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.

Farmers Market

The Bancroft farmers market is held each week on Friday and Saturday mornings from 9:30 – 11:00 a.m. located by the community board. All vendors are welcome to sell baked goods, jellies, farm fresh eggs, honey, garden produce etc. No charge to participate in the farmers market. For more information contact Connie at 402-648-3387.

Weekly Activities:

Wed. July 30: Melody chimers practice at 9:00. There will be a pitch tournament at 1:30.

Thurs. July 31: Tai Chi class at 9:30 and the walking ex. class at 10:30. Stop in for coffee at 10:00. Come and play the golf game at 1:30.

Fri. Aug. 1: Join us for chair exercises at 10:00. Sign up to play in the pinochle tournament at 1:30. The farmers market has started; it is located by the bulletin board, selling from 9:30 – 11:00 a.m.

Sat. Aug. 2: Join us at the music jam starting at 7:00 p.m. The public is welcome to come. Bring finger foods for break time.

Mon. Aug. 4: Bring your food and join us for the potluck dinner. Cards and jigsaw puzzles will be on the afternoon agenda. Remember to make your appointment for the foot clinic this coming Wednesday.

Tues. Aug. 5: Tai Chi class at 9:30 and the walking ex. class at 10:30. Stop in for coffee at 10:00. Sign up for the pitch tournament at 1:30

Wed. Aug. 5: Melody chimes practice at 9:00. Play cards at 1:30. Call or stop in to make your appointment for the foot clinic starting at 1:30.