Bancroft Senior Center News

* 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.

Farmers Market

The Bancroft farmers market is held each week on Friday and Saturday mornings from 9:30 – 11:00 a.m. located by the community board. All vendors are welcome to sell baked goods, jellies, farm fresh eggs, honey, garden produce etc. No charge to participate in the farmers market. For more information contact Connie at 402-648-3387.

Weekly Activities:

Wed. Aug. 6: Melody chimers practice at 9:00. Make your appointment for the foot clinic that starts at 1:45. There will be a card game at 1:30.

Thurs. Aug. 7: Tai Chi class at 9:30 and the walking ex. class at 10:30. Stop in for coffee at 10:00. Have you signed for the pitch tournament at 1:30?

Fri. Aug. 8: Join us for chair exercises at 10:00.The noon meal will be baked spaghetti, garlic bread, veggie and dessert. Sign up to play in the pinochle tournament at 1:45. The farmers market has started; it is located by the bulletin board, selling from 9:30 – 11:00 a.m. All vendors are welcome to come sell that day.

Mon. Aug.11: Sign up for the pitch tournament at 1:30.

Tues. Aug. 12: Tai Chi class at 9:30 and the walking ex. class at 10:30. Stop in for coffee at 10:00. Come and play bingo at 2:00.

Wed. Aug. 13: Melody chimes practice at 9:00. The pitch tournament is at 1:30 remember to sign up to play.