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Berks Encore is seeking a part-time Center Manager to work 20-25 hours per week at our Reading Center located at 40 N. 9th Street. Duties include leading programs and activities, interacting with attendees, completing reports and helping with the packing and delivery of Meals on Wheels as needed. Interested candidates must be able to work with little supervision, have good interpersonal skills, and have experience using Outlook, Word and Excel. Skill and experience in working with older adults and bilingual a plus! Interested candidates should email resume to Andrea Gebely, VP Center Operations at agebely@berksencore.org.

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You can make a difference today - Local Seniors need you! Volunteer to deliver Meals on Wheels. Volunteer as little as once per month or as much time as you can give. Complete a volunteer application on our website berksencore.org or call 610-374-3195 ext. 225. Make a difference in your life and the lives of your neighbors in need. You'll be glad you did! Now more than ever we need help with delivering meals in Reading. Please help!

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Are you stressed about how to support and help an aging parent or loved one? We will help you BREAK the STRESS! Contact Berks Encore Care+ to learn how we can assist you with finding the resources you need to help your loved one. Call us today for a free consultation.484-577-4243 or email becareplus@berksencore.org

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Are you turning 65? New to Medicare?PA MEDI is here to help with "Medicare 101"!Join us for an Online Session via ZoomAugust 22 at 6:00 pm. To Register to attend an In-person or online session please call 610-374-3195, ext. 209.

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Do you struggle with properly managing your diabetes? Join Us for LIVING WELL WITH DIABETES.Recognized and supported by the American Diabetes Association, participants with diabetes, pre-diabetics or family members learn how to enhance the management of their diabetes and help to improve their overall health. The program focuses on helping the individual living with diabetes to better manage their disease through monitoring, physical activity, healthy eating, coping skills & strategies for daily living, relaxation techniques and working with the health care system.Township of Spring Administration Building2850 Windmill Road, Sinking SpringTuesdays, 1:00pm to 3:30pm, September 24 through October 29, 2024FREE, but requires registration!Call Kathy Roberts • 484-388-3196

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Do you live with a chronic heart condition? Register today for Healthy Heart - Happy Heart to learn to live happily and healthy with a heart condition. Living a healthy life with a chronic illness, participants learn how to function at their best by being a positive “self-manager” of the physical, mental and emotional problems caused by their condition. Skills acquired include how to manage their medications, access community resources, adapt socially and how to work effectively with their healthcare team.Township of Spring Administration Building2850 Windmill Road, Sinking SpringWednesdays, 10:00am to 12:30pm, September 4 through October 9, 2024To register please contact Kathy Roberts at 484-388-3196 or visit our website https://lnkd.in/eQVmUHDR

Seniors in Reading NEED YOU! PLEASE Volunteer to deliver Meals on Wheels from our Reading Center located at 40 N. 9th Street. We are looking for dedicated volunteers to devote one hour per week to help ensure our neighbors in need receive a nutritious meal, a safety check and a friendly visit. Volunteer applications are available on our website https://lnkd.in/eSwYxcVG. Invite a friend or co-workers to deliver with you. We train our volunteers and runners. It is easy to get started. Contact Michelle Goodhart today at 610-374-3195 ext. 228. We encourage local businesses to recruit a team of employees to help with meal delivery one morning a week, once biweekly or once a month. Volunteering with Berks Encore's Meals on Wheels program is a great way to give back to the community. PLEASE HELP! WE NEED YOU NOW MORE THAN EVER!

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We would like to thank our sponsors for supporting Berks Encore and the morning game at the Reading Fightin Phils. It was wonderful to see so many familiar faces at the game today. We hope you had a chance to stop by and visit our sponsors - Aetna, ambetter from pa health & wellness, Jefferson Health Plans, Celebration Villa of Exeter, TrueCare Home Care Services, Oak Street Health, Physical Therapy at St. Luke's and Wellcare. It is a pleasure to partner with you to support seniors in Berks County.

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You can make a difference today - Local Seniors need you! Volunteer to deliver Meals on Wheels. Volunteer as little as once per month or as much time as you can give. Complete a volunteer application on our website berksencore.org or call 610-374-3195 ext. 225. Make a difference in your life and the lives of your neighbors in need. You'll be glad you did!