December Birthday's Celebrated at the center

        The City of Stillwater Senior Activity Center will celebrate participates December birthdays with a pot-luck luncheon on Friday, December 14 at 12 noon. Come share the fellowship and delicious food. Bring a food dish to share or pay $3/person. The Center offers many fun activities to keep participants, age 50 and over, busy. Stop by 1015 E. 12^th or call 747-8080 for more information on activities offered and make sure to pick up a December 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. Also, 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.

        Monday, December 10 – The week gets started at 9:30 a.m. as the women get out their pool sticks for some lively games of 8-ball, and a painting group arrives about the same time and gets busy with their creative ideas and brushes. Afternoon activities start around 1:00 p.m. which include: bridge, canasta, pool, snooker, dominoes, and puzzle solving.

        Tuesday, December 11 – Get ready for the holidays and start your exercise plan now by joining the free exercise class called, Sit ‘n Be Fit offered at the Center starting at 9:30 a.m. every Tuesday and Thursday. Chairs are provided for each person. Some exercises are done while sitting and some are done while standing by your chair. Bouncing balls, hand weights, and stretch bands are incorporated in to the exercises for an extensive workout. After exercise, some of the participants stay and practice line dancing steps for fun. You are welcome to come kick up your heels with them around 10:30 a.m. Wii games and ping pong are always available for a fun time, too. Afternoon activities include games such as; duplicate bridge, dominoes, canasta, pitch, puzzle solving, snooker, pool and dominoes. A representative from Veteran’s Affairs comes in on Tuesdays, from 1:00-2:45 p.m. to help with any questions or paperwork you may have pertaining to veteran’s assistance. No appointment is needed.

         Wednesday, December 12 – The women pool players warm up their pool sticks again at 9:30 a.m.  A Wii interactive game set and a ping pong table are also available for use. Exercise equipment which includes a treadmill, exercise bikes, and a weight machine are available, also. 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 animated   movie, “Brave” will be shown at 2:00 p.m.

         Thursday, December 13 – Exercisers get out the stretchy bands and hand weights again in the Sit ‘n Be Fit exercise class that meets at 9:30 a.m. Afterwards, you can play some Wii games or ping pong. Also, a group of line dancers sometimes stay and have a good time stepping in time to the music. At 1:00 p.m. afternoon games such as: canasta, dominoes, social bridge, pool, snooker, and puzzle solving, get started. At 2:00 p.m. bingo is called. A lot of laughs are always shared during this time. Don’t miss out on the good times. Thursday evening, the doors open back up at 5:30 p.m. for a night of music. The musicians get set up and tuned up and start some good ol’ country tunes at 6:00 p.m. Come tap your toes with everybody!

         Friday, December 14 – The pool balls fall and the women cheer as they enjoy their games of pool that begin at 9:30 a.m. A painting group also arrives at that time. They enjoy sharing ideas with each other and putting them to canvas. Exercise equipment is available for use, along with a ping pong table or Wii player. At 12:00 noon the pot-luck birthday luncheon will begin. During the afternoon enjoy games of cards, pool, snooker, Texas Hold’em, dominoes, and puzzle solving.

         Last weeks winners of bridge were: Shirley Crockett, 1^st; and Wally Reynolds, 2^nd. Duplicate bridge did not meet last week. Texas Hold’em champions for the week were: Maxine Morgan and Lula Mae Davis. A men’s pool tournament was held and Wayne Vinson was the winner.

December at the Senior Center

The city of Stillwater Senior Activity Center offers many fun activities to keep participants, age 50 and over, busy. Stop by 1015 E. 12th and pick up a schedule of activities. Hours are 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, and 6 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday for music night. Call 405-747-8080 if you are interested in joining a social or duplicate bridge group or for more information on any activities offered.

Monday, December 3: Pool balls start falling into pockets at 9:30 a.m. as the women get out their pool sticks. A painting group arrives about the same time and brings paints and brushes to show some creative skills on canvases. Afternoon activities start around 1 p.m. including bridge, canasta, pool, snooker, dominoes, and puzzle solving.

Tuesday, December 4: The month of December has begun which can mean extra calories with holiday treats so think about a free exercise class called Sit ‘n Be Fit offered at 9:30 a.m. every Tuesday and Thursday. Chairs are provided for each person. Some exercises are completed while sitting and some are executed while standing by a chair. After exercise, some of the participants stay and practice line dancing steps for fun around 10:30 a.m. Wii games and pingpong are always available for a fun time, too. Afternoon activities include games such as duplicate bridge, dominoes, canasta, pitch, puzzle solving, snooker, and pool. A representative from Veteran’s Affairs visits from 1 to 2:45 p.m. to help with any questions or paperwork pertaining to veterans assistance. No appointment is needed.

