Dear Community Members, As we approach Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Monday, January 20th, we at Berks Encore are reminded of Dr. King’s powerful legacy of service and community. This year, we invite you to honor his memory by participating in our MLK Day of Service. Volunteer with Us! We are seeking enthusiastic volunteers…
As Berks Encore prepares to commemorate its 60th Anniversary this year, the organization is embracing a refreshed identity that underscores its dedication to senior care and nutrition. Moving forward, Berks Encore will proudly feature an additional logo highlighting Meals on Wheels Berks County, a program that has been central to its mission for decades. “This…
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….
By Lori Gerhart, VP Advancement Do you feel excitement of the unknown as a new year approaches, wondering what it will bring? Or do you crave the stability of something more predictable? There are years when I would have been content to have things stay the same—no surprises. Other years, like this one, I look…
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…
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…
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…
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…
