MARCH 2010 ACTIVITIES
OF INTEREST TO SENIOR CITIZENS
IN THE PONCA CITY AREA
1-31 Every household in the United States of America will receive by US Mail or hand delivery a one page ( or 5% of households will receive a 28 page) 2010 US Census Questionnaire which is to be filled out and returned before June 30. Those not returned by March 31 may have a census taker personally contact them between April 1 and July 1st. Questionnairs are available in many languages as well as in Large Print for the visually impaired, and on Teletext Devises for the Deaf.
1-April 15 AARP Tax Preparers will be in the Ponca City Public Library at Grand and 5th to assist the public in filing their taxes from February 1 to April 15th, from 9-5 Mon-Thurs; possibly some hours on Friday. Make sure you have the following items with you when you come to the library: Last year’s tax return, all W-2’s, 1099’s, any other form indicating wages earned, and Your Social Security Number. The Ponca City Library will have a very limited number of both Oklahoma Tax Forms & Federal Tax Forms. If you sent in a paper form for the last tax year you will receive Oklahoma tax forms via the U. S. Mail. Be aware that you may visit the Oklahoma Tax Commission’s website or the IRS’s website to print off tax forms. Links are available on the Ponca City Library’s website: www.poncacitylibrary.com The library charges 10 cents per page to print. Oklahoma State Tax Office: Toll-Free # (In State) 1-800-522-8165, Federal Taxpayer Assistance 1-800-829-1040 Monday – Friday 7am – 10pm
1 MONDAY 9:45 Lions Vision Support Group in the First Christian Church at 100 North Grand. For a ride phone 762-3263.
1 MONDAY 11:30AM FREE Celebrate with those who have March Birthdays with a piece of Cake in the Ponca City Senior Center at 319 West Grand provided by Sterling house. Information=Marie Trenary 763-8051. You are also invited to stay for lunch (suggested donation $2 if 60 and older, $6 if 59 and younger). Reservation for Monday-Thursday lunches are required a day in advance by phoning Fontella McAdams at 767-1620
1 MONDAY 12:30PM Pioneer Area Quilt Guild meets in the St. Paul's Untied Methodist Church at Hartford and Pecan. Information=761-3467.
1 MONDAY 7PM The Pioneer Genealogical Society will have Kay Country Cartographer, Susan Keen, deomonstate how to read old maps. Ponca City Library at Grand and 5th Streets. Guests are welcome. Yearly membership are $15. Information762-5931.
1 MONDAY Senior Circle members wanting to go to the Crown Theater Dinner Theater in Wichita, Kansas for Lunch and to see "Church Basement Ladies-Second Helping" on May l3th, need to deposit $50 of the $89 cost with Kathy Turner at the Ponca City Medical Center at 1900 North l4th. Information=Kathy Turner 765-0508.
2 TUESDAY 10:30AM-NOON FREE Live Band "Country Notes" play at the McCord Senior Center at 115 East Mary in the Osage. Information=Peggy Wilson 762-9350. You are also invited to stay for lunch:$3.50 suggested donation for persons age 55 and older, $5 charge if under age 55, $2.50 for children. No reservations needed. 2nds available. Home delivery available within 5 miles.
2 TUESDAY 10:30-12:30 FREE for persons age 55 and older. Triad Eye and Medical Clinic in the Woodland Christian Church at 1400 East Hartford. Information=800-325-0113.
2 TUESDAY NOON "Caregivers Support Group" meets for lunch in the First Lutheran Church at 1101 North 4th Street. Information and Reservations=762-1111.
2 TUESDAY 4:30PM PC Soccer JV boys &girls, Varsity boys & girls at home vs Bartlesville
2 TUESDAY 6-8PM FREE Live Music and Dancing at the Ponca City Senior Center at 319 West Grand. You are also invited to bring food items for the Snack table . Information= Marie Trenary 763-8051
Author Tour/ Paula DensonProgram Room 12:00 Noon – 1:00 p.m.
2-5 7AM-6PM DAILY Giant Giveaway after every Song on 89.7 The House FM and Praise 88.7 FM Radio Stations. Volunteers and Pledges needed by phoning 767-1400.
2 AND 9th TUESDAYS 7-9PM Two evening class on "Pre-Diabetes" taught by Pat Blubaugh, Certified Diabetes Educator in Conference Room B of the Ponca City Medical Center at 1900 North l4th. Pre-enrollment required. Tuition is $50 for a person and their care partner. Information and Registration Pat Blubaugh 763-0868
3 WEDNESDAY 11AM FREE You are invited to share a memory and/or photograph of a favorite pet at the Ponca City Senior Center at 319 West Grand. Information=Marie Trenary 763-8051.
