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. Oct. 7: The melody chime group will practice at 9:00 am. Come for coffee at 10:00 am. Fun bingo will be played at 2:00

Thurs. Oct. 8: Rolls and coffee served from 9:00 am. until noon. Tai Chi class at 9:30 am. and the walking ex class at 10:45 am. Flu shots will be given at the center between 12:15 and 1:15 pm. Sign up to play in the pitch tournament at 1:30 pm. Make your reservation for tomorrows meal.

Fri. Oct. 9: The Farmers Market is open today from 9:00 – 11:00 am. Baked spaghetti will be served at noon. There is a pinochle and hand & foot tournament at 1:30 pm.

Mon .Oct. 12: Stop in for coffee and visit. The golf card game will be played 1:30 pm.

Tues. Oct. 13: Tai Chi class is at 9:30 am. and walking ex. class at 10:45 am. Stop in for coffee at 10:00 am. Hand and foot will be played at 1:30 pm.

Wed. Oct. 14: The melody chime group will practice at 9:00 am. Join us for coffee at 10:00 am. Sign up to play 5-handed pinochle at 1:30 pm.

*Please note that flu shots will be given Oct. 8 from 12:15 – 1:15 pm. The incorrect date was printed in the monthly newsletter.