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Did you know Berks Encore has been serving the community for 60 years?

2025 marks a monumental milestone for Berks Encore—our 60th Anniversary! For six decades, we have proudly supported the seniors of Berks County, helping them lead independent, fulfilling lives through our programs and services. From nutrition and education to wellness and social connection, our mission has always been about enriching the lives of those we serve….

What Drives local couple to Give Back to their Community?

What Drives local couple to Give Back to their Community?

Jim and Faylene Beltz of Hamburg, PA, are a couple whose lives have been defined by a deep commitment to their family, careers, and community. Married for over 40 years, their dedication to helping others shines through in all they do. Faylene, taught third grade for 30 years-27 of those in the Tulpehocken School District…

What’s Happening at Berks Encore in January 2025?
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What’s Happening at Berks Encore in January 2025?

VIEW JANUARY BERKS ENCORE NEWS 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: Agency Happenings Learn what’s happening at Berks Encore Volunteer Spotlight Feature on a Berks Encore volunteer Center News A…

Did you know Seniors from Berks Encore’s Strausstown Center Created Ornaments for the State Capital Christmas Tree?
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Did you know Seniors from Berks Encore’s Strausstown Center Created Ornaments for the State Capital Christmas Tree?

Story from Reading Eagle: Friday, December 13, 2024 Members at the Berks Encore Strausstown Senior Community Center joined older adults from across Pennsylvania to create ornaments for the state capitol Christmas tree. The Pennsylvania Department of Aging announced that visitors to the State Capitol Main Rotunda during the holiday season can check out hundreds of handmade ornaments…

Do you want to know how to age well?
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Do you want to know how to age well?

Jane Fonda with a secret of aging well Dec 1, 2024 A Yale study showed that older people with more positive beliefs about aging lived an average of 7.5 longer than people who equated aging with disease and decline. Actress and activist Jane Fonda and anti-ageism advocate Ashton Applewhite present “Sunday Morning” viewers with a…

Do you want to make life changing impact right here in Berks County?

Do you want to make life changing impact right here in Berks County?

MAKING AN IMPACT! Meals on Wheels: Making An Impact With More Than Just Food By Lori Gerhart, VP Advancement When Bill’s wife passed away, his once lively home was filled with silence. For more than 60 years, Bill and his wife had shared their living room, filled with memories and conversations. But now, the quiet…

Are you looking to give back to the community? Read about someone who is doing just that!
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Are you looking to give back to the community? Read about someone who is doing just that!

VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT A Lifetime of Giving Back At 75, Meridith Gaskins is a shining example of a life dedicated to helping others. Living in Douglassville with her husband, Fred, Meridith cherishes her close-knit family, including their three children and four grandchildren, who all live nearby. With a bachelor’s degree in education from Mansfield University, Meridith…