Calendar of Events from Dec. 9
Please send items for the calendar to Elisabeth Slay, eslay@news-star.com and/or newsroom@news-star.com.
December 9
“It’s A Wonderful Life: A KAWL Radio Play," will be presented at Shawnee Little Theatre 7:30 p.m. on December 9, 10 and 11 at the community theatre, 1829 Airport Road. Tickets are available online at shawneelittletheatre.com, or at the SLT box office one hour before showtime in person or by phone, 405-275-2805
Friday, December 10
Today is Bingo Day at the Senior Rec Center at 401 N. Bell. If you are aged 55+, come join us 1:00-3:00 p.m. First card is free, all the rest are just 25 cents each. Prizes and snacks available.
Free Movie Night at Redeemer Lutheran Church, 39307 W. MacArthur, Shawnee. Join us Friday, December 10 at 7:00 pm for a fun night of fellowship, movie, popcorn and pop; all free. Join us as Mary travels on a journey of a lifetime, a story for all time, “THE NATIVITY STORY”. This is a family movie that can be enjoyed by all! Everyone is invited! For more information, call 405-273-6286.
“It’s A Wonderful Life: A KAWL Radio Play," will be presented at Shawnee Little Theatre 7:30 p.m. on December 10 and 11 at the community theatre, 1829 Airport Road. Tickets are available online at shawneelittletheatre.com, or at the SLT box office one hour before showtime in person or by phone, 405-275-2805
Saturday, December 11
Square 8’s Square Dancing Club meets for a fellowship, food, and fun, plus lots of square dancing! Come join them 7:00-9:30 p.m. at the Senior Recreation Center at 401 N. Bell.
“It’s A Wonderful Life: A KAWL Radio Play," will be presented for its last show at Shawnee Little Theatre 7:30 p.m. on December 11 at the community theatre, 1829 Airport Road. Tickets are available online at shawneelittletheatre.com, or at the SLT box office one hour before showtime in person or by phone, 405-275-2805
Monday, December 13
A new knitting class led by Cathy will meet at 11:00 a.m. at the Senior Recreation Center. Beginning supplies will be provided. Anyone aged 55+ is welcome.
Tuesday, December 14
The Senior Recreation Center at 401 N. Bell will celebrate December Birthdays all day long. Snacks will be provided. If you happen to have a December birthday, stop in to sign our December Birthday Poster. Anyone age 55+ is welcome!
Wesley United Methodist Church will have its free clothes closet from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The church is located at 302 E. Independence in Shawnee. You'll find us in the pavilion behind the church.
The Westside Neighborhood Watch Meeting is December 14, 2021 from 6:30 pm to 8pm at St. Benedict Catholic Church in Room 109.
Wednesday, December 15
Join the Pottawatomie County Election Board for a “Come and Go” Christmas Reception on December 15, 2021 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Come and enjoy fellowship, food and fun at our new location at 330 North Broadway, Shawnee. Door prizes will be given away throughout the day. We encourage the community to come by and see our new office. Several statutory elections are scheduled in 2022. This would be a good opportunity to become familiar with the Election Board’s new location at 330 N. Broadway, Shawnee.
Friday, December 17
The Senior Recreation Center at 401 N. Bell will host the December Billiards Tournament beginning at 1:00 p.m. Come out to cheer on your favorite pool player!
Today is an Extra December Bingo Day at the Senior Rec Center at 401 N. Bell. If you are aged 55+, come join us 1:00-3:00 p.m. First card is free, all the rest are just 25 cents each. Prizes and snacks will be available.
The Arts @317 will hold its own Block pARTy on Friday, December 17, from 5:30-8:30 PM. John May of Dragons Fire Creations is our featured artist for the evening and will be demonstrating how he creates his art. Other artists may also make surprise visits!
Monday, December 20
A new knitting class led by Cathy will meet at 11:00 a.m. at the Senior Recreation Center. Beginning supplies will be provided. Anyone aged 55+ is welcome.
Wednesday December 22
The Senior Recreation Center will host Tina Singleton from Kindful Hospice will host an informational table about “Mental Wellness Through the Holidays” as our Wellness Wednesday Focus from 9:30-11:30 a.m. Stop by to learn about the importance of staying healthy, dealing with holiday stress, and other wellness tips. Anyone is welcome.
Thursday, December 23
The Senior Recreation Center at 401 N. Bell will be closed for the Christmas Holiday.
Friday, December 24
The Senior Recreation Center at 401 N. Bell will be closed for the Christmas Holiday.
Monday, December 27
A knitting class led by Cathy will meet at 11:00 a.m. at the Senior Recreation Center. Beginning supplies will be provided. Anyone aged 55+ is welcome.
Friday, December 31
The Senior Recreation Center at 401 N. Bell will be closed for the New Year’s Holiday.
This article originally appeared on The Shawnee News-Star: Calendar of Events from Dec. 9
