Monday, May 19, 2014

Senior Activity Center Closed for Memorial Day

        The City of Stillwater Senior Activity Center will be closed Monday, May 26 in observance of Memorial Day. Regular activities will resume on Tuesday, May 27 starting at 9:30 a.m. The Center offers many activities for seniors 50 and over. Stop by 1015 E. 12th Ave. or call 405-747-8080 for more information. Make sure to pick up a May calendar of events when you stop by. You will notice some changes have been made in the scheduling of classes. Look for more additions coming next month, including water aerobics at the City pool starting on Tuesday, June 3 at 12:30 p.m. Center hours are: Monday through Friday, 9:30 am to 4:30 p.m. and Thursday, 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. for music night. The facility is closed on weekends. Music night on Thursdays is a good evening outing to check out. Musicians entertain with rock’in country and gossip music. A pot-luck supper is also enjoyed. So, why not check it out?

        Monday, May 26 – The Center will be closed today for Memorial Day.

        Tuesday, May 27 – Wii bowling is a popular game to play on Tuesdays and Thursday at 9:30 a.m. This is played on a gaming system with each player in charge of their own controls. Come check out the fun! 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, pool/snooker and jig-saw puzzle solving.

         Wednesday, May 28 – Sit ‘n Be Fit begins at 9:30 a.m. The class offers a low impact,                  45-minute workout that helps strengthen and tone up your muscles. Afterwards, stay and practice some boot scootin’ line dancing. The women pool players practice their pool shots again beginning at 9:30 a.m. Then, in the afternoon games of canasta, pool and snooker are played along with an afternoon movie, at 2:00 p.m. The movie for this week is an old classic, titled, “Driving Miss Daisy.”

        Thursday, May 29 – The fun begins with Wii players wild games of bowling, starting at 9:30 a.m.  And, remember at 9:30 a.m. you can get assistance on your Medicare medication. It is a first come first serve basis. In the afternoon, get in a game of canasta, dominoes, pool and snooker. At 2:00 p.m. a wild game of bingo takes place. Everyone is a winner. Don’t miss out on the fun! A 1:00 p.m. coed pool tournament will take place, also, so do not miss out on the fun competition.

         Friday, May 30 – The exercise class, Sit ‘n Be Fit, are enjoying the extra day of exercise during the week.  The free exercise class is offered at the Center at 9:30 a.m. The class can help you test your endurance and strengthen your muscles. It will give you a good workout. If you would like some more exercise, stay after class and join the line dancing group that meets at 10:30 a.m. This is also an extra addition to the schedule. They really get to moving and can work up a sweat while having fun. Other popular Friday morning activities are women’s pool playing and painting/crafts in the art class. These begin at 9:30 a.m.  Exercise equipment is also available for use. Afternoon games begin around 1:00 p.m. and consist of; canasta, and pool or snooker.


         Game champions announced for the past week were: social bridge winners; Lynn Fent, 1st; and Mary Thomas, 2nd.  Duplicate bridge winners reported: Gay Lynn and Marty Bullock, were 1st and Betty Lowrey and Patricia Logan came in 2nd. Winner of the coed pool tournament played last week was Vic Berryman.

Free Services Offered at the Senior Activity Center

        The City of Stillwater Senior Activity Center will offer several special free services this week at the Center. On Tuesday, May 20 from 1:00 p.m.to 2:00 p.m., a free blood pressure clinic will take place. This is provided by May’s Home Call Home Health. Also, at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, a relaxation station will be set up by Lois Jackson, a certified Geriatric Massage Therapist. She will provide foot and hand massages free of charge. Then, on Thursday, May 22 at 9:30 a.m. Paige Peterson will be at the Center to help see if you qualify for assistance on Medicare medication. The Center offers many activities for seniors 50 and over. Stop by 1015 E. 12th Ave. or call 405-747-8080 for more information. Make sure to pick up a May calendar of events when you stop by. You will notice some changes have been made in the scheduling of classes. Look for more additions coming next month, including water aerobics at the City pool starting on Tuesday, June 3 at 12:30 p.m. Center hours are: Monday through Friday, 9:30 am to 4:30 p.m. and Thursday, 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. for music night. The facility is closed on weekends.

        Monday, May 19 – Come check out the free exercise class, Sit ‘n Be Fit at 9:30 a.m. Some exercises are done while sitting and others are done while standing next to your chair utilizing hand weights, stretch bands, and bouncing balls. The women pool players also get together on Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings at 9:30 a.m. They would like for you to join them in some fun games of 8-ball. An art class comes in during the same time. They bring their own supplies and help each other with suggestions as needed. Line dancing takes place after exercise class on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 10:30 a.m. This will get you a really good workout! The afternoon brings out bridge, canasta players, and pool shooters. A coed pool tournament will be held at 1:00 p.m. Pool players, 50 and over, are welcome to join the fun competition.

