Home Care In Furlong, PA

FURLONG, PA — Brynn Kremer has been playing guitar for only a year, but that didn’t stop her from wowing thousands of fans Friday night when she performed on stage with Green Day at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia.

Green Day frontman Billie Jo Armstrong picked the 14-year-old from Furlong out of the crowd to play one of the band’s hits and quickly showed her the chords. It didn’t take long before Brynn was at the front of the stage, rocking out with one of her favorite bands.

Brynn showed no signs of nerves, despite playing for a crowd of tens of thousands with just two School of Rock concerts under her belt.

She “was a natural,” her parents, Dawn and Geoff, told Patch.

“I was just in shock, and I was really excited,” Brynn said of her “mind-blowing” experience. “I don’t know why, but I didn’t really think of the people (in the crowd).”

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Armstrong invited Brynn onstage after seeing her and her dad’s signs in the audience.

Brynn, who attends Holicong Middle School, was holding a sign that said it was her first rock concert. Knowing Green Day had asked fans to play with them at previous concerts, her dad, Geoff, used his sign to let the band know Brynn was ready to perform.

Geoff had seen previous Green Day setlists that showed the band invited fans on stage to play a cover of Operation Ivy's “Knowledge” after “Minority.” With “Minority” coming to an end, the Kremers hoisted their signs and caught Armstrong's attention.

“You can play? How long you been playing?” Armstrong asked Brynn from the stage. “You look very professional.”

“Can you play? OK, get your ass up here,” he told her.

Brynn said she was shocked when she realized Armstrong was talking to her, and she had no idea how to even get on the stage. She didn’t have much time to think about it, though, as she was immediately lifted over the barriers by fans around her.

Just a year after teaching Brynn her first chords, Geoff Kremer was living out a dream by “seeing my daughter jamming along” with Green Day, one of his favorite bands.

At the end of her electric 90-second jam with Green Day, Brynn did a stage dive to the delight of fans.

Green Day finished their show with “Good Riddance (Time of Your Life),” conjuring up a moment that nearly brought Geoff to tears after watching his daughter perform.

“This really was the time of my life,” he said.

Brynn went home with the guitar she played onstage, after it was signed by members of Green Day.

Parenthood brings an immense feeling of joy, but the days at home with your little one can be long, exhausting and sometimes lonely. A great way to combat those feelings is to join a parent & me class, which will give you and your baby the opportunity to socialize, meet new friends and learn new skills. There are classes for all ages that allow parent participation, and gives you a chance to create a special bond with your child as they develop and experience new activities. We've rounded up a list of options including movement classes, swim lessons, art and music classes and more. Scroll down to see the full list!

Gym & Movement Classes

Little Gym

8919 New Falls Road, Levittown, PA 19054 (215) 741-1001

Little Gym offers parent/child classes to promote early development and a strong foundation for your child's critical first three years. Classes are from ages 4 months to 3 years old. Tuition plans start at $21.69 per class. View the class schedule on the website.

My Gym Yardley

734 Stony Hill Road, Yardley, PA 19067 (215) 321-1500

My Gym Yardley offers parent and me classes that introduce balancing, tumbling, hanging and agility skills, which help children develop a love of physical activity and a sense of pride in their achievements. Fine and gross motor skills developed include kicking a ball, building a block tower, riding a tricycle and walking up stairs. Check the website for a full list of classes and pricing.

The Yoga Gnome

2389 Forest Grove Road, Furlong, PA 18925 (609) 462-6000

The Yoga Gnome kids classes offer a complete, age-appropriate yoga practice, including stretching and strengthening, breathing, relaxation techniques and meditation. Classes are filled with music, games, laughter and imagination. Kids will be singing, dancing, skipping, marching, jogging, shaking and storytelling. Baby and me classes start at 6 weeks of age, gnome and me are for preschoolers and parents, and family yoga is also offered.

