Berks County Senior Citizens Council
40 N. 9th Street
Reading, PA 19601
610-374-3195

Blood Pressures at Providence House – Blood pressures and weight screenings will be given at Providence House on Monday, July 9th at 10 a.m. Free, all welcome.

Evening Dance at the Shoemakersville Fire Company – Join us on Thursday,
July 19th at 7 p.m. for entertainment by “Gruber and Company”. Cost $3.50.
Sponsored by the Berks County Senior Citizens Council.

Bingo will be held at Providence House; every other Wednesday from
12:45-1:45 p.m. Since lunch is served there until 12:30 p.m., please arrive around 12:30.
We will play 15 games of regular bingo, three cards for .25.
The scheduled dates for bingo at Providence House are: Wednesday, July 11th, Wednesday, July 25th, August 8th & August 22nd & September 5th. Special thanks to Ann Gilmer & Sharon Heckman for having our bingo players!

Bible Study with Reverend Aregood is being held at Zion’s U.C.C. 824 Washington Street in Reading on Mondays from 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. Thank you Rev. Aregood!

Modified Exercise Classes with Rita Minotto – Will be held at The Manor at Market Square, 803 Penn Street on Fridays from 10 a.m. – 11 a.m.
Special thanks to The Manor for having us!

The Horizon Singers – Will be rehearsing at Olivets Church, corner of Centre Avenue & Exeter Street in Reading on Mondays from 9:30 a.m. – 11 a.m. Thank you Sandy Cafurello and Olivet’s Church for these arrangements!

Art Classes – Will be held at the Goggle Works during Reading Center renovations. Daryl Szajek and class participants will be having their classes on Wednesdays at the Goggle Works. Thank you Goggle Works & all class participants for your help during renovations!

The Council’s Craft Class – Will be having classes at the Mifflin Center in Shillington with Jayne Booth on Thursday, July 5th & Thursday, August 2nd from 9:30 – 1:30.
Thank you Phyllis for finding space for the craft class to meet!.

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Southeastern Berks
610-582-1603

Monday 2: 10:30 Stamp bags for MOW
10:45 Strength training
12:15 Bingo
Tues 3 10:30 Blueberry snack
11:00 Trivia
12:30 Beach Ball with TAIG
Weds 4 Closed for Fourth of July
Thursday 5 10:45 Strength training
Friday 6 10:30 Grocery Bingo
Monday 9 10:45 Strength training
12:15 Bingo
Tuesday 10- 10:30 Sing-a-long with Martha
10:45 Strength training
Weds 11 Food bank
Thurs 12 10:30 Electronic Health Records Presentation and Demo
10:45 Strength training
Fri 13 Lunch Bunch at Country Buffet
Mon 16 10:45 Strength training
12:15 Bingo
Tuesday 17 10-11:00 Blood Pressure by Bayada Nurses
10:45 Strength training
Weds 18 10:30 Play Brain Drain
10:45 Strength training
12:30 Adopt-a- Grandparent program from The Children's Home of Reading Thurs 19 10:30 Watermelon and trivia
10:45 Strength training
Fri 20 10-1 Picnic at Rustic Park, Birdsboro Mon 23 10:45 Strength training
12:15 Bingo
Tues 24 10:30 Beach Ball
12:30 Root beer floats
Weds 25 Celebrate Christmas in July
10:45 Strength training
12:30 Adopt a Grandparent from The Children's Home of Reading Thurs 26 10:45 Strength training Fri 27 10:30 Grocery Bingo
12:30 Fall Prevention Program by Visiting Angels Mon 30 9-2;30 Picnic at Shearer's Grove--
10:45 Strength training
Tues 31 10:30 Water Balloon Toss Outside
12:30 Play Pokeno- bring your pennies

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WEST BERKS SENIOR CENTER
610-670-1372

Join us for any of our following programs or activities or call for additional
information . We will be closed on Wednesday, July 4. Have a happy and
relaxing 4th of July. Thank you to all our volunteers who helped with the
Flea Market. I appreciated all the help thanks, Sue

MEALS on WHEELS PERMANENT VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR EVERY THURSDAY. If you are interested in becoming a packer for
Meals on Wheels between the hours of 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. every
Thursday morning please contact the West Center at 610-670-1372.

FRIDAY NIGHT DANCE- Join us for our Evening Dance at the West
Center on August 24 between the hours of 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m... The
music will be presented by Janet O’Such. There will be a charge of $3.00
for the dance and snacks will be served at half time. See you there!

MASSAGE- This month Cathy will be here on Wednesday, July 11 at
9:30 a.m. till 12:30 p.m.. Call the Center for a 15 minute appointment for
only $10.00. Get rid of your stress and relax.

KINGS on a CORNER- This card game is held on Monday, July 30
at 1:00 a.m.. The game costs $1.00 and is easy to learn and fun to play.

