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

All Senior Fit classes are Drop-in only. There is no pre-registration and spots are taken on a first-come, first-served basis.

Mondays - 3:15pm (Chair Yoga With Bracha)
Tuesdays - 10:00am (Plymouth Physical Therapy)
Wednesdays - 10:00am & 11:00am (Chair Yoga With Ashley)
Fridays - 10:00am (Chair Yoga With Ashley)
Fridays -11:00am (Chair Yoga With Ashley (Beginning April 10th)

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

Bridge & Pinochle

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

July: Nine Women, One Dress by Jane L. Rosen
August: Camino Island by John Grisham
September: Theo of Golden by Allen Levi
October: The Girl on the Train by Patricia Hawkins

Site: Oceola Community Center, 1661 N. Latson Rd. Howell, MI
Cost: Free for members / $2 Non-Members

Gleaners Food Mobile

Thursday, September 17th - 1:00pm-2:00pm
Friday, October 16th - 1:00pm-2:00pm
Thursday, November 5th - 1:00pm-2:00pm
Thursday, December 3rd - 1:00pm-2:00pm

Join us monthly at the Oceola Community Center for Gleaners Mobile Food Bank. Swing by during these times and one of our volunteers will bring a bag of food out to your car for FREE. All are welcome.

Cost: Free
Site: Oceola Communty Center, 1661 N. Latson Rd.

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

Purse & Jewelry Sale

Support The Senior Center By Shopping!

Tuesday, October 6th - 8:00am-3:00pm
Wednesday, October 7th - 11:00am-6:00pm

Every year the Howell Senior Center hosts its annual Purse & Jewelry Sale fundraiser. This two day sale is an awesome place to shop for gently used purses, bags, and jewelry. The majority of items are under $5 and all proceeds from the event go back to the Senior Center and their mission to provide affordable programming and services for senior citizens in our community!

Site: Oceola Community Center, 1661 N. Latson Rd.

DONATIONS ACCEPTED:
Donations are now being accepted! If you have gently used purses, bags, or jewelry that you'd like to donate, you may drop them off at the Oceola Community Center front desk anytime during our business hours!

Triple Diamond Alpaca Ranch Tour

Thursday, August 27th - 11:00am

Join us as we tour the local Alpaca Ranch! Located right in Howell we will get a Guided Educational Tour – 90 minutes, Meet and Feed the Animals, Small Feed Bag for each person, Magical Photo Opportunities, and Small Talk about Alpacas & Fiber. Transportation is on your own. Registration is required.

Registration deadline: August 26th

Site: Triple Diamond Alpaca Ranch, 3275 E. Schafer Rd.
Cost: $14 (Cash only)

Life Line Health Screening

Tuesday, September 1st

Life Line Screening is the nation’s leader in Stroke and Cardiovascular Disease Risk screenings. These screenings are open to anyone 40 years of age or older and screens for Carotid Artery Disease, Atrial Fibrillation, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm and Peripheral Artery Disease.

To register you must call (800) 324-9458 and use the promo code HABC001

Site: Oceola Community Center, 1661 N. Latson Rd.
Cost: $129 with code “HABC001”

Senior Day at Michigan State Fair

Thursday, September 3rd - 9:00am

Join us as we travel to the Michigan State Fair for Senior Day! There will be raffles, food, giveaways, entertainment, and more! LETS will be providing transportation. Limited spots.  Registration is required.

Registration opens: August 5th. Registration deadline: August 27th

Site: Bus will depart promptly at 9:00am from the Oceola Community Center.
Cost: $2 Senior Center Member | $5 Non-Member

Senior Picnic At Kensington Metropark

Thursday, September 10th - 10:30am

Join with other local Senior Centers for an afternoon at Kensington with lunch, entertainment, and prizes. LETS will be providing transportation. Limited spots.  Registration is required.

