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We are wishing You All a Merry & Bright Holiday Season.
Join Us and Follow Along on the Spirit Wear Calendar!
Spirit Wear Calendar
12/1 - Christmas Sweater
12/2 - Pajama Day (Modest)
12/3 - Christmas Hats/Headbands
12/4 - Christmas Jewelry
12/5 - Snowman (Wear White)
12/8 - Christmas Sweater
12/9 - Christmas Leggings
12/10 - Reindeer Attire
12/11 - Ugly Sweater Day
12/12 - Santa (Wear Red)
12/15 - Christmas Sweater
12/16 - Nice Holiday Attire
12/17 - Christmas Socks
12/18 - Silver & Gold
12/19 - Grinch (Wear Green)
12/22 - Christmas Sweater
12/23 - Plaid
12/24 - Christmas Hats/Headbands
12/31 - Flashy New Year's Eve Attire
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GIVING TUESDAY
DECEMBER 2, 2025
Support White Rose
Senior Center
This Giving Tuesday, make an impact
that lasts all year long!
Your gift directly supports White Rose Senior Center and our daily operations, helping us continue to serve older adults (age 60+) throughout York County.
Every donation helps us offer engaging programs, wellness activities, and a welcoming space where seniors can stay active, independent, and connected.
Together, we can make a difference in the lives of our seniors!
Donate on December 2, 2025 — every dollar counts!
Kicking off the last week of November!
Join us as we “Deck the Halls” and transform our Center just in time for Christmas!
Your participation and financial contributions support WRSC initiatives and help us create a festive, joyful atmosphere for all our members.
💎 Diamond Sponsor: $500
🌟 Platinum Sponsor: $250
🥇 Gold Sponsor: $100
🥈 Silver Sponsor: $50
🥉 Bronze Sponsor: $25
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THE YARN CRAFTERS BAZAAR
The Public is welcome... Bring your holiday shopping list to
White Rose Senior Center on
Thursday, December 4th &
Friday, December 5th
from 9:00-1:00
The Yarn Crafters will have a variety of hand crocheted and hand knit items for sale, plus other goodies!
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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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Dear Santa,
All of us here at the White Rose Senior Center have been very good this year—well, at least as good as seniors with a love for cookies, bingo, and a little harmless mischief can be! We’ve counted our blessings every day, from good friends to warm coffee to laughter that keeps us young.
So this year, Santa, we don’t need anything wrapped in shiny paper or tied with a bow. There’s only one thing on our Christmas wish list…
We want a photo of each of us sitting on your lap!
Yes, you read that right. We’re ready to trade rocking chairs for reindeer and knitting needles for North Pole magic. We promise not to wiggle too much, we’ll try not to break your sleigh, and we won’t tell Mrs. Claus if you blush.
So bring your jolly smile, dust off that red suit, and get ready—because the White Rose Senior Center is waiting for the most legendary photo op of the season!
With cheer, charm, and a dash of peppermint sparkle,
The Members of the White Rose Senior Center
Don't Miss It...Santa Claus Visits White Rose Senior Center on Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 10:00!
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HOLIDAY MEAL & DESSERT BAR
December 18, 2025
Lunch is at 11:30 by The Nutrition Group
The Dessert Bar is at 12:00 and sponsored by AmeriHealth and Community Health Choices
Menu
Chicken Cordon Blle with Whipped Potatoes, Sweet Peas& Carrots, Dinner Roll, and Apple Pie
Holiday Dessert Bar to follow after Lunch
Please RSVP to reserve your spot!
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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.
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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!
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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!
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Please, tell your friends and family that we need volunteers to deliver meals.
| | 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! | | |
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 DECEMBER Calendar, Menu, and Newsletter in English and Spanish, click HERE to go to our website.
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Friday, 12/12/25 at (;30 - Bingo with Jenna. Cost: $5.00
Wednesday, 12/17/25 at 9:30 - Christmas Bingo at WRSC
Thursday, 12/18/25 from 1:00-3:00 - Holiday Bingo with West Manchester Township (Shiloh Firehall). Cost: $8.00 for Residents/ $12 for Non-Residents
Tuesday, 12/30/25 at 10:00 - Medicare Bingo with Kiara
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White Rose Senior Center will be closed on the flowing Days in December:
Thursday, 12/25/25
Friday, 12/26/25
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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 Setember 15, 2025 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 off every Wednesday in December, but will return in January!!!
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, DECEMBER 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.
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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, DECEMBER 11, 2025 at 10:00.
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We are Closed on Christmas - Ne Fresh Express
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 DECEMBER 2025, 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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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!
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