April 2016 • Vol. 16 • Issue 04 • www.BerksEncore.org For information on advertising in berksencore news please contact 610-374-3195, ext. 227. Inside This Issue... YOUR PLAN, Agency Happenings ..... pgs 3~5 NEW! Where You Age: YOUR PROCESS Anniversaries ...... pg 26 By Sarah Hunter-Lascoskie, Editor Berks Encore Programs ...... pg 16 This article is the third in our series on where option allows you to age in one location no matter Center News ...... pgs 17, 20 we can choose to age—and what challenges and what stage of life or type of care you may need. Main- Combat Veteran Remembers ..pg 22 opportunities you’ll face wherever you choose to tenance is taken care of, and transportation is often Discount Program ...... pg 6 live. If you missed the first two articles in this provided; medical staff and emergency personnel are always available. Dollars and Sense ...... pg 7 series, check out our archive of Berks Encore • Age-restricted communities are housing areas that Editorial ...... pg 2 News on our website, www.berksencore.org. usually limit 80 percent of occupied units to individu- Law & Order ...... pg 14 How and where you age is an inevitable, per- sonal decision. While traditional aging in place is als over a set age. This age can be 50, 55, or 60. These On-Going Activities .. pgs 18 & 19 communities are often gated. These communities You’re Invited! ...... pgs 8 & 9 preferable to many older adults, the reality is that often many people are unable to age in their cur- may also be called active adult communities. Resi- Your Agency ...... pg 12 dents are fully independent, and these communities rent place of residence. In fact, almost two-thirds of Your Community ...... pgs 21~34 often feature amenities like a clubhouse and a variety all older adults will, at some point, need a form of of activities. Your Health ...... pgs 10 & 11 long-term care. No matter where you live, having a plan, researching the options, and communicat- • Assisted living residences provide personal care Berks Encore Orchestra ...... pg 5 ing your wishes can help make the decision-making services for those who need help in a setting similar to independent living communities. Often these process less stressful. residences have units for people with dementia. DETERMINING THE “WHERE” • Nursing homes, also called extended care facilities Kathy Galbraith of Green Hills Manor notes or skilled nursing facilities, provide access to medical that often a move out of your home can alleviate care staff 24 hours a day, including meal and personal some of the stresses that can pile up when aging in services. place traditionally, such as “the mindset of staying The costs of these types of residences can vary, home at all costs and struggling with the difficul- and, as always, research is recommended to deter- ties of chores, maintenance, increasing health care mine what suits your needs and budget. Volunteer Spotlight ...... pg 13 or physical needs, safety, and isolation.” Other factors may play into a decision to move, such as a QUESTIONS TO ASK, RESOURCES TO KNOW concern about placing a burden on children, or a When evaluating a new location to age, a variety simple desire for a change or fresh start. of questions can help you evaluate if the location is right for you: There are many options to choose from that can fit the needs of an active older adult and those who • Do you value community living? require more care: • Do you prefer to own your own home? • Independent Living Communities are geared towards • How active and independent are you? independent seniors with few medical problems. • Do you need medical care, or have any medical condi- The communities provide fully-equipped apartments tions that need daily maintenance? HGA Offi cers ...... pg 28 (that can be rented or bought) in a variety of sizes. Dining services, social outings, and events are offered; • What is your current budget for your living situation? housekeeping, laundry, and transportation services Costs can be one of the biggest determining factors may also be available. These types of communities are regarding where you live. also known as retirement villages, retirement com- Local organizations like Berks Encore and munities, 55+ communities, or senior apartments. the Berks County Area Agency on Aging can • Continuing care communities (CCC) include indepen- help you find a list of area residences. And look dent living, assisted living, and nursing home facili- critically at your housing options; visit http:// ties. They require an entry fee and monthly rent. This continued on page 3 berksencore news • APRIL 2016 EDITORIAL 2 as youde-clutterandre-organize: there areafewareasthatcanbeparticularlyimportant surroundings bothindoorandoutdoor. 