Monday, December 29, 2014

Senior Center back to regular hours

        The City of Stillwater Senior Activity Center will resume regular hours and activities now that the holidays are over. The Center is regularly open 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 Ave. or call 405-747-8080 for more information. Make sure to pick up a January calendar of events when you stop by. Reminder: Winter is upon us now so if the Stillwater Public schools decide to close due to inclement weather, the Stillwater Senior Activity Center will also be closed.

        Monday, Jan. 5 – If you are worried about all the extra holiday treats that you consumed, maybe it is time for a New Year’s resolution to try an exercise class. The Center offers a free exercise class called, Sit ‘n Be Fit, every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday mornings at 9:30 a.m. The class gives you a good 45-minute workout. Some exercises are done while sitting and also while standing by a chair. Stretching is done using elastic bands of different strengths. Also, spongy balls, wooden sticks, and weights are incorporated in to the routines. The women pool players also meet at the same time to shoot some games of 8-ball pool. Or, you could try your hand at painting or crafting in the art class at 9:30 a.m. Bring your art supplies and show off your talents. Then afterwards the line dancers will work off some of their extra calories with their fancy footwork. Beginners to more advance dancers are all welcome. They have a good and invigorating time. Later, during the afternoon games of bridge, canasta, pool/snooker, and jig saw puzzle solving are popular.

        Tuesday, Jan. 6 – Try out your hand at Wii bowling. It is a fun and popular activity to participate in on Tuesday and Thursday mornings at 9:30 a.m. Then at 10:30 a.m. you can get some energetic exercise in the free Zumba class. Afternoon games include; canasta, duplicate bridge, dominoes, and jig-saw puzzle solving. Exercise equipment that includes a treadmill, two exercise bikes, and a weight set are available for use, too. At 1:00 p.m. a coed 8-ball pool tournament will be held. Women are encouraged to participate. Don’t let the men have all the fun!  Bingo is played at 2:00 p.m. It is a lot of laughs and everyone gets a prize!

         Wednesday, Jan. 7 – It is time to exercise again with the Sit ‘n Be Fit exercise group which meets starting at 9:30 a.m. Or bring your pool stick and shoot some 8-ball during women’s pool time, also at 9:30 a.m. Then at 10:30 a.m. line dancers start kicking up their heels to some swinging country tunes.  During the afternoon, games of canasta and other card games are played, and also pool and snooker. An afternoon movie is shown at 2:00 p.m. This week’s movie is a comedy, drama titled, “100 Foot Journey”.

         Thursday, Jan. 8 – Thursday morning starts off with Wii bowling and guitar lessons at 9:30 a.m. Then another class that will really burn up the calories is Zumba with Angie. It begins at 10:30 a.m.  This is a fast paced exercise class done to jazzy type music. Come check it out and work up a good sweat. Afternoon games start around 1:00 p.m.  Canasta is a popular game of choice along with pool and snooker. At 2:00 p.m. every Thursday a guest bingo caller arrives ready to give out prizes. Join the fun!

         Friday, Jan. 9 – This will be a busy morning at the Senior Center. It starts off at 9:30 a.m. with the Sit ‘n Be Fit exercise class, women’s pool, and the painting/crafting class. At 10:30 a.m. country music can be heard playing as the line dancers do some boot scootin’moves across the floor. Also, preparations will be going on for the 12:00 noon, January, pot-luck luncheon. Ham and beans and cornbread will be the entrée this month, so bring a food dish to share or pay $3/person and enjoy good food and friends. After lunch, stay and get in a game of canasta or pool.


         Game champions announced for last week were: for social bridge; Lynn Fent, 1st and Jean Herndon, 2nd. Duplicate bridge did not meet due to the holiday.  

Monday, December 22, 2014

Happy New Year from the Senior Center

        The City of Stillwater Senior Activity Center will be closed for New Year’s on Thursday, January 1 and also on Friday, January 2. Stop by 1015 E. 12th Ave. or call 405-747-8080 for more information. Make sure to pick up a January calendar of events when you stop by. The Center is regularly open 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. Reminder: Winter is upon us now so if the Stillwater Public schools decide to close due to inclement weather, the Stillwater Senior Activity Center will also be closed.

        Monday, Dec. 29 – Work off all those holiday treats with the free Sit ‘n Be Fit exercise class that meets every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday mornings at 9:30 a.m. The women pool players also meet at the same time to shoot some games of 8-ball pool. Or, you could try your hand at painting or crafting in the art class at 9:30 a.m. Bring your art supplies and show off your talents. Then afterwards the line dancers will work off some of their extra calories with their fancy footwork. Beginners to more advance dancers are all welcome. They have a good and invigorating time. Later, during the afternoon games of bridge, canasta, pool/snooker, and jig saw puzzle solving are popular.

        Tuesday, Dec. 30 – Try out your hand at Wii bowling. It is a fun and popular activity to participate in on Tuesday and Thursday mornings at 9:30 a.m. Then at 10:30 a.m. you can get some energetic exercise in the free Zumba class. Afternoon games include; canasta, duplicate bridge, dominoes, and jig-saw puzzle solving. Exercise equipment that includes a treadmill, two exercise bikes, and a weight set are available for use, too. Bingo is played at 2:00 p.m. It is a lot of laughs and everyone gets a prize!

         Wednesday, Dec. 31 – Sit ‘n Be Fit exercise group meets up again at the Center starting at 9:30 a.m. Then at 10:30 a.m. line dancers start kicking up their heels to some swinging country tunes.  During the afternoon, games of canasta and other card games are played, and also pool and snooker. At 1:00 p.m. a coed 8-ball pool tournament will be held. Women are encouraged to participate. Don’t let the men have all the fun! The afternoon movie will not be shown this week. Regular movie time of 2:00 p.m. will resume January 7.

         Thursday, Jan. 1 – The Center is closed.

         Friday, Jan. 2 – The Center is closed.


         Game champions announced for last week were: for social bridge; Dollie McClary, 1st and Lynn Fent, 2nd; and duplicate bridge winning partners; Lionel Raff and Al Perry, 1st; and Bob Henderson and Judy Million, 2nd. The winner of the coed pool tournament this week was Wayne Vinson.

Senior Center Closed for the Holiday

        The City of Stillwater Senior Activity Center will be closing for Christmas on Thursday, December 25 and also on Friday, December 26. Stop by 1015 E. 12th Ave. or call 405-747-8080 for more information. Make sure to pick up a calendar of events when you stop by. The Center is regularly open 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. Reminder: Winter is upon us now so if the Stillwater Public schools decide to close due to inclement weather, the Stillwater Senior Activity Center will also be closed.

        Monday, Dec. 22 – The doors open at 9:30 a.m. and you can exercise free with the Sit ‘n Be Fit exercise class; or play some 8-ball with the women pool players; or try out your painting or crafting skills with the artists. Then afterwards the line dancers will work off some of those calories with their fancy footwork. Beginners to more advance dancers are all welcome. They have a good and invigorating time. Later, during the afternoon games of bridge, canasta, pool/snooker, and jig saw puzzle solving are popular. At 1:00 p.m. a coed 8-ball pool tournament will be held. Women are encouraged to participate. Don’t let the men have all the fun!

        Tuesday, Dec. 23 – Try out your hand at Wii bowling. It is a fun and popular activity to participate in on Tuesday and Thursday mornings at 9:30 a.m. Then at 10:30 a.m. you can get some energetic exercise in the Zumba class. Afternoon games include; canasta, duplicate bridge, dominoes, and jig-saw puzzle solving. Exercise equipment that includes a treadmill, two exercise bikes, and a weight set are available for use, too. Bingo is played at 2:00 p.m. It is a lot of laughs and everyone gets a prize!

         Wednesday, Dec. 24 – Get ready for the extra holiday calories by beginning an exercise workout. The Sit ‘n Be Fit exercise group meets up at the Center starting at 9:30 a.m. Then at 10:30 a.m. line dancers start kicking up their heels to some swinging country tunes.  During the afternoon, games of canasta and other card games are played, and also pool and snooker. The afternoon movie will be cancelled this week due to the holiday.

         Thursday, Dec. 25 – The Center is closed.

         Friday, Dec. 26 – The Center is closed.


         Game champions announced for last week were: for social bridge; Thea Pratt, 1st and Cloyann Fent, 2nd; and duplicate bridge winning partners; Lionel Raff and Al Perry, 1st; and Meg Kletke and Adrienne Hyle, 2nd

Friday, December 12, 2014

Christmas Brunch at the Senior Center

        The City of Stillwater Senior Activity will celebrate the holiday with a Christmas brunch on Monday, December 15 at 10:30 a.m. Senior participants are invited to bring a food dish or snack item to share and enjoy the fellowship with everyone. The Center offers a fun place for persons 50 years old and over to come and enjoy various activities at no cost. Get active and stay active! Stop by 1015 E. 12th Ave. or call 405-747-8080 for more information. Make sure to pick up a December calendar of events when you stop by. The Center is open 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. Reminder: as the weather starts to change and winter approaches, if the Stillwater Public schools decide to close due to inclement weather, the Stillwater Senior Activity Center will also be closed.

