ACTIVITIES OF INTEREST TO SENIOR CITIZENS IN THE PONCA CITY AREA
WPA (Weatherization Assistance Program) is taking applications from persons with yearly incomes below $21,660 for individuals, and $29,140 for family of two, or presently receiving SSI ( Supplemental Security Income) or Title IV income. Professional crews install insulation, seal off air leaks, make modifications or replace heating systems, and make minor repairs to insure safety. Kay and Noble Country residents should phone the Pawnee Community Action Agency at 918-762-3041 to apply.
@@@@@@ON NOVEMBER 17 10AM-5PM FREE (Donations appreciated)At the Kay County Health Center at 433 Fairview H1N1 Swine Flue shots were available on Tuesdays and Thursday for Adults who are not alergic to eggs and do not have a rash or cold. On November l7th they did not have any Seasonal Flue Shots for Adults, but they did have them for children. For more invormation phone the Kay County Health Center at 433 Fairview 7621641.@@@@@@
1 SUNDAY DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME ENDS. TURN CLOCKS BACK ONE HOUR.
1 SUNDAY 11:30AM FREE Health Check in the Medical Services Room by a Doctor or Nurse at the Albright United Methodist Church at 128 South Palm Street. You are also invited to the Church's Worship Service at 10:30AM in the Sanctuary. . Information= Chera Brewer 765-6432
St Mary's Roman Catholic Church SundayMasses are at 8,9:30, 11 in English and 12:30pm in Spanish. 400 South 7th. Information 765-6029.
1 SUNDAY 6PM FREE Northeast Baptist Church will host the ninth annual combined concert featuring Sweet Harmony, Patty Curl and Forgive Quartet at 2200 Pecan Street. Information=765-2404.
1-4 Sunday 10:30AM and 6PM, and weeknights at 7PM. Grace Tabernacle will hold a rvival with Evangelist Patrick Kimberland from onesboro, Arkansas. Held at 1601 Coleman Road. Take Hiway 77 North and go East on Hiway 11.
2 MONDAY 8AM-?? Flea Market at the Ponca City Art Center at 819 East Central. Get your holiday gifts and decorations. Information 765-9746.
2 MONDAY 8AM-5PM FREE Kay County Clerk on 2nd floor of Kay County Court House in Newkirk will begin giving out free Kay County Prescription Drug Cards, that will enable residents to get an average of 20% discount on the regular price of prescription drugs regardless of age, income or health status. It can not be combined with any other program's deductions. Information= 877-321-2652.
2 MONDAY 11:15AM FREE Birthday Cake given out at the Ponca City Senior Center at 319 West Grand. It is provided by Sterling House to help Seniors celebrate with those who have birthdays in November. Information=Marie Trenary 763-8051.
2 MONDAY 6PM Po Hi Jr Varsity Football vs. Enid 6pm. Info=767-8075.
2 MONDAY 7PM "How to Organize Junk" will be presented by Leslie Aton Rardin to the Piooneer Genealogical Societ at the Ponca City Library and 5th and Grand. . Guest are welome to attend.
2-12 RCB Pioneer Bank Primetimers will enjoy Christmas in Branson. Information and reservations= Kate Morton 762-5651.
3 TUESDAY 10AM FREE Vision Screening at the Ponca City Senior Center at 319 West Grand. Information=Marie Trenary 763-8051.
3 TUESDAY NOON Caregivers' Support Group meets for lunch at the First Lutheran Church at 1101 North 4th Street. Information= 762-1111.
3 TUESDAY 1PM Ponca City High School Class of l948 will meet for a reunion luncheon at the Daily Grind at 202 East Grand. No Reservations Needed. Classmates, spouses, friends and other year graduates are welcome.
3 TUESDAY 5PM Band Appreciation Chile Feed and Cookie Night at the Ponca City Senior Center at 319 West Grand with 6-8:30PM live country music and dancing. Please bring cookies and other munchies for the food table. Information=Marie Trenary 763-8051.
3 TUESDAY and 4 WEDNESDAY FREE 6PM Auditions for "It's a Wonderful Life" in the Poncan Theatre at 104 East Grand. It will be presented December 3-6. Information at Poncan Theatre.
3 TUESDAY AND THURSDAYS 6:30-9PM Nov. 3rd-Dec. l5th. Woodworking Class will be held at Northern Oklahoma College in Tonkawa in the Cabinet Shop of the Creative Arts Building. Cost is $45 plus materials which you may bring or purchase. Project may be craft or furniture. Information=580-628-6220..
3 TUESDAY 7:30PM Free and open to the public. "Broadway in my Heart" with Karen Luschar - A dynamic performer with over a three octave range, presents a rich tapestry of songs with style and theatrical flair. Kinzer Performing Arts Center, Northern Oklahoma College in Tonkawa.
4 WEDNESDAY 10-11AM FREE Blood Pressure Check in the McCord Senior Center at 115 East Mary Road in the Osage. Information=Peggy Wilson 762-9350.
4 WEDNESDAY 10-11:30AM Live Music at the Ponca City Senior Center at 319 West Grand. Information=Marie Trenary 762-8051.
4 WEDNESDAY 6:30PM Free Dinner and Lecture by Dr. Don Betz speaking on "The Middle East" in the Renfro Center on Northern Oklahoma College campus in Tonkawa. Tickets are on a first come first served basis from the RCB Pioneer Bank and Trust at l4th and Highland. Information= 580-628-6214.
5 THURSDAY 12:30PM Senior Bingo 25cents a card at the McCord Senior Center at 115 East Mary Road in the Osage. Information=Peggy Wilson 762-9350.
5 THURSDAY 6PM Lions Club BBQ Dinner and Auction in the Moose Lodge at Ash and Prospect. Benefit eyeglasses program. Information=765-6474.
5 THURSDAY 6PM FREE Evening Bingo at the Ponca City Senior Center at 319 West Grand. Information=Marie Trenary 763-8051.
5 THURSDAY 7:30PM Po Hi Wildcat Football here with U.S.Grant. Senior Night.
6 FRIDAYS The Wheatheart Nutrition will only serve meals at the Ponca City Center Monday through Thursday starting November 6th, but will deliver to shut-ins in their homes Monday-Friday. Information= Fontella McAdams 767-1620. The Ponca City Senior Center will serve a Friday 11:30AM meal thanks to local donations. The Senior Center will be open Monday through Friday at regular hours 8AM-4PM and will have Progressive Pitch and Table Games from 6-8PM on Fridays. Information=Marie Trenary 763-8051.
6 FRIDAYS 10-12:30AM McCord Senior Center serves delicious meals Monday through Friday at 115 East Mary in the Osage with a suggested donation of $3.50. Information=Peggy Wilson 762-9350.
6 FRIDAY 1PM FREE The Ponca City Senior Center would like to invite everyone as we “Salute our Veterans” today, Friday Nov. 6th at 1:00. We will serve refreshments, recognize our veterans and hear the great music of Ernestine Dillard. Ernestine is best known as the “voice that healed America” when she sang God Bless America at the OKC bombing memorial. Please join us for a great afternoon. Marie Trenary Senior Center Programming Specialist 319 W. Grand 580-763-8051
6 FRIDAY 12-1PM FREE Author Tour 2009: Hear and question Cindy and Bill Paul in the program room of the Ponca City Public Library at Grand and 5th Streets.
6 FRIDAY 2PM Senior Circle members will play Bingo at Sterling House 1500 E. Bradley. Information= Kathy Turner 765-0508.
6 FRIDAY 6PM Senior Circle members travel to Wichita to see production of "Chicago". Information and reservations =Kathy Turner 765-0508.
6 FRIDAY 6-8PM FREE ****************RESCHEDULED TO 2PM ON SUNDAY NOVEMBER 8TH*********** Opening Reception for the Muchmore Photography Exhibit and Competition. The exhibit runs through November 29 from 1-5PM Wednesday through Sunday. Information=765-9746
6 FRIDAY 7PM “An Evening with Will Rogers – a one man show with Randal Reeder”Reeder is the nation’s foremost Will Rogers impersonator and performs all over the country including an annual show at Will Rogers Museum in Claremore. Tickets available at the Poncan Theatre Box Office – Weekdays 10 to 5, or Call (580) 765-0943 to charge Them
6 FRIDAY 7:30PM Po Hi Varsity Football vs US Grant at Ponca City. Senior Night. Info=767-8075.
7 SATURDAY 7-10AM Fly-In at Ponca City Airport on North Waverly See the planes free. . Breakfast is available in hanger l4 for $6. Information= (580) 767-0470
7 SATURDAY 8AM-3PM Garage sale to benefit Alaina Lunsford, age 7 . who suffers from Leukemia will be held at 1509 East Oklahoma. Hosted by PC Police Officer Jennifer Ward.
7 SATURDAY 9AM-2PM The Sage, Rosemary and Thkyme Garden Club will host an open house and bake sale at Cann Memorial Garden at l4th and Grand.
7 SATURDAY 10-11:30 AM FREE "Surviving the Holidays", a seminar for those who have lost loved ones will be held by Hospice of North Central Oklahoma at 1904 North Union, Suite 103. Refreshments will be served. Information=762-9102.
