JULY 2010 ACTIVITIES OF INTEREST TO SENIOR CITIZENS IN PONCA CITY AREA
Stay Cool this summer at: YOUR PONCA CITY PUBLIC FREE LIBRARY at 5th and Grand Avenue is open 9AM-9PM Mon-Thurs, Fri=9AM-6PM, Sat= 9AM-5PM. Information=767-0435. FREE=PONCA CITY SENIOR CENTER at 319 West Grand open Monday -Friday 9AM-4PM, and Tuesday and Friday nights 6-8PM. Information=763-8051. AMBUC SWIMMING POOL(closed Wednesdays) at 601 South 6 street, WENTZ SWIMMING POOL= 1-7PM daily(closed Mondays except 5th). Lap swimming 11AM-12:30PM for $1, 1-7PM Children under 12=$1 and must be accompanied by an adult, Older than age 11=$2. Information=767-0432 Sun 'n Fun Water Park 8900 Lake Rd. Information=762-3331`
1 THURSDAY 1PM FREE You are invited to hear Judy Rupp, from Northern Oklahoma Dept. of Aging, speak about Senior Citizen Insurance issues at the daytime Lupus Support Group in the Ponca City Senior Center at 319 West Grand. Information= Marie Trenary 763-8051.
1 THURSDAY 1PM FREE Movie at the Ponca City Library at 5th and Grand. Information=767-0345.
1 THURSDAY 2PM Ponca City Medical Center Senior Circle members who missed hearing the speaker on June 23rd, may attend an Instant Replay of the presentation by contacting Pam Knight at 765-0469.
1 THURSDAY 6:30-9PM FREE Patriotic Music by Patrick Kitchell and his City Park Group in War Memorial Park at 5th and Highland. Bring lawn chair or blanket to sit on. Information=767-0430
1st and 6th 5:30PM FREE The Ponca City Area Literacy Council will hold two training sessions for new volunteers. The Classes will be in the Board Room on the lower level of the Ponca City Library. Also included is a lesson on teaching English as a second language. New Volunteers are needed. For more information or to reserve a place in the class phone 767-0351.
1-25 - GLORIA GLASSCO AND CARL PETERSON - Ponca City Arts Center - Exhibit runs through July 25. Contact: (580) 765-9746.
2 FRIDAY 8AM-4PM Blood Doners at the Oklahoma Blood Institute at 518 North l4th will receive a fried fish feats, 2 tickets to the Oklahoma City Zoo and a RedHawks game. Information=762-9488.
2 FRIDAY 11:30AM Patriotic Covered Dish Luncheon at the Ponca City Senior Center at 319 West Grand. You are also encouraged to dress in red-white-and blue on Fridays in July to support our armed forces . Information= Marie Trenary 763-8051.
2 FRIDAY 2PM Ponca City Medical Center Senior Circle members are invited to play Bingo in Sterling House at 1500 East Bradley. Information=Pam Knight 765-0469.
2 FRIDAY 6PM The Ponca Tribe Cookout will be held at the Ponca Powwwow Grounds in White Eagle Park. Supper at 6PM, prizes, and fireworks at dusk.
2 FRIDAY 8:30PM FREE Outdoor Movie "Hotel for Dogs" will be shown at the Community Christian Church at 2109 West Grand. Door Prize. Concessions available. Your own Lawn chairs or blanket to sit on. Information= 765-8900
3 SATURDAY 7-10AM FREE See the airplanes and the new taxi strip at the Ponca City Airport Fly-In at 2213 North Waverly. Breakfast is available in Hanger l4 for $6. Information=767-0429.
3 SATURDAY 11AM FREE Blackwell , Oklahoma will begin their Independence Celebration with a Parade down Main Street . There will be games and other activities at the Fair Grounds, as well as a fireworks display there at dusk. Information=580-363-4195
3 SATURDAY 11AM-1PM Second Annual Pioneer Woman Museum "Heart to Heart" Tea Party theme is "Together , We see No Boundaries" WOMEN AND GIRLS OF ALL AGES ARE INVITED TO COME DRESSED IN PARTY DRESSES. Hats are one category for prizes. Admission is $15 per person. Woman of the Year will be presented to Joyce Carol Thomas, Ponca City native and author and illustrator of more than 50 children's books. Information and reservations=765-6108
3 SATURDAY 1:30PM FREE FOR SPECTATORS BMX Bicycle Race for Life on the Sooner State BMX track in Dan Moran Park at Ash and South Streets. Sign ups will continue to 2:30 . Information=Ron Miller 262- 2370.
3 - SATURDAY FREE FAMILY NIGHT 2010 at Sun and Fun, 8900 Lake Road sponsored by Camp McFadden . 2PM Registration begins. Games from 6-7PM. Contact: (580) 762-9955
3 SATURDAY NEWKIRK CELEBRATION at the Newkirk Country Club East of NewKirk. It will include 5-8:30PM Bounce castle available for children; 5PM-Dark ""No Deny" will perform on stage. Turtle races will be from 6-7PM ; sack race at 6:30PM . Money in the haystack at 7:30PM ; Fireworks at Dark. Concessions available.
3-4 New Mass Times at St. Mary's Church 421 S. 7th. Saturday= English 5pm , Spanish= 6:30PM , Sunday= 8:30 and 11AM . Information=765-6029.
4 SUNDAY 11:30AM FREE Blood pressure check by Doctor or Nurse in the Medical Services room following the 10:30AM Worship Service in the Albright United Methodist Church at 128 South Palm. Information= Chera Brewer 765-6432.
4 SUNDAY Tonkawa Celebration includes FREE swim in the Tonkawa Pool from 1-4PM . In Blinn Park there will be a horseshoe tournament at 1PM and a Vollelyball Tournament at 2PM . At 4PM there will be a Harvest Walk at the Heart in the Park Labyrinth. At 4:45PM there will be a decorated bike contest at 4th Street and Grand. A Parade will be held at 5PM . There will be a duck durbey following the parade. Children's games at 6PM in Blinn Park . Concessions open from 5:30-9PM. Fireworks at 9PM .
4 SUNDAY , 4th OF JULY FREEDOM FESTIVAL FIREWORK DISPLAY. FREE ADMISSION Lake Ponca. Bring a picnic supper and enjoy a day at the lake with your family. Fireworks to music at about 9:50PM . Contact: (580) 767-0430
4-5 SUNDAY AND MONDAY Both Ambuc Pool at 601 South 6th Street, and Wentz Pool on L A. Cain Drive will be open from 1-7PM. Children under 12=$1 and must be accompanied by an adult, Older than age 11=$2. Information=767-0432
5 MONDAY CLOSED TODAY Ponca City Senior Center and Wheatheart Nutrition site at 319 West Grand . City offices , Ponca City Library and trash pickup will be closed.Cimarron Transit will be closed. Kay County Health Deptartment closed75cent rides from 1-3PM in July; Marland Mansion will be open from 10AM-5PM . It is free to residents with a photo ID.
5 MONDAY 9AM Ponca City Medical Center Senior Circle members have Chair Exercises in the Cafeteria at l900 North l4th. Information=Pam Knight 765-0469.
6 TUESDAY 10AM, 1, 3:30 AND 7PM FREE Take your grand kids to see "Igor" at the Summer film Festival in the Poncan Theatre 104 East Grand. Information=765-0943
6 TUESDAY 10AM-1PM FREE Dorcas Quilting Group at the Albright United Methodist Church at 128 South Palm. You may bring a covered dish to share at lunch time. Information=Chera Brewer 765-6432.
6 TUESDAY NOON Caregivers Support Group Lunch and meeting in the First Lutheran Church at 1101 North Fourth Street . Information=RSVP 762-1111.
6 TUESDAY 6-8PM FREE Live Country Music and Dancing at the Ponca City Senior Center at 319 West Grand. Bring snacks for the lst Tuesday Snack Table. Information= Marie Trenary 763-8051.
7 WEDNESDAY 10:30AM FREE Blood Pressure check in the McCord Senior Center at 115 East Mary Road in the Osage. Information=Peggy Wilson 762-9350
7 WEDNESDAY 12:30PM FREE Wii Bowling in the Ponca City Senior Center at 319 West Grand. Information=Marie Trenary 763-8051.
7 WEDNESDAY FREE 1-4PM Senior Bridge Group invites you to join them each Monday and Wednesday in the Unity Gym at 1908 East Woodland. Information=Rose Mary Overton 762-8504
8 THURSDAY 10:30AM FREE(postponed till July l5) Wheatheart Council Meeting at the Ponca City Senior Center at 319 West Grand. Information=Fontella McAdams 767-1620.
8 THURSDAY 11:30AM-4PM 55 and Older Club meets at 700 West Broadway to table games.. Bring food to share on the snack table. Information=765-9546.
8 THURSDAY 2:30PM FREE US Senator Tom Coburn will address isssues and take questions important to Oklahomans at the Pioneer Yechonology Center 2101 North Ash.
