Bancroft Senior Center News

Bancroft 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.

Meals on Wheels

The Meals on Wheels program started in Bancroft February 10^th. Anyone over the age of 60 years and lives within the city limits are eligible for these meals. You may sign up anytime for the Meals on Wheels program; you can get the meals delivered however many times you want them each week. You must call 402-687-2332 before 8:45 if you want a meal that day.

We need more volunteers willing to deliver the meals once they get to the senior center in Bancroft. Contact the senior contact 402-648-3387 if you wish to help deliver the meals, want a meal delivered or have a question.

Weekly Activities:

Wed. Feb. 26: No melody chimer practice today. Join us for coffee anytime during the day. Play bowling on the Wii game at 1:00 and play bingo at 2:00

Thurs.: Feb. 27 Pool 9:30. Tai Chi class at 9:30 and the walking ex. class at 10:30. Stop in for coffee at 10:00. Remember to sign up to play in the pitch tournament at 1:30 today.

Fri. Feb 28: Have you signed up for the meatball dinner at 12:00? There will be a pinochle tournament and hand and foot card game at 1:30.

Sat. March 1:  Come to the music jam at 7:00 to enjoy the entertainers perform; bring some finger foods for lunch.

Mon. March 3: Bring a covered dish and enjoy the potluck noon meal with your friends. After the dishes are done we will play cards. Work on the jigsaw puzzle.

Tues. March 4: Play pool at 9:30. Tai Chi class at 9:30 and the walking ex. class at 10:00.  Sign up for the pitch tournament at 1:30. Work on the jigsaw puzzle

Wed. March 5: No melody chimer practice today.  Stop in and have a cup of coffee. Come and play the card game 65 or dominoes at 1:30.  Work on the jigsaw puzzle anytime you are at the center.