July 2016 - Berks Encore

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July 2016 • Vol. 16 • Issue 07 • www.BerksEncore.org
For information on advertising in berksencore news please contact 610-374-3195, ext. 227.
Inside This Issue...
Agency Happenings ..... pgs 3~7
Anniversaries .................... pg 23
Berks Encore Programs ...... pg 16
Center News ..............pgs 17, 20
Combat Veteran Remembers .. pg 24
Development Spotlight ..... pg 12
Discount Program ............... pg 8
Editorial .............................. pg 2
Law & Order .............pgs 13~15
On-Going Activities.. pgs 18 & 19
Your Community ......pgs 21~34
Your Health ............ pgs 10 & 11
Fun Day at the Ballpark! ..... pg 7
Volunteer Spotlight ............ pg 9
Seniors Simple
Art Class ...........................pg 25
A COMMUNITY OF CARING:
Berks County Individuals And Businesses
Focus Their Efforts On Older Adults
Berks County has many
heroes: businesses, individuals,
government officials, other institutions. Often good deeds might
go unnoticed by us, whether
they’re donations or lending a
helping hand. But over the past
few months, outstanding local
businesses and individuals have
made Berks County seniors their
focus. Berks Encore’s annual
Community Breakfast and its
2016 honoree, Eric Savage and
the Freedom Auto Group, catalyzed a chain of giving.
At its 16th annual Community Breakfast, Berks Encore
honored Eric “Mr. Freedom”
Savage and the Freedom Auto
Group with the Leadership By
Example Award. Savage and his
dealerships have created the Life
Improvement Business model,
which means the dealerships
do more than just sell cars and
make a profit; Freedom Auto’s
main mission is to improve the
lives of others in a multitude of
ways. Savage and his dealerships
donate thousands of dollars and
thousands of hours of volunteer time to a variety of worthy
causes, including Berks Encore.
During the Breakfast on June
1 at the DoubleTree Hotel,
Savage gave a speech that
brought laughter and some tears
to the audience—and Savage
himself: “Mr. Freedom” detailed
continued on page 3
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From the desk of . . .
EDITORIAL
LUANN OATMAN
Dear Reader,
Have you ever thought
about the power of a
simple act of kindness?
At Berks Encore, simple
LuAnn Oatman, President
acts of kindness keep our
agency running. You probably know those simple acts
well: delivering a meal, checking on an elderly neighbor,
creating a card or small gift for a homebound senior, making
a donation. In our own lives, we have the ability to make
an impact on the lives of those we see regularly—or perhaps
those strangers we may never see again.
agency that values care, compassion, and community as core
values.
Did you know that there is science behind positive benefits
of good deeds? Research shows that people who engage
in kind acts become happier over time. These acts create
emotional warmth that releases a hormone called oxytocin.
Oxytocin is known as a “cardioprotective” hormone that
lowers blood pressure. What’s more, if people start giving and
being kind when they’re young, benefits like physical health
and life satisfaction improve greatly over time!
Grocery Shopping Volunteers
URGENTLY NEEDED!
Kindness is contagious. We see this each day at Berks
Encore on a small and large scale. In the past few months,
we’ve been so moved by many acts of kindness towards
seniors in our community. In these pages, you’ll see
the stories of the ways in which many individuals and
organizations in Berks County are consistently making a
difference in the lives of seniors. Taking care of each other
is the right thing to do. And I’m so grateful to work at an
OUR MISSION
Thank you, as always, for caring about the older adults of
our community. And remember that the act of kindness you
perform today has the ability to do more good than you may
realize: for the recipient, for yourself, and for the person who
observes and takes your example to do more good for others.
Sincerely,
LuAnn Oatman, President/CEO
For many seniors, keeping cupboards full is difficult. Seniors
may be homebound or unable to drive and getting to the
grocery store, walking around the store, or lugging bags of
groceries may be difficult tasks.
Help is available. Berks Encore and Redner’s Warehouse Markets are proud to offer the Grocery Shopping Program: Berks
Encore will try to find a volunteer to do a client’s shopping and
deliver the groceries to his or her home on a regular basis.
The need for this program continues to grow and volunteers
do not currently match the demand.
We need your help to keep seniors independent. Please call
610-374-3195, x208 to sign up to become a grocery shopping
volunteer. With just a few hours of time, you can ensure a
senior’s cupboard stays full.
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berksencore news • JULY 2016
Chairperson, Board of Directors Carl W. Staples
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Editor Sarah Hunter-Lascoskie
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A COMMUNITY OF CARING:
Salvage is celebrating 44 years as a Green Recycled Parts facility. Green Recycled Parts reduce the need for new parts to be
how his journey creating the Life Improvement Business has
manufactured, preserving scarce natural resources and cutting
impacted his own life, the lives of his family members, and the
down on the resulting pollution. Chuck’s Auto Salvage staff
lives of community members around him. He emphasized the
presented Berks Encore with a check for $1,080 at this year’s
ways in which individuals can change their thinking to become Community Breakfast.
conscious of the needs of community members around them,
Even simple gestures like sharing a photo on social media
especially seniors. We give, says Savage, because we can.
can have powerful results for local seniors. Inspired by Eric
Savage furthered his point about the need for giving in our
Savage’s love for crazy socks, Berks Encore began its “Sock It to
community by talking about a familiar old phrase. The adage
Hunger” campaign in May: the agency encouraged supporters
that “nice guys finish last” is incomplete, he explained, noting
to post photos of themselves wearing fun or crazy socks with the
that nice guys finish last only in “all the races they choose not
hashtags “#sockittohunger” and “#berksencore.” (For those unto run. We are in the races where true friendship, integrity and
familiar with hashtags, they’re a means on various social media
caring are the ultimate goals.” For Savage, this is what the Life
outlets—like Facebook and Twitter—to “tag” your conversation
Improvement Business is all about.
as part of a bigger one and track who’s talking about certain topSavage’s model of friendship, integrity, and caring, extends to ics.) Berks Encore board member and General Manager of the
many others in our community. Chuck’s Auto Salvage of Doug- DoubleTree Hotel in Reading, Craig Poole, pledged to donate
lassville held its eighth annual Earth Day Celebration on Friday, the cost of a Meals on Wheels meal, $6.08, for each social
April 22. Each year, the business invites the community to
media post. Berks County has a definite love for crazy socks,
bring their waste oil, antifreeze, automotive lead batteries, and
and over 175 people posted photos of themselves, garnering 175
tires at no charge for proper disposal. For each battery collected meals for local seniors. The drive inspired other campaigns to
during this year’s event, Chuck’s Auto Salvage donated $15 to
raise funds in Pennsylvania.
Berks Encore and the Meals on Wheels program. Chuck’s Auto
The chain of giving continued in the days after Community
Breakfast. Inspired by the Sock It To Hunger campaign, local
Leaders In The Treatment Of Eye Diseases!
nonprofit Blankets of Hope donated 200 fleece blankets to
Berks Encore to benefit local seniors.
These gestures of compassion and kindness might have gone
unnoticed, or perhaps you may not have connected them as
pieces of a larger whole. But truly, Berks County is a community
that cares—one that gives back not because they are compelled
or asked to, but, as Mr. Freedom might say, because they can.
Community Breakfast efforts raised over $75,000, a record for
Berks Encore.
l to r: Mark A. DiPillo, M.D., Jeremy L. Aikey, D.O., Moiz M. Carim, M.D.,
You can keep the chain of giving going and help us keep
Michael D. Cefaratti, M.D., Daniel V. Will, M.D., Leah R. Wartluft, M.D.
seniors healthy, happy, and active. You can donate today via our
website, berksencore.org/donate, or by sending in the OpporYour Retina, Cataract
tunities to Give form found on page 4.
continued from front page
AGENCY HAPPENINGS
Berks County Individuals And Businesses Focus Their
Efforts On Older Adults
and Glaucoma Specialists.
At Carim Eye & Retina Center, our Doctors have the expertise to
diagnose, treat and manage eye disorders and disease. Protect your
vision by scheduling yearly eye exams.
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NEW PATIENTS ALWAYS WELCOME!
YOUR HEALTH SPOTLIGHT
Call us today to keep your eyes healthy and your vision clear!
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AGENCY HAPPENINGS
Senior Farmers Market
Nutrition Program
(FMNP)
Save the Date!
This year’s
ANNUAL
NOW AT BERKS ENCORE CENTERS
SUMMER PICNIC
Eligible seniors receive four-$5 checks for a total SFMNP
benefit of $20 one time during the program year to purchase
Pennsylvania grown produces.
They must be 60 or older by December 31, 2016 or born
before 1956, and their household income less than:
1 person household
2 people household
3 people household
4 people household
5 people household
$21,978
$29,637
$37,296
$44,955
$52,614
will take place in a
NEW LOCATION:
The Highlands at Wyomissing
2000 Cambridge Ave
($1,831 per month)
($2,469 per month)
($3,108 per month)
($3,746 per month)
($4,384 per month)
Thursday, July 28 • 10 a.m.~3 p.m.
Entertainment – Food – Raffle
– Banjo Show – Games – Bingo
In a convenient, air-conditioned location
DISTRIBUTION:
Open to anyone in Berks County age 50 and over!
Reading Center:
M-F, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
All other centers:
M-F, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Please call 610-374-3195 if you have any questions.
$17 per ticket
Purchase at any Berks Encore location
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contributions
to fund our
comprehensive
program of
services, referrals,
education and
advocacy. Donate
today to ensure
that Berks
Encore’s services
are available
tomorrow.
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Boscov’s Department Store
Carrow Real Estate Services
Customers Bank
Diakon Lutheran Social Ministries
Forest Hills Memorial Park
Herbein & Company
Highmark, Inc.
Leisawitz Heller
Dan & Elaine Martin
Paramount Living Aids
Penske Truck Leasing
Craig Poole
Riverfront Federal Credit Union
Security Guards, Inc.
VA Productions, Inc.
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AGENCY HAPPENINGS
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Berks Encore’s
SENIOR EXPO
will take place on
Serving Our Local Communities Since 1970
BERKS ENCORE’S 2016 SENIOR EXPO:
Now Presented by Ensure,
Glucerna, and Redner’s
Warehouse Markets!
Berks Encore is proud to announce this year’s Expo has a
new title sponsor: Ensure and Glucerna, presented by Redner’s
Warehouse Markets. Attendees at Expo will be able to sample
products, receive money-saving coupons, and hear more about
ways you can stay healthy and active in your encore years.
Senior Expo is your one-stop shop to get information on
the latest issues and products targeted to older adults and their
families. Senior Expo will also feature its always popular presentations on Changes to Medicare as well as a New to Medicare
session. PC Ninja will once again present a technology-based
program, and representatives from Aetna and Berks Hearing
Professionals will present educational sessions as well.
As always, entertainment sponsored by White Star Travel and
cooking demonstrations with Meredith McGrath from Redner’s
Warehouse Markets will take place throughout the day.
Stay tuned for more announcements about programs,
sponsors, and new vendors!
We’ll see you on October 25 at the DoubleTree Hotel in
Reading!
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Now in Muhlenberg Township
210 George Street, Suite 201
Reading, PA 19605
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Email: senatorschwank@pasenate.com
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 25
Join us at a NEW LOCATION:
The DOUBLETREE HOTEL
in Reading!
See the new hotel that’s leading the revitalization of
Reading. Enjoy the same Expo experience you know and
love, with some special surprises!
Stay tuned to future issues of Berks Encore
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AGENCY HAPPENINGS
Berks Encore’s annual Senior Day at the Reading Fightin
Phils took place on Monday, June 6! Thanks to the thousands
of seniors who came out to enjoy a beautiful day at FirstEnergy
Stadium.
Thank you to our sponsors who helped us provide thousands
of tickets, free of charge, to local seniors:
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Another Fun Day
at the Ballpark!
Aetna
Assured Assistance
EnerSys
Forest Hills Memorial Park
Garden Spot Village
Green Hills Manor
HealthSouth Reading Rehabilitation Hospital
Manor at Market Square
Paramount Living Aids
Precision Hearing Aid Center
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MEMBERSHIP DISCOUNT PROGRAM
NEW!
