News From Bancroft Senior Center

January 19, 2016 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. Jan. 20: No melody chimes practice today. Come and have coffee at 9:30 am. Sign up to play 5-handed pinochle at 1:30 p.m.

Thurs. Jan. 21: Tai Chi class at 9:30 and walking club at 10:45 a.m. Rolls and coffee, 9-11 a.m. Sign up to play in the pitch tournament at 1:30 p.m.

Fri. Jan.22: Come and have coffee at 9:30 a.m. There will be a pinochle tournament at 1:30 p.m., remember to sign up if you want to play.

Mon. Jan. 25: The monthly board meeting is at 10:30 this morning. Sign up if you want to play in the pitch tournament at 1:30 p.m.

Tues. Jan. 26: Tai Chi class is at 9:30 a.m. and walking club at 10:45 a.m. The noon meal will be fried chicken. Cards and dominoes will be played at 1:30 p.m.

Wed. Jan. 27: No melody chimes practice today. Come and have coffee with us at 10:30 a.m. Would you like to play the golf game at 1:30 p.m., the gals will teach you if you don’t know how to play.

 

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Caregiver Support Group to Meet at Bancroft Senior Center

January 12, 2016 Leave a comment


The monthly Caregiver Support Group will meet at the Bancroft Senior Center, Monday, January 18 at 2:00 p.m. A video may be shown or topics that would be of interest the caregiver will be presented at the meeting.

The personal information, shared at the meeting by the caregivers, is kept confidential if you are a caregiver; this invitation is for you to attend.

 

 

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News From Bancroft Senior Center

January 12, 2016 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. Jan. 13: No melody chimes practice today. Come and have coffee at 9:30 am. The post holiday dinner is today at noon, bring a vegetable, salads or dessert. Cards and dominoes will be played at 1:30 p.m.

Thurs. Jan. 14: Tai Chi class at 9:30 and walking club at 10:45 a.m. Rolls and coffee, 9-11 a.m. Sign up to play in the pitch tournament at 1:30 p.m.

Fri. Jan.15: The public hearing meeting is today at 1:30 p.m. Cards will be played after the meeting. Lunch will be served at 3:45 p.m.

Mon. Jan. 18: The caregiver support group meets at 2:00 p.m. All caregivers are encouraged to attend.

Tues. Jan. 19: Tai Chi class is at 9:30 a.m. and walking club at 10:45 a.m. Come and have coffee with us at 10:00 this morning. We will play bingo at 2:00 p.m.

Wed. Jan. 20: No melody chimes practice today. Come and have coffee at 10:30 a.m. Sign up to play 5-handed pinochle or hand and foot at 1:30 p.m.

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News From Bancroft Senior Center

January 5, 2016 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. Jan. 6: No melody chimes practice today. Come and have coffee at 9:30 am. We will play bingo at 2:00 p.m.

Thurs. Jan. 7: Tai Chi class at 9:30 and walking club at 10:45 a.m. Rolls and coffee, 9-11 a.m. You can play the game of golf at 1:30 .m. Sign up today by 5:00 p.m. for the noon meal tomorrow.

Fri. Jan.8: There will be a pool tournament with the Wisner pool players. The noon meal will be porcupine meatballs, scalloped potatoes veggie and dessert. Sign up for the pinochle or hand and foot tournament at 1:30.

Mon. Jan. 11: Sign up to play in the pitch tournament at 1:30 p.m.

Tues. Jan. 12: Tai Chi class is at 9:30 a.m. and walking club at 10:45 a.m. Come and have coffee with us at 10:00 this morning. They will play a card game called 65 at 1:30 p.m. p.m.

Wed. Jan. 13: No melody chimes practice today. Come and have coffee at 9:30 a.m. The post holiday dinner is today at noon, bring either a vegetable, salad or dessert. Cards and dominoes will be played.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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News From Bancroft Senior Center

December 29, 2015 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. 30: No melody chime practice for the rest of this month. Come and have coffee at 9:30 am. The foot clinic will be from 11:00 a.m. until 3:00 or 3:30 p.m. call or stop in and make an appointment. If you are over 65 years of age Medicare will pay for this service. Dominoes will be played at 1:30 p.m.

Thurs. Dec. 31: Tai Chi class at 9:30 and walking club at 10:45 a.m. No Rolls this morning. Sign up for liver and onions or a hamburger patty for the noon meal. Blood pressures will be taken starting at 11:40 a.m. Cards or dominoes will be played at 1:30 p.m.

Fri. Jan. 1: The center is closed. Have a Happy New Year.

Mon. Jan. 4: Bring a covered dish and join us for potluck dinner. Cards will be played in the afternoon.

Tues. Jan. 5: Tai Chi class is at 9:30 a.m. and walking club at 10:45 a.m. Come and have coffee with us in the morning. We will have a pitch tournament at 1:30 p.m.

Wed. Jan. 6: No melody chimes practice today. Come and have coffee at 9:30 a.m. We will play hand and foot at 1:30 p.m.

