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SENIOR OF THE MONTH
Meet Iris Ferber. She is the Senior of the Month for February 2026.
Iris will get to be "FIRST" for every activity we do the month of February, such as Lunch and Fresh Express.
How did Iris get picked, you asked? Her name was entered into the mix because she eats lunch in the big room and participates in the activities daily.
At the end of the month we will draw a person for Senior of the Month in March!
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We Need Home Delivered Meal Drivers...
Please, Can you Help a Couple Hours One Day a Week
or Even Once a Month?
Interested in Volunteering...Any aged person who has a working car, a valid driver's license, and current insurance, and you would be interested in helping homebound older adults, we would love to meet you and talk about becoming a Home Delivered Meal driver.
Meals are delivered Monday, Wednesday and Friday
(unless there is a holiday and we are closed) from 10:30-2:00.
Call or stop in between 8:00 and 4:00 Monday through Friday.
You may ask for Lisa. The phone number is 717-843-9704.
YOU Could be Added to Our
List of AMAZING HOME DELIVERED MEAL VOLUNTEER DRIVERS!
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In case of inclement weather, the Center may be closed.
If we are closed, we will air it on WGAL8 TV (channel 3 for most people) or ABC27 snow Watch (channel 6 for most people) by 7:00 am. We will also post it to our Facebook Page.
If we are open, please use your own discretion as to whether you want to come to the center or not. we appreciate when you are here; however, your safety is our number one concern.
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Cash & Gift Card Bingo
is Back for 2026!
Saturday, April 11, 2026
Tickets are $20 in advance or
$25 at the door on April 11. 2026
This is our Kick-Off Bingo for the Year and Helps to Support our
Give Local York Fundraiser.
MARK YOUR CALENDAR
Give Local York in on
Friday, May 1st
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How Do I Receive Congregate Lunches at
White Rose Senior Center?
- You must be 60 or older, a York County Resident and able to take care of yourself in order to become a member at White Rose Senior Center.
- Lunches are served Monday through Friday at 11:30.
- You are invited to eat inside and participate in all of the activities or pick your lunch up in the lobby.
- You do need to call (717-843-9704) or come inside the building and touch the computer screen to reserve your lunch 2 days in advance.
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For a complete FEBRUARY Calendar, Menu, and Newsletter in English and Spanish, click HERE to go to our website.
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White Rose Senior Center will be closed the following Day in February:
Monday, 2/16/26 - President's Day
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LOOKING FOR EXERCISE CLASSES?
White Rose Senior Center has them and they are FREE to persons 60 and over. Donations are always appreciated!
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ON THE MOVE
As people age, walking frequently becomes more difficult for older adults; this is a common and costly problem. Individuals who have difficulty walking are at risk for losing their independence. One way to slow or prevent this decline in walking is through exercise. There are many community-based exercise programs in which older adults can participate. Few of these programs, though, focus specifically on the timing and coordination of movement in walking.
On the Move: Group Exercise for Improved Mobility in Older Adults® (OTM) is a group-based exercise program for older adults designed to target the timing and coordination of walking. The program challenges the brain to match the timing and sequences of your movements with your posture to improve the smoothness and efficiency of walking. To achieve this ‘better walking’, OTM has a variety of progressive stepping and walking patterns. When compared to a seated strength, endurance, and flexibility exercise program for walking, OTM resulted in greater improvements in mobility.
The 12-week OTM program meets twice a week for 60 minutes per session. It’s delivered by a trained exercise leader. OTM has a warm-up period, strength training exercises, stepping and walking patterns, and a cool-down period. The unique stepping and walking patterns in OTM are goal-oriented and progressive. This timing and coordination approach to improve walking is based on principles of the development of motor skills. As a motor-control based program to improve walking, there is a heavy emphasis placed on high repetition of accurate exercise activities. Music, props such as cones and balls, and partner-based activities keep our classes interesting.
(The Next Session Starts in February 2, 2026 on Mondays and Thursdays at Noon.)
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STRENGTH & BALANCE CHAIR YOGA IS BEING OFFERED at
WHITE ROSE SENIOR CENTER
Stephanie Cucina is leading a new class called STRENGTH & BALANCE CHAIR YOGA on Tuesdays from 12:00-1:00.
Come join in the fun and get healthy at the same time! As a reminder for ALL Exercise Programs, be on time. Do Not enter the room if the class has begun due to safety reasons please!
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Cindy Patterson leads Zumba Gold on Wednesdays from
10:30-11:15.
NOTE: Cindy is returning soon. Please send prayers her way for a speedy recovery!
As a reminder for ALL Exercise Programs, be on time. Do Not enter the room if the class has begun due to safety reasons please!
(Don't forget to wear sneakers and comfortable clothing!)
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Stephanie Cucina offers Chair Yoga on FRIDAYS at 12:00.
Wear comfortable clothes and get a workout!
The participants LOVE Stephanie and her classes...Come join in the fun!
As a reminder for ALL Exercise Programs, be on time. Do Not enter the room if the class has begun due to safety reasons and courtesy to others since it is a quiet program.
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FOOD PROGRAMS THAT ARE OFFERED AT
WHITE ROSE SENIOR CENTER!
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York County Food Bank brings the
Commodity Supplemental Food Box with Cheese on
Thursday. February 5, 2026
(It usually is the 1st Thursday of each month, but due to New Year's Day being on Thursday and we are closed, it is happening on Monday 1/5/26.)