BERKS ENCORE
Subscription
Discount Program
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Being a subscriber/subscribers of Berks Encore definitely
has its perks! The Berks Encore Subscription Discount
Program partners with local businesses, organizations and
restaurants to give Berks Encore subscriber/subscribers
a discount at their establishments. Each month, we will
have an updated list of participating locations and their
specific discount details.
ANYMORE,
I HEAR
TO RECEIVE A DISCOUNT, YOU MUST SHOW YOUR BERKS ENCORE
SUBSCRIPTION CARD PRIOR TO PURCHASE!
Discount amounts, program details and participating locations vary and are
subject to change. Please read Berks Encore News each month
for the latest updates.
• ViVá Bistro & Lounge – (610) 685-5299
10% discount on Lunches, Monday through Saturday from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
and Early Dinners, Monday through Saturday from 4 – 6 p.m.
and purchase of Gift Cards
• Hearing Aid Associates – (610) 816-6024
$500 off a pair of hearing aids and one year of free hearing aid batteries
• Reading Renovations – 1(800) 977-2358
15% off any service (materials excluded)
• The Hitchcock Group – (610) 944-0433
Get in tune with your hearing.
Call today to schedule your
complimentary hearing consultation.
610.816.6931
10% off carpet OR upholstery cleaning (minimum job of $250)
PLUS free protection on that item
OR $40 off duct cleaning
Not to be combined with any other coupons or offers.
• Advantage Home Care – (610) 378-0491
Free Lifeline Service installation (one per household)
• Paramount Living Aids - 1- 800-886-6364
$200 off the purchase and installation of any new Stair Lift.
• Lee Myles Transmissions & AutoCare – (610) 775-3820
10% off labor (up to $100 maximum discount, not combined with other offers)
PLUS free local towing with major repair (limited)
AND free engine light check and road test
914 Fern Avenue, Reading, PA 19607
(just off Lancaster Ave./New Holland Rd. near Dunkin’ Donuts)
• Shillington Laundromat – (610) 775-0149
10% discount on your drop off and any dry cleaning orders
Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m.-7 p.m.
• PC Ninja, Computer Services and Repair – (610) 816-5387
10% off any service
Valid for one computer, in-shop only • Cannot be combined with any other offers.
• Reading Fightin Phils – (610) 370-BALL
(must mention your Berks Encore subscription when calling)
• 30% / $3 off yellow box seats on Tuesdays during the 2015 season
Thanks to White Star Tours and Travel Center, and Berks Encore
Not to be combined with any other offer, seating is limited
• 10% off all group outings, including buffet picnic areas,
when booking a group of 20 or more people
Not to be combined with any other offer, space is limited,
cannot be applied to group outings that are already scheduled
• 10% off at the Mitchell & Ness Fightins Team Store
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VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT:
The volunteers
who comprise Berks
Encore’s APPRISE
team tackle one
area of aging that is
often challenging
to many people
approaching
retirement:
Medicare.
With confusing
terminology and
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a sometimes
overwhelming number of options, Medicare enrollment
is a daunting task. APPRISE counselors receive rigorous
training so that they can assist individuals in finding the
best option for them, whether they’re new to Medicare
or evaluating their options during open enrollment.
APPRISE counseling is a free service and requires the
work of volunteers like Ian Lindsay to keep the program
running.
Upon his retirement at the end of 2012, Ian Lindsay
and his wife, Barbara had an appointment with Dot
Hartman, Berks Encore’s Vice President of Community
Based Aging. Ian and his wife received help signing up
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for a Medicare Part D Plan. “I decided to volunteer to
help others as I was helped and increase my knowledge of
this very confusing subject.” Ian quickly became a vital
part of the program, and also volunteers as a tax preparer
each year as part of Berks Encore’s VITA program.
Ian had another reason for volunteering: staying busy.
He explains: “My wife said, ‘Don’t sit around the house
all day.’”
Being part of the APPRISE program also is something
he values—and something he knows can have a big
impact of the life of a senior. “I enjoy helping other
seniors navigate the Medicare maze,” Ian says. “Hopefully
I can save them some money by doing this and helping
them prepare their taxes.”
He and his wife Barbara have two kids, Ian Scott and
Janet, as well as two grandkids, Kathryn and Madison.
When he’s not busy helping older adults and their
families, Ian can be found gardening. Ian is also a
member of the Bern Township Lions Club.
Thanks to Ian and our APPRISE team for helping
Berks families make sense of Medicare. If you’re
interested in becoming part of the APPRISE team, call
610-374-3195, x226.
VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT
Ian Lindsay
YOUR HEALTH 10
Summer Wellness for Seniors:
TIPS AND GUIDELINES
Summer comes with a variety of opportunities—and challenges—to staying healthy. Sunshine and warmer weather
means more opportunities for enjoying the outdoors: exercise,
walks, and a variety of healthy produce. But as summer temperatures continue to soar, keeping yourself safe from heat-related
ailments is hugely important. There are a variety of ways you
can keep yourself healthy this summer:
• Pay close attention to your diet: be sure to continue to make lean
proteins and in-season vegetables and berries part of your diet.
Beware of unhealthy salads by choosing a light dressing rather
than a creamy dressing.
• Make smart drink choices: many seniors are at risk for
dehydration, so aim for six to eight 8-ounce glasses of fluids daily.
Reduce your caffeine intake, as caffeine can cause dehydration.
• Practice food safety: whether it’s a summer cookout or in your
kitchen, bacteria that can cause food poisoning grows quickly
in the summer heat. Keep your perishable items refrigerated or
stored in ice and refrigerate leftovers within two hours of eating
outdoors.
• Moisturize and protect your skin: Combat dry skin by applying
moisturizer, ointment, or lotion frequently
• Protect yourself from sun exposure: Especially between the hours
of 10 a.m. and 3 p.m., direct sunlight is at its peak and can be
dangerous. Remember to protect your skin from harmful rays
by applying sunscreen, wearing a hat, wearing sunglasses, and
wearing a shirt. Keep your sunglasses, hat, and sunscreen where
it’s easily accessible and you’ll remember to use it.
• Plan activities wisely: Check the forecast before you go out, and
plan your outdoor activities during early morning or late evening,
if possible, to limit your strenuous activity and exercise in high
heat and sunlight. Take frequent breaks to cool down.
• Use A/C if you have it: while it is potentially costly, air conditioning
can help keep you safe when the temperature rises. If you don’t
have A/C in your home, take trips during the hottest part of the
day to places like the mall, the library, or another store to take
advantage of their A/C before heading home at a cooler point
during the day.
Medicare Mondays Are For You!!
Are you turning 65 in 2016? Come and learn the basics of Medicare,
how to enroll, how you can supplement your Medicare benefits, what
Medicare coverage will cost and what financial assistance is available. All
sessions start at 6:30 p.m. To register, please call (610) 374-3195, x208.
• Monday, August 1st (start time 5:30 p.m.)
Reading Hospital • 5th Avenue Conference Center
Light dinner starting at 5 p.m. with presentation starting at 5:30 p.m.
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Lyme Disease is a bacterial infection spread through the bite
of infected ticks. Here in the northeast, the most common carrier is the black-legged or deer tick.
Ticks can attach to any part of the human body but are difficult to see because adult ticks are about the size of a sesame seed.
Immature ticks, called nymphs, account for most of the bites on
humans and pets and are only about the size of the period at the
end of this sentence. Nymphs live in tall grass, weeds and fallen
leaves and can jump several feet to attach to your skin, clothing or hair. Ticks are most active during the spring and summer
months when we and our pets are most likely to be out walking,
hiking, gardening and enjoying the outdoors.
Untreated Lyme Disease can produce a wide range of symptoms including fever, chills, headache, fatigue, muscle and joint
aches and swollen lymph nodes. A bull’s-eye rash occurs in 70
– 80 percent of infections, but may not appear for days or even
weeks after being bitten.
Later symptoms may include severe headaches, neck stiffness,
dizziness, shortness of breath, numbness or tingling in the hands
or feet, nerve pain, inflammation of the brain or spinal cord and
problems with short-term memory. In a small percentage of
cases, these symptoms can last for months or years and is called
“chronic Lyme Disease.”
Lyme Disease was named for the first U.S. case to be diag-
nosed in Lyme, Connecticut. Even today, 96 percent of all
confirmed cases are reported in 14 states along the northeast
and mid-Atlantic coast – including southeastern Pennsylvania.
So it is important to take steps to prevent Lyme infection.
1. Avoid wooded or brushy areas with high grass and leaf litter.
2. If you will be walking, hiking or working outdoors, wear long
pants and sleeves to limit skin exposure.
3. Use insect repellent containing 20 – 30% DEET on exposed
skin and clothing or use products that contain permethrin on
clothing. Be sure to follow instructions carefully.
4. Bathe or shower as soon as possible after coming indoors.
5. Conduct a full-body tick check using a hand-held mirror to view
all parts of the body.
6. Be sure to check children and pets that have been outdoors.
Also check clothing and gear that can provide ticks a “free ride”
into your home.
7. If you find a tick, remove it quickly and carefully. Ticks must be
attached to your skin for 36-48 hours to transmit the bacteria.
8. If you have any unexplained symptoms – with or without
the bull’s-eye rash – seek diagnosis and treatment as soon as
possible. Patients treated with antibiotics in the early stages
of Lyme Disease usually recover rapidly and completely.
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What You Should Know About Lyme Disease
Information from Centers for Disease Control www.cdc.gov
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DEVELOPMENT SPOTLIGHT
Your Trusted Partner
By Cameron Martin, Director of Development & Marketing
Aging isn’t always easy. Caring for a parent, grandparent,
or spouse takes its toll as we attempt to understand doctor’s
instructions, insurance policies, and ensure our loved one eats
a hot, nutritious meal each day. Meanwhile we manage our
everyday lives as mothers, fathers, spouses, or employees with a
constant worry in the back of our minds: what if I can’t manage
this? Am I doing enough? Where can I go for help?
When you have concerns about any aspect of aging, Berks
Encore is your trusted resource to give you clear direction and
answers to sometimes complicated questions. Berks Encore
prides itself on being Berks County’s choice for support when
dealing with the aging process. Community members just like
you have used our services for their own families. Consider the
words of Eric thanking Berks Encore for providing support to
his mother, who was having issues with her Medicare insurance
that involved a sizable increase in the cost of medications:
“I spoke with my mom last night and she was much more at
ease with the situation knowing that there were some additional avenues to pursue with her Medicare claim. I appreciate
all the help you offered and provided as we worked through the
situation. I was feeling pretty defeated by the fact that I was
not sure how I could help her. It meant a lot to her, and to me,
knowing there was some advocacy available for her. Thanks
again for all your help.”
Success stories like this one are
possible because individuals like you
have faithfully supported the mission
of Berks Encore. Your support ensures
this agency can provide over 600
meals each weekday to homebound
seniors, help seniors save an average
of $828 on their health insurance, operate six centers, and provide nearly
Cameron Martin
150 health & wellness programs to
keep our older adults active, healthy, and independent.
The need for our services never diminishes, and our ability
to serve seniors and their families depends on your gifts and
support. Thank you again for helping to shape Berks Encore
and position it to provide the greatest impact for Berks County’s
senior citizens as well as their family members and caregivers.
This year, Berks Encore needs to raise $580,000 to keep
our services running for families like yours in our community.
Would you consider helping us this summer as we seek to raise
the remaining $345,000 towards our 2016 goal? You can make
your donation online at berksencore.org/donate.
Thank you for your support. We at Berks Encore pledge to
be here whenever you need us as you continue to applaud life
after 50.
The deadline to apply for the state’s 2015 Property Tax/Rent
Rebate program was recently extended from June 30 to December 31.
Eligible participants can receive a rebate of up to $650 based
on their rent or property taxes paid in 2015. The program benefits eligible Pennsylvanians who are 65 years or older, widows
and widowers 50 years or older, and those 18 years or older with
disabilities.
Income eligibility limits for homeowners are set at the follow-
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• $0 to $8,000, maximum $650 rebate (homeowners and renters).
• $8,001 to $15,000, maximum $500 rebate (homeowners and renters).
• $15,001 to $18,000, maximum $300 rebate (homeowners only).
