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LUNCH MENU

**Reservations are required for Lunch- 405-390-8040**

***New Senior Center Hours ***

Center Hours: Monday- Thursday from 9 am to 4 pm and Fridays from 9am-1 pm

April 2024 Calendar

 April 1 (Monday)

10 am- BINGO- Lunch reservation required (Location- Senior Center)

11:30 am- Senior Lunch (Location- Senior Center)

1:00 pm- 4 pm- Center is open to all seniors for socializing and independent activities in the center.

April 2 (Tuesday)

10:00 am- Devotion (Location- Senior Center)

11:30 am- Senior Lunch (Location- Senior Center)

1:00 pm- 4 pm- Center is open to all seniors for socializing and independent activities in the center.

12-2 pm - EOCRC Food Pantry- (Location- Eastern Oklahoma County Resource Center)

April 3 (Wednesday)

10 am- Workshop Title:  Social Security Administration, Presented By:  Social Security Admin. Office (Location- Senior Center)

Stay up-to-date on changes to social security laws and the formulas impacting your social security income by joining us for an informative session. Get your questions answered and engage with a live representative to ensure you have a clear understanding of your benefits. Please register for this workshop- contact Lorna at 405-390-8040.

11:30 am- Senior Lunch (Location- Senior Center)

1:00 pm- Tai Chi- (Location- Choctaw Library)

1:30 pm- Knitting/ Crocheting Group with instruction (Location- Senior Center)

1:00 pm- 4 pm- Center is open to all seniors for socializing and independent activities in the center.

April 4 (Thursday)

10:00 am- BINGO- Lunch reservation required. (Location- Senior Center)

11:30 am- Senior Lunch (Location- Senior Center)

1:30 pm- OSU Community Nutrition Education Program (Location- Senior Center)-

This program will educate and empower limited resource seniors to improve nutrition and physical activity behaviors. You must join the program before the second class to participate. Please call to reserve a seat.

12-3 pm- EOCRC Food Pantry- (Location- Eastern Oklahoma County Resource Center)

April 5 (Friday)

10:00 am- Games and Snacks (Location- Senior Center)

10:15 am- Yoga ( location- Choctaw Library)

11:30 am- Senior Lunch (Location- Senior Center)

Center closes at 1 pm on Fridays

April 6 (Saturday)

2:00pm- PRESSED FLOWER BOOKMARKS (Location- Choctaw Library) contact the library for registration- (405)390-8418.

April 7 (Sunday)

2 pm- Page Turners (Location- Choctaw Library)

April 8 (Monday)

9:15 am- SALT- Seniors and Law Enforcement Together (Location- Choctaw Police Dept)

10 am- BINGO- Lunch reservation required (Location- Senior Center)

11:30 am - Senior Lunch (Location- Senior Center)

1:00 pm- 4 pm- Center is open to all seniors for socializing and independent activities in the center.

April 9 (Tuesday)

10:00 am- Devotion (Location- Senior Center)

11:30 am- Senior Lunch (Location- Senior Center)

1:00 pm- Painting Class with instruction- (Location- Senior Center) 6 spots available- please call to enroll- 405-390-8040 (CURRENTLY FULL)

12-2 pm - EOCRC Food Pantry- (Location- Eastern Oklahoma County Resource Center)

April 10 (Wednesday)

10 am- CaptionCall- Presented by Caption call. (Location- Senior Center)

Discover CaptionCall, a lifeline for individuals with hearing loss, providing essential captions for effective phone communication. Explore how this service works, learn about its no-cost feature, and uncover steps to enhance your conversations today.

11:30 am- Senior Lunch (Location- Senior Center)

1:00 pm- Tai Chi- (Location- Choctaw Library)

1:30 pm- Knitting/ Crocheting Group with instruction (Location- Senior Center)

1:00 pm- 4 pm- Center is open to all seniors for socializing and independent activities in the center.

