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 18: Melody chimers will play at the senior center and the nursing home in Wisner at 12:45 and 2:00 respectively. We will play 5-handed pinochle at 1:30.

Thurs. March 19: Stop in for fresh baked cinnamon rolls and coffee for $2.00 starting at 9:00 a.m. Tai Chi class at 9:30, and walking ex class at 10:30. Sign up to play in the pitch tournament at 1:30.

Fri. March 20: Join us for our monthly birthday party starting at 1:30, we play pitch and hand and foot. Lunch is served at 3:30. Sign up for the chicken dinner being served on March 24.

Mon. March 23: Join us for coffee at 9:30. Sign up to play hand and foot at 1:30 pm. The monthly board meeting is at 3:30 p.m.

Tues. March 24: Tai Chi class at 9:30, and walking ex. class at 10:30. Stop in for coffee at 10:00. Join us for the chicken dinner at noon. Cards will be played after lunch.

Wed. March 25: Melody chimers will practice at 9:00. If you want to make the ladder necklace bring a scissors and ruler, remember to sign up before today so that Mary has adequate supplies.