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WE ARE SO LUCKY & BLESSED THAT SO MANY PEOPLE
FOUND WHITE ROSE SENIOR CENTER!
We would feel honored if you did too!
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SENIOR OF THE MONTH
Christina Sexton
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 on March 1st and run through March 28th.
The person will also be highlighted in our newsletter for the following month. A new person will be drawn for April on March 28th at 12:00.
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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 March Calendar, Menu, and Newsletter in English and Spanish, click HERE to go to our website.
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Click HERE for the March 2024 Menu
The Nutrition Group prepares the food and brings it to all of the York County Senior Centers.
The menu is subject to change.
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Millek’s & Lydia’s Pretzel Sandwiches
Pretzel Sandwiches:
$6.00
Flour Wraps:
$6.00
Subs:
$7.00
Money/Orders due by March 18th
Delivery: March 27th
If You would like a Sub Order Form, click HERE.
(Remember to turn it in by March 18th)
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TRY YOU LUCK ON THE LUCKY BLOCKS
From March 1st thru March 15th, purchase a block for $5.00 each. We will write your name in the block. When all of the blocks are sold, we will pick numbers across the top and numbers along the side. At 11:30 on March 15th, we will pull numbers for TWO LUCKY WINNERS! Each winner will take home $125!
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DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME begins on March 10, 2024!
Remember to Change your clocks and spring forward
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3/1/24 (12:00) Easter Wreath Workshop ($20.00)
3/424 (12:00) St. Patrick's Day Craft
3/8/24 (12:30) Perler Bead Workshop
3/11/24 (12:00) Easter Centerpiece )$5.00)
3/18/24 (12:00) Cocoa Kits To Go ($1.00)
3/22/24 (12:30) Pine Cone Birdfeeders
3/25/24 (12:00) Dyed Easter Egg Workshop (Bring your own boiled eggs or pre-order your eggs by 4/21/24.)
3/26/24 (12:30) Dance Silhouette Craft
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3/1/24 (9:00) Baseball with Raquel
3/4/24 (12:00) Virtual Program
3/11/24 (9:00) Roll-A- Rainbow
Coloring Game
3/12/24 (12:30 Blind Test Taste ($1.00)
3/13/24 (12:00) Sing the Next Line
3/25/24 (10:00) Easter Candy Match Up
3/26/24 (10:00) Easter Riddle Me This Game
3/27/24 (12:30) Easter Exchange (Bring a NEW Wrapped Prize valued at $5.00 to play)
3/28/24 (12:00) Easter Bunny Name Game
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HOT DOG and CHIP SALE
Tuesday, 3/5/24 at 10:00
($2.50)
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CHEESEBURGER and CHIP SALE
Friday, 3/22/24 at 9:30
($5.00)
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ICE CREAM SOCIAL
March 15, 2024 at 12:00 Following Lunch
Please Sign Up To Bring Something!
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FEELIN'LUCKY?
3/8/24 at 10:150 Bingo & Health Presentation with AmeriHealth
3/11/24 Homeland at Home Presentation & Bingo at 10:00
6/12/24 Bullying Presentation & Bingo with AmeriHealth at 12:00
3/14/24 from 1:00-3:00 - St. Patrick's Day Bingo with West Manchester Township at Shiloh Fire Company ($8.00)
3/20/24 at 10:30 Birthday Bash & Bingo with Aetna
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CASH & GIFT CARD BINGO
Come join in the fun and possibly winning Cash, Gift Card, Door Prizes, Raffles, and Meeting New People on:
Saturday, April 13, 2024
Doors open at 11:00 am and
Bingo Starts at 12:00 pm.
Food, Baked Goods, Epex Pretzels are being sold too!
Pre-Sale Tickets run from 3/4-3/8/24 for $15.00
From 3/8-4/12 the Tickets are $20. The day of Cash and Gift Card Bongo, tickets will be $25.00.
Hurry and Get Your Tickets Soon!
Click HERE for the Flier to share with Friends and Family!
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BATTLES BETWEEN THE CENTERS
Tuesday, March 5, 2024 at 10:45
White Rose Senior Center Takes on South Central York County Senior Center
Join in the Fun!
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Wednesday, March 6th and March 20th from 9:30-10:30
with Ken Gilbert
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Wednesday. March 13, 2024 (10:00)
"8 Dimensions of Wellness by UPMC"
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Thursday, March 14th and March 28th (10:00)
TABLE EVENT
during Fresh Express
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Friday, March 16th at 10:15
Presentation
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Monday, March 18, 2024 at 10:00
"Wills, Power of Attorney and Living Wills"
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Tuesday, March 19, 2024 at 1000
Presentation
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Wednesday, March 27th at 10:00
Presentation
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EASTER EGG SALE
Runs from March 18th thru
March 28th.
Cost: $1.00
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St. Patrick's Day
is March 17th
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DON'T FORGET
YOUR 2024
SECRET PAL
for
ST. PATRICK'S DAY & EASTER!
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March 6, 2024
9:30-11:30 BLOOD PRESSURE CHECKS
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March 20, 2024 at 10:00
BIRTHDAY BASH & BINGO
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All American Health Care
Monday, March 4, 2024 at 10:00
"FOOD ART" with Erik
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CELEBRATE SPRING AT WHITE ROSE SENIOR CENTER
March 22, 2024 at 10:00, DJ Chris Wagman will continue the festivities for Spring Fling too!