8 THURSDAY 3PM FREE You are invited to sit in and hear what is being planned with Senior Citizens at the Senior Advisory Board Meeting int he B.S. Barnes Room, in City Hall at 516 East Grand.
8 THURSDAY 6:30PM Annette Vaughn, Christian County Singer and Song writer will sing at Ponca City Cowboy Church in Bro' Mike's Gospel Jubilee at Howard Drive and Highway 60 in the Osage.
8 THURSDAY 7PM FREE SUMMER CONCERT SERIES featuring "Gary Wilson and Friends" on the back lawn of the Pioneer Woman Museum at 701 Monument Road . Bring lawn chairs or a blanket to sit upon. Information=765-6108
9 FRIDAY NOON You are invited to the Brown Bag Bible Study at the Albright United Methodist Church at 128 South Palm Street .Bring your lunch and your Bible. Information= 765-6432
9 FRIDAY 1PM FREE Artist, Danny Gordon of Oklahoma City, will present cartoon caricatures of different dog breeds in the basement program room of the Ponca City Library . Program is of interest to all ages. Information=767-0345
9 FRIDAY 1PM FREE Line Dance Class in the Ponca City Senior Center at 319 West Grand. Information=Marie Trenary 763-8051.
9 FRIDAY 6-6:30PM The Ponca News reported on July 7th in their News Briefs that to support Collector Car Appreciation Day, classic car owners are invited to meet at Chapman Shoe between 6-6:30PM and then Cruise Down Grand avenue and meet at the Fountain in front of City Hall for visitations.
10 SATURDAY 6:30 - 10:00 a.m. ********************CANCELLED**************PANCAKE BREAKFAST, WITH SAUSAGE, BISCUIT AND GRAVY! - American Legion Post 14, 407 W. South Avenue Adults $5.00, Children Under 12 $2.00, Children under 6 FREE!
10 SATURDAYS 8AM (and Thursdays at 4PM ) Farmer's Market atLake Road and l4th Street.
10 SATURDAY 10AM FREE Take your grandkids to make a bird feeder in the basement program room of the Pona City Library at 5th and Grand. Sponsored by Friends of the Library and Kay Coutny Mast Gardeners. Information=767-0345
10 SATURDAY(Postponed to JULY 31) 26th ANNUAL "CHRISTMAS IN JULY" BOAT FLOTILLA- Pioneer Swimming Beach , Kaw Lake . Join the fun and enjoy live music, great food vendors, boat flotilla and fireworks! Pick up registration forms at McFadden Cove Marina or Pioneer Cove Marina. Sponsored by Kaw City Chamber of Commerce and The Kaw Lake Association. Contact: (580) 762-9494. .
10 SATURDAY 2-4PM Family and friends are invited to help Don and Bernice Whitfill celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary at 3005 N. l4th.
10 SATURDAY 6:30PM The Home National Bank at 122 East Grand will have a Meet the artist with Wine and Cheese Reception for Ponca City Artist, Shirley Peterson. Her works will be on display in the HNB lobbies at 122 E. Grand, l4th and Prospect, and 2nd and Chestnut through September 2010. Selected works will be available for purchase. Information=Lori Nuzum 563-5537.
11 SUNDAY 9:15AM FREE You are invited to attend one of our two Senior Citizen Sunday School Classes as they study the book of Second Thessalonians in the Albright United Methodist Church at 128 South Palm Street. An elevator is available . You are also invited to stay for the 10:30AM Worship service with guest Preacher, Rev. Bob Knebel. Information=Chera Brewer 765-6432.
11 SUNDAY 10AM FREE Worship at the First Untied Methodist Church at 200 South Sixth Street. This Service will also be on Cable TV Channel 11 at 10AM . Sunday School will be at 9AM . Information=762-1681
11 SUNDAY 2PM You are invited to the dedication of the new Habitat for Humanity Home at 302 North 9th. Tour the new home. Refreshments served.
11 SUNDAY 2-4 FREE You are invited to help Senator David and Sara Myers celebrate their 50th Wedding Anniversary in the lower level of the Marland Mansion 901 Monument Drive. Information=767-0420
11 SUNDAY 6PM The Johnsons, singing Southern Gospel music, will be in concert in the lst Church of God at 1101 West Grand. Information=762-4271
12 MONDAY 11:30 FREE Celebrate with those who have July Birthday with a piece of cake donated by Sterling House in the Ponca City Senior Center at 319 West Grand. Information=763-8051.
12 MONDAY 1PM FREE You are invited to hear guest speaker, David Cummings, at the July Alzheimer meeting in the Ponca City Senior Center at 319 West Grand. Information=Marie Trenary 763-8051.
12 MONDAY 1:30PM FREE Learn what is being planned with Senior Citizens at the Board Meeting of the McCord Senior Center at 115 East Mary Rd. in the Osage. Information=762-9350.
12 MONDAY 5:30-7PM FREE Grandparents Raising Grand Children in the First Christian Church at 5th and Cleveland. Snack Supper and activities for Grandparents and children. Information=RSVP 762-9412.
12 MONDAY 6:30-8PM "Cool Evening of Ice Cream Sundaes and Games at the Ponca City Senior Center at 319 West Grand. Information=Marie Trenary 763-8051
12-13 David Duwe, Quilter from Freeport, Kansas wil give a trunk show at the Pioneer Area Quilt Guild at St Paul's United Methdoist Church at l904 N. Pecan at 10:AM on the 12th. . He will also present a workshop on Tuesday, July l3th in how to do "Funfetti". the cost of theworkshop is $25. For information and reservations= 762-5172.
13 TUESDAY 8:30AM Ponca City Medical Center Senior Circle members will attend "Talks Breakfast" at 1900 North l4th. Phone for reservations to Kathy Turner 765-8051 after June 6th.
13 TUESDAY 10AM, 1, 3:30 AND 7PM Take your grand kids to see "Cloudy meets Bells" at the FREE Summer film Festival in the Poncan Theatre 104 East Grand. Information=765-0943
13 TUESDAY 10:30AM FREE Live country music by the Country Notes at the McCord Senior Center at 115 East Mary Road in the Osage. Information=Peggy Wilson 762-9350.
13 TUESDAY 12:30PM FREE Pitch Party in the McCord Senior Center at 115 East Mary Road in the Osage. Information=Peggy Wilson 762-9350.
13 TUESDAY 12:30PM Come and play Canasta at the Ponca City Senior Center at 319 West Grand. Information=Marie Tenary 763-8051.
14 WEDNESDAY 11:30AM - NOON There are Wheatheart Sr Lunches served MONDAY THROUGH THURSDAY. $2 Suggested Donation. Reservations needed the day before you attend by contacting Fontella McAdams at Wheatheart 767-1620.
14 WEDNESDAY 11:30-12:30 (Mon-Friday) Senior Lunches served with $3.50 suggested donation. No reservations required. Seconds. at the McCord Senior Center at 115 East Mary Road in the Osage. Information=Peggy Wilson 762-9350.
14 WEDNESDAY NOON Ponca City Medical Center Senior Circle Members will hear "Eat This and Not That" at Lunch and Learn in Room C at l900 North l4. Phone for reservations July 1-5 to Pam Knight 765-8051, and July 6 th and later to Kathy Turner 765-8051. Blood Pressure checks will be available at 11:30AM on July l4th.
15 THURSDAY 10:30AM FREE Wheatheart Council Meeting at the Ponca City Senior Center at 319 West Grand. Information=Fontella McAdams 767-1620
15 THURSDAY 5-8PM Sun N Fun Water Park will have a fundraisiing event for The House FM and Praise 88.7. Information=762-3331 and www.TheHouseFM.com.
15 THURSDAY 6:30PM Wah-Sha-She Homemakers meet in the McCord Senior Center at 115 East Mary Rd. in the Osage. Iniformation=Peggy Wilson 762-9350.
15 THURSDAY 7PM FREE Summer concert Series featuring "Rock Music of Morgan McClelland" on the lawn behind the Pioneer Woman Museum and 701 Monument Drive. Information=765-6108.
15-18 129th Annual Otoe-Missouri Encampment is open to the public and held on their encampment grounds 15 miles South of Ponca City and East of 177, just south of the Seven Clans Paradise Casino. Powwow dancing will take place each evening. Children's dances will be Thursday evening with crowing of princess. Grand entry Friday through Sunday. Saturday there will be 8AM 5K run/walk turtle races and horseshoe tourjament.
16 FRIDAY 11:30AM FREE A Public Forum for the two Republican candidates for Kay County District Attorney will be held by the Ponca City Area Chamber of Commerce Committee in the Commissioners Room. Lowell LeFebvre, will be moderator and will take questions for candidates. The Primary election will be July 27, and General election on November 7. Before the election there will be another forum for the Republican and Democratic candidates.