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The maincauseofCOPDissmoking.harmfulchemicalsre- blocks theairwaysmakingbreathingmoredifficult. thick inflamedairways(bronchi).Thisincreasedmucusproduction fromthe chronic bronchitis,thereisincreasedmucusproduction causes theairtobecometrappedandmakesbreathingdifficult.In their elasticitywhichpreventstheairfrommovinginandout.This dioxide intoandoutofthelungs.Inemphysema,thesesacslose action ofthealveoliassistsinmovementoxygenandcarbon small clustersofgrapesthatinflateanddeflate,likeaballoon.This smallest breathingsacs(alveoli)inthelungs.Thealveolilooklike emphysema andchronicbronchitis.Emphysemadamagesthe more difficult. With COPD,duetodamageinthelungs,thisprocessbecomes a personexhales,thecarbondioxideisremovedfrombody. carbon dioxideisreleasedandtransportedbacktothelungs.When gen neededtoallcellsinthebody. Asoxygenistakenintothecells, carriestheoxy- Theblood breathes toenterintothebloodstream. and symptoms,tipsonmanagingthischronicdisease. preventable. 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VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT: SPOTLIGHT: VOLUNTEER Scott Culbertson Scott 1,300 volunteers who allow us to who allow 1,300 volunteers Berks County commu- serve the has a different Each volunteer nity. they want tostory and reason why Sometimesserve at Berks Encore. door to a newretirement opens a and this is certainly opportunity, a year Scott retired a little over the case for Scott Culbertson. after serving as their Vice-President, ago from UGI Utilities UGI (CIO) for fourteen years. While at Information Systems for included management responsibility Utilities, his duties telecommunications networks, andall computer systems, he has management. Since Scott retired, enterprise-wide project with Berks Encore to assist the organizationbeen volunteering services Assessment (VITA) Income Tax through the Volunteer Starting this fall, Scott will also serve program as a tax preparer. which helps seniors toas a volunteer with the APPRISE team, and Both the VITA better understand their Medicare coverage. enthusiasticAPPRISE programs are driven by a knowledgeable, in ensuring seniors haveteam of volunteers that play a large role access to valuable free services. the individuals that need- said he wanted to serve directly with sitting in an office han- ed support. “For me it was not about being on the frontlinesdling administrative work, it was about with the individu- and having direct one-on-one conversations very satisfying aboutals that need support. There is something been so blessed in this lifethat process and conversation. I have and want to share with others.” for five years and chairedon the board of the Salvation Army years. Scott says, “I en- the fundraising team activities for three it allows me to use thejoy working with area nonprofits because with to help serve others.”skills and talents I have been blessed also reside in Berkswife. His three children and grandchild He is a Corvette and Mustang enthusiast who enjoys County. exploring the many back roads of Berks County with his wife. If you see Scott in the office or out on the road, be sure to thank him for volunteering at Berks Encore. Thank you Scott! ) LACES P ISTORIC H OF
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April CENTER NEWS Center Manager – Devan Boyer (610) 582-1603 Permanent Events Calendars Every Tue.: 12 p.m.: Tai Chi 2 p.m.: Silver Sneakers Every Fri.: 10:30 a.m.: Grocery Bingo SPECIAL EVENTS 4 from 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m.: Medicare Counseling – Call for an appt. 18 @ 10 a.m.: Are You Covered Seminar – with Stitzel Family 4 @ 10 a.m.: Snack Day Funeral Home 5 @ 10 a.m.: Painting with a Twist – $10 per person 19 @ 10 a.m.: Crafts with Donna 6 @ 9:30 a.m.: Crafts with Sue and Mary – from Love, Inc. 20 @ 9:30 a.m.: Crafts with Sue and Mary – from Love, Inc. 7 @ 10 a.m.: Pancake Breakfast 21 @ 10 a.m.: Spring Fling – with Snacks and Games 11 @ 10:30 a.m.: Health Presentation – with Megan from Golden 25 @ 10:30 a.m.: Health Presentation – with Megan from Golden Living Living 12 @ 11 a.m.: Steak Sandwich Day 26 @ 10:30 a.m.: Crafts with Donna Community 13 @ 10:30 a.m.: Health Presentation – with Vicki from Rite Aid 27 @ 10:30 a.m.: Lunch Bunch – at the Breakfast Hut 14 @ 10:30 a.m.: Stamp-it-up Crafts with Stacy 28 @ 10:30 a.m.: Everybody’s Birthday with Cake Announcements:
NEED MEDICARE COUNSELING? Call 610-374-3195 x208 Berks Encore Fleetwood Center 109 W. Vine Street, Fleetwood Center Manager – Terry Becker (610) 944-9242 to schedule your Permanent Events appointment Every Mon.: 10 a.m.: Sit & Get Fit Class 12 p.m.: Pinochle Club Every Tue.: 10 a.m.: Dollar Bingo ($1) 1 p.m.: Texas Hold’Em Every Wed.: 10 a.m.: Creative Artistry 12 p.m.: Haussie/Pinochle JOIN US FOR LUNCH!: Every Thu.: 10 a.m.: Pokeno (bring pennies) 1 p.m.: Shuffl eboard Served M-F at 12 p.m. Every Fri.: 10 a.m.: Dollar Bingo ($1) 1 p.m.: Line Dancing ($1) 1st & 22nd Menu available. FITNESS ROOM: Mon.-Fri. 