Kathleen Folk

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State-trained counselors can help navigate Medicare open enrollment

Oct 31, 2023 | readingeagle.com | Kathleen Folk

Medicare’s annual Open Enrollment Period is a crucial time of year for Medicare beneficiaries to assess and adjust, if necessary, their healthcare coverage. This annual period, running from Oct. 15 to Dec. 7, can be confusing and difficult to determine the best plan for your individual needs.
The Heritage of Green Hills hosts Alzheimer’s walk

Oct 31, 2023 | readingeagle.com | Kathleen Folk

Residents from The Heritage of Green Hills, seven-time winner of the Reading Eagle’s Reader’s Choice Award, dressed in their best purple outfits to walk in their annual Walk to End Alzheimer’s. The event took place two days prior to the larger Berk’s County Alzheimer’s walk. Together, the entire community raised $1,215. The Heritage of Green Hills offers the full continuum of care on its sprawling 78-acre campus in Cumru Township, Berks County.
Heritage residents, staff support the Phillies

Oct 31, 2023 | readingeagle.com | Kathleen Folk

When the Philadelphia Phillies made the playoffs residents and team members at the Heritage of Green Hills, caught Red October fever.
Empowering older adults through technology

Oct 31, 2023 | readingeagle.com | Kathleen Folk

We increasingly have the power to use technology to help ourselves, by purchasing hearing aids online, using self-service checkout lines, navigating online Social Security portals and taking on-demand exercise classes, which can be overwhelming if you are not familiar using different forms of technology. The good news is that you do not have to figure out things out on your own.
One in a Million club recognizes 21 longstanding caregivers

Oct 31, 2023 | readingeagle.com | Kathleen Folk

Chestnut Knoll at Home Services recognized 21 caregivers for their years of service on Oct. 11 at Brakeman’s Café in Boyertown during an annual luncheon that celebrates members of its One in a Million club. Chestnut Knoll at Home Services created the club to show appreciation for its employees’ longevity as they excel in their caregiving roles.
Berks Country calendar for Nov. 1

Oct 31, 2023 | readingeagle.com | Kathleen Folk

Nov. 2:• The Hamburg Area Historical Society presents Dale Graff with intriguing accounts of his military and intelligence activities as a civilian physicist with the Department of Defense, 7 p.m. Hamburg High School, 701 Windsor St., Hamburg. Nov. 2-4:• Friends of Mifflin Community Library book sale, 6 Philadelphia Ave., Shillington, Thursday, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m.-1 p.m, with $5 bag sale both days. Nov.
Ask the Master Gardener: How to get fall mums to come back in the spring

Oct 31, 2023 | readingeagle.com | Kathleen Folk

The Penn State Extension of Berks County Master Gardeners will be featuring questions and answers to inquires received through their Garden Hotline. Q: I’ve never had luck getting my fall mums to come back in the spring. Is there a secret to getting them to grow? A: Most of the mums are grown as annuals even though they are hardy in zones 5-9. There are some varieties that will return in the spring when planted in the fall if planted early to establish a root system before winter.
Who's behind the wheel of the Mobile Mammography Coach?

Oct 30, 2023 | readingeagle.com | Kathleen Folk

Beep! Beep! When you see the Reading Hospital Mobile Mammography Coach traveling throughout Berks County and surrounding areas, make sure you wave to Cecilia Carpenter, the coach driver who is helping the hospital provide easier access to annual screening mammograms. “When I first applied for this role, I didn’t realize the impact we would have,” said Carpenter, who takes pride in what she does, especially during Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October.
Berks County real estate transactions for Oct. 29

Oct 28, 2023 | readingeagle.com | Kathleen Folk

Editor’s note: Some of the transactions do not include a transfer price because no money was exchanged for the property. All deeds are recorded in the Berks County recorder of deeds office and are a matter of public information. There is a delay between when the deeds are filed and their publication. Transactions are based on a file created by the recorder of deeds. For questions, call 610-478-3380 or send email to [email protected]. Albany TownshipDavid A. Kaesler to William R.
Jewish Food and Cultural Festival is scheduled for Nov. 5

Oct 27, 2023 | readingeagle.com | Kathleen Folk

• The 23rd annual Jewish Food and Cultural Festival will be held at Reform Congregation Oheb Sholom, 555 Warwick Drive., Wyomissing, on Nov. 5 from 11 a.m.- 4 p.m. Apple cake, brisket, pastrami, corned beef, hot dogs and more. Plenty of the old favorites will be back. See www.ohebsholom.org for the full menu. There is no admission charge. Guests are welcome to order meals in advance on the website with indoor pickup. Credit cards are preferred when purchasing meals on-site.