Wednesday, November 25, 2015

Stillwater Senior Activity Center will hold a Defensive Driving Class

        The City of Stillwater Senior Activity Center will be holding a defensive driving class on Monday, December 7 from 9:45 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Sign up now, class is limited. Meridian Technology Center will be instructing the course. By taking the class, you could possible receive a discount on your vehicle insurance. Check with your insurance provider. Also, on Friday, December 11 at 12:00 noon participant’s December birthdays will be celebrated with a pot-luck luncheon. Ham with pineapple will be the entrée and participants can bring a food dish to share or pay $3/person and enjoy the socialization. The Senior Activity Center offers many activities for participants, 50 years old and older. Hours for participation are Monday through Friday, 9:30 am to 4:30 p.m.; and music night is held on Thursday evenings, 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, December 7 – Join the free exercise class called, “Sit ‘n Be Fit” and get ready for the upcoming holiday season. It is held every Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings 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. Women pool players also come in at 9:30 a.m. and play several friendly rounds of 8-ball. They would welcome some new women players to come join in the fun competition. Also, remember starting at 9:45 a.m. the defensive driving class will get underway. 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, December 8 – You can also get in shape by joining the “Zumba with Angie” class offered at the Center. This is a fast pace dance exercise class that 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, December 9 – Exercisers are ready to tone and shape up beginning at 9:30 a.m.  in the “Sit ‘n Be Fit” exercise class. Women pool players also get out their pool sticks for some good friendly 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. The Center will start to look like Christmas as participants and the staff members get out the decorations and put up the Christmas tree starting at 10:30 a.m. Volunteers are welcome to come and help. During the afternoon, games of canasta and other card games are played. At 2:00 p.m. the monthly movie, with a Christmas theme, will be shown.

         Thursday, December 10 – It is Zumba time again at 10:30 a.m. Work up a good sweat by moving to the jazzy tunes. Then in the afternoon canasta, bridge, other card games, and pool/snooker are played. At 2:00 p.m. it is time to call out “bingo” as the numbers are called out by a guest caller. Everyone is a winner!

         Friday, December 11 – Friday mornings are busy starting at 9:30 a.m., with Sit ‘n Be Fit exercise class, women’s pool, and a painting class. The painting class is a good social time to bring your art supplies and get creative and discuss your project ideas with the other class members. Also, preparations are being made to get ready for the 12:00 noon pot-luck birthday luncheon. Bring a dish or pay $3 and join the good food. A popular game in the afternoon, starting around 12:15 p.m., is duplicate bridge. Then canasta players start coming in around 12:30 p.m. They all have a good time and enjoy the fellowshipping. At 1:00 p.m. a coed pool tournament will take place. Come enjoy the fun competition.  A puzzle is always out waiting for someone to come by and put in a piece or two.


         Last weeks reported winners for social bridge were: Lynn Fent, 1st, and Beverly Dale, 2nd.  Duplicate bridge did not meet because of the holiday. 

Stillwater Senior Activity Center Gets Ready for Defensive Driving Class

        The City of Stillwater Senior Activity Center will be holding a defensive driving class on Monday, December 7 from 9:45 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Sign up now, class is limited. Meridian Technology Center will be instructing the course. By taking the class, you could possible receive a discount on your vehicle insurance. Check with your insurance provider. The Senior Activity Center offers many activities for participants, 50 years old and older. Hours for participation are Monday through Friday, 9:30 am to 4:30 p.m.; and music night is held on Thursday evenings, 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, November 30 – Join the free exercise class called, “Sit ‘n Be Fit” and work off those extra calories consumed over Thanksgiving.  It is held every Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings 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. Women pool players also come in at 9:30 a.m. and play several friendly rounds of 8-ball. They 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, December 1 – The “Zumba with Angie” class will work off those extra calories. This is a fast pace dance exercise class that 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. At 1:00 p.m. a coed pool tournament will take place. Come enjoy the fun competition. Bingo is played at 2:00 p.m.  It is a lot of laughs and everybody wins a prize!

        Wednesday, December 2 – Exercisers meet up again at 9:30 a.m. to tone up in the “Sit ‘n Be Fit” exercise class. Women pool players also get out their pool sticks for some good friendly 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. The Center will start to look like Christmas as participants and the staff members get out the decorations and put up the Christmas tree starting at 10:30 a.m. Volunteers are welcome to come and help. During the afternoon, games of canasta and other card games are played. At 2:00 p.m. the monthly movie, with a Christmas theme, will be shown.

         Thursday, December 3 – It is Zumba time again at 10:30 a.m. Work up a good sweat by moving to the jazzy tunes. Then in the afternoon canasta, bridge, other card games, and pool/snooker are played. At 2:00 p.m. it is time to call out “bingo” as the numbers are called out by a guest caller. Everyone is a winner!

         Friday, December 4 – Friday mornings are busy starting at 9:30 a.m., with Sit ‘n Be Fit exercise class, women’s pool, and a painting class. The painting class is a good social time to bring your art supplies and get creative and discuss your project ideas with the other class members. A popular game in the afternoon, starting around 12:15 p.m., is duplicate bridge. Then canasta players start coming in around 12:30 p.m. They all have a good time and enjoy the fellowshipping. Pool tables are also open for some games. A puzzle is always out waiting for someone to come by and put in a piece or two.


         Last weeks reported winners for social bridge were: Anna Cooper, 1st, and Thea Pratt, 2nd; duplicate bridge winning partners were; Al Perry and Lionel Raff, 1st and Betty Lowrey and Patricia Logan, were 2nd. The second day of duplicate bridge, Al Perry and Lionel Raff came in first; and Treca Baer, Norma Burk, Camille Johnston and Betty Lowrey all tied for second place. The winner of the pool tournament this week was Jack Ventris.

