Berks County 50plus Resource Directory 2012 by On-Line Publishers, Inc.

Berks County

Resource

Directory 2012 Edition

A Letter from the Publisher

Corporate Office: 3912 Abel Drive, Columbia, PA 17512 Phone 717.285.1350 • Fax 717.285.1360 Chester County 610.675.6240 Cumberland County/Dauphin County 717.770.0140 Berks County/Lancaster County Lebanon County/York County 717.285.1350 E-mail address: info@onlinepub.com Website address: www.onlinepub.com

PRESIDENT AND PUBLISHER Donna K. Anderson

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Welcome to the 2012 Berks County 50plus Resource Directory! We are pleased to provide you with this annual guide of resources for life after 50—consider it your 50plus “yellow pages”! The 50plus Resource Directory contains the most up-to-date offerings from your county with information from service providers who have displayed a marked interest in assisting you. You’ll see that the categories in the Resource Directory mirror your own wide-ranging interests and needs. In this easy-to-read guide, you will find information for everything from consumer protection, financial services, or government listings to recreation clubs and volunteer opportunities. The Mature Living Division at On-Line Publishers has been dedicated to serving the mind, heart, and spirit of the 50+ community since 1995 through a variety of publications and events. Each month, we publish 50plus Senior News in six county editions. Pick up a free copy for articles that will amuse you, inspire you, and inform you on topics relevant to your life! 50plus LIVING is an annual guide to residences and care options for the 50+ population in the Susquehanna, Delaware, and Lehigh valleys. At some point in our lives, we will need to consider senior living options for ourselves or for a family member, and our region offers a wide range of residential, retirement, and healthcare options for older adults. OLP also publishes b magazine, the premier lifestyle publication dedicated to entertaining, educating, and inspiring Central Pennsylvania’s baby boomers. Each full-gloss issue looks back at the history-making decades of the ’50s, ’60s, and ’70s while examining where boomers are today and the issues they now face. Check out www.bmagazinepa.com. On-Line Publishers produces six 50plus EXPOs every year—in Chester, Cumberland, Dauphin, Lancaster (two), Lebanon, and York counties. These free, fun, one-day events are a chance for area businesses and service providers to connect face-to-face with the communities they serve. Visit www.50plusExpoPA.com for details. Finally, On-Line Publishers produces the PA STATE SENIOR IDOL competition, created to showcase and highlight the talents of Pennsylvanians 50 and older. The sixth annual PA STATE SENIOR IDOL, Peggy Kurtz Keller, was chosen at the finals competition in June 2011. Auditions for 2012 were held in the spring with finals to be held in June 2012. Visit www.SeniorIdolPA.com for more information. We hope the Berks County 50plus Resource Directory will quickly become one of the handiest ways we serve your mind, heart, and spirit! ( ((

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Donna K. Anderson President and Publisher

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Table of Contents Directory of Products & Services...................................4

A Letter from the Publisher.............................................2

Display Advertiser Index ...............................................27

Listing Categories............................................................3

Emergency Information ...............................................27

Notes ..............................................................................27

Frequently Called Numbers.........................................26

Zip Codes .......................................................................26

Listing Categories CATEGORY

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CATEGORY

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Abuse Services.............................4

Food/Nutrition............................10

Parking â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Handicapped .........19

Adoption Services .......................4

Government ..............................10

Physicians ...................................19

Adult Day Services ......................4

Health & Wellness......................11

Postal Service.............................20

Advocacy ....................................4

Health Centers...........................12

Alzheimerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s/Dementia ................5

Home Care Services .................12

Animal Services ...........................5

Home Improvement .................14

Attorneys/Legal Resources ........5

Hospice Services........................14

Clothing Resources .....................6

Hospitals......................................14

Coins & Currency ........................6

Hotlines .......................................14

Relief Services ............................22

Community Services ...................6

Housing .......................................15

Consumer Protection..................6

Information & Referral ..............16

Retirement Communities & Homes..................................22

Counseling Services ....................7

Insurance....................................16

Employment.................................7

Libraries.......................................16

Events............................................8

Lottery .........................................18

Eye Care Services .......................8

Mental Health Services.............18

Utilities .........................................25

Financial Services ........................8

Museums.....................................18

Veteran Services .......................25

Fitness............................................9

Nursing/Rehab...........................19

Volunteer Opportunities ...........25

Prescription Drugs......................21 Promotional Products ...............21 Publications................................21 Publishers ....................................21 Real Estate Services ..................22 Recreation Clubs.......................22

Senior Centers............................22 Senior Services ...........................23 Therapies ....................................24 Transportation ............................25

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Directory of Products & Services Emergency Calls 911 (V&TTY)

(610) 374-4963 www.familyguidancecenter.com

Non-Emergency Calls (24 hours) (610) 655-4911

Hogar Crea of Berks Residential Re-education Program 302 South Fifth Street Reading, PA 19602 (610) 372-8410

Central PA Poison Control (800) 222-1222 – Toll-Free

Abuse Services

Alcohol/Drugs/Violence Alcoholics Anonymous (610) 373-6500 www.readingberksintergroup.org Berks Women in Crisis 50 North Fourth Street, Suite 101 Reading, PA 19601 (610) 373-1206 www.berkswomenincrisis.org Caron Foundation 243 North Galen Hall Road Wernersville, PA 19565-1501 (610) 678-2332 www.caron.org Council on Chemical Abuse (COCA) 601 Penn Street, Suite 600 Reading, PA 19601 (610) 376-8669 www.councilonchemicalabuse.org Counseling: Catholic Charities 400 Washington Street, Suite 100 Reading, PA 19601 (610) 376-7144 Drug Enforcement Task Force Reporting Drug Traffic/Sale (800) 422-1380 – Toll-Free

