Bancroft Senior Center News

August 8, 2018 Leave a comment


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

 

Weekly Activities:

Wed.  Aug. 8: No chime group practice this morning. Sign up to play 5-handed pinochle at 1:30 p.m.

Thurs. Aug. 9: Tai Chi class at 9:30 a.m. The walking in place exercise class meets at 10:30 a.m. Come for coffee at 9:00 a.m. Sign up to play pitch at 1:30 p.m. Make your meal reservation by 5:00 p.m. for tomorrows meal.

Fri. Aug. 10: Stop in for coffee. The meal for today is a chicken salad sandwich, chips, fruit salad and a cookie. BP clinic at 11:45 a.m. Cards at 1:30 p.m.

Mon. Aug. 13: Join us for coffee.  Skip-Bo at 1:30 p.m.

Tues. Aug. 14: Tai Chi Class at 9:30 a.m. Coffee time 9:00 a.m. The walking in place exercise class is at 10:30 a.m. Sign up to play in the pitch tournament at 1:30 p.m.

Wed. Aug. 15: No chime group practice this morning. Sign up to play 5-Handed pinochle at 1:30 p.m.

 

 

*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 you have more questions or want to sign up; the number is 402-648-3387. The number of people taking the meals is getting very low and we really need more people to take advantage of this program. If more people do not take advantage of this program it will stop the end of August.

 

 

 

 

 

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Caregiver Support Group Meeting

December 5, 2017 Leave a comment


The monthly Caregiver Support Group will meet Dec. 11 at 1:00 p.m. at the Bancroft Senior Center.

This will be our Christmas party; a light lunch will be served with the caregivers being asked to bring dessert items or other types of munchies.

All caregivers are invited to come and enjoy the afternoon with us. Informational topics are presented and thoughts are shared on how to keep the people we care for comfortable and safe.

 

 

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News From Bancroft Senior Center

December 5, 2017 Leave a comment


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

 

Weekly Activities:

Wed. Dec. 6: Chime practice today at 9:00 a.m. Coffee time at 10:00 a.m. Sign up to play in the pitch tournament at 1:30 p.m.

Thurs. Dec. 7: Tai chi class at 9:30 a.m. Join us for coffee at 10:00 a.m. Come and play the golf game at 1:30 a.m. Remember to sign up for tomorrow’s dinner.

Fri. Dec. 8: Stop in for coffee. The meal for today is meatloaf, potatoes, veggie and dessert. Cards will be played at 1:30 p.m.

Mon. Dec. 11: Join us for coffee. The caregiver support group meets at 1:00 for a light lunch and then the meeting at 2:00 p.m.

Tues. Dec. 12: Tai Chi Class at 9:30 a.m. Coffee time is at 10:00 p.m. Sign up to play hand & foot at 1:30 p.m.

Wed. Dec.13: No chime practice today. Coffee time at 10:00 a.m. Come and play Ski-Bo at 1:30 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 you have more questions or want to sign up; the number is 402-648-3387. We are getting very short on people willing to deliver the meals,won’t you think about volunteering 3 or 4 hours a month for this worthwhile program.

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Caregiver Support Group to Meet at Bancroft Senior Center

November 14, 2017 Leave a comment


The monthly Caregiver Support Group will meet November 20 at the Bancroft Senior Center at 2:00 p.m.

All caregivers are invited to come and enjoy the afternoon with us.

Informational topics are presented and thoughts are shared on how to keep the people we care for comfortable and happy.

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News From Bancroft Senior Center

November 14, 2017 Leave a comment


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

 

Weekly Activities:

Wed. Nov. 15: Chime group practices at 9:00 a.m. Coffee time at 10:00 a.m. FROG Ex. at 1:30 p.m. We will play bingo at 2:00 p.m.

Thurs. Nov. 16: Tai Chi Class at 9:30 a.m. Coffee time is at 10:00 a.m. Sign up to play 5-handed pinochle at 1:30 p.m. Make your reservation for the noon meal on Tuesday, November 21 Friday.

Fri. Nov. 17: Come in for coffee. Join us for the birthday party in the afternoon; we’ll play pitch and hand & foot. There will be a speaker at 1:30 p.m. Come and eat lunch with us at 3:30 p.m.

Mon. Nov. 20: Join us for coffee. The caregiver group meets at 2:00 p.m.

Nov. 21: Tai Chi Class at 9:30 a.m. Coffee time is at 10:00 p.m. The noon meal will be pancakes and French toast, scrambled eggs, sausage, fruit cup, juice and coffee. Cards will be played in the afternoon.

Wed. Nov. 22: No chime practice today.  Coffee time at 9:00 a.m. FROG Ex. at 1:00 p.m. Play Skip-Bo at 1:30 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 you have more questions or want to sign up; the number is 402-648-3387.

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News From Bancroft Senior Center

October 3, 2017 Leave a comment


 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. Oct. 4: Chime practice at 9:00 a.m. Coffee times at 10:00 a.m. FROG Ex. at 1:00 p.m. The golf game is on the agenda at 1:30 p.m.

Thurs. Oct. 5: Tai Chi Class at 9:30 a.m. Coffee time is at 10:00 a.m. Come and play Skip-Bo at 1:30 p.m.

Fri. Oct. 6: Come in for coffee. Sign up to play hand & foot tournament or the pinochle tournament at 1:30 p.m.

Mon. Oct. 9: Join us for coffee this morning.  Come and learn how to play Bunco, it’s a dice game, at 1:30 p.m.

Tues. Oct.10: Tai Chi Class at 9:30 a.m. Coffee time is at 10:00 p.m. Sign up to play hand & foot at 1:30 p.m.

Wed. Oct. 11: Chime practice 9:00 a.m. Coffee time is at 10:00 a.m. FROG Ex. at 1:00 p.m. Sign up to play in the pinochle tournament at 1:30 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 you have more questions or want to sign up; the number is 402-648-3387.

 

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News From Bancroft Senior Center

August 29, 2017 Leave a comment


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.30: Chime practice at 9:00 a.m. Coffee time at 10:00 a.m.  Skip Bo is on the schedule at 1:30 p.m.

Thurs. Aug. 31: Tai Chi Class at 9:30 a.m. Coffee time is at 10:00 a.m. Sign up to play in the pitch tournament at 1:30 p.m.

Fri. Sept. 1: Come in for coffee. Sign up to play either in the pinochle tournament or the hand and foot tournament at 1:30 p.m.

Mon. Sept. 4: Center is closed for Labor Day.

Tues. Sept. 5: Tai Chi Class at 9:30 a.m. Coffee time is at 10:00 p.m. Come and play in the pitch tournament at 1:30 p.m.

Wed. Sept. 6: Chime practice 9:00 a.m. Coffee time is at 10:00 a.m. We will be playing golf at 1:30 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

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Caregiver Support Group to Meet

August 15, 2017 Leave a comment


The monthly Caregiver Support Group will meet at the Bancroft Senior Center, Monday 21, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. All caregivers are invited to come and enjoy the afternoon with us. We share our thoughts on how we keep the people we are caring for comfortable and happy.

 

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News From Bancroft Senior Center

August 15, 2017 Leave a comment


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.

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Caregiver Support Group Meeting Monday

June 13, 2017 Leave a comment


The monthly Caregiver Support Group will meet at the Bancroft Senior Center, Monday, June 19, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. All caregivers are invited to come and enjoy the afternoon with us.

We share our thoughts on what we do to keep the people we are caring for comfortable and happy.

Sometimes we watch educational videos and we always have informational articles to share on different topics, that may affect the ones you care for and also how to keep the primary caregiver strong and healthy.

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