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 notes

For the week of April 16-22

[April 15, 2009] 

Caregivers' delight

Come to a special session in the continuing "Healthy Cooking" mini-seminar series at the senior center. Circle April 16, and the time is 10 a.m. There is no cost for the session. Please call for a reservation so you can have plenty of goodies. The presentation is facilitated by Rebecca Van Nydeggen.

Extension to sponsor bingo

The Logan County Extension Unit will sponsor the bingo games on Thursday, April 16, beginning at 1 p.m. at the senior center.

Alzheimer's support group to meet

The Alzheimer support group will meet Thursday, April 16, beginning at 1 p.m. The group provides support and information for caregivers and extended family and is facilitated by a coordinator from Maple Ridge Care Centre.

Memories class

The Memories class will meet on Thursday, April 16, beginning at 3:45 p.m. in the senior center's library. Participants are asked to bring their own pen and paper to learn skills needed to preserve memories for families and friends.

Oasis board meeting

The Oasis board of directors will meet Thursday, April 16, beginning at 5 p.m. The meeting is open to the public. To schedule any agenda items, the board must receive notification in writing on or before the fifth day of the month prior to a meeting date.

Blood pressure checking

The Oasis offers free blood pressure checks every Friday between 10 and 11:30 a.m. No reservation is necessary.

April's birthdays

Birthday time! April birthdays will be celebrated at The Oasis on Monday, April 20, beginning at 1:30 p.m.

Tuesday's lunch

The 11:30 a.m. lunch for April 21 will feature chili, corn dog, muffin and dessert for a suggested donation of $3.75. If you stay to play cards, the cost is $3.25. The reservation deadline is noon Monday.

Card winners

Winners for weekday pinochle were Linda Hughes and Jean Cypher. Weekend pinochle winners were Joyce Voyles and Wilbur Wilmert. The winner for five-in-one was Betty Burger.

Senior Bowl winners

Winners at the Senior Bowl Fun Day at Logan Lanes were Pat Berger, high game; Karen Newhouse and Albertine McGee, low game; and Georgina Tisdale, most improved.

[Text from Oasis news release]