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JUNE 2017


Monday, June 19

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, June 20

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

Summer Food Program for Youth
HOSTED BY: District 27 Schools,  First Presbyterian Church of Lincoln, University of Illinois Extension 4-H, and the Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital
WHO: All youth under the age of 18
DETAILS:   the program will provide free lunches to children 18 or younger on Tuesdays and Thursdays. All meals will take place at the Lincoln Junior High from 12pm to 1pm. No to-go meals are available. Adults attending with the children may purchase a lunch for $3. Participants are also invited to take part in free activities from 11:30am-12pm. On Tuesdays the University of Illinois-Extension office will be providing a free educational activity and on Thursdays the Crazy CATCH Lady will lead participants in fun gym activities to promote physical fitness.
WHERE: Lincoln Junior High School
WHEN: 11:30 a.m. activity time,  Noon to 1 p.m. lunch

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.

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

Wednesday, June 21

RFL fundraiser at El Mazatlan Restaurant in Lincoln
HOSTED BY: Dana’s Team
WHO: Public
DETAILS: ALL DAY EVENT - 10 percent of all sales will be donated to the Dana’s Team fundraising efforts
WHERE: El Mazatlan, Lincoln
WHEN: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.

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

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, June 22

Animal Adaptations at 'Thursday at the library'
HOSTED BY: Lincoln Public Library
WHO: Children and families
DETAILS:  (presented by Macon County Conservation District)  Please register for this event by calling 732-5732.
WHERE: Lincoln Public Library Annex
WHEN: 10 a.m.

Summer Food Program for Youth
HOSTED BY: District 27 Schools,  First Presbyterian Church of Lincoln, University of Illinois Extension 4-H, and the Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital
WHO: All youth under the age of 18
DETAILS:   the program will provide free lunches to children 18 or younger on Tuesdays and Thursdays. All meals will take place at the Lincoln Junior High from 12pm to 1pm. No to-go meals are available. Adults attending with the children may purchase a lunch for $3. Participants are also invited to take part in free activities from 11:30am-12pm. On Tuesdays the University of Illinois-Extension office will be providing a free educational activity and on Thursdays the Crazy CATCH Lady will lead participants in fun gym activities to promote physical fitness.
WHERE: Lincoln Junior High School
WHEN: 11:30 a.m. activity time,  Noon to 1 p.m. lunch

CICBC Blood Drive
HOSTED BY: Faith Lutheran Church
WHO: Public
DETAILS:  For your convenience, please call the blood center toll-free to sign up at 1-866-GIVE-BLD or schedule an appointment online at www.bloodcenterimpact.org  Walk-ins are also welcome and appreciated.  
All presenting donors will receive a $10 gift card of their choice and be entered into a drawing for a $2,500 vacation package
WHERE:  Faith Lutheran Church, Fellowship Hall, 2320 N. Kickapoo St., Lincoln
WHEN:  2 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Friday, June 23

Filmtopia for Teens Part 2
HOSTED BY: Lincoln Public Library
WHO: Teens grades 6th through 12
DETAILS  It's time for filming and editing your mini-movie!  We''ll have a special guest on hand who will give you some great video editing tips. Snacks will be provided. Please call 732-5732 or email youthlpld@gmail.com to register for this event.
WHERE:  Lincoln Public Library, Library Annex
WHEN: 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Saturday, June 24

Learn about the Power of Produce
at ALMH Market
HOSTED BY: ALMH Market, Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital
WHO: Public
DETAILS Each week the market will offer the Power of Produce program free for youngsters, along with free fitness classes, a walking trail, and other offerings such as free health screenings, free cooking demonstrations, and "Community Day."  The Market will be not just a place to shop, but a destination to spend a great morning on a healthy family outing.
WHERE:  Logan County Fairground
WHEN: 8 a.m. to Noon

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.

Masonic Lodge Open House
HOSTED BY: Lincoln Masonic Lodge # 210
WHO: Public
DETAILS:  Open house to celebrate the 300th anniversary of freemasonry.the public is invited to tour the lodge and learn more about masonry and the charitable work we do for our community. Refreshments will be served.
WHERE: Lincoln Masonic Lodge, 2022 N. Kickapoo Street
WHEN: 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Sunday, June 25

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.

2:30 p.m. - Habitat for Humanity Groundbreaking Ceremony
426 Main Street, Emden
See article in Lincoln Daily News

7 p.m.- Lincoln Area Music Society Summer Band
Latham Park, Lincoln
See Advertisement in Lincoln Daily News

Monday, June 26

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, June 27

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

Summer Food Program for Youth
HOSTED BY: District 27 Schools,  First Presbyterian Church of Lincoln, University of Illinois Extension 4-H, and the Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital
WHO: All youth under the age of 18
DETAILS:   the program will provide free lunches to children 18 or younger on Tuesdays and Thursdays. All meals will take place at the Lincoln Junior High from 12pm to 1pm. No to-go meals are available. Adults attending with the children may purchase a lunch for $3. Participants are also invited to take part in free activities from 11:30am-12pm. On Tuesdays the University of Illinois-Extension office will be providing a free educational activity and on Thursdays the Crazy CATCH Lady will lead participants in fun gym activities to promote physical fitness.
WHERE: Lincoln Junior High School
WHEN: 11:30 a.m. activity time,  Noon to 1 p.m. lunch

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: Whiskers at the Elks
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

Wednesday, June 28

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, June 29

Juggling Jeff at 'Thursday at the library'
HOSTED BY: Lincoln Public Library
WHO: Children and families
DETAILS: Please register for this event by calling 732-5732.
WHERE: Lincoln Public Library Annex
WHEN: 10 a.m.

Summer Food Program for Youth
HOSTED BY: District 27 Schools,  First Presbyterian Church of Lincoln, University of Illinois Extension 4-H, and the Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital
WHO: All youth under the age of 18
DETAILS:   the program will provide free lunches to children 18 or younger on Tuesdays and Thursdays. All meals will take place at the Lincoln Junior High from 12pm to 1pm. No to-go meals are available. Adults attending with the children may purchase a lunch for $3. Participants are also invited to take part in free activities from 11:30am-12pm. On Tuesdays the University of Illinois-Extension office will be providing a free educational activity and on Thursdays the Crazy CATCH Lady will lead participants in fun gym activities to promote physical fitness.
WHERE: Lincoln Junior High School
WHEN: 11:30 a.m. activity time,  Noon to 1 p.m. lunch

Friday, June 30

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