turns a white or grayish-yellow color, frostbite may be setting in.  Another symptom is if your skin is extra firm.  Hypothermia is a more serious condition than frostbite and should be treated first.  However, when frost bite is suspected without hypothermia:
     o    Get warm as soon as possible
     o    Don’t walk on frostbitten feet
     o    Do not massage the affected area, envelope the area with  warm skin with out moving.  i.e. putting frostbitten fingers under the armpit
     o    Immerse the damaged area in warm water. Do not use an external heat source such as a stove, heater, etc. to warm the skin. 

Athertyn Enrichment Series welcomes bestselling author Lisa Scottoline

Athertyn residents and guests enjoyed a special visit with award-winning writer Lisa Scottoline on December 7 at the residents' clubhouse at Athertyn at Haverford Reserve. Scottoline, a University of Pennsylvania graduate who still resides in the Philadelphia area, delivered an informal and interactive presentation that touched on life, her writing career, and her new book, "Best Friends and Occasional Enemies,"  a collection of essays about the relationship between a mother and daughter.

Lisa Scottoline and Athertyn resident Ollie Davidson at the Athertyn Enrichment Series featuring Lisa and her new book "Best Friends and Occasional enemies"

True to her reputation, Scottoline was a friendly and approachable speaker whose warm, outgoing personality resonated with everyone in attendance. Rather than read directly from her book, Scottoline talked about  how she first began writing after the birth of her child and now feels that she is living the American Dream, doing what she loves to do. A great crowd turned out despite the torrential rain that night, and the atmosphere inside the clubhouse was cozy and inviting. Guests participated in a lively Q&A with Scottoline and stayed to socialize even after the presentation ended.

Typically, the resident’s clubhouse at Athertyn at Haverford Reserve is a place where residents can kick back and relax or socialize with friends, however it also serves as the venue for the Athertyn Enrichment Series where guests can experience and enjoy new things

Now nearing the end of its first year, the popular Athertyn Enrichment Series gives attendees first-hand access to artists, performers, and scholars who share their knowledge and talents in a relaxed, intimate setting. Past events have included an Alfred Hitchcock presentation by Andrew J. Douglas, Ph.D., of the Bryn Mawr Film Institute; a discussion with Tim Chambers, the writer, producer and director of "The Mighty Macs"; and a 90-minute "Around the World" wine tasting trip with Zach Morris, a certified sommelier instructor from the award-winning Wine School of Philadelphia.

The library/conference room at the Athertyn at Haverford Reserve clubhouse is a place where residents can enjoy a good book or have club meetings with friends

"The Athertyn Enrichment Series has been extremely well-received by the Athertyn community," said builder Todd Pohlig. "Our buyers are at a stage in their lives where they are able to pursue the activities and interests that they have put off in the past. Many of our Athertyn residents share a great passion for learning and experiencing new things, and the Enrichment Series has been a fantastic way to bring that ongoing sense of adventure and self-discovery to the community. "