Tuesday, October 24, 2017

A Seasonal Luncheon at Stillwater Senior Activity Center.



The City of Stillwater Senior Activity Center luncheon is November 11 from noon until 2 p.m. The luncheon will have a Thanksgiving theme and the cost is $2.00 per person. No reservations are needed. Please come and enjoy a nice catered luncheon from Hello Catering in Perkins.
           If you are 50 and over, you can participate and socialize in a variety of activities at the Center such as: card games, social and duplicate bridge, pool and snooker, exercise classes, line dancing, Zumba, bingo, a painting 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, 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 is scheduled for this week.
Monday, November 6 – Try out our fun exercise class in the free Sit ‘n Be Fit exercise class offered every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, at 9:30 a.m. A chair is provided for the sitting exercises and for support while doing the standing ones. Stretchy bands and bouncing balls are utilized to test your flexibility and coordination. Women’s pool time begins at 9:30 a.m., also. They play several rounds of friendly 8-ball pool and always welcome new players to join them. After the exercise class, at 10:30 a.m. line dancers start boot scootin’ to country songs. They have a lot of fun, while getting some good exercise. At 1 p.m. canasta, social bridge, pool, and snooker are played. Also, you can check out the jig saw puzzle table and test your puzzle skills.
Tuesday, November 7 – Zumba with Angie is an exercise/dance class that is done to fast moving Latin type music. They meet 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; duplicate bridge, canasta 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, November 8 – Time to exercise again with the Sit ‘n Be Fit exercisers or shoot some pool with the women pool players starting at 9:30 a.m. Then at 10:30 a.m., line dancers arrive ready to do some quick stepping to country tunes. 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, November 9 – Guitar lessons continue for several students on Thursday mornings at 9:30 a.m. Then at 10:30 a.m. it is time to Zumba again. Class members move with Angie and work on their steps to the Latin American music. The afternoon brings out canasta, bridge and pool players, at 1 p.m. Exciting games of bingo begin at 2 p.m. There will be music night starting at 6pm and ending at 8:30 pm. Come listen, sing along and visit with other music enthusiasts.
Friday, November 10 – Doors open at 9:30 a.m. and the activities begin with a Sit ‘n Be Fit exercise class, women’s 8-ball pool playing, and a time to try out your artist skills in the painting class. Artists can 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 p.m. 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: Cheryl Armstrong Kaukis, 1st; and Sally Simmons, 2nd.  Duplicate bridge winning partners were: Carolyn Schwabe and Jennie Sneed, 1st; and Bennie Evans and Sandy Boepple, 2nd. The previous week, duplicate bridge winners were: Adrienne Hyle and Meg Kletke, 1st; Al Perry and Lionel Raff, 2nd.

Wednesday, October 18, 2017

Stillwater Senior Activity Center Holds Flu Shot Clinic



The City of Stillwater Senior Activity Center will hold a flu shot clinic Wednesday, November 1 from 12 to 2 p.m. Shots will be provided by Mays Home Call Home Health free of charge when you present your Medicare insurance card at time of the injection. No appointments will be taken, it based on a first come first serve. If you are 50 and over, you can participate and socialize in a variety of activities at the Center such as: card games, social and duplicate bridge, pool and snooker, exercise classes, line dancing, Zumba, bingo, a painting 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, 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 is not scheduled for this week.
Monday, October 30 – Test your flexibility while toning up in the free Sit ‘n Be Fit exercise class, offered every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, at 9:30 a.m. A chair is provided for the sitting exercises and for support while doing the standing ones. Stretchy bands and bouncing balls are utilized to test your flexibility and coordination. Women’s pool time begins at 9:30 a.m., also. They play several rounds of friendly 8-ball pool and always welcome new players to join them. After the exercise class, at 10:30 a.m. line dancers start boot scootin’ to country songs. They have a lot of fun, while getting some good exercise. At 1 p.m. canasta, social bridge, pool, and snooker are played. Also, you can check out the jig saw puzzle table and test your puzzle skills.
Tuesday, October 31 – If you want to get your heart beating a little faster you should try the Zumba with Angie exercise/dance class that is done to fast moving Latin type music. They meet 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; duplicate bridge, canasta 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, November 1 – Time to exercise again with the Sit ‘n Be Fit exercisers or shoot some pool with the women pool players starting at 9:30 a.m. Then at 10:30 a.m., line dancers arrive ready to do some quick stepping to country tunes. 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, from 12 to 2 p.m. flu shots will be given.
Thursday, November 2 – Guitar lessons continue for several students on Thursday mornings at 9:30 a.m. Then at 10:30 a.m. it is time to Zumba again. Class members move with Angie and work on their steps to the Latin American music. The afternoon brings out canasta, bridge and pool players, at 1 p.m. Exciting games of bingo begin at 2 p.m. Remember, there is no music night this week.
Friday, November 3 – Doors open at 9:30 a.m. and the activities begin with a Sit ‘n Be Fit exercise class, women’s 8-ball pool playing, and a time to try out your artist skills in the painting class. Artists can 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 p.m. 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 Sally Simmons, 2nd.  Duplicate bridge winning partners were: Carolyn Schwabe and Jennie Sneed, 1st; and Bennie Evans and Sandy Boepple, 2nd. The previous week, duplicate bridge winners were: Terry Miller and Betty Lowrey, 1st; and John and Sandy Boepple, Carl Provence and Judith Redman; all tied for 2nd.

