White Rose Senior Center

We Need Home Delivered Meal Drivers...

Please, Can you Help a Couple Hours

One Day a Week?

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!

Pat joined the HDM Team a few months ago and LOVES it. The consumers LOVE her too. She shares beautiful flowers from her garden to create many smiles on people's faces!

Pat is all loaded and ready to take meals out to the east end of York. It is a lovely neighborhood with sweet older adults to drop the Home Delivered Meals off to!

The food is prepared by The Nutrition Group and brought to White Rose Senior Center to pack into our 10 routes that we deliver.

Meet Angela everyone!

She attended a Springettsbury Township Program (STARS) that we offer at White Rose Senior Center and in passing I mentioned that we need volunteers to deliver meals. Angela immediately said she would help. We are so fortunate to have great helpers like her!

Elaine and her grandson, London, are an awesome HDM duo. She will miss him until he has a break at school. We look forward to his return around the holidays! London loves spending time with his grandma!

Gabby delivers meals either on her day off of work or during her lunch break. This amazing volunteer has excellent people skills and does this volunteer job in honor of her grandma who lives in Puerto Rico and receives meals there!

Bob Fallon has delivered meals for years and you may have seen him helping with the Farmer's Market Nutrition Vouchers that YCAAA distributes, AARP, and so many other organizations.

This man is a gem and we love his dedication!

Meet one of the Shadowfax Helper Groups that are volunteering

3 times a week to provide a great service to our

older adults.

This is Scott and Josh and

WE appreciate you!

Please, tell your friends and family that we need volunteers to deliver meals.

We have 2 routes open on Fridays and we are always looking for additional drivers to fill in for the "Regulars" when they go on vacation or have another engagement.

Levon, Bill, and Abby are from Life's New Beginnings. They help with 2-4 different routes Wednesdays and Fridays. They have such nice staff and residents who are making a difference in our community! WE are blessed!

SENIOR OF THE MONTH



DONALD ARMENT

Individuals who eat their lunch inside will be selected at random by the COMPUTER GENERATED WHEEL to be "Senior of the Month". This grants the person selected FIRST for everything, starting at the beginning of the month from September 1st through September 30th.

The person will also be highlighted in our newsletter for the following month. A new person will be drawn for October on September 30th at 12:00. 

THEY'RE BACK& WE ARE SO EXCITED!!!

Join Nancy Walker & Jef Savage

as they take you on a weaving journey

across warps and wefts, to a land of colors and patterns. This program is a practical hands-on experience. Participants will be introduced to the history of weaving from its first documented appearance to modern day weaving artists and their work, cultural context, traditions, practices, fabrics, and applications of weaving. The project will enable participants to design and create a table runner or center piece.

All tools and materials are provided.

This is a sampler program for ABSOLUTE Beginners.

Tuesdays 9:30am – 11:30am

Funded by Cultural Alliance of York County and White Rose Senior Center.

Rigid Heddle Tabletop Loom Weaving

September 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, 2025

Stayin’ Alive in ‘25

Dance Challenge:

Step Up and Win!

Are you ready to move, groove, and put on your boogie shoes? We invite you to join our exciting "Dance a Day Challenge," an engaging and lively opportunity to celebrate movement, music, and get in the mood for our ‘70s themed PASC conference, Stayin’ Alive in ’25 to be held October 23-24, 2025 in State College. Not only is this an excellent way to stay active and spread positivity, but participating centers will also have a shot at winning a fantastic $250 prize for their center.

What is the Challenge?

Dance to a minimum of five songs from our curated dance list. For example, this can be a “get moving” dance a day or 5 songs during a ‘70s themed party at your center.

Capture your energy and enthusiasm on video-submit a 60-second clip of your dance session(s).

All centers who submit a video will be entered into a drawing to win $250 for their center.

All videos will be featured and celebrated during the conference.

Why Participate?

Promote Wellness: Dancing is a wonderful way to get your body moving, increase your energy, and boost your mood. It’s beneficial for both physical and mental health.

Build Community Spirit: Dancing together, even virtually, fosters a sense of connection, camaraderie, and teamwork within your center.

Win for Your Center: The $250 prize can be used for anything you wish such as team-building, supplies, or a celebratory treat for your group.

PASC would love to get to know your center!

Join us on Friday September 12^th!

CASH & GIFT CARD BINGO

Come join in the fun and possibly winning Cash, Gift Card, Door Prizes, Raffles, and Meeting New People on:

Saturday, OCTOBER 4, 2025

Doors open at 11:00 am and

Bingo Starts at 12:00 pm.

Food, Baked Goods, Epex Pretzels are being sold too!

The Tickets are $20. The day of Cash and Gift Card Bongo, tickets will be $25.00.

Hurry and Get Your Tickets Now!

Wednesday, September 10th @ 10:00

The Inglis HMI programs provides physical home modifications to help increase accessibility for eligible individuals with disabilities and older adults so they can remain independent in their homes.

