White Rose Senior Center

September is National Senior Center Month and we invite you to 'Discover Yours'

National Senior Center Month is a time to shine a light on senior centers, showing the entire nation how vital they are to the health and well-being of a community. Senior centers provide opportunities for older adults to discover new interests, make friends, share talents, and learn about a variety of topics while having a lot of fun! 

The theme for National Senior Center Month is "Discover Your..."

What is White Rose Senior Center Doing for Our Showcase Days?

All month long. we work together to build our Paper Quilt Community Art Project.

Lee Moyer's One Man Orchestra will perform on on Wednesday, September 6th from 10:30-11:30

"Family Face Off" Group Game - DJ Occasions with Matt Cleveland on Tuesday, September 19th from 10:15-11:15

Most Likely: by DJ Occasions (Matt Cleveland) on

Tuesday, September 26th from 10:15-11:15

STEP RIGHT UP AND JOIN JENNY & CHRIS FOR CIRCUS DREAMS

Circus brings us all together by learning something new and engaging, through the spirit of play and collaboration. There is something about the circus that draws us back every time and it’s not a big secret. It’s simple! The circus is fun. Staying active is important for health and learning circus technique is also a great way to keep our minds sharp. In this 12 week program you’ll learn theatrical clowning, juggling, hooping, feats of balance, and poi spinning from circus artists Jenny Hill and Chris Tamburro.

This inspiring circus experience culminates in a group celebration that demonstrates the joy, dedication, and collaborative effort that is inherent in circus arts. This will be open to the attendance of family, friends, and community members.

We look forward to meeting you under the Big Top at White Rose!

Sessions are the following Mondays and Fridays, from 10:30 - 11:30. Wear comfortable clothing and shoes for movement

Sept. 18, 22, 25, 29 Oct. 2, 13, 16, 20, 23, 27, 30 Nov. 3, 6, 13, 17, 27 Dec. 1, 4, 8, 11, 15, 18

89/5/23 at 9:30 - Paint Stick Flags ($1.00)

9/14/23 at 12:30 - Cupcake Liner Bouquet

9/15/23 at 9:30 - Make a Hat Day

9/15/23 at 10:00 - Floral Bookmarks ($1.00)

9/21/23 at 10:00 - Tin Can Craft

9/26/23 at 12:30 - Edible Cookie Dough Workshop (Make & Take $3.00)

9/27/23 at 12:00 - Sunflower Wine Bottles

9/28/23 at 12:00 - Kool Aid Lip Goss ($1.50)

Tuesday, September 19, 2023 at 12:30 Virtual Jeopardy

White Rose Senior Center vs.

South Central York County Senior Center

Come Out and Support

White Rose Senior Center

10:00 September 20th:

Bingo hosted by McCallister, Myers & Associates.

12:00 September 11th:

Bingo by Highmark with Billie Jo

9:30 September 7th:

Bingo with PA Heath & Wellness

12:30 September 18th Diabetes Management Presentation

10:30-12:00

September 12th:

West Manchester Township Bingo at Shiloh Fire Company

You Gotta Love Fair Food!

And we have great prices and games planned for the month!

Help Support the Walk to End Alzheimer's.

We are a Collection Site for gently worn, used and new shoes for Alzheimer's Association. A box is located in the lobby area of

White Rose Senior Center

PLEASE DROP BY WITH SOME SHOES!

Not only would you be helping to support the

Walk to End Alzheimer's

but the shoes will be giving a second lease on life in communities all over the world that need it most.

It's a win-win-win!

Wednesday October 4^th from 10:00-11:00

If you plan to get your flu shot, please be here on time. We will take individuals names by arrival time.

Help support WRSC in this effort! National Council on Aging, WRSC, and Rite Aid are partnering together!

Mark your calendars! Please be ready to fill out a Screening and please bring a photo copy of your insurance card on the day of the clinic.  

Tuesday, September 23, 2023 at 10:00

State Representative Carol Hill-Evans will be here for a Press Conference announcing the PA Property Tax/Rent Rebate Income Increase for 2024.

Please join us in welcoming State Rep. Carol Hill-Evans back to

White Rose Senior Center!

What are the new income guidelines?

Click HERE to see the NEW INCOME GUIDELINES

Friday, September 8th at 10:00

(Bring Your Pennies!)

Wednesday, September 20th at 12:00

Bring Your Purse!

September 6, 2023

9:30-11:00

BLOOD PRESSURE CHECK from

FAMILY FIRST

September 12th at 10:30

Birthday Celebration Sponsored by Aetna

September 14th at 10:00

Stop by their

TABLE EVENT

for information you need to know!

York County Food Bank brings the

Commodity Supplemental Food Box with Cheese on

Thursday, September 7, 2023

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. The ribbon cutting will be held on May 4th at 4:00 PM. A reception will follow from 4:30-6:30 PM.

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, September 14th 10:00.
• Thursday, September 28th 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 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, EBT cards, and the Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program Vouchers when they become available towards the end on June or beginning of July.

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.

Khanh picks up meals for he and his wife at WRSC every day!

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



Click HERE for the

SEPTEMBER 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!

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023 from 9:30-11:30 IS THE LAST PLACE TO RECEIVE YOUR VOUCHERS

* YOU MUST ATTEND IN PERSON *

York County Area Agency on Aging - September 21st (9:30-11:30)

What to Bring and Do I Qualify?