3 WEDNESDAY 1-3PM FREE Senior Citizen Bridge Parties at the Unity Recreation Center at 1908 East Woodland. Also daily open walking inside and basketball shooting. Information =Terry Sherban 767-0432 at the Ponca City Park Department.
3 WEDNESDAY 10:30-11:30AM FREE Blood pressure checks at the McCord Senior Center at 115 East Mary Street in the Osage. Information=Peggy Wilson 762-9350 You are also invited to stay for Lunch at 11:30-1PM. Suggested donation= $3.50 age 60 and older and $6 if under 60. No reservation needed.
4 THURSDAY 8AM TILL SOLD OUT Benefit bake sale to help raise funds for Marcus McKnight in the White Eagle Health Center. Iinformation=765-2501.
4 THURSDAY NOON March of Dimes' Kick-Off event at the Conoco Club House on South 4th Street. Information=Melissa Fields mfields@fnbok.com
4 THURSDAY 1PM FREE Beginners Line Dance Class will be held in the Ponca City Senior Center at 319 West Grand. Information=Marie Trenary 763-8051.
4 THURSDAY 3:30 FREE MOVIE "Snow Buddies" in the basement activity room of the Ponca City Public Library at 5th and Grand.
4 THURSDAY 4:30PM PC High School JV and Varsity Baseball at home vs Collinsville
4 THURSDAYS through April 15 6-9PM FREE Hospice of North Central Oklahoma Volunteer Training at their Higher Ground Center for Loss and Education 1904 North Union, Suite 103, Ponca City, Oklahoma. Information=Melanie Wright 762-9102 and 800-841-9102.
4 THURSDAY 7PM FREE PC High School Orchestra Strings in Review
4-6 7:30PM on 7th ==2PM BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, Disney's award winning musical - Step into the enchanted world of Belle, who gives up her freedom to ransom her father, captured by a horrible beast. This tale is family theatre at its best. Kinzer Performing Arts Center, Northern Oklahoma College, Tonkawa. Tickets are $5.00 Adults, $2.00 Students and Children. Tickets available at the door.
5 FRIDAY 11:30AM Lunch and Floor Show by the Boot Scoot Line Dancers in the Ponca City Senior Center at 319 West Grand. Lunch is suggested $2 donation age 60 and older. ($6 if under 60). Reservations are requested=Marie Trenary 763-8051 by Thursday.
5 FRIDAY NOON TILL 1PM FREE Author Tour with Paula Denson in the basement activity room of the Ponca City Public Library at Grand and 5th Street. Hear about his book and ask questions about the book and about being an author.
5 FRIDAY 2PM Senior Circle members will play Bingo at Sterling House 1500 E. Bradley. Information= Kathy Turner 765-0508
5 FRIDAY 5PM PC 9th Grade Baseball at home vs Enid
5 FRIDAY 5-7PM You are invited to the Journey of Hope's Annual all you can eat Pancake and sausage Supper in the Fellowship Hall of the Albright United Methodist Church at 128 South Palm. Adults =$6.50 and children under 12 $3.50, and under age 3 free. Information=Chera Brewer 765-6432
5 FRIDAY 5:30PM PC High School JV Soccer at home vs Cleveland
5 FRIDAY 7PM The Public is welcome to attend "Kay 9 Dog Training Club" in the Ponca City Public Library at 5th and Grand. Information=762-7360.
5 FRIDAY 7:30PM Classical Movies at the Poncan Theatre present "Romeo and Juliet" with accompaniment by South Kansas Symphony in the Poncan Theatre at 104 East Grand. All seats $10 plus tax and fees. Information= 765-0943.
6 SATURDAY 7-10AM FREE See the planes at the Ponca City Fly-in at the Ponca City Airport 2213 North Waverly. Breakfast is available for $7 in Hanger l4. Information=Don Nuzum 767-0470
6 SATURDAY 10AM-3PM "Bookmaking" with instructor Betty Bowen at the Ponca City Art Center 849 East Central. Fee of $50 includes materials. Information=Jerry Cathey 765-9746
6 SATURDAY FREE Local author , Becky Albert, will sign copies of her book "Roxie the Rabbit" at Master's Touch Christian Bookstore at 312 E. Grand Avenue. Infomation=Mark McDevitt 888-361-9473, or mmcdevitt@tatepublishing.com .
