Monday, January 29, 2018

Stillwater Senior Activity Center Holds a Seasonal Luncheon Celebration



The City of Stillwater Senior Activity Center will hold a catered luncheon for its active participants only, on Friday, February 9 at 12 p.m. The luncheon menu will be lasagna with sides       at a cost of $2/person. Line dancing and duplicate bridge will not be held that morning due to preparations being made for the luncheon. Afternoon card games and pool playing will be delayed until 2 p.m. The Center offers many activities for persons, 50 and over, 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 of the month, 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. Reminder: music night will be held this Thursday, February 8 at 6 p.m. Participants bring snacks to share, which are put out to enjoy during the evening of the toe-tapping good music.
Monday, February 5 – The Center offers an exercise class, which is called, Sit ‘n Be Fit every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday mornings at 9:30 a.m. along with women’s 8-ball pool playing. In the exercise class a chair is set out for everyone to do the sitting exercises and to use for support while doing the standing ones. Stretchy bands and bouncing balls are utilized to test your flexibility and coordination. The women pool players play several rounds of friendly 8-ball pool and always welcome new players to join them. Starting at 10:30 a.m., line dancers line up ready to do some boot scootin’ across the floor in time to the country songs. They have fun while getting some good exercise. At 1 p.m. canasta, social bridge, pool and snooker are played. Also, check out the jig saw puzzle table and test your puzzle skills.
Tuesday, February 6 – A faster paced exercise/dance class, “Zumba with Angie”, is also offered at the Center, every Tuesday and Thursday at 10:30 a.m. Their routines are done to a faster moving type of music so 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, February 7 – The doors open at 9:30 a.m. and the Sit ‘n Be Fit exercise class and women pool players start arriving ready to have a good time at the Center. Then at 10:30 a.m., line dancers 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, February 8 – Guitar lessons continue for participants at 9:30 p.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. Reminder: Music night will be held tonight. Come enjoy the music.
Friday, February 9 – Sit ‘n Be Fit exercisers, women pool players, and artists all come in at 9:30 a.m. The artists bring in their art supplies and share their ideas and skills with each other. The painting class time continues into the afternoon now to accommodate more artists and give their paint time to dry. The seasonal luncheon for participants will begin at 12 noon. Due to the luncheon preparations line dancing and duplicate bridge will not be held today. Afternoon activities will be delayed 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: Beverly Dale, 1st; and Connie Mennem, 2nd.  Duplicate bridge winners were: Lionel Raff and Al Perry, 1st; and Sandy Boepple and Bennie Evans, 2nd.  Friday’s winning partners in duplicate bridge were: Al Perry and Lionel Raff, 1st; and Betty Lowrey and Camille Johnston, 2nd.

Monday, January 22, 2018

Stillwater Senior Activity Center Celebrates January Birthdays



The City of Stillwater Senior Activity Center participants will celebrate all the January birthdays on Wednesday, January 31. Cake and ice cream will be served at 2 p.m. The Center offers many activities for persons, 50 and over, 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 of the month, 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. Reminder: music night is not schedule for this week.
Monday, January 29 – A Sit ‘n Be Fit exercise class gets together every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday mornings at 9:30 a.m. along with women’s 8-ball pool players. In the exercise class a chair is set out for everyone to do the sitting exercises and to use for support while doing the standing ones. Stretchy bands and bouncing balls are utilized to test your flexibility and coordination. The women pool players play several rounds of friendly 8-ball pool and always welcome new players to join them. Starting at 10:30 a.m. line dancers line up ready to do some boot scootin’ across the floor in time to country music. They have fun while getting some good exercise. At 1 p.m. canasta, social bridge, pool and snooker are played. Also, check out the jig saw puzzle table and test your puzzle skills.
Tuesday, January 30 – If you want to move at a faster pace you should come try the “Zumba with Angie” exercise/dance class. The routine is done to fast moving music. The class meets 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, January 31 – The Sit ‘n Be Fit exercise class and women pool players get together again starting at 9:30 a.m. Then at 10:30 a.m., line dancers 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. participants will celebrate January birthdays with cake and ice cream.
Thursday, February 1 – Guitar lessons continue for participants at 9:30 p.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. Reminder: Music night will not be held tonight.
Friday, February 2 – Sit ‘n Be Fit exercisers, women pool players, and artists all come in at 9:30 a.m. The artists bring in their art supplies and share their ideas and skills with each other. The painting class time continues into the afternoon now to accommodate more artists and give their paint time to dry. At 10:30 a.m., line dancers start strolling across the floor keeping in step to the music. During the afternoon, duplicate bridge starts at 12:15 p.m., then 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 duplicate bridge winners were: Lionel Raff, Al Perry, Betty Lowrey, and Carl Provence all tied for first place. Friday’s winning partners in duplicate bridge were: Butch and Wilma Hiatt, 1st; and Adrienne Hyle and Meg Kletke, 2nd.

