Wednesday, June 26, 2013

Closed for 4th of July


        The City of Stillwater Senior Activity Center will be closed Thursday, July 4th. Regular hours resume again on Friday, July 5th. The Center offers a place to get out of the heat and enjoy the many activities offered to seniors, 50 and older, such as; card games, pool/snooker playing, exercise class and exercise equipment, dominoes, bingo, movies, painting class, and musical entertainment. Stop by 1015 E. 12th or call 747-8080 for more information on activities offered and make sure to pick up a July 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. 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 or leave your name and phone number. Also, take note, a defensive driving class will be offered on July 16, from 9:45 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Check with your vehicle insurance provider to see if the class qualifies you for a discount. Several openings left so call or stop by and sign up now!

        Monday, July 1 – Women dust off you pool sticks or use one of the Center’s and join the women’s pool time every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday mornings at 9:30 a.m. They enjoy several rounds of 8-ball and lots of laughter.  Also, a painting class gets together to compare each others ideas on their artwork. There is exercise equipment available, also. This includes a treadmill, weight set, and an exercise bike. The afternoon crowd enjoys playing various games of bridge, canasta, dominoes, and pool/snooker. A jigsaw puzzle table is always set up with a puzzle to solve.

        Tuesday, July 2 – The Sit ‘n Be Fit exercise class members stay cool while getting a hot workout, free of charge. This class is offered on Tuesday and Thursday mornings at 9:30 a.m. These exercises are low impact. Some are done while sitting and others by standing next to your chair utilizing hand weights, stretch bands, and bouncing balls during the 45 minute workout. Afterwards, stay and practice some boot scootin’ line dancing or Wii games. A ping pong table is available for use. In the afternoon, games include; canasta, duplicate bridge, dominoes, pitch, jig-saw 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, July 3 – The women circle the pool tables again starting at 9:30 a.m. If pool is not your game, you could try the Wii interactive games, a game of ping pong, or the exercise equipment.  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 adventure movie, “Oz the Great and Powerful” will be shown at 2:00 p.m.

         Thursday, July 4 – The Center will be closed.

         Friday, July 5 –Doors open back up at 9:30 a.m. with women’s pool time and the painting class. Exercise equipment is available for use, along with a ping pong table or a Wii game system. Afternoon games include: card games, Texas Hold’em, pool, snooker, and dominoes.

          Last week’s winners of various games were: social bridge; Wally Reynolds, 1st; and Lynn Fent, 2nd; duplicate bridge partners; Al Perry and Lionel Raff, 1st; and Lew Taylor and Jane Anderson, 2nd.  The Texas Hold’em grand champion for the week was: Paul Hulse.

Monday, June 24, 2013

Stay Cool at the Senior Center


        The City of Stillwater Senior Activity Center offers a place to get out of the heat and enjoy the many activities offered to seniors, 50 and older, such as; card games, pool/snooker playing, exercise class and exercise equipment, dominoes, bingo, movies, painting class, and musical entertainment. Stop by 1015 E. 12th or call 747-8080 for more information on activities offered and make sure to pick up a June 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. 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 or leave your name and phone number. Also, take note, a defensive driving class will be offered on July 16, from 9:45 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Check with your vehicle insurance provider to see if the class qualifies you for a discount and sign up now!

        Monday, June 24 – Women’s pool time starts at 9:30 a.m. every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday mornings. The women pool players have some lively rounds of 8-ball.  Also, a painting class gets together to compare each others ideas on their artwork. There is exercise equipment available, also. This includes a treadmill, weight set, and an exercise bike. The afternoon crowd enjoys playing various games of bridge, canasta, dominoes, and pool/snooker. A jigsaw puzzle table is always set up with a puzzle to solve.

