Senior Programming
Weekly Programs
Senior Room
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday - 8:30am-1:00pm
Tuesday, 8:30am-10:30am
Come hang out, have a cup of coffee, and socialize with others during the times listed below. We will have cards available to play; but let us know if you would like other items.
Please also remember to stop at the desk and scan your membership card when you come for activities. It is vital for us to know who is in the building in case of an emergency.
50 & Beyond Walking Club
Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays - 9:00am-10:00am
Come walk at the Oceola Community Center with us three times a week.
Site: Oceola Community Center, 1661 N. Latson Rd. Howell, MI
Cost: Free for members / $5 Non-Members
Knitting Club
Tuesdays at 11:00am
Site: Oceola Community Center, 1661 N. Latson Rd. Howell, MI
Cost: Free for members / $2 Non-Members
Pickleball
Drop-in Play (bring your friends) (please check our Sports Calendar before arriving to make sure Pickleball is running)
Site: Oceola Community Center, 1661 N. Latson Rd. Howell, MI
Cost: $5
Free with Facility Membership
Senior Fitness (Stretch & Strength)
Mondays - 3:15pm (Chair Yoga With Bracha)
Tuesdays - 10:00am (Plymouth Physical Therapy)
Wednesdays - 10:00am & 11:00am (Chair Yoga With Ashley)
Thursdays - 10:15am (Posture Stretch With Kathy)
Fridays - 10:00am (Chair Yoga With Ashley)
Increase muscular strength, range of motion, and mobility. Light weights can be used for strength. Each exercise can be modified. Presented by Plymouth Physical Therapy.
Site: Oceola Community Center, 1661 N. Latson Rd. Howell, MI
Cost: FREE for Residents 75 & Older / $3 drop-in (with Senior Center Membership) / $5 drop-in
Free with Tivity. Check with your insurance provider to see if you’re covered.
Penny Bingo
Mondays - 12:00pm-1:30pm
Come play bingo with us at the Oceola Community Center once a week.
Site: Oceola Community Center, 1661 N. Latson Rd. Howell, MI
Cost: Free for members / $2 Non-Members
*Please bring at least $1.50 in pennies and a couple of nickels in order to play.
Mahjong
Tuesdays - 1:00pm-4:00pm
Fridays - 12:00pm-3:00pm
Site: Oceola Community Center, 1661 N. Latson Rd. Howell, MI
Cost: Free for members / $2 Non-Members
Cards
Mondays - 12:00pm-4:00pm
Site: Oceola Community Center, 1661 N. Latson Rd. Howell, MI
Cost: Free for members / $2 Non-Members
Book Club
Last Friday of the month at 11:00am
May: One Good Dog by Susan Wilson
June: Then She Was Gone by Lisa Jewell
July: How to Age Disgracefully by Clare Pooley
August: The Serpent and the Pearl by Kate Quinn
September: Saving CeeCee Honeycutt by Beth Hoffman;
October: First Lie Wins by Ashley Easton; and
Nov/Dec: The Wedding People, a Novel by Alison Espach.
Site: Oceola Community Center, 1661 N. Latson Rd. Howell, MI
Cost: Free for members / $2 Non-Members
Gleaners Food Mobile
First Thursday of the Month at 1:00pm
This is a drive-thru event. Please stay in your car. Food will be distributed.
Site: Oceola Community Center, 1661 N. Latson Rd. Howell, MI
Cost: Free
Panera Thursdays
Thursdays, Coffee at 8:30am / Baked Goods at 9am
Calling all Howell Senior Center members! Join us every Thursday morning for coffee and Panera! Coffee starts at 8:30am. Day old baked goods will be put out at 9:00am. Bags will not be provided; please bring your own. This program is for Senior Center members only!
Site: Oceola Community Center, 1661 N. Latson Rd. Howell, MI
Cost: FREE
Special Events
Cooking With Maureen
Session 2: Tuesday, June 10th - 12:00pm
Join Maureen to learn recipes, tips on healthy eating, and the new Pampered Chef items. We will also sample some of her recipes!
Registration is required. Registration deadline: (Session 1: April 30th) & (Session 2: June 3rd)
Site: Oceola Community Center, 1661 N. Latson Rd.
Cost: $2 Senior Center Member / $5 Non-Member
Craft With Tisha
Session 2: Thursday, June 12th - 1:00pm
Like all of Tisha’s crafts, this one’s a mystery! Come have fun and create a masterpiece!
Registration is required. Registration deadline: May 15th (Session 1) and June 5th (Session 2).
Site: Oceola Community Center, 1661 N. Latson Rd.
Cost: $2 Senior Center Member / $5 Non-Member
Taste of Series
Have lunch and tour local assisted living communities with us!
Registration is required!
Cost: $2/session
Taste of Brookdale
Wednesday, June 11th - Bus leaves at 12:00pm
Deadline to register is June 4th
Taste of Village Manor
Thursday, June 19th - Bus leaves at 1:00pm
Deadline to register is June 12th
Taste of Woodland Village
Tuesday, July 22nd - Bus leaves at 1:00pm
Deadline to register is July 15th
Lunch & Learn With St. Croix - Wheel of Care: De-Mystifying Hospice: What Everyone Should Know
Wednesday, June 18th - 11:30am
Join us for an interactive game demystifying hospice. We’ll go over things everyone should know about hospice and enjoy a nice lunch.
Registration is required. Registration deadline: June 11th
Site: Oceola Community Center, 1661 N. Latson Rd.
Cost: $2 Senior Center Member / $5 Non-Member
Birthday Bash
Tuesday, June 24th - 11:30am
Join us for a fantastic birthday bash! We will celebrate birthdays for all 12 months! We will have lunch, birthday cake, and prizes!
Registration is required. Registration deadline: June 17th
Site: Oceola Community Center, 1661 N. Latson Rd.
Cost: $5 Senior Center Member / $10 Non-Member