caregiving today: a primer - berks...
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Inside This Issue...Agency Happenings ..... pgs 3~6Anniversaries .................... pg 26Berks Encore Programs ...... pg 16Center News ..............pgs 17, 20Combat Veteran Remembers .. pg 22Development Spotlight ....... pg 8Discount Program ............... pg 9Editorial .............................. pg 2Law & Order .............pgs 14~15 On-Going Activities .. pgs 18 & 19Your Community ......pgs 21~35 Your Health ..............pgs 10~11Your Technology ................ pg 12
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Center Spotlight ...............pg 13
Berks Encore
Celebrates Its Volunteers .... pg 5
Older Americans Month ...pg 21
May 2016 • Vol. 16 • Issue 05 • www.BerksEncore.org
Caregiving Today: A PRIMER By Sarah Hunter-Lascoskie, Editor
There are currently 44 million unpaid eldercare providers in the United States according to the U.S. Census Bureau. There is certainly a statisti-cal portrait of an “average” caregiver in the U.S.: a 49-year-old working woman who spends nearly 20 hours per week providing unpaid care to her mother for nearly five years. But the larger group of people who are considered caregivers nation-wide is as diverse as the people they care for: they can have varying levels of financial and emotional support, varying levels of care burden, and very different manners in which they became a care-giver.What does it mean to become a caregiver? How do people find themselves in a caregiving position for a spouse or parent? Where do people turn for help?
Caregiving Defi nedYou are a caregiver if you: take care of someone
who has a chronic illness or disease; manage medi-cations or talk to doctors and nurses on someone’s behalf; help with the personal hygiene or care of someone who is frail or disabled; take care of household chores, meals, or bills for someone who can’t do these things by themselves. A majority of caregivers help a loved one with at least one “Activity of Daily Living,” or ADL, which include hygiene, helping a care recipient get in or out of beds/chairs, etc. But they also provide help with what are known as “Instrumental Activities of Daily Living,” or IADLs, quite often. This term covers activities like transportation, shopping, or housework. Tasks like monitoring someone’s con-dition, managing health care and communication as well as advocating for their loved one all can be included in the responsibilities of care.
Because caregiving can require such a wide variety of tasks, the burden of care can also vary widely: 40 percent of caregivers report a high bur-den. With that high burden can come high stress and a significant impact on the caregiver and care-giver’s family home and work life. Recent studies conducted by the AARP Policy Institute and Na-tional Alliance for Caregiving have painted an in-credibly detailed picture of caregiving today. (The full study is available at http://www.caregiving.
org/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/2015_Care-givingintheUS_Final-Report-June-4_WEB.pdf.)
For adult children of elderly parent or parents, becoming a caregiver can happen gradually—if a loved one’s condition progressively worsens, for example—or quite suddenly. Often a phone call can usher in an emergency, such as a stroke or other event, which requires sudden and immediate care of a loved one. While it may be hard to ac-cept that a family member needs help, and people may be reluctant to deem themselves caregivers, taking ownership of this role provides certain rights and authorities, including: being able to get information about a family member’s condition, being involved in decision making about that person’s care, and finding support services.
Impact on Caregivers: At Home, At Work, and Beyond
The caregiving problem is exacerbated because it requires both monetary resources and emotional engagement. Home care costs can add up, leav-ing some caregivers juggling both full-time work and part-time care. Even if you have available money to pay for high-quality care, your parent or spouse may refuse that care. Caregiving can take up a significant amount of your time. The stress of caregiving can be overwhelming and can take an emotional toll on an entire family. Consider that many caregivers are part of what has been deemed “the sandwich generation”: working older adults caring for both children and parents.
Over 40 percent of workers in the United States have provided care for an aging relative or spouse in the past five years, and about half of the workforce expects to provide eldercare in the next five years. The number of workers with eldercare responsibilities is on the rise, and with that rise comes a greater attention on the impact of caregiving on the workforce. Over 60 percent of caregivers report that they needed to make a workplace accommodation as a result of their role, which could include a reduction in hours, a leave of absence, or another impact. Not every employer
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Dear Reader,Friends, I hope you’re making the most of the lovely days of springtime. At Berks Encore, we thrive on being busy: seeing your faces at our centers and in our offi ces is our goal! Many of you have been taking advantage of free exercise classes at our centers. Our centers and Reading offi ces
were buzzing over the past several months as our outstanding VITA volunteers prepared tax returns for over 1,500 Berks residents. Our APPRISE team continues to give older adults peace of mind regarding their health insurance choices—and potentially save them a few dollars as well! At Berks Encore, we’re surrounded by many amazing individuals. We’re grateful for all the work they do!
Did you know Berks Encore offers a variety of other services that can give you and your family peace of mind and confi dence in matters like your fi nances and legal documents to help you live independently? Berks Encore offers: • Simple Wills and Power of Attorney Documents: This service is free with in-
come less than 125% of Federal Poverty Level. Meet to discuss your wishes and name person to have the powers of attorney. You can also have documents prepared and notarized.
• Budget Counseling: This service is free for all income levels. Discuss your current fi nancial challenge, prepare an initial budget, undergo basic budget training, and identify a plan to get your fi nances under control.
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If you have a question about any of these services or want to make an appointment, call us at 610-374-3195, x208. We are here to help you.
As we look ahead to a calendar of fun summer events and celebrations, I hope we see your face at a center soon. As always, I’m here to listen to your concerns and questions about the services we offer.
Sincerely,LuAnn Oatman, President/CEO
From the desk of . . . LUANN OATMAN Berks Encore Celebrates
Its VolunteersOver 1,200 volunteers dedicate
themselves to improving the lives of older adults by completing tax returns, preparing and delivering nutritious meals to seniors, sharing their musical or artistic talents, assisting retirees with Medicare enrollment, and just offering a friendly face to all. Berks Encore is tremendously grateful to each and every volunteer. On April 11, during National Volunteer week, nearly 400 Berks Encore volunteers attended a dessert social at the DoubleTree Hotel by Hilton in Reading to celebrate their contributions over the past year.
Center Managers, like many attendees, had fun at the photo booth!
Volunteers enjoyed desserts at the DoubleTree Hotel courtesy of Sweet Street Desserts at the Volunteer Recognition Social.
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16th Annual Community Breakfast
Eric Savage, or Mr. Freedom as he is known by so many, is the President and Owner of Freedom Toyota of Hamburg and Freedom Hyundai. His dealerships prioritize customers and their fulfillment and happiness, noting that his business exists for the benefit of others. For years, Mr. Freedom has employed “The Life Improvement Business” as his business and personal motto. In action, Mr. Freedom and his business have donated thousands to various local nonprofits each year, including Berks Encore and its Meals on Wheels Program. Mr. Freedom is a familiar face in the nonprofit community, raising money and support for many worthy causes.
On June 1, 2016, Berks Encore will honor Eric Savage and Freedom Auto Group for its Leadership by Example Award at Community Breakfast. Please join us at the DoubleTree Hotel by Hilton in Reading to celebrate the outstanding accomplish-ments of Eric Savage and Freedom Auto Group.
Doors will open at 7 a.m., with the breakfast buffet beginning at 7:15 a.m. The program begins at 7:45 a.m.
Tickets for the event are $60 for individuals; tables, com-pany sponsorships, and program ads are also available. Further information including pricing can be found on Berks Encore’s website, www.berksencore.org/Community-Breakfast. If you have any questions, please call Cameron at 610-374-3195, x223.
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We thank all our dedicated volunteers for making a difference in the lives of area seniors. Valetta Es hbach of Blandon delivers the Kutztown route each Friday.
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Door prizes and refreshments will also be off ered. Winners of the door prizes will be announced at 12:30 p.m. Participants must be present to win.
We encourage all seniors, their families and caregivers to attend this event so they can learn about the various programs and services in our area. This information can sometimes be diffi cult and time consuming to obtain. These expos make it easier and more convenient by bringing service providers and seniors together in one place.
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Caregiving Today By Sarah Hunter-Lascoskie, Editor
offers flexible schedules, paid sick days, or telecommuting, meaning oftentimes that work life is significantly impacted for a caregiver. Family caregivers who leave the workplace to care for a relative lose, on average, over $300,000 in wages and benefits over their lifetime. Workplaces lose productivity to the tune of $33.6 billion per year due to caregiving.
New research is also finding that caregivers often report themselves to be in worse health than their peers. The potential chronic stress of caregiving can impact your emotional, mental, and physical health, with studies showing that older caregivers, people of lower socioeconomic status, and availability of support can influence those negative effects. Resources Are Available
If you’re a caregiver, you don’t have to do it alone. No matter how different individual caregiving situations may be, there are a variety of guides, support groups, home help organizations, and state programs to assist you. A general guide called “Becoming a Caregiver,” is available via http://www.nextstepincare.org/uploads/File/Guides/Becoming_a_Caregiver/Becoming_a_Caregiver.pdf.Various home medical and non-medical care agencies also offer articles of interest and guides that outline the various medical, practical, legal, and family dynamic issues that are contained within caregiving.
Additionally, Pennsylvania offers a Family Caregiver Support Program, designed to provide assistance to qualified primary caregivers of older adults and to relieve some of the stresses of caregiving. Services can include benefits counseling; educa-tion; assistance in finding resources; and reimbursement for the caregiver’s purchase of approved caregiving supplies, personal care, home management services, equipment, and home modi-fications. For more information, contact the Berks County Area Agency on Aging at 610-478-6500.
Educational sessions like Berks Encore’s At Nite series and the Aging Parent Fair (see inside this issue for details on each) can provide a starting point for research and planning when one becomes a caregiver.
If you’re considering your own plans for aging and are con-cerned about the role of your children or spouse in your care, or if you fear your need for care will burden your relatives, take time now to have a frank conversation about the future with your family. Many caregivers are often ill-prepared for their role and go about their role with little support. As caregiving contin-ues to become a growing concern for many Americans, taking charge of the process and being educated about resources and potential issues can help alleviate many potential problems.
For information regarding resources available to help people age in place or in a new location, please read our “Where You Age” series in the February, March, and April issues of Berks Encore News (archives located on our website, www.berksencore.org). Call our offices at 610-374-3195 if you have questions about classes, pro-grams, and resources in Berks County.
If you have suggestions for other topics in the aging arena to be highlighted in a future issue of Berks Encore News, contact Sarah Hunter-Lascoskie, editor, at 610-374-3195 x 228 or via email at [email protected].
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See the new hotel that’s leading the revitalization of Reading. Enjoy the same Expo experience you know and love, with some special surprises!
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The 15th Annual Berks Encore Senior Day at the Reading Fightin Phils is Monday, July 6. Game time is 9:35 a.m. The VIST Financial Plaza will open its doors at 7 a.m.; seating opens at 8:35 a.m. Join us as we watch our Fightin Phils take on the New Hampshire Fisher Cats!
Free tickets will be available at all Berks Encore centers beginning May 2. For ticket information, please contact your local center or email [email protected].
Senior Day at the Fightin Phils would not be possible with-out the sponsorships we receive from local businesses. Thank you to Assured Assistance, Paramount Living Aids, Forest Hills Memorial Park, Manor at Market Square, Green Hills Manor, Garden Spot Village, Aetna, HealthSouth Rehabilita-tion Hospital, EnerSys and Precision Hearing Aid Center for their support of America’s favorite pastime. Let’s play b all!
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Volunteerism And Philanthropy-More Alike Than You ThinkBy Cameron Martin, Director of Development & Marketing
This past April, Berks Encore hosted nearly 400 volunteers at the new DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel to publicly say “Thank You” as part of National Volunteer Appreciation Week. At Berks Encore, we have over 1,300 volunteers serving in many different capacities. Each volunteer brings with them their special skill, talent, and reason for serving at Berks Encore, but the one thing they all have in common is a desire to help serve seniors in Berks County. Without the dedicated service of these volunteers, Berks Encore would not have the ability to serve over 600 hot nutritious meals each weekday, file over 3,000 taxes, meet with over 1,500 clients to discuss Medicare annual enrollment activities, entertain people as part of the choir or orchestra, and serve as greater to welcome people to one of our six centers with a smile. The activities and services supported by our volunteers are endless and so very important to the fulfillment of our mission and vision and for that we are so very thankful.
