Tuesday, March 22, 2016

Birthday Celebration to be Held at the Stillwater Senior Activity Center

        The City of Stillwater Senior Activity Center will celebrate participant’s March birthdays on Wednesday, March 30. Cake and ice cream will be served at 2:00 p.m. to Center participants. The Senior Center offers many activities for people 50 years and older. Come check it out! The Center continues to offer a place to receive free help preparing your income taxes. Trained AARP tax preparers provide their free assistance, Mondays through Thursdays, 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon. They will continue their service clear in to the month of April. No appointments are taken. It is a first come first serve basis. You will need to bring your return from last year if possible, picture identification, social security card, and any income information as needed. 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.

        Monday, March 28 – Tax assistance, Sit and Be Fit exercise class, and women’s pool all begin at 9:30 a.m. The free exercise class uses chairs to do the sitting exercises and some are done while standing by your chair for support if needed. Stretching and toning exercises are done using hand weights, rubber balls, and sponge balls. It is a good 45 minute workout. At 10:30 a.m. after the exercise class a line dancing class continues to get some more exercise while bootscootin’ around the floor. Afternoon brings in card players, bridge games, and pool or snooker playing. This fun begins around 1:00 p.m.

        Tuesday, March 29 – Income tax assistance continues at 9:30 a.m.  “Zumba with Angie” is a dance exercise class that is offered on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. The exercises are done mostly to Latin American dance music. It will give you a good fun workout. Please wear good sturdy shoes. No slide on types. In the afternoon, games are played that include; canasta, duplicate bridge, pool/snooker, and jig-saw puzzle solving. Exercise equipment that includes 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, March 30 – Morning activities start at 9:30 a.m. and include the Sit ‘n Be Fit exercise class, women’s pool and tax preparations. 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 2:00 p.m., the March birthday celebration for participants will begin with cake and ice cream being served.

         Thursday, March 31 – Tax help continues on a first come first serve basis at 9:30 a.m. Then at 10:30 a.m. the Zumba class members start moving to some jazzy tunes. They can work up quite a sweat by the end of the class. Starting around 1:00 p.m. canasta and bridge players start dealing out their cards. A coed pool tournament will be held at 1:00 p.m. Come enjoy the fun competition. Bingo has a guest caller on Thursdays and games begin at 2:00 p.m. You should come have some fun! Music night musicians start tuning up their instruments at 5:30 p.m. and by 6:00 p.m. they are ready to entertain the audience with country tunes until 8:30 p.m.  Snacks are brought in and served during the evening.

         Friday, April 1 – The Center opens up at 9:30 a.m. and the exercisers and women pool players start arriving ready to have a good time. Also, on Friday mornings, a painting class is held. You should bring your painting or crafting supplies and share your skills with the class. Line dancers start their routines at 10:30 a.m. after the exercise class. Afternoon card games begin around 12:30 p.m. except for duplicate bridge, which begins at 12:15 p.m.  Also, a puzzle is always out on the table waiting for a piece to be found.


         Last weeks reported winners for social bridge were: Barbara Geiser, 1st, and Lynn Fent, 2nd. Duplicate bridge winners were:  Meg Kletke and Adrienne Hyle, 1st; and Lucy Robinson and Jane Anderson, 2nd.  Champion of the pool tournament for the week was Vic Berryman.

Tuesday, March 15, 2016

Spring has Sprung at the Stillwater Senior Activity Center

        The City of Stillwater Senior Activity Center participants are ready for the spring time and the longer daylight hours. They can spend more time at the Senior Center participating in the many activities offered for participants 50 years and older. Come check it out!  The Center continues to offer a place to receive free help preparing your income taxes. Trained AARP tax preparers provide their free assistance, Mondays through Thursdays, 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon. They will continue their service clear in to the month of April. No appointments are taken. It is a first come first serve basis. You will need to bring your return from last year if possible, picture identification, social security card, and any income information as needed. 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.

        Monday, March 21 – Starting at 9:30 a.m. the AARP tax preparers will be ready to figure your taxes free of charge until 12:00 noon. Also, the free Sit ‘n Be Fit exercise class members arrive ready to get their stretch on and the women pool players gather with pool sticks in hand. At 10:30 a.m. after the exercise class a line dancing class continues to get some more exercise while bootscootin’ around the floor. Afternoon brings in card players, bridge games, and pool or snooker playing. This fun begins around 1:00 p.m.

