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Discount Program ...... pg 7 brought to you by Dollars & Sense ..... pgs 16 & 17 Law and Order ...... pgs 10~12 On-Going Activities .. pgs 20 & 21 Volunteer Spotlight ...... pg 9 The 15th Annual Senior Expo: Your Agency ...... pgs 24 & 25 Your Community ...... pgs 27~38 Your Health ...... pgs 13~15 Better than Ever! Your Technology ...... pg 23 Berks Encore’s Senior Expo takes place on tions can also be dropped off at The Body Zone Tuesday, October 27 at the Body Zone Sports & Sports and Wellness Complex the day of the event. Wellness Complex, 3103 Paper Mill Road in Wyo- Center Spotlight ...... pg 8 missing. Your possibilities for the day are endless: PRESENTATIONS AND PROGRAMS more than 120 vendors, Medicare counseling and Title sponsor Reading Health System will pro- presentations, cooking demonstrations, fl u shots, vide a variety of health screenings on the basket- educational sessions, and entertainment. ball court. In addition, fl u shots will be provided Senior Expo will be open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. by Berks Visiting Nurses (please note that there To keep the day running smoothly, Berks Encore may be a $30 fee, payable by cash or check - if the has some logistical instructions and procedures for individual does not have original Medicare A & B all attendees. Parking at the Body Zone complex is as their primary insurance). strictly limited to vendors and those with handi- Redner’s Warehouse Markets Corporate Di- Alvernia University Students capped placards. For all other attendees, there is etitian, Meredith McGrath, will be presenting Visit Birdsboro ...... pg 13 alternative parking at the VF Outlet lot off Park “Simple Ingredients. Delicious Dinners.” Join Road, behind Willoughby’s. There will be continu- Meredith as she shows you how to save time and ous shuttle bus service running between the VF money with nutritious, centsible meals which will Outlet let and the Body Zone throughout the day. make for easy shopping trips and an even easier Unless you have a handicapped placard, please do week of convenient, tasty meals! The presentations not attempt to park at the Body Zone. will be held in the White Star Cabaret, located on the second fl oor. EMERGENCY FOOD COLLECTION FOR SENIORS IN NEED In response to the overwhelming success of last Help combat senior hunger during Berks Encore’s year’s Medicare sessions, Berks Encore’s staff will fa- Berks Encore Archives ...... pg 26 Senior Expo! Our Meals on Wheels program and cilitate additional information sessions and will be congregate lunches at all six centers help provide available to answer questions. Dot Hartman, Berks a hot, nutritious meal to local seniors. But fi ghting Encore Vice President of Community-Based Aging senior hunger is an ongoing battle. With that in Services, will present Medicare Changes in 2016 mind, Berks Encore is once again collecting non- throughout the day, as well as a a 12:30 p.m. session perishable food donations at Senior Expo which for those new to Medicare. The presentations are will help centers create and maintain a food pantry sponsored by Marrella Financial Group. In addi- for seniors in need. Donations will be accepted tion, APPRISE counselors will be available to assist throughout the day on October 27 at the VF Out- let parking lot on Park Road, Wyomissing. Dona- See Senior Expo Details on pages 2, 3 & 4! berksencore news • NOVEMBER 2015 SENIOR EXPO 2015 2 and laughing during these shows! and laughingduringtheseshows! entertainment experience.We knowyou’llbesinging,dancing, singing, dancing,andtrumpetplayingintoafi since 1991,blendingcomedy, impressions, He hasperformedasaone-manshow laugh whileperformingincollege. sing, doimpressions,andmakepeople Vincent discoveredhehadanabilityto classically-trained trumpetplayer, Joey in bothclassicalandpopularmusic.A former hasoverthirtyyears’experience White StarCabaret.Thisexcitingper- Comedy Singer, fortwoshowsinthe medications. Thereisnofeeforthisservice. a counselor, pleasebringalongyourMedicarecardandlistof at theentrancetoevent.Ifyouwouldlikemeetwith in theyogastudio,whichislocateddirectlyafterfrontdesk with MedicareAnnualEnrollment.Counselorswillbeavailable 2015 SeniorExpo continued fromfrontpage The missionofberks education andadvocacy. program referrals, ofservices, by providing acomprehensive achieve oflife abetter quality to enableolderadultsto is to engagethecommunity Berks EncorewelcomesJoeyVincent, Granola/protein bars milk Nonfat dry cereal Dry Brown rice Low-sodium soups Peanut butter Canned chicken Canned tuna Mixed driedfruits Raisins/prunes Applesauce Canned mixed fruit Suggested nonperishablefooditemsinclude: OUR MISSION OUR MISSION s d d d t d a a ea dr d ri / c t mixe b rie p / uce ium sou ce pr u h ut rune l y n ic d mil otein te a k (natural) ( fr natura (inwater) d e ( r s in water u n

