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Virlyn Lukens, 85, of Emerson, NE died on Sunday, April 13, 2014 as the result of a traffic accident near Hoskins, Nebraska.
Funeral services for Virlyn and his wife Marvel are pending at this time with Munderloh-Smith Funeral Home of Emerson, NE.
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Marvel Lukens, 77, of Emerson, NE died on Sunday, April 13, 2014 as the result of a traffic accident near Hoskins, Nebraska.
Funeral services for Marvel and her husband Virlyn are pending at this time with Munderloh-Smith Funeral Home of Emerson, NE.
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Caregiver Support Group Meeting
The monthly Caregiver Support Group will meet at the Bancroft Senior Center, this coming Monday, April 21 at 2:00 p.m. The meetings are very informal; various topics are discussed and those who attend are encouraged to share their ups and downs of being a caregiver. The information that is shared by those in attendance is kept confidential. If you are a caregiver and have never attended a meeting, please feel free to come and join us.
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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. The suggested donation for the meals is $4.00/
Weekly Activities:
Wed. April 16: Melody chimes practice at 9:00. Join us for coffee anytime during the day. Sign up for the pitch tournament at 1:30.
Thurs.: April 17: Tai Chi class at 9:30 and the walking ex. class at 10:30. Stop in for coffee at 10:00. Come at 1:30 and play the game of golf. You are welcome to come at any time to work on the jigsaw puzzle.
Fri. April 18: Center is closed for Good Friday. Meals on wheels will be delivered today.
Mon. April 21: Remember to sign for the chicken dinner on Tuesday. The caregiver support group will meet at 2:00 today. We invite all caregivers to the meeting.
Tues. April 22: Tai Chi class at 9:30 and the walking ex. class at 10:30. Stop in for coffee at 10:00. The noon meal will be fried chicken with all the trimmings. Cards will be played about 1:30.
Wed. April 23: Melody chimes practice at 9:00. We will play bingo at 2:00.
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Oakland Heights News by Nancy Silvey
We have many holiday activities this week, starting with Maundy Thursday Service on April 17th at 2:30 pm, on Friday April 18th at 2:30 pm is our Good Friday Service. This coming holiday weekend we will start off on Saturday April 19th at 2:00 pm the Lions Club will be hosting there annual Easter Egg Hunt up here at Oakland Heights. Then on April 20th Easter Sunday morning we will be having an Easter Brunch at 8:00 am. The resident’s family members are invited to come up and have breakfast. Next week is the resident’s General Store from 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm on Thursday April 24th. On Saturday April 26th from 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm the O-C High School students will come up and walk through the dining room to show off their Prom outfits.
Church Service for Easter Sunday April 20th at 2:30 pm will be given by the Salem Covenant Church with refreshments served afterwards. On Tuesday April 22nd at 9:30 am is Catholic Mass given by Father Paul.
Activities for the week of April 21st to April 26th are as followed, Reading with Marilyn, Manicures, Reminiscing Group, Game Day, Reading Group, Sing A Long, Bingo w/Methodist, Bible Fellowship, General Store, Let’s Play Ball, Crafty Cooking, Friday Bingo, Saturday morning movie, and Lawrence Welk.
Volunteers signing in last week were; Judy Nelson, Mary Donovan, Seth Anderson, Dani Moseman, Betty Hanna, Donna Baldwin, Di Ruwe, Bonnie Fleischman, Mary Alice Pearson, Tammy Waters, Sly Rouse, and Nadine Anderson.
Guest’s signing the Guest book this past week was: Mary Plageman visiting Dorothy Larson, Also visiting was Brian and Travis Goracke to see Vinny Lang, and here to visiting from Minnesota was Judy Weber and Jess. And visiting Grandma J was Kalliah Johnson.
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Today is International Moment of Laughter Day! The object of this day is to get people to laugh because laughter is the best medicine! Have a giggly Monday!
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Beautiful view from Riverside Baptist Church.
Have a blessed Easter week!
Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.
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A Winter Weather Advisory has been issued for Northeast Nebraska until 7:00 p.m. this evening. Snow will be moderate or heavy until early evening. North winds of 20-35 mph with gusts to 40 mph will add to travel difficulties and visibility could drop to less than 1/2 mile. Be prepared for snow covered roads and limited visibilities. Please use caution when driving.
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All Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.
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Daniel A. Nelson, 65 years, of Oakland, Nebraska, passed away Sunday, April 13, 2014 at the West Point Living Center, in West Point, Nebraska.
FUNERAL SERVICE: Services are pending with Pelan Funeral Services
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