Tuesday, May 31, 2016

Busy Week Coming Up for Stillwater Senior Activity Center

        The City of Stillwater Senior Activity Center will be busy this week with many activities. On Thursday, May 12, from 10-11:30 a.m., Judith Karman Bristol Hospice will sponsor a panel discussion at the Senior Center. The public is welcome to participate in conversations about, “End of Life Decisions”. Topics will be; making your wishes known to family and doctors and personalizing your Advanced Directive/DNR. Then on Friday, May 13 at 12:00 noon a catered luncheon for Center participants will take place. Barbeque meat will be the main food dish at the price of $2/person. The Senior Activity Center offers many fun activities for people 50 years and older. Check out your Center! Hours for participation are Monday through Friday, 9:30 am to 4:30 p.m.; and music night is held on Thursday evenings, 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. The facility is closed on weekends. Stop by 1015 E. 12th Ave. or call 405-747-8080 for more information and make sure to pick up a calendar of events.

        Monday, May 9 – A free exercise class called, “Sit n ‘Be Fit”is offered every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday mornings at 9:30 a.m. The class uses chairs to do the sitting exercises and some are done while standing by your chair for support if needed. Stretching and toning exercises are done using hand weights, rubber balls, and sponge balls. It is a good 45-minute workout. Also, a women’s pool playing time is offered at 9:30 a.m. Several exciting rounds of 8-ball pool are played.  At 10:30 a.m. after the exercise class, line dancing class participates continue to get some more exercise while swooshing around the floor. Afternoon brings in card players, bridge games, and pool/snooker shooters.

        Tuesday, May 10 – “Zumba with Angie” is a fun dance/exercise class that will get you moving. This class is offered on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. The exercises are done mostly to Latin American dance music. It will give you a good workout. Please wear good sturdy shoes. No slide on types allowed. In the afternoon, games are played that include; canasta, duplicate bridge, pool/snooker, and jig-saw puzzle solving. A coed pool tournament will be held at 1:00 p.m. You are invited to join the fun competition. Exercise equipment that includes 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, May 11 – Starting at 9:30 a.m. the Center becomes active with the Sit ‘n Be Fit exercise class and women’s pool. 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, May 12 – The Panel Discussion begins at 10:00 a.m. You are invited to come join  in the discussions. Zumba movers meet up at 10:30 a.m. again for some fast zooming to some jazzy tunes. They can work up quite a sweat by the end of the class. Starting around 1:00 p.m. canasta and bridge players start dealing out their cards. Bingo has a guest caller on Thursdays and the exciting games begin at 2:00 p.m. Music night musicians start tuning up at 5:30 p.m. and by 6:00 p.m. they are ready to entertain the audience with country tunes until 8:30 p.m. Snacks are brought in by everyone and served during the evening.

         Friday, May 13 – Friday morning activities begin at 9:30 a.m. with exercise class, pool playing for women, and a painting class. You can bring your painting or crafting supplies and share your skills with the class. Line dancers start their routines at 10:30 a.m. after the exercise class. Afternoon card games begin around 12:30 p.m. except for duplicate bridge, which begins at 12:15 p.m.  Also, a puzzle is always out on the table waiting for a piece to be found.


         Last weeks reported winners for social bridge were: Lynn Fent, 1st, and Connie Mennem, 2nd. Duplicate bridge winners were:  Al Perry and Lionel Raff 1st. and Treca Baer and Norma Burk, 2nd. Winning partners for the second day of duplicate bridge playing were: Lionel Raff and Al Perry, 1st; and Meg Kletke and Adrienne Hyle, 2nd. The pool tournament champion for last week was Frank Berry.

Stillwater Senior Activity Center Offers Activities Worth Checking Out

        The City of Stillwater Senior Activity Center offers many fun activities for people 50 years and older. Get out of your home and check out your Senior Activity Center! Hours for participation are Monday through Friday, 9:30 am to 4:30 p.m.; and music night is held on Thursday evenings, 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. The facility is closed on weekends. Stop by 1015 E. 12th Ave. or call 405-747-8080 for more information and make sure to pick up a calendar of events.

