Did you know Berks County Area Agency on Aging is Moving to a New Location?
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Did you know the National Diabetes Prevention Program is coming to Reading PA for the first time?
Come Learn All About This Incredible Program Starting Spring 2025! THE NATIONAL DIABETES PREVENTION PROGRAM If you have Pre-Diabetes or have been told that you have “borderline Diabetes” If you have high blood pressure, high triglycerides or unhealthy cholesterol levels If you have struggled to reach and maintain a healthy weight If you need support…
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Are you looking for meaningful part-time work?
Berks Encore is currently hiring Substitute Center Managers to provide part-time, as-needed coverage at our six senior centers throughout Berks County. Responsibilities include supervising volunteers, coordinating the packing and delivery of Meals on Wheels, leading programs, and activities, engaging with center participants, and completing required reports. Qualified applicants should be self-motivated, possess strong interpersonal skills,…
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How Can One Woman’s Delivery Route Become a Lifelong Legacy of Love and Service?
Honoring the Value of Showing Love through Action For Lisa Thiry, volunteering with Meals on Wheels is more than just delivering food—it’s about sharing warmth, building connections, and honoring a family legacy of service. For the past five years, Lisa has dedicated herself to the Mifflin Red Route, not only delivering meals but also coordinating…
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What keeps a volunteer motivated for two decades?
A Heart for Service For more than two decades, Kimberly Huntsman has been a devoted volunteer bringing more than just nourishment to homebound seniors in Berks County through Meals on Wheels. Her journey began 23 years ago with a group of moms from St. Ignatius Loyola Church and School. They delivered meals regularly, looking for…
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Are you Turning 65 and New to Medicare?
Join our Free Zoom and In-Person Presentations Download Medicare Presentation Dates
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Did you know we’re making a change to our Facebook pages?
Stay Connected with Berks Encore! Please make sure to LIKE the main Berks Encore Facebook page: facebook.com/BerksEncore Then join the “group” for your favorite center(s). On your computer, you’ll find the groups by clicking “More” in the menu near the top of the page. Click on “groups” and then click to “join” the center(s). On…
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Looking for a Fun Way to Celebrate the Kentucky Derby Right Here in Reading?
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…
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What’s Happening at Berks Encore in May 2025?
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…
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Volunteer Survey
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:
