The Stillwater Senior Activity Center is Worth Checking Out!

        The City of Stillwater Senior Activity Center is a place worth putting on your list to check out. The Center is open for participants, 50 years old and older. Many activities are offered, such as: exercise classes, pool/snooker playing, line dancing, Zumba, painting classes, card games, bridge, a monthly movie, and a music night. Hours for participation are Monday through Friday, 9:30 am to 4:30 p.m.; and music night is held on Thursday evening, 6:00 p.m. 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.

        The Walk in the Park event for senior walkers is ongoing in Couch Park. Seniors can sign up and log in each time at the Center. Walk the trail ten times and earn a t-shirt and better health.

         Mark your calendars. Coming on Monday, October 19 at 1:00 p.m. a flu shot clinic provided by Home Call Home Health will be held at the Senior Center. Shots will be given at no charge if you show your Medicare card with part B, if you do not have this there will be a charge. This will be a first come first serve basis.

        Monday, October 12 – Check out the free 45-minute exercise workout, called Sit ‘n Be Fit that is offered at the Center every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday mornings at 9:30 a.m. The class utilizes stretchy bands to test flexibility and bouncing balls to help with hand/eye coordination, along with stretching and toning exercises. Also, at the same time and days of the week a women’s pool playing time takes place. The women play several friendly rounds of 8-ball and would welcome some new women players to come join in the fun competition. Painters and crafters get together on Monday and Friday mornings, too. They share ideas and pointers for their art work with each other and bring their own art supplies. At 10:30 a.m. line dancers step in time to country songs. You are welcome to come join the group and get some exercise while having fun. During the afternoon, canasta and social bridge players get out their cards for plenty of good times. A jig-saw puzzle is always out enticing someone to find another piece. Exercise equipment, including a treadmill, is available too.

        Tuesday, October 13 – If you would like to work off some extra calories and have a fun time while doing so, try the free “Zumba with Angie” class offered every Tuesday and Thursday at 10:30 a.m.  This is an exercise aerobic dance session that is done mostly to Latin American dance music. In the afternoon, games are played that include; canasta, duplicate bridge, pool/snooker, and jig-saw puzzle solving. At 1:00 p.m. a coed pool tournament will take place. Come enjoy the fun competition. Exercise equipment that includes a treadmill, two exercise bikes, and a weight set are available for use during the afternoon, too. Bingo is played at 2:00 p.m.  It is a lot of laughs and everyone wins a prize!

        Wednesday, October 14 – Exercise class and women’s pool are enjoyed again at 9:30 a.m.  Then at 10:30 a.m., after the exercise class, line dancers start kicking up their heels as they keep up with swinging country tunes. During the afternoon, games of canasta and other card games are played.

         Thursday, October 15 – It’s Zumba time! Class starts at 10:30 a.m. You can work up a good sweat exercising to the jazzy tunes. Afternoon games start at 1:00 p.m. Canasta and bridge are popular games of choice. Bingo is called by a guest caller at 2:00 p.m. Every one bingos and receives a prize. Don’t forget music night at 6:00 p.m. There is always good toe tapping music to enjoy!

         Friday, October 16 – Sit ‘n Be Fit members meet at 9:30 a.m. ready to get in shape, women  pool players shoot several rounds of 8-ball, and the painting class compare notes on their art projects. Then at 10:30 a.m. line dancers arrive ready to boot scoot around the floor to some lively tunes. Afternoon games of duplicate bridge begin around 12:15 p.m. Canasta players start coming in around 12:30 p.m. along with pool players and puzzle solvers.   

        Last weeks reported winners for social bridge were: Beverly Dale, 1^st, and Lynn Fent, 2^nd; duplicate bridge winning partners were; Camille Johnston and Terry Miller, 1^st; and Carolyn Schwabe and Susana Williams, were 2^nd. The second day of duplicate bridge champions were; Al Perry and Lionel Raff, 1^st; and Camille Johnston and Betty Lowrey, 2^nd.  The winner of the pool tournament this week was Vic Berryman.  