Stillwater Senior Activity Center will Close for Holiday

        The City of Stillwater Senior Activity Center will close on Thursday, November 26 and Friday, November 27 for the Thanksgiving holiday. Regular hours will resume on Monday, November 30 at 9:30 a.m. The Senior Activity Center offers many activities for participants, 50 years old and older. Hours for participation are Monday through Friday, 9:30 am to 4:30 p.m.; and music night is held on Thursday evenings, 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. However, there will be no music this week due to the holiday. 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.

         Notice, coming on Monday, December 7 a defensive driving class will take place from 9:30 a.m. to approximate 4:00 p.m. A lunch break will be given. A sign-up sheet is out now at the Senior Center, so come by or give the Center a call to sign-up. Space is limited. You might be able to receive a discount on your vehicle insurance.

        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, November 23 – The holidays are coming so don’t wait for your New Year’s resolutions. Start now on an exercise program. The Center offers a free exercise class called, “Sit ‘n Be Fit”. It is held every Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings 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. Women pool players also come in at 9:30 a.m. and play several friendly rounds of 8-ball. They 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 24 – 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 25 – Exercisers meet up again at 9:30 a.m. to tone up in the “Sit ‘n Be Fit” exercise class. Women pool players also get out their pool sticks for some good friendly 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. At 1:00 p.m. a coed pool tournament will take place. Come enjoy the fun competition.

         Thursday, November 26 – Center is closed for the holiday.

         Friday, November 27 – Center is closed.


         Last weeks reported winners for social bridge were: Lynn Fent, 1st, and Sally Simmons, 2nd; duplicate bridge winning partners were; Al Perry and Lionel Raff, 1st and Jane Anderson and Camille Johnston, were 2nd . The second day of duplicate bridge, Al Perry and Lionel Raff came in first; and Treca Baer and Norma Burk were second. The winner of the pool tournament this week was Fred Seamons.

Wednesday, November 11, 2015

Free Blood Pressure Checks at the Stillwater Senior Activity Center

        The City of Stillwater Senior Activity Center will offer free blood pressure checks on Tuesday, November 17 at 1:00 p.m. These checks will be provided by HomeCall Home Health on a first come first serve basis. The Senior Activity Center offers many activities for participants, 50 years old and older. 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, November 16 – It is a good time to start thinking about joining an exercise group. The Center offers a free exercise class called, “Sit ‘n Be Fit”. It is held every Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings 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. Women pool players also come in at 9:30 a.m. and play several friendly rounds of 8-ball. They 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 17 – Free guitar lessons are being offered every Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. Come let Jim Thomas help you improve your skills. He will be taking new students through the month of November only. 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. At 1:00 p.m. a coed pool tournament will take place. Come enjoy the fun competition. Also, at 1:00 p.m. free blood pressure checks will be taken. No appointment is needed. 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 18 – Exercisers meet up again at 9:30 a.m. to tone up in the “Sit ‘n Be Fit” exercise class. Women pool players also get out their pool sticks for some good friendly 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. Pool and snooker shooting are also popular.

         Thursday, November 19 – You can come at 10:30 a.m. and work up a good sweat by keeping up with the Zumba class members. 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 20 – Friday mornings are busy with Sit ‘n Be Fit class, women’s pool, and a painting class that 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.


        Last weeks reported winners for social bridge were: Mallory Owen, 1st, and Barbara Geiser, 2nd; duplicate bridge winning partners were; Betty Lowrey and Patricia Logan, 1st and Al Perry and Lionel Raff, were 2nd . The second day of duplicate bridge, Al Perry and Lionel Raff came in first; and Sandy and John Boepple were second. The previous week winning duplicate bridge players, Al Perry and Lionel Raff were first; and Meg Kletke and Adrienne Hyle were second. The winner of the pool tournament this week was Jack Ventis.

Senior Center to Celebrate November Birthdays

        The City of Stillwater Senior Activity Center will hold a pot-luck luncheon to celebrate participates November birthdays. The celebration will start at 12:00 noon, Friday, November 13. Turkey will be served as the entrée. You can bring a food dish to share or pay $3/person and enjoy the delicious food and friendly conversations. The Senior Activity Center offers many activities for participants, 50 years old and older such as; exercise classes, pool/snooker playing, guitar lessons, 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, November 9 – Start getting ready for all those extras calories consumed from your Thanksgiving meal by joining the free exercise class called “Sit ‘n Be Fit”, offered at the Center every Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings 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. Women pool players also come in at 9:30 a.m. and play several friendly rounds of 8-ball. They 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. At 1:00 p.m. a coed pool tournament will take place. Come enjoy the fun competition 

        Tuesday, November 10 – Free guitar lessons have started back up every Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. Come let Jim Thomas help you 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 11 – The morning activities get started at 9:30 a.m. which include; the free exercise class and women’s pool playing. 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. Pool and snooker shooting are also popular.

         Thursday, November 12 – A good way to burn off those extra calories is by joining the free “Zumba with Angie” class that 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, November 13 – 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. At 12:00 noon the pot-luck birthday luncheon will begin. Everyone will enjoy turkey as the main entrée. Bring a dish to share or pay $3/person and make some new friends. 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: Barbara Geiser, 1st, and Cindy Smith, 2nd; duplicate bridge winning partners were; Al Perry and Lionel Raff, 1st; and Linda Ely and Judy Rebman were 2nd. The winner of the pool tournament this week was Vic Berryman.