7 SATURDAY 10:30PM FREE Veterans Day Parade, Downtown Ponca City on Grand Avenue. Fly Over's and the 95th Army Band from Oklahoma City. Information= 765-9073 Veterans wll have donuts and coffee at the American Legion at Elm and South Ave before the parade and a dinner there afterwards. All veterans are welcome.
7 SATURDAY 11AM-4PM Demonstrations of making Fiber Art at the Pioneer Woman Museum at 701 Monument Road. Admission=$3, Sr Citizens=$2.50. Information=765-6108.
7 SATURDAY 11AM FOLLOWING THE VETERANS DAY PARADE , THERE WILL BE A CHICKEN NOODLE DINNER, served with home made noodles, at the Albright United Methodist Church at 128 South Palm Street by the Journey of Hope Sunday School Class. Adults are $6, Children are $4, under age 5 are free. Information= Chera Brewer 765-6432.
7 SATURDAY 1-3 Carolyn Wall from Oklahoma City will be autographing her novel, "Sweeping Up Grass" at Brace Books and More on Noth l4th Street.
7 SATURDAY 1-5 FREE 21st annual Muchmore Photography Exhibit at the Ponca City Art Center. and 8th and Central.
7 SATURDAY 6:30PM Blackwell Fall Fiesta with mexican food and music, silent auction and dinner at Kay Room at Kay Electric Co-op 300 West Dulin. Adults= $8, under age 12 =$4.
7 SATURDAY 7PM Friends and family of Larry and Gladys Harrison are invited to help them celebrate their 50th Wedding Anniversary at the Ponca City Moose Lodge at Prospect and North Ash Streets.
7 SATURDAY 7:30PM Ponca Opre Salute to Veterans at the Poncan Theatre at 104 East Grand. Tickets=$14 for adults. Information=765-0943.
7-8 SATURDAY 10AM-4PM and SUNDAY Noon -4PM $5 tour of "Table Scapes-Wreath Scapes" fund raiser for the Marland Grand Home, 1000 East Grand. Lunch served from 11AM-2PM on Saturday and Noon till 2PM on Sunday for $6.50, or just dissert for $3.50 additional fee. Live music played. 1000 West Grand. Information=767-0427
8 SUNDAY 8:45-9:30AM FREE Breakfast at the Asbury United Methodist Church at 700 West Liberty Avenue. You are also invited to stay for their Sunday School Classes and Worship Service. Information762-2062.
8 SUNDAY 9:15AM FREE You are invited to attend one of the three Senior Citizens' Sunday School Classes (Friendship, Earnest Seakers, Home Makers) at the Albright United Methodist Church at 128 South Palm Street. Information=Chera Brewer 765-6432.
8 SUNDAY 2-4PM FREE Opening Reception for the Muchmore Photography Exhibit and Competition. The exhibit runs through November 29 from 1-5PM Wednesday through Sunday in the Ponca City Art Center at 8th and Central Streets. . Information=765-9746
9 MONDAY 9AM Life Line Health Screening for Stroke and Vascular Disease Risk will be offered at the Albright United Methodist Church at 128 South Palm Street. Various tests cost from $10 to $129. Information= 1-800-324-1851.
9 MONDAY 11:30AM Kay County Retired Educators Association luncheon will be held at Westminster Village at 1607 Academy in Ponca City. State Educators Association will be one of the two guest speakers.
9 MONDAY 1PM FREE Melissa Kirchner from Golden Villa will speak at the Alzheimer Support Meeting in the Ponca City Senior Center at 319 West Grand. Information=Phyllis Moriarty 762-6992.
9 MONDAY 2:30PM FREE Learn what is planned for Seniors by attending the McCord Senior Center Board Meeting at 115 East Mary Road in the Osage. Information=Peggy Wilson 762-9350.
9 MONDAY 5:30PM FREE The public is invited to hear the Ponca City City Council consider change order #1 on the Ponca City Aquatic and Family Center at the new YMCA that would substitute stainless steel railings and mesh panels in it's construction. Held in the Council Chamber on the 2nd Floor of City Hall. at Grand and 5th.
9 MONDAY 5:30-7PM FREE Grandparents Raising Grandchildren has a free snack supper for grandparents and grandchildren followed by activities for both. Meetings are held in th First Christian Church at 5th and Cleveland. Information=Traci at Retired Senior Volunteer Program 762-9412.
9-14 Salvation Army Angel Tree is acepting applications from 9AM-Noon and 1-3PM at 601 South Third. Applicants should provide drivers license or photo ID for all adults in the household as well as Social security cards for all family membes, and income and expesnses of family.
10 TUESDAY 10AM and 1PM Home National Bank Heritage Club members will attend a movie with popcorn at the Ponca Plaza Twin Theatre. Information=Lori Nuzum 763-5537
10 TUESDAY 8:30AM Senior Circle members attend "Talks Breakfast" with Chuck Clark speaking on "Masterpiece Living Project" . Information and Reservations = Kathy Turner 765-0508. .
