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