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. Feb. 11: Melody chimes practice today at 9:00. Valentine Bingo is at 2:00 pm. Sign up for Friday’s chicken dinner by 3:00 pm today.

Thurs. Feb. 12: Tai Chi class at 9:30, and walking ex class at 10:30. Stop in for coffee at 10:00. Sign up to play in the pitch tournament at 1:30.

Fri. Feb. 13: Chair exercise at 10:00. Herman Chiropractic will do a free spinal screening at 11:40. Chicken dinner is at noon and Sheila Pape will do a presentation at 12:20 on “How to Stay Young for the First 100 Years of your Life.” Cards or work on the puzzle after lunch.

Mon. Feb. 16: The caregiver support group will meet at 2:00 pm today.

Tues. Feb. 17: Tai Chi class at 9:30, and walking ex. class at 10:30. Stop in for coffee at 10:00. Sign up to play in the pitch tournament at 1:30. The evening supper will be French toast and pancakes serving from 5:30-6:45 pm.

Wed. Feb. 18: Melody chimes practice at 9:00. Cards or any type of board game you would like to play at 1:30 pm.