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Dementia LiveEye-opening Experience

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February is Heart Health MonthCongestive Heart Failure:Small Lifestyle Changes Can Make A Big Difference! Pg. 12

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Inside This Issue...Agency Happenings ................. pg 8Berks Encore Programs ........... pg 16Center Calendars ...........pgs 17~19Dear Reader ............................. pg 4Development Spotlight .......... pg 10Editorial ................................... pg 6Law and Order ............. pgs 20 & 21On-Going Activities ....... pgs 14 & 15

Puzzle Page ............................ pg 31 Puzzle Solution ...................... pg 22Share the Love.......................... pg 7Volunteer Spotlight .................. pg 9Your Agency ........................... pg 11 Your Community ...........pgs 23~30 Your Health ................. pgs 12 & 13

Dear Reader –One of the most important things we can do as we age in

order to remain happy and healthy long-term is to engage with others on a regular basis. The busier we keep ourselves in our older years, the more we can enjoy a higher quality of life. Yet, many of the activities we used to do or those that we might like to do, are not always accessible. That is where Berks Encore can help! We provide an opportunity for older adults to get active, enjoy various social activities, and to improve their quality of life.

The simplest description of a Berks Encore senior center is a location in which seniors come together. Our goal is to provide a physical location for older adults to come together. We strive to offer specialized programs designed to meet the needs of those who attend the location. For this reason, there are dozens of programs available, and each of our locations can be significantly different from the next location.

For seniors who are looking for something to do to stay busy or those who want to meet new people, visiting a Berks Encore center is an option. Our centers provide an opportunity to connect with others who are around the same age while also providing an opportunity for you to learn something new. Programs vary significantly, but most offer a variety of options to appeal to a larger audience.

Each location offers programs and events that locals want to see available. The programs offered are often based on the individual needs of those who attend and those who volunteer for them. Here is just a sample of what you might find.

Meal and Nutrition Programs – join us for lunch and try out some of our new menu items, or join us for an educational program about eating well or eating for specific reasons, such as to avoid disease or to manage weight loss goals.

Fitness and Wellness Programs – Because staying active and fit is so important for our well-being at all ages, we make these programs available on a daily basis. We offer less-physical programs, such as yoga and sit and get fit, as well as zumba, drumming, and so much more.

Read through the following pages, and pay particular attention to the pages dedicated to our six senior centers. I am certain you will agree with me when I say that we truly do offer something for everyone!

Sincerely,LuAnn Oatman, President/CEO

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Dementia Live Experience Is Eye-Openingby Lori Gerhart, Editor

When the first group arrived at Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center for the be@nite program called Dementia Live – they weren’t sure what they were in for – but they had a common reason for being there. The first four attendees that night were actually 2 sets of siblings, each who had received a dementia diagnosis for their mother. That’s why Nancy & Richard and Jill & Robyn had come out on a frigid January evening to see what Dementia Live was all about.

After the 30 minute experience, they described feeling scared, frustrated, confused, angry, overwhelmed, anxious and inadequate when being asked to perform 5 simple tasks that they could have aced any other day of the week – but with the simulation of sensory changes that many experience with aging and dementia, they had difficulty in completing even 2 or 3 of the tasks.

Wearing vision impairing goggles, gloves and head phones that were playing a background noise track –they were given 5 tasks and then sent into a room to complete them. Buttoning a shirt, folding pillow cases, counting change, sorting a deck of cards, feeding the cat, taking a pill – all became more challenging. Just remembering or hearing the instructions proved to be a challenge.

They all walked away with a new sense of how their loved one might feel as she progresses with the disease. Richard was especially vocal of the insight he gained. He suggested that he has to be more understanding and

patient, where he is often frustrated with things his mother says or does, and becomes angry with her. All of them agreed it has given them a new understanding of the compassion, patience and understanding it is going to take to care for their loved one.

Dementia Live was created by a woman who took the journey of caring for a father who had Alzheimer’s and a mother who had Parkin-son’s disease. As a result, it led her to join other professionals to develop and present educational programs to help care-givers deal with similar

life challenges. Berks Encore has certified trainers for Dementia Live and can provide this experience for civic groups, professional caregiving staffs, first responders, and nursing students for a nominal fee.

If you are interested in bringing Dementia Live to your organization, please contact Kathy Roberts, Berks Encore Health & Wellness Educator at 610-374-3195 ext. 230 or email [email protected].

“Because it is frightening to care for someone you don’t understand.”

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Many thanks to the following individuals and busi-nesses who Shared the Love with Us this holiday season by providing donations and gift bags for our Meals on Wheels recipients this holiday season!

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“ A TRADITION OF CARING “ DID YOU KNOW…Berks Heim provides an array of Short-Term Rehabilitation services, with the goal of returning the individual home or to prior level of highest functioning abilities in addition to our memory impairment unit and Skilled Nursing Facility services.

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Celebrating Over 80 Years of Service to Our Community.

Gretna Theatre Performances for Strausstown & Mifflin

The Gretna Theatre Outreach Program brings professional theater to schools, community groups and special events all across south central Pennsylvania. The programs are educational and bring history to life on the stage. After doing shows at Strausstown and Fleetwood in 2018, they are back this year with performances at Strausstown and Mifflin.

On Monday, February 25, “No Easy Road to Freedom” is a new show that will be presented at Berks Encore Strausstown Center, 44 East Ave. There is a $5 per person fee that includes the performance and lunch, starting at noon. This show features poetry, drama and song where the actors journey through history to illustrate themes of diversity, oppression, tolerance and acceptance. Seating is limited, so you must register by calling Andrea at 610-488-5770.

On Wednesday, March 27, beginning at 10 am, the program titled “Amelia Earhart: Lost Hero” depicting the historic life of the first female aviator to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean, will be performed at the Berks Encore Mifflin Center, 30 Liberty St., Shillington. This musical show takes us from her birth to her disappearance. There is a $5 per person fee, that includes lunch after the show. Seating is limited, so you must register for this program by calling Kate 610-777-5577.

RACC Announces 2019 Berks County Poet Laureate Competitions

Reading Area Community College (RACC) is proud to announce the Fourth Berks Scholastic Poet Laureate and Eighth Berks County Poet Laureate Competitions are now open and taking submissions at RACC’s website at racc.edu/poetry. Deadline to enter is March 31, 2019 and the winners will be announced at the Berks County Poet Laureate Celebration held April 30, 2019, at 1:00 p.m. at the Miller Center for the Arts.

The Berks County Poet Laureate Competition, held every two years, has been aligned with Berks Bards, and local poetry event, BardFest. BardFest is a series of poetry readings during April in celebration of National Poetry Month.

A $500.00 honorarium will be awarded to the winner of the Berks County Poet Laureate competition and a $200 honorarium to the winner of Berks Scholastic Poet Laureate competition.

The Berks County Poet Laureate and Berks County Scholastic Poet Laureate must be Berks County residents. The Berks Scholastic Poet Laureate must be a student attending a Berks County high school. Contest rules and entry forms are available through Reading Area Community College’s website: racc.edu/poetry.

For questions, please contact Jodi Corbett, director of academic partnerships, Academic Affairs. 610.607.6219 or [email protected].


Jamal is a special young man. At 24 years of age, he’s lived his whole life in Berks County. He went to school at John Paul II Center and loves going to church with his grandma. They attend the First Century Worship Center on Eleventh Street in Reading where Jamal looks forward to hearing Pastor Jack give the sermon each week.

These days, when he goes to Prospectus Berco Monday through Friday, he has a new job that he also looks forward to. Within the last year, Prospectus Berco, a non-profit organization that provides services to meet the needs of adults with disabilities, has begun offering opportunities for their program participants to volunteer for Meals on Wheels. Most of the time, they are working from the Reading Center at North Ninth Street, where along with an instructor who is the driver, handle the delivery of meals to homebound seniors. Jamal is one of those volunteers and he tells me that his new “job” makes him feel good. He tells me he likes to talk to the people

that he meets when he delivers meals. He is happy to get to know the people on a route - they recognize him and greet him with “Have a Good Day” and “Thank you”.

When he first started on the”job”, he may have been a little nervous as he told his grandma that he said prayers for his new job. But no worries, he takes his work very seriously. Naimah Livingston is the instructor working with him and she tells me how rewarding it is to see how much the program participants enjoy delivering the meals and meeting the clients. Jamal also helps with the volunteer grocery shop-ping program.

