Columbia Parks and Recreation's 50+ Program offers a variety of recreational opportunities for those 50 years and older. The Waters-Moss Memorial Wildlife Area is home to the 50+ Program. The Hillcrest Community Center, Moss Building and Waters House are programmed for weekday use for the 50+ Program and the Osher Lifelong Learning Program. In the evenings, Life Enrichment classes are offered for all ages and on weekends the Moss and Waters House are available for rent.

HCC is located at 1907 Hillcrest Dr. Columbia, MO 65201.

573.874.7475

Office hours: 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Monday-Friday

Recreation Staff at HCC:

Supervisor: Courtney Deters

Specialists: Sarah Bowman & Moira Theis

Office: Jennifer Meeks

Custodian: Robin White

Email: Sarah.Bowman@CoMo.gov

Website: CoMo.gov
Location: 1907 Hillcrest Drive, Columbia, MO, USA
Phone: 573.874.7475

Osher@Mizzou Staff:

Jennifer Erickson-Senior Coordinator

Check out the website at osher.missouri.edu

The Silver & Gold group meets at the Armory Sports Center on Wednesday afternoons. Join them for Pokeno, Spades, art projects, and movie days. Check the calendar to see what is available. For more information, please call 573.817.5077.

Mah Jongg groups meet Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. If you know how to play and are interested in joining a group, please contact our front desk at 573.874.7475 for more information.

Essence Health Care will be at Hillcrest on July 23 at 1 p.m. with snacks for participants, and they will be at Hillcrest on July 26 at 2 p.m. for Bingo! Hope to see you there 😊

Join Osher’s lifelong learning community for adults 50 years old and up to explore new interests through a wide range of courses, activities and clubs.

You'll enjoy socializing with interesting people as you flex your intellectual muscles and strengthen your:

• Physical health
• Thoughtful interactions about topics of interest to you
• Natural intellectual curiosity
• Social circle

Haven’t tried virtual learning yet? Osher does it right, ensuring that adults age 50-plus can interact with their instructors and classmates as they learn about a myriad of topics. Invite your friends and family to register, and you can work to keep your brains active together, no matter where you live.

Hillcrest is hosting knitting groups on Tuesdays and Fridays, 1-4 p.m. Bring your projects and join in the camaraderie. Other needlework projects are welcome!

Hand, Knee, and Foot is a variation on Canasta for 4-6 players in partnership. You have 3 hands to get rid of and 2 extra canastas of fives and sevens to complete the basic book. Players meet at HCC, Room B at 1 p.m. on Tuesdays. An instructor will be available for those wanting to learn how to play.

This group meets on Mondays at 9:30 a.m. and Thursdays at 1 p.m. at Hillcrest Community Center. Bring your current project and supplies while enjoying a nice time painting and being creative with others.

Join us every Friday to play bingo for practical prizes. Come early to socialize and meet new friends. Bingo games begin at 2 p.m. No Bingo on July 19.

Heartland Rughookers will meet at the Waters House on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of the month, 11 a.m.-3:30 p.m. For more information, please call 573.874.7475.

Come sing your heart out on the first and third Fridays of the month, 7-10 p.m. Price is $3.00 for non 50+ members. There is a wide variety of songs to chose from, and it is a great way to make new friends! No Karaoke on July 19.

The art room at Paquin Tower (1201 Paquin Street) is open to the community for ceramics and other art projects on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Price depends on the materials used or the ceramic piece purchased. Parking is available behind the building.

WE Hike will be taking a break for July due to heat and scheduling conflicts. We hope to see everyone in August. Stay cool out there!

For those interested in wanting more Tai Chi, John Gage sent me a schedule of other time options, places, instructors and styles.

Mondays:

8:30-9:30 a.m., Armory Gym, Stefan Shatto teaches the Sun Style

8:30-9:30 a.m., Twin Lakes, Catharine Mouton teaches 24 Yang

Tuesdays:

8:30-9:30 a.m., Twin Lakes, John Gage teaches Qigong

9:30-10 a.m., Twin Lakes, Larry Libbus teaches Xing Yi Stick

Wednesdays:

8:30-9:30 a.m., Armory Gym, Dan Miller teaches Sun Style

8:30-9:30 a.m., Twin Lakes, Bob Swanson teaches Eight Methods

Thursdays:

8:30-9:30 a.m., Twin Lakes, Dan Miller teaches 108 Yang

9:30-10 a.m., Twin Lakes, Larry Libbus teaches Xing Yi Stick

Fridays:

8:30-9:30 a.m., Armory Gym, Kenny Greene teaches 42

8:30-9:30 a.m., Twin Lakes, Catharine Mouton teaches 24 Yang & 37

Saturdays:

9-10 a.m., Peace Park, Kenny Greene teaches Taiji

Payment can be made in person at the front desk or by mail with check payable to Columbia Parks and Rec. (Membership price includes activities unless otherwise noted).

$25/Person Parks and Recreation Membership includes 50+ Programs at Hillcrest Facility-Karaoke, Bingo, Movies, Painting groups, rug hooking, knitting, Mah Jongg groups, games, cards, Intro to Tai Chi classes, WE (Women Everywhere) Hike group, jigsaw puzzles and more.

OR

$50/Person Parks and Recreation/Osher@Mizzou Combo includes all of the above plus Brown Bag seminars, This Week @ Osher weekly email of upcoming events, and Osher Friday Morning Book Talks, and clubs (Travel, Spanish, Osher Sings, and Diversity Book Club).