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Berks Encore News February 2024
ByStephanie McMahon February 1, 2024January 30, 2024

https://edition.pagesuite-professional.co.uk/html5/reader/production/default.aspx?pubname=&edid=741db370-abb3-414f-a96d-30ba4ace5ca6 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 by mail and…

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Great Reading Chamber Alliance Innovation and Community Initiative features Berks Encore
ByStephanie McMahon January 17, 2024January 17, 2024

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…

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Berks Encore News | Volunteer Spotlight

Berks Encore Volunteer Celebrates 10 Years of Service
ByStephanie McMahon January 1, 2024March 27, 2024

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…

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Berks Encore News | Health & Wellness

Winning Programs to help you start your Wellness Journey
ByStephanie McMahon January 1, 2024May 1, 2024

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…

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Free At-Home COVID-19 Test Kits Are Back, Now Available to Order
ByStephanie McMahon October 11, 2023February 11, 2025

The Federal Government will once again send up to four free COVID rapid tests per household to anyone who requests them through COVIDtests.gov. Older adults who do not have internet access or who may need additional assistance with ordering can call 1-800-232-0233 (TTY 1-888-720-7489).

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Senior Expo at the Ballpark – Wednesday, October 4th 9:00am – 2:00pm
ByStephanie McMahon September 26, 2023February 11, 2025

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What Can Older Adults Do at Senior Centers?
ByStephanie McMahon August 21, 2023

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National Falls Prevention Resources for Seniors
ByStephanie McMahon August 10, 2023August 21, 2023

Falls Prevention Home Checklist Evidence Based Programs Designed to Reduce the Risk of Falling: A Matter of Balance is an eight-week structured group intervention that emphasizes practical strategies to reduce fear of falling and increase activity levels for older adults. Participants learn to view falls and fear of falling as controllable, set realistic goals to increase…

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Berks County Housing Authority – Housing Choice Voucher/Section 8 Waitlist is Opening
ByStephanie McMahon June 6, 2023February 11, 2025

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FREE PRODUCE FOR SENIORS – 60 & OLDER Berks County Area Agency on Aging
ByStephanie McMahon May 17, 2023February 11, 2025

FREE PRODUCE FOR SENIORS – 60 & OLDER Berks County Area Agency on Aging Checks $50 total for the Farmers Market Nutrition Program (FMNP) are available through the Berks County Area Agency on Aging June 1–September 15, 2023, by mail (while supplies last) Mail the below form (available in English and Spanish) and mail it…

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Berks Encore News February 2024

Great Reading Chamber Alliance Innovation and Community Initiative features Berks Encore

Berks Encore Volunteer Celebrates 10 Years of Service

Winning Programs to help you start your Wellness Journey

Free At-Home COVID-19 Test Kits Are Back, Now Available to Order

Senior Expo at the Ballpark – Wednesday, October 4th 9:00am – 2:00pm

What Can Older Adults Do at Senior Centers?

National Falls Prevention Resources for Seniors

Berks County Housing Authority – Housing Choice Voucher/Section 8 Waitlist is Opening

FREE PRODUCE FOR SENIORS – 60 & OLDER Berks County Area Agency on Aging

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