Oasis update         

[MARCH 15, 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.

Illinois Cares Rx (Circuit Breaker, SeniorCare)

Applications are here! Remember, you must continue to file an application for the Illinois Cares Rx each year. The time to file is as soon as you get all the financial information to complete your application. This year the application has grown due to the new Medicare D process. If you need additional help or assistance, call The Oasis for an appointment at 732-6132. All assistance is provided free to anyone requesting it.

Need help with insurance forms?

The Oasis and the Senior Health Insurance Program sponsor assistance to seniors with their insurance forms. The volunteers are trained by the Department for Insurance to guide you through problems in involving Medicare, Medicare supplements, long-term care insurance, retiree health plans, claims processing and appealing denied claims. The volunteer is at the senior center every Thursday afternoon. If you need help, please call for an appointment at 732-6132.

Extension service to sponsor bingo

The Logan County Extension Unit will sponsor the bingo games that start 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 at 1 p.m. Thursday in the library at The Oasis. No reservation is necessary. The group provides support and information for caregivers and extended family. A coordinator from Maple Ridge Care Centre facilitates the group.

Oasis board meeting

The monthly board meeting of Senior Citizens of Logan County Inc. will begin at 5 p.m. Thursday at the senior center. The meeting is open to the public. To schedule any agenda items, the board must receive notification in writing on or before the fifth day of the month prior to a meeting date.

Blood pressure checks

The senior center offers free blood pressure checks every Friday between 10 and 11:30 a.m. No appointment necessary.

Book club

Come and join our very own Oasis Book Club. The scheduled time is Monday at 1 p.m. Coffee and tea will be provided. Bring a friend and enjoy reading.

March birthday party

Birthday time! Monday at 1:30 p.m. it's time to celebrate your March birthday with us. There will be games, prizes, entertainment, and cake and ice cream. Bring a friend and come join the fun.

Tuesday lunch

The 11:30 a.m. lunch for March 21 will feature goulash, salad, bread and butter, dessert, and a drink for only $3.75, or $3.25 if you stay and play cards. Reservation deadline is noon Monday.

Winners for the week announced

Larry VanBibber and Alice Petro were weekday pinochle winners. The weekend pinochle winners were Larry VanBibber and Harold Goodman. The five-in-one winners were Joann Eckert and Bernie DePuy. Congratulations to this week's winners.

[Oasis news release]

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