Busy Week Upcoming at the Stillwater Senior Activity Center

        The City of Stillwater Senior Activity Center has several special activities planned for the week ahead. Monday, October 5 a coed pool tournament will be held starting at 1:00 p.m. You are welcome to come join the fun competition. On Wednesday, October 7 the monthly movie; “The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel” will be shown at 2:00 p.m. This is a sequel to the movie shown last month, “The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel”. This movie is a comedy and drama starring; Judi Dench and Maggie Smith. Friday, October 9 at 12:00 noon a birthday pot-luck luncheon will celebrate October birthdays. You can bring a food dish to share or pay $3/person. The Center is open for participants, 50 years old and older. Many activities are offered, such as: exercise classes, pool/snooker playing, line dancing, Zumba, painting classes, card games, bridge, a monthly movie, and a music night. Hours for participation are Monday through Friday, 9:30 am to 4:30 p.m.; and music night is held on Thursday evening, 6:00 p.m. 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.

        The Walk in the Park event for senior walkers is ongoing in Couch Park. Seniors can sign up and log in each time at the Center. Walk the trail ten times and earn a t-shirt and better health.

         Mark your calendars. Coming on Monday, October 19 at 1:00 p.m. a flu shot clinic provided by Home Call Home Health will be held at the Senior Center. Shots will be given at no charge if you show your Medicare card with part B, if you do not have this there will be a charge. This will be a first come first serve basis.

 A Fiesta celebration was recently held at the Stillwater Senior Activity Center by the “Zumba with Angie” class. Those enjoying the class and good pot-luck Mexican food afterwards were: front row, left to right; Angela Whitehead, the instructor, Betty Larabee, Susie Cundiff, Gwen Morrow, Angie Hanes, Sam Mulla, and Cheryl Dedrickson.

Back row, left to right; Evelyn Smith and Becky Soukup. The free Zumba class is offered every Tuesday and Thursday at 10:30 a.m. at the Senior Center. Fifty and over seniors are welcome.

        Monday, October 5 – A free 45-minute exercise workout, called Sit ‘n Be Fit is offered at the Center every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday mornings at 9:30 a.m. The class utilizes stretchy bands to test flexibility and bouncing balls to help with hand/eye coordination, along with stretching and toning exercises. Also, at the same time and days of the week a women’s pool playing time takes place. The women play several friendly rounds of 8-ball and would welcome some new women players to come join in the fun competition. Painters and crafters get together on Monday and Friday mornings, too. They share ideas and pointers for their art work with each other and bring their own art supplies. At 10:30 a.m. line dancers step in time to country songs. You are welcome to come join the group and get some exercise while having fun. During the afternoon, canasta and social bridge players get out their cards for plenty of good times. Remember at 1:00 p.m. a coed pool tournament will take place. Join the fun! A jig-saw puzzle is always out enticing someone to find another piece. Exercise equipment, including a treadmill, is available too.

        Tuesday, October 6 – You can get a fun and energetic workout by joining the free “Zumba with Angie” class. This is a dance and exercise class that meets every Tuesday and Thursday mornings at 10:30 a.m. In the afternoon, games are played that include; canasta, duplicate bridge, pool/snooker, and jig-saw puzzle solving. Exercise equipment that includes a treadmill, two exercise bikes, and a weight set are available for use during the afternoon, too. Bingo is played at 2:00 p.m.  It is a lot of laughs and everyone wins a prize!

        Wednesday, October 7 – Time to test your flexibility and increase your endurance by joining the free Sit ‘n Be Fit exercise class at 9:30 a.m. The exercises are done in a combination of sitting and standing, and a chair is always there for support. Or bring your pool stick and shoot some 8-ball during women’s pool time also at 9:30 a.m.  Then at 10:30 a.m., after the exercise class, line dancers start kicking up their heels as they keep up with swinging country tunes. During the afternoon, games of canasta and other card games are played.

