2021 Virtual Dog Play Wednesday events with AARP Oklahoma and the Gathering Place

Sit, stay and play with your pup in the comfort of your backyard with the 2021 Gathering Place Virtual Dog Play Wednesday events presented by AARP Oklahoma. The monthly events are hosted on the Gathering Place Facebook.com page and include virtual "competitions", backyard "bark-tivities" and tips for becoming a fraud watchdog and joining the AARP Fraud Watch Network.

JUNE 30, 2121- Summer Bark-B-Q
Summer is here and that means it’s time to grill, chill, and enjoy the outdoors with your best friend. Join us for the final Virtual Dog Play Wednesday of 2021, “Summer Bark-B-Q.”In addition to the photo/ video "competition," we'll have fun backyard "barktivities" and tips for keeping your four-legged friend healthy at outdoor events.

PHOTO/ VIDEO CONTEST: Post a photo or video of you and your dog enjoying a tasty meal together outside in the discussion section of the Gathering Place Facebook.com page for a chance to win a a summer-themed treat box from BarkBox. All entries must be shared in the discussion section by 5 p.m. on June 30 to be considered.

MAY 19, 2021- New Dogs on the Block- Boy Band Dance Party
Does your dog love to sing and dance? Show off your "pupformer" with our next Virtual Dog Play Wednesday, “New Dogs on the Block- Boy Band Dance Party!” presented by AARP Oklahoma. In addition to the photo/ video "competition" we'll have fun backyard "barktivities."

Some "pup-ular" good boy bands that make our tails wag include, but are not limited to:
• Good Boys II Men
• Backyard Boys
• 98 Dig-grees
• One Dogrection
• N-STYNCT
• The Jonas Barkers

APRIL 21, 2021- Sit, Stay, Earth Day!
Earth Day and Arbor Day are right around the corner, and we are celebrating all things Mother Nature for our Virtual Dog Play Wednesday event, “Sit, Stay, Earth Day.” We hope the garden-themed backyard bark-tivity and photo contest will inspire you and your pet to get outside and enjoy the pretty spring weather.

PHOTO CONTEST: Post a picture of your dog enjoying the spring weather, in the discussion section of the Gathering Place Facebook.com page for a chance to win a gift card to Southwood Landscape and Garden Center.

Be sure to register and get a reminder for "Sit, Stay, Earth Day" at
the Gathering Place Facebook.com page.

MARCH 24, 2021- March Wagness
As we watch our brackets and cheer on our favorite teams, what do you say we bring March Wagness to our backyards? Join us for virtual Dog Play Wednesday on the Gathering Place Facebook.com page.
Along with backyard barktivities, you can also post a pic of your All-Star pup before 7 p.m. on Wednesday for a chance to win a bball-themed prize.

Be sure to register and get a reminder for March Wagness at
the Gathering Place Facebook.com page.

FEBRUARY 17, 2021- Puppy Love
It's Valentine's Day week and love is in the air. Join us for virtual Dog Play Wednesday “Puppy Love” in the events section of the Gathering Place Facebook.com page. The at-home activity is a recipe for heart-shaped dog treats and we're having a Pal-entine’s Day photo contest. Submit a picture of your sweet dog in the events section of the Gathering Place Facebook.com page by 5 p.m. on Wednesday, February 17 for a chance to win a Valentine’s Day- themed prize pack.

JANUARY 27, 2021 - Happy Chew Year!
Our first Virtual Dog Play Wednesday event of 2021 is all about sharing "pawsitivity" with New Year’s resolutions. Whether it's taking more walks, healthy food choices, or just spending time with your furry friend, let's share our resolutions and support each other. This month, submit a picture of you and/ or your dogs' resolutions on the Gathering Place Facebook.com page by 6 p.m. on Wednesday, January 27 for a chance to win a three-month subscription to BarkBox.

About Gathering Place
A project of George Kaiser Family Foundation, Gathering Place, with a first phase of 66.5 acres, will ultimately transform nearly 100 acres of Tulsa’s waterfront along the Arkansas River into a dynamic and active space when the project is completed. A public-private partnership, GKFF and numerous corporate and community philanthropists gave ownership of the $465 million park to River Parks Authority who in turn signed a long-term operational and management lease back to an entity of the foundation to ensure the highest quality operation, maintenance and programming for the life of the park.