Wednesday, October 28, 2015

Stillwater Senior Activity Center Will Offer a Second Flu Shot Clinic

        The City of Stillwater Senior Activity Center has scheduled another flu shot clinic for Wednesday, November 4 starting at 10:30 a.m. This one will be provided by Tiger Drug. There is not a charge if you bring your Medicare card with Part B. The shots will be given on a first come first serve basis. The monthly movie, “My Old Lady”, will be shown Wednesday, November 4 at 2:00 p.m.  This movie is a comedy, drama that stars; Maggie Smith and Kevin Kline. It is rated PG13. The Senior Activity Center offers many activities for participants, 50 years old and older such as; exercise classes, pool/snooker playing, line dancing, Zumba, painting classes, card games, bridge, a monthly movie, and a music night. Hours for participation are Monday through Friday, 9:30 am to 4:30 p.m.; and music night is held on Thursday evening, 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. The facility is closed on weekends. Stop by 1015 E. 12th Ave. or call 405-747-8080 for more information and make sure to pick up a calendar of events.

        The Walk in the Park event for senior walkers is ongoing in Couch Park. Seniors can sign up and log in each time at the Center. Walk the trail ten times and earn a t-shirt and better health.

         Guitar lessons will start up again November 3, at 9:30 a.m. Jim Thomas, will offer these lessons free of charge every Tuesday. Bring your guitar and learn how to play or improve your present skills

        Monday, November 2 – Participants can try out the free exercise class called “Sit ‘n Be Fit”, every Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings at 9:30 a.m. Also, women’s pool playing is another activity that takes place during those same times. The exercise class utilizes stretchy bands to test flexibility and bouncing balls to help with hand/eye coordination, along with stretching and toning exercises. Each person has a chair for some of the exercises and some are done while standing by your chair. The women pool shooters play several friendly rounds of 8-ball and would welcome some new women players to come join in the fun competition. At 10:30 a.m. line dancers step in time to country songs. You are welcome to come join the group and get some exercise while having fun. During the afternoon, canasta and social bridge players get out their cards for plenty of good times. A jig-saw puzzle is always out enticing someone to find another piece. Exercise equipment, including a treadmill, is available too.

        Tuesday, November 3 – Free guitar lessons start back up every Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. Come improve your skills. A fast-paced aerobic exercise dance session called, “Zumba with Angie” takes place at 10:30 a.m. every Tuesday and Thursday. The exercises are done mostly to Latin American dance music. In the afternoon, games are played that include; canasta, duplicate bridge, pool/snooker, and jig-saw puzzle solving. Exercise equipment that includes a treadmill, two exercise bikes, and a weight set are available for use during the afternoon, too. Bingo is played at 2:00 p.m.  It is a lot of laughs and everybody wins a prize!

        Wednesday, November 4 –The exercise class members arrive ready for class at 9:30 a.m.  Women pool players also arrive with their pool sticks anxious to play some 8-ball. Then at 10:30 a.m., after the exercise class, line dancers start kicking up their heels as they keep up with swinging country tunes. During the afternoon, games of canasta and other card games are played.

         Thursday, November 5 – You can work up a good sweat exercising to jazzy tunes in the Zumba class that starts at 10:30 a.m. Afternoon games start at 1:00 p.m. Canasta and bridge are popular games of choice. Bingo is called by a guest caller at 2:00 p.m. Every one bingos and receives a prize. Don’t forget music night at 6:00 p.m. There is always good toe tapping music to enjoy!

         Friday, November 6 – Sit ‘n Be Fit class, women’s pool, and a painting class all begin at 9:30 a.m. During the painting class artists bring their own supplies and get together to paint and discuss their art work. Then at 10:30 a.m. line dancers arrive ready to boot scoot around the floor to some lively tunes. Afternoon games of duplicate bridge begin around 12:15 p.m. Canasta players start coming in around 12:30 p.m. along with pool players and puzzle solvers. At 1:00 p.m. a coed pool tournament will take place. Come enjoy the fun competition 

         Last weeks reported winners for social bridge were: Beverly Dale, 1st, and Sally Simmons, 2nd; duplicate bridge winning partners were; Meg Kletke and Adrienne Hyle, 1st; and Penny Sizemore and Lucy Robinson were 2nd. The second day of duplicate bridge champions were; Treca Baer and Norma Burke, 1st; and Bob Henderson and Judy Million, 2nd.  The winner of the pool tournament this week was Wayne Vinson

The Senior Activity Center is an Active Place!

