BLESSED and LUCKY are the words for March
at White Rose Senior Center!
We are offering many activities just for
you to celebrate the month of March!
Read on to see all of the
Happenings for March 2022!
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March Spirit Days!
Be sure to dress up for your
chance to win a prize!
March 1st: Mardi Gras - (Wear your purple, gold, and
green. Don’t forget to make your mask!)
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March 2nd: Dr. Seuss’ Birthday - Dress like one of Seuss’ Characters!
Wacky, Favorite Crazy Socks, Cat in the Hate (Red & White)
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March 17th: St. Patrick’s Day Attire
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March 21st: First Day of Spring, Spring Fling - (Wear your floral prints/Spring Colors!)
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Mega Month March
Lunch Lotto
Play every day to increase your chance to win!
$1.00 per entry. At the end of the month, all entries will be added to a drawing. The winner will receive the entire pot.
Ticket sales begin Tuesday March 1st and end Wednesday March 30th. Winner to be pulled Live on Facebook at 11:00 am
on Thursday March 31st.
May the luck of the Irish be with you!!!
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March Walk Up
Scavenger Hunt
Join us for some fun! Each week day (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday) an “item” you need to “find” will be posted outside the front door during lunch distribution. The “item” you must “find” and “add” to your bag will be YOUR responsibility of remembering. All items must be contained to one Gallon Sized Ziplock Bag, labeled with your name on it!
When you walk up to pick up your meal, you will have the opportunity to read the item you’ll need to add to your bag. If you think you’ll forget what you are reading, write it down! (You will get everything back).
For example: DAY 1, might read “A lucky charm”… When you get home, it’ll be your responsibility to “add” the correct item to your bag.
This Scavenger Hunt will run every Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday throughout March. You will need to submit your bag by Monday April 4th to be accounted for! Person who earns the most points (14 points available/14 challenges) will receive a prize!
Winners will be awarded on Wednesday April 6th during Lunch Distribution.
Good Luck!!!
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GET LUCKY
VIRTUAL SCAVENGER HUNT
There are 22 Challenges available, 22 different opportunities to earn points! Each day on the calendar where the Virtual Scavenger Hunt is listed (1:00 pm daily), we will release the prompt on Facebook.
All prompts must be answered in Facebook Messenger, Texted to a Staff Member, or emailed to jenna@whiteroseseniorcenter.org Feel free to jump in anytime, however, in order to FINISH the Scavenger Hunt, all participants must complete ALL challenges prior to Friday April 1st. Winners will be announced and awarded on Monday April 4th during Lunch Distribution.
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White Rose Senior Center Fundraiser
March 21st Money/Orders Due
March 29th Sub Delivery
(Pickup During Lunch Distribution)
Pretzel Sandwiches: $5.50 Subs: $6.50
***Their prices have increased***
Subs:
Italian
Ham
Turkey
Roast Beef
American
Pretzel Sandwiches:
Italian
Ham & Cheese
Ham & Swiss
Turkey & Cheese
Roast Beef & Cheese
Sweet Lebanon Bologna & Cheese
Chicken Salad
Egg Salad
Tuna Salad
Click HERE for a Sandwich/Sub Form to sell to your Friends and Family!
“R&K Subs uses only authentic Italian breads from local Italian bakeries such as ATV Bakery in Reading, and Seven Brothers in Camp Hill. Our meats, cheeses and produce come fresh from top-rated local vendors. R&K Subs stands behind all of our products, guaranteeing freshness and outstanding taste in every bite.”
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MARCH ZOOM ACTIVITIES!
Join Us for Some Fun Virtual Programs
Meeting ID: 830 4330 3963 Passcode: free
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Mardi Gras Family Feud
3/4 at 11:00
Meeting ID: 830 4330 3963
Password: free
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Virtual Bingo
3/11 & 3/25 at 11:00
Meeting ID: 830 4330 3963
Password: free
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St. Patrick's Day Family Feud
3/18 at 11:00 Meeting ID: 830 4330 3963
Password: free
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The Price is Right
3/7 at 2:00
Meeting ID: 830 4330 3963
Password: free
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Leprechaun Race
3/15 at 2:00
Meeting ID: 830 4330 3963
Password:
free
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UPCOMING BINGO with
WEST MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP
- St. Patrick's Day Bingo for Adults will be held Thursday, March 17th from 1:00-3:00. The cost is $5.00. Call 717-792-3505 to reserve your spot!
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West Manchester Township
Gift Card Bingo
Gift Card Bingo will be held on Sunday, March 27th. The doors open at 10:00 AM and Bingo begins at 12:00 NOON.
The cost is $20.00 in advance and $25 at the door (if tickets are still available).
Bingo will be at Shiloh Fire Company - 2190 Carlisle Rd, York, PA 17408.
Call 717-792-3505 to get your ticket(s)!!!
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BRUNCH TO GO
What Does it Include? - Delicious Tomato Pepper Jack Soup, a Fabulous Grilled Cheese on Specialty Bread, PLUS a Fun Dessert!!!