April 11 (Thursday)

10:00 am- BINGO- Lunch reservation required. (Location- Senior Center)

11:30 am- Senior Lunch (Location- Senior Center)

1:30 pm- OSU Community Nutrition Education Program (Location- Senior Center)-

This program will educate and empower limited resource seniors to improve nutrition and physical activity behaviors. You must join the program before the second class to participate. Please call to reserve a seat. 405-390-8040

12-3 pm - EOCRC Food Pantry- (Location- Eastern Oklahoma County Resource Center)

April 12 (Friday)

10:00 am- Games and Snacks (Location- Senior Center)

10:15 am- Yoga ( location- Choctaw Library)

11:30 am- Senior Lunch (Location- Senior Center)

Center closes at 1 pm on Fridays

 April 15 (Monday)

10 am- BINGO- Lunch reservation required. (Location- Senior Center)

11:30 am- Senior Lunch (Location- Senior Center)

**No afternoon activities- center will close at 1 pm

April 16 (Tuesday)

10:00 am- Devotion (Location- Senior Center)

11:30 am- Senior Lunch (Location- Senior Center)

**No afternoon activities- center will close at 1 pm

12-2 pm - EOCRC Food Pantry- (Location- Eastern Oklahoma County Resource Center)

April 17 (Wednesday)

10 am- Knitting and Crocheting with Instruction (Location- Senior Center)

11:30 am- Senior Lunch (Location- Senior Center)

1:00 pm- Tai Chi- (Location- Choctaw Library)

**No afternoon activities- center will close at 1 pm

April 18 (Thursday)

10:00 am- BINGO- Lunch reservation required. (Location- Senior Center)

11:30 am- Senior Lunch (Location- Senior Center)

**No afternoon activities- center will close at 1 pm

12-3 pm - EOCRC Food Pantry- (Location- Eastern Oklahoma County Resource Center)

April 19 (Friday)

10:00 am- Games and Snacks (Location- Senior Center)

10:15 am- Yoga ( location- Choctaw Library)

11:30 am- Senior Lunch (Location- Senior Center)

Center closes at 1 pm on Fridays

 April 22 (Monday)

10 am- BINGO- Lunch reservation required. (Location- Senior Center)

11:30 am- Senior Lunch (Location- Senior Center)

1:00 pm- 4 pm- Center is open to all seniors for socializing and independent activities in the center.

April 23 (Tuesday)

10:00 am- Devotion (Location- Senior Center)

11:30 am - Senior Lunch (Location- Senior Center)

1:00 pm- Painting Class with instruction- (Location- Senior Center) 6 spots available- please call to enroll- 405-390-8040

12-2 pm - EOCRC Food Pantry- (Location- Eastern Oklahoma County Resource Center)

April 24 (Wednesday)

10 am- SINGO BINGO (Location- Senior Center) Presented By:  Archwell Health

Description: Are you a fan of bingo and music? Join us for a delightful fusion of both! Listen to classic tunes, recall the song titles and singers, and mark them on your bingo card. Win a prize when you achieve bingo. It's a truly enjoyable experience!

11:30 am- Senior Lunch (Location- Senior Center)

1:30 pm- Knitting/ Crocheting Group with instruction (Location- Senior Center)

1:00 pm- 4 pm- Center is open to all seniors for socializing and independent activities in the center.

April 25 (Thursday)

10:00 am- BINGO- Lunch reservation required. (Location- Senior Center)

11:30 am- Senior Lunch (Location- Senior Center)

1:30 pm- OSU Community Nutrition Education Program (Location- Senior Center)-

This program will educate and empower limited resource seniors to improve nutrition and physical activity behaviors. You must join the program before the second class to participate. Please call to reserve a seat.

12-3 pm - EOCRC Food Pantry- (Location- Eastern Oklahoma County Resource Center)

April 26 (Friday)

10:00 am- Games and Snacks (Location- Senior Center)

10:15 am- Yoga ( location- Choctaw Library)

11:30 am- Senior Lunch (Location- Senior Center)

Center closes at 1 pm on Fridays

 April 29 (Monday)

10 am- BINGO- Lunch reservation required. (Location- Senior Center)

11:30 am- Senior Lunch (Location- Senior Center)

1:30 pm- Matter of Balance (MOB) (Location- Senior Center) presented by Oklahoma Healthy Aging Initiative (OHAI)

Description: Many seniors fear falling, leading to activity restrictions that worsen physical weakness and increase the risk of falls. The Matter of Balance class teaches participants to perceive falls as manageable, set activity goals, implement home safety measures, and practice exercises to improve strength and balance. This six-week class meets weekly. Registration is required- contact Lorna at 405-390-8040.