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• @ 1 p.m. Tuesdays • 9:30 – 11 a.m. from Mondays berksencore @9:30a.m. news4 &18 • NOVEMBER 2015 CENTER NEWS 22 10a.m.-3p.m.: 12:30 p.m.: 11 a.m.: Berks EncoreBerks etrMngr–Ls oa Center Manager–LisaLorah BERKS ENCORE Center Manager–AngelaKnappenberger EncoreBerks Center Kline Manager–Rachel @10:30a.m.: @10:45a.m.: @11:30a.m.: 9 @ 9a.m.to12p.m.: 5, 12&19 4 3 Every Fri.: @11:30-1:30a.m.: @1p.m.: 3 2 Every Tue.: Every Mon.: Every Wed.: Every Thu.: 1 p.m.: 11:30 a.m.: Every Fri.: from9-11a.m. 2 11 Every Thu.: a.m. 12:30 Every Mon.: p.m.: Every Fri.: Every Thu.: Every Wed.: Every Tue.: Every Mon.: 12:30 Every Wed.: 11:30 p.m.: a.m.: Every Tue.: Fitness Room&Billiardsavailable SAVE THE DATE – December 15th at 11:30 Christmas Party –December15that Party DATE 11:30Christmas THE SAVE (available to withmany assist State Government Services, Forms &Applications) Our Fitness Room is Open Mon.–Fri. Fitness from8a.m.–3p.m.: RoomisOpen Our with Ragtime Piano musicbywith Ragtime KarlHausmanandhotlunch$5 Join usfor LUNCH!: Join usfor LUNCH!: Join usfor LUNCH!: 10:30 a.m.: 9 a.m.:

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& more & more Refreshment Committee for this meeting was this meeting was for Committee Refreshment IrishIrish Twice winner of Patriotic, Patriotic, Patriotic, Santa Claus Christmas, Santa Claus Christmas, with guitar, banjo, mandolin, piano, ukulele, and harmonica. Steve Walker sings popular fun face smiling, and heart singing! songs, from country to classical, Best String Instrument PlayerBest String Instrument Player Michelle Fidler, Barbara Faust, Janet Williams, and Jerry DeTurk! To- and Jerry DeTurk! Williams, Janet Faust, Barbara Michelle Fidler, slides of and she presented Jean Davis by provided was program day’s You! Thank Jean. interesting, Very of America. Cousins the Dreibilbis 68! this meeting was for Attendance Mountain Opry Dinner Show, spectacular Opry performancesMountain Grand at: Dinner Show, of tour a guided Show, Variety Ole Opry Morning and Blackwoods time to in the Country Hall of Fame, Music own on your time Nashville, what (and in Nashville Street on Broadway land, Tonk” “Honky in walk several saw we where Tour, Mountain and a Smoky an experience), the two-night enjoyed of the famous country stars homes! Everyone which is a very beautiful hotel. Opryland“Gaylord Hotel,” the at stay on Sunday, Blandon home to and returned 1,981 miles traveled We perfect was weather were and the meals The 4:30! 20 at September for planning this wonderful trip! Shirley Frazer You, Thank delicious! 610-845-2787 Award. He gets your toes tapping, HAPPY BIRTHDAY WISHES GO OUT TO OUR NOVEMBER SENIORS: NOVEMBER OUR TO OUT GO WISHES BIRTHDAY HAPPY Stephanie Brothers 04: Wise Melva Stephanie Sheetz 10: Christine Hartman 18: Sandra Wise 20: Richard Steve Walker The next regular meeting will be held on October 14, andThe next regular meeting will be held Respectfully submitted, Shirley L. Readinger-Ziegler, www.sweetmusicforseniors.com Special Senior Music Programs September – 23 meeting then again on October 28th beginning at 1:00 p.m.! then again on October 28th beginning OVERS M BLANDON SENIOR CITIZENS SENIOR BLANDON ONEST Personalized Estimate! Personalized

