RECPLEX NEWS FAMILY HEALTH & FITNESS DAY

• The RecPlex will be taking part in the National Recreation and Parks Association’s Family Health & Fitness Day. The community is invited to take part by visiting the RecPlex for a FREE open house. Visitors will be able to take a tour, take part in a fitness class, enjoy the aquatics area or partake of any of the other amenitites the facility has to offer. There will be a variety of drawings and contests made available thoroughout the day.

• This event is on Saturday, June 12, from 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

MOVIES ON THE LAWN

• This FREE event is back at the RecPlex lawn! Bring your lawn chairs, blankets and bug spray. Youth and teens under the age of 14 are asked to have adult supervision. Please practice proper social distancing. The lawn opens at 8:00 p.m. and the movie starts at dusk.

o Wonder Woman is playing Saturday, June 19.

ADULT TENNIS LESSONS

• These 2-hour lessons are for adults 18 and older at the Wally Smith Tennis Center.

• Lessons are on Tuesdays, June 8, 22, 29 and July 6, 13, 20, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

• The cost is $15.00 per lesson.

• Register online at: www. poncacityok.gov/parksandrecregistration

KAYAK LESSONS

• Do you want to learn the fundamentals of kayaking? These beginner lessons will teach you important safety practices, identify the different types of equipment, the basic strokes and techniques that are fundamental to all types of kayaking.

• Lesson dates are on Mondays, June 14, June 28 and July 12, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at the Kayak Barn at Lake Ponca.

• For ages 13 and up. The cost is $25.00 per lesson.

• Register online at: www. poncacityok.gov/parksandrecregistration

KAYAK SUNRISE TOURS

• Take a tour of beautiful Lake Ponca at sunrise. The kayak and the life jacket will be provided, just bring something to drink and your love of the outdoors!

• Tour dates are on Thursdays, June 17 thru July 22, from 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. at the Kayak Barn at Lake Ponca.

• For ages 18 and up. The cost is $30.00 per tour date. Ages 50 and older are FREE!

• Register online at: www. poncacityok.gov/parksandrecregistration

YOUTH BASKETBALL CAMP

• Coaches and players from the high school will put campers through a series of drills and competitions to improve their fundamental skills. Registrants will receive a free t-shirt.

• The camp is Monday thru Wednesday, June 28-30 from 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m., at the RecPlex.

• For 3rd thru 7th grade age participants. The cost is $55.00 per participant.

• Register online thru June 21 at: www.poncacityok.gov/parksandrec-registration

YOUTH TENNIS CAMP

• These 4-day summer camps are throughout June and July for ages 5-17. Each session will put campers through a series of drills and competitions to help improve their fundamental skills. Registrants can sign up for multiple session for additional training. Registrants will receive a free t-shirt.

• The camps are Monday thru Thursday, at the Wally Smith Tennis Center.

• The cost is $40.00 per participant for each camp.

• Register online at: www. poncacityok.gov/parksandrecregistration

Age Group: 5-6 years 7-12 years 13-17 years

FIREWORKS SHOW CELEBRATION AT WENTZ

• Watch the Annual Ponca City Independence Day Fireworks Show at Wentz Pool! There will be hotdogs and hamburgers for sale, swimming, and a beautiful view of the fireworks show. There will only be 150 tickets available for the event, so don’t miss out! Grills and coolers are allowed.

• The fun begins on Sunday, July 4th at 6:30 p.m., the pool will close at 9:00 p.m., and the fireworks show starts at 9:50 p.m.

• For all ages. The cost is $15.00 per person.

• Register online thru July 4 at: www.poncacityok.gov/parksandrec-registration

Contact: Eric Newell, Parks and Recreation Director, 580-767-0430

DOG OBEDIENCE CLASS

• Whether you have a new dog or a dog who could use a brush-up on manners, this once-weekly basic dog obedience class is a great way to build a foundation of skills that will benefit you and your dog. This class is for dogs 12 weeks or older.

• Classes are every Saturday, July 10, 17, 24 and 31, from 2:00 p.m to 3:00 p.m. at Unity Gym.

• For ages 8 and up. Attendees 13 years and younger require an adult present. The cost for the

4-week class is $100.00.

• Register online thru July 6 at: www.poncacityok.gov/parksandrec-registration

YOUTH SWIM LESSONS

• Youth swim classes are for students 3-13 years and will include 8 30-minute classes of group instruction (Monday thru Thursday) with a ratio of no more than 1 instructor to 5 students.

• The cost is $55.00 per student, per session.

• TADPOLE – WORKING ON WATER ADJUSTMENT – Child has little or no water experience.

• FROG – WORKING ON MOBILITY AND BEGINNING ENTRANCE – Glide unassisted on their front and

back, travel 15 feet using beginning paddling, demonstrate a streamline kick on their front and back, float unassisted on

back, float unassisted on their front and back for 10 seconds.

• TURTLE – WORKING ON BODY POSITION – Go underwater willingly with no hesitation, float

assisted on front and back, follow directions, jump in – go underwater – and be caught, demonstrate comfort in the entire pool environment.