6 SATURDAY 1PM FREE Shotgun clinic for beginning shot gun shooters or anyone wishing to iprove their skills with a shot gun. Taught by the Pona City Rifle and Pistol Club at their Shooting Sports Complex at 13501 South Q Street about 15 minutes southwest of Ponca City. They will provide shotguns or bring your own. Map is on their website www.poncaarpc.org. Information Ron Buck at 762-7804, or Don Roy at donrr2003@yahoo.com.
6 SATURDAY 2PM FREE Relatives and other friends of Jo Anne Monger are invited to her 80th Birthday Celebration in the Prince of Peace Lutheran Church at 2800 Turner, and cards may be sent to 1509 Cedar Lane, Ponca City, Oklahoma. Ro Anne requests no gifts.
6 SATURDAY 6:30pm Jazz musician Issel Aoyama and his trio will play a benefit concert at the Ponca City Country Club on North Pecan Road to benefit Domestic Violence Program of North Central Oklahoma -Dearing House Child Advocacy Center. Tickets are $20.
6 SATURDAY 7:30PM FREE Concordia University's A-Kapelle Choir will put on a Concert in the First Lutheran Church on North 4th Street. Information=Christopher Schelp 762-1111.
6 SATURDAY 7:30PM Ponca City Opry with Poncan Opry All Star Band and the Parks Family in the Poncan Theatre at 104 East Grand. Tickets $l6.50 or all 8 2010 performances for $99 plus tax. Information=765-0943.
7 SUNDAY 10:30AM Sunday Morning Worship Service of the Albright United Methodist Church at 128 South Palm Street. Information=Chera Brewer 765-6432
7 SUNDAY 2-4PM FREE Opening Reception for Ponca City Grade and Middle Schools Student Art Exhibit in the Ponca City Art Center at 849 E. Central. Information=Jerry Cathy 765-9746. The Exhibit will also be open through March 28 Wednesdays through Sundays 1:30-4:30PM.
7 SUNDAY 6PM FREE Singer and song writer, Jamey denison will be in concrt at the First Church of God at 1101 West Grand.
7-10 7PM Gospel Meeting featuring Phil Sanders preaching on "In Search of the Lord's Way" and "How to make our Life and Home Better" in the Newkirk Church of Christ 328 North Main. Information=580- 362-3691
8 MONDAY ALL DAY Ponca City Highschool Invitational boys golf tournament (PCCC)
8 MONDAY 9AM PC Highschool girls golf at Wentz course
8 MONDAY 1PM FREE Alzheimer Information and Support Group invites you to hear Diana Gemmill with Home Health in the Ponca City Senior Center at 319 West Grand. Information=Phyllis 762-6992, Helen 765-3776.
8 MONDAY 1:30PM FREE You are invited to sit in at the McCord Senior Center Board meeting and learn about what is being planned with Senior Citizens at 115 East Mary Road. Information= Peggy Wilson 762-9350
8 MONDAY 4:30PM PC Highschool JV and Varsity Baseball at home vs Stillwater.
8 MONDAY 5:30-7PM FREE Brian Tribble, parent educaor, will speak on "Kids and Drugs" at the Grandparents Raising Grand Children meeting in the First Christian Church at 5th and Cleveland. They have a free snack supper and activities for both the grandchildren and grandparents. Information=Retired Senior Volunteer Program 762-9412
8 MONDAY FREE 6-7PM Lupus Support Group will meet in the Ponca City Senior Center at 319 West Grand. Information=Sharon Ridgway or Shirley Connelly at 763-8051.
8-26 Ponca City Concert Series Membership Drive. Five Shows in the Poncan Theatre in the 2010-2011 Season. Information=580-401-5597.
9 TUESDAY 7:30PM FREE You are invited to a free performance by Martha Hannah, Medieval Comedienne and Stand-Up Historian at the Poncan Theatre at 104 East Grand. Sponsored by the Arts Council, RCB Bank, ConocoPhillips, PC Medical Center, and others.
9 TUESDAY 8AM PC High School Boy -Girl Invitational Tennis Tournament
9 TUESDAY 8:30AM Senior Circle members will attend "Talks Breakfast" and hear Donna Jones, Directory of the Surgery Department speak on "What to Expect When You Come in for Surgery" in Conference Room C of the Ponca City Medical Center at 1900 North 14th Street. Information and reservations to Kathy Turner 765-0508.
9 TUESDAY 10AM FREE Operation Pioneer Spirit volunteers will organize the March mailing of items to support our US Troups. Then on Wednesday at 1PM Volunteers will pack presents to send to our troups. Information=765-6108.
