Monday, August 28, 2017

Stillwater Senior Activity Center Closed for Labor Day



The City of Stillwater Senior Activity Center will close Monday, September 4 in honor of Labor Day. Regular activities for seniors 50 years old and older will resume on Tuesday. These activities include: card games, pool and snooker, bridge, exercise classes, line dancing, Zumba, bingo, a painting/crafting class, and an evening of music with country tunes performed by several musicians. Exercise equipment that includes an exercise bike, a treadmill, and a weight set are available for use in the afternoons. Also, a walking trail is located right outside by the Center, in Couch Park. Regular hours at the Senior Center are Monday through Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; and music night is held on the second and fourth Thursday during the summer, from 6 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. Please note; music night will not take place this week.
Monday, September 4 – The Center is closed.
Tuesday, September 5 – The free Zumba with Angie class will not meet today. It will return on Thursday at 10:30 a.m. It is a faster moving exercise/dance class. Good sturdy shoes are required for all the quick stepping, no backless, slide on types are allowed. Afternoon games include; canasta, duplicate bridge, and pool/snooker. Most cards games begin at 1 p.m. except for duplicate bridge which starts at 12:15 p.m. Two rounds of bingo are called at 2 p.m. It is a fun time and everybody wins a prize!
Wednesday, September 6 – Activities get under way starting at 9:30 a.m. with the free Sit ‘n Be Fit exercise class and women’s pool playing time. Then at 10:30 a.m., line dancers do some quick stepping to country tunes. In the afternoon, at 12:45 p.m. blood pressure checks will be taken by Humanity Hospice. No appointments are taken. It is a first come first serve basis. Also, games of canasta and other card games are played starting around 1 p.m. along with pool and snooker. A puzzle is always out ready to be solved.
Thursday, September 7 – Guitar music can be heard as guitar lessons start at 9:30 a.m. Then at 10:30 a.m. the Zumba class members join up again with Angie and work on their steps to the Latin American music. The afternoon brings out canasta and bridge players and pool players, at 1 p.m. Exciting games of bingo begin at 2 p.m. Music night is not scheduled for this Thursday.
Friday, September 8 –Receive a good stretching and toning workout with the Sit ‘n Be Fit exercise class at 9:30 a.m. Or join the women pool players in some friendly 8-ball games Also, at 9:30 a.m. a painting class is open to artists to bring in their art supplies and get creative and share their ideas with each other. The painting class time now continues into the afternoon so that it can accommodate more artists. At 10:30 a.m., line dancers start strolling across the floor keeping time to the country music. During the afternoon, duplicate bridge starts at 12:15 and canasta, pool and snooker playing begins around 1 p.m. The puzzle table is always waiting for someone to stop by and find a piece to the puzzle.
Last weeks reported social bridge winners were: Louie Geiser, 1st, and Norma Jean Shamblin, 2nd. Duplicate bridge winning partners for the week were: Adrienne Hyle and Meg Kletke, 1st; and Charles Foreman and Linda Horstman, 2nd. Winners in the second day of duplicate bridge were: Betty Lowrey and Camille Johnston, 1st; and Adrienne Hyle, Meg Kletke, John and Sandy Boepple all tied for 2nd.    