April 30 (Tuesday)

10:00 am- Devotion (Location- Senior Center)

11:30 am- Senior Lunch (Location- Senior Center)

1:00 pm- 4 pm- Center is open to all seniors for socializing and independent activities in the center.

12-2 pm- EOCRC Food Pantry- (Location- Eastern Oklahoma County Resource Center)

May 2024 Calendar

May 1 (Wednesday)

10 am- Knitting and Crocheting with Instruction (Location- Senior Center)

11:30 am - Senior Lunch (Location- Senior Center)

1:00 pm- Tai Chi- (Location- Choctaw Library)

1:30 pm- Knitting/ Crocheting Group with instruction (Location- Senior Center)

1:00 pm- 4 pm- Center is open to all seniors for socializing and independent activities in the center.

May 2 (Thursday)

10:00 am-BINGO- Lunch reservation required. (Location- Senior Center)

11:30 am- Senior Lunch (Location- Senior Center)

1:00 pm- 4 pm- Center is open to all seniors for socializing and independent activities in the center.

12-3 pm - EOCRC Food Pantry- (Location- Eastern Oklahoma County Resource Center)

May 3 (Friday)

10:00 am- Games and Snacks (Location- Senior Center)

10:15 am- Yoga ( location- Choctaw Library)

11:30 am- Senior Lunch (Location- Senior Center)

Center closes at 1 pm on Fridays

May 5th ( Sunday)

2 pm- Page Turners (Location- Choctaw Library)

 May 6 (Monday)

10 am- BINGO- Lunch reservation required. (Location- Senior Center)

11:30 am- Senior Lunch (Location- Senior Center)

1:30 pm- Matter of Balance (MOB) (Location- Senior Center) presented by Oklahoma Healthy Aging Initiative (OHAI)

Description: Many seniors fear falling, leading to activity restrictions that worsen physical weakness and increase the risk of falls. The Matter of Balance class teaches participants to perceive falls as manageable, set activity goals, implement home safety measures, and practice exercises to improve strength and balance. This six-week class meets weekly. Registration is required- contact Lorna at 405-390-8040.

May 7 (Tuesday)

10:00 am- Devotion (Location- Senior Center)

11:30 am- Senior Lunch (Location- Senior Center)

1:00 pm- Painting Class with instruction- (Location- Senior Center) 6 spots available- please call to enroll- 405-390-8040

12-2 pm - EOCRC Food Pantry- (Location- Eastern Oklahoma County Resource Center)

May 8 (Wednesday)

10 am- Knitting and Crocheting with Instruction (Location- Senior Center)

11:30 am- Senior Lunch (Location- Senior Center)

1:00 pm- Tai Chi- (Location- Choctaw Library)

1:30 pm- Knitting/ Crocheting Group with instruction (Location- Senior Center)

1:00 pm- 4 pm- Center is open to all seniors for socializing and independent activities in the center.

May 9 (Thursday)

10:00 am- BINGO- Lunch reservation required. (Location- Senior Center)

11:30 am- Senior Lunch (Location- Senior Center)

  1:30 pm- Oklahoma State Representatives- Presented By:  Representatives John George & Robert Manger (Location- Senior Center)

Stay informed about recent and pending legislation affecting senior citizens by attending our upcoming town hall-style meeting, where you'll have the opportunity to engage directly with your representatives and address any concerns. As legislators are still in session, the event date may shift unexpectedly, so reserve your seat today to ensure you receive timely updates and notifications of any changes. Don't miss this chance to stay involved and make your voice heard! Contact Lorna at 405-390-8040 to reserve your spot.

