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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