Heather Grasso , adult training associate director for Prospectus Berco said,” We look to find opportunities for the program participants to build relationships and engage in the community.” In fact, the organization’s mission is to inspire people with special needs to lead meaningful lives by providing innovative support.

As I look across the table at Jamal, who is smiling from ear to ear, I am pretty sure

he is inspired by the work that he is doing for Berks Encore and whether or not he realizes just how meaningful it is to those seniors citizens that wait for him to deliver a meal – he has found a meaningful way to engage in his community! All of us at Berks Encore are so grateful to Jamal and the other volunteers participating through Prospectus Berco and we know the seniors that we are serving are grateful too!

If you are interested in finding out about volunteer opportunities with Berks Encore, please contact Rita Phillips, Director of Volunteers , at 610-374-3195 ext. 225. We can always use your help!

VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT:

Meet Jamal VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT

Valentine’s Party Valentine’s Party Featuring Jeff Krick Jr.

Friday, FEBRUARY 15

Berks Encore Wernersville Center

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610-670-1372

Wednesday, FEBRUARY 13

Berks Encore Birdsboro Center

201 East Main Street

Concert @ 11:00 a.m. Spaghetti Lunch @ 12:00 noon

Limited Seating. CALL TO RESERVE.

610-582-1603

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So many of our readers contact us each day asking what else can you do to help Berks Encore? Well, there is something very simple you can do that truly makes an impact for us! Don’t throw out your Redner’s receipts! Each year, Redner’s Warehouse Markets donates thousands of dollars to non-profits throughout their local communities with it’s Save-A-Tape Program. For anyone not familiar with the program, a customer can sign up to be a member of the Save-A-Tape Program at any Redner’s grocery store or Redner’s Quick Shoppe. Once a member, by shopping at Redner’s, saving your receipts, and providing the receipts to a non-profit organi-zation participating in the program, the organization benefits by receiving 1% of the total of the receipts from Redner’s!

Berks Encore has benefited immensely from this program over the last few years and can continue to grow donations with your help! Please save your Redner’s tapes and spread the word to others to save their tapes – gather them up and send them to our address at 40 North 9th St., Reading, PA 19601. You may even drop them off at any of our 6 senior centers conveniently located throughout Berks County: Birdsboro, Fleetwood, Shillington, Reading, Strausstown and Wernersville (please check the middle section of this publication for addresses, phone numbers and hours of operation). If you have too many to send through the mail, or

can’t drop them off at one of our facilities, please contact me at 610-374-3195 ext. 223 and I will arrange to have them picked up.

Redner’s Warehouse Markets partners with Berks Encore in many other ways throughout the year, including being the title sponsor, along with Ensure and Glucerna, of our Senior Expo. We are very fortunate to have such a philanthropic organization in our community! Please patronize them when you can, and if you haven’t tried their amazing, in-store popped popcorn yet, you are really missing out on something special!

On another note, on behalf of Berks Encore, I’d like to thank each and every one of you who generously donated to our year-end appeal! Your support means the world to us and with it, we will continue to assist seniors in Berks County to live happier, healthier, and more confident lives. We are working on several initiatives this year that will continue to enrich the lives of seniors, and your continuous support in the way of donations, volunteerism, and partnership will allow us to be very successful as we imple-ment these initiatives and continue to be able to provide critical programs and services.

Don’t Throw Out Those Redner’s Receipts!By JoAnn Gruber, Director of Development

Yes, I/We want to help Berks Encore continue to provide services for older adults in Berks County.

Enclosed please fi nd my tax deductible gift in the amount of:❏ $100 ❏ $75 ❏ $50 ❏ $25 ❏ Other __________

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Berks Encore relies on community contributions to fund our comprehensive program of services, referrals, education and advocacy. Donate today to ensure that Berks Encore’s services are available tomorrow. You can also donate online at berksencore.org/donate!

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• February 18 – BERKS ENCORE FLEETWOOD 109 W. Vine St., Fleetwood

• March 25 – KEYSTONE VILLA DOUGLASSVILLE 1180 Ben Franklin Hwy.

• April 29 - MIFFLIN COURT 450 Philadelphia Ave., Shillington

• May 20 – RITTENHOUSE SENIOR LIVING 2900 Lawn Terrace, Reading


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Schedule for February 20191: Wyomissing Club Apts – Reading OPIOIDs and Seniors5: Queen of Angels Apts – Reading OPIOIDs and Seniors8: Saucony Meadows Apts – Kutztown Lottery Bingo11: Wilson Manor Apts – Kutztown Emergency Preparedness12: Bethany Lutheran Church – Stony Creek Valentine Day craft13: Oakshire Apts – Reading Valentine Day craft14: Reading Elderly Apts – Reading Valentine Day craft18: Sencit Apts – Reading Aromatherapy19: Saucony Cross Apts – Kutztown Musical Family Feud20: Queen of Angels Apts – Reading Emergency Preparedness21: B’nai B’rith Apts – Reading Musical Family Feud25: Southgate Apts – Leesport Aromatherapy26: St. Catharine Apts – Reading Aromatherapy27: Weidner Manor Apts – Douglassville Brain Games

& Hand Exercise28: Furnace Creek Apts – Robesonia Emergency Preparedness

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H Congestive Heart Failure (CHF)Compiled by Kathy Roberts, Berks Encore Health & Wellness Educator

WHAT IS CHF? Congestive HEART FAILURE or heart failure is a condition in which the heart is unable to adequately pump blood throughout the body and/or is unable to prevent blood from backing up into the lungs. Heart failure does not mean the heart has stopped working. Rather, it means that the heart is working less efficiently than normal. Blood moves through the heart and body at a slower rate, and the pressure in the heart increases. As a result, fluid builds up in the arms, legs, ankles, feet, lungs, or other organs, the body becomes “Congestive.”

What are the symptoms of CHF? You may not have any symptoms of heart failure, or

the symptoms may be mild to severe. Symptoms may be constant or may come and go. • Congested lungs. Fluid backup in the lungs can cause shortness of

breath with exercise or difficulty breathing at rest or when lying flat in bed. Lung congestion can also cause a dry, hacking cough or wheezing.

• Fluid and water retention. Less blood to your kidneys causes fluid and water retention, resulting in swollen ankles, legs, abdomen (called edema), and weight gain. Symptoms may cause an increased need to urinate during the night. Bloating in your stomach may cause a loss of appetite or nausea.

• Dizziness, fatigue, and weakness. Less blood to your major organs and muscles makes you feel tired and weak. Less blood to the brain can cause dizziness or confusion.

• Rapid or irregular heartbeats. The heart beats faster to pump enough blood to the body. This can cause a rapid or irregular heartbeat.

Risk Factors for CHF -A single risk factor may be enough to cause heart failure,

but a combination of factors increases your risk.• High blood pressure • Coronary artery disease • Heart attacks • Irregular heart beat • Diabetes • Sleep apnea • Alcohol use • Smoking

• Viruses • Kidney conditions • Congenital heart

defects

How is CHF diagnosed? Your doctor will ask you many questions about your

symptoms and medical history. You will be asked if you have any conditions that may cause heart failure (coronary artery disease, angina, diabetes, heart valve disease, high blood pressure). You will be asked if you smoke, take drugs, or drink alcohol .Blood tests. Blood tests are used to evaluate kidney and thyroid function,

check cholesterol levels and presence of anemia. B-type natriuretic peptide (BNP) blood test. BNP is a substance

secreted from the heart in response to changes in blood pressure that occurs when heart failure develops or worsens. BNP blood levels increase when heart failure symptoms worsen, and decrease when the heart failure condition is stable.

Chest X-ray. A chest X-ray shows the size of your heart and whether there is fluid build-up around the heart and lungs.Echocardiogram. This test is an ultrasound which shows the heart’s movement, structure, and function. Electrocardiogram (EKG or ECG). An EKG records the electrical impulses traveling through the heart.Cardiac catheterization. This invasive procedure helps determine whether coronary artery disease is a cause of congestive heart failure.

Stress Test. Noninvasive stress tests provide information about the likelihood of coronary artery disease.

Rise Above CHF - Small lifestyle changes that can make a big difference

and are worth making! Making lifestyle changes can be easier said than done. But working these changes into your daily routine can not only prevent CHF from worsening, but will make a positive difference in the quality of your life. Following recommendations about diet, exercise and other habits can help alleviate heart failure symptoms, slow your disease’s progression and improve your everyday life. In fact, people with mild to moderate heart failure often can lead nearly normal lives as a result. Important lifestyle changes may include: Quit smoking- Each puff of nicotine from tobacco smoke temporarily

increases heart rate and blood pressure, even as less oxygen-rich blood circulates through the body. Smoking also leads to clumping or stickiness in the blood vessels feeding the heart.

