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THE WHITE ROSE SENIOR CENTER STAFF WISHES EACH OF YOU A WONDERFUL SAFE AND HAPPY NEW YEAR!
If you are 60 and over, looking for a fun place to meet friends, join in activities, enrich your life, look no further. We would love to have you join us. Simply call 717-843-9704 or stop by Monday through Friday from 9:00-2:00 and one of us will show you around the Center!
Make it an AWESOME day!
Lisa Krout, Jenna Wray, Raquel Rivera, Chotz Grove, Brendaliz Gonzalez, and Elba Zambrano
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WINTER CRAFTS
1/2/24 (9:30) Winter Tree Painting
1/4/24 (12:00) Salt Painted Snowflakes
1/8/24 (10:00) No Sew Heat Pad
1/8/24 (12:30) Folded Paper Icicles
1/9/24 (12:30) Snowflake Suncathcher
1/10/24 (10:00) Snow Dough
1/11/24 (12:00) Snowman Craft with Mike Inners
1/12/24 (12:00) Snow Globes
1/19/24 (12:30) Cocoa Sugar Scrub
1/29/24 (12:00) Coffee Filter Snowflakes
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1/2/24 (12:30) Left, Center, Right (Bring Your Pennies)
1/3/24 (10:00) Po-Ke-No (Bring Your Pennies)
1/3/24 (12:30) Minute to Win It Challenges
1/5/24, 1/8, 1/13, 1/19, 1.22, 1/26, and 1/29 (12:30) Wii Winter Bowling League
1/16/24 (10:00) Seated Chair Volleyball
1/16/24 (12:30) Snowball Baseball
1/17/24 (10:00) Now You Have It (Bring a NEW $1.00 Wrapped Gift)
1/23/24 (10:00) Seated Chair Volleyball
1/30/24 (10:00) Seated Chair Volleyball
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LUNCH LOTTO RESUMES IN 2024
Play every day to increase your chance to win! Runs the entire month. ($1.00 per entry). You must be present to win. Winner will be chosen on Wednesday January 31st. If a name of someone who is NOT present is pulled, a second name will be pulled.
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Thursday January 18th
10:00 Staff Battle: Soup Sampling
($5.00 to taste/vote)
* 5 Different Soup Recipes will be available for Tasting and Voting!
* Staff will prepare (5) types of Soups
* You will be able to purchase tickets ($5.00) until sold out - to sample all (5) recipes.
* Each soup will be scored on taste
* Every judge receives a soup cook off score card. After tasting each sample, he or she must rate it.
May the best cook win! All proceeds benefit WRSC!!!
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NEW IN 2024...SENIOR OF THE MONTH
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 on January 2nd and run through January 31st.
You will also be highlighted in our newsletter for the following month. A new person will be drawn for February on January 31st at 12:00.
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YOU GOTTA LOVE BINGO
1/5/24 at 10:00 Bingo by Elite Homecare
1/9/24 Bingo with West Manchester Township (10:30-12:00) at Shiloh Fire Company
1/12/24 Bingo with Homeland at Home at 10:00
1/19/24 at 10:00 Winter Bingo ($1.00 to play)
1/26/24 starting at 9:30 - $0.50/game; $0.50/gard; $2.00 Special Games
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BATTLES BETWEEN THE CENTERS
Tuesday, January 2, 2024 at 10:45
White Rose Senior Center Takes on South Central York County Senior Center
Join in the Fun!
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JANUARY 22, 23, & 24 at 9:30
Valentine's Day Wreath Workshop
($20.00)
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Wednesday, January 24, 2024 at 10:00
Snowman Painting with Lisa Krout
($10.00 - Limit 8 students)
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The 2023 Secret Pal Reveal is scheduled for January 24th at 12:30.
If you participated in 2023, you are to bring a new $5.00 gift for the Secret Pal Reveal Party!
After we finish the reveal, NEW Secret Pals will be chosen for 2024.
Please plan to attend!
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January 3 2024
9:30-11:30 BLOOD PRESSURE CHECKS
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January 9, 2024 at 10:00
BIRTHDAY BASH
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Thursday, January, 11, 2024 at 10:00
TABLE EVENT DURING
FRESH EXPRESS
and
1/18/24 at 10:00 for BINGO!
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Thursday, January, 11, 2024 at 10:00
TABLE EVENT DURING
FRESH EXPRESS
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Wednesday, January 10, 2024 at 10:00
"FRAUD & SCAMS"
brought to you by AARP
(Gary Iorfido)
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Wednesday, January 31st at 10:00
WINTER SNOWBALL PARTY
(Bring a Store Bought Food Item to Share with the Group!)
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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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Heather Cintron leads Zumba Gold 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 4, 2024
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 11, 2024 at 10:00.
- Thursday, JANUARY 25, 2024 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 12:00-2:00. 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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Peggy Horton is the "SENIOR OF THE MONTH" for January 2024
She will be the FIRST for Lunch, Fresh Express, Senior Commodity Supplemental Food Box, Crafts, Games...and any other activities we do in January!