Friday, October 13, 2017

Stillwater Senior Activity Center Will Celebrate October Birthdays



The City of Stillwater Senior Activity Center participants can enjoy a birthday party Wednesday, October 25 at 2 p.m. October birthdays will be celebrated with cake and ice cream. Come help us celebrate. If you are 50 and over, you can participate and socialize in a variety of activities such as: card games, social and duplicate bridge, pool and snooker, exercise classes, line dancing, Zumba, bingo, a painting 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, 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 week. You can bring a snack to share with everyone while enjoying the toe tappin’ country tunes. Doors open back up at 5:30 p.m. and the music gets under way at 6 p.m.
Mark your calendars. The Center will hold another flu shot clinic coming up in November. Mays Home Call Home Health will be giving them Wednesday, November 1 from 12 to 2 p.m. No appointments will be taken. It is a first come first serve basis.
Monday, October 23 – Come flex your muscles in the Sit ‘n Be Fit free exercise class, offered every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, at 9:30 a.m. A routine of good stretching and toning exercises can be experienced in the class. A chair is provided for the sitting exercises and for support while doing the standing ones. Stretchy bands and bouncing balls are utilized to test your flexibility and coordination. Women’s pool time begins at 9:30 a.m., also. They play several rounds of friendly 8-ball pool and always welcome new players to join them. After the exercise class, at 10:30 a.m. line dancers start boot scootin’ to country songs. They have a lot of fun, while getting some good exercise. At 1 p.m. canasta, social bridge, pool, and snooker are played. Also, you can check out the jig saw puzzle table and test your puzzle skills.
Tuesday, October 24 – If you need a more vigorous exercise class that can get you sweating you should try the Zumba with Angie exercise/dance that is done to fast moving Latin type music. They meet 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; duplicate bridge, canasta 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, October 25 – It is time for the Sit ‘n Be Fit exercisers and the women pool players to meet up again starting at 9:30 a.m. Then at 10:30 a.m., line dancers arrive ready to do some quick stepping to country tunes. 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, at 2 p.m. cake and ice cream will be served for the October birthday celebration.
Thursday, October 26 – Musicians strum their guitars and learn new cords during guitar lessons Thursday mornings at 9:30 a.m. Then at 10:30 a.m. it is time to Zumba again. Class members move with Angie and work on their steps to the Latin American music. The afternoon brings out canasta, bridge and pool players, at 1 p.m. Exciting games of bingo begin at 2 p.m. Remember, there is no music night this week.
Friday, October 27 – Friday mornings get active beginning at 9:30 a.m. with a Sit ‘n Be Fit exercise class, women’s 8-ball pool playing, and a time to try out your artist skills in the painting class. Artists can 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 p.m. 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: Sally Simmons, 1st, and Cheryll Armstong-Kaukis, 2nd.  Duplicate bridge winning partners were: Al Perry and Lionel Raff, 1st; and Carolyn Schwabe, 2nd.

