Wednesday, January 30, 2013

February Birthday Luncheon at the Senior Center

        The City of Stillwater Senior Activity Center will be hosting its monthly birthday luncheon, on Friday, February 8 at 12:00p.m. Stop by 1015 E. 12th or call 747-8080 for more information on activities offered and make sure to pick up a calendar of events. 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. Also, if you are interested in joining a bridge group, social or duplicate, at the Center, please call the number given to receive information on how to join. Please take note; it’s that time again, starting Monday February 4th at 9:30 a.m., the trained AARP volunteer income tax preparers return to the Center to figure income taxes, free of charge. Their services will run Monday, February 4 and run through April 15th. Their times will be Monday through Thursday mornings, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. No appointments are necessary; it is a first come first serve basis. Bring last year’s return if possible and all other necessary information and identification. Reminder on winter closings; if the Stillwater Public Schools are closed for inclement weather then the Senior Activity Center will also be closed.

        Monday, February 4 – After the doors open at 9:30 a.m. women pool players gather around the tables for some fun competitive games of 8-ball. Also, a group of artists come in with their art supplies and canvases to spend some time together expressing their creativity. There is also exercise equipment available that includes a treadmill, weight set, and an exercise bike. The AARP tax preparers start today from 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. At 12:30 p.m. The afternoon crowd starts coming in about the same time to play various games such as: bridge, canasta, dominoes, and pool/snooker. A jigsaw puzzle table is always set up with a puzzle to solve.

        Tuesday, February 5 – Take the opportunity to join a free exercise class held every Tuesday and Thursday morning at 9:30 to about 10:15 a.m. The Sit ‘n Be Fit class exercises are done while sitting and some are done while standing by your chair. Hand weights, stretch bands, and bouncing balls are all utilized during the 45 minute workout. Afterwards, stay and practice some boot scootin’ line dancing or Wii games. Also, a ping pong table is available for use. In the afternoon, there is a choice of games that include; canasta, duplicate bridge, dominoes, pitch, puzzle solving, snooker or pool. A Veteran’s Affairs representative comes in on Tuesdays, from 1:00-2:45 p.m. to help with any questions or paper work you may have pertaining to veteran’s assistance. No appointment is needed.

         Wednesday, February 6 – Pool balls start falling again for the women pool players beginning at 9:30 a.m. They have a lively time with lots of laughs. Come join the fun! A Wii interactive game set and a ping pong table are also available for use. Exercise equipment is available, too. Afternoon games begin around 1:00 p.m. which include; canasta, dominoes, Texas Hold’em, pitch, pool and snooker. A puzzle is always out waiting for someone to find a piece. The dramatic movie, “Beasts of the Southern Wild” will be shown at 2:00 p.m.

         Thursday, February 7 – Exercisers get started stretching again in the free Sit ‘n Be Fit exercise class at 9:30 a.m. After class, you can play some Wii games or ping pong. Also, a group of line dancers sometimes stay and have a good time stepping in time to the music. At 1:00 p.m. afternoon games such as: canasta, dominoes, social bridge, pool, snooker, and puzzle solving, are played. A men’s pool tournament will be held at 1:00 p.m. Bring your pool stick or use one provided by the Center and join the fun! At 2:00 p.m. bingo is called. A lot of laughs are always shared during this time. Don’t miss out on the good times. Thursday evening, the doors open back up at 5:30 p.m. for a night of music. The musicians get set up and tuned up and start some good ol’ country tunes at 6:00 p.m. Come tap your toes with everybody!

         Friday, February 8 – The women get out their pool sticks for some more friendly competition and fellowshipping. The painting group also returns at 9:30 a.m. The painters bring their own supplies and share their time and ideas with other artists. Exercise equipment is available for use, along with a ping pong table or Wii player. At noon a potluck birthday luncheon will be held to celebrate all of the birthdays in February. Bring a dish to pass or $3 and join in the celebration. Check out the afternoon games of cards, pool, snooker, Texas Hold’em, dominoes, and puzzle solving.

