Bancroft Senior Center is Buzzing With Weekend Activities

December 1, 2014 Leave a comment


The Bancroft Senior Center has several activities going on this weekend.

They will have a cookie walk from 11 – 1 p.m. at the Bancroft Community Building; if any of the people in the community, who like to bake cookies, the senior center would accept any donations of cookies that would help fill the tables that day.

We will also be selling raffle tickets for the following prizes: quilt, afghan, Husker sign, black walnuts, and gift certificates from the Upper Edge, Bancroft Meat Locker, First Community Bank, Grandma’s Attic, Lucky’s Bar for pizza plus other prizes that have yet to be given to the center at this time. The monthly music jam will be held at the senior center that evening starting at 7 p.m.

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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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Alice Klintworth, 96, of Bancroft NE

November 1, 2014 Leave a comment


Alice Klintworth, 96, of Bancroft, Nebraska died on Friday, October 31, 2014 at Colonial Haven Nursing Home in Beemer, NE.

Funeral services are pending with Munderloh-Smith Funeral Home in Bancroft, NE.

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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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Elaine Schultz, 82, of Bancroft NE

October 2, 2014 Leave a comment


Elaine Schultz, 82, of Bancroft, Nebraska passed away Wednesday, October 1, 2014 at her home.

Funeral arrangements are pending with Munderloh – Smith Funeral Home in Bancroft, Nebraska.

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Pauline T. Sorensen, 86, of Bancroft NE

September 7, 2014 Leave a comment


Pauline T. Sorensen, 86, of Bancroft, Nebraska passed away Saturday, September 6, 2014 at West Point Living Center in West Point, Nebraska.

Funeral services for Pauline are pending with Munderloh – Smith Funeral Home in Bancroft, NE.

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Twila M. Vavra, 75 of Lyons NE

August 14, 2014 Leave a comment


TWILA M. VAVRA, 75 years, of Lyons, Nebraska, passed away Wednesday, August 13, 2014, in Bancroft, Nebraska.

FUNERAL SERVICE: Services are pending with Pelan Funeral Services Lyons

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Bancroft Senior Center News

April 28, 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 walkers. 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. The suggested donation for the meals is $4.00.

 

Refurbished Memorial Flowers are on sale at the senior center. We have a wonderful array of memorial wreaths, crosses and sprigs of flowers. Everyone is welcome to stop in to look and buy.

 

 

Weekly Activities:

Wed. April 30: Melody chimes practice at 9:00. Join us for coffee anytime during the day. Sign up for the pitch tournament at 1:30.

Thurs.: May 1: 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 hand and foot at 1:30. You are welcome to come at any time to work on the jigsaw puzzle.

Fri. May 2: We will start doing chair exercises (FROG) at 10:00. There will be a pinochle tournament at 1:30. The afternoon lunch will be furnished by St Joseph Retirement Community at 3:30.

Sat. May 3: The music jam is tonight at 7:00, bring a snack for lunch and bring your friends for an evening of enjoyment.

Mon. May 5: Bring a covered dish and join your friends for the noon meal. Cards will be played after the dishes are done.

Tues. May 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.

Wed. May 7: Melody chimes practice at 9:00. There will be a 5-handed pinochle tournament at 1:30.

 

 

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