        Tuesday, June 25 – Keep cool while getting a workout by joining the free Sit ‘n Be Fit exercise class offered on Tuesday and Thursday mornings at 9:30 a.m. These exercises are low impact. Some are done while sitting and others by standing next to your chair utilizing hand weights, stretch bands, and bouncing balls during the 45 minute workout. Afterwards, stay and practice some boot scootin’ line dancing or Wii games. A ping pong table is available for use. In the afternoon, games include; canasta, duplicate bridge, dominoes, pitch, jig-saw 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, June 26 – The women circle the pool tables again starting at 9:30 a.m. If pool is not your game, you could try the Wii interactive games, a game of ping pong, or the exercise equipment.  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, “Won’t Back Down” will be shown at 2:00 p.m.

         Thursday, June 27 – Get off the couch and get some exercise with the Sit ‘n Be Fit exercise group at 9:30 a.m. to about 10:15 a.m. After class, you can play some Wii games or ping pong. A group of line dancers sometimes stay and have a good time stepping in time to the music. Afternoon games such as: canasta, dominoes, social bridge, and puzzle solving, are played at 1:00 p.m. Bingo calling starts at 2:00 p.m. Thursday evening the doors open back up at 5:30 p.m. for a night of music. The musicians get set up and start some good ol’ country tunes at 6:00 p.m. Come tap your toes with everybody!

         Friday, June 28 –Pool balls will be dropping in to the pockets again after the doors open at 9:30 a.m. The painting class group also gets together again at the same time. Exercise equipment is available for use, along with a ping pong table or a Wii game system. Afternoon games include: card games, Texas Hold’em, pool, snooker, and dominoes.

          Last week’s winners of various games were: social bridge; Jean Herndon, 1st; and Sue McMillan, 2nd; duplicate bridge partners; Al Perry and Lionel Raff, 1st; and Meg Kletke and Gay Lynn Bullock, 2nd.  The Texas Hold’em champions for the week were: Chestine Crane and Alan Shields.

Wednesday, June 12, 2013

Pool Tournament vs. Ponca City at the Senior Activity Center


        The City of Stillwater Senior Activity Center will host a pool tournament for Stillwater senior pool players vs. Ponca City senior pool players. The tournament will take place Friday, June 21 at 10:00 a.m. It is open to participants, 50 and over. Call or come by to sign up. A free neck/shoulder massage will be provided by Paul Hirsch of Magic Touch, on Thursday, June 20 at 1:00 p.m. Sign up when you arrive. Many activities are offered to seniors, 50 and older, such as; card games, pool/snooker playing, exercise class and exercise equipment, dominoes, bingo, movies, painting class, and musical entertainment. Stop by 1015 E. 12th or call 747-8080 for more information on activities offered and make sure to pick up a June 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. 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 or leave your name and phone number.

        Monday, June 17 – There is a special time set aside for women pool players at the Center. They start the balls rolling after the doors open at 9:30 a.m. Women can come join the fun and games on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday mornings. Also, a painting class gets together to compare each others ideas on their artwork. There is exercise equipment available, also. This includes a treadmill, weight set, and an exercise bike. The afternoon crowd enjoys playing various games of bridge, canasta, dominoes, and pool/snooker. A jigsaw puzzle table is always set up with a puzzle to solve.

        Tuesday, June 18 –A free Sit ‘n Be Fit exercise class is offered at the Center on Tuesday and Thursday mornings at 9:30 a.m. These exercises are low impact. They can be done while sitting and others by standing next to your chair utilizing hand weights, stretch bands, and bouncing balls during the 45 minute workout. Afterwards, stay and practice some boot scootin’ line dancing or Wii games. A ping pong table is available for use. In the afternoon, games include; canasta, duplicate bridge, dominoes, pitch, jig-saw 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, June 19 – Join the women again at 9:30 a.m. for some lively rounds of pool. A Wii interactive game set and a ping pong table are 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 animated movie, “Wreck-It Ralph” will be shown at 2:00 p.m.

         Thursday, June 20 – Get off the couch and get some exercise with the Sit ‘n Be Fit exercise group at 9:30 a.m. to about 10:15 a.m. After class, you can play some Wii games or ping pong. A group of line dancers sometimes stay and have a good time stepping in time to the music. Afternoon games such as: canasta, dominoes, social bridge, and puzzle solving, are played at 1:00 p.m. Also, the neck/shoulder massages will be provided at 1:00 p.m. Bingo calling starts at 2:00 p.m. Thursday evening the doors open back up at 5:30 p.m. for a night of music. The musicians get set up and start some good ol’ country tunes at 6:00 p.m. Come tap your toes with everybody!