• $18,001 to $35,000, maximum $250 rebate (homeowners only).
Residents are reminded that they need not pay a private
entity for assistance in filing the forms. Copies of the forms are
available on the Pennsylvania Department of Revenue website
at www.revenue.pa.gov.
You also can contact your state representative for help with
the applications. If you need to identify your local state representative, visit www.House.State.Pa.US.
Applicants should be prepared to provide all the necessary
income, property tax or rental information required to process
claims quickly and accurately.
Claimants who already applied for their rebates may check
the status of claims online at www.revenue.pa.gov or by calling, toll-free, 1-888-PATAXES.
The Property Tax/Rent Rebate program is one of many initiatives supported by the Pennsylvania Lottery, which dedicates its
proceeds to support programs for older Pennsylvanians. Since
the program began in 1971, approximately $6 billion has been
paid to qualified applicants.
LAW AND ORDER
Submitted by State Rep. Jim Cox • 129th Legislative District
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Application Deadline Extended for Property Tax/Rent
Rebate Program Extended
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Mackinac Island & Henry Ford Museum ~ Aug. 22-28....................... $1365
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LAW AND ORDER 14
ASK THE SHERIFF…
From the desk of . . .
SHERIFF ERIC J. WEAKNECHT
New Location for
Berks Encore Senior Expo
I have been participating
in the Berks Encore Senior
Expo since my first year as
your Sheriff in 2008. I believe
it very important that the
Sheriff Eric J. Weaknecht
Sheriff’s Office connect with
seniors in Berks, and we continue to build on outreach programs benefitting seniors. I look
forward to continued participation at this year’s Expo at its new
location, the DoubleTree Hotel, in downtown Reading.
Members of the Berks County Sheriff’s Office are always happy to answer questions from our Berks County citizens. Some
of the calls we get are to report scams. Please don’t hesitate to
call our office to obtain direction on a call that may be a scam.
Often, the District Attorney’s Office has already made us aware,
and it’s likely we can assure you to ignore the call.
WHAT PROGRAMS DOES THE SHERIFF’S OFFICE OFFER
FOR SENIORS?
IF I CAN COME, WHERE CAN I FIND THE SHERIFF’S TABLE
AT THE EXPO?
WHAT IF I CAN’T MAKE IT TO THIS YEAR’S SENIOR EXPO,
BUT I HAVE A QUESTION I WOULD LIKE TO ASK THE
SHERIFF’S OFFICE.
Berks Encore will publish information before the event, and
Your group or organization can call our office (610-478-6240
each
table will be identified by a number. Hope to see you
ext 3262) for a presentation on a host of topics that focus on
October
25!
senior safety. We also have established Project Lifesaver, a program that offers caregivers peace of mind in the event a loved
one with autism, Down syndrome or Alzheimer’s disease ever
wanders away or otherwise becomes lost. And, in conjunction
with Berks Encore, our young Explorers have helped seniors
learn to use various types of technology. I have also been a guest
speaker at Alvernia’s Senior College and our office has worked
with AARP to offer its safe driving program to seniors.
HOW IS THE SHERIFF’S OFFICE INVOLVED IN THE
SENIOR EXPO?
The Sheriff’s Office is on site to pass out pencils, stickers, and
literature such as our office newsletter. Our K-9 teams have
been on site for a meet and greet the past few years, and this
has proven to be one or the more popular informational series
offered to seniors on the day of the Expo. This year, participants
can enjoy a full K-9 demonstration. For me, I find it a great
opportunity to simply talk to those who want to stop by the
Sheriff’s Office table.
WILL IT BE HARDER TO GET IN AND OUT OF THE CITY AT
THE EXPO’S NEW LOCATION?
Berks Encore will be hosting the 2016 Senior Expo at the new
Doubletree Hotel in downtown Reading on Tuesday, October
25. Seniors wishing to participate will need to take the shuttle
from the VF parking lot in Wyomissing (same site as prior
years). Only seniors with handicap tags and event vendors will
be able to park in the Doubletree Hotel parking garage. More
information on this year’s Berks Encore Senior Expo will be
published in future issues of Berks Encore News.
Whether your loved one needs advanced treatment or just a
helping hand at home, let our family help care for yours. Berks VNA
and Advantage Home Care offer compassionate, complete care
from the best nurses, therapists and caregivers around.
All in the comfort of your own home.
For more information, or to schedule care,
call 1.855.THE.VNAs, or visit everythinghomecare.org.
1.855.THE.VNAs
Learn more at EverythingHomeCare.org
State Senator Judith L. Schwank • 11th Senatorial District
As a member of the State Senate Aging and Youth Committee,
I am happy to report to you that there is a new Pennsylvania law
that is designed to make sure that hospitals provide caregivers,
either in or out of the family, with a discharge plan regarding aftercare assistance as part of a patient’s hospital’s discharge plan. This
new law will support senior citizens by allowing them to stay in
their homes with proper care from their designated caregiver.
The CARE Act allows a hospital patient or their guardian to
designate a lay caregiver that may help to develop and participate
in the patient’s discharge plan regarding after-care assistance when
the patient is discharged from the hospital. Currently hospitals
are permitted, but not required, to coordinate a patient’s aftercare
plans with a designated lay caregiver.
“After-care assistance” is defined as “any assistance provided by
a lay caregiver to a patient following the patient’s discharge from a
hospital, and that is related to the patient’s condition at the time
of discharge.” The term includes but is not limited to “assisting
with basic activities of daily living, instrumental activities of daily
living and any other tasks as determined to be appropriate by
the discharging physician” or licensed professional pursuant to a
discharge plan.
A hospital must provide a patient or their guardian with an
opportunity to appoint at least one lay caregiver before discharge.
If the patient is unconscious or incapacitated, the opportunity
is afforded to the patient’s guardian with the opportunity for the
patient to designate a caregiver when the patient regains consciousness. A patient or guardian is not required to designate a lay
caregiver, and may designate a lay caregiver as part of an advanced
directive.
If a caregiver is designated, a hospital is not automatically
required to release medical information to the caregiver and shall
only release medical information upon the patient or guardian’s
written consent in compliance with federal and state laws.
At a minimum, the discharge plan shall include instructions
in person or by video on any medical-related tasks that the
patient will need help with at home. In addition, the discharge
plan should provide information for any health care, community resources, long-term care service and supports necessary for
implementation of the discharge plan, and contact information of
a hospital employee that can answer questions after instructing the
lay caregiver about tasks needed in the discharge plan.
The Pennsylvania Department of Aging and the Hospital Association of Pennsylvania provided strong support for the passage
of this law. Similar legislation has passed in 22 other states.
I always welcome your questions, concerns, comments and
suggestions, so please contact me at any time at 610.929.2151
or email me at senatorschwank@pasenate.com. Also, visit my
website or Facebook page for more news and information.
15 LAW AND ORDER
New Caregiver Law - Caregiver, Advise, Record and Enable
(CARE) Act
BERKSHIRE COMMONS & LAUREL CENTERS
CASINO TRIP:
July 19th – Casino Trip to Mohegan Sun Poconos
Depart Berkshire Commons at 9 am, Penn Crossings at 9:20 am,
& Laurel Center in Hamburg at 10:10 am
Cost: $30 with $20 in slot play & $5 food credit.
Must have Valid PA ID. Call 610-779-3993 to RSVP
BERKSHIRE COMMONS
SAVE THE DATE EVENTS:
August 5th – Summer Concert by the Gazebo 6:30pm -7:30pm
Music by the “Pretzel City Dixie Land Jazz Band”
August 16th – Casino Trip to Hollywood - $28 ($30 in slot play)
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BERKS ENCORE PROGRAMS
Berks Encore @ Nite:
CELEBRATING LIFE AFTER 50 … AFTER DARK
New Programs
Berks Encore @ Nite Series
On the second Thursday of each month, Berks Encore’s staff
presents an evening program at Penn State Health St. Joseph.
The sessions begin at 6:30 p.m. and generally last an hour.
Call (610) 374-3195, x208 to register for an upcoming session.
July 14, 2016 Paying for Long Term Care –
A panel discussion with a representative from the VA, Office of Aging,
and Berks Encore on the programs and financial assistance that is available
to help pay for Long Term Care.
Veterans Affairs, Berks Encore, Area Agency on Aging, SeniorLIFE
• August 11, 2016:
Asset Protection Planning – Pros and Cons of various types of planning
techniques in protecting your assets for long term care costs.
William Blumer, CELA
• September 8, 2016:
What is Financial Independence? – What does financial independence mean?
What do you need to think about? Why you are wrong…
Paul Marella, Marella Financial Group
• October 13, 2016:
Changes to Medicare 2017 – The basics of Medicare coverage, what will be
changing in 2017, and the costs for supplemental coverage in 2017.
APPRISE Staff
Berks Encore - Reading
Ballroom Dancing – Every Tuesday at 1 p.m. $5 per class. Learn a new dance
each month with experienced instructor Vivian. Begin with the basic steps and
by the end of the month you’ll be dancing with confidence! July’s dance of the
month is the Foxtrot. A Matter of Balance: Managing Concerns About Falls – Three new
8-week sessions will begin in August:
• Mondays 1 - 3 p.m. at Reading Health Rehab Hospital - begins August 1
(No class Sept. 5)
• Fridays 1 - 3 p.m. at Reading Health Rehab Hospital - begins August 5
• Wednesdays 1 - 3 p.m. at Friedens UCC in Oley - begins August 24
There is no fee for these classes, but pre-registration is required.
Call Martha Sitler at 610-374-3195 ext.224 for information or to register.
Berks Encore - Wernersville
NEW-Bean Bag Bowling Game – New game on some Mondays from 12:152 p.m. Volunteers needed to help with game and participants are needed to
play and have fun; anyone can join in! Simple Art on Canvas – Thursday, July 14 and Thursday, August 11 at 10 a.m.
FREE including all supplies. No experience necessary. Registration required; call
Rachel at 610-670-1372 or email rkline@berksencore.org
A complete listing of Berks Encore @ Nite programs can
be found on our website at www.BerksEncore.org.
If you are on Facebook, you are encouraged
to join the Berks Encore @ Nite discussion.
SUBSTANCE ABUSE Awareness Event
July 26th, 2016|6:00 - 8:00 PM
It’s surprising to many, but substance abuse in seniors is the nation’s fastest
growing health problem. To raise awareness, Rittenhouse Village at Muhlenberg
and Caron Treatment Center are hosting a FREE event on this rising epidemic.
Come enjoy a complimentary dinner and learn how to recognize the signs of
substance abuse in yourself or a loved one. Presenter Sharon Matthew will also
share the options available to those struggling with this issue.
Dinner will be served at 6:00 pm with the presentation starting at 6:30 pm.
Community tours to follow the event. To reserve your spot today, please call
610.208.8890.
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Reading, PA 19605
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Permanent Events
Every Tue.:
Every Wed.:
Every Fri.:
12 p.m.: Tai Chi
9 a.m.: Pinochle
10:30 a.m.: Grocery Bingo
July
Calendars
2 p.m.: Silver Sneakers
CENTER NEWS
201 E. Main Street, Birdsboro
(610) 582-1603
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Berks Encore Birdsboro Center
Center Manager – Christine Loos
SPECIAL EVENTS
5 @ 10 a.m.:
5 @ 10 a.m.:
6 @ 10 a.m.:
7 @ 10 a.m.:
11 :
Brunch– with Theresa
Snack Day
Trivia
Pancake Breakfast
APPRISE Medicare Counseling – Call 610-374-
11 @ 10:30 a.m.:
12 @ 10 a.m.:
13 @ 10:30 a.m.:
Dental Health talk – with Martha
Crafts
Health Talk – with Vicki from Rite Aide
3195, X208 for an appointment
14 @ 10:30 a.m.:
18 @ 10 a.m.:
19 @ 10:30 a.m.:
20 @ 10 a.m.:
21 @ 11 a.m. :
25 @ 10 a.m. :
26 @ 10 a.m. :
28 @ 10 a.m. :
Crafts – with Stacy
Ice Cream Social
Italian Lunch Bunch
Crafts
Turkey Club Sandwich Day
Trivia
Crafts
Everybody’s Birthday – with Cake
Berks Encore Fleetwood Center
Center Manager – Terry Becker
109 W. Vine Street, Fleetwood
(610) 944-9242
Permanent Events
Every Mon.:
Every Tue.:
Every Wed.:
Every Thu.:
Every Fri.:
10 a.m.:
10 a.m.:
12 p.m.:
10 a.m.:
10 a.m.:
Sit & Get Fit Class
12 p.m.: Pinochle Club
Dollar Bingo ($1)
1 p.m.: Texas Hold’Em
Haussie/Pinochle
Pokeno (bring $3 pennies)
1 p.m.: Shuffleboard
Dollar Bingo ($1)
1 p.m.: Line Dancing ($1) 2nd & 4th Friday
FITNESS ROOM: Mon.-Fri. 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m.
