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About Us
 Founded
in 1965, the Berks County Senior Citizens Council promotes
the interests of older Berks Countians 50 years of age and
over. The Council advances and promotes affiliated senior
clubs throughout Berks County.
A strong advocate for senior-related issues at the local,
county, state and national levels, the Council is funded in
part by the Berks County Office of Aging and the United Way.
Click here for BYLAWS OF BERKS COUNTY SENIOR
CITIZENS COUNCIL, INC.
Our Mission
The mission of the Berks County Senior Citizens Council is
to provide services, programs and referrals that engage,
inform, educate and advocate for older Berks Countians.
Programs and Activities
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Recreation and Socialization |
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Education Opportunities |
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Aerobics |
Modified Exercise |
Art |
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Ceramics |
Line Dancing |
Yoga |
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Crafts |
Quilting |
Needlework |
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Computer Skills |
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Musical Opportunities |
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Berks County Senior Citizens Orchestra |
Horizon Singers |
Dances and Concerts |
"Second Wind"
A monthly newspaper which promotes Council activities,
consumer news, healthy lifestyles, and other topics of
interest to older Berks Countians.
For information about advertising in Second Wind, contact
Carl Noecker at 610-374-3195
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Client Assistance
Information and Referral
Staff and volunteers are trained to assist seniors and their
families in obtaining information about services available
in Berks County.
Consumer Advocacy
We provide assistance with:
Rent and property tax rebates
PACE (prescription assistance)
LIHEAP (fuel assistance)
Information and referral for consumer complaints and issues
Free notary service
APPRISE
We provide assistance with:
Health insurance counseling for people over age 60
Medicare
Medicare + Choice (HMO's)
Supplemental insurance
Medical assistance
Long term care insurance
VITA
Provides Volunteer Income Tax Assistance with: federal,
state, and local tax filing.
Prime Time Health
Promotes the health of older Pennsylvanians by:
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Providing programs and activities for older Berks
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Encouraging them to maintain a healthy lifestyle and
prevent injuries and disease. |
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Disseminating health information on many topics in
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Exercise |
Mental
health issues |
Nutrition |
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Medication management |
Incontinence |
Injury
prevention |
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Alcoholism |
Chronic conditions |
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Sports
Challenges |
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Bowling |
Golf |
Shuffleboard |
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Bocce |
Fishing |
Miniature golf |
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Billiards |
Walks |
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Nutrition Services
The Berks County Senior Citizens Centers provide Meals on
Wheels and congregate meals. Reservations are necessary.
There are FEDERAL REQUIREMENTS for the Home Delivered Meals
Programs.
Advisory
Board/Affiliation
Mr. Mike Mixell, Esquire, Chairman
Mette Evans & Woodside
Mr. Kevin Bean, Supervisor
Bean Funeral Homes & Crematory
Mr. James C. Gierlich
VP, Commercial Lending
National Penn
Mr. Gary R. Hawkins, Director
Griswold Special Cae
Mr. Bernard Hofmann, Chairman, CEO
Hofmann Industries
Mr. James G. Hughes, PhD
Sr. VP/Personal Svcs. Sales Mgr.
National Penn Investors Trust Co.
Mr. David K. Kendall, CEO
Certified Senior Advisor/Owner
Comfort Keepers
Mr. William C. Long
VP/Corp. Banking Group Mgr.
Mr. Raymond H. Melcher, Jr.
Mr. Michael Mizak
CFO, Treasurer
Reading Eagle Company
Mr. Gerald A. Nau
President, CEO
Fulton Bank, Great Valley Division
Mr. Jeff Sicher
Broker/Realtor
Monoghan Group of Kutztown
Dr. Carole V. Wells
Associate Dean
College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Kutztown University |
Board of Directors
2006 - 2007
Bill Blumer, Chairman Ed
Barrett, 1st Vice Chair
Bob Flicker, 2nd Vice Chair Deborah Karas, Secretary
Walt Woolwine, Treasurer
Mr. Edward C. Barrett
Chief Financial Officer
Leesport Financial Corp.
Joseph J. Blasiol, D.O.
Topton Family Practice Associates
Jean Blickle
Mr. William R. Blumer, Esquire
Leisawitz Heller
Ms. Vicki O. Ebner
VP, Mktg. & Gas Supply
UGI Corporation
Ms. Claire D. Flemming
Mr. Robert P. Flicker
Executive Vice President
East Penn Manufacturing
Jack Fry
Broker/Owner
RE/MAX of Reading
Mr. Terry A. Gilman
Mgr. - PA Community Involvement
Community Initiatives
FirstEnergy
Mr. Russell Hinnershitz
Ms. Deborah L. Karas
VP Business Financial Services Group
Fulton Bank
Mr. Chris Kraras, President
White Star Tours
Mr. Robert M. Myers
Asst. VP/Director of Human Resources
Reading Hospital & Medical Center
Ms. Orla Nugent
Ms. Rita Phillips
VP Retail Banking
First National Bank In Fleetwood
Ms. Thelma Ream
The Highlands at Wyomissing
Mr. Edward J. Shultz
Sr. VP/Director of Communications
Sovereign Bank
Mr. Robert L. Shuman
Mr. Terry Steffy
Vivian Stephenson
Mr. David A. Weber
Director - Compensation
Carpenter Technology Corporation
Mr. Thomas Williams
Beard Miller Inc.
Mr. Walter W. Woolwine
Advertising Director
Reading Eagle/Times |
Berks County Senior Citizens Council, Inc.
40 North Ninth Street
Reading, PA 19601
(610) 374-3195
berkssrs@bcscc.org |