9 TUESDAY 10AM FREE Grand Opening of new business, "Action Truck Parts and assessories" at 1105 East South Avenue. Door Prizes, BBQ served at noon.
9 TUESDAY 6PM Silent Dinner for Deaf and Hard of Hearing in the Hartford Avenue Church of Christ Fellowship Center at 1905 Joe Street.
9 TUESDAY 7PM Open to the Public Gary Jones, chairman of the Oklahoma Republican Party, will speak in the basement Activity Room of the Ponca City Library at 5th and Grand. Refreshments will be served.
9 TUESDAY 7:30PM FREE Martha Hannah, Story Teller, at the Poncan Theatre , 104 East Grand, sponsored by the PC Arts and Humanities Council. Information=www.poncacityarts-humanities.org
9 TUESDAY 7:30PM FREE HYUNSOON WHANG, Korean-born Pianist has delighted audiences throughout the US, Europe, Japan and Korea. Kinzer Performing Arts Center, Northern Oklahoma College, Tonkawa. Show times are 7:30 p.m., and there is no admission charge. Sponsored by the National Endowment for the Arts.
10 WEDNESDAY 11:30AM Senior Circle members may have Blood Pressure Checks and Lunch and Learn with talk about "Arthritis Exercises" by Lindsey Thomas Exercise Specialist in Conference Room C of the Ponca City Medical Center at 1900 North l4th. Information and reservations=Kathy Turner 765-0508.
10 WEDNESDAY 11:30AM-1PM Chandra Hough will speak on "Managing Change" at "the Ponca City Chamber of Commerce Lunch and Learn" in the Board Room of the Chamber Office at 5th and Grand. members=$12, Nonmembers=$40. Information and Reservations=765-4400.
10 WEDNESDAY 7:15PM Carl and Carolyn Renfro Endowed Lectureship Program with Mike Boettcher presenting "Experiences of a Veteran Network News Correspondent". TICKETS TO SEE THE LECTURE BY TELEVISION IN THE KINZER PERFORMING ARTS CENTER OF NORTHERN OKLAHOMA COLLEGE IN TONKAWA MAY BE AVAILABLE (first come first served) at the RCB PIONEER Bank in Carl Renfro's Office on the 3rd Floor at Highland and l4th and Eastman Bank or NOC Development Office on the NOC Campus in Tonkawa.
11 THURSDAY 9-11AM and 12-2PM Oklahoma Department of Veterans Affairs Representative will be at he American Legion at 407 West South Avenue.
11 THURSDAY 3PM FREE Ponca City Senior Advisory Board in the B.S. Barnes Room, in City Hall at 516 East Grand.
11 THURSDAY 4PM FREE Movie "Night at the Museum" in the program room of the Ponca City Public Library at Grand and 5th Streets. Information=767-0345
11 THURSDAY 5PM 9th grade Baseball at homve vs Bartlesville.
11 THURSDAY 6PM Kaw Valley Chaper of the National "Wild Turkey Federation" will have their annual banquet and auction at Hutchins Memorial Auditorium at 5th and Overbrook. Single=$45, couple=$60. Information= Joe Purvis 762-3576.
11 THURSDAY 7PM FREE PC Highschool Band Concert in auditorium
11 THURSDAY 6PM FREE Senior Bingo at the Ponca City Senior Center at 128 South Palm. You are invited to bring food for the snack table. Information=Marie Trenary 763-8051
12 FRIDAY 10AM-4PM Non-Profit Organization Grant Writing Clas wil be held at the Hope Crisis Center at 1315 South 11th Street in Blackwell. Cost is $75 which includes lunch. Information or required registration phone Lu Kindblade 580-491-8357.
12 FRIDAY 11:30AM Senior Friday Lunches at the Ponca City Senior Center at 319 West Grand. Suggested Donations $2 if 60 and over, $6 if 59 or younger. Reservations needed by Thursday=Marie Trenary 763-8051
12 FRIDAY NOON FREE You are invited to bring a lunch and Bible to the "Brown Bag Bible Study" in the Albright United Methodist Church at 128 South Palm Street. Information=Chera Brewer 765-6432.
12 FRIDAY Grace Episcopal Church each Friday in Lent will have a soup supper at 5:30PM and Stations of the Cross at 6PM at Grand and l3th.
12 FRIDAY 7:30PM Classical Movies present "Route 66" Musical Comedy Revew at the Poncan Theatre 104 East Grand. Tickets start at $15 plus tax and fees. You may order tickets on line at www.poncantheatre.com Information= 765-0943.
