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. March 11: Melody chimers practice today at 9:00. We will play Rummykub at 1:30 or any other game that you would like to play.

Thurs. March 12: Tai Chi class at 9:30, and walking ex class at 10:30. Today we have rolls and coffee for $2.00 from 9 to 11 am. Sign up to play in the pitch tournament at 1:30.

Fri. March 13: Soup for today has been changed to vegetable beef and chicken noodle. Sign up to play in the pinochle tournament at 1:30.

Mon. March 16: Join us for coffee at 9:30. The caregiver support group meets today at 2:00 pm.

Tues. March 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. Our evening meal will be served from 5:30 -6:45 and we will serve biscuits and gravy, scrambled eggs, fruit cup and juice. If enough people are interested in playing cards they will be played after the dishes are done.

Wed. March 18: Melody chimers will play at the senior center and nursing home in Wisner. If you want to play 5-handed pinochle please sign up to play the game at 1:30.