White Rose Senior Center

HELP SUPPORT

WHITE ROSE SENIOR CENTER ON MAY 4th and May 5, 2023

On May 4th beginning at 9:00 PM and running through May 5th at 9:00 PM, many nonprofits are asking for your support in York County.

In 2022, $4.17 MILLION was raised for 292 nonprofits! THAT'S AMAZING and so appreciated by everyone!

White Rose Senior Center was thrilled with what we received; honored that so many people see the great work we do with older adults in York County; and appreciative that you support our mission to be the very best senior center!

* The mission of the White Rose Senior Center is to be a place in the community where people, no matter how life has challenged them, can share talents and skills, find comfort and solace, and receive support and services as they experience life. *

Give to White Rose Senior Center | Give Local York

(Use this link on May 4th and 5th from 9:00 PM-9:00 PM)

5/8/23 Summer Wreath Workshop (Part 1 - $15.00)

5/9/23 Part 2 of Summer Wreath Workshop

5/10/23 Part 3 of Summer Wreath Workshop

5/15/23 Wood Painting Workshop

($1.00)

5/19/23 Tye Dye Workshop

($5.00 + Bring a WHITE T-Shirt)

May 2nd from 10:00-11:30

"Bingo and Medication Adherance Presentation"

CHECK OUT ALL OF THE BINGO DATES IN MAY

TUESDAY, MAY 9, 2023 ( 10:30-12:00) - West Manchester Township Bingo for Older Adults at Shiloh Fire Hall (Free and feel free to bring snacks to share!)

THURSDAY, May 18, 2023 (10:00) - PA Health & Wellness Brings Bingo to the Center!

FRIDAY, MAY 19, 2023 (10:00) - Pay Off Bingo at the Center - $5.00

FRIDAY, MAY 26, 2023 (10:00) - Bingo with Aetna

FRIDAY, MAY 12, 2023

(9:30)

(All Ladies are eligible but you must sign up!)

POTLUCK

Monday, May 22nd at 10:00

(All items must be pre-packaged and store bought. Please sign the sheet and write what you will bring to share!)

WITS WORKOUT GRANT with PENNCARES

January through August 2023

10:00 – 11:00

TUESDAY, MAY 30^th 10:00-11:00

Wits Workout is an interactive, engaging, brain health program for Older Adults. Drawing on brain health and aging research, University of Illinois Extension Educators designed this for professionals to facilitate these brain exercise classes. This interactive model serves a need in increasing socialization, reducing isolation, and promoting intellectual engagement in older adults, all of which complement current aging brain health research. Through its interactive dialog and experiential activities, this program will assist maintain or adopt long-term health-promoting behaviors through these ongoing brain exercise classes. Come join in the fun and you too can have better sleep, wonderful social connections, reduce your stress management and challenge yourself intellectually.

Monday, May 15th at 10:00



(Bring Your Pennies!)

Wednesday, May 31st at 10:00



Dress to Impress, Music and Light Refreshments

May 25th at 10:00 Table Event - Stop By Their Stand!

May 3, 2023

9:30-11:00

BLOOD PRESSURE CHECK from

FAMILY FIRST

May 11th and 25th

at 10:00

TABLE EVENT

Stop by and see what they have to offer you!

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May 8th at 10:00

"Health Presentation"

May 11th at 10:00

Stop by their

TABLE EVENT

for information you need to know!

BATTLE OF THE CENTERS

WRSC WILL GO HEAD-TO-HEAD WITH WINDY HILL on the CAMPUS THIS MONTH

Tuesday, May 16th

(9:30-2:30)

Van - $9.60 + Lunch and Spending Money

Tuesday, May 23rd

(9:30-2:30)

"Picnic in the Park" Trip with

South Central Senior Center

William Kain Bass Pavilion

(Van - $7.50)

MAY SECRET PAL

Don't Forget Your Cards & Special Days for Your Secret Pal!

It's a Secret, so don't tell your Secret Pal until next January at the Reveal Party.

York County Food Bank brings the

Commodity Supplemental Food Box with Cheese on

Thursday, May 4, 2023

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. The ribbon cutting will be held on May 4th at 4:00 PM. A reception will follow from 4:30-6:30 PM.

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

Fresh Express (the 2nd and 4th Thursday at 10:00)

• Thursday, May 11th at 10:00.
• Thursday, May 25th 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 Begins Their Winter Market at White Rose Senior Center!

We have all loved the fresh veggies and fruits we have been purchasing all spring, summer and fall from York Fresh Food Farms at the Center. Every Thursday from 9:00-11:00 AM, they will bring the winter harvest inside our building! You can enjoy broccoli, kale, potatoes, and so much more. They even 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. Click on the link for aditional information and see what all comes to the Center to purchase!

Steve Says, "Hello and Come and Join Me!"



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 May Calendar, Menu, and Newsletter in English and Spanish, click HERE to go to our website.



Click HERE for the

MAY 2023 Menu

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

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 MAY 2023

“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 Spring 2023 classes are as follows:

You may register for the classes at www.springettsbury.com, stopping into the Springettsbury Township office at (temporary address) 3501 N. Sherman St. Ext., York, PA 17406 or mailing a check to them.

Registrations will begin on March 13th. You may want to call Springettsbury Township at 717.757.3521.

• NOTE (They have temporarily relocated to the Wastewater Treatment Plant at 3501 N. Sherman St. Ext., York, PA 17406.)