16 FRIDAY 11:30AM Senior Lunches in the Ponca City Senior Center at 319 West Grand. . $2 Suggested Donation (Free Pizza Provided by Humana Insurance on June 25th.) Reservation require by contacting Marie Trenary at 763-8051.
16 FRIDAY 1PM FREE Mike, Lisa and Heaven Pahsetopah of the Dancing Eagle Troup will perform in the Program Room of th Ponca City Library at 5th and Grand. Older persons will especially enjoy learning about Native American ceremonial dancing. Information=767-0345
16 FRIDAY 6-8PM FREE Progressive Pitch and Table Games at the Ponca City Senior Center at 319 West Grand. Information=Marie Trenary 763-8051.
17 SATURDAY 8AM-3PM Iris Sale by the Northern Oklahoma Iris Society at the Cann Garden Center Patio at l4th and Grand.
17 SATURDAY 10AM FREE Peer to Peer Program on "Relations with Adult Children: It's 5pm ---Do you know where your children are?" will be held at the Ponca City Senior Center at 319 West Grand. Information= Marie Trenary 763-8051.
17 SATURDAY 6:30-9PM Brother Mike's Gospel Jubilee . One and a half miles east of HiWay 60 bridge.
18-24 Home National Bank Heritage Club members will take a trip to Big Sky Montana and Glacier National Park . Information=Lori Nuzum 763-5537.
18 SUNDAY 8:15-9:30AM FREE Breakfast in the Asbury United Methodist Church at 700 West Liberty . You are also invited to their Sunday School at 9:30AM and Worship Service at 10:45AM. There will also be a Fellow Meal at Noon. Information=762-2062.
18 SUNDAY 11:30AM You are invited to a Holy Communion Service in the Chapel of Albright United Methodist Church at 128 South Palm. Information=Chera Brewer 765-6432,
18 SUNDAY 2-4PM Relatives and Friends of Gary and Pat Schieber are invited to their 45th Wedding Anniversary celebration in the Kay Sheid Community Center at 525 West South in Newkirk.
19 MONDAY 10AM Take your 1st through12 grade grandchildren to audition for the Missoula Children's Theatre's production of "PINOCCHIO" in the Poncan Theatre at l04 East Grand. Those selected will help performan the FREE Pinocchio Production on July 24th at 3 and 7PM. Children can also sign up for free workshops on "Let s Make Up" on July 20 for l-12th graders, The" Langluage of Shakespeare" on July 21 for 9-12th graders and "Chameleon Improve" on July 22 for 3-12 graders. Workshops will be from 3-3:45Pm in the Community Chrisitan aChlurch at 2109 West Grand. Information=765-3966.
19 BEGINNING TODAY, 11AM FREE LUNCH FOR CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES WILL BE SERVED IN THE FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH AT 5TH AND Cleveland. Information=762-1667.
19 MONDAY 12:30PM FREE "Bingo =Slipper Day" will be held at th Ponca City Senior Center at 319 West Grand. Those who wear their house shoes or bedroom slippers will receive an additional bingo card. Also prizes for the most unusual and funniest shoes. Information=Marie Trenary 763-8051.
19 MONDAY 6PM Guest speaker, Heather Brown will talk on Fibromyalgia Syndrom at the Lupus Support Group meeting at the Ponca City Senior Center at 319 West Grand. Information=Marie Trenary 763-8051.
19 - 23 - ARTS ADVENTURE for your Grand Children at NORTHERN OKLAHOMA COLLEGE - Sponsored by the Oklahoma Arts Council. This exciting day camp is open to students entering grades six through twelve. Courses include visual arts, computer graphics, instrumental and vocal music, photography, dance, video, theatre and writing. Registration forms available at the Ponca City Chamber of Commerce. Contact: (580) 628-0243.
19-23 8-9AM Golden Villa's Radio Auction on KLOR 99.3FM. Phone 762-3900 to bid.
20 MONDAY The Home National Bank's Heritage Club members are invited to attend a Costa Rica Travel Show about their January 17-27 trip there. Information=Lori Nuzum 763-5537.
20 TUESDAY 10AM, 1, 3:30 AND 7PM Take your grand kids to see "Bugsy" at the FREE Summer film Festival in the Poncan Theatre 104 East Grand. Information=765-0943
20TUESDAY 10:30AM FREE Live country music by the Country Notes at the McCord Senior Center at 115 East Mary Road in the Osage. Information=Peggy Wilson 762-9350.
20 TUESDAY 11AM FREE Come help celebrate the "First landing on the moon in 1969" at the Ponca City Senior Center at 319 West Grand. Information=Marie Trenary 763-8051.
20 TUESDAY 2PM Ponca City Medical Center Senior Circle members are invited to hear a book review of "The Shack" by William P. Young at Brace Books , 2205 North l4th. Information=765-5173
20 TUESDAY 6PM The public is invited to a reception for Congress woman Mary Fallin, candidate for Oklahoma Governor, will be held inthe Kay Electric Cooperative at 300 West Doolin in Blackwell. Information and reservations=phone Teale Trammel at 405-521-0900.
21 TUESDAY 5PM is the Deadline for applications for absentee ballots to be in the hands of County Election Boards for the July 27th Oklahoma Regular, Primary and special elections. Only registered voters who are physically incapacitated, residents who are in nursing homes, and Military Personnel may apply. Information=580-362-2130 in Kay County and 918-287-4820 in Osage County.
21 WEDNESDAY 10AM FREE Home Call Foot Clinic will be held in the Ponca City Senior Center at 319 West Grand. Sign up in the office on the 21st as long as there are openings. Information=Marie Trenary 763-8051.
21 WEDNESDAY 1PM FREE Learn to cook and eat it too at "Chef of the Month" in the Ponca City Senior Center at 319 West Grand. Reservations needed by phoning Marie Trenary at 763-8051.
21 WEDNESDAY 2PM Learn to Scrapbook at the Ponca City Senior Center at 3l9 West Grand. Information= Marie Trenary 763-8051.
21 WEDNESDAY 5:30PM Ponca City Medical Center Senior Circle members may attend "Dinner Out at La America ". Information and reservations=Phone Kathy Turner at 765-8051 after June 5th
22 THURSDAY Home National Bank's Heritage Club members will travel to the Chaplin Nature Center 's Education and Volunteer Day. Information and reservations=Lori Nuzum 763-5537.
22 THURSDAY 7PM FREE Summer Concert Series presents "Stacy Smith and Robin Simmons" with their 70s and Country Music at the Pioneer Woman Museum at 701 Monument Road . . Bring a blanket or lawn chairs. Information=765-6108.
22 THURSDAY 7PM FREE You are invited to hear David Cummings, guest speaker, at the Alzheimer Support Group meeting at 319 West Grand. Information=Marie Trenaryl 763-8051.
23 FRIDAY 11:30AM Ponca City Medical Center Senior Circle members may attend "Lunch Out" in Hero's at 2215 North l4th. Information and reservations after July 5th to Kathy Turner 765-8051.
23 FRIDAY 9:30AM FREE Sr Exercise program in the Ponca City Senior Center at 319 West Grand. Information=Marie Trenary 765-6432.
23 FRIDAY 1PM FREE "The Absent Minded Professsor" (Dave May) will perform in the Program room of the Ponca City Library at 5th and Grand.
23 - 24 OKLAHOMA JUNIOR RODEO, 18 and under. Events begin nightly at 7:30 p.m. at the 101 Rodeo Grounds. Contact: 765.5549. 24 – PANCAKE BREAKFAST, WITH SAUSAGE, BISCUIT AND GRAVY! - American Legion Post 14, 407 W. South Avenue 6:30 - 10:00 a.m. Adults $5.00, Children Under 12 $2.00, Children under 6 FREE!
24 Saturday 9AM-2PM Garage Sale, baked goods, crafts and art in the First Presbyterian Church at 204 South 'A' Street in Blackwell. Information=580-363-1460.
24 SATURDAY 1-3PM Southern Plains Fiber Guild meets at the Pioneer Woman Museum 701 Monument Road . Information=765-6108
24 SATURDAY 10AM-5PM FREE Conoco Museum invites you to see a 9 minute film that shows 125 year history of Conoco at 501 West South Avenue. Information= 767-2143
24 SATURDAY 3PM AND 7PM FREE ADMISSION: MISSOULA CHILDREN'S THEATRE PRESENTS "PINOCCHIO". One of Ponca City 's most eagerly anticipated events, come watch youth performing this classic tale of growing-up and responsibility. Presented by Ponca City Arts and Humanities Council. Poncan Theatre at 104 East Grand. 3:00 and 7:00PM performances,. Information= (580) 765-4400.
25 SUNDAY You are invited to Casual Contemporary Worship at 8:30AM and Classic Worship at 10:30AM in the St. Paul 's United Methodist Church at Pecan and Hartford streets. Information=765-7512.
25 SUNDAY 10:30AM You and your family are invited to worship God with us as David Miller, Sports Writer for the Ponca City News brings us God's Message in the Albright United Methodist Church at 128 South Palm Street. Information=Chera Brewer 765-6432.
