RECPLEX NEWS 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 Batman and Robin is playing Thursday, June 3. o Wonder Woman is playing Saturday, June 19.

RED CROSS LIFEGUARD CERTIFICATION

• Learn how to effectively prevent and respond to water emergencies with the American Red Cross lifeguard training. This course designed to arm you with the skills and knowledge to prepare you for a variety of scenarios in and around the water. With this lifeguard training, you will learn how quick response times and effective preparation are vital to being a lifeguard while also understanding the crucial elements in helping to prevent drownings and injuries.

• Class dates are May 22 and 23. This is a 2-day class on Saturday and Sunday and meet from 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. each day.

• For ages 15 and up. The cost is $150.00 per participant.

• Register online thru May 16 at: www.poncacityok.gov/parksandrec-registration

SAFESITTER BABYSITTING ESSENTIALS

• Safesitter Babysitting Essentials in the RecPlex Art Studio is designed to prepare students to be safe when they’re home alone, watching younger siblings or babysitting. This instructor-led class is filled with fun games and role-playing exercises.

• This is a two-day class on May 21 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. and May 22 from 9:00 a.m. to noon.

• For 6th thru 8th grade age participants. The cost is $75.00 per participant.

• Register online thru May 14 at: www.poncacityok.gov/parksandrec-registration

FREE YOUTH FISHING CLINIC

• Ponca City Parks and Recreation is partnering with the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife to host a FREE fishing clinic for youth. Learn the tricks of baiting hooks, making perfect casts and how to reel in the “big ones”.

• This clinic is on Tuesday, June 1, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on the Marland Mansion Estate grounds.

• For ages 5-12 years old. All youth who are interested in attending must pre-register.

• Register online thru May 29 at: www.poncacityok.gov/parksandrec-registration

GIRLS VOLLEYBALL SUMMER CAMP 3rd THRU 7TH GRADE

• 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 Tuesday thru Thursday, June 1-3 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 for each camp.

• Register online thru May 28 at: www.poncacityok.gov/parksandrec-registration

JUNE 2021 CORNHOLE TOURNAMENT

• Come join in on one of the most popular outdoor games at the annual Cornhole Tournament at the Replex! Find your own doubles partner, or register individually for the blind draw and be paired up with someone new. It is a double elimination tournament with prizes awarded to first and second places.

• Saturday, June 12, starting at 10:00 a.m., on the RecPlex West Lawn

• For ages 16 and up. Cost is $15.00 for individuals and $20.00 for teams.

• Register online thru June 1 at: www.poncacityok.gov/parksandrec-registration

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.

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

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

YOUTH BASKETBALL CAMP

• Coaches and players from the high school will put campers through a series of drills and cmopetitions 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 ART CAMP AT THE RECPLEX

• Unleash your child’s inner artist at the RecPlex’s Youth Art Camp! In this 4-day camp, students will explore a different medium each day with instruction from a professional artist. Students will learn and express their creativity in acrylics, water color, printmaking and pottery. All supplies for the camp are provided and each registrant will receive a camp t-shirt.

• This camp is Monday thru Thursday, June 14-17, from 10:30 a.m. to noon at the Rec-Plex Artist Studio.

• For 4th thru 8th grade age participants. The cost is $75.00 per participant.

• Register online thru June 1 at: www.poncacityok.gov/parksandrec-registration

YOUTH CHESS CAMP AT THE RECPLEX

• Whether your child is a casual chess player or tournament participant, this exciting enrichment camp will improve every child’s game. Chess has many benefits for children and can be the avenue for growth and development in many ways. The camp instructor uses a range of teaching tools that keep the student engaged and having fun while learning the game. Each registrant will receive a camp t-shirt.

• This camp is Monday thru Thursday, June 21-24, from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the RecPlex Artist Studio.

• For 5th thru 9th grade age participants. The cost is $25.00 per participant.

• Register online thru June 1 at: www.poncacityok.gov/parksandrec-registration

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 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/parksandrec-registration

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

RECPLEX YOUTH SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

• Youth sports or youth programs are eligible for youth scholarships at the RecPlex. No funds will go to monthly memberships for youth or adults. The participant shall pay $15.00 for any youth sport or program if appropriate Proof of Need has be presented and funds are available.

