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Douglassville Wellness & Activity Center

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LOCATED:
2144 Weavertown Rd
Douglassville, PA 19518

CENTER MANAGER:
Sharon Pedrick

PHONE:
(610) 582-1603

HOURS:
Monday through Friday
8 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Schedule of Activities

March 2023


Every Monday
10:30am: Chair Yoga w/Patti
11:00am: Zumba w/ Iris
11:30am: Piano Lounge w/Maureen
11:45am: Healthy Smoothie Bar – Every Other Monday ($1)
Every Tuesday
10:00am: Free Tai Chi Introductory (virtual and in person) w/ Jan
11:00am: Free Tai Chi Advanced (virtual and in person) w/ Jan
Every Wednesday
10:30am: Free Sit and Get Fit w/ Patti

Date: March Time/Event:
1 11AM TranscenDance w/Lydia
2,9,16,23,30 8AM-2PM Fitness Room
2 10:15 Golden Globes
3 10:30 Stretch & Soothe w/Lydia
3,10,17,24,31 12PM Doo Wop Piano w/Aaron
6 11AM St. Patrick’s Day Craft/Girl Scouts
8 11AM Bingo w/David
9,16,23,30 10:30 Calligraphy w/ Martha
10 10@11AM St. Patrick’s Day Trivia w/ Prizes
15 11AM Rejuvenate w/Patrick/Kaleidoscope Angels
17 10:30AM Grocery Bingo ($2) w/Angela/Berkshire Commons
20 11:30 Craft w/Beth
22 11AM Fraud Bingo w/George/PA Department of Banking & Securities
24 10AM Springtime Gnomes w/Peggy
29 11AM Boombox Bingo w/Rich
31 10:30 Mexican Train Dominoes w/Marilyn

If you have questions about our Douglassville center, contact us today!

Lunch and/or takeout meals are available with a reservation two days in advance. Menu available. 60 year and older, $2.50 donation requested.
 For pictures of classes and ongoing activities, visit our Facebook page at Douglassville Berks Encore Center

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Fleetwood Wellness & Activity Center

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Enjoy a variety of fun and unique activities at Berks Encore – Fleetwood, including bingo, arts & crafts, exercise, games and more.  Be sure to check back often as new programs are added. Please scroll down to view a full schedule of wellness classes and activities offered this month.

LOCATED:
14432 Kutztown Rd.
Fleetwood, PA 19522

CENTER MANAGER:
Terry Becker

PHONE:
(610) 947-1700

HOURS:
Monday through Friday
8 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Schedule of Activities

March 2023

Our Fitness Room is open Mon.- Fri. 8:00am – 3:00pm


Every 2nd and 4th Monday
10am: Sit & Get Fit Class (60+ FREE) *No Class 1/26
Every Monday & Wednesday
12noon: Pinochle
Every Tuesday
10am: Dollar Bingo ($1)
1pm: Texas Hold’em
Every Wednesday
9:15am: Zumba Gold (60+ FREE) *
10am: Adult Coloring
10:30am: Dominoes and Rummikub
Every Thursday
10am: Chair Yoga (60+ FREE) *
1pm: Tai Chi I (60+ FREE) *
1:50pm: Tai Chi II (60+ FREE) *
Every Friday
10am: Dollar Bingo ($1)
9:15am: Zumba Gold Toning (60+ FREE) *
1pm: Country Line Dance ($1)

Date: March Time/Event:
 1, 6, 8, 13, 15, 20, 22, 27, and 29 10am:  Reading with Seniors partnership with YMCA Pre – school, Pre- K,  toddlers, and infants.  Please consider spending some time reading to our YMCA kids.  Sign up with Terry.
3 10am:  Grocery Bingo sponsored by Sue from Senior Life
6 10:30am:  Craft with Kathy.  All supplies provided. Class is free.  Please sign up with Terry.
8 10:30am: Wooden gnome craft with Peggy Allen.*  Class is free.  Please sign up with Terry. Space is limited.
9 10:30am: Understanding Your Immune System and Keeping it Strong Naturally with Tammy Phillips
17 1:00pm:  Lunch Bunch at Applebees.  Call Terry to sign up.
21 10am:  Grocery Bingo sponsored by Trish from Rittenhouse Village
31 10am:  Bingo and Happy March Birthdays w/cake.