25 SUNDAY 10:45 AM FREE Hear about the United Methodist Mission to Uganda by Steve and Stephanie Bredesen who will be moving there in August at the Asbury Untied Methodist Church at 700 West Librety. There will also be a family night fellowship at 6PM. Information=762-2062.
25 SUNDAY 1-4pm Family and friends of Elmer and Rita Horinek are invited to their 65th Wedding Anniversary come and go reception at the family farm, 8500 North Pecan Road in Newkirk. The request no gifts.
25-31 - GRAND NATIONAL MOTO CROSS RACES - AMBUC Race Park .. Races daily, tickets on sale at the gate - $10.00 for adults, children 5 & Under FREE. Contact: (580) 762-3635. www.poncacitygrandnationalmx.com .
26 MONDAY 12:30PM FREE Play 2 Card Bingo in the Ponca City Senior Center at 319 West Grand. Information =Marie Trenary 763-8051.
26 MONDAY 6PM FREE Learn how to Quilt at the Ponca City Senior Center at 319 West Grand. Information= Marie Trenary 763-8051.
26 MONDAY 7-11PM FREE family swim at " Full Moon Over Wentz" Swimming Pool on LA Cann Drive . Information=767-0432.
27 TUESDAY 7AM-7PM Primary Election for many offices in Oklahoma. You must 18 or older and be a registered political party member . Vote at your regular voting places for Democrat and Republican candidates. .
27 TUESDAY 10AM, 1, 3:30 AND 7PM Take your grand kids to see the FREE Summer film Festival in the Poncan Theatre 104 East Grand. Information=765-0943
27 TUESDAY 11AM City Service Retirees meet in the McCord Senior Center at 115 East Mary Road . Information=Peggy Wilson 762-9350.
27 TUESDAY 4PM FREE Healthy Living Tips by Sylvia in the Ponca City Senior Center at 319 West Grand. Information-763-8051.
27 TUESDAY 5PM FREE You and your family are invited to Friendship Feast served by the Albright United Methodist Church in the basement of the First Christian Church at 200 North 5th Street. Information=Chera Brewer 765-6432.
27TUESDAY 7PM FREE You are invited to visit the Ponca City Rock and Gem Club meeting in room 201 of the Albright United Methodist Church at 128 South Palm. Information=Chera Brewer 765-6432
28 WEDNESDAY NOON Senior Circle members may attend "Lunch and Learn" in room C of the Ponca City Medical Center at 1900 North l4th. Information and Reservations July 1-5 to Pam Knight at 765-0469 and beginning July 6th to Kathy Turner 765-8051. Blood pressure will be available at 11:30AM.
28 WEDNESDAY FREE 1-4PM Senior Bridge Group invites you to join them each Monday and Wednesday in the Unity Gym at 1908 East Woodland. Information=Rose Mary Overton 762-8504.
28-29 Oklahoma Wildlife Hunter FREE Educational two day Course will be taught from 9AM-1PM in the VFW Post Building on East end of Prospect. There will be concessions available.
29 THURSDAY 12:30PM Bingo in the McCord Senior Center at 115 East Mary Road in the Osage. Cards are 25 cents each. Information=Peggy Wilson 762-4219.
29 THURSDAY FREE 12:30PM 5th Thursday Bridge Party at the Ponca City Senior Center at 319 West Grand. Please phone Marie Trinary at 763-8051 to reserve a table.
29-31 CRAZY DAYS IN PONCA CITY ! - Enjoy the fun and excitement of one of the biggest SALE days of the year! Contact: (580) 765-4400.
30-31 8PM "Extremem Monster Truck Nationals will appear at the 101 Rodeo Grounds on North Ashl Adults =$20, kids age 3-11=$10. Information=877-851-8427
31 On(, Tues, Wed and )FRIDAY 10:30AM YMCA Senior Sneekers exercise program at 7th and Grand. Most progams at the YMCA may be free if you have Humana or AARP health insurance. Information= 765-5417
31 SATURDAY 26th ANNUAL "CHRISTMAS IN JULY" BOAT FLOTILLA- Pioneer Swimming Beach , Kaw Lake . Join the fun and enjoy live music, great food vendors, boat flotilla and fireworks! Pick up registration forms at McFadden Cove Marina or Pioneer Cove Marina. Sponsored by Kaw City Chamber of Commerce and The Kaw Lake Association. Contact: (580) 762-9494. .
31 FRIDAY 2-4PM Marland High School Reunion in the Marland Community Building . A buffet will be served at 5PM for $15 per person. The Highschool had graduates from 1925 to 1989.
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BELOW ARE LISTED DAILY AND WEEKLY ACTIVITIES AVAILABLE TO PONCA CITY AREA SENIOR CITIZENS
PONCA CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY at 5th and Grand is open 9AM-9PM Mon-Thurs, Fri=9AM-6PM, Sat= 9AM-5PM, They have free newspapers, magazines, regular, large print and talking books, records-CDs, video tapes and DVD disks, free use of computers with Internet access, Genealogical Information, Finance Information, Home Improvement data-base and many other interesting weekly programs. Art and other Exhibits. INFORMATION =and Martha Hull, Adult Services Librarian 767-0345. Operated by Ponca City Cultural Services through the Library Board.
YOUR PONCA CITY SENIOR CENTER AT 319 W. GRAND is open 8AM-4PM Monday-Friday and till 8:30PM on Tuesdays and Fridays. Marie Trenary, Director. Phone 763-8051. Free Activities Mon-Fri for people over 50 years of age =table games, large screen TV, magazines, pool tables, puzzles, computers with free access to web; Tuesday Evening=6:00-8:00PM free live band and dancing, Tue.- Thur.-Fri at 9:30AM =free exercise classes, 12:30PM most Tuesdays =Hand and Foot Canasta card games, Friday 6-8:30PM= Pitch Party and other table games , Line Dance Class on Fridays at 1pm. Sign up for Ballroom Dance Class, writing and other classes. Attend book reviews. Individual and class Computer training and Medicare tutoring. Operated by Ponca City Parks and Recreation Dept. in cooperation with Wheatheart Nutrition. In case of bad weather, closing of Wheatheart Nutrition or the Senior Center will be broadcast on WBBZ 1230 AM Radio and Ponca City Cablevision Channel 22. OPERATING IN THE PONCA CITY SENIOR CENTER is Wheatheart Lunches Mon-Thur = 11:30AM $2 donation, ($6 for persons under 60) Reservations needed the week day before eating.=Fontella McAdams, Director 767-1620, Home Deliveries -Mon-Thurs available.= 767-1620. FRIDAY 11:30AM LUNCH =reservations 763-8051. FREE TRANSPORTATION TO THE PONCA CITY SENIOR CENTER Monday through Friday on one of two Senior Center routes. Route-one picks up Seniors starting at 8:45AM, and Route-two picks up starting at 10AM . Seniors are taken home from the Senior Center in a bus that leaves the Center at 12:15PM, and a second bus that leaves the Senior Center at 1:30PM (or after afternoon activities). (Closed President's Day, Thanksgiving and next day , Christmas. ). To ride the bus phone 718-0444 Monday through Friday. Give the dispatcher your first name and address and say which routes you want to ride on in the morning and afternoon. You can schedule a standing appointment . Please be ready 10 minutes before your pick up time. Phone if you want to cancel a pickup. Seniors may also ride at other times for $1.50 for each one way trip to or from the Senior Center at 319 West Grand or other locations. Information=718-0444.
KAY COUNTY RETIRED SENIOR VOLUNTEER PROGRAM (RSVP): is located at 205 West Hartford, Suite 100 in Ponca City . Phone Traci at =762-9412. The office of Kay County RSVP is funded by NSSC, Oklahoma Dept of Human Services and the Ponca City United Way . RSVP provides free help to find a place where you are needed and can volunteer in over 60 public and private agencies in Kay County . They also have free volunteer secretaries to help you write, copy letters etc. They have a free program called "Partners in Awareness" that works with our Ponca City Police and Emergency agencies to know where elderly and handicapped persons live who might need assistance in storms or other emergency situations. They have free emergency cell phones to give you. They have a program for Grandparents Raising Grandchildren on 2nd Mondays at 5:30-7PM in the First Christian Church with meal for Grandparents and grandchildren followed by activities for both. They offer free daily telephone reassurance checks for those who live alone. They help people enroll for free in town and out of town transportation with NODA. They have an informative web site at http://www.rsvppc.org to help Sr Citizens be better educated on volunteer opportunities, health and age related topics, services, and activities in Kay County for Senior Citizens.