Hope Rescue Mission 645 North Sixth Street Reading, PA 19601 (610) 375-4224 MidPenn Legal Services Protection from Abuse 501 Washington Street, #401 Reading, PA 19601 (610) 376-8656 www.midpenn.org Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) 1216 Carbon Street Reading, PA 19601 (610) 372-6233 www.maddpa.org

Victim & Witness Services Berks County District Attorney Crime Victim Services Berks County Services Center 633 Court Street, Fifth Floor Reading, PA 19601 (610) 478-6000 www.co.berks.pa.us Berks Talkline (610) 374-8255 (800) 472-8255 – Toll-Free www.berks-talkline.org

Family Guidance Center 1235 Penn Avenue, Suite 205-206 Wyomissing, PA 19610

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Adoption Services Children & Youth Services Berks County Services Center 633 Court Street, 11th Floor Reading, PA 19601 (610) 478-6700 www.co.berks.pa.us Foster Grandparent Program County Service Center, Office of Aging 633 Court Street, Eighth Floor Reading, PA 19601-4303 (610) 478-6500 www.berksaging.org

Adult Day Services Phoebe Berks Village & Health Care Center 1 Reading Drive Wernersville, PA 19565 (610) 927-8580 (800) 453-8814 – Toll-Free www.phoebe.org/berks Phoebe Berks, a continuing care community, offers independent apartments/cottages, skilled nursing, rehabilitation, personal care, memory support, and adult day services. See Our Ad On Page 5

Advocacy Berks County Area Agency on Aging 633 Court Street, Eighth Floor Reading, PA 19601 (610) 478-6500 aging@countyofberks.com www.berksaging.org Berks County Area Agency on Aging is responsible for planning, developing, coordinating, and implementing programs and services for seniors over 60. See Our Ad On Page 23

Berks Encore 40 North Ninth Street Reading, PA 19601 (610) 374-3195 www.berksencore.org Berks Encore provides comprehensive services, referrals, education, and advocacy that allows older adults to achieve a better quality of life. See Our Ad On Page 21

Phoebe Berks Village & Health Care Center 1 Reading Drive Wernersville, PA 19565 (610) 927-8580 (800) 453-8814 – Toll-Free www.phoebe.org/berks Phoebe Berks, a continuing care community, offers independent apartments/cottages, skilled nursing, rehabilitation, personal care, memory support, and adult day services. See Our Ad On Page 5

Animal Services

Alzheimer’s/Dementia Alzheimer’s Association 399 Market Street, Suite 102 Philadelphia, PA 19103 (610) 375-4990 (888) 450-5702 – Toll-Free www.alz.org/desjsepa

Animal Rescue League of Berks County 58 Kennel Road Birdsboro, PA 19508 (610) 373-8830 www.berksarl.org Bureau of Dog Law Enforcement 2301 North Cameron Street Harrisburg, PA 17110

(717) 787-3062 www.agriculture.state.pa.us Humane Society of Berks County 1801 North 11th Street Reading, PA 19604 (610) 921-2348 www.berkshumane.org Large Animal Protection Society P.O. Box 243 West Grove, PA 19390 (610) 869-9880 www.largeanimalprotectionsociety.org

Attorneys/Legal Resources Berks County Bar Association 544 Court Street P.O. Box 1058 Reading, PA 19601 (610) 375-4591 www.berksbar.org Berks County Public Defenders Berks County Courthouse

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633 Court Street, 12th Floor Reading, PA 19601 (610) 478-6650 www.countyofberks.com

(610) 373-5208 www.salvationarmy.org

MidPenn Legal Services 501 Washington Street, Fourth Floor Reading, PA 19601 (610) 376-8656 www.midpenn.org

Historical Society of Berks County 940 Centre Avenue Reading, PA 19601 (610) 375-4375 www.berkshistory.org

O’Donnell, Weiss & Mattei, P.C. Kathleen M. Martin, CELA 41 East High Street Pottstown, PA 19464 (610) 323-2800 James C. Kovaleski, Esquire 347 Bridge Street, Suite 200 Phoenixville, PA 19460 (610) 917-9347 info@owmlaw.com www.owmlaw.com OWM can help navigate the unique issues impacting seniors and their loved ones: Medicare/Medicaid, guardianship, nursing home care, living wills, estate planning, and tax issues. Pennsylvania Senior Law Helpline (877) 727-7529 – Toll-Free www.seniorlawcenter.org

Clothing Resources Goodwill Fashions Shillington Shopping Center 600 Lancaster Avenue Shillington, PA 19607 (610) 777-5250 www.yourgoodwill.org Reading Berks Conference of Churches 519 Elm Street Reading, PA 19601 (610) 375-6108 www.readingberkschurches.org Salvation Army 301 South Fifth Street Reading, PA 19603-1099

Coins & Currency

Community Services Berks Encore 40 North Ninth Street Reading, PA 19601 (610) 374-3195 www.berksencore.org Berks Encore provides comprehensive services, referrals, education, and advocacy that allows older adults to achieve a better quality of life. See Our Ad On Page 21 Berks Encore@Home 40 North Ninth Street Reading, PA 19601 (610) 374-7240 beah@berksencore.org www.berksencore.org Berks Encore@Home allows you or a loved one to remain independent by providing vendor referrals for a variety of services. Minimal fee. See Our Ad On Page 21 Boyertown Area Multi-Service 200 West Spring Street Boyertown, PA 19512 (610) 367-6957 www.boyertownareamulti-service.org

National Shut-in Visitation Society 237 Franklin Street Reading, PA 19602-1033 (610) 374-6908 Public Utility Commission Bureau of Consumer Services 400 North Street Keystone Building Harrisburg, PA 17120 (800) 782-1110 – Toll-Free www.puc.state.pa.us

Consumer Protection

Complaints/Problems Better Business Bureau 50 West North Street Bethlehem, PA 18018-5780 (610) 866-8780 www.dc-easternpa.bbb.org Commonwealth Information Center (800) 932-0784 – Toll-Free Questions and complaints on state government agency services. www.state.pa.us

Hospital Service Complaints PA Department of Health Bureau of Facility Licensure & Certification Division of Acute & Ambulatory Care Health & Welfare Building, Room 532 625 Forster Street Harrisburg, PA 17120 (717) 783-8980 www.dsf.health.state.pa.us

Consumer Protection (800) 441-2555 – Toll-Free

Accepts complaints regarding hospital patient care, food, and sanitation.