55 ALIVE CLASSES- We will be having driving classes on Monday, September 17 and 24 between the hours of 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.. Call
the West Center to sign up for classes at 610-670-1372. The fee for the
class is $10.00.


ON GOING ACTIVITIES – Need to get in shape? We have some great classes and instructors in our Exercise programs. Aerobics are held on Tuesdays and Fridays, Sit and Get Fit on Wednesdays . The Weight Resistance Classes are held on Monday at 9:15 a.m.and 10:30a.m., also on Wednesdays at 10:30. The Yoga class is held on Thursday mornings at 9:45 a.m.. And for another way to keep your self in shape try our Beginning Line Dance . For times and fees on any of our activities please give us a call at 610-670-1372.

LOOKING AHEAD: 55 Alive Classes on September 17 and 24 between the
hours of 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m..

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Mifflin Senior Center
Every Monday
9:00AM Strength Training (Peppi Class) with Kathy Hartman (Cost $1.00)

10:30 AM Bingo for Groceries – Cost $1.00 (No Bingo on June 25 due to Reading Phillies game)
1:00pm Electronic Darts


Monday July 23 10:30 AM-1:30 PM Food Bank

July 30th. Picnic @ Shearer’s

CENTER CLOSED

Every Tuesday:

10:15 AM Tai Chi Class by Anthony Lorenzo $12 per month

12:15 PM Bowling at Berks/Colonial Lanes

1:00 PM Co-ed Volleyball @Allegheny Lutheran (Knauers)

Tuesday July 3 10:45am Make Patriotic Cards For MOW

Tuesday July 10 11:15am July Trivia with Ethel Boyer

Tuesday July 17 11:00am Letter Perfect Quiz

Tuesday July 24th 11:00am Chicken Soup For The Golden Soul

Tuesday July 31st 11:00am Familiar Numbers Quiz

Every Wednesday
9:00am Pilates with Kathy Hartman Cost $20:00 per monthWednesday
Wednesday July 4th. CLOSED

Wednesday July 11th 10:45am Score 15 Learn About the World

Wednesday July 18th 10:45am Reminisce About Music

Wednesday July 25th 10:45am How Well Do You Know America ?

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Blue Mountain Center
610-562-4721
Every Monday @ 10:15 Bingo

Every Tuesday @ 10:45 Sit and Get FIt

Every Thursday@ 10:30 Strength Training

Tuesday July 3 @ 10:15 Fourth of July Tribute. Join us for songs and games!

Wednesday July 4th Closed

Friday July 6 @ 9:30 Join us for breakfast. French Toast and Ham. MOW Only No Lunch Served
@ 10:30 Business meeting
@ 10:45 Pass the Ace. Join us for this fun card game!

Wednesday July 11 @ 10:00 Blood Pressure and Weight Screening

Thursday July 12 @ 10:30 Root Beer Floats and Hangman. Enjoy this cool treat and test your brain power!

Friday July13 @ 10:30 Historical Study with Rev. Diehl

Wednesday July 18 @ 11:30 Everybody's Birthday Celebration

Thursday July 19 @ 10:30 Pokeno

Friday July 20 @ 11:30 Lunch Bunch

Wednesday July 25 @ 10:30 Sing a Long with Martha

Friday July 27 @ 10:15 Basket Bingo

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Muhlenberg Center
610-921-0553
Tuesday, July 3– 10:30 Patriotic Sing-a-Long with Martha Sitler
Thursday, July 5– 10:30 Bingo
10:30 Food Bank

Tuesday, July 10– 10:00 Blood Pressure and Weight Checks
10:30 Prematics product demonstration and feedback session provided by Sacunas
Thursday, July 12– 10:30 Funeral planning and prepaid funeral information session by Stanton Funeral Home
Friday, July 13- 10:30 Shopping Trip to Wal-Mart Supercenter

Tuesday, July 17– 10:30 Presentation about the Miss America Organization with performances by local pageant contestants including Miss White Rose City, Carmen Bloom and Miss Greater Berks County, Christina Keegan
Thursday, July 19– 10:30 Brown Bag Auction and Bake Sale
11:30 Raffle for Chalk Talk painting

Tuesday, July 24– 10:30 Macular Degeneration Screenings provided by Progressive Vision Institute Eye Care Center
Thursday, July 26– 10:30 Bingo
Friday, July 27- 11:00 Lunch Bunch at Wegman’s Restaurant

Tuesday, July 31 – 10:30 Basket Bingo

For more information about the programs and activities at the Muhlenberg Center, please call Center Coordinator Tara Strause at 610-921-0553.