New!! Join us Thursday afternoons @ 1 p.m. for our GAME DAY! Yahtzee, Jenga, Dominoes, and Uno!
Bring your favorite game and have some fun!
2nd and 4th Fridays @ 1 p.m.: Try out our NEW! Line Dancing class AND teacher! ($1)
Join us for our Walking Club on Wednesdays at 9:30 a.m. followed by our Adult Coloring Class at 10 a.m.
All supplies provided! Call Terry for more details!
SPECIAL EVENTS
1 @ 12 p.m.:
Hot dog luncheon! – Help us celebrate the
July 4th weekend early!
13 from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.: Fleetwood Farm Day! – Berks County 4H will
15 @ 12:30 p.m.:
be showing their calves, sheep and goats. Come
enjoy this free event.
Lunch Bunch at The Westy – in Hamburg.
Call Terry to reserve your seat.
18 :
Medicare Counseling – Call 610-374-3195
X208 to make an appointment
19 @ 10 a.m.:
Grocery Bingo – with Trish from Rittenhouse
21 from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.: Pokeno and Root Beer Floats
29 from 10 a.m. -12 p.m.: Happy July Birthdays – w/cake and Jackpot
Bingo!
Berks Encore Mifflin Center
Center Manager – Kate Sweinhart
30 Liberty Street, Shillington
(610) 777-5577
Permanent Events
Every Mon.:
Every Tue.:
Every Wed.:
Every Thu.:
Every Fri.:
9:15 a.m.:
1 p.m.:
10 a.m.:
9:15 a.m.:
1 p.m.:
1 p.m.:
9 a.m.:
Yoga ($20/mo.)
10:30 a.m.: Grocery Store Bingo ($2)
Tai Chi ($5)
Board Games
11 a.m.: Sit & Get Fit
Pilates ($20/mo.)
11 a.m.: Zumba ($4)
Flexibility, Aerobics, Balance and Strength Class ($3)
Dollar Bingo ($1)
Bowling at Berks Lanes
1 p.m.: Shuffleboard ($1)
12:30 p.m.: Card Club
12 p.m.: Bowling at Berks Lanes
12 p.m.: Table Tennis
Community
Announcements:
ALL BERKS ENCORE CENTERS
ARE CLOSED ON
MONDAY, JULY 4
IN OBSERVANCE OF
INDEPENDENCE DAY
NEED MEDICARE COUNSELING?
Call 610-374-3195 x208
to schedule your
appointment
JOIN US FOR LUNCH!:
Served M-F at 12 p.m.
Menu available.
Must sign up 2 weekdays in
advance. (60 years or older,
$2 donation requested)
VISIT THE ON-GOING
ACTIVITIES SECTION
in the centerfold for more
program information, days
and timesat our senior
centers and participating
locations.
SPECIAL EVENTS
Sign up required.
11 @ 10:30 a.m.:
13 @ 10 a.m.:
14 @ 8:45 a.m.:
14 @ 10:30 a.m.:
Choose to be Happy Free Grocery Store
Bingo
Time for Trivia
Breakfast Club @ Queen City
Potassium, Magnesium, and Calcium –
How much is enough?
25 :
26 @ 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.:
27 @ 10 a.m.:
27 @ 11 a.m.:
28 @ 10 a.m.:
29 @ 10 a.m.:
29 @ 11 a.m.:
29 @ 12 p.m.:
APPRISE Medicare Counseling – Call 610-374-
3195, X208 for an appointment
Blood Pressure Clinic
Time for Trivia
Lunch Bunch @ Olive Garden
Berks Community Health Center
Presentation
Grief Support Group
Banjo playing – w/ Conlan
Summer Potluck – Sign up required
7 @ 11 a.m.:
Patriotic Game – w/ Mifflin Court
11 @ 10 a.m.- 12 p.m.: Massages with Cathy – 15 min. for $10 -
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ON-GOING ACTIVITIES
On-Going
Activities
Aerobics – an active, energetic exercise class that strengthens heart
and lung function.
MONDAYS @ 10:15 a.m., THURSDAYS @ 9 a.m.,
FRIDAYS @ 10 a.m.
Corepole ‘n Sculpt
BodyZone Sports & Wellness Complex
Call 610-376-2100, ext 327
MONDAYS, WEDNESDAYS & FRIDAYS @ 8:30 a.m.
WEDNESDAYS @ 10:45 a.m.
Senior Cardio Sculpt
Body Works Health and Fitness Club, Temple
TUESDAYS @ 8:15 a.m.
Berks Encore – Strausstown • $2.00 per class
Berks Encore – Wernersville • $3.50 per class
WEDNESDAYS @ 9 a.m.
Total Body Tune Up
Please call 610-376-2100, ext. 327
Aquatic Fitness – a great warm-water workout.
MONDAYS, WEDNESDAYS & FRIDAYS from 8 – 8:50 a.m.
Schumo Center – Albright College • Call 610-929-6715
WEDNESDAYS AND FRIDAYS @ 12:30 p.m.
Berks Encore – Reading • 3 cards for 25¢.
THURSDAYS @ 1 p.m.
Healthy Steps in Motion – a program designed by the PA
Dept. of Aging incorporating stretching, strength training and mild
aerobics to improve balance, strength, coordination, and endurance.
Dollar Bingo
MONDAYS @ 9 a.m.
FRIDAYS @ 10:15 a.m.
MONDAYS @ 1 p.m.
Berks Encore – Mifflin • Cost: $1.00
Berks Encore – Birdsboro
Board Games –
WEDNESDAYS from 10:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Berks Encore – Wernersville
THURSDAYS @ 9:30 a.m.
Berks Encore – Strausstown
Bowling –
join fellow active seniors for fun and exercise.
TUESDAYS @ 12 Noon
Berks-Colonial Lanes
THURSDAYS @ 12 Noon
Hiesters Lanes
FRIDAYS @ 9 a.m.
Berks-Colonial Lanes
Card Clubs –
EVERY MONDAY @ 12:30 p.m.
Village Library, Morgantown
Zion Lutheran Church, Womelsdorf
MONDAYS & THURSDAYS @ 9 a.m.
Wyomissing Church of the Brethren
2200 STATE HILL RD, WYOMISSING
MONDAYS & THURSDAYS @ 9:30 a.m.
St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Hamburg
TUESDAYS @ 10 a.m.
Grace Alsace UCC, Kutztown Rd., Reading
Line Dancing – whether you are a beginner or just want to learn
the newest steps.
2ND & 4TH FRIDAY OF EVERY MONTH @ 1 p.m.
Berks Encore – Fleetwood • $1.00 (per class)
Beginner Class
Berks Encore – Wernersville • $20.00 (per quarter)
Dance Fitness –
MONDAYS @ 9:15 a.m.
MONDAYS THROUGH FRIDAYS from 9 – 9:50 a.m.
Card Club
Flow & Tone
WEDNESDAYS @ 6 p.m.
EVERY MONDAY @ 1 p.m.
Please call 610-376-2100, ext. 327
TUESDAYS @ 9 a.m.
Schumo Center – Albright College • Call 610-929-6715
Aqua Zumba – Enjoy a new class in the sunshine!
The Swim Club at Green Valley Country Club
Sherri Frei Teacher, Cost $7
Art Club – Bring your own supplies and work in any media in a
comfortable and supportive environment.
WEDNESDAYS from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
The Goggleworks •$18 per quarter
Please call (610) 374-3195, x225
Arthritis Class –
TUESDAYS & FRIDAYS @ 1 p.m.
St. Thomas Church, Bernville •$1 (donation per class)
Please call 610-488-0374
TUESDAYS @ 10 a.m.
Schumo Center – Albright College
Arts & Crafts – Create craft items for sale or to take home as gifts.
1ST & 3RD WEDNESDAY OF EVERY MONTH @ 9:30 a.m.
THURSDAYS from 9:30 a.m. – 12:00 noon
Berks Encore – Reading • Everyone Welcome!
Billiards –
MONDAYS THROUGH FRIDAYS from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Berks Encore offers many opportunities for seniors of all ages to enrich their lives,
to nurture their talents, and to keep their minds active. The following classes
and programs, sponsored by Berks Encore, will be offered during July. Classes
are one hour unless otherwise noted. Please check dates and times, or call the
Center listed for more information.
Billiards Club
Berks Encore – Reading
Bingo –
MONDAYS from 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Grocery Bingo
Berks Encore – Mifflin • Cost: $2.00
TUESDAYS AND FRIDAYS @ 10 a.m.
Berks Encore – Fleetwood • Cost: $1.00
WEDNESDAYS @ 12:30 p.m.
Berks Encore – Mifflin
Pinochle
Berks Encore – Fleetwood
EVERY TUESDAY @ 12:30 – 3 p.m.
Dance Fitness with Lily
Cribbage
Please call 610-376-2100, ext. 327
TUESDAYS @ 1 p.m.
Zumba® Gold
Texas Hold-em
EVERY WEDNESDAY @ 9:30 a.m.
Pinochle
Bridge
Please call 610-670-1372 to play!
WEDNESDAYS from 12:30 – 3 p.m.
Haussie Cards
WEDNESDAYS @ 1 p.m.
Haussie/Pinochle
Please call 610-376-2100, ext. 327
Muscle Strengthening –
MONDAYS @ 1:30 p.m.
Cardio/Strength & Stretch
w/Tammy Hartman, Wernersville
TUESDAYS @ 10 a.m.
Fit and Fabulous
Please call 610-376-2100, ext. 327
WEDNESDAYS @ 11 a.m.
Fabs Class
$3 • FREE for Healthways/Silver Sneakers/Flex
Fabs Class
THURSDAYS @ 10 a.m.
THURSDAYS @ 10 a.m.
Pokeno
Cardio / Strength & Stretch
THURSDAYS @ 12:00 noon
FRIDAYS @ 10 a.m.
Pinochle
FRIDAYS @ 12:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Bridge
Keystone Villa at Fleetwood
Computer Classes – for Beginners
CALL TO REGISTER FOR 10 A.M. CLASS ON JUNE 14
Berks Encore – Wernersville • Taught by Conrad Weiser
High School Students • Call 610-670-1372 (no fee)
w/Janet Ku, Wernersville
Dance ‘N Sculpt
Please call 610-376-2100, ext. 327
Music –
1ST & 3RD MONDAYS
Karaoke
MONDAYS from 9:30 – 11 a.m.
Horizon Singers / Berks Encore Chorus
Berks Encore – Reading
Ringgold New Horizons Band
Alvernia University, Francis Hall, Rm. 104
Call (610) 779-8858
THURSDAYS @ 11 a.m.
Karaoke with Skip
Pilates –
strengthen your core muscles with “Pill–ah-tays”
Berks Encore – Mifflin $20.00 (per month)
FRIDAYS @ 9 a.m.
PiYo
Berks Encore – Wernersville $3.00 (per class)
Roller Skating (Adults Only) –
TUESDAYS @ 1 – 3 p.m.
Skate to Organ Music. Free coffee / Pepsi
Fantasy Skating Center • Call 610-929-3147
$5.00 (per skater)
FRIDAYS @ 9 a.m. – 12 Noon
“Breakfast Club,”
Cost: $6
Shuffleboard –
Knock the opponent’s disk out of the 10 point space!
2 courts available.
TUESDAYS @ 11 a.m.
Silver Sneakers Circuit
Valhalla Health & Fitness Club
TUESDAYS @ 2 p.m.