Nearly 6 MILLION Americans are living with CHF

Each Year 875,000 adults 65+ are hospitalized due to CHF

287,000 Americans die from CHF each yearApproximately 670,000 new CHF cases

are diagnosed each year!


YOUR HEALTHCongestive Heart Failure (CHF)Maintain a healthy weight- Excessive

weight leads to increased blood volume in the body. This means the heart must continually pump a larger volume of blood. In other words, the workload of the heart is increased, proportionally to the degree one is overweight.

Eat Healthy- choose a diet that emphasizes a variety of fruits and vegetables, whole grains, low-fat dairy products, skinless poultry and fish, nuts and legumes, and non-tropical vegetable oils. Also, limit saturated fat, trans fat, cholesterol, sodium, red meat, sweets and sugar-sweetened beverages.

Get Moving- Sitting is the new smoking! The CDC reports that sitting or being sedentary for 1 hour has the same negative health effects as smoking 2 cigarettes. Talk to your doctor about starting an exercise regimen. Schedule physical activity at the same time every day so it becomes a regular part of your lifestyle.

Track your daily fluid intake- If you have heart failure, it’s common for your body to retain fluid. Your healthcare team may recommend limiting your liquid intake. Many people are prescribed diuretics (water pills) to help them get rid of extra water and sodium to reduce their heart’s workload.

Avoid or limit alcohol- Alcohol consumption can lead to cardiomyopathy, hypertension and interfere with your medication. If you drink alcohol, do so in moderation. This means no more than one to two drinks per day for men and one drink per day for women.

Avoid or limit caffeine- Caffeine is a stimulant and may cause increased or irregular heart rate in patients with CHF. Caffeine constricts blood vessels and forces the heart to contract with a stronger rapid force leading to a rapid, irregular heartbeat. Consume only a moderate amount of caffeine per day, no more than a cup or two of coffee

Get a yearly influenza (flu) vaccine and a one-time pneumococcal vaccine- Flu and pneumonia pose greater dangers for people who have heart failure (or any heart condition) than for healthy people. Pneumonia is a lung infection that keeps your body from using oxygen as efficiently as it should. Your heart has to work harder to pump oxygenated blood through the body.

Manage Stress- When you are under stress, your brain signals neurohormonal chemicals, like adrenaline or epinephrine into your body. Neurohormonal chemicals cause an increased heart rate and blood pressure, which increases the workload of the heart. Use techniques like yoga and meditation to reduce stress.

Wear appropriate clothing- Avoid tight socks or stockings, such as thigh-high or knee-high hose, that slow blood flow to the legs and cause clots. Avoid temperature extremes, which puts added stress on your heart. Dress in layers so that you can add or remove garments as needed.

Get adequate rest- To improve your sleep at night, use pillows to prop up your head. Avoid naps and big meals right before bedtime. Learn about sleep apnea and heart disease.

Take your medications as prescribed- Medications are used to improve your heart’s ability to pump blood, decrease stress on your heart, decrease the progression of heart failure, and prevent fluid retention.

Schedule regular doctor appointments- During follow-up visits, your doctors will make sure you are staying healthy and that your heart failure is not getting worse. Your doctor will ask to review your weight record and list of medications. If you have questions, write them down and bring them to your appointment. Call your doctor if you have urgent questions. Check with your heart doctor about any new medications prescribed by another doctor. Keep good records and bring them with you to each doctor visit.

SOURCES: • American Heart Association •

• WebMD • Keepitpumping.com •

TAKE PART IN YOUR HEALTHCARE!MONITOR, TRACK, REPORT Your Symptoms

GREEN ZONE

You have: No shortness of breath No weight gain more than 3 pounds per day No swelling of feet, ankles, legs or stomach No chest pain

What to do: Keep up the good work! Take your medicine Eat a low salt diet Weigh yourself every day

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You have: Weight gain of 3 pounds in 1 day or 5 pounds in one week More shortness of breath More swelling in your feet, ankles, legs, or stomach Feeling more tired New or unusual coughing Dizziness Hard to breathe lying down – need to sleep sitting in chair

What to do: Call your doctor or nurse

RED ZONE

You have: Hard time breathing Struggling to breathe even at rest Chest pain or discomfort Feeling faint

What to do: Call 911 or Get help, go to Emergency Room

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lives, to nurture their talents, and to keep their minds active. The following classes and programs, sponsored by Berks Encore, will be offered during February. Classes are one hour unless otherwise noted. Please check dates and times, or call the Center listed for more information.

Aerobics – an active, energetic exercise class that strengthens heart and lung function. TUESDAYS @ 9:45 a.m. Berks Encore – Wernersville • $3.50 per class WEDNESDAYS @ 8:30 a.m. Go Low (Low Impact Aerobics) LJ’s Fitness, 610-589-5213 WEDNESDAYS @ 9 a.m. Total Body Tune Up BodyZone Sports & Wellness Complex 610-376-2100 THURSDAYS @ 9:15 a.m. Cardio Fit Berks Encore – Mifflin • $3 or free with silver sneakers

Aquatic Fitness – a great warm-water workout. MONDAYS, WEDNESDAYS & FRIDAYS from 8 – 8:50 a.m. Schumo Center – Albright College • Call 610-929-6715 MONDAYS THROUGH FRIDAYS from 9 – 9:50 a.m. Schumo Center – Albright College • Call 610-929-6715 MONDAYS & WEDNESDAYS @ 2 p.m. & 5 p.m. FRIDAYS @ 2 p.m. Warm Water Wellness – Birdsboro Fitness & Splash, 320 W. Main Street CALL 610.575.0888 MONDAYS & THURSDAY @ 9 a.m. Aqua Nuts BodyZone Sports & Wellness Complex 610-376-2100 MONDAYS @ 10 a.m. TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS @ 9:45 a.m. Water Walk BodyZone Sports & Wellness Complex 610-376-2100 TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS @ 10:30 a.m. Senior Splash BodyZone Sports & Wellness Complex 610-376-2100 TUESDAYS @ 9 a.m., THURSDAYS @ 11:15 a.m. Aqua Zumba BodyZone Sports & Wellness Complex 610-376-2100

Art Club – Bring your own supplies to work in a comfortable and supportive environment. WEDNESDAYS @ 10-11 a.m. Berks Encore – Fleetwood

Arthritis Class – TUESDAYS @ 10 a.m. Schumo Center – Albright College Please call 610-929-6715

Arts & Crafts – Create craft items for sale or to take home as gifts. 1ST & 3RD WEDNESDAY OF EVERY MONTH @ 9:30 a.m. Berks Encore – Wernersville THURSDAYS from 10 – 11:30 a.m. Berks Encore – Reading

Billiards – MONDAYS THROUGH FRIDAYS from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Billiards Club Berks Encore – Reading

Bingo – MONDAYS @ 10:30 a.m. Grocery Bingo Berks Encore – Mifflin • Cost: $2.00 MONDAYS @ 12:30 p.m. WEDNESDAYS @ 12 p.m. Berks Encore – Wernersville TUESDAYS AND FRIDAYS @ 10 a.m. Berks Encore – Fleetwood • Cost: $1.00 WEDNESDAYS AND FRIDAYS @ 12:30 p.m. Berks Encore – Reading • 3 cards for 25¢. THURSDAYS @ 11 a.m. Grocery Bingo Berks Encore – Reading THURSDAYS @ 12 p.m. Dollar Bingo Berks Encore – Mifflin • Cost: $2.00 FRIDAYS @ 10:30 a.m. Berks Encore – Birdsboro

Board Games – TUESDAYS @ 10 a.m. Berks Encore – Mifflin

Bowling – join fellow active seniors for fun and exercise. TUESDAYS @ 12 p.m. Berks-Colonial Lanes FRIDAYS @ 9 a.m. Berks-Colonial Lanes

Card Clubs – EVERY MONDAY @ 12:30 p.m. Card Club Berks Encore – Mifflin EVERY MONDAYS & WEDNESDAYS @ 12 p.m. Pinochle Berks Encore – Fleetwood TUESDAYS @ 1 p.m. Texas Hold-em Berks Encore – Fleetwood WEDNESDAYS & THURSDAYS @ 1 p.m. Haussie/Pinochle Berks Encore – Strausstown WEDNESDAYS @ 9:30 a.m. Bridge Berks Encore – Wernersville Please call 610-670-1372 to play!

