Oasis update         

[APRIL 12, 2006]  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.

Oasis potluck and bingo

Join us at 11:30 a.m. Thursday for the monthly potluck, featuring ham, salads, special dishes and desserts. Bring a dish to pass or a $3 donation. Stay for bingo games, sponsored by Christian Village, and the lunch drawing, sponsored this month by Bonanza. Come join the fun and surprises.

Book club

Come join our very own book club at the senior center. Rekindle the rewards of reading a book and either sharing your thoughts with the group or just sitting back and listening to others. The scheduled time is 1 p.m. Monday. Coffee and tea will be provided. Bring a friend and enjoy reading.

April birthday party

Birthday time! Come celebrate April birthdays with us at The Oasis on Monday at 1:30 p.m. There will be games, prizes, entertainment, and cake and ice cream. Come join the fun and bring a guest.

Tuesday lunch

The 11:30 a.m. lunch for April 18 will feature Swedish meatballs over noodles, peas and carrots, bread and butter, dessert, and a drink for only $3.75, or $3.25 if you stay and play cards. Ticket deadline is noon Monday.

Spring card party winners

The Oasis spring card party winners were as follows: Bridge winners were Eugenia Merry, first; Laura Baker, second; and Lorraine Wendell, low. Pinochle winners were Irene Tumilty, first; Ruth Quisenberry, second; and Bernie Haley, third. Rummy winners were Betty Burger, first; Ruth Barry, second; and Joann Eckert, third. Door prize winners were Dorothy Haseley and Mary Wieland. Congratulations to all the winners!

Winners for the week announced

Eleanor Barton and Irene Tumilty were the weekday pinochle winners. The weekend pinochle winners were Larry VanBibber and Mina Bradburn. Winners at five-in-one were Henry Warnisher and Bernie DePuy. Congratulations.

[Oasis news release]