PONCA CITY SENIOR CENTER NEWS

MONDAY, JUNE 14

Exercise, 8:00 a.m.

Contract Bridge, 12:30 p.m.

Line Dance Class, 5:30 p.m.

Senior Diner, 11:30 a.m., $3.00, Sloppy Joes

TUESDAY, JUNE 15

Exercise, 8:00 a.m.

Bingo HealthMarket, 12:30 p.m.

Line Dance Class, 2:00 p.m.

Senior Diner, 11:30 a.m., $3.00,

Biscuits, Sausage Gravy, Orange Juice

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 16

Exercise, 8:00 a.m. Contract

Bridge, 12:30 p.m. Pitch, 12:30 p.m.

Senior Diner, 11:30 a.m., $3.00, Lasagna

THURSDAY, JUNE 17

Exercise, 8:00 a.m.

Line Dancing, 2:00 p.m.

Senior Diner, 11:30 a.m., $3.00,

Ham and Beans, Cornbread

FRIDAY, JUNE 18

Exercise, 8:00 a.m.

Friday Night Games, 5:00 p.m.

Senior Diner, 11:30 a.m., $3.00, Goulash

SENIOR DINER

The Senior Diner is open for meals on-site and drive-thru. Reservations are REQUIRED for on-site AND drive-thru, and due by 3:00 p.m. the prior day. Drive-thru meals can be picked up at 11:45 a.m.

Contact: Natalie Elwood, Senior Center Program Specialist, 580-763-8051

PONCA CITY LIBRARY NEWS TUESDAY, JUNE 14

Paper Craft – Paper Forest Animals, all ages, 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 15

Story Time, “Picnic Time!”,

Ages 0-5, 10:30 a.m.

SATURDAY, JUNE 19

Grow With Google, 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.

Visit www.poncacityok.gov/155/library for more Ponca City

Library activities and events.

Contact: Holly LaBossiere,

Library Director, 580-767-0345

LEW WENTZ GOLF COURSE

MONDAY, JUNE 14

Senior Day: Those 60+ get an 18-hole cart for the 9-hole rate.

TUESDAY, JUNE 15

Ladies Day: Ladies get an 18-hole cart for the 9-hole rate.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 16

Drink Specials: All drink prices reduced, all day.

Contact: Rod Alexander, Golf Pro, 580-767-0433.

PARKS AND RECREATION NEWS AMBUC POOL, WENTZ POOL, AND RECPLEX HOURS OF OPERATION

AMBUC Pool

Open Swim is held from 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday. The pool is closed on Wednesday for maintenance.

Open Swim Admission is $2.00 for adults and $1.00 for children, age 12 and under.

All children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by an adult.

Senior/Adult Lap Swim is held from 10:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday.

Senior/Adult Lap Swim Admission is $1.00 for adults.

Wentz Pool

Open Swim is held from 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. The pool is closed on Monday for maintenance.

Admission is $2.00 for adults. Admission is $1.00 for children, age 12 and under.

All children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by an adult.

Wentz Pool will be closed to the public June 14-18, 2021.

Individuals may purchase pool passes for AMBUC Pool and Wentz Pool from the Ponca City RecPlex. Pool Passes are 25 swims for $20.00.

Active RecPlex memberships allows access to both Wentz and AMBUC Pool.

VFW FLEA MARKET

VFW Flea Market, every Sunday, Dawn to Noon.

Breakfast and lunch served. One free booth space to first timers, first responders and veterans. 580.761.2431 for details.

PICK TRANSPORTATION BEGINS JUNE 14 IN PONCA CITY

PICK Transportation is a mobility on demand, curb to curb service provided within 21 Oklahoma rural community city limits. Service will be available in Ponca City beginning June 14 and operation hours are Monday through Friday, from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. and Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The cost will be $3.00 for each oneway trip.

The service area is basically within the city limits of Ponca City, including Lake Ponca Beach. Drivers will be employees of United Community Action Program/Cimarron Transit, and will have the same preemployement testing requirements, training requirements and rules they must follow. The local Cimarron Transit fleet will be used for this project and the vehicles will be American With Disabilities Act compliant.

This is a 12-month pilot project. Cimarron Transit partnered with RouteMatch, Pelivan Transit, KI BOIS Transit and JAMM Transit to apply for an Innovative Mobility Initiiative Grant through United States Department of Transportation with the goal of inclusive, affordable and spontaneous access to public transit for all. This project is supported by Federal Transportation Authority and Oklahoma Department of Transportation.

Cimarron Transit will be utilizing the UBER app. Riders will download the UBER app and select the PICK Transportation. The selections will indicate all available choices and the associated costs. Each ride will be a shared ride, using predictive technology, the app will direct the driver on the route where there will likely be other riders along the route. There is an integrated payment feature, in which riders will pay for the ride online. If the rider is unbanked, they can purchase an UBER gift card for this purpose. During the pilot period, there is a call center in which the rider can call to schedule the trip, if they are unbanked and do not have a smart phone or internet access.

For Ponca City Information call 918-762-3041 ext. 181