Oasis update         

[SEPT. 6, 2006]  The Oasis, Logan County's senior citizen center, 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.

Maple Ridge to sponsor bingo

Maple Ridge Care Centre will sponsor the bingo on Thursday at The Oasis. Games will begin at 1 p.m. Come join the fun and win a prize.

Book club

Come join the 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 Monday at 1 p.m. Coffee and tea will be provided. Bring a friend and enjoy reading.

Meeters and Greeters

The Meeters and Greeters group will meet at noon Monday at the senior center. The volunteers will be recognized for their fifth year of service, bringing a bright spot in people's lives. If you are interested in the Meeters and Greeters group, call the senior center at 732-6132.

Tuesday lunch

The 11:30 a.m. lunch for Sept. 12 will feature lasagna, salad, garlic bread and a dessert for only $3.75, or $3.25 if you stay and play cards. Reservation deadline is Monday noon.

Winners for the week announced

Mina Bradburn and Betty Oltmanns were the weekday pinochle winners. The weekend pinochle winners were Kathy Rose and Linda Hughes. The five-in-one winners were Linda Hughes and Ella Lee Graney. Congratulations.

[Oasis news release]