Mondays, 3wks, 5/19 - 6/9, 11a - 12:30p

Format: Participation

Facilitator: Lesley St.John
Location: Various
À La Carte Price: $10

Note: Participants pay for own meals.

 

In this course, we’ll meet weekly for lunch at a different locally owned restaurant with patio dining. At each one, we’ll learn about the history of the restaurant, the owner, the food and how the menu was inspired. Most importantly, we’ll eat.

 

Planned locations:  

5/19: The Bradford House Restaurant

6/2: The Press in the Plaza District

6/9: Hall's Pizza Kitchen

 

Mondays, 4wks, 5/19 - 6/16, 1:30 - 3:30p

Format: Lecture
Instructor: Anna Davis, Historical interpreter and editor
Location: Epworth Villa
À La Carte Price: $25

Recommended reading: The Real Wild West by Michael Wallis (ISBN 0312263813)

 

Oklahoma has a rich history with Wild West Shows, from Pawnee Bill to Tom Mix. Join us to explore the amazing history of Wild West Shows and how they helped to shape popular culture and our American heroes. Stillwater's own pioneer history plays a role in these shows, from Captain David L. Payne to Captain Couch. Topics we’ll explore are Pawnee Bill and May Lillie, 101 Ranch, Tom Mix, Lucille Mulhall and Buffalo Bill. 

Tuesdays, 4wks, 5/20 - 6/10, 2:00 - 3:00p

Format: Presentation
Instructor: Joe Dorman
Location: Epworth Villa
À La Carte Price: $20

 

Curious about how laws are made in Oklahoma?

Join us for an engaging exploration of Oklahoma’s State Government and how you can effectively participate in the legislative process.

This course will cover:

• • The structure and role of Oklahoma’s legislative branch

  • How different levels of governments, along with the executive and judicial branches, work with the Legislature

  • How to read and understand Oklahoma state legislation

  • Strategies for being an effective advocate with legislators

Wednesday, 4wks, 5/21 - 6/11, 10:00a - 12:00p

Format: Participation
Instructor: Dr. Cristina Pickle DNP, RN
Location: 3350 Bungalow Cove Edmond, OK 73034 
À La Carte Price: $25  

Materials Fee: $15 for 2025 Rule Card

 

In this class, you will learn to: 

Identify Items needed for American Mah Jongg. Set up the wall of tiles for American Mah Jongg. Pick a dealer to break the wall of tiles. Deal tiles. Arrange the tiles on a rack for strategic play. Read and interpret the American Mah Jongg Playing Card. Exchange tiles by doing the "Charleston" tile swap. Begin play. Call a pause. Trade for an exposed Joker. How to Mah Jongg.

Thursday, 1wk, 5/22, 10a - 12p

Format: Tour
Tour guide: Location Staff
Location: Scissortail Park 
Additional Fee: (applies to all membership types): $10

Notes: Lunch is not included and there is a max of 10 people. 

 

Silver Flyers Golf Cart tour of the park. Scissortail Park is a 70-acre urban oasis extending from the core of downtown Oklahoma City to the shore of the Oklahoma River. You’re probably most familiar with the Skydance Bridge that connects two sections of the park across I-40.  

Afterwards, we’ll lunch at Social Capital (517 S. Hudson), Oklahoma’s craft beer headquarters with a rooftop patio overlooking Scissortail Park. Since this is an all-outdoor day, dress for rain, wind, and maybe bring a blanket for the golf cart ride if you run cold.  

 

 

Friday, 1wk, 5/30, starts at 10am

Format: Tour
Facilitator: Lesley St.John
Location: Guthrie (various)
Additional Fee: (applies to all membership types): $25

Note: Lunch is not included. The tour will last approximately 2 hours. More specifics will be provide via email.

 

Join us for this visit to Oklahoma’s first capital. Points in interest include the Oklahoma Territorial Museum and Carnegie Library, plus the Guthrie Scottish & Masonic Center. We’ll stop by the pharmacy museum and have a cute lunch at Stables Cafe, with time for candy and antique shopping.