Wednesday, December 5: Activities begin at 9:30 a.m. Women’s pool is popular. A Wii interactive game set and a pingpong table are also available for use. Exercise equipment which includes a treadmill, exercise bikes, and a weight machine are available, too. Afternoon games begin around 1 p.m. including canasta, dominoes, Texas Hold’em, pitch, pool and snooker. A puzzle is always out waiting for someone to find a piece. The adventure movie, “Captain America,” will be shown at 2 p.m.

Thursday, December 6: Come exercise again with the Sit ‘n Be Fit exercise class   meeting at 9:30 a.m. Afterward, play some Wii games or pingpong.   A group of line dancers sometimes stay and have a good time stepping in time to the music. At 1 p.m. afternoon games such as canasta, dominoes, social bridge, pool, snooker, and puzzle solving start. At 2 p.m., bingo is called. Don’t miss out on the good times. Thursday evening, the doors open back up at 5:30 p.m. for a night of music.

Friday, December 7: The women rack up the pool balls at 9:30 a.m. The painting group brings paints and brushes and shares ideas with each other. Exercise equipment is available for use, along with a pingpong table or Wii player. During the afternoon, enjoy games of cards, pool, snooker, Texas Hold’em, dominoes, and puzzle solving.

Last week’s winners of bridge were Barbara Geiser, first, and Louie Geiser, second. Duplicate bridge winning partners were Al Perry and Lionel Raff, first, with Murna Raff and Soham El-Sharif tying Treca Baer and Norma Burk for second. Texas Hold’em champion for the week was Lula Davis.

Neck and Shoulder Massages offered at the Senior Activity Center

        The City of Stillwater Senior Activity Center will offer free neck and shoulder massages on Thursday November 29 from 2-3p. Stop by 1015 E. 12^th or call 747-8080 for more information on activities offered and make sure to pick up a November 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. Also, 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.

        Monday, November 26 – Popular morning activities start at 9:30 a.m. These activities include women’s pool and a painting class. Come join the women in some fun rounds of 8-ball or bring your painting supplies and get creative. Afternoon activities start around 1:00 p.m. which include: bridge, canasta, pool, snooker, dominoes, and puzzle solving.

        Tuesday, November 27 – A free Sit ‘n Be Fit exercise class starts at 9:30 a.m. Chairs are provided for each person. Some exercises are done while sitting and some are done while standing by your chair. Bouncing balls, hand weights, and stretch bands are incorporated in to the exercises for an extensive workout. After exercise, some of the participants stay and practice line dancing steps for fun. You are welcome to come kick up your heels with them around 10:30 a.m. Wii games and ping pong are always available for a fun time, too. Afternoon activities include games such as; duplicate bridge, dominoes, canasta, pitch, puzzle solving, snooker, pool and dominoes. A representative from Veteran’s Affairs comes in on Tuesdays, from 1:00-2:45 p.m. to help with any questions or paperwork you may have pertaining to veteran’s assistance. No appointment is needed.

         Wednesday, November 28 – The women rack up the pool balls again Wednesday morning at  9:30 a.m. A Wii interactive game set and a ping pong table are also available for use. Exercise equipment which includes a treadmill, exercise bikes, and a weight machine are available, also. 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 drama, “The Lucky One”, will be shown at 2:00 p.m.

         Thursday, November 29 – Time to start that exercise plan and get ready for the holidays. A good start would be the Sit ‘n Be Fit exercise class that meets here at the Center every Tuesday and Thursday at 9:30 a.m. Afterwards, you can play some Wii games or ping pong. Also, a group of line dancers sometimes stay and have a good time stepping in time to the music. At 1:00 p.m. afternoon games such as: canasta, dominoes, social bridge, pool, snooker, and puzzle solving, get started. At 2:00 p.m. bingo is called. A lot of laughs are always shared during this time. Don’t miss out on the good times. Thursday evening, the doors open back up at 5:30 p.m. for a night of music. The musicians get set up and tuned up and start some good ol’ country tunes at 6:00 p.m. Come tap your toes with everybody!

         Friday, November 30 – Pool is played starting at 9:30 a.m. by the women pool players. The painting group get out their paints and brushes and share ideas with each other. Exercise equipment is available for use, along with a ping pong table or Wii player. During the afternoon enjoy games of cards, pool, snooker, Texas Hold’em, dominoes, and puzzle solving. A men’s pool tournament will also be held at 1p.         