La Casa de la Amistad Senior Center 501 Washington Street, Second Floor Reading, PA 19603 (610) 376-3748 www.centralhispaniccenter.org

Quality Insights of Pennsylvania 2601 Market Place Street, Suite 320 Harrisburg, PA 17110 (877) 346-6180 – Toll-Free www.qipa.org/pa

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Housing-Landlord/ Tenant Complaints PA Bureau of Consumer Protection 15th Floor, Strawberry Square Harrisburg, PA 17120 (800) 441-2555 – Toll-Free www.attorneygeneral.gov Also handles issues with mobile homes.

Counseling Services

Literacy Council of Reading & Berks County 35 South Dwight Street West Lawn, PA 19609 (610) 670-9960 www.lcrb.org

Employment Services

Mental Health Association of Reading & Berks County 122 West Lancaster Avenue, Suite 207 Shillington, PA 19607 (610) 775-3000 www.mharbc.org

Berks Community Action Program, Inc. 518 Washington Street Reading, PA 19601 (610) 376-6571

Parkinson’s Support Group 204 Columbia Avenue Reading, PA 19605 (610) 929-8627 rblatt@aol.com

Berks Counseling Center, Inc. 35 North Sixth Street, Second Floor Reading, PA 19601 (610) 373-4281 www.berkscc.org

YWCA Pottstown 315 King Street Pottstown, PA 19464 (610) 323-1888 www.ywcatricountyarea.org

Berks Women in Crisis 50 North Fourth Street, Suite 101 Reading, PA 19601 (610) 373-1206 www.berkswomenincrisis.org

Employment

Berks County Association for the Blind 2020 Hampden Boulevard Reading, PA 19604-1499 (610) 375-8407 berksblind2020@msn.com www.pablind.org Goodwill Corporate Office 310 North Wyomissing Avenue Shillington, PA 19607 (610) 777-7875 www.yourgoodwill.org Office of Vocational Rehabilitation Reading District Office 3602 Kutztown Road, Suite 200 Reading, PA 19605-3332 (610) 621-5800 (610) 916-8965 – TTY (800) 442-0949 – Toll-Free www.cwds.state.pa.us

GET BACK to What You Love At HealthSouth Reading Rehabilitation

Cancervivors Group Immanuel United Church of Christ 99 South Waverly Street Shillington, PA 19607 (610) 777-7107

Hospital, we’re committed to one thing— getting you back to what you love. That’s why we’re dedicated to bringing you a higher level of care in everything we do. Our ongoing commitment drives us to offer the newest technologies and customized programs that

Catholic Charities The Madison Building 400 Washington Street, Suite 100 Reading, PA 19601-3966 (610) 376-7144 www.allentowndiocese.org Jewish Federation of Reading 1100 Berkshire Boulevard, Suite 125 Wyomissing, PA 19610 (610) 921-0624 www.readingjewishcommunity.org

have helped HealthSouth Reading earn The Joint Commission’s Disease-Specific Care Certification for Stroke, Brain Injury and Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation. When you or a loved one needs rehabilitation, choose HealthSouth Reading Rehabilitation Hospital. Disease-Specific Care Certification by The Joint Commission for Stroke, Brain Injury and Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation

A Higher Level of Care

1623 Morgantown Road • Reading, PA 19607 • 610 796-6000 healthsouthreading.com

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personal level. Look for 50plus EXPOs in Chester, Cumberland, Dauphin, Lancaster (2), and York counties. PA State Senior Idol Kimberly Shaffer Events Manager 3912 Abel Drive Columbia, PA 17512 (717) 285-8123 (717) 285-1360 – Fax kshaffer@onlinepub.com www.senioridolpa.com

That’s why it’s important to choose a team that is committed to helping your loved ones spend the last days in the comfort of home and family.

Let us help you make each day count. www.cchnet.net 1-800-777-5109 610-371-1025

H o s p i c Compassionate Care

Pennsylvania CareerLink Berks County 501 Crescent Avenue Reading, PA 19605 (610) 988-1300 www.co.berks.pa.us/careerlink

PA State Senior Idol showcases the talents of Pennsylvanians 50+. Do you or does someone you know sing, dance, play an instrument, perform comedy, or have some other talent? Plan now to audition. You could be the next PA State Senior Idol. women’s expo Kimberly Shaffer Events Manager 3912 Abel Drive Columbia, PA 17512 (717) 285-8123 (717) 285-1360 – Fax kshaffer@onlinepub.com www.agreatwaytospendmyday.com The women’s expo is a one-day event featuring exhibitors and interactive fun that encompasses many aspects of a woman’s life.

Energy Assistance See Utilities

Events 50plus EXPOs Kimberly Shaffer Events Manager 3912 Abel Drive Columbia, PA 17512 (717) 285-8123 (717) 285-1360 – Fax kshaffer@onlinepub.com www.50plusExpoPA.com The 50plus EXPOs are lively, one-day events that bring businesses and communities together on a more

Campanella & Pearah Eye Care Associates 3855 Penn Avenue Sinking Spring, PA 19608 (610) 678-4552 (610) 678-7007 – Fax mgring@cameyecare.com www.cameyecare.com We provide the latest medical and surgical technology and skill to help maximize your visual potential. Let us be your family eye care specialists! See Our Ad On Page 19 EyeCare America C/O The American Academy of Ophthalmology (800) 222-3937 – Toll-Free Makes referrals for medical eye care. Programs to assist financially disadvantaged persons 65 years and older with medical eye care.

