Getting ready for the holidays

        The City of Stillwater Senior Activity Center will get out the Christmas tree and decorations on Tuesday, December 3 and ask for seniors to come help decorate starting at 10:30 a.m. Stop by 1015 E. 12^th Ave. or call 405-747-8080 for more information. While there, 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, please remember with the weather changes coming, if the Stillwater Public Schools are closed the Senior Activity Center will also be closed.

        Monday, Dec. 2 – After the Thanksgiving holiday, the women pool players were anxious to get back to their 8-ball games. They enjoy several rounds of 8-ball pool every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday mornings starting at 9:30 a.m. They have a great time and share a lot of laughs together.  Also, an artist’s group comes in at the same time. They bring in their own supplies and help each other with ideas and questions they might have about their artwork. Other crafters are welcome to bring their projects and join the group, also. The Center has an exercise room with exercise bikes and a weight set for senior use. The afternoon crowd arrives around 12:30 p.m. to play games of bridge, canasta, dominoes, pool/snooker, and jig-saw puzzle solving.

        Tuesday, Dec. 3 – First thing Tuesday morning, the free exercise class, called Sit ‘n Be Fit gets underway. This class is offered every Tuesday and Thursday mornings at 9:30 a.m. The exercises are low impact, and good for strength and flexibility. Some are done while sitting and others are done 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. This will get you a really good workout!  Also, let the decorating begin! Volunteers will transform the Center starting at 10:30 a.m. In the afternoon, games include; canasta, duplicate bridge, dominoes, pitch, pool/snooker and jig-saw puzzle solving.  Please note: the Veteran’s Affairs representative will no longer be coming to the Senior Center. He will now be at Workforce Oklahoma’s Stillwater office at 3006 E. 6^th St., from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Tuesdays only.

         Wednesday, Dec. 4 – Pool balls are spinning around the tables again as the women take up their pool sticks again after the doors open at 9:30 a.m. Also, you could try the Wii interactive games, a game of ping pong, or exercise equipment.  Afternoon games begin around 1:00 p.m., which include; canasta, dominoes, Texas Hold’em, pitch, and pool/snooker.  A puzzle is always out waiting for someone to find a missing piece. The historical dramatic movie, “Mrs. Brown” will be shown at 2:00 p.m.

         Thursday, Dec. 5 – Work off those Thanksgiving calories with the free Sit ‘n Be Fit exercise class. The class will give you a good stretching of your muscles. If you would like some more exercise, stay after class and join the line dancing group that meets at 10:30 a.m. They really get to moving and can work up a sweat while having fun. In the afternoon, get in a game of canasta, dominoes, pool or snooker. At 2:00 p.m. a wild game of bingo takes place. Everyone is a winner. Don’t miss out on the fun!

         Friday, Dec. 6 – The Center opens at 9:30 a.m. and the women pool players are waiting at the door ready to practice their pool shots. The painting group is also there with their paints, brushes and canvases, eager to get creative and exchange ideas. Exercise equipment is also available for use. Games of canasta, Texas Hold’em, and pool/snooker begin in the afternoon.  

          Champions for various games held last week were: social bridge winners; Norma Burk, 1^st; and Penny Sizemore, 2^nd. Duplicate bridge winning partners; Lionel Raff and Al Perry, 1^st, and Murna Raff and Jane Anderson, 2^nd. Texas Hold’em champion for the week was: Chestine Crane. A men’s pool tournament was held and the winner was Frank Berry.

Closed for Thanksgiving Holiday

        The City of Stillwater Senior Activity Center will be closed Thursday, November 28 and Friday, November 29 for the Thanksgiving holiday. Regular hours resume on Monday, December 2. Stop by 1015 E. 12^th Ave. or call 405-747-8080 for more information. While there, make sure to pick up a 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.

        Monday, Nov. 25 – Women can enjoy some rounds of 8-ball pool every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday mornings starting at 9:30 a.m. They have a great time and share a lot of laughs together.  Also, an artist’s group comes in at the same time. They bring in their own supplies and help each other with ideas and questions they might have about their artwork. Other crafters are welcome to bring their projects and join the group, also. The Center has an exercise room with exercise bikes and a weight set for senior use. The afternoon crowd arrives around 12:30 p.m. to play games of bridge, canasta, dominoes, pool/snooker, and jig-saw puzzle solving.

