Oasis Update

[January 09, 2008]  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

Join us at 11:30 a.m. Thursday for the monthly potluck, featuring sloppy joes, salads, special dishes and wonderful desserts. There is no charge for food or beverage provided at this event. If you do not bring a dish to pass and wish to make a donation, the suggested amount for January is $3. Stay for bingo games sponsored by Christian Village. The monthly drawing is from the Blue Dog Inn.

Beginners' pinochle

Need to brush up on pinochle? Or you would like to learn how to play pinochle. You have a chance every Tuesday, beginning at 9:30 a.m., at the senior center.

Book club

The book club at the senior center will meet Monday at 1 p.m. Come rekindle the rewards of reading a book and either sharing your thoughts with the group or just sitting back and listening to others. Refreshments provided. Bring a friend and enjoy reading.

Veterans Administration

The representative from the Veterans Administration will be here every Tuesday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. No appointment necessary. Service is on a first-come, first-served basis.

Tuesday lunch

The 11:30 a.m. lunch for Jan. 15 features tuna casserole, tossed salad, garlic bread and dessert for $3.75, or if you stay to play cards, the cost is $3.25. The deadline for reservations is noon Monday.

Bingo at the Rec

The Tuesday night bingo special at the Lincoln Rec Center is "Discount Night." Buy any computer and get an Oasis or Coverall game added free with the following limits: with a $12 computer, up to four Oasis or Coverall games added to computer free; $16 computer, up to seven Oasis or Coverall games added to computer free; and $20 computer, up to 10 Oasis or Coverall games added to computer free. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Early bird is at 6:50 p.m.

Card winners announced

Mina Bradburn was the winner for weekday pinochle. Weekend pinochle winners were Ruth Ackerman and Pauline Boward. Congratulations!

[Text from Oasis news release]