       Monday, Dec. 15 – The doors open at 9:30 a.m. and you can exercise free with the Sit ‘n Be Fit exercise class; or play some 8-ball with the women pool players; or try out your painting or crafting skills with the artists. The Christmas brunch will be at 10:30 a.m. Then afterwards the line dancers will work off some of those calories with their fancy footwork. Beginners to more advance dancers are all welcome. They have a good and invigorating time. Later, during the afternoon games of bridge, canasta, pool/snooker, and jig saw puzzle solving are popular.
   
     Tuesday, Dec. 16 – Wii bowling is a fun and popular activity to participate in on Tuesday and Thursday mornings at 9:30 a.m. Also, on Tuesday and Thursdays at 9:30 a.m. free guitar lessons are given by one of the senior participants. Come expand your knowledge on the guitar. Then at 10:30 a.m. you can get some energetic exercise in the Zumba class. Afternoon games include; canasta, duplicate bridge, dominoes, and jig-saw puzzle solving. Exercise equipment that includes a treadmill, two exercise bikes, and a weight set are available for use, too. Bingo is played at 2:00 p.m. It is a lot of laughs and everyone gets a prize!
    
     Wednesday, Dec. 17 – The Sit ‘n Be Fit exercise group meets up again at 9:30 a.m. Then at 10:30 a.m. line dancers start kicking up their heels to some swinging country tunes.  During the afternoon, games of canasta and other card games are played, and also pool and snooker. An afternoon movie is shown at 2:00 p.m. A holiday themed movie will be shown this week titled, “The Christmas Shoes.”
     
    Thursday, Dec. 18 – Thursday mornings it is time for Wii bowling or free guitar lessons at 9:30 a.m. Then at 10:30 a.m. you can Zumba with Angie. This is an aerobic dance workout done to mostly American Latin type music. This exercise will surely eat up the calories and there is no charge for the class. In the afternoon, canasta, bridge, other card games, and pool and snooker are played. At 1:00 p.m. a coed 8-ball pool tournament will be held. Women are encouraged to participate. Don’t let the men have all the fun! At 2:00 p.m. bingo is played with a guest caller and everyone is a winner.
    
     Friday, Dec. 19 – Friday mornings get busy with exercise class, women’s pool, and a painting/crafting class at 9:30 a.m. Line dancing starts at 10:30 a.m. This is a good workout that is fun while testing your coordination. Then stay for the afternoon and play canasta, other card games, or pool and snooker. A jig saw puzzle is always out for some challenging puzzle solving.

     
    Game champions announced for last week were: for social bridge; Thea Pratt, 1st and Beverly Dale, 2nd; and duplicate bridge winning partners; Lionel Raff and Al Perry, 1st; and Terry Miller and Camille Johnston, 2nd

December Birthday Luncheon to be Held at the Senior Center

        The City of Stillwater Senior Activity Center will celebrate December birthdays of participants with a pot-luck luncheon on Friday, December 12 at 12:00 noon. The main entrée for the luncheon will be ham with pineapple. Senior participants can bring a food dish to share or pay $3/person. The Center offers a fun place for persons 50 years old and over to come and enjoy various activities at no cost. Get active and stay active! Stop by 1015 E. 12th Ave. or call 405-747-8080 for more information. Make sure to pick up a December calendar of events when you stop by. The Center is open 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. Reminder: as the weather starts to change and winter approaches, if the Stillwater Public schools decide to close due to inclement weather, the Stillwater Senior Activity Center will also be closed.

        Monday, Dec. 8 – The month of December is a good time to start some exercise. Get out of the house and work off all those holiday calories by attending the free Sit ‘n Be Fit exercise class offered at the Center every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday mornings at 9:30 a.m. The reason for the name, Sit ‘n Be Fit, is because everyone has a chair to use for some sitting and stretching exercises and to use for stability while also doing some standing, limbering up exercises. Stretching bands, rubber bouncing balls, sponge balls, and wooden dowel sticks are all used for various exercises that help with your coordination and flexibility. Or, if exercise is not for you, there is women’s pool playing time and a painting/crafting class that meets at the same time of morning. The women pool players play several rounds of 8-ball while enjoying the social time with each other. The painting/crafting class gets together to share their creative ideas. You can bring your art supplies or a craft project and join the good time. Also, at 10:30 a.m. seniors can come try their footwork out to some country music during the line dancing class. Beginners to more advance dancers are all welcome. They have a good and invigorating time. Later, during the afternoon games of bridge, canasta, pool/snooker, and jig saw puzzle solving are popular.

       Tuesday, Dec. 9 – It is almost like you are in a real bowling alley while playing the Wii bowling game. It is a fun and popular activity to participate in on Tuesday and Thursday mornings at 9:30 a.m. Then at 10:30 a.m. you can get some energetic exercise in the Zumba class. Afternoon games include; canasta, duplicate bridge, dominoes, and jig-saw puzzle solving. Exercise equipment that includes a treadmill, two exercise bikes, and a weight set are available for use, too. Bingo is played at 2:00 p.m. It is a lot of laughs and everyone gets a prize!
   
      Wednesday, Dec. 10 – The Sit ‘n Be Fit exercise group meets up again at 9:30 a.m. Then at 10:30 a.m. line dancers start kicking up their heels to some swinging country tunes. In the afternoon, games of canasta and other card games are played, and also pool and snooker. At 1:00 p.m. a coed 8-ball pool tournament will be held. Women are encouraged to participate. Don’t let the men have all the fun! An afternoon movie is shown at 2:00 p.m. The movie for this week is, “If I Stay.”

        Thursday, Dec. 11 – Thursday mornings it is time for Wii bowling or free guitar lessons at 9:30 a.m. Then at 10:30 a.m. you can Zumba with Angie. This is an aerobic dance workout done to mostly American Latin type music. This exercise will surely eat up the calories and there is no charge for the class. In the afternoon, canasta, bridge, other card games, and pool and snooker are played. At 2:00 p.m. bingo is played with a guest caller and everyone is a winner.
   
      Friday, Dec. 12 – Friday mornings get busy with exercise class, women’s pool, and a painting/crafting class at 9:30 a.m. Line dancing starts at 10:30 a.m. This is a good workout that is fun while testing your coordination. At 12:00 noon the December birthday pot-luck luncheon will be held. Come and join the fellowship and enjoy the delicious food. Then stay for the afternoon and play canasta, other card games, or pool and snooker. A jig saw puzzle is always out for some challenging puzzle solving.

    
     Game champions announced for last week were: for social bridge; Lynn Fent, 1st and Anna Cooper, 2nd; and duplicate bridge winning partners; Sandy Boepple and Marty Bullock, 1st; and Meg Kletke and Adrienne Hyle, 2nd. Winner of the pool tournament last week was Vic Berryman. 

Senior Center Getting Ready for the Holidays

        The City of Stillwater Senior Activity Center participants will decorate their Center for the holidays on Monday, December 1 at 10:30 a.m. Senior volunteers are needed and welcome to take pride in their Center and help in decorating. There is no cost to enjoy any of the various activities offered for persons 50 and over. Stop by 1015 E. 12th Ave. or call 405-747-8080 for more information. Make sure to pick up a December calendar of events when you stop by. The Center is open 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.

        Monday, Dec. 1 – If you are worried about all those extra calories you ate over the Thanksgiving holiday and those to come during the month of December you should try out the free  Sit ‘n Be Fit exercise class offered at the Center every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday mornings at 9:30 a.m. The reason for the name, Sit ‘n Be Fit, is because everyone has a chair to use for some sitting and stretching exercises and to use for stability while also doing some standing, limbering up exercises. Stretching bands, rubber bouncing balls, sponge balls, and wooden dowel sticks are all used for various exercises that help with your coordination and flexibility. Or, if exercise is not for you, there is women’s pool playing time and a painting/crafting class that meets at the same time of morning. The women pool players play several rounds of 8-ball while enjoying the social time with each other. The painting/crafting class gets together to share their creative ideas. You can bring your art supplies or a craft project and join the good time. Remember at 10:30 a.m. the Center will be transformed with Christmas décor. Come lend a hand with decorating. Also, at 10:30 a.m. seniors can come try their footwork out to some country music during the line dancing class. Beginners to more advance dancers are all welcome. They have a good and invigorating time. Later, during the afternoon games of bridge, canasta, pool/snooker, and jig saw puzzle solving are popular.

