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October 2023


Monday, October 2

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, October 3

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.
WHERE: Oasis Senior Center, 2810 Woodlawn Road, Lincoln
WHEN: 5 p.m. - doors open, 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, October 4

LMH Trailblazers
HOSTED BY: Lincoln Memorial Hospital
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Free, walk at your own pace in a group or alone at 7am, 9am, 12pm or 6pm. Prizes will be randomly distributed to participants.

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

WLB Culver's Fundraiser 
HOSTED BY: Culver's & WLB PTO
WHO: Public
DETAILS: 10 percent of all receipts for the entire day will go to the West Lincoln-Broadwell PTO.  YOU MUST TELL YOUR CASHIER THAT YOU WISH TO SUPPORT THE WLB PTO WHEN YOU PLACE YOUR ORDER.  THERE IS ALSO A SHEET POSTED ON THE DOOR OF THE RESTAURANT THAT YOU MAY TAKE A COPY AND SUBMIT TO YOUR CASHIER.
WHERE: Culver's Restaurant, Lincoln
WHEN: 10:30 a.m. to 10 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 Drive
WHEN: Noon to 1:30 p.m.

Lincoln Rotary Club meeting
HOSTED BY: Lincoln Rotary Club
WHO: Rotary members
DETAILS: Weekly meeting. 
WHERE: Cafe' Billiards, Fifth Street, Lincoln
WHEN: Noon

"In their shoes" Domestic Violence Awareness event
HOSTED BY: LMH Community Health Collaborative and Brightpoints
WHO: Public
DETAILS: See details in Lincoln Daily News
WHERE: Lincoln Park District
WHEN: 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Mt. Pulaski Public Library Fall Story Time
HOSTED BY: Mt. Pulaski Public Library
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Listen to stories, have a snack, and a beaded corn take-and-make craft.

WHERE: Mt. Pulaski Public Library
WHEN: 3:30 p.m. to 4 p.m.

VFW 1756 Auxiliary meeting
HOSTED BY: VFW 1756 Auxiliary
WHO: Members
DETAILS: Monthly meeting
WHERE: Freedom Hall, Cronin Brothers VFW 1756, 915 Fifth Street, Lincoln
WHEN: 7 p.m.

Thursday, October 5

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

Friday, October 6

No events on the calendar

Saturday, October 7

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 Street, Lincoln
WHEN: 8 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Boy Scout Troop #122 Pork Chop Meal
HOSTED BY: Boy Scout Troop #122
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Grilled pork chop sandwich, baked beans, applesauce, potato chips, dessert. Purchase advance tickets from any scout, or at the door. Sit down meal or pick up inside.
WHERE: Christian Church Family Life Center
WHEN:  5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Sunday, October 8

Legion Breakfast Buffet fundraiser
HOSTED BY: American Legion Post 263
WHO: Public / fundraiser
DETAILS: 
Buffet breakfast to benefit the American Legion Post 263 Baseball Program
Grade School students eat free.  Adult tickets $12 each.

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

Sign and Dine Club
HOSTED BY: Sign & Dine Club
WHO: Open to all
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 @ 2:00 p.m. at different restaurants on Woodlawn Street, Lincoln, IL. 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, October 9

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, October 10

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
WHEN: Noon

Lincoln Elks Free Children's Orthopedic Clinic
HOSTED BY: Lincoln Memorial Hospital
WHO: Children: Birth to 18
DETAILS: The Lincoln Elks and Illinois Elks Children’s Care Corporation will sponsor a Free Children’s Orthopedic assessment clinic at Lincoln Memorial Hospital on Tuesday October 10, 2023 at 1:00 pm. For an appointment call the Illinois Elks Children’s Care office at 1-800-272-0074. There are no charges for any services at this clinic. No medical referral is necessary. Physicians and school nurses are welcome to refer children and families to the clinic. The clinic is an ideal time to have a child reviewed for bone and joint development.
WHERE: Lincoln Memorial Hospital 200 Stahlhut Drive, Lincoln IL
WHEN: 1 p.m. to 3 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.
WHERE: Oasis Senior Center, 2810 Woodlawn Road, Lincoln
WHEN: 5 p.m. - doors open, 6:30 p.m. Bingo

Virtual Breast Cancer Support Group
HOSTED BY: Memorial Medical Center
WHO: All breast cancer warriors, survivors, support teams
DETAILS:  The 90-minute meetings will begin at 5 p.m. and conclude at 6:30 p.m.
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 guests
DETAILS:  Open to anyone who is interested in attending or joining. Fellowship/social time begins at 6:00 p.m.; meal begins at 6:30 p.m.; meeting begins at 7:00 p.m.
WHERE: Immanuel Lutheran Church, 1409 Pulaski Street, Lincoln
WHEN: 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.   