10 TUESDAY 11:30AM Cancer Education Group meets for a put luck lunch at Hospice of North Central Oklahoma at 1902 North Union. Suite 103 . Information= Shelley 762-9102.
10 TUESDAY NOON FREE The public is invite to a meeting of the Kay County Jusice Facilities Authority held at the new county jail located at 1065 West Dry Road, South West of Newkirk.
10 TUESDAY 3:30PM FREE Children's author, Stacey Nyikos, PH.D. will be at Brace Books and More on North l4th to share tips on writing children's books and to autograph her books.
10 TUESDAY 5:30PM Ponca City High School vs Edmond Santa Fe in a Swim meet at Northern Oklahoma College in Tonkawa.
10 TUESDAY 5:30PM FREE (Offerings accepted) Cowboy Church at the McCord Senior Center at 115 East Mary Road in the Osage. Information=Peggy Wilson
10 TUESDAY 7:30PM Ponca City Concert Series presents a replacement concert by Roberto Prosceda and Alessandra Ammara will classical piano , in the Poncan Theatre at 104 East Grand. Information=765-3971
10-19 Home National Bank Heritage Club members will go on a trip to Italy and Tuscany. Information and reservations=Lori Nuzum 763-5537.
11 WEDNESDAY FREE Blood Pressure Check at the McCord Senior Center at 115 East Mary Road. Information=Peggy Wilson 7629350.
11 WEDNESDAY 11AM FREE "Medicare and You" with presentation by Linda Clure at the Ponca City Senior Center at 319 West Grand. Information=Marie Trenary 763-8051.
11 WEDNESDAY 11:30AM The Ponca City Senior Center at 319 West Grand will serve an 11:30AM meal at the Center on Veterans Day.. Information=Marie Trenary 763-8051.
11 WEDNESDAY Veterans Day To Celebrate, from 4-7PM there will be a Mobile Museum at the Ponca City Library at Grand Avenue and 5th Street. The Mobil Museum preserves stories of German and Austrian Prinoners in the 250 Prisoner of War Camps in Midwest USA and their encounter with Americans during the days of World War Two. iniformation=767-0345
11 WEDNESDAY Noon Senior Circle members attend "Lunch and Learn" and hear Pat Bluebaugh, Diabetic Education Nurse, speak in Conference Room C in the Ponca City Regional Medical Center at 1900 North l4th. Information and reservations=Kathy Turner 765-8051.
11 WEDNESDAY 5:30PM Dinner served at St. Paul United Methodist Church (over age 12=$5) and a program (love offering) at 6:30PM by Gospel Musicians "Strange and Wonderful " at Hartford and Pecan. .
12 THURSDAY The Ponca Tribe Family Services Department will begin taking applications for LiHeap Heating Assistance at the Clylde Warrior Bilding in White Eagle. Information=Karen Little Cook 763-0135.
12 THURSDAY 9AM-1:30PM FREE The Tulsa Area Agency on Aging representative will be at the McCord Senior Center to explain the 2010 Plan D Medicare Program. She will also help Seniors to check on what programs are available and how they compare. If you want her to help you decide, bring a list of your medicines. Held at th McCord Senior Center at 115 East Mary Road in the Osage. Information=Peggy Wilson 762-9350.
12 THURSDAY 10AM-2PM The Autumn Harvest Hill Casserole and Bake Sale will be held by the UMWomen of St. Pauls UM Church at Pecan and Hartford. Lunch served from 11AM-1PM for $5. Carry-outs available.
12 THURSDAY 10:30AM FREE Wheatheart Council Meeting in the Ponca City Senior Center at 319 West Grand. Information=Fontella McAdams 767-1620.
12 THURSDAY 11:30AM-3:30PM You are invited to the 50 and Over Club which meets in the 4 Square Church's Building at 700 West Broadway on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Bring food items for the snack table. Information=765-9546.
12 THURSDAY 3PM Ponca City Senior Advisory Board will meet in the B.S. Barnes Room in City Hall at 516 East Grand Avenue. Hear about what is being planned for Senior Citizens in Ponca City. Share your ideas and appreciation.
12 THURSDAY 4-7PM Roosevelt Gradeschool will have a spaghetti dinner fundraiser at the Masonic Lodge on West Grand.Adults are $5 . Dine in or carry out.
12 THURSDAY 6:30PM Wah-Sha-She Homemakers at the McCord Senior Center at 115 East Mary Road in the Osage. Information=Peggy Wilson 762-9350.
