Kentucky Derby FUN trots into Berks Encore – Reading Center (40 North 9th Street, Reading) on Friday, May 2nd 9:30AM–2:00 PM Before Derby Day: TUESDAY, 4/29 – THURSDAY, 5/1 9:30AM – Noon, each day CRAFT: Decorate a derby sunhat or fedora (Fee $2) Purchase entries (tickets) for Raffle Baskets – Each basket “races” in…
View May 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 Volunteer Feedback Survey Thank you for your service with Berks Encore! Your feedback helps us improve the volunteer experience and ensure we’re meeting the needs of our volunteers and the community we serve. Please take a few minutes to complete the survey below:
FBI Warns Public to Beware of Scammers Impersonating Law Enforcement and Government Officials FBI Philadelphia is warning the public of fraud schemes in which scammers impersonate law enforcement or government officials in attempts to extort money or steal personally identifiable information. Government and law enforcement impersonation scams can come in various forms, most commonly email…
Registration is open for FREE Spring Webinar Trainings present by PennCares and brought to you by PA Link. Join us for three FREE Training Seminars. The training classes are open to anyone wishing to attend. Workplace Well-being – Tuesday, May 20th: 9:30am – 11:00am (FREE 1.5 Nursing Credits) Any form of work can take a…
Berks Encore’s Applauding Life After 50 BCTV program airs every Friday at 11:30 a.m. Berks County viewers can watch on the following Channels: Comcast Reading Channel 15 Comcast Southern Berks Channel 965 Service Electric Channel 19 Stream online 24 -7 at bctv.org or Roku
View April 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…
A Lifetime of Service At 79, John F. Vogel of Exeter Township embodies the spirit of service. Married for 58 years, he is a proud father of three and grandfather to seven. His volunteer journey began at nine on a farm in Elverson and never stopped. John first engaged with senior services through the Senior…
Recent reports in the media that the Social Security Administration (SSA) is permanently closing local field offices are false. Since January 1, 2025, the agency has not permanently closed or announced the permanent closure of any local field office. From time to time, SSA must temporarily close a local field office for reasons such as…
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.
