Welcome to our program guide. Click on a program name for more details. Click on the "Register Here" link, where available, to register for the selected program.
Whether you make mask, crochet, embroider, knit, or you would like to learn, this group is for you. Share ideas, patterns, tips, coffee and conversation.
Do you like to knit or Crochet? Maybe you don't know how but always wanted to learn, well this is the class for you! for the advanced bring your supplies and projects to work on, sharing ideas and technique. For the beginner's, there will be an instructor available to help guide you. Supply list available upon request.
A pallet knife can be used to create some stunning effects in your paintings. You can build up texture, produce sharp lines, bold strokes or paint on top of wet layers. The pallet knife can add texture and a looseness to your painting style. Come try out this exciting way to paint.
Join this painting class while the instructor offers suggestions and tips to enhance your paintings. You will be able to paint in any medium. Each student paints individual work from personally selected subjects. Beginners are welcome.
Create your own masterpiece by carving wood with the OKC Woodcarving group at the Will Rogers Senior Center. Students will learn the basics of scraping, sanding, assembly, and finishing. Students can make the perfect gift for family and friends. A supply list will be available the first day of class
Join this painting class while the instructor offers suggestions and tips to enhance your paintings. You will be able to paint in any medium. Each student paints individual work from personally selected subjects. Beginners are welcome.
This class is a technique for handcrafting a particularly durable lace from a series of knots and loops. Tatting can be used to make lace edging as well as doilies, collars, and accessories such as earrings, necklaces, rings, bracelets and other decorative pieces. Call for supply list.
Practicing a unique art form, woodcarving artists meet weekly to work on individual projects. Participants share ideas and patterns. Newcomers are welcome and receive help for selecting woods, supplies, and beginning patterns.
Participants in Advanced Watercolor Painting will learn to select the appropriate content, format and materials to meet the objectives of an audience or client. Participants will apply concepts such as color theory and light and shadow to create works that convey a sense of atmosphere, mood or drama. The supply list will be available the first day of class.
Join this painting class while the instructor offers suggestions and tips to enhance your paintings. You will be able to paint in any medium. Each student paints individual work from personally selected subjects. Beginners are welcome.
Learn how to tighten your story, making it more concise and focused. We can all ramble and use too many words to express our thoughts. Learning to edit and focus will make your story more interesting and readable.
In one place you will experience the collective histories of 39 distinctive First America Nations. First Americans Museum will share the cultural diversity, history and contributions of the First Americans. Admission for Museum is $10. Van cost is $10. Register by October 7th.
Whether you make mask, crochet, embroider, knit, or you would like to learn, this group is for you. Share ideas, patterns, tips, coffee and conversation.
Join this painting class while the instructor offers suggestions and tips to enhance your paintings. You will be able to paint in any medium. Each student paints individual work from personally selected subjects. Beginners are welcome.
Do you like to knit or Crochet? Maybe you don't know how but always wanted to learn, well this is the class for you! for the advanced bring your supplies and projects to work on, sharing ideas and technique. For the beginner's, there will be an instructor available to help guide you. Supply list available upon request.
Do you struggle to create depth in your art? Do your paintings or drawings end up looking flat? In this class you can learn how to use values to give your paintings and drawings depth that will bring them to life.
Create your own masterpiece by carving wood with the OKC Woodcarving group at the Will Rogers Senior Center. Students will learn the basics of scraping, sanding, assembly, and finishing. Students can make the perfect gift for family and friends. A supply list will be available the first day of class
Join this painting class while the instructor offers suggestions and tips to enhance your paintings. You will be able to paint in any medium. Each student paints individual work from personally selected subjects. Beginners are welcome.
Practicing a unique art form, woodcarving artists meet weekly to work on individual projects. Participants share ideas and patterns. Newcomers are welcome and receive help for selecting woods, supplies, and beginning patterns.
Join this painting class while the instructor offers suggestions and tips to enhance your paintings. You will be able to paint in any medium. Each student paints individual work from personally selected subjects. Beginners are welcome.
This month, we are closed for Veteran's Day and Thanksgiving Day.
Story Cubes is a great game to help you develop your imagination and creativity. At times, you may not know what to write about but Story Cubes will help you to create and invent stories from simple pictures. This is a fun way to get creative juices flowing!
Do you like to knit or Crochet? Maybe you don't know how but always wanted to learn, well this is the class for you! for the advanced bring your supplies and projects to work on, sharing ideas and technique. For the beginner's, there will be an instructor available to help guide you. Supply list available upon request.
