Aug 7, 2025
By: Cheri Leader Center Co-Manager
Happy Back to School! May this new school year be filled with learning, growth, and positive experiences. Whether you’re a student, teacher, or parent, here’s to a fresh start and a successful academic year.
Speaking of “Fresh Starts”- the Crofton Senior Center is embarking on a new chapter. After celebrating 50 years of service to the community, the Center is keeping the vision alive for those few who, 50 years ago, dreamed of a place for folks to gather and socialize in the heart of Crofton. I am happy to be a part of three generations who have served in different capacities at the Crofton Senior Center. My grandparents, Allen and Vera Wakeley were part of the core group in the early stages of the Crofton Senior Center and were members of the Board, my mother, Pat Wakeley currently serves as treasurer of the Senior Center Board and volunteers in various capacities, and I am presently filling the role of co-manager at the Senior Center. The importance of this venue for Crofton community residents of all ages to gather for food, fellowship, and fun is a priceless treasure. The Senior Center is excited to move into the future with the help and support of the community.
We want to thank those who have supported the Crofton Senior Center with donations and memorials throughout the past 50 years, as well as those who have stepped up to volunteer by answering the phone, sitting at the desk, taking reservations, and delivering meals.
As the Center moves forward into the future, we applaud those who have given and who continue to give of their time serving in different capacities to help the Center run smoothly. The Senior Center would not be able to function without our wonderful volunteers. Please consider volunteering some of your time to help in your local community by sharing your gifts and talents. The Center needs willing volunteers as we transition with the changes taking place this month.
The Crofton Golden Age Senior Center is hiring!
Position: Manager
Hours: 29 hours per week. 8:30-2 M, T, W, F, 11:30-6:00 Th
Benefits: PTO, Holiday pay, meals
What we are looking for:
Great personality
Strong communication skills
Strong computer skills: Microsoft Office
Ability to meet deadlines
Ability to work with interruptions
Timely reporting to funding and government agencies.
This position manages the meal program, social & wellness program, and caregiver support program, included budgeting, reporting and financial flow. This person will also arrange volunteers, brainstorm with the Board to build new activities for our patrons, and promote our programs to the area.
Please call or text Mary with questions (402) 842-2615 or email resumes thecentermarys@gmail.com
Once again, the Crofton Senior Center will be sponsoring the City Wide Garage Sales in conjunction with the Annual Car Show coming to town on Saturday, August 23rd. (Some Garage Sales will begin on Friday, August 22nd , so watch for the listing in a future edition of the Crofton Journal) The Center will offer tables for rent in the City Auditorium, as well. Entry forms are available at F&M State Bank, Peoples Grocery, Shop On 2nd, and at the Crofton Senior Center. Pick one up starting Monday Aug. 4th. Get in on the action. Clean out your garages and closets, have a sale, have some fun, and pick up some extra cash.
ACTIVITIES:
BINGO – Friday, August 8th – Monday, August 11h beginning @ 1:00 pm
Exercise Classes –Friday, August 8th @ 10:30 am – Wednesday, August 13th @ 3:30 pm
Pinochle Cards – Tuesday, August 5th @ 1:00 pm
Caregivers Group –Wednesday, August 13th @ 1:30pm. Sometimes a little support can make of world of difference. Call (402) 388-2365 for more information and to RSVP.
Normal Senior Center hours are as follows: Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Fridays – 8:00am to 3:00pm. and Thursdays – 8:00am till 7:00pm. You are welcome to come in anytime during open hours to play cards, put puzzles together, or just socialize with a cup of coffee. WI-FI is available.
MENU:
Thursday *Evening Meal August 7th – Spaghetti/Meatballs, California Mix, Peaches, Garlic Bread, Milk/Margerine.
Friday August 8th – Chili & Cheese Dog/Bun, Potato Salad, Peas, Mixed Fruit, Milk/Margerine.
Monday, August 11th – Hamburger Steak, Mashed Potatoes, Stewed Tomatoes, Grapes, Rhubarb Muffin, Milk/Margerine.
Tuesday, August 12th – Hot Pork Sandwich, Mashed Potatoes/Gravy, Broccoli, Cucumbers, Apricots, Milk/Margerine.
Wednesday, August 13th – BBQ Chicken Hindquarters, Parsley Potatoes, Brussel Sprouts, Mandarin Oranges, Bread, Milk/Margerine.
Thursday *Evening Meal August 14th – Meatloaf, Baked Potato, Corn, Applesauce, Zucchini Muffin, Milk/Margerine.
This menu is subject to change.
Our meals are served M, T, W & F, at 12:00pm and TH evenings at 5:30pm. Please call 402-388-2365, two hours prior to the mealtime, to reserve your meal. It’s always best to call, we want to make sure we have enough meals to serve.
We welcome menu suggestions although we are obligated to follow state nutrition guidelines and use state menus and recipes. We would use additional recipes after the state analyzes and approves them.
Comments are closed