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White Rose Senior Center Staff wish you all a Fabulous New Year Filled with Many Joys and Memories!
You are always welcome to make joining
White Rose Senior Center part of your New Year's Resolution! We would love to meet you! We have many fantastic things planned for people 60 and older!
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Music Therapy Program
Wednesdays in December & January!
It's Not Too Late To Join!
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 January are as follows: 1/4, 1/11, 1/18, and 1/25.
You will choose songs (or write them), rehearse, sing, play instruments and record them with professional audio equipment!
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WITS WORKOUT GRANT with PENNCARES
January through August 2023
10:00 – 11:00
Friday January 20th 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.
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HAMBURGER SOUP SALE
Friday, January 20th at 10:00
$2.00/bowl
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West Manchester Township FREE Bingo For Seniors
WHERE: SHILOH FIRE CO – 2190 CARLISLE ROAD, YORK
WHEN: TUESDAY, JANUARY 10, 2023
TIME: 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Come play some games of Bingo with your friends.
You may bring a snack to share plus they will have light refreshments too!
Info Call – 717-792-3505
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THREE KINGS DAY POTLUCK
Friday, January 6th
Please sign up and bring something to share. All food must be store bought and pre-packaged (for the safety of all members).
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BATTLE OF THE CENTERS
WRSC WILL GO HEAD-TO-HEAD WITH EACH CENTER!
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BATTLE OF THE CENTERS
Windy Hill on the Campus vs. White Rose Senior Center
Tuesday, January 10, 2023
(10:00)
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BATTLE OF THE CENTERS
South Central Senior Center vs. White Rose Senior Center
Tuesday, January 24, 2023
(10:45-11:30)
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SECRET PAL REVEAL PARTY
Thursday, January 19, 2023 at 12:15.
It;s a Secret, so don't tell your Secret Pal until we are altogether on 1/19.
Bring your Secret Pal a $5.00 gift!
New Secret Pals for 2023 will be picked afterwards. In order to particpate, you must commit to getting you person a card for each holiday, special day and birthday (at minimal). Some people get gifts for their Secret Pal all year long. A $5.00 gift is given in January 2024 at the next year reveal party!
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JOIN US FOR WINTER OLYMPICS
- Tuesday, 1/3 Snowball Baseball
- Friday, 1/6 Trash Can Basketball
- Monday, 1/9 Chair Volleyball
- Thursday, 1/12 Air Hockey
- Thursday, 1/19 Go For the Gold
- Thursday, 1/19 Air Hockey
- Monday, 1/23 Word Unscramble
- Friday, 1/27 Football Relay
- Tuesday, 1/31 Minute to Win It
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WHITE ROSE SENIOR CENTER ANNUAL CHRISTMAS BOX RAFFLE
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Thank You to the December
Christmas Box Raffle Sponsors & Many People Who Bought Raffle Tickets
You Helped to Raise $749!
White Rose Senior Center values of relationship that we have with all of the sponsors below! Thank you for supporting us throughout the year!
* Highmark Wholecare * White Rose Senior Center Board Members * Capital Electric * Aetna * Homeland at Home * an Anonymous Friend *Brian White & Cindy Utz *Joel & Lisa Krout
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Heather Cintron teaches Zumba Gold on Mondays and Wednesdays from 10:30-11:15.
Wear sneakers and either stand or sit and dance off the pounds!
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Stephanie Cucina offers Chair Yoga on Fridays at 12:00.
Wear comfortable clothes and get a workout!
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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 5, 2023.
This continues throughout the month until all of the 170 boxes are gone!!!
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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, 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.
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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.
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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 January Calendar, Menu, and Newsletter in English and Spanish, click HERE to go to our website.
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Click HERE for the
JANUARY 2023 Menu
The Nutrition Group prepares the food and brings it to all of the York County Senior Centers!
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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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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.)
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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 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!
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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
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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-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!
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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.
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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.
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York County Area Agency on Aging
IS MOVING!
Coming in January, In order to better serve you, YCAAA will be moving 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
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White Rose Senior Center
27 South Broad Street York,
Pennsylvania 17403
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