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Must sign up 2 weekdays in New!! Join us Thursday afternoons @ 1 p.m. for our GAME DAY! advance. (60 years or older, 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) $2 donation requested) Join us for our Walking Club on Wednesdays at 9:30 a.m. followed by our Adult Coloring Class at 10 a.m. All supplies provided! Call Terry for more details! SPECIAL EVENTS VISIT THE ON-GOING 8 @ 10 a.m.: Double Bingo Day & Covered Dish Luncheon 19 @ 10 a.m. : Grocery Bingo ($1) – with Trish from Rittenhouse ACTIVITIES SECTION 11 @ 9 a.m.: Bingo – with Keystone Villa 21 from 10 a.m.-12 p.m.: Pokeno and hot dog luncheon in the centerfold for more 11: Medicare counseling. – Call 610-374-3195 X208 for 22 from 4-7 p.m.: Senior Prom – sponsored by Kutztown University program information, days an appointment Care Bears 15 @ 12:30 p.m.: Lunch Bunch @ Viva. – Call Terry to RSVP 29 from 10 a.m. -12 p.m. : April Birthdays w/cake and Jackpot Bingo! and timesat our senior centers and participating Berks Encore Miffl in Center 30 Liberty Street, Shillington locations. Center Manager – Kate Sweinhart (610) 777-5577 Permanent Events Every Mon.: 9:15 a.m.: Yoga 10:30 a.m.: Grocery Store Bingo ($2) 12:30 p.m.: Card Club 1 p.m.: Tai Chi Every Tue.: 10 a.m.: Board Games 11 a.m.: Sit & Get Fit 12 p.m.: Bowling at Berks Lanes 1 p.m.: Orchestra Rehearsal Every Wed.: 9:15 a.m.: Pilates 11 a.m.: Zumba 12 p.m.: Table Tennis 1 p.m.: Flexibility, Aerobics, Balance and Strength Class Every Thu.: 1 p.m.: Dollar Bingo ($1)
Every Fri.: 9 a.m.: Bowling at Berks Lanes 1 p.m.: Shuffl eboard ($1) berks SPECIAL EVENTS encore 7 @ 11 a.m.: Blood Pressure Clinic – with Mifflin Court 18 from 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m.: Medicare Counseling – Call for an appt. 11 @ 10 a.m.- 12 p.m.: Massages with Cathy – 15 minutes for $10 - 21 @ 10:30 a.m.: ID Theft Protection – with Attorney Sign up required. General’s Office 11 @ 10:30 a.m.: Choose to be Happy Free Grocery Store 27 @ 10:30 a.m.: Time for Trivia news • Bingo 27 @ 11 a.m.: Lunch Bunch – at Bella’s
13 @ 10:30 a.m.: Time for Trivia 28 @ 10 a.m.: Foods that Give You Energy – w/Berks APRIL 14 @ 8:45 a.m.: Breakfast Club – at Friendly’s Community Health Center
14 @ 10:30 a.m.: COPD Presentation – with BVNA 2016 berksencore news • APRIL 2016 ON-GOING ACTIVITIES 18 Bingo – – Billiards – &Crafts Arts Class– Arthritis Club– Art Aquatic Fitness – Aerobics – Activities On-Going and lungfunction. comfortable and supportive environment.comfortable andsupportive BerksEncore – Wernersville BerksEncore –Fleetwood •Cost: $1.00 BerksEncore –Miffl BerksEncore –Reading Billiards Club BerksEncore –Reading•Everyone Welcome! BerksEncore –Birdsboro BerksEncore – Wernersville @ 1ST & 3RD WEDNESDAY OF EVERY MONTH 610-929-6715 Pleasecall Center Schumo –AlbrightCollege 610-488-0374 Pleasecall St. Thomas Church, Bernville •$1(donation perclass) BerksEncore –Fleetwood Artistry Creative (610)374-3195,x225 Pleasecall The Goggleworks •$18perquarter Center Schumo –AlbrightCollege •Call610-929-6715 Center Schumo –AlbrightCollege •Call610-929-6715 610-376-2100,ext. Pleasecall 327 & BodyZoneWellness Sports Complex Fit andFabulous withLori BerksEncore – Wernersville •$3.50perclass BerksEncore –Strausstown •$2.00perclass Body Works HealthandFitness Club, Temple Senior CardioSculpt 327 Call610-376-2100,ext & BodyZoneWellness Sports Complex Corepole ‘n Sculpt WEDNESDAYS @ MONDAYS from from8 MONDAYSFRIDAYS THROUGH THURSDAYS from TUESDAYS @ @ 1 p TUESDAYS &FRIDAYS WEDNESDAYS from 10 from 9 – MONDAYS THROUGHFRIDAYS from MONDAYS, WEDNESDAYSFRIDAYS& TUESDAYS from TUESDAYS @ TUESDAYS @ WEDNESDAYS @ @ MONDAYS, WEDNESDAYSFRIDAYS& FRIDAYS @ 10 MONDAYS @ USASADFIAS @ 10 TUESDAYS AND FRIDAYS TUESDAYS @ 10 WEDNESDAYS @ 10
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a.m. a.m. to 3p.m. 8:30 a.m. 9:50 a.m. 8:00 –8:50a.m. 9:30 a.m. Bowling – – Games Board Card Clubs– Grocery Bingo Grocery MARCH 1 – JUNE 30, 2016: MARCH 1–JUNE30,2016: Berks-Colonial Lanes BerksEncore –Strausstown BerksEncore – Wernersville BerksEncore –Birdsboro BerksEncore –Miffl BerksEncore –Reading BerksEncore for –Reading•3cards 25¢. Keystone Villa at Fleetwood Bridge Berks Encore – Wernersville Pinochle Berks Encore – Fleetwood Pokeno BerksEncore – Strausstown BerksEncore –Fleetwood Haussie/Pinochle BerksEncore – Wernersville Haussie Cards 610-670-1372 to play! Pleasecall BerksEncore – Wernersville Bridge BerksEncore –Birdsboro Pinochle BerksEncore –Fleetwood Texas Hold-em BerksEncore – Wernersville Cribbage BerksEncore –Fleetwood Pinochle BerksEncore –Miffl Card Club Berks-Colonial Lanes Hiesters Lanes USAS @ 12 N TUESDAYS THURSDAYS @ WEDNESDAYS from FRIDAYS @ @ 1 p THURSDAYS THURSDAYS @ 11 @ WEDNESDAYS AND FRIDAYS FRIDAYS @ THURSDAYS @ THURSDAYS @ 10 THURSDAYS @ @ 1 p WEDNESDAYS WEDNESDAYS @ @ EVERY WEDNESDAY @ 1 p TUESDAYS @ EVERY TUESDAY @ 1 p EVERYMONDAY @ 1 p EVERYMONDAY FRIDAYS @ 9 @ 12 N THURSDAYS WEDNESDAYS from Center listedformoreinformation. are onehourunlessotherwisenoted.Pleasecheckdatesandtimes,orcallthe and programs,sponsoredbyBerksEncore,willbeofferedduringApril.Classes to nurturetheirtalents,andkeepmindsactive.Thefollowingclasses Berks Encoreoffersmanyopportunitiesforseniorsofallagestoenrichtheirlives, joinfellow seniorsfor active funandexercise.