        Tuesday, Nov. 26 – Get ready for the holidays now by getting a good workout with the free exercise class, called Sit ‘n Be Fit that is offered every Tuesday and Thursday mornings at 9:30 a.m. The exercises are low impact, and good for strength and flexibility. Some are done while sitting and others are done 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. This will get you a really good workout!  In the afternoon, games include; canasta, duplicate bridge, dominoes, pitch, pool/snooker and jig-saw puzzle solving.  Please note: the Veteran’s Affairs representative will no longer be coming to the Senior Center. He will now be at Workforce Oklahoma’s Stillwater office at 3006 E. 6^th St., from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Tuesdays only.

         Wednesday, Nov. 27 – The women will be at it again at the pool tables, practicing their pool shots. They get started after the doors open at 9:30 a.m. Also, you could try the Wii interactive games, a game of ping pong, or exercise equipment.  Afternoon games begin around 1:00 p.m., which include; canasta, dominoes, Texas Hold’em, pitch, and pool/snooker.  A puzzle is always out waiting for someone to find a missing piece. The historical dramatic movie, “Parkland” will be shown at 2:00 p.m.

         Thursday, Nov. 28 – Center closed.

         Friday, Nov. 29 – Center closed.

          Champions for various games held last week were: social bridge winners; Wally Reynolds, 1^st; and Lynn Fent, 2^nd. Duplicate bridge winning partners; Murna Raff and Betty Lowrey, 1^st, and Meg Kletke and Laurene Opdyke, 2^nd. Texas Hold’em champions for the week were: Lula Mae Davis and Darrell Davis.  A men’s pool tournament was held and the winner was Wayne Vinson.

Defensive Driving class to be held at the Senior Center

        The City of Stillwater Senior Activity Center will hold a defensive driving class on Monday, November 18 from 9:45 a.m. to about 4:00 p.m. An hour lunch break will be taken. The class is sponsored by Safety Training from Meridian Technology Center. Sign-up today! Stop by 1015 E. 12^th or call 747-8080 for more information. While there, 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

        Monday, Nov. 18 – Women get out your pool sticks or use one from the Center and join the women’s pool time at 9:30 a.m. every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. They have a great time and share a lot of laughs together.  Also, an artist’s group comes in at the same time. They bring in their own supplies and help each other with ideas and questions they might have about their artwork. Other crafters are welcome to bring their projects and join the group, also. The Center has an exercise room with exercise bikes and a weight set for senior use. The defensive driving class will be meeting from 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. This class could get you a discount on your vehicle insurance, so check with your insurance provider and join the class. The afternoon crowd arrives around 12:30 p.m. to play games of bridge, canasta, dominoes, pool/snooker, and jig-saw puzzle solving.

        Tuesday, Nov. 19 – It is time to start thinking about the holidays coming up and the extra calories that will be eaten. The Center has a free exercise class, called Sit ‘n Be Fit that is offered every Tuesday and Thursday mornings at 9:30 a.m. The exercises are low impact, but good for strength and flexibility. Some are done sitting while others are done 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 also available for use. In the afternoon, games include; canasta, duplicate bridge, dominoes, pitch, pool/snooker and jig-saw puzzle solving.  Please note: the Veteran’s Affairs representative will no longer be coming to the Senior Center. He will now be at Workforce Oklahoma’s Stillwater office at 3006 E. 6^th St., from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Tuesdays only.

         Wednesday, Nov. 20 – Pool balls are falling again as the women take aim at the cue ball after the doors open at 9:30 a.m. Also, you could try the Wii interactive games, a game of ping pong, or exercise equipment.  Afternoon games begin around 1:00 p.m., which include; canasta, dominoes, Texas Hold’em, pitch, and pool/snooker.  A puzzle is always out waiting for someone to find a missing piece. The family drama movie, “The Way Way Back” will be shown at 2:00 p.m.