STARS Program

Class: "Button Flowers"

Mary Jane will show you how to make these fun button flowers with wire, beads and your choice of buttons. Students can make 8-10 flowers then arrange them in salt shaker vases. You may bring your own collection of buttons or choose from my assortment. Each flower can use up to 3 buttons that vary in size. (Sample buttons were made from collections that she found at Walmart.) 

Supplies: Wire Cutters and Needle Nose Pliers                                                                  

Instructor: Mary Jane Miller

Date: May 9, 2023

Day: Tuesday

Time: 2:00 – 4:00pm

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: "Uncle Sam Spindle"

Who wouldn’t love this patriotic Uncle Sam made from a spindle to get you in the mood for the upcoming holidays! Marti Leader will show you how to paint and embellish him. Marti will bring all of the supplies to create this project for your holiday display.

Supplies: Scissors

Instructor: Marti Leader

Date: May 23, 2023

Day: Tuesday

Time: 2:00 – 4:00pm

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 

Meet the NEW Secretary of Aging, Jason Kavulich at the PA Department of Aging.

Click HERE for the May 2023 Edition

York County Area Agency on Aging

* Older Americans Month

* Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program

*Fall Prevention

* Managing Chronic Conditions

Click HERE for the Latest News from York County Area Agency on Aging.

SCAM JAM

Check this out! According to the FBI, each year millions of elderly Americans fall victim to some type of scam. These include lottery/sweepstakes, tax, home repair, grandparents, and romance scams.

On May 17, 2023, 9:30-12:30 pm CONTACT Helpline, Pennsylvania Link, and AARP are hosting a SCAM JAM to educate the community about the different types of scams and how to avoid losing money!

The event will be held at WELLSPAN PARK (Home of the Revolution). RSVP to 717-652-4400 or cmarriott@contacthelpline.org.

HERE'S SOME MORE GREAT NEWS ABOUT FRAUD ALERT

AUTOMATIC WITHDRAWS - Fraudulent telemarketers have found yet another way to steal your money, this time from your checking account. Consumers across the country are complaining about unauthorized debits (withdrawals) from their checking accounts. Automatic debiting of your checking account can be a legitimate payment method; many people pay mortgages or make car payments this way. But the system is being abused by fraudulent telemarketers. Therefore, if a caller asks for your checking account number or other information printed on your check, you should follow the same warning that applies to your credit card number. Do not give out checking account information over the phone unless you are familiar with the company and agree to pay for something. Remember, if you give your checking account number over the phone to a stranger for "verification" or "computer purposes," that person could use it to improperly take money from your checking account.

How To Protect Yourself

• Don't give out your checking account number over the phone unless you know the company and understand why the information is necessary.

• If someone says they are taping your call, ask why. Don't be afraid to ask questions.

• Companies do not ask for your bank account information unless you have expressly agreed to this payment method.

Click HERE for the Flyer.

"EXTRA" SNAP BENEFITS ENDING

Starting March 2023, you will no longer get "extra" SNAP Benefits, also know as Emergency Allotments. During the pandemic, you should have gotten "extra" benefits as a second loaded onto your EBT card toward the end of the month.

Click HERE to dee a flier of "How this will affect you?"; "What you should do?"; and "Where to get additional help?".. The flier is in English and Spanish..

50 Plus Expo

Are you looking for the 2023 50 Plus Expo List from York and surrounding areas? Click on the link below.

This is a great expo to network with exhibitors, purchase new products, and get new ideas!

Click HERE.

WOMEN'S EXPO LOCATIONS ARE ANNOUNCED

Click HERE to see the locations and learn more about Finance * Home * Technology * Beauty * Health and Wellness * Nutrition * and More!

Food Assistance Resources (Special Edition: COVID-19 Response - Updated 1/2023)

This document lists great resources such as: Food Pantries, SNAP Benefits with the NEW SNAP Online Purchasing Pilot Program, the Drive-Thru and Walk-Up Emergency Food Distribution Locations, as well as Mobile Pantry Locations, Programs for Kids and Programs for Seniors. Click HERE for that flier.

For the latest E-Newsletter from State Representative Carol Hill-Evans click HERE.

Contact Information:

• RepHillEvans@PAHouse.net
• (717)848-9595
• 53 E. North St., Suite 3, York, PA 17401

PA Property Tax/Rent Rebate

The rebate program benefits eligible Pennsylvanians age 65 and older; widows and widowers age 50 and older; and people with disabilities age 18 and older. The income limit is $35,000 a year for homeowners and $15,000 annually for renters, and half of Social Security income is excluded. Spouses, personal representatives or estates may also file rebate claims on behalf of claimants who lived at least one day in 2020 and meet all other eligibility criteria.

The maximum standard rebate is $650, but supplemental rebates for qualifying homeowners can boost rebates to $975.

The Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program is one of five programs supported by the Pennsylvania Lottery. Since the program’s 1971 inception, older and disabled adults have received more than $6.9 billion in property tax and rent relief. The rebate program also receives funding from slots gaming.

To receive an instruction booklet and application, click HERE.

If you need assistance in completing the application, call your Local State Representative to make an appointment to have it completed.

MAKING A DIFFERENCE

in the lives of people with Dementia

Thursday, May 4th from 8:00 AM-12:30 PM

Church of the Open Door East York

Option for in-Person or Virtual

Keynote Speaker is Author, Caregiver and Motivational Speaker

LORETTA WOODWARD VENEY

"The Joy of Keeping Those with Dementia Engaged Throughout the Journey"

Free Seminar for Family Caregivers.

Registration is Required by calling 717-843-1504 or email: makingadifferenceindementia@gmail.com

Click HERE for the Flier