Weight Resistance Training
Total Body Tune-Up
Call 610-376-2100, ext 327
Senior Master Fit
CardioFit
Call 610-376-2100, ext 327
Sit and Get Fit –
good exercise at a slower pace – great for beginners!
MONDAYS & WEDNESDAYS @ 9:15 a.m.
Balance & Strength Training
Berks Encore – Wernersville • $1.00 (per class)
MONDAYS @ 10 a.m.
Berks Encore – Fleetwood (no fee)
TUESDAYS @ 11 a.m.
Berks Encore – Mifflin (no fee)
THURSDAYS @ 1 p.m.
FRIDAYS @ 1 p.m.
FRIDAYS @ 10 a.m.
Berks Encore – Mifflin Cost $1.00
Silver Sneakers –
MONDAYS AND TUESDAYS @ 9 a.m.
Silver Sneakers Circuit
Call 610-376-2100, ext 327
MONDAYS & THURSDAYS @ 10:30 a.m.
Silver Sneaker Circuit
MONDAYS & THURSDAYS @ 11 a.m.
Silver Sneakers Classic
TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS @ 9:10 a.m.
Silver Sneakers Yoga
TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS @ 10 a.m.
Silver Sneakers Yoga Stretch
MONDAYS @ 9 a.m., WEDNESDAYS @ 10:05 a.m.
FRIDAYS @ 11 a.m.
Call 610-376-2100, ext 327
MONDAYS & FRIDAYS @ 10:45 a.m.
Body Works Health and Fitness Club, Temple
TUESDAYS @ 11 a.m., THURSDAYS @ 11:30 a.m.
FRIDAYS @ 10 a.m.
Silver Sneakers Yoga
Call 610-376-2100, ext 327
WEDNESDAYS & FRIDAYS @ 10:30 a.m.
Berks Encore – Reading • $3.00 (per class)
Strength / Weight Resistance Training –
State Hospital grounds.
MONDAYS & WEDNESDAYS @ 10 a.m.
FRIDAYS @ 9 a.m.
Wii –
ANYTIME
MONDAYS @ 1 p.m.
Yoga – strengthens your body and clears your mind
MONDAYS @ 9:15 a.m.
Berks Encore – Mifflin • $20.00 (per month)
MONDAYS @ 12:30 p.m.
Chair Yoga
Please call 610-376-2100, ext. 327
TUESDAYS @ 12:35 p.m.
Chair Yoga
THURSDAYS @ 8 a.m.
Chair Yoga
Please call 610-376-2100, ext. 327
Zumba Gold –
MONDAYS & TUESDAYS @ 10 a.m.
Please call 610-376-2100, ext. 327
Improve your posture, balance and endurance with these classes.
TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS @ 9 a.m.
Berks Encore – Birdsboro • $3.00 (per class)
“Fit at 50+” Circuit Training
Chair Zumba
TUESDAYS @ 2 p.m.
Please call 610-929-6715.
Table Tennis –
WEDNESDAYS @ 1 p.m.
THURSDAYS @ 7:30 p.m.
Berks Encore – Wernersville • $1.00
Tai Chi –
improve your balance and coordination by learning the graceful
moves of this Eastern form of exercise.
MONDAYS @ 11 a.m.
WEDNESDAYS @ 9 a.m.
Schumo Center – Albright College for
Fitness and Well-Being • Please call 610-929-6715
Berks Encore – Mifflin • $4.00 (per class)
Zumba Gold Toning
Valhalla Health & Fitness Club • Please call 610-779-6006
Please call 610-376-2100, ext. 327
MONDAYS @ 1 p.m.
Berks Encore – Mifflin • $5.00 (per class)
Tai Chi for Balance
TUESDAYS @ 12 noon
FRIDAYS @ 11 a.m.
Valhalla Health & Fitness Club • Please call 610-779-6006
Asian Fusion (blend of tai chi, qi gong and yoga)
Please call 610-376-2100, ext. 327
THURSDAYS @ 9 a.m.
with Janet Ku
THURSDAYS @ 9 a.m.
Village Library in Morgantown • (fee paid to Library)
FRIDAYS @ 9 a.m.
Qi Gong with Jennifer V.
Please call 610-376-2100, ext. 327
Berks Encore – Strausstown (no fee)
Walking Club – Enjoy the beautiful, flat trails of the Wernersville
19 ON-GOING ACTIVITIES
TUESDAYS @ 1 p.m.
Senior Orchestra
20
CENTER NEWS
July
Calendars
Berks Encore Reading Center
Center Manager – Lisa Lorah
FREE & PRIVATE PARKING
at Ninth & Court Sts.
40 N. 9th Street, Reading
(610) 374-3195, ext. 214
Permanent Events
Every Mon: 10 a.m.-3 p.m.:
Every Tue: 10:30 a.m. -12 p.m.:
Every Wed:
10 a.m.:
Every Thu:
11 a.m.:
Every Fri:
10 a.m.:
Computer Lab – Computer/internet, on your own. No instructor
Game Day!
1 p.m.: NEW! Ballroom Dancing – (Fox Trot) $5
Creative Artistry
12:30 p.m.: BINGO
Grocery BINGO
Sit & Get Fit $3/class
12:30 p.m.: BINGO
Fitness Room & Billiards available – Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m.- 3:30 p.m.
YOU ARE INVITED TO LUNCH! – Served M-F at 12 p.m. Menu available. Must sign up 2 week days in advance. (60 years or older, $2 donation requested)
SPECIAL EVENTS
1 @ 11 a.m.:
6&20 @ 11 a.m.:
Community
Announcements:
13 @ 9 a.m.-1 p.m.:
13 @ 11:30 a.m.:
ALL BERKS ENCORE CENTERS
ARE CLOSED ON
MONDAY, JULY 4
IN OBSERVANCE OF
INDEPENDENCE DAY
NEED MEDICARE COUNSELING?
Call 610-374-3195 x208
to schedule your
appointment
JOIN US FOR LUNCH!:
Served M-F at 12 p.m.
Menu available.
Must sign up 2 weekdays in
advance. (60 years or older,
$2 donation requested)
VISIT THE ON-GOING
ACTIVITIES SECTION
in the centerfold for more
program information, days
and timesat our senior
centers and participating
locations.
4th of July Picnic – $2 (Sign up by June 28)
BE Inspired! “Color My World” Adult Coloring–
Relieves stress, relaxing, fun!! Presented by: Reading Public
Library
18 @ 11:30 a.m.:
18 @ 9am-1 p.m.:
55+ AAA RoadWise Driver Refresher Course–
(4 hr.) AAA members $10, non-members $15. Military
Veterans are free!! (Car insurance discount!) Call, AAA
Member Services to sign up, 610-374-4531.
Blood Pressure Screening – Courtesy of: The Manor
at Market Square
19 @ 9 a.m.-1 p.m.:
20 @ 10 a.m.-12 p.m.:
21 @ 12 p.m.:
24 @ 11 a.m.:
29 @ 12:30 p.m.:
What you need to know about Lyme Disease –
w/ Martha
55+ AAA RoadWise Driver (8 hr.) Course (Part 1) –
AAA members $15, non-members $25. Military Veterans are
free!! (Car insurance discount!) Call, AAA Member Services to
sign up, 610-374-4531.
55+ AAA RoadWise Driver (8 hr.) Course (Part 2)
Christmas in July – Fun, Food, Music, Games $2
FREE Ice Cream Social – Courtesy of: United Healthcare.
Lunch Bunch @ Wyomissing Family Restaurant
Happy July Birthday Bingo – w/ cupcakes
Berks Encore Strausstown Center
44 East Ave., PO Box 50, Strausstown
Center Manager – Andrea Gebely
(610) 488-5770
Permanent Events
Every Mon.: 9 a.m.–12 p.m.: State Representative Barry Jozwiak (available to assist with many State Government Services, Forms & Applications)
Every Tue.:
9:10 a.m.: Chair Yoga, $5/class 10:30 a.m.: Cardio, Strength, and Stretch, $5/class
Every Wed.:
9:00 a.m.: Sit and Get Fit
10:45 a.m.: Gentle Yoga, $5/class
1 p.m.: Craft Club
Every Thu.:
9:10 a.m.: Chair Yoga, $5/class 10:30 a.m.: Exercise
Every Fri.:
10:30 a.m.: Zumba Gold, $2/class
Our Resistance Training Room is Open Mon. – Fri. from 8 a.m. – 3 p.m.:
We have exercise equipment including a Treadmill, Elliptical and a Cardio Bike!
A computer w/ INTERNET and PRINTER is available for public use Monday-Friday between the hours of 8 a.m. -3 p.m.
SPECIAL EVENTS
5&19 @ 1:30 p.m.: Candy Bingo – Bring a bag of candy and join the fun!
6 @10:45 a.m.:
June Craft - Patriotic Wreath – w/ Janet from
Frieden’s Lutheran
7 @ 8 a.m.:
Town Hall Meeting – w/ Senator David Argall & Rep.
11 @ 11 a.m.:
Breakfast for Lunch – w/ St. Michael’s & St. Luke’s
12
Bowel & Bladder Control Presentation –
Barry Jozwiak
Youth Groups
w/ Physical Therapist Lillian Detweiler
13 @ 11:45 a.m.: Join us for a Pot Luck Lunch!
14&28 @ 1:30 p.m.: Pokeno
15 @ 11:45 a.m.: Lunch Bunch – Join us at Haag’s Hotel in Shartlesville!
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Medicare Counseling – Call 610-374-3195 ext.208
for an appointment
20 @ 11 a.m.:
20 @ 12 p.m.:
28 @ 1 p.m.:
BERKS ENCORE Wernersville Center
Center Manager – Rachel Kline
BINGO – $2 per person
Everybody’s Birthday Party –celebrated after take
out for lunch!
Ice Cream Social – bring a topping and join the fun!
Brenner Building #5, Wernersville State Hospital
610-670-1372
Permanent Events
Every Mon.: 9:15 a.m.: Sit & Fit
11 a.m.: Tai Chi
12:30 p.m.: Chair Yoga
1:30 p.m.: Cardio/Strength/Stretch
Every Tue.: 9:45 a.m.: Aerobics
10:45: Chair Zumba 11:30 a.m.: Zumba Gold
12:35 p.m.: Yoga
1:30 p.m.: Social Dancing
Every Wed.: 9:15 a.m.: Sit & Get Fit
11 a.m.: FABS Exercise 12:30 p.m.: Hasenpeffer Cards & Bingo
Every Thu.: 9 a.m.: Asian Fusion Exercise 10 a.m: Cardio/Strength & Stretch 11 a.m.: Karaoke 12 p.m.: Pinochle
Every Fri.:
9 a.m.: PiYo
10:15 a.m.: Zumba Gold 11:30 a.m.: Line Dancing
12 p.m.: Baseball
Every Tuesday and Friday: @ 12 p.m.: BEAN BAG BASEBALL! • Every Monday: @ 12:15 p.m.: BEAN BAG BOWLING!
SPECIAL EVENTS
6&20 @ 9:30 a.m.: Crafts – w/ Janice
6&27 @ 8:30 a.m.: Blood Pressures – w/ Carol Klinger
7 @ 9:30 a.m.:
Low Vision Support Group – w/Mark Levengood,
8 @ 10 a.m.:
12 @ 10 a.m.:
12 @ 10 a.m.:
13 @ 12:30 p.m.:
B.S.Counselor, Vision Resource of Berks County and Health Call
Home Care
Bingo prizes – w/Marianne from Health Calls Home care
Computer Help – with Conrad Weiser Students at
Wernersville. Register 610-670-1372
Therapeutic Coloring for seniors – with Conrad
Weiser students, all welcome
Bingo Snacks – with Phoebe Berks
14 @ 10 a.m.:
Painting Class – sign up.
15 @ 10 a.m.:
Bingo Prizes – with Jeannine from BVNA
16 from 3-5:30 p.m.: Saturday Ballroom Dancing w/ recorded music
– Cost: $2; RSVP w/ Rachel
20 @ 12 p.m.:
Ice Cream Social – w/Trish from Rittenhouse
21
APPRISE Medicare Counseling – Call 610-374-3195
ext 208 for appt.