When: Thursday, March 31, 2022 at 11:00
Where: White Rose Senior Center at the Front Doors!
Cost: $5.00 - Pay and Order by Wednesday, March 30th!
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DON'T FORGET
The Time Change Occurs on Sunday, March 13, 2022!
Turn your clocks FORWARD!
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Easter Raffle
Ticket sales to run from March 21st through April 8th @ 11:00 am. Winners to be announced at Noon on April 8th.
Tickets are
$1.00 each
6/$5.00
or
17/$10.00
More information to be provided closer to March 21st!
Stay tuned for more information as it becomes available.
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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, March 3, 2022.
This continues throughout the month until all of the 170 boxes are gone!!!
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Central PA Food Bank Fresh Express is available the 2nd and 4th Thursday of most months.
In March, Fresh Express will be held the 2nd and 4th Thursday at 10:00.
- Thursday, March 10th at 10:00.
- Thursday, March 24th at 10:00.
You need to be 60 or over and/or a Resident of Broad Park Manor. The service begins at 10:00.
Please do not get in the driving lane before 9:30 AM. This can easily cause an accident!!!!
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NEW SECRET PALS FOR 2022 began the beginning of February for all who are participating this year!
Don’t forget your Secret Pal!! It is our hope that you will keep in touch with your Secret Pal. Please remember, it is YOUR job, at the very least, to send a letter or a card (homemade is just fine!) once a month. Gifts are OPTIONAL, with the exception of the $5.00 gift at the end of the year for the big reveal. It is never guaranteed that you will receive anything, but you should give with a grateful heart without expecting anything in return. And remember, please keep yourself anonymous until the reveal in January 2023!.
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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 on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday at the front door. On Wednesday, you will also receive 2 frozen meals to be eaten on Thursday and Friday. You do need to call 717-843-9704 to reserve your lunch 2 days in advance.
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For a complete March Calendar, Menu, and Newsletter in English and Spanish, click HERE to go to our website. Look under the "NEWS" Section!
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SIGN UP FOR THE ST. PATRICK'S DAY MEAL FROM THE NUTRITION GROUP!
On Tuesday, March 15, 2022, the Nutrition Group will prepare the St. Patrick's Day Special Meal. To assure yourself a meal, let the staff know by 8:30 AM, the day before!
THE ST. PATRICK'S DAY ENTREE:
*Corn Beef and Cabbage
*Whipped Potatoes with Chives
*Green Beans
*Dinner Roll
*Pistachio Pudding
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March 2022 Menu
The Nutrition Group prepares the food and brings it to all of the York County Senior Centers!
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WHAT HAPPENS IF IT SNOWS AND WE NEED TO CLOSE THE CENTER
DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER?
In the event of inclement weather, the Center may be closed. If we are closed, we will have it aired on WGAL8 TV (Channel 3 for most people) or ABC27 (channel 6 for most people). A message will be placed on the Center phone number which is 717-843-9704. And we will also have a post on 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 come for meals however, your safety is our number one concern. If in doubt, don’t come out.
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WHAT IS TECHOWL?
Are You Looking to Borrow an iPad, a computer, gadgets and more?
Check TechOWL out. You may borrow a device for 9 weeks to see if you will like it!
This is a great service for older adults who think they might like to try Zoom, Facebook, grocery store apps, etc. TechOWL does offer tech support!
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CHECK OUT THE S.T.A.R.S. PROGRAM
FOR March, April, and May 2022
“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 2022 classes are as follows:
(MASKS & SOCIAL DISTANCING WILL BE PRACTICED and EXPECTED!!!)
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 late November. 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.)
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STARS Program
Class: Spring Flower Birdhouse
Linda Stinnette, AKA “Gourdy2shoes”, will show you how to create a beautiful spring flower birdhouse with your own design! Your birdhouse which will be pre-cut and drilled will begin with painting the stems and vines, onto the gourd using acrylic paints. You also will be painting the flowers using your own color pallet, to be added later in the process. You will be choosing the pre-cut gourd flowers and leaves and will then add these to give your birdhouse a 3-D effect. The hanging strap or wire be attached to finish and complete your birdhouse.
Note: For outdoor use you will need to spray your birdhouse to make it weatherproof, using Minwax Spar Urethane or other comparable product. For indoor decorative use you can spray with any clear protective spray (gloss, satin or mat finish)
Supplies: Scissors
Instructor: Linda Stinnette
Date: March 21, 2022
Day: Monday
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
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Class: Needlefelted Wise Men or Three Kings – Part 1
This year, Mary Jane Miller will be teaching the “The Wise Men” or “Three Kings” to be added to your Nativity Set. The first in the series will be Baltazar. This will be a 2-part class. In the first class you will learn how to make his body. The second class you will learn how to dress him in his elaborate robe and headdress. All wool, needles, and special embellishments will be supplied by the instructor. Needlefelting experience is helpful.
