Bancroft Senior Center News

March 11, 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 12: Melody chimers will practice at 9:30. Join us for coffee anytime during the day. We will play bingo at 2:00.

Thurs.: March 13:  Tai Chi class at 9:30 and the walking ex. class at 10:30. Stop in for coffee at 10:00. You pick the card game you would like to play today. You are welcome to come and work on the jig saw puzzle.

Fri. March 14: Senator Lydia Brasch will hold her town hall meeting at the senior center from 10:00 – 1:30 p.m. Call in and make a reservation for the noon meal, serving scalloped potatoes with ham, California blend vegetables, salad and dessert. There will be a pinochle tournament at 1:45.

Mon. March 17: The caregiver support group will meet at 2:00 p.m. If you are a caregiver provider you are invited to come to this meeting.  Our pancake and waffle supper will be served from 5:30 – 6:45 p.m. The card party will be at 7:00 p.m.

Tues. March 18: Tai Chi class at 9:30 and the walking ex. class at 10:00.  Sign up to play in the pitch tournament at 1:30.

Wed. March 19: Melody chimers will practice at 9:00 a.m.  Sign up to play in the 5-handed pinochle tournament.

 

 

 

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Bancroft Senior Center News

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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February 24, 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. Feb. 26: No melody chimer practice today. Join us for coffee anytime during the day. Play bowling on the Wii game at 1:00 and play bingo at 2:00

Thurs.: Feb. 27 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 today.

Fri. Feb 28: Have you signed up for the meatball dinner at 12:00? There will be a pinochle tournament and hand and foot card game at 1:30.

Sat. March 1:  Come to the music jam at 7:00 to enjoy the entertainers perform; bring some finger foods for lunch.

Mon. March 3: Bring a covered dish and enjoy the potluck noon meal with your friends. After the dishes are done we will play cards. Work on the jigsaw puzzle.

Tues. March 4: Play pool at 9:30. Tai Chi class at 9:30 and the walking ex. class at 10:00.  Sign up for the pitch tournament at 1:30. Work on the jigsaw puzzle

Wed. March 5: No melody chimer practice today.  Stop in and have a cup of coffee. Come and play the card game 65 or dominoes at 1:30.  Work on the jigsaw puzzle anytime you are at the center.

 

 

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Bancroft Senior Center News

February 17, 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. Feb. 19: Melody chimers practice at 9:00. Join us for coffee anytime during the day. Sign up for the 5-handed pinochle game at 1:30.

Thurs.: Feb. 20: 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 pinochle tournament at 1:30 today.

Fri. Feb 21: Come and join us at the monthly birthday party at 1:30, a light lunch is served at 3:15.

Mon. Feb. 24: We will have a pitch tournament at 1:30.

Tues. Feb.25: Play pool at 9:30. Tai Chi class at 9:30 and the walking ex. class at 10:00. Board games are planned at 1:30 but if you would prefer to play a card game instead that would be just fine.

Wed. Feb. 26: Melody chimers practice at 9:00.  We will have Wii bowling at 1:00 and bingo begins at 2:00.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Bancroft Senior Center News

February 10, 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 however many times you want them each week. You must call in 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. Feb. 12: Melody chimers practice at 9:00. Join us for coffee anytime. Sign up for the pitch tournament at 1:30.

Thurs.: Feb. 13: Pool 9:30. Tai Chi class at 9:30 and the walking ex. class at 10:30. Stop in for coffee at 10:00. They will play a card game called 65 at 1:30.

Fri. Feb 14: Happy Valentine’s Day. The hot meal for today is chili soup, corn bread or cheese sandwich, jell salad and dessert. Sign up for the meal by 9:30 a.m. We will have a pinochle tournament at 1:30.

Mon. Feb. 17: The caregiver support group meets at 2:00. Luella Petersen will give a presentation about  “Hands”.

Tues. Feb.18: Play pool at 9:30. Tai Chi class at 9:30 and the walking ex. class at 10:00. Sign up for the pitch tournament at 1:30. We will serve an evening meal: pancakes and French toast, eggs, sausage, juice and coffee from 5:30 – 6:45. You are welcome to stay and play pitch at 7:00 p.m.

Wed. Feb. 19: Melody chimers practice at 9:00.  Sign up for the 5-handed pinochle game at 1:30.

 

 

 

 

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Bancroft Senior Center News

February 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 village board and the Bancroft Senior Center have been working together to provide Meals on Wheels for the residents that live within the city limits. You must be 60 years and older. The meals will be prepared by the Lyons Happy Days Senior Center and the suggested donation is $4 per meal. There needs to be at least 7 or 8 people who will take the meals Tuesday through Friday every week. We have a driver for 4 days of the week but not on Mondays. If you are interested in having Meals on Wheels contact the senior center at 402-648-3387 by January 30. Our goal is to get this program implemented by February 10th. We also need volunteers to deliver the meals once they get to Bancroft. Contact the senior center if you have any question.