         Thursday, October 8 – It’s Zumba time! Class starts at 10:30 a.m. You can work up a good sweat exercising to the jazzy tunes. Afternoon games start at 1:00 p.m. Canasta and bridge are popular games of choice. Bingo is called by a guest caller at 2:00 p.m. Every one bingos and receives a prize. Don’t forget music night at 6:00 p.m. There is always good toe tapping music to enjoy!

         Friday, October 9 – Exercisers, women 8-ball pool players, and the painting class members all meet up again at 9:30 a.m. Then at 10:30 a.m. line dancers arrive ready to boot scoot around the floor to some lively tunes. Afternoon games of duplicate bridge begin around 12:15 p.m. Canasta players start coming in around 12:30 p.m. along with pool players.   

         Last weeks reported winners for social bridge were: Bena Harper, 1^st, and Lynn Fent, 2^nd; duplicate bridge winning partners were;  Al Perry and Lionel Raff, were 1^st; Bob Henderson and Laurie Schlobohm, were 2^nd. The second day of duplicate bridge champions were; Al Perry and Lionel Raff, 1^st; and Camille Johnston and Penny Sizemore, 2^nd.  The winner of the pool tournament this week was Frank Berry.  

Stillwater Senior Activity Center will hold a Second Medicare Seminar

       The City of Stillwater Senior Activity Center has a second Medicare Seminar scheduled on Tuesday, September 29 at 10:30 a.m. This is a free AAA-sponsored Medicare 101 meeting presented by Aetna insurance. Everyone is welcome to attend. The Center is open for participants, 50 years old and older. Many activities are offered, such as: exercise classes, pool/snooker playing, line dancing, Zumba, painting classes, card games, bridge, a monthly movie, and a music night. Hours for participation are Monday through Friday, 9:30 am to 4:30 p.m.; and music night is held on Thursday evening, 6:00 p.m. 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.

        The Walk in the Park event for senior walkers is ongoing in Couch Park. Seniors can sign up and log in each time at the Center. Walk the trail ten times and earn a t-shirt and better health.

        Monday, Sept. 28 – The Center offers a free exercise class called, Sit ‘n Be Fit, a women’s pool playing time, and a painting/crafting class all starting at 9:30 a.m. The exercise class is a 45-minute workout that utilizes stretchy bands to test flexibility and bouncing balls to help with hand/eye coordination, along with stretching and toning exercises. The women pool players like to play several rounds of 8-ball in a fun competitive way. They share a lot of laughs and good conversations. Painting and crafting are done in an informal class. They share ideas and pointers for their art work with each other and bring their own art supplies. At 10:30 a.m. line dancers step in time to country songs. You are welcome to come join the group and get some exercise while having fun. During the afternoon, canasta and social bridge players get out their cards for plenty of good times. Also, pool and snooker playing is popular. A jig-saw puzzle is always out enticing someone to find another piece. Exercise equipment, including a treadmill, is available too.

        Tuesday, Sept. 29 – You can get a fun and energetic workout by joining the free “Zumba with Angie” class. This is a dance and exercise class that meets every Tuesday and Thursday mornings at 10:30 a.m. Also, at 10:30 a.m. the Medicare Seminar will take place. In the afternoon, games are played that include; canasta, duplicate bridge, pool/snooker, and jig-saw puzzle solving. Exercise equipment that includes a treadmill, two exercise bikes, and a weight set are available for use during the afternoon, too. Bingo is played at 2:00 p.m.  It is a lot of laughs and everyone wins a prize!

        Wednesday, Sept. 30 – Exercisers arrive at 9:30 a.m. ready to get a good stretching and toning workout. The exercises are done in a combination of sitting and standing, and a chair is always there for support. Or bring your pool stick and shoot some 8-ball during women’s pool time also at 9:30 a.m.  Then at 10:30 a.m., after the exercise class, line dancers start kicking up their heels as they keep up with swinging country tunes. During the afternoon, games of canasta and other card games are played.

