Oasis update         

[May 16, 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.

Extension service to sponsor bingo

The Logan County Extension Unit will sponsor the bingo games that will begin at 1 p.m. Thursday at The Oasis. 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. It is facilitated by a coordinator from Maple Ridge Care Centre.

Board meeting is open to public

The May meeting of The Oasis board is open to the public and is scheduled to begin at 5 p.m. Thursday. The board must receive notification in writing on or before the fifth day of the month prior to a meeting date to schedule anything on the agenda.

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 are asked to bring their own pen and paper to learn skills needed to preserve memories for families and friends.

Food distribution

The Self Help and Resource Exchange Program distribution will be 4-5:30 p.m. Friday at the senior center. The SHARE program is an outreach sponsored by the Catholic Diocese of Peoria. For more details, you may contact The Oasis at 732-6132.

May birthdays

Birthday time! Come celebrate May birthday with us at The Oasis on Monday, beginning at 1:30 p.m. 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 May 22 features pounded pork with mushroom gravy, buttered noodles, mixed veggies, dessert, and a drink for $3.75, or $3.25 if you stay and play cards. Reservation is noon Monday.

Winners for the week announced

Eileen Kohl and Lucky Eichner were the weekday pinochle card game winners. Geraldine Miller and Larry Van Bibber were the weekend winners for pinochle. Rummy winners were Betty Burger and Ella Lee Graney. Congratulations.

[Oasis news release]