12 FRIDAY 7PM Susan Henning, District Manager of the Kay County Conservation District , will speak about the new Kay County Eco Trail and Outdoor Classroom due to be completed this Fall. Persons interested in hearing Henning's talk are invited to the Northern Oklahoma Iris Society meeting in Cann Garden Center at Grand and l4th. information=765-2074.
13 SATURDAY 6:30-10AM Pancake, Sausage, Biscuit and Gravy Breakfast at the American Legion Building at 407 West South Avenue. Adults=$5. Children under 12=$2.
13 SATURDAY 8AM FREE Men's Breakfast at the Pioneer Christian Church at l701 Eat Hubbard Road. Information=762-8858
13 SATURDAY and Sunday 8AM-1PM Ponca Bowmen Archery Club will hold a weekend shoot at its range at East Lake Ponca. Spectators and families are welcome. Information=765-7423,
13 SATURDAY 8AM-5PM Oklahoma Dept. of Wildlife Conservation will conduct a Hunter Education Class in the Kanza Gymnasium 1 mile Est of Newkirk. There will be a break for lunch on your own. All class materials will be provided. Information=Spencer Gace 580-761-6565.
13 SATURDAY Chili Cookoff at Kaw City. Information=580-269-2984
13 SATURDAY 10AM FREE The Public is invited to "Grow something Green" with Master Gardeners and Friends of the Ponc City Library in the PC Library Program Room at 5th and Grand. Plants and Soil Provided.
13 SATURDAY 12PM PC High School Jr Varsity and Varsity Baseball at home vs Southmore
March 13 5P – 6:30P Last day to place your March Angel Food order at Victory Tabernacle, 618 East Hardford. Information=765-3872
14 SUNDAY 9:30AM FREE You are invited to attend one of the Senior Citizen Sunday School classes at Albright United Methodist Church at 128 South Palm. 10:30AM Worship and 11:30AM FREE Health Checkup by Nurse or Doctor in the Medical Services room Information= Chera Brewer 765-6432. The Sunday worship will be on Cable TV channel 11 on Wednesdays at 6PM.
14 SUNDAY 10AM FREE You are invited to attend the Sunday Morning Worship Service of the First United Methodist Church at 200 South 6th Street or watch the service live on Cable Channel 11. Information=762-1681.
14 SUNDAY 2-4PM Relatives and Friends will celebrate Mary Buxton's 95th Birthday at Westminister Village, 1601 Academy Road. Cards may be sent to her at Westminister Village #300, 1601 Academy Road, Ponca City, Ok. 74604.. She requests no gifts.
15 MONDAY 8AM-4:30PM Carol Purdy, Kay County Assessor, reminds taxpayers that March 15 is the deadline to file Homested exemptions,( and extra Homested exemptions if income below $20,000.) Senior Valuation Limitations Freezes are availabe to seniors will less income than $49,000 a year in the Assessors Office in the Kay County Court House in Newkirk. Information=580-363-2562.
15 MONDAY 12:30PM FREE Senior Bingo at the Ponca City Senior Center at 319 West Grand. Information=Marie Trenary 763-8051.
15 MONDAY 2PM Senior Circle members will have a Saint Patrick's Day Party with a movie and popcorn in Conference Room C of the Ponca City Medical Center at 1900 North l4th. Information= Kathy Turner 765-0508..
March 15—March 19: Kids Café` at 1st Christian Church 200 North 5th, from 11:00 a.m.—11:30 a.m.: children will be provided a FREE lunch. Adults may eat for $1.00! Spread the word!
16 TUESDAY 10:30AM YMCA Senior Sneekers exercise program on Mon-Wed-Fri has been expanded to Tuesday mornings at 10:30AM also. The Tuesday morning program is a stand up exercise program and the other three days has both standing and seated exercises. The fees are $10 per day, $28 per month or free if you have some AARP or Humana health insurance policies. The YMCA is presently located at 8th and Central. The new facility at Grand and Waverly plans to open late this year. Information=765-5417.
16 TUESDAY 12:30PM FREE Senior Citizen Pitch Party at the McCord Senior Center at 115 East Mary Street in the Osage. Information=Peggy Wilson 762-9350.