        Monday, May 2 – The Center offers a free exercise class called, “Sit n ‘Be Fit”. This class is offered every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday mornings at 9:30 a.m. The class uses chairs to do the sitting exercises and some are done while standing by your chair for support if needed. Stretching and toning exercises are done using hand weights, rubber balls, and sponge balls. It is a good 45 minute workout. Also, a women’s pool playing time is offered at 9:30 a.m. Several exciting rounds of 8-ball pool are played.  At 10:30 a.m. after the exercise class, line dancing class participates continue to get some more exercise while swooshing around the floor. Afternoon brings in card players, bridge games, and pool/snooker shooters. A coed pool tournament will be held at 1:00 p.m. You are invited to join the fun competition.

        Tuesday, May 3 – Another fun activity to check out is the “Zumba with Angie” dance/exercise class. This class is offered on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. The exercises are done mostly to Latin American dance music. It will give you a fun workout. Please wear good sturdy shoes. No slide on types allowed. In the afternoon, games are played that include; canasta, duplicate bridge, pool/snooker, and jig-saw puzzle solving. Exercise equipment that includes 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, May 4 – Sit ‘n Be Fit exercise class and women’s pool and all begin 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, May 5 – Zumba movers meet up at 10:30 a.m. again for some fast zooming to some jazzy tunes. They can work up quite a sweat by the end of the class. Starting around 1:00 p.m. canasta and bridge players start dealing out their cards. Bingo has a guest caller on Thursdays and the exciting games begin at 2:00 p.m. Music night musicians start tuning up at 5:30 p.m. and by 6:00 p.m. they are ready to entertain the audience with country tunes until 8:30 p.m. Snacks are brought in by everyone and served during the evening.

         Friday, May 6 – Friday morning activities begin at 9:30 a.m. with exercise class, pool playing for women, and a painting class. You can bring your painting or crafting supplies and share your skills with the class. Line dancers start their routines at 10:30 a.m. after the exercise class. Afternoon card games begin around 12:30 p.m. except for duplicate bridge, which begins at 12:15 p.m.  Also, a puzzle is always out on the table waiting for a piece to be found.


         Last weeks reported winners for social bridge were: Sally Simmons, 1st, and Thea Pratt, 2nd. Duplicate bridge winners were:  Lucy Robinson and Jane Anderson, 1st. and Lionel Raff, Al Perry, Meg Kletke, and Adrienne Hyle all tied for, 2nd. Winning partners for the second day of duplicate bridge playing were: Lionel Raff and Al Perry, 1st; and Meg Kletke and Adrienne Hyle, 2nd. The pool tournament champion for last week was Larry Leonard.

April Birthdays Celebrated at Stillwater Senior Activity Center

        The City of Stillwater Senior Activity Center will celebrate participant’s April birthdays. Cake and ice cream will be served Wednesday, April 27 at 2:00 p.m. A defensive driving class will be held Friday, April 29, 9:45 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. At this time the class is full, however if you would like to be put on the cancellation list or on the list for a next class, please call the Center. The Senior Center offers many activities for people 50 years and older. Come check it out! Hours for participation are Monday through Friday, 9:30 am to 4:30 p.m.; and music night is held on Thursday evenings, 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. The facility is closed on weekends. Stop by 1015 E. 12th Ave. or call 405-747-8080 for more information and make sure to pick up a calendar of events.

        Monday, April 25 – If you would like to get a good stretching and toning exercise workout, check out the free Sit and Be Fit exercise class offered every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday mornings at 9:30 a.m. The class uses chairs to do the sitting exercises and some are done while standing by your chair for support if needed. Stretching and toning exercises are done using hand weights, rubber balls, and sponge balls. It is a good 45 minute workout. Also, women pool players get out their sticks for some rounds of 8-ball pool. At 10:30 a.m. after the exercise class a line dancing class continues to get some more exercise while swooshing around the floor. Afternoon brings in card players, bridge games, and pool/snooker shooters.