         Thursday, Oct. 1 – It is time for Zumba again at 10:30 a.m. You can work up a sweat exercising to the jazzy tunes. Afternoon games start at 1:00 p.m. Canasta and bridge are popular games of choice. Don’t forget music night at 6:00 p.m. There is always good toe tapping music to enjoy!

         Friday, Oct. 2 – Morning activities include; the exercise class, women’s 8-ball pool, or a painting class. Then at 10:30 a.m. line dancers arrive ready to boot scoot around the floor to some lively tunes. Afternoon games of duplicate bridge begin around 12:15 p.m. Canasta players start coming in around 12:30 p.m.  Then at 1:00 p.m. a coed eight ball pool tournament takes place.           

\         Last weeks reported winners for social bridge were: Connie Mennem, 1^st , and Jo Martindale, 2^nd ; duplicate bridge winning partners were;  Al Perry and Lionel Raff, Jerry Koelsch and Sandy Boepple all tied for first place; Meg Kletke and Adrienne Hyle came in second . The second day of duplicate bridge champions were; Al Perry and Lionel Raff, 1^st ; and Bob Henderson and Gay Lynn Bullock, 2^nd.  The previous week winners reported were; Al Perry and Lionel Raff, 1^st; and Camille Johnston and Betty Lowrey; 2^nd. Second place winners for a previous week in duplicate bridge that did not get reported in time were: Betty Lowrey and Patricia Logan. The winner of the pool tournament this week was Vic Berryman.  

Medicare Seminar Scheduled at Stillwater Senior Activity Center

        The City of Stillwater Senior Activity Center has a Medicare Seminar scheduled on Tuesday, September 22 at 2:00 p.m. This is a free AAA-sponsored Medicare 101 meeting presented by Aetna insurance. Everyone is welcome to attend. The Center is open for participants, 50 years old and older. Many activities are offered, such as: exercise classes, pool/snooker playing, line dancing, Zumba, painting classes, card games, bridge, a monthly movie, and a music night. Hours for participation are Monday through Friday, 9:30 am to 4:30 p.m.; and music night is held on Thursday evening, 6:00 p.m. 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.

        The Walk in the Park event for senior walkers is ongoing in Couch Park. Seniors can sign up and log in each time at the Center. Walk the trail ten times and earn a t-shirt and better health.

        Monday, Sept. 21 – Sit ‘n Be Fit exercise class, women’s pool playing, and a painting/crafting class start the morning off at 9:30 a.m. The exercise class is a 45-minute workout that utilizes stretchy bands to test flexibility and bouncing balls to help with hand/eye coordination, along with stretching and toning exercises. The women pool players like to play several rounds of 8-ball in a fun competitive way. They share a lot of laughs and good conversations. Painting and crafting are done in an informal class. They share ideas and pointers for their art work with each other and bring their own supplies. At 10:30 a.m. line dancers step in time to country songs. You are welcome to come join the group and get some exercise while having fun. During the afternoon, canasta and social bridge players get out their cards for plenty of good times. Also, pool and snooker playing is popular. A jig-saw puzzle is always out enticing someone to find another piece. Exercise equipment, including a treadmill, is available too.

        Tuesday, Sept. 22 – “Zumba with Angie” is a dance, exercise class that meets every Tuesday and Thursday mornings at 10:30 a.m. You can get a good hour long workout dancing to some high tempo music. In the afternoon, games are played that include; canasta, duplicate bridge, pool/snooker, and jig-saw puzzle solving. Exercise equipment that includes a treadmill, two exercise bikes, and a weight set are available for use during the afternoon, too. Bingo is played at 2:00 p.m.  It is a lot of laughs and everyone wins a prize! Also, at 2:00 p.m. the Medicare seminar takes place.

        Wednesday, Sept. 23 – It is time for the Sit ‘n Be Fit exercise class again beginning at 9:30 a.m. The exercises are done in a combination of sitting and standing, and a chair is always there for support. Or bring your pool stick and shoot some 8-ball during women’s pool time also at 9:30 a.m. Then at 10:30 a.m., after the exercise class, line dancers start kicking up their heels as they keep up with swinging country tunes. During the afternoon, games of canasta and other card games are played.