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Wednesdays rst and fourth fi on the 1 p.m. and then the presi- the president, by order called to meeting was The of prayer, lead us in a word Rothermel to called on Chaplain Ethel dent passing of several the recent for of silence which included a moment The and Jean DeTurk. C. Hertzog, Paul Gift, Walter were They members. Jeanett/ of the following: consisted committee refreshment meeting’s Smith & Arlene Shenk, Folk, Jane Lynda Dee Burkert, Eastland, Jay so very hamburger much, for those delicious You, Thank John Scalese. barbeques! a very Walker, Steve by presented for the meeting was Our program banjo, good musician. He entertained on his harmonica, guitar, us He also and gospel music. patriotic blue grass, mandolin, and played a few good jokes! told Today 46! a very attendance, for this meeting was low Our attendance (Larry) and Megan Collis, new members: Lawrence three received we on July 5 we back also of Blandon. Also, of Blandon, and Ruth A. Price, of Mertz- Zemitis new members: Uldis (Zick) & Patricia two received all our new members! to Welcome A heartytown! and warm and eight nights. We stopped at the Deerpark Restaurant at the at the Deerpark Restaurant at stopped We nights. and eight included dinners and seven breakfasts had eight We Estate. Biltmore Smith Feud, Dinner eld and McCoys which included: Hatfi in this trip, Blue Ridge Theatre, Dinner Nightlife Nashville Theatre, Dinner Family Saturday, September 12 – Saturday, Wednesday, September 9 – Wednesday, berksencore news • NOVEMBER 2015 YOUR COMMUNITY 32 Berks building. The day will feature the following activities: A Berks building.Thedaywillfeaturethefollowingactivities:A A motorcoachwilldepartfromtheWyomissing AAAReading- turing adinnertheatermusicaldrama,“AGiftforChristkindl.” Miffl day, November18. ville, PA 19541.ThedeadlinetosubmitreservationsisWednes- of $17toCandiceHartranft,2074ShartlesvilleRoad,Mohrs- meeting, pleasemailacheckpayabletoBCASRintheamount at 10:45a.m.withabusinessmeeting.Ifyouwishtoattendthe entertainment. Registrationwillbeginat10:15a.m.followed $17. AshowchoirfromaBerksCountyhighschoolwillprovide A traditionalholidaymealwillbeservedatnoonforacostof on Thursday, December3(SnowDateisFriday, December4). berg CareerandTechnology Center, 2615Warren Road,Reading invited toattendourholidaymeetingattheReadingMuhlen- aol.com Betty Schmoyerbyphoneat610.334.7417oremail Thursday, October29.Ifyouarewillingtohelp,pleasecontact citizens. Packingwilltakeplacefrom3:45p.m.to6:00on boxesforsenior Sinking Spring,toassistwiththepackingoffood Bank’sGreater ReadingFood newfacilityat117MorganDrive, are invitedtojointheCommunityServiceCommitteeat A HOLIDAY EXCUSIONtotheNationalHistoricTheaterin HOLIDAY LUNCHEONBCASRmembersandfriendsare VOLUNTEERS NEEDEDBCASRmembersandfriends inburg, PA willtakeplaceonWednesday, December2fea- . PENNSYLVANIA ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOL RETIREES BERKS CHAPTER eschmoyer@ 610.374.5600 ext.7231oremailPamat ities. ForreservationscallPamTaylor at AAAReadingBerks for thereturntrip.Thecostis$98perperson,includinggratu- Shopping inthetheater’s ChristkindlGiftStore.Boxedlunch fi hand-carved traditionalwooden dinner withalltheChristmastrimmings;Ademonstrationof painted ChairMuseumandthehorsecarriagehouse;Turkey of theoriginalChristkindleventinGermany;Atour taught byacostumed“schoolmarm, ” willexplaintheorigins tour ofarestored,one-roomschoolhousewheretheday’s lesson, Mary AnnZerkowski, Email: [email protected] (610) 929-2151•Fax:929-2576 Reading, PA 19605 210 GeorgeStreet,Suite201 Now inMuhlenbergTownship DISTRICT OFFICE 11th SenatorialDistrict Chair, PublicRelations gurines by local craftsmen; gurines bylocalcraftsmen; [email protected] . 33 YOUR COMMUNITY berksencore news • NOVEMBER 2015 rst Thursday of the month at rst Thursday of the NATIVITY 50+ NATIVITY Publicity/ Reporter “A Compassionate In-Home Care Company” Family-style meal, featuring chicken, ham, side dishes ham, side dishes chicken, featuring meal, Family-style 610-374-2496 nal trip of the year is: nal trip of We will have our fall banquet and play bingo afterward. bingo our fall banquet and play will have We nksgiving. Tha No meeting due to Visitation and Respite Care.Visitation Mrs. Christine Ryan and her students will present a musical will present and her students Christine Ryan Mrs. Restaurants. – Restaurants. Shopping, Errands, and Appts., Mark P. Hawkins, Director Mark P. Non-Medical Home Care Services: Our fi Farms Christmas 18 : American and Hershey Show Theatre Music November HAMBURG SENIOR CITIZENS SENIOR HAMBURG “We will care for Your Loved Ones like Family!” and a variety of desserts. Cost: $78 and a variety of desserts. Cost: Lifting, Transfers, Meal Prep, Light Housekeeping,Lifting, Transfers, Companionship, Personal Care, Bathing, Toileting, program. We will have cookies and beverages as a snack treat. as a snack and beverages cookies will have We program. “Let us be Your Partners in Care Giving!” 