        Tuesday, April 26 – Another really good workout can be accomplished in the “Zumba with Angie” class. It is a dance exercise class that is offered on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. The exercises are done mostly to Latin American dance music. It will give you a fun workout. Please wear good sturdy shoes. No slide on types. In the afternoon, games are played that include; canasta, duplicate bridge, pool/snooker, and jig-saw puzzle solving. Exercise equipment that includes 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, April 27 – Sit ‘n Be Fit exercise class and women’s pool and all begin 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. Remember participants celebrate your April birthday with some cake and ice cream at 2:00 p.m.

         Thursday, April 28 –At 10:30 a.m. the Zumba class members start moving to some jazzy tunes. They can work up quite a sweat by the end of the class. Starting around 1:00 p.m. canasta and bridge players start dealing out their cards. A coed 9-ball pool tournament will be held at 1:00 p.m. Enjoy the fun competition. Bingo has a guest caller on Thursdays and games begin at 2:00 p.m. You should come have some fun! Music night musicians start tuning up at 5:30 p.m. and by 6:00 p.m. they are ready to entertain the audience with country tunes until 8:30 p.m.  Snacks are brought in by everyone and served during the evening.

         Friday, April 29 –Friday mornings get started at 9:30 a.m. with exercise class, pool playing for women, and a painting class. You should bring your painting or crafting supplies and share your skills with the class. The defensive driving class begins at 9:45 a.m.  Line dancers start their routines at 10:30 a.m. after the exercise class. Afternoon card games begin around 12:30 p.m. except for duplicate bridge, which begins at 12:15 p.m.  Also, a puzzle is always out on the table waiting for a piece to be found.


         Last weeks reported winners for social bridge were: Nancye Hoback, 1st, and Mallory Owen, 2nd. Duplicate bridge winners were:  Lionel Raff and Al Perry, 1st; and Treca Baer and Norma Burk, 2nd. Winning partners for the second day of duplicate bridge playing were: Lionel Raff and Al Perry, 1st; and John and Sandy Boepple, 2nd. The pool tournament champion for last week was Vic Berryman.

Tuesday, April 12, 2016

Last Day for Free Income Tax Assistance at the Stillwater Senior Activity Center

        The City of Stillwater Senior Activity Center’s offer of free income tax assistance has reached the deadline. The AARP tax preparers had an extra day extension which will be Monday, April 18 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon. This will be the last day they will be working. No appointments are taken. It is a first come first serve basis. You will need to bring your return from last year if possible, picture identification, social security card, and any income information as needed. The Senior Center offers many activities for people 50 years and older. Come check it out! Hours for participation are Monday through Friday, 9:30 am to 4:30 p.m.; and music night is held on Thursday evenings, 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. The facility is closed on weekends. Stop by 1015 E. 12th Ave. or call 405-747-8080 for more information and make sure to pick up a calendar of events.

        Monday, April 18 – Last chance for free assistance in preparing your income taxes. Preparers will be working steadily from 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon. The free Sit and Be Fit exercise class gets under way then, also. The class uses chairs to do the sitting exercises and some are done while standing by your chair for support if needed. Stretching and toning exercises are done using hand weights, rubber balls, and sponge balls. It is a good 45 minute workout. Also, women pool players get out their sticks for some rounds of 8-ball pool. At 10:30 a.m. after the exercise class a line dancing class continues to get some more exercise while swooshing around the floor. Afternoon brings in card players, bridge games, and pool/snooker shooters.

        Tuesday, April 19 – “Zumba with Angie” is a dance exercise class that is offered on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. The exercises are done mostly to Latin American dance music. It will give you a good fun workout. Please wear good sturdy shoes. No slide on types. In the afternoon, games are played that include; canasta, duplicate bridge, pool/snooker, and jig-saw puzzle solving. Exercise equipment that includes 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, April 20 – Sit ‘n Be Fit exercise class and women’s pool and all begin 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. A coed 8-ball pool tournament will be held at 1:00 p.m. Enjoy the fun competition.
  
       Thursday, April 21 –At 10:30 a.m. the Zumba class members start moving to some jazzy tunes. They can work up quite a sweat by the end of the class. Starting around 1:00 p.m. canasta and bridge players start dealing out their cards. Bingo has a guest caller on Thursdays and games begin at 2:00 p.m. You should come have some fun! Music night musicians start tuning up their instruments at 5:30 p.m. and by 6:00 p.m. they are ready to entertain the audience with country tunes until 8:30 p.m.  Snacks are brought in by everyone and served during the evening.