Wednesday, October 11

LMH Trailblazers
HOSTED BY: Lincoln Memorial Hospital
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Free, walk at your own pace in a group or alone at 7am, 9am, 12pm or 6pm. Prizes will be randomly distributed to participants.

WHERE: LMH Wellness Trail at the hospital, 200 Stahlhut Drive, 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 Drive
WHEN: Noon to 1:30 p.m.

Lincoln Rotary Club meeting
HOSTED BY: Lincoln Rotary Club
WHO: Rotary members
DETAILS: Weekly meeting. 
WHERE: Cafe' Billiards, Fifth Street, Lincoln
WHEN: Noon

Mt. Pulaski Public Library Fall Story Time
HOSTED BY: Mt. Pulaski Public Library
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Listen to stories, have a snack, and a Halloween lantern take-and-make craft.

WHERE: Mt. Pulaski Public Library
WHEN: 3:30 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Thursday, October 12

No events on the calendar

Friday, October 13

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 and self-care and receive support from others.
WHERE: First Presbyterian Church, CE building, 301 Pekin Street, Lincoln
WHEN: 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Saturday, October 14

Trunk or Treat
HOSTED BY: The Oasis Senior Center
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Trunk or Treat! Volunteers please call the Oasis to register. Volunteers will need to bring their own candy.
WHERE: 2810 Woodlawn Rd., Lincoln, IL
WHEN: 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Germanfest Drive Thru Meal
HOSTED BY: Saint Thomas Aquinas Church
WHO: Saint Thomas Aquinas Parishioners
DETAILS: Germanfest Drive Thru Meal Meal includes Brats, German Potato Salad, Red Cabbage, Chunky Applesauce, and Dessert. Child's Meal includes Hotdog, Chips, Applesauce, & Dessert. Tickets can be purchased through St Thomas Parishioners, the Logan County Catholic Community Office, or by contacting Jennifer at 217-871-5302 or Jeanie at 217-792-5966. To get your meal, enter from the south part of the alley and meals will be brought to your vehicle in exchange for your ticket. A limited amount of meals will be available without prior purchase of a ticket.
WHERE: Saint Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, 321 S Lafayette St., Mt. Pulaski, Il. 62548
WHEN: 5 p.m. - 7p.m.

Mourning Moore Tours by Candlelight
HOSTED BY: C.H.Moore Homestead/DeWitt County Museum
WHO: Adults and Children Welcome
DETAILS: This fall, something very special will be taking place at the C.H. Moore Homestead and DeWitt County Museum. From October 1st through October 31st, the historic house will be staged as if the Moore household is in mourning and preparing for a funeral – clocks stopped, mirrors veiled, mourning wreaths adorning the front doors, the porch draped in black, the vacant chair set aside, funeral biscuits placed on the table dining room table, a casket in the formal parlor. Artifacts, garments, photographs, jewelry, and an array of other items related to Victorian era mourning etiquette, rituals, and customs will also be displayed throughout the house. Those visiting for daily tours will have two narrative options - the story of C.H. Moore and the homestead or the story of C.H. Moore’s funeral and customary mourning practices of his time. Daily tours begin upon arrival, however, large group daily tours do require advance reservations which can be made by calling the museum. Museum hours are Tuesday-Saturday, 10am-5pm. In addition, Mourning Moore Tours by Candlelight will be offered October 14th and 27th . On those evenings, the entire house will be illuminated by candlelight as the scene is set for a traditional Victorian era funeral. Pre-purchased tickets will be required for the evening candlelight tours which will take place at 6pm and 7pm. Event tickets are now available and can be purchased at the museum or by calling 217-935-6066. A limited number of tickets are available, so be sure to purchase soon. Tickets are pre-purchase only.
WHERE: 219 E. Woodlawn St., Clinton, IL 61727
WHEN: 6 p.m. and 7 p.m.

Murder Mystery Dinner
HOSTED BY: Lincoln Masonic Lodge #210
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Murder mystery dinner by the Champaign Urbana Theater Company Seven corpse Dinner. Includes meal catered by Peggy's Place by Hilary and show. Join us for a fun event with great food!
WHERE: 2022 N. Kickapoo St.
WHEN: 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Sunday, October 15

No events on the calendar

Monday, October 16

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, October 17

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 thrid Tuesday of the month indefinitely.
WHERE: Oasis Senior Center, 2810 Woodlawn Road, 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.
WHERE: Oasis Senior Center, 2810 Woodlawn Road, Lincoln
WHEN: 5 p.m. - doors open, 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, October 18

LMH Trailblazers
HOSTED BY: Lincoln Memorial Hospital
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Free, walk at your own pace in a group or alone at 7am, 9am, 12pm or 6pm. Prizes will be randomly distributed to participants.