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Dance FitnessDance – Line Dancing – Line Dancing Healthy Steps inMotion– Computer Classes– aerobics to improve balance, strength, coordination, andendurance. Dept. ofAging incorporating stretching, strength training andmild the newest steps. Please call 610-376-2100,ext. Please call 327 & BodyZoneWellness Sports Complex Dance ‘NSculpt w/Janet Cardio /Strength&Stretch Ku, Berks Encore – Wernersville Wernersville Fabs Class Please call 610-376-2100,ext. Pleasecall 327 & BodyZoneWellness Sports Complex Fit andFabulous w/Tammy Cardio/Strength &Stretch Hartman, 610-376-2100,ext. Pleasecall 327 Wernersville & BodyZoneWellness Sports Complex Gold Zumba® 610-376-2100, ext. Pleasecall 327 & BodyZoneWellness Sports Complex Dance FitnesswithLily Please call 610-376-2100,ext. Pleasecall 327 & BodyZoneWellness Sports Complex Flow &Tone BerksEncore – Fleetwood •$4.00(perclass) BerksEncore – Wernersville •$20.00(perquarter) Beginner Class Free for Healthways/Silver Sneakers/Flex members BerksEncore –Miffl GraceAlsaceUCC, Kutztown Rd., Reading St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Hamburg Wyomissing Church oftheBrethren 2200 STATE Zion Lutheran Zion Church, Womelsdorf Village Library, Morgantown High School Students•Call610-670-1372(nofee) HighSchool BerksEncore – Wernersville • Taught by Conrad Weiser FRIDAYS @ 10 THURSDAYS @ 10 TUESDAYS @ 10 MONDAYS @ @ 1 p FRIDAYS TUESDAYS @ 10 ENSAS @ 1 p WEDNESDAYS ODY HRDY @ 9 MONDAYS & THURSDAYS ODY @ 1 p MONDAYS MONDAYS @ 9 CALL TO REGISTER FOR 3 P.M. CLASS WEDNESDAYS @ 11 MONDAYS @ MUSCLE STRENGTHENING – THURSDAYS @ TUESDAYS @ 9 FRIDAYS @ ODY HRDY @ MONDAYS & THURSDAYS 11:30 a.m. 9:15 a.m. 1:30 p.m. .m. a.m. whetheryou are abeginnerorjustwant to learn a.m. a.m. 9:15 a.m.
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10:15 a.m. in • $20.00 (per month) in • $4.00 (per class) 3:30 p.m. 3:30 p.m. FREE! a.m. a.m. 3:30 p.m. 3:30 p.m. 10:45 a.m. 11:45 a.m. 9:30 a.m. a.m. a.m. .m. 9:15 a.m. Enjoy the beautiful, fl at trails of the Wernersville of the at trails fl beautiful, the Enjoy a.m.
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THURSDAYS @ @ THURSDAYS @ FRIDAYS @ FRIDAYS 11 @ FRIDAYS MONDAYS @ @ MONDAYS @ MONDAYS @ TUESDAYS 10 @ THURSDAYS @ MONDAYS THURSDAYS & TUESDAYS @ @ TUESDAYS @ TUESDAYS 9 @ WEDNESDAYS @ WEDNESDAYS @ WEDNESDAYS THURSDAYS @ 9 9 @ THURSDAYS 9 @ THURSDAYS 9 @ FRIDAYS TUESDAYS – 1 @ THURSDAYS – 1 @ WEDNESDAYS & MONDAYS 10 @ @ WEDNESDAYS 9 @ FRIDAYS ANYTIME MONDAYS p 1 @ Zumba Gold Toning call Club • Please Health & Fitness 610-779-6006 Valhalla Complex SportsWellness BodyZone & 327 Please call 610-376-2100, ext. Wernersville – Berks Encore – Strausstown Berks Encore call Club • Please Health & Fitness 610-779-6006 Valhalla – Miffl Berks Encore • $4.00 (per class) Wernersville – Berks Encore Chair Yoga Complex SportsWellness BodyZone & TUESDAYS 327 Please call ext. 610-376-2100, Advanced Chair Yoga Wernersville – Berks Encore Complex SportsWellness BodyZone & 327 Please call ext. 610-376-2100, Complex SportsWellness BodyZone & 327 Please call 610-376-2100, ext. • $3.00 (per class) – Birdsboro Berks Encore Chair Zumba Wernersville – Berks Encore • $4.00 (per class) Wernersville – Berks Encore for – Albright College Schumo Center • Please call 610-929-6715 Well-Being and Fitness – Miffl Berks Encore • with Janet Ku Wernersville – Berks Encore Library) paid to • (fee Library Village in Morgantown Qi Gong with Jennifer V. Complex SportsWellness BodyZone & 327 Please call 610-376-2100, ext. YMCA Church Lutheran Allegheny Adamstown – Strausstown Berks Encore – Fleetwood Berks Encore Wernersville – Berks Encore – Birdsboro Berks Encore – Strausstown Berks Encore State Hospital grounds. State Yoga – Zumba Gold – Volleyball – Volleyball Club – Walking – Wii