         Thursday, Sept. 24 – It is time for Zumba again at 10:30 a.m. You can work up a sweat exercising to the jazzy tunes. Afternoon games start at 1:00 p.m. Canasta and bridge are popular games of choice. A nine-ball coed pool tournament will take place at 1:00 p.m.  Come enjoy the fun competition. Don’t forget music night at 6:00 p.m. There is always good toe tapping music to enjoy!

         Friday, Sept. 25 – Morning activities include; the exercise class, women’s 8-ball pool, or a painting class. Then at 10:30 a.m. line dancers arrive ready to boot scoot around the floor to some lively tunes. Afternoon games of duplicate bridge begin around 12:15 p.m. Canasta and pool players come in around 12:30 p.m. for a fun afternoon.   

         Last weeks reported winners for duplicate bridge were; Al Perry and Lionel Raff, 1^st  . The second day of duplicate bridge winning partners were; Treca Baer and Norma Burk who came in first. ^. The previous week winners reported were; Al Perry and Lionel Raff, 1^st; and Camille Johnston and Betty Lowrey; 2^nd. The winner of the pool tournament was Wayne Vinson, and the previous weeks winner was Vic Berryman.  

Stillwater Senior Activity Center is Open to 50 Year Olds and Older

        The City of Stillwater Senior Activity Center is open for participants, 50 years old and older. Many activities are offered, such as: exercise classes, pool/snooker playing, line dancing, Zumba, painting classes, card games, bridge, a monthly movie, and a music night. Hours for participation are Monday through Friday, 9:30 am to 4:30 p.m.; and music night is held on Thursday evening, 6:00 p.m. 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.

        The Walk in the Park event for senior walkers is ongoing in Couch Park. Seniors can sign up and log in each time at the Center. Walk the trail ten times and earn a t-shirt and better health.

        Monday, Sept. 14 – Monday morning activities begin at 9:30 a.m. with Sit ‘n Be Fit exercise class, women’s pool playing, and a painting/crafting class. The exercise class is a 45-minute workout that utilizes stretchy bands to test flexibility and bouncing balls to help with hand/eye coordination, along with stretching and toning exercises. The women pool players like to play several rounds of 8-ball in a fun competitive way. They share a lot of laughs and good conversations. Painting and crafting are done in an informal class. They share ideas and pointers for their art work with each other and bring their own supplies. At 10:30 a.m. line dancers step in time to country songs. You are welcome to come join the group and get some exercise while having fun. During the afternoon, canasta and social bridge players get out their cards for plenty of good times. Also, pool and snooker playing is popular. A jig-saw puzzle is always out enticing someone to find another piece. Exercise equipment, including a treadmill, is available too.

        Tuesday, Sept. 15 – “Zumba with Angie” is a dance, exercise class that meets every Tuesday and Thursday mornings at 10:30 a.m. You can get a good hour long workout dancing to some high tempo music. In the afternoon, games are played that include; canasta, duplicate bridge, pool/snooker, and jig-saw puzzle solving. Exercise equipment that includes a treadmill, two exercise bikes, and a weight set are available for use during the afternoon, too. Bingo is played at 2:00 p.m.  It is a lot of laughs and everyone wins a prize!

        Wednesday, Sept. 16 - A Sit ‘n Be Fit exercise class is held Wednesday morning beginning at 9:30 a.m. The exercises are done in a combination of sitting and standing, and a chair is always there for support. Or bring your pool stick and shoot some 8-ball during women’s pool time also at 9:30 a.m. Then at 10:30 a.m., after the exercise class, line dancers start kicking up their heels to some swinging country tunes. During the afternoon, games of canasta and other card games are played. An eight-ball coed pool tournament will take place at 1:00 p.m.  Come enjoy the fun competition.  

