Oasis update         

[MAY 17, 2006]  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.

Extension to sponsor bingo

Logan County Extension will sponsor the bingo games beginning at 1 p.m. Thursday at The Oasis. There will be food prizes. Come join the fun.

Alzheimer's support group to meet

The Alzheimer support group will meet at 1 p.m. Thursday in The Oasis library. No reservation is necessary. The group provides support and information for caregivers and extended family. Meetings are facilitated by a coordinator from Maple Ridge Care Centre.

Board meeting open to public

The Oasis board meeting on Thursday is open to the public and begins at 5 p.m. 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

Food orders

Self Help and Resource Exchange food orders may be picked up between 4 and 5:30 p.m. Friday. June orders also may be placed then. The Catholic Diocese of Peoria sponsors the program, which is open to everyone, regardless of faith, age or income.

Book club

Come join our very own book club. Rekindle the rewards of reading a book and either sharing your thoughts with the group or just sitting back listening to others. The scheduled time is 1 p.m. Monday. Coffee and tea will be provided. Bring a friend and enjoy reading.

May birthday party

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

Tuesday lunch

The 11:30 a.m. lunch for May 23 features barbecued pork on a bun, tater tots, salad, dessert and a drink for only $3.75, or $3.25 if you stay and play cards. Reservation deadline is noon Monday.

Winners for the week announced

Chris March and Mina Bradburn were the weekday pinochle winners. The weekend pinochle winners were Linda Hughes and Helen Cart. The winners at five-in-one were Henry Warnisher and Dorothy Oltmanns. Congratulations.

[Oasis news release]