Senior Center closed for MLK Jr. Day

        The City of Stillwater Senior Activity Center will be closed Monday, January 20 in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. day. Regular activities resume on Tuesday. You can enjoy many activities during the week, such as: card games, exercise class, art class, pool and snooker, bingo, line dancing, Wii games, exercise equipment, movies, and a music night. Stop by 1015 E. 12^th Ave. or call 405-747-8080 for more information. Make sure to pick up a January calendar of events when you stop by. 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, Jan. 20 – Center will be closed.

        Tuesday, Jan. 21 – Check out the free exercise class, called Sit ‘n Be Fit at 9:30 a.m. This class is offered every Tuesday and Thursday mornings. 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. 

         Wednesday, Jan. 22 – Pool balls start falling at 9:30 a.m. The women pool players take aim for some friendly competitive games. Also, Wii games are played on Wednesday morning at the same opening time. Then, in the afternoon games of canasta, Texas Hold’em, pool and snooker are played along with an afternoon movie, at 2:00 p.m. The movie for this week is a high action film entitled:  “Man of Steel”. 

         Thursday, Jan. 23 – A free Sit ‘n Be Fit exercise class is offered at 9:30 a.m. This class will give you a good toning workout for 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, Jan. 24 – The women pool players are back again for some more fun beginning at 9:30 a.m. Also, a painting group comes in during that same time. They get creative with their paints and canvases. If you would like to join them, bring your art supplies and artistic ideas. Exercise equipment is also available for use. Games of canasta, Texas Hold’em, and pool/snooker begin in the afternoon. 

          Winners for last week games were: for social bridge: Norma Burk, 1^st, and Penny Sizemore, 2^nd; duplicate bridge; Al Perry and Lionel Raff, 1^st, and Terry Miller and Camille Johnston, 2^nd. A men’s pool tournament was held and the champion was Wayne Vinson. The Texas Hold’em winner for the week was Darrell Davis.

Its Warm at the Senior Center

        The City of Stillwater Senior Activity Center participants will make you feel welcome while you enjoy many activities such as; card games, exercise class, art class, pool and snooker, bingo, line dancing, Wii games, exercise equipment, movies, and a music night. Stop by 1015 E. 12^th Ave. or call 405-747-8080 for more information. Make sure to pick up a January calendar of events when you stop by. 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, Jan. 13 – Pool balls are falling every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday mornings as the senior women pool players take aim at the cue ball starting at 9:30 a.m.  An artist’s group also arrives about the same time ready to get creative with their paints. 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, Jan. 14 – Time to get started on your New Year’s resolution of getting in shape.  Check out the free exercise class, called Sit ‘n Be Fit at 9:30 a.m. This class is offered every Tuesday and Thursday mornings. 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. 

         Wednesday, Jan. 15 – Bring your pool stick or use one from the Center and join the women pool players for some friendly competitive games. The fun starts at 9:30 a.m.  Also, Wii games are played on Wednesday morning at the same opening time. Then, in the afternoon games of canasta, Texas Hold’em, pool and snooker are played along with an afternoon movie, at 2:00 p.m. The movie for this week is a drama based on a true event entitled:  “Parkland”.  Join the pool players in a coed pool tournament at 1:00 p.m.

         Thursday, Jan. 16 – A free Sit ‘n Be Fit exercise class is offered at 9:30 a.m. This class will give you a good toning workout for 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, Jan. 17 – As soon as the doors open at 9:30 a.m., women pool players and the painting group will arrive, anxious to get started at the pool tables and at their canvases. Exercise equipment is also available for use. Games of canasta, Texas Hold’em, and pool/snooker begin in the afternoon.  

          Due to the past holidays, there are no winners to report. The bridge groups and Texas Hold’em players did not meet.

The New Year is Underway!

        The City of Stillwater Senior Activity Center participants are ready to start a new year by enjoying many activities such as; card games, exercise class, art class, pool and snooker, bingo, line dancing, Wii games, exercise equipment, movies, and a music night. Also, on Friday, January 10 at 12:00 noon the January birthday pot-luck luncheon will be held. You can bring a food dish to share or pay $3/person. Come enjoy the delicious meal and friendly fellowshipping.  Stop by 1015 E. 12^th Ave. or call 405-747-8080 for more information. Make sure to pick up a January calendar of events when you stop by. 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, Jan. 6 – Every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday mornings women pool players come to the Center to practice their pool shooting skills and take part in some fun competition starting at 9:30 a.m.  Also, an artist’s group arrives about 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, Jan. 7 – Start your New Year’s resolution of getting in shape now, by checking out the free exercise class, called Sit ‘n Be Fit at 9:30 a.m. This class is offered every Tuesday and Thursday mornings. 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. 

         Wednesday, Jan. 8 – The women pool players will be at it again after the doors open at 9:30 a.m. They have a good time, so bring your pool stick or use one from the Center and join the fun! Also, Wii games are played on Wednesday morning at the same opening time. Then, in the afternoon games of canasta, Texas Hold’em, pool and snooker are played along with an afternoon movie at 2:00 p.m. The movie for this week is a basketball true event film entitled:  “Coach Carter”.

         Thursday, Jan. 9 – The free Sit ‘n Be Fit exercise class at 9:30 a.m. will give you a good toning workout 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, Jan. 10 – 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. The birthday pot-luck luncheon will begin at 12:00 noon. Games of canasta, Texas Hold’em, and pool/snooker begin in the afternoon.  

