Berks County Senior Resources

Cedar Woods Team

Sep 26, 2018

U.S. Census Bureau data shows that Berks County’s population of residents 65 and older is growing at a rate of over 13% percent. Luann Oatman, president of Berks Encore, said it is part of a trend that she expects will continue.

 

“What I see is that there will be an increase in the demand for services,” and it is no wonder why.

 

Famously called “Pennsylvania’s Americana Region,” Berks County is absolutely full of engaging and unique experiences for seniors to explore and take advantage of.

 

  • Hawk Mountain Sanctuary, In Kempton, the 2,600-acre ADA-accessible park was the world’s first refuge for raptors.

 

  • GoggleWorks Center for the Arts, where one can watch more than 30 artists, woodworkers, ceramists, glass blowers, and jewelry artisans in action in their studios, or watch a film in the 130-seat movie theater.

 

With a lot to love and experience in Berks County, senior centers and senior resources abound. Here are a few of the local centers that you’ll want to check out if you or a loved one is aging gracefully in Berks County, PA…

 

Berks Encore Senior Center – Birdsboro

(610) 582-1603

201 East Main Street

Birdsboro, PA 19508

https://berksencore.org/locations/birdsboro/

 

This center offers meals daily at 11:40 am as well as offering bingo, crafts, special events and holiday celebrations. With Thi Chi and other activities for active seniors, there is much to do and great folks to spend the day with.

 

Berks Encore Senior Center – Fleetwood

(610) 944-9242

109 W. Vine St.

Fleetwood, PA 19522

https://berksencore.org/locations/fleetwood/

 

Features a fitness room, open Monday to Friday, for seniors to get active and stay in shape. With “open mic” Thursdays, intergenerational activities with local kiddos and a Texas Hold ‘Em club, there is plenty to do and some unique offerings for seniors.

 

Berks Encore Senior Center – Mifflin

(610) 777-5577

30 Liberty Street

Shillington, PA 19607

https://berksencore.org/locations/mifflin/

 

Activities include; board games, bowling, shuffleboard, Zumba, adult coloring class and of course…BINGO. The Mifflin Center is a hotbed of activity for seniors looking to get and stay active with others in their community. Lunch served Monday through Friday at 11:30am.

 

Centro Hispanico Senior Center – Casa de la Amistad

(610) 685-1284

501 Washington Street – 2nd Floor

Reading, 19601

http://www.centrohispano.org/casaeng.html

 

A unique senior center serving Latino seniors for the past 15 years. With 58% of the city of Reading reporting as Latino, this center is a vibrant and crucial member of the community.

 

Berks Encore Senior Center – Reading

(610) 374-3195

40 North 9th Street

Reading, PA 19601

https://berksencore.org/locations/reading/

 

Wide variety of programming for seniors in the Reading area – movies, billiards, chorus, arts and crafts and an exercise facility. Fan favorites such as karaoke and game days (go Eagles!), as well as a full computer lab available make this center a pivotal resource for seniors.

 

Looking for Home Care services in Berks County? Blesings4Ever Home Care is a wonderful option, and they love answering questions? Call them today 215-425-3950, or on the web at https://blessings4everhomecareagency.org/. Hablamos Espanol.

 

Looking for Supports Coordination in Berks County? Cedar Woods Care Management is a regional leader in providing home and community-based service coordination for adults with physical disabilities? Call them today 215-427-7800, or on the web at https://cedarwoodscaremanagement.org/. Hablamos Espanol.

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