         Thursday, Nov. 21 – Start getting in shape now with the free Sit ‘n Be Fit exercise class at 9:30 a.m.  It gives everyone a good 45 minute workout of their muscles. Afternoon games begin around 1:00 p.m. Try a game of canasta or pool/snooker and at 2:00 p.m. join in the fun time of bingo.

         Friday, Nov. 22 – The women practice their pool shots at 9:30 a.m. They welcome new players, so come join the friendly competition. Also, the artists meet up again at opening of the center. Exercise equipment is also available for use. Afternoon games include: canasta, Texas Hold’em, and pool/snooker.

          Champions for various games held last week were: social bridge winners; Norma Burk, 1^st; and Sue McMillan, 2^nd. Duplicate bridge winning partners; Lionel Raff and Seham El Sharif, 1^st, and Charles Foreman and Jane Anderson, 2^nd. Texas Hold’em champion for the week was Lula Mae Davis. A men’s pool tournament was held and the winner was Darrell Crane.

 

Balance Clinic at the Senior Center

        The City of Stillwater Senior Activity Center will hold a balance clinic presented by Health Back Home Health on Thursday, November 14, at 10:30 a.m. They will check participant’s sense of balance and show exercises that can help improve one’s balance. Also, coming up, on Monday, November 18 from 9:45 a.m. to about 4:00 p.m. a defensive driving class will take place. An hour lunch break will be taken. The class is sponsored by Safety Training from Meridian Technology Center. Sign-up today! Stop by 1015 E. 12^th or call 747-8080 for more information and while there 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

 

        Monday, Nov. 11 – Join the women pool players at 9:30 a.m. every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. They have a great time and share a lot of laughs together.  Also, an artist’s group comes in at the same time. They bring in their own supplies and help each other with ideas and questions they might have about their artwork. Other crafters are welcome to bring their projects and join the group, also. The Center has an exercise room with exercise bikes, and a weight set for senior use, too. The afternoon crowd arrives around 12:30 p.m. to play games of bridge, canasta, dominoes, pool/snooker, and jig-saw puzzle solving.

 

        Tuesday, Nov. 12 – If you would like to tone up or become more limber check out the free exercise class, called Sit ‘n Be Fit offered at the Center. The exercises are low impact, but good for strength and flexibility. 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, pool/snooker and jig-saw puzzle solving.  Please note: the Veteran’s Affairs representative will no longer be coming to the Senior Center. He will now be at Workforce Oklahoma’s Stillwater office at 3006 E. 6^th St., from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Tuesdays only.

 

         Wednesday, Nov. 13 –The pool tables are surrounded again by the women pool players starting 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, and, pool/snooker.  A puzzle is always out waiting for someone to find a missing piece. The movie, “Savannah” will be shown at 2:00 p.m.

 

         Thursday, Nov. 14 – The free Sit ‘n Be Fit exercise class gives everyone a good 45 minute workout of their muscles.  Start stretching at 9:30 a.m. After class, at 10:30 a.m. a balance class will be held. Come learn some exercises to increase your balance. Afternoon games begin around 1:00 p.m. Try a game of canasta or pool/snooker and at 2:00 p.m. join in the fun time of bingo.

 

         Friday, Nov. 15 – It is pool time again for senior women participants. They welcome new players, so come join the friendly competition beginning at 9:30 a.m. Also, the artists meet up again at the same time. Exercise equipment is also available for use. Afternoon games include: canasta, Texas Hold’em, and pool/snooker.