        Tuesday, May 20 – Wii players are having a good time on Tuesdays and Thursday at 9:30 a.m. This is played on a gaming system with each player holding the controls. Wii bowling is the popular game being played now. Come check out the fun! 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, pool/snooker and jig-saw puzzle solving. At 1:00 p.m. you can get your blood pressure checked and then get a foot and hand massage.

         Wednesday, May 21 – Sit ‘n Be Fit begins at 9:30 a.m. The class offers a low impact,                  45-minute workout that helps strengthen and tone up your muscles. Afterwards, stay and practice some boot scootin’ line dancing. The women pool players practice their pool shots again beginning at 9:30 a.m. Then, in the afternoon games of canasta, Texas Hold’em, pool and snooker are played along with an afternoon movie, at 2:00 p.m. The movie for this week is a drama, titled, “Philomena.” A coed pool tournament will be held at 1:00 p.m. Pool players, 50 and over, are welcome to join the fun competition.

         Thursday, May 22 – The fun begins with Wii players wild games of bowling, starting at 9:30 a.m.  And, remember at 9:30 a.m. you can get assistance on your Medicare medication. It is a first come first serve basis. In the afternoon, get in a game of canasta, dominoes, pool and snooker. At 2:00 p.m. a wild game of bingo takes place. Everyone is a winner. Don’t miss out on the fun!

         Friday, May 23 – The exercise class, Sit ‘n Be Fit, are enjoying the extra day of exercise during the week.  The free exercise class is offered at the Center at 9:30 a.m. The class can help you test your endurance and strengthen your muscles. It will give you a good workout. If you would like some more exercise, stay after class and join the line dancing group that meets at 10:30 a.m. This is also an extra addition to the schedule. They really get to moving and can work up a sweat while having fun. Other popular Friday morning activities are women’s pool playing and painting in the art class. These begin at 9:30 a.m.  Exercise equipment is also available for use. Afternoon games begin around 1:00 p.m. and consist of; canasta, Texas Hold’em, and pool or snooker.


         Game champions announced for the past week were: social bridge winners; Betty Barefoot, 1st; and Janetta Loper, 2nd.  Duplicate bridge winners reported: Jane Anderson and Charles Foreman, were 1st and Meg Kletke and Laurene Opolike came in 2nd.

Monday, May 5, 2014

Celebrating 80 and Over at the Senior Activity Center

        The City of Stillwater Senior Activity Center will honor its participants that are 80 years old and over with a reception on Friday, May 16 at 2:00 p.m. Participants should be receiving an invitation in the mail. Also, on Wednesday, May 14 from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., Paige Peterson will be at the Center to help see if you qualify for assistance on Medicare medication. The Center offers many activities for seniors 50 and over. Stop by 1015 E. 12th Ave. or call 405-747-8080 for more information. Make sure to pick up a May calendar of events when you stop by. You will notice some changes in the scheduling of classes that began Monday, May 5. So, please take note that the exercise class will now take place three days a week, Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 9:30 a.m., with line dancing following at 10:30 a.m. Wii play will now be on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 9:30 a.m. Look for more additions coming next month, including water aerobics at the City pool starting on Tuesday, June 3 at 12:30 p.m. Center hours are: Monday through Friday, 9:30 am to 4:30 p.m. and Thursday, 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. for music night. The facility is closed on weekends.

        Monday, May 12 – Changes in scheduling of classes has begun with the Sit ‘n Be Fit exercise class meeting at 9:30 a.m. Come check it out and get in shape. Some exercises are done while sitting and others are done while standing next to your chair utilizing hand weights, stretch bands, and bouncing balls. The women pool players will still be getting together on Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings at 9:30 a.m. They would like for you to join them in some fun games of 8-ball. An art class also comes in during the same time. They bring their own supplies and help each other with suggestions as needed. Line dancing will also take place after exercise class on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 10:30 a.m. This will get you a really good workout! The afternoon brings out bridge, canasta players, and pool shooters. A coed pool tournament will be held at 1:00 p.m. Pool players, 50 and over, are welcome to join the fun competition.

        Tuesday, May 13 – Wii players have adjusted to the new day and time change that is now being held at 9:30 a.m. every Tuesday and Thursday mornings. This is played on a gaming system with each player holding the controls. Wii bowling is the popular game being played now. Come check out the fun! 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, pool/snooker and jig-saw puzzle solving. A coed pool tournament will be held at 1:00 p.m. Pool players, 50 and over, are welcome to join the fun competition.

