News From Bancroft Senior Center

December 1, 2014 Leave a comment


* 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.

 

Weekly Activities:

Wed. Dec. 3: Melody chimes practice at 9:00. Come and play chicken foot dominoes at 1:30.

Thurs. Dec. 4: Tai Chi Class at 9:30 and walking ex class at 10:30. Stop in and have coffee with us at 10:00. Sign up to play in the pitch tournament at 1:30.

Fri. Dec. 5: Join us for the chair ex. at 10:00. There will be a pinochle tournament at 1:30

and St. Joe’s will be bringing the snack.

Sat. Dec. 6: Remember to bring your cookies to the Bancroft Community Building by 10:30 for the cookie walk. We will also be selling raffle tickets that day. We will have our monthly music this evening at 7:00.

Mon. Dec. 8: Sign up to play in the pitch tournament today at 1:30.

Tues. Dec. 9: Tai Chi class at 9:30 and the walking ex. class at 10:30. Stop in for coffee at 10:00. We will play hand and foot at 1;30.

Wed. Dec. 10: Melody chimes practice at 9:00. Sign up to play in the pitch tournament

today at 1:30.

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News From Bancroft Senior Center

November 24, 2014 Leave a comment


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.

 

 

 

Weekly Activities:

Wed. Nov. 26: Melody chimes practice at 9:00. Sign up for the pitch tournament at 1:30.

Thurs. Nov. 27 and Fri. Nov. 28: Center is closed for the Thanksgiving holiday.

Mon. Dec. 1: Potluck noon meal, bring a covered dish and join us. Will play cards in the afternoon.

Tues. Dec. 2: Tai Chi class at 9:30 and the walking ex. class at 10:30. Stop in for coffee at 10:00. Sign up to play in the pitch at 1:30.

Wed. Dec. 3: Melody chimes practice at 9:00. Will play chicken foot dominoes at 1:30.

Sat. Dec. 6: The cookie walk starts at 11:00 at the Community building. Remember to have your cookies, breads, candy and Carmel popcorn at the site by 10:30 a.m. Music jam will start at 7:00 and that will be at the senior center.

 

 

 

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News From Bancroft Senior Center

November 17, 2014 Leave a comment


* 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.

 

 

 

Weekly Activities:

Wed. Nov. 19: Melody chimes practice at 9:00. Sign up to play 5-Handed Pinochle at 1:30. Have you had a chance to talk to a SHIIP volunteer about your prescription drug Part D; Rita Brehmer who is a SHIIP volunteer, may be able to find another plan that is a better price for the plan and perhaps also for the drugs you are taking. Call the senior center and make an appointment.

Thurs. Nov. 20: Tai Chi class at 9:30 and the walking ex. class at 10:30. Stop in for coffee at 10:00. Sign up for the pitch tournament at 1:30.

Fri. Nov. 21: Join us for chair exercises at 10:00. Come for the birthday party at 1:30.

Mon. Nov. 24: The noon meal for today will be pork rib-lets, scalloped potatoes, mixed vegetables, and cake. The pinochle and Hand and Foot tournament will start at 1:30. Senior center board meeting is at 3:45.

Tues. Nov 25: Tai Chi class at 9:30 and the walking ex. class at 10:30. Stop in for coffee at 10:00. Golf tournament is at 1:30.

Wed. Nov. 26: Melody chimes practice at 9:00. Sign up for the pitch tournament at 1:30.

Thurs. & Fri. Nov. 27 & 28: Center is closed for the Thanksgiving holiday.

 

 

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Caregiver Support Group to Meet

November 10, 2014 Leave a comment


The monthly Caregiver Support Group will meet at the Bancroft Senior Center, this coming Monday, November 17 at 2:00 p.m.

The guest speaker will be John Schmitt, a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor; he will talk about appliances that are available to help people who are blind or visually impaired to make every day tasks easier for them.

The information that is shared by those in attendance is kept confidential. If you are a caregiver and have never attended one of our meetings, please feel free to come and join us.

 

 

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News From Bancroft Senior Center

November 10, 2014 Leave a comment


* 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.

 

 

 

Weekly Activities:

Wed. Nov. 12: Melody chimes practice at 9:00. Sign up to play in the pitch tournament at 1:30.

Thurs. Nov. 13: Tai Chi class at 9:30 and the walking ex. class at 10:30. Stop in for coffee at 10:00. Come and watch the animated video, about penguins, called “Happy feet” at 2:00; it will keep you laughing.

Fri. Nov. 14: Join us for chair exercises at 10:00. Sign up if you want to play in the pinochle tournament at 1:30.

Mon. Nov. 17: The caregiver support group will meet at 2:00. Our guest speaker will be John Schmitt, a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor; he will talk about appliances that are available to help the people who are blind and visually impaired to make everyday tasks easier for them. Barb Fancher, from the Area Agency on Aging, will sit in on our meeting. All caregivers are invited to attend the meeting.

Tues. Nov 18: Tai Chi class at 9:30 and the walking ex. class at 10:30. Stop in for coffee at 10:00. Sign up for the pitch tournament at 1:30.

Wed. Nov. 19: Melody chimes practice at 9:00. Do you want to play 5-Handed pinochle at 1:30? Have you had a chance to talk to a SHIIP volunteer about your prescription drug plan Part D; Rita Brehmer who is a SHIIP volunteer, may be able to find another plan that is a better priced and the same for your drugs. Call the senior center and make an appointment

 

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News From Bancroft Senior Center

November 3, 2014 Leave a comment


* 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.