3 Park Plaza, Wyomissing, PA 19610 3 Park Plaza, Wyomissing, PA Providing the most Affordable Non-Medical Assistance Please contact our travel leader, Jeanne Lorah (717-336- Jeanne Lorah our travel leader, Please contact on the fi The Hilltoppers meet Carol Wiechecki On Monday November 9, we will take a daytrip to the MountOn Monday November 9, we will take motor coach trip December 1, we will take a On Tuesday, Gloria Kramer, Nativity 50+ will meet on November 19 in Sweitzer Hall Our Meetings for the rest of 2015 will be held in the Ham- Our Meetings for the rest of 2015 will Rates: $14.00/Hour • 24 Hr. Live-In Care $150.00/Day Rates: $14.00/Hour • 24 Hr. 2499), for trip information and reservations. 2499), for trip information Road in Gouglersville. Vermont UCC, 2 1 p.m. at Wyomissing ecause a meetings begin at 12 p.m. b Please note that some and new members welcome visitors lunch is served. We Our trips for the rest of the year are as follows: Our trips for the rest of the year are as hit show “Bar- a Las Vegas Airy Casino In Mount Pocono to see a $20 free slot playbara and Frank.” Each person will receive the casino. and we will have a luncheon buffet at to Clinton, New Jersey, to the Hunterdon Hills Playhouse in enjoy always CHRISTMAS 2015.” We see “ A PLAYHOUSE singers and dancersthe musical that their wonderfully talented present. November 25 – November December 9 – at Nativity Lutheran Church. A light lunch will be served at 12:00 p.m. The program will be presented by Meredith . Everyone is Markets Warehouse Mensinger from Redner’s welcome. burg Area Middle School Cafeteria Beginning at 2:00 p.m. Ourburg Area Middle School Cafeteria Beginning programs for these meetings are as follows: 11 – November 610-208-8890 • Delicious food prepared Delicious food prepared HILLTOPPERS OF GOUGLERSVILLE OF HILLTOPPERS Reading, PA 19605 PA Reading, 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm • Monday, November 30 November Monday, performing at 6:45 pm at performing Thursday, November 12 November Thursday, FREE Event – No Charge FREE Event FREE Dinner – No Charge Community Spaghetti Dinner Community Fall Education Series Education Fall Register by calling 800-272-3900 by Register with The Alzheimer’s Association Healthy Habits for a Healthier You a Healthier You Habits for Healthy Kindly RSVP by calling 610-208-8890 by Kindly RSVP 6:00 pm with the Muhlenberg Chorus Chorus 6:00 pm with the Muhlenberg Entertainment by Pastor David Reinwald with the songs Reinwald David Pastor Entertainment by these habits into a plan for healthy aging at any age. any aging at healthy a plan for these habits into Explore diet and nutrition, exercise, cognitive activity cognitive diet and nutrition, exercise, Explore and social engagement, and learn tools to incorporate to and social engagement, and learn tools KEEPING YOU INFORMED KEEPING YOU Call 610-208-8890 for more information and to RSVP. and to information more for Call 610-208-8890 style). – 2900 Lawn Terrace Terrace 2900 Lawn by our members, door prizes, and the beautiful music of Liz Matz at at and the beautiful music of Liz Matz door prizes, our members, by for a wonderfulthe piano will combine party. of Buddy Holly, John Denver, Nat King Cole, Tony Orlando and Lee Orlando and Lee Tony King Cole, Nat John Denver, of Buddy Holly, Greenwood. Adult Education Programs at Rittenhouse Senior Living Rittenhouse at Programs Education Adult We would like to display our interesting Christmas items for would like to We Sally Huyett The Hilltoppers held an auction at the September meeting. at the September held an auction The Hilltoppers and Frances Liz Eisenhower two new members, welcome We Alice Bennethum, LorettaThe refreshment committee, December 3, 12 p.m.: Christmas Party/ Covered Dish. – Christmas Party/ Covered December 3, 12 p.m.: Our last two programs for 2015 are:Our last two programs (Family- Banquet Facility Weaver’s Anniversary Dinner at 5, 12 p.m.: November the club to see. Please bring any items you would like to add tothe club to see. Please bring any items the display. Numerous items brought in by our members were offered for by our members were items brought in Numerous A few of the Kohl and Sally Huyett. Auctioneers, Vi bids by our sturdy wicker bids were a large the highest items commanding dish. and a pretty lasagna hummingbird feeder, basket, a