        Tuesday, Dec. 2 – Wii bowling is a fun and popular activity to participate in on Tuesday and Thursday mornings at 9:30 a.m. Then at 10:30 a.m. you can Zumba to some Latin class. Afternoon games include; canasta, duplicate bridge, dominoes, and jig-saw puzzle solving. Exercise equipment that includes a treadmill, two exercise bikes, and a weight set are available for use, too. At 1:00 p.m. a coed 8-ball pool tournament will be held. Women are encouraged to participate. Don’t let the men have all the fun! Bingo is played at 2:00 p.m. It is a lot of laughs and everyone gets a prize!

         Wednesday, Dec. 3 – Work off those calories again with the Sit ‘n Be Fit group or join the women pool players at 9:30 a.m. Then at 10:30 a.m. line dancers start kicking up their heels to some swinging country tunes. In the afternoon games of canasta and other card games are played, and also pool and snooker. An afternoon movie is shown at 2:00 p.m. The movie for this week is, “Maleficent.”
  
       Thursday, Dec. 4 – The Wii gaming system is brought out for some wild games of bowling starting at 9:30 a.m. Guitars are also out during that time for some free guitar lessons. Bring your guitar and check out the class. Then at 10:30 a.m. you can Zumba with Angie. This is an aerobic workout while moving to mostly American Latin type music. This exercise will surely eat up the calories and there is no charge for the class. In the afternoon, canasta, bridge, other card games, and pool and snooker are played. At 2:00 p.m. bingo is played with a guest caller and everyone is a winner.

        Friday, Dec. 5 – Friday mornings get busy with exercise class, women’s pool, and painting/crafting class at 9:30 a.m. Line dancing gets under way at 10:30 a.m. This is a good workout that is fun while testing your coordination. Stay for the afternoon and play canasta, other card games, or pool and snooker. A jig saw puzzle is always out for some challenging puzzle solving. Also, at 2:00 p.m. participants can say goodbye and wish well wishes to the Center’s intern, Andrea Nealy. She is graduating from Oklahoma State University this month and Friday will be her last day at the Center.

   
      Game champions announced for last week were:  for social bridge; Anna Cooper, 1st and Sally Simmons, 2nd; and duplicate bridge winning partners; Lionel Raff and Al Perry, 1st; and Meg Kletke and Adrienne Hyle, 2nd. Winner of the pool tournament last week was Vic Berryman. 

Senior Center Closed for Thanksgiving

        The City of Stillwater Senior Activity Center will have a short week of activities due to the closing on Thursday, November 27 and Friday, November 28 for the Thanksgiving holiday. There is no cost to enjoy any of the various activities offered for persons 50 and over. Stop by 1015 E. 12th Ave. or call 405-747-8080 for more information. Make sure to pick up a calendar of events when you stop by. The Center is open 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. Note: there will be no music night this week due to the Center being closed.

        Monday, Nov. 24 – Time to get ready for the holidays with a good exercise routine. Try out the free Sit ‘n Be Fit exercise class offered at the Center every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday mornings at 9:30 a.m. The reason for the name, Sit ‘n Be Fit, is because everyone has a chair to use for some sitting and stretching exercises and to use for stability while also doing some standing, limbering up exercises. Stretching bands, rubber bouncing balls, sponge balls, and wooden dowel sticks are all used for various exercises that help with your coordination and flexibility. Or, if exercise is not for you, there is women’s pool playing time and a painting/crafting class that meets at the same time of morning. The women pool players play several rounds of 8-ball while enjoying the social time with each other. The painting/crafting class gets together to share their creative ideas. You can bring your art supplies or a craft project and join the good time. At 10:30 a.m. seniors can come try their footwork out to some country music during the line dancing class. Beginners to more advance dancers are all welcome. They have a good and invigorating time. Later, during the afternoon games of bridge, canasta, pool/snooker, and jig saw puzzle solving are popular.

        Tuesday, Nov. 25 – Wii bowling is a fun and popular activity to participate in on Tuesday and Thursday mornings at 9:30 a.m. Then at 10:30 a.m. you can Zumba to some Latin class. Afternoon games include; canasta, duplicate bridge, dominoes, and jig-saw puzzle solving. Exercise equipment that includes a treadmill, two exercise bikes, and a weight set are available for use, too. Bingo is played at 2:00 p.m. It is a lot of laughs and everyone gets a prize!

         Wednesday, Nov. 26 – Exercise again with the Sit ‘n Be Fit group or join the women pool players at 9:30 a.m. Then at 10:30 a.m. line dancers start kicking up their heels to some swinging country tunes. In the afternoon games of canasta and other card games are played. An afternoon movie is shown at 2:00 p.m. The movie for this week is a fun animated film titled, “Free Birds.”

         Thursday, Nov. 27 – The Center will be closed.

        Friday, Nov. 28 – The Center will be closed.


         Game champions announced for last week were:  for social bridge; Dollie McClary, 1st and Lynn Fent, 2nd; and duplicate bridge winning partners; Lionel Raff and Al Perry, 1st; and Penny Sizemore and Lucy Robinson, 2nd. Winner of the pool tournament last week was Frank Berry. 

Tuesday, November 11, 2014

Check Out Your Stillwater Senior Activity Center

        The City of Stillwater Senior Activity Center deserves checking out by everyone of the age of 50 and over. You are invited to come participate in any of the various activities offered at the Senior Center, such as; exercise class, line dancing, bridge, canasta, and other card games, Zumba class, guitar lessons, bingo, painting and crafting class, pool and snooker, puzzles, movies and musical entertainment. There is no cost to enjoy any of these activities, so come check it out. It is your Center. Stop by 1015 E. 12th Ave. or call 405-747-8080 for more information. Make sure to pick up a November calendar of events when you stop by. The Center is open 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.

        Monday, Nov. 17 – If it is time for you to get up and get some exercise try out the free Sit ‘n Be Fit exercise class offered at the Center every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday mornings at 9:30 a.m. The reason for the name, Sit ‘n Be Fit, is because everyone has a chair to use for some sitting and stretching exercises and to use for stability while also doing some standing, limbering up exercises. Stretching bands, rubber bouncing balls, sponge balls, and wooden dowel sticks are all used for various exercises that help with your coordination and flexibility. Or, if exercise is not for you, there is women’s pool playing time and a painting/crafting class that meets at the same time of morning. The women pool players play several rounds of 8-ball while enjoying the social time with each other. The painting/crafting class gets together to share their creative ideas. You can bring your art supplies or a craft project and join the good time. At 10:30 a.m. seniors can come try their footwork out to some country music during the line dancing class. Beginners to more advance dancers are all welcome. They have a good and invigorating time. Later, during the afternoon games of bridge, canasta, pool/snooker, and jig saw puzzle solving are popular.

        Tuesday, Nov. 18 – Wii bowling is a fun and popular activity to participate in on Tuesday and Thursday mornings at 9:30 a.m. Then at 10:30 a.m. you can Zumba to some Latin class. Afternoon games include; canasta, duplicate bridge, dominoes, and jig-saw puzzle solving. Exercise equipment that includes a treadmill, two exercise bikes, and a weight set are available for use, too. Bingo is played at 2:00 p.m. It is a lot of laughs and everyone gets a prize!

         Wednesday, Nov. 19 – Sit ‘n Be Fit exercisers and women pool players use the Center for a good workout and fun competition beginning at 9:30 a.m. Then at 10:30 a.m. line dancers start kicking up their heels to some swinging country tunes. In the afternoon games of canasta and other card games are played. An afternoon movie is shown at 2:00 p.m. The movie for this week is a drama titled, “Belle.”

         Thursday, Nov. 20 – It is time to Wii bowl and Zumba again. The doors open at 9:30 a.m. so you can bowl then and at 10:30 a.m. learn to Zumba with Angie. During the afternoon, try a game of canasta. Also, at 1:00 p.m. a coed pool tournament will take place. Senior men and women pool players are welcome to participate. Bring your own pool stick or use one from the Center and join the fun competition. At 2:00 p.m. a wild game of bingo takes place. Everyone is a winner. For the evening, musicians tune up their instruments to make some good toe-tappin country music, that starts at 6:00 p.m. Come enjoy the music!

        Friday, Nov. 21 –Friday mornings consist of; Sit ‘n Be Fit exercise class, women’s 8-ball pool, and painting/crafting class, all beginning at 9:30 a.m. And at 10:30 a.m. line dancing class members move to the music. After lunch, cards are brought out for afternoon games of canasta, and pool balls for rounds of pool/snooker.


         Game champions announced for last week were:  for social bridge; Lynn Fent, 1st and Beverly Dale, 2nd; and duplicate bridge winning partners; Lionel Raff and Al Perry, 1st; and Norma Burk and Treca Baer, 2nd. Winner of the pool tournament last week was Fred Seaman. Wii bowling champion for the week was Lee Arnswald.

