Membership: How and Why
Membership in the Berks County Senior Citizens Council is open to anyone regardless of race, religion, or creed.

• Individual Membership - Available to anyone 50 years of age or older.
• Life Membership - Available to anyone over 50 for a one-time membership fee.
• Supporting Membership - Available to any person under age 50 expressing an interest in the goals and objectives of the Council.

Why be a Member?

• Discounted activities and classes.
• Free health insurance and consumer counseling
• Free tax preparation
• Free notary service
• "Second Wind" delivered to your door.
• Free concerts and shows.
• Discounts at Pocono Resorts.
• Use of two activity centers.
• Support advocacy efforts.

Berks County Senior Citizens Council Member Benefits
Your membership in the Berks County Senior Citizens Council provides you with many benefits, issues of “Second Wind” mailed monthly, discounts on Council classes, programs, and a voice in policies affecting Berks area seniors. In addition, show your Council membership card to receive discounts on goods and services from participating vendors.

Adele's on the Avenue Salon/Spa
10% off products, 15% off services

Ageless Harmony Adult Senior Day Care
1 Free day after enrollment, mention Berks County Senor Citizens Council
Call for free tour of any location

Ameriprise Financial
Complimentary initial consultation to BCSCC members

Associated Financial Planning Services
Financial Services, Estate Planning, Retirement Planning, High Interest Investments
$25 Gift certificate to all new clients from Berks County Senior Citizens Council

Assured Assistance, Inc
$25 off referral fee with the purchase of 40 + hours of service

Barbara's Silver Scissors
$5.00 off first visit, Shampoo, Haircut, Style

Bean Funeral Homes & Crematory
$1500 discount on any pre-arranged & pre-paid services contract.
Available at our 4 locations Shillington, Sinking Spring, Hampden Heights,
Exeter Township

Bear Alignment Discount Tire and Service Center
10% off PA inspection & emission testing, Free rotation with lube, oil & filter change

Berks Hearing Professionals
$100 off any hearing aids in addition to any advertised special or coupon.
See our ad in Second Wind. Must present membership card.
Trust your hearing to Doctors of Audiology.

Berks Lanes
$1.00 Bowling Games for Senior Citizens every Monday & Tuesday, 12 noon - 3 p.m. Call for reservations

Body Zone Sports & Fitness Complex
Special rates- 9 am - 2 pm Mon - Fri
$5.00 for use of fitness and aquatics facility

Caesars Pocono Resorts
Members only - 10% off weekend packages
(Fri - Sat) 20% up to 40% off mid week packages (Sun - Thurs)

Christian Science Reading Room
20% discount on Science & Health

Comfort Keepers
$100 coupon or 1 free day with purchase of at least 7 days

Cruise One & Tours Unlimited
$35.00 Discount (minimum) per cruise or tour
FREE disposable camera with a booking

Eagle Auto Readiator
$10.00 off purchase price for services if BCSCC member

Fairgrounds Deli
10% discount off total purchase

Firestone Tire & Service Center
15% Discount off regula price of any Bridgestone or Firestone brand tires

Griswold Special Care
50% savings on Griswold Special Care registry fee for one week of service

Heritage Tea Room
10% off guest check entire bill (tax/gratuity excluded)

Jingle Bell Fest
$2.00 discount with coupon

K & C Denture Center, Inc.
$20.00 off any denture service

Keystone Magnification Center
10% off hand held magnifiers for members Berks County Senior Citizens Council

Konopelski Katering
Catering - 10% discount

Law Office of Lee Levan
25% discount on Wills, 20% discount on Estate Administration

Lawley Disposal Inc.
10% off first month of trash service for new customers who sign up for one full year

Linsey Eyecare & Dental Health Services
Senior discount plan for optical and dental servicers

Paisley & Company
10% discount on all purchases in our store. Both boutiques and fragrance bar.

Paramount Independent Living Aids
$100 off installation of home stair lift

Parma Pizza & Sandwiches
10% discount for Berks County Senior Citizens Council members
3 subs $10.99, Lasagne $5.00, Spaghetti & Meatballs $4.99, 1 Pizza $6.99

Paul Fair Associates, LLC
Review of financial assets, recalculation of savings bond values

Reading Area Community College
$5.00 discount to BCSCC members for Senior Studies classes
offered through Community Education

Reading-Berks Physical Therapy, LLC
8 locations in Berks County
Free Active Seniors Physical Therapy Screening ($55.00 value)
at any of our 8 Berks locations

Salon Desiree'
10% Discount on all products and services including haircuts & style, color, perm, highlights, manicures, pedicaures, facial and body massage

Schell's Miniature Golf
$1.00 off regular golf admission

Senior Servant
Free 1 hour consultation for care management

Sheraton Pool & Fitness Center
3 months free fitness center membership with a purchase of any
pool membership for 3 months or longer

Sparkle Shine Car Wash
$2.00 off "The Works" or "Basic" car anytime.

Sugar & Spice
10% discount off total purchase cost
Candy, Nuts, Dried Fruits, Balloons & Gifts

The "Beach House Salon"
10% off any hair or nail service, 15% off retail products

The Manor at Market Square
1/2 off first month's rent

UGI
$10.00 off any Service or Maintenance work or Service Contract on Heating or Cooling Equipment.
$100.00 off any Furnace, Boiler or Central Air Conditioning System
Coupon available at BCSCC Reading Center.

VIVA Good Life Bistro & Lounge
10% discount on food and non-alcholic beverages for banquets or 25 or more guests held on Mondays.
No additional discounts

Waddell & Reed Financial Advisors
FREE Consultation & 20% discount on all Financial Planning Services

Walter R. Christ Funeral Home
$1,000 discount on prepaid traditional funerals, $500 discount on
prepaid cremation funerals

White Star Travel Center
$10.00 cash refund on any overnight bus trips or any travel package arranged
through our company during 2007.

Organizational Memberships
Available to senior and retiree organizations as well as corporations and professional groups.

Volunteer Opportunities
The Berks County Senior Citizens Council relies on its hundreds of volunteers who make our services possible. Clerical volunteers, receptionists, kitchen helpers, Meal-On-Wheels packers, APPRISE counselors, and volunteers to assist with special projects are all currently needed. Please call or contact either Center for additional information or to volunteer.  

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