Last weeks winners of bridge were: JW Thomas, 1^st; and Louie Geiser, 2^nd. Duplicate bridge winning partners were: Lucy Robinson and Penny Sizemore, 1^st; and Terry Miller and Lew Taylor, 2^nd.  Texas Hold’em champion for the week was: Allen Shields. A men’s pool tournament was also held with the winner of Frank Berry.

Stillwater Senior Activity Center Will Be Closed for Thanksgiving

        The City of Stillwater Senior Activity Center will close on Thursday, November 22 and Friday, November 23 in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. Stop by 1015 E. 12^th or call 747-8080 for more information on activities offered and make sure to pick up a November 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. Also, 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.

        Monday, November 19 – Popular morning activities start at 9:30 a.m. These activities include women’s pool and a painting class. Come join the women in some fun rounds of 8-ball or bring your painting supplies and get creative. Afternoon activities start around 1:00 p.m. which include: bridge, canasta, pool, snooker, dominoes, and puzzle solving.

        Tuesday, November 20 – A free Sit ‘n Be Fit exercise class starts at 9:30 a.m. Chairs are provided for each person. Some exercises are done while sitting and some are done while standing by your chair. Bouncing balls, hand weights, and stretch bands are incorporated in to the exercises for an extensive workout. After exercise, some of the participants stay and practice line dancing steps for fun. You are welcome to come kick up your heels with them around 10:30 a.m. Wii games and ping pong are always available for a fun time, too. Afternoon activities include games such as; duplicate bridge, dominoes, canasta, pitch, puzzle solving, snooker, pool and dominoes. A representative from Veteran’s Affairs comes in on Tuesdays, from 1:00-2:45 p.m. to help with any questions or paperwork you may have pertaining to veteran’s assistance. No appointment is needed.

         Wednesday, November 21 – The women rack up the pool balls again Wednesday morning at  9:30 a.m. A Wii interactive game set and a ping pong table are also available for use. Exercise equipment which includes a treadmill, exercise bikes, and a weight machine are available, also. 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 action movie, “Captain America”, will be shown at 2:00 p.m.

         Thursday, November 22 – The Center is closed.

         Friday, November 23 – The Center is closed.

          Last weeks winners of bridge were: Norma Burk, 1^st; and Betty Kersten, 2^nd. Duplicate bridge winning partners were: Al Perry and Lionel Raff, 1^st; and Seham El Sharif and Murna Raff, 2^nd.  Texas Hold’em champion for the week was: Lula Mae Davis.

A Vehicle Accident Prevention Class at the Stillwater Senior Activity Center

        The City of Stillwater Senior Activity Center will host a Motor Vehicle Accident Prevention class on Monday, November 12 from 9:45 a.m. to approximately 4:00 p.m. This will be presented by Meridian Technology Center. This is the same defensive driving class that has been presented here at the Center before. You should check with your motor vehicle insurance provider to see if your certificate, received upon completion of the class, qualifies you for a discount. There will be a lunch break where you can leave for an hour, or you can bring a sack lunch and keep it in the Center’s refrigerator. Stop by 1015 E. 12^th or call 747-8080 for more information and make sure to pick up a November 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. Also, 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.

        Monday, November 12 – Doors open at 9:30 a.m. and activities get under way with women’s pool time and a painting class. Also, the driving class will get started at 9:45 a.m.  Afternoon activities start around 1:00 p.m. which include: bridge, canasta, pool, snooker, dominoes, and puzzle solving.

        Tuesday, November 13 – Join in the free Sit ‘n Be Fit exercise class that starts at 9:30 a.m. Chairs are provided for each person. Some exercises are done while sitting and some are done while standing by your chair. Bouncing balls, hand weights, and stretch bands are incorporated in to the exercises for an extensive workout. After exercise, some of the participants stay and practice line dancing steps for fun. You are welcome to come kick up your heels with them around 10:30 a.m. Wii games and ping pong are always available for a fun time, too. Afternoon activities include games such as; duplicate bridge, dominoes, canasta, pitch, puzzle solving, snooker, pool and dominoes. A representative from Veteran’s Affairs comes in on Tuesdays, from 1:00-2:45 p.m. to help with any questions or paperwork you may have pertaining to veteran’s assistance. No appointment is needed.