• Applicants are required to provide in person the Proof of Need listed below to the Parks and Recreation office at the RecPlex between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. and must talk with the Secretary or the Membership Specialist.

• Eligibility Criteria, Parent/ Guardian of youth participant must:

• Request scholarship prior to registration deadline

• Provide Proof of Need from one of the following:

• o Involvement in Free or Reduced Lunch Program

o Involvement in the Temporary Assistants for Needy Families Program from Oklahoma

• Department of Human Services

o Involvement in a group home subsequent to the minor being judicially place in the

• custody of the Oklahoma Department of Human Services

RECPLEX FEATURES

• State of the Art Strength and Cardio Equipment

• Family Pool with Spiral Water Slide

• 6-lane, 25-yard Competition Lap Pool

• Steam, Sauna and Whirpool

• Supervised KidZone

• 2.5 Basketball Courts

• Fitness Classes for all ages and abilitiies

• Outdoor Walking and Jogging Trails

• 3 Racquetball Courts

• Elevated 3-lane Track

• Baseball, Soccer and Multi-Use Fields

• 40-foot Rock Climbing Wall for all skill levels

• Program Studios, Wellness Classrooms and Art Studio

RECPLEX HOURS OF OPERATION

Monday through Friday 5:00 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.

Saturday

6:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Sunday

6:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m..

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

PONCA CITY SENIOR CENTER NEWS

MONDAY, MAY 17

Exercise, 8:00 a.m.

Contract Bridge, 12:30 p.m.

Duplicate Bridge, 1:00 p.m.

New Line Dance Class, 5:30 p.m.

Senior Diner, 11:30 a.m., $3.00, French Toast, Eggs, Sausage

French Toast, Eggs, Sausage

TUESDAY, MAY 18

Exercise, 8:00 a.m.

Line Dance Class, 2:00 p.m.

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

WEDNESDAY, MAY 19

Exercise, 8:00 a.m.

Paint Class, 1:00 p.m.

English as a Second Language, 5:00 p.m.

Senior Diner, 11:30 a.m., $3.00, Loaded Baked Potato

THURSDAY, MAY 20

Exercise, 8:00 a.m.

Bingo, 12:30 p.m.

Line Dancing, 2:00 p.m.

Senior Diner, 11:30 a.m., $3.00, Hot Chicken Salad

FRIDAY, MAY 21

Exercise, 8:00 a.m.

Mystery Bus Trip, 10:30 a.m. Senior Diner, 11:30 a.m., $3.00,

Senior Diner, 11:30 a.m., $3.00, Tomato Soup or Vegetable Soup

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.

MYSTERY BUS TRIP MAY 21

The Senior Center will have a “Mystery Bus Trip” on Friday, May 21. The bus will leave at 10:30 a.m. from the Senior Center and head north. Lunch will be in Arkansas City, and then the mystery begins! The cost is $10.00 which includes lunch. Contact the Senior Center for reservations at 580-763-8051. Contact: Marie Trenary, Senior Center Program Specialist, 580- 763-8051

LEW WENTZ GOLF COURSE

MONDAY, MAY 17

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

TUESDAY, MAY 18

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

WEDNESDAY, MAY 19

Drink Specials: All drink prices reduced, all day.

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

ST. MARY CATHOLIC CHURCH

St. Francis of Assisi Guild brunch meeting Wednesday, May 19th at 9:30 am in the McGurk Room.

It has been over a year since we have met and this will be our only gathering until September.

We hope to see members and guests there!

MEETING ANNOUNCED

The Daughters of the American Revolution will meet Friday, May 21 at 12 noon at the Ponca City Country Club, according to Regent Cecelia Schieber.

Etta Reid, South Central Division Chair of American Heritage will present a program on “Writing Your Family History”. Hostesses for the Luncheon are Carol Bouldin, Dana Hines Cecelia Schieber. Reserva

Cecelia Schieber. Reservations are requested.