Berks Encore:  "What Now?"

As we get older, there is a misconception that we automatically know how to age. The truth is, there are often times more questions than answers. Finding the answers becomes even more difficult when you are trying to find them for your mother, father or grandparent. Berks Encore can help answer some of the most important questions of your life:

  • How can I start planning for retirement?
  • How can I help my aging parent?
  • Am I too old to explore new interests?
  • Do I need additional insurance?
  • My mother is being released from the hospital; now what?
  • How can I afford to pay someone to help me with my taxes?

View the following video and learn more about Berks Encore and how we can help.


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What do we do?

The mission of BERKS ENCORE is to engage the community to enable older adults to achieve a better quality of life by providing a comprehensive program of services, referrals, education and advocacy.

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Berks Encore Has Cabin Fever!

You can help Berks Encore increase its bounty at the Berks County Parrot Head Club's Cabin Fever Party on January 28 from 5-10 p.m. at the Reading Crowne Plaza. Music will be provided by The Mango Men. Tickets are $20 in advance or $25 at the door.

To learn how you can help, click here for more information. If you would like to become a sponsor, click here to view the available sponsorships.

The Original Seafood Shanty is the major sponsor. All proceeds benefit Berks Encore.

2012 Senior Expo Special Vendor Offer

The 11th Annual Senior Expo was a huge success with approximately 4,000 attendees meeting with the 120+ vendors. We're busy planning for the 2012 Senior Expo and would like to share a special offer for vendors.

Vendors who register by June 30 and pay for their booth by July 30 can receive the 2012 Early Bird price of $575. After July 1, the price will increase to $675, so don't delay! Click here to download an Early Bird Registration Form.

Please call (610) 374-3195, x 225 with any questions. We look forward to seeing you on October 23, 2012 at The Body Zone Sports and Wellness Complex!

2011 Medicare Open Enrollment Results

The results are in for the 2011 Medicare Open Enrollment Period and thanks to the dedication of Berks Encore staff and volunteers, Berks County seniors will save more than $174,433 in 2012, which is an increase of nearly $65,000 over the 2010 Medicare Open Enrollment period. Click here to view all the details, including how one client will save $16,000 in 2012.

Why Implement a Meals On Wheels Volunteer Program?

The following videos show how easy it is to implement a Meals on Wheels volunteer program at your business and why doing so increases employee moral and pride in the community.

A special thank you to Turning Point Media for donating the video production.

Calendar of Events


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to view a calendar of upcoming events at Berks Encore. You can also search for events at other centers or view events by categories, such as Arts and Crafts, Educational Programs, Medicare Counseling, and, of course, Bingo. Click on the Category dropdown to view all available options.