The Stoney Point Center serves two purposes. First the building is managed by the Wichita Mountains Area Senior Center volunteers, and it serves as the meeting place for the seniors of the area. The building is also available for use by members of the community for private and public evets. Events like weddings, wedding receptions, family reunions, berevement meals, and many other gatherings that would be appropriate to the general public.
Some of our Senior Citizens activities also welcome other individuals. Cardio-Drumming, exercise, dance classes will welcome anyone wanting to participate.
The Stony Point Center also hosts a periodic dance nights. Various bands from around the state play. There are no regularly scheduled dance night at the center.
Two things influence the Wichita Mountains Area Seniors to encourage the public use the Stony Point Building. Our lease agreement identifies the building as a community center and the public shall have access to and use Stony Point Center on a basis decided by the Wichita Mountains Area Senior Citizens Center. Secondly, the cost of operating the building during seniors' use is considerable. A source of income, in addition to member and user donations and special fundraiser activities, is necessary. To satisfy both requirements, The public is welcome to use and enjoy the benefits of having a great facility like the Old Stony Point Center. The agreement intends that the seniors organization can charge individuals, groups, and organizations a standard rate from a fee schedule for use of the building.
Use of Stony Point Center does NOT include the old playground, the open field east of the building, or the gymnasium. Anyone who wants to inquire about using Stony Point Center, the ballroom or other facilities can get information about availability and conditions by calling:
Tom Spears, Public Relations Officer, Cell: 580-574-1942
Joyce Laastad, Food Service Manager, Cell: 903-331-8577
General Information:
Currently there is no established fee for public use of the ballroom in the Old Stony Point School Building. A donation may be requested or allowed for building use. In that there is no hired staff for such activities, any public use of the building will include an understanding that the scheduled period will include time for decoration, preparation, setup, and cleanup. The public group using the building are expected to clean the facility to the point that it existed prior to the groups arrival.
No alcohol can be brought into or consumed in the Old Stony Point School Building or on the grounds of the building. This prohibition is based upon the WMASC Association liability insurance. The center's insurance agency has stated that if the user of the Legion Building is planning an event in which alcoholic beverages are traditionally consumed (like wine and champagne at a wedding reception), the users may be granted an exception to the "no-alcohol" rule. The exception will be in writing and included in the building-use agreement signed by the person requesting use of the building. In such a case, the building user must show proof of the purchase a one-time "Event Insurance" policy, with the Wichita Mountains Area Senior Citizens Association and Center named on the policy as "additionally insured," for the period of the building use. The proof of "Event Insurance" will become a part of the use-agreement at the time of signing the agreement. The using person, organization, or group agrees to take full responsibility for the actions of individuals at the event. "Event Insurance" may cost between $200.00 and $400.00, depending on the event and the ensurer.