News From Bancroft Senior Center

Bancroft Senior Center News by Connie Bargmann  

*If you are 60+ and need information on programs designed to help keep you stay in your home longer or if you need legal help, contact Connie at 402-648-3387 or in the evening at 402-648-7648. There are no membership fees or attendance requirements and new faces are always welcome.

* 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 meal is $4.00.

Weekly Activities:

Wed. Aug. 16: Chime practice at 9:00 a.m. Coffee time at 10:00 a.m.  Come and play 5-handed pinochle or hand & foot at 1:30 p.m.

Thurs. Aug. 17: Tai Chi Class at 9:30 a.m. Coffee time is 10:00. Sign up to play in the pitch tournament at 1:30 p.m. Another class on painting gourds at 1:30 p.m.

Fri. Aug.18: Make your appointment for the foot clinic starting at 9:00 a.m. Join us for the monthly birthday party starts at 1:30 p.m. with pitch and hand & foot and lunch being served at 3:30 p.m.

Mon. Aug. 21: Stop in and have coffee. The caregiver support group meets at 2:00 p.m. Make a reservation for the pork dinner for tomorrow.

Tues. Aug. 22: Tai Chi Class at 9:30 a.m. Coffee time is at 10:00 p.m. The meal will be served at 12:00 p.m. Blood pressure clinic begins at 11:40 a.m. and the educational presentation at 12:20 p.m. Cards will be played in the afternoon.

Wed. Aug. 23: Chime practice 9:00 a.m. Coffee time is at 10:00 a.m. Bingo will be played at 2:00 p.m.

Meals on Wheels

Getting tired of cooking for one person and then have left over’s that you will be eating for the next couple of days? Why don’t you consider getting meals on wheels; the meals are very nutritious and provide you with the protein, fruits and vegetables needed for a well balanced meal. Contact the manager at the Bancroft Senior Center if have more questions or want to sign up; the number is 402-648-3387.