          Last weeks bridge winners were: Dollie McClary, 1st; and Barbara Geiser, 2nd.  Duplicate bridge winning partners were: Betty Abernante and Seham El. Sherif, 1st,  Lew Taylor and Ina lee Abels, and Teresa Tanner and Laurie Schlobohn, tied for 2nd. The Texas Hold’em group met and the winners for the week were: Lula Mae Davis and Chestine Crane.

Wednesday, January 23, 2013

Blood pressure & sugar tests this week

        The City of Stillwater Senior Activity Center will be offering free blood pressure and sugar tests, provided by Mays Home Care, on Monday, January 28 at 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. Stop by 1015 E. 12th or call 747-8080 for more information on activities offered and make sure to pick up a calendar of events. 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. Also, if you are interested in joining a bridge group, social or duplicate, at the Center, please call the number given to receive information on how to join. Please take note; it’s that time again, starting in February the trained AARP volunteer income tax preparers will return to the Center to figure income taxes, free of charge. Their first day will be Monday, February 4 and run through April 15th. Their times will be Monday through Thursday mornings, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. No appointments are necessary; it is a first come first serve basis. Bring last year’s return if possible and all other necessary information and identification. Reminder on winter closings; if the Stillwater Public Schools are closed for inclement weather then the Senior Activity Center will also be closed.

        Monday, January 28 – After the doors open at 9:30 a.m. women pool players gather around the tables for some fun competitive games of 8-ball. Also, a group of artists come in with their art supplies and canvases to spend some time together expressing their creativity. There is also exercise equipment available that includes a treadmill, weight set, and an exercise bike. At 12:30 p.m. Mays Home Care representatives will be here to take blood pressure and blood sugar tests. The afternoon crowd starts coming in about the same time to play various games such as: bridge, canasta, dominoes, and pool/snooker. A jigsaw puzzle table is always set up with a puzzle to solve.

        Tuesday, January 29 – Take the opportunity to join a free exercise class held every Tuesday and Thursday morning at 9:30 to about 10:15 a.m. The Sit ‘n Be Fit class exercises are done while sitting and some are done while standing by your chair. Hand weights, stretch bands, and bouncing balls are all utilized during the 45 minute workout. Afterwards, stay and practice some boot scootin’ line dancing or Wi games. Also, a ping pong table is available for use. In the afternoon, there is a choice of games that include; canasta, duplicate bridge, dominoes, pitch, puzzle solving, snooker or pool. A Veteran’s Affairs representative comes in on Tuesdays, from 1:00-2:45 p.m. to help with any questions or paper work you may have pertaining to veteran’s assistance. No appointment is needed.

         Wednesday, January 30 – Pool balls start falling again for the women pool players beginning at 9:30 a.m. They have a lively time with lots of laughs. Come join the fun! A Wii interactive game set and a ping pong table are also available for use. Exercise equipment is available, too. Afternoon games begin around 1:00 p.m. which include; canasta, dominoes, Texas Hold’em, pitch, pool and snooker. A puzzle is always out waiting for someone to find a piece. The dramatic movie, “The Odd Life of Timothy Green,” will be shown at 2:00 p.m.

         Thursday, January 31 – Exercisers get started stretching again in the free Sit ‘n Be Fit exercise class at 9:30 a.m. After class, you can play some Wii games or ping pong. Also, a group of line dancers sometimes stay and have a good time stepping in time to the music. At 1:00 p.m. afternoon games such as: canasta, dominoes, social bridge, pool, snooker, and puzzle solving, are played. A men’s pool tournament will be held at 1:00 p.m. Bring your pool stick or use one provided by the Center and join the fun! At 2:00 p.m. bingo is called. A lot of laughs are always shared during this time. Don’t miss out on the good times. Thursday evening, the doors open back up at 5:30 p.m. for a night of music. The musicians get set up and tuned up and start some good ol’ country tunes at 6:00 p.m. Come tap your toes with everybody!