Weekly Activities:

Wed. Feb. 5: Melody chimers practice at 9:00. Join us for coffee anytime. Play cribbage at 1:30 or a card game of your choice.

Thurs.: Feb. 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. Pitch tournament at 1:30.

Fri. Feb 7: Sign up for the pinochle tournament 1:30.  St Joseph’s Retirement Community will be furnishing the snack at 3:20.

Mon. Feb. 10: Sign up for the pitch tournament at 1:30.

Tues. Feb.11: Play pool at 9:30. Tai Chi class at 9:30 and the walking ex. class at 10:00. We will play Wii bowling at 1:00 and the bingo game starts at 2:00.

Wed. Feb. 12: Melody chimers practice at 9:00.  Sign up for the pitch tournament at 1:30.

 

 

 

 

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Bancroft Senior Center News

January 27, 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 village board and the Bancroft Senior Center have been working together to provide Meals on Wheels for the residents that live within the city limits. You must be 60 years and older. The meals will be prepared by the Lyons Happy Days Senior Center and the suggested donation is $4 per meal. There needs to be at least 7 or 8 people who will take the meals Tuesday through Friday every week. We have a driver for 4 days of the week but not on Mondays. If you are interested in having Meals on Wheels contact the senior center at 402-648-3387 by January 30. Our goal is to get this program implemented by February 4th. We also need volunteers to deliver the meals once they get to Bancroft. Contact the senior center if you have any question.

Weekly Activities:

Wed. Jan. 29: No melody chimes today.

Thurs.: Jan. 30: Pool 9:30. Tai Chi class at 9:30 and the walking ex. class at 10:30. Stop in for coffee at 10:00.

Fri. Jan. 31: Sign up for the pinochle tournament 1:30.

Sat. Feb. 1: You are invited to come and enjoy the music at the music jam at 7:00 this evening.

Mon. Feb. 3:  Potluck dinner at 12:00 bring your food and join us. After lunch they will play cards and work on the jigsaw puzzle.

Tues. Feb. 4: Play pool at 9:30. Tai Chi class at 9:30 and the walking ex. class at 10:00. Sign up for the pitch tournament at 1:30.

Wed. Feb. 5: Melody chimes today at 9:00.  Play cribbage at 1:30 or a card game of your chose.

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Bancroft Senior Center News

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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.

Weekly Activities:

Wed. Jan. 15: No melody chimes today. Sign up for the pitch tournament at 1:30.

Thurs.: Jan. 16: Pool 9:30. Tai Chi class at 9:30 and the walking ex. class at 10:00. Stop in for coffee. Come and play Wii bowling at 1:00 and bingo will be 2:00.

Fri. Jan. 17: The public hearing meeting will start at 1:30. This meeting is open to the public. The birthday party will start after the meeting.

Mon. Jan. 20: Stop in for coffee. The caregiver support group will meet at 2:00.

Tues. Jan. 21: Play pool at 9:30. Tai Chi class at 9:30 and the walking ex. class at 10:00. There will be a pitch tournament at 1:30.

Wed. Jan 22:  No melody chimes today. You are welcome to come and play Wii bowling at 1:00 and bingo starts at 2:00.

Just a reminder that the Bancroft Senior Center will hold their Annual Public Hearing on Friday, January 17, 2014 at 1:30 pm. This meeting will allow the public an opportunity to give their input on senior center operations, along with any new programs, ideas, and activities they would like to see implemented at the senior center. This is for fiscal year July 2014 through June 2015. This meeting is open to the public.

 

 

Notice: The annual soup dinner at the Bancroft Senior Center has been changed to Sunday, January 26, 11:00 – 1:00 p.m.

 

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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.

Weekly Activities:

Mon. Jan. 13: Stop in for coffee, There will be a pitch tournament at 1:30.

Tues. Jan. 14: Play pool at 9:30. Tai Chi class at 9:30 and the walking ex. class at 10:00. There will be a pinochle tournament at 1:30.

Wed. Jan 15:  No melody chimes today. Sign up for the pitch tournament at 1:30.

Just a reminder that the Bancroft Senior Center will hold their Annual Public Hearing on Friday, January 17, 2014 at 1:30 pm. This meeting will allow the public an opportunity to give their input on senior center operations, along with any new programs, ideas, and activities they would like to see implemented at the senior center. This is for fiscal year July 2014 through June 2015. This meeting is open to the public.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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December 21, 2013 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.

 

Weekly Activities:

Wed. Dec. 25 and Thur. Dec. 26: The center is closed. Have a very Merry Christmas!

Fri. Dec. 27: Sign up for the pinochle tournament at 1:30.  Have you signed up for the next hot meal?

Mon. Dec. 30: Stop in for a cup of coffee. The noon meal will be creamed turkey over biscuits or potatoes, veggie, fruit, cookie or cake. Cards will be played at 1:30.

Tues. Dec 31: Pool at 9:30. The walking ex. class is at 10:00, there is room for more people to join the class. Come and play any card or board game you would like at 1:30.

Wed. Jan. 1, 2014: The center is closed. Happy New Year Everyone!

 

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