Oasis update         

[MARCH 8, 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

Corned beef and cabbage will be the featured entree for the potluck meal that will begin at 11:30 a.m. Thursday at the senior center. Participants are asked to bring a dish to pass or a $3 donation. Besides the meal, the event will feature entertainment and a drawing for lunch, sponsored by Cracker Barrel. Bingo, sponsored by the Christian Village, will begin at 1 p.m. Bring a friend and come enjoy the fun!

Tuesday lunch

The 11:30 a.m. lunch for March 14 will feature beef stew, cheese and crackers, dessert, and a drink for only $3.75, or $3.25 if you stay and play cards. The reservation deadline is noon Monday.

Think tank

March 15 at 9:15 a.m. the Lincoln Rural Fire Department representative will be at The Oasis to discuss the upcoming referendum on the proposed new building construction. Come on out and make yourself available to become an informed voter.

Winners for the week announced

Larry Van Bibber, Henry Warnisher, Eleanor Barton, Bernie Halley and Betty Oltmanns were weekday pinochle winners for Feb. 14, 21 and 27. The weekend pinochle winners were Larry VanBibber, Paul Klemm, Harold Goodman and Wilbur Wilmert. The winners for five-in-one were Henry Warnisher, Joann Eckert, Bernie DePuy and Betty Burger. Congratulations to the winners this week!

[Oasis news release]