         Friday, February 1 – The women get out their pool sticks for some more friendly competition and fellowshipping. The painting group also returns at 9:30 a.m. The painters bring their own supplies and share their time and ideas with other artists. Exercise equipment is available for use, along with a ping pong table or Wii player. Check out the afternoon games of cards, pool, snooker, Texas Hold’em, dominoes, and puzzle solving.

         Last weeks bridge winners were: Dollie McClary, 1st; and Barbara Geiser, 2nd.  Duplicate bridge winning partners were: Norma Burk and Treca Baer, 1st, Lionel Raff and Al Perry, 2nd. The Texas Hold’em group met and the winners for the week were: Jean Hatcher and Shirley Crockett.

Wednesday, January 16, 2013

Senior Center closed for MLK Jr. Day

        The City of Stillwater Senior Activity Center will be closed Monday in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. day. Stop by 1015 E. 12th or call 747-8080 for more information on activities offered and make sure to pick up a January calendar of events. 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. Also, if you are interested in joining a bridge group, social or duplicate, at the Center, please call the number given to receive information on how to join. Please take note; it’s that time again, starting in February the trained AARP volunteer income tax preparers will return to the Center to figure income taxes, free of charge. Their first day will be Monday, February 4 and run through April 15th. Their times will be Monday through Thursday mornings, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. No appointments are necessary; it is a first come first serve basis. Bring last year’s return if possible and all other necessary information and identification. Reminder on winter closings; if the Stillwater Public Schools are closed for inclement weather then the Senior Activity Center will also be closed.

       Monday, January 21 – Center is closed.

        Tuesday, January 22 – Tone up with the free Sit ‘n Be Fit exercise class held every Tuesday and Thursday morning at 9:30 to about 10:15 a.m. Some exercises are done while sitting and some are done while standing by your chair. Hand weights, stretch bands, and bouncing balls are all utilized during the 45 minute workout. Afterwards, stay and practice some boot scootin’ line dancing or Wi games. Also, a ping pong table is available for use. In the afternoon, there is a choice of games that include; canasta, duplicate bridge, dominoes, pitch, puzzle solving, snooker or pool. A Veteran’s Affairs representative comes in on Tuesdays, from 1:00-2:45 p.m. to help with any questions or paper work you may have pertaining to veteran’s assistance. No appointment is needed.

         Wednesday, January 23 – Women pool players start lining up their shots at 9:30 a.m. They have a lively time with lots of laughs. Come join the fun! A Wii interactive game set and a ping pong table are also available for use. Exercise equipment is available, also. Afternoon games begin around 1:00 p.m. which include; canasta, dominoes, Texas Hold’em, pitch, pool and snooker. A puzzle is always out waiting for someone to find a piece. The animated movie, “Ice Age-Continental Drift,” will be shown at 2:00 p.m.

         Thursday, January 24 – Get in shape with the free Sit ‘n Be Fit exercise class starting at 9:30 a.m. After class, you can play some Wii games or ping pong. Also, a group of line dancers sometimes stay and have a good time stepping in time to the music. At 1:00 p.m. afternoon games such as: canasta, dominoes, social bridge, pool, snooker, and puzzle solving, get started. At 2:00 p.m. bingo is called. A lot of laughs are always shared during this time. Don’t miss out on the good times. Thursday evening, the doors open back up at 5:30 p.m. for a night of music. The musicians get set up and tuned up and start some good ol’ country tunes at 6:00 p.m. Come tap your toes with everybody!

         Friday, January 25 – The women pool players are back again along with a painting group that come in at 9:30 a.m. The painters bring their own supplies and share their time and ideas with other artists. Exercise equipment is available for use, along with a ping pong table or Wii player. Check out the afternoon games of cards, pool, snooker, Texas Hold’em, dominoes, and puzzle solving. A coed pool tournament will be held at 1:00 p.m. Men and women come join the friendly competition.

