Oasis update         

[OCT. 19, 2005]  The Oasis, Logan County's senior citizen center, at 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.

Extension service to sponsor bingo

The Logan County Extension Unit will sponsor the bingo games that begin at 1 p.m. Thursday at the senior center. Come join the fun and win food prizes!

Alzheimer support group to meet

The Alzheimer support group will meet 1 p.m. Thursday in The Oasis library. No reservation is necessary. The group provides support and information for caregivers and extended family and is facilitated by a coordinator from Maple Ridge Care Centre.

Pharmacist will review prescriptions

Pharmacist Camille Wissmann will be at the senior center from 1 to 3 p.m. Friday to review prescriptions, over-the-counter drugs and herbal supplements that seniors may be taking. Appointments are available; please call 732-6132.

Tuesday lunch

The 11:30 a.m. lunch for Oct. 25 will feature baked ham, au gratin potatoes, broccoli, bread and butter, dessert, and a drink for only $3.75, or $3.25 if you stay and play cards. Ticket deadline is Monday.

Think tank

Seniors are invited to join us Oct. 26 for an informative discussion, questions and answers with Darlene Freeman, a trained volunteer for Circuit Breaker and the new Medicare prescription drug plan. The session begins at 9 a.m.

Winners for the week announced

Marjorie Reiners and Irene Tumilty were pinochle winners for Friday and Sunday night. Linda Hughes was weekday pinochle winner. Friday night five-in-one winners were Dorothy Oltmanns and Betty Burger.

[Oasis news release]