Volunteerism, like philanthropy, is accomplished through a variety of different avenues. Many times the gifts are instant, like cash or stocks, and focus on supporting a specific program at an organization. Other times the
gifts are a planned gift like a charitable gift annuity that can provide security and generosity simultaneously. The avenues of supporting Berks Encore are vast, but the one constant like volunteering is that you, the generou s donor, are fulfilling our mission and vision of Berks Encore to support the aging seniors those in our community. Like our volunteers, we are thankful to the many donors that choose to support Berks Encore and its mission to enable older adults to achieve a better quality of life by engaging the community in providing a comprehensive program of services, referrals, education, and advocacy.
As always, please do not hesitate to contact me at [email protected] or 610-374-3195 if you would like more information on serving as a volunteer. If you would like to make a gift to Berks Encore it can be made online at berksencore.org/donate. 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.
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Whether you are interested in tai chi, Zumba Gold, Sit and Get Fit or any of our other exercise offerings, these classes are now provided at no cost to you! Just one more reason visiting a Berks Encore center today can lead to a happier, healthier you!
A complete schedule can be found in the center portion of this issue of Berks Encore News.
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Tuesday, May 3 • 8:30am-12:30pm:Berks Encore - Wernersville located at Wernersville State Hospital, Brenner Building 5, Wernersville, PA 19565
Tuesday, May 24 • 8:30am-12:30pm:Berks Encore - Miffl in located at 30 Liberty St., Shillington, PA 19607
To schedule an appointment for one of the above dates, please call Berks Visiting Nurse Association at:
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Free Childhood ImmunizationsBerks Visiting Nurse Association and Berks Encore are teaming up to offer Free Immunizations to uninsured
and underinsured children 18 years old or younger. 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 benefi ts, what Medicare coverage will cost and what fi nancial assistance is available. All sessions start at 6:30 p.m. To register, please call (610) 374-3195, x208.
• May 12 (Thursday) – Berks Encore - Fleetwood109 W. Vine Street
APPRISE, a free health insurance counseling program for Pennsylva-nians with Medicare, has counselors at Berks Encore available to help you understand your Medicare benefi ts.
Extra Help With Medicare Costs Available! Income and assets must fall under these amounts:
Single person monthly income: $1,485
Assets under: $13,640
Married monthly income: $2,003
Assets under: $27,250
If monthly income and assets fall under these limits, you may be eligible for the Extra Help program. This helps with prescrip-tion drug copays, deductibles and Medicare Part D premiums. Also provides assistance through the coverage gap. Must have Medicare to be eligible for assistance
With this assistance, copays for generic prescriptions are as low as $2.95; copays for brand name prescriptions are as low as $7.40.
Please call Berks Encore at 610-374-3195, ext. 208 if your income and assets falls under these amounts. Application must be completed.
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Your smile is the first thing people notice about you and your teeth are important for chewing food and for speaking clearly. However, tooth decay and gum disease are common problems that can get worse with age. Untreated cavities can lead to toothaches, broken or loose teeth, bad breath, and gum infec-tions. Your mouth is also a pathway for bacteria and viruses entering the body, causing colds, flu, pneumonia, and other contagious diseases.
More recently, researchers have found a strong link between gum disease and chronic illnesses including heart disease, stroke and lung disease. The germs that cause gum disease can travel through blood vessels to other parts of the body, creating block-ages or “plaques.”
It is also known that there is a two-way relationship between gum disease and diabetes: diabetes can make gum disease worse AND gum disease can make it more difficult for diabetics to control blood sugar.
Further research is pointing to associations between oral in-fections and osteoporosis, HIV, Alzheimer’s and certain types of arthritis. In other words, your oral health can affect your whole body.
The reverse is also true: changes in overall health can often be detected through a thorough dental exam. Medications used to treat systemic diseases can also cause oral complications. For
Keep a Healthy SmileMartha A. Sitler, Vice President of Education
example, more than 400 prescription and over-the-counter drugs can cause dry mouth or xerostoma, which, in turn, contrib-utes to discomfort, bad breath and the development of root cavities.
One of the most important things we can do to maintain our overall health is to have a dental check-up and cleaning at least twice a year. Unfortunately, in a local survey of oral health habits, sponsored by the Berks County Community Foundation, many seniors report that they do not see a dentist even once a year, and 8 percent reported that they have not been to a dentist for more than five years.
We can also adopt healthy habits to protect ourselves from tooth decay and gum infections, including:
1. Brush at least twice a day using a soft brush. Replace your toothbrush every 3 - 4 months or after a serious illness. If holding or moving the toothbrush is diffi cult, try an electric or battery-powered brush - replace just the head every 3 - 4 months. Don’t forget to gently brush your tongue.
2. Floss to remove food particles and plaque between teeth and near the gum line.
3. Avoid sugary beverages and snacks, especially hard candy and sticky sweets, which cause plaque to destroy tooth enamel. Instead choose healthier snacks like apples, carrots, bell peppers, milk, yogurt, cheese and nuts.
4. Don’t ignore bleeding, red or puff y gums. (In the Berks survey, 41 percent of respondents reported that their gums bleed and 40 percent said their teeth and gums hurt.) This may be a sign of periodontal infection, which should be discussed with your dentist or health professional.
5. If you have dry mouth, drink plenty of water, use a moisturizing mouthwash or chew sugar-free gum to reduce plaque buildup and discomfort.
6. Don’t smoke or use other tobacco products.
Healthy teeth and gums are essential to your overall health.
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Berks Encore relies on community contributions to fund our comprehensive program of services, referrals, education and advocacy. Donate today to ensure that Berks Encore’s services are available tomorrow. You can also donate online at berksencore.org/donate!
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The offi cial registration and fi nancial information of Berks Encore may be obtained from the Pennsylvania Department of State by calling toll-free (800) 732-0999. Registration does not imply endorsement.
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There are occasions when shutting down or rebooting the computer is wise, such as when the computer has updates to install or if you are experiencing issues like freezing up, in which case a reboot might allow the computer to correct itself. If you will be away from home for a few days or major storms are pass-
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Senior Crime Prevention Program MONDAY, MAY 2, 2016
KEYSTONE VILLA AT FLEETWOOD501 Hoch Road, Blandon, PA
5:30 - 6:00 pm - Registration and light refreshments
6:00 - 7:00 pm - Program presented by Janene M. Holter,
Senior Supervisory Special Agent,
PA Offi ce of the Attorney General
There is no charge for this program, but registration is requested.
PLEASE CALL 484-637-8200
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Free Community Screening Events:
For more information or to RSVP please contact us at 610-796-6365HealthSouth
Reading Rehabilitation Hospital1623 Morgantown Rd., Reading PA 19607
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PARKINSON’S SCREENINGTHURSDAY, May 5 • 3-4 PM
Our team of therapists will screen candidates for participation in the LSVT LOUD Program which
focuses on helping Parkinson’s patients achieve a louder voice and/or LSVT BIG Program which
targets whole-body functional movements.
VESTIBULAR/ BALANCE SCREENINGTHURSDAY, May 12 • 2-4 PMThis screening is designed for individuals suffering from vertigo, dizziness or imbalance. Candidates are evaluated to determine if they will benefi t from vestibular rehabilitation.
Welcome to the Berks Encore-Strausstown Center! Nestled at the base of the Blue Mountains, we are conveniently located just off of Route 183 at 44 East Ave in the Strausstown Community Campus.
The Strausstown Center has something to offer everyone. Each day there are cards games being played, puzzles being put together, crafts being assembled, individuals exercising in the fitness room or in group classes, and of course those who just enjoy to read the newspaper and socialize.
Consider joining one of our exercise classes. Our popular Chair Yoga class, which includes simple stretching movements and breathing exercises, is offered on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 9:10 a.m. Gentle Yoga is offered on Wednesdays at 10:45 a.m. This class combines seated and standing poses followed by some floor work. For those looking for a higher impact workout, we offer Zumba Gold, a salsa-dance type workout to popular music every Friday at 10:30 a.m. On Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. there is a Healthy Steps in Motion class aimed at seniors who want to stay in shape.
One of the center’s best kept secrets is the Fitness Room. Open 8 a.m.-3 p.m. on Monday through Friday, the room includes a full circuit of resistance training equipment. In addition, for those who are looking for a cardio workout,
there is a treadmill, cardio bike, and elliptical machin e.
In addition to our weekly activities, we hold monthly Medicare and supplemental insurance counseling. These dates can be found on the Strausstown calendar in each issue of Berks Encore News. Each month we also play Bingo, Pokeno, celebrate everybody’s birthday with takeout and cake, go out to eat for Lunch Bunch, and host special presentations.
If you are looking to volunteer your time and make a difference in someone’s life with the Meals on Wheels program, please call 610-488-5770. We currently serve the Hamburg, Shoemakersville, Strausstown, Shartlesville, and Bernville areas and are always in need of new volunteers.
We invite you to visit us and see everything that the Strausstown Center has to offer. You will come as a stranger but leave as a friend – we will make you feel right at home!
CENTER SPOTLIGHT:
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Help for families caring for a senior loved one in the comfort of their own home. When you need caregiving support,contact Visiting Angels . . . the nation’s leading and most respected non-medical, private duty home care agency.We help care for seniors who want to remain in their home for as long as possible.
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Recently Pennsylvania Secretary of Aging Teresa Osborne testified before the Senate Appropriations Committee and informed members of the General Assembly that the Pennsyl-vania Caregiver Support Program, a state program that provides services and benefits to primary caregivers assisting the elderly, is not being used as widely as it could. The Department of Ag-ing is looking for ways to increase awareness about the Care-giver Support Program and how to better promote the program.
The Pennsylvania Caregiver Support Program reimburses caregivers to help them with out-of-pocket expenses ranging from respite care, to paying for supplies related to caregiving, support services and transportation. The program reimburses caregivers up to a maximum $500 a month and provides one time grants up to $2,000 for home modifications such as ramps, grab bars and chair lifts. Eligibility for the program is based on income guidelines.
Primary caregivers who aren’t relatives are eligible to receive benefits and are no longer required to live with the senior need-ing help. Assistance may also be available to older caregivers caring for qualified younger relatives.
The Department of Aging provides $12 million in state lot-tery funds to support the program. An additional $10 million to support the program comes to Pennsylvania from the federal
government.If you are a caregiver, I urge you to contact the Berks County
Office of Aging at 610.478.6500 to find out if you are eligible to receive support and financial assistance from the Pennsylvania Caregiver Support Program.
MUHLENBERG TOWNSHIP TO HOSTTHE MOVING WALL: VIETNAM VETERANS MEMORIAL
As a member of the Muhlenberg community family, I am pleased to let you know that Muhlenberg Township will be hosting The Moving Wall which is a half-size replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial on the National Mall in Washing-ton, D.C. The Moving Wall will be viewable for four days, June 9 through June 12, 2016, in Jim Dietrich Park, 4899 Stoudts Ferry Bridge Road in Muhlenberg Township. No admission will be charged at the viewing site. An opening ceremony will be held at 7 p.m. on June 9. The memorial wall displays the names of 58,228 Americans who lost their lives in Vietnam. There will be volunteers present to help you find the names of those who gave their lives during the Vietnam War. Financial spon-sors and volunteers are being sought to support this community effor t. If you are interested in volunteering or being a financial sponsor please call 610.929.4727.
Caregivers Need Care Too!State Senator Judith L. Schwank • 11th Senatorial District
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Because seating is limited, please RSVP to (610) 232-7744.