        Friday, April 22 – Friday mornings get started at 9:30 a.m. with exercise class, pool playing for women, and a painting class. You should bring your painting or crafting supplies and share your skills with the class. Line dancers start their routines at 10:30 a.m. after the exercise class. Afternoon card games begin around 12:30 p.m. except for duplicate bridge, which begins at 12:15 p.m.  Also, a puzzle is always out on the table waiting for a piece to be found.

         Last weeks reported winners for social bridge were: Lynn Fent, 1st, and Sue McMillan, 2nd. Duplicate bridge winners were:  Lionel Raff and Al Perry, 1st; and Meg Kletke and Adrienne Hyle, 2nd. Winning partners for the second day of duplicate bridge playing were: Lionel Raff and Al Perry, 1st; and John and Sandy Boepple, 2nd. The 9-ball pool tournament champion for last week was Larry Leonard.

Wednesday, April 6, 2016

Free Blood Pressure Checks at the Stillwater Senior Activity Center

        The City of Stillwater Senior Activity Center will host free blood pressure checks on Friday, April 8 at 1:00 p.m. Mays Home Call Home Health will be checking those on a first come first serve basis. Time is almost up for the free tax assistance being offered at the Center from the AARP tax preparers Mondays through Thursdays, 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon. They will continue this service only until Monday, April 18. No appointments are taken. It is a first come first serve basis. You will need to bring your return from last year if possible, picture identification, social security card, and any income information as needed. The Senior Center offers many activities for people 50 years and older. Come check it out! Hours for participation are Monday through Friday, 9:30 am to 4:30 p.m.; and music night is held on Thursday evenings, 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. The facility is closed on weekends. Stop by 1015 E. 12th Ave. or call 405-747-8080 for more information and make sure to pick up a calendar of events.

        Monday, April 11 – You can get in line and get your taxes figured starting at 9:30 a.m. The free Sit and Be Fit exercise class gets under way then, also. The class uses chairs to do the sitting exercises and some are done while standing by your chair for support if needed. Stretching and toning exercises are done using hand weights, rubber balls, and sponge balls. It is a good 45 minute workout. Also, women pool players get out their sticks for some rounds of 8-ball pool. At 10:30 a.m. after the exercise class a line dancing class continues to get some more exercise while swooshing around the floor. Afternoon brings in card players, bridge games, and pool/snooker shooters.

        Tuesday, April 12 – Income tax assistance continues at 9:30 a.m.  “Zumba with Angie” is a dance exercise class that is offered on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. The exercises are done mostly to Latin American dance music. It will give you a good fun workout. Please wear good sturdy shoes. No slide on types. In the afternoon, games are played that include; canasta, duplicate bridge, pool/snooker, and jig-saw puzzle solving. Exercise equipment that includes two exercise bikes, and a weight set are available for use during the afternoon, too. A coed 9-ball pool tournament will be held at 1:00 p.m. Enjoy the fun competition. Bingo is played at 2:00 p.m. It is a lot of laughs and everyone wins a prize!

        Wednesday, April 13 – Sit ‘n Be Fit exercise class, women’s pool and tax preparations all begin 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, April 14 – Time is drawing to an end for this year’s tax help. The tax preparers will be here today starting at 9:30 a.m. and back again on Monday the 18th at 9:30 a.m., which will be the last day for the free assistance. At 10:30 a.m. the Zumba class members start moving to some jazzy tunes. They can work up quite a sweat by the end of the class. Starting around 1:00 p.m. canasta and bridge players start dealing out their cards. Bingo has a guest caller on Thursdays and games begin at 2:00 p.m. You should come have some fun! Music night musicians start tuning up their instruments at 5:30 p.m. and by 6:00 p.m. they are ready to entertain the audience with country tunes until 8:30 p.m.  Snacks are brought in by everyone and served during the evening.

