ReadingFilmFEST 2025 Brings Global Stories and Local Talent to Berks County, October 9–12, 2025 Reading, PA — The ReadingFilm Office is proud to present the 11th Annual ReadingFilmFEST, returning October 9–12, 2025, for four days of independent cinema, filmmaker conversations, educational programs, and vibrant community celebrations. This year’s festival will spotlight more than 65 films,…
If you or someone you know is in crisis, call or text 988 to connect with the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline for free, confidential support, 24/7. September is Suicide Prevention Month Suicide is a leading cause of death in the U.S. According to the CDC, more than 49,000 people died by suicide in 2023….
🎀 Let’s Talk, Mammograms! 🎀 Join the Reading Hospital – Tower Health for an evening of support, learning, and fun! 📅 Tuesday, September 23 🕓 4:30 – 8:00 p.m. 📍 GoggleWorks Center for the Arts, 201 Washington St., Reading ✨ What to expect: ✔️ FREE Gift Bags for all attendees ✔️ Photo Booth & Mocktails…
Your participation in a research study could help Penn State College of Medicine find ways to keep older adults living independently. Those 65 and older are invited to attend an information session at Berks Encore Reading Center located at 40 N. 9th Street, Reading on Wednesday, October 8 – 12:30pm to 1:30pm. Please contact Ivette…
Protect yourself from scams, fraud, and exploitation by attending an upcoming seminar on Monday, September 8 – 10AM to 12PM at the Wyomissing Public Library Hosted by Curran Estate & Elder Law.
PA MEDI Volunteer Helps Simplify Medicare Berks Encore’s PA MEDI counselors play a vital role in helping seniors navigate the often-confusing world of Medicare. These trained, unbiased professionals provide free, confidential, and personalized counseling to help older adults understand their health insurance options, compare plans, and make informed decisions. From explaining the differences between Medicare…
View September 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…
Berks Encore is offering Medicare Open Enrollment seminars at our six centers in Berks County. See below for important dates and to register.
Webinar on End-of-Life Dementia Care Through Storytelling Monday, September 22, 2025 | 1:00-2:00 p.m. ET Join ACL’s National Alzheimer’s and Dementia Resource Center (NADRC) for the webinar, “Caring Through Culture: End-of-Life Dementia Care Through Storytelling.” This webinar will explore how the third season of the innovative educational telenovela “Recuerdos Perdidos” (Lost Memories) is supporting Latino…