16 TUESDAY 2PM Senior Circle members will attend "Booklovers" and hear Kathy Turner review the book "Mimosa Lane" by Bob Perry in Brace Books at 2205 North l4th Street. Information=Kathy Turner 765-0508
16 TUESDAY 7PM FREE The Diabetes Support Group will hear Dr. Reed Burke, Podiatrist with LSI Foot Clinic - Foot Care Program in Conference Room B of the Ponca City Medical Center at 1900 North l4th Street. Information=Doris Foiles, dfoiles@cableone.net.
17 WEDNESDAY 1-3:30PM Saint Patrick's Day Salad Luncheon , handicraft sales, door prizes, (and for people with reservations= Card Pary , bridge, mah jongg and other table games) in the Parish Hall of the Church on South 8th. . Tickets are $7 and benefit Hospice, Habitat for Humanity, Birth Choirce , Peachtree Landing and Child Development Center. Information and reservations=Pat Lowe=767-1197 or Pat Sipe. Take-out orders until 1:30PM.
17 WEDNESDAY 1PM FREE See how it's cooked and taste what is made by the Chef of the Month in the Ponca City Senior Center at 319 West Grand. Information and reservations=Marie Trenary 763-8051.
17 WEDNESDAY 1-3PM FREE Senior Citizen Bridge Parties every Monday and Wednesday at the Ponca City Unity Recreation Center at 1908 E. Woodland. Also daily open walking inside, and basketball shooting. Information=Terry Sherban 767-0432 at the Ponca City Park Department.
17 WEDNESDAY 5:30PM Senior Circle members will have "Dinner Out" at Napolis. Information and reservations=Kathy Turner 765-0508.
17-21 7PM except Sunday at 6PM Rev. Blake Jones from Cedar Spring, Michigan, President of the Great Lakes Conference for the Bible Methodist Church will be the evangelist for a 5 day revival at the Ponca City Bible Methodist Church at 410 Fairview.
18 THURSDAY 11:30-1:30PM You are invited to the 50 and Over Club that meets in the 4 Square Church's building at 700 West Broadway. Bring food for the snack table. Information=765-9546.
18 THURSDAY 6:30PM You are invited to visit the Wah-Sha-She Homemakers meeting in the McCord Senior Center at 115 East Mary Street in the Osage. Information=Peggy Wilson 762-9350.
18 THURSDAY 6:30PM Guests are welcome at the Oklahoma Anthropological Society programs in the program room of the Ponca City Public Library at 5th and Grand.
19 FRIDAY 9AM Senior Circle members will have chair exercises in the cafeteria of the Ponca City Regional Medical Center at 1900 North l4th. Information=Kathy Turner 765-0508.
19 FRIDAY 6PM FREE Progressive Pitch and table games at the Ponca City Senior Center at 319 West Grand. Information=Marie Trenary 763-8051.
20 SATURDAY Half an hour before daylight. FREE "Bird Buddies" field trip outing will try to find Lesser-Prairie Chicken booming Grounds. Information=Mrs. H 767-0345
20 SATURDAY 101 Ranch Collectors Western Memorabilia Show in Hutchins Memorial Auditorium on North 5th. Information=767-0427
20 SATURDAY 1-3PM The Southern Plains Fiber Guild will meet at the Pioneer Woman Museum at Lake Drive and Monument Road. Information=765-6108
21 SUNDAY 8:45-9:30AM FREE You are invited to the free Breakfast at the Asbury United Methodist Church and also invited to attend their 9:30AM Sunday School Classes and 10:45 Worship Service at 700 West Liberty. Information=762-2062.
21 SUNDAY 3PM FREE Learn how to use "Face Book" in a class taught by Allison Brown at the Albright United Methodist Church which can now be reached by a link on the upper right side of the home page of the Church's web site http://www.albrightumc.org. . Information=Chera Brewer 765-6432.
22 MONDAY 12:30PM FREE Senior Bingo at the Ponca City Senior Center at 319 West Grand. Information=Marie Trenary 763-8051.
22 MONDAY 12:15PM FREE Walking the Halls exercise class at the Albright United Methodist Church at 128 South Palm. Information=Chera Brewer 765-6432.
22 MONDAY 5PM PC Highschool Varsity Baseball at home vs Sand Springs
22 -26 Ponca City Concert Series Membership Drive will have a special ticket office open in the Ponca Plaza Atrium near the Tag Agency. Tickets good for 5 shows in the 2010-2011 Season for Student $20, Adult $40. Information=580-401-5597.
23 TUESDAY 9AM PC Highschool Varsity boy and girl tennis Quad at home
23 TUESDAY 10AM-1PM You are invited to quilt and eat a covered dish luncheon with the Dorcas Quilting Group in the Albright United Methodist Church at 128 South Palm Street. Information=Chera Brewer 765-6432.