         Thursday, Sept. 17 – It is time for Zumba again at 10:30 a.m. You can work up a sweat exercising to the jazzy tunes. Afternoon games start at 1:00 p.m. Canasta and bridge are popular games of choice, or try out your pool shooting skills. Don’t forget music night at 6:00 p.m. There is always good toe tapping music to enjoy!

         Friday, Sept. 18 – Doors open at 9:30 a.m. and it is time to exercise, play some 8-ball with the women pool players, or join the painting class. Then at 10:30 a.m. line dancers arrive ready to boot scoot around the floor to some lively tunes. Afternoon games of duplicate bridge begin around 12:15 p.m. Canasta and pool players come in around 12:30 p.m. for a fun afternoon.   

         Last weeks reported winners for social bridge; Sally Simmons was first and Thea Pratt was second. Duplicate bridge winning partners were; Al Perry and Lionel Raff who came in first; and Penny Sizemore and Lucy Robinson were second. 

Stillwater Senior Activity Center Closed for Labor Day

        The City of Stillwater Senior Activity Center will be closed on Monday, September 7 in observance of Labor Day. The rest of the week will be full of special activities. On Tuesday, September 8 at 1:00 p.m. a coed pool tournament will take place. Blood pressure checks will be taken by Northern Oklahoma College nursing students on Wednesday, September 9 from 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. The Zumba with Angie class wants to celebrate all the fun they have with a      pot-luck Fiesta. This will take place at 11:30 a.m., after the Zumba class on Thursday, September 10, at 10:30 a.m. You can join the Zumba class and bring a Mexican food dish for the Fiesta. Another pot-luck luncheon will be held on Friday, September 11 at 12:00 noon. September birthdays will be celebrated with chef salads as the entrée. Bring a food dish to share and enjoy the good food and conversations.  The Center is open for participants, 50 years old and older. Hours for participation are Monday through Friday, 9:30 am to 4:30 p.m.; and music night is held on Thursday evening, 6:00 p.m. 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.

        The Walk in the Park event for senior walkers is ongoing in Couch Park. Seniors can sign up and log in each time at the Center. Walk the trail ten times and earn a t-shirt and better health.

        Monday, Sept. 7 – Center is closed.

        Tuesday, Sept. 8 – You should join the “Zumba with Angie” dance, exercise class that meets every Tuesday and Thursday mornings at 10:30 a.m. You can get a good hour long workout dancing to some high tempo music. In the afternoon, games are played that include; canasta, duplicate bridge, pool/snooker, and jig-saw puzzle solving. This Tuesday, a nine-ball pool tournament will be held at 1:00 p.m. Bring your pool stick and enjoy the fun competition!  Exercise equipment that includes a treadmill, two exercise bikes, and a weight set are available for use during the afternoon, too. Bingo is played at 2:00 p.m.  It is a lot of laughs and everyone wins a prize!

        Wednesday, Sept. 9 - A Sit ‘n Be Fit exercise class is held Wednesday morning beginning at 9:30 a.m. The exercises are done in a combination of sitting and standing, and a chair is always there for support. Or bring your pool stick and shoot some 8-ball during women’s pool time also at 9:30 a.m. Then at 10:30 a.m., after the exercise class, line dancers start kicking up their heels to some swinging country tunes. During the afternoon, games of canasta and other card games are played, as well as pool and snooker. At 12:30 p.m. the nursing students arrive ready to check blood pressures.

         Thursday, Sept. 10 – Move to some jazzy tunes and work up a good sweat in the Zumba class at 10:30 a.m. After class, at 11:30 a.m., they will stay and enjoy a pot-luck Mexican Fiesta.  Afternoon games start at 1:00 p.m. Canasta and bridge are popular games of choice, or try out your pool shooting skills. Don’t forget music night at 6:00 p.m. There is always good toe tapping music to enjoy!

         Friday, Sept. 11 – Try out the free Sit ‘n Be Fit exercise class, women’s pool, or the painting class all starting at 9:30 a.m. Then at 10:30 a.m. line dancers arrive ready to boot scoot around the floor to some lively tunes. Remember, participants September birthdays will be celebrated with a pot-luck luncheon starting at 12:00 noon. Afternoon games of canasta and duplicate bridge are played.