Monday, November 3, 2014

Defensive Driving Class Scheduled

       The City of Stillwater Senior Activity Center will hold a defensive driving class provided by Meridian Technology Center on Monday, November 10 from 9:45 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. A few spaces are left to sign up. Check with your vehicle insurance provider and see if you can qualify for a discount by taking the driving class. Also, on Friday, November 14 at 12:00 noon birthdays for the month will be celebrated with a pot-luck luncheon. The entrée will be turkey, so bring a food dish to compliment the turkey or pay $3/person. Senior citizens, 50 and over are encouraged to come participate in any of the various activities offered at the Senior Center, such as; exercise class, line dancing, bridge and other card games, Zumba class, guitar lessons, bingo, painting and crafting class, pool and snooker, puzzles, and musical entertainment. There is no cost to enjoy any of these activities, so come check it out. Stop by 1015 E. 12th Ave. or call 405-747-8080 for more information. Make sure to pick up a November calendar of events when you stop by. The Center is open 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.

        Monday, Nov. 10 – Monday morning will be busy with a free Sit ‘n Be Fit exercise class, women’s 8-ball pool, and a painting class all at 9:30 a.m. Then the defensive driving class at 9:45 a.m. The exercise class incorporates a chair for some sitting, stretching exercises along; with some standing, limbering up exercises, also. Stretching bands, rubber bouncing balls, sponge balls, and wooden dowel sticks are all used for various exercises that help with your coordination and flexibility. The women pool players play several rounds of 8-ball while enjoying the social time with each other. Also, the painting/crafting class gets together to share their creative ideas. You can bring your art supplies or a craft project and share your artistic skills. At 10:30 a.m. seniors can come try their footwork out to some country music during the line dancing class. Beginners to more advance dancers are all welcome. They have a good and invigorating time. Later, during the afternoon games of bridge, canasta, pool/snooker, and jig saw puzzle solving are popular.

        Tuesday, Nov. 11 – Activities to choose from during Tuesday morning include; Wii bowling and guitar lessons at 9:30 a.m. Then at 10:30 a.m. you can Zumba to some Latin class. Afternoon games include; canasta, duplicate bridge, dominoes, and jig-saw puzzle solving. Exercise equipment that includes a treadmill, two exercise bikes, and a weight set are available for use, too. Also, at 1:00 p.m. a coed pool tournament will take place. Senior men and women pool players are welcome to participate. Bring your own pool stick or use one from the Center and join the fun competition. Bingo is played at 2:00 p.m. It is a lot of laughs and everyone gets a prize!

         Wednesday, Nov. 12 – Sit ‘n Be Fit exercisers and women pool players use the Center for a good workout and fun competition beginning at 9:30 a.m. Then at 10:30 a.m. line dancers start kicking up their heels to some swinging country tunes. In the afternoon games of canasta and other cards games are played. An afternoon movie is shown at 2:00 p.m. The movie for this week is a, family drama titled, “Earth to Echo.”

         Thursday, Nov. 13 – After the doors open at 9:30 a.m. get ready to Wii bowl a couple games then stay and learn to Zumba with Angie, which begins at 10:30 a.m. During the afternoon, try a game of canasta, or some pool/snooker playing. At 2:00 p.m. a wild game of bingo takes place. Everyone is a winner. Musicians tune up their instruments to make some good toe-tappin country music, that starts at 6:00 p.m. Come enjoy the music!

        Friday, Nov. 14 –Time to tone up with the Sit ‘n Be Fit exercise class, or compete with the women 8-ball pool players, or you can test your painting and crafting skills, all beginning at 9:30 a.m. And at 10:30 a.m. line dancing class members move to the music. Enjoy a turkey pot-luck luncheon at 12:00 noon. November birthdays will be celebrated. Bring a food dish to share or pay $3/person. After lunch, cards are brought out for afternoon games of canasta, and pool balls for rounds of pool/snooker.


         Game champions announced for last week were:  for social bridge; Brandy Dale, 1st and Jean Herndon, 2nd; duplicate bridge winning partners; Terry Miller and Camille Johnston, 1st; and Lionel Raff and Al Perry, 2nd. Winner of the pool tournament last week was Vic Berryman. 

Get out and visit the Stillwater Senior Activity Center

        The City of Stillwater Senior Activity Center offers senior participants many opportunities to get out and socialize, exercise and be creative. Senior citizens, 50 and over are encouraged to come participate in any of the various activities offered at the Senior Center, such as; exercise class, line dancing, bridge and other card games, Zumba class, guitar lessons, bingo, painting and crafting class, pool and snooker, puzzles, and musical entertainment. There is no cost to enjoy any of these activities, so come check it out. The following week, on Monday, November 10 a defensive driving class will be held from 9:45 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. There is no cost for the class and it could save you some on your auto insurance. Spaces are still available. So sign up today. Stop by 1015 E. 12th Ave. or call 405-747-8080 for more information. Make sure to pick up a November calendar of events when you stop by. The Center is open 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.

        Monday, Nov. 3 – Participants are usually waiting by the doors for them to open at 9:30 a.m. They are eager to come in and join the free Sit ‘n Be Fit exercise class, play some women’s 8-ball pool, or try out their artistic skills in the painting class. The exercise class incorporates a chair for some sitting, stretching exercises along; with some standing, limbering up exercises, also. Stretching bands, rubber bouncing balls, sponge balls, and wooden dowel sticks are all used for various exercises that help with your coordination and flexibility. Women’s 8-ball pool time and a painting/crafting class also take place at the same time. The women pool players play several rounds of 8-ball while enjoying the social time with each other. Also, the painting/crafting class gets together at 9:30 a.m. You can bring your art supplies or a craft project and share your artistic skills. At 10:30 a.m. seniors can come try their footwork out to some country music during the line dancing class. Beginners to more advance dancers are all welcome. They have a good and invigorating time. Later, during the afternoon games of bridge, canasta, pool/snooker, and jig saw puzzle solving are popular. Also, at 1:00 p.m. a coed pool tournament will take place. Senior men and women pool players are welcome to participate. Bring your own pool stick or use one from the Center and join the fun competition.

        Tuesday, Nov. 4 –Starting at 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday mornings the activities to choose from include; Wii bowling or guitar lessons. At 10:30 a.m. you can Zumba to some Latin class. Afternoon games include; canasta, duplicate bridge, dominoes, and jig-saw puzzle solving. Exercise equipment that includes a treadmill, two exercise bikes, and a weight set are available for use, too. Bingo is played at 2:00 p.m. It is a lot of laughs and everyone gets a prize!

         Wednesday, Nov. 5 – Sit ‘n Be Fit exercisers and women pool players use the Center for a good workout and fun competition beginning at 9:30 a.m. Then at 10:30 a.m. line dancers start kicking up their heels to some swinging country tunes. In the afternoon games of canasta and other cards games are played. An afternoon movie is shown at 2:00 p.m. The movie for this week is a, family drama based on true events titled, “Million Dollar Arm.”

         Thursday, Nov. 6 – Arrive at 9:30 a.m. and bowl a couple games using the Wii system then stay and learn to Zumba with Angie, which begins at 10:30 a.m. During the afternoon, try a game of canasta, or some pool/snooker playing. At 2:00 p.m. a wild game of bingo takes place. Everyone is a winner. Musicians tune up their instruments to make some good toe-tappin country music, that starts at 6:00 p.m. Come enjoy the music!

        Friday, Nov. 7 – Limber up with the Sit ‘n Be Fit exercise class, or compete with the women 8-ball pool players, or you can test your painting and crafting skills, all beginning at 9:30 a.m. And at 10:30 a.m. line dancing class members move to the music. After lunch, cards are brought out for afternoon games of canasta, and pool balls for rounds of pool/snooker.


         Game champions announced for last week were:  for social bridge; Sue McMillan, 1st and Janetta Loper, 2nd; duplicate bridge winning partners; Lionel Raff and Al Perry, 1st; and Terry Miller and Lucy Robinson, 2nd. Winner of the pool tournament last week was Vic Berryman. 

Fun Activities Planned at the Stillwater Senior Activity Center

        The City of Stillwater Senior Activity Center has many fun activities planned for the week. A coed pool tournament will take place Monday, October 27 at 1:00 p.m. Senior citizens, 50 and over are encouraged to come participate in the tournament and any of the other various activities offered at the Senior Center, such as; exercise class, line dancing, bridge and other card games, Zumba class, guitar lessons, bingo, painting and crafting class, pool and snooker, puzzles, and musical entertainment. There is no cost to enjoy any of these activities, so come check it out. Stop by 1015 E. 12th Ave. or call 405-747-8080 for more information. Make sure to pick up an calendar of events when you stop by. The Center is open 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.

        Monday, Oct. 27– The week gets started off at 9:30 a.m. with the Sit ‘n Be Fit exercise class. This class incorporates a chair for some sitting, stretching exercises along; with some standing, limbering up exercises, also. Stretching bands, rubber bouncing balls, sponge balls, and wooden dowel sticks are all used for various exercises that help with your coordination and flexibility. Women’s 8-ball pool time and a painting/crafting class also take place at the same time. The women pool players play several rounds of 8-ball while enjoying the social time with each other. Also, the painting/crafting class gets together at 9:30 a.m. You can bring your art supplies or a craft project and share your artistic skills. At 10:30 a.m. seniors can come try their footwork out to some country music during the line dancing class. Beginners to more advance dancers are all welcome. They have a good and invigorating time. Later, during the afternoon games of bridge, canasta, pool/snooker, and jig saw puzzle solving are popular. Also, at 1:00 p.m. a coed pool tournament will take place. Senior men and women pool players are welcome to participate. Bring your own pool stick or use one from the Center and join the fun competition.

