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December 2023


Thursday, December 7

Emblem Club #443 Monthly meeting
HOSTED BY: Lincoln Elks Lodge
WHO: Members and Public
DETAILS: The Lincoln Emblem Club meets monthly on the first Thursday of the month. Meetings are held at the Lincoln Elks Ballroom. New members are always welcome. Contact club president Judy Smith at 217-732-3788.
WHERE: Lincoln Elks Lodge, 1020 County Rd. 1525 E., Lincoln
WHEN: 7 p.m.

Friday, December 8

Bereavement Support Group
HOSTED BY: Lincoln Memorial Hospital
WHO: Public
DETAILS: The meetings provide a safe space for adults to express feelings of grief and mourning over the death of a loved one. Participants may discuss and share thoughts and emotions surrounding loss, explore healthy coping strategies/self-care and receive support from others.
WHERE: First Presbyterian Church, CE building, 301 Pekin St., Lincoln
WHEN: 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Saturday, December 9

Breakfast with Santa at the VFW
HOSTED BY: Marine Corps League & VFW Post 1756
WHO: Public
DETAILS: 
Free breakfast for children and families, visits with Santa
WHERE: VFW Post 1756, 915 Fifth Street, Lincoln
WHEN: 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Breakfast with Santa at the Country Aire
HOSTED BY: Country Aire
WHO: Public
DETAILS: 
Come eat breakfast and visit with Santa! All you can eat pancakes and free pancakes for kids!
WHERE: 608 E. South St., Atlanta
WHEN: 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Christmas Open House at Postville
HOSTED BY: Postville Courthouse
WHO: Public
DETAILS: 
Christmas Open House at Postville Courthouse
WHERE: 914 Fifth St., Lincoln
WHEN: Noon to 4 p.m.

Sunday, December 10

Legion Breakfast Buffet Fundraiser
HOSTED BY: American Legion Post 263
WHO: Public
DETAILS: 
Buffet breakfast to benefit the American Legion Post 263 Baseball Program
Grade School students eat free.

WHERE: 1740 Fifth St., Lincoln
WHEN: 8 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Christmas & Marketplace Breakfast
HOSTED BY: Zion Lutheran School - Mt. Pulaski
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Zion Lutheran's 2nd Annual Christmas Breakfast includes: scrambled eggs, pancakes, hashbrowns, ham, biscuits & gravy, cinnamon rolls. Drinks will include: orange juice, milk and coffee. Children 3 and under eat free. There is a basket raffle, cookie/baked goods corner, vendors, and much more. You can buy tickets from a Zion family, stop by the office or at the door the day of the event.

WHERE: 203 S. Vine St., Mt. Pulaski
WHEN: 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Sign and Dine Club
HOSTED BY: Sign & Dine Club
WHO: Public
DETAILS: "
Sign and Dine” is a group that promotes American Sign Language (ASL) and Sign English for the hard of hearing and the deaf. We meet the 2nd and 4th Sundays of the month. We are happy to teach ASL or sign English. We have a lot of fun!
WHERE:  Contact Ken Benham at 217-732-8101
WHEN:  2 p.m.

Monday, December 11

Senior Fitness Class
HOSTED BY: Christian Village/Silver Fox Fitness
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Free of charge. Due to construction, entrance and parking is only from Short Eighth St.
WHERE: Christian Village Congregate Building, 1500 Seventh St., Lincoln
WHEN: 10:15 a.m. to 10:45 a.m.

Tuesday, December 12

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: Community Action Partnership of Central Illinois, 1800 Fifth St., Lincoln
WHEN: Noon

Tuesday Night Bingo at the Oasis
HOSTED BY: Oasis Senior Center
WHO: Public (membership not required)
DETAILS:  We will offer large jackpots and a great atmosphere! Delicious refreshments will be available for purchase. Doors open at 5 p.m., bingo starts at 6:30 p.m.
WHERE: Oasis Senior Center, 2810 Woodlawn Rd., Lincoln
WHEN: 5 p.m.

Virtual Breast Cancer Support Group
HOSTED BY: Memorial Medical Center
WHO: All breast cancer warriors, survivors, support teams
DETAILS: Meetings are 90-minutes, anyone can tune into these virtual meetings via telephone or using the WebEx app on their cell.
Call in at 1-415-655-0001.
Join the app on your cell with 1450176122@roomready.webex.com
The meeting number is 145 017 6122 and the password is mcli
WHEN: 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Zonta Club Monthly Meeting
HOSTED BY: Zonta Club of Lincoln
WHO: Members and Public
DETAILS: Fellowship/social time begins at 6:00 p.m.; meal begins at 6:30 p.m.; meeting begins at 7 p.m.
WHERE: Immanuel Lutheran Church, 1409 Pulaski St., Lincoln
WHEN: 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Wednesday, December 13

LMH Trailblazers
HOSTED BY: Lincoln Memorial Hospital
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Free, walk at your own pace in a group or alone at 7 a.m., 9 a.m., Noon or 6 p.m. Prizes will be randomly distributed to participants.

WHERE: LMH Wellness Trail at the hospital, 200 Stahlhut Dr., Lincoln
WHEN: 7 a.m., 9 a.m., Noon or 6 p.m.

Breastfeeding Support Group
HOSTED BY: Lincoln Memorial Hospital
WHO: New Mothers and Infants (no siblings)
DETAILS: Weekly meeting. 

WHERE: Steinfort B at LMH, 200 Stahlhut Dr., Lincoln
WHEN: Noon to 1:30 p.m.