          Champions for various games held last week were: social bridge winners; Cloyann Fent, Anna Cooper, and Wally Reynolds all tied for 1^st place. Duplicate bridge partners did not meet this week. Texas Hold’em champion for the week was: Darrell Davis.  Also a men’s 9-ball pool tournament was held and the winner was Dwight Wilkins.

Closed for New Years Day

        The City of Stillwater Senior Activity Center will be closed New Year’s Day, Wednesday, January 1. Regular hours will return on Thursday, January 2. The seniors will ring in the New Year by enjoying many activities such as; card games, exercise class, art class, pool and snooker, bingo, line dancing, Wii games, exercise equipment, movies, and a music night. Stop by 1015 E. 12^th Ave. or call 405-747-8080 for more information. Make sure to pick up a January calendar of events when you stop by. 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. However, there will be no music night on December 26 and January 2. They will resume on January 9. 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. 30 – Women’s pool time is a great time to come to the Center and practice your pool shooting skills and enjoy the friendly fellowship while playing. The fun starts at 9:30 a.m. every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Also, an artist’s group arrives about 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. 31 – Do you need to work off some of those holiday calories?  Try out the free exercise class, called Sit ‘n Be Fit at 9:30 a.m. This class is offered every Tuesday and Thursday mornings. 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. 

         Wednesday, Jan. 1 – The Center is closed.

         Thursday, Jan. 2– The free Sit ‘n Be Fit exercise class at 9:30 a.m. will give you a good toning workout 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! Music Night will not be held tonight.

         Friday, Jan. 3 – 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; Sue McMillan, 1^st; and Norma Burk, 2^nd. Duplicate bridge winning partners; Al Perry and Lionel Raff, 1^st; and Charles Foreman and Murna Raff, 2^nd. Texas Hold’em champions for the week were: Betty Shields and Lula Mae Davis.  Also a men’s pool tournament was held and the winner was Jack Ventris.

Closed for Christmas

        The City of Stillwater Senior Activity Center will be closed Christmas day, Wednesday, December 25. The Center offers a warm place to come and enjoy various activities such as; card games, exercise class, art class, pool and snooker, bingo, line dancing, Wii games, exercise equipment, movies, and a music night. 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. However, please take note; there will be no Music Night this week on Thursday, December 26. 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. 23 – Women pool players take up their pool sticks for some fun rounds of 8-ball 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. 24 – Time to get in a quick workout before the holiday. Try out the free exercise class, called Sit ‘n Be Fit at 9:30 a.m. This class is offered every Tuesday and Thursday mornings. 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. 

         Wednesday, Dec. 25 – The Center is closed.

         Thursday, Dec. 26 – Work off those extra calories by joining the free Sit ‘n Be Fit exercise class at 9:30 a.m. The class will give you a good toning workout 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! There will no music night tonight.

         Friday, Dec. 27 – 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 Marge Reynolds, 2^nd. Duplicate bridge winning partners; Charles Foreman and Carolyn Schwabe, 1^st; and Laurie Schlobohm and Teresa Tanner, 2^nd. Texas Hold’em champion for the week was Lula Mae Davis. Also a men’s pool tournament was held and the winner was Fred Seamans.

Stay warm at the senior center

        The City of Stillwater Senior Activity Center offers a warm place to come and enjoy various activities such as; card games, exercise class, art class, pool and snooker, bingo, line dancing, Wii games, exercise equipment, movies, and a music night. 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. 16 – The sound of pool balls cracking can be heard after the Center’s doors open at 9:30 a.m.  The women pool players enjoy several rounds of 8-ball pool every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday mornings. 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. 17 – A free exercise class, called Sit ‘n Be Fit gets underway at 9:30 a.m. This class is offered every Tuesday and Thursday mornings. 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. 

         Wednesday, Dec. 18 – Try out some friendly games of pool with the women pool players starting 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 coed pool tournament will be held at 1:00 p.m. Come test your skills in the fun competition.  A puzzle is always out waiting for someone to find a missing piece. The holiday themed movie, “Coming Home for Christmas” will be shown at 2:00 p.m.

         Thursday, Dec. 19 – Get ready for the holidays by starting your exercise workout now. Join the Center’s free Sit ‘n Be Fit exercise class. The class will give you a good toning workout 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. 20 – 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; Wally Reynolds, 1^st; and Penny Sizemore, 2^nd. Duplicate bridge winning partners; Lionel Raff and Al Perry, 1^st, and Penny Sizemore and Lucy Robinson, 2^nd.

Birthday Luncheon at the senior center

        The City of Stillwater Senior Activity Center will hold its monthly Birthday Luncheon on Friday, December 13 at 12 noon. 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. 9 – Women pool players are enjoying 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. 10 – 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!  In the afternoon, games include; canasta, duplicate bridge, dominoes, pitch, pool/snooker and jig-saw puzzle solving. 

         Wednesday, Dec. 11 – 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 family movie, “The Watson’s go to Birmingham” will be shown at 2:00 p.m.

         Thursday, Dec. 12 – Work off those 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. 13 – 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; Cindy Smith, 1^st; and Patricia Logan, 2^nd. Duplicate bridge winning partners; Lionel Raff and Al Perry, 1^st, and Seham El Sherif and Terry Miller, 2^nd. Texas Hold’em champion for the week was: Lula Mae Davis.