The annual senior art contest, sponsored by the Berks County Office Of Aging and Berks County Parks & Recreation Department was recently conducted at Gring's Mill Recreation Area in conjunction with Celebration Of Music & The Arts.

The judging was in six categories.  First prize winners in the various categories were as follows:

Cash prizes were awarded to the winners and the art is now on dislay at the Berks County Office Of Aging for one year.

Barbara Coffin, Executive Director of the Berks County Office Of Aging, states: "talent and a zest for being creative abounds in our Berks County seniors.  We are delighted that there were 110 entries in the contest - the most ever!"  The general public is cordially invited to view the artworks at the Office Of Aging, County Services Center, 633 Court St, 8th Floor, Reading; Monday - Friday 8 am - 5 pm. Parking is available at the Reading Parking Authority lots at Reed & Court Street or Walnut & Poplar Streets.

For more information about the Berks County Office of Aging please call (610) 478-6500 or e-mail us at aging@countyofberks.com or visit the Berks County Office of Aging, County Services Center, 633 Court Street, Reading, Pa 19601-4303.

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