         Friday, June 21 – This Friday morning, the women will join the men pool players to take on the Ponca City Senior Center men and women pool players as they arrive for a 10:00 a.m. coed pool tournament. The painting class members will also meet to produce some creative art work. Exercise equipment is available for use, along with a ping pong table or a Wii game system. Afternoon games include: card games, Texas Hold’em, and dominoes.

          Last week’s winners of various games were: social bridge; Don Wilson, 1st; and Penny Sizemore, 2nd; duplicate bridge partners;  Al Perry and Lionel Raff, 1st; and Murna Raff and Doyle Christofferson, 2nd.  The Texas Hold’em champion for the week was: Lula Mae Davis.

Friday, June 7, 2013

June Birthday Luncheon at the Senior Activity Center


        The City of Stillwater Senior Activity Center will have a birthday luncheon to celebrate senior participant’s June birthdays. This will occur on Friday, June 14 at 12:00 noon. The Center offers a place to stay cool for seniors, 50 and older. They can participate in several activities such as; card games, pool/snooker playing, exercise class and exercise equipment, dominoes, bingo, movies, painting class, and musical entertainment. Stop by 1015 E. 12th or call 747-8080 for more information on activities offered and make sure to pick up a June 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. 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 or leave your name and phone number.

        Monday, June 10 – Women pool players arrive at 9:30 a.m. on Monday mornings to practice their pool shooting skills and challenge each other to some friendly competition. Also, a painting class gets together to compare each others ideas on their artwork. There is exercise equipment available, also. This includes a treadmill, weight set, and an exercise bike. The afternoon crowd enjoys playing various games of bridge, canasta, dominoes, and pool/snooker. A jigsaw puzzle table is always set up with a puzzle to solve.

        Tuesday, June 11 – Tone up your body with the free Sit ‘n Be Fit exercise class offered at the Center. They meet at 9:30 a.m. every Tuesday and Thursday. These exercises are low impact. They can be done while sitting and others by standing next to your chair utilizing hand weights, stretch bands, and bouncing balls during the 45 minute workout. Afterwards, stay and practice some boot scootin’ line dancing or Wii games. A ping pong table is available for use. In the afternoon, games include; canasta, duplicate bridge, dominoes, pitch, jig-saw 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, June 12 –Pool sticks are out again at 9:30 a.m. as the women pool players gear up for some fun rounds of pool. A Wii interactive game set and a ping pong table are 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 romance movie, “Safe Haven” will be shown at 2:00 p.m.

         Thursday, June 13 – The Sit ‘n Be Fit exercise group stretches and limbers up at 9:30 a.m. to about 10:15 a.m. After class, you can play some Wii games or ping pong. A group of line dancers sometimes stay and have a good time stepping in time to the music. Afternoon games such as: canasta, dominoes, social bridge, and puzzle solving, are played at 1:00 p.m., also. A men’s pool tournament begins at 1:00 p.m. Bingo is at 2:00 p.m. Thursday evening the doors open back up at 5:30 p.m. for a night of music. The musicians get set up and start some good ol’ country tunes at 6:00 p.m. Come tap your toes with everybody!

         Friday, June 14 – Women’s pool time begins at 9:30 a.m. and also the painting class members bring in their art work to discuss with each other and add new touches, too. Exercise equipment is available for use, along with a ping pong table or a Wii game system. Afternoon games include: card games, Texas Hold’em, and dominoes. A men’s pool tournament will be held starting at 1:00 p.m.

          Last weeks duplicate bridge winning partners were: Al Perry and Lionel Raff, 1st; and Murna Raff and Betty Lowrey, 2nd.  The Texas Hold’em champion for the week was: Lula Mae Davis. A men’s pool tournament was held and the winner was Jack Ventris.