WEDNESDAYS from 12:30 – 3 p.m. Haussie Cards Berks Encore – Wernersville WEDNESDAYS @ 1 p.m. Haussie/Pinochle Berks Encore – Fleetwood THURSDAYS @ 10 a.m. Pokeno Berks Encore – Fleetwood THURSDAYS @ 6 p.m. Pinochle Keystone Villa at Fleetwood

Line Dancing – whether you are a beginner or just want to learn the newest steps. 1ST FRIDAY OF MONTH @ 10:30 a.m. Berks Encore – Mifflin • $2.00 (per class) THURSDAYS @ 10 a.m. Albright Schumo Center FRIDAYS @ 1 p.m. Berks Encore – Fleetwood • $1.00 (per class)

Muscle Strengthening – WEDNESDAYS @ 11 a.m. Fabs Class Berks Encore – Wernersville WEDNESDAYS @ 1 p.m. Fabs Class Berks Encore – Mifflin $3* • FREE for Healthways/Silver Sneakers/Flex

Music – MONDAYS from 9:30 – 11 a.m. Horizon Singers / Berks Encore Chorus Berks Encore – Reading WEDNESDAYS @ 10 a.m. Ringgold New Horizons Band Ringgold Band Hall, 3539 Freemont St #A, Reading Call 610.929.8525 THURSDAYS from 9:30 a.m. – 11 a.m. New! Horizons Berks Jazz Band Ringgold Band Hall, 3539 Freemont St #A, Reading Call 610.929.8525 THURSDAYS from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Greater Reading Encore Chorale Berks Encore – Mifflin THURSDAYS @ 11 a.m. Karaoke with Kelly Berks Encore – Wernersville

Pound Exercise – Heart pounding movement and upbeat tunes in a full body workout that is easily modified for all ages and abilities. MONDAYS @ 9:30 a.m. Berks Encore – Strausstown TUESDAYS @ 11 a.m. Berks Encore – Birdsboro TUESDAYS @ 12:30 p.m. Berks Encore – Mifflin • $5 (per class)* FRIDAYS @ 11:30 a.m. Berks Encore – Wernersville • $8 (per class)*


ON-GOING ACTIVITIESRoller Skating (ADULTS ONLY) –

Fantasy Skating, 200 George St., Muhlenberg Call 610-929-3147 TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS @ 1–3 p.m. Coffee Skate: coffee, soup, and fountain beverages $5.00 (per skater) SUNDAYS @ 7-9 p.m. Skate to live organ music. $7.00 (per skater)

Shuffleboard – Knock the opponent’s disk out of the 10 point space! 2 courts available. FRIDAYS @ 1 p.m. Berks Encore – Mifflin Cost $1.00

Silver Sneakers – MONDAYS & WEDNESDAYS @ 8 a.m. Silver Sneakers Classic LJ’s Fitness, 610-589-5213 MONDAYS @ 8:30 a.m. Silver Sneakers Yoga LJ’s Fitness, 610-589-5213 MONDAYS @ 9 a.m. Silver Sneakers Circuit BodyZone Sports & Wellness Complex 610-376-2100 MONDAYS @ 10:30 a.m. Silver Sneaker Circuit Schumo Center – Albright College PLEASE CALL 610-929-6715 TUESDAYS @ 10:05 a.m., WEDNESDAYS @ 10:05 a.m. FRIDAYS @ 11 A.M. Silver Sneakers Classic BodyZone Sports & Wellness Complex 610-376-2100 TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS @ 10:30 a.m. Silver Sneakers Circuit LJ’s Fitness, 610-589-5213 WEDNESDAYS @ 9 a.m. Total Body Tune-Up BodyZone Sports & Wellness Complex 610-376-2100 WEDNESDAYS & FRIDAYS @ 10:30 a.m. Silver Sneakers Classic Schumo Center – Albright College PLEASE CALL 610-929-6715 THURSDAYS @ 9 a.m. CardioFit BodyZone Sports & Wellness Complex 610-376-2100

Sit and Get Fit – good exercise at a slower pace – great for beginners! MONDAYS & WEDNESDAYS @ 9:15 a.m. Berks Encore – Wernersville • $1.00 (per class)* 2ND & 4TH MONDAYS OF MONTH @ 10 a.m. Berks Encore – Fleetwood TUESDAYS @ 11 a.m. Berks Encore – Birdsboro TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS @ 10:30 a.m. Berks Encore – Mifflin WEDNESDAYS @ 9:00 a.m. Berks Encore – Strausstown FRIDAYS @ 10:30 a.m. Berks Encore – Reading

Strength / Weight Resistance Training – Improve your posture, balance and endurance with these classes. MONDAYS & THURSDAYS @ 9:30 a.m. St. Mary’s Church Senior Exercise Class 94 Walnut Rd., Hamburg 610-562-7657 TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS @ 9 a.m. “Fit at 50+” Circuit Training Schumo Center – Albright College Please call 610-929-6715. THURSDAYS @ 11 a.m. Flex, Strength & Balance Berks Encore – Reading

Table Tennis – WEDNESDAYS @ 11 a.m. Berks Encore – Mifflin WEDNESDAYS @ 1 p.m. Berks Encore – Strausstown THURSDAYS @ 7:30 p.m. Berks Encore – Wernersville • $1.00

Tai Chi – improve your balance and coordination by learning the graceful moves of this Eastern form of exercise. MONDAYS @ 11 a.m. Berks Encore – Wernersville • $5.00 (per class)* MONDAYS @ 1 p.m. Berks Encore – Mifflin • $5.00 (per class)* TUESDAYS @ 12 p.m. Berks Encore – Birdsboro • $5.00 (per class)* WEDNESDAYS @ 11:10 a.m. “Asian Fusion” (blend of tai chi, qi gong and yoga) BodyZone Sports & Wellness Complex 610-376-2100 THURSDAYS @ 9 a.m. Village Library in Morgantown • (fee paid to Library) THURSDAYS @ 9:30 a.m. Berks Encore – Wernersville • with Janet Ku THURSDAYS @ 1 p.m. Tai Chi I Berks Encore – Fleetwood THURSDAYS @ 1:50 p.m. Tai Chi II Berks Encore – Fleetwood FRIDAYS @ 9 a.m. “Tai Chi / Qui Gong” with Jennifer V. BodyZone Sports & Wellness Complex 610-376-2100

Wii – DAILY @ 12 p.m. Berks Encore – Birdsboro MONDAYS @ 1 p.m. Berks Encore – Strausstown

Yoga – strengthens your body and clears your mind 1ST, 3RD & 5TH MONDAYS OF MONTH @ 10:30 a.m. Chair Yoga Berks Encore – Fleetwood MONDAYS @ 12:30 p.m. Berks Encore – Wernersville • $20.00 (per month)* TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS @ 9:10 a.m. Chair Yoga Berks Encore - Strausstown TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS @ 9:30 a.m. Yoga Stretch LJ’s Fitness, 610-589-5213 TUESDAYS @ 11:05 a.m. THURSDAYS @ 11:10 a.m. Chair Yoga BodyZone Sports & Wellness Complex 610-376-2100 TUESDAYS @ 12:45 p.m. Chair Yoga Berks Encore – Wernersville WEDNESDAYS from 6-7:15 a.m. Chair Yoga Birdsboro Fitness & Splash, 320 W. Main Street CALL 610.575.0888 THURSDAYS @ 11 a.m. Chair Yoga Berks Encore - Birdsboro THURSDAYS @ 12:45 p.m. Chair Yoga Berks Encore – Reading THURSDAYS @ 5:45 p.m. Beginners Yoga Berks Encore – Wernersville FRIDAYS @ 8:30 a.m. Beginner Yoga LJ’s Fitness, 610-589-5213

Zumba Gold – MONDAYS @ 11:15 a.m. BodyZone Sports & Wellness Complex 610-376-2100 TUESDAYS @ 11:30 a.m. Berks Encore – Wernersville • $5.00 (per class) WEDNESDAYS @ 9:15 a.m. Berks Encore – Fleetwood WEDNESDAYS @ 11 a.m. Berks Encore – Reading WEDNESDAYS @ 6:30 p.m. Low Impact Zumba Berks Encore – Wernersville • $5.00 (per class) THURSDAYS @ 9 a.m. BodyZone Sports & Wellness Complex 610-376-2100 FRIDAYS @ 10:15 a.m. Berks Encore – Wernersville $5.00 (per class) FRIDAYS @ 10:30 a.m. Berks Encore – Strausstown FRIDAYS @ 11:30 a.m. Schumo Center – Albright College Please call 610-929-6715. *EXERCISE IS FREE FOR THOSE AGE 60+, FEE FOR AGES 50-59.

