November 2016 • Vol. 16 • Issue 11 • www.BerksEncore.org For information on advertising in berksencore news please contact 610-374-3195, ext. 227. Inside This Issue... Agency Happenings ...pgs 9~15 Anniversaries ...... pg 38 presents Berks Encore Programs ...... pg 20 Center News ...... pgs 21, 24 Center Spotlight ...... pg 17 Combat Veteran Remembers ..pg 34 Development Spotlight .....pg 19 Discount Program ...... pg 16 Editorial ...... pg 2 brought to you by Law & Order ...... pgs 25~28 & On-Going Activities .. pgs 22 & 23 Your Community ...... pg 33~43 Your Health ...... pg 29~32 The 16th Annual Senior Expo: Volunteer Spotlight ...... pg 18 All the Info & Services You Need, in One Convenient Location! This year’s Berks Encore Senior Expo takes place handicapped placards. For all other attendees, on Tuesday, October 25 at a NEW LOCATION: there is alternative parking at the VF Outlet the DoubleTree Hotel in Reading, 701 Penn Street. lot off Park Road, behind Willoughby’s. There This brand new hotel boasts amazing amenities all will be continuous shuttle bus service brought Ask Sheriff Weaknecht...... pg 26 in the convenient location of downtown Reading: to you by sponsor Sight and Sound Theatres a state of the art, 100-seat amphitheater; world- running between the VF Outlet lot and the class restaurant, Cheers; a 12,000 square foot DoubleTree throughout the day. Unless you have a ballroom; secure parking garage attached directly handicapped placard, please do not attempt to park to the hotel; and meeting rooms to accommodate at the DoubleTree. presentations and groups of all sizes. Your possibilities for the day are endless: more HELP US SHARE THE LOVE WITH EMERGENCY FOOD than 140 vendors, Medicare counseling and COLLECTION FOR SENIORS IN NEED presentations, cooking demonstrations, flu shots, Help combat senior hunger during Berks Encore’s educational sessions, and entertainment. We’re Senior Expo! As part of Berks Encore and Meals Birdsboro Fitness & excited to welcome new vendors: Pretzel City on Wheels America’s Share the Love campaign, Splash Opens ...... pg 32 Chorus; InTouch by SAH; Bachman’s Roofing, we’ll be collecting emergency food supplies. Our Building, & Remodeling; Berks Prosthodontics; Meals on Wheels program and congregate lunches Esterbrook Pharmacy; Leaning on the Promises at all six centers help provide a hot, nutritious meal Custom Walking Sticks; and more! to local seniors. But fighting senior hunger is an Senior Expo will be open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. ongoing battle. We’ll be collecting nonperishable To keep the day running smoothly, Berks Encore food donations at Senior Expo, which will help has some logistical instructions and procedures centers create and maintain a food pantry for for all attendees. Parking at the DoubleTree seniors in need. Donations will be accepted Hotel is strictly limited to vendors and those with See Senior Expo Details on pages 4, 5, 6 & 7! berksencore news • NOVEMBER 2016 segment ofthepopulationthatisaforcetobereckonedwith! choices toagewell.Asboomersretire,we’rebecomingalarge our encoreyearsthatwehavetheabilitytomakethoughtful Senior Expoisagreatremindertoanyofusinorapproaching love. about theminthepagesofthisissue—thatyou’llbesureto services. Expoalsooffersnewfeaturesthisyear—you’llread gathers togetherawidearrayofvendorstheretoofferyoutheir Expo hassomethingforyou.I’mproudofthisevent,which facility—or you’recaringforsomeonewho’s retired—the retired andlivinginyourhome,orhavemovedintoa and caregivers.Whetheryou’reapproachingretirement, into thepremierexpoforolderadultsandtheirfamilies I’ve watchedasSeniorExpohascontinuedtogrowandevolve Wheels routeeachweek! city ofReading.DoubleTree staffevendelivertwoMealson to improvingthelivesofReadingresidentsandupgrading amenities. TheDoubleTree Hotelanditsstaffarecommitted of Reading,you’llbeamazedatitssize,scale,andincredible visit. Ifyouhaven’t checkedoutthisamazingnewcornerstone beautiful DoubleTree HotelindowntownReading,iswortha EDITORIAL 2 The missionofberks education andadvocacy. program referrals, ofservices, by providing acomprehensive achieve oflife abetter quality to enableolderadultsto is to engagethecommunity LuAnn Oatman,President OUR MISSION OUR MISSION encore
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Atthe and everyonefeels peak performance that thingsrunat together toensure knit everything ones thatcan sometimes the volunteers are At Berks Encore, At BerksEncore, opportunities. opportunities. 610-374-3195 formoreinformationaboutourvolunteer that ifyouvolunteerattheBirdsboroCenter!Call need toknowhowknit.Patiencecanhelpyouwith to helpwithvarioustask—anddon’t worry, youdon’t Encore center?We arealwayslookingforvolunteers Patience. Encore BirdsboroCenteryouaresuretobewelcomedby people thatneedhelp!”WhenyoustopbytheBerks lights upwithabigbeamingsmileandsays“Ilikehelping motivates Patience.Whenaskedwhyshevolunteers, relax,” saysLoos. socializing, laughing,andisagreatwayforeveryoneto color. “Coloringisagreattimetositaroundthetable, center participantsastheysitaroundthetableand projects. Wheneversheisable,Patiencewilljointhe Patience tolearndifferentpatternssoshecanknitnew In fact,someofthecenterparticipantsarenowhelping face whenyouseethemoruseathome”,saysLoos. in thesepotholderscan’t helpbutbringasmiletoyour own handmadepotholders.“Thevibrantcolorsused by providingmanyofthecenterattendeeswiththeir Berks Encore,Patiencedisplayedherloverofknitting Would youconsidervolunteeringatyourlocal Berks Helping theseniorswithvarioustasksiswhat 19 DEVELOPMENT SPOTLIGHT berksencore news • NOVEMBER 2016 We hope to see you at the Expo! We We thank you in advance for taking the time to join us at thank you in advance for taking We our Senior Expo, hasAs you can see, Berks Encore, just like as you can imagine the need for our services never Lastly, As always, please do not hesitate to contact me at cmartin@ You will also get the opportunity to see Meredith McGrath, will also get the opportunity You two health Markets’ corporate dietitian do Warehouse Redner’s larg- at 9:15 and 12:30. This is the cooking demonstrations sponsorBerks County presented by our title est senior Expo in A full Markets. Warehouse and Redner’s Ensure, Glucerna, events can be found on page 5. outline of the day’s Glucerna, and Redner’s. our Senior Expo presented by Ensure, able to host this event for our community. are proud to be We being your communityAt Berks Encore we pride ourselves on As you enter yourleader to all things related to aging services. the many programs weencore years I want to remind you of APPRISE program helpshave available for you to utilize. Our insurance; our freeyou to better understand your Medicare meet the specific incomeincome tax filing service for those who that connects arequirements; our grocery shopping program for homebound seniors;volunteer shopper to pick up groceries over 600 meals eachour Meals on Wheels program that serves over 120 sit down meals atday to homebound seniors and serves also offer over 150 health and wellness pro- our six centers. We support, and motivategrams over the year designed to educate, longer life. you to a healthier, you as you enter your en- quite the array of programs to support handle all these programs and services we have core season. To for those looking to givea number of volunteer opportunities to support Berks Encore.back of their time and use their talents the over 1,300 volunteers that helped us are thankful for We for Berks Encorein 