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            [JAN. 
            19, 2004]  
            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 is also 
            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. | 
        
          | Extension 
            to sponsor bingo The Logan County Extension Unit will 
            sponsor the bingo games that will begin at 1 p.m. Thursday at the 
            senior center. Nutritious prizes! Come join the fun! Alzheimer 
            support group to meet The Alzheimer support group will 
            meet at 1 p.m. Thursday at the senior center. No reservation is 
            necessary. The group provides support and information for caregivers 
            and extended family. It is facilitated by a coordinator from Maple 
            Ridge Care Centre. Memories 
            class The monthly Memories class is 
            scheduled for 3:45 p.m. Friday in the senior center library. No 
            reservation is necessary. Participants should bring their own pen 
            and paper to learn skills needed to preserve memories for families 
            and friends. SHARE 
            food is coming Friday Self Help and Resource Exchange food 
            orders may be picked up between 4 and 5:30 p.m. Friday. Also, 
            February orders may be placed then. The Catholic Diocese of Peoria 
            sponsors the program, which is open to everyone, regardless of 
            faith, age or income. 
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      . January 
            birthday party Birthday time! Monday at 1:30 p.m. 
            it’s time to celebrate your January birthday with us. There will be 
            games, prizes, entertainment, and cake and ice cream. Bring a 
            friend. Tuesday 
            lunch The 11:30 a.m. lunch on Jan. 25 will 
            feature beef stew, salad, bread and butter, dessert, and a drink for 
            only $3.75. The ticket purchase deadline is noon Monday. Steve 
            Siltman visits Think Tank Steve Siltmann, director of the 
            Logan County Paramedics, will speak at 9 a.m. Jan. 26 on issues 
            related to funding and services. No reservation is necessary to 
            attend the Think Tank meeting Winners 
            announced Helen Cart and Larry Van Bibber were 
            weekday winners for pinochle. Weekend pinochle winners were Linda 
            Hughes and Ruth Ackerman. [Oasis news 
            release] |