Wednesday, May 30, 2012

June Birthday Luncheon to be held

        The City of Stillwater Senior Activity Center will hold its monthly potluck birthday luncheon on Friday, June 8 at 12:00 noon. Bring a food dish to share or pay $3/person. An all day defensive driving class will be coming up on July 27. Call or come by for more information or to sign up.  The Center offers a cool place to come for senior’s age 50 and over to participate in many activities. Come check it out! Center hours are: Monday through Friday, 9:30 am to 4:30 p.m. and Thursday, 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. for music night. The facility is closed on weekends. Stop by 1015 E. 12th or call 747-8080 for more information and make sure to pick up a June calendar of events.

        Monday, June 4 – Doors open at 9:30 a.m. for the morning activities such as women’s pool and a painting class. The women have a good competitive time at the pool tables and the painting class members get creative with their paints and brushes. Afternoon activities get going around 1:00 p.m. These include; rubber bridge, canasta, dominoes, pool and snooker.

        Tuesday, June 5 – Come give your muscles a good stretching with a free 45-minute workout, called Sit ‘n Be Fit every Tuesday and Thursday at 9:30 a.m. Chairs are provided for each person. Some exercises are done while sitting and some are done while standing by your chair. Bouncing balls, hand weights, and stretch bands are incorporated in to the exercises for an extensive workout. Wii games and ping pong are always available for a fun time, too. Afternoon activities include games such as; duplicate bridge, Mexican Train dominoes, canasta, pitch, Skipbo, puzzle solving, snooker, pool and dominoes. A representative from Veteran’s Affairs comes in on Tuesdays, from 1:00-2:45 p.m. to help with any questions or paperwork you may have pertaining to veteran’s assistance. No appointment is needed.

         Wednesday, June 6 – The women surround the pool tables again on Wednesday morning starting at 9:30 a.m. Wii interactive games and ping pong are also available for participation. Afternoon games that usually begin at 1:00 p.m. include; canasta, dominoes, pool, Texas Hold’em, pitch, and puzzle solving. The music filled movie, “Footloose”, will be shown at 2:00 p.m.  

         Thursday, June 7 – Be here at 9:30 a.m. and join in with the free Sit’n Be Fit exercise class. It will give you a good 45 minute workout. Afterwards, Wii Fit is available to use. This is an interactive game system that challenges and can help improve your balance. At 1:00 p.m. you can join in games of canasta, dominoes, social bridge, pitch, pool, snooker, and puzzle solving. At 2:00 p.m. bingo is called. Thursday evenings the Center’s doors reopen at 5:30 p.m. for Music Night. The musicians tune up their instruments and start some good ol’ country tunes at 6:00 p.m.

         Friday, June 8 – Women’s pool starts at 9:30 a.m. as well as the painting class. The painting class participants bring their own supplies and enjoy getting together to exchange creative ideas. There is exercise equipment, Wii games, and a ping pong table all available for use, too. At 12:00 noon the potluck birthday luncheon will be held to celebrate June birthdays. After lunch afternoon games include: canasta, pool, snooker, pitch, Texas Hold’em, dominoes, and a puzzle is out waiting for someone to find the missing pieces.

        Last weeks winners of social bridge were: Lynn Fent, 1st ; and Cloyann Fent , 2nd. Duplicate bridge winning partners were: Betty Abenante and Murna Raff, 1st; and Lucy Robinson and Lew Taylor, 2nd. Texas Hold’em grand champion of the week was: Lula Mae Davis. A men’s pool tournament was held and Jim Stormant was the winner.

Closed for Memorial Day

        The City of Stillwater Senior Activity Center will be closed Monday, May 28 in honor of Memorial Day. Activities resume on Tuesday, May 29 at 9:30 a.m. Free blood pressure checks will be offered on Tuesday at 1:00 p.m. by HomeCall Home Health. The Center offers a cool place to come for senior’s age 50 and over to participate in many activities. Come check it out! Center hours are: Monday through Friday, 9:30 am to 4:30 p.m. and Thursday, 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. for music night. The facility is closed on weekends. Stop by 1015 E. 12th or call 747-8080 for more information and make sure to pick up a June calendar of events.

        Monday, May 28 – The Center is closed for Memorial Day.