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New ProgramsHealthy Steps for Older Adults – Act now to prevent falls!

Two-part workshop designed to raise awareness, introduce steps to reduce falls and improve overall health and well-being.

Wyomissing Public Library, 9 Reading Boulevard• Tuesdays, February 5 & February 12, 1-3 p.m.

(Must attend BOTH sessions) Register for this class by calling Ann Barlet, Berks County Area

Agency on Aging 610-478-6500 ext. 5523

Healthy Steps in Motion – This exercise and fall prevention class will help you build body strength, increase flexibility and improve balance.

St. Paul’s UCC, 5 West Arch St., Fleetwood• Tuesdays & Fridays – 1-2 p.m.

Starting Friday Feb. 22 – Friday, April 16

Walk with Ease – A 6-week exercise program, 3 days a week, to help you stay active, walk safely, improve flexibility, strength & stamina. If you can be on your feet for 10 minutes without increased pain, you can have success in Walk with Ease!

Good Shepherd UCC, 170 Tuckerton Rd., Reading • Monday-Wednesday-Friday, 10-11 a.m.

Starts March 4 – April 12

Living Well with Diabetes – This program will help individuals learn how to take charge in the management of their disease and overall health. Class meets 2-1/2 hours each week for six weeks.

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital, 1623 Morgantown Rd., Reading

• Wednesdays, March 6 – April 10, 1-3:30 p.m.

Matter of Balance – Reduce the fear of falling and increase your activity levels. Class meets 2 hours once a week for 8 weeks. Includes fall prevention exercises.

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital, 1623 Morgantown Rd., Reading

• Mondays, March 11 – April 29, 1-3 p.m. Muhlenberg Township Recreation Center, 3025 River Rd.

• Tuesdays, March 12 – April 30, 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

All of these programs are FREE but registration is required.

Call Kathy at 610-374-3195, ext. 230 or email [email protected].

CELEBRATING LIFE AFTER 50 … AFTER DARK

Thursday, February 14: What You Should Know about Hospice Care —

Presented by Kathleen Peires, Berks Visiting Nurse Assn.

Thursday, March 14: Life Care Options —

Presented by Jodi Gibble, The Highlands of Wyomissing and Tracy Polacheck, Pathstones

• April 11: Making Social Security a Part of Your Retirement Planning — presenter, Stanley Fromuth

• May 9: Planning for your Retirement — presented by Socrates Georgeadis, Esq. & Mike Dinan, CFP

Berks Encore @ Nite SeriesOn the second Thursday of each month, Berks Encore’s staff pres-

ents an evening program at Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center, 2500 Bernville Rd – Franciscan Rooms A&B. The sessions begin at 6:30 p.m. and generally last until 8 p.m. Call (610) 374-3195, x208 to register for an upcoming session.

Brought to you by:

Pardon Our Dust!We are very excited to announce that

Erdman Hall at the Berks Encore Reading Center will be undergoing some renovations.

Construction is scheduled through March.

As a result, some of the previously scheduled programs may need to be moved or cancelled.

If you have questions about any of the program dates & times at the Reading Center,

40 N. 9th St., please call 610-374-3195 ext. 237.

INCLEMENT WEATHER ADVISORY…When bad weather occurs, please tune into WEEU radio channel

830 AM for the latest information for impending Meals on Wheels cancellations and center closings.


Our FITNESS ROOM is open Mon.-Fri. 8:00 a.m.-3 p.m.

CENTER CALENDARS

Berks Encore Birdsboro Center 201 E. Main Street, Birdsboro Center Manager – Christine Loos (610) 582-1603

Berks Encore Fleetwood Center 109 W. Vine Street, Fleetwood Center Manager – Terry Becker (610) 944-9242

APPRISE MEDICARE COUNSELING: Call 610-374-3195, x208 for an appointment. — FEBRUARY 8

APPRISE MEDICARE COUNSELING: Call 610-374-3195, x208 for an appointment. — FEBRUARY 20 & 27

You are invited to LUNCH! Served M-F at 12 p.m. Menu available.

Must sign up 2 week days in advance. (60 years or older, $2.50 donation optional)

You are invited to LUNCH! Served M-F at 11:30 a.m. Menu available.


SPECIAL EVENTS6,13,20&27 @10:30 a.m.: Calligraphy classes – The Art of Beautiful Writing. $5 fee

includes a pen. Call Terry to sign up. 8 @ 10 a.m.: Grocery Bingo – with Michelle from Precision Health Care11 @ ALL DAY: Nat’l Peppermint Pattie Day! – Stop in for a

Peppermint Pattie.11 @ 6:45 a.m.: Breakfast Club – at Airport Diner12 from 10 a.m.-12 p.m.: Grocery Bingo – with Donna from Maidencreek Place12&26 @ 9:30 a.m.: Blood Pressure Clinic – with Kathy Roberts13 @ 10 a.m.: Crafts - Woven Paper Hearts – with Charlene. Call Terry

to sign up. FREE14 @ ALL DAY: Valentine’s Day – Order lunch with us and enjoy the

chocolate fountain. Sign up with Terry.15 @ 12:30 p.m.: Lunch Bunch – @ Ozgood’s . Call Terry to reserve your

seat.19 @ 10 a.m.: Grocery Bingo – with Trish from Rittenhouse20 @ ALL DAY: Nat’l Cherry Pie Day – Order lunch with us and enjoy

Cherry Pie Ala Mode. Call Terry to sign up. 21 from 10 a.m.-12 p.m.: Pokeno AND Pink Floats22 from 10 a.m.-12 p.m.: Happy February Birthdays – with cake and Jackpot

Bingo

SPECIAL EVENTS1 @10:30 a.m.: Bingo – With Green Hills Manor4 @10: 30 a.m.: National Homemade Soup Cooking Class6 @ 9:30 a.m.: Crafts – Love Inc. 7 @ 10:30 a.m.: National Send A Card To A Friend Day8 @ 10:30 a.m.: Bingo – With Amity Place11 @ All Day: National Peppermint Patty Day12 @ 9:30 a.m.: Brunch – With Theresa12 @ 10:30 a.m.: Doodle Art Class13 @ 11 a.m.: Valentine’s Day Concert – With Jeff Krick Jr. ($5.00) Must Pre-

Register14 @ 10:30 a.m.: Crafts – With Stacie 15 @ 10:30 a.m.: Bingo – With Rittenhouse20 @ 9:30 a.m.: Crafts – Love Inc. 21 @ 11 a.m.: Boombox Bingo21 @ All Day: National Sticky Bun Day22 @10:30 a.m.: Bingo – With Berkshire Commons25 @ 12 p.m.: Bingo – With Precision Health27 @ 12 p.m.: Everybody’s Birthday Party28 @ 10:30 a.m.: National Floral Design Day Demonstration

Permanent EventsEvery Monday: 10 a.m.: Sit and Get Fit Class (2nd & 4th) 10 a.m.: Adult Coloring 10:30 a.m.: Chair Yoga (1st, 3rd & 5th ) 12 p.m.: Pinochle ClubEvery Tuesday: 10 a.m.: Dollar Bingo ($1) 1 p.m.: Texas Hold’EmEvery Wednesday: 9:15 a.m.: Zumba Gold 10 a.m.: Adult Coloring / Art Class / Rock Painting Class 12 p.m.: PinochleEvery Thursday: 10 a.m.: Pokeno (bring $3 in pennies) 1 p.m.: Tai Chi I (no fee)* 1:50 p.m.: Tai Chi II (no fee)*Every Friday: 10 a.m.: Dollar Bingo ($1) 1 p.m.: Line Dancing ($1)

*Fee applies to participants age 50-59

Permanent EventsEvery Monday: 10:30 a.m.: Trivia 11 a.m.: Chair YogaEvery Tuesday: 10:30 a.m.: Art Class 11 a.m.: Pound Class 12 p.m.: Tai Chi ($5*)Every Wednesday: 11 a.m.: Toning Class 11 a.m.: Fountain of LifeEvery Thursday: 10:30 a.m.: Sit and Get FitEvery Friday: 9:30 a.m.: Seasonal Coloring Pages & Word Search 10:30 a.m.: Grocery Bingo ($2) 12 p.m.: Oldies Sing Along


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Berks Encore Reading Center 40 N. 9th Street, Reading Center Manager – Jim Youndt (610) 374-3195, ext. 237

FREE & PRIVATE PARKING at Ninth & Court Sts.

