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Notice is hereby given that a regular meeting of the Oakland Public
Library Board will be held at the Oakland Public Library, 110 East 3rd
Street, Tuesday March 4th@ 5 p.m. An agenda of the subjects to be
considered, kept continually current, is available for public inspection
at the Oakland Public Library. Said meeting is open to the public.
March 3, 2014 Leave a comment
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 walker. Call 402-648-3387 during office hours.
Meals on Wheels
The Meals on Wheels program started in Bancroft February 10th. 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 8:45 if you want a meal that day.
We need more volunteers willing to deliver the meals once they get to the senior center in Bancroft. Contact the senior contact 402-648-3387 if you wish to help deliver the meals, want a meal delivered or have a question.
Weekly Activities:
Wed. March 5: No melody chime practice today. Join us for coffee anytime during the day. Play the card game 65 or chicken dominoes at 1:30.
Thurs.: March 6: Pool 9:30. Tai Chi class at 9:30 and the walking ex. class at 10:30. Stop in for coffee at 10:00. Remember to sign up to play in the pitch tournament at 1:30.
Fri. March 7: There will be a pinochle tournament at 1:30. St. Joseph’s Retirement Community will bring a snack for coffee time at 3:15.
Mon. March 10: There will be a pitch tournament at 1:30. You are welcome to work on the jigsaw puzzle any time the center is open.
Tues. March 11: Play pool at 9:30. Tai Chi class at 9:30 and the walking ex. class at 10:00. Learn to play the card game called golf at 1:30.
Wed. March 12: Melody chimes will practice at 9:00 a.m. Stop in and have a cup of coffee with us. We will play bingo at 2:00.
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Mon., March 3rd: 9:00 a.m. Fitness Club; 9:30 a.m. Presbyterian Church Services; 10:45 a.m. Mile Walkers; 1:00 p.m. Noodle Volleyball.
Tues., March 4th: 9:00 a.m. Fitness Club; 9:30 a.m. Sing a long; 2:00 p.m. Bingo; 7:00 p.m. Charlie Davis/Entertainment.
Wed., March 5th: Ash Wednesday; 9:00 a.m. Fitness club; 9:30 a.m. Bible Study with Stan Young; 10:45 a.m. Mile Walkers; 7:00 p.m. Movie Night.
Thurs., March 6th: 9:00 a.m. Fitness Club; 10:00 a.m. Resident Council Meeting; 1:00 p.m. Mile Walker’s Get Together; 1:00 p.m. Dominoes.
Fri., March 7th: 9:00 a.m. Fitness Club; 10:00 a.m. Bango; 10:45 a.m. Mile Walkers; 1:00 p.m. Movie and snack.
Sat., March 8th: Walthill Church Services; 7:00 p.m. Lawrence Welk-TV.
Sun., March 9th: Daylight Savings Time Begins; 9:00 a.m. Reach Out & Live-TV channel 4; 2:00 p.m. Presbyterian Church Services.
March 2, 2014 Leave a comment
It seemed like February went pretty fast. The weather seemed to continue throughout the month with temperatures below normal. We do have some things to look forward to in March. Daylight Savings Time will begin on the 9th and the first day of spring begins on the 20th. March can be pleasant. In the past, it has been a month that gives us a lot of snowfall. We will just have to sit back and see what comes our way.
I want to congratulate our royalty once again. Our crowned King on the 14th of February was Robert (Bob) Depperman and our Queen was Laverne Gustofson. The Prince was Calvin Burns and Mardelle Cates was the Princess. Our residents, family and friends enjoyed a fun afternoon.
The residents enjoyed a day of making Valentine cards for their families and friends. Craft time is always a favorite activity.
We are planning on having a St. Patrick’s Day party on the 17th of March. We would like to have the residents and staff wear something green. The residents will have a chance to find shamrocks that will be hidden in the lobby. In the afternoon, they will head to the dining room for some snacks and a game of St. Patrick’s Day bingo.
We will be going to Happy Days Senior Center for the noon meal on March 13th and 27th.
Please join us at the manor for any of the activities that you see on the calendar. The monthly birthday party will be moved up one week from the 20th to the 13th of March at 2:00 p.m.
From The Activity Department
March 2, 2014 Leave a comment
Today is Dr. Seuss’ birthday. Born Theodor Seuss Gelsel, he was an American writer, poet and cartoonist. Most famously known for his children’s books written and illustrated as Dr. Seuss. He passed away Sept. 24, 1991. I don’t think there is a child, or an adult for that matter, that hasn’t read a Dr. Seuss book. It is also Read Across America Day. Let us all enjoy a Dr. Seuss book today in honor of such a fine man.
