City of Stillwater Senior Activity Center offers
seniors 50 and over many activities that are worth checking into such as;
exercise classes, line dancing, Zumba, card and bridge games, pool and snooker
playing including tournaments, bingo, and a music night with country tunes. Hours
at the Senior Center 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, Nov. 14 – Start getting in shape for
the upcoming holidays by joining the free exercise class called Sit ‘n Be Fit.
This class is offered every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 9:30 a.m. You can
get a good workout of stretching and toning exercises. Chairs are used for some
of the exercises so you always have something there for support if needed.
Bouncing balls, stretchy bands, and sponge balls are all utilized in the 45
minute routine. Also, at 9:30 a.m. women 8-ball pool players get together for
some fun competition. They welcome new players to join in the fun. After the
exercise class at 10:30 a.m., line-dancers get together to do some boot
scootin’ to some country music. In the afternoon at 1:00 p.m. canasta and
social bridge players arrive ready to try their hands with the cards, hoping
for a win. If you would like to play social bridge and have not played here before,
please call the Center ahead of time so the number of places at each table can
be arranged. A jig saw puzzle is always out ready for a piece to be found.
Tuesday, Nov. 15 – Another exercise class to
check out that will get you an even better workout is the “Zumba with Angie”
class. This class meets every Tuesday and Thursday at 10:30 a.m. It is a quick
moving dance/exercise class done to mostly Latin American music. Please wear
good sturdy shoes for all the quick stepping. No slide on types allowed. In the
afternoon, games played include; canasta, duplicate bridge, pool/snooker, and jig-saw
puzzle solving. Most card games start around 1:00 p.m. except for duplicate
bridge which starts at 12:15 p.m. New players of duplicate bridge should call
the Center ahead of time to make arrangements. Duplicate bridge is played with
a partner. Exercise equipment that includes 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! We always have a jig saw puzzle
out, for all the puzzlers.
Wednesday, Nov. 16 – It is time for another
morning workout in the Sit ‘n Be Fit exercise class beginning at 9:30 a.m. Women pool players arrive also, ready
to have a good time with several rounds of friendly 8-ball. After the exercise class, at 10:30 a.m. line
dancers start kicking up their heels as they keep time with the swinging tunes.
During the afternoon, games of canasta and other card games are played.
Thursday, Nov. 17 – Free guitar lessons for
beginners are given every Thursday at 9:30 a.m. You do need to bring your own guitar.
The Zumba class starts moving again to some jazzy tunes. Remember, you must wear
good sturdy shoes. Canasta and bridge players start dealing out their cards at
1:00 p.m. A pool tournament will be held at 1:00 p.m. You are invited to join
the fun competition. Bingo has a guest caller on Thursdays and the exciting games
begin at 2:00 p.m. 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,
Nov. 18 – Sit ‘n Be Fit exercise class, women’s pool playing time, and a
painting class all take place Friday morning at 9:30 a.m. Bring your painting or
crafting supplies and share your skills with the art class. Duplicate bridge
playing begins at 12:15 p.m. while canasta and other card games start around
1:00 p.m. Don’t forget to stop by the puzzle table and find a piece that is
hiding.
Last weeks reported winners in social
bridge were: Sally Simmons, 1st and Beverly Dale, 2nd. Duplicate
bridge winning partners were: Meg Kletke and Adrienne Hyle, 1st; and
Norma Burk and Charles Foreman, 2nd. The second day of duplicate
bridge playing, Al Perry and Lionel Raff were 1st; and Meg Kletke
and Adrienne Hyle came in 2nd.
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