Financial Services

Financial Assistance American Red Cross Berks County Chapter 701 Centre Avenue Reading, PA 19601 (610) 375-4383 www.berks.redcross.org Berks County Assistance Office Reading State Office Building 625 Cherry Street, Room 215 Reading, PA 19602-1188 (610) 736-4211 (866) 215-3912 – Toll-Free www.dpw.state.pa.us Assistance with income, food stamps, medical cards, certain medical costs, etc.

Eye Care Services Berks County Association for the Vision Impaired 2020 Hampden Boulevard Reading, PA 19604 (610) 375-8407

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Berks County Department of Veterans 1243 County Road Leesport, PA 19533 (610) 378-5601 www.co.berks.pa.us/berks

Berks County Services Center 633 Court Street, 13th Floor Reading, PA 19601 (610) 478-6194 www.co.berks.pa.us Social Security Administration 201 Penn Street, Suite 200 Reading, PA 19601 (800) 772-1213 – Toll-Free www.socialsecurity.gov U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs 5000 Wissahickon Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19101 (800) 827-1000 – Toll-Free www.va.gov Veterans and Survivors Benefits Berks County Department of Veterans Affairs 1243 County Road Leesport, PA 19533

(610) 378-5601 www.co.berks.pa.us/berks

Tax & Accounting Services Volunteer Income Tax Program (VITA) 40 North Ninth Street Reading, PA 19601 (610) 374-3195 ext. 217 (800) 801-3070 – Toll-Free www.berksencore.org

Fitness Berks Encore 40 North Ninth Street Reading, PA 19601 (610) 374-3195 www.berksencore.org

Body Zone Sports and Wellness Complex 3103 Paper Mill Road Wyomissing, PA 19610 (610) 376-2100 info@bodyzonesports.com www.bodyzonesports.com Body Zone was voted Berks County’s best fitness facility for the eighth year in a row, in part because of our unique programs for older Americans through SilverSneakers®. See Our Ad On Page 20

Berks Encore provides comprehensive services, referrals, education, and advocacy that allows older adults to achieve a better quality of life. See Our Ad On Page 21

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Food/Nutrition Berks Encore 40 North Ninth Street Reading, PA 19601 (610) 374-3195 info@berksencore.org www.berksencore.org Berks Encore provides comprehensive services, referrals, education, and advocacy that allows older adults to achieve a better quality of life. See Our Ad On Page 21

Food Banks Greater Berks Food Bank 1011 Tuckerton Court Reading, PA 19605 (610) 926-5802 www.berksfoodbank.org

625 Cherry Street Reading, PA 19602 (610) 736-4211 www.dpw.state.pa.us

Government

County Government County Commissioners Kevin S. Barnhardt Christian Y. Leinbach Mark C. Scott Berks County Services Center 19 North Sixth Street Reading, PA 19601 (610) 478-6136 www.co.berks.pa.us

State Government Attorney General

Hope Rescue Mission 645 North Sixth Street Reading, PA 19601 (610) 375-4224 In His Name Pantry 2449 Cumberland Avenue Mount Penn, PA 19606 (610) 779-4030

Linda Kelly Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General 16th Floor, Strawberry Square Harrisburg, PA 17120 (717) 787-3391 www.attorneygeneral.gov

Tom Corbett 225 Main Capitol Building Harrisburg, PA 17120 (717) 787-2500 governor@state.pa.us

Opportunity House 430 North Second Street Reading, PA 19601 (610) 374-4696

State Representatives

Food Stamps

Mark Gillen – 128th District 29 Village Center Drive, Suite A7 Reading, PA 19607 (610) 775-5130 mgillen@pahousegop.com Jerry Knowles – 124th District 237 West Broad Street Tamaqua, PA 18252 (570) 952-3374 jknowles@pahousegop.com David M. Maloney Sr. – 130th District 46 East Philadelphia Street Boyertown, PA 19512 (610) 369-3010 dmaloney@pahouse.net Douglas G. Reichley – 134th District 1245 Chestnut Street, Unit #5 Emmaus, PA 18049 (610) 965-9933 dreichle@pahousegop.com

Governor

New Journey UMC Food Ministry 138 South Sixth Street Reading, PA 19602 (610) 375-3310

Reading Berks Conference of Churches 519 Elm Street Reading, PA 19601 (610) 375-6108 www.readingberkschurches.org

Gary Day – 187th District Northwest Centre Street, Suite 302 6299 State Route 309 New Tripoli, PA 18066 (610) 760-7082 gday@pahousegop.com

Thomas R. Caltagirone – 127th District 645 Penn Street, Fifth Floor Reading, PA 19601 (610) 376-1529 tcaltagi@pahouse.net Jim Cox – 129th District 2909 Windmill Road, Suite 7 Sinking Spring, PA 19608 (610) 670-0139 jimcox@repjimcox.com

Berks County Assistance Office Reading State Office Building

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Dante Santoni Jr. – 126th District 4933 Kutztown Road Temple, PA 19560 (610) 921-8921 dsantoni@pahouse.net Mike Tobash – 125th District 988 East Main Street, Suite A Schuylkill Haven (570) 385-8238 mtobash@pahousegop.com

State Senators David G. Argall – 29th District 1 West Centre Street P.O. Box 150 Mahanoy City, PA 17948 (570) 773-0891 Senate Box 203029 Harrisburg, PA 17120 Room 16, East Wing

(717) 787-2637 dargall@pasen.gov

Federal Government

U.S. Senators

U.S. Representatives

Mike Folmer – 48th District 101 Municipal Building 400 South Eighth Street Lebanon, PA 17042 (717) 274-6735 – Lebanon Office (717) 787-5708 – Harrisburg Office mfolmer@pasen.gov

