Villa Lofts of Vinita

09/25/2026

Interesting!

09/25/2026

🚗 A Drive Down Memory Lane: The Spraker Stations of Route 66 🛣️
Long before the interstate highways changed the way we traveled, the Spraker family was helping keep motorists moving along Route 66 in northeastern Oklahoma.
C. T. Spraker operated Continental Oil (Conoco) filling stations in both Afton and Vinita, becoming a familiar name to motorists traveling the Mother Road.
In Afton, the business was known as Spraker Service Station No. 66. Old photographs show its classic gasoline pumps and the signs proudly carrying the Spraker name.
In Vinita, the Spraker station eventually stood at 240 South Wilson Street. Built around 1927, it was designed in the Tudor Revival cottage style used by Continental Oil. With its steeply pitched roof, brick construction and home-like appearance, it looked more like a little roadside cottage than a modern gas station.
The family even had a fitting motto: “Spraker Service Satisfies.”
For motorists traveling Route 66, these stations were more than places to buy gasoline. They were part of the growing roadside world that developed as automobile travel transformed small Oklahoma towns.
The Vinita station was eventually recognized for its place in Route 66 history and was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1995. Sadly, the historic building was later demolished, leaving photographs like these to tell its story.
Today, the Spraker stations are gone, but the photographs preserve a time when C. T. Spraker, his family, and Route 66 were all part of the same Oklahoma story. ❤️🛣️
Is there a car lot where Vinita's Sparker Station originally was location? And was it home to a Local auctioneer?

09/25/2026

I'm excited to share our monthly calendar of events. 📅✨🗓️
I'm so glad the weather is cooling off. 😊
The Three Big Holidays will be here before we know it. 🍂🧣🎃

09/25/2026

Bring the whole family to the oldest operating movie theater on Route 66 for a free showing of Shark Tale (PG)!

Oscar is a fast-talking little fish with big dreams who accidentally becomes the most famous shark-slayer in the reef — and then has to keep the lie going. It's 90 minutes of jokes, bright colors, and a soundtrack the grown-ups will recognize.

This one is completely free thanks to TnT Insurance Group & LAKE BUMZ. Thank you both for giving this to our community!

A few things to know:
🎟️ Tickets are free at the box office only — you can't reserve them online. Seats are first come, first served, so come a little early.
🍿 The concession stand will be open. Popcorn, candy, and drinks are how you can support the theater on a free day.

See you Sunday!

🌐 CenterTheaterOn66.com
Get your flicks on Route 66!

09/25/2026

Holly Dolly Christmas!

We received so many wonderful Christmas parade theme ideas this year, and we have voted on "A Holly Dolly Christmas!" - submitted by Lisa Atchley!

The Vinita Area Chamber of Commerce Annual Christmas Parade will be held on Thursday, December 3, at 6:30 pm.

Please visit our website to complete your entry application online at
https://www.vinitachamber.com/forms/2026-vacc-annual-christmas-parade-entry-application

You can also download the PDF at the bottom of the webpage and mail it to P.O. Box 541, Vinita, OK 74301, or you can drop it off at our office located at 107 W. Canadian Ave., Vinita, OK 74301. Entries are due by Tuesday, December 1st!

09/25/2026

Only 5 showed up for BINGO today, but everyone had a blast and got a prize they liked.
Thank you Penny for calling numbers. 🎈🎉
You're the best! 🌟🏆✨

09/23/2026

I appreciate Norma, Annie, and Anita for hosting the Villa Lofts September 6 "Labor Day" Luncheon. 🍽️😊 Food and Fellowship was memorable and entertaining. 🍲✨

09/22/2026

Home health-care information.
This information was generated by AI and isn't guaranteed to be accurate. And I'm not advertising for home care companies listed below.