         Wednesday, May 14 – Sit ‘n Be Fit begins at 9:30 a.m. The class offers a low impact,                  45-minute workout that helps strengthen and tone up your muscles. Afterwards, stay and practice some boot scootin’ line dancing. The women pool players practice their pool shots again beginning at 9:30 a.m. Then, in the afternoon games of canasta, Texas Hold’em, pool and snooker are played along with an afternoon movie, at 2:00 p.m. The movie for this week is a comedy, titled, “The In-Laws.” Remember at 1:00 p.m. you can get assistance on your Medicare medication. It is a first come first serve basis.

         Thursday, May 15 – The fun begins with Wii players wild games of bowling, starting at 9:30 a.m.  In the afternoon, get in a game of canasta, dominoes, pool and snooker. At 2:00 p.m. a wild game of bingo takes place. Everyone is a winner. Don’t miss out on the fun!

         Friday, May 16 – The exercise class, Sit ‘n Be Fit, are enjoying the extra day of exercise during the week.  The free exercise class is offered at the Center at 9:30 a.m. The class can help you test your endurance and strengthen your muscles. It will give you a good workout. If you would like some more exercise, stay after class and join the line dancing group that meets at 10:30 a.m. This is also an extra addition to the schedule. They really get to moving and can work up a sweat while having fun. Other popular Friday morning activities are women’s pool playing and painting in the art class. These begin at 9:30 a.m.  Exercise equipment is also available for use. Afternoon games begin around 1:00 p.m. and consist of; canasta, Texas Hold’em, and pool or snooker.


         Game champions announced for the past week were: social bridge winners; Lynn Fent, 1st; and Mary Thomas, 2nd.  Duplicate bridge winners reported: Lionel and Murna Raff, were 1st and Summer Goebel and Audrey Harrison came in 2nd. Wii bowling game participants also reported that Louella Harshman was high score and Lynn Duncan was second. Also, Vic Berryman won the men’s pool tournament. 

Celebrating May Birthdays at the Senior Activity Center

        The City of Stillwater Senior Activity Center will celebrate participant’s May birthdays on Friday, May 9 at 12:00 noon with a pot-luck luncheon. The Center offers many activities for seniors 50 and over. Stop by 1015 E. 12th Ave. or call 405-747-8080 for more information. Make sure to pick up a May calendar of events when you stop by. You will notice some changes in the scheduling of classes, starting Monday, May 5. So, please take note that the exercise class will now take place three days a week, Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 9:30 a.m., with line dancing following at 10:30 a.m. Wii play will now be on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 9:30 a.m. Look for more additions coming next month, including water aerobics at the City pool starting on Tuesday, June 3 at 12:30 p.m. Center hours are: Monday through Friday, 9:30 am to 4:30 p.m. and Thursday, 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. for music night. The facility is closed on weekends.

        Monday, May 5 – Changes in scheduling of classes start today with the Sit ‘n Be Fit exercise class meeting at 9:30 a.m. Come check it out and get in shape. Some exercises are done while sitting and others are done while standing next to your chair utilizing hand weights, stretch bands, and bouncing balls. The women pool players will still be getting together on Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings at 9:30 a.m. They would like for you to join them in some fun games of 8-ball. An art class also comes in during the same time. They bring their own supplies and help each other with suggestions as needed. Line dancing will also take place after exercise class on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 10:30 a.m. This will get you a really good workout! The afternoon brings out bridge, canasta players, and pool shooters. A coed pool tournament will be held at 1:00 p.m. Pool players, 50 and over, are welcome to join the fun competition.

        Tuesday, May 6 – Wii play is now being held at 9:30 a.m. every Tuesday and Thursday mornings. This is played on a gaming system with each player holding the controls. Wii bowling is the popular game being played now. Come check out the fun! 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, pool/snooker and jig-saw puzzle solving.

         Wednesday, May 7 – Sit ‘n Be Fit begins at 9:30 a.m. The class offers a low impact,                  45-minute workout that helps strengthen and tone up your muscles. Afterwards, stay and practice some boot scootin’ line dancing. The women pool players practice their pool shots again beginning at 9:30 a.m. Then, in the afternoon games of canasta, Texas Hold’em, pool and snooker are played along with an afternoon movie, at 2:00 p.m. The movie for this week is a dramatic movie, titled, “The Book Thief.”