        Tuesday, March 22 – Income tax assistance continues at 9:30 a.m.  “Zumba with Angie” is a dance exercise class that is offered on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. The exercises are done mostly to Latin American dance music. It will give you a good fun workout. Please wear good sturdy shoes. No slide on types. In the afternoon, games are played that include; canasta, duplicate bridge, pool/snooker, and jig-saw puzzle solving. Exercise equipment that includes 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, March 23 – Sit ‘n Be Fit exercise class, women’s pool and tax assistance all begin 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. A coed nine ball, pool tournament will be held at 1:00 p.m. Come enjoy the fun competition.

         Thursday, March 24 –Tax help continues on a first come first serve basis at 9:30 a.m. Then at 10:30 a.m. the Zumba class members start fast moving too some jazzy tunes. They can work up quite a sweat by the end of the class. Starting around 1:00 p.m. canasta and bridge players are dealing out their cards. Bingo has a guest caller on Thursdays and starts at 2:00 p.m. You should come have some fun! Music night musicians start tuning up their instruments at 5:30 p.m. and by 6:00 p.m. they are ready to entertain the audience with country tunes until 8:30 p.m.  Snacks are brought in and served during the evening.

         Friday, March 25 – The exercisers and women pool players all get together again at 9:30 a.m. Also, on Friday mornings, a painting class is held. You should bring your painting or crafting supplies and share your skills with the class. Line dancers start their routines at 10:30 a.m. after the exercise class. Afternoon card games begin around 12:30 p.m. except for duplicate bridge, which begins at 12:15 p.m.  Also, a puzzle is always out on the table waiting for a piece to be found.

         Last weeks reported winners for social bridge were: Louie Geiser, 1st, and Connie Mennem, 2nd. Duplicate bridge winners were:  Al Perry and Lionel Raff, 1st; and Jerry Koelsch and Sandy Boepple, 2nd.  The second day of duplicate bridge, the winning partners were: Al Perry and Lionel Raff, 1st; and Meg Kletke and Adrienne Hyle, 2nd. Champion of the pool tournament for the week was Frank Berry.

Spring Forward at the Stillwater Senior Activity Center

        The City of Stillwater Senior Activity Center participants will have more daylight to get out  and enjoy now with the daylight savings time change. Stopping by the Senior Center should be on your “to do” list. Many activities are offered for participants 50 years and older. Come check it out!  The Center continues to offer a place to receive free help preparing your income taxes. Trained AARP tax preparers provide their free assistance, Mondays through Thursdays, 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon. They will continue their service clear in to the month of April. No appointments will be taken. It is a first come first serve basis. You will need to bring your return from last year if possible, picture identification, social security card, and any income information as needed. 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.

        Monday, March 14 – Doors to the Center open at 9:30 a.m. At that time, people waiting to get help figuring their income taxes can come in and get signed up. Also, those anxious to get in the free Sit ‘n Be Fit exercise class arrive ready to get their stretch on and women pool players gather then with pool sticks in hand. At 10:30 a.m. after the exercise class a line dancing class continues to get some more exercise while bootscootin’ around the floor. Afternoon brings in card players, bridge games, and pool or snooker playing. This fun begins around 1:00 p.m.

        Tuesday, March 15 – Income tax assistance begins at 9:30 a.m.  “Zumba with Angie” is a dance exercise class that is offered on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. The exercises are done mostly to Latin American dance music. It will give you a good fun workout. In the afternoon, games are played that include; canasta, duplicate bridge, pool/snooker, and jig-saw puzzle solving. A coed nine ball, pool tournament will be held at 1:00 p.m. Come enjoy the fun competition. Exercise equipment that includes 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, March 16 – Sit ‘n Be Fit exercise class, women’s pool and tax assistance all begin 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, March 17 –Tax help continues on a first come first serve basis at 9:30 a.m. Then at 10:30 a.m. the Zumba class members start fast moving too some jazzy tunes. They can work up quite a sweat by the end of the class. Starting around 1:00 p.m. canasta and bridge players are dealing out their cards. Bingo has a guest caller on Thursdays and starts at 2:00 p.m. You should come have some fun! Music night musicians start tuning up their instruments at 5:30 p.m. and by 6:00 p.m. they are ready to entertain the audience with country tunes until 8:30 p.m.  Snacks are served during the evening.

