Oasis update

[July 02, 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.

Bingo sponsored by Maple Ridge

Maple Ridge Care Centre will sponsor the bingo games Thursday, beginning at 1 p.m., at The Oasis.

Oasis closed for the 4th of July

The senior center will be closed Friday for Independence Day and will resume activities on Monday. Happy freedom!

Oasis ice cream social

The fourth annual Oasis ice cream social is Saturday from 1 to 4 p.m. Ice cream and cake will be served, or you can make your own waffle bowl sundae. The cost is $4. There will be entertainment for all ages. All profit goes to support the services and activities at the senior center.

Meeters and Greeters

The Meeters and Greeters group will meet Monday, beginning at 2 p.m. This group of volunteers visits once a month with those who cannot get out, to add a bright spot in their life. If you would like to participate or would like more information, please call 732-6132.

Tuesday lunch

The 11:30 a.m. lunch for July 8 features barbecue sandwich, three-bean salad, carrots and celery sticks, and dessert. The suggested donation is $3.75. If you stay and play cards, the cost of the meal is $3.25. The deadline to make a reservation is Monday noon.

Bingo at the Rec

The special for Tuesday night bingo at the Lincoln Rec Center is "Monkey Around." Buy two Monkey Business games and get a $20 computer for $15. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Early bird is 6:50.

Card winners

The winner for weekday pinochle was Lucky Eichner. The weekend winners were Ann Hedrick and Helen Opperman. The winners at five-in-one were Judy Morrow and Dorothy Oltmanns.

[Text from Oasis news release]