The City of Stillwater Senior Activity
Center still has a few spaces left for the defensive driving class offered by
Meridian Technical Center on Tuesday, July 16 from 9:45 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. There
is no charge for this class and you might check with your vehicle insurance
provider to see if the class qualifies you for a discount. The Center offers many
activities for seniors, 50 and older, such as; card games, pool/snooker
playing, exercise class and exercise equipment, dominoes, bingo, movies,
painting class, and musical entertainment. Stop by 1015 E. 12th or
call 747-8080 for more information on activities offered and make sure to pick
up a July calendar of events. Hours are: Monday through Friday, 9:30 am to 4:30
p.m. and Thursday, 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. for music night. The facility is
closed on weekends. If you are interested in joining a bridge group, social or
duplicate, at the Center, please call the number given to receive information
on how to join or leave your name and phone number.
Monday, July 15 – Women can work on their pool
shots and enjoy the friendly conversations during women’s pool time starting at
9:30 a.m. Or artists and crafters can get creative in painting class also at
9:30. There is exercise equipment available, also. This includes a treadmill,
weight set, and an exercise bike. The afternoon crowd enjoys playing various
games of bridge, canasta, dominoes, and pool/snooker. A jigsaw puzzle table is
always set up with a puzzle to solve.
Tuesday, July 16 – A defensive driving class
will start at 9:45 a.m. and go to about 4:00 p.m. It is time to get some
exercise. Try out the Sit ‘n Be Fit exercise class offered at the Center, free
of charge. This class is offered on Tuesday and Thursday mornings at 9:30 a.m. These
exercises are low impact. Some are done while sitting and others by standing next
to your chair utilizing hand weights, stretch bands, and bouncing balls during
the 45 minute workout. Afterwards, stay and practice some boot scootin’ line
dancing or Wii games. A ping pong table is available for use. In the afternoon,
games include; canasta, duplicate bridge, dominoes, pitch, jig-saw puzzle
solving, snooker or pool. A Veteran’s Affairs representative comes in on Tuesdays
from 1:00-2:45 p.m. to help with any questions or paper work you may have
pertaining to veteran’s assistance. No appointment is needed.
Wednesday, July 17 – It is pool time again for
the women beginning at 9:30 a.m. Also, you could try the Wii interactive games,
a game of ping pong, or the exercise equipment. Afternoon games begin around 1:00 p.m. which include;
canasta, dominoes, Texas Hold’em, pitch, pool and snooker. A puzzle is always
out waiting for someone to find a piece. The comedy movie, “Quartet” will be shown
at 2:00 p.m.
Thursday, July 18 – The Sit ‘n Be Fit exercise
group meets up again to get a good workout from 9:30 to 10:15 a.m. After class, Wii games, ping pong, or line
dancing are available. Come check it out. Afternoon games begin around 1:00
p.m. Also, a men’s pool tournament will start at 1:00. Join us for some wild
Bingo games at 2:00 p.m. Thursday evening the doors open back up at 5:30 for a
night of country music from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Friday, July 19 – The sound of pool
balls cracking can be heard after 9:30 a.m. as the women break them up to start
their games of 8-ball. Bring your art project and supplies and join the painting
class. It is a good place to share ideas and fellowship. Exercise equipment is available for use, along with a
ping pong table or a Wii game system. Afternoon games include: card games,
Texas Hold’em, pool, snooker, and dominoes. A coed pool tournament begins at
1:00 p.m. Women can come challenge the men!
Last week’s winners of various games were: social bridge; Mallory Owen,
1st; and Carolyn Wilson, 2nd; duplicate bridge partners; Lionel
Raff and Murna Raff, 1st; and Lew Taylor and Jane Anderson, 2nd.
