Oasis update         

[FEB. 7, 2007]  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.

Oasis potluck and bingo

The senior center's potluck will be on Thursday, beginning at 11:30 a.m. We will feature ribs, special dishes, salads and wonderful desserts. Bring a dish to pass or a $3 donation. Stay for bingo games sponsored by Christian Village and our lunch drawing, sponsored this month by Vintage Fare. Come join the fun and bring a friend.

Illinois Cares Rx

The Oasis sponsors assistance to seniors with filing their Illinois Cares Rx, Circuit Breaker grant and license plate discount (Form 1363) applications by our trained volunteers. If you would like more information or would like to make an appointment, call the senior center at 732-6132.

Oasis closed for Lincoln's Birthday

The Oasis will be closed Feb. 12 in observance of Abraham Lincoln's birthday. We will resume activities the next business day. Hours of operation are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Tuesday's lunch

The 11:30 a.m. lunch for Feb. 13 features beef tips over noodles, green beans, salad, dessert and a drink for only $3.75, or $3.25 if you stay and play cards. Reservation deadline is noon Friday.

Winners for the week announced

Larry VanBibber and Betty Oltmanns were the weekday pinochle winners, and the weekend pinochle winners were VanBibber and Esther Will. The winners at five in one were Betty Burger and Henry Warnisher. Rummy winner was Dorothy Oltmanns. Congratulations.

(Oasis news release)