Oasis update         

[JUNE 14, 2006]  The Oasis, Logan County's senior citizen center, at 501 Pulaski St. in Lincoln, is open weekdays, except holidays, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The center also is open on Friday and Sunday nights for table games. Dominic Dalpoas is the executive director. Activities are open to all Logan County senior citizens, regardless of membership. Friends of The Oasis members receive a bimonthly newsletter by mail and reduced rates for classes and trips. For more information, call 732-6132 or 732-5844.

Extension to sponsor bingo

The Logan County Extension Unit will sponsor the bingo games on Thursday beginning at 1 p.m. at the senior center. Come join the fun and win a food prize.

Alzheimer support group to meet

The Alzheimer support group will meet at 1 p.m. Thursday in the senior center's library. No reservation is necessary. The group provides support and information for caregivers and extended family and is facilitated by a coordinator from Maple Ridge Care Centre.

Board meeting open to public

The Oasis board meeting for June begins at 5 p.m. Thursday and is open to the public. To schedule any agenda times, the board must receive notification on or before the fifth day of the month prior to a meeting date.

Book club

Come join the book club at the senior center. The scheduled time is 1 p.m. Monday. Bring a friend and enjoy the rewards of reading a book and sharing your thoughts.

June birthday party

Birthday time! Come celebrate June birthdays with us at the senior center at 1:30 p.m. Monday. There will be games, prizes, entertainment, and cake and ice cream. Bring a friend and join the fun.

Tuesday lunch

The 11:30 a.m. lunch for June 20 features stuffed peppers, potatoes, bread and butter, dessert, and a drink for only $3.75, or $3.25 if you stay and play cards. Reservation deadline is 4 p.m. Monday.

Van trips

The Oasis has arranged two new van trips:

• Wednesday, June 21 -- Sullivan theater presentation: "Do Patent Leather Shoes Reflect Up?" Depart from the senior center at 10:30 a.m. and arrive back at 5:30 p.m. Reservations need to be in by June 14.

• Saturday, July 8 -- Morning Star Tea Room in Salisbury. Depart at 11 a.m. and return to the senior center at 4 p.m. Reservations need to be in by July 3.

For more information and to make a reservation, call 732-6132.

Winners for the week announced

Larry Van Bibber and Linda Hughes were weekday pinochle winners. Weekend pinochle winners were Larry Van Bibber and Helen Opperman. Winners at five-in-one were Henry Warnisher and Betty Burger. The rummy winners were Ella Lee Graney and Ruth Barry. Congratulations.

[Oasis news release]