News From Bancroft Senior Center

November 14, 2017 Leave a comment


If you are 60+ and need information on programs designed to help keep you stay 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

 

Weekly Activities:

Wed. Nov. 15: Chime group practices at 9:00 a.m. Coffee time at 10:00 a.m. FROG Ex. at 1:30 p.m. We will play bingo at 2:00 p.m.

Thurs. Nov. 16: Tai Chi Class at 9:30 a.m. Coffee time is at 10:00 a.m. Sign up to play 5-handed pinochle at 1:30 p.m. Make your reservation for the noon meal on Tuesday, November 21 Friday.

Fri. Nov. 17: Come in for coffee. Join us for the birthday party in the afternoon; we’ll play pitch and hand & foot. There will be a speaker at 1:30 p.m. Come and eat lunch with us at 3:30 p.m.

Mon. Nov. 20: Join us for coffee. The caregiver group meets at 2:00 p.m.

Nov. 21: Tai Chi Class at 9:30 a.m. Coffee time is at 10:00 p.m. The noon meal will be pancakes and French toast, scrambled eggs, sausage, fruit cup, juice and coffee. Cards will be played in the afternoon.

Wed. Nov. 22: No chime practice today.  Coffee time at 9:00 a.m. FROG Ex. at 1:00 p.m. Play Skip-Bo at 1:30 p.m.

 

Meals on Wheels

Getting tired of cooking for one person and then have left over’s that you will be eating for the next couple of days? Why don’t you consider getting meals on wheels; the meals are very nutritious and provide you with the protein, fruits and vegetables needed for a well balanced meal. Contact the manager at the Bancroft Senior Center if you have more questions or want to sign up; the number is 402-648-3387.

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News From Bancroft Senior Center

December 13, 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 stay 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. Dec. 14: No melody chimes practice. Coffee time at 9:00 a.m. We will play

Christmas bingo at 2:00 p.m.

Thurs. Dec. 15: Tai Chi class at 9:30 a.m. serving rolls and coffee from 9 – 11 a.m.

Walking ex. at 10:30 a.m. FROG ex. that will help improve your balance 1:00 p.m. Sign

up to play in the pitch tournament at 1:30 p.m.

Fri. Dec. 16: Join us for coffee at 9:00 a.m. The legal aid attorney will be at the center at

1:00 p,m, to help you with any legal questions you might be having. She will give a short

presentation at 1:30 p.m. before the birthday party begins.

Mon. Dec.19: The caregiver support group will meet at 12:30 for lunch and then proceed

with rest of the activities; all caregivers are invited to come, call and let the manager

know that you are planning to participate.

Tues. Dec. 20: Tai Chi class at 9:30 a.m. Coffee time at 10:00 a.m. and walking exercises

at 10:30 p.m. Sign up to play in the pitch tournament at 1:30 p.m.

Wed. Dec. 21: No chime practice today. Coffee time at 9:00 a.m. The Christmas party

will be today at 2:00 p.m.

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News From Bancroft Senior Center

June 30, 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. July 1: Melody chimers will practice at 9:00. Join us for coffee at 10:00. The card game of golf will be played at 1:30.

Thurs. July 2: Rolls and coffee served from 9:00 until noon. Tai Chi class at 9:30 and the walking ex class at 10:45. Come and play in the pitch tournament at 1:30; remember to sign up.

Fri. July 3: Remember to sign up to play in the pinochle tournament at 1:30.

Mon .July 6: Potluck dinner is at noon, bring a salad, vegetable or dessert, the meat and potatoes will be furnished. Cards will be played after lunch or you may work on the jigsaw puzzle.

Tues. July 7: Tai Chi class is at 9:30 and the walking ex. class at 10:45. Stop in for coffee at 10:00. Sing up to play pitch today at 1:30.

Wed. July 8: Melody chimers will practice at 9:00. Join us for coffee time at 10:00. Fun bingo will be played at 2:00 remember to bring quarters. Have you made your reservation for the noon meal on Friday, July 10th. The melody chimers will entertain us at 11:30 on July 10th.

 

 

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News From Bancroft Senior Center

May 27, 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. May 27: No melody chimes practice today. We will play fun bingo at 2:00. Bring your quarters.

Thurs. May 28: Rolls and coffee served from 9:00. until noon. Tai Chi class at 9:30 and walking ex class at 10:45. There will be a pitch tournament starting at 1:15. The monthly board meeting will be at 3:30.

Fri. May 29: Sign up to play in the pinochle at 1:30.

Mon .June 1: Bring your food and join us for potluck dinner at noon. Cards will be played at 1:30.

Tues. June 2: The Tai Chi class is at 9:30 and the walking ex. class at 10:45. Stop in for coffee at 10:00. Sign up to play in the pitch tournament at 1:30.

Wed. June 3: Melody chimers will practice at 9:00. There will be a golf tournament at 1:30 come and fun or learn how to play.

 

 

 

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News From Bancroft Senior Center

May 12, 2015 Leave a comment


The Senior Center has refurbished Memorial Flowers of all types for sale. Anyone who is looking for reasonably priced flowers is encouraged to stop in and see what we have available.

* 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. May 13: Melody chimers will practice at 9:00. The senior center will have an OPEN HOUSE today celebrating 33 years of serving the 60 plus population in our community. Please join us for free cookies, coffee cake, bars and a beverage all day to day. Sign up to play five-handed pinochle at 1:30.

Thurs. May 14: Rolls and coffee served from 9:00. until noon. Tai Chi class at 9:30 and walking ex class at 10:30. There will be a pitch tournament at 1:30.

Fri. May 15: The birthday party is today, they will play pitch and hand and foot, lunch is served at 3:30, please join us.

Mon. May 18: The caregiver support group meets at 2:00; all caregivers in the community are invited to attend.