 

 

 

 

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News From Bancroft Senior Center

December 23, 2015 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. 23: No melody chime practice for the rest of this month. Come and have coffee at 9:30 am. Sign up for the pinochle tournament at 1:30 p.m.

Thurs. Dec. 24: Today we will be open from 8:30 to 12:00 p.m. Tai Chi class at 9:30 and walking club at 10:45 a.m. Rolls and coffee from 9 – 11 a.m. Center will be closed in the afternoon.

Fri. Dec. 25: The center is closed. We wish you all a very Merry Christmas.

Mon Dec. 28: Sign up to play in the pinochle tournament at 1:30 p.m.

Tues. Dec. 29: Tai Chi class is at 9:30 a.m. and walking club at 10:45 a.m. Come and have coffee with us in the morning. We will have a pitch tournament at 1:30 p.m.

Wed. Dec. 30: Come and have coffee at 9:30 a.m. The foot clinic will be from 11:00 a.m. until 3:00 or 3:30 p.m. call or stop in and make an appointment. If you are over 65 years of age Medicare will pay for this service. Dominoes will be played at 1:30 p.m.

 

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News From Bancroft Senior Center

December 15, 2015 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. 16: Melody chime practice at 9:00 a.m. come for coffee at 10:00 am. Come and participate in the Christmas party at 2:00 p.m. The melody chimers will entertain you at 2:00 p.m. and then we will play some games before we have lunch at 3:30 p.m. bring some snack items for lunch.

Thurs. Dec. 17: Tai Chi class is at 9:30 and walking club at 10:45 a.m. Rolls and coffee           from 9 – 11 a.m. Sign up if you would like to play in the pitch tournament at 1:30 p.m.

Fri. Dec. 18: The legal aid attorney will be at the center at 1:00 p.m. for any of you who wish to visit with her privately and at 1:30 she will give a short talk and answer any questions you may have. The card playing will begin around 1:45 and lunch will be served about 3:50 p.m.

Mon Dec. 21: The monthly board meeting will be at 10:30 a.m. sign up to play in the pitch tournament at 1:30 p.m.

Tues. Dec. 22: Tai Chi class is at 9:30 a.m. and walking club at 10:45 a.m. Come and have coffee with us in the morning. We will play bingo at 2:00 p.m.

Wed. Dec. 23: There will be melody chime practice at 9:00 a.m. Invite you to sign up for the pinochle tournament at 1:30.

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Caregiver Support Group Meeting Monday

December 8, 2015 Leave a comment


The monthly Caregiver Support Group will meet at the Bancroft Senior Center, Monday, Dec. 14, 2015 at 12:30 p.m. We will have a pizza party and each of the caregivers is to invite another caregiver in the community who has never been or not attended a caregiver support group meeting in a long time.

Bring along an interesting article that made you smile to share with the group. The personal information, shared at the meeting by the caregivers, is kept confidential by the caregivers who are in attendance. If you are a caregiver; this invitation is for you.

 

 

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News from Bancroft Senior Center

December 8, 2015 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. 9: Melody chime practice at 9:00 a.m. Come for coffee at 10:00 am. Come and play bingo with us at 2:00 p.m.

Thurs. Dec. 10: Tai Chi class is at 9:30 and walking club at 10:45 a.m. Rolls and coffee          from 9 – 11 a.m. Sign up if you would like to play in the pitch tournament at 1:30 p.m.

Fri. Dec. 4: The noon meal for today is poured pizza, lettuce salad and dessert. We will have a pinochle at 1:30 p.m.

Mon Dec. 14: The caregiver support group will meet for lunch at 12:30 at the center. The meeting will start at 1:30, bring an interesting article that made you smile and are willing to read to the group.

Tues. Dec. 15: Tai Chi class is at 9:30 a.m. and walking club at 10:45 a.m. Come and have coffee with us in the morning. We will have a golf game tournament at 1:30 p.m. Wed. Dec. 16: There will be melody chime practice at 9:00 a.m. Christmas party begins at 2:00 p.m. with entertainment and also a few games. Bring some snacks for lunch.

 

 

 

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News from Bancroft Senior Center

November 25, 2015 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.

Our annual Cookie Walk will be Sat., Dec. 3 at the community building. Anyone in the community is welcome to bring cookies, candies or snack items for our cookie walk. We are still collecting items for the raffle; we accept craft items, cash, homemade sweet rolls and pies, etc.

Weekly Activities:

Wed. Nov.25: No melody chime practice today. Come for coffee at 10:00 am. Bingo will be played at 1:30 p.m.

Thurs. Nov.26: Happy Thanksgiving. The center is closed today.

Fri. Nov.27: Contact the center if you want to play in the pinochle tournament at 1:30.

Mon Nov.: Sign up for the pitch tournament that begins at 1:30 p.m.

Tues. Dec. 1: Tai Chi class is at 9:30 a.m. and walking club at 10:45 a.m. Come and have coffee with us. The golf game will be played at 1:30 p.m.

Wed. Dec. 2: There will be melody chime practice at 9:00 a.m. If you are interested in playing in the pitch tournament at 1:30 p.m., call and sign up.

 

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