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Veterans Designation on Driver’s LicenseBy State Rep. Mark M Gillen, 128th Legislative District
In March of 2014, Act 176 of 2012 went in to effect, and veterans are now able to apply an American flag icon to their driver’s license or photo ID to show their veterans status. Quali-fied applicants are individuals who have received a Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty/DD214 or equivalent for service in the United States Armed Forces, including a reserve component or the National Guard. Once the Veterans Designation has been added to the license, it will automatically appear every time the license is renewed. Adding the designa-tion can be done when renewing by checking the Veterans Designation box in section D of the Application for Renewal (DL-143). You should check the box on the Application for Change/Correction/Replacement (DL-80) if your license is not yet up for renewal but you wish to add the Veterans Designation now. You are not required to send proof of your service; how-ever, misrepresentation will result in the cancellation of your driver’s license and/or identification card and additional penal-ties. The Department of Military and Veterans Affairs will audit submissions to verify veterans’ status. There is no additional fee for adding the Veterans Designation, just the initial cost of re-newing or duplicating your license. These and other PennDOT forms are available in our office.
AGING PARENT FAIR SCHEDULE
How will YOU care for your aging parent? How do YOU know when they need more help? Who do YOU call? What resources are available?Come to an AGING PARENT FAIR. These sessions are intended for adult children seeking help, support and resources for their aging loved ones.
THURSDAY, MAY 55-7pm
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SBerks Encore @ Nite:CELEBRATING LIFE AFTER 50… AFTER DARKBerks Encore @ Nite Series
On the second Thursday of each month, Berks Encore’s staff presents an evening program at St. Joseph Medical Center. The sessions begin at 6:30 p.m. and generally last an hour. Call (610) 374-3195, x208 to register for an upcoming session.
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.
May 12, 2016 - Get Ready For Medicare –
How and when to enroll, what Medicare covers and what it costs, along with the options and costs to supplement Original Medicare.
SESSION WILL TAKE PLACE AT BERKS ENCORE-FLEETWOOD.APPRISE Staff
• June 9, 2016:The Truth About Living Trusts – Why should you have a Living Trust and do they help to preserve your estate?William Blumer, CELA
• July 14, 2016:Paying for Long Term Care – A panel discussion with a representative from the VA, Offi ce of Aging, and Berks Encore on the programs and fi nancial assistance that is available to help pay for Long Term Care.Veterans Aff airs, Berks Encore, Area Agency on Aging
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CAPE MAY, NEW JERSEYIncludes Trolley Tour of Historic District, Tour of Physick Estate, Carriage House Exhibit, Dolphin Watch Boat Cruise, Wash-ington Street Mall, Historic Smithville, 4 Meals incl. All-you-can-eat Seafood Buffet.May 9-11 (3 Days) ........................ $389.00
BRANSON, MISSOURIIncludes Overnights, Tour of Branson & College of the Ozarks, 7 SHOWS including John Denver Tribute, Million Dollar Quartet, Clay Cooper’s Country Music Express, The Haygoods, Grand Jubilee, Starlite Theatre, Branson Craft Mall Branson Landing, 13 Meals incl. Uptown Cafe.May 14-22 (9 Days) ...................... $919.00
CASTLES OF NEW YORK STATEIncludes Lodging at the Edgewood Resort, Tours of BOLDT CASTLE & SINGER CASTLE, St. Lawrence River Cruise, Winery Tour, Meals includ-ing a Boxed Lunch.May 15-17 (3 Days) Sonnenberg Gardens, 5 Meals ........... $529.00June 6-9 (4 Days) Wing’s Castle, NY State Capitol, 7 Meals .....................$579.00August 7-10 (4 Days) Wing’s Castle, NY State Capitol, 7 Meals ....... $589.00
NASHVILLE, TENNESSEEIncludes Tour of Nashville & Parthenon, Johnny Cash Museum, Country Music Hall of Fame, Grand Ole Opry, Texas Troubadour Theater, Belle Meade Plantation Tour, 8 Meals incl. Nashville Nightlife Dinner Theatre.May 15-20 (6 Days) ...................... $829.00SMOKY MOUNTAIN ENTERTAINER, TN
Includes Smoky Mountain Tour, Smoky Mountain Opry, Smith Variety Show, Ripleys Aquarium, Harrah’s Cherokee Casino, Christ in the Smokies, Tasting, Tour at Ole Smoky Tennessee Moonshine, Ober Gatlinburg, Shows: Sweet Fanny Adams, Country Tonite, 10 Meals Incl. Dinner Theatres: Hatfields & McCoys, Soul of Motown, and Dixie Stam-pede Dinner TheatreMay 15-20 (6 Days) ..................... $729.00
CAPE COD, MASSACHUSETTSIncludes Tours of Boston, Chatham, Provinc-etown, Hyannis, Plymouth & Sandwich, Hyan-nis Harbor Cruise, Cape Cod Canal Visitor’s Center, Entertainment, 8 Meals.May 16-20 (5 Days) ...................... $589.00
MAINEIncludes Tours of Portland, Boothbay Harbor & Kennebunkport, Portland Head Light, Perkins Cove, Casco Bay Harbor Cruise, Nubble Lighthouse, Eartha, 6 Meals incl. a lobsterbake.May 23-26 (4 Days) ...................... $489.00BALTIMORE & ANNAPOLIS, MARYLAND
Includes Tours of Baltimore, Annapolis & Washington, D.C., Annapolis Harbor Cruise, U.S. Naval Academy, Harborplace, 4 Meals incl. Phillip’s Seafood Restaurant.May 25-27 (3 Days) ...................... $369.00
CLEVELAND, OHIOIncludes Lolley The Trolley City Tour, Pro Football Hall of Fame, Rock ‘N’ Roll Hall of Fame, Great Lakes Science Center, Cleve-land Metroparks Zoo, Downtown Cleveland, 6 Meals incl. Hard Rock Café & Nautica Queen Sunset Dinner Cruise.June 5-8 (4 Days) .......................... $519.00
WILDWOOD, NEW JERSEYIncludes Fabulous Entertainment, Atlantic City Casino w/bonus, Cape May, Historic Smith-ville, Dolphin Watch Cruise, 7 Meals.June 5-9 (5 Days) .......................... $429.00
NIAGARA FALLS, ONTARIO, CANADAIncludes Tour of Niagara area & Niagara-on-the-Lake, Welland Canal, Tour of Toronto w/Casa Loma, FX Chocolates, Niagara Fallsview Casino, Tour of the Falls, Meals.June 6-10 (5 Days) Floral Clock, Hornblower Boat Cruise, 8 Meals .... $599.00August 22-25 (4 Days) Lodging at Four Points Sheraton, 6 Meals incl. Oh, Canada Eh? Dinner Show & Betty’s ........................ $689.00
NEWPORT, RHODE ISLANDIncludes Newport Harbor Cruise, Tour of Newport, The Breakers Mansion, Marble House Mansion, Touro Synagogue, Green Animals Topiary Garden, Winery Tour w/tasting, Newport Grand Slots, Brick Market-place, 6 Meals.June 13-16 (4 Days) .................... $539.00
NOVA SCOTIA & BAY OF FUNDY, CANADA
Includes Hopewell Rocks, Bay of Fundy, Ferry to St. John, Tour of St. John incl. Reversing Falls, Peggy’s Cove, Campobello, Tour of Halifax incl. The Citadel & Fairview Lawn Cemetery, 12 Meals incld. a lobster dinner & dinner at Casino Nova Scotia.June 19-25 (7 Days) ............... $1,239.00
“SAMSON” IN LANCASTER, PA - DAY TRIP
Includes “SAMSON” at the Millenium Theatre, Kitchen Kettle Village & Shady Maple All-You-Can-Eat Smorgasbord.Wednesday, July 20 (Day Trip) $129.00
NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORKIncludes 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
CHATTANOOGA, TN & THE SMOKY MOUNTAINS
Includes 3 Nights in the Smoky Mountains & 3 Nights at Chattanooga Choo Choo Hotel, 3 Train Rides, Ruby Falls, Rock City Gardens, Smoky Mountain Tour, Tour/Tasting at Ole Smoky Tennessee Moonshine, Downtown Gatlinburg, Shows at Country Tonite, Smoky Mountain Opry, Smith Variety Show, 12 Meals incl. Hatfields & McCoys Dinner Theatre, Soul of Motown Dinner Theatre, Southern Belle Dinner Cruise.August 6-13 (8 Days) ............. $1,139.00
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CommunityAnnouncements:
Berks Encore Miffl in Center 30 Liberty Street, Shillington Center Manager – Kate Sweinhart (610) 777-5577
Permanent EventsEvery Mon.: 9:15 a.m.: Yoga 10:30 a.m.: Grocery Store Bingo ($2) 12:30 p.m.: Card Club 1 p.m.: Tai ChiEvery Tue.: 10 a.m.: Board Games 11 a.m.: Sit & Get Fit 12 p.m.: Bowling at Berks Lanes 1 p.m.: Orchestra RehearsalEvery Wed.: 9:15 a.m.: Pilates 11 a.m.: Zumba 12 p.m.: Table Tennis 1 p.m.: Flexibility, Aerobics, Balance and Strength ClassEvery Thu.: 1 p.m.: Dollar Bingo ($1)Every Fri.: 9 a.m.: Bowling at Berks Lanes 1 p.m.: Shuffl eboard ($1)
Berks Encore Birdsboro Center 201 E. Main Street, Birdsboro Center Manager – Devan Boyer (610) 582-1603
Permanent EventsEvery Tue.: 12 p.m.: Tai Chi 2 p.m.: Silver SneakersEvery Wed.: 9 a.m.: PinochleEvery Fri.: 10:30 a.m.: Grocery Bingo
SPECIAL EVENTS2 @ 10 a.m. : Earth Day – Potting Plants
3 @ 10 a.m.: Brunch – with Theresa
3 : Snack Day
4 from 9 a.m.-2p.m.: APPRISE Medicare Counseling – Call for Appt.
4 @ 9:30 a.m.: Crafts – with Sue and Mary
5 @ 10 a.m.: Waffle Breakfast
9 @ 10 a.m.: Making Bird Feeders
10 @ 9 a.m.: Volunteer Appreciation Breakfast
10 @ 10 a.m.: Trivia
11 @ 10:30 a.m.: Health Presentation – with Vicki on Aging Right
12 @ 10:30 a.m.: Crafts – with Stacy
16 @ 10 a.m.: Funeral Seminar
17 @ 10 a.m.: Breakfast – with Keystone Villa
18 @ 9:30 a.m.: Crafts – with Sue and Mary
19 @ 10 a.m.: Everybody’s Birthday with Cake
23 @ 10 a.m.: Trivia
24 @ 10:30 a.m.: Lunch Bunch – at Michael’s Restaurant
25 @ 10 a.m.: Taking Control of Your Bowel And Bladder Seminar
26 @ 10:30 a.m.: Grilled Cheese and Tomato Soup day
31 @ 10:30 a.m.: Visit with Shady Hollow Farms – ($6 a person)
SPECIAL EVENTS5 @ 11 a.m.: Bingo – with Mifflin Court
9 @ 10 a.m.- 12 p.m.: Massages w/Cathy –15 mins. for $10 - Sign up required.
9 @ 10:30 a.m.: Choose to be Happy - Free Grocery Store Bingo11 @ 10 a.m.: Time for Trivia12 @ 8:45 a.m.: Breakfast Club @ Deluxe Diner12 @ 10:30 a.m.: Dental Health – w/Martha Sitler
16 from 9 a.m.-2p.m.: APPRISE Medicare Counseling – Call for Appt.
