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. April 9: Melody chimes practice at 9:00. Join us for coffee anytime during the day. Sign up for the pinochle tournament at 1:30.

Thurs.: April 10: Tai Chi class at 9:30 and the walking ex. class at 10:30. Stop in for coffee at 10:00. If you come at 1:00 you may play golf for an hour. Come and play bingo at 2:00. You are welcome to come at any time to work on the jigsaw puzzle.

Fri. April 11: Pool tournament at with the Wisner pool players. In the afternoon we will be getting ready for the fund raiser that night. Evening fish fry from 5:30 – 7:30.

Mon. April 14: Will work on flowers and wreaths for Memorial Day at 1:30. Remember to sign up to eat dinner at the center tomorrow.

Tues. April 15: Tai Chi class at 9:30 and the walking ex. class at 10:30. Stop in for coffee at 10:00. Noon meal is spaghetti, green beans, garlic bread, fruit and relishes. Cards and/or golf will be played about 1:30.

Wed. April 16: Melody chimes practice at 9:00. Sign up for the pitch tournament at 1:30 today.