23 TUESDAY 5:30PM FREE "Friendship Feast Supper" of Goulash, Corn, French Bread, Bread and Butter Pickle and Cookies served to Senior Citizens and anyone else who comes by the Albright United Methodist Church in the First Christian Church Building's fellowship hall at 200 North 5th Street. Information=Chera Brewer 765-6432,
23 TUESDAY 6-9PM PM Patches and Pieces Quilt Guild meets in the Ponca City Senior Center 319 West Grand. Bring your sewing machine. Information=762-0761.
23 TUESDAY 7PM You are invited to attend the Rough and Tumble Rock and Gem Club which meets in the Albright United Methodist Church at 128 South Palm Street. Information=Michelle 765-0907.
24 WEDNESDAY Starting at 9AM FREE Up to 4 Ticket Reservations for the Northern Oklahoma College Gala at Tonkawa on April 24th at 7:30PM in the Kinzer Performing Arts Center will be accepted on a first come first served basis in the Vinyard Library Administration Building or at 580-628-6214. Tickets are to be picked up between 5 and 7PM on April 24 at the Kinzer Center.
24 WEDNESDAY 11:30AM Senior Circle members may have blood pressure checks and Lunch and Learn with Cheryl Glover R.N. who will talk about Lupus in conference room C at the Ponca City Medical Center 1900 North l4th. Information and required reservations= Kathy Turner 765-0508.
24 WEDNESDAY 12:30-3:30PM Free (but book is available for $12) Living With Grief Hospie Foundation of America Teleconference on "Cancer & End of Life in the Ponca City Hall McFadden Room at 516 West Grand. Reservations needed by phoning WShelley Simon 762-9102.
24 WEDNESDAY 1 PM Senior Circle members will play Mahjongg at the Ponca City Medical Center at 1900 North l4th. Information=Kathy Turner 765-6432.
24 WEDNESDAY 1-4PM FREE The United States Small Business Administration will hold a free workshop on "Financing and Capital" at the Piioneer Technology Center Business and Industry Services building, Room D101 , 2101 North Ash. For information and reservations phone Robert Howard Pioneer Technology Center Small Business Management coordinator at 718-4239.
25 THURSDAY NOON New Senior Circle members will have lunch in Conference Room B of the Ponca City Medical Center at 1900 North 14th. Information and reservations=Kathy Turner 765-0508
25 THURSDAY 11:30-3:30PM FREE "Living with Grief" Telconference in the McFadden Room of the Pona City Hall at 516 East Grand sponsored by Hospice of North Central Oklahoma. You may purchase a book is you want to for $12. Lunch is served at 11:45AM. Reservations due by March 17 by phoning 762-9102.
25 THURSDAY 3:30PM FREE Movie in the basement program room of the Ponca City Library at Grand and 5th.
25 THURSDAY 7PM FREE Alzheimer Information and Support meeting in the Ponca City Senior Center at 319 West Grand. Information=Phyllis 762-6992, Helen 765-3776.
26 THURDAY 9AM Need a job or want to start a business? Blackwell Chamber of Commerce will be will be hold a Job and Business Fair in the Kay Room at K Electric in Blackwell . Information= 580-363-4195.
26 FRIDAY 11:30AM Senior Circle members will have Lunch Out at Mia Pueblo. Information and reservations=Kathy Turner 765=0508.
26 FRIDAY 12:30PM FREE District Attorney, Mark Gibson, will present a program "SAFE-Stop All Fraud Exploitation" at the Ponca City Senior Center at 319 West Grand. Information=Marie Trenary 763-8051/
26 FRIDAY 1:15PM FREE Advanced Line Dance Class in the Ponca City Senior Center at 319 West Grand. Information=Marie Trenary 763-8051.
27 SATURDAY 6:30-10AM Pancake, Sausage, Biscuit and Gravy Breakfast at the American Legion Building at 407 West South Avenue. Adults=$5. Children under 12=$2.
27 SATURDAY 10AM-Noon Victorian Hat-Making Workshop in the Pioneer Woman Museum at l4th and Lake Road. Cost=$15. Information and reservations= Jean 765-6108
27 SATURDAY 1PM Arbor Day Celebration in Cann Garden at 1500 West Grand. . Bring the kids and join us at Cann Memorial Garden for a celebration of Arbor Day. Douglas Fir saplings will be given to the first 50 families. Susan Henning, Kay County Conservation Office, will present a 30 minute puppet show, "Woody the Oak Tree". Following the puppet show will be an interactive play for the kids to participate in called "Tree Factory". Ponca City is designated by the National Arbor Day Foundation as a "Tree City". The Storm Water Division of Public Works will provide a tree to be planted at the garden. Ponca City Energy is providing a tree to be given away. You must be present to win. Refreshments will be provided by Sage, Rosemary, and Thyme Garden Club.