2015. If you are interested in volunteering please feel free to call our offices using the number below. As the season only going to grow each year. diminishes and it’s changes and we move to the end of 2016, I would ask you to please consider supporting Berks Encore so that we can con- tinue to provide support to those entering their encore years. can now make a gift to support Berks Encore online! Gifts You can be made online at berksencore.org/donate. Thank you for allowing us to continue to support our community. berksencore.org or 610-374-3195 if you would like more infor- mation on any of these programs or if we can be of any other assistance to you. Thank you again for helping to shape Berks Encore and position it to provide the greatest impact for Berks senior citizens as well as their family members and County’s caregivers. It’s hard to believe It’s BERKS ENCORE: ENCORE: BERKS By Cameron Martin, Vice-President of Development & Marketing By Cameron Martin,Vice-President Development of All The Programs & ServicesThe Programs All Age Well To Need You that summer is a distant nowmemory as we are watching the leaves Before we change color. beknow it we will soon fall. watching the snow
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Artist, Jeff Krick on stage for two performances at 10:15 &1:30. at 10:15 &1:30.Artist, Jeff Krick on stage for two performances will have an opportunity to see Award-winning Elvis Tribute Elvis Tribute will have an opportunity to see Award-winning swered, receive a flu shots, and meet Elvis. Yes, that’s right you that’s Elvis. Yes, swered, receive a flu shots, and meet products an- to aid seniors, have your questions about Medicare portunity to speak with over 140 vendors offering services orportunity to speak with over 140 vendors senior, caregiver, and family member. Guests will have an op- Guests will have and family member. caregiver, senior, in downtown Reading. October 25th from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at the DoubleTree by Hilton DoubleTree October 25th from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at the take a stroll through the Berks Encore Senior Expo on Tuesday, Senior Expo on Tuesday, take a stroll through the Berks Encore Hold On! Before we talk about snow, I want to remind you to Hold On! Before we talk about snow, berksencore news • NOVEMBER 2016 BERKS ENCORE PROGRAMS 20 Berks Encore@Nite: AFTER DARK CELEBRATING LIFE AFTER 50 … Call (610)374-3195,x208toregisterforanupcomingsession. The sessionsbeginat6:30p.m.andgenerallylastuntil8 Med Center, 2500BernvilleRd–FranciscanRoomsA&B. presents aneveningprogramatPennStateHealthSt.Joseph • • • • • • Berks Encore@NiteSeries and a Support and aSupport Team. your retirement legaldocuments, years: important fi nancialplanning Michael Bucklin,PNCWorkplace benefi strategies ts& collection to consider. Rules ofindividualretirement benefi ts, Rulesof spousal&survivor of aPart Your Security Making Social RetirementPlanning— Caron Treatment Center inSeniors Identifying Addictions William Blumer, CELA involving asanagent underapower peoplewhoserve ofattorney. of holdingaPOA, current requirements inPA andthelegalissues Powers ofAttorney/Living Will — Dr. AnnMarieLago, andLori Smith care doctor.primary needs, whocanhelpwiththecare, andcommunicating withyour Long Term — CareOverview Socrates Georgeadis, Esq. &Tom Williams, CPA,CFP Planning for Retirement— Michael Bucklin,PNCWorkplace of aPart Your Security Making Social RetirementPlanning On thesecondThursdayofeachmonth,BerksEncore’s staff December 8,2016: May 11,2017: April 13,2017: March 9,2017: February 9,2017: 12,2017: January A complete listing of Berks Encore @ Nite programs A completelistingofBerks Encore@Niteprograms The dutiesofaPower ofAttorney andhow to choose What You Need to Do Under a POA – – POA a Under Do to Need You What to jointheBerks Encore@Nitediscussion. If you are on Facebook, you are encouraged If youareonFacebook, areencouraged can be found on our website at can befoundonourwebsite at www.BerksEncore.org. November 17,2016: who shouldbeyour POA. William Blumer, CELA
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November CENTER NEWS Center Manager – Christine Loos (610) 582-1603 Permanent Events Calendars Every Tue.: 10:30 a.m.: Sit and Get Fit 12 p.m.: Tai Chi 2 p.m.: Silver Sneakers Every Wed.: 9 a.m.: Pinochle Every Fri.: 10:30 a.m.: Grocery Bingo ($2) SPECIAL EVENTS 1 @ 10:30 a.m.: Brunch with Theresa 16 : Alvernia Nurses Health Fair 2 : Alvernia Nurses 17 @ 10:30 a.m.: Painting Class – $5 3 @ 10:30 a.m.: Breakfast with Heatherwood 21 @ 10:30 a.m.: Cooking with Christine 7 @ 10:30 a.m.: Snack Day 22 @ 10:30 a.m.: Dance Party 9 : Alvernia Nurses 23 @ Lunch time: THANKSGIVING FEAST 10 @ 10:30 a.m.: Crafts with Stacie 28 @ after lunch: Everybody’s Birthday 11 @ 11 a.m.: Veterans Day Remembrance 29 @ 10:30 a.m.: Trivia Community 14 @ 10:30 a.m.: Bean Bag Baseball 30 @ 10:30 a.m.: Game Day 15 @ 10:30 a.m.: Formal Tea Announcements:
MEDICARE COUNSELING – Call 610-374-3195, x209 for an appointment. Birdsboro - Every Tuesday NEED MEDICARE Berks Encore Fleetwood Center 109 W. Vine Street, Fleetwood Center Manager – Terry Becker (610) 944-9242 COUNSELING? Permanent Events Call 610-374-3195 x209 Every Mon.: 10 a.m.: Sit & Get Fit Class 12 p.m.: Pinochle Club to schedule your Every Tue.: 10 a.m.: Dollar Bingo ($1) 1 p.m.: Texas Hold’Em Every Wed.: 10 a.m.: Adult Coloring / Creative Artistry 12 p.m.: Haussie/Pinochle appointment Every Thu.: 10 a.m.: Pokeno (bring $3 in pennies) 1 p.m.: Game Day Every Fri.: 10 a.m.: Dollar Bingo ($1) 1 p.m.: Line Dancing ($1) 2nd & 4th Friday FITNESS ROOM: Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m.-3 p.m. THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 24 Join us for our Walking Club on Wednesdays at 9:30 a.m. followed by our Adult Coloring Class at 10 a.m. AND All supplies provided! Call Terry for more details! FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 25: SPECIAL EVENTS ALL CENTERS CLOSED 4 from 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m.: Double Bingo day – with covered dish lunch 18 @ 12:30 p.m.: Lunch Bunch – at Gianotti’s Kutztown. Call FOR THANKSGIVING DAY 4 @ 10 a.m.: Grocery Bingo– w/Barbara from Senior Living Terry to reserve your seat. HOLIDAY 14 @ 6:45 a.m.: Join us for our NEW Breakfast Club – 18 from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.: Happy November Birthdays w/cake and Airport Diner Kutztown Jackpot Bingo! 15 from 10 a.m.-12 p.m.: Grocery Bingo – with Trish from Rittenhouse 22 @ 9:30 a.m.: Blood Pressure Clinic – with Betty Buss JOIN US FOR LUNCH!: 17 from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.: Pokeno and Pumpkin squares Served M-F at 12 p.m. MEDICARE COUNSELING – Call 610-374-3195, x209 for an appointment. Menu available. Fleetwood - Every Monday, Wednesday, Friday Must sign up 2 weekdays in Berks Encore Miffl in Center 30 Liberty Street, Shillington advance. (60 years or older, Center Manager – Kate Sweinhart (610) 777-5577 $2 donation requested) Permanent Events Every Mon.: 9:15 a.m.: Yoga ($20/mo.) 10:30 a.m.: Grocery Store Bingo ($2) 12:30 p.m.: Card Club 1 p.m.: Tai Chi ($5) VISIT THE ON-GOING Every Tue.: 10 a.m.: Board Games 11 a.m.: Sit & Get Fit 12 p.m.: Bowling at Berks Lanes Every Wed.: 9:15 a.m.: Pilates ($20/mo.) 10 a.m.: Trivia Games w/Prizes 11 a.m.: Zumba ($4) ACTIVITIES SECTION 12 p.m.: Table Tennis 1 p.m.: Flexibility, Aerobics, Balance and Strength Class ($3) in the centerfold for more Every Thu.: 1 p.m.: Dollar Bingo ($1) Every Fri.: 9 a.m.: Bowling at Berks Lanes 1 p.m.: Shuffl eboard ($1) program information, days and times at our senior SPECIAL EVENTS centers and participating berks