Develop core strength and flexibility while sitting in a chair! Chair support is offered to safely perform a variety of postures designed to increase flexibility, balance and range of motion. This class is set to soft music to provide a feeling of relaxation and serenity.
Yoga practice benefits the body and mind. In this class, participants are led through gentle stretching, breathing and balancing movements for flexibility and relaxation. Beginners as well as experienced yogi's are welcome.
Yoga practice benefits the body and mind. In this class, participants are led through gentle stretching, breathing and balancing movements for flexibility and relaxation. Beginners as well as experienced yogi's are welcome.
SAIL is a strength, balance, and fitness program for active adults. This program's purpose is to stay active and reduce the chance of falling. SAIL exercises can be done standing or sitting in a chair.
Join this gentle, low impact, slow moving exercise commonly referred to as meditation in motion. This beginner class promotes flowing movements to improve balance, coordination, strength, flexibility and reduce stress.
This class alternates through various fitness videos each month. You will perform a full body workout as you enjoy music and the company of others with similar fitness goals.
Join this gentle, low impact, slow moving exercise commonly referred to meditation in motion. This beginner class promotes flowing movements to improve balance, coordination, strength, flexibility and reduce stress.
Did you know the most popular form of exercise in the United States is walking? Experts suggest walking 6,000 steps a day to improve health and 10,000 steps a day to lose weight. Join this friendly and relaxed walking program which includes a warm up and cool down stretch. Participants walk at their own pace. Class will walk indoors at Woodson Gym.
Move to the music and have fun dancing. Zumba Gold modifies the moves and pacing of Zumba to suit the needs of active older adults. Get inspired by a variety of musical styles and rhythms that focus on balance, range of motion and coordination. Enjoy calorie and fat burning effects of the aerobic activity, along with a total body workout.
We bring Hawaii to you in this easy flowing dance class. This class is primarily in a chair, although you may choose to be on your feet. All levels welcome.
Yoga practice benefits the body and mind. In this class, participants are led through gentle stretching, breathing and balancing movements for flexibility and relaxation. Beginners as well as experienced yogi's are welcome.
Yoga practice benefits the body and mind. In this class, participants are led through gentle stretching, breathing and balancing movements for flexibility and relaxation. Beginners as well as experienced yogi's are welcome.
SAIL is a strength, balance, and fitness program for active adults. This program's purpose is to stay active and reduce the chance of falling. SAIL exercises can be done standing or sitting in a chair.
Join this gentle, low impact, slow moving exercise commonly referred to meditation in motion. This beginner class promotes flowing movements to improve balance, coordination, strength, flexibility and reduce stress.
Did you know the most popular form of exercise in the United States is walking? Experts suggest walking 6,000 steps a day to improve health and 10,000 steps a day to lose weight. Join this friendly and relaxed walking program which includes a warm up and cool down stretch. Participants walk at their own pace. Class will walk indoors at Woodson Gym.
Move to the music and have fun dancing. Zumba Gold modifies the moves and pacing of Zumba to suit the needs of active older adults. Get inspired by a variety of musical styles and rhythms that focus on balance, range of motion and coordination. Enjoy calorie and fat burning effects of the aerobic activity, along with a total body workout.
We bring Hawaii to you in this easy flowing dance class. This class is primarily in a chair, although you may choose to be on your feet. All levels welcome.
Join this gentle, low impact, slow moving exercise commonly referred to as meditation in motion. This beginner class promotes flowing movements to improve balance, coordination, strength, flexibility and reduce stress.
Develop core strength and flexibility while sitting in a chair! Chair support is offered to safely perform a variety of postures designed to increase flexibility, balance and range of motion. This class is set to soft music to provide a feeling of relaxation and serenity.
This class alternates through various fitness videos each month. You will perform a full body workout as you enjoy music and the company of others with similar fitness goals.
Gentle Yoga is designed for a slower paced more relaxed form of Yoga. In this class you will use simple movements with clear instructions;variationsavailableaccording to ability and need. Experience better balance, quality of breathing and greater awareness.
Yoga practice benefits the body and mind. In this class, participants are led through gentle stretching, breathing and balancing movements for flexibility and relaxation. Beginners as well as experienced yogi's are welcome.
We bring Hawaii to you in this easy flowing dance class. Thisclass is performed primarily in a chair,thoughyoumay have to beon your feetoccasionally. All levels can experience the loosening of joints as you glide to the Hawaiian music.
SAIL is a strength, balance, and fitness program for active adults. This program's purpose is to stay active and reduce the chance of falling. SAIL exercises can be done standing or sitting in a chair.
