Oasis update         

[OCT. 12, 2005]  The Oasis, Logan County's senior citizen center, at 501 Pulaski St. in Lincoln, is open weekdays, except holidays, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The center also is open on Friday and Sunday nights for table games. Dominic Dalpoas is the executive director. Activities are open to all Logan County senior citizens, regardless of membership. Friends of The Oasis members receive a bimonthly newsletter by mail and reduced rates for classes and trips. For more information, call 732-6132 or 732-5844.

Oasis potluck and bingo

Join us at 11:30 a.m. Thursday for the monthly potluck lunch, featuring chili, salads, special dishes and wonderful desserts. Bring a dish to pass or a $3 donation. There will be a lunch drawing and other surprises.

Stay for bingo, sponsored by the Christian Village, beginning at 1 p.m. Lots of prizes. Bring a friend.

Board meeting is open to public

The Oasis board meets Thursday at 5 p.m., and the meeting is open to the public. To schedule any agenda times, the board must receive notification in writing on or before the fifth day of the month prior to a meeting date.

Friday night card players

The Friday night potluck for card players, originally scheduled for Oct. 14, has been rescheduled to Oct. 21.

Book club

Come join the Oasis Book Club. Rekindle the rewards of reading a book by either sharing your thoughts with the group or just sitting back and listening to others. The group will meet Monday at 1 p.m. Coffee and tea will be provided. Bring a friend and enjoy reading.

October birthday party

Birthday time! Monday at 1:30 p.m. it's time to celebrate your October birthday with us. There will be games, prizes, entertainment, and cake and ice cream. Come join the fun and bring a friend!

Tuesday lunch

The 11:30 a.m. lunch for Oct. 18 will feature beef stew with cheddar biscuits, dessert and a drink for only $3.75, or $3.25 if you stay and play cards. Ticket deadline is Monday.

Think tank

Seniors are invited to join us Oct. 19 for information on the new federal prescription drug program. There will be discussion, question and answers with Darlene Freeman, volunteer specialist in Medicare Part D.

Coming in 2006: Alaskan cruise

The Oasis is teaming up with Town & Country Travel to offer a cruise with an inland tour package to see the wonders and beauty of Alaska. The senior center has scheduled an information meeting for 6 p.m. Monday. If you are interested in the Alaskan cruise and would like to know more information please call 732-6132 to reserve a space at the meeting.

Winners for the week announced

Irene Tumilty and Joann Eckert were weekend pinochle winners for Friday and Sunday night. Eleanor Barton and Joann Eckert were weekday pinochle winners.

Fall card party winners

Winners at the fall card party were as follows:

Pinochle

1. Marjorie Reiners, 6910
2. Eileen Riggs, 6140
3. Doris Steffens, 6040

Bridge

1. Jean Handlin, 2810
2. Betty Oltmanns, 2720
3. Evelyn Jenkins, 620

Rummy

1. Ruth Barry
2. Marilyn Schneider
3. Dorothy Oltmanns

Door prizes went to Betty Oltmanns and Mary Ann Snyder.

[Oasis news release]