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Northeastern Berks County Senior Citizens Council
Monday July 2 10:00am Movie Monday
Come check out the feature film of the day. It could be a favorite from the past or a recently released, but family friendly movie for all to enjoy!
12noon-3pm Produce check distribution
New New New 1:00-3:00pm week 1 of 4 Two by Two computer instruction. Very Very Very basic 4 week computer classes for teams of two. Offering continuing 4 week sessions on the basics of computer operation. Introduction to Microsoft Word and Excel and the Internet. Great for husband and wife or 2 friends who want to learn together. Class size is limited to 2 teams of 2. No charge for the session, but registration is required. 4 week sessions run monthly. Call 610-894-9541 for information and registration.
Tuesday July 3 10:00am Bingo
12:30 – 1:30 Tai Chi
12noon-3pm Produce check distribution
Wednesday July 4 CENTER CLOSED
Thursday July 5 10:00 am Pokeno and Waffles
Bring your pennies and enjoy waffles and conversation before an exciting game of Pokeno
New New New 1:00pm – 3:00pm BINGO
Bring your luck and your pennies for an Afternoon game of Bingo
Friday July 6 10:00 am BINGO
10:30-11:30 Blood Pressure and Weight Check
Monday July 9 10:00 am Trivia/Jeopardy
12noon-3pm Produce check distribution
1:00-3:00pm week 2 of 4 Two by Two computer instruction. Very Very Very basic 4 week computer classes for teams of two. Offering continuing 4 week sessions on the basics of computer operation. Introduction to Microsoft Word and Excel and the Internet. Great for husband and wife or 2 friends who want to learn together. Class size is limited to 2 teams of 2. No charge for the session, but registration is required. 4 week sessions run monthly. Call 610-894-9541 for information and registration.
Tuesday July 10 10:00 am Bingo
12:30 – 1:30 Tai Chi
12noon-3pm Produce check distribution
Wednesday July 11 10:00 am Fitness, Fun and Food
Join us for low impact fitness, high impact fun and a casual conversation on healthy food options and healthy lifestyle choices
Thursday July 12 10:00 am Pokeno and Waffles
Bring your pennies and enjoy waffles and conversation before an exciting game of Pokeno
New New New 1:00pm – 3:00pm BINGO
Bring your luck and your pennies for an Afternoon game of Bingo
Friday July 13 10:00 Bingo
Bring your pennies and get lucky on this “unlucky Friday the 13th”

Monday July 16 10:00am Ice Cream Social with Youth Group
12noon-3pm Produce check distribution
1:00 – 2:00 Coping with Aging
2:15 – 4:15 (Note time change) week 3 of 4 of Two by Two computer instruction. Very Very Very basic 4-week computer classes for teams of two. Offering continuing 4-week sessions on the basics of computer operation. Introduction to Microsoft Word and Excel and the Internet. Great for husband and wife or 2 friends who want to learn together. Class size is limited to 2 teams of 2. No charge for the session, but registration is required. 4-week sessions run monthly. Call 610-894-9541 for information and registration.
Tuesday July 17 10:00 am Bingo
12:30 – 1:30 Tai Chi
12noon-3pm Produce check distribution
Wednesday July 18 10:00 am Fitness, Fun and Food
Join us for low impact fitness, high impact fun and a casual conversation on healthy food options and healthy lifestyle choices
Thursday July 19 10:00 am Pokeno and Waffles
Bring your pennies and enjoy waffles and conversation before an exciting game of Pokeno
New New New 1:00pm – 3:00pm BINGO
Bring your luck and your pennies for an afternoon game of Bingo
Friday July 20 10:00 Bingo
Monday July 23 10:00 am Wheel of Fortune
12noon-3pm Produce check distribution
• Note: No computer instruction on this day
Tuesday July 24 10:00 am Bingo
12:30 – 1:30 Tai Chi
12noon-3pm Produce check distribution
Wednesday July 25 Christmas in July Celebration. Come join us for all the sights, sounds and smells of Christmas. Enjoy holiday cookies, gift exchange and singing carols.
Bring a Pollyanna gift. Please no greater value than $5.00
Thursday July 26 10:00 am Pokeno and Waffles
Bring your pennies and enjoy waffles and conversation before an exciting game of Pokeno
New New New 1:00pm – 3:00pm BINGO
Bring your luck and your pennies for an Afternoon game of Bingo
Friday July 27 10:00am Bingo
Monday July 30 Picnic at Shearer’s Grove
1:00-3:00pm week 4of 4 Two by Two computer instruction. Very Very Very basic 4 week computer classes for teams of two. Offering continuing 4 week sessions on the basics of computer operation. Introduction to Microsoft Word and Excel and the Internet. Great for husband and wife or 2 friends who want to learn together. Class size is limited to 2 teams of 2. No charge for the session, but registration is required. 4 week sessions run monthly. Call 610-894-9541 for information and registration.
Tuesday July 31 10:00 am Bingo
12:30 – 1:30 Tai Chi
12noon-3pm Produce check distribution

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Berks County Senior Citizens Council, Inc.
40 North Ninth Street
Reading, PA 19601
(610) 374-3195
berkssrs@bcscc.org