17 @ 10:30 a.m.: Happiness is… – w/Anne from Berks Heim
19 @ 11:30 a.m.: Gambling Away The Golden Years – w/Mike from COCA
24 @ 8:30 a.m.- 12:30 p.m.: Children’s Vaccination C linic25 @ 10 a.m.: Time for Trivia25 @ 11 a.m.: Lunch Bunch @ 201 West26 @ 10:30 a.m.: Vitamins and Supplements –
w/ Berks Community Health Center27 @ 10 a.m.: Grief Support Group27 @ 10:30 a.m.: Memorial Day Pot Luck Picnic –
sign up required31 from 10 a.m.-12 p.m.: Blood Pressure Clinic
SPECIAL EVENTS5 @ 1 p.m.: Spring Craft – w/United Healthcare6 @ 9:30 a.m.: Book signing by Pouv Bufert –
Khmer Rouge survivor16 @ 9:30 a.m.: Visiting Angels Vial of Life Program17 @ 10 a.m. : Grocery Bingo ($1) – w/Trish from Rittenhouse19 from 10 a.m.-12 p.m.: Pokeno and Doughnuts
20 @ 12:30 p.m.: Lunch Bunch @ Wyomissing Restaurant– Call Terry to reserve your seat.
23: Medicare Counseling – Call 610-374-3195 X 208 to make an appointment.
27 from 10 a.m. -12 p.m.: Happy May Birthdays w/cake and Jackpot Bingo!
Permanent EventsEvery Mon.: 10 a.m.: Sit & Get Fit Class 12 p.m.: Pinochle ClubEvery Tue.: 10 a.m.: Dollar Bingo ($1) 1 p.m.: Texas Hold’EmEvery Wed.: 10 a.m.: Creative Artistry 12 p.m.: Haussie/PinochleEvery Thu.: 10 a.m.: Pokeno (bring $3 pennies) 1 p.m.: Shuffl eboardEvery Fri.: 10 a.m.: 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!
Berks Encore Fleetwood Center 109 W. Vine Street, Fleetwood Center Manager – Terry Becker (610) 944-9242
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ALL BERKS ENCORE EXERCISES CLASSES ARE FREE through June 30, 2016, to people age 60 and over.
NEED MEDICARE COUNSELING? Call 610-374-3195 x208to 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.
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ActivitiesBerks 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 May. Classes are one hour unless otherwise noted. Please check dates and times, or call the Center listed for more information.
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
TUESDAYS @ 9:45 a.m. Berks Encore – Wernersville • $3.50 per class
TUESDAYS from 10-11 a.m. Fit and Fabulous with Lori BodyZone Sports & Wellness Complex Please call 610-376-2100, ext. 327
Aquatic Fitness – a great warm-water workout.
MONDAYS, WEDNESDAYS & FRIDAYS from 8:00 – 8:50 a.m. Schumo Center – Albright College • Call 610-929-6715
MONDAYS THROUGH FRIDAYS from 9 – 9:50 a.m. Schumo Center – Albright College • Call 610-929-6715
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
WEDNESDAYS @ 10 a.m. Creative Artistry Berks Encore – Fleetwood
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 Please call 610-929-6715
Arts & Crafts – Create craft items for sale or to take home as gifts.
1ST & 3RD WEDNESDAY OF EVERY MONTH @ 9:30 a.m. Berks Encore – Wernersville
TUESDAYS @ 10:30 a.m. Berks Encore – Birdsboro
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. Billiards Club Berks Encore – Reading
Bingo –
MONDAYS from 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. Grocery Bingo Berks Encore – Miffl in • Cost: $2.00
TUESDAYS AND FRIDAYS @ 10 a.m. Berks Encore – Fleetwood • Cost: $1.00
WEDNESDAYS @ 12:30 p.m. Berks Encore – Wernersville
WEDNESDAYS AND FRIDAYS @ 12:30 p.m. Berks Encore – Reading • 3 cards for 25¢.
THURSDAYS @ 1 p.m. Dollar Bingo Berks Encore – Miffl in • Cost: $1.00
FRIDAYS @ 10:15 a.m. 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. Card Club Berks Encore – Miffl in
EVERY MONDAY @ 1 p.m. Pinochle Berks Encore – Fleetwood
EVERY TUESDAY @ 12:30 – 3 p.m. Cribbage Berks Encore – Wernersville
TUESDAYS @ 1 p.m. Texas Hold-em Berks Encore – Fleetwood
EVERY WEDNESDAY @ 9:30 a.m. Pinochle Berks Encore – Birdsboro
WEDNESDAYS @ 9:30 a.m. Bridge Berks Encore – Wernersville Please call 610-670-1372 to play!
WEDNESDAYS from 12:30 – 3 p.m. Haussie Cards Berks Encore – Wernersville
WEDNESDAYS @ 1 p.m. Haussie/Pinochle Berks Encore – Fleetwood
THURSDAYS @ 9:30 a.m. Berks Encore – Strausstown
THURSDAYS @ 10 a.m. Pokeno Berks Encore – Fleetwood
THURSDAYS @ 12:00 noon Pinochle Berks Encore – Wernersville
FRIDAYS @ 12:30 - 3:30 p.m. Bridge Keystone Villa at Fleetwood
Computer Classes – for BeginnersCALL TO REGISTER FOR 3 P.M. CLASS ON MAY 12 Berks Encore – Wernersville • Taught by Conrad Weiser High School Students • Call 610-670-1372 (no fee)
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. MONDAYS @ 9 a.m. Village Library, MorgantownMONDAYS @ 1 p.m. Zion Lutheran Church, WomelsdorfMONDAYS & THURSDAYS @ 9 a.m. Wyomissing Church of the Brethren 2200 STATE HILL RD, WYOMISSINGMONDAYS & THURSDAYS @ 9:30 a.m. St. Mary’s Catholic Church, HamburgTUESDAYS @ 10 a.m. Grace Alsace UCC, Kutztown Rd., Reading
Line Dancing – whether you are a beginner or just want to learn the newest steps.
FRIDAYS @ 11:30 a.m. Beginner Class Berks Encore – Wernersville • $20.00 (per quarter)
FRIDAYS @ 1 p.m. Berks Encore – Fleetwood • $4.00 (per class)
Dance Fitness – MONDAYS @ 9:15 a.m. Flow & Tone BodyZone Sports & Wellness Complex Please call 610-376-2100, ext. 327
TUESDAYS @ 9 a.m. Dance Fitness with Lily BodyZone Sports & Wellness Complex Please call 610-376-2100, ext. 327
THURSDAYS @ 9:15 a.m. Zumba® Gold BodyZone Sports & Wellness Complex 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 BodyZone Sports & Wellness Complex Please call 610-376-2100, ext. 327
WEDNESDAYS @ 11 a.m. Fabs Class Berks Encore – Miffl in $3 • FREE for Healthways/Silver Sneakers/Flex
WEDNESDAYS @ 11 a.m. Fabs Class Berks Encore – Wernersville
THURSDAYS @ 10 a.m. Cardio / Strength & Stretch w/Janet Ku, Wernersville
FRIDAYS @ 10 a.m. Dance ‘N Sculpt BodyZone Sports & Wellness Complex Please call 610-376-2100, ext. 327
MARCH 1 – JUNE 30, 2016: ALL EXERCISE CLASSES AT BERKS ENCORE CENTERS ARE FREE!
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Music –
1ST & 3RD MONDAYS Karaoke Berks Encore – Birdsboro
MONDAYS from 9:30 – 11 a.m. Horizon Singers / Berks Encore Chorus Berks Encore – Reading
TUESDAYS @ 1 p.m. Senior Orchestra Berks Encore – Miffl in
WEDNESDAYS @ 10 a.m. Ringgold New Horizons Band Alvernia University, Francis Hall, Rm. 104 Call (610) 779-8858
THURSDAYS @ 11 a.m. Karaoke with Skip Berks Encore – Wernersville
Pilates – strengthen your core muscles with “Pill–ah-tays”
WEDNESDAYS @ 9:15 a.m. Berks Encore – Miffl in $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 coff ee / Pepsi Fantasy Skating Center • Call 610-929-3147 $5.00 (per skater)
FRIDAYS @ 9 a.m. – 12 Noon “Breakfast Club,” Cost: $6
Shuffl eboard – Knock the opponent’s disk out of the 10 point space! 2 courts available.
THURSDAYS @ 1 p.m. Berks Encore – Fleetwood
FRIDAYS @ 1 p.m. Berks Encore – Miffl in Cost $1.00
Silver Sneakers –
MONDAYS AND TUESDAYS @ 10 a.m. Silver Sneakers Circuit BodyZone Sports & Wellness Complex Call 610-376-2100, ext 327
MONDAYS & THURSDAYS @ 10:30 a.m. Silver Sneaker Circuit Schumo Center – Albright College Please call 610-929-6715
MONDAYS & THURSDAYS @ 11 a.m. Silver Sneakers Classic Valhalla Health & Fitness Club Please call 610-779-6006
TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS @ 9:10 a.m. Silver Sneakers Yoga Berks Encore – Strausstown
TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS @ 10 a.m. Silver Sneakers Yoga Stretch Valhalla Health & Fitness Club Please call 610-779-6006
TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS @ 10:15 a.m. Berks Encore – Strausstown
MONDAYS @ 9 a.m., WEDNESDAYS @ 10:05 a.m. FRIDAYS @ 11 a.m. Silver Sneakers Classic BodyZone Sports & Wellness Complex Call 610-376-2100, ext 327
MONDAYS & FRIDAYS @ 10:45 a.m. Silver Sneakers Classic Body Works Health and Fitness Club, Temple
TUESDAYS @ 11 a.m., THURSDAYS @ 11:30 a.m. FRIDAYS @ 10 a.m. Silver Sneakers Yoga BodyZone Sports & Wellness Complex Call 610-376-2100, ext 327
WEDNESDAYS & FRIDAYS @ 10:30 a.m. Silver Sneakers Classic Schumo Center – Albright College Please call 610-929-6715
TUESDAYS @ 11 a.m. Silver Sneakers Circuit Valhalla Health & Fitness Club Please call 610-779-6006
TUESDAYS @ 2 p.m. Weight Resistance Training Berks Encore – Birdsboro
WEDNESDAYS @ 9 a.m. Total Body Tune-Up BodyZone Sports & Wellness Complex Call 610-376-2100, ext 327
WEDNESDAYS @ 11 a.m. Senior Master Fit Valhalla Health & Fitness Club Please call 610-779-6006
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 – Miffl in (no fee)
WEDNESDAYS @ 9:45 a.m. Berks Encore – Strausstown (no fee)
FRIDAYS @ 10 a.m. Berks Encore – Reading • $3.00 (per class)
Strength / Weight Resistance Training – Improve your posture, balance and endurance with these classes.
TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS @ 9 a.m. “Fit at 50+” Circuit Training Schumo Center – Albright College Please call 610-929-6715.