Join this gentle, low impact, slow moving exercise commonly referred to as meditation in motion. This beginner class promotes flowing movements to improve balance, coordination, strength, flexibility and reduce stress.
Did you know the most popular form of exercise in the United States is walking? Experts suggest walking 6,000 steps a day to improve health and 10,000 steps a day to lose weight. Join this friendly and relaxed walking program which includes a warm up and cool down stretch. Participants walk at their own pace. Class will walk indoors at Woodson Gym.
Move to the music and have fun dancing. Zumba Gold modifies the moves and pacing of Zumba to suit the needs of active older adults. Get inspired by a variety of musical styles and rhythms that focus on balance, range of motion and coordination. Enjoy calorie and fat burning effects of the aerobic activity, along with a total body workout.
Develop core strength and flexibility while sitting in a chair! Chair support is offered to safely perform a variety of postures designed to increase flexibility, balance and range of motion. This class is set to soft music to provide a feeling of relaxation and serenity.
This class alternates through various fitness videos each month. You will perform a full body workout as you enjoy music and the company of others with similar fitness goals.
Join this gentle, low impact, slow moving exercise commonly referred to meditation in motion. This beginner class promotes flowing movements to improve balance, coordination, strength, flexibility and reduce stress.
You are never too old to try new things or perhaps revisit something from your past that made you happy. Our players are re-introduced to plays from the past that are performed as Reader’s Theatre. Participants are able to enjoy plays of yesteryear without memorization or stage movement. The shows are performed sitting at a table where the actors use their voices and expressiveness to a live audience at senior living facilities.
Bring an instrument of your choice and join in on this music jam hour. All levels welcome. You can bring sheet music or just your voice if you prefer to sing along with the instruments.
Research shows dancing can improve your cardiovascular health, mental health, strengthen bones and muscles and lift your overall happiness. Join this fun and energetic group to get all the benefits of dance. No partners needed.
Love to dance and always dreamt of learning to tap? Well, here is your chance! In this dance class you will learn the proper way to tap and understand calls of the dance mixed with a little jazz technique. Tap and jazz is a great way to get a full cardio workout as well as learn to dance to a variety of music. Must provide your own tap shoes.
Research shows dancing can improve your cardiovascular health, mental health, strengthen bones and muscles and lift your overall happiness. Join this fun and energetic group to get all the benefits of dance. No partners needed.
Love to dance and always dreamt of learning to tap? Well, here is your chance! In this dance class you will learn the proper way to tap and understand calls of the dance mixed with a little jazz technique. Tap and jazz is a great way to get a full cardio workout as well as learn to dance to a variety of music. Must provide your own tap shoes.
Bring an instrument of your choice and join in on this music jam hour. All levels welcome. You can bring sheet music or just your voice if you prefer to sing along with the instruments.
The zydeco dance style has its roots in a form of folk dance that corresponds to the heavily syncopated zydeco music with creole roots. This dance style is good for single dancers or partners incorporating dance moves such as the Cajun waltz, two-step and the Cajun jitterbug.
Calling all domino players. A friendly game of dominos played each morning. It is a social group and welcomes newcomers. Beginners would be given instruction for playing this easy tile game.
Join this group to learn conversational skills practicing the Spanish language. Bridge the gap between the written word and the spoken word. Beginning and experienced are welcome.
More fun than intense competition come join in on a weekly game of Rummikub. A game similar to rummy but using tiles rather than cards and played in groups of 3 or larger. No online registration available.
Are you a History Buff or do you just like to discuss current events? This is the group for you! Join in on discussions through history. Group members choose topics and genres to discuss each week.
Participants will discuss the different areas that grief affects their lives in an in-depth eight-week study. Jo Clipson will teach information from the “The Grief Recovery Program” book by John James and Russell Frieman. Participants must purchase the book. Jo Clipson is a certified Grief Recovery facilitator. The instructor will provide information on where to buy the textbook on the first day of class. For more information, contact Anthony Sledge at 405 297-1455 or anthony.sledge @okc.gov
Come join in on a weekly game of Rummikub, a game similar to gin rummy but using tiles rather than cards and played in groups of 3 or larger. No online registration available.
Come join this fun social dance group as you dance through your square as well as some simple line dance. You will learn how to glide and turn with calls from the host caller. Square Dancing is a wonderful activity for your brain as well as movement of your feet and arms. Beginners are welcome and no partner is needed.
Get weight loss support to Take Off Pounds Sensibly. This proven group support works. No fad diets or foods to buy. Eat what you love and lose weight with portion control and healthy weight loss tips.