If you have questions about our Fleetwood center, contact us today!

Lunch and/or takeout meals are available with a reservation two days in advance.
Call 610-947-1700 to reserve your meal. Menus available. 60 years and older, $2.50 donation requested.
For pictures of classes and ongoing activities, visit our Facebook page at Fleetwood Center – Berks Encore

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Mifflin Wellness & Activity Center

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Enjoy a variety of fun and unique activities at Berks Encore – Mifflin, including Bingo, Craft Classes, Shuffleboard, Exercise, Check back often as programs are added. Please scroll down to view a full schedule of wellness classes and activities offered this month.

LOCATED:
30 Liberty Street
Shillington, PA 19607

CENTER MANAGER:
Megan Dissinger
ASSISTANT CENTER MANAGER:
Dana Ziegler

PHONE:
(610) 777-5577

HOURS:
Monday through Thursday
7:30am – 2:30pm
& Friday
7:30am – 1:30pm

Schedule of Activities

March 2023


EVERYDAY: Puzzles, adult coloring, books, playing cards, games and computers are available.

Every Monday
10:30am: Grocery Bingo $2
12:00-12:45pm: Tai Chi with Jan Gyomber*
12:45 – 1:15pm: Advanced Tai Chi with Jan Gyomber (by donation)
12:00-2:00pm: Card Club
Every Tuesday
9:30am: Breakfast Club (Panera & Coffee)
10:30am: Sit and Get Fit with Darcy McLean*
11:00am: Chair Yoga with Darcy McLean*
12:30pm: Coloring Club with Crosswalk (Color delivery bags)
2:15pm – 3:15pm Healthy Steps in Motion (January 3 – February 24)
Please register by calling Kathy Roberts 484-388-3196
Every Wednesday
10:30am: FABS (Flexibility Aerobics Balance Strength) with Darcy McLean*
Every Thursday
10:30am: Sit and Get Fit with Darcy McLean*
12:00pm: Dollar Bingo $2
Every Friday
11:30am: Zumba with Jen DeBlase* (No class on 12/23 or 12/30)
2:15pm – 3:15pm Healthy Steps in Motion (January 3 – February 24)
Please register by calling Kathy Roberts 484-388-3196

“Tech Time with Blake” help with basic computer or phone skills on Fridays (signup required)

Date: March Time/Event:
3 10:00am Craft with Donna (signup required)
6 & 30 Appointments available for Rent Rebate/Property Tax – please call 610-374-3195 ext. 209 for appointment
7 & 21 Knifty Knitters 1:30pm (Roper Parlor Room)
8 12:30pm – Boom Box Bingo*
9 11:30am – Mifflin Center Town Hall Meeting with Dana
10 10:00am Craft with Donna (signup required)
17 12:00pm Regift BINGO
17 10:30am RESCHEDULED Snowflake Workshop (signup required)
22 12:00pm – Bingo for Beginners (slower paced)
24 10:00am Craft with Donna (signup required)
28 12:30-2:30pm: “Pysanky” Ukrainian Egg Art Class (sign up required)
31 10:00am Craft with Donna (signup required)

*Classes generously funded by Berks County Area Agency on Aging

If you have questions about our Mifflin center, contact us today!

Lunch and/or takeout meals are available with a reservation two days in advance.
Menu available. 60 years or older, $2.50 donation requested.
BARTA services are available depending on the program schedule.
 DINE IN WITH FRIENDS AT MIFFLIN! Look for designated tables.
For pictures of classes and ongoing activities, visit our Facebook page at Mifflin Center Berks Encore

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Reading Wellness & Activity Center

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Check back often to find updated programs and events. Enjoy a variety of fun and unique activities at Berks Encore – Reading, including exercise classes, arts & crafts, computer Lab – by appt., and even Volunteer opportunities! Please scroll down to view a full schedule of wellness classes and activities offered this month.

