White Rose Senior Center

WHAT DOES MARCH MADNESS MEAN TO WHITE ROSE SENIOR CENTER?

It means Lucky Lunch Lotto at the Center!

Pay $1.00 each lunch day to increase your chance to win. At the end of the month, all entries will be added to a drawing. The winner will received the

ENTIRE POT! (You must be present to win!)

This is an incentive to join White Rose Senior Center and receive a meal, socialization, and perhaps become the March Madness Lucky Lunch Lotto Winner!

WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR?

NATIONAL PIG DAY is MARCH 1st

Come for the Pig Races at 12:30

LET'S PLAY PO-KE-NO

March 28th at 12:30

CELEBRATE NATIONAL

CEREAL DAY WITH US

Breakfast on Broad Street!

Sign Up and Pay $1.00 for the CEREAL BAR

March 7th at 9:00 AM

GRILLED CHEESE AND PEPPERJACK TOMATO SOUP FOR SALE

Brunch of Broad Street!

Sign Up and Pay $6.00

March 24th at 10:00 AM

WITS WORKOUT GRANT with PENNCARES

January through August 2023

10:00 – 11:00

Monday, February 13^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.

March 1, 2023

9:30-11:00

BLOOD PRESSURE CHECK from

FAMILY FIRST

March 9th and 22nd

at 10:00

TABLE EVENT

Stop by and see what they have to offer you!

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March 15th at 10:00

"Munch, Munch,

But Not Too Much - Healthy Snacking" Presentation

March 9th at 10:00

Stop by their

TABLE EVENT

for information you need to know!

DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME

TURN THE CLOCKS AHEAD ONE HOUR

Sunday, March 12, 2023

White Rose Senior Center Spring Bazaar

Thursday, 3/16/23 and Friday, 3/17/23

from 9:00-1:00

Handmade knitted and crocheted Items, including hats, scarves, dish clothes, hanging dish towels, pot holders, dish "scrubbies", hand bands, cowls, ponchos, jewelry, and miscellaneous attic treasures!

ST. PATRICK'S DAY BINGO with

WEST MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP

Thursday, March 16th from 1:00-3:00 at Shiloh Fire Hall, 2190 Carlisle Rd. York, PA 17408.

Cost: $5.00

Come Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with Us:

DJ Chris Wagman will play "Irish and Oldies" from 10:00-11:30.

An Irish Saying About Friends:

"A best friend is like a four-leaf clover, Hard to find and lucky to have." 

Join White Rose Senior Center to find a best friend!

BATTLE OF THE CENTERS

WRSC WILL GO HEAD-TO-HEAD WITH EACH CENTER!

MARCH SECRET PAL

Don't Forget St. Patrick's Day!

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

SPRING FLING POTLUCK

Join us by bringing a dish to share that is store bought on the First Day of Spring...March 20th at 10:00 AM.

Please sign up on the sheet and write what you are bringing to share!

HOP ON BOARD with RABBITTRANSIT

We're heading to SHADY MAPLES!

Tuesday, 3/28/23

(9:30-2:30)

Cost: Rabbittransit 65+ - $13.50 Round Trip PLUS Self Pay for Meal, approximately $17.00.

York County Food Bank brings the

Commodity Supplemental Food Box with Cheese on

Thursday, March 2, 2023

This continues throughout the month until all of the 170 boxes are gone!!!

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, March 9 9th at 10:00.
• Thursday, March 23rd 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!

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

DON'T MISS THE ST. PATRICK"S DAY MEAL

Corned Beef and Cabbage

Boiled Potatoes with Chives

Green Beans

Dinner Roll

PIstachio Pudding

Green Beansne

Thursday, March 16, 2023 at 11:30

(Sign up by March13th!)



Click HERE for the

MARCH 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!

In case of inclement weather, the Center may be closed. if we are closed, we will have it aired on WGAL 8 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.

CHECK OUT THE S.T.A.R.S. PROGRAM

FOR MARCH, APRIL, and 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: "Lady Bug Gourd"

In this workshop, Linda Stinnette will show you how to make a votive ladybug using a bottle gourd that will be pre-cut for the votive. First you will start by designing your bug and then painting the body using acrylic paints. After base paint is on, you will design any additional body decorations you want along with painting on a cute face. Twisted wire will be used and shaped for the wings and antenna with pom-pom tips. Pre-cut gourds will be provided along with needed supplies, paints and embellishments. Start thinking about your bug creation, bring your imagination and join us for a cute and fun project!

Supplies: All supplies provided by instructor.                                                                     

Instructor: Linda Stinnette

Date: March 29, 2023

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

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: April 5, 2023

Day: Wednesday

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! 

STARS Program

Class: "Lollipop Necklace"

Make this "one of a kind" colorful and fun necklace using wooden beads, spools and wool felt balls. Mary Jane Miller will teach you how to make the "lollipops" with wool felt. String them all together to make a fabulous spring necklace. 

Supplies: Scissors and White Glue               

Instructor: Mary Jane Miller

Date: April 11, 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: "Kitchen Cutting Board"

Marti Leader will show you how to create a wonderful addition to your kitchen or for a gift. The wooden cutting board will be decorated with words and                            ribbons to be hung or placed on a stand for display. The saying is                                 just perfect meal times!

Supplies: Instructor will provide all of the supplies. Bring scissors.

Instructor: Marti Leader

Date: April 18, 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 

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 

"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.

York County Area Agency on Aging

MOVED!

In January 2023, YCAAA moved to

2401 Pleasant Valley Road

York, PA 17402

The programs and services will remain the same.

You may still contact them at 717-771-9610 or

aging@yorkcountypa.gov