Do you have questions about your Medicare?
Berks Encore is offering Medicare Open Enrollment seminars at our six centers in Berks County. See below for important dates and to register.
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Are you struggling to understand late-stage Dementia Care?
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…
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How Do You Age Strong?
The Berks County Falls Free Coalition is hosting an upcoming event focusing on Falls Prevention. Join Berks Encore at Alvernia University’s Flynn Plex on Thursday, September 25 from 9:00am – 1:30pm. Bring a pair of slippers to swap for a new safe pair! Enjoy Free Lunch, Screenings, Prizes, An Indoor Track and Much More! Admission…
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Are you looking for a fun way to spend a Saturday afternoon in August?
Join Us for a Par-Tee! The Residence at Village Greens’ 1st Annual Mini-Golfing for Alzheimer’s Date: Saturday, Aug 16th • Time: 10am – 2pm Admission: Free! • Location: 4400 Haines Street in Sinking Spring Join us for 6-holes of miniature golf and test your skills on our very own putting green! (Indoor if inclement weather.)…
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What Keeps a Meals on Wheels Volunteer Going at 91?
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…
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What’s Happening at Berks Encore in August 2025?
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…
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Are you looking for something fun to do this month?
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!
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What Happens When a Business Puts Community First?
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…
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What’s Happening at Berks Encore in July 2025?
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…
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Did you know staying hydrated is even more important as you age?
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…
