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.

*Come and join us Sunday, April 12 for a spaghetti dinner fundraiser, there will be spaghetti with red meat sauce or white sauce, garlic bread, lettuce or jello salad and a variety of home-made desserts. Come and enjoy the good food.

Weekly Activities:

Wed. April 15: Melody chimers will practice at 9:00. Sign up to play in the pinochle or hand and foot tournament at 1:30, St Joe’s will furnish the lunch at 3:30.

Thurs. April 16: Free rolls and coffee all day for all the volunteers who help out at the center. Tai Chi class at 9:30 and walking ex class at 10:30. We will play bingo at 2:00.

Fri. April 17: The monthly birthday party is today and they will be playing pitch and hand and foot at 1:30, lunch will be served at 3:30.

Mon. April 20: The caregiver meeting is today at 2:00, inviting all caregivers to this meeting.

Tues. April 21: Our Tai Chi class is at 9:30 and the walking ex. class at 10:30. Stop in for coffee at 10:00. Sign up to play in the pitch tournament today at 1:30.

Wed. April 22: Melody chimers will practice at 9:00. Chicken foot dominoes will be played at 1:30.