Attention Vinita Seniors & Families! 📢
​With a lot of confusion lately about whether Medicare covers in-home personal assistance (like help with bathing, dressing, or daily housekeeping), we want to clear the air: Traditional Medicare does not pay for long-term personal or custodial care.
​If you or an aging loved one are looking for support, navigating the options can feel overwhelming. Here is what you need to know about help right here in our area:
​🔹 Do you have to pay out-of-pocket?
If you hire private in-home care agencies (like Home Instead or Compassionate Care Solutions in Vinita), care is paid for privately unless you qualify for government assistance.
​🔹 What about financial help (Medicaid ADvantage Waiver)?
If paying out-of-pocket isn't an option, Oklahoma’s Medicaid program provides home and community-based waivers to cover personal care assistants for eligible seniors who meet medical needs. For a single applicant, current financial guidelines generally look for:
​Monthly Income: Under $2,982 (higher incomes may still qualify by setting up a Miller Trust).
​Countable Assets: Generally under $2,000 (primary homes and vehicles are typically exempt).
​🔹 Local Resources & Free Guidance
If your income is slightly too high for Medicaid or you aren't sure where to start, you don't have to figure it out alone! Reach out to our regional experts:
✔️​Grand Gateway Area Agency on Aging: (918) 783-5793 or toll-free at 1-800-482-4594 for guidance on community support, meals, and caregiver respite.
✔️​Oklahoma Senior Info-Line: Call 1-800-211-2116 to connect directly with local aging and support specialists.
✔️Call 211 for help.
​Please share this post or tag a friend who might need these local resources! ❤️

09/22/2026

This information is AI generated and not guaranteed to be accurate.

Food Assistance Resources for Seniors in Vinita, OK
​Many older adults who qualify for food assistance programs like SNAP never apply, leaving valuable benefits unclaimed. If you or someone you know is trying to stretch a fixed income in Vinita, you don't have to navigate it alone. See income info below.

🧓​Oklahoma rules make it easier for seniors to qualify:
​No Asset Test:
Your home and car generally do not count against your eligibility in Oklahoma.

👵​Medical Deductions:
Out-of-pocket medical expenses over $35 a month can be deducted to help lower your countable income.

🧔‍♂️​Farmers Market Vouchers:
Look into the Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program for seasonal fresh produce benefits.

❤️​Local Vinita Offices & Contact Points
​If you want to apply for benefits or talk to someone locally, you can reach out to these community resources right here in Vinita:
✔️​Craig County Human Services Center (OKDHS)
​Address: 310 N Wilson St, Vinita, OK 74301
​Phone: (918) 713-5000 or 1-800-572-6844
​Details:
Handles local SNAP applications and assistance programs for Craig County residents.
✔️​North Park Senior Citizens Building
​Address: 222 W Sequoyah Ave, Vinita, OK
​Phone: (918) 256-7696
​Details:
Serves as a local gathering point and community hub for older adults seeking activity details and resource guidance.
✔️​Craig County Health Department
​Address: 115 E Delaware Ave, Vinita, OK
​Phone: (918) 256-7531
​Details:
Provides health resources, community guidance, and program information.

​Please share this information with friends, neighbors, or family members who might benefit from a little extra support.

In Oklahoma, households that include a senior (age 60 or older) benefit from special eligibility rules, including a higher gross income ceiling and the ability to deduct out-of-pocket medical expenses over $35 a month.
​For a single senior living alone (household size of 1):
​Gross Income Limit: Up to $2,195 per month (165% of the Federal Poverty Level).
​Net Income Limit: After allowable deductions (such as medical expenses over $35 and standard utility/shelter costs), the net monthly income must generally be at or below $1,305 per month (100% of the Federal Poverty Level).
​Maximum Benefit: Up to $298 per month in food assistance.
​Note: Oklahoma does not have an asset test for SNAP, meaning your home, vehicle, and normal savings or bank accounts do not count against your eligibility.

09/21/2026

Calling All Adult Crafters. BYOC

⚠ Attention New Library Program! ⚠
Join our new crafting community! This new adult craft program will be the last Tuesday of every month from 4pm-5:30pm.
✏🎨🖌All crafters welcome. Bring a craft and hang out with other crafty adults, share what you are working on and see what others are making.🪡🧶🧵📿🖍️
Message or call with questions or for more information.