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Happy New Year from White Rose Senior Center
Here’s to another year of friendship, joy, and community here at the White Rose Senior Center. As we welcome 2025, let us carry forward the memories we’ve created, the wisdom we’ve shared, and the connections that make this place so special.
May the coming year bring us peace, good health, and countless opportunities to grow together and support one another. Let’s embrace each day with gratitude and hope, knowing that the best moments are often the simplest ones we share.
Raise your glasses to a bright and meaningful year ahead—here’s to 2025 and to all of you who make this center feel like home. Cheers!
Brendaliz, Jenna, Raquel, Chotz, Lisa and Elba
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WINTER RAFFLE
Tuesday January 14th @ 10:00 am
Snow much FUN awaits! Enter our Winter Raffle for a flake-tastic chance to win frosty prizes that’ll make your season bright. Don’t let this cool opportunity melt away!
$1.00 per ticket.
$5/6 Tickets.
17 Tickets/$10.
Tickets will be sold in two parts.
1st Half to consist of 5 rounds, 3 prizes awarded per round.
2nd Half to consist of 5 rounds, 3 prizes awarded per round.
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Winter Snowball Baseball League
Get ready for a flurry of fun with Snowball Baseball!
It’s a league where the hits are cool,
they plays are ice-cold, and every game is a snow-stopper. Batter up and let it snow-because the only thing better than a snowball fight is a snowball home run!
Please be sure to sign up. Teams will be divided evenly. The team with the highest score at the end of each game, wins!
Every Monday at 12:00 pm.
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Winter Wii Bowling League
Strike up some snowpin’ fun this season with our Winter Wii Bowling League! It’s going to be right up your alley- don’t let the snowball past you!
Please be sure to sign up as teams will fill quickly- Four participants per team, teams will rotate. We will be keeping score. Person with the highest score at the end of the month wins a prize!
Every Tuesday at 12:00 pm.
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SENIOR OF THE MONTH
JANET HEIDLER
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 January 1st through January 31st.
The person will also be highlighted in our newsletter for the following month. A new person will be drawn for December 31st.
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Secret Pal Reveal Excitement Awaits
Join the Secret Pal Fun
Get ready for our much-anticipated Secret Pal reveal on January 22nd! This delightful event is all about building connections and friendships within our wonderful community at White Rose Senior Center. Remember, it’s a secret, so keep it under wraps! Don't forget to bring a thoughtful $5.00 gift for your Secret Pal to make this occasion even more special. We can’t wait to see all the smiles and joy this event will bring!
Celebrate Friendship with Secret Pals in 2025
The Secret Pal Picks for 2025 is just around the corner on January 22nd at 12:00! This fun tradition is a fantastic way to foster community and strengthen bonds among our members. You will be given a paper to write down things that you like, your birthdate, and a special date to include.
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In case of inclement weather, the Center may be closed. if we are closed, we will have it aired on WGAL 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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(It is always a pleasure to see Beth & Glenn Cassel
enjoying lunch at WRSC!)
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 JANUARY Calendar, Menu, and Newsletter in English and Spanish, click HERE to go to our website.
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WINTER CRAFTS
1/2 - Rustic Spool Snowman with Lisa
1/3 - Snowman Doorhanger ($3.00)
1/6 - Wooden Snowflakes
1/7 - Glass Snowman ($3.00)
1/8 - Snowman Wood Painting
1/13 - Snowman Ornament ($1.00)
1/14 - Snow Winter Craft
1/16 - Snowman Canvas
1/21 - Valentine's Day Wreath ($10.00)
1/28 - Valentine's Day Card
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THREE KINGS DAY POTLUCK
Monday, January 6, 2025
at 9:30
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CENTER IS CLOSED FOR
MARTIN LUTHER KING DAY
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LEFT, RIGHT, CENTER
January 10, 17, 24, and 31 at 12:00
(Bring Your Pennies)
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PO-KE-NO
January 8, 15, and 29 at 12:00
(Bring Your Pennies)
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LET'S MAKE A DEAL
January 16 at 12:00
(Bring Your Purse!)
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BINGO MANIA is Every Friday at 9:30 - 1/3, 1/10, 1/17, 1/24, and 1/31 for $5.00
10:30-12:00 - BINGO WITH WEST MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP at Shiloh Fire Company (FREE)
1/27/245 at 10:00 BINGO BY BELLA at HOMELAND AT HOME
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Wednesday, January 15th at 10:00
with Ken Gilbert
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Nails by Brendaliz
Every Wednesday at 12:30
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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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Welcome Cindy Patterson as our NEW Zumba Gold Instructor. Cyndi enjoyed Heather Cintron's class so much that she became certified and is excited to teach this fun Zumba Gold class 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, January 2, 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, JANUARY 9, 2025 at 10:00.
