Oasis Update
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[January 30, 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.
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Breakfast bingoHappy New Year breakfast bingo! The Oasis
and Liberty Village will sponsor the Jan. 31 breakfast bingo.
Breakfast will feature biscuits and gravy, party eggs, bacon, and
fruit. The cost is $3.50. Doors open at 8:30 and breakfast will be
served 9 a.m. Bingo will follow.
Free tax assistance
The Oasis is offering free tax assistance. The tax
volunteers at the center are trained in the TaxWise software but are
not trained tax professionals. If your form is complicated or
outside the guidelines established, please seek the assistance of a
tax professional. Tax services will begin Friday and will go though
April 11 on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Please call the senior
center for an appointment at 732-6132.
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Services for caregivers
Amanda Harmon from Area Agency on Aging will be available to
assist caregivers with services and resources within the community.
She will be at The Oasis from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday. For more
information, call 732-6132.
Book club
The book club at the senior center will meet on Monday, beginning
at 1 p.m. This club rekindles the rewards of reading a book and
either sharing your thoughts with the group or just sitting back and
listening. Refreshments provided.
Meeters and Greeters
The Meeters and Greeters will meet at the senior center on
Monday, beginning at 2 p.m.
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The Oasis Belles will meet on Tuesday, beginning 11 a.m. If you
are staying for lunch, the suggested donation is $3.25 for a lunch
reservation. Deadline for reservations is noon Monday.
Tuesday lunch
The 11:30 a.m. lunch for Feb. 5 features goulash, tossed salad,
garlic bread and dessert. The suggested donation is $3.75, or if you
stay to play cards, the suggested cost is $3.25. The deadline is
Monday noon.
Hearing and screening test
Free hearing and screening tests will be available Feb. 6
between 10 and 11:30 a.m. The service is provided by Joyce Dearth,
B.C.H.I.S., from the Hearing Aid Center. For an appointment, call
the senior center at 732-6132.
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Bingo at the Rec
For Tuesday night bingo at the Lincoln Rec Center on Feb. 5,
there will be a computer sale: 33 percent (cost $8), 45 percent ($9)
and 50 percent ($10). Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Early bird is 5:50
p.m.
Card winners announced
The winners for weekday pinochle were Betty Oltmanns and Linda
Hughes. Kathy Roos and Helen Cart were the weekend pinochle winners.
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