         Thursday, May 8– Another day of Wii playing has been added to the calendar. Wii bowling is the game to play beginning at 9:30 a.m. In the afternoon, get in a game of canasta, dominoes, pool or snooker. At 2:00 p.m. a wild game of bingo takes place. Everyone is a winner. Don’t miss out on the fun!

         Friday, May 9 –Another day of exercise has also been added to the calendar. The free exercise class called Sit ‘n Be Fit is offered at the Center at 9:30 a.m. The class can help you test your endurance and strengthen your muscles. It will give you a good workout. If you would like some more exercise, stay after class and join the line dancing group that meets at 10:30 a.m. This is also an extra addition to the schedule. They really get to moving and can work up a sweat while having fun. Other popular Friday morning activities are women’s pool playing and painting in the art class. These begin at 9:30 a.m.  Exercise equipment is also available for use. The pot-luck birthday luncheon will begin at 12:00 noon. Bring a food dish to share or pay $3/person and enjoy the good fellowshipping. Afternoon games begin around 1:00 p.m. and consist of; canasta, Texas Hold’em, and pool or snooker.


         Game champions announced for the past week were: social bridge winners; Jean Herndon, 1st; and Lynn Fent, 2nd.  Duplicate bridge winners reported: Lionel and Murna Raff, were 1st and Terry Miller and Camille Johnston came in 2nd. Wii bowling game participants also reported that Dennis Morrow was the grand champion. Also, Fred Seamans won the men’s pool tournament. 

Blood Pressure Clinic to be held at the Senior Activity Center

        The City of Stillwater Senior Activity Center will hold a blood pressure clinic sponsored by May’s Home Call Home Health on Tuesday, April 22 at 1:00 p.m. No appointments are needed. The Center also offers many activities for seniors 50 and over. Stop by 1015 E. 12th Ave. or call 405-747-8080 for more information. Make sure to pick up an April calendar of events when you stop by. 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.
        Monday, April 21 – The women pool players would like for you to join them in some fun games of 8-ball every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday mornings at 9:30 a.m. You can bring your pool stick or use one from the Center. An art class also comes in during the same time. They bring their own supplies and help each other with suggestive ideas as needed. Exercise equipment that includes a treadmill, two exercise bikes, and a weight set are available for use, too. The afternoon brings out bridge, canasta players, and pool shooters.
        Tuesday, April 22 – Why not check out the free Sit ‘n Be Fit exercise program? The Center provides this class every Tuesday and Thursday mornings at 9:30 a.m. It offers a low impact, 45 minute workout that helps strengthen and tone up your muscles. Some exercises are done while sitting and others are done while standing next to your chair utilizing hand weights, stretch bands, and bouncing balls. Afterwards, stay and practice some boot scootin’ line dancing. This will get you a really good workout! In the afternoon, games include; canasta, duplicate bridge, dominoes, pitch, pool/snooker and jig-saw puzzle solving. Remember at 1:00 p.m. a blood pressure clinic will be held.
         Wednesday, April 23 – The women pool players practice their pool shots again beginning at 9:30 a.m.  Also, Wii bowling is played on Wednesday morning at the same opening time. They have a really good time. Come check it out! Then, in the afternoon games of canasta, Texas Hold’em, pool and snooker are played along with an afternoon movie, at 2:00 p.m. The movie for this week is a classic Disney movie” titled, “Mary Poppins.”
         Thursday, April 24 – The free exercise class called Sit ‘n Be Fit offered at the Center at 9:30 a.m. can help you test your endurance and strengthen your muscles. It will give you a good workout. If you would like some more exercise, stay after class and join the line dancing group that meets at 10:30 a.m. They really get to moving and can work up a sweat while having fun. In the afternoon, get in a game of canasta, dominoes, pool or snooker. A men’s pool tournament will be held at 1:00 p.m. Men come join the fun competition. At 2:00 p.m. a wild game of bingo takes place. Everyone is a winner. Don’t miss out on the fun!
         Friday, April 25 – Popular Friday morning activities are women’s pool playing and painting in the art class. These begin at 9:30 a.m.  Exercise equipment is also available for use. Afternoon games begin around 1:00 p.m. and consist of; canasta, Texas Hold’em, and pool or snooker.

         Game champions announced for the past week were: social bridge winners; Barbara Geiser, 1st; and Dollie McClary, 2nd.  Duplicate bridge winners reported: Terry Miller and Camille Johnston were 1st; Betty Lowrey and Jane Anderson came in 2nd.  The popular Wii bowling game participants also reported some winners; which were Evelyn Smith, high score of 265 and Dennis Morrow, second high score of 222.