12-3 pm - EOCRC Food Pantry- (Location- Eastern Oklahoma County Resource Center)

May 10 (Friday)

10:00 am- Games and Snacks (Location- Senior Center)

10:15 am- Yoga ( location- Choctaw Library)

11:30 am- Senior Lunch (Location- Senior Center)

Center closes at 1 pm on Fridays

 May 13 (Monday)

9:15 am- SALT- Seniors and Law Enforcement Together (Location- Choctaw Police Dept)

10:00 am- BINGO- Lunch reservation required. (Location- Senior Center)

11:30 am- Senior Lunch (Location- Senior Center)

1:30 pm- Matter of Balance (MOB) (Location- Senior Center) presented by Oklahoma Healthy Aging Initiative (OHAI)

Description: Many seniors fear falling, leading to activity restrictions that worsen physical weakness and increase the risk of falls. The Matter of Balance class teaches participants to perceive falls as manageable, set activity goals, implement home safety measures, and practice exercises to improve strength and balance. This six-week class meets weekly. Registration is required- contact Lorna at 405-390-8040.

May 14 (Tuesday)

10:00 am- Devotion (Location- Senior Center)

11:30 am- Senior Lunch (Location- Senior Center)

1:00 pm- 4 pm- Center is open to all seniors for socializing and independent activities in the center.

12-2 pm - EOCRC Food Pantry- (Location- Eastern Oklahoma County Resource Center)

May 15 (Wednesday)

10 am- Knitting and Crocheting with Instruction (Location- Senior Center)

11:30 am- Senior Lunch (Location- Senior Center)

1:00 pm- Tai Chi- (Location- Choctaw Library)

1:30 pm- Knitting/ Crocheting Group with instruction (Location- Senior Center)

1:00 pm- 4 pm- Center is open to all seniors for socializing and independent activities in the center.

May 16 (Thursday)

10:00 am- BINGO- Lunch reservation required. (Location- Senior Center)

11:30 am- Senior Lunch (Location- Senior Center)

**Center closes at 12:30 PM

12-3 pm - EOCRC Food Pantry- (Location- Eastern Oklahoma County Resource Center)

May 17 (Friday)

10:00 am- Games and Snacks (Location- Senior Center)

10:15 am- Yoga ( location- Choctaw Library)

11:30 am- Senior Lunch (Location- Senior Center)

Center closes at 1 pm on Fridays

 May 20(Monday)

10:00 am- BINGO- Lunch reservation required. (Location- Senior Center)

11:30 am- Senior Lunch (Location- Senior Center)

1:30 pm- Matter of Balance (MOB) (Location- Senior Center) presented by Oklahoma Healthy Aging Initiative (OHAI)

Description: Many seniors fear falling, leading to activity restrictions that worsen physical weakness and increase the risk of falls. The Matter of Balance class teaches participants to perceive falls as manageable, set activity goals, implement home safety measures, and practice exercises to improve strength and balance. This six-week class meets weekly. Registration is required- contact Lorna at 405-390-8040.

May 21 (Tuesday)

10:00 am- Devotion (Location- Senior Center)

11:30 am- Senior Lunch (Location- Senior Center)

1:00 pm- Painting Class with instruction- (Location- Senior Center) 6 spots available- please call to enroll- 405-390-8040

12-2 pm - EOCRC Food Pantry- (Location- Eastern Oklahoma County Resource Center)

May 22 (Wednesday)

10 am- Knitting and Crocheting with Instruction (Location- Senior Center)

11:30 am- Senior Lunch (Location- Senior Center)

1:30 pm- Knitting/ Crocheting Group with instruction (Location- Senior Center)

1:00 pm- 4 pm- Center is open to all seniors for socializing and independent activities in the center.

May 23 (Thursday)

10:00 am- BINGO- Lunch reservation required. (Location- Senior Center)

11:30 am- Senior Lunch (Location- Senior Center)

1:00 pm- 4 pm- Center is open to all seniors for socializing and independent activities in the center.

12-3 pm - EOCRC Food Pantry- (Location- Eastern Oklahoma County Resource Center)

May 24 (Friday)

10:00 am- Games and Snacks (Location- Senior Center)

10:15 am- Yoga ( location- Choctaw Library)

11:30 am- Senior Lunch (Location- Senior Center)

Center closes at 1 pm on Fridays

 May 27 (Monday)

Memorial Day- Center Closed

May 28 (Tuesday)

10:00 am - Devotion (Location- Senior Center)

11:30 am- Senior Lunch (Location- Senior Center)

1:00 pm- 4 pm- Center is open to all seniors for socializing and independent activities in the center.