         Wednesday, November 14 – The women get out their pool sticks again for some fun practice starting at 9:30 a.m. A Wii interactive game set and a ping pong table are also available for use. Exercise equipment which includes a treadmill, exercise bikes, and a weight machine are available, also. 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 drama movie, “Lucky One”, will be shown at 2:00 p.m.

         Thursday, November 15 – Time to start that exercise plan and get ready for the holidays. A good start would be the Sit ‘n Be Fit exercise class that meets here at the Center every Tuesday and Thursday at 9:30 a.m. Afterwards, you can play some Wii games or ping pong. Also, a group of line dancers sometimes stay and have a good time stepping in time to the music. At 1:00 p.m. afternoon games such as: canasta, dominoes, social bridge, pool, snooker, and puzzle solving, get started. At 2:00 p.m. bingo is called. A lot of laughs are always shared during this time. Don’t miss out on the good times. Thursday evening, the doors open back up at 5:30 p.m. for a night of music. The musicians get set up and tuned up and start some good ol’ country tunes at 6:00 p.m. Come tap your toes with everybody!

         Friday, November 16 – Pool is played starting at 9:30 a.m. by the women pool players. The painting group get out their paints and brushes and share ideas with each other. Exercise equipment is available for use, along with a ping pong table or Wii player. The birthday celebration pot-luck luncheon will being at 12:00 noon. Come join the fun! Afterwards, stay and enjoy games of cards, pool, snooker, Texas Hold’em, dominoes, and puzzle solving.

          Last weeks winners of bridge were: Dolly McClary, 1^st; and Mallory Owen, 2^nd. Duplicate bridge winning partners were: Al Perry and Lionel Raff, 1^st; and Patricia Logan and Jerry Koelsch, 2^nd.  Texas Hold’em champion for the week was: Jean Hatcher.

November Birthdays Celebrated at the Stillwater Senior Activity Center

        The City of Stillwater Senior Activity Center will celebrate the Center participant’s November birthdays with a pot-luck luncheon on Friday, November 9 at 12:00 noon. Bring a food dish to share or pay $3/person. This is a great time to share good food and fine fellowship. A sign-up sheet is now out for a Motor Vehicle Accident Prevention class coming up on November 12, 9:45 a.m. to approximately 4:00 p.m. here at the Center. This will be provided by Meridian Technology Center and is the same class as the Defensive Driving class they have done before. It has just been given an undated name. Check with your vehicle insurance provider to see if you qualify for a discount. Stop by 1015 E. 12^th or call 747-8080 for more information and make sure to pick up a November 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. Also, 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.

        Monday, November 5 – Doors open at 9:30 a.m. and activities get under way with women’s pool time and a painting class. The women practice their pool shots and have some fun competitive games of 8-ball. Also, a painting group meets at the same time. The oil/acrylic painters bring their own supplies and exchange creative ideas with each other. Afternoon activities start around 1:00 p.m. which include: bridge, canasta, pool, snooker, dominoes, and puzzle solving.

        Tuesday, November 6 – Big voting day! Don’t forget to exercise you right to vote. Then come to the Center and join in the free Sit ‘n Be Fit exercise class that starts at 9:30 a.m. Chairs are provided for each person. Some exercises are done while sitting and some are done while standing by your chair. Bouncing balls, hand weights, and stretch bands are incorporated in to the exercises for an extensive workout. After exercise, some of the participants stay and practice line dancing steps for fun. You are welcome to come kick up your heels with them around 10:30 a.m. Wii games and ping pong are always available for a fun time, too. Afternoon activities include games such as; duplicate bridge, dominoes, canasta, pitch, puzzle solving, snooker, pool and dominoes. A representative from Veteran’s Affairs comes in on Tuesdays, from 1:00-2:45 p.m. to help with any questions or paperwork you may have pertaining to veteran’s assistance. No appointment is needed.

         Wednesday, November 7 – The women get out their pool sticks again for some fun practice starting at 9:30 a.m. A Wii interactive game set and a ping pong table are also available for use. Exercise equipment which includes a treadmill, exercise bikes, and a weight machine are available, also. 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 drama movie, “The Magic of Belle Isle”, will be shown at 2:00 p.m.

         Thursday, November 8 – Time to start that exercise plan and get ready for the holidays. A good start would be the Sit ‘n Be Fit exercise class that meets here at the Center every Tuesday and Thursday at 9:30 a.m. Afterwards, you can play some Wii games or ping pong. Also, a group of line dancers sometimes stay and have a good time stepping in time to the music. At 1:00 p.m. afternoon games such as: canasta, dominoes, social bridge, pool, snooker, and puzzle solving, get started. At 2:00 p.m. bingo is called. A lot of laughs are always shared during this time. Don’t miss out on the good times. Thursday evening, the doors open back up at 5:30 p.m. for a night of music. The musicians get set up and tuned up and start some good ol’ country tunes at 6:00 p.m. Come tap your toes with everybody!