Monday, October 9, 2017

Stillwater Senior Activity Center Good Place to Socialize



The City of Stillwater Senior Activity Center can provide seniors, 50 and over, a place to come and socialize and be active in a variety of activities such as: card games, social and duplicate bridge, pool and snooker, exercise classes, line dancing, Zumba, bingo, a painting 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, 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 is not scheduled for this week. It will occur next week on Thursday evening.
Mark your calendars. The Center will hold another flu shot clinic coming up in November. Mays Home Call Home Health will be giving them Wednesday, November 1 from 12 to 2 p.m. No appointments will be taken. It is a first come first serve basis.
Monday, October 16 – Sit ‘n Be Fit is a free exercise class offered every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, starting at 9:30 a.m. A routine of good stretching and toning exercises can be experienced in the class. A chair is provided for the sitting exercises and for support while doing the standing ones. Stretchy bands and bouncing balls are utilized to test your flexibility and coordination. Women’s pool time begins at 9:30 a.m., also. They play several rounds of friendly  8-ball pool and always welcome new players to join them. After the exercise class, at 10:30 a.m. line dancers start boot scootin’ to country songs. They have a lot of fun, while getting some good exercise. At 1 p.m. canasta, social bridge, pool, and snooker are played. Also, you can check out the jig saw puzzle table and test your puzzle skills.
Tuesday, October 17 – Zumba with Angie is a faster paced exercise/dance class done to Latin type music. They meet 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; duplicate bridge, canasta 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, October 18 – The Sit ‘n Be Fit exercisers meet up again along with the women pool players at 9:30 a.m. Then at 10:30 a.m., line dancers arrive ready to do some quick stepping to country tunes. 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, October 19 – Guitar lessons start the morning off at 9:30 a.m. Then at 10:30 a.m. it is time to Zumba again. Class members move with Angie and work on their steps to the Latin American music. The afternoon brings out canasta, bridge and pool players, at 1 p.m. Exciting games of bingo begin at 2 p.m. Remember, there is no music night this week.
Friday, October 20 – Friday mornings begin at 9:30 a.m. with a Sit ‘n Be Fit exercise class, women’s 8-ball pool playing, and a time to try out your artist skills in the painting class. Artists can 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 p.m. 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: Sally Simmons, 1st, and Thea Jenkins, 2nd.  Duplicate bridge winning partners were: Al Perry and Lionel Raff, 1st; and Meg Kleke and Adrienne Hyle, 2nd.

Monday, October 2, 2017

Music Night this Week at Stillwater Senior Activity Center



The City of Stillwater Senior Activity Center participants can enjoy an evening of country tunes this week on Thursday starting at 6 p.m. Snacks that are brought by everyone are put out and shared during the evening. There is no cost for the toe tappin good time. The Center offers other activities for seniors 50 years old and older. 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, 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.
If you missed getting your flu shot last week, you will have another chance to get one here at the Center in November. Mays Home Call Home Health will be giving them Wednesday, November 1 from 12 to 2 p.m. No appointments will be taken. It is a first come first serve basis.
Monday, October 9 – Exercise class members show up starting at 9:30 a.m. ready to get some good stretching and toning in the free exercise class called, Sit ‘n Be Fit. The class takes place every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday mornings. A chair is provided for the sitting exercises and for support while doing the standing ones. Stretchy bands and bouncing balls are utilized into the exercise routine to test your flexibility and coordination. Women’s pool time begins at 9:30 a.m., also. They play several rounds of friendly 8-ball pool and always welcome new players to join them. After the exercise class, at 10:30 a.m. line dancers start boot scootin’ to country songs. They have a lot of fun, while getting some good exercise. At 1 p.m. canasta, social bridge, pool, and snooker are played. Also, you can check out the jig saw puzzle table and test your puzzle skills.
Tuesday, October 10 – If you are looking for a faster paced exercise that will get your heart beat up you should try the free Zumba with Angie class. They meet 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; duplicate bridge, canasta 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, October 11 – The Sit ‘n Be Fit exercisers are back in class flexing their muscles and the women pool players are racking up the pool balls after the doors open at 9:30 a.m. Then at 10:30 a.m., line dancers arrive ready to do some quick stepping to country tunes. 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, October 12 – Guitar lessons are going on starting at 9:30 a.m. Then at 10:30 a.m. it is time to Zumba again. Class members move with Angie and work on their steps to the Latin American music. The afternoon brings out canasta, bridge and pool players, at 1 p.m. Exciting games of bingo begin at 2 p.m. Remember, music night begins at 6 p.m. tonight.
Friday, October 13 – It is Friday the 13th, but do not let the date keep you in your house today. You are lucky to have a fun Senior Center to come too and enjoy meeting your friends and making new ones. Friday mornings begin at 9:30 a.m. with a Sit ‘n Be Fit exercise class, women’s 8-ball pool playing, and a time to try out your artist skills in the painting class. Artists can 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 p.m. 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: Sue McMillan, 1st, and Sally Simmons, 2nd.  Duplicate bridge winning partners were: Al Perry and Lionel Raff, 1st; and Meg Kleke and Adrienne Hyle, 2nd. Friday’s duplicate bridge winners were: Butch and Wilma Hiatt, 1st; and John and Sandy Boepple, 2nd.