Charles Dent – 15th District 1009 Longworth House Office Building Washington, D.C. 20515 (215) 541-4106 – Berks Office (202) 225-6411 – Washington Office

Robert P. Casey 393 Russell Senate Office Building Washington, D.C. 20510 (717) 231-7540 – Harrisburg Office (202) 224-6324 – Washington Office www.casey.senate.gov

James Gerlach – 6th District John C. Rafferty Jr. – 44th District 3818 Germantown Pike Collegeville, PA 19426 (610) 831-8830 (717) 787-1398 – Harrisburg Office jrafferty@pasen.gov Judy Schwank – 11th District 1940 North 13th Street, Suite 232 Reading, PA 19604 (610) 929-2151 (717) 787-8925 – Harrisburg Office senatorschwank@pasenate.com

2442 Rayburn House Office Building Washington, D.C. 20515 (610) 376-7630 – Berks Office (202) 225-4315 – Washington Office Tim Holden – 17th District 2417 Rayburn House Office Building Washington, D.C. 20515 (610) 921-3502 – Berks Office (202) 225-5546 – Washington Office Joseph R. Pitts – 6th District 420 Cannon House Office Building Washington, D.C. 20510 (610) 374-3637 – Berks Office (202) 225-2411 – Washington Office

Pat Toomey 502 Hart Senate Office Building Washington, D.C. 20510 (717) 782-3951 – Harrisburg Office (202) 224-4254 – Washington Office www.toomey.senate.gov

Health & Wellness American Cancer Society 498 Bellevue Avenue Reading, PA 19605 (610) 921-2329 (888) 227-5445 – Toll-Free www.cancer.org American Diabetes Association 3544 North Progress Avenue, Suite 103

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Harrisburg, PA 17110 (717) 657-4310 (888) 342-2383 – Toll-Free www.diabetes.org American Heart & American Stroke Association 25 Stevens Lane Building A, Suite #10 West Lawn, PA 19609 (800) 242-8721 – Toll-Free www.americanheart.org American Lung Association of PA – Southeastern Region 527 Plymouth Road, #403 Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462 (610) 941-9595 (800) 586-4872 – Toll-Free www.lunginfo.org Arthritis Foundation 629 North 13th Street Allentown, PA 18102 (610) 375-0832 www.arthritis.org Berks County Association for the Blind 2020 Hampden Boulevard Reading, PA 19604-1499 (610) 375-8407 Breast Cancer Support Services of Berks County 529 Reading Avenue, Suite C West Reading, PA 19611 (610) 478-1447 www.bcssberks.org Kidney Foundation of Central PA 4813 Jonestown Road, Suite 101 Harrisburg, PA 17109-1748 (717) 652-8123 www.kidneyfoundationofcentralpa.org Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of America 800 Corporate Circle, Suite 100 Harrisburg, PA 17110 (717) 652-6520 (800) 822-2873 – Toll-Free www.lls.org/cpa

Lupus Foundation 218A West Governor Road Hershey, PA 17033 (717) 533-0424 (888) 215-8787 – Toll-Free www.lupuspa.org Muscular Dystrophy Association 5940 Hamilton Boulevard, Suite F Allentown, PA 18106 (610) 391-1977 (800) 344-4863 – Toll-Free www.mda.org National Multiple Sclerosis Society 1 Reed Street, Suite 200 Philadelphia, PA 19147 (215) 271-1500 www.nationalmssociety.org/pae

(866) 761-6129 – Toll-Free www.ucpofpa.org

Health Centers The Reading Hospital for Post-Acute Rehabilitation 2802 Paper Mill Road Wyomissing, PA 19610 (484) 388-2388 huckleberrys@readinghospital.org www.readinghospital.org/rehab www.readinghospital.org/rehab-stories The Reading Hospital for Post-Acute Rehabilitation identifies and provides the appropriate level of physical and medical rehabilitation services to maximize patient independence. See Our Ad On The Back Page

Occupational Safety/Health Administration 49 North Progress Avenue Harrisburg, PA 17109 (717) 782-3902 www.osha.gov Penn State Cooperative Extension Services 1238 County Welfare Road, Suite 110 Leesport, PA 19533 (610) 378-1327 http://berks.extension.psu.edu The Reading Hospital for Post-Acute Rehabilitation 2802 Paper Mill Road Wyomissing, PA 19610 (484) 388-2388 huckleberrys@readinghospital.org www.readinghospital.org/rehab www.readinghospital.org/rehab-stories The Reading Hospital for Post-Acute Rehabilitation identifies and provides the appropriate level of physical and medical rehabilitation services to maximize patient independence. See Our Ad On The Back Page United Cerebral Palsy of Pennsylvania 908 North Second Street Harrisburg, PA 17102 (717) 441-6049

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Home Care Services HealthSouth Reading Rehabilitation Hospital 1623 Morgantown Road Reading, PA 19607 (610) 796-6000 (610) 796-6306 – Fax www.healthsouthreading.com HealthSouth provides a higher level of rehabilitative care to patients recovering from conditions such as stroke and orthopedic, spinal cord, and brain injuries. Sophisticated and innovative technologies produce maximum results. Inpatient/outpatient and home health services. See Our Ad On Page 7 The Reading Hospital Home Care Sixth Avenue and Spruce Street West Reading, PA 19611 (610) 988-4663 (610) 988-4664 – Fax www.readinghospital.org Our home care professionals combine personal attention with specialized nursing and therapy services for your faster recovery and continued independence at home. See Our Ad On Page 14 Continued on page 14

The Reading Hospital Home Care

Bringing Healthcare Home For more information select The Reading Hospital Home Care under Clinical Services at www.ReadingHospital.org A program of VNA Community Care Services Accredited by the Joint Commission Medicare/Medicaid Certiﬁed

Home Improvement U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Regional Office and Insurance Center 5000 Wissahickon Avenue P.O. Box 8079 Philadelphia, PA 19144 (215) 842-2000 (800) 827-1000 – Toll-Free www.va.gov Home buying, building, repairs, improvements, or refinancing.