        Tuesday, Oct. 28 –Wii bowling is a popular activity played on a game system. This is played at 9:30 a.m. Guitar lessons also begin at 9:30 a.m. The instructor, Jim Thomas is giving his time to help people learn the guitar or brush up on their playing skills. The Zumba class is also popular. Participants start moving to the dance music at 10:30 a.m. to get some exercise. Afternoon games include; canasta, duplicate bridge, dominoes, and jig-saw puzzle solving. Exercise equipment that includes a treadmill, two exercise bikes, and a weight set are available for use, too. Bingo is played at 2:00 p.m. It is a lot of laughs and everyone gets a prize!

         Wednesday, Oct. 29 – Wednesday morning starts at 9:30 a.m. with the Sit ‘n Be Fit exercise class and the women pool players having a good time. Then at 10:30 a.m. line dancers start kicking up their heels to some swinging country tunes. In the afternoon games of canasta and other cards games are played. An afternoon movie is shown at 2:00 p.m. The movie for this week is a Halloween classic comedy, titled, “Hocus Pocus.”

         Thursday, Oct. 30 – Arrive at 9:30 a.m. and bowl a couple games using the Wii system then stay and learn to Zumba with Angie, which begins at 10:30 a.m. During the afternoon, try a game of canasta, or some pool/snooker playing. At 2:00 p.m. a wild game of bingo takes place. Everyone is a winner. Musicians tune up their instruments to make some good toe-tappin country music, that starts at 6:00 p.m. Come enjoy the music!

        Friday, Oct. 31 – Friday mornings start off with the Sit ‘n Be Fit exercise class, women’s 8-ball pool, and a painting/crafting class, all beginning at 9:30 a.m. And at 10:30 a.m. line dancing class members move to the music. After lunch cards are brought out for afternoon games of canasta, and pool balls for rounds of pool/snooker. There will be special Halloween treats for refreshments at 2:00 p.m. and seniors are encouraged to dress up in a costume or Halloween shirt.


         Game champions announced for last week were: social bridge; Dollie McClary and Janetta Loper, both tied for first and second place. Duplicate bridge winning partners were: Lionel Raff and Al Perry, 1st; and Murna Raff and Sandy Boepple, 2nd. Winner of the pool tournament last week was Mike Bays. 

Free Guitar Lessons at the Stillwater Senior Activity Center

        The City of Stillwater Senior Activity Center is offering free guitar lessons. Senior Center participant Jim Thomas, is providing the lessons every Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. Stop by 1015 E. 12th Ave. or call 405-747-8080 for more information. Make sure to pick up an October calendar of events when you stop by. The Center is open 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.

        Monday, Oct. 20– Monday mornings are busy with Sit ‘n Be Fit exercise class at 9:30 a.m. This class incorporates a chair for some sitting, stretching exercises along; with some standing, limbering up exercises, also. Stretching bands, rubber bouncing balls, sponge balls, and wooden dowel sticks are all used for various exercises that help with your coordination and flexibility. Women’s 8-ball pool time and a painting/crafting class also take place at the same time. The women pool players challenge their minds by playing several friendly, competitive rounds of 8-ball and would love for more players to come and join them. Also, the painting/crafting class would like for more members to join their group. You can bring your art supplies or a craft project and socialize while sharing your artistic skills. At 10:30 a.m. seniors can come try their footwork out to some country music during the line dancing class. Beginners to more advance dancers are all welcome. They have a good and invigorating time. Later, during the afternoon games of bridge, canasta, pool/snooker, and jig saw puzzle solving are popular.

        Tuesday, Oct. 21 –Wii bowling takes place at 9:30 a.m. This is played on a game system where each player is in control of his own game by holding the hand controller. The free guitar lessons begin at 9:30 a.m. The instructor, Jim Thomas is giving his time to help people learn the guitar or brush up on their playing skills. The Zumba class is also popular. Participants start moving to the dance music at 10:30 a.m. to get some exercise. Afternoon games include; canasta, duplicate bridge, dominoes, and jig-saw puzzle solving. Exercise equipment that includes a treadmill, two exercise bikes, and a weight set are available for use, too. Bingo is played at 2:00 p.m. It is a lot of laughs and everyone gets a prize!

         Wednesday, Oct. 22 – The Sit ‘n Be Fit exercise class and the women pool players start off the daily activities at 9:30 a.m. Then at 10:30 a.m. line dancers start kicking up their heels to some swinging country tunes. In the afternoon games of canasta and other cards games are played. An afternoon movie is shown at 2:00 p.m. The movie for this week is an old classic comedy, titled, “Arsenic and Old Lace.”

         Thursday, Oct. 23 – Another fun time with Wii bowling begins at 9:30 a.m. Zumba with Angie, begins at 10:30 a.m. During the afternoon, try a game of canasta, or some pool/snooker playing. Also, at 1:00 p.m. a coed pool tournament will take place. Senior men and women pool players are welcome to participate. Bring your own pool stick or use one from the Center and join the fun competition. At 2:00 p.m. a wild game of bingo takes place. Everyone is a winner. Musicians tune up their instruments to make some good toe-tappin country music, that starts at 6:00 p.m. Come enjoy the music!

        Friday, Oct. 24 – Friday mornings start off with the Sit ‘n Be Fit exercise class, women’s 8-ball pool, and a painting/crafting class, all beginning at 9:30 a.m. And at 10:30 a.m. line dancing class members move to the music. After lunch cards are brought out for afternoon games of canasta, and pool balls for rounds of pool/snooker.


         Game champions announced for last week were: social bridge; Dollie McClary, 1st, and Janetta Loper, 2nd. Winner of the pool tournament last week was Vic Berryman. Wii bowling champions for the week were Lynn Duncan and Jean Hatcher.        

Monday, October 13, 2014

Flu Shot Clinic at the Senior Center

        The City of Stillwater Senior Activity Center will host a flu shot clinic provided by Home Call Home Health on Wednesday, October 15 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon. You must show your Medicare card with Part B to receive the shot without any charge. Without a card or with insurance the cost will be $25. This will be a first come first serve basis. No early signups. Stop by 1015 E. 12th Ave. or call 405-747-8080 for more information. Make sure to pick up an October calendar of events when you stop by. The Center is open 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.

Zumba instructor, Angie Whitehead (front center) leads the new popular class in some energetic dance exercise moves. The class meets at 10:30 a.m. every Tuesday and Thursday at the City of Stillwater Senior Activity Center. 


        Monday, Oct. 13 – Start you week off with a good exercise workout that will not cost you anything but your time and some physical effort. Join the free exercise class, Sit ‘n Be Fit, offered at the Senior Center every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 9:30 a.m. This class incorporates a chair for some sitting, stretching exercises along; with some standing, limbering up exercises, also. Stretching bands, rubber bouncing balls, sponge balls, and wooden dowel sticks are all used for various exercises that help with your coordination and flexibility. Women’s 8-ball pool time and a painting/crafting class also take place at the same time. The women pool players also get their exercise and challenge their minds by playing several friendly, competitive rounds of 8-ball and would love for more players to come and join them. Also, the painting/crafting class would like for more members to join their group. You can bring your art supplies or a craft project and socialize while sharing your artistic skills. At 10:30 a.m. seniors can come try their footwork out to some country music during the line dancing class. Beginners to more advance dancers are all welcome. They have a good and invigorating time. Later, during the afternoon games of bridge, canasta, pool/snooker, and jig saw puzzle solving are popular.

        Tuesday, Oct. 14 –Starting at 9:30 a.m. you can act like you are at a bowling alley by playing some Wii bowling. This is played on a game system where each player is in control of his own game by holding the hand controller and trying to make strikes just like at a real bowling alley. Also, at 9:30 a.m. a session of free guitar lessons take place. The instructor, Jim Thomas is giving his time to help people learn the guitar or brush up on their playing skills. The Zumba class is popular. Participants start moving to the dance music at 10:30 a.m. to get some exercise. Afternoon games include; canasta, duplicate bridge, dominoes, and jig-saw puzzle solving. Exercise equipment that includes a treadmill, two exercise bikes, and a weight set are available for use, too. Also, at 1:00 p.m. a coed pool tournament will take place. Senior men and women pool players are welcome to participate. Bring your own pool stick or use one from the Center and join the fun competition. Bingo is played at 2:00 p.m. It is a lot of laughs and everyone gets a prize!

