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August 16, 2016 Leave a comment
Bancroft Senior Center News by Connie Bargmann
*If you are 60+ 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. 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 meals is $4.00.
Weekly Activities:
Wed. Aug. 17: Melody chimers will practice at 9:00 a.m. Sign up to play 5-handed pinochle at 1:30 p.m.
Thurs. Aug. 18: Tai Chi class at 9:30 a.m. and walking club at 10:40 a.m. Rolls and coffee from 9-11 a.m. FROG exercise class at 1:00 p.m. Sign up to play in the pitch tournament at 1:30 p.m.
Fri. Aug. 19: Come and help the birthday honorees celebrate their birthdays at 1:30 p.m.; they will play pitch and hand & foot. Lunch is served at 3:30 p.m.
Mon. Aug. 22: FROG exercises at 12:45 and pitch tournament at 1:30 p.m. Make your reservation for the pork loin dinner tomorrow.
Tues. Aug. 23: Tai Chi class is at 9:30 a.m. Stop in for coffee at 10:00 a.m. Walking exercises 10:40 a.m. The meal for today is pork loin, potatoes, coleslaw and cake.
Wed. Aug 24: Melody chimers will practice at 9:00 p.m. Coffee time 10:15 a.m. Join us at 1:30 for cards.
August 9, 2016 Leave a comment
Bancroft Senior Center News by Connie Bargmann
*If you are 60+ 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. 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 meals is $4.00.
Weekly Activities:
Wed. Aug. 10: Melody chimes practice at 9:00 a.m. Come and play Rummyikub (tile game) or you pick what you want to play at 1:30 p.m.
Thurs. Aug. 11: Tai Chi class at 9:30 a.m. and walking club at 10:40 a.m. Rolls and coffee from 9-11 a.m. FROG exercise class at 1:00 p.m. Sign up to play in the pitch tournament at 1:30 p.m. Make your reservations for tomorrows meal.
Fri. Aug. 12: Pool players go to Wisner for a pool tournament. Menu for the meal is meatloaf, potato salad, vegetable and dessert. Cards at 1:45 p.m.
Mon. Aug. 15: Caregiver support group meets at 2:00 p.m.
Tues. Aug. 16: Tai Chi class is at 9:30 a.m. Stop in for coffee at 10:00 a.m. Walking exercises 10:40 a.m. FROG exercises at 1:00 p.m. Sign up to play in the pitch tournament at 1:30 p.m.
Wed. Aug 17: Melody chimers will practice at 9:00 p.m. Coffee time 10:15 a.m. Sign up to play 5-handed pinochle at 1:30 p.m.
July 26, 2016 Leave a comment
Bancroft Senior Center News by Connie Bargmann
*If you are 60+ 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. 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 meals is $4.00.
Weekly Activities:
Wed. July 27: Coffee time at 10:15 a.m. Melody chimer at 9:30 a.m. Will be play the card game of golf or 65 at 1:30 p.m.
Thurs. July 28: Tai Chi class at 9:30 a.m. and walking club at 10:40 a.m. Rolls and coffee from 9-11 a.m. There will be (FROG)chair exercises today at 1:00 p.m. Sign up to play pitch today at 1:30 p.m.
Fri. July 29: There will be a pinochle and hand & foot tournament at 1:30 p.m. Sign up to play either game.
Mon. Aug. 1: Bring a covered dish and have potluck with us at 12:00. Cards will be played at 1:30 p.m.
Tues. Aug. 2: Tai Chi class is at 9:30 a.m. Stop in for coffee at 10:00 a.m. Walking exercises 10:40 a.m. There will be (FROG) chair exercises at 1:00 p.m. Sign up to play in the pitch tournament at 1:30 p.m.
Wed. Aug 3: Melody chimers will practice at 9:00 p.m. Coffee time 10:15 a.m. You pick the card game at 1:30 p.m.
July 18, 2016 Leave a comment
Bancroft Senior Center News by Connie Bargmann
*If you are 60+ 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. 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 meals is $4.00.
Weekly Activities:
Wed. July 20: Coffee time at 9:30 a.m. No melody chimers this week. No bingo today. The foot doctor will be here today starting at 11:00 a.m. Call and make an appointment, if you are on Medicare, there will not be any charges for his services. There will be cards played starting at 1:30 p.m.
Thurs. July 21: Tai Chi class at 9:30 a.m. and walking club at 10:40 a.m. Rolls and coffee from 9-11 a.m. There will be NO chair exercises today at 1:00 p.m. Sign up to play pitch today at 1:30 p.m.
Fri. July 22: We will have a pinochle and Hand Foot tournament at 1:30 p.m.
Mon. July 25: chair exercises at 12:45 p.m. Pitch tournament starts at 1:15 p.m. The monthly board is at 3:30 p.m. Make your reservations for tomorrows meal.