Yogamazia

130 Almshouse Road, Unit 106, Richboro, PA 18954 (855) 466-2942

Yogamazia offers classes for baby yogis 2-3 to 12 months of age, who are just starting to get to know the world. The majority of the Little Lotus class, however, is focused on the postnatal recovery and postpartum period. This class if for babies and crawlers accompanied by parent or caregiver. The Lotus class is dedicated to budding yogis 12 months to 2 years who are curious about everything. Also accompanied by a parent or caregiver, this class includes the walkers. Check the website for more information.

Dynamix Gymnastics

181 Wheeler Court, Suite C, Langhorne, PA 19047 (215) 757-0111

Dynamix Gymnastics offers a You & Me class for walkers up to 3 years. Children will explore gymnastics equipment in a safe environment under the supervision of a gymnastics instructor. Participation is encouraged and guided by a parent. This a great opportunity for parents and children to spend time together, while learning new gross motor skills and offering a place for children to socialize.

Above the Bar Gymnastics

2235 York Road, Jamison, PA 18929 (215) 343-8872

Hand-n-Hand is a parent/child class that starts at 15 months of age – 3 years old. This class is a special time for your little one to begin moving and following along with direction. With your help and encouragement, they will begin to explore their strength and balance using gymnastics equipment and props suited to their size and abilities.

Workshops in Dance | Dancin' Babies

85 Makefield Road, Yardley, PA 19067 (215) 337-2929

Dancin Babies is a parent-child dance class that encourage free expression, while teaching the elements of dance, including rhythm, movement quality, space, body awareness and shape. The child's imagination and self-esteem are encouraged and strengthened through dance.

Leaps-n-Bounds Gymnastics

452 Clearview Ave Bldg. C, Feasterville-Trevose, PA 19053 (215) 396-8802

Me & My Shadow classes are for children ages 15-36 months and a parent. This 45-minute, once a week class is a fantastic way for children to start learning early through movement, music, and praise from a parent, their first teacher. They will learn to take direction from another authority figure, develop their motor skills (fine and gross) and have a blast tumbling down hills, swinging on bars, jumping on the trampoline and playing with props such as balls and hoops.

Parent and Me Classes at Debra Sparks Dance Works

51 Walnut Ave, Newtown, PA (215) 579-5678

Parent and Me classes at Debra Sparks Dance Works provide a great activity for a parent and young child. For children ages 1-2 years old, this class provides an introduction to a pre-school environment with the comfort of a parent by their side. The Parent and Me class will build social skills and cooperation while developing confidence in your child. Children dance and play with their parent and other young children in a fun setting utilizing props, music and games.

Swimming Lessons

YMCA of Bucks County

601 Oxford Valley Road, Fairless Hills, PA 19030 (215) 949-3400

The YMCA offers parent/child swim lessons. Accompanied by a parent or caregiver in the water, infants and toddlers learn beginner swim skills providing an introduction to the pool environment through exploration and learning while enjoying the water and exploration of body positions, floating, blowing bubbles and fundamental safety and aquatic skills.

Newtown Athletic Club

120 Pheasant Run, Newtown, PA 18940 (215) 395-2383

Swim lessons begin at the Newtown Athletic Club for children starting at 6 months of age. Group swimming runs on a week-to-week basis with one 30-minute class per week. There is an enrollment period prior to each session. Check the website for the next group swimming session.

Goldfish Swim School

1661 Easton Road, Warrington, PA 18976 (267) 578-2232

Goldfish Swim School offers infant swim lessons for little ones ages 4-35 months. The 30-minute swim classes provide babies and children with life-saving skills and also help improve coordination and balance, while building stronger muscles.

British Swim School at Jag One

100 Almshouse Road, Richboro, PA 18954 (215) 422-3338

The British Swim School offers swim lessons for “Tadpoles” that is a water acclimation class for ages 3 months to 35 months. Tadpole is for infants and toddlers that aims to reduce their fear of the water. There will be a lot of songs and splashing while your child freely and independently explores the water environment in the parent and baby swim classes.