         Friday, April 15 – The exercisers and women pool players start arriving at 9:30 a.m. ready to have a good time. Also, on Friday mornings, a painting class is held. You should bring your painting or crafting supplies and share your skills with the class. Line dancers start their routines at 10:30 a.m. after the exercise class. Afternoon card games begin around 12:30 p.m. except for duplicate bridge, which begins at 12:15 p.m.  Also, a puzzle is always out on the table waiting for a piece to be found.


         Last weeks reported winners for social bridge were: Bena Harper, 1st, and Lynn Fent, 2nd. Duplicate bridge winners were:  Lionel Raff and Al Perry, 1st; and Meg Kletke and Adrienne Hyle, 2nd. Winning partners for the second day of duplicate bridge playing were: Lionel Raff and Al Perry, 1st; and Bob Henderson and Sally Simmons, 2nd. The 8-ball pool tournament for the week had two champions, Vic Berryman and Larry Leonard, who both tied for the win.

Book Review Scheduled at the Stillwater Senior Activity Center

        The City of Stillwater Senior Activity Center will feature a book review on the, “Fire in Beulah”. This book is one of the two being presented for the, “Two Books, One Community” campaign by the Stillwater Public Library. Pat Jaynes will do the review on Thursday, April 7 at 10:30 a.m. There is no charge and the public is welcome to attend. You can sign up at the Public Library for a book discussion and receive a free book. The Center is still offering the free tax help from the AARP tax preparers Mondays through Thursdays, 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon. But this is quickly coming to an end. They will continue this service only until Monday, April 18. No appointments are taken. It is a first come first serve basis. You will need to bring your return from last year if possible, picture identification, social security card, and any income information as needed. The Senior Center offers many activities for people 50 years and older. Come check it out! Hours for participation are Monday through Friday, 9:30 am to 4:30 p.m.; and music night is held on Thursday evenings, 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. The facility is closed on weekends. Stop by 1015 E. 12th Ave. or call 405-747-8080 for more information and make sure to pick up a calendar of events.

        Monday, April 4 – Doors open at 9:30 a.m. You can get in line and get your taxes figured by the AARP Tax preparers free of charge. The free Sit and Be Fit exercise class begins then, also. The class uses chairs to do the sitting exercises and some are done while standing by your chair for support if needed. Stretching and toning exercises are done using hand weights, rubber balls, and sponge balls. It is a good 45 minute workout. Women pool players get out their sticks for some rounds of 8-ball pool. At 10:30 a.m. after the exercise class a line dancing class continues to get some more exercise while bootscootin’ around the floor. Afternoon brings in card players, bridge games, and a coed pool tournament at 1:00 p.m.

        Tuesday, April 5 – Income tax assistance continues at 9:30 a.m.  “Zumba with Angie” is a dance exercise class that is offered on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. The exercises are done mostly to Latin American dance music. It will give you a good fun workout. Please wear good sturdy shoes. No slide on types. In the afternoon, games are played that include; canasta, duplicate bridge, pool/snooker, and jig-saw puzzle solving. Exercise equipment that includes 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, April 6 – Sit ‘n Be Fit exercise class, women’s pool and tax preparations all begin 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, April 7 – Tax help continues on a first come first serve basis at 9:30 a.m. Then at 10:30 a.m. the Zumba class members start moving to some jazzy tunes. They can work up quite a sweat by the end of the class. Remember, the book review at 10:30 a.m. The community is welcome to participate in the discussion. Starting around 1:00 p.m. canasta and bridge players start dealing out their cards. Bingo has a guest caller on Thursdays and games begin at 2:00 p.m. You should come have some fun! Music night musicians start tuning up their instruments at 5:30 p.m. and by 6:00 p.m. they are ready to entertain the audience with country tunes until 8:30 p.m.  Snacks are brought in by everyone and served during the evening.

         Friday, April 8 – The Center opens up at 9:30 a.m. and the exercisers and women pool players start arriving ready to have a good time. Also, on Friday mornings, a painting class is held. You should bring your painting or crafting supplies and share your skills with the class. Line dancers start their routines at 10:30 a.m. after the exercise class. Afternoon card games begin around 12:30 p.m. except for duplicate bridge, which begins at 12:15 p.m.  Also, a puzzle is always out on the table waiting for a piece to be found.