27 SATURDAY Bowling Tournament Sponsored by Hospice of North Central Oklahoma. You can signup at the Ponca Bowl at 2000 Lake Road. Information=762-3333.
HOLY WEEK: BEGINNING WITH PALM SUNDAY
28 SUNDAY 8:30AM Living Water Contemporary Worship Service or 10:30AM Classic Worship in St Paul's United Methodist Church at 1904 North Pecan. Sunday School Classes are at 9:30AM. Information 765-7512
28 PALM SUNDAY 10:30AM WORSHIP will include a children's march waving palm branches in the Albright United Methodist Church at 128 South Palm Street. Information=Chera Brewer 865-6432
28 SUNDAY 5PM FREE Come and "Focus on God" with a light supper and activities for all ages in the Albright United Methodist Church at 128 South Palm Street. Information=Chera Brewer 765-6432.
29 MONDAY 4PM FREE You are invited to "Sweating to the Oldies" exercise class at the Ponca City Senior Center at 319 West Grand. Information=Marie Trenary 763-8051.
29 MONDAY 6:30PM FREE Women are invited to a Bible Study on the Book of Esther in the Albright United Methodist Church at 128 South Palm Street. Information=Chera Brewer
30 TUESDAY 8AM PC Highschool JV Tennis Tournament at home
30 TUESDAY 11AM City Service Retirees Association meets at the McCord Senior Center for Lunch ($3.50) at 115 East Mary Street in the Osage. Information=Peggy Wilson 762-9350.
30 TUESDAY 1:30PM Chair Exercise Class at the Albright United Methodist Church at 128 South Palm. Information=Chera Brewer 765-6432,
30 TUESDAY 4:30PM PC High School JV and Varsity boys and girls Soccer at home vs Enid.
30 TUESDAY 5:30PM FREE Exercise Classes in Tai Chi in the Assembly Center of the First Baptist Church at 218 South 5th. Information=765-4427
31 WEDNESDAY 11AM FREE "Remembering Fashions" join us as we discuss the fashion changes from past to present in the Ponca City Senior Center at 319 West Grand.. Information=Marie Trenary 763-8051.
31 WEDNESDAY FREE Come sing in the Adult Choir at 6:30PM or play in the Bell Choir at 7:30PM in the Albright United Methodist Church at 128 South Palm. Information=Chera Brewer 765-6432.
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*********************************************************************************************************************** BELOW ARE LISTED DAILY AND WEEKLY ACTIVITIES AVAILABLE TO PONCA CITY AREA SENIOR CITIZENS
YOUR PONCA CITY PUBLIC FREE LIBRARY at 5th and Grand Avenue is open 2-5PM on Sundays, 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. http://www.myponcacity.com/cms/City-Government/Departments/Library.aspxJanuary .
YOUR PONCA CITY SENIOR CENTER AT 319 W. GRAND is open 8AM-4PM Monday-Friday and till 8:30 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=6:00-8:30PM and Wednesday Morning from 10-11:30 free live band and dancing, Tue.- Thur.-Fri at 9:30AM and 3 and 4PM =free exercise classes, 12:30PM most Tuesdays =Hand and Foot Canasta card games, Friday 6-8:30PM= Pitch Party and other table games. Beginner Line Dance Class on Thursdays at 1PM and Advanced 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 week day before required.=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. Info=718-0444. for more information click on : http://www.myponcacity.com/cms/City-Government/Departments/Parks-and-Recreation/Senior-Citizens--Center.aspx and http://www/rsvppc.org/SeniorCenterProgram.htm
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 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, 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. Jazzercise Classes=$35 per month on Mondays and Wednesdays and Thursdays 5:30-6:30PM. Info=Yolanda Trant 762-7243..
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.
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EXHIBITS IN PONCA CITY AREA YOU MAY WANT TO VISIT
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. Student exhibit March 7-28 may be viewed 1-5PM Wednesday through Sunday at the Ponca City Art Center at 849 East Central. Information= 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. 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 4th) . Open Mon-Fri 9AM-5PM , Sat 10AM-2PM , Closed Sundays. Exhibits include =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 the bronze statue of Standing Bear, and local Indian informational 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