SPECIAL EVENTS4 @ 11 a.m.: Have Fun – w/Senior Life5 @ ALL DAY: Chinese New Year – (Year of the Pig)6&20 @ 11 a.m.-12 p.m.: Blood Pressure Screening – w/ Kathy 11 @ ALL DAY: National Peppermint Patty Day”11 @ 11 a.m.: Bingo – with Precision Healthcare13&27 @ 11 a.m.: BE Inspired! “Color Your World” Adult Coloring –

Relieves stress, relaxing, fun!! Presented by: Reading Public Library

15 @ 10:30 a.m.: Good Times – w/Roxy of United Health Care15 @ ALL DAY: National Gumdrop Day18 @ ALL DAY: President’s Day18 @ 11 a.m.: Pokeno19 @ 1 p.m.: Music Bingo – Presented by TGB Entertainment22 @ 11 a.m.: Lunch Bunch – @ Boscov’s25 @ 11 a.m.: Karaoke27 @ 12:30 p.m.: Happy February Birthday Cash Bingo

SPECIAL EVENTS1 @ 10:30 a.m.: Line Dancing – w/Kathleen ($2)4 @ 10:30 a.m.: Grocery Bingo – courtesy of Precision Health Care ($2)6 @ 10:30 a.m.: Chex Mix Craft Jar – courtesy of SeniorLife7 @ 11 a.m.: National Bird Feeder Month - Birdfeeder Craft – courtesy

of Genesis 11 @ 10 a.m.: Chair Massages – w/Lorraine- $10 for 15 minutes,

sign up w/Kate11 @ 10:30 a.m.: Choose to be Happy Free Grocery Store Bingo14 @ 8:45 a.m.: Breakfast Club – at McDonald’s (Lanc Ave)14 @ 10 a.m.: Heart Failure and What to Look For – w/Martha Sitler14 @11:30 a.m.: Valentine’s Lunch – Free but must sign up14 @ 12 p.m.: Jackpot Bingo – 4 $5 prizes ($2)19 @ 10:30 a.m.: Kindness Rocks Berks Encore – free rock painting22 @ 10 a.m.: Grief Support Group – w/Heartland 25 @ 11:30 a.m.: Ice Cream Sundaes – courtesy of Rittenhouse27 @11:30 a.m.: Monthly Birthday Lunch Celebration – Free but must sign up.

Permanent EventsEvery Monday: 10:30 a.m.: Grocery Store Bingo ($2) 12:30 p.m.: Card Club 1 p.m.: Tai Chi ($5)*Every Tuesday: 10 a.m.: Board Games 10:30 a.m.: Color Your World - Adult Coloring 10:30 a.m.: Sit & Get Fit 12 p.m.: Bowling at Berks Lanes 12:30 p.m.: Pound ($5)* Every Wednesday: 11 a.m.: Table Tennis 1 p.m.: Flexibility, Aerobics, Balance & Strength Class ($3)* *NO FABS CLASS IN FEBRUARY!*Every Thursday: 10:30 a.m.: Sit & Get Fit 12 p.m.: Dollar Bingo ($2)Every Friday: 9 a.m.: Bowling at Berks Lanes 12 p.m.: Chair Yoga ($5) 1 p.m.: Shuffleboard ($1)


Permanent EventsEvery Monday: All Day: Game Day Every Tuesday: 9 a.m.: Card Club 11 a.m.: Flex, Strength & Balance Class* 12:30 p.m.: Movie Day! Every Wednesday: 11 a.m.: Zumba Gold* 12:30 p.m.: $$ BingoEvery Thursday: 9 a.m.: Card Club 10 a.m.: Art & Crafts 11 a.m.: Grocery Bingo 12:45 p.m.: Chair Yoga*Every Friday: 10:30 a.m.: Sit & Get Fit* 12:30 p.m.: Cash Bingo


FITNESS ROOM/BILLIARDS/SHUFFLEBOARD available - Mon.-Fri. 8:30 a.m.- 3:30 p.m.

You are invited to LUNCH! Served M-F at 12 noon. Menu available.


COMPUTER LAB is available: Mon, Tues, Thurs 8am-3:30pm. Friday 12pm-3:30pm

NOTICE: Please excuse our appearance while we are remodeling. We apologize for any inconvenience we may have caused you. Look ahead for some new activities in the future.

APPRISE MEDICARE COUNSELING: Call 610-374-3195, x208 for an appointment.

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CENTER CALENDARS

Berks Encore Strausstown Center 44 East Ave., PO Box 50, Strausstown Center Manager – Andrea Gebely (610) 488-5770

BERKS ENCORE Wernersville Center 350 Sportsman Rd, Wernersville Center Manager – Melissa Ludwig 610-670-1372

SPECIAL EVENTS4 @ 12 p.m.: Jewelry Party – Sign up by Jan. 318 @ 11:30 a.m.: National Pizza Day – Come in and have a slice or two!

Reservation is required. Please call 610-670-137214 @ 10:30 a.m.: Paint Kindness Rocks14 @ 11:30 a.m.: Lunch & Movie - LEAVE NO TRACE – You must sign up for lunch15 @ 11:30 a.m.: Lunch and Jeff Krick, Jr - Elvis impersonator – Tickets are

$5.00 - advanced purchase only! 19 @ 10:30 a.m.: Free Activity – Chex Mix & M&Ms in Mason Jar w/Senior Life 19 @ 11:30 a.m.: Lunch & Free Grocery Bingo – w/Paramount Living20 @ 11:30 a.m.: Ice Cream Party – w/ Trish, Rittenhouse Senior Living21 @ 3–4 p.m.: Technology Assistance – w/ Conrad Weiser Students.

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Both of my elderly parents had recently been released from the hospital - my father for hip replacement surgery, and my mother for what was thought to be a mini-stroke. The phone call arrived in mid-afternoon and the caller identified himself as their grandson and said that he had been in a car accident, in need of stitches. The phone was handed off to another man who identified himself as a policeman at the scene of the accident who told my parents that their grandson had been drinking and was going to be charged with a DUI. Before the conversation could go any further, the telephone call was fortuitously interrupted, due to either my panic-stricken parents’ extreme emotional reaction or just happenstance.

I received a barely coherent phone call from my mother imme-diately after that phone call from their “grandson” in Florida. Based on my mother’s hyperactive state, I was worried that she was going to have a heart attack. I managed to calm her down so that I could understand what she was saying, and asked her why her grandson was calling his grandparents, and not his parents. She said she wasn’t sure and assumed he couldn’t reach his parents because both were working. She pleaded with me to call her grandson, my nephew, and see what I could do to help.

Something wasn’t adding up in my mind and rather than calling my nephew, I called his mother, my sister. When I told her about the phone call that our parents had received, she said I was crazy, that she and her husband had just talked to their son earlier in the day. She called her husband and found out he had spoken to their son a few minutes earlier and he was fine. Regardless, they called him right away and confirmed he was okay and not involved in an accident.

Once we knew that he was alright, I called my parents to tell them that I believed they were the victims of a very cruel scam. Had they been able to stay on the line with the scammers, they would probably have been asked to send money to assist their grandson with medical and/or legal issues. Fortunately, it never came to that. Unfortunately, the scammers did succeed in raising my parents’ blood pressure to dangerously high levels.

Later I discussed this with my parents in more detail and we discovered that, in retrospect, there were telltale signs that something was amiss. I asked my mom if their grandson ever identified himself with his name. She said that he only identi-fied himself as her grandson. He didn’t say “Hi Nonni” like he normally does when he calls. When she asked him which grandson, he said her oldest. He didn’t mention his name, just proceeded to describe the urgency of his situation and that he needed their help.

I know that there have been articles written about these scams in the past, but I thought it was important to revisit this issue to make sure that seniors and others know that these scams continue, and that their guard should be up if they receive a similar call. By luck, my parents did not fall prey to any financial demands. Someone else might not be as lucky.

EDITOR’S NOTE: The Grandparent Scam was written about in the May 2018 issue of Berks Encore News. This may be one of the most prevalent local scams still

being used to try to get unsuspecting family members to send money or debit or gift cards. Always reach out to your family members before taking any action.