 

         Champions for various games held last week were: social bridge winners; Jean Herndon, 1^st; and Lynn Fent, 2^nd. Duplicate bridge winning partners; Murna Raff and Betty Lowrey, 1^st, and Al Perry and Lionel Raff, 2^nd. Texas Hold’em champion for the previous week was Paul Hirsch. A men’s pool tournament was held and the winner was Jack Ventris

Sign up for a Defensive Driving Class

        The City of Stillwater Senior Activity Center will hold a defensive driving class on Monday, November 18, from 9:45 a.m. to about 4:00 p.m. An hour lunch break will be taken. The class is sponsored by Safety Training from Meridian Technology Center. Sign-up today! This week at the Senior Center a pot-luck luncheon to celebrate November birthdays will take place on Friday, November 8 at 12:00 noon. Bring a food dish to share or pay $3/person and enjoy the good food and fellowship. Stop by 1015 E. 12^th or call 747-8080 for more information and while there 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

        Monday, Nov. 4 – If you are a woman, age 50 or over, and like to play pool or would like to learn, join the women’s pool playing time at 9:30 a.m. every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.   Also, an artist’s group comes in at the same time. They bring in their own supplies and help each other with ideas and questions they might have about their artwork. Other crafters are welcome to bring their projects and join the group, also. The Center has an exercise room with exercise bikes, and a weight set for senior use, too. The afternoon crowd arrives around 12:30 p.m. to play games of bridge, canasta, dominoes, pool/snooker, and jig-saw puzzle solving.

        Tuesday, Nov. 5 – It is time to get up and get moving. Try out the free exercise class, called Sit ‘n Be Fit offered at the Center. The exercises are low impact, but good for strength and flexibility. 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, pool/snooker and jig-saw puzzle solving.  Please note: the Veteran’s Affairs representative will no longer be coming to the Senior Center. He will now be at Workforce Oklahoma’s Stillwater office at 3006 E. 6^th St., from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Tuesdays only.

         Wednesday, Nov. 6 – The women get out their pool sticks again after the doors open 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, and pool/snooker.  A puzzle is always out waiting for someone to find a missing piece. The movie, “Savannah” will be shown at 2:00 p.m.

         Thursday, Nov. 7 – Exercisers get going again starting at 9:30 a.m. The free Sit ‘n Be Fit exercise class gives everyone a good 45 minute workout of their muscles. After class, Wii games, ping pong, or line dancing are available. Come check it out. Afternoon games begin around 1:00 p.m. Try a game of canasta or pool/snooker and at 2:00 p.m. join in the fun time of bingo.

         Friday, Nov. 8 – It is pool time again for senior women participants. They welcome new players, so come join the friendly competition beginning at 9:30 a.m. Also, the artists meet up again at the same time. Exercise equipment is also available for use. The November pot-luck birthday luncheon will be held at 12:00 noon. Bring a food dish or pay $3/person. Afternoon games include: canasta, Texas Hold’em, and pool/snooker.

          Champions for various games held last week were: social bridge winners; Betty Barefoot, 1^st; and Barbara Geiser, 2^nd. Duplicate bridge winning partners; Al Perry and Lionel Raff, 1^st; and Murna Raff and Betty Lowrey, 2^nd. Texas Hold’em champion was Lula Mae Davis. A men’s 9-ball tournament was held and the winner was Wayne Vinson.

 

Men's Pool Tournament to be held

        The City of Stillwater Senior Activity Center will hold a men’s 8-ball pool tournament on Thursday, October 31 at 1:00 p.m. All senior men are welcome to participate. Bring your own pool stick or use one of from the Center and join the fun competition. Stop by 1015 E. 12^th or call 747-8080 for more information and make sure to pick up a 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

        Monday, Oct. 28 – A women’s pool playing time is set up for 9:30 a.m. every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Check out the fun they have while practicing your pool shots.  Also, an artist’s group comes in at the same time. They bring in their own supplies and help each other with ideas and questions they might have about their artwork. Other crafters are welcome to bring their projects and join the group, also. The Center has an exercise room with exercise bikes, and a weight set for senior use, too. The afternoon crowd arrives around 12:30 p.m. to play games of bridge, canasta, dominoes, pool/snooker, and jig-saw puzzle solving.

        Tuesday, Oct. 29 – A free exercise class, called Sit ‘n Be Fit is offered to seniors, age 50 and over. The exercises are low impact, but good for strength and flexibility. 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, pool/snooker and jig-saw puzzle solving.  Please note: the Veteran’s Affairs representative will no longer be coming to the Senior Center. He will now be at Workforce Oklahoma’s Stillwater office at 3006 E. 6^th St., from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Tuesdays only.