Music & Art Classes

The Little Music Corner With Miss Sally

See website for locations [email protected]

Join Miss Sally for 45 minutes of singing, dancing, stories, and fun. Each class is designed with the specific developmental needs of children ages 0-6 in mind. There will be songs and the classes foster creative through the use of play, expression and imagination.

Kindermusik | MusicWorks 4 Kids

301 North Main Street, Doylestown, PA (215) 712-0388

Kindermusik classes are a playful and nurturing environment where you and your child will experience music of varying styles, genres and cultures. They will interact with other children and engage in movement, rhythm, and vocal activities that develop far more than just music skills.

Kids' Music Round with Miss Andrea

4987 E. Rolling Glen Drive, Pipersville, PA & 800 York Road, Warminster, PA 18974 (267) 261-7016

Kids' Music Round is a fun-filled award-winning music and movement experience for infants, toddlers and preschoolers through age 5 years. Each class provides interaction and musical play between caregivers and children in a fun-filled, non-performance environment. Classes are 30-40 minutes.

Music Together Evermore

1864 S. Easton Road, Doylestown, PA (215) 630-8702

Classes run in 8-10 week sessions for fall, winter and spring. Each session features a different song collection. The summer sessions run 6 or 8 weeks. Children can attend from birth up to age 5. The whole family is welcome to join in this family music experience.

Art in the Pod | Mommy, Daddy and Me Art Class

216 Bustleton Pike, Churchville, PA (215) 355-9278

Children develop fine motor skills and hand/eye coordination creating fun and exciting art work. This one-hour class introduces children and parents to famous artists, styles, and a variety of art materials. Experience weekly themes through stories, music and various art activities around the studio. This is designed for children ages 2-5.

Art in the Barn

91 Rogers Road, Furlong, PA (215) 794-3451

Art in the Barn offers mommy & me classes on Saturday afternoons. The classes help children develop and improve fine and gross motor skills, help with decision making and critical thinking, increase self-awareness and awareness of others, focus and perseverance and allows children to express emotions. Check the website for upcoming events!

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By Sophia Dewald|May 10th, 2023|Bucks Happening, Family, Health & Beauty

Their doughnuts are unlike any you can find in the area. They are moist, delicious and bursting with flavor.

Patch Staff

|Updated Wed, Feb 8, 2023 at 2:07 pm ET

DOYLESTOWN, PA — A new family owned and operated doughnut store will be opening its doors on Thursday, Feb. 9 in Doylestown Township with a delicious assortment of ring-shaped fried goodness.

Curiosity Doughnuts, which some locals might remember from Stockton, New Jersey, has set up shop inside the former Back to the 50s Diner at 800 Edison-Furlong Road and Route 263 next to Rita’s Water Ice.

“We are opening with a limited menu that will gradually expand as we get used to our new space and figure out what’s possible, in terms of service and production. If we can’t do something well, you won’t be seeing it until we can,” said Chef Aki Kamozawa who co-owns the business with her husband, Alex. “For this opening week there will be doughnuts, drinks, one flavor of onigiri, and our classic pretzel crusted fried chicken sandwiches.”

Their doughnuts are unlike any you can find in the area. They are moist, delicious and bursting with flavor.

Photo by Jeff Werner

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“Curiosity Doughnuts gets its name from our own restless curiosity,” said Aki. “We are always thinking about new flavors and textures, bouncing around different ideas, and rotating our offerings, because we’re never satisfied with the status quo,” she said.

According to Aki, Curiosity uses about 28 different types of dough in making their delectable creations.

“We don’t make every dough every day. The widest variety is on the weekend because that’s when we’re the busiest,” says Aki. "We do a combination of yeasted and cake. The majority of our yeasted doughnuts take about two days to make. And we’re inspired by all kinds of pastries and breads from everywhere,” she said.

One of its best selling doughnuts is its Curiosity Cruller.

“It is very different than you would get at another doughnut shop,” says Aki. “We also have an apple cider doughnut that everyone loves. And we have a Pennsylvania Dutch potato doughnut with potato in the dough.

“We also have something for everyone who loves chocolate - a chocolate yeasted doughnut, a chocolate cake doughnut and a vegan chocolate doughnut.”