3 @ 11 a.m.: Healthy Holiday Foods – w/ Mifflin Court 17 @ 10:30 a.m.: Health Needs of Older Adults – w/ Berks locations. encore 10 @ 8:45 a.m.: Breakfast Club – at Queen City Community Health Center 14 @ 10:30 a.m.: Choose to be Happy Free Grocery Store 18 @ 11:30 a.m.: Thanksgiving Potluck w/Music by Sue – sign up and bring a dish to share Bingo NO news • 14 @ 10 a.m.- 12 p.m.: Massages with Cathy – 15 minutes for $10- Sign 22 @10 a.m.– 12 p.m.: Blood Pressure Clinic up required. 23 @ 11 a.m.: Lunch Bunch – at Nino’s VEMBER
MEDICARE COUNSELING – Call 610-374-3195, x209 for an appointment. Miffl in - Every Monday thru Friday 2016 berksencore news • NOVEMBER 2016 ON-GOING ACTIVITIES 22 Schumo CenterSchumo –AlbrightCollege •Call610-929-6715 Billiards – Billiards – &Crafts Arts Class– Arthritis Club– Art Aquatic Fitness – Aerobics – Activities On-Going a great warm-water workout. Create craft items for saleorto take gifts. homeas and lungfunction. comfortable and supportive environment.comfortable andsupportive ENSAS @9a.m. WEDNESDAYS @ 8:30a.m.&10:45 BerksEncore –Reading Billiards Club Berks Encore –Reading•Everyone Welcome! Berks Encore – 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) (610) 374-3195,x225 Pleasecall The Goggleworks •$18perquarter 610.575.0888,Cost CALL $12 Birdsboro Fitness 320 @Splash, W. Main Street – Indoor Aqua Zumba Center Schumo –AlbrightCollege •Call610-929-6715 Valhalla Health &Fitness Club SENIOR MASTERFIT 610-376-2100,ext. Pleasecall 327 & BodyZoneWellness Sports Complex Total Tune Body Up 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 Valhalla Health&Fitness Club SeniorBarreAdvanced ODY HOG RDY from8 MONDAYSFRIDAYS THROUGH THURSDAYS from TUESDAYS @ @ 1 p TUESDAYS &FRIDAYS WEDNESDAYS from 10 TUESDAYS @ from 9 – MONDAYS THROUGHFRIDAYS fromMONDAYS, 8 – WEDNESDAYS &FRIDAYS WEDNESDAYS@ 11 TUESDAYS @ TUESDAYS @ TUESDAYS @ @ MONDAYS, WEDNESDAYSFRIDAYS& FRIDAYS @ 10 MONDAYS @ MONDAYS@ TUESDAYS @ 10 Bringyour own suppliesandwork inany mediaina
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Muscle Strengthening– Dance FitnessDance – – Line Dancing Healthy Steps inMotion– Computer Classes– aerobics to improve balance, strength, coordination, andendurance. Dept. ofAging incorporating stretching, strength training andmild whether you are abeginnerorjustwant to learnthenewest steps. Please call 610-376-2100,ext. Please call 327 & BodyZoneWellness Sports Complex Dance ‘NSculpt Berks Encore – Wernersville Fabs Class $3 •FREE for H BerksEncore –Miffl Fabs Class Please call 610-376-2100, ext. Pleasecall 327 & BodyZoneWellness Sports Complex Fit andFabulous w/Tammy Cardio/Strength &Stretch Hartman, Wernersville 610-376-2100, ext. Pleasecall 327 & BodyZoneWellness Sports Complex Gold Zumba® 610-376-2100,ext. Pleasecall 327 & BodyZoneWellness Sports Complex Dance FitnesswithLily 610-376-2100,ext. Pleasecall 327 & BodyZoneWellness Sports Complex Flow &Tone St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Hamburg Wyomissing Church oftheBrethren 2200 STATE $20 per Qtr OR $2perClass OR $20perQtr BerksEncore – Wernersville Beginner Class BerksEncore –Fleetwood •$1.00(perclass) @ 1 p 2ND & 4TH FRIDAY OF EVERY MONTH Zion Lutheran Zion Church, Womelsdorf Village Library, Morgantown High School Students•Call610-670-1372(nofee) HighSchool BerksEncore – Wernersville • Taught by Conrad Weiser Keystone Villa at Fleetwood Bridge BerksEncore – Wernersville Pinochle FRIDAYS @ 10 TUESDAYS @ 10 MONDAYS @ MONDAYS @ FRIDAYS @ ODY HRDY @ 9 MONDAYS & THURSDAYS ODY @ 1 p MONDAYS MONDAYS @ 9 CALL TO REGISTER FOR 3 P.M. CLASS ON SEPTEMBER 8 FRIDAYS @ THURSDAYS @ WEDNESDAYS @ 11 WEDNESDAYS @ 11 THURSDAYS @ TUESDAYS @ 9 ODY HRDY @ MONDAYS & THURSDAYS 11:30 a.m. 12:30 -3:30p.m. 1:30 p.m. 9:15 a.m. a.m.
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etery. Volunteers stepped forward to help deliver and place the to help deliver and stepped forward Volunteers etery. wreaths. in has expanded to all 50 states. Beginning founded. The event be laid on the third Saturday in December. 2016, wreaths will veterans’ graves on Saturday, December 17, at 12:00 p.m. Park Saturday, veterans’ graves on ½ mile Gap Community Club, (about at the Fort Indiantown and entrance) Building 9-65 Fisher Ave. north of the cemetery from the ceremony (arrive early). ride the buses to and Across America Headquarters ($15 each) in One of two ways: ($15 each) in One of two Across America Headquarters to at 1-877-385-9504 DIRECTLY HQs can call WAA 1. You you can order wreathsorder your wreath over the phone; or online by going to the website, merica.org Indiantown Gap National Cemetery. Cemetery. Gap National Indiantown • • • • you if you cannot attend the ceremony at the cemetery) or foryou if you cannot attend the ceremony grave yourself loved one’s set-aside wreaths (for you to lay on a have purchased youron the day of the ceremony) once you Headquarters, you MUST contact the Vol- wreath from WAA John Fasching at 717.665.0794 unteer Location Coordinator, request and you mustand let him know you have a special name and gravesite location provide him with your loved one’s typically place these wreaths on the information. Volunteers John is looking for vol- graves the week before the ceremony. need to be Volunteers unteers to help in placing these wreaths. place the wreath, physically able to walk around the cemetery, John so he can send it toand then take a photo and send it to If you are willing to help,the families who have made requests. please contact John at 717.665.0794. INDIANTOWN GAP NATIONAL CEMETERY NATIONAL GAP INDIANTOWN Berks Encore * 17, 2016 17, 2016 – technology. ™ primax Audiologists: for any age group. in demanding environments. cally proven to reduce listening L effort Clin services for all types of hearing loss, Featuring new Signia Featuring Providing diagnostic and rehabilitative Melanie A. Appler, AuD, FAAA Kathleen D. Vivaldi, AuD, FAAA Matthew R. Bonsall, AuD, FAAA In 1992 Morrill Worcester and his business In 1992 Morrill Worcester All rights reserved. Sivantos, Inc. is a Trademark Licensee of Siemens AG. 6/16 Sivantos, Inc. is a Trademark All rights reserved. reduction in listening effort when the feature was activated. Copyright © 2016 Signia GmbH. when the feature in listening effort reduction Study conducted at the University of Northern Colorado, 2015, examined the effectiveness of the new Study conducted at the University of Northern Colorado, 2015, examined the effectiveness 985 Berkshire Blvd., Wyomissing 985 Berkshire Blvd., Wyomissing 610-374-5599 • www.ent-hns.net features of primax by collecting and analyzing ongoing EEG data while subjects performed speech testing. of primax by collecting and analyzing ongoing EEG data while subjects performed speech testing. features readers the need for volunteers to help at Indiantown readers the need for
