News From Bancroft Senior Center

* 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.

Polka Band and Soup Supper – Sat. Oct. 18

We have invited the polka band back again to entertain us; everyone that attended last time really enjoyed their music. We will have a soup supper, serving chili and chicken noodle soup, home-made desserts and beverage, serving from 5:30-7:30 p.m. The band will play from 6:00 until about 7:15 p.m. The public is invited to attend.

Weekly Activities:

Wed. Oct. 15: Melody chimes practice at 9:00. Sign up for 5-handed pinochle at 1:30.

Thurs. Oct. 16: 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?

Fri. Oct. 17: Join us for chair exercises at 10:00. The farmers market is happening by the community bulletin board; selling from 9:30 – 11:00 a.m. The birthday party starts at 1:30; join us to play cards or work on the jigsaw puzzle, lunch is served at 3:30.

Mon. Oct. 20: The caregiver support group meeting starts at 2:00; all caregivers are welcome to come to these meetings.

Tues. Oct.21: Tai Chi class at 9:30 and the walking ex. class at 10:30. Stop in for coffee at 10:00. Sign up to play in the pitch tournament at 1:30. We will have French toast and pancakes in the evening from 5:30-6:30. Evening cards begins at 7:00.

Wed. Oct. 22: Melody chimes practice at 9:00. Would you like to play in the golf game tournament at 1:30?