March 1, 2014 Leave a comment
The National Weather Service in Omaha/Valley has issued a wind chill warning in effect from midnight tonight until noon tomorrow.Wind chill values are expected to drop to 30 to 35 below zero late tonight and Sunday morning. Northerly winds at 10-20 mph will help create areas of reduced visibility. Bitter cold temperatures are expected again Sunday night and Monday morning. Please use caution if outside as frost bite and hypothermia can result if precautions are not taken.
March 1, 2014 Leave a comment
| LYONS, NE – Today, February 28, 2014 the Nebraska Economic Forecasting Advisory Board predicted Nebraska will collect an additional $99 million in tax revenue, including $36 million for the government’s rainy-day fund.
In a statement released today, the Center for Rural Affairs found reasons for encouragement in the revenue forecast, including room for optimism about addressing property taxes, but warned about harming crucial investments in education, healthcare, infrastructure and community development. “We are cautiously optimistic about today’s revenue forecast as it indicates the Legislature may be able to address property taxes, which is what Nebraskans want when it comes to taxes,” said Jon Bailey, director of the rural public policy program at the Center for Rural Affairs. “Nebraska’s increasingly strong economy presents us with the opportunity to make smart investments in our state and our people to protect and strengthen the good life we have built in Nebraska,” said Bailey. “Restoring some of the cuts done by the Legislature during the recession to education, aid to counties and cities and other necessary programs would be a good strategic use of these forecast funds.” “But tax cuts that primarily benefit a few based on projected revenue would be a risky gamble that would threaten our schools, healthcare and other services every Nebraskan needs. A temporary use of the state’s reserves for permanent tax cuts without the money actually in the bank is fiscal malpractice,” concluded Bailey. |
February 28, 2014 Leave a comment
The music jam at the Bancroft Senior Center, scheduled for tomorrow evening, Sat., March 1st at 7:00 p.m., has been cancelled.
February 28, 2014 Leave a comment
MARCH 1, 2014
MARCH MADNESS OPEN HOUSE
10:00 AM UNTIL 12:00 PM
OUR GOAL TO PROMOTE HEALTH & WELLNESS
HELP YOU BECOME AWARE OF WHAT WE CAN DO FOR YOU
WORKING WITH LAURA MEYERES GARCIA OF NBS FITNESS FROM TEKAMAH
A LICENSED MASSAGE THERAPIST, PHYSICAL TRAINER
PLUS
DECATUR MEN & WOMEN CLUB MEMBERS
EVERYONE NEEDS EXERCISE TO HELP MAINTAIN WEGHT CONTROL, PREVENT ALZIEMERS, PREVENT HEART PROBLEMS, HIGH CHOELSTROL& HIGH BLOOD PRESSSURE, BUILD STRENGTH, KEEP YOUR BALANCE & FLEXIBILITY
JOIN US FOR DEMONSTRATIONS ON VARIOUS LEVELS OF EXERCISE ABILITIES
1) STRETCHING EXERCISES TO WARM UP
2) MOVES TO IMPROVE FLEXIBILITY
3) MOVES TO IMPROVE YOUR BALANCE
4) SHOW YOU HOW TO EXERCISE STANDING UP AND HOW TO DO THE SAME THING SITTING IN CASE YOU CANNOT STAND & DO IT.
5) SIMPLE EXERCISES TO STRENGNTEN YOUR CORE BODY FOR OVERALL FITNESS
6) HOW TO USE MACHINES
7) HOW TO LIFT WEIGHTS & NOT HURT YOURSELF
8) HOW TO USE TRX STRAPS
9) HOW TO DO A 30 MINUTE CARDIO PROGRAM & NOT GET BORED
10) BACK MASSAGE & BODY ALIGNMENT DEMOS
MOTIVATIONS
WRITE DOWN YOUR GOALS, SET A TIME, JOIN A GROUP
CURRENTLY WE HAVE TWO GROUPS GOING
WEDNESDAY EVENINGS 5:30 PM UNTIL 6:30
THURSDAY MORNINGS 11:00 AM UNTIL 12:00 PM
IF YOU LET US KNOW WHAT WORKS FOR YOU WE WILL TRY TO WORK OUT OTHER SCHEDULES
WOMEN, MEN, MIXED GROUPS, DIFFERENT AGE GROUPS, YOU TELL US
MONTH OF MARCH OFFERING
20% DISCOUNT FOR ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP
10% DISCOUNT FOR MONTHLY MEMBERSHIP
OPEN HOUSE GIVEAWAYS
(3) – 1 YEAR MEMBERSHIPS
(3) – BACK MASSAGES AND/OR BODY ALIGNMENT
(3) – 1 MONTH ( 4 TIMES MONTHLY) EXERCISE GROUP, your choice Wed. or Thur.
(3) – NOON MEALS AT SEARS WELLNESS CENTER
PLEASE JOIN US
LEARN HOW TO MAKE EXERCISE FUN
Kat Country Hub 
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