Member Spotlight

Ellen Kirsch Connecting with people has always been important to me.  Whether it be in my work as a hospital and school social worker, raising my daughters, doting on my grandchildren, or enjoying a marriage that has lasted for more than 50 years, I naturally gravitate towards people.  This, in part, is a reason why I find being a [...]

Gabriela Alfonzo Morales Born in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico, I tend to have a somewhat broad, more global perspective on the environment in which I live. I’ve lately noticed that the world has become a less secure place, so it makes sense to me to seek ways to do something positive for the community. And though I’ve been a member [...]

Jennifer Ketler Looking at my life, you might say that I am a person who values long-term commitment. My husband and I have lived in Yardley, PA, for almost 30 years, and I’ve been a middle school math teacher for almost 35 years. It’s that same belief in commitment that accounts for my memorable and rewarding association with Makefield [...]

LYNN SPELLMAN What initially piqued my interest in Makefield Women's Association was attending my first Designer Bag Bingo in Newtown, PA, a few years ago. When I witnessed the energy in the room, the teamwork, and the members' dedication to raising money for local beneficiaries, I was hooked—I wanted to be part of it.  That was 8 years ago, [...]

  When I retired, I promised myself that I would pursue three goals: to continue traveling, to learn a new hobby, and to join a women’s group focused on community service.  I have to admit that the first two are works in progress, but I am pretty happy to say that I achieved the last one when I joined [...]

Through my job in Workforce Development, I’ve come to realize that giving back to the community is equally as important as any other dimension of daily life.  That is just part of the reason why I was drawn to MWA, not only for its fundraising initiatives but also for the enrichment I experience being part of such a diverse [...]

Although I grew up and attended college in West Virginia, I’ve called Lower Makefield my home for over 28 years. During that time, I developed my love for volunteering. Participating in church projects, serving as a Minister of Holy Communion at St. Mary’s, and engaging in my children’s sports and group activities have been gratifying, but being a member [...]

Although I’ve recently retired from a long career as a pharmaceutical representative, I've no plans to retire from my interest in volunteering. Whether I’m in Florida during the winter or Yardley for the rest of the year, I make it a point to contribute wherever I am. For as long as I can remember, I’ve felt the importance of [...]

Ten years ago, I began looking for a volunteer organization that was flexible enough to fit my already busy schedule. With a husband, three kids, and a fulfilling job as a speech therapist, I wanted to do community service that felt comfortable, not overwhelming. That’s when I discovered MWA. Because the association was founded 45 years ago, I automatically [...]

Though I was born in Salt Lake City, I’ve spent most of my life in Bucks County.  Having worked in Transportation Logistics for over 20 years, I decided to change careers and have become a licensed PA/NJ realtor. This change holds many advantages, one being that I have more time to give back to the community.  That’s when I found MWA.  As [...]