Tues. May 19: The Tai Chi class is 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. The evening will be pancakes, French toast, scrambled eggs, sausage and orange drink.

Wed. May 20: Melody chimers will practice at 9:00. Come and play cribbage at 1:30.

 

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News From Bancroft Senior Center

April 22, 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.

*Come and join us Sunday, April 12 for a spaghetti dinner fundraiser, there will be spaghetti with red meat sauce or white sauce, garlic bread, lettuce or jello salad and a variety of home-made desserts. Come and enjoy the good food.

 

Weekly Activities:

Wed. April 22: Melody chimers will practice at 9:00. There will be chicken foot dominoes at 1:30 unless there is another game or card game you would like to play.

Thurs. April 23: Rolls and coffee served from 9 a.m. until noon. Tai Chi class at 9:30 and walking ex class at 10:30. There will be a pitch tournament at 1:30.

Fri. April 24: Sign up to play in the pinochle tournament at 1:30.

Mon. April 27: There will be a pitch tournament at 1:30. Remember to sign up to eat dinner tomorrow; we will be serving liver and onions or a hamburger patty with all the trimmings.

Tues. April 28: The Tai Chi class is at 9:30 and the walking ex. class at 10:30. Stop in for coffee at 10:00. Plan to eat dinner with us today. There will be free blood pressure screenings starting at 11:30 a.m. and a speaker at 12:20. Cards will be played after the dishes are done.

Wed. April 29: Melody chimers will play at 2:30 at the Wisner Care Center. Bingo will be played at 2:00.

 

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News From Bancroft Senior Center

April 1, 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. April 1: Melody chimers will practice at 9:00. Sign up to play 5-handed pinochle at 1:30.

Thurs. April 2: Stop in for fresh baked cinnamon rolls and coffee for $2.00 starting at 9:00 a.m. Tai Chi class at 9:30 and walking ex class at 10:30. Sign up to play in the pitch tournament at 1:30.

Fri. April 3: Center will be open from 8:30 until noon today.

Mon. April 6: Bring a covered dish and join us for potluck dinner at noon. We will play cards and put puzzles together after dinner.

Tues. April 7: Tai Chi class at 9:30, and walking ex. class at 10:30. Stop in for coffee at 10:00. Krista Heineman with NNCA Partnership will be at the center this morning to help you file your income tax and/or your homestead exemption call and set up an appointment. Sign up to play in the pitch tournament at 1:30.

Wed. April 8: Melody chimers will practice at 9:00. We will have the foot clinic today starting at 11:00 am; call to set up an appointment. Hand and foot will be played at 1:30.

 

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News From Bancroft Senior Center

March 18, 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. March 18: Melody chimers will play at the senior center and the nursing home in Wisner at 12:45 and 2:00 respectively. We will play 5-handed pinochle at 1:30.

Thurs. March 19: Stop in for fresh baked cinnamon rolls and coffee for $2.00 starting at 9:00 a.m. Tai Chi class at 9:30, and walking ex class at 10:30. Sign up to play in the pitch tournament at 1:30.

Fri. March 20: Join us for our monthly birthday party starting at 1:30, we play pitch and hand and foot. Lunch is served at 3:30. Sign up for the chicken dinner being served on March 24.

Mon. March 23: Join us for coffee at 9:30. Sign up to play hand and foot at 1:30 pm. The monthly board meeting is at 3:30 p.m.

Tues. March 24: Tai Chi class at 9:30, and walking ex. class at 10:30. Stop in for coffee at 10:00. Join us for the chicken dinner at noon. Cards will be played after lunch.

Wed. March 25: Melody chimers will practice at 9:00. If you want to make the ladder necklace bring a scissors and ruler, remember to sign up before today so that Mary has adequate supplies.

 

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News From Bancroft Senior Center

March 10, 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. March 11: Melody chimers practice today at 9:00. We will play Rummykub at 1:30 or any other game that you would like to play.

Thurs. March 12: Tai Chi class at 9:30, and walking ex class at 10:30. Today we have rolls and coffee for $2.00 from 9 to 11 am. Sign up to play in the pitch tournament at 1:30.

Fri. March 13: Soup for today has been changed to vegetable beef and chicken noodle. Sign up to play in the pinochle tournament at 1:30.

Mon. March 16: Join us for coffee at 9:30. The caregiver support group meets today at 2:00 pm.

Tues. March 17: Tai Chi class at 9:30, and walking ex. class at 10:30. Stop in for coffee at 10:00. Sign up to play in the pitch tournament at 1:30. Our evening meal will be served from 5:30 -6:45 and we will serve biscuits and gravy, scrambled eggs, fruit cup and juice. If enough people are interested in playing cards they will be played after the dishes are done.

Wed. March 18: Melody chimers will play at the senior center and nursing home in Wisner. If you want to play 5-handed pinochle please sign up to play the game at 1:30.

 

 

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News From Bancroft Senior Center

March 3, 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. March 4: Melody chimers practice today at 9:00. Need volunteers to recycle cards at 1:30, our card rack is getting empty in certain categories.

Thurs. March 5: Tai Chi class at 9:30, and walking ex class at 10:30. Today we have rolls and coffee for $2.00 from 9 to 11 am. Come and play the golf game at 1:30.

Fri. March 6: Sign up to play in the pinochle tournament at 1:30, St Joe’s Retirement Community will be serving the lunch at 3:30.

Sat. March 7: The music jam is this evening at 7:00 pm. Come and join us.

Mon. March 9: Join us for coffee at 9:30. Hand and Foot tournament today at 1:30.

Tues. March 10: Tai Chi class at 9:30, and 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. March 11: Melody chimers practice at 9:00. Will play Rummykub or any other game you would like to play at 1:30.

 

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