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. 16: Melody chime practice at 9:00 a.m. come for coffee at 10:00 am. Come and participate in the Christmas party at 2:00 p.m. The melody chimers will entertain you at 2:00 p.m. and then we will play some games before we have lunch at 3:30 p.m. bring some snack items for lunch.

Thurs. Dec. 17: 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. 18: The legal aid attorney will be at the center at 1:00 p.m. for any of you who wish to visit with her privately and at 1:30 she will give a short talk and answer any questions you may have. The card playing will begin around 1:45 and lunch will be served about 3:50 p.m.

Mon Dec. 21: The monthly board meeting will be at 10:30 a.m. sign up to play in the pitch tournament at 1:30 p.m.

Tues. Dec. 22: 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 play bingo at 2:00 p.m.

Wed. Dec. 23: There will be melody chime practice at 9:00 a.m. Invite you to sign up for the pinochle tournament at 1:30.