12 THURSDAY 7PM The American Association of University Women will host a Scholarship Benefit card and game night at the First United Methodist Church Welcome Center at 6th and Central. In addition to cards and other games there will be desserts, coffee and tea, apple cider and door prizes. Cost is $10. Information Martha Williams 762-2069
12-15 RCB Bank Primetimers will travel to Branson, Missouri for the Holliday shows. Information=Kate Morton 762-5651.
12-23 RCB Bank Primetimers will travel to British Honduras. Information=Kate Morton 718-2709 or 762-5651.
13 FRIDAY 1-4PM AND SATURDAY 9AM-1PM. Craft Fair Do your early Christmas shopping for nice home made craft items at the Ponca City Senior Center at 319 East Grand.. Information=Marie Trenary 763-8051.
13-15 Couple Retreet at Camp McFadden with exploring, canoeing, fishing, archery, hiking and evening camp fires, weater permitting. Cost is $100 per couple includes lodgeing meals and activities. Information=Steven Jackson 762-9955.
13-14-15, 20-21 8PM Ponca Playhouse presents "A Talent for Murder" at 301 South First Street. Information=765-5360.
14 SATURDAY 6:30-10AM Pancake and Sausage Breakfast will be seved at the American Legion Building at 407 West South Avenue. Adults $5 and children $2, under 6 years= free.
14 SATURDAY 8AM- YMCA of Ponca City's Annual Turkey Trot 5K Race begins at 8:00 a.m. Registration is $25.00 with T-shirts for the first 50 registrants. 2K Family trot begins at 9:00 a.m. and registration is $2.00, with children 5 & under free. Run/Walk will start and end at Centennial Plaza on Grand Avenue, in front of City Hall. Information= 765-5417.
14 SATURDAY 9AM-4PM McCord School Craft Fair - Information= 765.2358 or 763-0658 1 mile South on McCord Road off Hi Way 60 East in the Osage.
14 SATURDAY 10AM FREE The public is invited to the performance of Story Tellers, Will Hill and Jehnean Washington, celebrating Native American Month at the Ponca City Public Library at 5th and Grand. Information=767-0345.
14 SATURDAY 10AM-4PM. FREE Planning a Birthday or Anniversary Party. Get some ideas at the Christmas Open House of AFFAIRS TO REMEMBER. Come sample their cakes, Connamon Rolls and Hors d' oeures at 217 North 2nd.
14 SATURDAY 5PM FREE Senior Citizen Square Dancing at the Ponca City Senior Center at 319 West Grand. Come learn a few dances or just enjoying seeing Seniors Square Dance. Information=Marie Trenary 763-8051.
14-15 SATURDAY-SUNDAY "Meet the Composer" Weekend will feature composer and conductor Z. Randall Stroope. He will lead a workshop on Saturday and Concert on Sunday at the First United Methodist Church, 6th and Central of the Ponca City Area Community Choir,"CASONO", and PoHi Chamber Choir. . Information=762-1681.
14-15 SATURDAY 7PM AND SUNDAY 2PM Blackwell Schools will present the Broadway HIt, "Guys and Dolls". in the High School Auditorium. $5 for adults and $2 for students.
14-15 SATURDAY 9AM-2PM AND SUNDAY 9AM-NOON. Ed and Donna Edwards from "Living Well"-with 23 years experience in Marriage Ministry will hold a "Marriage Tune-Up" two day Seminar at the Pioneer Bible Church at 301 North 3rd. Information=Rev Larry Harris at 491-0147 or 762-5669.
14-24 is Tobacco-Free Oklahoma Week. For help phone free 1-800-784-8669. You can request free information and patches or gum to help you.
14-February l5 Oklahoma Quail Hunting Season. Hunters need hunting license. Turkey season also opens on the l4th. For more information go to wildlifedepartment.com.
15 SUNDAY 10:30AM Thanksgiving Cantat Bell Choir will present a Contata at the Community Christian Church on West Grand under the direction of Joey Bradford. Refreshments will be served before the concert. .
15 SUNDAY 11:30AM Your are invited to the Sunday Morning Worship Service of the Albright United Methodist Church and to stay for a Thanksgiving Dinner in the Fellowship Hall. The Church is located at 128 South Palm Street sponsored by the Open Door Sunday School Class. Information=Chera Brewer 765-6432
15 SUNDAY 11:30-2PM OBI Blood Drive will be held a the Easernh Heights Christian Church at 5100 Lake Road.
15 SUNDAY 1PM Veterans of Foreign Wars and Auxiliary #1201 will have a Thanksgiving /Veterans Day Dinner at the Post Home on East Prospect. All veterans will be honored.