Weatherization Berks Community Action Program 518 Washington Street P.O. Box 22 Reading, PA 19601 (610) 376-6571

Hospice Services Compassionate Care Hospice Serving Berks County (610) 371-1025 (800) 777-5109 – Toll-Free www.cchnet.net We offer specialized end-of-life care, including music, art, massage, and pet therapies. See Our Ad On Page 8

(610) 378-2000 www.thefutureofhealthcare.org

Hotlines Alcoholics Anonymous (717) 234-5390

Alzheimer’s Helpline Sixth SixthAve. Ave.and andSpruce SpruceSt. St. Reading, Reading, PA PA19611 16052 (610) (610)988-HOME 988-HOME (4663) (4663)

Hospitals

(800) 272-3900 – Toll-Free American Lung Association (800) 586-4872 – Toll-Free Banking Complaints (800) 722-2657 – Toll-Free

HealthSouth Reading Rehabilitation Hospital 1623 Morgantown Road Reading, PA 19607 (610) 796-6000 (610) 796-6306 – Fax www.healthsouthreading.com

Cancer Information Service (800) 422-6237 – Toll-Free

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Consumer Protection Hotline (800) 441-2555 – Toll-Free

The Reading Hospital for Post-Acute Rehabilitation 2802 Paper Mill Road Wyomissing, PA 19610 (484) 388-2388 huckleberrys@readinghospital.org www.readinghospital.org/rehab www.readinghospital.org/rehab-stories The Reading Hospital for Post-Acute Rehabilitation identifies and provides the appropriate level of physical and medical rehabilitation services to maximize patient independence. See Our Ad On The Back Page St. Joseph Medical Center 2500 Bernville Road Reading, PA 19605

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Consumer Product Safety Commission (800) 638-2772 – Toll-Free

Diabetes Hotline (800) 342-2383 – Toll-Free Environmental Protection Agency (800) 424-9346 – Toll-Free (800) 535-0202 – Toll-Free Emergency Hotline Gamblers Anonymous (800) 522-4700 – Toll-Free Insurance Information Institute (800) 331-9146 – Toll-Free International Hearing Society (800) 521-5247 – Toll-Free IRS Income Tax Assistance (800) 829-1040 – Toll-Free Kidney Foundation Helpline (800) 622-9010 – Toll-Free Medicaid Hotline (800) 433-1324 – Toll-Free

Medicare (800) 647-8089 – Toll-Free

Vehicle Safety Hotline (800) 424-9393 – Toll-Free

Mortgage Assistance Program (800) 342-2397 – Toll-Free

Welfare Fraud (800) 932-0582 – Toll-Free

National Health Information Center (800) 336-4797 – Toll-Free National Institute on Aging (800) 222-2225 – Toll-Free Nuclear Regulatory Commission (800) 368-5642 – Toll-Free PA Crime Stoppers (800) 472-8477 – Toll-Free PA Department of Banking (800) 722-2657 – Toll-Free

Reading, PA 19601 (610) 372-8433 www.nhsgreaterberks.org

Temporary/Short-Term Berks Community Action Program, Inc. 518 Washington Street Reading, PA 19601 (610) 376-6571

Housing Phoebe Berks Village & Health Care Center 1 Reading Drive Wernersville, PA 19565 (610) 927-8580 (800) 453-8814 – Toll-Free www.phoebe.org/berks Phoebe Berks, a continuing care community, offers independent apartments/cottages, skilled nursing, rehabilitation, personal care, memory support, and adult day services. See Our Ad On Page 5

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Affordable Housing

PACE (800) 225-7223 – Toll-Free

Neighborhood Housing Services of Greater Berks 213 North Fifth Street, Suite 1030

PennDOT (800) 932-4600 – Toll-Free Public Utility Commission Bureau of Consumer Services (800) 782-1110 – Toll-Free Radon Hotline (800) 237-2366 – Toll-Free Recycling (800) 346-4242 – Toll-Free Social Security Information (800) 772-1213 – Toll-Free Stroke & Neurological Information (800) 352-9424 – Toll-Free U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (800) 827-1000 – Toll-Free U.S.D.A. Meat & Poultry Hotline (800) 674-6854 – Toll-Free

Berks County Housing Authority 1803 Butter Lane Reading, PA 19606 (610) 370-0822 www.berksha.org Subsidized. Boyertown Area Creative Housing Boyertown Area Multi-Service 301 West Spring Street Boyertown, PA 19512 (610) 367-6957 www.boyertownareamulti-service.org

Preserving Pennsylvania’s Transportation History The Boyertown Museum of Historic Vehicles was founded in 1965 and is the nation's leading repository of vintage automobiles and other over-the-road vehicles produced in southeastern Pennsylvania. The museum has a collection of over 150 vehicles and most of the finest examples are on exhibit on a rotating basis. It is housed in the former Boyertown Auto Body Works factory, where many of the commercial vehicles on display were manufactured, and consists of over 35,000 square feet of exhibition space, conference and events rental spaces, gift shop, and administrative offices. The museum is located approximately 35 miles northwest of Philadelphia in Boyertown, Pennsylvania. The museum is open Tuesday through Sunday, 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission: adults $6; seniors and AAA $5; students $4.