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State Senator Judith L. Schwank • 11th Senatorial District Senatorial • 11th Judith L. Schwank Senator State Honoring Our Fallen United States Veterans States United Fallen Our Honoring Officer with the Veterans of Foreign Wars, is in my office every is in my Wars, of Foreign the Veterans Officer with families with benefit claims. to assist veterans and their Tuesday meet you can make an appointment to If you need assistance, 717.234.7927. with her by calling News December 17, National on Saturday, Gap National Cemetery The goal of this program is to Day. Across America Wreaths Re- grave markers with a Christmas wreath. cover all veterans’ Across This is the mission of Wreaths Teach. Honor. member. serve our fallen heroes, honor those who America. Remember about the sacrifices made by veteransand teach our children and their families to preserve our freedoms. Company of Harrington, Maine, had a Wreath Worcester the holiday season. Years surplus of wreaths toward the end of had visited Arlington National Worcester before as a young boy, capital. The experience had reminded Cemetery in our nation’s had made in order forhim through his life of the sacrifice some others, including himself, to succeed. section of Arlington National Cem- less visited at an older, berksencore news • NOVEMBER 2016 LAW AND ORDER 28 national level. national level. older adultpopulationhasavoiceatthelocal,state,and local officialswhoensurethattheBerksCountycommunity’s Boomers arenowretiringatanincreasingrate.Thankstoour more attentioninmediaandourlegislaturelatelyasBaby 775-5130 or29Village CenterDr, Reading,PA 19607. government-related topics,feelfreetocontactmyofficeat610- 19605 oranyotherRegionalOffice. Southeastern RegionalOfficeat253SnyderRdReading,PA done on-lineat a renewallicenseatnocharge. cense holdersmustshowtheirvalidID,andtheagentwillissue holder. To obtainayearlygeneralhuntinglicense,lifetimeli- stamps ortags. archery, andmuzzleloaderprivi leges andrequiresnoadditional $101.90. Thiscombinationlicenseincludeshunting,furtaking, Lifetime Furtakinglicenseis$51.90.ACombinationLicense residency arerequiredwhenapplying. completed aHunter-Trapper EducationCourse.Proofofageand be 65yearsofageandhaveheldapriorlicenseorsuccessfully furtaking andacombinationofboth.To qualify, residentsmust ents. PennsylvaniaoffersSeniorLifetimelicensesforhunting, you awareofanoutdooropportunityformyseniorconstitu- House AgingandOlderAdultscommittee,Iwantedtomake By State Rep. Mark MGillen,128thLegislative District Senior LifetimeLicenses Berks EncoreCenters Local PoliticiansVisit The needs of older adults and their families are getting The needsofolderadultsandtheirfamiliesaregetting For any additional information about this and any other state For anyadditionalinformationaboutthisandotherstate Purchasing theinitiallicenseandrenewallicensescanbe Licenses mustberenewedeveryyearbutatnocosttothe The costofaSeniorLifetimeHuntinglicenseor As anavidoutdoorsmanandamemberofthePennsylvania www.pgc.state.pa.us community’s olderadults today. important issuesfacing ourcountyand Bob Casey’s offi Connor CorporaofU.S.Senator Oatman enjoyedagreatmeetingwith Berks EncorePresident/CEOLuAnn or in person at our local orinpersonatourlocal ce to dialogue about cetodialogueabout Miffl participants atthe questions from social andfi an icecream Gillen hosted State RepMark inCenter. elded elded (10 MILE RADIUS) MILE (10 DELIVERY FREE Just add NO EXTRA CHARGE FOR THIS SERVICE! THIS FOR CHARGE EXTRA NO water. 301 S7thAve Suite 145, West Reading, PA 19611 Ideal for travel andeveryday Organized by date andtime Managing yourM That’s all there is to it. to is there all That’s a Your medications come come medications Your 610-376-6542 m medications n b been easier. organized by date and and date by organized in individual easy-open easy-open individual in packages. So when it’s it’s when So packages. Securely sealed time, securely sealed sealed securely time, Clearly labeled time to take your next next your take to time and your pills are there. there. are pills your and has never dose you just tear the the tear just you dose Easy to open package off the roll roll the off package 29 YOUR HEALTH berksencore news • NOVEMBER 2016
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The October 10 luncheon was prepared by C. and J. Fick, Carol Lopesto, Nancy Fox, Rose Ernst, and Sandra Gring, will YOUR COMMUNITY Sonia Sowers, and Ruth Steigerwalt. Desserts were provided by reveal details. They are looking for places to have the celebra- Carol and George Puwalski, Sonny Pennock, Jean Macnullan, tion at a sit-down banquet hall. More details will be provided as Richard Fisher, Sally Sabatacci, Fran Staffa, Sandra McWil- plans are fi nalized. liams, Lisa/Ozzie Vaga, Betty Grainese and Lois Chesonis. The Leah Eckenroth, entertainment was vocals by Debbie Wahl. Quite enjoyable. Secretary/ Publicity The meal, desserts, and entertainment made an enjoyable meeting. Our mystery trip is at the end of October on the 26. As I’m SENIOR CLUB writing this article, it’s still a secret. Marilyn Daniels can really OF LAURELDALE keep a secret, however the destination will be revealed on Oc- tober 26. I bet it will be an exciting trip. Details will be in next September 8: Our ninth trip – our 47 passengers enjoyed the Comedian and month’s article. the Big Band Show, plus the food and the open bar at Doolan’s D/T in There are just a few 2016 trips left. Marilyn has a complete NJ. Some of our members took to the dance fl oor, doing the “Electric schedule of new designations for 2017. We’ll soon have the Slide” and some slow dances. Everyone had a great time. 2017 schedule. Bus Drawing Winners: Barbara Cafurello, Betty Gravinese, Arlene B. Miller. The following trips fi nish the 2016 trip schedule: September 9: Past Meeting – Our Vice President, Jackie Feltenberger, con- November 9: Ace In The Hole ducted this meeting, in the absence of our vacationing President, Janet November 16: Mohegan Sun Casino Bortz. Lunch was pre-ordered ham, Italian and tuna sandwiches from December 7: American Music Theatre Lattanzio’s, chips and beverages, enjoyed by our 100 attending mem- Our Christmas meal will be a sit -down dinner on December bers. Entertainment was performed by Glenn Miller, a musician from 12. The Encore Choir will provide the entertainment. It will be the Allentown area. We also distributed fl yers for 2017 casino trips. in our meeting room. September 13: President, Janet Bortz, and Trips, Helen Quade, attended the Alan Wenrich is chairman for our 25th anniversary. He and Berks Encore Quarterly Offi cers meeting – Attending were 13 offi cers from his committee, composed of Carol Pugwalski, Sonny Pennock, seven Senior Clubs. Thanks to Sarah Hunter-Lascoskie and Lisa Lorah from Berks Encore for sponsoring this gathering. Also, thanks to Anne Semmel and Ann Gilmer at Berks Heim for hosting and providing a nice lunch for all of us. November 2: Board Meeting – at the Church at 9:30 a.m. November 8: PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION – VOTE for the candidate of your choice. November 11: Veterans Day – We thank all of our past and current Military men and women for their service to our country. November 11: Upcoming Meeting – Our lunch refreshments will be Meatball Making every move a success since 1936 sandwiches, chips and beverages. Entertainment will be performed by the Pretzel City group, including a Patriotic salute to all Military on this MOVING & STORAGE Veteran’s Day. Election of Offi cers and Committee Chairperson for 2017 PACKING & UNPACKING SERVICE will be held. PACKING MATERIALS Members can purchase tickets for our catered Christmas din- ner on December 9, by contacting Patricia Sauder at 484-855- **2 HOUR MINIMUM ON MOST MOVES** 3539. Annual membership dues for 2017 must be paid on or (Exceptions —Safes & Pianos) before December 31, 2016. Also, we will be accepting applica- tions for new members for next year, 2017. Applicants must be One piece to a houseful! age 50+ and should be sponsored by a current club member. EXPERIENCED & HONEST MOVERS Please contact Membership Chairperson, Laura Yoder at 610- berks