21 @ 9:30 a.m.:
27 @ 11:45 a.m.:
Breakfast Club – Join us for homemade Quiche, coffee,
danish & muffins, donations accepted
Bowel & Bladder presentation – w/Lillian Detwiler
21 YOUR COMMUNITY
Deaf and Hard of Hearing Seniors Group
Available In Our Area
Once a month, a group of deaf and hard of hearing
seniors meets at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Reading (527 Washington Street, Reading, 19601). The
Trinity Deaf Senior Citizen Center is held the second
Thursday of each month from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in
the church’s auditorium. The Center includes lunch,
entertainment, and a game called Dingo. It is open to
all Berks seniors who are deaf and hard of hearing and
there is always an interpreter present.
The church also has a deaf worship service each
Sunday at 9:30 a.m. in the church’s chapel. Trinity
Deaf Church has been a worship center for Deaf and
Hard of Hearing Christians for over 90 years and has
many fellowship opportunities available, including
lunches, dinners, and holiday celebrations.
Trinity Deaf Church also holds a program the first
The Trinity Deaf Senior Citizen
Saturday of each month at 10:30 a.m. called I Can,
Center meets for lunch
which is a support group held in cooperation with the
and conversation.
Mental Health Association. It is an all-ages group that
runs from October to May.
For more information about the Deaf and Hard of Hearing senior group or
other Deaf Ministry events, please contact Dee Horst, Interim Deaf Ministry
Coordinator, at 610-374-4861 or via email at TrinityDeaf@oldtrinity.org.
The Deaf Chapel at Trinity Lutheran Church.
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YOUR COMMUNITY 22
2016 Senior Festival of the Arts Winners Announced
Congratulations to All!
ACRYLIC –
1. Michael A. Daddario, “Wetlands”
2. Amanda Condict, “In the Waiting Room”
3. Marlene Book, “View from the Tappan Zee Bridge”
4. Carol Spigelmyer, “Wooded Sunset”
5. Lynn Milar, “Wedding Flowers
OIL
1. Irene Doobson, “The Meadow”
2. Kenneth Liskey, “Morning on the Lake”
3. Mary R. Burke, “Lotus”
4. Dan Gorman, “My Fav Place”
5. Betty Mraz, “Valley Girls”
DRAWING MEDIUMS
1. Bret Boyer, “Dancer”
2. Elaine Briner, “Spring in the Park”
3. Susan V. Wagner, “He’s Fun to Draw”
4. Scott Munroe, “Green Dragon”
5. Theodore Thomas, “Rainy Commute”
PHOTOGRAPHY
1. Russel Hoffman, “Winter Robin”
2. Paul Lainz, “Amish Geometry”
3. Allen Schiavoni, “Breadkfast at the Nest”
4. Edward Reindle, “Winter Berries”
5. Bill Coughlin, “Blue Marsh Fall Colors”
MAIN STREET IN BERKS
1. Diane Andre, “Boyertown’s Bears”
2. Dan Gorman, “Downtown”
3. Erma Miller, “Mainstreet Oley”
4. Eldon Katter, “Kutztown Then and Now”
5. Nadine Lambarski, “Hail on Court Street”
WATERCOLOR
1. Laurel Arbogast, “Kenja Heat”
2. Anton Kleiner, “Master Chef”
3. Glenn Trayer, “Belle Alto”
4. Suzanne Karterman-Storck, “Still Standing”
5. Barbara Post, “Boats at Rest: Winter Sunset”
MIXED MEDIA
1. Wilfriede Axsmith, “Sunrise”
2. Amy Schade, “Saving Fish From Drowning II”
3. Cheryl Taylor Bagenstose, “Jazz Squared”
4. Nancy Gongoll, “Catnapping”
5. Vicki Rhodier, “?2016?”
WOODCARVING
1. Stephen Weber, “Artifact”
2. Douglas W. Shade, “Wren on Nest”
3. David Wildonger, “The Early Bird”
4. Lewis E. Everline, “Let’s Play”
5. Trudy Moore, “Adirondack Woodsman”
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The entertainer on May 9 was Steve Barth, guitar and singing
familiar songs. Joe Solzski provided the entertainment for the
June 13 meeting.
Trips started on April 28 with “The Crooners” at the American Music Theatre. May 11 trip was to Dutch Apple Dinner
Theatre for a “Million Dollar Quartet,” which was about a
recording session where Elvis, Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, and Carl
Perkins were together one night only. Great songs of yesterday.
June 15 trip was to Woodlock Pines Resorts with an 80s
theme and good food.
On July 20 we are going to the Timbers Playhouse for a Musical Review and a visit to an alpaca farm. This is lunch, show,
and a large cone of ice cream from the Jigger Shop.
A highlight show on August 16 goes to Sight and Sound for
“Samson.” We’ll see the show first and then eat lunch at the
Cracker Barrel. The show should be spectacular, featuring live
animls and great scenary with special effects.
“Is There Life After 50?” is the trip on September 29 at the
Rainbow Theatre. The Mystery Trip is on Wednesday, October
26. Trips to Hunterdon Hills Dinner Theatre on October 20;
Mohican Sun on November 16; and American Music Theatre
round out the year.
Our Annual Picnic is on August 8. Members have been
reminded to get their ticket for the picnic meal at the June and
July meetings. The picnic meal is always delicious. We’ll have
bingo following the picnic. This will be a fun day!!!
As with all clubs we need people to get involved, volunteering to help in some capacity. The more help we have ensure the
continued existence of the clubs.
We have many volunteers already, but if more people decide
to help in some capacity, everything goes easier.
Leah Eckenroth, Secretary/Publicity
23 YOUR COMMUNITY / ANNIVERSARIES
TUCKERTON NIFTY FIFTY CLUB
JULY
ANNIVERSARIES
BLANDON
SENIOR CITIZENS
(10 MILE RADIUS)
BERNVILLE
YOUNG AT HEART
43Years
44Years
53Years
55Years
50Years
PRIME TIMERS OF ZION’S CHURCH
301 S 7th Ave Suite 145,
West Reading, PA 19611
610-376-6542
David & Jody Baver
Marvin and Cindy Brandstatter, Jr.
Dennis &Yvonne Davis
Ronnie & Lynn Folk
Kenneth & Rosemary Kieffer
26Years
39Years
41Years
9Years
34Years
Arlington & Emma Kline
Ronald & Sandra Kunkel
James & Karen Riegel
Alton & Joan Rohrbach
Glenn & Sherri Rymshaw
53Years
51Years
44 Years
57Years
44 Years
Jerilyn & Barry Balthaser
Brenda & Gary Kohl
David L. & Patricia A. Glauser
William & Carol A. Strause
Roy & Joan Rothenberger
44Years Harold M. & Patricia A. Readinger
59Years Terry & Mary Beard
YOUR COMMUNITY / COMBAT WWII VETERAN REMEMBERS 24
A COMBAT VETERAN OF WWII REMEMBERS
An Excerpt from Abraham
Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address
We have come to dedicate a portion of this field as a final
resting place for those who here gave their lives that this
nation might live. It is altogether fitting and proper that we
should do this. But in a larger sense we cannot dedicate, we
cannot consecrate, we can’t hallow this ground. The brave
men, living and dead, who struggled here, have consecrated it
far ABOVE our poor power to add or detract. The world will
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to be dedicated here to unfinished work which they who
fought have thus far so nobly advanced. It is rather for us to
be here dedicated to the great task remaining before us, that
from these honored dead we take increased devotion to that
cause for which they gave the last full measure of devotion;
that we here highly resolve that these dead shall not have
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techniques to create a beautiful painting of your own.
Class is FREE and includes all supplies (canvas and acrylic
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Please register with Rachel Kline, Center Manager, at 610670-1372 or email at rkline@berksencore.org.
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As school winds down, students from across the
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NEW CLASS:
Students from Tulpehocken’s Penn-Bernville Elementary
entertained participants at the Strausstown center.
Riley and Quinn Ford,
a volunteer and senior
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alongside volunteers like
James (center).
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SENIOR BERNERS
What a wonderful day for a picnic. Since it was so warm
outdoors we decided to have an indoor picnic in the air-conditioned room at Bern Lutheran Church on West Leesport Road.
After the usual business meeting and committee reports we
were entertained by our member Sam Feranda who played
accordion and sang. We also heard the following poem written
by Faye Beissel. It really made us laugh. Both Sam and Faye are
very talented.
The Good Old Days
When I was just a little girl,
I’d hear my parents say,
“Boy, things are tough, prices are high,
Give me the ‘good old days.’”
And, yes, the prices were quite high;
Grocery bills were a dread.
Twenty-nine cents for a dozen eggs,
And eighteen cents for a loaf of bread.
I remember my Dad buying fuel for the car.
He paid a dollar for give gallons of gas.
And if he had enough money to fill up the tank,
They also gave him a glass.
The farmhouse we lived in was really quite old.
Conveniences? Maybe just two.
We had cold running water and a light in each room.
But Mom and Dad said we’d make do.
Now at least once a week, Daddy would stop
And buy a big chunk of ice.
A refrigerator was a luxury we didn’t have,
Because we couldn’t afford the price.
Our icebox was small but for three days or so,
The goodies inside were just fine.
But by day number four, the milk had turned sour,
And the fruit juice turned into wine.
Then there was the outhouse, a sight to behold,
Perched there high on the hill.
It was hot in the summer and in the winter it was cold.
Don’t miss it, and I never will.
One problem we had was that on rainy days,
The magazines stacked on the floor,
Got drenched through and through all of the pages,
And couldn’t be used for what they were there for.
Because it was proper each Sunday night
A tub bath all of us got.
A good scrubbing with lifebuoy on necks, knees and elbows
Whether ‘twas needed or not.
As school time approached new clothes were a must
And this was really a treat.
Cause it meant that my Mother, and me and my brother
Would shop on the famous Penn Street.
We had no TV, no hi-fi or stereo
Just a radio and that was just fine
Inner-Sanctum, Ma Perkins, the Friday night fights,
And the Shadow, a favorite of mine.
A smile comes to my lips, I feel a warmth deep inside
As these memories all come to mind.
And despite all these hardships, there was plenty of love,
And a better life would be most hard to find.
As I look at today and the challenges we face,
I need to repeat the phrase
That I heard from my parents years ago,
Give me the good old days.
By Faye Beissel, April 2005
We still have openings for our trips on September 14 to Hunterdon Hills and October 12 at Dutch Apple. Also American
Music Theatre on November 16. If interested please call Bonnie
Eiche at 610-926-4163.
At our next meeting on July 11, we will be having a silent
auction. Sounds like a lot of fun. Why not join us and see what
treasures you might take home? Our meetings at Bern Lutheran
Church on West Leesport Road start at 1 p.m. and there is
always plenty of good food and it’s all free.
Enjoy your summer and be safe. Remember the sunscreen and
drink plenty of water.
Respectfully submitted,
Marie J. Fies
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Village & Shady Maple All-You-Can-Eat Smorgasbord.
Wednesday, July 20 (Day Trip) ....................................... $129.00
OCEAN CITY, MARYLAND
Includes 2 nights’ lodging at the Howard Johnson Plaza
Oceanfront, Ocean City’s Boardwalk, Bylers Country Market,
3 Meals Including a Crab Feast Luncheon on the Suicide Bridge
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July 19-21 (3 Days) .............................................................. $440.00
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Includes Lodging at the Wellington Hotel, Radio City Music
Hall’s “Summer Spectacular”, One World Observatory, 3-Hour
Manhattan Cruise, 9/11 Memorial Museum & Site, 2 Meals incl.
dinner at Hurley’s.
July 28-29 (2 Days) .............................................................. $489.00
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Includes 3 Nights in the Smoky Mountains & 3 Nights at
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Rock City Gardens, Smoky Mountain Tour, Tour/Tasting at Ole
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12 Meals incl. Hatfields & McCoys Dinner Theatre, Soul of
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BERNVILLE YOUNG AT HEART
The Bernville Young at Heart met at the Bernville Grange
Hall on May 18 for the Spring Banquet. A delicious family-style
meal, prepared by Dori Martin, was enjoyed. Following the meal
we were entertained by Roy McCutcheon’s voice and excellent
piano skills. Seventy-seven members were in attendance.