         Last weeks reported winners for social bridge; Connie Mennem was first and Lynn Fent was second. Duplicate bridge winning partners were; Al Perry and Lionel Raff who came in first; and Treca Baer and Norma Burk were second. Winners for the second day of duplicate bridge were: Al Perry and Lionel Raff, 1^st and Lucy Robinson and Charles Foreman, 2^nd. There was a tie for the championship  in the pool tournament. Vic Berryman and Frank Berry tied for first place.

Monthly Movie this week at the Stillwater Senior Activity Center

        The City of Stillwater Senior Activity Center will show the monthly movie this Wednesday, September 2 at 2:00 p.m. The movie showing this month is, “The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel”, starring Maggie Smith and Judi Dench. The sequel and most recent to this one will be shown next month. The Center is open for participants, 50 years old and older. Hours for participation are Monday through Friday, 9:30 am to 4:30 p.m.; and music night is held on Thursday evening, 6:00 p.m. 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.

        The Walk in the Park event for senior walkers is ongoing in Couch Park. Seniors can sign up and log in each time at the Center. Walk the trail ten times and earn a t-shirt and better health.

        Monday, Aug. 31 – Join the free 45-minute Sit ‘n Be Fit exercise class, or test your pool skills against the women pool players, or get creative with the painting group all starting Monday mornings at 9:30 a.m. The exercise class incorporates a good stretching routine using stretchy rubber bands, and rubber or sponge balls. After the exercise class at 10:30 a.m. you can step in time to country tunes while line dancing. In the afternoon, games of bridge and canasta are played.

        Tuesday, Sept. 1 – “Zumba with Angie” is a fast paced exercise class that takes place at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday and Thursday mornings. You can get a good hour long workout dancing to some high tempo music. Afternoon games include; canasta, duplicate bridge, and jig-saw puzzle solving. Exercise equipment that includes a treadmill, two exercise bikes, and a weight set are available for use during the afternoon, too. Bingo is played at 2:00 p.m.  It is a lot of laughs and everyone wins a prize!

        Wednesday, Sept. 2 – Exercise class takes place again starting at 9:30 a.m.  These exercises  are done in a combination of sitting and standing, and a chair is always there for support. Or bring your pool stick and shoot some 8-ball during women’s pool time. These activities start at 9:30 a.m. Then at 10:30 a.m., after the exercise class, line dancers start kicking up their heels to some swinging country tunes. During the afternoon, games of canasta and other card games are played, along with pool and snooker. Also, at 2:00 p.m. the free monthly movie, “The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel”, will be shown. So get your popcorn and enjoy a funny adventure movie about senior citizens who all meet up at a hotel in India and form lasting friendships.

         Thursday, Sept. 3 – Move to some jazzy tunes and work up a good sweat in the Zumba class at 10:30 a.m. Afternoon games start at 1:00 p.m. Canasta is a popular game of choice, or try out your pool shooting skills. Don’t forget music night at 6:00 p.m. There is always good toe tapping music to enjoy!

         Friday, Sept. 4 – Get out of the house and join the fun activities at the Senior Center. Try out the free Sit ‘n Be Fit exercise class, women’s pool, or the painting class all starting at 9:30 a.m. Then at 10:30 a.m. line dancers arrive ready to boot scoot around the floor to some lively tunes. Afternoon games of canasta and duplicate bridge are played. At 1:00 p.m. a coed pool tournament will be held. Bring your pool stick and enjoy the fun competition!

         Last weeks reported winners for social bridge; Beverly Dale was first and Lynn Fent was second. Duplicate bridge winning partners were; Al Perry and Lionel Raff who came in first; and Penny Sizemore and Lucy Robinson were second. Winners for the second day of duplicate bridge were: Al Perry and Lionel Raff, 1^st and Meg Kletke and Adrienne Hyle, 2^nd.