MCCORD SENIOR CENTER 115 E. MARY ROAD in the Osage. Open 10AM-1:30PM Monday-Friday Information= 762-9350 Lunches served= 11AM-12:30PM Monday through Friday (no reservations needed, seconds available-- and meals delivered to homebound within 5 miles of the Center. $3.50 suggested donation for persons age 55 and older, $5 charge if under age 55, $2.50 for children.,) Free Activities: Tuesday=10AM-12PM Live Music, 12:00PM Pitch Party, Thursday= 12:30PM Bingo (25 cents a card). Free blood pressure check on first and third Wednesdays, and foot checkups by reservation-phone Peggy Wilson 762-9350 . Operated by McCord Sr. Center Board.
55 AND OVER CLUB Meets every Tuesday and Thursday from 11:30AM-3:30PM for card and other table games and fellowship. Bring food to share on the snack table. Information=765-9546. Operated in the 4 Square Church's Building at 700 West Broadway by the 55 and Over Club, Ponca City's longest running Sr. Citizen program.
SENIOR CIRCLE: at PC Medical Center, 1900 N. l4th ($15 a year membership) Mon,Wed,Fri =9AM Chair Exercises in the PCMC Cafeteria. Twice a month free "Lunch and Learn" in Conf. Room C at PCMC, 'Meet to eat" Dutch Treat events, Even Month Birthday Parties, Pitch Parties, Bingo, Mahjongg, memory screening, chat and chew, and some secretarial services. This National not- for -profit group, also gives members special benefits at Hospitals, Drug and Vision Care discounts, Day and extended trips, Bi -monthly Newsletter and National Magazine. Information 765-0508 =Kathy Turner. Operated by the PC Medical Center in cooperation with Sr. Circle.
YOUR PONCA CITY UNITY RECREATION CENTER 1908 E. Woodland Road , is operated by the PC Parks and Recreation Services. It has free activities on Monday and Wednesday= 1-3PM Sr Citizen Bridge Parties; Monday and Wednesday= 6:30AM -3PM and Thurs,Friday,6:30AM-11:30AM Tues indoor Walking ; Basketball on Monday and Wednesday till 3PM. Information=Terry Sherban at 767-0432, or 767-0404.
YMCA 700 East Grand Avenue . Mon.-Tues.-Wed.-Fri 10:30-11:20 Senior Sneakers exercise Classes and their other YMCA activities are available to those who pay senior citizen membership dues ($28 a month), or $10 per day or Free for Seniors who have certain "American Association of Retired Persons" or "Humana" Insurance policies. Information=765-5417.
CONOCO MUSEUM FREE ADMISSION Mon-Sat 10AM-5PM , Sunday 1-5PM , Closed on some Holidays 501 West South Avenue , Ponca City , Ok. 74601 Information= Carla O'Neill, Director www.conocomuseum.com 765-8687. Exhibits include 125 year history in 9 minute film, Timeline Expansion, Heritage, Ponca City Refinery, Laboratory, Exploration, and Marketing.
EASTMAN NATIONAL BANK FREE viewing of paintings by Margaret Yates, a native of Ponca City, on display and for sale at 222 East Grand Information=718-9990
PONCA CITY ARTS CENTER , FREE ADMISSION 819 East Central. May 1:30-4:30PM Wednesday through Sundays exhibit by Gloria Glasso and Carl Peterson's through July 25 in the Ponca City Art Center at 819 East Central. Purchase items in the gift shop. Information=Jerry Cathey 765-9746
PONCA CITY LIBRARY FREE Chinese and Sandzin art and other exhibits at 5th and Grand Avenue is open 9-9 Mon-Thurs, Fri=9-6, Sat= 9-5, Sunday 2-5PM . Information= 767-0345
PIONEER WOMAN MUSEUM has display of "Women of Rock and Roll". open Mondays- Saturdays= 10AM - 5PM. CLOSED Sundays and holidays (closed Dec.25,26,27 ) $3 admission( $2.50 Sr. Citizens). Located on 701 Monument Road Information=765-6108
MARLAND GRAND HOME: Open 10AM-5PM Tuesday though Saturday. 1000 East Grand. Entrance Fees $3. Students=$1 Free to PC residents with PC address on their photo ID. Exhibits: Main Floor=E.W.Marland Home, 2nd Floor= Indian Life, Basement=101 Ranch, SE Room= Daughters of American Revolution (DAR), and outside the Oklahoma Flag Court . Info=767-0427
MARLAND MANSION 901 Monument Drive . Open 10-5 Mon-Sat, 1-5=Sundays. Entrance fees.$7, Seniors and Students $5, Children=$4. (FREE to Ponca City Residents with Ponca City address on a Photo ID) Exhibits: E.W.Marland home, Oil Museum , Making of the Pioneer Woman Statue and other works by its artist. Info 767-0420 Closed December 24 and 25 for Christmas and also on Thanksgiving.
PONCAN THEATRE LOBBY ART 104 E. Grand. Open 10AM -5PM Mon-Fri Cost=$4 for tour.
STANDING BEAR MUSEUM AND EDUCATION CENTER FREE ADMISSION on 601 Standing Bear Parkway (South on 4thStreet at Hiway 60) . Open Mon-Fri 9AM-5PM , Sat 10AM-2PM , Closed Sundays. Exhibits include Smithsonian Native American-Black history, Artworks by Wilt Harris, , and "The Making of the Movie "The Trial of Standing Bear" , Art work of Oreland C. Joe, Tribal Displays. This is in Standing Bear Park which has a 22 foot bronze statue of Standing Bear, and local Indian informational tribal exhibits along a walking path. There are also walking trails across the park and a Labyrinth Meditation Walk as well as the camp grounds and the Standing Bear Powwow grounds for the powwow held the last weekend in September. Info=762-1514
AUGUST 2010 ACTIVITIES OF INTEREST TO SENIOR CITIZENS IN PONCA CITY AREA
1 SUNDAY 9:15AM FREE You are invited to join with others going back to school, in one of the two Senior Citizen Sunday School Classes (Homemakers and Earnest Seekers) as they study the book of Philippians in the Albright United Methodist Church at 128 South Palm. You are also invited to our air conditioned Sanctuary's 10:30AM service. Elevator is available at the West Entrance. Information=Chera Brewer 765-6432. www.albrightumc.org
1 SUNDAY 10:30AM The Southern Gospel Quartet,"Forgiven", will perform at the Asbury United Methodist Church at 700 West Liberty.
1 SUNDAY 2-4:30PM- OPENING RECEPTION FOR THE CHILDREN'S ART ACADEMY EXHIBIT - Ponca City Arts Center 819 East Central.- Exhibit will then be open Wednesdays through Sundays from 1-5PM till August 29. Contact: (580) 765-9746.
2 MONDAY 11:30AM FREE Birthday Cake to help us celebrate August Birthdays is provided by Sterling House and will be served at the Ponca City Senior Center at 319 West Grand. Information=Marie Trenary 763-8051.
2 MONDAY 12:30PM Pioneer Area Quilt Guild meets in St Paul's United Methodist Church at Hartford and Pecan streets. Information= 761-3467.
2 MONDAY 1PM FREE Lea Jensen, Executive Director of the Oklahoma Lupus Foundation, will speak at the Lupus Support meeting at the Ponca City Senior Center at 319 West Grand. Information=Marie Trenary 763-8051.
2-3 7PM FREE The Ponca City Playhouse on South lst street will hold auditions for the comedy, "Butterflies are Free" One of the 5 parts is for an older lady. No previous acting experience is required. The play will be produced at the Ponca City Playhouse Sept l7-19 and 24-26. Information=765-5360.
3 TUESDAY 10AM-12:30PM FREE Triad Eye Clinic will be held at the McCord Senior Center at 115 East Mary Road. Information=Peggy Wilson 762-9350.
3TUESDAY 10AM, 1, 3:30 AND 7PM Take your grand kids to see "Charlotte's Web" at the FREE Summer film Festival in the Poncan Theatre 104 East Grand. Information=765-0943
3 TUESDAY 11:30AM Cancer Education Group in Hospice of North Central Oklahoma at 1902 North Union , Suite 10. Potluck Lunch. Information=762-9102.
3 TUESDAY NOON Caregivers' Support Group Lunch and meeting in the First Lutheran Church at 1101 North 4th street. Information=762-1111.
3 TUESDAY 6PM Silent Dinner for deaf, hard of hearing, sign language users, in the Hartford Avenue Church of Christ at 1905 Joe Street.
3 TUESDAY 6-8PM Country Music and Dancing at the Ponca City Sr. Center at 319 West Grand. First Tuesday is Cookie evening and every one is invited to bring something for the food table. Information=Marie Trenary 763-8051.
3 TUESDAY 6:30-9PM FREE "Music in the Park" in War Memorial Park at Tennis Courts on North 7th. Bring your lawn chairs and drinking water.
4 WEDNESDAY 12:30PM FREE Wii Bowling, Tennis and other games are played at the Ponca City Senior Center at 319 West Grand. Let John teach you how to win. Information=Marie Trenary 763-8051.
4 WEDNESDAY 1-4PM Senior Bridge Parties in the Unity Gym (Mondays and Wednesdays) at 1908 East Woodland. Information=Rose Mary Overton 762-8504.
