Oasis update

[May 07, 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.

Oasis potluck and bingo

Join us at 11:30 a.m. Thursday for our monthly potluck, featuring baked spaghetti, salads, special dishes and wonderful desserts. There is no charge for food or beverage provided at this event. If you do not bring a dish to pass and wish to make a donation, the suggested amount for May is only $1 -- special for Mother's Day. Stay for bingo games, sponsored by Christian Village. The monthly drawing is for Rusty's.

Book club

The senior center's book club will meet Monday at 1 p.m. Come rekindle the rewards of reading a book, and either share your thoughts with the group or just sit back and listen to others. Refreshments provided. Bring a friend and enjoy reading.

Tuesday's lunch

The 11:30 a.m. lunch for May 13 features barbecued chicken, pasta salad, corn muffins and dessert. The cost of the meal is $3.75; or, if you stay and play cards, the cost of the meal is $3.25. The deadline to make reservations is Monday noon.

Bingo at the Rec

The computer special for Tuesday night bingo at the Lincoln Rec Center is "20% Bonus Night." Anyone who purchases a $20 computer will have their winnings increased by 20 percent for any game they win during the evening, regardless if the winning card was paper or computer. Winnings from Wild Star and Jar Ball games are not included. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Early bird is 6:50.

Card winners

The card winners for weekday pinochle were Kathy Roos and Helen Cart. The weekend winner was Adam Bock. The winners at five-in-one were Ella Lee Graney and Bernie DePuy.

[Text from Oasis news release]