WHITE ROSE SENIOR CENTER ANNUAL CHRISTMAS BOX RAFFLE

Stop by White Rose Senior Center beginning Monday, December 5th through Friday, December 16th from 8:00-4:00 to see and buy raffle tickets for the 10 Festive Boxes! The boxes are valued from $60.00-$100.00 and would make FANTASTIC CHRISTMAS GIFTS!

Tickets are as follows:

1 ticket for $1.00

6 tickets for $5.00

17 tickets for $10.00

The drawing will be held at NOON on Friday, December 16th via in person and LIVE through the White Rose Senior Center Facebook page!

Payment method is Cash or Check!

This is a big fundraiser for us and we would appreciate you

sharing the information with your friends and family!

Thank You to the December

Christmas Box Raffle Sponsors

White Rose Senior Center values of relationship that we have with all of the sponsors below! Thank you for supporting us throughout the year!

WE ARE LOOKING FOR A FEW GOOD MEN and WOMEN WHO ENJOY SINGING

Join us as we develop The Broad Street Bunch, a singing and musical group.

Brendaliz (Brenda) is the coordinator for our first holiday event which will be held on Wednesday, December 21st at noon.

We need several people to help sing a few holiday songs for The Broad Street Bunch Performance!

The Practice Schedule is as follows:

• Friday, 12/2 at 1:00
• Tuesday, 12/6 at 1:00
• Monday, 12/12 at 1:00
• Tuesday, 12/13 at 1:00
• Friday, 12/16 at 1:00
• Monday, 12/19 at 12:00
• Tuesday, 12/20 at 1:00

Join us on December 21st and if we are very lucky and blessed, Brenda may treat us to a song or two herself!!!

SPIRIT DAYS in DECEMBER!

Come dressed in the attire below on the designated day! One Festive Winner will be awarded randomly for each spirit day we offer!

Monday, December 5th

Snowman Day (White)

Tuesday, December 6th

Wear Your Ugly Sweater

Wed., December 7th

Wear Your Reindeer Antlers (Brown)

Friday, December 9th

Dress Like an Elf

Tuesday, December 13th

MistleTOE Mania: Wear Your Christmas Socks

Monday, December 19th

Wear Your Christmas Pajamas

Tuesday, December 20th

Wear Your Christmas Attire

Thursday, December 22nd

Wear Your Formal Christmas Attire

Friday, December 23rd

Wear Your Grinch Attire (Green)

On The Factory Whistle

with Don Ryan

Tuesday December 6^th @ 10:00 am

World’s Loudest Music without Amplification from

a non-musical Instrument and York, PA is famous for it.

Don Ryan is a member of White Rose Senior Center. We have a celebrity amongst us!

1955-Present

1. Learn how a whistle works.

2. Understand the three basic types of whistles.

3. Watch how I play music on a variable pitch whistle.

4. Learn how I got into the Guinness Book of World Records.

Music Therapy Program

Wednesdays in December & January!

Tess Becket, Lee King (Studio 117), & Pauline Jarvie (York Music Therapy), are jointly doing some amazing work right now in PA around music therapy advocacy. This team is teaching an artist residency experience that would also help aid in a statewide incentive to get music therapy recognized/covered by health insurance carriers. The Studio 117/York Music Therapy team is at the forefront of this effort & just by participating in this free residency you would be helping them gather the research they need to take their work further.

The dates they will be here in December are as follows: 12/7, 12/14, 12/21, and 12/28.

You will choose songs (or write them), rehearse, sing, play instruments and record them with professional audio equipment!

Who Doesn't Like a White Elephant Gift Exchange?

This is a tradition at the Center so traditions must go on!

If you would like to participate, bring a NEW Wrapped $5.00 Unisex Gift for the Exchange on December 9th at 1:00.

White Rose Senior Center is Wishing all of You a Very Merry Christmas

and Holiday Season!

Come enjoy the DJ Chris Wagman on Thursday, December 22nd beginning at 10:00. Light Refreshments will be served and our friends from York Housing Authority have been invited to join in the festivities!

Have a blessed holiday from the staff at

White Rose Senior Center!

Lisa, Jenna, Brenda, Elba, Chotz and Raquel

WRSC Christmas Party!



Join us on Wednesday, December 20th from 10:00-11:30 for the WRSC Christmas Party! Guess who is coming and bringing a gift to all who participate?

Pictures will be taken with Santa!

HOLIDAY BINGO FOR SENIORS

WHERE:  SHILOH FIRE CO – 2190 CARLISLE ROAD, YORK

WHEN:   THURSDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2022

TIME: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM (DOORS OPEN AT 12:30PM)

PRICE:    $5.00 AT THE DOOR

Come play some games of Bingo with your friends to get in the holiday spirit!!!!

Light refreshments will be served!!!