12-2 pm - EOCRC Food Pantry- (Location- Eastern Oklahoma County Resource Center)

May 29 (Wednesday)

10 am- Knitting and Crocheting with Instruction (Location- Senior Center)

11:30 am- Senior Lunch (Location- Senior Center)

1:30 pm- Knitting/ Crocheting Group with instruction (Location- Senior Center)

1:00 pm- 4 pm- Center is open to all seniors for socializing and independent activities in the center.

May 30 (Thursday)

10:00 am- BINGO- Lunch reservation required. (Location- Senior Center)

11:30 am Senior Lunch (Location- Senior Center)

1:00 pm- 4 pm- Center is open to all seniors for socializing and independent activities in the center.

12-3 pm - EOCRC Food Pantry- (Location- Eastern Oklahoma County Resource Center)

May 31 (Friday)

10:00 am Games and Snacks (Location- Senior Center)

11:30 am Senior Lunch (Location- Senior Center)

Center closes at 1 pm on Fridays

June 2024 Calendar

 June 3 (Monday)

10 am- Program to be announced. (Location- Senior Center)

11:30 am Senior Lunch (Location- Senior Center)

1:30 pm- Matter of Balance (MOB) (Location- Senior Center) presented by Oklahoma Healthy Aging Initiative (OHAI)

Description: Many seniors fear falling, leading to activity restrictions that worsen physical weakness and increase the risk of falls. The Matter of Balance class teaches participants to perceive falls as manageable, set activity goals, implement home safety measures, and practice exercises to improve strength and balance. This six-week class meets weekly. Registration is required- contact Lorna at 405-390-8040.

No afternoon activities- center will close at 1 pm

 June 4 (Tuesday)

10:00 am Devotion (Location- Senior Center)

11:30 am Senior Lunch (Location- Senior Center)

No afternoon activities- center will close at 1 pm

12-2 pm - EOCRC Food Pantry- (Location- Eastern Oklahoma County Resource Center)

June 5 (Wednesday)

10 am- Knitting and Crocheting with Instruction (Location- Senior Center)

11:30 am Senior Lunch (Location- Senior Center)

No afternoon activities- center will close at 1 pm

 June 5 (Thursday)

10:00 am Bingo (Location- Senior Center)

11:30 am Senior Lunch (Location- Senior Center)

No afternoon activities- center will close at 1 pm

12-3 pm - EOCRC Food Pantry- (Location- Eastern Oklahoma County Resource Center)

 June 6 (Friday)

10:00 am Games and Snacks (Location- Senior Center)

11:30 am Senior Lunch (Location- Senior Center)

Center closes at 1 pm on Fridays

 June 10 (Monday)

9:15 am- SALT- Seniors and Law Enforcement Together (Location- Choctaw Police Dept)

10 am- Program to be announced. (Location- Senior Center)

11:30 am Senior Lunch (Location- Senior Center)

1:30 pm- Matter of Balance (MOB) (Location- Senior Center) presented by Oklahoma Healthy Aging Initiative (OHAI)

Description: Many seniors fear falling, leading to activity restrictions that worsen physical weakness and increase the risk of falls. The Matter of Balance class teaches participants to perceive falls as manageable, set activity goals, implement home safety measures, and practice exercises to improve strength and balance. This six-week class meets weekly. Registration is required- contact Lorna at 405-390-8040.

 June 11 (Tuesday)

10:00 am Devotion (Location- Senior Center)

11:30 am Senior Lunch (Location- Senior Center)

1:30 pm- Spanish class with instruction- (Location- Senior Center) 20 spots available, please call to enroll, 405-390-8040 Teacher- Ketty Loudenslager

12-2 pm - EOCRC Food Pantry- (Location- Eastern Oklahoma County Resource Center)

 June 12 (Wednesday)

10 am- Knitting and Crocheting with Instruction (Location- Senior Center)

11:30 am Senior Lunch (Location- Senior Center)

1:00 pm- 4 pm- Center is open to all seniors for socializing and independent activities in the center.