Wednesday, January 17, 2018

Music Night Held at Stillwater Senior Activity Center



The City of Stillwater Senior Activity Center participants can enjoy a night of country music this week. Music night will be held Thursday, January 25 starting at 6 p.m. The Center offers many activities for persons, 50 and over, 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 of the month, 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.
Monday, January 22 – Monday mornings begin at 9:30 a.m. with an exercise class called, Sit ‘n Be Fit and women’s 8-ball pool. In the exercise class a chair is set out for everyone to do the sitting exercises and to use for support while doing the standing ones. Stretchy bands and bouncing balls are utilized to test your flexibility and coordination. The women pool players play several rounds of friendly 8-ball pool and always welcome new players to join them. Starting at 10:30 a.m. line dancers line up ready to do some boot scootin’ across the floor in time to country music. They have fun while getting some good exercise. At 1 p.m. canasta, social bridge, pool and snooker are played. Also, check out the jig saw puzzle table and test your puzzle skills.
Tuesday, January 23 – Get some more exercise by trying the “Zumba with Angie” exercise/dance class. The routine is done to fast moving music. The class meets 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, January 24 – The Sit ‘n Be Fit exercise class get together again starting at 9:30 a.m. Women pool players come in during the same time for some fun competition. Then at 10:30 a.m., line dancers 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, January 25 – Guitar tunes can be heard coming from the room where students are enjoying their guitar lessons. Those lessons start 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. Reminder: Music night will be held tonight starting at 6 p.m. You can bring a snack to share with everyone while tapping your toes to the music.
Friday, January 26 – Friday mornings bring in the Sit ‘n Be Fit exercisers, women pool players, and artists at 9:30 a.m. The artists bring in their art supplies and share their ideas and skills with each other. The painting class time continues into the afternoon now to accommodate more artists and give their paint time to dry. At 10:30 a.m., line dancers start strolling across the floor keeping in step to the music. During the afternoon, duplicate bridge starts at 12:15 p.m., then 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: Wanda Harper, 1st; and Donna Stritzke, 2nd. Winning partners in duplicate bridge: Lionel Raff and Al Perry, 1st; and Adrienne Hyle and Meg Kletke, 2nd.

Tuesday, January 9, 2018

Stillwater Senior Activity Center Closed for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day



The City of Stillwater Senior Activity Center will be closed Monday, January 15 in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. 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 of the month, from 6 to 8:30 p.m. The facility is closed on weekends. Start your new year off by checking out the Senior Center which offers many activities for persons, 50 and over, 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. 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, January 15 – Center is closed.
Tuesday, January 16 – If you made a New Year’s resolution to get in shape, you should try the “Zumba with Angie” exercise/dance class. The routine is done to fast moving music. The class meets 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, January 17 – The Sit ‘n Be Fit exercise class is also a good class to help get you in shape. They meet up this morning at 9:30 a.m. Women pool players come in during the same time. They get exercise while circling the pool tables. Then at 10:30 a.m., line dancers 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, January 18 – Students continue their guitar lessons on Thursday morning 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. Reminder: Music night will not be held tonight.   
Friday, January 19 – Sit ‘n Be Fit exercisers, women pool players, and artists come in at 9:30 a.m. ready to enjoy the Center’s activities. The artists bring in their art supplies and share their ideas and skills with each other. The painting class time continues into the afternoon now to accommodate more artists and give their paint time to dry. At 10:30 a.m., line dancers start strolling across the floor keeping in step to the music. During the afternoon, duplicate bridge starts at 12:15 p.m., then 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 duplicate bridge winners were: Adrienne Hyle and Meg Kletke, 1st; and Betty Lowrey and Carl Provence, 2nd. Friday’s duplicate bridge winners were: Betty Lowrey and Camille Johnston, 1st; and Carl Provence and Norma Burk, 2nd.

Tuesday, January 2, 2018

Stillwater Senior Activity Center Back to Regular Hours



The City of Stillwater Senior Activity Center returns to its regular schedule since the holidays are over. 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 of the month, from 6 to 8:30 p.m. The facility is closed on weekends. Start your new year off by checking out the Senior Center which offers many activities for persons, 50 and over, 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. 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 at 6 p.m. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and the music gets underway at 6 p.m. and ends at 8:30 p.m. You can bring a snack to share with everyone.
Monday, January 8 – It is time to get back into the exercise routine after enjoying all the holiday treats.  Check out the Center’s Sit ‘n Be Fit exercise program that is offered Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings at 9:30 a.m. Also, women pool players come in at that time and get in several rounds of 8-ball. At 10:30 a.m., after the exercise class, line dancers line up and practice their footwork. Later, in the afternoon, about 1 p.m. card games of canasta, social bridge, and pool or snooker are enjoyed. Stop by the puzzle table and test your puzzle skills.
Tuesday, January 9 – Come Zumba with Angie and work off the extra holiday calories in her exercise/dance class. Their routine is done to fast moving 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, January 10 – The Sit ‘n Be Fit exercise class meets up again this morning at 9:30 a.m. Women pool players come in during the same time. They get exercise while circling the pool tables. Then at 10:30 a.m., line dancers 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, January 11 – Students continue their guitar lessons on Thursday morning 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. Reminder: Music night will be held tonight at 6 p.m.  
Friday, January 12 – Sit ‘n Be Fit exercisers, women pool players, and artists come in at 9:30 a.m. ready to enjoy the Center’s activities. The artists bring in their art supplies and share their ideas and skills with each other. The painting class time continues into the afternoon now to accommodate more artists and give their paint time to dry. At 10:30 a.m., line dancers start strolling across the floor keeping in step to the music. During the afternoon, duplicate bridge starts at 12:15 p.m., then 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.
There are no bridge winners to announce due to the past holidays.