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Happy New Year's Eve Day Friends!
(This is the toast that Lisa Krout shared on December 31, 2025.
We drop the White Rose Senior Center Turtle between 11:30 am and 12:00 pm because many of us can't stay up until midnight!)
Good morning everyone, and welcome to our White Rose Senior Center New Year's Eve celebration and dropping of the White Rose Turtle.
Thank you for gathering together today as we close the chapter of 2025 and prepare to step into a brand-new year.
This past year has been filled with moments that made us laugh, made us think, and reminded us what it means to belong. We shared meals around crowded tables, we danced when the music moved us, we made crafts that filled our hearts and our hallways with color. We saw an proposal/engagement between two wonderful members. We welcomed new members, built new friendships, and created memories worth carrying forward.
And as we celebrate, we also pause to remember those who are no longer here with us. Their smiles, their stories, their voices in our halls—though they may be gone, they remain part of who we are. Today, we honor them with love, gratitude, and the promise to keep their spirit alive in our celebrations, in our kindness, and in the way we look out for one another.
Now, as the clock edges closer to midnight, we look toward 2026 with hope. May the coming year bring us good health, new adventures, and laughter that echoes through this center just a little louder than before. May we continue to support each other, lift each other up, and appreciate each beautiful day we’re given.
So raise your glasses—
To memories made,
To friends we cherish,
To those we hold in our hearts,
And to a new year filled with joy, strength, and togetherness.
Cheers to 2026! 🥂
May it be our best year yet!
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Enjoy Some White Rose Senior Center December 2025 Recaps
- The first week in December, we were honored to have the Department of Aging, the Department of Transportation and the PA State Police join us for "Older Driver Safety Awareness Week". Pennsylvania's Department of Aging's, Deputy Secretary Jonathon Bowman, an excellent speaker from the PA State Police, and others were present.
We all learned some safe driving pointers!
- Santa visited WRSC and pictures were taken of all the good "boys" and "girls" who attend the Center.
- Our long-time friends of 20 years, The Equine Singers, got us into the holiday spirit with festive singing.
- AmeriHealth Caritas and Community Health Choices sponsored a Christmas Dessert Bar for the Members that was delicious!
- The LIU Students and Staff came and collated our Home Delivered Meal January 2026 Newsletter.
- Lisa found some WRSC Friends from White Rose Senior Center, Deb and Ruth, at the West Manchester Township Holiday Bingo.
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And, one of Lisa's favorite memory of December was celebrating John Wolfe's 100th Birthday at Country Meadows in Shiloh.
John delivered Home Delivered Meals for 20 years for
White Rose Senior Center and is a true inspiration!
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GIVING TUESDAY was held
DECEMBER 2, 2025
Thank you to all who supported this fundraiser. You brought in over $4750!
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YARN CRAFTERS BAZAAR was held DECEMBER 4th and 5th
Thank you to all who purchased items and most of all, the Yarn Crafters who made items all year long. You brought in over $900!
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SENIOR OF THE MONTH
Meet Gloria Bell. She is the Senior of the Month for January 2026.
Gloria will get to be "FIRST" for every activity we do the month of January, such as Lunch and Fresh Express.
How did Gloria 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 February!
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We Need Home Delivered Meal Drivers...
Please, Can you Help a Couple Hours
One Day a Week?
We are loosing a couple drivers starting in January due to health issues and starting new jobs and/or are currently still in the workforce.
While their companies encourage volunteerism, there are meetings that must be attended at their job.
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 10:45-2:00.
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.
Look below and see some of our AWESOME Volunteers!
| | Elaina and Bill volunteer form Life's New Beginnings. When we went to delivering meals 3 times a week, a person named April McCue had emailed me from Life's New Beginnings. They are a non-profit that provides person-centered residential and community-based services for individuals with intellectual disabilities, focusing on empowering independence through life skills training, family style living, and fostering dignity and choice in their daily lives. A friendship/partnership was made and these folks have been amazing volunteers! | | |
Joel Nace is a long-time friend of Lisa Krout and her husband, Joel.
Joel works for M&T Bank and they encourage their employees to volunteer and give back to the community.
Lisa and Joel Krout were vacationing in Bethany Beach with Joel and his wife, Jenny Nace, at Beth and Steve Kehler's house in September. Lisa mentioned the need for HDM volunteers in passing and a light bulb went off at the table! Joel asked questions and said, "Sign me up!"