         Friday, March 18 – Exercisers, women pool players, and a painting class all start at 9:30 a.m. You should bring your painting or crafting supplies and share your skills with the class. Line dancers start their routines at 10:30 a.m. after the exercise class. Afternoon card games begin around 12:30 p.m. except for duplicate bridge, which begins at 12:15 p.m.  Also, a puzzle is always out on the table waiting for a piece to be found.


         Last weeks reported winners for social bridge were: Lynn Fent, 1st, and Mallory Owen, 2nd. Duplicate bridge winners were:  Al Perry and Lionel Raff, 1st; and Adrienne Hyle and Meg Kletke, 2nd.  The second day of duplicate bridge, the winning partners were: Al Perry and Lionel Raff, 1st; and Linda Horstman and Norma Burk, 2nd. Champion of the pool tournament for the week was Wayne Vinson.

Stillwater Senior Activity Center Offers Free Income Tax Assistance

        The City of Stillwater Senior Activity Center continues to offer a place to receive free help preparing your income taxes. Trained AARP tax preparers provide their free assistance, Mondays through Thursdays, 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon. They will continue their service clear in to the month of April. No appointments will be taken. It is a first come first serve basis. You will need to bring your return from last year if possible, picture identification, social security card, and any income information as needed. Many activities are offered for participants 50 years and older. Come check it out! 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.

        Monday, March 7 – Income tax help, Sit ‘n Be Fit exercise class and women’s pool playing all begin at 9:30 a.m. The free exercise class will give you a good stretching and flexing of those muscles. The women pool players have a good time playing several rounds of 8-ball and they would like for some more players to come and join them every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday mornings at 9:30 a.m. At 10:30 a.m. after the exercise class a line dancing class continues to get some more exercise while bootscootin’ around the floor. Afternoon brings in card players, bridge games, and pool or snooker playing. This fun begins around 1:00 p.m. A coed nine ball pool tournament will be held at 1:00 p.m.  Come enjoy the fun competition.

        Tuesday, March 8 – Income tax assistance begins at 9:30 a.m. after the doors open.  “Zumba with Angie” is a dance exercise class that is offered on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. The exercises are done mostly to Latin American dance music. It will give you a good fun workout. In the afternoon, games are played that include; canasta, duplicate bridge, pool/snooker, and jig-saw puzzle solving. Exercise equipment that includes 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, March 9 – Sit ‘n Be Fit exercise class, women’s pool and tax assistance all begin 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, March 10 –Tax help starts at 9:30 a.m. Then at 10:30 a.m. the Zumba class members start fast moving too some jazzy tunes. They can work up quite a sweat by the end of the class. Starting around 1:00 p.m. canasta and bridge players are dealing out their cards. Bingo has a guest caller on Thursdays and starts at 2:00 p.m. You should come have some fun! Music night musicians start tuning up their instruments at 5:30 p.m. and by 6:00 p.m. they are ready to entertain the audience with country tunes until 8:30 p.m.  Snacks are served during the evening.

         Friday, March 11 – Exercisers, women pool players, and a painting class all start at 9:30 a.m. You should bring your painting or crafting supplies and share your skills with the class. Line dancers start their routines at 10:30 a.m. after the exercise class. Afternoon card games begin around 12:30 p.m. except for duplicate bridge, which begins at 12:15 p.m.  Also, a puzzle is always out on the table waiting for a piece to be found.


         Last weeks reported winners for social bridge were: Louie Geiser, 1st, and Anna Cooper, 2nd. Duplicate bridge winners were:  Al Perry and Lionel Raff, 1st; and Betty Lowrey and Patricia Logan, 2nd.  The second day of duplicate bridge, the winning partners were: Meg Kletke and Adrienne Hyle, 1st; and Gay Lynn Bullock and Carl Provence, 2nd. Champion of the pool tournament for the week was Wayne Vinson.