Monday, August 21, 2017

Stillwater Senior Activity Center Plans a Birthday Celebration



The City of Stillwater Senior Activity Center will celebrate participant’s August birthdays Wednesday, August 30. At 2 p.m. cake and ice cream will be served. Activities offered to seniors 50 years old and older include: card games, pool and snooker, bridge, exercise classes, line dancing, Zumba, bingo, a painting/crafting class, and an evening of music with country tunes performed by several musicians. Exercise equipment that includes an exercise bike, a treadmill, and a weight set are available for use in the afternoons. Also, a walking trail is located right outside by the Center, in Couch Park. Regular hours at the Senior Center are Monday through Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; and music night is held on the second and fourth Thursday during the summer, from 6 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. Please note; music night will not take place this week.
Monday, August 28 – A free exercise class, called Sit ‘n Be Fit is offered every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday mornings at 9:30. Some exercises are done while standing, but a chair is always there for support. Also, women pool players start racking up the pool balls at 9:30 a.m. They enjoy some friendly competition in several rounds 8-ball games. Bring your pool stick or use one at the Center and join the fun. After the exercise class, a line dancing class is held. The boot scootin’ begins at 10:30 a.m. At 1 p.m. canasta, social bridge, pool, and snooker are played. If you like to do jig-saw puzzles, check out the puzzle table and test your puzzle skills.
Tuesday, August 29 – The Center offers another type of exercise class, called Zumba with Angie. It is a faster moving exercise/dance class that is offered every Tuesday and Thursday at 10:30 a.m. Good sturdy shoes are required for all the quick stepping, no backless, slide on types are allowed. Afternoon games include; canasta, duplicate bridge, and pool/snooker. Most cards games begin at 1 p.m. except for duplicate bridge which starts at 12:15 p.m. Two rounds of bingo are called at 2 p.m. It is a fun time and everybody wins a prize!
Wednesday, August 30 – The morning starts off at 9:30 a.m. with Sit ‘n Be Fit exercisers and women pool players. Then at 10:30 a.m., line dancers do some quick stepping to country tunes. In the afternoon, games of canasta and other card games are played starting around 1 p.m. along with pool and snooker. A puzzle is always out ready to be solved. Remember, the birthday celebration with cake and ice cream starting at 2 p.m.
Thursday, August 31 – Guitar strumming lessons begin at 9:30 a.m. Then at 10:30 a.m. the Zumba class members join up again with Angie and work on their steps to the Latin American music. The afternoon brings out canasta and bridge players and pool players, at 1 p.m. Exciting games of bingo begin at 2 p.m. Music night is not scheduled for this Thursday.
Friday, September 1 – Test out your flexibility and endurance with the Sit ‘n Be Fit exercise class. Or join the women pool players after the doors open at 9:30 a.m. Also, the painting/crafting class artists bring in their art supplies ready to show off their skills and share their ideas with each other. They would like to welcome new painters to the group. At 10:30 a.m., line dancers start strolling across the floor keeping time to the country music. During the afternoon, duplicate bridge starts at 12:15 and canasta, pool and snooker playing begins around 1 p.m. The puzzle table is always waiting for someone to stop by and find a piece to the puzzle.
Last weeks reported social bridge winners were: Cheryll Armstong-Kaukis, 1st, and Beverly Geiser, 2nd. Duplicate bridge winning partners for the week were: Al Perry and Lionel Raff, 1st; and John and Sandy Boepple, 2nd

Monday, August 14, 2017

Venture Out to the Stillwater Senior Activity Center



The City of Stillwater Senior Activity Center participants want you to venture out of your house and see what the Center has to offer for ages 50 and over. Activities offered to you include: card games, pool and snooker, bridge, exercise classes, line dancing, Zumba, bingo, a painting/crafting class, and an evening of music with country tunes performed by several musicians. Exercise equipment that includes an exercise bike, a treadmill, and a weight set are available for use in the afternoons. Also, a walking trail is located right outside by the Center, in Couch Park. Regular hours at the Senior Center are Monday through Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; and music night is held on the second and fourth Thursday during the summer, from 6 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. Please note; music night will take place this week on Thursday starting at 6 p.m.
Monday, August 21 – You can participate in the free exercise class, called Sit ‘n Be Fit. It takes place every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday mornings at 9:30. Some exercises are done while standing, but a chair is always there for support. Also, women pool players come in at 9:30 a.m. for some friendly competition in 8-ball games. Bring your pool stick or use one at the Center and join the fun. After the exercise class, a line dancing class is held. The boot scootin’ begins at 10:30 a.m. At 1 p.m. canasta, social bridge, pool, and snooker are played. If you like to do jig-saw puzzles, check out the puzzle table and test your puzzle skills.
Tuesday, August 22 – Zumba with Angie will get you even more exercise. It is a faster moving exercise/dance class that is offered every Tuesday and Thursday at 10:30 a.m. Good sturdy shoes are required for all the quick stepping, no backless, slide on types are allowed. Afternoon games include; canasta, duplicate bridge, and pool/snooker. Most cards games begin at 1 p.m. except for duplicate bridge which starts at 12:15 p.m. Two rounds of bingo are called at 2 p.m. It is a fun time and everybody wins a prize!
Wednesday, August 23 – The morning starts off at 9:30 a.m. with Sit ‘n Be Fit exercisers and women pool players. Then at 10:30 a.m., line dancers do some quick stepping to country tunes. In the afternoon, games of canasta and other card games are played starting around 1 p.m. along with pool and snooker. A puzzle is always out ready to be solved.
Thursday, August 24 – Guitars are out and lessons begin at 9:30 a.m. Then at 10:30 a.m. the Zumba class members join up again with Angie and work on their steps to the Latin American music. The afternoon brings out canasta and bridge players and pool players, at 1 p.m. Exciting games of bingo begin at 2 p.m. Music night gets under way starting at 6 p.m. Bring a snack to share with everyone and enjoy the country music.
Friday, August 25 – It is time for the Sit ‘n Be Fit exercise class members to get in shape, and the women pool players to get their pool sticks out, after the doors open at 9:30 a.m. Also, a painting/crafting class arrives with their art supplies ready to show off their art skills and share their ideas with each other. They would like to welcome new painters to the group. At 10:30 a.m., line dancers start strolling across the floor keeping time to the country music. During the afternoon, duplicate bridge starts at 12:15 and canasta, pool and snooker playing begins around     1 p.m. The puzzle table is always waiting for someone to stop by and find a piece to the puzzle.
Last weeks reported social bridge winners were: Norma Jean Shamblin, 1st, and Barbara Geiser, 2nd. Duplicate bridge winning partners for the week were: Al Perry and Lionel Raff, 1st; and Norma Burk and Charles Foreman, 2nd.   