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(610) 777-6138 Helen Quade, 2016 P/R and Trips berksencore news • NOVEMBER 2016 YOUR COMMUNITY / COMBAT VETERAN REMEMBERS 34 “Silent Night, Holy Night” “Silent Night,HolyNight” OF WWII REMEMBERS OF WWII A COMBAT VETERAN Night, HolyNight.” Every ChristmasEve,IstillhearPFCFinesinging“Silent know: hewasahero.Healsohadbeautifulsingingvoice. got toknowPFCFinebeforehewaskilled.OnethingIdo because herealizedthiswasaChristianHoliday. Ihardly mortally wounded.Heprobablyvolunteeredforthepatrol He latervolunteeredforareconnaissancepatrolandwas Jewish Temple! Nowonderhehadsuchabeautifulvoice. Night, HolyNight”withFine,whohadbeenacantorin familiar Christmascarols.HowIremembersinging“Silent voice. Iharmonizedwithhim,singingsomeofourold (Browning AutomaticRifl Carols. Oneofthenewmen,PFCFine,ourBAR replacements. We werecelebratingbysingingChristmas Bob Huber, by Submitted On ChristmasEvewefi Are your teeth aging faster than you are? you than faster Are aging teeth your You want to improve theappearance ofyour smile • You are interested indental implants orpermanent • You wear dentures, orbridges partials, • Your teeth are worn orbroken • You are missingoneormore teeth • teeth-in-a-day See aProsthodontist if: from by 484-577-3530 •www.berkspros.com COG415REG,104thDivision 616 ReadingAvenue, West Reading, PA 19611 JacobC.Baboian, War StoriesofWWII, Ad v a n nally received some new nallyreceivedsomenew e) man, had a beautiful tenor e)man,hadabeautifultenor c e d Dr. Andrea Smith Imp l ant andRes Vol. 1PP288 414 Inf. Reg. 414 Inf.Reg. t
o r The followingtripsareplannedfor2017: and weevenhadtwoanniversaries. party atmospherethankstoChuck. singing alongandafewevengotupdanced.Itwasreal entertainment, ChuckCahoe,hadeveryoneclappingand on West LeesportRoadcelebratedeverybody’s birthday. Our Senior Bernersat1:00p.m. attheBernLutheranChurch delicious. was entertainment madeusallfeelhappyandofcoursethefood at 610-926-4163. a There wereseventherewhohadactualbirthdaysinOctober, On MondayOctober10themonthlymeetingof Marie J.Fies, Respectfully submitted, It wasaperfectday, theweatherwasbeautiful, Bank. At ournextmeetingwewillbecollectingfortheFood Anyone interestedinjoiningusonthesetripscancallBonnie tive November 15: American Music Theater American Casino MoheganSun Hunterdon Hills November 15: Treasure American Tour CasinoBethlehem Sands 11: October Railroad Strausburg 13: September July 12: June 13: May 17: D e nti SENIOR BERNERS st r y Senior Expo Booth #74 35 YOUR COMMUNITY berksencore news • NOVEMBER 2016 rst Thursday will provide will provide to see The Miracle of Miracle The see to – will entertain us with his PA German will entertain us with his PA
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Christmas. Cost is $72 per person. Cost Christmas. OF GOUGLERSVILLE OF musical entertainment. songs, folk and country folk songs, songs , and his humor. HAMBURG SENIOR CITIZENS SENIOR HAMBURG Gloria Kramer, Respectfully submitted, Barbara Notobartolo, we will have only In the months of November and December, 2, we will travel to the American November On Wednesday, December 1, a day trip to Hunterdon Hills On Thursday, Happy Thanksgiving to all! to Happy Thanksgiving again after our us all together meeting bought Our September us a very posi- Nancy Clark, brought Rev. Our guest speaker, Weav- 12 p.m. is our anniversary dinner at On November 3 at 12 p.m. will be our annual ChristmasOn December 1 at Kohl. For questions call her at 610-927-9914 leader is Vi Trip and members on the fi welcome all guests We Vice President Vice Secretary 23: November No Meeting – December 14: and the Middle School Chorus – Watson Ben Mr. December 28: No Meeting – one meeting each month. The meetings will begin at 2:00 p.m. and will be held in the Hamburg Area Middle School Cafeteria. 9: November Keith Brintzenhoff Music Theatre in Lancaster to see their “2016 Christmas Show will see the 10:30 a.m. show and have We Wonderland.” Winter a family-style lunch at the Good N’ Plenty Restaurant. to see “A Playhouse Playhouse in Hampton, New Jersey, always enjoy their Annual Christmas 2016” is scheduled. We Christmas Musicals that include traditional carols, new and compositions, great dance numbers, and humor- classic Yuletide ous skits. summer vacation. It was goodsummer vacation. see everyone. to at- to stay healthier by having a positive tive message on how be the and to remember that laughter can titude, being grateful, relieve it can boost your immune system, best medicine in that just to name a few things. stress, and help digestion, EntertainmentHall. Doors will open at 11:30 a.m. quet ers Ban will be by “Just Us.” Enjoy the delicious foodParty/Covered Dish. prepared by the in the Let the games, singing, etc., put you women in our club. Christmas spirit. remaining: have one trip We 17: November – Theatre The Pines Dinner or 484-258-8402. UCC in Gouglersville, 2 of each month at The Wyomissing Rd. 19608. Most meetings start at 1 p.m. unless a meal Vermont is served, then meeting starts at 12 p.m. www.Sam-Inc.org individuals ages 18-59 with ages 18-59 individuals 1-877-360-8355 Funded by the PA Department of Human Services of Human Department by the PA Funded Fall Crafts Crafts Fall of life. for Meals on Wheels recipients! for a Cause! for Helping Helping individuals individuals access a full access a full Service coordination for Service coordination services that services that Thanks to the Hamburg Area High SchoolThanks to the Hamburg Area High a physical disability and those over the age of 60 who and those over the age of 60 who disability a physical qualify for a nursing home but want to remain at home. to remain at home but want for a nursing qualify assure the best National Honor Society for decorating pumpkinsNational Honor Society for decorating outcomes, such range of quality range of quality as independence, Support Services Program Support Services Community Wellness and Community Wellness health and quality and quality health berksencore news • NOVEMBER 2016 YOUR COMMUNITY 36 NOTICE: 2017 Membership Dues of$5isDUEbyNOTICE: DECEMBER31,2016! 2017MembershipDues Clarence 21: Marie 18: Sandra Ohlinger Yenser 10: Christine Hartman 4: Stephanie Sheetz Brothers gan! SolongfornowandhaveaBlessedThanksgiving! article onourexcitingtriptoMacKinacIsland , Michi- Frankenmuth, Michigan!Pleaselookfornextmonth’s our “BigTrip” toMackinacIsland,UpperPeninsula and “Lake Tobias Wildlife Park,” – Penn’s Peak – 19: Oct. 5: Oct. Ole’ Branson&theOzarks– Covered Wagon Tour – Sept. 17-25: Sept. 6: Totem Pole Playhouse – Smuckers Farm “Banquet inaCornfi Aug. 15: Rainbow ComedyPlayhouse – Aug. 3: July 13: Hunterdon HillsPlayhouse – June 15: Doolan’s – Club Shore Penn’s Peak — “Eric Kearns- Voices ofLegends” May 25: “Backin Time” Treasure -American & Valley Forge Park May 17: May 11: Festival, Azalea VA Tattoo &Int’l. Show – Royal Manor– April 27-30: Brownstone – April 11: March 16: Citizens onceagainheldtheirmeetingback TheBlandonSeniors Sept. 14: of tripsfor2017: Shirley Frazer, Trip Coordinator, putoutthefollowinglist Mim Seifrit.Attendancewas:74! lowing Committee:JaneFolk,Jack&DianaBeninoand plus otherstofollow, pleasecallShirleyat610-926-4312! Shirley L.Readinger-Ziegler, Respectfully submitted, There willbeNOmeetingonSeptember28,due to Hello Everyone, Program provided by: Steve Barth on his Guitar! Program providedby:SteveBarthonhisGuitar! Refreshments forthismeetingwereprovidedbythefol- Anyone veryinterestedinanyoftheabovelistedtrips, Club Secretary BLANDON SENIORS CITIZENS “HAPPY BIRTHDAY WISHES” TO OUR NOVEMBER SENIORS: August 25,at theageof91. ofFrank A.Szoke,in Memory whopassedaway on Thursday, a prayer, by ourChaplainEthel, aMoment ofSilence was held at – theMaidencreekChurch Moose” Quartet” Extravaganza” Gardens andmore Dolly &KennyDolly Pop” Jim Thorpe, PA — “Islands in the Streams”/ Paterson, NJ—“My Wild IrishRose” Garfi eld, NJ—“Those Fabulous 50’s” pig ae N — UO tr & Stripes & Stars ”USO — NJ Lake, Spring Missouri Pres. Pat openedthemeetingwith Fayetteville, PA — “Million Dollar 8 Neal C.Berger 28: Pat 24: Fern BarbaraA.Kutz June Rohrbach Eschbach 22: Adolfsen Grand Canyon Tioga, PA
