Oasis Update

[March 05, 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 at The Oasis on Thursday, beginning at 1 p.m.

Blood pressures

The Oasis offers free blood pressure checks every Friday between 10 and 11:30 a.m. No appointment is necessary.

Book club

The book club at the senior center will meet Monday, beginning 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.

Pinochle for beginners

Need to brush up on pinochle? Or would you like to learn how to play pinochle? There's an opportunity every Monday, beginning at 9:30 a.m., at the senior center.

Tuesday lunch

The 11:30 a.m. lunch for March 11 features chicken strips, au gratin potatoes, cooked carrots, salad, bread and butter, and dessert. The suggested donation is $3.75, or if you stay to play cards, the cost is $3.25. The reservation deadline is noon Monday.

Bingo at the Rec

The computer special for Tuesday night bingo at the Lincoln Rec Center is "Odd or Even." Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Early bird is 6:50 p.m.

Card winners

The winners for weekday pinochle were Bernie Haley and Irene Tumilty. The weekend pinochle winners were Pauline Boward and Les Van Bibber. Congratulations.

[Text from Oasis news release]