5 THURSDAY 1PM FREE In August Line Dancing will be practiced at the Ponca City Senior Center at 319 West Grand each Thursdays instead of Fridays. Information=Marie Trenary 763-8051.
6 FRIDAY 10:30AM FREE Today is Lucille Ball's Birthday and a video will be shown about her, and trivia will be shared at the Ponca City Senior Center at 319 West Grand. Information=Marie Trenary 763=8051.
6 FRIDAY 11:30AM The Ponca City Senior at 319 West Grand will have it's monthly covered dish dinner with chicken and dessert provided. Starting today for a week, there will be a stack of happy faces at the Registration table on which you can write the name of a person who usually is smiling and place it in a basket. On Friday the l3th (Diamond and Denim Day) three faces will be draw from the basket and given prizes for smiling.. Information=Marie Trenary 763-8051.
6 FRIDAY 2PM Senior Circle members will play Bingo at Sterling House 1500 E. Bradley. Information=Kathy Turner 765-0508
6 FRIDAY 5PM is Deadline for submitting Poetry, photography, and Senior Advocate Nominees to the Ponca City Park and Recreation Department 905 West Hartford Avenue in Ponca City in preparation for awards to persons fifty years old and older at the SUCCESSFUL AGING EXPO to be held August 21 at the First Christian Church at 210 North 5th. . Information=767-0432.
6 FRIDAY 7:30PM Earl Thomas Conley will appear in concert at the Poncan Theatre at 104 East Grand. . He will perform country music including his own compositions from his 10 studio albums. Tickets are $15, but KWLS Radio coupons give at $10 discount. Information= 765-0943.
6-8 - KAW POW WOW East of Newkirk. - Friday dancing begins at 6:30 p.m. with Grand Entry and gourd dancing. Saturday & Sunday dancing begins at 2:00 p.m. with Supper being served at 5:00. Food concessions and arts and crafts. Contact: Carolyn Delaney at (866) 404-5297 or (580) 269-2552 extension 210.
7 SATURDAY 6:30-10AM Pancake-Sausage-Biscuit and Gravy Breakfast in the American Legion at 407 West South Street. Adults=$5, age 6-12=$2, under 6 =free.
7 SATURDAY 7-10AM FLY-IN See the planes free. BREAKFAST is available in building l4 FOR $5 at the Ponca City Airport on North Waverly. Information= 767-0470.
7 SATURDAY 8AM Farmers Marketat l4th and Highland. Also 4pm on Tuesdays.
7 - "ALL FIRED UP" - Benefit Fundraiser for the Ponca City Fire and Life Safety Council, at Ody's , 3700 Lake Road. Enjoy a steak dinner with all the fixins', prepared by 3 different teams of Ponca City Firemen for a donation of $25. You VOTE the winner! Other fun includes a DJ, and live auction! Call (580) 765-4400 for more information. Tickets available at Ponca City Chamber.
7 SATURDAY 7PM FREE Brandon Haynes, tenor, and Friends in Recital at the Albright United Methodist Church 128 South Palm Street. Information=-Chera Brewer 765-6432. www.albrightumc.org
8 SUNDAY St Paul's United Methodist Church at Pecan and Hartford invites you to their 8:30AM Casual Contemporary Service and their Classic Worship Service at 10:30AM. Information=765-7512. www.stpaulspc.com
8 SUNDAY 10:30AM Western Day will be celebrated at the Albright United Methodist Church at 128 South Palm Street. You are invited to come in western clothing. The Youth will have Sloppy Joe Dinner fund raiser at 11:30 in the Fellowship Hall. Donations to their activities are appreciated. Information=Chera Brewer 765-6432. www.albrightumc.org
9 MONDAY 1PM FREE Alzheimer Support group will meet in the Ponca City Senior Center at 319 West Grand. Information=Marie Trenary 763-8051.
9 MONDAY 5:30-7PM FREE Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Group in the First Christian Church at 210 North 5th Street. Meal and activities for young and old. Information=RSVP 762-9412.
9-10 6PM AARP Driver Safety Class at Pioneer Technology Center on North Ash. Information and reservations=768-0362.
9-10 Congressman Frank Lucas plans to hold a Town Hall Meetings Monday August 9th from 3:30 to 4:30PM in the Blackwell, Ok. Kay Electric building. On Tuesday August 10th he will hold a Town Hall Meeting from 8:30-9:30AM in Ponca City at the Pioneer Technology Center on Ash Street and also from 10-11AM at the Newkirk Senior Center.
10 TUESDAY 8:30AM Senior Circle members will hear Geneva Crenshaw talk about Healthy Cooking with Fresh Produce at the "Talks Breakfast" in Room C of the Ponca City Medical Center at l900 North l4th. Information and reservations=Kathy Turner 765-0508.
10TUESDAY 10AM, 1, 3:30 AND 7PM Take your grand kids to see "Planet 51" at the FREE Summer film Festival in the Poncan Theatre 104 East Grand. Information=765-0943
10 TUESDAY Home National Bank Heritage Club members may attend a free movie and have free popcorn at the Cowley Cinema 8. Information=Lori Nuzum763-5537.
11 WEDNESDAY 10:30-11:30AM FREE Blood Pressure check at the McCord Senior Center at 115 East Mary Road in the Osage. Information=Peggy Wilson 762-9350.
11 WEDNESDAY NOON Senior Circle members will hear Dr. Hamilton speak at Lunch and Learn in conference room C of the Ponca City Medical Center at l900 North l4th. Information and Reservations=Kathy Turner 765-0508.
11 WEDNESDAY 12:15-12:45PM FREE You are invited to an indoor walking exercise program in the Albright United Methodist Church at 128 South Palm. Information=Chera Brewer 765-6432.
12 THURSDAY 10:30AM FREE The Wheatheart Council will discuss the Senior Lunch program in the Ponca City Senior Center at 319 West Grand. Information=Fontella McAdams 767-1620.
12 THURSDAY 11:30AM-4PM 55 and Over Club meets in 4 Square Church at 700 West Broadway. Information= 765-9546
12 THURSDAY 3PM FREE Hear what is being planned for Seniors at the Senior Advisory Board Meeting in the B. S. Barns Room at Ponca City Hall at 5th and Grand.
12-14 - 101 RANCH WILD WEST'S 51ST ANNUAL PRCA RODEO, at the 101 Rodeo Grounds. Free barbeque prior to Thursday night performance and free entertainment after the Friday and Saturday night performances. Contact: (580) 765-5549.
13 FRIDAY 9:30AM Senior Exercise at the Ponca City Senior Center at 319 West Grand. Information=Marie Trenary 763-8051.
13 FRIDAY 6PM FREE Progressive Pitch Party and table games will be held at the Ponca City Senior Center at 319 West Grand. Information=Marie Trenary 763-8051.
14 - 101 RANCH OLD TIMER'S ASSOCIATION - Lunch, Auction and Business Meeting. Moose Lodge, 9:00 a.m. Vendor booths, live auction, catered lunch and business meeting. Contact Al Ritter (580)762-8519.
14 SATURDAY- RODEO PARADE - Begins at 10:00 a.m. in downtown Ponca City. KIDS RODEO and Book Sale on the Ponca City Library grounds following parade, in downtown Ponca City. Contact: (580) 767-0445.
14 SATURDAY 2PM Hank Williams and his drifting cowboys will perform at the Poncan Theatre at 104 East Grand. All tickets are $10. Information=765-0943.
14 SATURDAY 5-7PM Home National Bank Heritage Club Next Level members take a trip to Arkansas City experience Brats, Beverages and Cigar Guitars. Information=Lori Nuzum 763-5337.
15 SUNDAY 10:30AM FREE Blessing of the Backpacks and those in School will be part of the Sunday Morning Worship services of the Albright United Methodist Church at 128 South Palm Street. At 11:30AM in the medical services room there will be FREE blood pressure checks by a Doctor or Nurse. Information=Chera Brewer 765-6432.
15-21 Home National Bank Heritage Club members will Trip to Montana Big Sky Country and see Glacier National Park. Information=Lori Nuzum 763-5537 .
16 MONDAY 12:30PM FREE Brown Bag Bingo ( all prizes in sealed brown bags not to be opened till 1:30PM) at the Ponca City Senior Center at 319 West Grand. Information=Marie Trenary 763-8051.
16 MONDAY 2PM Senior Circle members will celebrate July and August Birthdays in conference room C of the Ponca City Medical Center at 1900 North l4th. Information=Kathy Turner 765-0508.
16 MONDAY 1:30PM FREE You are invited to sit in on the McCord Senior Center Board meeting and hear what is being planned at 115 East Mary Road in the Osage. Information Peggy Wilson 762-9350.
16 MONDAY 6:30PM FREE Lupus Support Group meets at the Ponca City Senior Center at 319 West Grand. Information=763-8051.
17 TUESDAY 10AM -1PM You are invited to Quilt with the Dorcas Group and bring a dish to share at lunch time in the Albright United Methodist Church at 128 South Palm. Information=Chera Brewer 765-6432 www.albrightumc.org.