         Friday, November 9 – Beginning at 9:30 a.m. the women start racking up the pool balls and the painting class get out their paints and brushes. Exercise equipment is available for use, along with a ping pong table or Wii player. The birthday celebration pot-luck luncheon will being at 12:00 noon. Come join the fun! Afterwards, stay and enjoy games of cards, pool, snooker, Texas Hold’em, dominoes, and puzzle solving.

          Last weeks winners of bridge were: Wally Reynolds, 1^st; and Orlean Hunter, 2^nd. Other bridge winners were: Lew Taylor, 1^st and Mia Owens, 2^nd. Duplicate bridge winning partners were: Al Perry and Lionel Raff, 1^st; and Penny Sizemore and Lucy Robinson, 2^nd. Texas Hold’em champions for the week were: Betty Shields and Maxine Morgan.

Many Activities Offered at the Stillwater Senior Activity

        The City of Stillwater Senior Activity Center offers many fun activities for people 50 and over. 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. Stop by 1015 E. 12^th or call 747-8080 for more information and make sure to pick up an October calendar of events. Also, 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.

        Monday, October 29 – Monday morning activities include women’s pool time which is a lively time to practice your pool shots and enjoy the fellowship. Also, a painting group meets at the same time which is at 9:30 a.m. Bring your pool stick or use one from the Center and enjoy some fun competition. The oil/acrylic painters bring their own supplies and exchange creative ideas with each other. Afternoon activities start around 1:00 p.m. which include: bridge, canasta, pool, snooker, dominoes, and puzzle solving.

        Tuesday, October 30 – A free Sit ‘n Be Fit exercise class starts at 9:30 a.m. Chairs are provided for each person. Some exercises are done while sitting and some are done while standing by your chair. Bouncing balls, hand weights, and stretch bands are incorporated in to the exercises for an extensive workout. After exercise, some of the participants stay and practice line dancing steps for fun. You are welcome to come kick up your heels with them around 10:30 a.m. Wii games and ping pong are always available for a fun time, too. Afternoon activities include games such as; duplicate bridge, dominoes, canasta, pitch, puzzle solving, snooker, pool and dominoes. A representative from Veteran’s Affairs comes in on Tuesdays, from 1:00-2:45 p.m. to help with any questions or paperwork you may have pertaining to veteran’s assistance. No appointment is needed.

         Wednesday, October 31 – The women get out their pool sticks again for some fun practice starting at 9:30 a.m. A Wii interactive game set and a ping pong table are also available for use. Exercise equipment which includes a treadmill, exercise bikes, and a weight machine are available, also. 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 family movie, “Love Begins”, will be shown at 2:00 p.m.

         Thursday, November 1 – November is a good time to start thinking about getting in shape for all the extra calories that come with the holidays. A good start would be the Sit ‘n Be Fit exercise class that meets here at the Center every Tuesday and Thursday at 9:30 a.m. Afterwards, you can play some Wii games or ping pong. Also, a group of line dancers sometimes stay and have a good time stepping in time to the music. At 1:00 p.m. afternoon games such as: canasta, dominoes, social bridge, pool, snooker, and puzzle solving, get started. At 2:00 p.m. bingo is called. A lot of laughs are always shared during this time. Don’t miss out on the good times. Thursday evening, the doors open back up at 5:30 p.m. for a night of music. The musicians get set up and tuned up and start some good ol’ country tunes at 6:00 p.m. Come tap your toes with everybody!

         Friday, November 2 – The sound of pool balls dropping in to the pockets can be heard across the room as women’s pool gets under way at 9:30 a.m. A painting class also begins at the same time. Exercise equipment is available for use, along with a ping pong table or Wii player. Card games, pool, snooker, Texas Hold’em, dominoes, and puzzle solving are all popular activities for the afternoon.

Last weeks winners of bridge were: Penny Sizemore, 1^st; and Deloris Sanders, 2^nd. Other bridge winners were: Lew Taylor, 1^st and Ina Lee Abels, 2^nd. Duplicate bridge winning partners were: Al Perry and Lionel Raff, 1^st; and Penny Sizemore, Jane Anderson, Lucy Robinson, and Betty Lowrey all tied for 2^nd. Texas Hold’em winner was: Betty Shields.