TUESDAYS @ 2 p.m. Berks Encore – Birdsboro • $3.00 (per class)
Table Tennis – WEDNESDAYS @ 1 p.m. Berks Encore – Strausstown
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. Berks Encore – Wernersville • $5.00 (per class)
MONDAYS @ 1 p.m. Berks Encore – Miffl in • $5.00 (per class)
TUESDAYS @ 8:30 a.m. Tai Chi for Balance Berks Encore – Wernersville
TUESDAYS @ 12 noon Berks Encore – Birdsboro • $5.00 (per class)
WEDNESDAYS @ 11:10 a.m. Asian Fusion (blend of tai chi, qi gong and yoga) BodyZone Sports & Wellness Complex Please call 610-376-2100, ext. 327
THURSDAYS @ 9 a.m. Berks Encore – Wernersville with Janet Ku
THURSDAYS @ 9 a.m. Village Library in Morgantown • (fee paid to Library)
FRIDAYS @ 9 a.m. Qi Gong with Jennifer V. BodyZone Sports & Wellness Complex Please call 610-376-2100, ext. 327
Walking Club – Enjoy the beautiful, fl at trails of the Wernersville State Hospital grounds.MONDAYS & WEDNESDAYS @ 10 a.m. Berks Encore – Strausstown
WEDNESDAYS @ 9:30 a.m. Berks Encore – Fleetwood
FRIDAYS @ 9 a.m. Berks Encore – Wernersville
Wii – ANYTIME Berks Encore – Birdsboro
MONDAYS @ 1 p.m. Berks Encore – Strausstown
Yoga – strengthens your body and clears your mindMONDAYS @ 9:15 a.m. Berks Encore – Miffl in • $20.00 (per month)
MONDAYS @ 12:30 p.m. Berks Encore – Wernersville • $4.00 (per class)
TUESDAYS @ 11:05 a.m. Chair Yoga BodyZone Sports & Wellness Complex Please call 610-376-2100, ext. 327TUESDAYS @ 12:35 p.m. Advanced Chair Yoga Berks Encore – Wernersville
THURSDAYS @ 10 a.m. BodyZone Sports & Wellness Complex Please call 610-376-2100, ext. 327
Zumba Gold – MONDAYS @ 10:15 a.m. & TUESDAYS @ 10 a.m. BodyZone Sports & Wellness Complex Please call 610-376-2100, ext. 327
TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS @ 10:15 a.m. Berks Encore – Birdsboro • $3.00 (per class)
TUESDAYS @ 10:45 a.m. Chair Zumba Berks Encore – Wernersville
TUESDAYS @ 11:30 a.m. Berks Encore – Wernersville • $4.00 (per class)
WEDNESDAYS @ 9 a.m. Schumo Center – Albright College for Fitness and Well-Being • Please call 610-929-6715
WEDNESDAYS @ 11 a.m. Berks Encore – Miffl in • $4.00 (per class)
WEDNESDAYS @ 11:45 a.m. Zumba Gold Toning Valhalla Health & Fitness Club • Please call 610-779-6006
THURSDAYS @ 9:15 a.m. BodyZone Sports & Wellness Complex Please call 610-376-2100, ext. 327
FRIDAYS @ 10:15 a.m. Berks Encore – Wernersville
FRIDAYS @ 10:30 a.m. Berks Encore – Strausstown
FRIDAYS @ 11 a.m. Valhalla Health & Fitness Club • Please call 610-779-6006
MARCH 1 – JUNE 30, 2016: ALL EXERCISE CLASSES AT BERKS ENCORE CENTERS ARE FREE!
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BERKS ENCORE Wernersville Center Brenner Building #5, Wernersville State Hospital Center Manager – Rachel Kline 610-670-1372
Permanent EventsEvery Mon.: 9:15 a.m.: Sit & Fit 11 a.m.: Tai Chi 12:30 p.m.: Chair Yoga 1:30 p.m.: Cardio/Strength/StretchEvery Tue.: 9:45 a.m.: Aerobics 10:45: Chair Zumba 11:30 a.m.: Zumba Gold 12:35 p.m.: Yoga Gol 1:30 p.m.: Social DancingEvery Wed.: 9:15 a.m.: Sit & Get Fit 11 a.m.: FABS Exercise 12:30 p.m.: Hasenpeff er Cards & BingoEvery Thu.: 9 a.m.: Asian Fusion Exercise 10 a.m: Cardio/Strength & Stretch 11 a.m.: Karaoke 12 p.m.: PinochleEvery Fri.: 9 a.m.: PiYo 10:15 a.m.: Zumba Gold 11:30 a.m.: Line Dancing
Berks Encore Strausstown Center 44 East Ave., PO Box 50, Strausstown Center Manager – Andrea Gebely (610) 488-5770Permanent 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.: Yoga 10:30 a.m.: Cardio, Stretch, and Strength, $5Every Wed.: 9:45 a.m.: Sit and Get Fit 10:30 a.m.: Walking Club 10:45 a.m.: NEW! Gentle Yoga 1 p.m.: Craft ClubEvery Thu.: 9:10 a.m.: Yoga 10:30 a.m.: Exercise Every Fri.: 10:30 a.m.: Zumba Gold
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 is available for public use Monday-Friday, between the hours of 8 a.m. -3 p.m., free of charge!
Berks Encore Reading Center FREE & PRIVATE PARKING 40 N. 9th Street, Reading Center Manager – Lisa Lorah at Ninth & Court Sts. (610) 374-3195, ext. 214
Permanent EventsEvery Mon: 9:30 a.m.: Berks Encore Chorus Rehearsal 10 a.m.-3 p.m.: Computer Lab – Computer/internet, on your own. No instructor Every Tue: 10:30 a.m. -12 p.m.: Dominos! 12-3 p.m.: Card Club – (Special Club Room)Every Wed: 10 a.m.: Creative Artistry (Goggle Works/fee) 12:30 p.m.: BINGO Every Thu: 9 a.m: Zumba Gold 11 a.m.: Grocery BINGO Every Fri: 10 a.m.: Sit & Get Fit 10:30 a.m.: FREE Basic Computer Class – Instructed by PC Ninja 12:30 p.m.: BINGO Call to sign up. Limited Space. Must be 60+ years or older. Funded by The Berks County Area Agency on Aging & Pa. Dept. of Aging.
Fitness Room & Billiards available – Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m.- 3:30 p.m.
SPECIAL EVENTS6 @ 11 a.m.: BE Inspired! “Mapping Your Personal Path To
Emotional Wellness” – Series presented by: Senior LIFE
4&18 @ 11 a.m.: BE Inspired! “Color My World” Adult Coloring Relieves stress, relaxing, fun!! – Presented by: Reading Public Library
9 @ 11:30 a.m.: Dental Health program – w/ Martha
11 @ 11:15 a.m.: “Physical Therapy for bladder & bowel control: Yes it works!” – Presented by: Lillian Detwiler, DPT, Pelvic Floor Specialist.
11 @ 11:30 a.m.: Blood Pressure Screening – Courtesy of The Manor at Market Square
13 @ 11:30 a.m.: BE Inspired! “Happiness Is” – Presented by Anne Semmel, Berks Heim
19 @ 12 p.m.: Memory Collage – Enjoy your favorite memories. Presented by United Healthcare.
20 @ 11 a.m.: Lunch Bunch @ Williams Family Restaurant25 @ 11:30 a.m.: Vial of Life Presentation – Courtesy of Visiting Angels25 @ 12:30 p.m.: Happy May Birthday Bingo w/ cupcakes27 @ 11 a.m.: Memorial Day Picnic –$2. Must purchase ticket by May 25.
SPECIAL EVENTS2 from 9 -11 a.m.: Chair massages – w/Cathy; Call for appt. ($10 for 15 min.)4&11 @ 8:30 a.m.: Blood Pressures – w/ Carol Klinger4&18 @ 9:30 a.m.: Crafts – w/ Janice11 @ 11:45 a.m.: Nutrition program –w/ Marianne from Health Calls
Home Care 11 @ 12:30 p.m.: Bingo snacks –with Phoebe Berks12 @ 3 p.m.: Computer Help – w/ Conrad Weiser Students at
Wernersville. Register 610-670-1372 12 @ 3 p.m.: Therapeutic coloring for seniors – w/ Conrad
Weiser students
12&13 @ 8:30 a.m.: 8-hour AAA Driver Safety Class– Each class lasts until 12:30 p.m. Call AAA to sign up: 610-374-4531
18 @ 12 p.m.: Ice Cream Social –w/ Trish from Rittenhouse19 from 9 a.m.-2p.m.: APPRISE Medicare Counseling – Call for Appt.20 @10 a.m.: Bingo prizes – w/Marianne from Health Calls Home
Care21 from 3-5:30 p.m.: Saturday Ballroom Dancing – w/ recorded
music, $2, RSVP w/ Rachel24 @ 11:15 a.m.: Spring Fling – w/ Joe Soltysik Duo and hot lunch,
$5, RSVP w/ Rachel
SPECIAL EVENTS3 @ 11 a.m.: Orientation to the Exercise Room – learn
how to safely and properly use the exercise equip-ment to get a workout that will benefit you the most!
3 @ 1:30 p.m.: Candy Bingo – Bring a bag of candy & join the fun!4 @10:45 a.m.: May Craft –w/ Janet from Frieden’s Lutheran 9 @ 11:45 a.m.: Picnic Style Pot Luck Lunch!10&11 @ 9 a.m.-1 p.m.: AAA Defensive Driver Training Class – Must
call 610-374-4531 ext.7117 to register12&24 @ 1:30 p.m.: Pokeno
18 : Medicare Counseling – call 610-374-3195 ext.208 for appt.
19 @ 11 a.m.: BINGO –$2 per person20 @ 11:45 a.m.: Lunch Bunch. –Join us at Red Robin in Hamburg!25 @ 11:30 a.m.: Everybody’s Birthday Party – celebrated after take
out for lunch! 25 @ 1 p.m.: Potting Flowers – with Roxana of United Healthcare31 @ 1 p.m.: Join us for some ice cream! – Bring a topping. Ice
cream provided.
MONDAY, MAY 30: ALL CENTERS CLOSED FOR MEMORIAL DAY HOLIDAY
ALL BERKS ENCORE EXERCISES CLASSES ARE FREE through June 30, 2016, to people age 60 and over.
NEED MEDICARE COUNSELING? Call 610-374-3195 x208to 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.
Every Tuesday and Friday: @ 12 p.m.: BEAN BAG BASEBALL!
4,11,18,&25 @ 10 a.m.-12 p.m.: Matter of Balance Class – Concerns about Falls. Class is free, but registration required.
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Blaze a Trail!Older adults are a growing and
increasingly vital part of our coun-try. The contributions they make to our communities are varied, deeply rooted, and include influential roles in the nation’s economy, politics, and the arts. From 69-year-old NASA Administrator Charles Bolden, Jr. to 84-year-old actress Rita Moreno to 83-year-old Ruth Bader Ginsberg, who took her seat as a Supreme Court Justice at age 60, older adults are blazing trails in all aspects of American life.
In 1963, we began to acknowl-edge the contributions of older people by using the month of May to celebrate Older Americans Month (OAM). Led by the Admin-istration for Community Living, the annual observance offers the oppor-tunity to learn about, support, and celebrate our nation’s older citizens. This year’s theme, “Blaze a Trail,”
emphasizes the ways older adults are reinventing themselves through new work and new passions, engag-ing their communities, and blazing a trail of positive impact on the lives of people of all ages.
Want to celebrate? See the center calendars in the center of this issue for the list of May picnics and par-ties at each of our six centers.
Are you a trailblazer, or do you know any? Share a story with us on our Facebook page or via email at [email protected] and tell us how you or a friend are blazing trails: giving back to the community, starting new careers or hobbies, redefinig aging, or any-thing else that says “trailblazer”! We’ll feature the stories and images of local trailblazers all month on our Facebook page, Facebook.com/BerksEncore!
Older Americans, By The Numbers
46.2 MILLIONThe number of people aged 65 and older in
the United States on July 1, 2014
98.2 MILLIONProjected population of people age 65 and
older in 2060
2.4 MILLIONProjected number of baby boomers in 2060
2033The year in which, for the fi rst time, the population of age 65 and older would
outnumber younger than 18 in the U.S.
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A COMBAT VETERAN OF WWII REMEMBERS
Watch on the Roer RiverCALEB’S CREW OF
OPEN BIBLE BAPTIST CHURCHOn April 2 seven of us from Caleb’s Crew went to
the Boyertown Museum of Historic Vehicles for their semi-annual Diner Day. We got to see a number of vehicles on display – bicycles, motorcycles, wagons, cars, and trucks – all with local routes. There was even an old-fashioned player piano! That same day there happened to be a blacksmith demonstrating his trade around the turn of the 20th century. But the highlight of our day was sitting inside the original Fegley’s Diner, which once did a brisk business on Rt. 422 in Exeter, but is now on display inside the museum. We had some homemade pie and coffee, all at 1938 prices!