        The City of Stillwater Senior Activity Center has many activities for participants, 50 years old and older. Activities are offered such as; exercise classes, pool/snooker playing, line dancing, Zumba, painting classes, card games, bridge, a monthly movie, and a music night. Hours for participation are Monday through Friday, 9:30 am to 4:30 p.m.; and music night is held on Thursday evening, 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. The facility is closed on weekends. Stop by 1015 E. 12th Ave. or call 405-747-8080 for more information and make sure to pick up a calendar of events.

        The Walk in the Park event for senior walkers is ongoing in Couch Park. Seniors can sign up and log in each time at the Center. Walk the trail ten times and earn a t-shirt and better health.

        Monday, October 26 – Mondays are active with a free exercise class called “Sit ‘n Be Fit”, women’s pool playing, and a painting/crafting class. These activities start at 9:30 a.m. The exercise class utilizes stretchy bands to test flexibility and bouncing balls to help with hand/eye coordination, along with stretching and toning exercises. Each person has a chair for some of the exercises and some are done while standing by your chair. The women pool shooters play several friendly rounds of 8-ball and would welcome some new women players to come join in the fun competition. Painters and crafters get together and share ideas and pointers for their art work with each other. They do furnish their own art supplies. At 10:30 a.m. line dancers step in time to country songs. You are welcome to come join the group and get some exercise while having fun. During the afternoon, canasta and social bridge players get out their cards for plenty of good times. A jig-saw puzzle is always out enticing someone to find another piece. Exercise equipment, including a treadmill, is available too.

        Tuesday, October 27 – A fast-paced aerobic exercise dance session called, “Zumba with Angie” takes place at 10:30 a.m. every Tuesday and Thursday. The exercises are done mostly to Latin American dance music. In the afternoon, games are played that include; canasta, duplicate bridge, pool/snooker, and jig-saw puzzle solving. Exercise equipment that includes a treadmill, two exercise bikes, and a weight set are available for use during the afternoon, too. Bingo is played at 2:00 p.m.  It is a lot of laughs and everybody wins a prize!

        Wednesday, October 28 – The doors open at 9:30 a.m. and the exercise class members arrive ready to stretch and tone their muscles. Women pool players also arrive with their pool sticks in hand ready to rack up the pool balls. Then at 10:30 a.m., after the exercise class, line dancers start kicking up their heels as they keep up with swinging country tunes. During the afternoon, games of canasta and other card games are played.

         Thursday, October 29 – You can work up a good sweat exercising to jazzy tunes in the Zumba class that starts at 10:30 a.m. Afternoon games start at 1:00 p.m. Canasta and bridge are popular games of choice. At 1:00 p.m. a coed pool tournament will take place. Come enjoy the fun competition. Bingo is called by a guest caller at 2:00 p.m. Every one bingos and receives a prize. Don’t forget music night at 6:00 p.m. There is always good toe tapping music to enjoy!

         Friday, October 30 – Sit ‘n Be Fit class, women’s pool, and the painting class all begin at 9:30 a.m. Then at 10:30 a.m. line dancers arrive ready to boot scoot around the floor to some lively tunes. Afternoon games of duplicate bridge begin around 12:15 p.m. Canasta players start coming in around 12:30 p.m. along with pool players and puzzle solvers.   

         Last weeks reported winners for social bridge were: Thea Pratt, 1st, and Connie Mennom, 2nd; duplicate bridge winning partners were; Al Perry and Lionel Raff, 1st; and Norma Burk and Treca Baer were 2nd. The second day of duplicate bridge champions were; Al Perry and Lionel Raff, 1st; and Lucy Robinson and Terry Miller, 2nd.  The winner of the pool tournament this week was Vic Berrryman.                                                              

Monday, October 12, 2015

Flu Prevention Time at the Stillwater Senior Activity Center

        The City of Stillwater Senior Activity Center is getting ready for the flu season. A flu shot clinic will be offered at the Center on Monday, October 19 starting at 1:00 p.m. HomeCall Home Health will provide the shots free of charge for those who present their Medicare card with Part B. There will be a charge without your card. No early sign up, this will be a first come first serve basis. A sign in sheet will available when you arrive and get in line. The Senior Activity Center is open for participants, 50 years old and older. Many activities are offered, such as: exercise classes, pool/snooker playing, line dancing, Zumba, painting classes, card games, bridge, a monthly movie, and a music night. Hours for participation are Monday through Friday, 9:30 am to 4:30 p.m.; and music night is held on Thursday evening, 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. The facility is closed on weekends. Stop by 1015 E. 12th Ave. or call 405-747-8080 for more information and make sure to pick up a calendar of events.