Nitardi, into our club. Sanders and Arletta, Resich, Louise Barbara Hafer, Grelly, provided an array of tasty desserts andElaine Zimmerman, snacks for our enjoyment. berksencore news • NOVEMBER 2015 YOUR COMMUNITY 34 the businessmeeting. St. John’s ParishHousein Mohnton,beginningat10a.m. December 9meetingwillfeaturemusicbyBobLong. are nowhere.Pleasepickthemupatthenextmeeting. The 777-9741. Remindertomembers,your2016memberships cards Marian Freetforfurtherinformationortobookyourseat at610- are stillafewseatsavailableforthistrip.Thecostis$90. Call holidays withthe400,000lightsthatadorntrees.There when weseeallthedisplays.We aresuretobereadyforthe gardens toenjoy, andwearesuretobeintheholidayspirit architecture. Thereareover1,000outdooracresand20 indoor delighted bytheexquisitefl Gardens,wherewearesuretobe before wegotoLongwood We willtraveltotheKennettSquareInnenjoyour lunch duct theirannualCraftShowandBazaarattheJourneyCafe. the NationalChristmasMuseum. will includebreakfastatShadyMapleRestaurantandavisitto Sight &SoundTheatretosee“MiracleofChristmas”Theday Hamburg. semi-annual OldiesDanceandBuffetattheJourneyCaféin On Saturday, November14,thePrimeTimers willhosttheir at thePerryRestaurantonSaturday, November7at9:00a.m. will continue.Also,themonthlyFriendshipBreakfastmeet and Charleston,SouthCarolina. Timers groupalsotookasix-daybustriptoSavannah,Georgia study ofMaxLucado’s book, makersville. TheActionGroupcontinuedwithanexciting ship BreakfastonOctober3atthePerryRestaurantinShoe- of Zion’s Church,Hamburg.ThemonthbeganwithaFriend- Sara Kline Sharon Kershner Faith Harner Sue Fritz Freeman Mary Daughtry Larry Bausher Douglas AdamDianne SusanMessner, If youareabingoplayer, bring yourlunchandweplayafter We meetthesecondandfourthWednesday ofthe monthat Our fi ThenonSaturday, November21,thePrimeTimers willcon- OnWednesday, November17 , therewillbeabus trip to InNovembertheActionGroupstudyofMaxLucado’s book OctoberturnedouttobeabusymonthforthePrimeTimers ZION’S PRIME TIMERS WITH BIRTHDAYS IN NOVEMBER INCLUDE: OF ZION’S CHURCH, HAMBURG LEAGUE OF GOLDEN AGERS, naltripoftheyearwillbeonWednesday, December 2. MOHNTON, PA. PRIME TIMERS Secretary Richard Shutter Jr. Linda Reichert Reber Donna Moser Nancy Marie Moll Helen Loeb LesherDennis Krick Sarah owers, majestic trees, and opulent owers,majestictrees,andopulent God’s Story-Your Story. Joanne Zinger Helen Wolber Cindy Weist Candace Walton Kathy Sundberg Teresa Snyder Linda Smith The Prime The Prime [email protected] en meastohowthateverturnedout? Carvalho, whorepresentstheSoutheastLaborCouncil. concludes atapproximately1:30p.m.OurspeakerwillbeCarol to getoutofthehouse,comeearlier. We’ll listen.Theluncheon will betheusualdessert,incaseyouhadsomeconcerns. mmm), creamycoleslaw, rollsaccompaniedbybutter. Yes, there scrumplicious beefpotpie,saladw/hotbacondressing(mmm- served buffet-styleatnoon.Thismonth’s selectionwillbe you comeinabus. ample parking—evenif entrance. Thereisalways level. Pleaseusetherear is locatedonthelower dining/meeting areathat Reading. the bustlingmetropolisof newcomers, itislocatedat4401PottsvillePike(Route61)in ment) forourluncheonatWegman’s FamilyRestaurant.For Join otherParishretirees/formeremployees(unionandmanage- Questions/suggestions maybedirectedtoLarryJambeau: Do yourememberProject90?Would someoneplease enlight- The socialgatheringcommencesat11a.m.Ifyoujustneed The hotluncheonis We haveaprivate Our monthlymeetingwillbeheldonThursday, November5 . at 7p.m.theShoemakersvilleFireCompany. Magic Touch DANA-PARISH RETIREES Please notethatasofFebruary2015 Wahl Street NO DANCE JANUARY – NOV. 19: the thirdThursdayofeachmonth DEC. 3: the costis$7perperson. Evening dancesareheldon

. If you want some laughs, If youwantsomelaughs, you don’t need to travel you don’tneedtotravel and bring your friend, and bringyourfriend, Slap on some cologne, Slap onsomecologne, and a hot meal, too, and ahotmeal,too, ~BurmaShave to azoo. Lou. 35 YOUR COMMUNITY berksencore news • NOVEMBER 2015 EIGHTS PRING H OWNSHIP S T HILLINGTON S set clocks back by one hour. one by set clocks back 6 Fairlane Rd. INKING 3825 Penn Ave. XETER AMPDEN S E Robert E. Bean, Supv. Kevin M. Bean, Supv. Jacob R. Bednar, Supv. Jacob R. Bednar, (610) 376-1120 (610) 376-1129 (610) 779-2800 (610) 376-0985 H 129 E. Lancaster Ave. N. 16th and Rockland Sts. Joseph G. McCullough, Supv. We’ll be serenaded by the Horizon