Tues. July 26: Tai Chi class is at 9:30 a.m. Stop in for coffee at 10:00 a.m. Walking exercises 10:40 a.m., free blood pressures at 11:40 a.m. Chicken dinner is at 12:00. Nutrition Ed. program is at 12:20 p.m. Cards will be played at 1:45 p.m.
Wed. July 27: Melody chimers will practice at 9:00 p.m. Coffee time 9:30 a.m. They will be playing 65 or the golf card game at 1:30 p.m.
July 12, 2016 Leave a comment
The monthly Caregiver Support Group will meet at the Bancroft Senior Center, Monday, July 18 at 2:00 p.m.
We discuss a variety of topics at these meetings. The personal information shared by the caregivers, during the meeting, is kept confidential. All caregivers are invited to attend.
July 12, 2016 Leave a comment
Bancroft Senior Center News by Connie Bargmann
*If you are 60+ 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. 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 meals is $4.00.
Weekly Activities:
Wed. July 13: Coffee time at 9:30 a.m. Melody chimers will practice at 9:00 p.m. Sign up to play 5-handed pinochle at 1:30 p.m.
Thurs. July 14: Tai Chi class at 9:30 a.m. and walking club at 10:40 a.m. Rolls and coffee from 9-11 a.m. There will be chair exercises today at 1:00 p.m. Come and learn how to play Skip-Bo at1:30 p.m.
Fri. July 15: We invite everyone to come to the monthly birthday party starting at 1:30; they play pitch and hand & foot. Lunch is served at 3:30 p.m.
Mon. July 18: The caregiver support group meets at 2:00 p.m., if you are a caregiver please feel free to come and join us.
Tues. July 19: Tai Chi class is at 9:30 a.m. Stop in for coffee at 10:00 a.m. Walking exercises 10:40 a.m. Join us for chair exercises at 1:00. Sign up to play in the pitch tournament at 1:30 p.m.
Wed. July 13: Melody chimers will practice at 9:00 p.m. Coffee time 9:30 a.m. No bingo today. The foot doctor will be here today starting at 11:00 a.m. Call and make an appointment, if you are on Medicare, there will not be any charges for his services. There will be cards played starting at 1:30 p.m.
June 28, 2016 Leave a comment
Bancroft Senior Center News by Connie Bargmann
*If you are 60+ 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. 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 meals is $4.00.
Weekly Activities:
Wed. June 29: Coffee time at 9:30 a.m. Melody chimers will practice at 9:00 p.m. Today
You are invited to play cribbage or cards at 1:30 p.m.
Thurs. June 30: Tai Chi class at 9:30 a.m. and walking club at 10:40 a.m. Rolls and coffee from 9-11 a.m. There will be chair exercises today at 1:00 p.m. Sign up to play in the pitch tournament at1:30 p.m.
Fri. July 1: Would you like to play in the pinochle or hand & foot tournament today at 1:30 pm? Remember you should sign up if you would like to play.
Sat. July 2: We invite you to come to the music jam tonight at 7:00 p.m.
Mon. July 4: Center is closed today for the 4th of July.
Tues. July 5: Tai Chi class is at 9:30 a.m. Stop in for coffee at 10:00 a.m. Walking exercises 10:40 a.m. Pitch tournament at 1:30 p.m.
Wed. July 6: Melody chimers will practice at 9:00 p.m. Coffee time 9:30 a.m. The card game called 65 will be played at 1:30 p.m.
June 21, 2016 Leave a comment
Bancroft Senior Center News by Connie Bargmann
*If you are 60+ 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. 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 meals is $4.00.
Weekly Activities:
Wed. June 22: Coffee time at 9:30 a.m. Melody chimers will practice at 9:00 p.m. The golf game is at 1:30 p.m. Stop in anytime in the afternoon for a root beer or strawberry float, the price is $1.50.
Thurs. June 23: Tai Chi class at 9:30 a.m. and walking club at 10:40 a.m. Rolls and coffee from 9-11 a.m. There will be chair exercises today at 1:00 p.m. Sign up to play in the pitch tournament at1:30 p.m.
Fri. June 24: Would you like to play in the pinochle or hand & foot tournament today at 1:30 pm? Sign up to play.
Mon. June 27: Coffee time at 9:30 a.m. Chair exercises at 12:45 p.m. Pitch tournament at 1:15. Monthly board meeting is at 3:30 p.m.
Tues. June 28: Tai Chi class is at 9:30 a.m. Stop in for coffee at 10:00 a.m. Walking exercises 10:40 a.m. Our meal for today is liver and onions or a hamburger patty. Cards will be played after lunch.
Wed. June 29: Melody chimers will practice at 9:00 p.m. Coffee time 9:30 a.m. Cards of some type or cribbage will be played at 1:30 p.m.
June 13, 2016 Leave a comment
The monthly Caregiver Support Group will meet at the Bancroft Senior Center, Monday, June 15 at 2:00 p.m. We discuss a variety of topics at these meetings.
The personal information, shared by the caregivers during the meeting, is kept confidential. All caregivers are invited to attend. Bring a picture of your father.
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