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Seats areNO bus trips are scheduled for the month , All in a peaceful country setting at the PA Turnpike Interchange 286, Rt. 272 Interchange Turnpike All in a peaceful country setting at the PA , 4 March 23 – April 13 – April 27 – March 9 – February 12, Past Meeting – Meeting Past 12, February 13 – May April 1 – – April 8, Upcoming Meeting April 15 – ship at our monthly meetings and on our bus trips, which is whyship at our monthly meetings and on our Senior Club remains so great. beginning at 2 p.m. the Hamburg Area Middle School cafeteria nicer weather and longer daylight hours to enjoy all the activi- hours to enjoy and longer daylight nicer weather Berks County offered by the many and bus trips ties, meetings, Senior Clubs. for the Broad- Apple D/T, still available for October 5 to Dutch funny antics andway hit musical “Anything Goes,” featuring person includes lunchgreat tap dancing. Cost is only $71 per reserve, please call Helen, 610- buffet and bus transportation. 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June 22 – SightTheatre Sound and at “Samson” May 17 May going?? – MysteryWhere are we trip!! questions. Rd in Gouglersville at 1 p.m. Some UCC church, 2 Vermont not sure if groundhog Phil made the right prediction but I hope the right prediction groundhog Phil made not sure if us better. April treat feel free to and guitarist. Please Craven, singer Pastor Timothy join us at 1 p.m. meeting. for hoagies must be placed at April’s forward to. Orders be Sandy Heisy on the piano. Her programsEntertainment will music and sing-along songs. are always full of foot-tapping guessing on June 2 at 11:30 am. Enjoy bingo, the Mohnton Park and May your friends. Orders taken at April games and fun with meetings. Upcoming Trips: April 20 Mohegan Sun Casin – berksencore news • APRIL 2016 YOUR COMMUNITY 28 at 610-929-5751. Listen toWEEUorcall610-376-7335sacredHeartVilla home, 610-929-5362,oronhercellphone,610-750-2007. at home,610-929-5362,oronhercellphone,610-750-2007 . FRIDAY, JUNE17:HUNTERSONHILLSPLAYHOUSE - “JUKEBOX HEROES LIVE” In case of snow cancellations call Joyce A. Kozlowski at In caseofsnowcancellationscallJoyceA.Kozlowskiat Rates: $14.00/Hour•24Hr. $150.00/Day Live-InCare Contact Joyce A. Kozlowski for updates and seating arrangements Contact JoyceA.Kozlowskiforupdatesandseatingarrangements (Bus leavesfromHGAparkinglot,rectoryside) BUS LEAVES AT ALLTRIPS 9:30A.M.FOR Date, Time, andPricesubjecttochange SACRED HEART VILLA Providing the most Affordable Non-MedicalAssistance themostAffordable Providing 3 ParkPlaza, Wyomissing, PA 19610 “Let usbeYourPartnersinCare Giving!” Bus leaves from HGAParking Lot at 9:45a.m.and arrives backat 5p.m. Companionship, Personal Care, Bathing,Toileting, Companionship, PersonalCare, Lifting, Transfers, Meal Prep, Light Housekeeping, Lifting, Transfers, LightHousekeeping, MealPrep, Cost $85.00– “We will care for Your Loved Ones like Family!” like Ones Loved Your for care will “We a 0 t iy $29 $35 $29 $29 Atlantic City Resorts Harrah’s Philadelphia Mt. Airy MoheganSun July 12 June 14 May 10 April 19 uy1 .. BookBonanzaandBingo Everybody’s Party Birthday July [email protected]. June [email protected]. May 11 @ 1:15 p.m. Anniversary Luncheon– Anniversary Easter Celebration andBingo(FleaMarket) May 11@1:15p.m. April [email protected]. Non-Medical Home Care Services: Services: Non-Medical HomeCare Mark P. Hawkins,Director Shopping, Errands, and Appts., Shopping, Errands,andAppts., HGA SENIOR CLUB CASINO TRIPS FOR Visitation andRespite Care. MEETING DATES AND TIMES FOR Allreservations mustbepaidinfullby May 17. 610-374-2496 “A CompassionateIn-HomeCareCompany” Email: [email protected] (610) 929-2151•Fax:929-2576 Reading, PA 19605 210 GeorgeStreet,Suite201 Now inMuhlenbergTownship DISTRICT OFFICE 11th SenatorialDistrict 2016 Attend MassinChapelat 12:10p.m. TRIPS (Please donotparkinfrontofVilla) HGA PRIME TIME SENIOR CLUB at TBA. Please 2016 2016 Make AllChecksPayableTo “HGASeniors’Club.” FRIDAY MUSIC THEATRE NOVEMBER18:AMERICAN - WONDERLAND” “WINTER Busleaves fromHGAParking Lotat 11a.m.andarrives backat 6p.m. WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 31:DUTCH APPLEDINNER THEATER - YESTON &KOPIT’s Busleaves from HGAParking Lot at 10:45a.m.&arrives backat 6p.m. MICHAEL R.KUHN,PRESIDENT EDWARD J.KUHN,JR.,SUPERVISOR Call ArleneKunstekAt610-921-1515ForReservations. Cost: $80.00– Cost: $77,00– PHANTOM Offi 739 PennAve.,73 West Reading 610.374.5440610.3 June Braun,VP;NinaSnukis,Secretary;NancySmith,Treasurer cers for HGA Seniors. From left to right: Joyce Kozlowski, President; cersforHGASeniors.Fromlefttoright:JoyceKozlowski,President; 9 Where passionateservice P All reservation must be paid in fully by October 17. Allreservation mustbepaidinfullyby October Allreservations mustbepaidinfullby July30. e 7 nn A 4.544 is thestandard. ve 0 .,