          Last weeks bridge winners were: Norma Burk, 1st; and Mallory Owen, 2nd.  Duplicate bridge winning partners were: Murna Raff and Betty Lowrey, 1st, Penny Sizemore and Lucy Robinson, 2nd. The Texas Hold’em group met and the champion for the week was Allen Shields.

Thursday, January 10, 2013

A warm and fun place to go for seniors!

        The City of Stillwater Senior Activity Center is a warm place to come enjoy activities such as cards games, dominoes, pool/snooker, movies, exercise class and equipment, and even music.  Every one is welcome, age 50 and over, so come check it out. Stop by 1015 E. 12th or call 747-8080 for more information on activities offered and make sure to pick up a January calendar of events. 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. Also, if you are interested in joining a bridge group, social or duplicate, at the Center, please call the number given to receive information on how to join. Please take note; it’s that time again, starting in February the trained AARP volunteer income tax preparers will return to the Center to figure income taxes, free of charge. Their first day will be Monday, February 4 and run through April 15th. Their times will be Monday through Thursday mornings, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. No appointments are necessary; it is a first come first serve basis. Bring last year’s return if possible and all other necessary information and identification.

       Monday, January 14 – Opening time it 9:30 a.m. Women’s 8-ball pool and a painting class start the morning off. Bring your pool stick or use one of the Centers and enjoy the fun competition. Or, bring your painting supplies and join the class for creative ideas. Also, there is exercise equipment that includes a treadmill, weight set, and a bicycle for use. Afternoon activities start around 1:00 p.m. which include: bridge, canasta, pool, snooker, dominoes, and puzzle solving.

        Tuesday, January 15 – Check out the free Sit ‘n Be Fit exercise class held every Tuesday and Thursday morning at 9:30 to about 10:15 a.m. Some exercises are done while sitting and some are done while standing by your chair. Hand weights, stretch bands, and bouncing balls are all utilized during the 45 minute workout. Afterwards, stay and practice some boot scootin’ line dancing or Wi games. Also, a ping pong table is available for use. In the afternoon, there is a choice of games that include; canasta, duplicate bridge, dominoes, pitch, puzzle solving, snooker or pool. A Veteran’s Affairs representative comes in on Tuesdays, from 1:00-2:45 p.m. to help with any questions or paper work you may have pertaining to veteran’s assistance. No appointment is needed.

         Wednesday, January 16 – Pool balls are dropping in the pockets again starting at 9:30 a.m.   A Wii interactive game set and a ping pong table are also available for use. Exercise equipment is available, also. Afternoon games begin around 1:00 p.m. which include; canasta, dominoes, Texas Hold’em, pitch, pool and snooker. A puzzle is always out waiting for someone to find a piece. The high action movie, “Premium Rush,” will be shown at 2:00 p.m.

         Thursday, January 17 – Limber up with the free Sit ‘n Be Fit exercise class at 9:30 a.m. After class, you can play some Wii games or ping pong. Also, a group of line dancers sometimes stay and have a good time stepping in time to the music. At 1:00 p.m. afternoon games such as: canasta, dominoes, social bridge, pool, snooker, and puzzle solving, get started. At 2:00 p.m. bingo is called. A lot of laughs are always shared during this time. Don’t miss out on the good times. Thursday evening, the doors open back up at 5:30 p.m. for a night of music. The musicians get set up and tuned up and start some good ol’ country tunes at 6:00 p.m. Come tap your toes with everybody!

         Friday, January 18 – The women pool players and the painting group come in at 9:30 a.m. Exercise equipment is available for use, along with a ping pong table or Wii player. Check out the afternoon games of cards, pool, snooker, Texas Hold’em, dominoes, and puzzle solving.