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Contact Marlene @ 610-562-8364 for information and/orContact Marlene @ 610-562-8364 for Our Trip Coordinator, Marlene Kline, runs trips to various Marlene Kline, runs trips to Coordinator, Our Trip planned: She also has the following special trips Also, a huge Thank You to the servicemen past and present past and to the servicemen Thank You Also, a huge at 1:00 p.m. in the Banquet Tuesday Our club meets every planned by for the month of November, The entertainment HAPPY THANKSGIVING HAPPY our freedom, Thanks - for – the month of Giving November A Reputation A Reputation December 14: – AmericanTheater Music December 8-9: Casino – Stone Turning November 8: November 22: November Day Veterans Celebrate Double Bingo 29: November Drive Food reservations. casinos once a month. the right to live in a country where we are allowed to make our where we are allowed to live in a country the right way life. regarding our own decisions defend our Freedom. who defended and Come and visit – Fire Company. 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Convenient parkinginthelotatrearofschool,enterby 2000 CambridgeAvenue, Apt.283,Wyomissing, PA 19610. amount of$17byWednesday, November16,toSandraBecker, If youwishtoattendthemeeting,pleasemailacheckin at 10:15a.m.followed10:45withabusinessmeeting. will presentaprogramofholidaymusic.Registrationbegin School underthedirectionoftheirteacher, JosephS.Smith $17 perperson.TheVocal CompanyofReadingSeniorHigh instructors atthecenterwillbeservednoonforacostof December 2).Abuffetluncheonpreparedbythestudentsand Road, ReadingonThursday, December1(SnowDateisFriday, Muhlenberg CareerandTechnology Center, 2615 Warren are invitedtoattendourholidaymeetingattheReading Saturday, December 17.Forinformationaboutthisactivity National Cemetery, Annville, LebanonCounty, PA, on rating theirgraveswithholidaywreaths at IndiantownGap volunteers tojointhemwithhonoringourveteransbydeco- or telephoneherat610.334.7417. please contactBettySchmoyerbyemailat volunteers tohelpwiththisproject.Ifyouarewillinghelp, can helpforallorpartoftheevent.Thecommitteeneeds25 Spring onThursday, November 17,from3:45to6p.m.You Bank,117MorganDr.,at theGreaterReadingFood Sinking Committee hascommittedtopackingboxesforseniorcitizens CALLING ALLCALLING SCHOOL RETIREES AND FRIENDS oneadFacsClis 31 Years 44 Years 60 Years 52 Years Joanne andFrancis Collins 56 Years Patricia andHarry Yocum Beverly andDennis Wagner 61 Years Janet andRichard Burkert 64 Years Janet andJay Fisher 67 Years 65 Years Patricia andRichard Adams Anna andChester Burgert Edith andMartin Tiderman 59 Years Irene andLyle Frederick 60 Years Bright Sue &Bob Straub Ginny & Gerry 52 Years 61 Years 48 Years 70 Years Arlene &GeneRhoads Ruth &Lloyd Barnett Achey Beatrice &Larry Dorothy &Ed Meredith SENIORS SHOEMAKERSVILLE SENIOR BERNERS YOUNG AT HEART BERNVILLE The Community Service Committee is also looking for The CommunityServiceCommitteeisalsolookingfor VOLUNTEERS NEEDED– HOLIDAY LUNCHEON– BERKS CHAPTER PENNSYLVANIA ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOL RETIREES AANNIVERSARIES N N I NNOVEMBER V ar id ete 47 Years 37 Years 39 Years 54 Years &Linda Larry Wentzel 29 Years 47 StitzerEarl &Sandra Years Mike Sonon &Deborah 45 Years Howard &LindaSmith 16 Years William &Beverly Reider Richard &JoanNeff 23 51 YearsYears Andrew &Carol Muller 26 Years 67 Years Moser Eugene &Nancy Karroll &AneitaKershner 37 Years &Eleanor Keller Larry Jeffrey &CheriDotterer Harold &EstherDerr Steve &Leann Bashore 60 Years 47 Years 64 Years N.&LindaL.Linderman Barry Jay &JanetFisher Chester &AnnaBurgert SENIOR CITIZENS SENIOR CITIZENS BLANDON OF ZIO PRIME TIMERS O BCASR members and friends BCASRmembersandfriends E The Community Service TheCommunityService V R N’S S E CHURCH M A [email protected] R B I E E R S Hartranft byemailat interested inhelpingwiththisproject,pleasecontactCandice America initiativeonpage27inthisnewsletter. 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39 YOUR COMMUNITY berksencore news • NOVEMBER 2016 ce—VOTE! nitely do that—unless avors. All this still for the . “Million Dollar Quartet” “Million Dollar Quartet” “Shades of Michael Buble” “Shades of DISTRICT OFFICE Now in Muhlenberg Township 210 George Street, Suite 201 19605 Reading, PA (610) 929-2151 • Fax: (610) 929-2576 Email: [email protected] 11th Senatorial District 11th “Best of Broadway” “Best of Broadway” PARISH-DANA RETIREES PARISH-DANA Trips for 2017 are: Trips March 30: – Playhouse Mill Paper We will be signing for the April 20, 2017 Trip at our regular 2017 Trip will be signing for the April 20, We @ and details on trips, call Clara Koch For more information Rich Kennedy Okay, we are only about 10 days away from learning which we are only about Okay, retirees join the rest of us on Thursday, all you Why don’t entrée offering will be:The buffet is served at 12 p.m., and the historian, Paul Grimes. Two War Our speaker will be World to Larry Jambeau:Questions/suggestions may be directed America. it going, Keep and Fathers our Founding by right provided your Exercise April 20: 24: May Doolans – Airy Mt. Casino – November meeting, come early! November meeting, Messner @ 610-678-1961.610-678-2123 or Barbara presidential candidate will be leading us to the land of milk will be leading us to the land of presidential candidate will defi And one candidate and honey. to the then the other person will lead us that person loses. But a win-win election that will go Promised Land. So for us, it’s What could possibly go wrong here? down in history. will discuss We 3 November for our pre-election luncheon? Restaurant, 4401 our upcoming good fortunes. Wegman’s is still the place. OurPottsville Pike (Route 61) in Reading on the lower level.private meeting/dining area is still located 11 a.m. and concludes atThe social rendezvous commences at approximately 1:30 p.m. tender buttered noodles,veal cutlets (in sauce) garnished with For rolls w/butter. healthful red beets, just-right coleslaw, dessert—creamed ice in 3 delicious fl only $10 in American low price of 632.60 Russian rubles. That’s moola. while sharing his deepPaul will be displaying multiple artifacts as well as anecdotes interest in that period of American history, collection. involving acquisition of his extensive [email protected] the ultimate sacrifi those who gave defended by rst come basis, and g in ad WEST LAWN SENIOR CLUB NEWS NEWS CLUB SENIOR LAWN WEST ea R t eseeeeee W
