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. Dec. 9: Melody chime practice at 9:00 a.m. Come for coffee at 10:00 am. Come and play bingo with us at 2:00 p.m.

Thurs. Dec. 10: Tai Chi class is at 9:30 and walking club at 10:45 a.m. Rolls and coffee          from 9 – 11 a.m. Sign up if you would like to play in the pitch tournament at 1:30 p.m.

Fri. Dec. 4: The noon meal for today is poured pizza, lettuce salad and dessert. We will have a pinochle at 1:30 p.m.

Mon Dec. 14: The caregiver support group will meet for lunch at 12:30 at the center. The meeting will start at 1:30, bring an interesting article that made you smile and are willing to read to the group.

Tues. Dec. 15: Tai Chi class is at 9:30 a.m. and walking club at 10:45 a.m. Come and have coffee with us in the morning. We will have a golf game tournament at 1:30 p.m. Wed. Dec. 16: There will be melody chime practice at 9:00 a.m. Christmas party begins at 2:00 p.m. with entertainment and also a few games. Bring some snacks for lunch.