Oasis update         

[APRIL 19, 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.

Extension to sponsor bingo

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

Alzheimer support group to meet

The Alzheimer support group will meet at 1 p.m. Thursday in the senior center 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.

Board meeting is open to public

Oasis board meetings are open to the public, and the April meeting is scheduled to begin at 5 p.m. Thursday. To schedule any agenda times, the board must receive notification in writing on or before the fifth day of the month prior to a meeting date.

Memories class

The 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 Friday between 4 and 5:30 p.m. Orders for next month can also be placed then. The Catholic Diocese of Peoria sponsors the program, which is open to everyone regardless of faith, age or income.

Bunco

The bunco games will begin at 1 p.m. Monday at the senior center. Bring a friend and come join the fun. Last month's winner was Janet Behrends.

Tuesday lunch

The 11:30 a.m. lunch for April 18 will feature cabbage rolls, green beans, 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.

Winners for the week announced

Alice Thornton and Linda Hughes were the weekday pinochle winners. The weekend pinochle winners were Helen Opperman and Ruth Ackerman. Winners at five-in-one were Dorothy Oltmanns and Henry Warnisher. Congratulations.

[Oasis news release]