Sing- the Horizon by be serenaded We’ll With Convenient Locations In With www.BeanFuneralHomes.com Package Cost is $165 person, double occupancy. This This is $165 person, double occupancy. Cost Package P/R and Trips. P/R and Trips. HAPPY THANKSGIVING TO TO THANKSGIVING ALL. HAPPY Resort Casino, NY. – NY. Resort Casino, ers and eat some tasty hamburgers barbecues for lunch. Limited seat seat barbecues for lunch. Limited some tastyers and eat hamburgers December Christmas dinner on 11: on sale for our catered are tickets dues of 2016 Membership Also, Sauder. Patricia call 484-855-3539 for from will be deleted December 31, or you before payable now $5 are Yoder. our Senior Club; phone 610-921-0985, Laura year in 2016. We also held a special remembrance for the victims and a special remembrance also held We in 2016. year Twin the at attacks 2001 terrorist 11, September the fatal families of Bossler. Avalion our Chaplain, led by PA, 93 in and Flight in NY, Towers trip is now open to the general public. If you want to go, and need a go, to want If you public. the general open to trip is now Call Helen, 610-929-2412. you. nd one for will try we fi to roommate, Helen Quade, We extend a big THANK YOU to our hardworking Trips THANK YOU to our hardworking Trips extend a big We We offer the most in the most offer We November 1: Daylight Savings Time Ends – Savings 1: Daylight November 11: Our departs bus Mohegan Sun 9:00 a.m. for November Casino. at Meeting – 13, Upcoming November 26 – November Stone Turning trip to an overnight have we’ll July 13-14, 2016, year: next For Committee, who are on the job 24/7: Phyllis Guldner, Ann Phyllis Guldner, Committee, who are on the job 24/7: are a great team who have been Nagle, and me (Helen). We 15-16 years.doing this volunteer job for the past choices, optionschoices, and value It Berks Encore NewsBerks Encore We also thank the We cers. – cers. SENIOR CLUB OF LAURELDALE LAURELDALE OF CLUB SENIOR Our 135 attending members enjoyed members enjoyed Our 135 attending ideas shared We Senior of Berks Clubs. cers County

ing the quarterly Senior meeting for Club offi delicious Lattanzio’s sandwiches, and a Humor for Health program a Humor for Health program and sandwiches, delicious Lattanzio’s Jackie Feltenberger President Vice Nancy Clark. Rev. by presented Joan Treasurer, and also installed our new Club conducted our meeting, give our meetings for members to at a Suggestion Box have We G. Lee. our 50th Anniversary next can celebrate we some good ideas of how was a good show enjoyed by our 38 passengers. Wonderful music and Wonderful our 38 passengers. by enjoyed a good show was We performers; story some laughs and some sadness. with line, a great et. heartyalso ate buff the plentiful at Jackie Joan Lenhart, Betty Gravinese, Winners: Bus Drawing Feltenberger. Heritage of Green Hills Manor for hosting this event and for providing and for providing Hills Manor for hosting this event Heritage of Green Patricia lady, our Secretary/Programs was a delicious lunch. Attending along with ap- Quade, Helen J. lady, Trips and our PR and A. Schleicher, 20 offi proximately etc. trips and membership, about programs,

Hi Everyone: I hope you enjoy reading I hope you enjoy Hi Everyone: For Funeral & Cremation Care & Cremation Funeral For September 11, Past Meeting – September 11, Past September 1: Thanks to SarahThanks to sponsor- September Lascoskie 1: Hunter- and Berks Encore for as much as do. I especially like to read the back pages, which to read the back do. I especially like as much as Senior Clubs. of our Berks County many activities features the having a good we’re all busy It seems that meetings time at the bus trips. and on the the Bird-in-Hand D/T – at show President” for “Josiah the saw We August 25: berksencore news • NOVEMBER 2015 YOUR COMMUNITY 36 Hoy at610-779-5409orMarnieceLepore610-603-9023 – Party December 2:Christmas &GiftExchangeNovember Auction 4:Chinese are $5peryear. We alwayswelcomenewmembers. Catharine’s SocialHallonRoute562inExeterTownship, dues held at1p.m.onthefi 610-929-4059 [email protected] MEMBERS WANTED! spouseofaretireefromany —Any retireeorsurviving for eachdestination. *”A Playhouse Christmas” at Hunterdon HillsPlayhouse - Wednesday, Casino– December9,2015:Sands Monday, November Casino 9,2015:Mount Airy – 2015 TRAVEL PLANS 6,2016:New YearJanuary Celebration –            Carol Buddell, For reservationsortripinformation,pleasecontactNancy Come joinusforourmonthlymeetings.Ourmeetingsare For additional information, contact Henry Robidoux, Phone For additionalinformation,contactHenryRobidoux,Phone All tripssubjecttochange.Additionalfl 2015Tour Preview*