Registration Opens: August 7th. Registration deadline: September 3rd

Site: Bus will depart promptly at 10:30am from the Oceola Community Center.
Cost: $2 Senior Center Member | $5 Non-Member

Pizza Party Lunch

Tuesday, September 15th - 11:30am

Join us for an awesome pizza party lunch! Chat with your friends, chow on some pizza, and maybe win a raffle or two!  Registration is required.

Registration Deadline: September 8th

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

Downsizing Lunch and Learn with Debbie

Wednesday, September 16th - 11:30am

Topics include: Making the decision to move, considering your living options, how to begin minimizing yourbelongings (sell, donate and discard), timing the sale of your home, putting your decisions into action, and resources for a stress-free transition. Registration is required.

Registration Deadline: September 9th

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

Mobile Secretary of State

Tuesday, September 22nd - 10:00am-1:00pm

The Secretary of State Mobile Office will be visiting the Oceola Community Center to provide service to community members to complete Secretary of State transactions.

Book a visit to complete your Secretary of State transactions including:

• First-time Michigan ID

• Renew Driver’s License or ID

• Vehicle Services (Note: Instant Title Services Not Available)

• Apply for/renew disability placard

For more information, contact the front desk at (517) 579-2862

Site: Oceola Community Center, 1661 N. Latson Rd.
Cost varies by service.

Mystery Craft

Thursday, September 24th - 11:00am

Like all of our crafts, this one’s a mystery! Come have fun and create a masterpiece! Registration is required.

Registration deadline: September 17th

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

Plymouth Physical Therapy Workshop

Friday, September 25th - 11:00am

The Strong and Committed Workshop is a class to learn form and technique for safely building strength, navigating the fitness center, and developing sustainable long term fitness goals. It is designed for novice and experienced members of the fitness center alike. Learn techniques for common exercises, methods to stretch those tight muscles, and how to develop a program that you can execute and sustain. Please come prepared to perform light exercise. Registration is required.

Registration deadline: September 18th

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

Facts With Henry Ford Health

Friday, October 9th - 12:00pm

Join us as we provide simple, practical strategies to support healthy aging through nutrition, movement, hydration, and daily wellness habits. The session includes a live, healthy smoothie demonstration showing how to prepare nutrient dense blends that promote energy, digestion, and overall well-being. Registration is required.

Registration deadline: October 2nd

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

Preplanning Luncheon with Debbie

Wednesday, October 14th - 11:30am

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

Registration deadline: October 7th

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

Senior Olympics

Howell Senior Center: Thursday, October 22nd - 11:45am

Woodland Village: Wednesday, November 4th (transportation will be provided from the Senior Center promptly at 11:15am)

Join the Howell Senior Center as we face off against the residents of Woodland Village in the Senior Olympics! We’ll kick off the competition at the Howell Senior Center with a variety of fun, senior-friendly challenges before traveling to Woodland Village for the final round of games on their home turf. After the competition we will have lunch! Bring your team spirit and get ready for a day of laughter, teamwork, friendly competition, and Olympic-worthy memories!

Limited spots available. Must be able to attend both dates. Registration is required.

Registration deadline: October 15th

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

Halloween Potluck

Tuesday, October 27th - 11:30am

Join us for a spooky potluck of fun! We will have games and prizes to help celebrate Halloween. Sign up for a dish to pass at the front desk.  We will provide utensils and plates. Also, you will be able to pick up the next newsletter! Registration is required.

Registration deadline: October 20th

Site: Oceola Community Center, 1661 N. Latson Rd.
Cost: FREE

Halloween With Howell Recreation Preschool

Thursday, October 29th - 11:45am
Friday, October 30th - 11:45am

We are looking for individuals to help pass out candy to our preschoolers. This event will take place at the Bennet Recreation Center. If you are interested, please sign up to help make this a special event for our preschoolers. Candy will be provided. 

Registration deadline: October 22nd

Site: Bennett Rec Center, 925 W. Grand River Ave.
Cost: FREE