17 TUESDAY 10:30AM-NOON FREE Country Notes play at the McCord Senior Center at 115 East Mary Road in the Osage. Information=Peggy Wilson 762-4219. Lunch is available for $3.50 donation from 11AM-12:30PM. Information=Peggy Wilson 762-9350.
17 TUESDAY 2PM Senior Circle members will hear Kathy Turner review the book "Flint" by Bob Maniger at Booklovers in Brace Books on North l4th. Information= Kathy Turner 765-0508.
18 WEDNESDAY 10AM FREE Blood Pressure checks by Home Call at the Ponca City Senior Center, 319 West Grand. Information=Marie Trenary 763-8051.
18 WEDNESDAY 1PM FREE Chef of the Month will be held at the Ponca City Senior Center at 319 West Grand. See it cooked and then eat some of it. Information and reservations=Marie Trenary 763-8051.
18 WEDNESDAY 5:30PM Senior Circle members will have "Dinner Out" at Mia Pueblo. Information=Kathy Turner 765-0508.
19 THURSDAY 1:30PM FREE You are invited to a 40 minute Chair Exercise in the Albright United Methodist Church at 128 South Palm Street. Information=765-6432.
19 THURSDAY 6:30PM Wah-Sha-She Homemakers meets at the McCord Senior Center at 115 East Mary Road in the Osage. Information=Peggy Wilson 762-9350.
19 THURSDAY Home National Bank Heritage Club members may attend a travel show about a Trip to China in October 10-26 of 2011. Information=Lori Nuzum 763-5537.
20 FRIDAY 12:30PM FREE Pool Tournament open to all Ponca City Senior Citizens will be held in the Ponca City Senior Center at 319 West Grand. Information and registration=Marie Trenary 763-8051.
20 FRIDAY 4PM Po Hi jv/v Volleyball vs Dell City
21 SATURDAY 6:30-10AM Pancake-Sausage-Biscuit and Gravy Breakfast in the American Legion at 407 West South Street. Adults=$5, age 6-12=$2, under 6 =free.
21 SATURDAY 9AM-3PM FREE ANNUAL SUCCESSFUL AGING SEMINAR - First Christian Church at 200 N 5th. 9AM= Registration, 9:30-10:30 and 10:45-11:45 Seminars, Noon=FREE Lunch, 1PM=Keynote Speaker, 2PM Prizes for Poetry, Photography and Outstanding Senior Advocates, Door Prizes. What is successful aging? An attempt to avoid disease and disability by making good lifestyle choices.Contact: (580) 767-0432 or (580) 763-8051 www.poncacityok.gov.
21 SATURDAY 10AM PoHi volleyball vs Cache/Mustang
21 - "PARTY AT THE PALACE!" Ponca City Area Chamber of Commerce Celebration at the Marland Mansion, open to the public. Great food, Live Entertainment, Games, Dancing & Fabulous Door Prizes. Call the Chamber office for more information. Contact: (580) 765-4400
22 SUNDAY 10AM You are invited to the Sunday Worship in the First United Methodist Church at 200 South Sixth Street. You may also attend the live service in your own home via Cable Channel 11 at 10AM. Information=762-1681.
22 SUNDAY 11:30AM Informal Communion Service in the Chapel of the Albright United Methodist Church a 128 South Palm following the 10:30AM Worship Service in the sanctuary. Information=Chera Brewer 765-6432.
23 MONDAY 12:30PM FREE Senior Citizen Bingo in the Ponca City Senior Center at 319 West Grand. Information=Marie Trenary 763-8051.
23 MONDAY 6PM Quilting at the Ponca City Senior Center at 319 West Grand. Information=Marie Trenary 763-8051.
23 MONDAY 7-10PM Young at Heart Dance at 500 West Prospect. Admission=$5.
24 TUESDAY 7AM-7PM Vote in the Kay County Run Off Election
24 TUESDAY 12:30PM FREE Senior Pitch Party in the McCord Senior Center at 115 East Mary in the Osage. Information=Peggy Wilson 762-9350.
24 TUESDAY 4:30PM PoHi jv/v Softball vs. Enid.
24 TUESDAY 5:30PM FREE You are invited for supper at Friendship Feast in the First Christian Church at 210 North 5th street served by Albright United Methodist Church. Information=Chera Brewer 765-6432. www.albrightumc.org
24 TUESDAY 7PM You are invited to attend the Rough and Tumble Rock and Gem Club meeting in the Albright United Methodist Church at 128 South Palm. Information=765-0907.
25 WEDNESDAY NOON Senior Circle members will hear Dr. Kirby speak at "Lunch and Learn" in conference room C of the Ponca City Medical Center 1900 North l4th Street. Blood Pressure Checks at 11:30AM. Information and reservations=Kathy Turner 765-8051.
25 WEDNESDAY 12:30PM FREE Play Charades at the Ponca City Senior Center at 319 West Grand. Information=Marie Trenary 763-8051.
26 THURSDAY 12:30PM Senior Bingo at the McCord Senior Center at 115 East Mary Road in the Osage. Cards are 25 cents. Information=Peggy Wilson 762-9350.
26 THURSDAY PoHi Football Scrimmage vs. Putnam City
26 THURSDAY 7PM FREE Alzheimer Support Group at the Ponca City Senior Center at 319 West Grand. Information-763-8051.
26-29 -134th ANNUAL PONCA POW WOW at White Eagle. Afternoon and evening Programs, Princess contest, vendor and food booths, Grand Entry on Saturday. Information: (580) 762-8104 or 716-9048.
27 FRIDAY 11:30AM Senior Circle members will have "Lunch Out" in Napoli's . Information and reservations=Kathy Turner 765-0508.
27 FRIDAY 12PM FREE Hawaiian Luau Happy Hour drinking root beer floats in the Ponca City Senior Center at 319 West Grand. Information=Marie Trenary 763-8051.
28 SATURDAY 10AM-5PM FREE Come see the 9 minute video about the 125 year history of Conoco at the Conoco Museum at 501 West South Avenue. Information=765-8687.
28 SATURDAY 6:30-9PM Brother Mike's Gospel Jubilee. One and a half miles east of Highway 60 bridge.
29 SUNDAY 8:15AM You are invited to a free community breakfast served in the fellowship hall of the Asbury United Methodist Church at 700 West Liberty. You may also attend their Sunday School at 9:30AM, Worship at 10:45, and Family Night on Wednesdays at 5:30PM that combines a meal and worship. Information= 762-2062.
29 SUNDAY 6PM You and your family are invited to an Ice Cream Social put on by United Methodist Women of the Albright Untied Methodist Church at 128 South Palm Street. Information=Chera Brewer 765-6432.
30 MONDAY 12:30PM Bring a lawn chair and we will have popcorn, drinks and watch a newly released movie "American Bandits, the Frank and Jesse James story" at the Ponca City Senior Center at 319 West Grand. Information=Marie Trenary 763-8051. .
30 MONDAY 9AM Senior Circle members will have Chair Exercises at the Ponca City Medical Center cafeteria at l900 North l4th. Information=Cathy Turner 765-0508.
30 MONDAY 11:30AM Wheatheart Senior Lunches will be served(Monday-Thursday) at the Ponca City Senior Center at 319 West Grand. Suggested donation is $2. Reservations needed by phoning Fontella McAdams the day before= 767-1620.
31 TUESDAY 11AM City Service Retirees meet for lunch at the McCord Senior Center at 115 East Mary Road in the Osage. Information=Peggy Wilson 762-9350.
31TUESDAY 12:30PM FREE Play Canasta at the Ponca City Senior Center at 319 West Grand. Information=Marie Trenary 763-8051.
31 TUESDAY 5:30PM Exercise Classes in Yang Style Tai Chi in the First Baptist Church at 218 South 6th. Information=765-4427
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BELOW ARE LISTED DAILY AND WEEKLY ACTIVITIES AVAILABLE TO PONCA CITY AREA SENIOR CITIZENS
PONCA CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY at 5th and Grand is open 9AM-9PM Mon-Thurs, Fri=9AM-6PM, Sat= 9AM-5PM, They have free newspapers, magazines, regular, large print and talking books, records-CDs, video tapes and DVD disks, free use of computers with Internet access, Genealogical Information, Finance Information, Home Improvement data-base and many other interesting weekly programs. Art and other Exhibits. Free Movie on the big screen every Wednesday at 3:30PM. INFORMATION = Martha Hull, Adult Services Librarian 767-0345. Operated by Ponca City Cultural Services through the Library Board.