Speaker: Pat White – Travel, discussionofthetripsforyear $75.00 Cost: $80.00 Transportation Appointments to Medical Family Caregiver Program Support Information &Resources Foster Grandparent Program Protective Services Ombudsman on Meals Wheels CentersSenior Adult DailyLivingCenters LivingOptions Senior Home &Community BasedServices onstage orchestra. humorous dance skits, numbers–allbacked andspectacular by alive, ing traditional carols, classicandcontemporary Yuletide compositions, celebrate Christmasinanoriginalholiday songanddance festfeatur- 10,2015-Anensemblecastofmulti-talentedDecember performers Email [email protected] are onlyfi several bustrips, two picnics, andtwo luncheonseachyear. Annualdues First EnergyCompany isinvited to join. We have sixgeneralmeetings, For additionalinformation about programs &services County Services Center Street 8thFloor — Reading, Services —633Court County PA 19601 The primary contact forThe agingissuesandservices primary ST CATHARINE OF SIENNA METROPOLITAN EDISON RETIREES ASSOCIATION ve dollars. Contact Sandy Myskowski — Phone 610-678-9374 or Myskowskive Sandy —Phone610-678-9374or dollars. Contact 50+ CLUB NEWS 50+ CLUB Publicist610-582-2519 Call 610-478-6500 rstWednesday ofeverymonthatSt. at Club theReadingCountry Snacks&Appetizers Tony Show Orlando Cost: BarbraandFrank Show Hunterdon, NJ– yers to be distributed yerstobedistributed

collected. age ofthedollars ceives apercent- Encore thenre- centers. Berks any oneofour off orsendinyourreceiptto of yourreceipt.You candrop total willprintonthebottom you shopandaSave-A-Tape Pump Perkscardeachtime Simply swipeyourRedner’s A-Tape programiseasy: great program. for continuingtosponsorthis Redner’s Warehouse Markets Encore, andthankyouto sends intheirreceiptstoBerks Thank youtoeveryonewho A-Tape programdonations! received $1,074.27inSave- Save Your Redner’s Tapes! Participating intheSave- In 2013,BerksEncore 3855 PENNAVE., SINKING SPRING Phone 610.678.4552 • www.cameyecare.com Neuro-Ophthalmology Adult Strabismus Pediatric Ophthalmology M.D. A.Klombers, Lee Upper Blepharoplasty Lid Glaucoma Treatment Laser Surgery LASIK Refractive ReSTOR &Toric Implants Cataract with Extraction Comprehensive Ophthalmology Peter M.D. C.Campanella, Glaucoma &Treatment Diagnosis Management EyeDiabetic Disease VisionLow Specialist Comprehensive Ophthalmology J.Lucy M.D. Cairns, Your Family Eye Care Specialists Contact Lens Specialist Lens Contact Comprehensive Optometry O.D. L.Loeb, Bradley Fax Gas locations. Sunoco, Citgo,ShellandUS Quick Shoppesandselect of gaspurchasedatRedner’s will receivea10¢discountoff For every$100youspend, card youearnPumpPerks. ext. 228. ext. 228. Encore at(610)374-3195, information, pleasecallBerks senior centers.Formore location oratanyoneofour pick oneupatanyRedner’s a PumpPerkscard,youcan Also, when you swipe your Also, whenyouswipeyour Start savingtoday! If youdon’t alreadyhave 610.678.7007 37 YOUR COMMUNITY berksencore news • NOVEMBER 2015 er Mae Noecker Jan Reppert Ruth Ann Schreffl Dawn Smith Dawn Werley Irene Charles Wesner Yerger Carol Sarah Yoder FREE with an indoor indoor an with ESTIMATES We hope to, once again, once hope to, We Anytime you want. Upstairs. Downstairs. 28 East Lancaster Avenue, Shillington, PA 19607 225 N. Kenhorst Blvd., Reading, PA 19607 PA Reading, 225 N. Kenhorst Blvd., Dan Haller Hartman Peggy Robert Hoepfl Hoy Margaret Oscar Huey Gloria Kramer Cindy McElrea Morello Lyn NOVEMBER BIRTHDAYS NOVEMBER Correspondence Secretary Stair Lifts | Vehicle Lifts | Porch Lifts | Ramps have a successful Drive. a successful have are always fantastic. Cost: $84. Cost: fantastic. always are 1-800-886-6364 | www.paramountlivingaids.com 11/10: We will celebrate Veterans Day Veterans will celebrate We 11/10: – Drive Food Fall our will have We 11/24: or outdoor stair lift from Paramount Living Aids. Never Living Paramount lift stair from outdoor or Expertly again. strugglestairs by installed worry or about locally Servinglocal craftsman. 