WHERE: LMH Wellness Trail at the hospital, 200 Stahlhut Drive, 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 Drive
WHEN: Noon to 1:30 p.m.

Lincoln Rotary Club meeting
HOSTED BY: Lincoln Rotary Club
WHO: Rotary members
DETAILS: Weekly meeting. 
WHERE: Cafe' Billiards, Fifth Street, Lincoln
WHEN: Noon

Mt. Pulaski Public Library Fall Story Time
HOSTED BY: Mt. Pulaski Public Library
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Listen to stories, have a snack, and a Halloween glitter snow glabe take-and-make craft.

WHERE: Mt. Pulaski Public Library
WHEN: 3:30 p.m. to 4 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:  All About Fun Inflatables/Tactical Bunker, 129 S. Sangamon St., Lincoln
Entry to the meeting room is through the side door of the visitor parking lot.

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

Thursday, October 19

Railsplitter Coin Club meeting
HOSTED BY: Railsplitter Coin Club
WHO: Open to everyone
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, October 20

No events on the calendar

Saturday, October 21

No events on the calendar

Sunday, October 22

Sign and Dine Club
HOSTED BY: Sign & Dine Club
WHO: Open to all
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 @ 2:00 p.m. at different restaurants on Woodlawn Street, Lincoln, IL. 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, October 23

LMH Prenatal Class
HOSTED BY: 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: LMH Steinfort Room A
WHEN: 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Tuesday, October 24

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
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.
WHERE: Oasis Senior Center, 2810 Woodlawn Road, Lincoln
WHEN: 5 p.m. - doors open, 6:30 p.m. Bingo

Wednesday, October 25

LMH Trailblazers
HOSTED BY: Lincoln Memorial Hospital
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Free, walk at your own pace in a group or alone at 7am, 9am, 12pm or 6pm. Prizes will be randomly distributed to participants.

WHERE: LMH Wellness Trail at the hospital, 200 Stahlhut Drive, 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 Drive
WHEN: Noon to 1:30 p.m.

Lincoln Rotary Club meeting
HOSTED BY: Lincoln Rotary Club
WHO: Rotary members
DETAILS: Weekly meeting. 
WHERE: Cafe' Billiards, Fifth Street, Lincoln
WHEN: Noon

Thursday, October 26

No events on the calendar

Friday, October 27

Mourning Moore Tours by Candlelight
HOSTED BY: C.H.Moore Homestead/DeWitt County Museum
WHO: Adults and Children Welcome
DETAILS: This fall, something very special will be taking place at the C.H. Moore Homestead and DeWitt County Museum. From October 1st through October 31st, the historic house will be staged as if the Moore household is in mourning and preparing for a funeral – clocks stopped, mirrors veiled, mourning wreaths adorning the front doors, the porch draped in black, the vacant chair set aside, funeral biscuits placed on the table dining room table, a casket in the formal parlor. Artifacts, garments, photographs, jewelry, and an array of other items related to Victorian era mourning etiquette, rituals, and customs will also be displayed throughout the house. Those visiting for daily tours will have two narrative options - the story of C.H. Moore and the homestead or the story of C.H. Moore’s funeral and customary mourning practices of his time. Daily tours begin upon arrival, however, large group daily tours do require advance reservations which can be made by calling the museum. Museum hours are Tuesday-Saturday, 10am-5pm. In addition, Mourning Moore Tours by Candlelight will be offered October 14th and 27th . On those evenings, the entire house will be illuminated by candlelight as the scene is set for a traditional Victorian era funeral. Pre-purchased tickets will be required for the evening candlelight tours which will take place at 6pm and 7pm. Event tickets are now available and can be purchased at the museum or by calling 217-935-6066. A limited number of tickets are available, so be sure to purchase soon. Tickets are pre-purchase only.
WHERE: 219 E. Woodlawn St, Clinton, IL 61727
WHEN: 6 p.m. and 7 p.m.

Saturday, October 28

No events on the calendar

Sunday, October 29

No events on the calendar

Monday, October 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, October 31

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.
WHERE: Oasis Senior Center, 2810 Woodlawn Road, Lincoln
WHEN: 5 p.m. - doors open, 6:30 p.m. Bingo

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