Lincoln Rotary Club Meeting
HOSTED BY: Lincoln Rotary Club
WHO: Rotary Members
DETAILS: Weekly meeting. 
WHERE: That Place,1230 Fifth St., Lincoln
WHEN: Noon

Meet Santa's Little Brother
HOSTED BY: Lincoln Public Library District
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Hugo Kringle - Stories, Songs, & More. Visit with Santa's little brother and hear about life at the North Pole. Photo ops & Refreshments
.
WHERE: Annex Building, 725 Pekin St., Lincoln
WHEN: 5 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Thursday, December 14

Friday, December 15

Saturday, December 16

No events on the calendar

Sunday, December 17

No events on the calendar

Monday, December 18

Senior Fitness Class
HOSTED BY: Christian Village/Silver Fox Fitness
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Free of charge. Due to construction, entrance and parking is only from Short Eighth St.
WHERE: Christian Village Congregate Building, 1500 Seventh St., Lincoln
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 Rd., Springfield
WHEN: 5:30 p.m.

Tuesday, December 19

Alzheimer's Support Group
HOSTED BY: Oasis Senior Center
WHO: Public (membership not required)
DETAILS: Hosted by Julie King and Dr. Paul Boatman. A support group for those suffering from dementia and those concerned about possible dementia. Will meet on the third Tuesday of the month indefinitely.
WHERE: Oasis Senior Center, 2810 Woodlawn Rd., Lincoln
WHEN: 1:30 p.m.

Tuesday Night Bingo at the Oasis
HOSTED BY: Oasis Senior Center
WHO: Public (membership not required)
DETAILS:  We will offer large jackpots and a great atmosphere! Delicious refreshments will be available for purchase. Doors open at 5 p.m., bingo starts at 6:30 p.m.
WHERE: Oasis Senior Center, 2810 Woodlawn Rd., Lincoln
WHEN: 5 p.m.

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

Wednesday, December 20

LMH Trailblazers
HOSTED BY: Lincoln Memorial Hospital
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Free, walk at your own pace in a group or alone at 7 a.m., 9 a.m., Noon or 6 p.m. Prizes will be randomly distributed to participants.

WHERE: LMH Wellness Trail at the hospital, 200 Stahlhut Dr., Lincoln
WHEN: 7 a.m., 9 a.m., Noon or 6 p.m.

Breastfeeding Support Group
HOSTED BY: Lincoln Memorial Hospital
WHO: New Mothers and Infants (no siblings)
DETAILS: Weekly meeting. 

WHERE: Steinfort B at LMH, 200 Stahlhut Dr., Lincoln
WHEN: Noon to 1:30 p.m.

Lincoln Rotary Club Meeting
HOSTED BY: Lincoln Rotary Club
WHO: Rotary Members
DETAILS: Weekly meeting. 
WHERE: That Place,1230 Fifth St., Lincoln
WHEN: Noon

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

Thursday, December 21

Railsplitter Coin Club meeting
HOSTED BY: Railsplitter Coin Club
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Monthly meeting on the third Thursday of each month
WHERE:  American Legion Post 263, 1740 Fifth St., Lincoln
WHEN: 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Friday, December 22

Saturday, December 23

No events on the calendar

Sunday, December 24

Sign and Dine Club
HOSTED BY: Sign & Dine Club
WHO: Public
DETAILS: "
Sign and Dine” is a group that promotes American Sign Language (ASL) and Sign English for the hard of hearing and the deaf. We meet the 2nd and 4th Sundays of the month. We are happy to teach ASL or sign English. We have a lot of fun!
WHERE:  Contact Ken Benham at 217-732-8101
WHEN:  2 p.m.

Monday, December 25

Senior Fitness Class
HOSTED BY: Christian Village/Silver Fox Fitness
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Free of charge. Due to construction, entrance and parking is only from Short Eighth St.
WHERE: Christian Village Congregate Building, 1500 Seventh St., Lincoln
WHEN: 10:15 a.m. to 10:45 a.m.

LMH Prenatal Class
HOSTED BY: Lincoln Memorial Hospital
WHO: Public (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: LMH Steinfort Room A, 200 Stahlhut Dr., Lincoln
WHEN: 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Tuesday, December 26

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: Community Action Partnership of Central Illinois, 1800 Fifth St., Lincoln
WHEN: Noon

Tuesday Night Bingo at the Oasis
HOSTED BY: Oasis Senior Center
WHO: Public (membership not required)
DETAILS:  We will offer large jackpots and a great atmosphere! Delicious refreshments will be available for purchase. Doors open at 5 p.m., bingo starts at 6:30 p.m.
WHERE: Oasis Senior Center, 2810 Woodlawn Rd., Lincoln
WHEN: 5 p.m.

Wednesday, December 27

LMH Trailblazers
HOSTED BY: Lincoln Memorial Hospital
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Free, walk at your own pace in a group or alone at 7 a.m., 9 a.m., Noon or 6 p.m. Prizes will be randomly distributed to participants.

WHERE: LMH Wellness Trail at the hospital, 200 Stahlhut Dr., Lincoln
WHEN: 7 a.m., 9 a.m., Noon or 6 p.m.

Breastfeeding Support Group
HOSTED BY: Lincoln Memorial Hospital
WHO: New Mothers and Infants (no siblings)
DETAILS: Weekly meeting. 

WHERE: Steinfort B at LMH, 200 Stahlhut Dr., Lincoln
WHEN: Noon to 1:30 p.m.

Lincoln Rotary Club Meeting
HOSTED BY: Lincoln Rotary Club
WHO: Rotary Members
DETAILS: Weekly meeting. 
WHERE: That Place,1230 Fifth St., Lincoln
WHEN: Noon

Thursday, December 28

Friday, December 29

Saturday, December 30

No events on the calendar

Sunday, December 31

No events on the calendar

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