Look for a news article to come out about Peggy in the February 2024 WRSC Newsletter!
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 2024 Menu
The Nutrition Group prepares the food and brings it to all of the York County Senior Centers.
The menu is subject to change.
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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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White Rose Senior Center will be closed on Monday, January 15, 2024 to observe Martin Luther King Day.
"Darkness cannot drive out darkness, only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate, only love can do that." - Martin Luther King, Jr.
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In case of inclement weather, the Center may be closed. if we are closed, we will have it aired on wgal8 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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CHECK OUT THE S.T.A.R.S. PROGRAM
FOR JANUARY, and FEBRUARY 2024
“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 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 5th. You may want to call Springettsbury Township at 717.757.3521.
- NOTE: The NEW SPRINGERTTSBURY TOWNSHIP BUILDING IS OPEN!!!
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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: January 17, 2024
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: Needlefelted Snowlady Mary Jane will teach you how to use a barbed needle and wool roving to fashion this cute winter Snowlady. We will make the body and then add mittens, shawl and a fancy bonnet. Many colors will be available for these accessories.
Supplies: Bring a car wash sponge.
Instructor: Mary Jane Miller
Date: January 23, 2024
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: Valentine Heart Sache Marti Leader will show you how to create a Valentine Heart Sache. These are adorable and have a scent of lavender in them. You will hand stitch, embroider, and embellish the sachets to make them unique. One will be completed at the class. This is a sweet gift for someone special!
Supplies: Scissors and all other supplies provided by the instructor
Instructor: Marti Leader
Date: January 30, 2024
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: Heart Plaque Welcome love on February 14th by crafting a heart plaque to hang on your door. Judy Enders has antique valentines to share with you. If you may desire to put a personal picture on your heart, feel free to bring it along. Many embellishments will be available to make your project unique!
Supplies: Scissors and glue/mod podge. All other supplies will be provided by the instructor.
Instructor: Judy Enders
Date: February 6, 2024
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: Folded Fabric Easter Eggs
Since we enjoyed the Folded Fabric Christmas Ornaments so much, Becky Hickey decided to show us how to make a Fabric Folded Easter Egg. The egg will be 4” x 6”. You will choose pre-cut fabrics to create a beautiful egg to display during Easter.
Supplies: Scissors. All other supplies will be provided by the instructor.
Instructor: Becky Hickey
Date: February 20. 2024
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: Yellow Bird Pincushion Mary Jane Miller will show you how to make this wool pincushion using a small amount of simple hand sewing and then embellishing with a few easy embroidery stitches.
Supplies: Students should bring fabric scissors, straight pins and sewing needles. Everything else will be provided.
Instructor: Mary Jane Miller
Date: February 27, 2024
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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The holiday season can be less than joyful for many. You are not alone. Help is available:
PA Support & Referral Helpline • 1-855-284-2494 (TTY: 724-631-5600)
Suicide Prevention Lifeline • Call or text 988
Trans Helpline • 877-565-8860
Veteran Crisis Line • Call 988 then Press 1
Disaster Distress Helpline • 1-800-985-5990
Crisis Text Line • Text PA to 741741
To view the flyer from the Pennsylvania Department of Aging, click HERE.
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AMERICANS ARE LONELY, AND IT'S KILLING US
This is a very interesting article that was published in the York Daily Record on December 27, 2023.
The holidays, your health, isolation, technology can all play on loneliness. Click HERE to read the article and always know that your local senior center is available for you to join!
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York County Area Agency on Aging
* The Winter/Spring 2024 New Horizons Newsletter
Click HERE to read all about AARP Tax Assistance, Cold Weather Safety for Older Adults,, Understanding Fixed Route Bus Service, and much more.
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The York County Hispanic Coalition Scholarship Applications are available for Hispanic students who want to further their education upon graduation from high school. The scholarship monies can be used for a college, university, or technical school. | |
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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.
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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:
- Free Notary Service (call ahead to ensure Notary is in)
- LIHEAP and LIHWAP Application Assistance
- Property Tax and Rent Rebate Filing
- Drivers License and Vehicle Registration Renewal and Updated Services...
- And More!.
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For the latest E-Newsletter from State Representative Carol Hill-Evans click HERE
*Coffee & Conversation - 1/16/23 (10:30-11:30) at Gather 256
*PACE and PACENET
*Three Kings Day on January 13, 2024
Contact Information:
- RepHillEvans@PAHouse.net
- (717)848-9595
- 53 E. North St., Suite 3, York, PA 17401
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Senator Kristin Phillips-Hill is the Majority Caucus Chair Serving York County
To read the latest E-news from Senator Kristin Phillips-Hill, click HERE.
* PA Farm Show Runs January 6-13
*2024 Mobile Office Hours are Back
*Mature Drivers: Take a Course, Save on Insurance and More Articles.
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