         Last weeks reported winners for social bridge were: Thea Pratt, 1st, and Connie Mennem, 2nd. Duplicate bridge winners were:  Lionel Raff and Al Perry, 1st; and Meg Kletke and Adrienne Hyle, 2nd. The second day of duplicate bridge playing the winning partners were: Treca Baer and Norma Burk came in first, and John and Sandy Boepple, Carl Provence and Gay Lynn Bullock all tied for second place. Champion of the pool tournament for the week was Vic Berryman.

Tuesday, March 22, 2016

Birthday Celebration to be Held at the Stillwater Senior Activity Center

        The City of Stillwater Senior Activity Center will celebrate participant’s March birthdays on Wednesday, March 30. Cake and ice cream will be served at 2:00 p.m. to Center participants. The Senior Center offers many activities for people 50 years and older. Come check it out! The Center continues to offer a place to receive free help preparing your income taxes. Trained AARP tax preparers provide their free assistance, Mondays through Thursdays, 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon. They will continue their service clear in to the month of April. No appointments are taken. It is a first come first serve basis. You will need to bring your return from last year if possible, picture identification, social security card, and any income information as needed. Hours for participation are Monday through Friday, 9:30 am to 4:30 p.m.; and music night is held on Thursday evenings, 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. The facility is closed on weekends. Stop by 1015 E. 12th Ave. or call 405-747-8080 for more information and make sure to pick up a calendar of events.

        Monday, March 28 – Tax assistance, Sit and Be Fit exercise class, and women’s pool all begin at 9:30 a.m. The free exercise class uses chairs to do the sitting exercises and some are done while standing by your chair for support if needed. Stretching and toning exercises are done using hand weights, rubber balls, and sponge balls. It is a good 45 minute workout. At 10:30 a.m. after the exercise class a line dancing class continues to get some more exercise while bootscootin’ around the floor. Afternoon brings in card players, bridge games, and pool or snooker playing. This fun begins around 1:00 p.m.

        Tuesday, March 29 – Income tax assistance continues at 9:30 a.m.  “Zumba with Angie” is a dance exercise class that is offered on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. The exercises are done mostly to Latin American dance music. It will give you a good fun workout. Please wear good sturdy shoes. No slide on types. In the afternoon, games are played that include; canasta, duplicate bridge, pool/snooker, and jig-saw puzzle solving. Exercise equipment that includes 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, March 30 – Morning activities start at 9:30 a.m. and include the Sit ‘n Be Fit exercise class, women’s pool and tax preparations. 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. At 2:00 p.m., the March birthday celebration for participants will begin with cake and ice cream being served.

         Thursday, March 31 – Tax help continues on a first come first serve basis at 9:30 a.m. Then at 10:30 a.m. the Zumba class members start moving to some jazzy tunes. They can work up quite a sweat by the end of the class. Starting around 1:00 p.m. canasta and bridge players start dealing out their cards. A coed pool tournament will be held at 1:00 p.m. Come enjoy the fun competition. Bingo has a guest caller on Thursdays and games begin at 2:00 p.m. You should come have some fun! Music night musicians start tuning up their instruments at 5:30 p.m. and by 6:00 p.m. they are ready to entertain the audience with country tunes until 8:30 p.m.  Snacks are brought in and served during the evening.

         Friday, April 1 – The Center opens up at 9:30 a.m. and the exercisers and women pool players start arriving ready to have a good time. Also, on Friday mornings, a painting class is held. You should bring your painting or crafting supplies and share your skills with the class. Line dancers start their routines at 10:30 a.m. after the exercise class. Afternoon card games begin around 12:30 p.m. except for duplicate bridge, which begins at 12:15 p.m.  Also, a puzzle is always out on the table waiting for a piece to be found.


         Last weeks reported winners for social bridge were: Barbara Geiser, 1st, and Lynn Fent, 2nd. Duplicate bridge winners were:  Meg Kletke and Adrienne Hyle, 1st; and Lucy Robinson and Jane Anderson, 2nd.  Champion of the pool tournament for the week was Vic Berryman.