Joanne came to Berks Encore after sustaining a very life-threatening heart attack and extensive heart surgery. She was informed that her heart valves were damaged due to her diabetes. That news gave Joanne the motivation to make a commitment to take charge in managing her diabetes. In October Joanne joined our Living Well with Diabetes…
View Berks Encore News In Each Issue 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: For Berks Encore News Advertisers Berks Encore distributes 4,000 copies of our monthly newspaper, Berks Encore News, to our subscribers…
Volunteer Spotlight Richard Wolf, a 72-year-old retired Chemist from Birdsboro has been volunteering for Berks Encore for the past seven years as a Meals on Wheels delivery driver. He delivers meals from our Douglassville Center every Wednesday. He often jumps in at the last minute to help when another driver is sick and on a…
From its humble beginnings in the basement of the Berkshire Hotel, Berks Encore has evolved into a transformative force, shaping the quality of life for local seniors for more than 50 years. These individuals, who built the businesses we frequent, the hospitals we rely on, and the schools that educated us, are now the heartbeat…
Volunteer Spotlight For the past 10 years, Peg Wrede has been a dedicated volunteer for Berks Encore. Peg retired after a 30-year career as a candy maker with R.M. Palmer. To escape the summer heat in 2013, Peg started participating in activities at the Berks Encore Reading Center. At the time, the center manager was…
Happy New Year! Are you ready to prioritize your health and well-being in 2024? Berks Encore offers a wide variety of winning wellness programs to help improve balance, increase flexibility, reduce pain, improve strength, increase energy and so much more. We believe your path to health and wellness is a journey. Getting started takes personal…
Since our founding, The Highlands at Wyomissing® has developed a reputation for providing exceptional residences, quality healthcare and an unwavering commitment to our core focus of transforming the senior experience. In our drive to be a national leader in healthy aging, The Highlands is partnering with organizations to conduct cutting-edge research and participate in innovative…
Medicare Open Enrollment is going on now through December 7, 2022. Do you need help understanding Medicare? Our PA Medi Counselors and Volunteers can answer your questions and provide you with nonbiased, objective, easy-to-understand information about Medicare. Call today to schedule an appointment. 610-374-3195 ext. 209.
We are thrilled to share Berks Encore has adopted a new brand with the same heartfelt mission! Berks Encore’s meals on wheels program will now be known as Meals on Wheels Berks County! This change reflects our deep commitment to serving older adults and our homebound neighbors in Berks County with nourishing meals and heartfelt connections.
While the brand for our program is evolving, the care, compassion, and dedication you’ve come to know and trust will remain the same. For decades, we’ve been delivering more than just meals. We deliver comfort, kindness, and independence to those who need it most. Under the auspices of Berks Encore, Meals on Wheels Berks County is proud to stand with a national movement while staying rooted in the unique needs of our local community.
Together we’ll continue to make a difference – one meal, one smile, and one visit at a time.