- Thursday, JANUARY 23, 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.
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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 10:00-11:30. 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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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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Thanks Pam and Tim for delivering meals to our Homebound Older Adults!
You help to make a difference in our community!
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WHITE ROSE SENIOR CENTER IS LOOKING FOR HOME DELIVERED MEAL DRIVERS
Are you looking for a rewarding volunteer job? White Rose Senior Center is looking for YOU!
Home Delivered Meals are delivered currently one time a week to homebound older adults that the York County Area Agency on Aging have assessed and deemed appropriate.
White Rose Senior Center has 10 routes that vary with a few clients to upwards of 28 clients. The route may take 1- 1 1/2 hours and the meals are ready for delivery about 10:00 on Mondays.
You need to have a car, a valid driver's license, and enjoy older adults. You may be the only person that the client may see all day. Our drivers LOVE this volunteer opportunity and have made great friends with those that they serve.
If you are interested, please contact Lisa Krout at White Rose Senior Center (717-843-9704) for additional information. She can set up a "ride along" with an experienced driver to see if you may like helping an older adult in our community!
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CHECK OUT THE S.T.A.R.S. PROGRAM
FOR JANUARY and FEBRUARY 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 Winter 2024/2025 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 December 4th. You may want to call Springettsbury Township at 717.757.3521.
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STARS Program
Class: Acryllic Painted Stained Glass
Janeen Hershey will teach this easy and fun stained-glass class. You will create an 8x10 finished piece with 3 simple steps! (1) Choose your design. (2) Trace your design. (3) Paint your design. When it is assembled by the instructor, it will resemble shiny and sparkly stained glass! This is perfect to display on a wall.
Supplies: All of supplies will be provided by the instructor.
Instructor: Janeen Hershey
Date: January 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 the Class: 10 Participants
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STARS Program
Class: Winter Scene in a Bottle
Becky Hickey will teach us how to make a winter forest scene in a bottle. Just what you need to brighten your tabletop during the winter days of January and February. Reverse decoupage technique will be used to help create a background
Supplies: All supplies provided by instructor.
Instructor: Becky Hickey
Date CHANGE: January 21, 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
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STARS Program
Class: Felt Heart Valentine Tree
Marti Leader has found this adorable Felt Heart Valentine Tree to have for Valentine’s Day. It is made over a Styrofoam cone and adorned on a candle holder. Felt hearts are attached along with other embellishments.
Supplies: Bring Fabric Scissors and Straight Pins. All other supplies will be provided by the instructor.
Instructor: Marti Leader
Date: January 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 the Class: 8 Participants
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STARS Program
Class: Heart Shaped Trinket Dish
A Trinket Dish is a useful item. Perfect place to keep rings and jewelry, all those tiny things that can quickly disappear. Keep one near your sink, next to a chair, on your dresser for earrings or necklace, by your front door as a small candy dish. These are wonderful gifts for someone special. Becky Hickey will show you how to decoupage the dish, paint trim and apply embellishments. Have fun making this quick and easy project.
Supplies: All items supplied by the instructor.
Instructor: Becky Hickey
Date: February 4, 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
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STARS Program
Class: Snowman Wine Glasses
Joanne Kluk will show you how to upcycle old wool sweaters and give them a new life! The possibilities are endless. We will make Christmas Ornaments by adding decorative stitches and embellishments.
Supplies: Sharp Scissors
Date: November 12, 2024
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: 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: February 25, 2025
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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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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Food Assistance Resources (Special Edition: COVID-19 Response - Updated 11/2024)
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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State Representative Carol Hill-Evans Office Staff is Available to Help You
State Representative Carol Hill-Evans' office staff can assist you with:
- Property Tax/Rent Rebate 2024
- PA Farm Show
- Reduced Vehicle Registration
- FAFSA Help
- And More!
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
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Catch the Latest October 2024 News from the
York County Area Agency on Aging
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There is information about OPEN ENROLLMENT. Open Enrollment runs from October 15th through December 7, 2024. PA MEDI counselors are available to help you look at a plan that is best for you. Click HERE for the press release and link.
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York County Paratransit Copays
Changes Effective October 1, 2024 and view the Impact of Transit: Paving the Way Forward Annual Report
Click HERE for the fare increases.
Click HERE for the Annual Report.
To view the "Transit Talk" latest E-News, Click HERE.
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