., 0 ve is the standard. 4.544 nn A 7 e P Where passionate service 9 610.374.5440610.3 Reading West 73 739 Penn Ave., EDWARD J. KUHN, JR., SUPERVISOR EDWARD MICHAEL R. KUHN, PRESIDENT West Lawn Seniors have started our 2016/17 meetings. We meetings. We our 2016/17 Seniors have started Lawn West at 1 p.m. November 1, Tuesday, meeting will be Our regular West Lawn Community Center of the meet at the West We time together. and start a new fun today, Come join our group The for the December 6 meeting will be Our entertainment 12, Dinner is scheduled for December Our annual Christmas trips for 2017. PleaseThe trip committee is completing the a fi Our trips are open to our members on We are working on Trips for the 2017 season, and have three for the 2017 season, and have Trips are working on We are ready for fun and trips, with our 2017 membership campaign our 2017 membership for fun and trips, with are ready Club $5/ year. Our dues are only and in full swing. kicked off is open to all. membership Hauseman. Refreshments will followwith music by Karl or are no social meetings in November the program. There December. and Lawn United Methodistat Woodside Church, located Lawn. Noble Streets in West are looking forward to seeing you. We will follow the program. Band! Refreshments Wilson this year iswith doors opening at 11 a.m. The Entertainment and Lee Shapell. The Christmas Dinner is for Reinwald Rev. please sign up now! members only, @ 12 p.m., before thenote: All sign up times for the trips, start 1 p.m. meeting! then the trips are open to the general public on a waiting list. then the trips are open to the general trips listed. berksencore news • NOVEMBER 2016 YOUR COMMUNITY 40 c.2: Purchaseticket for Nov. sandwichsale-$3.50 26: Oct. Upcoming MeetingDates collecting duesinJanuary. ings, assortedcakesandcupcakes,iceteagingerale. available nowforouruse: Dec. 14: Christmas Party Luncheon– Party Christmas Dec. 14: for lunch Sandwiches Pre-Ordered *Tue. Nov. 22: non-stop music. an outstandingjobkeepingallofusentertainedforhour cal groupentitled“MusicalFriends.”John,Gene,andWalt did celebrating birthdaysinSeptember. in attendance.We sangHappyBirthdaytotwoclubmembers conducted byourPresident,DanLoose.98Clubmemberswere Greetings: For any new members wishing to join our club, we will start For anynewmemberswishingtojoinourclub,wewillstart P. O.Box25,Temple, PA 19560. Our lunchconsistedofpizza,tossedsaladwithchoicedress- Our groupwasremindedthatourclubhasaPostOffi Our entertainmentforthedayconsistedof3-piecemusi- Past Meeting:OurSeptember28meetingstartedat12p.m. NOTE: 2017 Annual Membership Dues ($5)isnow beingcollected 2017AnnualMembershipDues NOTE: Current Member’s only forticketMeeting) (Deadline purchase isNov. 28.) (Contact Chris Reitzat610-777-7162by 11/1ifaticket isstillneeded) forsandwichsaleticket Deadline isNov. 1) (NOTE- for all our current members of the club. membersoftheclub. for allourcurrent GOOD SHEPHERD (Purchase $9ticket at November U.C.C. ce Box ceBox Make AllChecksPayableTo “HGASeniors’Club.” FRIDAY MUSIC THEATRE NOVEMBER18-AMERICAN - WONDERLAND” “WINTER 2016 TRIPS copy. with oneoftheCommitteemembersifyoudidnotreceivea 2017 BusTrip ScheduleatourOctobermeeting.Pleasecheck Dietrich-Schwartz at610-939-9402. Committee MemberPatSinistriat610-678-8654orKaren e.6 Am.Music Theatre - Winter Wonderland – Brownstone – Dec. 6: Nov. 10: Bus Trip Schedule Call ArleneKunstekAt610-921-1515ForReservations. Betty Porter, Happy HalloweentoAll! Our Travel CommitteeMembersshouldhavehandedoutthe If interestedinanybustripinformation,pleasecontactTravel Bus leaves from HGAParking Lot at 10:45a.m.&arrives backat 6p.m. Cost: $80.00– • PEOPLEOVER 50 HGA PRIME TIME SENIOR CLUB Available -$68 towards your mealorpurchases). This tripincludesa$10Cracker(**NOTE: Barrel giftcard to use All reservation must be paid in fully by October 17. Allreservation mustbepaidinfullyby October Publicist Sold out Sold Several Seats Still 41 YOUR COMMUNITY berksencore news • NOVEMBER 2016
at the Journey Café at at the Journey Café at Linda Smith Snyder Teresa Sundberg Kathy Walton Candace Cindy Weist Helen Wolber Joanne Zinger to attend the RadioCity attend to for lunch, show and shopping at and shopping at for lunch, show LANCASTER – TRIP TO BIRD-IN-HAND RESTAURANT IN RESTAURANT BIRD-IN-HAND TO TRIP VETERANS AND FIRST RESPONDERS LUNCHEON – LUNCHEON RESPONDERS FIRST AND VETERANS – BUFFET AND DANCE OLDIES – YORK NEW TO TRIP BAZAAR– HOLIDAY ANNUAL the Farmer’s Market. the Farmer’s at the Journey Café, the Journey Café, at Wahl DebbieEntertainment by Music Hall Theatre show of the Rockettes show Theatre Music Hall HAMBURG Sarah Krick Dennis Lesher Helen Loeb Marie Moll Nancy Moser Donna Reber Linda Reichert Robinson Gregg Jr. Shutter Richard NATIVITY 50 PLUS 50 NATIVITY “A Compassionate In-Home Care Company” 610-374-2496 Visitation and Respite Care.Visitation Shopping, Errands, and Appts., Mark P. Hawkins, Director Mark P. Non-Medical Home Care Services: the monthly Saturday Breakfast at the Perry the Restaurant on at Breakfast the monthly Saturday 9 a.m.; 5 at November on the church at and Bingo event Lunch Timers the monthly Prime 12 p.m.; 14 at November Monday, 10 a.m. at Tuesday each Action meeting Group 11 at Nov. meeting on Friday, Council Timers the monthly Prime 1:30 p.m. “We will care for Your Loved Ones like Family!” ZION’S PRIME TIMERS WITH BIRTHDAYS IN NOVEMBER INCLUDE: INCLUDE: NOVEMBER IN BIRTHDAYS WITH TIMERS PRIME ZION’S Lifting, Transfers, Meal Prep, Light Housekeeping,Lifting, Transfers, Companionship, Personal Care, Bathing, Toileting,
“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 Nativity 50+ will meet on November 17 in Sweitzer Hall Nativity 50+ November will be a busy month for the Prime Timers of Zion’s of Zion’s Timers for the Prime will be a busy month November • • • • PRIME TIMERS OF ZION’S CHURCH, CHURCH, ZION’S OF TIMERS PRIME Rates: $14.00/Hour • 24 Hr. Live-In Care $150.00/Day Rates: $14.00/Hour • 24 Hr. Dianne Adam Douglas Bausher Charles Burkert Larry Daughtry Dotterer rey Jeff Mary Freeman Sue Fritz Kershner Sharon Kline Sara at Nativity Lutheran Church. A light lunch will be served at 12 pm. The program will be presented by Christopher Hoster. Christopher will play and sing. Wed., Nov. 30: Nov. Wed., Numerous special events will be held in November includingNumerous special the following: 5 @ 11:30 a.m.: Sat., Nov. 5 from 5 - 9 p.m.: Sat., Nov. 12: Sat., Nov. 19: Sat., Nov. Church, Hamburg. such as: monthly events will include regular The month yers to be distrib- This whimsical package whimsical This Contact: dollars. Sandyve Myskowski Bring out the holiday spirit with this most enjoyable spirit with this most enjoyable Bring out the holiday RETIREES ASSOCIATION RETIREES METROPOLITAN EDISON EDISON METROPOLITAN December 7 – musical fi lled with dancing, holiday favorites, and a visit from the big and a visit from favorites, holiday dancing, lled with musical fi holiday your will make this show guarantee We himself! guy in red and brighter! merrier, jolly-er, holly-er, includes a visit to Philadelphia Magic Gardens a collection of folk, Magic Gardens Philadelphia to includes a visit and visionarymosaic, art. of is a step- Also included on guided tour the at is included Lunch Philadelphia. throughout the fabulous murals the American with a visit to end the day We Restaurant. Coast Positano Chester. West Museum, Helicopter For additional information & questions, contactFor additional information & questions, Henry Robidoux Phone: 610-929-4059 or Email: [email protected]. by phone: 610-678-9374 or email: [email protected] by