        The Walk in the Park event for senior walkers is ongoing in Couch Park. Seniors can sign up and log in each time at the Center. Walk the trail ten times and earn a t-shirt and better health.

        Monday, October 19 – Every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday mornings at 9:30 a.m. a free 45-minute exercise class, called Sit ‘n Be Fit is offered, along with a women’s pool playing time. The class utilizes stretchy bands to test flexibility and bouncing balls to help with hand/eye coordination, along with stretching and toning exercises. The women pool shooters play several friendly rounds of 8-ball and would welcome some new women players to come join in the fun competition. Painters and crafters get together on Monday and Friday mornings, too. They share ideas and pointers for their art work with each other. They furnish their own art supplies. At 10:30 a.m. line dancers step in time to country songs. You are welcome to come join the group and get some exercise while having fun. During the afternoon, canasta and social bridge players get out their cards for plenty of good times. A jig-saw puzzle is always out enticing someone to find another piece. Exercise equipment, including a treadmill, is available too. Remember at 1:00 the flu clinic will be held on a first come first serve basis.

        Tuesday, October 20 – “Zumba with Angie” and increase your endurance every Tuesday and Thursday at 10:30 a.m. This is a fast-paced exercise aerobic dance session that is done mostly to Latin American dance music. In the afternoon, games are played that include; canasta, duplicate bridge, pool/snooker, and jig-saw puzzle solving. Exercise equipment that includes a treadmill, two exercise bikes, and a weight set are available for use during the afternoon, too. Bingo is played at 2:00 p.m.  It is a lot of laughs and everybody wins a prize!

        Wednesday, October 21 – Exercise class and women’s pool are enjoyed again at 9:30 a.m.  Then at 10:30 a.m., after the exercise class, line dancers start kicking up their heels as they keep up with swinging country tunes. During the afternoon, games of canasta and other card games are played. At 1:00 p.m. a coed pool tournament will take place. Come enjoy the fun competition.

         Thursday, October 22 – It’s Zumba time! Class starts at 10:30 a.m. You can work up a good sweat exercising to the jazzy tunes. Afternoon games start at 1:00 p.m. Canasta and bridge are popular games of choice. Bingo is called by a guest caller at 2:00 p.m. Every one bingos and receives a prize. Don’t forget music night at 6:00 p.m. There is always good toe tapping music to enjoy!

         Friday, October 23 – The Center’s doors open at 9:30 a.m. for the Sit ‘n Be Fit class, women’s pool, and the painting class. Then at 10:30 a.m. line dancers arrive ready to boot scoot around the floor to some lively tunes. Afternoon games of duplicate bridge begin around 12:15 p.m. Canasta players start coming in around 12:30 p.m. along with pool players and puzzle solvers.   


         Last weeks reported winners for social bridge were: Connie Mennem, 1st, and Bena Harper, 2nd; duplicate bridge winning partners were; Al Perry and Lionel Raff, 1st; and Lucy Robinson and Penny Sizemore, were 2nd. The second day of duplicate bridge champions were; Al Perry and Lionel Raff, 1st; and John and Sandy Boepple, 2nd.  The winner of the pool tournament this week was Wayne Vinson.  

Friday, October 9, 2015

The Stillwater Senior Activity Center is Worth Checking Out!

        The City of Stillwater Senior Activity Center is a place worth putting on your list to check out. The Center is open for participants, 50 years old and older. Many activities are offered, such as: exercise classes, pool/snooker playing, line dancing, Zumba, painting classes, card games, bridge, a monthly movie, and a music night. Hours for participation are Monday through Friday, 9:30 am to 4:30 p.m.; and music night is held on Thursday evening, 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. The facility is closed on weekends. Stop by 1015 E. 12th Ave. or call 405-747-8080 for more information and make sure to pick up a calendar of events.

