Stillwater Senior Activity Center Closed for New Year’s Day

The City of Stillwater Senior Activity Center will be closed Monday, January 1 for New Year’s Day. Regular hours for the Center resume on Tuesday, January 2 at 9:30 a.m. 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. 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. 12^th 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 1 – The Center is closed. Happy New Year!

Tuesday, January 2 – The Center is back to regular hours. 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 3 – Get in shape by joining up with the Sit ‘n Be Fit exercise class that is offered every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday mornings at 9:30 a.m. Women pool players come in during the same time. They get exercise while circling the pool tables and cheering when the pool ball goes in the pocket. 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 4 – Guitar lessons continue 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 is not held tonight.

Friday, January 5 – 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: Lionel Raff and Al Perry, 1st; and Carl Provence and Betty Lowrey, 2^nd place. Social bridge winners were Beverly Dale, 1^st, and Wanda Harper, 2^nd.   .

Stillwater Senior Activity Center Closings for Holidays

The City of Stillwater Senior Activity Center will close Monday, December 25 for Christmas and also Friday, December 29 and Monday, January 1 for New Years. 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, from 6 to 8:30 p.m. The facility is closed on weekends. Stop by 1015 E. 12^th 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 be held this week due to the holidays.

Monday, December 25 – Center is closed, Merry Christmas everyone.

Tuesday, December 26 – The Center is back open and if you need to work off the extra holiday calories come try the Zumba with Angie 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, December 27 – More calories can be worked off in the Sit ‘n Be Fit exercise class that is offered every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday mornings starting after the doors open at 9:30 a.m. Women pool players come in during the same time. They get exercise while circling the pool tables and cheering when the pool ball goes in the pocket. 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, December 28 – Guitar lessons continue 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.

Friday, December 29 – The Center is closed. Happy New Year!

Last weeks reported duplicate bridge winners were: Lionel Raff and Al Perry, 1st; and Adrienne Hyle, Meg Kletke, Carl Provence, and Betty Lowrey, all tied for 2^nd place. Social bridge winners were Norma Jean Shamblin, 1^st and Beverly Dale, 2^nd.  Winners for Friday’s duplicate bridge were: Lionel Raff and Al Perry, John and Sandy Boepple, all tied for 1^st place.

Holiday Closings for the Stillwater Senior Activity Center

The City of Stillwater Senior Activity Center will close Friday, December 22 and Monday, December 25 for Christmas. The Center will also be closed Friday, December 29 and Monday, January 1 for New Years. 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, from 6 to 8:30 p.m. The facility is closed on weekends. Stop by 1015 E. 12^th 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 be held for the rest of the month due to the holidays.

Monday, December 18 – Get in shape before the holidays by joining the free exercise class, Sit ‘n Be Fit, 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, December 19 – Work off a few more calories in the Zumba with Angie 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, December 20 – The Sit ‘n Be Fit exercise class and the women pool players come ready to get in shape and win some rounds of 8-ball, 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.

Thursday, December 21 – Members of the guitar class practice their lessons every Thursday 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.

Friday, December 22 – The Center is closed.

Last weeks reported duplicate bridge winners were: Lionel Raff and Al Perry, 1st; and Terry Miller and Camille Johnston, 2^nd place. Social bridge winners were Connie Mennem, 1^st and Dona Stritxke, 2^nd.  Winners for Friday’s duplicate bridge were: Lionel Raff and Al Perry, 1^st; and Meg Kletke and Adrienne Hyle, came in 2^nd.

Music Night Held This Week 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, December 14 starting at 6 p.m. Doors open back up at 5:30 p.m. so the musicians can get set up and tuned up. Come enjoy the music and singing. Also, you can bring a snack to put out on the counter to share with everyone. If you are 50 and over, the Center offers many activities to participate in, 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. 12^th 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, December 11 – Every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 9:30 a.m., a free exercise class called, Sit ‘n Be Fit, is offered. 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, December 12 – Check out the Zumba with Angie exercise/dance class for a faster paced routine that 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, December 13 – It is time, starting at 9:30 a.m., for the Sit ‘n Be Fit exercise class and the women pool players to arrive ready to enjoy 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, December 14 – Some good guitar strumming can be heard coming from the room where senior students are taking their guitar lessons every Thursday 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. Do not forget, music night will be held tonight at 6 p.m.

Friday, December 15 – Morning activities 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 duplicate bridge winners were: Lionel Raff and Al Perry, 1st; and Gay Lynn Bullock and Sally Simmons, 2^nd place. Social bridge winners were Dona Stritzke, 1^st and Lynn Fent, 2^nd.  Winners for Friday’s duplicate bridge were: Lionel Raff and Al Perry, 1^st; and Betty Lowrey and Camille Johnston, came in 2^nd.

Blood Pressure Checks at Stillwater Senior Activity Center

The City of Stillwater Senior Activity Center will have a representative from Humanity Hospice taking blood pressure checks from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, December 6. Also, at the Center 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. 12^th 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, December 4 – A fun and free exercise class, Sit ‘n Be Fit, is 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, December 5– A faster paced exercise/dance class, Zumba with Angie, 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, December 6 – Sit ‘n Be Fit exercise class and the women pool players meet up again 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, December 7 – Students in the guitar lessons class are improving and enjoying the music they are making together every Thursday 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. Music night does not meet this week.

Friday, December 8 – 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 Duplicate bridge winners were: Camille Johnston and Terry Miller, 1st; and Betty Lowrey, Carl Provence, Sandy Boepple, and Benny Evans; all tied for 2^nd place. Social bridge winners were Wanda Harper, 1^st and Lynn Fent, 2^nd.