On a sad note, we mourn the passing of one of our own, Marlin Weitzel, who passed away on Easter Sunday at the age of 82. For the past several years we went to see him at Berks Heim on his birthday, to sing with him some of his favorite hymns and to enjoy some cake together. He will be sorely missed.
Our next activity is our bi-monthly meeting, to be held on Saturday, May 7, at 10:00 AM at the church. The topic for the morning will be “FAST: The Signs of a Stroke,” presented by a speaker from Berks Visiting Nurses Association. Come join us for food, fellowship, and an informative topic!
It would be over two months until we could make a river crossing. We kept busy with light training, getting re-equipped and catching up on our letter writing. Some in our company repainted a captured truck that had been lend-leased to the British; the Germans had captured it and now came full circle back to Americans. Its new name was painted on the front – Lucherberg – for that’s where it was liberated. For the rest of the war it was used to carry our company’s heavy equipment.
One of our rifl e platoons captured a German cow and we enjoyed fresh milk. It proved to go very well with the chocolate candy bar in our GI ra-tions. Just before the crossing in Febuary we had a delicious steak dinner!
When our company rotated to the rear, captain jake gave us boating lessons on the Inde river, which we had waded across on our drive to the Roer as it was only waist deep. But its current was swift enough for good boat drills. Using an assault boat from the engineers, we practised cross-ings. Our captain told us to aim straight upstream and it worked; we went across on a beeline. This also worked when we crossed that roaring Roer. This proved to be one of the best training exercises ever. We only lost one boat on the February Crossing. They (12 to a boat with 6 on a side) must have lost control and were swept downstream. The Germans were able to shoot them up and we heard they were all badly wounded.
Submitted by Bob Huber, CO G 415 REG, 104th Division
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The invocation was given by Pastor Phyllis. She read a very appropriate passage about praising the Lord with music. Today’s program was the Happy Boombaders! After the pledge to the fl ag, President Bob Frey opened the meeting. In the absence of the secretary, the minutes were read by Ruth Mease. We celebrated six birthdays and one anniversary.
Since the bus for the trip to Doolan’s could not be fi lled the trip was cancelled. Also the Penn’s Peak and Ace in the Hole trips had to be cancelled. Our next trip will be to Mohegan Sun Casino on July 13. Anyone interested in going can call Bonnie at 610-926-4163.
We were reminded that next month we will be collecting canned goods as well as cash for the Berks Food Bank. This is a very worthwhile project and our members have been very generous in their support. Also program chairman Doris Schlap-pich announced that Halle Vaughan will be portraying Eleanor Roosevelt at our May 9 meeting. Ruth Mease announced that her table will be providing refreshments, which will be shep-herd’s pie (one of my favorites). I hope I have recovered enough to be there!
As I mentioned earlier the Happy Boombaders provided the entertainment. The original group was formed in 1974. The Reading Chapter was founded in 1981. They did a great job of brightening the spirits on a dreary weather day. The above
information was provided by Ruth Mease who took notes for me since I was unable to attend. I appreciate her willingness to do this for me. Thanks Ruth.
Respectfully submitted, Marie J. Fies
TUCKERTON NIFTY FIFTYLunch for the March meeting featured three types of subma-
rines made by Redner’s. We also had potato chips and homemade desserts. No one went home hungry.
The pot luck luncheon is ready to go. All food slots are fi lled. Just bring the food you signed up to bring in for the pot luck puncheon. It’s your ticket to eat. Everything will look and taste delicious.
The March program featured Bob Kreitz playing the piano. He played 1960s and 1970s songs as requested by our members. He has a fantastic memory for tunes. He played each request fl awlessly.
Bob Daniels, President, reminded us that Berks Encore has ex-ercise classes at all Berks Encore centers, free of charge for anyone over age 60. Call the center for times.
Marilyn Daniels, Trip Coordinator, has a few openings for the Vermont trip.
Remember to pay your trip fee by the date listed on the list of trips. It’s important to pay by the due date. If trip money is not received by the due date, the trip will be offered to people on the waiting list. By doing this, worry about fi lling the bus is alleviated.
Leah Eckenroth, Secretary/Publicity
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BLANDON SENIOR CITIZENSHello Everyone! Wednesday, March 9 there was an attendance of 74! We
are again happy to mention that we received four new mem-bers: Richard L. & Barbara A. Kutz, Kenneth & Susan Barlet! WELCOME NEW MEMBERS! We also had three visitors: Ted & Linda Moore and June Adolfsen.
Our Trip Coordinator, Shirley Frazer, mentioned trip open-ings for: “Mystery Trips,” American Heroes, Michigan, Potomac Eagle and Christmas on the Potomac!
Our refreshment committee for this meeting were: Dolores & Herb Dorney, Shirley & Neal Berger and Sylvia & Glenn Knouse!
The Program for today’s meeting was provided by Musical Friends, which consisted of a saxophone and two guitars. They entertained us with good enjoyable music, and some sing-a-longs, which was enjoyed by all the Seniors. Thank you, Musi-cal Friends, for your enjoyable entertainment!
At the March 23 meeting, Janet Blumenstine, Membership/Attendance Chairperson reported we had 74 present and we also received two New Members: Ted & Linda Moore and June Adolfsen! We are so happy to have them join the Blandon Seniors; WELCOME!
Shirley Frazer reminded us that we have room for six more people to Doolan’s Shore Club, and openings for 5 or 6 to July 19: Mystery Trip, Aug. 9: American Heroes, Sept. 24-30: Michigan Trip, Oct. 18:Potomac Eagle Scenic Railroad, Nov.
3: Mystery Trip, Nov. 22: American Music Theatre (only room for 5); and Dec. 6: Gaylords Christmas on the Potomac! Call Shirley Frazer at 610-926-4312 if interested!
Harold Burgert and his granddaughter Amy Langman shared some history, dating back to the 1700s on Berks County and times of the Burgert Farm, which was very interesting. Thank You Harold & Amy!
Today’s Refreshment Committee were Janet Williams, Doris Koenig, Barbara Faust, Jean Aronowitz, and Michelle Fidler!
Reminder that our M eetings are held on the fi rst and fourth Wednesday of the Month, beginning at 1:00 p.m., and any-one that is interested, come and join us, at the Maidencreek Church, Rt. 73 Blandon, you are more than welcome!
Respectfully submitted,Shirley L. Readinger-Ziegler, Club Secretary
“Happy Birthday Wishes” go out to our May Seniors: 03: Sharlene A. Stauff er04: Ruth A. Price07: Stanley G. Schaff er, Sr.11: Roy Rothenberger Paul L. Brown15: Donna Strohm16: Ethel Rothermel
20: Minerva Gauker Janet A. Fitzgerald Patricia A. Potts21: Dorothy Weller Shirley L. Readinger-Ziegler22 : Richard L. Kutz30: Patricia Zemitis31: Patricia Readinger
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conducted by our President, Dan Loose. Time was taken to acknowledge all birthdays and wedding anniversaries celebrated during the month of March. We had a total of (5) new members joining our club.
Book audits for our club were recently performed and every-thing was accurate and in good order.
Kay Shunk introduced our guest speaker, John D. Rausch, who is a member of the original old Belleman’s Church, and very much Pa. Dutch. John is a collector of many vintage items and he brought some of those items with him to discuss. Vintage items which were used in the barnyard, kitchen, household, etc. were talked about and shown to us and group participation was
GOOD SHEPHERD U.C.C — PEOPLE OVER 50used to try to recognize and name the particular items. It was an enlightening program enjoyed by all.
Our lunch for this month consisted of homemade chicken noodle soup, tossed salad with various dressings, assorted des-serts and drinks. We also had our pick of chocolate or strawber-ry fl avored marshmallow Easter eggs. A special thank-you goes out to our kitchen volunteers.Upcoming Meeting Dates:Apr. 27: Entertainment - Sterling Lamm - Accordion Music Jun. 22: Pre-Ordered Sandwiches - $3.50 – purchase tickets at April and May
Meeting Jul. 27: Picnic at Dietrich’s Park (Members only) – purchase tickets at May and
June Meeting
Bus Trip Schedule/Update given by Karen Shaub, Travel Com-mittee member:May 3: Penn’s Peak – Sold out –Wait ListJun. 15: Hunterdon Hills – Sold out – Wait ListJul. 13: Am. Music Theatre – Seats Available - $75.00Aug. 17: Sight and Sound – Seats Available - $93.00Sep. 14: Pine Dinner Theatre – Seats Available - $68.00Oct. 5: Woodloch Resort – Seats Available - $75.00Nov. 10: Brownstone – Sold out – Wait ListDec. 6: Am. Music Theatre – Seats Available - $68.00
If you have an interest in any of the trips, please contact one of the Travel Committee Members, as soon as possible. This trip information changes frequently.
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HAMBURG SENIOR CITIZENSOur Wednesday twice-a-month meetings for May and June
will be held in the Hamburg Area Middle S chool cafeteria beginning at 2 p.m.May 11 - Curt Lash will entertain us with his singing, guitar playing, and his
country humor.May 25 - We will have our memorial service to remember members who passed
away during the last year.June 8 - Kathy Grim from Blue Marsh Lake will enlighten us about the lifestyles
and history of the Lenape Indians in Berks County.June 22 - We will have our annual summer banquet at 12 p.m. – It will be a
catered family-style meal and afterwards we will play bingo with Longaberger baskets as prizes. Everyone is asked to bring a non-perish-able food item to be given to the Northern Berks Food Pantry.
Terry Becker, manager of the Fleetwood senior center, in-stalled the following offi cers of 2016:
Corinne Rollman – PresidentGloria Kramer – Vice PresidentRuth Ann Hein – TreasurerMarian Mengel – Assistant TreasurerBernice White – SecretaryGloria Kramer – Assistant Secretary
On Tuesday, June 14, we will take a day trip to the Mennonite Information Center to experience the Biblical Tabernacle.
We will have a luncheon smorgasbord at Miller’s Family Restaurant and then go the Turkey Hill Dairy. There we will create our own virtual ice cream fl avor, ice cream package, and a commercial. It should be a very interesting day!
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BLANDON SENIOR CITIZENS Richard L. & Barbara A. Kutz 47 YearsClarence R. & Lucille M. Yenser 55 YearsFloyd C. & Carol E. Richard 37 YearsGlenn & Sylvia Knouse 58 YearsNeal C. & Shirley E. Berger 55 YearsGalen S. & Patricia Fisher 57 YearsRobert & Janet Blumenstine 15 Years
SHOEMAKERSVILLE SENIOR CITIZENSMaryann & Albert Burkevage 53 YearsBarbara & George Hartman 46 YearsBernice & Samuel Kistler 27 YearsDebra & Lee Phillips 24 YearsSandra & Robert Hinnersh itz 3 Years
PRIME TIMERS OF ZION’S CHURCHMark & Dianne Adam 40 YearsMyers & Mabel Adam 64 YearsMichael & Jennifer Adams 29 YearsRonald & Karen Bailey 34 YearsKerry & Kathleen Bond 31 YearsCharles & Mary Burkert 17 YearsMark & Sue Fritz 23 YearsCrist & Barbara Galanos 29 YearsSamuel & Bernice Kistler 26 YearsErnest & Carolyn Kramer 30 YearsKenneth & Diane Leiby 38 YearsDarryl & Bonnie Loeb 12 YearsMichael & Brenda McCauley 41 YearsLee & Sandra Mengel 50 YearsRichard & Janis Pennell 54 YearsHarold & Ruth Seidel 55 YearsDon & Jodie Shade 35 YearsLarry & Kathy Sundberg 3 YearsPaul & Donna Unger 42 YearsJohn & Joanne Zinger 39 Years
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Our March meeting was a very informative one: we had Patrolman Godshall speaking about keeping safe, with all the telephone scams going on lately. There are so many frauds that it’s hard to keep up with them all. Also, he mentioned how important it is to have a list of any medications with you and to make sure it’s always up to date. It is also important to have a list of your contact numbers. In an emergency this information is very important. Patrolman Godshall gave a very interesting presentation.
