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View the January Issue of Berks Encore News Published monthly by Berks Encore, Berks Encore News covers the news most important to Berks County residents over the age of 50. Each issue includes the following sections: Agency Happenings Learn what’s happening at Berks Encore Volunteer Spotlight Feature on a Berks Encore volunteer Your Health Senior…
Your participation in a research study could help Penn State College of Medicine find ways to keep older adults living independently. Those 65 and older are invited to attend an information session at Berks Encore Reading Center located at 40 N. 9th Street, Reading on Wednesday, October 8 – 12:30pm to 1:30pm. Please contact Ivette…
Webinar on End-of-Life Dementia Care Through Storytelling Monday, September 22, 2025 | 1:00-2:00 p.m. ET Join ACL’s National Alzheimer’s and Dementia Resource Center (NADRC) for the webinar, “Caring Through Culture: End-of-Life Dementia Care Through Storytelling.” This webinar will explore how the third season of the innovative educational telenovela “Recuerdos Perdidos” (Lost Memories) is supporting Latino…
Stepping Into History The Stepping Into History program is one of our most successful ventures. Recognizing the values and interests of lifelong learners, our Stepping Into History program was created to provide seniors a pleasure-filled educational experience and an opportunity to explore historical sites to learn about the culture and history of the destination. Stepping Into…
ReadingFilmFEST 2025 Brings Global Stories and Local Talent to Berks County, October 9–12, 2025 Reading, PA — The ReadingFilm Office is proud to present the 11th Annual ReadingFilmFEST, returning October 9–12, 2025, for four days of independent cinema, filmmaker conversations, educational programs, and vibrant community celebrations. This year’s festival will spotlight more than 65 films,…