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Thursday, March 21st at 8:30
TABLE DECORATING CONTEST
Spring Has Sprung!
Judging to Take Place at 11:30.
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Thursday, 21, 2024 at 1:00
SPRING FLING POTLUCK
(Sign up on the sheet.)
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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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Heather Cintron leads Zumba Gold on Wednesdays from
10:30-11:15.
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, MARCH 7, 2024
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, MARCH 14, 2024 at 10:00.
- Thursday, MARCH 28, 2024 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 12:00-2:00. They accept cash and EBT cards, weather permitting. NOTE: On cold 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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VOTER DRIVE TABLE EVENT
Thursday, March 14, 2024
(10:00-12:00)
Do you need help Registering to Vote, Switching Parties, Finding Your Voting Location? Come on this date and Katherine will be glad to assist you!
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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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In case 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 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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CHECK OUT THE S.T.A.R.S. PROGRAM
FOR MARCH, APRIL and MAY 2024
“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 2024 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 5th. You may want to call Springettsbury Township at 717.757.3521.
- NOTE: The NEW SPRINGERTTSBURY TOWNSHIP BUILDING IS OPEN!!!
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STARS Program
Class: Bingo and Lunch at Hoss’s Steak & Seahouse
White Rose Senior Center and Springettsbury Township will offer “Bingo” at Hoss’s Steak & Seahouse. Prizes will be given to all of the winners. Lunch will be served prior to Bingo. Come and join in the fun!
Date: March 19, 2024
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: Springy Froggy Gourd
In this workshop, Linda Stinnette, will show you how to create this cute spring froggy! His gourd body will be affixed to a pedestal base. You will attach the eyes and then you will be ready to paint. Lastly you will be constructing his springy legs from wire and attaching his pre-carved gourd feet, and then paint those. To complete your spring frog, you will affix the legs to the body, Come with your imagination. Let’s spring into a new season of gourd fun!
Supplies: All other supplies provided by the instructor
Instructor: Linda Stinnette
Date: April 3, 2024
Day: Wednesday
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
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STARS Program
Class: Pressed Flower Lantern
Judy Enders will show you how to make this beautiful project. With a bit of mod podge and dried flowers, we will make an adorable votive candle holder. Judy will provide flowers, twine, and containers!
Supplies: Scissors and glue/mod podge. All other supplies will be provided by the instructor.
Instructor: Judy Enders
Date: April 9, 2024
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: Fabric Flowers
Audrey Glickson will teach you how to make lovely fabric flowers that can be worn on a shirt, a hat, a purse as an accessory! If you desire, she will show you how to make it into a hair clip. She will bring spring colored material that you will do simple hand stitching. Audrey will have buttons to embellish your fabric flower and make it unique
Supplies: Students should bring small pair of fabric scissors. Everything else will be provided.
Instructor: Audrey Glickson
Date: April 16, 2024
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
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STARS Program
Class: Needlefelted Fairy Godmother
Mary Jane will teach you how to make this whimsical fairy for spring. Using special barbed needles and wool roving, you will needlefelt the body and then add her gown, give her a fancy hairdo and lastly add that special magical wand!
Supplies: Bring a car wash sponge
Instructor: Mary Jane Miller
Date: May 7, 2024
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: Mandala Pained Pots
Join us to learn how to create a truly pretty painted terra cotta flowerpot. No artistic ability necessary. Becky Hickey will show you how to use acrylic paints which come in a range of shades and are easy to work with. The paint will dry to a waterproof finish. This is the perfect complement to showcase your herbs, flowering annuals, succulents or create a decorative candle holder or desk accessory. Painting design ideas will be provided. Becky will supply the 4-inch terra cotta pots, the paints, brushes, and hair dryers.
Supplies: All supplies will be provided by the instructor.
Instructor: Becky Hickey
Date: May 14. 2024
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
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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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State Representative Carol Hill-Evans Office Staff is Available to Help You
State Representative Carol Hill-Evans' office staff can assist you with:
- Free Notary Service (call ahead to ensure Notary is in)
- LIHEAP and LIHWAP Application Assistance
- Property Tax and Rent Rebate Filing
- Drivers License and Vehicle Registration Renewal and Updated Services...
- And More!.
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For the latest E-Newsletter from State Representative Carol Hill-Evans click HERE
* Women's History Month Tea and Resource Fair
* 2024-2025 Budget Proposal
* Shredding Event - Saturday, April 13th (10-1)
Contact Information:
- RepHillEvans@PAHouse.net
- (717)848-9595
- 53 E. North St., Suite 3, York, PA 17401
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Senator Kristin Phillips-Hill is the Majority Caucus Chair Serving York County
To read the latest E-news from Senator Kristin Phillips-Hill, click HERE.
New Podcast Episode: Talking Financial Literacy
* Senate Continues Detailed Review of Shapiro's Budget
• Scholarship Grants Available for EMs Professionals
• Supporting Agriculture, PA's Top Industry
• Upcoming PennDOT Maintenance Projects and More.
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York County Area Agency on Aging
* The Winter/Spring 2024 New Horizons Newsletter
Click HERE to read all about AARP Tax Assistance, Cold Weather Safety for Older Adults,, Understanding Fixed Route Bus Service, and much more.
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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.
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