Four Birthdays and three Anniversaries were recognized for
the month of May.
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20:
Happy July Birthdays:
Donald Lynn
21:
Sharon Gring
Eugene Kemp
22:
Blanche Schlappich
Shirley Latshaw
25:
Bertha McCarthy
Charles Seifert
30:
Linda Focht
We still have room on our six-day, five-night trip to Tennessee, which departs on October 10. Call 610-488-6898 for info.
Reservations for our Picnic on Wednesday, July 20, which
will start at 2 p.m. will be sold at our June meeting. The picnic
price is $11.00.
You are welcome to join us at any of our meetings. Call 610488-1400 if you have any questions.
Barbara A. Rausch
Includes Lodging at the Edgewood Resort, Tours of Boldt
Castle & Singer Castle, St. Lawrence River Cruise, Winery
Tour, Meals including a Boxed Lunch.
August 7-10 (4 Days) Wing’s Castle,
NY State Capitol, 7 Meals ............................ $589.00
HAPPY FOURTH OF JULY
The Shoemakersville Senior Citizen Club meets every
Tuesday at 1 p.m. in the Banquet Hall of the Shoemakersville
Fire Company. Come and join us, enjoy the meeting, the
entertainment and fellowship
The entertainment for the month of July is as follows:
July 12 – Christmas in July
July 26 – SOS Sonny Gang
The following trips have been planned by our Trip Coordinators:
Casino Trips:
7/6 – Harrah’s-Chester
9/7 – Hollywood
8/3 – Mohegan Sun
9/21 – Resorts – Atlantic City
Contact Marlene Kline @ 610-562-8364 for information and/
or reservations.
Special trips planned by Marlene are as follows:
8/17 - Sight and Sound Theater – “Samson” – Cost $94.00
12/8-9 - Turning Stone Casino – Verona, NY
12/14 - American Music Theater – Christmas Show – Cost $83.00
(Includes a Family-Style Meal @ Hershey Farm Restaurant)
Special trip planned by Betty Wolfe is as follows:
11/27-29 Christmas At The Beach – Virginia Beach, VA – Cost $339.00
Contact Betty Wolfe @ 610-926-5821 for information and/or
reservations.
Happy Birthday and Happy Anniversary to all our members
who will celebrate these special events during the month of July.
Janet Craley, Correspondence Secretary
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Hello Senior Citizens!
Wednesday, May 11 – We had a total attendance of 63! Refreshments for
today were provided by the following: Doris Haas, Nancy Sanner,
Sherry & Linny Hafer, Anna & Chester Burgert, Ginny Nolte, and Lucille
Yenser! The program for today’s meeting was provided by Michael
McGrath, and he hails from the West Chester area. Michael entertained
us on his acoustic guitar with a number of different songs, and he
titled his program “Music in the Living!”
Tuesday, May17 – We had 56 travelers board the Elite Coach, at 9 a.m.,
with Ron at the wheel, as we traveled to the Hickory Bridge Farm, in
Orrtanna, PA for a delicious noon meal, and then again we boarded
the coach and headed for the Totem Pole Playhouse, in Fayetteville, PA,
for a special show entitled “Lovesick Blues - a tribute to Hank Williams,
Sr. and Patsy Cline.” Robbie Limon was Hank Williams, Sr. and Denise
Patton was Patsy Cline. Great Show! Thank you to all six of the nonmembers, & 50 Members, that made this trip possible!
Wednesday May 25 – We had 62 in attendance! Refreshments provided
for today’s meeting by Stan & Pearl Schaffer and Harold & Patsy
Readinger! Today’s Program was provided by Stacy Perlaki, Volunteer
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Happy Birthday Wishes go out to our July Seniors:
Barry N. Linderman
11:
Russell L. Kline, Jr.
Michael L. Potts
15:
Lynda Shenk
Lawrence Terry Reidnauer 17:
Richard Mackrella
Eleanor Solomon
24:
Bernard Essig
Coordinator, along with Brooke Merkel, Volunteer with Compassus!
Thank You for the very interesting talk on making a difference in
Someone’s Life by volunteering with Hospice / Compassus, serving
with Heartfelt Compassion!
Respectfully submitted,
Shirley L. Readinger-Ziegler, Club Secretary
CALEB’S CREW OF
OPEN BIBLE BAPTIST CHURCH
On Saturday, May 28, we had our annual picnic. Our original
intention was to have it at Gring’s Mill, but due to the heat and
humidity, we took it indoors at the church. We enjoyed plenty
of food and fellowship, with hamburgers and hot dogs grilled on
a griddle.
Several of our members have been away visiting family. Terry
& Louise Usner flew to Florida to visit Louise’s sister, while
Kathy Wolfe spent three weeks with her son in Florida. Pastor
Greg and Nancy drove out to Kansas to spend a week with their
daughter and her family.
Our next activity is on Saturday, July 9, when we will go to
the Reading Railroad Museum in Hamburg. We’ll leave the
church at 9:30 a.m. and be back around lunchtime. The cost is
$6 per person, but for a group of ten or more it’s $5. We also plan
to go to Reppert’s Candy in Pleasantville on Saturday, August 6,
to enjoy their ice cream and toppings bar.
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quality, compassionate home health care, palliative
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you or your loved one.
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Evening dances are held at 7 p.m.
at the Shoemakersville Fire Company.
The cost is $7 per person.
The next Shoemakersville Dance will take
place in September. Please look for details in
upcoming issues of Berks Encore News.
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July 6 - Speaker: Cindy Kauffman will present “Time Machine”, history and trivia
of Reading, PA – Wear your: red, white and blue
Italian Sandwiches, Cake and Coffee
August 3 - Speaker: Kathy Holm - Service Dogs – specific to calm and help
patients in all settings.
Make Ice Cream Sundaes (will be a big mess but lots of fun)
September 7- Chill in the air, make your favorite CHILI or bring bread –
Cake and Coffee
Play Bingo
2016 TRAVEL PLANS
Wednesday, June 29: Bucks County Playhouse, “The Buddy Holly Story” – and
lunch at Marsha Brown’s (a renovated church).
Cost: $113 per person
Final payment due: June 1, 2016
Tuesday, July 19 thru Thursday, July 21: Paddleboat to Ocean City, MD,
Crab Buffet – Cost $440 per person $50 deposit ASAP to hold reservation.
Concert on
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Monday, July 11
7:00 pm
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LEAGUE OF GOLDEN AGERS
Our annual Mystery Trip was on Wednesday, May 4. We
spent an interesting day in Hanover. Our first stop was at the
Revonah Pretzel Shop where we saw the “old fashioned” way of
making pretzels by hand. Then it was off to lunch at the Dutch
Country Restaurant. Our next stop was at the Warehime-Myers
Mansion where we had a guided tour. These are the people that
had Hanover shoes, vegetables you see in the store, and race
horses. After the tour we visited the Hanover Horse Farms and
learned a lot about the trotter horses. We always have lots of fun
on our trips. Here is a list of upcoming trips we are taking the
rest of the year:
August 3: Taste of Annapolis, $120 – we start our day with soup at Ram’s
Head Tavern & Brewery, then we tour the Naval Academy. Lunch is at
the Maryland Crab House, then we visit London Town & Gardens, then
a cooking demonstration of the 10-layer Smith Island Cake. This is a trip
you don’t want to miss!
September 11-17: Mackinac Island, $800 – seven days/six nights, includes
ferry rides, carriage rides, shopping, museum, casino, and lots of other
activities.
October 4: Penn’s Peak in Jim Thorpe, $82 – we will enjoy “Rick K and the All
Nighters” and have a family style lunch.
November 2: $95 – lunch at Hershey Farms and then we go to Millennium
Theater to see “Samson.”
Our meetings are the second and fourth Wednesday of the
month at 10 a.m. in St. John’s Parish House in Mohnton,
visitors are always welcome. For further information on any
upcoming trips contact Marian Freet at 610-777-9741.
Susan Messner, Secretary
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YOUR COMMUNITY
Come join us for our monthly meetings, our meetings are
held at 1 p.m. on the first Wednesday of every month at St.
Catharine’s Social Hall on Route 562 in Exeter Township.
Dues are $5 per year. Call Mike Mullen, President of 50+ Club
at (610) 370-1298, with any questions or concerns. We always
welcome new members.
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PRIME TIMERS OF ZION’S CHURCH, HAMBURG
Zion’s Prime Timers will be involved in a variety of activities
during July.
The trip of the month will be on Wednesday, July 13 when
they will attend the Pines Dinner Theatre in Allentown. After
a noon dinner they will see the production “Singing In the
Rain.”
Some of our Prime Timers participated in the Creation
Festival in Mt. Union, which took place June 20 - July 3.
Two bus trips are planned for August. The first is on
Wednesday, August 3 with attendance at the Hunterdon Hills
Playhouse for the production “Rock, Roll and Soul.” Anyone
interested in attending may call the church at 610-562-2300 to
check on seat availability.
Then on Wednesday, August 10th the Prime Timers will
participate with Zion’s youth for a day trip to Knoebel’s Grove.
ZION’S PRIME TIMERS WITH JULY BIRTHDAYS ARE:
Myers Adam
Kathleen Kershner
Elaine Miller
Cindy Brandsttater Jr. Richard Kieffer
Stephanie Reichard
Jean Brown
Donna King
Amy Robinson
Jeffrey Burkhart
Emma Kline
Donald Shappell
Gloria Clay
Kenneth Leiby
Paul Stitzel
Judy Dietrich
Margaret Lesher
Ralph Strunk
Lori Dunkelberger
Raymond Long
Paul Unger
Barbara Herbst
James Loy
Charlotte Wagner
Nancy Hoffman
Carl Mengel
Larry Wentzel
Donna Kaley
Marilyn Miller
Barbara Werley
The Action Group will not meet during the summer months.
They will reconvene in September.
GOLDEN SENIORS OF
ZION SPIES LUTHERAN CHURCH
This month we had another enjoyable time. We had an
Everybody’s Birthday Party. Good food, good friends, lunch was
catered by Fleetwood Butcher Shop. Monica from Keystone
Villa, Fleetwood gave a presentation on life at the Villa. Sounds
quite nice!
Next, we had our meeting, sang Happy Birthday to members
with May Birthdays, also recognized those with May Anniversaries. Minutes were read, treasurer’s report read also. Our trips are
full with the exception of the trip to American Music Theatre
to see “Crooners” on Thursday, July 21. We still have a few seats
left for this one if anyone is interested.
For next month’s meeting we have a Hystorical Hat Show
(Hysterical) scheduled, should be interesting!! Kathy passed out
tickets for the June 6 game at the Reading Fighting Phils. We
ended our celebration with a game of Now You Have it, Now
You Don’t. Each person brought a $3 gift for the game and a
good time was had by all!!
Until next month, stay safe and cool, looks like the heat has
arrived!!
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with family and fun activities.
May 3: Our third trip this year took us to Penn’s Peak, in Jim Thorpe, PA – Our 45
passengers enjoyed the “Branson Fever” show, featuring good music
and the comedy of Crazy Elmer. Included was a tribute to Dolly Parton,
and the female impersonator looked and sounded like Dolly, complete
with blonde wigs, glittering costumes, and enhanced bosom. Our
family-style lunch was very good, especially the roast beef. A good
time was had by all.
Bus Drawing Winners: Nancy Henn, Fred Keller, Bernie Thompson.
May 13: Past Meeting – Despite the rain, our 118 attending members truly
enjoyed the musical entertainment performed by award winning
guitarist, David Cullen. Wonderful music and sing-along tunes. Lunch
was hot dogs, sauerkraut, chips and beverages with second helpings.
Thanks to our Refreshments Committee: Richard and Ruth Ann Haas,
Barbara Garl, Bessie Litzenberger, Grace Thompson, Betty Ruth, Mary
Mascheri, Sandra Schell and Vivian Kunkle.
May 18: The American Music Theatre “Crooners” show was fantastic – Included
was 33 songs made popular by famous “big name” stars, with a special
tribute to Frank Sinatra. Talented singer, dancers, and the orchestra
put on a wonderful performance, amid a beautiful stage setting, and
clad in gorgeous, sparkling costumes. Afterward, we had lunch and ate
hearty at the Golden Corral Buffet, enjoying the wide variety of food
choices. All of our 44 passengers praised this show and our lunch.
