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October 2023
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
Oasis 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.
Habitat for Humanity Spaghetti Fundraiser
HOSTED BY:
Logan County Habitat for Humanity
WHO:
Public / fundraiser
DETAILS: See details in Lincoln
Daily News
WHERE:
Good Shepherd Lutheran Church
WHEN:
4 p.m. to 6 p.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 |