        Tuesday, May 29 – Activities resume again on Tuesday morning at 9:30 a.m. Come give your muscles a good stretching with a free 45-minute workout, called Sit ‘n Be Fit every Tuesday and Thursday at 9:30 a.m. Chairs are provided for each person. Some exercises are done while sitting and some are done while standing by your chair. Bouncing balls, hand weights, and stretch bands are incorporated in to the exercises for an extensive workout. Wii games and ping pong are always available for a fun time, too. Afternoon activities include games such as; duplicate bridge, Mexican Train dominoes, canasta, pitch, Skipbo, puzzle solving, snooker, pool and dominoes. A representative from Veteran’s Affairs comes in on Tuesdays, from 1:00-2:45 p.m. to help with any questions or paperwork you may have pertaining to veteran’s assistance. No appointment is needed.

         Wednesday, May 30 – The women take up their pool sticks and show off their pool shooting skills at 9:30 a.m. Wii interactive games and ping pong are also available for participation. Afternoon games that usually begin at 1:00 p.m. include; canasta, dominoes, pool, Texas Hold’em, pitch, and puzzle solving. The drama movie, “The Iron Lady”, will be shown at 2:00 p.m.  

         Thursday, May 31 – The free Sit’n Be Fit exercise class meets again at 9:30 a.m. Afterwards, Wii Fit is available to use. This is an interactive game system that challenges and can help improve your balance. At 1:00 p.m. you can join in games of canasta, dominoes, social bridge, pitch, pool, snooker, and puzzle solving. At 2:00 p.m. bingo is called. Thursday evenings the Center’s doors reopen at 5:30 p.m. for Music Night. The musicians tune up their instruments and start some good ol’ country tunes at 6:00 p.m.

         Friday, June 1 – Women’s pool starts at 9:30 a.m. as well as the painting class. The painting class participants bring their own supplies and enjoy getting together to exchange creative ideas. There is exercise equipment, Wii games, and a ping pong table all available for use, too. Afternoon games include: canasta, pool, snooker, pitch, Texas Hold’em, dominoes, and a puzzle is out waiting for someone to find the missing pieces.

        Last weeks winners of rubber bridge were: J.W. Thomas, 1st and Marge Reynolds, 2nd. Social bridge winners were: Shirley Crockett, 1st ; and Linda Jamison, 2nd. Duplicate bridge winning partners were: Lionel and Murna Raff, 1st; and Treca Baer and Norma Burk, 2nd. Texas Hold’em winners of the week were: Chestine Crane and Sue Adams.

Wednesday, May 16, 2012

Be Cool at the Senior Center

        The City of Stillwater Senior Activity Center offers a cool place to come for senior’s age 50 and over to participate in many activities. Not only is the building cool but so are the people. Come check it out! Center hours are: Monday through Friday, 9:30 am to 4:30 p.m. and Thursday, 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. for music night. The facility is closed on weekends. Stop by 1015 E. 12th or call 747-8080 for more information and make sure to pick up a May calendar of events. May is Older Americans month, so try something new, get out and enjoy life, and join us for some fun!

        Monday, May 21 – The variety of activities offered here at the Center includes women’s pool playing and a painting class starting Monday morning at 9:30 a.m. Pool players bring your own pool stick or use one of the Center’s, and painters need to bring their own supplies and creative ideas to share with the class. In the afternoon at 1:00 p.m. games of; rubber bridge, canasta, dominoes, pool, and Mexican train dominoes, are also played.

        Tuesday, May 22 – Another fun and beneficial activity to try is the free 45-minute workout, called Sit ‘n Be Fit every Tuesday and Thursday at 9:30 a.m. Chairs are provided for each person. Some exercises are done while sitting and some are done while standing by your chair. Bouncing balls, hand weights, and stretch bands are incorporated in to the exercises for an extensive workout. Wii games and ping pong are always available for a fun time, too. Afternoon activities include games such as; duplicate bridge, Mexican Train dominoes, canasta, pitch, Skipbo, puzzle solving, snooker, pool and dominoes. A representative from Veteran’s Affairs comes in on Tuesdays, from 1:00-2:45 p.m. to help with any questions or paperwork you may have pertaining to veteran’s assistance. No appointment is needed.

         Wednesday, May 23 – The pool tables are surrounded again at 9:30 a.m. by the women. Wii interactive games and ping pong are also available for participation. Afternoon games that usually begin at 1:00 p.m. include; canasta, dominoes, pool, Texas Hold’em, pitch, and puzzle solving. The true drama movie, “The Perfect Game”, will be shown at 2:00 p.m.  

