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April 2017


Tuesday, April 11

Blood pressure screenings
HOSTED BY: Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Free
blood pressure screenings are available every Tuesday.
WHERE:
Wombacher Room at ALMH, 200 Stahlhut Drive
WHEN: 9 a.m. to noon

Lincoln Kiwanis
HOSTED BY: Lincoln Kiwanis
WHO: Members and prospective members
DETAILS:  Kiwanis is a service organization working to serve the children of the world.
WHERE: Logan Lanes
WHEN: Noon

Tuesday Night Bingo at the Oasis
HOSTED BY: Oasis Senior Center
WHO: Public (membership not required)
DETAILS:  Come early for dinner then enjoy an evening of Bingo.  We will offer large jackpots and a great atmosphere!
WHERE: Oasis Senior Center, 2810 Woodlawn Road, Lincoln
WHEN: 5 p.m. Dinner service; 6:30 p.m. Bingo

Lincoln Writers Club monthly meeting
HOSTED BY: Lincoln Writers Club
WHO: Members and Guests
DETAILS: See announcement in Lincoln Daily News
WHERE: Lincoln College Student Center Alumni Room
WHEN: 6:30 p.m.

Wednesday, April 12

Breastfeeding support group
HOSTED BY: Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital
WHO: New mothers
DETAILS:
Breastfeeding support group meets weekly. Participants weigh their babies and have an opportunity to share stories and ask questions of a certified lactation consultant. Bring your lunch.
WHERE: Steinfort B at ALMH, 200 Stahlhut Drive
WHEN: Noon to 1:30 p.m.

Lincoln Rotary Club meeting
HOSTED BY: Lincoln Rotary Club
WHO: Rotary members
DETAILS: Weekly meeting
WHERE: Meyer-Evans Student Center, Lincoln College
WHEN: Noon

Prayer in the Park
WHO: Open to all
DETAILS:  Join others from the area as they come together to pray for the local government, school system, businesses, churches and families
WHERE: The Bandstand in Latham Park  (in case of rain or temperatures below 50-degrees the group will meet in the Lincoln Public Library Pegram Room)
WHEN: Noon

Thursday, April 13

Palettes Gone Wild LCA Artshow
HOSTED BY: Logan County Arts and Lincoln Art Institute
WHO: Public
DETAILS:   See story in Lincoln Daily News
WHERE: Lincoln Art Institute, 112 S. McLean St, Lincoln
WHEN: 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Weight Loss Support Group
HOSTED BY: Memorial Weight Loss and Wellness Center
WHO: Free to public
DETAILS: Small group discussion followed by a short presentation on a variety of topics.  For details, call 217-605-5500
WHERE: Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital, Steinfort Room A. 
WHEN: 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Friday, April 14

Knights of Columbus Fish Fry
See advertisement in Lincoln Daily News
WHERE: Knights of Columbus Hall, 217 Limit Street, Lincoln
WHEN: 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Saturday, April 15

Elkhart Wildflower Walk
See article in Lincoln Daily News

Lincoln Park District Easter Egg Hunt
HOSTED BY: Lincoln Park District
WHO: Children 0 to 8 years and families
DETAILS:  The Lincoln Park District is hosting their Annual Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 15th from 10:00am-11:00am!  If there is rain the event will be held inside the Park District on their indoor courts.
WHERE:  Lincoln Park District Driving Range
WHEN:  10 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Art & Craft Day in Elkhart
DETAILS:  See story in Lincoln Daily News
WHERE:  Elkhart businesses
WHEN:  10 a.m. to Noon
WHEN:  1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

3rd Saturday Dance at the Oasis
HOSTED BY: Oasis Senior Center
WHO: Public with paid admission
DETAILS:  Do you like to dance? Have you found it hard to find a dance hall these days? Well, the Oasis is the place for you!  DJ provided.  Admission fee will include drinks and popcorn. Come on out on the 3rd Saturday for food, fun and fancy foot work!
WHERE: Oasis Senior Center, 2810 Woodlawn Road
WHEN: 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Sunday, April 16

No events on the calendar

Monday, April 17

Chair Exercise Class at the Oasis
HOSTED BY: Oasis Senior Center
WHO: Public
DETAILS:  Looking to be more active in 2017? Well look no further. Beginning March 20th and continuing every 3rd Monday at 10:00 a.m., you can join Amanda Kollman, Physical Therapist, for chair exercises at The Oasis. Each free class will be one hour in length. The first 30 minutes will consist of all sitting exercise and the second half will challenge your balance, as well as work on strengthening in standing. Class is open to everyone, so put on your tennis shoes and join us for one or more of these sessions!
WHERE: The Oasis Senior Center
WHEN: 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Senior Fitness Class
HOSTED BY: Christian Village/Silver Fox Fitness
WHO: Public
DETAILS:  Free of charge and is open to the public. Due to construction, entrance and parking is only from Short 8th St.
WHERE: Christian Village Congregate Building
WHEN: 10:15 a.m. to 10:45 a.m.

