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.

FREE Assistance – Krista, from Northeast Nebraska Community Action Partnership, will be here Wednesday, March 26, in the afternoon, to fill out your Homestead Exemption Form or help you file your Income Tax. Call the center 402-648-3387 to make your appointment for these free services.

Free Colon Cancer Kits will be available at the center March 25 from 11:00 a.m., until 3:00 p.m.

Weekly Activities:

Wed. March 19: Melody chimers will practice at 9:30. Join us for coffee anytime during the day. Sign up to be in the 5-handed pinochle tournament at 1:30.

Thurs.: March 20: Tai Chi class at 9:30 and the walking ex. class at 10:30. Stop in for coffee at 10:00. You pick the card game you would like to play today at 1:30 You are welcome to come and work on the jig saw puzzle.

Fri. March 21: Come and help Marilyn celebrate her birthday this afternoon. Cards will be played at 1:30 and lunch will be served at 3:15.

Mon. March 24: Sign up for the pitch tournament at 1:30. The monthly board meeting will be at 3:30. Remember to sign up for the noon meal on Tues.

Tues. March 25: the Wisner pool players will be at the center for a tournament. The meal will be liver and onion or hamburger parry, mashed potatoes, veggie and dessert.   Tai Chi class at 9:30 and the walking ex. class at 10:00.  Cards will be played at 1:30.

Wed. March 26:  No melody chimes practice today. Sign up to play in the pitch tournament at 1:30.