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Reading Housing Authority 400 Hancock Boulevard Reading, PA 19611 (610) 775-4813

PA Insurance Department Strawberry Square, Room 1209 Harrisburg, PA 17120-1802 (877) 881-6388 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Toll-Free

Salvation Army 301 South Fifth Street Reading, PA 19602-1099 (610) 373-5208 www.salvationarmywestchester.org

Social Security Administration 201 Penn Street, Suite 200 Reading, PA 19601 (800) 772-1213 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Toll-Free www.ssa.gov

Information & Referral Berks County Area Agency on Aging 633 Court Street, Eighth Floor Reading, PA 19601 (610) 478-6500 aging@countyofberks.com www.berksaging.org Berks County Area Agency on Aging is responsible for planning, developing, coordinating, and implementing programs and services for seniors over 60. See Our Ad On Page 23 Berks Encore 40 North Ninth Street Reading, PA 19601 (610) 374-3195 info@berksencore.org www.berksencore.org Berks Encore provides comprehensive services, referrals, education, and advocacy that allows older adults to achieve a better quality of life. See Our Ad On Page 21 United Way of Berks County 501 Washington Street Reading, PA 19601 (610) 685-4550 www.uwberks.org

Insurance

Insurance Services Insurance Information Institute (212) 346-5500 www.iii.org

Legal Services See Attorneys/Legal Resources

Libraries Bernville Area Community Library 6721 Bernville Road P.O. Box 580 Bernville, PA 19506 (610) 488-1302 www.berks.lib.pa.us/bernvilleacl Bethel-Tulpehocken Public Library 8601 Lancaster Avenue Bethel, PA 19507 (717) 933-4060 www.berks.lib.pa.us/bethelpl Boone Area Library 129 North Mill Street Birdsboro, PA 19508 (610) 582-5666 www.berks.lib.pa.us/birdsborocl Boyertown Community Library 29 East Philadelphia Avenue Boyertown, PA 19512 (610) 369-0496 www.berks.lib.pa.us/boyertowncl Brandywine Community Library 60 Tower Drive Topton, PA 19562 (610) 682-7115 www.berks.lib.pa.us/brandywinecl Exeter Community Library 4569 Prestwick Drive Reading, PA 19606 (610) 406-9431 www.berks.lib.pa.us/exetercl

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Fleetwood Area Public Library 110 West Arch Street Fleetwood, PA 19522 (610) 944-0146 www.berks.lib.pa.us/fleetwoodapl Hamburg Public Library 35 North Third Street Hamburg, PA 19526 (610) 562-2843 www.berks.lib.pa.us/hamburgpl Louisa Gonser Community Library (formerly Kutztown Public Library) 70 Bieber Alley Kutztown, PA 19530 (610) 683-5820 www.berks.lib.pa.us/louisagonsercl Mifflin Community Library 6 Philadelphia Avenue Shillington, PA 19607 (610) 777-3911 www.berks.lib.pa.us/mifflincl Muhlenburg Community Library 3612 Kutztown Road Reading, PA 19605 (610) 929-0589 www.berks.lib.pa.us/muhlenbergcl Reading Public Library Main Branch 100 South Fifth Street Reading, PA 19602 (610) 655-6350 www.reading.lib.pa.us Reading Public Library Northeast Branch 1348 North 11th Street Reading, PA 19604 (610) 655-6361 www.reading.lib.pa.us Reading Public Library Northwest Branch 901 Schuylkill Avenue Reading, PA 19601 (610) 655-6360 www.reading.lib.pa.us Continued on page 18

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The Reading Hospital for Post-Acute Rehabilitation 2802 Paper Mill Road Wyomissing, PA 19610 (484) 388-2388 huckleberrys@readinghospital.org www.readinghospital.org/rehab www.readinghospital.org/rehab-stories The Reading Hospital for Post-Acute Rehabilitation identifies and provides the appropriate level of physical and medical rehabilitation services to maximize patient independence. See Our Ad On The Back Page Service Access Management (SAM, Inc.) Crisis Intervention 19 North Sixth Street, Suite 200 Reading, PA 19601 (610) 236-0530 www.sam-inc.org

Museums Boyertown Museum of Historic Vehicles 85 South Walnut Street Boyertown, PA 19512 (610) 367-2090 (610) 367-9712 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Fax mail@boyertownmuseum.org www.boyertownmuseum.org The Boyertown Museum of Historic Vehicles is the nationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s leading repository of vintage automobiles and over-the-road vehicles produced in southeastern Pennsylvania. See Our Ad On Page 15 Reading Public Museum 500 Museum Road Reading, PA 19611-1425 (610) 371-5850 www.readingpublicmuseum.org

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Physicians Campanella & Pearah Eye Care Associates 3855 Penn Avenue Sinking Spring, PA 19608 (610) 678-4552 (610) 678-7007 – Fax mgring@cameyecare.com www.cameyecare.com We provide the latest medical and surgical technology and skill to help maximize your visual potential. Let us be your family eye care specialists! See Our Ad On Page 19

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Limekiln (610) 689-4404

Sinking Spring (610) 678-8136

Lyon Station (610) 682-2516

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Maxatawny (610) 683-8212

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Mohrsville (610) 926-3498

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American Red Cross Berks County Chapter 701 Centre Avenue Reading, PA 19601 (610) 375-4383 www.berks.redcross.org Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency (800) 808-5236 – Toll-Free www.pema.state.pa.us

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Recreation Clubs Berks Community Action Program, Inc. 518 Washington Street Reading, PA 19601 (610) 376-6571 www.thecaap.org

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Retirement Communities & Homes Phoebe Berks Village & Health Care Center 1 Reading Drive Wernersville, PA 19565 (610) 927-8580 (800) 453-8814 – Toll-Free www.phoebe.org/berks Phoebe Berks, a continuing care community, offers independent apartments/cottages, skilled nursing, rehabilitation, personal care, memory support, and adult day services. See Our Ad On Page 5

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Senior Services Berks County Area Agency on Aging 633 Court Street, Eighth Floor Reading, PA 19601 (610) 478-6500 aging@countyofberks.com www.berksaging.org Berks County Area Agency on Aging is responsible for planning, developing, coordinating, and implementing programs and services for seniors over 60. See Our Ad On Page 23 Berks Encore 40 North Ninth Street Reading, PA 19601 (610) 374-3195 www.berksencore.org Berks Encore provides comprehensive services, referrals, education, and advocacy that allows older adults to achieve a better quality of life. See Our Ad On Page 21

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Internal Revenue Service 201 Penn Street Reading, PA 19601 (610) 320-5154 (800) 829-1040 – Toll-Free www.irs.gov Pennsylvania Taxpayer Assistance 625 Cherry Street, Suite 239 Reading, PA 19602 (610) 378-4401 www.revenue.state.pa.us State taxes only.