This continues throughout the month until all of the 170 boxes are gone!!!
The York County Food Bank has a new warehouse located at 15 Marianne Drive, York, PA 17406.
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Central PA Food Bank Fresh Express is usually available the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month.
In February, Fresh Express will be held the 2nd and 4th Thursday at 10:00.
- Thursday, February 8, 2026 at 10:00.
- Thursday, February 22, 2026 at 10:00.
You need to be 60 or over and/or a Resident of Broad Park Manor. The service begins at 10:00.
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York Fresh Food Farm Available Every Thursday at White Rose Senior Center!
Growing Time is in full bloom with the York Fresh Food Farms Mobile Produce Market! Come check out and see all of the delicious fruits and vegetables that are at White Rose Senior Center every Thursday from 10:30-12:00. They accept cash and EBT cards, weather permitting. NOTE: On cold or rainy days, they may be INSIDE OUR BUILDING in the lobby area.
They offer the online Farm Share Boxes that are delivered free of charge if you can't make make Thursdays in-person at White Rose Senior Center.
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YORK COUNTY SENIOR CENTER
VIRTUAL PROGRAMS
During the Pandemic, many senior centers, churches, businesses, and organizations turned to Virtual Programming as a means to stay connected. White Rose Senior Center and Windy Hill on the Campus remain committed to offering people programs at home so if you can't make it to the Center one day, you can "tune in" on your cell phone, computer or tablet and enjoy activities and time together with your friends while sitting on your own comfy couch!
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CHECK OUT THE S.T.A.R.S. PROGRAM
FOR FEBRUARY 2026
“Senior Time Activities for Residents of Springettsbury”
Springettsbury Township and White Rose Senior Center are proud to bring you a variety of classes to adults 50 and over.
“S.T.A.R.S.” stands for “Senior Time Activities for Residents of Springettsbury”, although any person, 50 and over, are welcome to attend. The Fall 2025 classes are as follows:
You may register for the classes at www.springettsbury.com, stopping into the Springettsbury Township office at 1501 Mt. Zion Rd., York, PA 17406 or mailing a check to them.
Registrations will begin on December 1st. You may want to call Springettsbury Township at 717.757.3521.
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STARS Program:
Class: Beautiful Bunnies
Joanne Kluk will show you how to adorn wooden bunny cutouts to make a perfect adornment for your home. Many techniques will be used including paint, designer papers, decoupage, and several choices for embellishments.
Supplies: All supplies will be provided by the instructor.
Instructor: Joanne Kluk
Date: February 10, 2026
Day: Tuesday
Time: 2:00-4:00 PM
Location: White Rose Senior Center
27 S. Broad St., York, PA 17403
Cost: R-$10 NR-$15 Payable to Springettsbury
Township Prior To Class
Maximum for Class: 10 Participants
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STARS Program: (Rescheduled from 1/27/26 - Seats are still available!)
Class: Hot Cocoa Fun
It’s cold out there but warm inside at this fun STARS Class with Janeen Hershey. This is a step-by-step instruction class. The painting is pre-drawn marshmallow figure in a cup of hot cocoa on a 16” round wooden. He is adorable and would love to be displayed at your house!
Supplies: All supplies provided by instructor.
Instructor: Janeen Hershey
Date: January 27, 2026
Day: Tuesday Time: 2:00-4:00 PM
Location: White Rose Senior Center, 27 S. Broad St., York, PA 17403
Cost: R-$10 NR-$15 Payable to Springettsbury Township Prior To Class
Maximum for Class: 10 participants
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STARS Program:
Class: Bingo and Lunch at Hoss’s Steak & Sea House
White Rose Senior Center and Springettsbury Township will offer “Bingo” at Hoss’s Steak & Sea House. Prizes will be given to all of the winners. Lunch will be served prior to Bingo. Come and join in the fun!
Date: February 24, 2026
Day: Tuesday
Time: 11:00 AM – 1:30 PM
Location: Hoss’s Steak & Sea House – 3604 E. Market St, York, PA 17402
Cost: $5.00 payable to Springettsbury Township prior to the class for bingo. (No Resident / Non-Resident Differentiation); Lunch is on your own. (Approximately $11.00-$13.00 for your meal and beverage) You must eat there in order to play bingo!
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Interested in Advertising at White Rose Senior Center?
SUPPORT SENIORS - PROMOTE YOUR BUSINESS
(We will run your business ad for 3 months at the rate of $50. Please reach out to Jenna Wray, Director of Program Development, to share your artwork/design and to make payment to
White Rose Senior Center. Contact Jenna at: jenna@whiteroseseniorcenter.org)
Click HERE to view the Flyer
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COMMUNITY RESOURCES
YOU MAY NEED
This section is for Information that may be helpful for you, your family or a friend.
The staff at White Rose Senior Center works with a variety of community leaders who share fliers about many topics.
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Inside Aging is The Official Newsletter of the Pennsylvania Department of Aging
Get the Latest on Governor Josh Shapiro's Budget Proposal and how it protects Older Adults through Investment and Reforms, as well as, Celebrating a Century of Black Contributions made to support Older Adults & People Living with Disabilities. Many more great articles and services are listed too!
Click HERE to see the February 2026 Edition
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