         Wednesday, Oct. 15 – The Sit ‘n Be Fit exercise class and the women pool players start off the daily activities at 9:30 a.m. Then at 10:30 a.m. line dancers start kicking up their heels to some swinging country tunes. Also, at 10:30 to 12:00 noon flu shots will be given. Remember, you must bring your Medicare card with Part B to receive one free of charge. In the afternoon games of canasta and other cards games are played. An afternoon movie is shown at 2:00 p.m. The movie for this week is a drama, titled, “The Fault in the Stars.”

         Thursday, Oct. 16 – Another fun time with Wii bowling begins at 9:30 a.m. Zumba with Angie, begins at 10:30 a.m. During the afternoon, try a game of canasta, or some pool/snooker playing. At 2:00 p.m. a wild game of bingo takes place. Everyone is a winner. Musicians tune up their instruments to make some good toe-tappin country music, that starts at 6:00 p.m. Come enjoy the music!

        Friday, Oct. 17 – Friday mornings start off with the Sit ‘n Be Fit exercise class, women’s 8-ball pool, and a painting/crafting class, all beginning at 9:30 a.m. And at 10:30 a.m. line dancing class members move to the music. After lunch cards are brought out for afternoon games of canasta, and pool balls for rounds of pool/snooker.


         Game champions announced for last week were: social bridge; Barbara Geiser, 1st, and Louie Geiser, 2nd; duplicate bridge winners were; Lionel Raff and Al Perry, 1st; and Meg Kletke and Adrienne Hyle; 2nd. Winner of the pool tournament last week was Vic Berryman. Wii bowling champion for the week was Lee Arnswald.        

Tuesday, September 30, 2014

October Birthday Luncheon to be held at the Senior Center

        The City of Stillwater Senior Activity Center will host the October birthday, pot-luck luncheon on Friday, October 10 at 12:00 noon. You can bring a food dish to compliment Frito-chili pie or pay $3/person and enjoy the friendly fellowshipping. Also, during the busy week, free guitar lessons will begin on Tuesday, October 7 at 9:30 a.m. Just bring your own guitar and let Jim Thomas help you get better at playing. Remember to Zumba with Angie at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays. This is an aerobic fitness program done to high tempo dance music. After all the exercise you can get your blood pressure checked at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday by Home Call Home Health.  There is no charge and no sign up for this service. Stop by 1015 E. 12th Ave. or call 405-747-8080 for more information. Make sure to pick up an October calendar of events when you stop by. The Center is open 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.

        Monday, Oct. 6 – Time to talk yourself into exercising by joining the free exercise class, Sit ‘n Be Fit, offered at the Senior Center every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 9:30 a.m. This class incorporates a chair for some sitting, stretching exercises along; with some standing, limbering up exercises, also. Stretching bands, rubber bouncing balls, sponge balls, and wooden dowel sticks are all used for various exercises that help with your coordination and flexibility. Women’s 8-ball pool time and a painting/crafting class also take place at the same time. The women pool players play several friendly, competitive rounds of 8-ball and would love for more players to come and join them. Also, the painting/crafting class would like for more members to join their group. You can bring your art supplies or a craft project and socialize while sharing your artistic skills. At 10:30 a.m. seniors can come try their footwork out to some country music during the line dancing class. Beginners to more advance dancers are all welcome. They have a good and invigorating time. Later, during the afternoon games of bridge, canasta, pool/snooker, and jig saw puzzle solving are popular.

        Tuesday, Oct. 7 – Tuesday morning has become a busy time. Starting at 9:30 a.m. you can act like you are at a bowling alley by playing some Wii bowling. This is played on a game system where each player is in control of his own game by holding the hand controller and trying to make strikes just like at a real bowling alley. Also, at 9:30 a.m. a new session of free guitar lessons will begin. The instructor, Jim Thomas will give his time to help people learn the guitar or brush up on their playing skills. Zumba class participants start moving to the dance music at 10:30 a.m. to get some exercise. Afternoon games include; canasta, duplicate bridge, dominoes, and jig-saw puzzle solving. Exercise equipment that includes a treadmill, two exercise bikes, and a weight set are available for use, too. Free blood pressure checks will be taken at 1:00 p.m. Bingo is played at 2:00 p.m. It is a lot of laughs and everyone gets a prize!

         Wednesday, Oct. 8 – Sit ‘n Be Fit exercise class starts at 9:30 a.m., or you can get some exercise by walking around the pool tables during women’s pool time. Then at 10:30 a.m. line dancers really get their exercise by kicking up their heels to some swinging country tunes. In the afternoon games of canasta and other cards games are played. Also, at 1:00 p.m. a coed pool tournament will take place. Senior men and women pool players are welcome to participate. Bring your own pool stick or use one from the Center and join the fun competition. An afternoon movie is shown at 2:00 p.m. The movie for this week is a comedy, titled, “Mom’s Night Out.”

         Thursday, Oct. 9 – Another fun time with Wii bowling begins at 9:30 a.m. Zumba with Angie, begins at 10:30 a.m. During the afternoon, try a game of canasta, or some pool/snooker playing. At 2:00 p.m. a wild game of bingo takes place. Everyone is a winner. Musicians tune up their instruments to make some good toe-tappin country music, that starts at 6:00 p.m. Come enjoy the music!

        Friday, Oct. 10 – Friday mornings start off with the Sit ‘n Be Fit exercise class, women’s 8-ball pool, and a painting/crafting class, all beginning at 9:30 a.m. And at 10:30 a.m. line dancing class members move to the music. Preparations will be going on for the 12:00 noon, birthday pot-luck luncheon. After lunch cards are brought out for afternoon games of canasta, and pool balls for rounds of pool/snooker.

  
       Game champions announced for last week were: social bridge; Cloyann Fent, 1st, and Janetta Loper, 2nd; duplicate bridge winners were; Lionel Raff and Al Perry, 1st; and Meg Kletke and Adrienne Hyle; 2nd. Winner of the pool tournament last week was Frank Berry. Wii bowling champion for the week was Lynn Duncan.        

Zumba Class is a Big Hit at the Senior Center

        The City of Stillwater Senior Activity Center’s “Zumba with Angie” class has become so popular that another day will be added, starting Tuesday, September 30. The class will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays of the week at 10:30 a.m. All seniors 50 and over are welcome to participate, free of charge. Angie Whitehead, the certified Zumba instructor teaches this form of an exercise/dance class done to Latin American type dance music. Also, on Monday, September 29 at 1:00 p.m. a coed pool tournament will be held for seniors. Stop by 1015 E. 12th Ave. or call 405-747-8080 for more information. Make sure to pick up an October calendar of events when you stop by. The Center is open 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.

        Monday, Sept. 29 – Come get your exercise at the Senior Center. Sit ‘n Be Fit is a free exercise class offered at the Senior Center every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 9:30 a.m. This class incorporates a chair for some sitting, stretching exercises along; with some standing, limbering up exercises, also. Stretching bands, rubber bouncing balls, sponge balls, and wooden dowel sticks are all used for various exercises that help with your coordination and flexibility. Women’s 8-ball pool time and a painting/crafting class also take place at the same time. The women pool players play several friendly, competitive rounds of 8-ball and would love for more players to come and join them. Also, the painting/crafting class would like for more members to join their group. You can bring your art supplies or a craft project and socialize while sharing your artistic skills. At 10:30 a.m. seniors can come try their footwork out to some country music during the line dancing class. Beginners to more advance dancers are all welcome. They have a good and invigorating time. Later, during the afternoon games of bridge, canasta, pool/snooker, and jig saw puzzle solving are popular. Also, at 1:00 p.m. a coed pool tournament will take place. Senior men and women pool players are welcome to participate. Bring your own pool stick or use one from the Center and join the fun competition.

        Tuesday, Sept. 30 – Pretend you are at a real bowling alley by playing some Wii bowling Tuesday and Thursday mornings at 9:30 a.m. Wii bowling is played on a game system where each player is in control of his own game by holding the hand controller and trying to make strikes just like at a real bowling alley. Exercise equipment that includes a treadmill, two exercise bikes, and a weight set are available for use, too. At 10:30 a.m. you can participate in a new game of table pong. Come see how accurate you can bounce a ping pong ball into a cup. Zumba class participates also will be moving to the dance music to get some exercise. Afternoon games include; canasta, duplicate bridge, dominoes, and jig-saw puzzle solving. Bingo is played at 2:00 p.m. It is a lot of laughs and everyone gets a prize!

         Wednesday, Oct. 1 – Get off the couch and get some exercise. Sit ‘n Be Fit starts at 9:30 a.m., or you can get some exercise by walking around the pool tables during women’s pool time. Then at 10:30 a.m. line dancers really get their exercise by kicking up their heels to some swinging country tunes. In the afternoon games of canasta and other cards games are played. An afternoon movie is shown at 2:00 p.m. The movie for this week is a comedy, titled, “The Love Punch.”