        The Walk in the Park event for senior walkers is ongoing in Couch Park. Seniors can sign up and log in each time at the Center. Walk the trail ten times and earn a t-shirt and better health.

         Mark your calendars. Coming on Monday, October 19 at 1:00 p.m. a flu shot clinic provided by Home Call Home Health will be held at the Senior Center. Shots will be given at no charge if you show your Medicare card with part B, if you do not have this there will be a charge. This will be a first come first serve basis.

        Monday, October 12 – Check out the free 45-minute exercise workout, called Sit ‘n Be Fit that is offered at the Center every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday mornings at 9:30 a.m. The class utilizes stretchy bands to test flexibility and bouncing balls to help with hand/eye coordination, along with stretching and toning exercises. Also, at the same time and days of the week a women’s pool playing time takes place. The women play several friendly rounds of 8-ball and would welcome some new women players to come join in the fun competition. Painters and crafters get together on Monday and Friday mornings, too. They share ideas and pointers for their art work with each other and bring their own art supplies. At 10:30 a.m. line dancers step in time to country songs. You are welcome to come join the group and get some exercise while having fun. During the afternoon, canasta and social bridge players get out their cards for plenty of good times. A jig-saw puzzle is always out enticing someone to find another piece. Exercise equipment, including a treadmill, is available too.

        Tuesday, October 13 – If you would like to work off some extra calories and have a fun time while doing so, try the free “Zumba with Angie” class offered every Tuesday and Thursday at 10:30 a.m.  This is an exercise aerobic dance session that is done mostly to Latin American dance music. In the afternoon, games are played that include; canasta, duplicate bridge, pool/snooker, and jig-saw puzzle solving. At 1:00 p.m. a coed pool tournament will take place. Come enjoy the fun competition. Exercise equipment that includes a treadmill, two exercise bikes, and a weight set are available for use during the afternoon, too. Bingo is played at 2:00 p.m.  It is a lot of laughs and everyone wins a prize!

        Wednesday, October 14 – Exercise class and women’s pool are enjoyed again at 9:30 a.m.  Then at 10:30 a.m., after the exercise class, line dancers start kicking up their heels as they keep up with swinging country tunes. During the afternoon, games of canasta and other card games are played.

         Thursday, October 15 – It’s Zumba time! Class starts at 10:30 a.m. You can work up a good sweat exercising to the jazzy tunes. Afternoon games start at 1:00 p.m. Canasta and bridge are popular games of choice. Bingo is called by a guest caller at 2:00 p.m. Every one bingos and receives a prize. Don’t forget music night at 6:00 p.m. There is always good toe tapping music to enjoy!

         Friday, October 16 – Sit ‘n Be Fit members meet at 9:30 a.m. ready to get in shape, women  pool players shoot several rounds of 8-ball, and the painting class compare notes on their art projects. Then at 10:30 a.m. line dancers arrive ready to boot scoot around the floor to some lively tunes. Afternoon games of duplicate bridge begin around 12:15 p.m. Canasta players start coming in around 12:30 p.m. along with pool players and puzzle solvers.   


        Last weeks reported winners for social bridge were: Beverly Dale, 1st, and Lynn Fent, 2nd; duplicate bridge winning partners were; Camille Johnston and Terry Miller, 1st; and Carolyn Schwabe and Susana Williams, were 2nd. The second day of duplicate bridge champions were; Al Perry and Lionel Raff, 1st; and Camille Johnston and Betty Lowrey, 2nd.  The winner of the pool tournament this week was Vic Berryman.  

Busy Week Upcoming at the Stillwater Senior Activity Center

        The City of Stillwater Senior Activity Center has several special activities planned for the week ahead. Monday, October 5 a coed pool tournament will be held starting at 1:00 p.m. You are welcome to come join the fun competition. On Wednesday, October 7 the monthly movie; “The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel” will be shown at 2:00 p.m. This is a sequel to the movie shown last month, “The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel”. This movie is a comedy and drama starring; Judi Dench and Maggie Smith. Friday, October 9 at 12:00 noon a birthday pot-luck luncheon will celebrate October birthdays. You can bring a food dish to share or pay $3/person. The Center is open for participants, 50 years old and older. Many activities are offered, such as: exercise classes, pool/snooker playing, line dancing, Zumba, painting classes, card games, bridge, a monthly movie, and a music night. Hours for participation are Monday through Friday, 9:30 am to 4:30 p.m.; and music night is held on Thursday evening, 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. The facility is closed on weekends. Stop by 1015 E. 12th Ave. or call 405-747-8080 for more information and make sure to pick up a calendar of events.

