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. 30: No melody chime practice for the rest of this month. Come and have coffee at 9:30 am. The foot clinic will be from 11:00 a.m. until 3:00 or 3:30 p.m. call or stop in and make an appointment. If you are over 65 years of age Medicare will pay for this service. Dominoes will be played at 1:30 p.m.

Thurs. Dec. 31: Tai Chi class at 9:30 and walking club at 10:45 a.m. No Rolls this morning. Sign up for liver and onions or a hamburger patty for the noon meal. Blood pressures will be taken starting at 11:40 a.m. Cards or dominoes will be played at 1:30 p.m.

Fri. Jan. 1: The center is closed. Have a Happy New Year.

Mon. Jan. 4: Bring a covered dish and join us for potluck dinner. Cards will be played in the afternoon.

Tues. Jan. 5: 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 pitch tournament at 1:30 p.m.

Wed. Jan. 6: No melody chimes practice today. Come and have coffee at 9:30 a.m. We will play hand and foot at 1:30 p.m.