 June 13 (Thursday)

10:00 am Bingo (Location- Senior Center)

11:30 am Senior Lunch (Location- Senior Center)

1:30 pm- Spanish class with instruction- (Location- Senior Center) 20 spots available, please call to enroll, 405-390-8040Teacher- Ketty Loudenslager

12-3 pm - EOCRC Food Pantry- (Location- Eastern Oklahoma County Resource Center)

 June 14 (Friday)

10:00 am Games and Snacks (Location- Senior Center)

11:30 am Senior Lunch (Location- Senior Center)

Center closes at 1 pm on Fridays

June 17 (Monday)

10 am- Program to be announced. (Location- Senior Center)

11:30 am Senior Lunch (Location- Senior Center)

1:00 pm- 4 pm- Center is open to all seniors for socializing and independent activities in the center.

 June 18 (Tuesday)

10:00 am Devotion (Location- Senior Center)

11:30 am Senior Lunch (Location- Senior Center)

1:30 pm- Spanish class with instruction- (Location- Senior Center) 20 spots available, please call to enroll, 405-390-8040

12-2 pm - EOCRC Food Pantry- (Location- Eastern Oklahoma County Resource Center)

 June 19 (Wednesday)

10 am- Knitting and Crocheting with Instruction (Location- Senior Center)

11:30 am Senior Lunch (Location- Senior Center)

1:00 pm- 4 pm- Center is open to all seniors for socializing and independent activities in the center.

 June 20 (Thursday)

10:00 am Bingo (Location- Senior Center)

11:30 am Senior Lunch (Location- Senior Center)

1:30 pm- Spanish class with instruction- (Location- Senior Center) 20 spots available, please call to enroll, 405-390-8040Teacher- Ketty Loudenslager

12-3 pm - EOCRC Food Pantry- (Location- Eastern Oklahoma County Resource Center)

 June 21 (Friday)

10:00 am Games and Snacks (Location- Senior Center)

11:30 am Senior Lunch (Location- Senior Center)

Center closes at 1 pm on Fridays

 June 24 (Monday)

10 am- Program to be announced. (Location- Senior Center)

11:30 am Senior Lunch (Location- Senior Center)

1:00 pm- 4 pm- Center is open to all seniors for socializing and independent activities in the center.

 June 25 (Tuesday)

10:00 am Devotion (Location- Senior Center)

11:30 am Senior Lunch (Location- Senior Center)

1:30 pm- Spanish class with instruction- (Location- Senior Center) 20 spots available, please call to enroll, 405-390-8040 Teacher- Ketty Loudenslager

12-2 pm - EOCRC Food Pantry- (Location- Eastern Oklahoma County Resource Center)

 June 26 (Wednesday)

10 am- Knitting and Crocheting with Instruction (Location- Senior Center)

11:30 am Senior Lunch (Location- Senior Center)

1:00 pm- 4 pm- Center is open to all seniors for socializing and independent activities in the center.

June 27 (Thursday)

10:00 am Bingo (Location- Senior Center)

11:30 am Senior Lunch (Location- Senior Center)

1:30 pm- Spanish class with instruction- (Location- Senior Center) 20 spots available, please call to enroll, 405-390-8040 Teacher- Ketty Loudenslager

12-3 pm - EOCRC Food Pantry- (Location- Eastern Oklahoma County Resource Center)

 June 28 (Friday)

10:00 am Games and Snacks (Location- Senior Center)

11:30 am Senior Lunch (Location- Senior Center)

Center closes at 1 pm on Fridays

 Future Seminars/ Workshops

Scams and Prevention

Presented By:  Deputy Tara Hardin, TRIAD Coordinator

Date:  Monday, September 23rd at the Choctaw Senior Center

Time:  1:30PM – 2:30PM

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Contact Us

Choctaw Senior Center

Physical Address
14653 Dean Street
Choctaw, OK 73020

Lorna Harper- Program Facilitator

Phone: 405-390-8040

Helpful Links-

LUNCH MENU

Thanks to the senior nutrition program, anyone over the age of 60 can also enjoy a nutritious lunch with us at no charge. Prior registration is required. Please call the Senior Center for meal reservations before 10:00 a day in advance at (405) 390-8040.  Explore the lunch menu to learn to see what delicious meals offered each month.

Choctaw Senior Center

Senior Alliance Program

Alliance Partners

Choctaw Police Department

This program is funded by:

Oklahoma City Community Foundation's

Services for Older Adults iFund

Senior meals are provided by:

Oklahoma County Senior Nutrition Program