MEMBERS WANTED! — Any retiree or surviving — Any of a retiree spouse WANTED! MEMBERS six general have We join. to is invited Energy Company First from any luncheons each and two picnics, two bus trips, several meetings, Annual dues are only fi year. * All trips subject to change. Additional fl All trips subject * Holly Jolly Christmas - Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre — Lancaster, PA - PA — Lancaster, Holly Jolly Christmas - DutchTheatre Dinner Apple 2016 Tour Preview* 2016 Tour - October 25 – Magical Philadelphia, PA Moments — uted for each trip destination. berksencore news • NOVEMBER 2016 YOUR COMMUNITY 42 welcome. some funandfellowshipafterthemeeting.Guestsarealways 10 a.m.,andifyoulovetoplaybingobringalunchhave month atSt.John’s ParishHouseinMohnton.We beginat WOW!!! photographer whotookagrouppictureforusfreeofchange. We hadperfectweatherandbychancemetaprofessional Everyone wasveryfriendly, thatmadethetripextranice. very inspiring.We traveledwith13peoplefromNew Jersey. everything youcouldthinkofandthesilentnightchapelwas were sobigandbeautiful.Bronner’s Christmascomplex had upscale shopsandhadmanygreatbuys.Thefl was wonderful,andwehadagreattimeshoppinginthe of thelocksandreturnedonAmericanside.Frankenmuth the amazingGrandHotel.Went throughtheCanadian side wonderful timeatbeautifulMackinacIslandwithbreakfast our multi-daytriptoMackinacIsland,Michigan.We hada November 2: MEETINGS new members. 370-1298, withanyquestionsorconcerns.We alwayswelcome $5 peryear. CallMikeMullen,Presidentof50+Clubat(610) rine’s SocialHallonRoute562inExeterTownship. Duesare at 1pmonthefi December 7: SusanMessner, Our meetingsarethesecondandfourthWednesday ofthe Our groupoftravelersleftonSundaySeptember11for Come joinusforourmonthlymeetings,meetingsareheld at theShoemakersvilleFireCompany. Please lookfordetailsinupcoming Evening dancesareheldat7p.m. LEAGUE OF GOLDEN AGERS, The nextShoemakersville Dance issues ofBerksEncore News. DECEMBER 1– will take place inDecember. The costis$7perperson. Wahl Street Cost: $18.00 JeffEntertainment: Krick from 11:00-3:30, Cake &Coff ee. BE ACCEPTED. off$5.00 giftto beauctioned .ONLY ITEMS NEW WILL rstWednesday ofeverymonthatSt.Catha- BASKET AND GIFT AUCTION – CHRISTMAS PARTY AND DINNER – MOHNTON, PA Secretary Everyone bringsaNEW ST. CATHARINE OF SIENA at Crown Plaza, owers and plants owersandplants 50+ CLUB NEWS 50+ CLUB December 14: LANCASTER MAGIC CHRISTMASShow – LANTERN LANCASTER December 14: MUSEUM&CHRISTMASLIGHTSat LONG- BRANDYWINE November 30: NEW YEARS 4: January 2016 TRAVEL PLANS NEW YEARS 4: January AFF H 610-401-0600 Carol Buddell, Call PatWhite610-582-1437formoretripinformation • Maximum Loan $15,000 Maximum Loan • Payments upto 15years • 2&3%Interest Rates • “A Local Non-profi OME R Deposit required.Deposit Cost: $102perperson Deposit requiredDeposit Cost: $98. NATIONAL CHRISTMAS CENTER. show at Rainbow Comedy Playhouse, alsotimeat THE Pat White willdiscuss Travel Trips for2017. Cake andCoff ee. d’oeuvres, appetizers andsnacksto share. Pat White willdiscuss Travel Trips for2017. Cake andCoff ee. d’oeuvres, appetizers andsnacksto share. 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43 YOUR COMMUNITY berksencore news • NOVEMBER 2016 “Second Chances” “Born Yesterday” “Born Yesterday” (Upper Peninsula) ower arranging demonstration 27: John Kauff man Weidman Kauff 24: Dawn Himmelberger 27: John 29: Lynda “Million Dollar Quartet” NOVEMBER SENIORS: NOVEMBER GOLDEN SENIORS OF OF SENIORS GOLDEN BERNVILLE YOUNG AT HEART AT YOUNG BERNVILLE ZION SPIES LUTHERAN CHURCH LUTHERAN SPIES ZION Anyone interested in any of the trips, please contact KathyAnyone interested in any of the trips, Ruth Weidner at Heart met on September 21 at 12 Bernville Young This month we had our 20th anniversary dinner, catered by anniversary dinner, we had our 20th This month the we had our monthly meeting. For Following the meal, went for a this year was very nice. We Our Mystery trip for 6: Richard Henne 6: Richard Degler 8: Degler 11: Becky Mary Ann Bossard Leymeister 14: Grace 15: Glenn Sept. 25-Oct.Sept. 1: Michigan – Mackinac Island, (TBA): at 610-413-1395.Murphy at 610-369-1436 or Esther Bedard Christmas Show group, enjoy our get togethers, and our have a nice friendly We trips!! June 21: July 12: August 16: – DutchTheatre Apple Dinner – Playhouse Pole MysteryTrip Totem by Marge Shiner of the Nosegay. You are invited to join us. You by Marge Shiner of the Nosegay. Questions call 610-488-1400. p.m. Dessert and snacks were enjoyed by the 66 members in attendance. The program was presented by a representative of Seltzer Bologna Company who took us through a very interesting view of the production of Lebanon Bologna. If we full of it before, we were after the presentation. Eleven weren’t birthdays for September were acknowledged along with four wedding anniversaries. Reservations are being taken for our December 21 at 11:45 a.m. Christmas Banquet on Wednesday, at the Blue Mountain Restaurant in Shartlesville. Chuck Cahoe will provide the entertainment. Our November 16 meeting at esserts at 12 p.m. the Bernville Grange Hall will begin with d followed by the meeting and a fl meeting next month we will have bingo, everyone was asked to we will have bingo, everyone was meeting next month all enjoy the item for the bingo game. We bring a $2 unwrapped our toes!! bingo, keeps us on in the Pocono up to Lake Wallenpaupack really nice, long ride, to see “Raising Cane.” were at a dinner theater Mountains. We was The show Ehrhardt’s. Birches, formerly, This was at Silver of course we enjoyed the food,very entertaining and we even were leaving, for the ridegot an ice cream cone, to enjoy as we home!! are the following: The trips for 2017 are planned, they April 27-30: 18: May Norfolk, Azalea trip to Overnight Virginia, Festival – Hills Playhouse Hunterdon Wegman’s; good food, for by the committee and entertainment Wegman’s; nice gift basket put together a really Sandy Althouse this month. all for a good of all you would need consisting meal. We spaghetti that!! one lucky winner will be enjoying took chances on that, + +++++++++++++++++ + + $339.00 $379.00 $319.00 $445.00 $425.00 (3 Days) ... (3 Days) (3 Days) ... (3 Days) www.whitestartours.com [email protected] and business travel arrangements. Please remember us for all your family CALL 610-775-5000 (3 Days) ...... (3 Days) (2 Days) ...... (2 Days) (3 Days) ...... 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Elaine’s Dinner November 27-29 (Includes Newport News Park’s Celebration in Lights, Air Lights at the Beach, Virginia Beach’s Holiday Virginia Living& Space Museum, Christmas IMAX Movie, Virginia Art & Cultural Portsmouth Museum, Planetarium Show, of Colonial Tour Guided Center’s Winter Wonderland, Williamsburg, 4 Meals) November 12-13 (Includes Radio City Music Hall Spectacular Featuring (Includes Radio City Music Hall Spectacular of Lower Manhattan, Tour the Rockettes, Guided Shopping, Macy’s Avenue Fifth Rockefeller Center, Herald Square, 1 Meal) November 9-11 Includes Guided tour of Dickens Victorian Village Village Victorian Includes Guided tour of Dickens National Museum Show, Holiday Music/Light Display, Village, of Cambridge Glass, Historic Roscoe Character Guide, 4 Meals November 29 - December 1 November 29 - December berksencore news • NOVEMBER 2016 44 Holiday Bazaar Holiday Bazaar Get helpwithyour holiday shoppingfrom a Saturday, Nov. 19 variety ofvendors! 9am-3pm 100 North State Street,100 North Ephrata, PA 17522 s +EYSTONE6ILLACOM