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Therapies HealthSouth Reading Rehabilitation Hospital 1623 Morgantown Road Reading, PA 19607 (610) 796-6000 (610) 796-6306 – Fax www.healthsouthreading.com HealthSouth provides a higher level of rehabilitative care to patients recovering from conditions such as stroke and orthopedic, spinal cord, and brain injuries. Sophisticated and innovative technologies produce maximum results. Inpatient/outpatient and home health services. See Our Ad On Page 7

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The Reading Hospital Home Care Sixth Avenue and Spruce Street West Reading, PA 19611 (610) 988-4663 (610) 988-4664 – Fax www.readinghospital.org Our home care professionals combine personal attention with specialized nursing and therapy services for your faster recovery and continued independence at home. See Our Ad On Page 14

Transportation Reading Metro Taxi, Inc. 615 Elm Street Reading, PA 19601 (610) 374-5111

Columbia Gas (CAP) (800) 272-2714 – Toll-Free Dominion Peoples (CAP) (800) 400-9276 – Toll-Free First Energy (CAP) (800) 207-9276 – Toll-Free LIHEAP Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (610) 736-4228 (866) 857-7095 – Toll-Free Met-Ed (CAP) (800) 207-9276 – Toll-Free PECO (CAP Rate) (800) 344-3574 – Toll-Free

Wheelchair-accessible vans. Volunteer Home Care Transportation Services (866) 844-9091 – Toll-Free www.diakon.org/vhc

Utilities Allegheny Power (LIPURP) (800) 255-3443 – Toll-Free Berks County Assistance Office Reading State Office Building 625 Cherry Street Reading, PA 19602-1188 (610) 736-4211 Berks Encore 40 North Ninth Street Reading, PA 19601 (610) 374-3195 www.berksencore.org Berks Encore provides comprehensive services, referrals, education, and advocacy that allows older adults to achieve a better quality of life. See Our Ad On Page 21

Penn Power (CAP) (800) 207-9276 – Toll-Free PGW (LIHEAP) (215) 235-1000 PPL (OnTrack) (866) 215-3911 – Toll-Free Salvation Army 301 South Fifth Street Reading, PA 19603-1099 (610) 373-5208 www.salvationarmy.org UGI – Electric (LISHP) (800) 340-5394 – Toll-Free UGI – Gas & Electric (LIHEAP) (800) 844-9276 – Toll-Free

Veteran Services

Berks County Veterans Affairs 1243 County Road Leesport, PA 19533 (610) 378-5601 www.co.berks.pa.us Berks VA Outpatient Clinic St. Joseph’s Community Center 145 North Sixth Street, Third Floor Reading, PA 19601 (610) 208-4717 Governor’s Veterans Outreach & Assistance Center 121 North Reading Avenue Boyertown, PA 19512 (610) 473-3003 (800) 247-2323 – Toll-Free United Veterans Beacon House 130 South Ninth Street Akron, PA 17501 (717) 859-4577

Volunteer Opportunities American Red Cross Berks County Chapter 701 Centre Avenue Reading, PA 19601 (610) 375-4383 www.berks.redcross.org United Way of Berks County 501 Washington Street P.O. Box 702 Reading, PA 19603 (610) 685-4550 www.uwberks.org

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17067

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19503

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17555

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19504

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19545

Bechtelsville

19505

Newmanstown

17073

Bernville

19506

Oley

19547

Bethel

19507

Palm

18070

Birdsboro

19508

Pine Forge

19548

Blandon

19510

Pottstown

19464

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Bowers

19511

Reading

19601

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Boyertown

19512

Reading

19602

Breinigsville

18031

Reading

19603

Centerport

19516

Reading

19604

Douglassville

19518

Reading

19605

Earlville

19519

Reading

19606

East Greenville

18041

Reading

19607

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Elverson

19520

Reading

19608

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Fleetwood

19522

Fredericksburg

17026

Reading

19609

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19523

Reading

19610

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19611

Reading

19612

Reading

19640

Rehrersburg

19550

Reinholds

17569

Richland

17087

Hamburg

19526

Hereford

18056

Kempton

19529

Kutztown

19530

Leesport

19533

Lenhartsville

19534

Limekiln

19535

Robesonia

19551

Lyon Station

19536

Shartlesville

19554

Macungie

18062

Shoemakersville

19555

Maxatawny

19538

Strausstown

19559

Mertztown

19539

Temple

19560

Mohnton

19540

Topton

19562

Mohrsville

19541

Virginville

19564

Monocacy Station 19542

Wernersville

19565

Morgantown

19543

Womelsdorf

19567

Mount Aetna

19544

Zionsville

18092

26 50plus Resource Directory Berks County Edition 2012

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Berks County Area Agency on Aging .....................23

Keller Williams Realty Elite .........................................11

Berks Encore ...............................................................21

OLP Products ..............................................................22

Body Zone Sports and Wellness Complex...............20

On-Line Publishers, Inc...............................9, 17, 22, 24

Boyertown Museum of Historic Vehicles .................15 Campanella & Pearah Eye Care Associates .........19

Pennsylvania Lottery..................................................13 Phoebe Berks Village & Health Care Center ...........5 The Reading Hospital Home Care ...........................14

Compassionate Care Hospice...................................8 HealthSouth Reading Rehabilitation Hospital ..........7

The Reading Hospital for Post-Acute Rehabilitation.......................Back Page

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