15 SUNDAY 1-5PM Historic Home and Building Tour. Tickets $10. Information 763-8082 or 765-2227. or 762-4414. Buildings are at #6 Hillcrest, 77 stoneridge, 100 Elmwood, and Pioneer Bible Church East of PC News and Grace Episcopal at 109 North l3th
15 SUNDAY 6PM FREE Choirs' Concert at the First United Methodist Church at 6th and Central. Features lst UMC Choir, Casono Chkoir, Ponca City Chamber Choir with Dr. Z. Randall Stroope and Andrew Stewart conducting. Information 762-6181.
16 MONDAY The annual Christmas Corner of home made crafts and other items for sale will be open today and each day till sold out at the McCord Senior Center at 115 East Mary Road in the Osage . Information=Peggy Wilson 762-9350.
16 MONDAY 12:30PM FREE Senior Citizen TURKEY Bingo at the Ponca City Senior Center at 319 West Grand. Information=Marie Trenary 763-8051.
16 MONDAY 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 and basketball shooting. Information=Terry Sherban 767-0432 at the Ponca City Park Department.
16-January 22 AUTUMN LEAF COLLECTION IN PONCA CITY. Three ways= (1) Up to ten bags of leaves per regular trash pick up day. (2) Loose leaves ,may be placed within 3 feet of street, but not in street and phone in your address to 767-0456 when ready to be picked up by vacume truck. (3)Special pickup costs $29 by phoning 767-0411. Ponca City also recommends a 4th way of getting rid of leaves=recycle them by mulching them with your lawnmower or a schreder to feed you lawn or garden. .
17 TUESDAY 10AM-2PM FREE A Health Fair with Memory Screening will be held in Conference Room C of the Ponca City Medical Center at 1900 North l4th. Information=Kathy Turner 765-8051.(Originally scheduled for the l8th)
17 TUESDAY NOON-5PM FREE Swine Flue H1N1 shots will be given today to any adult who is not alergic to eggs and does not have a cold or rash at the Kay County Health Center at 433 Fairview. Information=762-1641.
17 TUESDAY 2PM Senior Circle members will attend "Booklovers" at Brace Books where Kathy Turner will review "True Compass" by Edward Kennedy. Information=Kathy Turner 765-8051.
17 TUESDAY 6-8PM "Surviving the Holidays", a seminar for those who have lost loved ones will be held by Hospice of North Central Oklahoma at location to be announced in Blackwell. Soup and Sandwiches will be served. Information=762-9102
17 TUESDAY 7PM FREE Diabetes Support Group will hear Dr. Bill Hamilton speak on "Depression and Diabetes" in Room C of the Ponca City Medical Center at l900 North l4th. Information= dfoiles@cableone.net,
17 TUESDAY 7PM Kay County Commissioner, Steve Austin, will speak at the Kay Country Republican Party meeting in the Ponca City Library at 5th and Grand.
18 WEDNESDAY 10AM-2PM********* MOVED TO NOVEMBER 17TH******************* ***************** A Health Fair with Memory Screening will be held in Conference Room C of the Ponca City Medical Center at 1900 North l4th. Information=Kathy Turner 765-8051.
18 WEDNESDAY FREE Home Call Foot Clinic at the Ponca City Senior Center at 319 West Grand. Information=Marie Trenary 763-8051.
18 WEDNESDAY 11:30AM Wheatheart Thanksgiving Lunch in the Ponca City Senior Center at 319 West Grand. For reservations and information phone Fontella McAdams 767-1620.
18 WEDNESDAY 1PM FREE Chef of the Month = see them prepare it and then you eat it. Reservations and information=Marie Trenary 763-8051.
18 WEDNESDAY 5:30PM Senior Circle members will have "Dinner Out" at El Patio Restaurant. Information and reservations=Kathy Turner 765-8051.
18 WEDNESDAY 5:30PM St Paul United Methoidst Church will serve a dinner ($5 if over age 12), with a program by gospel musicians "Strange and Wonderfull" at 6:30PM( love offering) at Pecan and Hartford.
19 THURSDAY 10AM Senior Circle "Ambassadors" will meet and New Members will have lunch at 12PM in the Ponca City Medical Center Conference Room B. Information=Kathy Turner =765-8051.
19 THURSDAY 10:30AM FREE Live Gospel Music at the Ponca City Senior Center at 319 West Grand. Information=Marie Trenary 763-8051.
19 THURSDAY 11AM-12:30PM McCord Senior Center Thanksgiving Dinner at 115 East Mary Road in the Osage. $3.50 suggested Donation. Information=Peggy Wilson 762--9350.
19 THURSDAY 12:30PM FREE Book Review of "The ForgottenMan" at the Ponca City Senior Center at 319 West Grand. Information=Marie Trenary 763-8051.
