Volunteer Spotlight: Marian Freet — A Lifetime of Giving Back For the past 26 years, Marian Freet of Shillington has been a dedicated volunteer with Berks Encore, touching countless lives through her kindness, compassion, and unwavering service. Whether she’s helping in the kitchen to pack meals for the Meals on Wheels program or lending a…
View August 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…
The Residence at Village Greens is hosting a Summer Patio Concert on July 22 at 6:30pm! There will be live music, food and Sweet Ride ice cream for sale to support the Alzheimer’s Association. Please RSVP by 7/21/25 – call 484-709-2561. Join in the Summer fun!
VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT Berkshire Systems Group, Inc.: Delivering Care and Compassion Across Berks County At Berkshire Systems Group, Inc. (BSGI), giving back to the community is more than a motto—it’s part of the company’s DNA. From collecting donations to volunteering during work hours, BSGI believes that strengthening the community means supporting the people who live and…
View July 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…
Stay Hydrated This Summer What Seniors Need to Know About Water, Sports Drinks, and Staying Safe When the summer heat kicks in, staying hydrated becomes even more important—especially for older adults. As we age, our sense of thirst isn’t as sharp as it once was, and certain medications can also affect how our bodies retain…
Simple and Effective Online Safety Tips for Seniors in 2025 Written By Ben Pilkington Older people are using the internet more every year. A recent Pew Research survey found that three-quarters of people aged over 65 are online every day, 61% own a smartphone, and 45% are users of at least one social media platform like Facebook,…
VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT Robert Riegel – Delivering More Than Just Meals On a recent Monday morning, what started as a routine Meals on Wheels delivery for Robert Riegel turned into a life-saving moment. Robert, a dedicated volunteer with Berks Encore’s Wernersville Center, became concerned when one of his regular clients didn’t answer the door. Noticing that…
View June 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…
The Pretzel City Rod and Custom Car Show will be coming to the Oley Fairgrounds on June 15th, 2025! Attend the 38th Annual Father’s Day Rod Run. Show times 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. All show cars and trucks are welcome. Proceeds to benefit local charities. Download the registration form here!
