Oasis update         

[SEPT. 20, 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.

Extension to sponsor bingo

Logan County Extension will sponsor the bingo games at The Oasis on Thursday, 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's library. No reservation is necessary. The group provides support and information for caregivers and extended family. Meetings are facilitated by a coordinator from Maple Ridge Care Centre.

Board meeting open to the public

The Oasis board's monthly meeting is scheduled for 5 p.m. Thursday and is open to the public. To schedule any agenda item, the board must receive notification in writing on or before the fifth day of the month prior to a meeting date.

Memories class

The monthly Memories class is scheduled for 3:45 p.m. Friday in the library at the senior center. 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

The Self Help and Resource Exchange food order may be picked up between 4 and 5:30 p.m. Friday at the senior center, and October orders may 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 for an afternoon of fun. Refreshments will be provided.

Tuesday lunch

The 11:30 a.m. lunch on Sept. 26 will feature a chicken salad sandwich, California veggie salad, potato chips and a dessert for only $3.75, or $3.25 if you stay and play cards. Reservation deadline is Monday noon.

Think tank

Bob Thomas, Logan County coroner, will be the guest speaker at the senior center on Sept. 27 at 9:15 a.m.

Winners for the week announced

Mina Bradburn and Bernie Haley were weekday pinochle winners. The weekend pinochle winners were Bernie Haley and Doris Steffens. Winners for five-in-one were Linda Hughes and Betty Burger. Rummy winners were Betty Burger, Dorothy Oltmanns and Ruth Barry. Congratulations.

[Oasis news release]