YOUR PONCA CITY SENIOR CENTER AT 319 W. GRAND is open 8AM-4PM Monday-Friday and till 8:30PM on Tuesdays and Fridays. Marie Trenary, Director. Phone 763-8051. Free Activities Mon-Fri for people over 50 years of age =table games, large screen TV, magazines, pool tables, puzzles, computers with free access to web; Tuesday Evening=6:00-8:00PM free live band and dancing, Tue.- Thur.-Fri at 9:30AM =free exercise classes, 12:30PM most Tuesdays =Hand and Foot Canasta card games, Friday 6-8:30PM= Pitch Party and other table games , Line Dance Class on Thursdays at 1pm. Sign up for Ballroom Dance Class, writing and other classes. Attend book reviews. Individual and class Computer training and Medicare tutoring. Operated by Ponca City Parks and Recreation Dept. in cooperation with Wheatheart Nutrition. In case of bad weather, closing of Wheatheart Nutrition or the Senior Center will be broadcast on WBBZ 1230 AM Radio and Ponca City Cablevision Channel 22. OPERATING IN THE PONCA CITY SENIOR CENTER is Wheatheart Lunches Mon-Thur = 11:30AM $2 donation, ($6 for persons under 60) Reservations needed the week day before eating.=Fontella McAdams, Director 767-1620, Home Deliveries -Mon-Thurs available.= 767-1620. FRIDAY 11:30AM LUNCH =reservations 763-8051. FREE TRANSPORTATION TO THE PONCA CITY SENIOR CENTER Monday through Friday on one of two Senior Center routes. Route-one picks up Seniors starting at 8:45AM, and Route-two picks up starting at 10AM . Seniors are taken home from the Senior Center in a bus that leaves the Center at 12:15PM, and a second bus that leaves the Senior Center at 1:30PM (or after afternoon activities). (Closed President's Day, Thanksgiving and next day , Christmas. ). To ride the bus phone 718-0444 Monday through Friday. Give the dispatcher your first name and address and say which routes you want to ride on in the morning and afternoon. You can schedule a standing appointment . Please be ready 10 minutes before your pick up time. Phone if you want to cancel a pickup. Seniors may also ride at other times for $1.50 for each one way trip to or from the Senior Center at 319 West Grand or other locations. Information=718-0444.
KAY COUNTY RETIRED SENIOR VOLUNTEER PROGRAM (RSVP): is located at 205 West Hartford, Suite 100 in Ponca City . Phone Traci at =762-9412. The office of Kay County RSVP is funded by NSSC, Oklahoma Dept of Human Services and the Ponca City United Way . RSVP provides free help to find a place where you are needed and can volunteer in over 60 public and private agencies in Kay County . They also have free volunteer secretaries to help you write, copy letters etc. They have a free program called "Partners in Awareness" that works with our Ponca City Police and Emergency agencies to know where elderly and handicapped persons live who might need assistance in storms or other emergency situations. They have free emergency 911 cell phones to give you. They have a program for Grandparents Raising Grandchildren on 2nd Mondays at 5:30-7PM in the First Christian Church with meal for Grandparents and grandchildren followed by activities for both. They offer free daily telephone reassurance checks for those who live alone. They help people enroll for free in town and out of town transportation with NODA. They have an informative web site at http://www.rsvppc.org to help Sr Citizens be better educated on volunteer opportunities, health and age related topics, services, and activities in Kay County for Senior Citizens.
MCCORD SENIOR CENTER 115 E. MARY ROAD in the Osage. Open 10AM-1:30PM Monday-Friday Information= 762-9350 Lunches served= 11AM-12:30PM Monday through Friday (no reservations needed, seconds available-- and meals delivered to homebound within 5 miles of the Center. $3.50 suggested donation for persons age 55 and older, $5 charge if under age 55, $2.50 for children.,) Free Activities: Tuesday=10AM-12PM Live Music, 12:00PM Pitch Party, Thursday= 12:30PM Bingo (25 cents a card). Free blood pressure check on second Wednesdays, and foot checkups by reservation-phone Peggy Wilson 762-9350 . Operated by McCord Sr. Center Board.
55 AND OVER CLUB Meets every Tuesday and Thursday from 11:30AM-4PM for card and other table games and fellowship. Bring food to share on the snack table. Information=765-9546. Operated in the 4 Square Church's Building at 700 West Broadway by the 55 and Over Club, Ponca City's longest running Sr. Citizen program.
SENIOR CIRCLE: at PC Medical Center, 1900 N. l4th ($15 a year membership) Mon,Wed,Fri =9AM Chair Exercises in the PCMC Cafeteria. Twice a month free "Lunch and Learn" in Conf. Room C at PCMC, 'Meet to eat" Dutch Treat events, Even Month Birthday Parties, Pitch Parties, Bingo, Mahjongg, memory screening, chat and chew, and some secretarial services. This National not- for -profit group, also gives members special benefits at Hospitals, Drug and Vision Care discounts, Day and extended trips, Bi -monthly Newsletter and National Magazine. Information 765-0508 =Kathy Turner. Operated by the PC Medical Center in cooperation with Sr. Circle.
YOUR PONCA CITY UNITY RECREATION CENTER 1908 E. Woodland Road , is operated by the PC Parks and Recreation Services. It has free activities on Monday and Wednesday= 1-3PM Sr Citizen Bridge Parties; Monday and Wednesday= 6:30AM -3PM and Thurs,Friday,6:30AM-11:30AM Tues indoor Walking ; Basketball on Monday and Wednesday till 3PM. Information=Terry Sherban at 767-0432, or 767-0404.
YMCA 700 East Grand Avenue . Mon.-Tues.-Wed.-Fri 10:30-11:20 Senior Sneakers exercise Classes and their other YMCA activities are available to those who pay senior citizen membership dues ($28 a month), or $10 per day or Free for Seniors who have certain "American Association of Retired Persons" or "Humana" Insurance policies. Information=765-5417.
CONOCO MUSEUM FREE ADMISSION Mon-Sat 10AM-5PM , Sunday 1-5PM , Closed on some Holidays 501 West South Avenue , Ponca City , Ok. 74601 Information= Carla O'Neill, Director www.conocomuseum.com 765-8687. Exhibits include 125 year history in 9 minute film, Timeline Expansion, Heritage, Ponca City Refinery, Laboratory, Exploration, and Marketing.
EASTMAN NATIONAL BANK FREE viewing of paintings by Margaret Yates, a native of Ponca City, on display and for sale at 222 East Grand Information=718-9990
PONCA CITY ARTS CENTER , FREE ADMISSION CHILDREN'S ART ACADEMY EXHIBIT April 1-29 - Ponca City Arts Center - Opening Reception August 1 from 2-4PM. Exhibit is open Wednesdays through Sundays from 1-5PM till August 29. Contact: (580) 765-9746.819 East Central. Purchase items in the gift shop. Information=Jerry Cathey 765-9746
PONCA CITY LIBRARY FREE Chinese and Sandzin art and other exhibits at 5th and Grand Avenue is open 9-9 Mon-Thurs, Fri=9-6, Sat= 9-5, Sunday 2-5PM . Information= 767-0345
PIONEER WOMAN MUSEUM has display of "Women of Rock and Roll". open Mondays- Saturdays= 10AM - 5PM. CLOSED Sundays and holidays (closed Dec.25,26,27 ) $3 admission( $2.50 Sr. Citizens). Located on 701 Monument Road Information=765-6108
MARLAND GRAND HOME: Open 10AM-5PM Tuesday though Saturday. 1000 East Grand. Entrance Fees $3. Students=$1 (Free to PC residents with PC address on their photo ID). Exhibits: Main Floor=E.W.Marland Home, 2nd Floor= Indian Life, Basement=101 Ranch, SE Room= Daughters of American Revolution (DAR), and outside the Oklahoma Flag Court . Info=767-0427
MARLAND MANSION 901 Monument Drive . Open 10-5 Mon-Sat, 1-5=Sundays. Entrance fees.$7, Seniors and Students $5, Children=$4. (FREE to Ponca City Residents with Ponca City address on a Photo ID) Exhibits: E.W.Marland home, Oil Museum , Making of the Pioneer Woman Statue and other works by its artist. Info 767-0420 Closed December 24 and 25 for Christmas and also on Thanksgiving.
PONCAN THEATRE LOBBY ART 104 E. Grand. Open 10AM -5PM Mon-Fri Cost=$4 for tour.
STANDING BEAR MUSEUM AND EDUCATION CENTER FREE ADMISSION on 601 Standing Bear Parkway (South on 4thStreet at Hiway 60) . Open Mon-Fri 9AM-5PM , Sat 10AM-2PM , Closed Sundays. Exhibits include Smithsonian Native American-Black history, Artworks by Wilt Harris, , and "The Making of the Movie "The Trial of Standing Bear" , Art work of Oreland C. Joe, Tribal Displays. This is in Standing Bear Park which has a 22 foot bronze statue of Standing Bear, and local Indian informational tribal exhibits along a walking path. There are also walking trails across the park and a Labyrinth Meditation Walk as well as the camp grounds and the Standing Bear Powwow grounds for the powwow held the last weekend in September. Info=762-1514
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