19 THURSDAY 12:30-1:30PM.COME MEET THE NEW CEO OF THE TULSA AREA CHAPTER of the RED CROSS AT PONCA CITY AMERICAN RED CROSS , 216 E. GRAND AVE. (Tulsa Area Red Cross serves 18 Counties in North & Northeastern Oklahoma – Adair, Cherokee, Creek, Craig, Delaware, E. Kay, Mayes, N. McIntosh, Muskogee, NE Noble, Okfuskee, Okmulgee, Osage, Ottawa , Pawnee, Rogers, Tulsa , and Wagoner Counties) REFRESHMENTS WILL BE SERVED
19 THURSDAY 7PM Candidate for Oklahoma Attorney General, Jim Priest, will speak at the Kay County Democrats meting in the Daily Grind at 202 E. Grand.
19-22 7:30PM weekdays, 2pm Sunday "25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee". This Tony Award winning musical will be performed at Northern Oklahoma College Kinzer Performing Arts Center in Tonkawa.
20 FRIDAY 9:30AM FREE Senior Citizen exercise classes every Tuesday, Thursday and Friday in the Ponca City Senior Center at 319 West Grand. Information=Marie Trenary 763-8051
20 FRIDAY 12:45PM FREE The Public is invited to hear Sid Armstrong speak about Native American Art: A Personal Journey" in the Marland Grand Home at 1000 E. Grand. Sponsored by Daughters of the American Republic.
20 FRIDAY 6:30-9:30PM "Dinner and Dance at the "Chateau Marland" in the Marland Mansion on Monument Drive. The Blue Notes will play and WWII Veterans will be honored. $25 per person. l940s dress is encouraged. Information and reservations=620-222-4255.
20 FRIDAY 6PM FREE Progressive Pitch and other Table Games at the Ponca City Senior Center at 319 West Grand. Information=Marie Trenary 762-8051.
21 SATURDAY 10AM-5PM FREE You are invited to view the displays at the Conoco Museum at Elm and South Avenue. Information=Carla ONeill 765-8687.
21 SATURDAY 4:30PM FREE "Bird Buddies on an Owl Prowel". Meet at the Ponca City Library at 5th and Grand. All interested community members are welcome on our bird watching events. Information=Janet Hutchinson= 767-0345.
21-DECEMBER 6 16 Day Oklalhoma Deer Hunting Season. Hunting License required and Legasy permit if not included in License.
22 SUNDAY St. Paul's United Methodist Church invites you to their 8:30AM Contemporary Worship Service, 9:30AM Sunday School, and 10:45AM Traditional Worship Service at Pecan and Hartford Streets. Information=765-7512.
22 SUNDAY 10:45AM Free First Baptist Church will have 9 members of the Oklahoma Baptist University's Worship Band participatingin their Morning Worship Service.
22 SUNDAY 2PM FREE Dedication of the newly completed Habitat for Humanity house at 517 North 7th. You are also invited to see 300 North 9th where the foundation has been poured for the next Habitat for Humanity home. You can help on Thursday-Friday,Saturday from 8AM TO NOON. Materials, tools and instruction in building provided. Information=William Brigden 765-9611.
22 SUNDAY 5PM FREE Supper and Sunday Evening Focus on God Studies at the Albright United Methodist Church at 128 South Palm Street. Information=Chera Brewer 765-6432.
23 MONDAY 9AM Senior Circle members enjoy "Chair Exercises" in the Cafeteria of the Ponca City Medical Center at 1900 North l4th. Information=Kathy Turner 765-0508.
23 MONDAY 12:30PM FREE Senior Citizen Bingo in the Ponca City Senior Center at 319 West Grand. Information=763-8051.
23-24 MONDAY-TUESDAY Audition Notice for one man age 50-70 for production of "Proof" January 29-31,Feb5-6. Held at 301 South 1st Street. Information=765-5360.
24 TUESDAY 10-11:30AM FREE Country Notes play at McCord Senior Center 115 E. Mary Road in the Osage. Information=Peggy Wilson 762-9350.
24 TUESDAY 11AM City Service Retirees meet at the McCord Senior Center 115 Mary Road in the Osage. Information=762-9350.
24 TUESDAY 12:30PM FREE Senior Citizen Play Pitch at the McCord Senior Center at 115 East Mary Road in the Osage. Information=Peggy Wilson 762-9350.
24 TUESDAY 10AM You are invited to the Dorcas Quilting Group at the Albright United Methodist Church at 128 South Palm. Bring a dish to share at the noon Pot Luck Luncheon. Information=Chera Brewer 765-6432.
