WELCOME MARCH…a month closer to warmer weather!!! February was a definitely cold and the most snow we have had in several years. I guess that is par for the course in dealing with COVID-19 for an almost total year. March 17, 2020, was the date that we closed the Center doors from people entering the building except for the essential workers to get the meals and food programs out to all of you! We were able to figure out how to bring many programs outside safely during COVID-19 as the weather got nicer. The big and beautiful shade tree out front was a true blessing to all of us! The staff is working on something special to share with you to commemorate White Rose Senior Center and how COVID-19 changed all of our lives. Look for that on March 17, 2021!
During the Grab and Go Lunch hour of 10:30-11:30 Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, we have several fun activities for you to participate in such as “Spirit Days” for Dr. Seuss Week! March 1st celebrate “Cat in the Hat” by wearing your Fun Hat. March 2nd, it’s “Fox in Socks: Rainbow socks, one red, one blue, only silly socks will do” so wear your silly socks and show them to us! On March 3rd, it is Wacky Wednesday, so wear your clothes backwards, inside out, or mismatched. Wacky hair is s bonus! Of course pictures will be shared on Facebook!
We also have Nutrition Month handouts every Monday, Bible Study Guides from Bruce Shaub, “Roll a Leprechaun” Take Home Game, “Color a Sea Scene” Take Home Game, a Spring Coloring Page, craft kits, and an Easter Egg Hunt planned to put smiles on your faces!
Many have asked for another Sub Sale so the R&K Sub and Sandwich Sale sheets will be distributed starting March 1st. The orders and monies are due on or before Tuesday, March 16, 2021. The subs and sandwiches will be delivered and ready for pick up on Tuesday, March 23rd at 10:30 AM during our lunch service hour or until 4:00 when we close for the day. Members…don’t forget to ask your children if they could help us out and sell at their work locations! We would be glad to provide them a fundraiser sheet…or better yet CLICK HERE to print one off!
White Rose Senior Center has been collaborating with other York County Senior Centers to bring VIRTUAL PROGRAMMING to as many people as we can to prevent social isolation. We all have great programs to share and this improves our attendance numbers and makes a great day for those who attend! These activities are through Facebook Live and Zoom. We know that some of you are struggling with Zoom so we have set up a practice time on Thursday, March 4th from 1:30-2:30. Plus we are very willing to help you one-on-one or over the phone. If you need a device, Tech Owl, is a non-profit who has devices and tech support for you to borrow. Click HERE for a flier about their awesome service!
Some of the White Rose Senior Center Virtual Programs through Zoom that we are offering are:
Zumba Gold with Heather Cintron on Wednesdays at 1:00.
A whole ART CLASSES from Brianna Heck at Kutztown University every in March at 1:00. (3/5 Macrame for Beginners; 3/12 Marbled Jars; 3/19 Tissue Paper Mosaic Hearts and 3/26 Scrap Paper Flowers.) We have the supplies for you that can be picked up at the Center beginning March 1st. Please call and let us know you would like to participate so we can have the correct amount available!!!
Cooking in Quarantine with Deb Bixler - “Not Your Typical March Green Dishes…Two Fun, Fast and Healthy International Dishes to Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day” will occur on Tuesday, March 9th at 1:00.
“Green Sock Hop St. Patty’s Day Party” with DJ Chris Wagman will be held Tuesday, March 16th at 1:00! Our Mardi Gras, Party Gras was so much fun so join us for this! Wear GREEN and we have more PRIZES just for you!
Shamrock Bingo with PRIZES will take place on Wednesday, March 17th at 2:00 to honor St. Patrick’s Day. We have the special cards for you. You can pick them up or we can email you a card…just call us at 717-843-9704!
Gateway Health Virtual Nutritional Bingo is on Monday, March 29th at 1:00. Call us so we can make arrangements for you to have a bingo card and play along for FABULOUS PRIZES!!!
Facebook Live Virtual Programs include:
Great TOURS of IRELAND every Thursday at 1:00. :We will put up the links and you just click on that link. You can watch them at a later time if your schedule does not permit you to watch at 1:00.
St. Patrick’s Day Word Scramble Challenge will be held Wednesday, March 10th at 2:00.
Flashback Friday (1990) will be on March 12th at 10:00.
Guess How Many M&M’s in the Leprechaun Jar starts on Monday, March 15th at 1:00, is shared on Tuesday during the Grab and Go Lunch hour and announced on Wednesday during the lunch hour!
Leprechaun Race is scheduled for Monday, March 15th at 2:00. A PRIZE is involved!!!
Throughout the month we use Facebook Live to announce the winners for the Nutrition Month Word Search Handouts, Spirit Day Winners, our Fairy Friday Drawings that occur twice a month on Fridays to people who were coming to eat lunches inside our building prior to COVID-19, and the Spring Coloring Contest Winner.
And we have another Virtual Program offering from Tabitha Valentin at Penn State Cooperative Extension. This is a CONFERENCE CALL activity entitled “Seniors Eating Well: Healthy Grains”. This will be held on Friday, March 12th and March 26th from 11:00-11:30. Please let White Rose Senior Center Staff know that you would like to participate by calling us and giving your phone number. Our number is 717-843-9704.
White Rose Senior Center will NOT be participating in the AARP Tax Assistance Program this year. AARP does not have the man-power to assist us. They still have openings at other locations. Living World Community Church, Messiah United Methodist Church and Aldersgate United Methodist Church. You must call for an appointment to York County Area Agency on Aging, if you are 60 years or older, at 717-771-9042. For the ages between 50 to 59, call 717-640-5006. Click HERE for the flier that lists the dates and times. You may have to leave a message at the above numbers and somebody will return your call.
We would like to welcome our NEW MEMBERS: Faye Morey (actually has been a member but updated her into our system), Jesus Lopez-Colon, and Joann Reilly.
For a complete March Calendar, Menu, and Newsletter, click on the links below:
March 2021 Calendar in English
March 2021 Calendar in Spanish
March 2021 Newsletter in English
March 2021 Newsletter in Spanish
We have been back with Springettsbury Township offering programs (STARS) since the Fall 2020. The class sizes are limited to 8 participants. Check Out the upcoming Spring Classes HERE!
Join us for all of these great programs and here is to “Wishing all of you a Safe and Healthy March…Let’s Cheer in Spring Friends!”