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May 2024


Friday, May 3rd

Elkhart Needs and Goals Plant Sale Fundraiser
HOSTED BY: Elkhart Needs and Goals
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Elkhart Needs and Goals Annual Plant Sale, proceeds to benefit Lifelines.
WHERE: Elkhart Village Hall, 209 Gov. Oglesby St., Elkhart
WHEN: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Saturday, May 4th

Elkhart Needs and Goals Plant Sale Fundraiser
HOSTED BY: Elkhart Needs and Goals
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Elkhart Needs and Goals Annual Plant Sale, proceeds to benefit Lifelines.
WHERE: Elkhart Village Hall, 209 Gov. Oglesby St., Elkhart
WHEN: 8 a.m. to Noon

Community Shred Day
HOSTED BY: Tremont First National Bank
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Items accepted: paper, laptops, towers, switches, monitors, keyboards, mice, printers, cell phones. No TVs, CT monitors or household appliances.
Have a specific question about an item? Call Confidential Security Corp at 309-691-0909.
WHERE: Farm and Home, 1501 Woodlawn Rd., Lincoln
WHEN: 9 a.m. to Noon

Sunday, May 5th

Monday, May 6th

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, May 7th

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

Free Bingo at the Oasis
HOSTED BY: Oasis Senior Center
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Newly introduced Mahjong group!
WHERE: Oasis Senior Center, 2810 Woodlawn Rd., Lincoln
WHEN: Noon to 2 p.m.

Bingo at the Oasis
HOSTED BY: Oasis Senior Center
WHO: Public
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: 6:30 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, May 8th

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.

Lincoln Rotary Club Meeting
HOSTED BY: Lincoln Rotary Club
WHO: Rotary Members
DETAILS: Weekly meeting. 
WHERE: Blue Dog Steakery, 111 S. Sangamon St., Lincoln
WHEN: Noon

Thursday, May 9th

Free Bingo at the Oasis
HOSTED BY: Oasis Senior Center
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Free Bingo!
WHERE: Oasis Senior Center, 2810 Woodlawn Rd., Lincoln
WHEN: 1 p.m.

Friday, May 10th

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.

2nd Friday in Mt. Pulaski
HOSTED BY: Community Association of Mt Pulaski
SPONSORED BY: City of Mt Pulaski Economic Development & Planning Board
WHO: Public
DETAILS: 2nd Friday on the Square in Mt Pulaski is a family fun filled night with something for everyone. The square will be filled with vendors, food, kids activities, and live entertainment. Karaoke contest begins at 5 p.m. followed by music with Josh Holland at 7 p.m.
WHERE: Mt Pulaski Square, Lafayette and Cooke Streets
WHEN: 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Saturday, May 11th

Postville Courthouse Children's Event
HOSTED BY: Postville Courthouse Volunteers
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Mike Anderson, the Dulcimer Guy, will be performing throughout the afternoon. Play tic tac toe or checkers in the picnic area.
WHERE: Postville Courthouse, 914 Fifth St., Lincoln IL
WHEN: Noon to 4 p.m.

Sunday, May 12th

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.

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, May 13th

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, May 14th

Free Bingo at the Oasis
HOSTED BY: Oasis Senior Center
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Newly introduced Mahjong group!
WHERE: Oasis Senior Center, 2810 Woodlawn Rd., Lincoln
WHEN: Noon to 2 p.m.

Bingo at the Oasis
HOSTED BY: Oasis Senior Center
WHO: Public
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: 6:30 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, May 15th

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.

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, May 16th

Free Bingo at the Oasis
HOSTED BY: Oasis Senior Center
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Free Bingo!
WHERE: Oasis Senior Center, 2810 Woodlawn Rd., Lincoln
WHEN: 1 p.m.

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, May 17th

Saturday, May 18th

No events on the calendar

Sunday, May 19th

No events on the calendar

Monday, May 20th

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.

American Red Cross Blood Drive
HOSTED BY: Knights of Columbus
SPONSORED BY: Knights of Columbus Council 1250
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Donors with all blood types are needed, especially those with types AB, O, B negative and A negative. Best to eat and drink something before donating.
WHERE: Knights of Columbus, 217 Limit St., Lincoln
WHEN: 2 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 Rd., Springfield
WHEN: 5:30 p.m.

Tuesday, May 21st

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

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.

Free Bingo at the Oasis
HOSTED BY: Oasis Senior Center
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Newly introduced Mahjong group!
WHERE: Oasis Senior Center, 2810 Woodlawn Rd., Lincoln
WHEN: Noon to 2 p.m.

Bingo at the Oasis
HOSTED BY: Oasis Senior Center
WHO: Public
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: 6:30 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, May 22nd

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.

Thursday, May 23rd

Free Bingo at the Oasis
HOSTED BY: Oasis Senior Center
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Free Bingo!
WHERE: Oasis Senior Center, 2810 Woodlawn Rd., Lincoln
WHEN: 1 p.m.

Friday, May 24th

No events on the calendar

Saturday, May 25th

No events on the calendar

Sunday, May 26th

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, May 27th

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, May 28th

Free Bingo at the Oasis
HOSTED BY: Oasis Senior Center
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Newly introduced Mahjong group!
WHERE: Oasis Senior Center, 2810 Woodlawn Rd., Lincoln
WHEN: Noon to 2 p.m.

Bingo at the Oasis
HOSTED BY: Oasis Senior Center
WHO: Public
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: 6:30 p.m.

Wednesday, May 29th

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.

Thursday, May 30th

Free Bingo at the Oasis
HOSTED BY: Oasis Senior Center
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Free Bingo!
WHERE: Oasis Senior Center, 2810 Woodlawn Rd., Lincoln
WHEN: 1 p.m.

Friday, May 31st

No events on the calendar

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