Activities and Events

Blood Pressure and Weight Screenings

Free screenings at Providence House, 8th & Court Sts. every second Monday of the month at 10:30 a.m.

Provided by Bayada Nurses

 

Haircuts for Seniors

First Monday of every month, Matt Delp, licensed barber, will be here to offer professional hair cuts for only $6.

 

Game Day

Every Friday from 10 a.m. to noon

Come and play classic board games like Parcheesi, Scrabble and Monopoly.

 

WII is Here!

Every day

WII is here for you and your friends to play on our big screen television anytime that Erdman Hall is available.  Stop by the front desk for the controller.

 

Blueberries are Health Food

July 2 at 11:15 a.m.

Martha Sitler will discusss the benefits of eating this delicious berry.

 

Grocery Bingo
Friday, July 9 at 12:30 p.m.
Note:  There is no Grocery Bingo on July 23
Three cards for 25¢ or 1 card for 10¢.

Blood Pressure and Weight Screenings

July 12 at 10:30 a.m. at the Providence House

Provided by Bayada Nurses

 

Haircuts for Seniors

July 12 from 1-3 p.m.
Licensed Barber Matt Delp will make his monthly visit offering $6 haircuts for seniors.

 

Pack Your Bags

Julu 13 @ 11:15 a.m.

A pharmacist from St. Joseph's Hospital will be here to go over your medications to be sure there are no interactions between the drugs you are taking.

 

Center Picnic
July 16 from 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
The picnic will be held rain or shine, with indoor and outdoor seating.  Our menu features hot dogs, hamburgers, baked beans, macaroni salad, chips, baked goods and assorted beverages.

 

Spiritual Journeys 

July 19 from 10:30-11:30 a.m.

With Joan Delp.  Join this new group for discussions and sing-a-longs.  Note:  This group normally meets the first and third Mondays of the month, but will not meet on July 5 because of the holiday.

 

New Options for Medigap Supplements

July 26 at 11:15 a.m. at the Providence House

Berks Encore staff will be here with this informative talk.

 

Price is Right
July 27 at 1 p.m.
Guess the prices of various household items and win the item if your guess is closest to the actual price.

Seniors Helping Seniors
July 29 at 11:15 a.m. at the Providence House
Tom Ham discusses the services that are available from this volunteer group.

 

Keyboard and Guitar Music
July 30 at 1 p.m.
The Joe soltysik Combo will entertain.  Assorted desserts will be served.  Cost: $2.


 

Please see below if you require directions to our Reading location. You may click on the image to navigate directly to Google Maps which will allow you to access more in-depth navigation.

 

 

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Note:  There will not be any bingo on Wednesday, June 9.

We look forward to seeing you at our classes, programs and special events.

FREE parking is available on our lot at 9th and Courts Streets. Please call for the code to the parking lot.
 
 

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40 N. 9th Street, Reading, PA 19601
610-374-9401/610-374-9403 fax 
Open 5 days/week
BARTA 5 days

Coordinator: Ann Gilmer
E
mail: agilmer@berksencorepa.org