Military order of the Purple Heart
HOSTED BY: Military Order of the Purple Heart Chapter 159 and Auxiliary 159
WHO: Members
DETAILS: Monthly meeting of both the chapter and the auxiliary.  For questions about the chapter, auxiliary or membership call Melanie 217-871-8254. 
WHERE: VFW Post 755, 2211 Old Jacksonville Road, Springfield
WHEN: 5:30 p.m.

Tuesday, April 18

Blood pressure screenings
HOSTED BY: Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Free
blood pressure screenings are available every Tuesday.
WHERE:
Wombacher Room at ALMH, 200 Stahlhut Drive
WHEN: 9 a.m. to noon

Tuesday Night Bingo at the Oasis
HOSTED BY: Oasis Senior Center
WHO: Public (membership not required)
DETAILS:  Come early for dinner then enjoy an evening of Bingo.  We will offer large jackpots and a great atmosphere!
WHERE: Oasis Senior Center, 2810 Woodlawn Road, Lincoln
WHEN: 5 p.m. Dinner service; 6:30 p.m. Bingo

Lincoln Masonic Lodge meeting
HOSTED BY: Lincoln Masons Lodge 210
WHO: Members
DETAILS:  Regularly scheduled meeting
WHERE: Lincoln Masonic Lodge 210, 2022 N. Kickapoo Street, Lincoln
WHEN: 7 p.m.

Wednesday, April 19

Breastfeeding support group
HOSTED BY: Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital
WHO: New mothers
DETAILS:
Breastfeeding support group meets weekly. Participants weigh their babies and have an opportunity to share stories and ask questions of a certified lactation consultant. Bring your lunch.
WHERE: Steinfort B at ALMH, 200 Stahlhut Drive
WHEN: Noon to 1:30 p.m.

Lincoln Rotary Club meeting
HOSTED BY: Lincoln Rotary Club
WHO: Rotary members
DETAILS: Weekly meeting
WHERE: Meyer-Evans Student Center, Lincoln College
WHEN: Noon

Victim Impact Panel
HOSTED BY: Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital
WHO: Open to public with admission
DETAILS:
This educational event is open to the public. An opportunity to hear from those personally affected from the decision to drive while under the influence.  For details, call 217-605-5008  Walk-ins welcome
WHERE: ALMH, Steinfort Rooms A & B
WHEN: 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

American Legion 263 Auxiliary meeting
HOSTED BY: American Legion 263 Auxiliary
WHO: Members
DETAILS: Monthly meeting
WHERE: American Legion Hall, 1740 Fifth Street, Lincoln
WHEN: 7 p.m.

Railsplitter Coin Club meeting
HOSTED BY: Railsplitter Coin Club
WHO: Open to everyone
DETAILS: Monthly meeting on the third Wednesday of each month
WHERE: Friendship Manor, meeting room
Entry to the meeting room is through the side door of the visitor parking lot.

WHEN: 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Thursday, April 20

Quarter Auction Fundraiser
HOSTED BY: First Baptist Church of Lincoln
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Quarter auction and vendor event to help support the First Baptist Church of Lincoln's Mission Outreach Fund.  This project provides clothing, food and cash for persons in need. A person does not need to be a member of our church to receive assistance. We have helped many in this community.  We will have many vendors set up during the auction. As well as serving pulled pork meals. We hope to see everyone there!
WHERE: Cronin Brothers VFW Freedom Hall, Lincoln
WHEN: 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Friday, April 21

Elkhart Wildflower Dinner and Lecture
“30 years of Restoring Natural Communities
in Central Illinois, while walking in the footsteps
of the Captain,”
See article in Lincoln Daily News

Diabetes Support Group
HOSTED BY: Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital/Oasis Senior Center
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Timely topics are discussed each month. Led by a Registered Dietitian and Certified Diabetes Educator. 
For details, call 217-605-5535
WHERE: Oasis Senior Center, 2810 Woodlawn Road, Lincoln
WHEN: 11 a.m. to Noon