Instructor: Mary Jane Miller
Date: March 29, 2022
Day: Tuesday
Time: 2:00 – 4:00pm
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: Needlefelted Wise Men or Three Kings – Part 2
This year, Mary Jane Miller will be teaching the “The Wise Men” or “Three Kings” to be added to your Nativity Set. The first in the series will be Baltazar. This will be a 2-part class. In the first class you will learn how to make his body. The second class you will learn how to dress him in his elaborate robe and headdress. All wool, needles, and special embellishments will be supplied by the instructor. Needlefelting experience is helpful.
Supplies: Scissors, a Car Wash Sponge to needle on (Wal-Mart or the Dollar Store have them)
Instructor: Mary Jane Miller
Date: April 5, 2022
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
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STARS Program
Class: Bingo and Lunch at Hoss’s Steak & Seahouse
White Rose Senior Center and Springettsbury Township offer “Bingo” at Hoss’s Steak & Seahouse. Holiday prizes will be given to all of the winners. Lunch will be served prior to Bingo. Come and join in the fun!
Date: April 19, 2022
Day: Tuesday
Time: 11:00 – 1:30pm
Location: Hoss’s Steak & Seahouse – 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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STARS Program
Class “Scatter Kindness” Picture Frame Using Reverse Canvas as the Technique
Marti Leader will show us how to make this great project using canvas, an 8x10 inch wooden frame, and vinyl words and design using her Cricut. Reverse Canvas is a technique used to transform an inexpensive white stretched canvas into something gorgeous and rustic. This will be the saying that we place in the frame…and how appropriate it is during these times we live in!
Supplies: Marti will supply everything.
Instructor: Marti Leader
Date: May 19, 2022
Day: Thursday
Time: 2:00 – 4:00pm
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: Tree Sun Catcher Class
Supplies: Scissors
Instructor: Judy Enders
Date: May 24, 2022
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
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COMMUNITY RESOURCES
YOU MADE 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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Enough of the negative messages associated with an older woman’s appearance.
The Jewel of Feminine Aging: Reclaiming Our Bodies
About this event:
Join us for a fun and interactive session focused on ways to stop the shame and embrace the beauty of aging.
Specifically designed for women age 50 and older.
Light snacks and beverages included.
Participants will:
- Receive facts about aging women’s bodies
- Reflect upon personal stories about aging
- Receive strategies for managing body changes
- Identify role models for positive aging
- Explore creative experience of wholeness in aging
Saturday, March 12, 2022
9 AM – 12 PM (Doors open at 8:30 AM)
$10.00 plus processing fee.
An interactive and fun session to stop the shame and embrace the beauty of aging!
Maximum of 20 spots available; masks required.
York County Community Foundation
14 West Market Street, York, PA 17401
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What Does the York County Area Agency on Aging Have to Help Older Adults?
Are you looking for services for yourself, a family member or a friend? Contact YCAAA at 717-771-9610. They are open from 8:00-4:30 Monday-Friday with a variety of services such as:
*APPRISE Program to help with Health Insurance, Medicare/Medicaid eligibility, and Prescription Drug Programs
*Assessment Services for Personal Care, Home Delivered Meals, Respite, Placement Settings
*Family Caregiver Support
*Information & Referral
*Legal Assistance
*New Horizon - the bi-monthly newspaper
*Ombudsman Program who helps to negotiate a resolution to problems of consumers of long-term care services including those persons residing in nursing homes, personal care home, or receiving long-term services
*PA Department of Aging 60+ Waiver Program
*Prime Time Health that offers health related programs such as a flu clinic, Farmers Market Nutrition Program, etc.
*Protective Services
*Rent-A-Kid
*Senior Community Centers
*Senior Games
*Speakers Bureau
*Transportation Services
*Volunteer Programs
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State Representative Carol Hill-Evan's Office has LIHEAP Applications and Can Assist You in Completing the Forms!
Click HERE to see the income guidelines and additional details!
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DO YOU FREE TAX ASSISTANCE?
AARP is offering Free Tax Assistance and Preparation for 2021 Tax Season.
Call 717-771-9042 to schedule at one of the several sites listed HERE!
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HOW TO GET YOUR FREE COVID TESTS
FROM THE GOVERNMENT
The federal government just launched its website for free at-home test kits. It is www.COVIDtests.gov.
The phone number is: 1-800-232-0233,
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- On the home page, click the order button that will bring you to the USPS website. There you enter your name, email and address and you’re all set!
- Every home is eligible to order four free tests.
- Orders will ship in seven to 12 days after your order.
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We All Have Lost People in Our Lives.
Maybe this Community Resource
will be Helpful to You...
Access Online Grief Education
The Pathways Center for Grief & Loss offers online grief education 24/7 to meet you at your own time at your own place. The Want to Understand Your Grief videos provide education about the grief journey. Click here to access our online videos.
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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.
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Food Assistance Resources (Special Edition: COVID-19 Response - Updated 12/2021)
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.
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Every Child or Grandchild Should Be Taught This!
Click HERE for the Flier below! |
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White Rose Senior Center
27 South Broad Street York,
Pennsylvania 17403
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