LOCATED:
40 North 9th Street
Reading, PA 19601

CENTER MANAGER:
Jim Youndt & Sonia Pitre

PHONE:
(610) 374-3195 ext. 237

HOURS:
Monday through Friday
8 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Schedule of Activities

 March 2023


“Fitness Room/Billiards/Shuffleboard” available Mon.-Fri. 8:30am - 3:30pm

Every Monday
12:30pm “Flex, Strength & Balance”
Every Tuesday
10:15am “Sit & Get Fit”
2:00pm – 3:00 pm “Healthy Steps in Motion” (Please call Kathy Roberts to Register 484-388-3196)
Every Wednesday
11:00am “Chair Zumba Gold”
12:30pm “Cash Bingo”
Every Thursday
10:15am “Virtual Chair Yoga”
12:30pm “Grocery Bingo”
Every Friday
11:00am “Virtual Senior Fitness”
12:30pm: “Cash Bingo”

2:00pm – 3:00pm “Healthy Steps in Motion” (Please call Kathy Roberts to Register 484-388-3196)

Date: March Time/Event:
6 10:30 am:  “Pokeno” presented by Berks Encore Staff
7 12:30 pm:  “Craft Class – Springtime Gnome”  presented by Peggy Allen
13 & 27 10:30 am: “BE Inspired!  “Color Your World” Adult Coloring Relieves stress,                                                                                                                                       .                                                                 relaxing & fun!  Presented by: Reading Public Library
14  12:30 pm: “Jeopardy” presented by Senior Life
14 1:00 pm: “Medicare Preventive Benefits Program”
16 12:30 pm: “City of Reading Birthday Party Celebration”
20 10:30 pm:  “Fun Time w/TruCare”  presented by TruCar
21 12:30 pm: “Music Bingo” presented by Rich
28 10:30 am: “Craft Class (Easter Egg & Flowers Wreath)” presented by Peggy Allen

If you have questions about our Reading  center, contact us today!

You are invited to LUNCH! Served Monday – Friday at 12 noon. Menu available. Must sign up 2 weekdays in advance. (60 years or older, $2.50 donation requested)
 BARTA services are available five days a week, Monday through Friday.
 Free, private parking lot.
 For pictures of classes and ongoing activities, visit our Facebook page at Berks Encore – Reading Center.

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Strausstown Wellness & Activity Center

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Strausstown Center: Meeting the Demands of the Local Community

The center is located on Route 183, near I-78 on the site of the refurbished Strausstown Elementary School. The Strausstown Community Campus, which includes the St. Joseph Regional Health Network’s newest Urgent Care and Family Medicine practice, is owned by the nonprofit Strausstown Volunteer Fire Company and Community Campus.

The community determined the need for a facility following a survey, conducted by Kutztown University and the Berks County Area Agency on Aging, of 5,000 residents in area including Strausstown, from Shartlesville to Bethel, and south to Bernville.

LOCATED:
44 East Avenue
Strausstown, PA 19559

CENTER MANAGER:
Andrea Gebely

PHONE:
(610) 488-5770

HOURS:
Monday through Friday
8 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Schedule of Activities

March 2023


Every Monday
10:00am – Sit & Get Fit w/ Linda – FREE to anyone
11:00am – Bingo & Lunch – $4/person
Every Tuesday
9:15am – Chair Yoga – $5.00/class
10:30am – Zumba Gold Toning – FREE* to anyone 60+
12:30pm – Pinochle – come join our card playing group!
Every Wednesday
10:15am – Chair Zumba – FREE* to anyone 60+
11:15am – Dominoes
12:30pm – ‘Let’s Make Art’ Learn to Watercolor Painting Series – You do not need to attend every week to take part in this class.
Every Thursday
9:15am – Chair Yoga – $5.00/class
11:15am – Zumba Gold with Aida
Every Friday
10 am – Zumba Gold Toning – FREE* to anyone 60+

