Did you know the LGBT Center of greater Reading has a weekly coffee corner for 50+?


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…
This March, as we celebrate March for Meals, we recognize the dedicated volunteers who make our Meals on Wheels program possible. Many of our volunteers balance full-time jobs while still finding time to give back. Several businesses in Berks County have Adopted A Route, encouraging their employees to volunteer to deliver meals during work hours….
Screenings for Seniors: Ensuring Continued Health in the Later Years By Robert Rice, MSN, RN, PMH-BC, CNE We know we need to see our healthcare providers more as we get older, but seniors are sometimes unaware of exactly how often they should have a physical exam, receive important vaccines, or get tests for different health…
The Berks County Falls Free Coalition is hosting an upcoming event focusing on Falls Prevention. Join Berks Encore at Alvernia University’s Flynn Plex on Thursday, September 25 from 9:00am – 1:30pm. Bring a pair of slippers to swap for a new safe pair! Enjoy Free Lunch, Screenings, Prizes, An Indoor Track and Much More! Admission…
Volunteer Spotlight Rick and Joellen Roebuck have been volunteering with Berks Encore since 2012. They are a retired couple from Bern Township who have shared their time as volunteers with a number of local organizations. Rick volunteered for Big Brothers Bigs Sisters and was the Assistant Scout Master for a local Boy Scout Troop for…
