Bancroft Senior Center News

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 walker. Call 402-648-3387 during office hours.

Meals on Wheels

The Meals on Wheels program started in Bancroft February 10^th. 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.

We need more volunteers willing to deliver the meals once they get to the senior center in Bancroft. Contact the senior contact 402-648-3387 if you wish to help deliver the meals, want a meal delivered or have a question.

Weekly Activities:

Wed. April 2: No melody chimes practice today. Join us for coffee anytime during the day. Come and play Rummikub at 1:30. The foot clinic is today starting at 1:30 p.m.

Thurs.: April 3: 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. You are welcome to come at any time to work on the jigsaw puzzle.

Fri. April 4: We have a pinochle tournament at 1:30, call and sign up. St Joseph Retirement Community will bring the snack for lunch.

Sat. April 6: Music jam at 7:00 p.m. Join us for your music enjoyment. Bring a snack for lunch.

Mon. April 7: Bring a covered dish and join us for the noon meal. Cards will be played after lunch. Come and work on the jigsaw puzzle.

Tues. April 8: 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.

Wed. April 9: Melody chimes practice at 9:00. Will play the game of golf at 1:30, come and play, if you don’t how to play they will teach you.

Bancroft Senior Center News

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 walker. Call 402-648-3387 during office hours.

Meals on Wheels

The Meals on Wheels program started in Bancroft February 10^th. 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.

We need more volunteers willing to deliver the meals once they get to the senior center in Bancroft. Contact the senior contact 402-648-3387 if you wish to help deliver the meals, want a meal delivered or have a question.

Date Change: Free Colon Cancer Kits will be available at the center March 28 from 11:00 a.m., until 3:00 p.m.

Weekly Activities:

Wed. March 26: No melody chimes practice today. Join us for coffee anytime during the day. Sign up to play in the pitch tournament at 1:30.

Thurs.: March 27: 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. You are welcome to come at any time to work on the jigsaw puzzle.

Fri. March 28: Meal for today is liver and onions or a hamburger patty, mashed potatoes, veggie and strawberry shortcake. There will be a pinhole tournament and hand and foot at 1:30. Barb Fancher from the area agency will give out colon cancer kits and talk about colon cancer.

Mon. March 31: Come and learn how to play the game of golf at 1:30.

Tues. April 1: Tai Chi class at 9:30 and the walking ex. class at 10:30. Stop in for coffee at 10:00. There is a pitch tournament at 1:30.

Wed. April 2: No melody chimes today. Come and play Rummikub at 1:30.

Bancroft Senior Center News

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 walker. Call 402-648-3387 during office hours.

Meals on Wheels

The Meals on Wheels program started in Bancroft February 10^th. 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.

We need more volunteers willing to deliver the meals once they get to the senior center in Bancroft. Contact the senior contact 402-648-3387 if you wish to help deliver the meals, want a meal delivered or have a question.

Weekly Activities:

Wed. March 12: Melody chimers will practice at 9:30. Join us for coffee anytime during the day. We will play bingo at 2:00.

Thurs.: March 13:  Tai Chi class at 9:30 and the walking ex. class at 10:30. Stop in for coffee at 10:00. You pick the card game you would like to play today. You are welcome to come and work on the jig saw puzzle.

Fri. March 14: Senator Lydia Brasch will hold her town hall meeting at the senior center from 10:00 – 1:30 p.m. Call in and make a reservation for the noon meal, serving scalloped potatoes with ham, California blend vegetables, salad and dessert. There will be a pinochle tournament at 1:45.

Mon. March 17: The caregiver support group will meet at 2:00 p.m. If you are a caregiver provider you are invited to come to this meeting.  Our pancake and waffle supper will be served from 5:30 – 6:45 p.m. The card party will be at 7:00 p.m.

Tues. March 18: Tai Chi class at 9:30 and the walking ex. class at 10:00.  Sign up to play in the pitch tournament at 1:30.

Wed. March 19: Melody chimers will practice at 9:00 a.m.  Sign up to play in the 5-handed pinochle tournament.