Bus Drawing Winners: Ray Kulp, Anna Heckman, Claire Clark.
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July 8: Upcoming Meeting – We’ll be having our annual Indoor Picnic, with
lots of good foods supplied by Dori Martin, Caterer. Our program of
Free Bingo games will be played, and we wish good luck to all of our
players/members. For picnic reservations, call: Pat Schleicher, 610374-1675.
July 13: Our bus departs at 9:00 a.m. for the Mohegan Sun Casino in WilkesBarre, PA.
Special Thanks to our Trips Committee of Ann Nagle and
Phyllis Guldner for their continued help. We are fortunate to
have so many shows and restaurant venues in our surrounding
areas to enjoy.
You don’t have to be a member to go on our Trips. For trip
info, contact: Helen, 610-929-2412.
A few seats are still available for the following bus trips:
August 3 – Timbers D/T
$52
August 17 – Hunterdon D/T $80
October 5 – Dutch Apple D/T $71
Helen Quade, P/R and Trips
METROPOLITAN EDISON
RETIREES ASSOCIATION
2016 Tour Preview*
“Samson” - Sight & Sound Theatre — Lancaster, PA - August 16 – One of the
most captivating stories in the Bible, SAMSON is filled with colorful characters,
extraordinary feats of strength, and amazing special effects that your whole
family will love. A lunch is included at Shady Maple Smorgasbord.
9/11 Memorial Museum & Circle Line Cruise — New York City September 21 – Enjoy a delightful narrated cruise around the Manhattan
Island. Following the cruise we will visit the newly opened 9/11 Memorial
Museum, which was built on the foundation of the two towers that fell on
September 11, 2001. One of the two main exhibits, the “In Memoriam” exhibit
honors those killed on 9/11 and during the bombing of the World Trade Center on
Feb. 26, 1993. Package also includes a box lunch and dinner.
Magical Moments — Philadelphia, PA - October 25 – This whimsical package
includes a visit to Philadelphia Magic Gardens a collection of folk,
mosaic, and visionary art. Also included is a step- on guided tour of
the fabulous murals throughout Philadelphia. Lunch is included at the
Positano Coast Restaurant. We end the day with a visit to the American
Helicopter Museum, West Chester.
Holly Jolly Christmas - Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre — Lancaster, PA December 7 – Bring out the holiday spirit with this most enjoyable
musical filled with dancing, holiday favorites, and a visit from the big
guy in red himself! We guarantee this show will make your holiday
holly-er, jolly-er, merrier, and brighter!
*All trips subject to change. Additional flyers to be distributed for each trip destination.
For additional information & questions, contact
Henry Robidoux Phone: 610-929-4059 or Email:
robidoux4@gmail.com.
MEMBERS WANTED! — Any retiree or surviving spouse of a retiree
from any First Energy Company is invited to join. We have six general
meetings, several bus trips, two picnics, and two luncheons each
year. Annual dues are only five dollars. Contact: Sandy Myskowski
by phone: 610-678-9374 or email: sandbille@aol.com
WYOMISSING | POTTSVILLE | POTTSTOWN | BLANDON
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SENIOR CLUB OF LAURELDALE
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YOUR COMMUNITY
THE HILLTOPPERS OF GOUGLERSVILLE
Our May meeting was Everybody’s Birthday Party which was
well attended by our members. We ate hoagies and chips with
a drink and saved the best for last, the delicious birthday cake.
Our entertainer was Sandy Heisler who hails from Lancaster
County and plays some foot tapping tunes and sing alongs on
the piano.
Please note that there will be no meetings or trips for July and August.
HAMBURG SENIOR CITIZENS
Our Wednesday bi-weekly meetings for July and August will
be held in the Hamburg Area Middle School cafeteria beginning at 2 p.m.
July 13 – Bryan Dreibelbis will entertain us with his singing and guitar
playing.
July 27 – Pastor David Reinwald from Kissinger’s Church is our featured
entertainer.
August 10 – Martha Sitler will present the topic “Clearing the Cobwebs.”
August 24 – The Reverend Nancy Clark will speak on “Humor for the Health
of It.”
Our day trip in July is on Thursday, July 21, when we will
travel by motorcoach to the Hunterdon hills Playhouse in
Hampton, New Jersey, to see their show, “Rock, Roll, & Soul.”
There is no day trip planned for August so our next trip is on
Thursday, September 1 to the Rainbow Comedy Playhouse in
Paradise to see “Is There Life After 50?”
Gloria Kramer, Vice President
Upcoming programs:
September 1 @ 1 p.m. – We start our meetings again and the Reverend
Nancy Clark will be our guest speaker with ‘Humor for the Health of It’
which I’m sure will be as much fun as it sounds.
October 6 @ 1 p.m. – our guest speaker will be Susan Heil who portrays
Sadie King and will focus on Amish courtship and marriage.
November 3 @ 12 p.m. – Our Anniversary dinner at Weaver’s Banquet Room.
Entertainment will be by “Just Us.” Tickets required.
December 1 @ 12 p.m. – is our Covered Dish/Christmas Party. Enjoy the delicious food prepared by the women of our club.
Upcoming trips:
September 14 – One Day Trip, Ocean City, New Jersey. Relax at the beach
and enjoy a late lunch at the Chatter Box restaurant. $45 per person.
October 19 – Hunterdon Hills Playhouse to see the comedy “Squabbles.”
Cost is $80 per person.
November 17 – The Pines Dinner Theatre to see The Miracle of Christmas.
Cost is $72 per person.
Trip leader will be Vi Kohl. For questions please call her at
(H)610-927-9914 or (C) 484-258-8402.
We welcome all guests and new members on the first Thursday of each month at The Wyomissing UCC in Gouglersville, 2
Vermont Rd., 19608.
Respectfully,
Barbara Notobartolo, Secretary
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Shillington, PA 19607
(610) 777-6138
2201 Kutztown Road, Reading, PA 19605
Enjoy your summer months – sign up today for a bus trip!!!
Membership is open to anyone over 50 years of age. Dues
are $3 per year. We have one meeting remaining for this year,
which will be on June 21 at our annual picnic held at Alsace
Church.
All of our dinner theater trips include bus, show, meal and tip
for our bus driver.
Trips for 2016 are as follows:
July 13 Rainbow Comedy Playhouse, “Perfect Wedding”
$75.00
Aug 11 Mystery Trip
$88.00
Sept 20 Mt. Airy Casino, Bill Haley, Jr. & The Comets
$75.00
Oct 19 Woodloch Resort, “Down the Streets of America”
$85.00
Nov 9-11 Dicken’s Christmas, Cambridge, Ohio
$425.00
Dec 8 Dutch Apple, “Holly, Jolly Christmas”
$75.00
Dec 13 Annual Christmas Luncheon @ Inn at Reading
$25.00
Any questions please call Barbara Tillman 610-775-7432 or
Mary Jane Hoffman 610-921-1484. Please, come join us!!
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down luncheon including choice of entrée, time to shop at the
playhouse bakery and boutique, bus driver gratuity, continental
breakfast, games and fun prizes enroute. For reservations call
or email BCASR RECREO Chairperson Pam Taylor at AAA
Reading-Berks 610-374-5600 ext.7231 or email ptaylor@
aaardgberks.com.
MEMBERSHIP DUES for 2016-2017 are now payable.
Subchapter dues are $5 per year and should be mailed to your
subchapter treasurer; BCASR dues are $5 Annual Membership,
$5 Associate Membership and $60 Life Membership. Annual
Dues are effective July 1 to June 30; PASR Annual Membership is $60, Associate Membership $60, and Life Membership
$700. Dues for BCASR and PASR should be mailed to Barbara
Troxel, 31 Harman Road, Reading, PA 19606. Questions about
membership??? Call Barbara at 610.779.7315 or email her at
bandbtroxe@gmail.com.
YOUR COMMUNITY
TECHNOLOGY WORKSHOP In response to popular
demand, BCASR will once again sponsor a half-day summer
workshop focusing on hands-on experience with your various
computer devices. The workshop will be held on July 21 from
8:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the Berks County Intermediate Unit,
1111 Commons Boulevard, Muhlenberg Township. Students
enrolled in the Computer Science Program at Conrad Weiser
High School, under the direction of their advisor, Arlan Dietrich, will work with guests to demonstrate the various uses of
computer devices. Attendees are asked to bring their devices
and questions for the students about Smart Phones, Tablets,
Skype, Computers, Excel, Word, Email, Photos, Internet,
Cameras, Facebook Pages, GPS and music to the workshop.
Berks Chapter members can attend the workshop for free,
while guests are requested to pay a $10 fee. If you would like to
register to attend the workshop please contact Candy Hartranft,
2074 Shartlesville Road, Mohrsville, PA 19541 by Tuesday, July
5. Her email is Kandio@comcast.net or phone 610.488.1568.
HUNTERDON HILLS PLAYHOUSE If you were thinking about going on the bus trip on November 14 to see “A
Playhouse Christmas in 2016” you better hurry and register,
because Pam reported at our May board meeting that there were
only sixteen seats still available on the bus. The $105 per person cost of the trip includes round trip motor coach transportation from Wyomissing and Kutztown, the play presentation, sit
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YOUR COMMUNITY
GOOD SHEPHERD U.C.C.
PEOPLE OVER 50
HGA PRIME TIME SENIOR CLUB
Greetings:
May 25, Past Meeting – Our meeting started at noon conducted by our
President, Dan Loose. Our scheduled program entertainment for the
day was presented by Steven Barth, Singer/Guitarist.
Upcoming Meeting Dates:
July 27 – Picnic at Dietrich’s Park (Members only) – $8 - Contact Chris Reitz
at 610-777-7162 by July 1.
August 24 –Meeting information to follow
SACRED HEART VILLA (Please do not park in front of Villa)
July 13 @ 1 p.m.
Book Bonanza and Bingo
In case of weather cancellations or emergencies call Joyce A.
Kozlowski at home, 610-929-5362, or on her cell phone, 610750-2007. Listen to WEEU or call 610-376-7335 or call Sacred
Heart Villa at 610-929-5751.
MEETING DATES AND TIMES FOR 2016
HGA SENIOR CLUB CASINO TRIPS FOR 2016
Date, Time, and Price subject to change
BUS LEAVES AT 9:30 A.M. FOR ALL TRIPS
Due to the early submission of this month’s report, the following
(Bus leaves from HGA parking lot, rectory side)
bus schedule information may have changed.
July 12
Resorts Atlantic City
$35
If interested, please contact Travel Committee Member Pat
Contact Joyce A. Kozlowski for updates and seating
Sinistri at 610-678-8654 or Karen Dietrich-Schwartz at 610arrangements at home, 610-929-5362, or on her cell phone,
939-9402 for seat availability status.
610-750-2007.
Bus Trip Schedule
July 13: American Music Theatre – Possible Seats Available
Aug. 17: Sight and Sound – Possible Seats Available
Sep. 14: Pine Dinner Theatre – Sold out
Oct. 5: Woodloch Resort – Possible Seats Available
Nov. 10: Brownstone – Sold out
Dec. 6: American Music Theatre – Possible Seats Available
$75.00
$93.00
Wait List
$75.00
Wait List
$68.00
(**NOTE: This trip includes a $10.00 Cracker Barrel gift card to use
towards your meal or purchases).
Have a Happy and Safe Independence Day!
Betty Porter, Publicist
2016 TRIPS
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 31: DUTCH APPLE D/T - YESTON & KOPIT’s PHANTOM
Cost: $77,00 – All reservations must be paid in full by July 30.
Bus leaves from HGA Parking Lot at 11 a.m. and arrives back at 6 p.m.
FRIDAY NOVEMBER 18: AMERICAN MUSIC THEATRE - “WINTER WONDERLAND”
Cost: $80.00 – All reservation must be paid in fully by October 17.
Bus leaves from HGA Parking Lot at 10:45 a.m. & arrives back at 6 p.m.
Call Arlene Kunstek At 610-921-1515 For Reservations.
Make All Checks Payable To “HGA Seniors’ Club.”
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• All appliances included
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• Elevator to every floor
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maintenance
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