Saturday, April 22

Elkhart Wildflower Walk
See article in Lincoln Daily News

Earth Day at the Park District
HOSTED BY: Logan County Master Gardeners and Logan County 4-H
WHO: kids 6 to 12 years old
DETAILS:  See April Park District Notes  Registration due by April 14th
WHERE: Lincoln Park District
WHEN: 10 a.m. to Noon

MS Walk Sandwich and Bake Sale Fundraiser
HOSTED BY: Logan County MS Walk
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Ribeye or pork chop sandwich.  Bake sale will a variety of home-made cookies, breads, sweet rolls, pies and cakes
WHERE: Lincoln IGA parking lot
WHEN: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Medieval Times at the Library
HOSTED BY: Lincoln Public Library
WHO: All ages, Children, teens and adults
DETAILS: Check out the knights-in-training obstacle course and go questing, build and battle with catapults, design a coat of arms or a crown, create medieval weapons with office supplies, read and relax in the Enchanted Forest, and so much more! Refreshments will be provided and costumes are welcome. This event is FREE, but please register by calling 732-5732 or emailing youthlpld@gmail.com
WHERE: Library Annex
WHEN: 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Cheeseburger in Paradise - fundraiser
HOSTED BY: Community Action Partnership of Central Illinois
WHO: Public with paid ticket
DETAILS:  Cheeseburger in Paradise offers and island theme of fun for attendees every year. From leis to margaritas, live music and auction items, this fundraiser is a highly anticipated event for CAPCIL! All proceeds will go to support programs agency wide.
WHERE: Lincoln Banquet Center
WHEN: 6 p.m. to 11 p.m.

Sunday, April 23

No events on the calendar

Monday, April 24

Senior Fitness Class
HOSTED BY: Christian Village/Silver Fox Fitness
WHO: Public
DETAILS:  Free of charge and is open to the public. Due to construction, entrance and parking is only from Short 8th St.
WHERE: Christian Village Congregate Building
WHEN: 10:15 a.m. to 10:45 a.m.

Tuesday, April 25

Blood pressure screenings
HOSTED BY: Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Free
blood pressure screenings are available every Tuesday.
WHERE:
Wombacher Room at ALMH, 200 Stahlhut Drive
WHEN: 9 a.m. to noon

Lincoln Kiwanis
HOSTED BY: Lincoln Kiwanis
WHO: Members and prospective members
DETAILS:  Kiwanis is a service organization working to serve the children of the world.
WHERE: Logan Lanes
WHEN: Noon

Tuesday Night Bingo at the Oasis
HOSTED BY: Oasis Senior Center
WHO: Public (membership not required)
DETAILS:  Come early for dinner then enjoy an evening of Bingo.  We will offer large jackpots and a great atmosphere!
WHERE: Oasis Senior Center, 2810 Woodlawn Road, Lincoln
WHEN: 5 p.m. Dinner service; 6:30 p.m. Bingo

"Tip a C/O" Culver's Fundraiser
HOSTED BY: Logan Correctional Officers and support staff and Culver's Restaurant
WHO: Public
DETAILS:  See announcement in Lincoln Daily News
WHERE: Culver's Restaurant, Lincoln
WHEN: 5 p.m.  to 8 p.m.

Wednesday, April 26

Breastfeeding support group
HOSTED BY: Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital
WHO: New mothers
DETAILS:
Breastfeeding support group meets weekly. Participants weigh their babies and have an opportunity to share stories and ask questions of a certified lactation consultant. Bring your lunch.
WHERE: Steinfort B at ALMH, 200 Stahlhut Drive
WHEN: Noon to 1:30 p.m.

Lincoln Rotary Club meeting
HOSTED BY: Lincoln Rotary Club
WHO: Rotary members
DETAILS: Weekly meeting
WHERE: Meyer-Evans Student Center, Lincoln College
WHEN: Noon

Thursday, April 27

No events on the calendar

Friday, April 28

No events on the calendar

Saturday, April 29

Elkhart Wildflower Walk
See article in Lincoln Daily News

Free Community Yoga Class
HOSTED BY: REPS Gym
WHO: Public
WHERE: REPS Gym, 300 S. McLean, Lincoln
WHEN: 10:15 a.m. to 11:15 a.m.

Sunday, April 30

ALMH Prenatal Class
HOSTED BY: Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital
WHO: Free, registration requested
DETAILS: 
What is covered? When to Come to the Hospital, What to Expect During Labor and Delivery, Pain Relief Options, Breathing Techniques, Family Maternity Suites Tour.  Register by calling 217-605-5233
WHERE: ALMH Steinfort Room A
WHEN: 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

 

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