Wednesday, April 6, 2016

Book Review Scheduled at the Stillwater Senior Activity Center

        The City of Stillwater Senior Activity Center will feature a book review on the, “Fire in Beulah”. This book is one of the two being presented for the, “Two Books, One Community” campaign by the Stillwater Public Library. Pat Jaynes will do the review on Thursday, April 7 at 10:30 a.m. There is no charge and the public is welcome to attend. You can sign up at the Public Library for a book discussion and receive a free book. The Center is still offering the free tax help from the AARP tax preparers Mondays through Thursdays, 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon. But this is quickly coming to an end. They will continue this service only until Monday, April 18. 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. The Senior Center offers many activities for people 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, April 4 – Doors open at 9:30 a.m. You can get in line and get your taxes figured by the AARP Tax preparers free of charge. The free Sit and Be Fit exercise class begins then, also. The 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. Women pool players get out their sticks for some rounds of 8-ball pool. 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 a coed pool tournament at 1:00 p.m.

        Tuesday, April 5 – 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, April 6 – Sit ‘n Be Fit exercise class, women’s pool and tax preparations all begin 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, April 7 – 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. Remember, the book review at 10:30 a.m. The community is welcome to participate in the discussion. Starting around 1:00 p.m. canasta and bridge players start dealing out their cards. 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 by everyone and served during the evening.

         Friday, April 8 – 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: Thea Pratt, 1st, and Connie Mennem, 2nd. Duplicate bridge winners were:  Lionel Raff and Al Perry, 1st; and Meg Kletke and Adrienne Hyle, 2nd. The second day of duplicate bridge playing the winning partners were: Treca Baer and Norma Burk came in first, and John and Sandy Boepple, Carl Provence and Gay Lynn Bullock all tied for second place. Champion of the pool tournament for the week was Vic Berryman.

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