News From Bancroft Senior Center

The Senior Center has refurbished Memorial Flowers of all types for sale. Anyone who is looking for reasonably priced flowers is encouraged to stop in and see what we have available.

* 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. May 13: Melody chimers will practice at 9:00. The senior center will have an OPEN HOUSE today celebrating 33 years of serving the 60 plus population in our community. Please join us for free cookies, coffee cake, bars and a beverage all day to day. Sign up to play five-handed pinochle at 1:30.

Thurs. May 14: Rolls and coffee served from 9:00. until noon. Tai Chi class at 9:30 and walking ex class at 10:30. There will be a pitch tournament at 1:30.

Fri. May 15: The birthday party is today, they will play pitch and hand and foot, lunch is served at 3:30, please join us.

Mon. May 18: The caregiver support group meets at 2:00; all caregivers in the community are invited to attend.

Tues. May 19: The 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 at 1:30. The evening will be pancakes, French toast, scrambled eggs, sausage and orange drink.

Wed. May 20: Melody chimers will practice at 9:00. Come and play cribbage at 1:30.