 

 

 

Weekly Activities:

Wed. Nov. 5: Melody chimes practice at 9:00. Will play chicken foot dominoes at 1:30.

Thurs. Nov. 6: Tai Chi class at 9:30 and the walking ex. class at 10:30. Stop in for coffee at 10:00. Sign up for the pitch tournament at 1:30.

Fri. Nov. 7: Join us for chair exercises at 10:00. Sign up if you want to play in the pinochle tournament at 1:30. St Joe’s will furnish the snack at 3:30. Next Monday we will have a noon meal, call or stop in and make a reservation.

Mon. Nov. 10: We will be serving chili and potato soup, cheese sandwich, fruit and a bar. Cards will be played in the afternoon.

Tues. Nov 11: Tai Chi class at 9:30 and the walking ex. class at 10:30. Stop in for coffee at 10:00. We will play bingo at 2:00.

Wed. Nov. 12: Melody chimes practice at 9:00. Sign up to play in the pitch tournament at 1:30.

 

 

 

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News From Bancroft Senior Center

October 27, 2014 Leave a comment


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.

Weekly Activities:

Wed. Oct. 29: Melody chimes practice at 9:00. Cards will be played at 1:30. Rita Brehmer, a SHIIP volunteer, will help those people who signed up, look over there present drug plan to see if there may be a better part D drug plan available for them.

Thurs. Oct. 30: Tai Chi class at 9:30 and the walking ex. class at 10:30. Stop in for coffee at 10:00. Bingo will be played at 2:00.

Fri. Oct. 31: Join us for chair exercises at 10:00. No farmers market, the season has ended. Remember to sign up if you want to play in the pinochle or hand & foot tournament at 1:30. The center will be open from 5:00 – 6:00 p.m. Bring your candy to the center and hand it out to the children who come in costumes.

Sat. Nov. 1: Music jam tonight at 7:00 p.m.

Mon. Nov. 3: Bring a covered dish and eat lunch with us at noon. Cards will be played in the afternoon.

Tues. Nov 4: Tai Chi class at 9:30 and the walking ex. class at 10:30. Stop in for coffee at 10:00. The pitch tournament will be at 1:30.

Wed. Nov. 5: Melody chimes practice at 9:00. Chicken foot dominoes will be played at 1:30.

 

 

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News From Bancroft Senior Center

October 20, 2014 Leave a comment


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.

Weekly Activities:

Wed. Oct. 22: Melody chimes practice at 9:00. Would you like to play in the golf game tournament at 1:30?

Thurs. Oct. 23: Tai Chi class at 9:30 and the walking ex. class at 10:30. Stop in for coffee at 10:00. Flu shots will be given from noon until 1:00. Bring your Medicare card with you. Sign up for the pitch tournament at 1:30?

Fri. Oct. 24: Join us for chair exercises at 10:00. No farmers market, the season has ended. Remember to sign up for the pinochle tournament at 1:30.

Mon. Oct. 27: The pitch tournament will start at 1:15 today. The monthly board meeting today at 3:30. Make your meal reservation if you would like to eat dinner at the center tomorrow.

Tues. Oct.28: Tai Chi class at 9:30 and the walking ex. class at 10:30. Stop in for coffee at 10:00. Free blood pressures will be taken at 11:45. The dinner for today will be liver and onions. Our speaker will talk about nutrition at 12:15. Cards will be played after lunch.

Wed. Oct. 29: Melody chimes practice at 9:00. Cards will be played at 1:30. Rita Brehmer, a SHIIP volunteer, will help those people, who signed up, to look over their present drug plan; there may be a better part D drug plan available.

 

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Caregiver Support Group to Meet

October 13, 2014 Leave a comment


The monthly Caregiver Support Group will meet at the Bancroft Senior Center, this coming Monday, October 20 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 one of our meetings, please feel free to come and join us.

 

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News From Bancroft Senior Center

October 13, 2014 Leave a comment


* 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.

 

 

Polka Band and Soup Supper – Sat. Oct. 18

We have invited the polka band back again to entertain us; everyone that attended last time really enjoyed their music. We will have a soup supper, serving chili and chicken noodle soup, home-made desserts and beverage, serving from 5:30-7:30 p.m. The band will play from 6:00 until about 7:15 p.m. The public is invited to attend.

 

Weekly Activities:

Wed. Oct. 15: Melody chimes practice at 9:00. Sign up for 5-handed pinochle at 1:30.

Thurs. Oct. 16: Tai Chi class at 9:30 and the walking ex. class at 10:30. Stop in for coffee at 10:00. Sign up for the pitch tournament at 1:30?

Fri. Oct. 17: Join us for chair exercises at 10:00. The farmers market is happening by the community bulletin board; selling from 9:30 – 11:00 a.m. The birthday party starts at 1:30; join us to play cards or work on the jigsaw puzzle, lunch is served at 3:30.

Mon. Oct. 20: The caregiver support group meeting starts at 2:00; all caregivers are welcome to come to these meetings.

Tues. Oct.21: Tai Chi class at 9:30 and the walking ex. class at 10:30. Stop in for coffee at 10:00. Sign up to play in the pitch tournament at 1:30. We will have French toast and pancakes in the evening from 5:30-6:30. Evening cards begins at 7:00.

Wed. Oct. 22: Melody chimes practice at 9:00. Would you like to play in the golf game tournament at 1:30?

 

 

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