25 -WEDNESDAY 6PM FREE Community Tree Lighting at City Hall's Centennial Plaza - Join us for the kickoff of the holiday season. Information= 767-0430
25 WEDNESDAY 6:30-8PM FREE (following Community Tree Lighting) Festival of Angels "The Night The Lights Go On" Free Family Fun.... Join us at Lake Ponca Park offering free Hayrack Rides, Marshmallow Roasts, Hot Chocolate and Cookies. Supported by grant from Conoco Phillips. Other donations are accepted but not required. Information= 762-2273
25 - Dec. 30 FREE (though donations accepted)- Festival of Angels Lighting Display's - over 260 displays at 4 locations: the Grand Home, Lake Ponca Park, L.A. Cann Gardens and the Pioneer Woman. Visit our host angel at the Pioneer Woman to get your map of the other locations offering beautiful lighting . www.festivalofangels.net Contact: 762.2273
25-26-27 The McCord Senior Center at 115 East Mary Road will be closed. Meals will not be served these three days.
26 THURSDAY THANKSGIVING DAY.
The First Lutheran Church will serve a FREE Thanksgiving dinner from 11:30-1PM to anyone who comes to the Church at 1104 North 4th. Phone 762-1111 before November 26th for more information or to have the First Lutheran Church deliver a meal to a shut-in on Thanksgiving Day.
The Four Square Gospel Church will serve a FREE Thanksgiving dinner from 12-2PM . Persons may also pick up extra dinners that they plan to deliver to shut-ins. Please enter on the Chestnut Street entrance on the South side of the building where there is plenty of parking. Information= 762-2729.
26-27 Ponca City Sr. Center will be Closed. No meals served.
26-27 The Senior Circle office will be Closed.
27 FRIDAY 9AM-5PM FREE The Standing Bear Museum and Education Center is open at 6-1 Standing Bear Parkway.
27 FRIDAY 1-5PM Ponca City Art Center at 819 East Central. Admission is Free.
28 SATURDAY 10AM-5PM Marland's Grand Home is open for viewing. Also there is the DAR Museum , 101 Ranch Museum , Indian Museum, Oklahoma Flag Court. Adults $3, Children 6-16 $1. 27
28 SATURDAY 10AM-5PM Tour the EW Marland Estate at 901 Monument Road. It is free to residents with picture identification. Other Seniors pay $5. Adults $7.
28 SUNDAY First United Methodist Church invites you to their 9AM and 10AM Worship Services (10AM service is on Cable Channel 11) at 200 South 6th. Info
29 SUNDAY 9:30AM You are invited to the Grace Episcopal Church for their Holy Eucharist at Grand and l4th. Information=765-7609.
29 SUNDAY You are invited to the First Baptist Church at 5th and Central. Sunday School 9:30AM, Worship 10:45AM, and Evening Service at 6pm.
29 SUNDAY 2-4PM FREE Blackwell lst Presbyterian Church will have it's Animated Christmas Display open to the public. Information=580-363-1460.
30 MONDAY 9AM-9PM FREE Your Ponca City Public Library has magazines, newspapers, books, video movies, music and much more at 5th and Grand.
30 MONDAY 7-10PM Okie Jamboree featuring the Sunshine Playboys and dancing at the Moose Lodge 500 West Prospect. $5 per person.
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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 767-0345 Operated by Ponca City Cultural Services through the Library Board. Information= http://www.myponcacity.com/cms/City-Government/Departments/Library.aspxJanuary and Martha Hull, Adult Services Librarian.
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, 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 9:00AM =free exercise classes, 12:30PM most Tuesdays =Hand and Foot Canasta card games, Friday 6-8:30PM= Pitch Party and other table games. Sign up for free Line Dancing Class , Ballroom Dance Class and, writing and other classes including "Silver Troup" at 1pm on Thursdays that produces skits and other theatre productions, 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 required.=Fontella McAdams, Director 767-1620, Home Deliveries -Mon-Fri.available.= 767-1620. 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, ). 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: open 10AM-1:30PM Monday-Friday info= 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. Cost=$3.50 (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=12:30 Bingo (25 cents a card). Free blood pressure check on first 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.-Wed.-Fri 10:30-11:20 Senior Sneakers exercise Classes and their other YMCA activities are available to those who pay regular membership dues ($28 a month), or Free for Seniors who have certain "American Association of Retired Persons" or "Humana" and some other Medical Insurance policies. Information=765-5417.
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EXHIBITS IN PONCA CITY AREA
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 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 Muchmore Photography Exhibit and Competition runs through November 27.. Opening Reception will be Sunday November 8 from 2-4PM. The exhibit is open from 1-5pm Wednesday through Sundays at the Ponca City Art Center at 819 E 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. Information= 767-0345
PIONEER WOMAN MUSEUM open Mondays- Saturdays=10AM-5PM. CLOSED Sundays and holidays(Dec.25,26,27 closed) $3 admission( $2.50 Sr. Citizens). Located on 701 Monument Road Information=765-6108 Nov 7 Demonstations of Fiber Art.
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
