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 walkers. Call 402-648-3387 during office hours.

Meals on Wheels

Would you like to get Meals on Wheels? 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 8:30 a.m. if you want a meal that day. The suggested donation for the meals is $4.00.

Weekly Activities:

Wed. July 9: Melody chimers practice at 9:00. Our supply of recycled anniversary cards is very low and we need some volunteers willing to come and work on this project at 1:30.

Thurs. July10: Tai Chi class at 9:30 and the walking ex. class at 10:30. Stop in for coffee at 10:00. Come and play bingo at 2:00.

Fri. July 11: Join us for chair exercises at 10:00. Wisner pool players will be at the center for the monthly pool tournament. Sign up for the noon meal: scalloped potatoes with hamburger, veggie and dessert. Pinochle tournament is at 1:30.

Mon. July 14: Sign up for the pitch tournament at 1:30. Stop in and work on the jig saw puzzle.

Tues. July 15: Tai Chi class at 9:30 and the walking ex. class at 10:30. Stop in for coffee at 10:00. We will have a pinochle tournament at 1:30. St Joe’s Retirement Community will furnish the snack at 3:30. Sign up for the evening picnic supper on the 16^th.

Wed. July 16: Melody chimes practice at 9:00. There will be a pitch tournament at 1:30. The picnic supper will be held at 6:30 and the Clarkson Community Polka Band will start playing at 7:00.