          Last weeks bridge groups did not meet due to the holiday. The Texas Hold’em group did meet and the champion for the week was Betty Shields.

Wednesday, January 2, 2013

January Birthday Luncheon to be celebrated

        The City of Stillwater Senior Activity Center will hold a January birthday luncheon Friday, January 11 at 12:00 noon. Bring a pot-luck food dish or pay $3/person and join the festivities. The Center offers many fun activities to keep participants, age 50 and over, busy. Stop by 1015 E. 12th or call 747-8080 for more information on activities offered and make sure to pick up a January calendar of events. 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. Also, if you are interested in joining a bridge group, social or duplicate, at the Center, please call the number given to receive information on how to join. Please take note; it’s that time again, starting in February the trained volunteer income tax preparers will return to the Center to figure income taxes, free of charge. Their first day will be Monday, February 4 and run through April 15th. Their times will be Monday through Thursday mornings, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. No appointments are necessary; it is a first come first serve basis. Bring last year’s return if possible and all other necessary information and identification.

        Monday, January 7 – Monday morning starts the week off with women’s 8-ball pool time and a painting class. Bring your pool stick or use one of the Centers and enjoy the fun competition. Or, bring your painting supplies and join the class for creative ideas. Also, there is exercise equipment that includes a treadmill, weight set, and a bicycle for use. All the fun starts at 9:30 a.m. Afternoon activities start around 1:00 p.m. which include: bridge, canasta, pool, snooker, dominoes, and puzzle solving.

        Tuesday, January 8 – Time to work off those extra pounds that accumulated over the holidays. Check out the free Sit ‘n Be Fit exercise class held every Tuesday and Thursday morning at 9:30 to about 10:15 a.m. Some exercises are done while sitting and some are done while standing by your chair. Hand weights, stretch bands, and bouncing balls are all utilized during the 45 minute workout. Afterwards, stay and practice some boot scootin’ line dancing or Wi games. Also, a ping pong table is available for use. In the afternoon, there is a choice of games that include; canasta, duplicate bridge, dominoes, pitch, puzzle solving, snooker or pool. A Veteran’s Affairs representative comes in on Tuesdays, from 1:00-2:45 p.m. to help with any questions or paper work you may have pertaining to veteran’s assistance. No appointment is needed.

         Wednesday, January 9 –The women pool players warm up their pool sticks again at 9:30 a.m.  A Wii interactive game set and a ping pong table are also available for use. Exercise equipment is available, also. Afternoon games begin around 1:00 p.m. which include; canasta, dominoes, Texas Hold’em, pitch, pool and snooker. A puzzle is always out waiting for someone to find a piece. The movie, “Trouble With the Curve,” will be shown at 2:00 p.m.

         Thursday, January 10 – The Sit ‘n Be Fit exercise class meets again at 9:30 a.m. After class, you can play some Wii games or ping pong. Also, a group of line dancers sometimes stay and have a good time stepping in time to the music. At 1:00 p.m. afternoon games such as: canasta, dominoes, social bridge, pool, snooker, and puzzle solving, get started. At 2:00 p.m. bingo is called. A lot of laughs are always shared during this time. Don’t miss out on the good times. Thursday evening, the doors open back up at 5:30 p.m. for a night of music. The musicians get set up and tuned up and start some good ol’ country tunes at 6:00 p.m. Come tap your toes with everybody!

         Friday, January 11 – The women pool players and the painting group come in at 9:30 a.m. Exercise equipment is available for use, along with a ping pong table or Wii player. The January birthday pot-luck luncheon will begin at 12:00 noon. Bring a food dish to share and enjoy all the special fellowship and good food! Stay after lunch and play some games of cards, pool, snooker, Texas Hold’em, dominoes, and puzzle solving.

          Last weeks bridge groups did not meet due to the holiday. The Texas Hold’em group did meet and the champion for the week was Allen Shields. A men’s pool tournament was held and the winner was Larry Leonard.