Bancroft Senior Center News

8ancroft Senior Center News

* The senior center provides Information and Assistance to any individual who is looking for services for themselves or another person 60 years and older, the center manager and/or center participant can provide information to individuals on services available within the community. We link individuals to the services and opportunities that are available within or beyond the community itself. We will then establish adequate follow-up procedures to see that their needs were met. For more information call 402-648-3387.

*If you are 60 years and older and need information on programs designed to help keep you in your home longer or if you need legal help, contact Connie at 402-648-3387 or in the evening at 402-648-7648.

* We have the following medical equipment to loan out on an as need basis, wheel chair, bath seats, toilet seat riser and portable toilet chair, crutches or walker. Call 402-648-3387 during office hours.

Farmers Market will be Friday mornings from 9:30 to 11:00, across the street from the senior center, in front of the Village Community Bulletin Board.

Weekly Activities:

Wed. Oct.: 16   Melody chimes practice at 9:00.  Join us for coffee at 10:00. Sign up for the pitch tournament at 1:30.

Thurs. Oct. 17: Pool at 9:20. Tai Chi class at 9:30, walking ex. at 10:15 and coffee at 10:00.  Flu shots will be given today from noon until 1:00 p.m. No need to sign up; remember to bring your Medicare card. If you are younger than 65 years the cost for the shot will be $25.00. Sign up for the pinochle tournament at 1:30.

Fri. Oct. 18: Farmers Market from 9:30 – 11:00, located across the street by the Village Community Bulletin Board. Chair & Frog ex. class at 9:30 and walking ex.at 10:15.

The monthly birthday party is today at 1:30, come and help the honorees celebrate their birthdays.

Mon. Oct. 21: Stop in for a cup of coffee. The caregiver support group meets at 2:00.

Tues. Oct. 22: Pool at 9:20.  Walking ex. class at 10:15. Sign up for the fried chicken dinner at noon today. Cards will be played after the dishes are done.

Wed. Oct. 23: No melody chimes practice this morning.  Join us for coffee at 10:00. Sign up for the pitch tournament at 1:30.

Caregiver Support Group Meeting

The monthly Caregiver Support Group will meet at the Bancroft Senior Center, this coming Monday, October 21, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. The meetings are very informal; various topics are discussed and those who attend are encouraged to share their ups and downs of being a caregiver. If you are a caregiver and have never attended a meeting, please feel free to come and join us.