We had some delicious snacks and new member directory sheets were handed out. Our trips are fi lling up nicely. If anyone is interested in our remaining trips, please call Kathy Murphy at 610-369-1436. Our remaining trips are:Thurs., May 26: Bird In Hand to see Confession $78.00
Tues., June 14: Hunterdon Hills to see Jukebox Heroes $81.00
Thurs., July 21: American Music Theatre Crooners $76.00 – includes dinner at Plain & Fancy
Thurs., Sept 22: Mystery Trip $76.00
Thurs., Nov 17: Hunterdon Hills Playhouse Christmas $85.00
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GOLDEN MUHLSThe Golden Muhls meets the fourth Monday of each
month at the Recreation Building at 3025 River Road in Muhlenberg Township from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. All seniors over the age of 55 are welcome. You do not need to live in Muhlenberg Township to participate. 2016 dues are just $5/ person and $2 for each meeting you attend.
On May 23 we will host Zane Szurgot who will speak on mindfulness and hypnosis in your daily life. While most peo-ple think of hypnosis as something silly from what they have learned in the movies, it’s actually a healing-oriented prac-tice and is only meant to help individuals become healthier and less stressed. Zane is a registered nurse with a Master of Science in Nursing and is learned in psychology, health edu-cation and stress control. These qualities combine to make her audience comfortable with her. Come learn about how you can become healthier and happier through mindfulness and hypnosis.
At our meeting on June 27 we will talk about reverse mortgages with specialist Dale N. Shuey. You have seen the ads on TV with Alex Terbek, but Dale will give you the facts and explain the misconceptions of the product and how it can be used to meet your specifi c needs.
If you have any questions about our group, please call Karen at 610-929-4727 ext. 265. Come have fun with us.
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THE HILLTOPPERS OF GOUGLERSVILLEOur meeting in March went well. We had almost 60 people
come to hear Mahlon Fink talk about his time spent at Iwo Jima. He explained that he got a letter from one of the soldiers who helped raise the fl ag there to keep spreading the history of what happened at Iwo Jima, and that’s why he keeps telling his story. It was very informative and touching to hear what our serviceman willingly go through for our freedom.
Our April 7 meeting will be entertaining. We have Pastor Timothy Craven, singer and guitarist coming. Join us at 1 p.m.May 7 at 12 p.m.: Everybody’s Birthday Party – The hoagie orders must be
placed at the April meeting. Sandy Heisy will be our entertainment with her fun piano music and sing along songs.
June 2 at 11:30 a.m.: Our Annual Chicken Barbeque at the Mohnton Park – Enjoy bingo, guessing games and fun with your friends, and, of course, all those homemade desserts.
July and August: No Meetings
Upcoming trips:April 20: Mohegan Sun Casino, $30 – departing 9 a.m.May 17: Mystery trip!! Where are we going? $48 – departing 8:45 a.m.June 22: Samson at Sight and Sound Theatre, $79 – departing 9:45 a.m.
Lunch on your own at Hershey Farms Restaurant afterward.
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We meet the fi rst Thursday of each month of Wyomissing UCC church, 2 Vermont Rd in Gouglersville at 1 p.m. Some
meetings start at noon when a meal is served. We welcome all visitors and new members.
Barbara Notobartolo, Secretary
UGI GAS UTILITIES SENIORSHow pleasant to enjoy the warmer weather of Springtime!
If you have some time, consider joining our group, as all are welcome.
Meetings are held the third Tuesday of each month at St. John’s Reformed Church 4001 Penn Ave. Sinking Spring started at 1:00 p.m. Exceptions are the picnic in July, no August meeting and the Christmas Party in December. Our Entertainment for Meetings:
May - Sonny and the SOS GangJune - Sterling and his Accordion
July 19 is our Picnic
Our Bus Trips Include:Wed., May 4: “Samson” at the Millennium TheatreTues., May 24: “USO Stars and Stripes Extravaganza” at Doolan’s Mon., June 13: “Jukebox Heroes Live” at Hunterdon Hills PlayhouseWed., June 29: “Footloose” at the Fulton Theatre.
You may enjoy our trips, if y ou are a member or not. For more details on bus trips, phone June Kunklelman (610)-589-1924
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SACRED HEART VILLA (Please do not park in front of Villa)May 11 @ 1:15 p.m. Anniversary Luncheon – at TBA.
Please attend Mass in Chapel at 12:10 p.m.
June 8 @ 1 p.m. Everybody’s Birthday PartyJuly 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, 610-750-2007. Listen to WEEU or call 610-376-7335 or call Sacred Heart Villa at 610-929-5751.
HGA SENIOR CLUB CASINO TRIPS FOR 2016Date, Time, and Price subject to changeBUS LEAVES AT 9:30 A.M. FOR ALL TRIPS(Bus leaves from HGA parking lot, rectory side)
May 10 Mt. Airy $29June 14 Harrah’s Philadelphia $29July 12 Resorts Atlantic City $35
Contact Joyce A. Kozlowski for updates and seating arrangements at home, 610-929-5362, or on her cell phone, 610-750-2007 .
2016 TRIPSFRIDAY, JUNE 17: HUNTERSON HILLS PLAYHOUSE - “JUKEBOX HEROES LIVE”
Cost $85.00 – All reservations must be paid in full by May 17.Bus leaves from HGA Parking Lot at 9:45 a.m. and arrives back at 5 p.m.
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 31: DUTCH APPLE D/T - YESTON & KOPIT’s PHANTOMCost: $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.”
BERNVILLE YOUNG AT HEART The March 16, 2016 Bernville Young at Heart meeting began
at 12 p.m. with lunch and a very informative presentation by Kate Ketter of Senior LIFE Reading followed.
Sixty three members plus two new members attended the March meeting. Linda and Walter Focht were welcomed.
The May 18 meeting at the Bernville Grange Hall will feature our Spring Banquet starting at 12 p.m. Dori Martin will cater and the price is $13. Reservations are required and can be made at the April meeting or by calling (610) 488-1400. Roy McCutcheon will entertain us on the keyboard and in song. There are still some seats available on some of our trips; for more info call Millie at (610)488-6898.
Everyone is welcome to our meetings.Barbara A. Rausch
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PRIME TIMERS OF ZION’S CHURCHMay will be a busy month in the lives of the Prime Timers of
Zion’s Church, Hamburg.The month will begin with a Friendship Circle Breakfast at
the Perry Restaurant on Saturday, May 7 at 9 a.m. Then on Monday, May 9 there will be a Lunch/Bingo party at 12 p.m. at the church.
Every Tuesday morning at 10 a.m. the Action Group will continue their study of David Jeremiah’s DVD course, “The Courage To Conquer.”
The monthly Prime Timers Council meeting will be held on Friday, May 13 at 1:30 p.m.
Special May activities will include the following:Saturday, May 7, 5-9 p.m.: Oldies Dance & Buff et at the Journey CaféWednesday, May 11 @ 9 a.m.: The American Music Theatre’s production of
“The Crooner” in Lancaster followed by lunch at Kitchen Kettle Village
May 15-22: a Bermuda Cruise
ZION’S PRIME TIMERS WITH MAY BIRTHDAYS ARE: Brenda ArmerLarry BaerRonald BaileyThomas BechtelLouise FolkRonnie FolkKaren FoxDebra Graff Terre Homan
Bill JonesJean KershnerAnita KnoblauchErnest KramerEsther LevanSandra MengelPatricia MerktRobert MerktCynthia Moyer
Richard PennellLori PickelBradley RahnAbigail SchappellRuth SchappellMonte SchroederEarl StitzerMarie Strause
SENIOR CLUB OF LAURELDALEHello Again: Lots of good things happening at our Senior Club.
February 22 – The Audit of our 2015 Trips Treasury Records was performed by our members, Paul Biehl, Joan Kiebach, Nancy and Robert Henn, and we thank them for doing that task. All Trips records were found to be in proper order and balanced. Good job!
March 11, Past Meeting – Lunch was pre-ordered delicious ham, Italian and tuna sandwiches from Lattanzio’s shop. Our 118 attending members really enjoyed the musical entertainment performed by the Rev. David Reinwald.
May 3 – Our bus departs for Penn’s Peak D/T at 10:00 a.m.
May 8 – HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY TO ALL LADIES.
May 11 – Board Meeting at the Church at 9:30 a.m.
May 13, Upcoming Meeting – Musical entertainment by the Dave Kline, Mountain Folk Band. For lunch, we’ll be serving hot dogs, sauerkraut, chips and beverages. Also we’ll start taking reservations for our Indoor Picnic to be held on July 8.
May 13 – Deadline to reserve for our 50th Anniversary Celebration. Phone: Pat 610-374-1675. Members: You don’t want to miss-out on a good lunch, entertainment and party time at the Reading Liederkranz, scheduled for Friday, June 10.
May 18 – Our bus departs for American Music Theatre at 9:00 a.m.
May 30, MEMORIAL DAY – Remember our Veterans and Current Military.
June 1 – Our bus departs for Ehrhardt’s D/T at 8:00 a.m.
2016 TRIPS SHEDULE May 3: Penn’s Peak D/T $70.May 18: Amer. Music + Golden Corral $65.June 1: Ehrhardt’s D/T $72.July 13: Mohegan Sun Casino $23.August 3: Timbers D/T $52.August 17: Hunterdon D/T $80.September 8: Doolan’s D/T $83.October 5: Dutch Apple D/T $71.November 15: Mohegan Sun Casino $23.December 7: Amer. Music + Yoder’s $70.
Many of these trips are sold-out, but we can put you on our Waiting Lists, because we do get some cancellations. Reserve with Helen 610-929-2412.
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Spring Greetings: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:May 24 Doolans “USO Stars & Strips Extravaganza” $90.00June 10 Hunterdon Hills Playhouse, “Juke Box Heroes” $85.00June 21 Annual picnic and meeting at Alsace Church $ 8.00July 13 Rainbow Comedy Playhouse, “Perfect Wedding” $75.00Aug 11 Mystery Trip $88.00Sept 20 Mt. Airy Casino, Bill Haley, Jr. & The Comets $75.00Oct 19 Woodloch Resort, “Down the Streets of America” $85.00Nov 9-11 Dicken’s Christmas Cambridge, Ohio $425.00Dec 8 Dutch Apple, “Holly, Jolly Christmas” $75.00Dec 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!!
PARISH-DANA RETIREESOur speaker for Thursday, 5 May will be Mark Weyer. Mark
will give us a presentation on his experiences from hiking the Appalachian Trail.
By this time we should have a solid indication who the nominees will be for the upcoming presidential election. Rumor has it that that Ross Perot will be a last-minute dark horse for the Whig Party. Feel free to voice your opinion regarding all the nominees at the meeting.
As always, we will congregate at Wegman’s Family Restau-rant, 4401 Pottsville Pike (Route 61) in Reading. The private dining/meeting room is on the lower level. The easy entrance is at the rear. Ample parking is always provided.
The hot meals are served buffet-style promptly at noon. The entrée for May will include: hearty meatloaf, perky parsley po-tatoes, plentiful peas, salad a la sous chef Wegman, savory rolls/butter...and ta-da — ICE CREAM! All this for the low, low price of ten smackeroos!
Monthly meetings are always held on the fi rst Thursday of each month, September through June. We begin to congregate/ meditate at 11 a.m. — even earlier for those persons who aren’t allowed to talk at home. The gala event concludes at approxi-mately 1:30 p.m.
