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Oasis Senior Center promises a hauntingly good time in October

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[October 21, 2022]  Come join the friendly folks at the Oasis Senior Center in Lincoln for a month of fun in October. 

WEEKLY Cards & Table Games
(the FUN stuff!)

Monday/Weds/Friday - Pinochle 12pm-3pm

Tuesday - Mahjong 12pm-2pm

Tuesday - Dinner 5:00pm - Bingo 6:30pm (Menu to be posted on Tuesdays on the Oasis Senior Center FB Page)

Weds/Friday - Euchre & Spades 10am-12pm

Thursday - Free Bingo 1-2pm

Other Services

Benefit Access - Tuesdays - Income eligible seniors could be eligible for a Secretary of State License Plate Discount. Call the Oasis or stop in to get an appointment.

Illinois Department of Veterans' Affairs - October 4th & October 18th from 9-3pm - Call the Patrick McFadden at the VA at 217-362-6645 to schedule an appointment. The Oasis will HOST the appointment, but the VA does their own scheduling.

Diabetic Shoes - Medicare can assist diabetics in getting therapeutic shoes. Prescription from the doctor needed. Call the Oasis or stop in to get an appointment.

Senior Food Bank - October 13th 10am-11:30am - no proof of income is required; we will have food for seniors in need in the community.
 


Caregiver Support Group -October 18th at 1:30pm - Hosted at the Oasis, this group is open to people with a diagnosis, caregivers, and people concerned about a future diagnosis.

Legal Aid -October 19th from 9am-3:00pm - Legal Aide will be available onsite for scheduled appointments. Call the Oasis or stop in to schedule an appointment.

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Social Security - October 20th 1:00-3:00pm - Assistance in accessing Social Security Info available online: examples include Applying for benefits, see what benefits one is eligible for, change of address, replace Medicare card. Call the Oasis or stop in to get an appointment.

Medicare 101 - October 3rd at 3:30pm. Call the Oasis or stop in, to get added to the list for the class.

Fitness Events

Line Dancing - Every Wednesday through October and November, Line Dancing Classes will be held at the Oasis from 10-11:30am. Call the Oasis to register.

Silver Fox Fitness - Ever Monday & Wednesday at 4:15pm, Georgia Allison provides Yoga and Cardio classes for seniors. Some seniors eligible for discount if a member of SilverSneakers. Call the Oasis for more information or to get registered.

Fundraising Events

October 26th - Culvers Fundraiser from 5-8:00pm - 10% of all sales that night will be given to the Oasis.

Day Trips

Saturday October 9th - Sugar Creek Arts Festival in Bloomington - Call or stop in to sign-up.

Thursday October 20th & Saturday October 22nd - Dinner Theatre show at The Barn III - showing A Party to Murder - limited seats available. Call the Oasis or stop in to sign up.

COMMUNITY EVENT

Saturday October 15th from 5-7pm, the Oasis is hosting a Scarecrow Fest and Trunk-or-Treat.

The Oasis will welcome any other local businesses or organizations that wish to participate in this fun evening designed for the young and the young at heart.  For more information please call 217-732-6132.

[Amber Davis]

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