Info Call – 717-792-3505

Another fun event sponsored by: West Manchester Township Parks and Recreation Department!!!

CHRISTMAS POTLUCK

Thursday, December 15th

Please sign up and bring something to share. All food must be store bought and pre-packaged (for the safety of all members).

The Equine Singers

Will Entertain Us

Join us on Tuesday December 13th at 10:30 here at WRSC as The Equine Singers bring us some holiday cheer! All members are located in Equine Meadows. Betty Folger (Pianist and Director) and Ruth Luckenbaugh (MC for the group) will be leading the group with dancing and singing!

York County Food Bank brings the

Commodity Supplemental Food Box with Cheese on Thursday, December 1, 2022.

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 Thursday of most months.

In December, we will not offer Fresh Express on Thursdays due to our Christmas Box Fundraiser Display.

Fresh Express will resume normal dates (the 2nd and 4th Thursday at 10:00)

• Thursday, January 12th at 10:00.
• Thursday. January 26th 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. Beginning on Thursday, December 22nd 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. (Ask a staff person for more details about this service.)

Happy New Year Friends!

Our Annual Dropping of the WRSC Turtle

will occur on Friday, December 30th beginning at NOON.

Join us and toast in the New Year

White Rose Senior Center style!

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

On Tuesday, December 20th, the Nutrition Group will prepare the Christmas Special Meal. To assure yourself a meal, let the staff know by by Friday, December 16th by 9:00 AM!

Don't forget...Santa will be here to hand out a Christmas Treat from White Rose Senior Center and to take your Christmas Picture with Santa!

Have you been Naughty or Nice? Santa is Checking His List Twice!!!

Click HERE for the

December 2022 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!

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

FOR January and February 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 Winter 2022 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 8th. 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: Gnome Gourd with Linda

For our next gourd craft event with Linda Stinnette, aka “Gourdy2shoes”, we will be making gourd Gnomes! You can design them in winter garb or traditional Gnome dress. Get creative and make your Gnome your way! We will paint the clothing colors and any creative clothing designs on the gourd. We will be constructing the hat from felt and the beard will be cut from furry fabric pieces and all will be attached with hot glue. Wood ball will be attached for the nose. Come join us for the fun!

Supplies: All supplies provided by the instructor.                                                                     

Instructor: Linda Stinnette

Date: January 18, 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 Participantsr To Class

Maximum for Class: 8 Participants

STARS Program

Class: Valentine Gnome Painted on Slate

Marti Leader will show you how to paint this adorable gnome on slate to decorate your home or give to someone special for Valentine’s Day! No painting experience is needed, Simple shading techniques will be shown. It’s so cute!

Supplies: Instructor will provide supplies.

Instructor: Marti Leader

Date: January 24, 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: Needlefelted Camel - Part 1

In this first class of a two-part class, Mary Jane Miller will teach you how to make the wire armature for the camel. We will also add the first layer of roving. This will be the last project in the Nativity Series. Some needlefelting experience is needed. 

Supplies: Scissors, a Car Wash Sponge to needle on (Wal-Mart or the Dollar Store have them)                                                                   

Instructor: Mary Jane Miller

Date: January 31, 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: Needlefelted Camel – Part 2

In this second class, students will add the finishing coat of wool roving to the camel, also facial features and create the fancy saddle to complete this stately animal used for transportation through the desert. Some needlefelting experience is needed.

Supplies: Scissors, a Car Wash Sponge to needle on (Wal-Mart or the Dollar Store have them)                                                                   

Instructor: Mary Jane Miller

Date: February 7, 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: 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 15, 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: Mason Jar Tissue Holder

Marti Leader has a great winter project for the cold season! This mason jar is wrapped with twine and with the use of her circuit, Marti will create the “Bless You” wording. How fun will this be sitting on your counter or desk!



Supplies: Scissors

Instructor: Marti Leader

Date: February 21, 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 

Looking for Holiday Fun Activities to do with Your Family & Friends in York, PA during December?

Consider clicking on this button below!

Become an AARP Tax-Aide Volunteer

to Help Provide Free Tax Prep Assistance

AARP Tax Aide Foundation Program is expanding its team of volunteers in York County for the upcoming tax season. They are looking for capable, motivated, compassionate friendly volunteers.

Free Training will be offered to all volunteers!

For more information on how to get started as a volunteer, leave a message for Lynne at 717.840.5006, email them at yorkaarptaxaide@gmail.com, or visit their website at www.yorkaarptaxaide.com

For the complete flier, click HERE.

State Representative Carol Hill-Evan's Office has LIHEAP Applications and Can Assist You in Completing the Forms!

53 E. North Street, York, PA 17401

(Call to schedule an appointment 717.848.9595)

Click HERE to see the income guidelines and additional details!

Food Assistance Resources (Special Edition: COVID-19 Response - Updated 4/7/22)

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.