         Thursday, May 24 – Come limber up with the free Sit’n Be Fit exercise class offered at 9:30 a.m. Afterwards, Wii Fit is available to use. This is an interactive game system that challenges and can help improve your balance. At 1:00 p.m. you can join in games of canasta, dominoes, social bridge, pitch, pool, snooker, and puzzle solving. At 2:00 p.m. bingo is called. Thursday evenings the Center’s doors reopen at 5:30 p.m. for Music Night. The musicians tune up their instruments and start some good ol’ country tunes at 6:00 p.m.

         Friday, May 25 – The women are at it again practicing their pool shots and the painting class meets again to exchange ideas and get creative with their paint brushes beginning at 9:30 a.m. There is exercise equipment, Wii games, and a ping pong table all available for use, too. Afternoon games include: canasta, pool, snooker, pitch, Texas Hold’em, dominoes, and a puzzle is out waiting for someone to find the missing pieces.

        Last weeks winners of rubber bridge were: Penny Sizemore, 1st and Mallory Owen, 2nd. Social bridge winners were: Ina Lee Abels, 1st ;  and Lew Taylor, 2nd. Duplicate bridge winning partners were: Patricia Logan and Lucy Robinson, 1st; and Betty Abenante and Murna Raff, 2nd.  Texas Hold’em winners of the week were:  Lula Mae Davis and Gail Marrow.

Senior Center Honors Older Americans

        The City of Stillwater Senior Activity Center will honor their 80 and over participants with a reception on Friday, May 18 at 2:00 p.m. Invitations have been sent out, so if you have not received yours and you meet the criteria, please check with the Center’s staff. Senior participants age 50 and over are all welcome to come join the fun activities offered daily. Center hours are: Monday through Friday, 9:30 am to 4:30 p.m. and Thursday, 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. for music night. The facility is closed on weekends. Stop by 1015 E. 12th or call 747-8080 for more information and make sure to pick up a May calendar of events. May is Older Americans month, so try something new, get out and enjoy life, and join us for some fun!

        Monday, May 14 – Women’s pool and a painting class are on the agenda for morning activities. Pool players bring your own pool stick or use one of the Center’s, and painters need to bring their own supplies and creative ideas to share with the class. In the afternoon at 1:00 p.m. games of; rubber bridge, canasta, dominoes, pool, and Mexican train dominoes, are played.

        Tuesday, May 15 – If you are ready to tone up come try the free 45-minute workout, called Sit ‘n Be Fit every Tuesday and Thursday at 9:30 a.m. Chairs are provided for each person. Some exercises are done while sitting and some are done while standing by your chair. Bouncing balls, hand weights, and stretch bands are incorporated in to the exercises for an extensive workout. Wii games and ping pong are always available for a fun time, too. Afternoon activities include games such as; duplicate bridge, Mexican Train dominoes, canasta, pitch, Skipbo, puzzle solving, snooker, pool and dominoes. A representative from Veteran’s Affairs comes in on Tuesdays, from 1:00-2:45 p.m. to help with any questions or paperwork you may have pertaining to veteran’s assistance.

         Wednesday, May 16 – It is pool time again. The women rack up the balls starting at 9:30 a.m. Wii interactive games and ping pong are also available for participation. Afternoon games that usually begin at 1:00 p.m. include; canasta, dominoes, pool, Texas Hold’em, pitch, and puzzle solving. The movie, “Happy Feet 2”, will be shown at 2:00 p.m.  

        Thursday, May 17 – Test your endurance and flexibility with a free Sit’n Be Fit exercise class offered at 9:30 a.m. Afterwards, Wii Fit is available to use. This is an interactive game system that challenges and can help improve your balance. At 1:00 p.m. you can join in games of canasta, dominoes, social bridge, pitch, pool, snooker, and puzzle solving. At 2:00 p.m. bingo is called. Thursday evenings the Center’s doors reopen at 5:30 p.m. for Music Night. The musicians tune up their instruments and start some good ol’ country tunes at 6:00 p.m.

         Friday, May 18 – Come on down at 9:30 a.m. and practice your pool skills with the women or join the painting class. There is exercise equipment, Wii games, and a ping pong table all available for use, too. Afternoon games include: canasta, pool, snooker, pitch, Texas Hold’em, dominoes, and a puzzle is out waiting for someone to find the missing pieces. The 80’s and over reception will be held for those participants that are eligible at 2:00 p.m.