While their crawlers, apple cider doughnuts and chocolate moose-filled challah doughnuts are popular, at Curiosity all the doughnuts are big sellers, says Aki.

“We never sell day old doughnuts,” she adds. “Every doughnut that you buy in our shop will have been made that day. All of our fruit glazes are made with fresh purees. And unless we’re using a cereal or something for fun, we don’t use food coloring. Everything comes naturally.”

Curiosity Doughnuts will open its doors on Feb. 9 at 800 Edison-Furlong Road. (photo by Jeff Werner)

Curiosity traces its beginnings to a recipe for buttermilk lime glazed doughnuts, which the couple had included in their second cookbook, “Maximum Flavor, Great Recipes and Why They Work.”

“When we were moving back to the area we were talking about what we wanted to do as our next project,” said Aki. “Kind of randomly Alex said he wanted to make doughnuts.

“We scouted them out in farmer’s markets and took road trips to try different variations. We saw a lot of great ideas and ate a lot of mediocre doughnuts. Great doughnuts were few and far between,” said Aki. “Long lines and good press did not always lead us to what we were looking for, but there was inspiration everywhere we looked.

“Not long after that, we stumbled across a space at the Stockton Market. They liked our idea for doughnuts and frozen custard and the rest is history.”

They opened their first shop inside the Stockton Market in 2015. Three years later, in 2018, they were offered a spot inside a new Whole Foods Store opening in Spring House, Montgomery County.

The opportunity was too good to pass up. So they closed their Stockton location and relocated to Spring House.

At the Spring House Whole Foods, they operated as an independent vendor for the past four and a half years making and selling their doughnuts to Whole Foods customers.

At their peak, they operated as an independent vendor at both the Whole Foods Stores in Spring House and in Tysons Corner, Virginia.

(photo by Jeff Werner)

“We were so busy, but we didn’t have the space to expand and improve our work flow,” said Aki. “We ended up working longer and longer hours until we decided it wasn’t working anymore. We decided to go in a different direction.”

They closed their location at Whole Foods in July 2022 and signed the lease at its new 1800 square foot Doylestown location at the end of November.

“It’s been kind of a mad dash ever since then,” said Aki.

Their new 1800 square foot space is a little bigger than what they had planned, but it has allowed them to expand their menu to include a coffee program, egg creams and savory offerings, including breakfast sandwiches in the morning and fried chicken sandwiches in the afternoon.

“We’re going to have some fun with it,” she said of the menu.

To help launch the new shop, the couple organized a Kickstarter campaign in the fall, which offered exclusive opportunities and merchandise to donors in exchange for financial support.

Their Kickstarter supporters were also invited to a soft opening over the weekend, where they got to sample sweet and savory doughnuts and enjoy an egg cream sample.

One couple drove up from Center City Philadelphia for the soft opening. They stumbled upon Curiosity at a pop up shop that Aki and Alex operated briefly on Passyunk Avenue.

After checking out the long line at the Passyunk pop up, they fell in love with product and have continued to be loyal customers contributing to the Kickstarter campaign.

In addition to its doughnuts, one of the coolest byproducts of the shop are its homemade bars of soap, which are made from the recycled oil used to make the doughnuts.

“We go through a lot of oil frying things and we wanted to find a way to recycle it and make it useful,” said Aki.

For more information about Curiosity Doughnuts, visit curiositydoughnuts.com. Hours will be Wednesday to Sunday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. The kitchen closes at 2 p.m.

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Leinster’s Furlong, who has 61 caps, has not captained a side since his days with Ireland Under-18s

Tadhg Furlong says it will be “class” to captain Ireland for the first time after declaring himself fit for Saturday’s Dublin showdown with Fiji.

Prop Furlong was one of three Irish players forced off by injury in last weekend’s 19-16 win over South Africa but has overcome the ankle issue to retain his place.

The British and Irish Lion has also been handed the responsibility of leading the team at the Aviva Stadium by head coach Andy Farrell, meaning regular skipper Johnny Sexton, who suffered a dead leg against the Springboks, and vice-captain James Ryan are almost certain to be among those rested.

