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. Dec. 10: Melody chimes practice at 9:00. Sign up to play in the pitch tournament at 1:30.

Thurs. Dec. 11: Tai Chi Class at 9:30 and walking ex class at 10:30. Stop in and have coffee with us at 10:00. We have bingo at 2:00.

Fri. Dec. 12: Join us for the chair ex. at 10:00. Pool players go to Wisner for a pool tournament. The noon meal will be vegetable or chicken noodle soup. The pinochle tournament is 1:30.

Mon. Dec. 15: The caregiver support group will meet at 2:00 p.m.

Tues. Dec. 16: Tai Chi class at 9:30 and the walking ex. class at 10:30. Stop in for coffee at 10:00. The Christmas party starts at 2:00 p.m.

Wed. Dec. 17: No chimes practice. Hand and Foot card tournament at 1:30. Foot clinic will be this afternoon starting at 1:45. Call or stop in and make an appointment.