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“Happy New Year!” The revelers shout as the ball drops and the clock strikes 12. Most of us have put some thoughts into making (and trying to keep) our new year resolutions, but what time and effort have you placed in protecting your financial security in 2019. As we are now well into the end of January the financial fraud reports are already coming in at an alarming rate. Don’t worry about “What’s in your wallet?”…but “Who’s getting into your wallet?”

We must take preventative measures and educate ourselves in matters of financial security. If you ignore your money, it could be taken away. Everyone should know what to look out for and who you can trust to provide this information, we suggest that you contact the Pennsylvania Department of Banking and Securities for materials and programs for you and your commu-nity. So let’s make the following tips as our resolutions.

“I will…”• Obtain my free credit history from the three (Experion , Equifax and

Transunion) major credit bureaus. • Change all of my passwords and PIN information on all accounts.• Update anti-virus and security software on home computers and devices.• Review bank and credit card statements regularly.• Place alerts on accounts to be notified of transactions.• Protect all RFID cards and passports with protective sleeves, wallets

and purses.• Place a freeze on credit information to guard against unauthorized use.• Guard yourself against Identity Theft with educational programs and

materials.• Take the Annual Financial Checkup at www.dobs.pa.gov/Consumers

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HAMBURG SENIOR CITIZENS CLUB

There will be two meetings of the Hamburg Senior Citizens Club in the month of February in the Hamburg Area Middle School cafeteria beginning at 2 p.m.February 13: The Barber Shop Quartet – from Hamburg Area High

School will perform musical selections for our entertainment.February 27: Ray McCutson – will play the piano and sing for the

entertainment.Upcoming Trip:April 4: Washington D.C. – Cherry blossom lunch cruise on Odyssey, visit

memorials. Seats available, call 610-562-3582 for information.

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The Shoemakersville Club meets every Tuesday at 1:00 p.m. in the banquet hall of the Shoemakersville Fire Company. Come and join us, all are welcome.

Our trip coordinator, Marlene Kline, runs trips to various casinos, generally on the first Wednesday of the month. Our trips are always a great success. You can contact Marlene at 610-562-8364 for information and/or reservations. The following trips have been planned for February & March:February 6: Sands CasinoMarch 13: Hollywood – (this trip will be the second Wed. of the month

due to Ash Wednesday occurring on the first Wed. )March 28-29: Turning Stone Casino, Verona , NY – this resort features

both Bingo & Casino packages. Our program chairman, Robert Anthony, has programs

planned for February. He always provides great entertainment. A Get Well Wish is extended to our correspondence

secretary Prudence Hepner by everyone in the club. Stay warm, stay healthy and remember to be careful if

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wood Middle School, joined the Blandon Senior Citizens, and provided us with several Christmas Tunes, which were very well played and enjoyed by all in attendance! Following the music, Pres. Pat called on Chaplain Ethel to lead us in a word of prayer. Ethel asked that we take a “Moment of Silence for Eleanor Solomon”, who passed away recently, at the age of 96. Eleanor and husband Solomon, also deceased, along with Emily & Wilson Cramer started the Blandon Senior Citizens November 1983. Following prayer everyone joined in with the Pledge to the American Flag, and the singing of “God Bless America”!

Our meal was: Fruit Cup, Salad, Potato Filling, Beef/Ham, Applesauce, Corn, String Beans, Gravy, Rolls and Butter, Vanilla Ice Cream with Strawberries. Very Good meal!!! Thanks to the Fleetwood Grange members for their good cooking!Martha Sitler, Berks Encore, was called on to install the Officers for 2019:

President – Pat RohrbachVice President – Jack HolubecSecretary – Shirley L. Readinger-ZieglerTreasurer – Anna Mae Kerschner

Sylvia Knouse, Entertainment Chairperson, introduced the program which was Richard N. Pawling playing the part of “Belsnickel”. What a very interesting program he presented!!! Anna Mae Kerschner mentioned that this year, everyone will receive a Box of “Russell Stover Assorted Fine Chocolate Candy from the Club.

President Pat and Treasurer Anna Mae wished everyone a “Merry Christmas” and a “Happy, Healthy 2019!”

All were reminded to stop and see our very own “Santa”, Paul Weller, who had gifts for everyone!

The next day, December 13, the group travelled to American Music Theater/The First Noel, with lunch at Good and Plenty.

To our surprise, it was not Ron behind the wheel of the Elite coach, but Santa himself. After our stop at Good & Plenty for lunch, we were back on the coach as we headed to see “The First Noel. What a very beautiful show it was. At this time, NO ONE has come forward to fill the position for “Trip Coordinator” for 2019 and if no one comes forward, this may be our last trip!

“Thank You, Shirley Frazer for all the many hours in prepar-ing, collecting payments, and leading the Blandon Seniors for the last four years, trips that we will never forget, and yes, it was all appreciated by those that traveled with us! “Again, thank you, Shirley!” Also, “Thank You to all of the Non-Member individuals for helping to make those trips possible!”

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The first meeting for 2019 of the Zion Spies Lutheran Golden Seniors was held on January 10 in Fellowship Hall. President Doris Sutter presided. Financial reports for 2018 were presented and approved. The meeting s for 2019 were scheduled and placed on the church calendar. Refreshment responsibilities were established for the year. A presentation by Paul Druzba highlighting the History of Carsonia Park, followed the meeting refreshments . The presentation was well received by those in attendance and many compliments were made with regard to the photo exhibits Mr. Druzba displayed.

The following planned trips for 2019 were presented to the group:March 6: Gypsy – Toby’s Theater in the Round $95.00April 18: Jesus – Sight & Sound Theater $110.00May 8: The Voice of Legends – Penn’s Peak $68.00June 19: Lend Me a Tenor – Candlelight Theater $77.00July 17: Exciting and Popular Mystery Trip – $113.00August 7: The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas –

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soap is made at Sunrise Soap Co., how pretzels are made at Revonah Pretzel Co and beautiful handcrafted furniture at George’s Furniture. Buffet lunch at the Alt-land House Restaurant. Wrap up the day with a dip or two of ice cream at Scoops.

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set the scene for Joy to the World. Lunch will be at Plan& Fancy where the group will have an all-you-can-eat family style meal.

Members Wanted! – Any retiree or surviving spouse of a retiree from any First Energy Company is invited to join. We have six general meetings several bus trips, two picnics, and two luncheons each year. Annual dues are only five dollars. Contact: Sandy Myskowski. Phone: 610-678-9374 or Email: [email protected].

*All trips subject to change. Additional flyers to be distributed for each trip destination. For additional information & questions, contact: Henry Robidoux, 610-929-4059 or email: [email protected]

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LEAGUE OF GOLDEN AGERSI hope you are all getting ready to join us on one of our trips for

2019. The new trip list is available at meetings which are held the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month at St. John’s Parish House in Mohnton. Meetings begin at 10 am, we feature interesting programs, and for the bingo lovers, bring a lunch and have some fun afterwards.

Listed are the trips for 2019 – thanks to all who joined us on our adventures in 2018!April 3: Sight & Sound, “JESUS” – lunch at Hershey Farms, $99.May 1: Annual Mystery Trip – $86.June 5: CHOCOLATE LOVERS TOUR – Le Jeune culinary school,

Four Friends vineyard, lunch, riverboat ride with chocolate martini, $96.

July 3: ‘MAMMA MIA’ & lunch – at Miller’s Smorgasboard, $95.August 1-4: Ark Encounter & Creation Museum – in Kentucky call

Marian @ 610-777-9741 for all the exciting things you will be doing. $620.

September 5: National Aquarium – in Baltimore, lunch at Bubba Gumps & Edgar Allen Poe house & museum, $93.

October 2: Penns Peak ‘REAL DIAMOND’ – lunch and shopping in Jim Thorpe, $79.

November 6: Hunterdon Hills ‘CHRISTMAS IN THE AIR’ – $95.Deposit $10 on one day trips and deposit $50 on multi-day trips.2019 dues are now payable. We look forward to seeing you! Susan Messner, Secretary

Thursday, February 212:00pm at Chestnut Knoll

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A large part of living with Parkinson’s disease is finding the proper equipment to help you continue to live independently. Join us to learn more about some of these tools including adaptive utensils,

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Even in the cold, snowy Winter months you can look forward to our monthly meetings the 2nd Friday of each month at Cal-vary Lutheran Church. In the event of inclement weather the

rule will be that if the School Districts cancel school, then our meetings will also be cancelled, which will be announced on Comcast and WEEU Radio.

