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…
Join Us for a Par-Tee! The Residence at Village Greens’ 1st Annual Mini-Golfing for Alzheimer’s Date: Saturday, Aug 16th • Time: 10am – 2pm Admission: Free! • Location: 4400 Haines Street in Sinking Spring Join us for 6-holes of miniature golf and test your skills on our very own putting green! (Indoor if inclement weather.)…
Volunteer Spotlight: Marian Freet — A Lifetime of Giving Back For the past 26 years, Marian Freet of Shillington has been a dedicated volunteer with Berks Encore, touching countless lives through her kindness, compassion, and unwavering service. Whether she’s helping in the kitchen to pack meals for the Meals on Wheels program or lending a…
View August 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 News A schedule of the current…
The Residence at Village Greens is hosting a Summer Patio Concert on July 22 at 6:30pm! There will be live music, food and Sweet Ride ice cream for sale to support the Alzheimer’s Association. Please RSVP by 7/21/25 – call 484-709-2561. Join in the Summer fun!
VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT Berkshire Systems Group, Inc.: Delivering Care and Compassion Across Berks County At Berkshire Systems Group, Inc. (BSGI), giving back to the community is more than a motto—it’s part of the company’s DNA. From collecting donations to volunteering during work hours, BSGI believes that strengthening the community means supporting the people who live and…
View July 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 News A schedule of the current…
Stay Hydrated This Summer What Seniors Need to Know About Water, Sports Drinks, and Staying Safe When the summer heat kicks in, staying hydrated becomes even more important—especially for older adults. As we age, our sense of thirst isn’t as sharp as it once was, and certain medications can also affect how our bodies retain…
Simple and Effective Online Safety Tips for Seniors in 2025 Written By Ben Pilkington Older people are using the internet more every year. A recent Pew Research survey found that three-quarters of people aged over 65 are online every day, 61% own a smartphone, and 45% are users of at least one social media platform like Facebook,…
VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT Robert Riegel – Delivering More Than Just Meals On a recent Monday morning, what started as a routine Meals on Wheels delivery for Robert Riegel turned into a life-saving moment. Robert, a dedicated volunteer with Berks Encore’s Wernersville Center, became concerned when one of his regular clients didn’t answer the door. Noticing that…
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.
