My calendar: Okahoma City metro area Mon, Nov 24, 2008 | Add a comment TodayHelen Cole Republican Women’s Club, 6:30 p.m., Western Sizzlin’ Steak & More, 1317 N Moore Ave., Moore, 912-1547. Oklahoma Camera Club, 7:30 p.m., Central Presbyterian Church,...

My calendar: Edmond Mon, Nov 24, 2008 | Add a comment TODAYDeer Creek High School Blood Drive, 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., Deer Creek High School, 6101 NW 206, 297-5700. "Progress on the Land: Industry and the American Landscape Tradition,” 9 a.m....

Retirement can begin at 62 Sat, Nov 22, 2008 | Add a comment Q: I have planned on retiring at 62, but I hear the retirement age is rising to 67. A: While the full retirement age is gradually rising to 67, early retirement remains at age 62. If you retire...

Gifts, money sought to aid needy Oklahoma seniors Thu, Nov 20, 2008 | Add a comment "Be a Santa to a Senior,” a popular campaign that provides gifts to local needy seniors, is being held again this season. Area retailers, along with agencies that serve older adults,...

OU women upends No. 18 ASU Fri, Nov 21, 2008 | Comments 1 NORMAN — The second-ranked Oklahoma women’s basketball team beat 18th-ranked Arizona State, 70-57, Friday night in the semifinals of the Preseason Women’s NIT. Senior center...

Movement needed on elder justice bill Fri, Nov 21, 2008 | Add a comment The number of older Americans and Oklahomans is growing at a rapid pace, and so is the national problem of elder abuse, neglect and exploitation. We all know the reports; we see the headlines every...

My calendar Fri, Nov 21, 2008 | Add a comment TodaySingle Again, 8 a.m., Cattlemen’s Steakhouse, 1309 Agnew Ave., 942-7355. SundaySpirit of ’76 Square Dance Club, 8 p.m., Oklahoma City Swing Dance Club, 4361 NW 50, Suite 400,...

My calendar Fri, Nov 21, 2008 | Add a comment TODAY"Juried Student Exhibition,” juried by Cletus Smith, 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily through Nov. 30, fourth flour of Donna Nigh Gallery at University of Central Oklahoma, 100 N University...

Man found dead after Mayes County house fire Fri, Nov 21, 2008 STRANG — An elderly man was found dead after a house fire near this Mayes County town late Thursday, a Tulsa television station reported. The man's name has not been released. He's believed...

Edmond Community Events Tue, Nov 18, 2008 | Add a comment TODAY"Juried Student Exhibition,” juried by Cletus Smith, 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily through Nov. 30, fourth flour of Donna Nigh Gallery at University of Central Oklahoma, 100 N University...

Oklahoma Community Events Tue, Nov 18, 2008 | Add a comment TodayJudo, OKC Southside, 6 p.m., Sellers Community Center, 8301 S Villa, 685-3311. Wannabiz Business Owners Club, 8 a.m., Caffe Pranzo, 9622 N May Ave., 670-1733. Computer Club of OKC, free...

Elder care monitors dwindle in Oklahoma Sun, Nov 16, 2008 | Add a comment Understaffing at the state Health Department is delaying inspections at Oklahoma’s 670 long-term care centers, officials said. Funding is the problem and the staff shortage is particularly...

My calendar Wed, Nov 12, 2008 | Add a comment TODAYUCO Women’s Volleyball Lone Star Conference Tournament. Downtown Edmond Business Association Meeting, 8:30 a.m., Edmond Fine Arts Institute, 27 E Edwards St., 249-9391. Blood Pressure...

Carlee Roethlisberger's 17 leads lady Sooners Tue, Nov 11, 2008 | Comments 1 NORMAN — The Oklahoma women’s basketball team beat Oklahoma Christian, 106-50, Tuesday to wrap up exhibition play. OU, ranked fourth in the Associated Press poll, shot 10-of-22 from...

Edmond Community Events Tue, Nov 11, 2008 | Add a comment TODAY"Juried Student Exhibition,” juried by Cletus Smith, 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily through Nov. 30, fourth flour of Donna Nigh Gallery at University of Central Oklahoma, 100 N University...

Tuttle center plans call for bond vote Wed, Nov 12, 2008 | Add a comment Tuttle TUTTLE — Residents will be asked to approve a $2.7 million bond issue to build a new community center with space for a library. The Tuttle City Council voted Monday to call a bond...

My calendar: Edmond Mon, Nov 10, 2008 | Add a comment TODAY"Juried Student Exhibition,” juried by Cletus Smith, 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily through Nov. 30, fourth flour of Donna Nigh Gallery at University of Central Oklahoma, 100 N University...

Losing pounds lowers risks Sun, Nov 9, 2008 | Add a comment Putting on extra pounds or developing a spare tire around the waist is common as we age. Our metabolism generally begins to show signs of slowing around age 30 and declines more rapidly as we age....

Edmond Senior Center recognizes volunteer Fri, Nov 7, 2008 | Add a comment The Edmond Senior Center has named Wilma Dowers its November Volunteer of the Month. Dowers has lived in Oklahoma most of her life after attending Bible college in Eugene, Ore. After she was...

My calendar: Edmond Fri, Nov 7, 2008 | Add a comment TODAYJoe C. Jackson Invitational Debate, through Sunday, University of Central Oklahoma, 100 N University Drive. UCO Women’s Soccer Lone Star Conference Postseason Tournament, vs. Abilene...