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

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

April: Hang the Moon By Jeanette Walls
May: One Good Dog by Susan Wilson
June: Then She Was Gone by Lisa Jewell
July: How to Age Disgracefully by Clare Pooley

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

Art Therapy With Vanessa

Thursday, April 10th - 1:00pm

Have you ever wondered why you have a favorite color or how certain colors can make you “feel” anxious or calm? I will help answer that and other questions related to colors and how they effect us . We will be working with non-toxic paints and our hands. I will have protective gowns and non- latex gloves for everyone to help keep you clean.

Registration is required. Deadline to register: April 3rd

Site: Oceola Community Center, 1661 N. Latson Rd.
Cost: $2 Senior Center Member / $5 Non-Senior Center Member

Cooking With Maureen

Tuesday, April 15th - 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: April 8th

Site: Oceola Community Center, 1661 N. Latson Rd.
Cost: $2 Member / $5 Non-Member

Easter Luncheon at Chemung Hills

Thursday, April 17th - 11:30am

Join us for a fantastic lunch, wonderful entertainment, and awesome prizes! Doors open at 11:30am.  *May/June Newsletters will be for pickup at this event.

Menu:

• Orange Almond Salad

• Ham

• Pasta Primavera

• Au Gratin Potatoes

• Green Bean Almondine

• Rolls and Butter

• Carrot Cake

Registration is required. Deadline to register: April 9th

Site: Chemung Hills Golf Club & Banquet Center, 3125 Golf Club Rd.
Cost: $28/person

Lunch & Learn With Veteran Services

Tuesday, April 22nd - 11:30am

Join Ramon from Livingston County Veteran Services and he explain benefits veterans have and programs that can help. 

Registration is required. Deadline to register: April 22nd

Site: Oceola Community Center, 1661 N. Latson Rd.
Cost: $2 Senior Center Member / $5 Non-Senior Center Member

Matinee Movie

Caddyshack - Wednesday, April 23rd - 1:00pm

Join us at the Oceola Community Center for an afternoon movie. We will provide popcorn; just bring your own beverage!
Registration is required.

Registration deadline: April 21st

Site: Oceola Community Center, 1661 N. Latson Rd.
Cost: FREE Senior Center Member / $2 Non-Senior Center Member

Lunch & Learn With Senior Resources

Wednesday, April 30th - 11:30am

Join our panel of experts as they share the most important considerations and actions you should be taking now to ensure that your future is as secure as it can be.

Topics include:

• What to do now as a homeowner to lessen future burden on you and your family

• Learn about Senior Living options

• Choosing the right home care providor for your family

• How to destress a move

• What to do with all your stuff

• Hospice: Fact or Fiction

• Why you should plan your funeral ahead of time

• And more!

Registration is required. Deadline to register: April 23rd

Site: Oceola Community Center, 1661 N. Latson Rd.
Cost: $2 Senior Center Member / $5 Non-Senior Center Member

Plymouth Physical Therapy - Carpal Tunnel Workshop

Friday, May 2nd - 11:00am

The Carpal Tunnel Workshop is for people suffering with numbness and tingling in the hands, pain, or are looking to heal naturally without medications, injections and surgery. In our workshop you will learn about the common cause of carpal tunnel and how it can be treated without surgery. We will discuss a way to get your hands’ function back and pick the right treatment for the cause of your pain.
Registration is required. Registration deadline: April 25th

Site: Oceola Community Center, 1661 N. Latson Rd.
Cost: $2 Senior Center Member / $5 Non-Member

Cooking With Maureen

Session 1: Wednesday, May 7th - 12:00pm
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

Mother’s Day Tea

Thursday, May 8th - 11:30am

Join us for a fabulous tea party to celebrate all you amazing mothers! Dress in your finest as we enjoy tea, snacks, dessert, and raffles. Bring your own tea cup and show off your unique cup! *Tea Cups will not be provided*
Registration is required. Registration deadline: May 1st

Site: Oceola Community Center, 1661 N. Latson Rd.
Cost: $5 Senior Center Member / $10 Non-Member

Sourdough Workshop

Tuesday, May 20th - 1:00pm

Bring a large spoon, apron, and a mixing bowl and leave the loaf of sourdough bread in progress. Participants will also get their own sourdough starter in a mason jar, tea towel, and a wealth of knowledge on baking bread.

Registration is required. Registration deadline: May 13th.

Site: Oceola Community Center, 1661 N. Latson Rd.
Cost: $22 Senior Center Member / $30 Non-Member

Craft With Tisha

Session 1: Thursday, May 22nd - 1:00pm
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

Senior Celebration

Thursday, May 29th - 11:00am

Senior Celebration takes place at six different Senior Centers during the month of May. Come join us at the Howell Senior Center on May 29th.

• Lunch provided by Senior Nutrition/Meals on Wheels

• Multiple Free Bingo Cards and Games

• Gift Cards For Bingo Winners

• Raffle For Gift Baskets Provided by Sponsors

• Musical Entertainment Provided By Stephan Dans

• Desserts Provided by Nancy C. Nawrocki, Elder Law Attorney

Pre-registration required and must be done in-person at the Oceola Community Center starting on April 17th. Registration deadline: May 22nd

Site: Oceola Community Center, 1661 N. Latson Rd.
Cost: $5/person (cash only)

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