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RETINA SPECIALISTS Macular Degeneration? Enjoy a guided tour of various Monuments and Memorials followed by a delicious by and Memorials followed Monuments of various tour a guided Enjoy food Great Seafood Place. & Joe’s Tony at Waterfront lunch along the Georgetown Holocaust Memorial the *U.S. at spend the afternoon Then view! with a gorgeous *Optional: Museum in Air & Space the Holocaust. to Museum. A living memorial of Holocaust Museum. place VA - April 22-24 – VA of the pipes: the mighty sounds of the wail of the drums, the beat trumpets, the 20th season of the miss to want won’t You Tattoo! International Virginia the Museum, Mariner’s Air & Space Virginia also visit the Will spectacular event! of the Marine Corps. Museum Museum, and the National every at turn! you awaits An adventure long, guessing all day colorful lled with characters, is fi SAMSON in the Bible, stories most captivating your whole ects that and amazing special eff extraordinary of strength, feats Shady Maple Smorgasbord. A lunch is included at family will love. September 21 – the newly opened 9/11 Memorial will visit the cruise we Following Island. fell on that towers of the two built on the foundation Museum, which was exhibit “In Memoriam” the 11, 2001. OneSeptember main exhibits, of the two on Center Trade World of the honors those killed on 9/11 and during the bombing “Samson” - Sight & Sound Theatre — Lancaster, PA - August 16 – PA — Lancaster, - SightTheatre & Sound “Samson” 2016 Tour Preview* 2016 Tour attractions! — Norfolk, & other great Tattoo International Virginia 24 – — May MysteryTrip! - June 22 – D.C. Washington, — and Museums Memorials, Monuments, City - York 9/11 Memorial Museum & Circle Line Cruise — New berksencore news • APRIL 2016 YOUR COMMUNITY 30 Jeremiah’s courseentitled Zion’s Church,Hamburg,areincreasing. Upcoming PrimeTimer eventsincludethefollowing: 11, startingat12p.m.forlunch. trips. 1:30 p.m.toworkonplansanddetailsforupcomingevents the PerryRestaurantonSaturday, April2at9a.m. each Tuesday at10a.m.to12p.m . ENSA,ARL1 T WEDNESDAY, APRIL 13 MAY 15-22 A Cruise to ACruise Bermuda– 15-22 MAY V WEDNESDAY, MAY 11 The ActionstudygroupiscontinuingtheirofDr. David With winterbehindus,theactivitiesofPrimeTimers of The AprilLunch/BingoPartywillbeheldonMonday, April The PrimeTimers CouncilwillmeetonFriday, April8at The PrimeTimers willholdtheirAprilfellowshipbreakfastat 8034. Kunkelobtained by callingSandy at 610-562- for lunchat theKitchen Kettle Village. Trip beginsat 8a.m. way. the on breakfast for Maple Shady at stop the production the production “Samson.” – the production Crooner.”the production “The – rip to Lancaster Sight & Sound Theatre to see &Sound Theatre Sight to see rip to Lancaster isit the American Music Theatre in Lancaster to see Music to see Theatreisit theAmerican inLancaster “Courage toConquer.” PRIME TIMERS OF ZION’S CHURCH Details onthistripmay Details be There willbea There willbeastop They meet Theymeet pleasant afternooncomeandseeus. month. Atbothmeetingsweplaybingo! business meeting. toeatafterour Thereisalwayssomethinggood tea, andsodas. the left. left andgoupafewstepstofi the roadtoAdministrationBuilding.Enterdooron Administration Building.Meetingsstartat12p.m. Friday ofthemonthinRoom100OleySchoolDistrict Ronald Hartman FickDonna Fern Burkhart Carline Blatt Barbara Bechtel Karen Bailey Atkinson Betty James Adam We arewelcomingnewmembers. Thisisasmallgroup.For We havebeenhavingaspeakerorentertainmentonce a Our meetingroomisreallynice.Atmeetingswehavecoffee, We parkintheOleyValley Fairgroundparkinglot.Goacross The OleyValley SeniorCitizensmeetonthefi Leah Eckenroth, OLEY VALLEY SENIOR CITIZENS ZION’S PRIME TIMERS WITH APRIL BIRTHDAYS ARE: Secretary Esther Peters Mengel Mary Michael McCauley Arlan Krick Kistler Samuel Kistler Bernice Aneita Kershner Hepner Doris ndRoom100.It’s thefi Betty WolfeBetty Ellen Stout Mary Clarence Shollenberger Ruth Seidel Linda Schappell Alice Reichart Sharon Rasmussen Jeanette Rahn rst and third rstandthird rst door on rstdooron 31 YOUR COMMUNITY berksencore news • APRIL 2016