The zydeco dance style has its roots in a form of folk dance that corresponds to the heavily syncopated zydeco music with creole roots. This dance style is good for single dancers or partners incorporating dance moves such as the Cajun waltz, two-step and the Cajun jitterbug.
Love to read and be around others that love to read? Then come join the Will Rogers Senior Book Club. This group meets once a month to discuss the book chosen the previous month before to review and share all perspectives. Call Center for Book listing
Come out and enjoy fellowship and don’t forget the fun and exciting game of Bingo. Bring your own lunch as we play for fun prizes and listen to a guest speaker to discuss information important to senior citizens.
This is where you will get community news. TRIAD is a partnership between the OKC Police Department, the Oklahoma County Sheriff's Department and Senior Citizens of Oklahoma City. Monthly meetings are held at Woodson Senior Center. Citizens are made aware of community events, scams and concerns. A speaker is scheduled for education for the senior citizens.
Ladies meet monthly, dresses wearing Red Hats for meetings. It is a social group, dedicated to making lasting friendships and encouraging social activities.
Calling all domino players. A friendly game of dominos played each morning. It is a social group and welcomes newcomers. Beginners would be given instruction for playing this easy tile game.
More fun than intense competition come join in on a weekly game of Rummikub. A game similar to rummy but using tiles rather than cards and played in groups of 3 or larger. No online registration available.
Are you a History Buff or do you just like to discuss current events? This is the group for you! Join in on discussions through history. Group members choose topics and genres to discuss each week.
Come join in on a weekly game of Rummikub, a game similar to gin rummy but using tiles rather than cards and played in groups of 3 or larger. No online registration available.
Come join this fun social dance group as you dance through your square as well as some simple line dance. You will learn how to glide and turn with calls from the host caller. Square Dancing is a wonderful activity for your brain as well as movement of your feet and arms. Beginners are welcome and no partner is needed.
Get weight loss support to Take Off Pounds Sensibly. This proven group support works. No fad diets or foods to buy. Eat what you love and lose weight with portion control and healthy weight loss tips.
Join this group to learn conversational skills practicing the Spanish language. Bridge the gap between the written word and the spoken word. Beginning and experienced are welcome.
Love to read and be around others that love to read? Then come join the Will Rogers Senior Book Club. This group meets once a month to discuss the book chosen the previous month before to review and share all perspectives. Call Center for Book listing
Come out and enjoy fellowship and don’t forget the fun and exciting game of Bingo. Bring your own lunch as we play for fun prizes and listen to a guest speaker to discuss information important to senior citizens.
This is where you will get community news. TRIAD is a partnership between the OKC Police Department, the Oklahoma County Sheriff's Department and Senior Citizens of Oklahoma City. Monthly meetings are held at Woodson Senior Center. Citizens are made aware of community events, scams and concerns. A speaker is scheduled for education for the senior citizens.
Ladies meet monthly, dresses wearing Red Hats for meetings. It is a social group, dedicated to making lasting friendships and encouraging social activities.
Adult Swim Lessons are intended for persons aged 16 and older wishing to improve their knowledge of, and skill in, the water. Adult Swim Lessons are offered in one of three learning tracks to meet specific needs of adult learners: Learning the Basics, Improving Skills and Swimming Strokes, and Swimming for Fitness.
Learning the Basics – This learning track is designed to help participants gain basic aquatic skills and swimming strokes including the front crawl (freestyle), breaststroke and elementary backstroke.
There are no prerequisite skills for this learning track.
Improving Skills and Swimming Strokes – This learning track seeks to improve participants proficiency in basic aquatic skills and the six basic swimming strokes.
This learning track has the following prerequisites:
- Participant is comfortable in chest-deep water
- Participant can put their face in the water
- Participant can perform 15 yards (each) of strokes that can be recognized as front crawl (freestyle), breaststroke, and back crawl (backstroke)
Swimming for Fitness – This track focuses on refining the participant’s front crawl (freestyle), back crawl (backstroke), and breaststroke strokes and turns, as well as building endurance.
This learning track has the following prerequisites:
- Participant can perform 25 yards (each) of the following strokes at a moderately technically proficient level: front crawl (freestyle), breaststroke, back crawl (backstroke)
Minimum Participants Notice: All our swimming programs requires a certain number of registrants to be able to run. If we are unable to reach the minimum number of registrants, we will either transfer registrations to another class or offer full refunds to participants who have already registered.
Registration ends at noon on the Wednesday before each session starts.