All former employees from the Dana Reading Plant (manage-ment and union) are encouraged to attend. (We keep hoping that the prodigal son, brother Eddie W. will soon return to the fl ock.)
BULLETIN JUST IN: Circle your calendar for Thursday, June 23rd. That’s when our annual picnic will be held--at Maier’s Grove in Blandon. Be there.
Concerns may be addressed to Larry Jambeau at [email protected].
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BERKS CHAPTER OF PENNSYLVANIA ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOL RETIREESMay, Older Americans Month, is celebrated across our coun-
try to acknowledge the contributions of our older persons to our nation and in particular to those men and women who have defended our country through their service in our armed forces. The Executive Board of Berks Chapter PASR would like to take this opportunity to extend a big thank you to our members who have continued their volunteer service with the Greater Reading Food Bank and supporting deployed military and their families by helping to pack care packages for Keystone Soldiers. Best wishes for much success as they plan to participate in the Wreaths Across America event on December 17, 2016, at Fort Indiantown Gap National Cemetery. Beginning at noon, volunteers will place thousands of wreaths upon veterans’ graves. BCASR members and friends are invited to help with this event that will be coordinated by BCASR President, Candice Hartranft, [email protected].
BCASR members also award grants to active teachers and sup-port personnel to fund special projects to be completed with youth in their schools. The 2016 grant recipient of $750 is Cynthia Murdough, a sixth grade teacher at Conrad Weiser Middle School. This grant will be used to provide support for her Scouts Aware2 project (Scouts actively watching and recording environmental events). The grant will improve the current sixth grade science curriculum with hands on science activities, coordinated with the sixth grade weather and environmental science units.
MARK YOUR CALENDAR to join BCASR members on Nov. 14, 2016, for “A Playhouse Christmas in 2016” at Hunterdon Hills Playhouse. This festive holiday tour includes motor coach trans-portation, show ticket, full course meal, taxes and all gratuities. Also, consider joining us in 2017 on our exciting cruise to New
England and Canada. For reservations and details please contact Pamela Taylor at AAA Reading Berks at 610-374-5600 ext. 7231 or email Pam at [email protected]. BCASR membership is not required.
DISCOUNTS ON AMUSEMENT PARK TICKETS – If you are a member of PASR, you and your family can take advantage of deep discounts on amusement park tickets. PASR has partnered with HERSHEY PARK (discount code, 75489); DUTCH WON-DERLAND (user name, 196PASR; discount code, DUKE 1); IDLEWILD & SOAKZONE (promo code – only valid for seven days after purchase date, HB2015); and KENNYWOOD to offer you signifi cant savings. Questions? Phone PASR at 717.697.7077.
Mary Ann Zerkowski, Chair, Public Relations, BCASR
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BERKSHIRE COMMONS EVENTS
CASINO BUS TRIPMay 17th - Hollywood
Leaves Berkshire at 9am & 9:20amfrom Penn Crossings Senior Apt. off 724 in Shillington
Cost $28 (receive $30 free slot play, food credit, and door prizes)Photo ID needed, call to R.S.V.P.
2016 SENIOR FESTIVAL OF THE ARTSMiller Center for the Arts, Reading
• Opening Reception Sunday, June 5th, 1pm - 3pm. (with Musical Review Show at 2pm)
• Visit the Genesis HealthCare Sponsor Table & Special Exhibit:Berkshire Common’s Memory Care. “Artist with Alzheimer’s”
WARTIME VETERANS, Th eir Widows & the family members trying to help them!Come & hear the updates regarding a little known pension benefi t that the VA may owe you!
“THE FACTS - VETERAN BENEFITS”Wed., June 1st, at 2pm & 6pm
Presented by Th omas Rutter, an Accredited VA Claims Agent.Please call Berkshire Commons 610-779-3993 to R.S.V.P.
SHOEMAKERSVILLE SENIOR CITIZENS CLUBHAPPY MEMORIAL DAYMay: one of the most beautiful months of the year. It’s time
for gardening and grass cutting.Our weekly meetings are held every Tuesday at 1:00 p.m.
in the Banquet Hall of the Shoemakersville Fire Company. Everyone is welcome; come and enjoy our meetings, bi-monthly entertainment and weekly fellowship, including Bingo, follow-ing the meeting.
The entertainment for the month of May is as follows:5/3: We will celebrate Mother’s Day5/10: Jennifer Moyer – Home Instead
5/3: Steve Walker – Patriotic Music
The following Casino Trips have been planned by our Trip Coordinators:May 4: HollywoodMay 18: Resorts – Atlantic CityJune 1: Mohegan SunJuly 6: Harrah’s – Chester
Contact Marlene Kline @ 610-562-8364 for information or reservations.
Special trips planned by Marlene are as follows:June 18: American Music Theatre - Summer Doo Wop Cavalcade – Includes
Family Style Meal @ Hershey Farm Restaurant, Cost: $87.00August 17: Sight and Sound Theatre, “Samson,” – Cost $94.00December 14: American Music Theatre, Christmas Show – includes
Family Style Meal @ Hershey Farm Restaurant, Cost $83.00
Special trips planned by Beth Wolfe are as follows: June 6-8: Pittsburgh Express – Cost $375.00September 15: Mt Haven Resort, Hawaiian Luau – Cost to be determinedNovember 27-29: Christmas at the Beach- Virginia Beach, VA – cost $ 339.00
Contact Betty @ 610-926-5821Happy Birthday and Happy Anniversary to all our members
who have these special events during the month of May. I apologize for any missed Birthdays or Anniversaries.
Janet Craley, Correspondence Secretary
SHOEMAKERSVILLE SENIOR CITIZENS BIRTHDAYS IN MAY: Bruce AltlandCarol BiehlHarold BohnShelia Dreibelbis Evelyn GibsonFaye GraufRussell HartmanLee HerberJoseph Killian
Jean KershnerBarbara KlineMarlene KlineVerna KopiczShirley LuckenbillMarian MengelCheryl PavellDebra PhillipsNelson Schreffl er
Jean SmithEthel SpanglerRichard StoudtLeon StrausserGerri TobloskiPhyllis VlockSusan WillmanPatricia Yocum
NATIVITY 50+Nativity 50+ will meet on May 19 in Sweitzer Hall at Nativ-
ity Lutheran Church. A light lunch will be served at 12 o’clock. After the business meeting Martha Sitler will talk to us about “One Room Schools. ”
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ST. CATHERINE OF SIENA50+ CLUB NEWS
Come join us for our monthly meetings, our meetings are held at 1 pm on the fi rst Wednesday of every month at St. Catharine’s Social Hall on Route 562 in Exeter Township. Dues are $5.00 per year. Call Mike Mullen, President of 50+ Club at (610) 370-1298, with any questions or concerns. We always welcome new members.APRIL 6, 2016 – Speaker: Mary Beth Krauchuk to speak on Health issues
and tips.CAKE and COFFEEPlay Left, Right & Center or Bingo
May 4, 2016 – Speaker: Mary Kay Bernosky- “Women In Crisis”Collect donation or free will off erings for basic items/needs of the organization.Snacks for the table will be provided by the club. CAKE and COFFEE
June 1, 2016 – Outdoor Picnic at the St. Catherine of Siena Church Pavilion, 12 p.m. until ??????Cost: $15.00 members - $20.00 non-members. GREAT FOOD and BINGO – BINGO - BINGO
2016 TRAVEL PLANSThursday, April 28: Hunterdon Hills Playhouse, Neil Simons “Rumors”–
High Society! High Crimes! High Comedy! Cost: $88.50
Wednesday, May 25: Chanticleer Gardens, American Treasure Tour & Lunch – Cost: $98.00 per person
Wednesday, June 29: Bucks County Playhouse, “The Buddy Holly Story” and lunch at Marsha Brown’s (a renovated church). – Cost: $113.00 per personFinal payment due: June 1, 2016
Call Pat White 610-582-1437 for more information
Mary Sue Robinson, Publicis t 484-332-0343
LEAGUE OF GOLDEN AGERS, MOHNTON
Our fi rst trip of the year was on St. Patrick’s Day to Ehrhardt’s for an Irish Festival. We enjoyed a variety of Irish dishes for lunch and had music and a singer, also a magician to enjoy.
There are still seats left on upcoming trips:May 4: Mystery trip $83June 15: Hunterdon Hills to see “Jukebox Heroes” $89 July 6: Fulton Theatre for “Footloose” $94 August 3: Taste of Annapolis & Naval Academy $120 Sept 11-17: Mackinac Island $800/single – call for details Oct 4: Penn’s Peak in Jim Thorpe featuring Rick K & the All Nighters $82
Nov 2: Millennium Theater “Samson” $95 – Lunch at Hershey Farms
Meetings are the second and fourth Wednesday starting at 10 a.m. in St. John’s Parish House in Mohnton. If you are inter-ested in any of these trips, call Marian Freet @ 610-777-9741.
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WEST LAWN SENIOR CLUB NEWS We look with anticipation for the rest of this year’s trips
and meetings at the West Lawn Seniors. We are ready for fun and trips, with our 2016 membership campaign kicked off and in full swing! Our dues are only $5/ year. Club membership is open to all.
Our regular meeting will be Tuesday, May 3, with music by Sunny and the SOS Band. Refreshments will follow their music program. The social meeting on May 17 will have Bingo, games, and refreshments, a fun time for all.
At our June 7 meeting, we will have music by Lee Moyer on the keyboard for our entertainment. The social meeting on June 21 will have Bingo, games, and refreshments, a fun time for all.
We meet at the West Lawn Community Center of the West Lawn United Methodist Church, located at Woodside and Noble Streets in West Lawn. Come join our group today, and start a new fun time together. We are looking forward to seeing you.
NOTICE: Our Club does not meet during the months of July &August; there will not be any general or social meetings!
Our entertainment for the September 5 meeting is Joe Soltysik, and for October 4 , New Earth Band!
The trip committee has prepared the trip schedule for May through November of 2016. The trips for 2016 are: May 18: Media theater “Musical 1776” – Check for availability June 29: Caesar’s Casino in Atlantic City – includes dinner & a show,
Check for availability
July 27: Mt Gretna Timbers Playhouse Summer Musical – Check for availability
August 18: Uncertain arrangements?? – Will reschedule or cancel!! September 15: Pines “Honky Tonk Angels” – Check for availabilityOctober 13: Ace in the Hole “German Fest” – Sign up @ May 3 meetingNovember 17: Hunterdon Hills “Christmas 2016” – Sign up @ June 7 meeting PLEASE NOTE: All sign up times start @ 12 p.m., before the 1 p.m. meeting!
Our trips are open to our members on a fi rst come basis, and then the trips are open to the general public on a waiting list.
For more information and details on trips, call; Clara Koch @ 610-678-2123 or Barbara Messner @ 610-678-1961.
METROPOLITAN EDISON RETIREES ASSOCIATION
2016 Tour Preview*Mystery Trip! — May 24 – Come join the fun of the unknown. We’ll keep you
guessing all day long, An adventure awaits you at every turn!Monuments, Memorials, and Museums — Washington, D.C. - June 22 –
Enjoy a guided tour of various Monuments and Memorials followed by a delicious lunch along the Georgetown Waterfront at Tony & Joe’s Seafood Place. Great food with a gorgeous view! Then spend the afternoon at the *U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum. A living memorial to the Holocaust. *Optional: Air & Space Museum in place of Holocaust Museum.
“Samson” - Sight & Sound Theatre — Lancaster, PA - August 16 – One of the most captivating stories in the Bible, SAMSON is fi lled with colorful characters, extraordinary feats of strength, and amazing special eff ects 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 fi lled 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 fl yers to be distrib-uted for each trip destination.
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 fi ve dollars. Contact: Sandy Myskowski by phone: 610-678-9374 or email: [email protected]
For additional information & questions, contact Henry Robidoux Phone: 610-929-4059 or Email: [email protected].
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