        Last weeks winners of rubber bridge were: June Cramer, 1st and Norma Burk, 2nd. Social bridge winners were: Ina Lee Abels, 1st ;  and Lew Taylor, 2nd. Duplicate bridge winning partners were: Betty Abenante, Murna Raff, Betty Lowrey, and Penny Sizemore, all tied for 1st; and Camille Johnston and Terry Miller, were 2nd.   Texas Hold’em winners of the week were: Chestine Crane and Lula Mae Davis. Also, a Texas Hold’em Winner’s game was held and the champion was Sue Adams

Birthday Luncheon This Week!

        The City of Stillwater Senior Activity Center will hold the May birthday potluck luncheon on Friday, May 11 at 12:00 noon. Bring a food dish to share or pay $3/person and enjoy the fine food and fellowship. Also, on Thursday, May 10 at 1 p.m. Healthcare Solutions will be here to provide free blood pressure checks. Senior participants age 50 and over are all welcome to come join the fun. Center hours are: Monday through Friday, 9:30 am to 4:30 p.m. and Thursday, 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. for music night. The facility is closed on weekends. Stop by 1015 E. 12th or call 747-8080 for more information and make sure to pick up a May calendar of events. May is Older Americans month, so try something new, get out and enjoy life, and join us for some fun!

Thirty-one pool players from the Stillwater Senior Activity Center and the Ponca City Senior Center get ready to challenge each other in an 8-ball tournament. Stillwater was the victor with a score of 20 to 15

        Monday, May 7 – The Center’s doors open at 9:30 a.m. Monday morning. Women’s pool and a painting class are on the agenda for morning activities. Pool players bring your own pool stick or use one of the Center’s, and painters need to bring their own supplies and creative ideas to share with the class. In the afternoon at 1:00 p.m. games of; rubber bridge, canasta, dominoes, pool, and Mexican train dominoes, are played.

        Tuesday, May 8 – A free 45-minute workout, called Sit ‘n Be Fit, is offered every Tuesday and Thursday at 9:30 a.m. Chairs are provided for each person. Some exercises are done while sitting and some are done while standing by your chair. Bouncing balls, hand weights, and stretch bands are incorporated in to the exercises for an extensive workout. Wii games and ping pong are always available for a fun time, too. Afternoon activities include games such as; duplicate bridge, Mexican Train dominoes, canasta, pitch, Skipbo, puzzle solving, snooker, pool and dominoes. A representative from Veteran’s Affairs comes in on Tuesdays, from 1:00-2:45 p.m. to help with any questions or paperwork you may have pertaining to veteran’s assistance.

         Wednesday, May 9 – The women get out their pool sticks again for some more fun and games. Wii interactive games and ping pong are also available for participation. Afternoon games that usually begin at 1:00 p.m. include; canasta, dominoes, pool, Texas Hold’em, pitch, and puzzle solving. The adventure drama movie, “War Horse”, will be shown at 2:00 p.m.  

         Thursday, May 10 – Get toned up with the free Sit’n Be Fit exercise class offered at 9:30 a.m. Afterwards, Wii Fit is available to use. This is an interactive game system that challenges and can help improve your balance. At 1:00 p.m. you can join in games of canasta, dominoes, social bridge, pitch, pool, snooker, and puzzle solving. Also, the free blood pressure checks will be done at 1:00 p.m. At 2:00 p.m. bingo will be called. Thursday evenings the Center’s doors reopen at 5:30 p.m. for Music Night. The musicians tune up their instruments and start some good ol’ country tunes at 6:00 p.m.

         Friday, May 11 –Pool playing and painting class are popular activities Friday morning at 9:30. There is exercise equipment, Wii games, and a ping pong table all available for use, too.    May birthdays will be celebrated with a potluck luncheon starting at 12 noon. Bring a food dish or $3/person. Afternoon games include: canasta, pool, snooker, pitch, Texas Hold’em, dominoes, and a puzzle is out waiting for someone to find the missing pieces.

        Last weeks winners of rubber bridge were: Norma Burk, 1st and Dollie McClary, 2nd. Social bridge winners were: Ina Lee Abels, 1st ;  and Orlean Hunter, 2nd. Duplicate bridge winning partners were: Norma Burk and Treca Baer, 1st and Ina Lee Abels and Laurie Schlobohm, 2nd.  Texas Hold’em champion of the week was: Dollie McClary. An exciting 8-ball coed pool tournament was held last week with 31 participants. Stillwater Senior Center pool players challenged the Ponca City Senior Center pool players for the traveling trophy. The honors went to Stillwater with a score of 20 to 15.