         Wednesday, Oct. 30 – Starting at 9:30 a.m. women pool players start gathering for some more rounds of 8-ball.  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, and pool/snooker.  A puzzle is always out waiting for someone to find a missing piece. The movie, “Touch Back” will be shown at 2:00 p.m.

         Thursday, Oct. 31 – It is exercise time again starting at 9:30 a.m. The free Sit ‘n Be Fit exercise class gives everyone a good 45 minute workout of their muscles. After class, Wii games, ping pong, or line dancing are available. Come check it out. Afternoon games begin around 1:00 p.m. Try a game of canasta or pool/snooker and at 2:00 p.m. join in the fun time of bingo.

         Friday, Nov. 1 – It is pool time again for senior women participants. They welcome new players, so come join the friendly competition beginning at 9:30 a.m. Also, the artists meet up again at the same time. Exercise equipment is also available for use. Afternoon games include: canasta, Texas Hold’em, and pool/snooker.

          Champions for various games held last week were: social bridge winners; Sarah Habinak, 1^st; and Lynn Fent, 2^nd. Duplicate bridge winning partners; Terry Miller and Camille Johnston, 1^st; and Al Perry and Lionel Raff, 2^nd. A coed pool tournament was held at the Center and Jack Ventris took first place.

Public Election Forum at the Senior Center

        The City of Stillwater Senior Activity Center will host a public election forum on the upcoming voting on Propositions 1-3. Join Mayor John Bartley, City Manager Dan Galloway, Police Captain Randy Dickerson and Fire Chief Tom Bradley in the discussion on Tuesday, October 22 at 2 p.m. Everyone is welcome to attend. Stop by 1015 E. 12^th or call 747-8080 for more information and make sure to pick up an October 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

        Monday, Oct. 21 – The women test their 8-ball skills every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday mornings starting at 9:30 a.m. They share a lot of laughs and friendly suggestions. Bring your pool stick or use one provided at the Center and enjoy the fun!  Also, an artist’s group comes in at the same time. They bring in their own supplies and help each other with ideas and questions they have on their artwork. Other crafters are welcome to bring their projects and join the group, also. The Center has an exercise room with exercise bikes, and a weight set for senior use, too. The afternoon crowd arrives around 12:30 p.m. to play games of bridge, canasta, dominoes, pool/snooker, and jig-saw puzzle solving.

        Tuesday, Oct. 22 – Senior’s, age 50 and over, can come participant in the free exercise class, called Sit ‘n Be Fit. The 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, pool/snooker and jig-saw puzzle solving.  Please note: the Veteran’s Affairs representative will no longer be coming to the Senior Center. He will now be at Workforce Oklahoma’s Stillwater office at 3006 E. 6^th St., from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Tuesdays only. Don’t forget the public election forum with City officials, to discuss Propositions 1-3, starting at 2:00 p.m.

         Wednesday, Oct. 23 – Women pool player’s aim their pool sticks again for the perfect shot starting at 9:30 a.m. They experience some good fellowshipping while practicing their pool shots. 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, and pool/snooker.  A puzzle is always out waiting for someone to find a missing piece. The movie, “Lake Effects” will be shown at 2:00 p.m.

         Thursday, Oct. 24 – Increase you endurance and flexibility by trying out the free Sit ‘n Be Fit exercise class offered 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. Try a game of canasta or pool/snooker and at 2:00 p.m. join in the fun time of bingo.

         Friday, Oct. 25 – It is pool time again for senior women participants. They welcome new players, so come join the friendly competition beginning at 9:30 a.m. Also, the artists meet up again at the same time. Exercise equipment is also available for use. Afternoon games include: canasta, Texas Hold’em, and pool/snooker.

          Champions for various games held last week were: social bridge winners; Norma Burk, 1^st; and Lynn Fent, 2^nd. Duplicate bridge winning partners; Al Perry and Lionel Raff, 1^st; and Murna Raff and Betty Lowry, 2^nd. Texas Hold’em champions for the past week were: Chestine Crane and Lula Mae Davis.