Date: Monday, September 22nd @10:00

York County Solid Waste Authority will do a presentation on garbage and recycling. Where does it go and how is it used to benefit you and our world.

Wednesday, September 24th @ 10:00

Tammy Ravier, from Columbia Gas, will be present to tell you all about their programs and things you may benefit from.

Do You Have Serious Difficulty Walking or Climbing Stairs?

If yes, you need to join our upcoming Research Study

with Penn State College of Medicine

The Research Team is testing two home-based exercise programs designed to help older adults walk better so they can maintain independence.

They will provide you with all of the exercise equipment you need and you can earn up to $110 for participating!

Click HERE for the Flyer in English

Click HERE for the Flyer in Spanish

Raquel is giving Linda a meal!

Joan enjoys coming to WRSC and meeting friends!

Sonjia is receiving meals too!

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.
• For a complete SEPTEMBER Calendar, Menu, and Newsletter in English and Spanish, click HERE to go to our website.

Click HERE for the SEPTEMBER 2025 Menu

The Nutrition Group prepares the food and brings it to all of the York County Senior Centers.

The menu is subject to change.

Picnic at Lake Redman with White Rose Senior Center and South Central Senior Center

Thursday September 18th

9:00 am departure from White Rose Senior Center

1:30/2:00 pm departure from Lake Redman

Cost: Rabbit Transit for those 65+, $15 Round Trip.

Barry Barbush will sponsor the event. Sign up for a fun-filled relaxing day!

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 Setember 15, 2025 on Mondays and Thursdays at Noon.)

York County Food Bank brings the

Commodity Supplemental Food Box with Cheese on

Thursday, SEPTEMBER 4, 2025

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.

Central PA Food Bank Fresh Express is usually available the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month.

Fresh Express (the 2nd Thursday at 10:00)

• Thursday, SEPTEMBER11, 2025 at 10:00.
• Thursday, SEPTEMBER 25, 2025 at 10:00.

You need to be 60 or over and/or a Resident of Broad Park Manor. The service begins at 10:00.

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.

DON'T FORGET TO USE YOUR PAV FARMER'S MARKET VOUCHERS HERE!

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!

CHECK OUT THE S.T.A.R.S. PROGRAM

FOR SEPTEMBER, OCTOBER, and NOVEMBER 2025

“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 September 2nd. You may want to call Springettsbury Township at 717.757.3521.

STARS Program

Class: Fall Cedar Wax Wing Bird Watercolor Painting

If you want a relaxing class, join Bonita Bollinger as she shows us how to paint this beautiful Fall Cedar Wax Wing Bird. 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: September 30, 2025

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                

STARS Program

Class: Fall Floral Arrangement Made from Cardboard Paper Rolls

Becky Hickey will show you how to recycle and upcycle rather than overloading a land fill are the latest trends. Give those single use cardboard toilet and paper towel rolls a second life while doing you part to save natural resources and make the world a more sustainable place for all.

Supplies: Will be supplied by the instructor. If you have your own hot glue finger protectors, you may wish to bring these with you.

Instructor: Becky Hickey

Date: October 7, 2025 

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

STARS Program

Class: Pumpkin Painting with Pressed Flowers

Create a truly unique and decorative piece of 12” x 18” wood art by combining painting and pressed flowers! Janeen will show you how to paint a whimsical pumpkin (any colors you choose), then personalize it by arranging and “|Modge Podging” real dried flowers right onto your artwork. Choose from a variety of beautifully preserved blooms – selections vary by season, making each creation as unique as you!

Supplies: All supplies provided by instructor.

Instructor:  Janeen Hershey

Date: October 14, 2025

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

STARS Program

Class: Feather Tree

Make this cute miniature feather tree with Mary Jane. The tree is 10” tall and the “feather are made with wool strips. You will learn how to cut the wool and wrap the branches to complete this small version of an old-fashioned feather tree. Please let Lisa at White Rose Senior Center know which color wool you prefer, white or green.

Supplies: Bring your white tacky glue, sharp pointed scissors, and needle nosed pliers if you have them. Stands, wire, and wool will be provided by the instructor.                                                                   

Instructor: Mary Jane Miller

Date: October 28, 2025

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

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: November 4, 2025

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! 

STARS Program

Class: Rustic Snowman

Everyone can use a new holiday/winter decoration. Joanne Kluk will show you how to upcycle old wooden shutters to make adorable rustic snowmen. Shutters will have a basecoat of white paint prior to the class. All paints, fabrics, buttons, greens, and many other embellishments will be provided.

Supplies: All supplies will be provided by the instructor.

Instructor: Joanne Kluk

Date: November 18, 2025

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

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

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.

YCAAA Has Put Together a Resource Guide to Use

There are many agencies listed to receive benefits and programs that can SAVE YOU MONEY

Check it out by clicking HERE!