Leinster player Furlong, who has 61 caps, has not captained a side since his days with Ireland Under-18s.

“I never even thought of it,” said the 29-year-old. “You know when you dream as a young fella, you want to play for Ireland, you want to play for Leinster, you want to play for the Lions – I never even dreamed of captaining Ireland.

“It could be my only time! Obviously I didn’t know if I would be playing or not, Faz (Farrell) said it to me on Monday, ‘would you skipper the team, if you’re fit and ready to go?’, so of course.

“It’s class, it’s class, it’s not something I ever thought was on my radar. To get an opportunity is special, you know? I just want to make the most out of the weekend.”

Asked about his ankle, he replied: “It feels good, thankfully, I’m good to go.”

Farrell will announce his team for Fiji on Thursday, with Ireland seeking an 11th successive home win to retain their place at the top of the world rankings.

Scrum-half Conor Murray has been ruled out after sustaining a groin problem against the Springboks, while centre Stuart McCloskey may be available following encouraging progress in his recovery from an arm injury.

The Wallabies suffered a shock 28-27 loss in Florence

Stand-in Ireland rugby captain Tadhg Furlong expects wounded Australia rugby to arrive in Dublin “all guns blazing” following their historic humiliation at the hands of Italy.

Andy Farrell’s men complete their autumn campaign against the Wallabies next weekend after backing up victory over world champions South Africa by beating Fiji.

While the Irish were claiming a disjointed 35-17 win over Vern Cotter’s side at the Aviva Stadium, much-changed Australia were simultaneously suffering a shock 28-27 loss in Florence.

The two-time world champions have lost 11 of 15 Tests during the past year following a landmark first defeat at the hands of the Azzurri and Furlong is braced for a response.

“I saw the result when I came off the pitch,” said the prop, who celebrates his 30th birthday on Monday.

“I suspect they are (a wounded animal). They’re a very proud nation. I’m sure they’ll be coming all guns blazing next week.”

British and Irish Lion Furlong became the 109th man to skipper Ireland, in the absence of injured fly-half Johnny Sexton.

The world’s top-ranked nation were well below their best on Saturday but recorded an 11th home victory in a row thanks to two tries from Nick Timoney, plus scores from Robert Baloucoune, Mack Hansen and Cian Healy.

“There’s stuff added to your prep that’s just a little bit different but I’ve enjoyed it,” Furlong said of the experience of leading his country.

“It’s a massive privilege for me to be able to represent the group at that level. Thanks to the boss man (Farrell) for giving me the chance. Not many people get to do it.”

Ireland overcame a sloppy start in which they fell behind to Kalaveti Ravouvou’s fourth-minute try to prolong their fine form.

Fiji were a man down for most of a disjointed second half following the dismissal of flanker Albert Tuisue, while Manasa Saulo and Api Ratuniyarawa each spent spells in the sin bin.

Speaking of the performance, Furlong added: “Yeah, stop start. We never really got going.

“I know there was a lot of penalties and we kicked and mauled a lot. Maybe that’s something to do with it. We never launched a massive amount but it just felt a little bit stop start. We didn’t get into our flow where we could play multi-phase really.”

Head coach Farrell will now asses the state of his squad ahead of the autumn finale.

Robbie Henshaw suffered a recurrence of a hamstring issue and left the field inside five minutes, while Joey Carbery, who was floored by the red-carded Tuisue, and Jimmy O’Brien must satisfy head injury protocols.

Sexton, Hugo Keenan, James Ryan, Andrew Porter and Josh Van Der Flier have each been sidelined since last weekend’s win over the Springboks.

“I’m as curious as you are to get back into work and see how that is,” Farrell, who will have Bundee Aki back from suspension, said of the injury situation.

“The reality is is that the bodies that were missing this week haven’t trained with us at all because they’re nursing different injuries.

“Coming back into camp on Sunday night and how things flow from Monday morning is going to be interesting for us all this week.”