Oasis update

[June 11, 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 hamburgers and hot dogs, salads, special dishes, and wonderful dessert. 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 June is our special for Father's Day: only $1. We will have entertainment and guest speakers. The monthly lunch drawing will be from Hallie's. Stay for bingo games sponsored by Christian Village.

June birthday party

Birthday time! The June birthdays will be celebrated at the senior center on Monday, beginning at 1:30 p.m. Come enjoy entertainment, cake and ice cream.

Tuesday lunch

The 11:30 a.m. lunch for June 17 features chicken fried chicken, hash browns and gravy, green beans, bread and butter, 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 "Luck of the Draw." If you pull a red card from the deck, you get 50 percent off the purchase price. If you pull a black card from the deck, you get 25 percent off. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Early bird is 6:50.

Card winners

The winners for weekday pinochle were Lucky Eichner and Joyce Voyles. The weekend winner was Henry Warnisher.

[Text from Oasis news release]