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Oasis update
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[September 26, 2007]
The Oasis, Logan County's senior citizen
center, 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.
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 St. Clara's Manor sponsors bingoSt. Clara's Manor will
sponsor the Thursday afternoon bingo, beginning at 1 p.m. Come join
the fun and win some prizes.
Foot care
The Oasis is offering a new service. Marcia Cook from the
Christian Village has found a registered nurse who will begin
providing foot care by appointment on the first Monday of the month.
Emma Van Dyke, R.N., will be at The Oasis from 1 to 5 p.m. Oct. 1.
Call 732-6132 for an appointment.
Book club
The senior center's book club will meet Monday, beginning at 1
p.m. (The date has been changed due to the Columbus Day holiday the
following week.) Rekindle the rewards of reading a book and either
sharing your thoughts with the group or just sitting back and
listening to others. Refreshments will be provided.
Meeters & Greeters
The Meeters and Greeters group will meet Monday, beginning at 2
p.m., at the senior center. This group of volunteers visits once a
month with those who cannot get out, to add a bright spot in their
life. If you would like to participate or would like more
information, call 732-6132.
Oasis belles
The Oasis Red Hat group will meet on Tuesday, beginning at 11
a.m. Please call 732-6132 by noon Monday to make lunch reservations.
Put on your red hat and come join the lively bunch of ladies.
Tuesday's lunch
The 11:30 a.m. lunch for Oct. 2 will feature Swedish meatballs
over noodles, mixed veggies, bread and butter, dessert, and a drink
for $3.75, or $3.25 if you stay and play cards. Reservation deadline
is 4 p.m. Friday.
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 Rules of
the Road
The secretary of state's office continues to offer a Rules of the
Road course free of charge to all interested parties. The course is
scheduled at the senior center on Tuesday, beginning at 1 p.m. The
course is designed to assist individuals who may have to take a
written exam or the behind-the-wheel test. For more information,
please call 732-6132.
Bingo at the Rec
The Tuesday night bingo special at the Lincoln Park District Rec
Center will be "Top Hat Night." Purchase a Top Hat set of four games
and get a discount on your computer. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and
games start at 6:50.
Hearing screening
The Oasis provides free hearing checks the first Wednesday
of the month, beginning at 10 a.m. through 11:30 a.m. The service is
provided by Joyce Dearth, B.C.H.I.S. Call 732-6132 for an
appointment.
Fall card party
The Oasis will have its fall card party Oct. 6, beginning at 1
p.m. Come and join the fun playing pinochle, bridge and rummy.
Tickets are available at the senior center for $5.
The Oasis closed Oct. 8
The Oasis will be closed Oct. 8 for Columbus Day. Activities will
resume the following day.
Winners for the week announced
Kathy Roos and Lucky Eichner were the weekday pinochle winners.
The weekend pinochle winners were Ruth Ackerman and Linda Hughes.
The winners at five-in-one were Ruth Barry, Bernie DePuy and Betty
Burger. The rummy winner was Betty Burger.
[Text from Oasis news release]
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