Featuring an Featuring is the love given is the love At the heartAt of to our senior clients. Emmanuel Senior Care Care Senior Emmanuel He won several major world major world several He won s The legendary Tony The Sands legendary Tony ole – per person per person per person per person per person per person per person eak - Mike Alberts’ “Ultimate Tribute” show to show Tribute” “Ultimate Alberts’ eak - Mike Apple: “Anything Goes” – Goes” “Anything Apple: at: asino: Mohegan Sun the late Elvis Presley – Elvis Presley the late Rainbow Comedy: “Perfect Wedding” “PerfectWedding” Comedy: Rainbow “Squabbles” Hills: Hunterdon – “Winter Wonderland” American Music Theater: Elvis contests, and demand for his show resulted resulted for his show and demand contests, Elvis Band, “E” Big piece seven a in putting together band which the sound of Elvis’s which emulates and on tour. shows Vegas him in his with played will be performed. songs All types of Elvis’ A family style hot meal is included. 5:30 p.m. at 10 a.m. and returns at leaves Trip performs Frank Sinatra’s songs which takes you you songs which takes performs Sinatra’s Frank the salon from career, entire Franks’ through career his Oscar winning movie songs from songs, Me “Fly is name of the show The and much more. Starting will be the incom- the day Moon”. The To A family style Lieberman. hot meal Peter parable is included. 6:30 p.m. at a.m. and returns 8:30 at leaves Trip Showtime is 10:30 AM followed by a lunch which by followed is 10:30 AM Showtime Plenty. “N” Good at is included in the price Trip leaves at 9 a.m. and returns at 6 p.m. at and returns 9 a.m. at leaves Trip Cost: $28.00 et style. is buff Food later. will be announces Entrée Cost: $88.00 Cost: $79.00 Cost: $79.00 Cost: $85.00 improved lunch buff et and more spacious seating. et and more lunch buff improved for more information for more Barbara Horst Horst Barbara www.emmanuelseniorcare.org or to schedule an appointment. Emmanuel Senior Care Senior Emmanuel is a Christian organization that provides physical, emotional and spiritual support a safe and to enable seniors to live independent lifestyle at home. contact Please 610-236-0109 WEDNESDAY, MAY 11 11 MAY WEDNESDAY, P Penn’s WEDNESDAY, JUNE 1 1 JUNE WEDNESDAY, H The In Ace WEDNESDAY, AUG. 10 10 AUG. WEDNESDAY, 14 SEPT. WEDNESDAY, 12 OCT. WEDNESDAY, Dutch 16 NOV. WEDNESDAY, WEDNESDAY, JULY 13 13 JULY WEDNESDAY, C
A family style hot meal is included. 4 p.m. at 9:15 a.m. and returns at leaves Trip 10:30 a.m. at leaves Trip Cost: $72.00 5:30 p.m. at 9:30 a.m. and returns at leaves Trip 2016 Trips 2016 Trips Cost: $90.00 5 p.m. at 10:45 a.m. and returns at leaves Trip SENIOR BERNERS BERNERS SENIOR Marie Fies 610-373-1130 ag, a brief business meeting was conducted by our ag, a brief business cer Check Us Out… IT ALL! WE HAVE
Community Room Police Offi Police Coordinator On-site A/C - Heat Income Large Laundry Room Closets Large, Walk-in Beautiful Daily Activities Daily On-site 24-Hour Maintenance 24-Hour Service Social Individual Controlled Individual On Based Rent READING ELDERLY HOUSING READING ELDERLY and Much, Much More! 100 North Front Street, Reading, PA 19601 PA Reading, 100 North Street, Front Respectfully submitted, Although it was a damp and dreary day outside, it did not dreary day outside, it was a damp and Although the prayer opening by Pastor Phyllis and After the inspiration visited by the Happy Boombadeers.In April we will be for announced we still have openings Our travel committee we will be taking orders for Redner’s At our April meeting lady (she even madeAs you can tell, Bonnie is a pretty busy always welcome to our meetings, which forget, you’re Don’t Call or stop in today for an application… Call or stop in today dampen the spirits of the Senior Berners who were all ready for Berners who spirits of the Senior dampen the and so decked out in green The room was Day. Saint Patrick’s poem written even had a special We of the members. were some about a leprechaun.by Faye Beissel pledge to the fl the FiveOur program this month was about president Bob Frey. presented of a Stress-Free Life-Style Change, Biggest Challenges Ridgewoodby Gail McKim of Family Services. Peak. Doolans and our May 11 trip to Penn’s our April 27 trip to 610-926- us for a fun time, call Bonnie at If interested in joining 4163. May 9. If you would like tosix-inch subs. Subs will be devliered order please call Bonnie at 610-926-4163. Bonnie does a greatEaster Eggs to sell at our March meeting). job of organizing! at 1 p.m. at Bern Lu- are the second Monday of each month Leesport Road. There is always plenty theran Church on West of food and lots of fellowship. berksencore news • APRIL 2016 YOUR COMMUNITY 32 pi: Matthew Dodd– April: Program Entertainment 921-0577. p.m. Forgeneralinformation,phoneJacquelineAtenat(610)- John’s ReformedChurch4001PennAve. SinkingSpringat1 BethKrauchuk– Speaker: Mary APRIL 6 welcome newmembers. at (610)370-1298,withanyquestionsorconcerns.We always are $5.00peryear. CallMikeMullen,Presidentof50+Club Catharine’s SocialHallonRoute562inExeterTownship. Dues held at1:00p.m.onthefi 