         Thursday, Oct. 2 – Another fun time with Wii bowling begins at 9:30 a.m. Zumba by Angie, begins at 10:30 a.m. During the afternoon, try a game of canasta, or some pool/snooker playing. At 2:00 p.m. a wild game of bingo takes place. Everyone is a winner. Musicians tune up their instruments to make some good toe-tappin country music, that starts at 6:00 p.m. Come enjoy the music!

        Friday, Oct. 3 – Friday mornings start off with the Sit ‘n Be Fit exercise class, women’s 8-ball pool, and a painting/crafting class, all beginning at 9:30 a.m. And at 10:30 a.m. line dancing class members move to the music. Cards are brought out for afternoon games of canasta, and pool balls for rounds of pool/snooker.


         Game champions announced for last week were: social bridge; Barbara Geiser, 1st, and Lynn Fent, 2nd; duplicate bridge winners were; Lionel Raff and Al Perry, 1st; and Meg Kletke and Adrienne Hyle; 2nd. Winner of the pool tournament last week was Frank Berry. Wii bowling champions for the week were Lynn Duncan and Lee Arnswald.        

Monday, September 15, 2014

Senior Volunteer Meeting at the Senior Center

        The City of Stillwater Senior Activity Center will hold a meeting, Wednesday, September 24 at 10:30 a.m. for all the current volunteers and anyone that is interested in becoming a volunteer for the Center during the morning hours. Volunteers must be a senior citizen, 50 years old or older, fill out a form, and receive some training from the Center’s staff. You can then sign up for two different shifts, 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. or 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon; Monday through Friday mornings. Duties include; light kitchen duties, making popcorn/tea/coffee, putting out snacks, answering the phones, and greeting visitors. If interested you can attend the meeting, phone or come by the Center for more information. Remember to Zumba with Angie on Thursday, September 25 at 10:30 a.m. All seniors 50 and over are welcome to participate, free of charge. Angie Whitehead, the certified Zumba instructor teaches this form of an exercise/dance class done to Latin American type dance music. Also, on Friday, September 26 at 1:00 a coed pool tournament will be held for seniors. Stop by 1015 E. 12th Ave. or call 405-747-8080 for more information. Make sure to pick up a September calendar of events when you stop by. The Center is open 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.

        Monday, Sept. 22 – A free exercise class, Sit ‘n Be Fit, is offered at the Senior Center every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 9:30 a.m. This class incorporates a chair for some sitting, stretching exercises along; with some standing, limbering up exercises, also. Stretching bands, rubber bouncing balls, sponge balls, and wooden dowel sticks are all used for various exercises that help with your coordination and flexibility. Women’s 8-ball pool time and a painting/crafting class also take place at the same time. The women pool players play several friendly, competitive rounds of 8-ball and would love for more players to come and join them. Also, the painting/crafting class would like for more members to join their group. You can bring your art supplies or a craft project and socialize while sharing your artistic skills. At 10:30 a.m. seniors can come try their footwork out with some country tunes during the line dancing class. Beginners to more advance dancers are all welcome. They have a good and invigorating time. In the afternoon games of bridge, canasta, pool/snooker, and jig saw puzzle solving are popular.

         The Monday social bridge group would like to extend an invitation for bridge players, all skill levels, to join them on Mondays at 1:00 p.m. Call 747-8080 and leave your name and phone number or come by the Senior Center to get your name on the players list. They like for you to sign up before the Monday you intend to play, so enough tables can be made up with players.

        Tuesday, Sept. 23 – Try out your bowling skills on the Wii gaming system every Tuesday and Thursday mornings at 9:30 a.m. Each player is in control of his own game by holding the hand controller and trying to make strikes just like at a real bowling alley. Exercise equipment that includes a treadmill, two exercise bikes, and a weight set are available for use, too. Also, don’t forget the new activity of table pong at 10:30 a.m. Come see how accurate you can bounce a ping pong ball into a cup. In the afternoon, games include; canasta, duplicate bridge, dominoes, and jig-saw puzzle solving. Bingo players also meet up on Tuesday afternoons at 2:00 p.m. It is a lot of laughs and everyone gets a prize!

         Wednesday, Sept. 24 – Doors open at 9:30 a.m. and exercisers get started limbering up in the Sit ‘n Be Fit class or you can get out a pool stick and join the women in some rounds of 8-ball pool. Then at 10:30 a.m. line dancers start kicking up their heels to some swinging country tunes. In the afternoon games of canasta and other cards games are played. An afternoon movie is shown at 2:00 p.m. The movie for this week is an older drama with good music, titled, “Walk the Line.”

         Thursday, Sept. 25 – A fun time with Wii bowling begins at 9:30 a.m. The new class called Zumba by Angie, begins at 10:30 a.m. This is a fun class that puts exercise to dance music. During the afternoon, try a game of canasta, or some pool/snooker playing. At 2:00 p.m. a wild game of bingo takes place. Everyone is a winner. During the evening, starting at 6:00 p.m., musicians tune up their instruments to make some good toe-tappin country music. Come enjoy the music!

        Friday, Sept. 26 – Fridays are busy, starting off during the morning with the Sit ‘n Be Fit exercise class, women’s 8-ball, and a painting/crafting class, all beginning at 9:30 a.m. And at 10:30 a.m. line dancing class members move to the music. After lunch, the cards will be brought out for games of canasta, and pool balls for rounds of pool/snooker. Also, at 1:00 p.m. a coed pool tournament will be held. All seniors are invited to come join the fun.


         Game champions announced for last week were: social bridge; Dollie McClary, 1st, and Barbara Geiser, 2nd.  Duplicate bridge winners were; Lionel Raff and Al Perry, Meg Kletke and Adrienne Hyle; all tied for 1st place. Norma Burk and Treca Baer were 2nd. Winner of the pool tournament last week was also a tie between Wayne Vinson and Vic Berryman. Wii bowling champion for the week was Jean Hatcher.        

Free Blood Pressure Checks at the Senior Center

        The City of Stillwater Senior Activity Center will provide free blood pressure checks on Tuesday, September 16 at 1:00 p.m. They will be provided Home Call Home Health. No appointment is needed. Remember to Zumba with Angie on Thursday, September 18 at 10:30 a.m. All seniors 50 and over are welcome to participate, free of charge. Angie Whitehead, the certified Zumba instructor teaches this form of an exercise/dance class done to Latin American type dance music. Also, on Thursday, September 18 at 1:00 a coed pool tournament will be held. Stop by 1015 E. 12th Ave. or call 405-747-8080 for more information. Make sure to pick up a September calendar of events when you stop by. The Center is open 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.

        Monday, Sept. 15 – If you are a senior citizen and would like to join a free exercise class you should check out the Sit ‘n Be Fit exercise class offered at the Senior Center every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 9:30 a.m. This class incorporates a chair for some sitting, stretching exercises along; with some standing, limbering up exercises, also. Stretching bands, rubber bouncing balls, sponge balls, and wooden dowel sticks are all used for various exercises that help with your coordination and flexibility. Women’s 8-ball pool time and a painting/crafting class also take place at the same time. The women pool players play several friendly, competitive rounds of 8-ball and would love for more players to come and join them. Also, the painting/crafting class would like for more members to join their group. You can bring your art supplies or a craft project and socialize while sharing your artistic skills. At 10:30 a.m. seniors can come try their footwork out with some country tunes during the line dancing class. Beginners to more advance dancers are all welcome. They have a good and invigorating time. In the afternoon games of bridge, canasta, pool/snooker, and jig saw puzzle solving are popular.

         The Monday social bridge group would like to extend an invitation for bridge players, all skill levels, to join them on Mondays at 1:00 p.m. Call 747-8080 and leave your name and phone number or come by the Senior Center to get your name on the players list. They like for you to sign up before the Monday you intend to play, so enough tables can be made up with players.

        Tuesday, Sept. 16 –A popular activity played on Tuesday and Thursday mornings at 9:30 a.m. is Wii bowling. This is a played on a game system where each player is in control of his own game by holding the hand controller and trying to make strikes just like at a real bowling alley. Exercise equipment that includes a treadmill, two exercise bikes, and a weight set are available for use, too. Also, don’t forget the new activity of table pong will start at 10:30 a.m. Come see how accurate you can bounce a ping pong ball. In the afternoon, games include; canasta, duplicate bridge, dominoes, and jig-saw puzzle solving. Blood pressures will be taken at 1:00 p.m. Bingo players also meet up on Tuesday afternoons at 2:00 p.m. It is a lot of laughs and everyone gets a prize!

         Wednesday, Sept. 17 – Doors open at 9:30 a.m. and exercisers get started limbering up in the Sit ‘n Be Fit class or you can get out a pool stick and join the women in some rounds of 8-ball pool. Then at 10:30 a.m. line dancers start kicking up their heels to some swinging country tunes. In the afternoon games of canasta and other cards games are played. An afternoon movie is shown at 2:00 p.m. The movie for this week is a returning favorite that some missed the first time, titled, “Frozen.”