Thursday, August 3, 2017

Stillwater Senior Activity Center Makes Plans for Seasonal Luncheon



The City of Stillwater Senior Activity Center is planning a hamburger cookout for their seasonal celebration luncheon. Hamburgers and side dishes will be served to Center participants Friday, August 11 starting at 12 p.m. Cost is $2/person and tickets will only be sold at the door during the day of the luncheon. The Center offers a cool place to enjoy various activities for participants age 50 and over. Activities include: card games, pool and snooker, bridge, exercise classes, line dancing, Zumba, bingo, a painting/crafting class, and an evening of music with country tunes performed by several musicians. Exercise equipment that includes an exercise bike, a treadmill, and a weight set are available for use in the afternoons. Also, a walking trail is located right outside by the Center, in Couch Park. Regular hours at the Senior Center are Monday through Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; and music night is held on the second and fourth Thursday during the summer, from 6 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. Please note; music night will be held this Thursday, August 10 at 6 p.m.
Monday, August 7 – If you would like to try a free exercise class, come take part in the Sit ‘n Be Fit class offered every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday mornings at 9:30 a.m. The class provides a good workout to help tone your muscles. Some exercises are done while standing, but a chair is always there for support. Also, women pool players come in at 9:30 a.m. for some friendly competition in 8-ball games. Bring your pool stick or use one at the Center and join the fun. After the exercise class, a line dancing class is held. The boot scootin’ begins at 10:30 a.m. At 1 p.m. canasta, social bridge, pool, and snooker are played. If you like to do jig-saw puzzles, check out the puzzle table and test your puzzle skills.
Tuesday, August 8 – For a faster moving exercise/dance class, you should come and experience Angie’s Zumba class offered every Tuesday and Thursday at 10:30 a.m. If you follow along with her to the Latin/American type music, you will definitely work up a sweat. Good sturdy shoes are required for all the quick stepping, no backless, slide on types are allowed. Afternoon games include; canasta, duplicate bridge, and pool/snooker. Most cards games begin at 1 p.m. except for duplicate bridge which starts at 12:15 p.m. Two rounds of bingo are called at 2 p.m. It is a fun time and everybody wins a prize!
Wednesday, August 9 – Sit ‘n Be Fit exercisers and women pool players come in again to take part in their activities at 9:30 a.m. Then at 10:30 a.m., line dancers do some quick stepping to country tunes. In the afternoon, games of canasta and other card games are played starting around 1 p.m. along with pool and snooker. A puzzle is always out ready to be solved.
Thursday, August 10 – Guitar lessons start at 9:30 a.m. Then at 10:30 a.m. the Zumba class members join up again with Angie and work on their steps to the Latin American music. The afternoon brings out canasta and bridge players and pool players, at 1 p.m. Exciting games of bingo begin at 2 p.m. Music night will take place tonight. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. for the musicians to come in and get tuned up and ready to start playing at 6 p.m. Snacks are brought in by everyone to share with the crowd. 
Friday, August 11 – Mornings start off at 9:30 a.m. with Sit ‘n Be Fit exercise class, women’s pool playing, and a painting/crafting class. The artists bring in their art projects and supplies and share their ideas and instructional skills with each other. They would like to welcome new painters to the group. Remember the seasonal luncheon begins at 12 p.m. Bring your appetite and enjoy the socializing with friends new and old. Due to the special luncheon, line dancing and duplicate bridge will not meet today. Afternoon games will not start until 2 p.m.  The puzzle table is always waiting for someone to stop by and find a piece to the puzzle.
Last weeks reported social bridge winners were: Nancye Hoback, 1st, and Norma Jean Shamblin, 2nd. Duplicate bridge winning partners for the week were: Al Perry and Lionel Raff, 1st; and Norma Burk and Charles Foreman, 2nd.