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July


MONDAY, JULY 23

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, JULY 24

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 
HOSTED BY:  First Presbyterian Church of Lincoln, Immanuel Lutheran Church of Lincoln, University of Illinois Extension 4-H, and the Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital Community Health Collaborative
WHO: Children and Teens 18 and under
DETAILS:  See story in Lincoln Daily News
WHERE: Lincoln Junior High School AND Northwest School
WHEN:  11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

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: Elks County Club
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, JULY 25

Country Aire fundraiser day for Veterans Celebration
HOSTED BY: St. John United Church of Christ and Country Aire REstaurant in Atlanta
WHO: Public / fundraiser
DETAILS:
Day-long event.  From open to close, 10 percent of each receipt will be donated to the St. John United Church of Christ Missions for costs incurred for the annual Veteran's Celebration to be held later this year.
WHERE: Country Aire Restaurant, Atlanta
WHEN: 5:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Summer Food Program
HOSTED BY:  First Presbyterian Church of Lincoln, Immanuel Lutheran Church of Lincoln, University of Illinois Extension 4-H, and the Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital Community Health Collaborative
WHO: Children and Teens 18 and under
DETAILS:  See story in Lincoln Daily News
WHERE: Lincoln Junior High School AND Northwest School
WHEN:  11:30 a.m. to 12:30 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

Visit with the Curator at Lincoln Heritage Museum
HOSTED BY:  Lincoln Heritage Museum
WHO: Public
DETAILS:  Free with basic admission. Every Wednesday in June and July find our curator in our first floor exhibit area! She will share wonders from our collections and highlights of the museum’s research. Enter the exhibit area and hear about our work, see real artifacts from the approximately 50,000 objects in Lincoln Heritage Museum’s collections, and experience the Museum in new ways. Topics range from letters written by Abraham Lincoln, Mary Lincoln’s clothes and jewelry, rifles used during the Civil War, political cartoons, a lock of Lincoln’s hair, and more!
WHERE: Lincoln Heritage Museum
WHEN:  2 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Mount Pulaski Community Band Concert
HOSTED BY:  Mount Pulaski Community Band
WHO: Public
DETAILS:  Bring your lawn chair or blanket and come prepared to relax and enjoy a time of great music.  Women in Business will have refreshments available
WHERE: Mount Pulaski Courthouse Gazebo
WHEN:  7 p.m.

THURSDAY, JULY 26

AARP Driver Safety Class Day One
HOSTED BY:  AARP & the Oasis Senior Center
WHO: Public
DETAILS:  Eight-hour class over 2 days helps drivers become better, smarter and safer behind the wheel. Anyone can attend, but class is intended to help us deal with changes as we age. Cost is $15 for current AARP members; $20 for others. Sign up at The Oasis or call instructor at 618-518-0961 to register.
WHERE:  The Oasis Senior Center, 2810 Woodlawn Road, Lincoln
WHEN:  8 a.m. to noon

Summer Food Program
HOSTED BY:  First Presbyterian Church of Lincoln, Immanuel Lutheran Church of Lincoln, University of Illinois Extension 4-H, and the Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital Community Health Collaborative
WHO: Children and Teens 18 and under
DETAILS:  See story in Lincoln Daily News
WHERE: Lincoln Junior High School AND Northwest School
WHEN:  11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

FRIDAY, JULY 27

AARP Driver Safety Class Day Two
HOSTED BY:  AARP & the Oasis Senior Center
WHO: Public
DETAILS:  Eight-hour class over 2 days helps drivers become better, smarter and safer behind the wheel. Anyone can attend, but class is intended to help us deal with changes as we age. Cost is $15 for current AARP members; $20 for others. Sign up at The Oasis or call instructor at 618-518-0961 to register.
WHERE:  The Oasis Senior Center, 2810 Woodlawn Road, Lincoln
WHEN:  8 a.m. to noon

Coffee with the Curator
HOSTED BY:  Lincoln Heritage Museum & Guest House Coffee & Pastires
WHO: Public
DETAILS:  On the last Friday of June and July the Director and Curator of the Lincoln Heritage Museum will be hosting a coffee meet-up at the Guest House from 8:30-9:30 AM. Every month she will bring a special guest and the topics of discussion will revolve around, but not be limited to, the guest’s work and expertise. This will be your chance to get to know the Director/Curator in a relaxed, informal session.
WHERE: Guest House Coffee & Pastries
WHEN:  8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.

Children's Activities at the Lincoln Heritage Museum
HOSTED BY:  Lincoln Heritage Museum
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Every Friday in June and July the Lincoln Heritage Museum will be hosting a different fun and educational children’s activity free with basic admission. Topics range from face painting and drawing workshops to spies and secret codes. This event is great for the entire family. In addition to the activity of the day, sidewalk chalk and games will be available for extra fun! Free with regular admission paid.
WHERE: Lincoln Heritage Museum
WHEN:  2 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Lincoln Community Theatre presents "Working"
HOSTED BY: Lincoln Community Theatre
WHO: Public/admission charged
DETAILS: See story in Lincoln Daily News
WHERE: Johnston Center for the Performing Arts, Lincoln College
WHEN: 7:30 p.m.

SATURDAY, JULY 28

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.

Lincoln Community Theatre presents "Working"
HOSTED BY: Lincoln Community Theatre
WHO: Public/admission charged
DETAILS: See story in Lincoln Daily News
WHERE: Johnston Center for the Performing Arts, Lincoln College
WHEN: 7:30 p.m.

SUNDAY, JULY 29

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.

Lincoln Community Theatre presents "Working"
HOSTED BY: Lincoln Community Theatre
WHO: Public/admission charged
DETAILS: See story in Lincoln Daily News
WHERE: Johnston Center for the Performing Arts, Lincoln College
WHEN: 2 p.m.

"The Chosen Ones" free concert
HOSTED BY: San Jose United Methodist Church
WHO: Free / open to the public
DETAILS: 
See announcement in Lincoln Daily News
WHERE: Pree Park, San Jose
WHEN: 6 p.m.

MONDAY, JULY 30

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, JULY 31

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

 


 

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