         Thursday, Sept. 18 – A fun time with Wii bowling begins at 9:30 a.m. The new class called Zumba by Angie, returns at 10:30 a.m. This is a fun class that puts exercise to dance music. During the afternoon, try a game of canasta, or some pool/snooker playing. Also, at 1:00 p.m. a coed pool tournament will be held. All seniors are invited to come join the fun. At 2:00 p.m. a wild game of bingo takes place. Everyone is a winner. During the evening, starting at 6:00 p.m., musicians tune up their instruments to make some good toe-tappin country music. Come enjoy the music!

        Friday, Sept. 19 – Friday mornings are active with exercise class, women’s 8-ball, and a 
painting/crafting class, all beginning at 9:30 a.m. And at 10:30 a.m. line dancing class members move to the music. After lunch, the cards will be brought out for games of canasta, and pool balls for rounds of pool/snooker.


         Game champions announced for last week were: social bridge members did not meet due to the holiday. Duplicate bridge players did meet last week and the announced winners were; Lionel Raff and Al Perry, 1st and Meg Kletke and Adrienne Hyle, 2nd. Winner of the pool tournament last week was Jack Ventris. Wii bowling champion for the week was Lee Arnswald.        

Wednesday, September 3, 2014

New Activities at the Senior Center

        The City of Stillwater Senior Activity Center will begin two new activities this week. Tuesday, September 9 at 10:30 a.m. you can participate in a fun game called Table Pong. Cups of water are set up and ping pong balls are used by teammates, who race to try to bounce them into their cups first. Sounds like fun? Check it out every Tuesday. Wednesday, September 10 at 1:00 p.m.; a coed pool tournament will be played and you can also get your Medicare medication checked out for any possible savings. Get ready to Zumba with Angie starting Thursday, September 11 at 10:30 a.m. All seniors 50 and over are welcome to participate, free of charge. Angie Whitehead, the certified Zumba instructor would like for you to try this form of an exercise/dance class done to Latin American type dance music; that proves to be a fun way to exercise. This class will be offered Thursdays, September 11th, 18th, and 25th at 10:30 a.m. Then on Friday, September 12 at 12:00 noon the September pot-luck, birthday luncheon will be held. Bring a food dish to share that compliments the entrée of Chef Salad or pay $3/person and enjoy the fellowshipping and delicious food. You should check out what is going on at your Senior Center. Stop by 1015 E. 12th Ave. or call 405-747-8080 for more information. Make sure to pick up a September calendar of events when you stop by. The Center is open 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.

        Monday, Sept. 8 – Monday morning activities begin at 9:30 a.m. with a free Sit ‘n Be Fit exercise class. This class incorporates a chair for some sitting, stretching exercises along; with some standing, limbering up exercises, also. Stretching bands, rubber bouncing balls, sponge balls, and wooden dowel sticks are all used for various exercises that help with your coordination and flexibility. Women’s 8-ball pool time and a painting/crafting class also take place at the same time. The women pool players play several friendly, competitive rounds of 8-ball and would love for more players to come and join them. Also, the painting/crafting class would like for more members to join their group. You can bring your art supplies or a craft project and socialize while sharing your artistic skills. At 10:30 a.m. seniors can come try their footwork out with some country tunes during the line dancing class. Beginners to more advance dancers are all welcome. They have a good and invigorating time. In the afternoon games of bridge, canasta, pool/snooker, and jig saw puzzle solving are popular.

         The Monday social bridge group would like to extend an invitation for bridge players, all skill levels, to join them on Mondays at 1:00 p.m. Call 747-8080 and leave your name and phone number or come by the Senior Center to get your name on the players list. They like for you to sign up before the Monday you intend to play, so enough tables can be made up with players.

        Tuesday, Sept. 9 –A popular activity played on Tuesday and Thursday mornings at 9:30 a.m. is Wii bowling. This is a played on a game system where each player is in control of his own game by holding the hand controller and trying to make strikes just like at a real bowling alley. Exercise equipment that includes a treadmill, two exercise bikes, and a weight set are available for use, too. Also, don’t forget the new activity of table pong will start at 10:30 a.m. Come see how accurate you can bounce a ping pong ball. In the afternoon, games include; canasta, duplicate bridge, dominoes, and jig-saw puzzle solving. Bingo players also meet up on Tuesday afternoons at 2:00 p.m. It is a lot of laughs and everyone gets a prize!

         Wednesday, Sept. 10 – Exercise with Sit ‘n Be Fit class or play 8-ball pool with the women starting at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday mornings. Then at 10:30 a.m. line dancers start kicking up their heels to some swinging country tunes. In the afternoon games of canasta and other cards games are played. Also, at 1:00 p.m. a coed pool tournament will be held. All seniors are invited to come join the fun. You can also get your Medicare medication checked to see if you qualify for any savings at 1:00 p.m. An afternoon movie is shown at 2:00 p.m. The movie for this week is a drama film, titled, “Noah.”

         Thursday, Sept. 11 – A fun time with Wii bowling begins at 9:30 a.m. A new class starts at 10:30 a.m. called Zumba by Angie. This is a fun class that puts exercise to dance music. During the afternoon, try a game of canasta, or some pool/snooker playing. At 2:00 p.m. a wild game of bingo takes place. Everyone is a winner. During the evening, starting at 6:00 p.m., musicians tune up their instruments to make some good toe-tappin country music. Come enjoy the music!

        Friday, Sept. 12 – Friday mornings are active with exercise class, women’s 8-ball, and a painting/crafting class, all beginning at 9:30 a.m. And at 10:30 a.m. line dancing class members move to the music. At 12:00 noon the September birthday pot-luck luncheon will be held. Bring a food dish to share or pay $3/person. After lunch, the cards will be brought out for games of canasta, and pool balls for rounds of pool/snooker.


         Game champions announced for last week were: social bridge winners; Penny Sizemore, 1st and Lynn Fent, 2nd.  Duplicate bridge winners were; Treca Baer and Norma Burk, 1st and Murna Raff and Sandy Boepple, 2nd. Winner of the pool tournament last week was Wayne Vinson. Wii bowling champions for the week were Lee Arnswald and Jean Hatcher.        

Monday, August 25, 2014

Senior Center Closed for Labor Day

        The City of Stillwater Senior Activity Center will be closed for the Labor Day holiday on Monday, September 1. Activities will resume on Tuesday, September 2 at 9:30 a.m. A coed pool tournament will be played on Tuesday, September 2 at 1:00 p.m. All seniors 50 and over are welcome to participate. You should check out what is going on at your Senior Center. Stop by 1015 E. 12th Ave. or call 405-747-8080 for more information. Make sure to pick up a September calendar of events when you stop by. The Center is open 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.

        Monday, Sept. 1- Center is closed.

        Tuesday, Sept. 2 –You should check out the fun of Wii bowling. It is a popular activity at the Senior Center every Tuesday and Thursday at 9:30 a.m. This is a played on a game system where each player is in control of his own game by holding the hand controller and trying to make strikes just like at a real bowling alley. Exercise equipment that includes a treadmill, two exercise bikes, and a weight set are available for use, too. In the afternoon, games include; canasta, duplicate bridge, dominoes, and jig-saw puzzle solving. Also, at 1:00 p.m. a coed pool tournament will be held. All seniors are invited to come join the fun. Bingo players also meet up on Tuesday afternoons at 2:00 p.m. It is a lot of laughs and everyone gets a prize!

         Wednesday, Sept. 3 – Starting at 9:30 a.m. things at the Center start hop’in with the Sit ‘n Be Fit exercise class and women’s pool playing. Then at 10:30 a.m. the line dancers start kicking up their heels to some swinging country tunes. In the afternoon games of canasta and pool are played. An afternoon movie is shown at 2:00 p.m. The movie for this week is a family film, titled, “Home Run.”

         Thursday, Sept. 4 – A fun time with Wii bowling begins at 9:30 a.m. In the afternoon, try a game of canasta, or some pool/snooker playing. At 2:00 p.m. a wild game of bingo takes place. Everyone is a winner. During the evening, starting at 6:00 p.m., musicians tune up their instruments to make some good toe-tappin country music. Come enjoy the music!
  
       Friday, Sept. 5 – Friday mornings are active with exercise class, women’s 8-ball, and a painting/crafting class, all beginning at 9:30 a.m. And at 10:30 a.m. line dancing class members move to the music. After lunch, the cards will be brought out for games of canasta, and pool balls for rounds of pool/snooker.


         Game champions announced for last week were: social bridge winners; Dolly McClary, 1st and Lynn Fent, 2nd.  Duplicate bridge winners were; Patricia Logan and Betty Lowrey, 1st and Lionel Raff and Al Perry, 2nd. Winner of the pool tournament last week was Wayne Vinson. Wii bowling champions for the week were Walt Spaid and Jean Hatcher.