Maybe your company has a similar idea on volunteering and would allow you to deliver meals weekly or monthly. We are very THANKFUL that M&T Bank offers this concept!
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Meet Debasish Mikerjee or "Deb" as he told us to call him.
Deb is our newest volunteer for Home Delivered Meals. He came to the Center to see what we offer and Lisa explained the Home Delivered Meal program and the need for volunteer drivers.
Deb is a very active man and drives for Uber and private trips. So, showing him a route sheet with names and addresses did not throw him a bit!
He has taken on a Friday weekly route and has filled in for some vacancies!
Welcome Friend!
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Elaine has been a volunteer since 2011. She loves doing this "job" so much that she delivers on Mondays and Fridays.
She is actually off with an issue for a month or two, so we are looking for some "fill-in or substitutes" for when some "regulars" have to take a little time off.
We can be as flexible as your schedule
needs to be!
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Well, we do believe is starting volunteerism early at White Rose but most of all, we enjoy getting to meet our driver's families. Many bring their grandchildren along during summer breaks!
This is Richard Monroe. He has been delivering meals for WRSC since and prior to that he delivered for Crispus Attucks. And this little sweetheart is precious!
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Beth Mills is one of the sweetest people we know. She is also a friend of Pat Sweetman who started delivering earlier in 2025. Pat had knee surgery and asked her friend, Beth, if she would help out on her route while she recuperates. Beth started delivering in October.
Beth has met many nice people on her route and truly cares about all of them!
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GET YOUR SUBS & PREZEL SANDWICHES HERE!
Thank you for supporting the R&K Fundraiser that White Rose Senior Center is offering.
The SUBS are: $8.00
PRETZEL SANDWICHES are: $7.00.
Subs to choose from: Spicy Italian, Italian, Ham, Turkey, Roast Beef, American and either Turkey or All Cheese on a Whole Grain Roll.
Pretzel Sandwiches to choose from: Chicken Breast, Italian, Ham & Cheese, Ham & Swiss, Turkey & Cheese, Roast Beef & Cheese, Sweet Lebanon Bologna & Cheese, All Cheese, Chicken Salad, Egg Salad, and Tune Salad.
The Subs/Sandwich Orders and Money are due by TUESDAY, 1/20/26.
The Subs/Sandwiches will be ready for distribution on WEDNESDAY, 1/28/26 after 10:00 AM.
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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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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 JANUARY 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 on the following Days in January:
Thursday, 1/1/26 - New Year's Day
Monday, 1/19/26 - Martin Luther King 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 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 on WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 21, 2026!!!
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
Monday, JANUARY 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 January, Fresh Express will be held the 2nd and 4th Thursday at 10:00.
- Thursday, JANUAY 8, 2026 at 10:00.
- Thursday, January 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 JANUARY and 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: Ponce de Leon Inlet Lighthouse in Florida Watercolor Painting
Bonita Bollinger loves to alternate Florida or tropical scenes with snowy winter themes. They sometimes make us feel better! Bonita will show you how to paint this gorgeous sky and lighthouse. It is a watercolor class for beginners or intermediate folks. The watercolor painting will be done on an 8”x 10” canvas. Bonita has many tips and techniques to teach you how to be successful and happy with your project!
Supplies: All items supplied by the instructor.
Instructor: Bonita Bollinger
Date: January 6, 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 the Class: 10 Participants
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STARS Program:
Class: Needlefelted Gnome Picture
Have fun making this cute needlefelted gnome picture with Mary Jane Miller. Using special barbed needles, we will “felt” our way to this sweet gnome amidst the sunflowers and mushrooms. You can then put it into a shadowbox frame or mount it onto a wooden plaque. No needlefelting experience needed.
Supplies: Bring a car wash sponge to work on. Mary Jane will have all other supplies needed.
Instructor: Mary Jane Miller
Date: January 13, 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: 8 Participants
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STARS Program:
Class: Homemade Journal
Have you ever made a journal that reflects your style and personality? Join Becky Hickey to learn how to create your own personalized handmade journals using pieces of foam core, cardboard cereal box, computer paper, sketch book paper, fabric, wallpaper, buttons and other embellishments. These handmade journals are easy to make and turn out beautifully. All supplies will be provided.
Supplies: Will be supplied by the instructor.
Instructor: Becky Hickey
Date: January 20, 2026
Day: Tuesday
Time: 2:00 PM to 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 the Class: 10 Participants
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STARS Program:
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: 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:
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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