589-1924. Fulton HunterdonTheatre, HillsPlayhouse, “Footloose”“Jukebox HeroesLive” Wednesday June29: Doolans, Extravaganza” &Stripes “USO Stars Monday June13: Millennium Theater,Tuesday “Samson” May 24: Wednesday, May Casino 4: MoheganSun Media Theatre, “1776” The Musical Wednesday, April20: Monday, April4: Bus Trips -Membershipisnotrequiredtotravelwith us. thanks. Long, whoretiresfromtheoffi Sonny &theSOSGang May: Cost:$113.00perperson, Cost:$98.00perperson Call PatWhite610-582-1437formoreinformation Cost:$88.50 BucksCountyPlayhouse: – BuddyHollyStory” “The Wednesday, June29 Gardens: Chanticleer Wednesday, May 25 Hunterdon HillsPlayhouse: Thursday, April28 2016 TRAVEL PLANS UE8 Out JUNE 8 Bernoskyfrom Kay Speaker: Mary “Women InCrisis” – 4 MAY Our meetingsareheldthethirdTuesday eachmonthatSt. All arewelcometomembershipinourclub. Mary SueRobinson, Come joinusforourmonthlymeetings,meetingsare Need moredataonBusTrips? PhoneJuneKunk elman (610)- We allappreciatethefaithful15-yearserviceofShirleyDe CAKE andCOFFEECAKE organization. Snacksforthetablewillbeprovided by theclub. donation orfree willoff eringsforbasicitems/needs of the CAKE andCOFFEE.CAKE Play Left, &Center Right orBingo ST. CATHERINE OF SIENA GAS UTILITIES SENIORS door Picnic– 50+ CLUB NEWS 50+ CLUB High Comedy! and lunchat MarshaBrown’s (arenovated church). Final payment due:June1,2016 TreasureAmerican TourLunch & Neil Simons “Rumors” – detailsto follow Songs &Stories Songs oftheOldRailroad Days Publicist484-332-0343 rstWednesday ofeverymonthatSt. ce of Secretary; many many ceofSecretary;many to speakonHealthissuesandtips. High Society! HighCrimes! HighSociety! Collect
NOVEMBER 2 Mohnton. Meetingsstartat10a.m.,we’dliketoseeyou! Wednesday ofthemonthatSt.John’s ParishHousein please callMarianFreetat610-777-9741. COE Penn’s P 4OCTOBER Looking for a senior group? Join us the second or fourth Looking foraseniorgroup?Joinusthesecondorfourth A $10depositholdsyourreservation.Formoreinformation 12 p.m.AfterthebusinessmeetingBanjoBobwillentertainus. Nativity LutheranChurch.Alightlunchwillbeservedat is $83andtherearestillseatsavailable. really lookingforwardtoourannualmysterytriponMay4.Cost UY6 utnTete-“otos” Cost-$94.00 Fulton Theatre - “Footloose” U S Naval Ac Mack SEPTEMBER 11-17 AUGUST 3 6 JULY JUNE 15 Nativity 50+ will meet on April 21 in Sweitzer Hall at Nativity 50+willmeetonApril21inSweitzerHallat With allthesnow, sleet,freezingrain,etc. behindus,weare SusanMessner, Free Event|LightRefreshments parking lotlocated at9thandCou
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style lunchinJim style Thorpe. Maple. Payment scheduleavailable. things to seeanddo, callforcomplete listofevents. Doors openat12:45pm on Cost-$120.00 town. Cost-$89.00 Hunterdon HillsPlayhouse - “Jukebox Heroes” eak - “Rick KandtheAllNighters,” – Secretary NATIVITY inac Island, Michigan,7days/6 nights. – and and RENT •NOBUY-INS il 7 g, PA 19601 ademy, sightsinAnnapolisanddiningaround 610-228-0342 core core rt Streets. 50+ andLunch at Shady plusafamily Cost Cost Lots of Cost - - - $120.00 $895.00 $82.00
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Correspondence Secretary pring Food Drive pring Food 6-8 Pittsburgh Express 6-8 Pittsburgh 27-29 Beach – the Christmas at Special Trips planned by Berry Wolfe are as follows: are as Wolfe planned by Berry Special Trips Happy Boombadears – Happy APRIL 13 13 APRIL Dutch JUNE JUNE SEPTEMBER 15 15 SEPTEMBER R Haven Mt. Contact Betty @ 610-926-5821 Contact Betty Jean Bohn Peggy Biehl Peggy Jean Bowers SHOEMAKERSVILLE SENIORS CITIZENS WITH APRIL BIRTHDAYS: APRIL WITH CITIZENS SENIORS SHOEMAKERSVILLE Richard Adams Richard Happy Birthday and Happy Anniversary to all our membersHappy Birthday and Linda A. Bowling Janet Craley, Joyce Armentrout Joyce Elaine F. Achenbach F. Elaine Join us during the NOVEMBER NOVEMBER 12 APRIL APRIL 26 26 APRIL S Our the month of April Entertainment for be determined Cost - to Cost - $339.00 who have these special events during the month of April. Iwho have these special events during Anniversaries. apologize for any missed Birthdays or VESTIBULAR/ BALANCE SCREENING BALANCE VESTIBULAR/ This screening is designed for individuals is designed for This screening vertigo,suffering from or dizziness evaluated are imbalance. Candidates t from will benefi if they determine to rehabilitation. vestibular THURSDAY, April 14 • 2-4 PM April 14 THURSDAY, month of April as we offer
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