16 years, Berks for County operated. and owned Be safe and maintain your independence Motorized chairs and scooters | Full line of independent living aids 8364. HAPPY BIRTHDAY AND HAPPY ANNIVERSARY to all ANNIVERSARY AND HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ALL! HAPPY THANKSGIVING Janet Craley, Our programs for the month of November are as follows: of November are for the month Our programs For additional information or reservations, call Marlene Kline @610-562- call Marlene Kline or reservations, additional information For our members who have these special events in November. have these special events in November. our members who missed Birthdays or Anniversaries. I apologize for any Martin Alifero Boyer William Mary Ann Burkevage Susan Butt Donald Dautrich Althea Fetherolf Goddard Fern Gromlich Paul

it saves | to believe Their Their shows | I always preferI always so much trouble. so much Errand Services Rudyard Kipling | Laundry Services the best of everybody, everybody, the best of | ual Opportunity Employer & Provider And more... | Shopping/Groceries SHOEMAKERSVILLE SENIOR CITIZENS SENIOR SHOEMAKERSVILLE | HOME IS WHEREVER YOU ARE Transportation | 24/7 Coverage Verona, NY Verona, | professional caregiver is someone In-Home Care Services. Reliable, Compassionate www.assuredassistance.com | Fully insured and bonded | Eq | Count on Assured Assistance. Housekeeping Personal Hygiene | | Companionship 610-796-4737 Senior Care for their 10:30 a.m. productionfor of the Christmas – Show This trip should provide great music to suit everyone’s taste. taste. suit everyone’s music to great trip should provide This $925. Cost: Meal Preparation you can count on for the help you need. When you need it. Let us help you stay in the comfort of your own home. Call 610-796-4737. An Assured Assistance An Assured rst Wednesday of each month) and Special Trips are of each month) and Special Trips rst Wednesday 11/8-11/15: A trip has been planned to visit Branson and the Ozarks– visit Branson 11/8-11/15: A trip has been planned to 11/4: Mohegan Sun 12/2: Sands Stone – Turning 12/11-12/15: 12/16: On this date we are planning to visit the AmericanTheatre are planning to Music we 12/16: On this date Locally owned and operated 8364. The Shoemakersville SeniorThe Shoemakersville Trips Our monthly Casino Special Trips For additional information or questions, call Betty Wolfe @ 610-926-5821. Wolfe call Betty or questions, additional information For For additional information or questions, call Marlene Kline @ 610-562- or questions, additional information For Upcoming Casino Trips Upcoming Casino Club meets every Tuesday at every Tuesday Club meets the Shoemakersville1 p.m. at Banquet Hall.Fire Company visitors and hope welcome We our meetings andthey enjoy decide to become members. (the fi always a big success. berksencore news • NOVEMBER 2015 YOUR COMMUNITY 38 man at(610)589-1924. Monday, November Casino– 9:MountAiry with us): Earth Band. David Reinwald. band. And StoriesoftheCivilWar. 1 p.m. Reformed Church,4001PennAve SinkingSpring,startingat Meetings areheldthethirdTuesday ofeachmonthatStJohn’s at thecommunitycenterandisformembersonly, noguests. band, withrefreshmentsfollowingtheentertainment. cancelled, becauseoftheholidays. Church, locatedatWoodside andNobleStreetsinWest Lawn.. Lawn CommunityCenteroftheWest LawnUnitedMethodist refreshments followinghisdiscussion.We meetattheWest from Dr. RudyRuth,SuperintendentofWilson District,with because ofElectionDay. Ourfeaturedentertainmentisatalk bership duesareonly$5peryear. paring thetripsforstartofour2016season,andmem- Wednesday, Music Theatre December9:American – www.themanorgolfclub.comwww. • 610-678-9597 Submitted byTrudy Walter For moreinformationconcerningtrips,phoneJuneKunkel- Our upcomingtrips(membershipisnotnecessarytotravel InFebruarywewillhearavarietyofvocalsbyJoeSoltysik. InJanuary, entertainment willbegospelmusicbytheNew At ourChristmasLuncheon,we willenjoythevocalsofRev. Our NovembermeetingpresentsO’SuchRhythmandMusic withSongs Our OctobermeetingfeaturedMatthewDodd Needmoredata?PhoneJackieAtenat(610)921-0577. Consider membershipinourSeniorGroup,asitisopentoall. The ChristmasdinnerthisyearisonMonday, December7 The businessmeetingforDecember1willfeaturetheWilson OursocialmeetingsinNovemberandDecemberwillbe The November2businessmeetingthisyearisonMonday Greetings fromtheWest LawnSeniorsgroup.We arestillpre- th GAS UTILITIES SENIORS em

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