* Bring your PA Driver's License or PA ID

* Must be 60 years of age by December 31, 2023

* Must be a York County Resident

* 2023 Gross Annual Income can be no more than:

(No documentation is needed.)

$26,973 ($2.248/month) for an Individual

$36, 482 ($3,040/month) for a 2 person household

$45,991 ($3,833/month) for a 3 person household

Each eligible person may receive the SFMNP $50 only once per year.

For the complete flier click HERE.

SEPTEMBER SECRET PAL

Don't Forget Your Cards & Special Days

for Your Secret Pal!

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

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

FOR AUGUST 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 Summer 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 September 5th. You may want to call Springettsbury Township at 717.757.3521.

• NOTE: The NEW SPRINGERTTSBURY TOWNSHIP IS OPEN!!!

STARS Program

Christmas Card Ornaments

Mary Jane will show you how to recycle those old Christmas or greetings cards you have been keeping by making them into these fun ornaments. Using circles cut from the cards we will bend and glue them into round or oblong glittered ornaments for your tree or to give away as gifts. This is a fun and easy craft and can be made with any size circles.

Supplies: Paper Scissors, Pencil, White Glue, any old Christmas or Greetings Cards you have. Don't worry if you don't have any, Mary Jane will bring many along to the class.

Instructor: Mary Jane Miller

Date: October 3, 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

No Sew Christmas Ornament

Becky Hickey will teach you how to make this Easy NO SEW Christmas ornament. This folded fabric quilted Christmas ball is super easy to make. A different type of beautiful hand-crafted Christmas ornament which looks stunning on your mantle, bookshelf, as a table decoration or hung from your Christmas tree.  

Supplies: All supplies provided by the instructor

Instructor: Becky Hickey

Date: October 10, 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

Fall Gourd Stack

In this workshop, Linda Stinnette we will show you how to make this creative Fall Gourd Stack. Each stack has different shaped small gourds of which you will be painting and decorating to your liking. Gourd shapes are different and depending on your choice and the shapes, they could be painted as cats, pumpkins, witch face, owls....it will be up to you and your awesome imagination! Come prepared to have some fall fun and do not forget to "imagine"!

Supplies: All supplies provided and are pre-drilled with a wood slice                                                   

Instructor: Linda Stinnette

Date: October 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 Participants

STARS Program

Little Drummer Boy Diorama Ornament

Using rubber stamps, Mary Jane Miller will show you how to make this charming Christmas Ornament. We will stamp, cut, color and glue to put all the pieces together for this ornament. Fun and stress-free class for those that would like to make a unique Diorama to display.

Supplies: Paper Scissors, White Glue, Crayons or Color Pencils if you have them. Mary Jane will provide all the stamping supplies and tools we will need for class. 

Instructor: Mary Jane Miller

Date: November 14, 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

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: October 24, 2023

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! 

STARS Program

Origami Christmas Tree

The holiday season is coming. Who doesn’t enjoy decorating their home to look festive. Join your S.T.A.R.S. friends and Becky Hickey and learn how to make an Origami Christmas Tree. These folded paper origami trees make the perfect Christmas Decoration. They are such a quick and easy project. Make these magical Origami Christmas trees with a few folds and snips of paper. Each participant will complete an 11” white tree enhanced by a flameless votive candle. Join us and learn to make this pretty decoration to grace your holiday table or bookshelf. 

Supplies: Paper Scissors. All other supplies will be provided by Becky.

Instructor: Becky Hickey

Date: November 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: 10 Participants 

Mark your calendar!

York County Area Agency on Aging & PA MEDI HEALTH FAIR

Thursday, September 21, 2023 9 am - 2 pm 2401 Pleasant Valley Road, York PA 17402

Health services & resources include: • PA MEDI: Meet our PA MEDI volunteers to get free, confidential, unbiased information on Medicare health insurance and low income programs • York County Area Agency on Aging: Learn about our community-based services available to you or your loved ones • Social Security Administration: Speak with a Public Affairs Specialist about programs like social security benefits, disability, survivor benefits, Medicare eligibility and more. • York County Assistance Office: Ask questions about medical assistance eligibility, food assistance, long-term care and more • Veterans Affairs: Check eligibility for VA benefits from an accredited service officer • PENNIE: discuss options for health insurance if not eligible for Medicare • Wellspan: Inquire about financial assistance, healthy care card and more • UPMC: Explore the financial aid program • Nutrition: 2023 Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Vouchers will be distributed in-person, if available

York County Area Agency on Aging

* PA Master Plan and Listening Sessions

Click HERE for the latest news from York County Area Agency on Aging about the

Pa Master Plan and Listening Sessions for Older Adults.

Input is Needed and Requested By All!

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.

"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..

HELP SUPPORT THE YORK COUNTY HISPANIC COALITION

The York County Hispanic Coalition is offering a couple activities that you may enjoy. The Coalition raises money to offer scholarships to Hispanic students who want to further their education.

Would you like to take a SALSA DANCING LESSONS SERIES? Click HERE for the Flier with the September 2023 dates.

Or maybe you would like to attend the BASEBALL FUNDRAISER at THE REVS STADIUM to CELEBRATE OUR HISPANIC HERITAGE on September 10, 2023 at 2:30. Click HERE for the English flier and HERE for the Spanish flier.