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.

Weekly Activities:

Wed. Nov. 19: Melody chimes practice at 9:00. Sign up to play 5-Handed Pinochle at 1:30. Have you had a chance to talk to a SHIIP volunteer about your prescription drug Part D; Rita Brehmer who is a SHIIP volunteer, may be able to find another plan that is a better price for the plan and perhaps also for the drugs you are taking. Call the senior center and make an appointment.

Thurs. Nov. 20: 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. Nov. 21: Join us for chair exercises at 10:00. Come for the birthday party at 1:30.

Mon. Nov. 24: The noon meal for today will be pork rib-lets, scalloped potatoes, mixed vegetables, and cake. The pinochle and Hand and Foot tournament will start at 1:30. Senior center board meeting is at 3:45.

Tues. Nov 25: Tai Chi class at 9:30 and the walking ex. class at 10:30. Stop in for coffee at 10:00. Golf tournament is at 1:30.

Wed. Nov. 26: Melody chimes practice at 9:00. Sign up for the pitch tournament at 1:30.

Thurs. & Fri. Nov. 27 & 28: Center is closed for the Thanksgiving holiday.