Oasis August Activities for seniors ensure happy, healthy, active lifestyles for Logan County seniors

[August 01, 2022]     The Oasis Senior Center in Lincoln serves all senior citizens in Logan County.  The goal of the Oasis is to help assure that local seniors lead happy, healthy ACTIVE lives within our community.  Be sure to check out all that is available to seniors during the month of August.  Join us for some good fun, or use us to help you find the vital services you need.  We are always here for you!!

WEEKLY Cards & Table Games (the FUN stuff!)

Monday/Weds/Friday - Pinochle 12pm-3pm

Tuesday - Mahjong 12pm-2pm

Tuesday - Dinner 5:00pm - Bingo 6:30pm (Menu to be posted on Tuesdays on the Oasis Senior Center FB Page)

Weds/Friday - Euchre & Spades 10am-12pm

Thursday - Free Bingo 1-2pm

Other Services

Benefit Access - Tuesday mornings - Income eligible seniors could be eligible for a Secretary of State License Plate Discount. Call the Oasis or stop in to get an appointment.

Illinois Department of Veterans' Affairs - August 2nd & August 16th from 9-3pm - Call the Oasis or stop in to get an appointment.

Diabetic Shoes - Medicare can assist diabetics in getting therapeutic shoes. Prescription from the doctor needed. Call the Oasis or stop in to get an appointment.
Senior Food Bank - August 11th from 10am-11:30am - no proof of income is required; we will have food for seniors in need in the community.

Caregiver Support Group -August 16th at 1:30pm - Hosted at the Oasis, this group is open to people with a diagnosis, caregivers, and people concerned about a future diagnosis.

Legal Aide -August 17th from 9am-3:00pm - Legal Aide will be available onsite for scheduled appointments. Call the Oasis or stop in to schedule an appointment.

Social Security - August 18th 1:00-3:00pm - Assistance in accessing Social Security Info available online: examples include Applying for benefits, see what benefits one is eligible for, change of address, replace Medicare card. Call the Oasis or stop in to get an appointment.

Medicare 101 - August 15th at 5:30 & August 18th at 10:30 am - Call the Oasis or stop in, to get added to the list for the class.

Fundraising Events

August 24th - Culvers Fundraiser from 5-8:00pm - 10% of all sales that night will be given to the Oasis.

August 27th - Balloons Over 66 - Craft and Vendor show from 10:00am-4:00pm
Concessions sold from garage from 11:00am - 3:00pm (Or tickets can be purchased at the Oasis, prior, and we will have drive-thru access available.)
Menu: Brat, Corn on the Cob, Cookies, & Chips OR Hotdog, Corn on the Cob, Cookies, & Chips

Day Trips

Thursday August 11th & Saturday August 13th - Dinner Theatre show at The Barn III - showing Everybody Loves Opal - limited seats available. Call the Oasis or stop in to sign up.

Thursday August 25th - Texas Roadhouse in Springfield - Call the Oasis or stop in to sign up to go eat a delicious meal with great company!

[Amber Davis
Office & Program Manager
Oasis Senior Centert]