        The Walk in the Park event for senior walkers is ongoing in Couch Park. Seniors can sign up and log in each time at the Center. Walk the trail ten times and earn a t-shirt and better health.

         Mark your calendars. Coming on Monday, October 19 at 1:00 p.m. a flu shot clinic provided by Home Call Home Health will be held at the Senior Center. Shots will be given at no charge if you show your Medicare card with part B, if you do not have this there will be a charge. This will be a first come first serve basis.

 A Fiesta celebration was recently held at the Stillwater Senior Activity Center by the “Zumba with Angie” class. Those enjoying the class and good pot-luck Mexican food afterwards were: front row, left to right; Angela Whitehead, the instructor, Betty Larabee, Susie Cundiff, Gwen Morrow, Angie Hanes, Sam Mulla, and Cheryl Dedrickson.
Back row, left to right; Evelyn Smith and Becky Soukup. The free Zumba class is offered every Tuesday and Thursday at 10:30 a.m. at the Senior Center. Fifty and over seniors are welcome.


        Monday, October 5 – A free 45-minute exercise workout, called Sit ‘n Be Fit is offered at the Center every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday mornings at 9:30 a.m. The class utilizes stretchy bands to test flexibility and bouncing balls to help with hand/eye coordination, along with stretching and toning exercises. Also, at the same time and days of the week a women’s pool playing time takes place. The women play several friendly rounds of 8-ball and would welcome some new women players to come join in the fun competition. Painters and crafters get together on Monday and Friday mornings, too. They share ideas and pointers for their art work with each other and bring their own art supplies. At 10:30 a.m. line dancers step in time to country songs. You are welcome to come join the group and get some exercise while having fun. During the afternoon, canasta and social bridge players get out their cards for plenty of good times. Remember at 1:00 p.m. a coed pool tournament will take place. Join the fun! A jig-saw puzzle is always out enticing someone to find another piece. Exercise equipment, including a treadmill, is available too.

        Tuesday, October 6 – You can get a fun and energetic workout by joining the free “Zumba with Angie” class. This is a dance and exercise class that meets every Tuesday and Thursday mornings at 10:30 a.m. In the afternoon, games are played that include; canasta, duplicate bridge, pool/snooker, and jig-saw puzzle solving. Exercise equipment that includes a treadmill, two exercise bikes, and a weight set are available for use during the afternoon, too. Bingo is played at 2:00 p.m.  It is a lot of laughs and everyone wins a prize!

        Wednesday, October 7 – Time to test your flexibility and increase your endurance by joining the free Sit ‘n Be Fit exercise class at 9:30 a.m. The exercises are done in a combination of sitting and standing, and a chair is always there for support. 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., after the exercise class, line dancers start kicking up their heels as they keep up with swinging country tunes. During the afternoon, games of canasta and other card games are played.

         Thursday, October 8 – It’s Zumba time! Class starts at 10:30 a.m. You can work up a good sweat exercising to the jazzy tunes. Afternoon games start at 1:00 p.m. Canasta and bridge are popular games of choice. Bingo is called by a guest caller at 2:00 p.m. Every one bingos and receives a prize. Don’t forget music night at 6:00 p.m. There is always good toe tapping music to enjoy!

         Friday, October 9 – Exercisers, women 8-ball pool players, and the painting class members all meet up again at 9:30 a.m. Then at 10:30 a.m. line dancers arrive ready to boot scoot around the floor to some lively tunes. Afternoon games of duplicate bridge begin around 12:15 p.m. Canasta players start coming in around 12:30 p.m. along with pool players.   


         Last weeks reported winners for social bridge were: Bena Harper, 1st, and Lynn Fent, 2nd; duplicate bridge winning partners were;  Al Perry and Lionel Raff, were 1st; Bob Henderson and Laurie Schlobohm, were 2nd. The second day of duplicate bridge champions were; Al Perry and Lionel Raff, 1st; and Camille Johnston and Penny Sizemore, 2nd.  The winner of the pool tournament this week was Frank Berry.