Oasis update

[July 23, 2008]  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.

Bingo sponsored by St. Clara's Manor

St Clara's Manor will sponsor the bingo games Thursday at The Oasis, beginning at 1 p.m.

Free blood pressure checks

The Oasis offers free blood pressure checks every Friday from 10 to 11:30 a.m.

Food distribution date

The Self Help and Resource Exchange program distribution time is 4-5:30 p.m. Friday at the senior center. The SHARE program is an outreach sponsored by the Catholic Diocese of Peoria. For more details, call 732-6132.

Senior bowling league

The Oasis and Logan Lanes are partnering to offer a free bowling extravaganza for Oasis members on Monday at 10 a.m. Bowling, shoes and ball are at no charge. Refreshments will be available.

Bunco

Bunco games will be on Monday, beginning at 1 p.m., at The Oasis. Refreshments will be provided by Marilyn Armburst from Regions Bank.

Tuesday lunch

The 11:30 a.m. lunch for July 29 features chopped steak with mushroom gravy, potato salad and dessert for a suggested donation of $3.75. If you stay and play cards, the cost of the meal is $3.25. The deadline to make a reservation is noon Monday.

Bingo at the Rec

The special for Tuesday night bingo at the Lincoln Rec Center is "Package Night." Purchase a package for $14 and get a computer of choice for $10. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Early bird is at 6:50.

Breakfast bingo

The Oasis and Vonderlieth Living Center will sponsor breakfast bingo on July 31. Doors open at 8:30 a.m. and breakfast is served at 9 a.m. Bingo will begin after breakfast. The cost is $3.50.

Card winners

Winners for weekday pinochle were Kathy Roos and Lucky Eichner. The weekend winners were Helen Cart and Wilbur Wilmert.

[Text from Oasis news release]