Unveiling the Wildcat Den

Ogden’s seniors have a new space to show WSU pride.

With a $5,000 budget, hundreds of volunteer hours, and nearly 20 months of planning and remodeling, the Golden Hour Senior Center transformed its outdated — and under-utilized — game room into the Wildcat Den. The room now includes its original 1968 pool table refurbished with purple felt; ample space for games; new lighting, flooring and electronic equipment; and historic WSU memorabilia.

“To really appreciate it, you had to see it a couple years ago,” said Fred Stettler, WSU Emeriti Alumni Council member who coordinated volunteers for the project. Ginger Myers, recreation facility supervisor for Golden Hours, agrees the purple makeover is a refreshing change from the old “yellowy-brown” aesthetic. She particularly loves the décor. “We ended up getting some amazing pieces, and it was important to us to highlight those pieces instead of just a collage of things,” she said.

Wildcat Den memorabilia includes a letterman jacket worn by WSU Hall of Fame basketball player Mike Sivulich BS ’64, a photo signed by Hall of Famer and NBA star Damian Lillard BS ’15, historic WSU photos and artwork, and more.

Golden Hours unveiled the Wildcat Den on June 13, 2022, with a ribbon cutting honoring the many WSU departments, companies and individuals who helped create the room.

In addition to the den, Ogden residents over 50 years old enjoy an indoor golf simulator, wellness activities, classes and more at the senior center.

Ogden City Mayor Mike Caldwell and WSU President Brad Mortensen enjoy the Wildcat Den’s refurbished pool table.

Fred Stettler, WSU Emeriti Alumni Council member, and Ginger Myers, Golden Hour recreation facility supervisor, cut the purple ribbon to open the Wildcat Den.