Date: March Time/Event:
1 12:30 pm: Boombox Bingo with Times Gone By Entertainment
3 Noon: Strausstown Alumni Luncheon – $10/person
8 12:30 pm: Ice Cream Milkshake Social!
10 12:30 pm: Springtime Wreath with Peggy Allen – FREE but must sign up
15 12:30 pm: Candy Bingo with David
16 12:30 pm: Movie Matinee – TBA
21 9 am-12:30 pm: Chair Massages with Lorraine Kline. $10 for 15 minutes
22 Noon: Lunch & Learn with Nutritionist Tammy Phillips – Supporting Immune Health
24 11:15 am: Essential Oils Spa Day Make-n-Take Workshop – FREE but must sign up
27  11 am: JACKPOT BINGO – $5 winner every game – cost $4/person for lunch & bingo
29 Noon: Lunch & Learn: Medicare 101 – please sign up in advance
30 11:45: Lunch & a Show – BILL HALEY JR. – FREE but must sign up in advance

If you have questions about our Strausstown center, contact us today!

Lunch and/or takeout meals are available with a reservation two days in advance. Mon. – Fri. 11:45 a.m. Menu Available. 60 years or older, $2.50 donation requested.
For pictures of classes and ongoing activities, visit our Facebook page at Strausstown Center – Berks Encore

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Wernersville Wellness & Activity Center

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Check back often for updates to our programming. Enjoy a variety of fun and unique activities including exercise classes, special programs, Craft Classes, Prize Bingos, and Health Screenings. Please scroll down to view a full schedule of wellness classes and activities offered this month.

LOCATED:
350 Sportsman Rd. Building 5
Wernersville, PA 19565

CENTER MANAGER:
Melissa Ludwig

PHONE:
(610) 670-1372

HOURS:
Monday through Friday
8 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Schedule of Activities

March 2023


No cost unless otherwise posted. **Fee applies to participants age 50-59
*Free classes are paid for by Berks County Area Agency on Aging
Free use of: Pool Table, Shuffleboard, Exercise Bike and Treadmill, WiFi and Electronic Tablets

Every Monday
9:00am: Board Games
*10:00am: FREE Sit & Get Fit ($1**)
12:00pm: Hausenpfeffer  
12:00pm: Karaoke 
Every Tuesday:
8:00am: Quilting Club
9:15am: Yoga ($5)
1:30pm: Ballroom Dancing
6:00pm: Zumba Gold ($6)
Every Wednesday
9:30am: Bridge
*10:00am: FREE Sit & Get Fit ($1**)
*11:30am: FREE FABs ($5**)
12:00pm: Bingo
Every Thursday
9:30am: Duplicate Bridge
1:00pm: FREE Chair Yoga ($5**)
Every Friday
9:30am: Zumba Gold ($5)
*12:00pm: FREE Tai Chi ($5**)
12:45pm: Advanced Tai Chi-24 ($5) 

Date: March Time/Event:
2 12:30:  Boombox Bingo – FREE
7 8:00:  Quilters club
10 12:30:  Cooking Demo w/ Genesis Healthcare – Cooking for 1 or 2 – Free, but please sign up by Friday, March 3rd so we have ample supplies
14 12:00:  Garden gnome Painting w/ Peggy Allen-Geesaman
17 12:15 pm:  Grocery Bingo w/ Trish from Rittenhouse Village – FREE

If you have questions about our Wernersville  center, contact us today!

Lunch and/or takeout meals are available with a reservation two days in advance.
Served Mon.-Fri. at 11:30 am. Menu available. 60 years or older, $2.50 donation requested.
 BARTA services are available Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
 For pictures of classes and ongoing activities, visit our Facebook page at Wernersville Center – Berks Encore

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