At our Christmas lunch on December 14, 120 members enjoyed our catered meal by Dori Martin Catering.

On December 18th members enjoyed our last 2018 Get-Away Trip to the American Music Theater for “The First Noel”. We look forward to our 2019 trips which are open to non-members if seats are available after member sign-ups.February 8: Meeting with meatball sandwiches and bingo.2019 Casino Trips (call Helen Quade at 610-929-2412):

April 23: Mt. Airy Casino – with dinner & theaterJune 19: Hollywood CasinoAugust 20: Sands CasinoOctober 16: Mohegan Sun Casino

2019 Get-Away Trips (call Pat Schleicher 610-374-1675 or [email protected]):

April 10: Hotel Anthracite – Polish FestivalMay 28: Medieval TimesJune 24: Lake TobiasJuly 24: Bucks County Playhouse – Mamma MiaAugust 27: Spirit of Philadelphia lunch cruiseSeptember 18: Dutch Apple – Finding NeverlandOctober 9: Alex Meixner Oktoberfest – at BrownstoneDecember 3: Cape May Christmas

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ST. CATHARINE OF SIENA 50+ CLUBThe monthly meeting for the 50+ Club is held the first Wednes-

day of the month at 1:00 PM. Meetings

February 6: Valentine Day Celebration – with cakes and coffee Speaker: Pat White – 2019 trip schedule

March 6: St. Patrick Day Celebration – wear Green. Members to bring their favorite MEATLESS SOUP

APRIL 3: SPECIAL EVENT: Everybody’s Birthday Celebration – at Victor Emmanuel’s More information to follow.

2019 TRAVEL PLANS will be announced at the February meeting. Call Pat White 610-582-1437 for trip information.Officers elected for 2019 & 2020

President – Carol Buddell Vice President – Maria BunchTreasurer – Harvey SnyderSecretary – Sallie Miller

Attention all members: Dues for must be paid before the April meeting. If not, your names will be removed from the membership list.

We always welcome new members and encourage guests to join us at any of our meetings. Our meetings are held at 1:00 P.M. on the first Wednesday of every month at St. Catharine’s Social Hall on Route 562, 4975 Boyertown Pike in Exeter Township, dues are $5.00 per year. ALL ARE WELCOME

Please call Carol Buddell, President of the 50+ club at 610-401-0600 with any questions of concerns. You can also see us on Facebook for more information.


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WEST LAWN SENIOR CLUBWest Lawn Seniors are ready for fun and trips in 2019. Our

2019 membership campaign kicked off and dues are only $5.00/ year. Club membership is open to all. We meet at the West Lawn Community Center of the West Lawn United Methodist Church, located at Woodside and Noble Streets in West Lawn. Join our group today and start a new fun time together. We are looking forward to seeing you.

Our next regular meeting will be Tuesday, February 5th at 1:00p.m., with Brian Driebelbis entertaining us. Refreshments will follow the program. The Social meeting is Tuesday February 19th at 1:00p.m. We will have Bingo, games, and refreshments.

The entertainment for the March 5th meeting will be Rick Weilocker.

Our trips are open to members on a first come basis, and then the trips are open to the general public on a waiting list. Please note: All sign up times start @ 12:00pm, before 1:00pm Meeting.Our trips for 2019 are:

March 27 Hunterdon Hills Playhouse, “Take Me Away” April 09 Doolans, “The Best Of Broadway” May 22 Fulton Theater, “Sophisticated Ladies” June 19 Mount Airy, “Sounds Of Summer” July 24 American Music Theater, “Ovation” –

Sign up @ Feb. 5th meetingAugust 21 Bucks County Playhouse, “Always Patsy Kline” –

Sign up @ March 11th meetingSeptember 10 “Mystery Trip” – Sign up @ April 2nd meeting October 17 Penn’s Peak “Glenn Miller Orchestra” –

Sign up @ May 7th meetingNovember 14 Mt. Hope Mansion & Estate –

Sign up @ June 4th meeting Happy New Year, to everyone! For more information and details on trips, call: Clara Koch @

610-678-2123 or Barbara Messner @ 610-678-1961.

STEELWORKERS ORGANIZATIONS OF ACTIVE RETIREES • (S.O.A.R.)

S.O.A.R. MeetingThursday, February 21, 2019 @ 11:30 a.m.: Wegman’s Restaurant – 4401 Pottsville Pike, Reading, PA 19605

Retired United Steelworkers Stay Informed! Happy Valentine’s Day! United Steelworkers Organization of Active Retirees District 10-6

Hope to see you there! Carl Ramich, President484-529-7001 • [email protected]

SENIOR BERNERSOur first meeting of the New Year was held Monday Jan. 14 at

1p.m. at the Bern Lutheran Church on West Leesport Rd. All are welcome to join us the second Monday of each month at 1 PM.

Martha Sitler from Berks Encore began the meeting by installing our new officers: President-Donna Marks, Vice President-Marie Fies, Treasurer-Margaret Reagan, Secretary-Joan Thomas, and Membership-Margaret Gehring.

Martha then presented an informative program about the dangers of prolonged sitting. Who would have thought that being curled up in that favorite recliner for hours could be a danger to your health? It is recommended that you get up and move every hour to reduce your risk of problems.

This was our covered dish, and there were many food choices after the meeting. If you are looking for good food and fellowship, this is the place for you. Stay warm and dry and don’t forget to wash your hands.

Respectfully submitted,Marie Fies

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TUCKERTON NIFTY FIFTY CLUBNow that the Winter Blues have set in getting together with

friends you have made at one of the Senior Clubs is fun! Anyone wishing to join our club must fill out a membership application card and will be put on a waiting list. New members are accepted after the current members have paid their dues in the fall, club dues are $5.00 per year. Our club meetings start at 11:00 a.m. with a business meeting, a program and lunch. A $3.00 basket collection is collected at all meetings. 2019 Officers & Board Members

President – Robert DanielsVice President – Alan WenrichSecretary/Publicity – Rose ErtzTreasurer – Helen QuadeMembership – Louise Reaser & Pat LatshawSunshine – Nancy LindermanPrograms – Catherine WeiserHospitality – Daryl WenrichTrip Coordinator – Marilyn Daniels

February 11: Our Regular Club Meeting – will feature a speaker.Marilyn Daniels our trip coordinator has added a new trip to

the roster: November 6: Hunterdon Hills Playhouse, “The Three Scrooges”

PARISH-DANA RETIREESTHIS JUST IN! (Regarding inclement weather... read abundance

of snowflakes) – IF the Muhlenberg School District is closed on the Thursday our luncheon is scheduled, our luncheon meeting will be postponed until the following Thursday... IF the Muhlenberg School District closes on the following Thursday, that month’s meeting will be canceled. Listen to WEEU, 830 AM, or Channel 69 NEWS for updates on school closings.

Other than that, time marches forward. Are you going to join us on Thursday, 7 February? In lieu of a speaker, we will conduct our annual memorial service and acknowledge those brothers and sisters who have passed during the preceding year.

Of course, our rendezvous will be held at Wegman’s Restaurant, 4401 Pottsville Pike (Route 61) in Reading. Always easy parking and private entrance at the rear. Diligent Parish retirees begin to saunter into the warmth of friendship about 11 a.m. The hot buffet is available when the clock strikes twelve.

“What will be the fare?” you ask. You are in luck. It will be moist and tender roast of beef, flavorful smashed potahtoes –WITH GRAVY! Petite and perky peas, cocktail of fruit blend, fluffy rolls w/butter, ice cream a la Hershey. Does all that tantalize your taste-buds? Mmm-mmm!

All former members of the Dana Reading plant (management and union) are cordially welcomed.

Here’s hoping Ground Hog Day was special for you this year. Regardless of Phil’s shadow or not, there will be about seven more weeks of winter.

Retiree concerns may be directed to Larry Jambeau: [email protected].

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Come Explore History with Us!Saturday, February 16 • 1:00pm

Reading and Berks County in the Great WarDuring the Great War the citizens of Reading and Berks

County answered the call with unwavering patriotism.

Saturday, March 16 • 1:00pmPenn Street through the Years

Take a stroll down memory lane as we travel the length of Penn Street from the bridge to the Park.

Saturday, April 13 • 1:00pmYMCA at 160 years

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