OWLS CLUB

ACTIVE
AGING CENTER

For Elkhart’s Older, Wiser, Life-Loving Seniors

EVENTS TO GET EXCITED ABOUT

What Makes Owls Club So Special?

This short film says it better than we ever could. Packed with laughs, familiar faces, and a whole lot of heart, it’s a lighthearted tribute to the community we’ve built together—a place where fun is contagious, friendships run deep, and yes… everybody really does know your name. Click play to view the video on our YouTube channel and enjoy the ride!

Welcome New Members!

We’ve planned a special orientation and welcome for our newest members.  We hope you will attend one of our monthly orientation events, where you’ll have a chance to pick up your key tag and name tag, take a guided tour, connect with other new members, and meet some of the team.  Simply let us know when you’re coming by calling us at (574) 336-2652. 

Upcoming New Member Mixers:

Pickleball

Social

From coffee hour to special events to club trips, there are plenty of opportunities to make new friends and enjoy old ones.

Fitness

Dedicated spaces and instructors for weekly fitness classes allow you to keep moving with friends.

Education

Local instructors, community partners (and our very own members!) teach classes on technology, history, finances, health, and nutrition.

Play

From bingo nights to euchre club, we have plenty of weekly and monthly activities for connection and friendly competition.

Service

A robust volunteer program of members serving members offers meaningful opportunities for service and connection.

Pickleball

Pickleball

Indoor Pickleball courts are available right on campus for beginner lessons and winter play.

ONLINE REGISTRATION OPTION

All other members should click on the links below to register for individual classes using our online registration system.

New Phone Line for Class Registration

(574) 397-0275

To support members who find online registration challenging or do not have access to technology, we have added a new, easy registration option. Members can register for classes by simply calling our new phone line. Here’s how it works:

 

  • Call the registration number and leave a message with your full name, the class you’d like to sign up for, and the date of the class.
  • You will receive a text or email confirmation once you are successfully registered.

THIS WEEK AT OWLS

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UPCOMING EVENTS

A graphical image of published author, Don Wycliff and his book "Before the Byline - A Journalist's Roots"

Before the Byline: A Journalist’s Roots – Author Talk

January 29, 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Don Wycliff discusses his memoir, "Before the Byline: A Journalist's Roots," recounting his family's migration out of the South, his matriculation to the University of Notre Dame, and his discovery during the turbulence of the 1960s. of his vocation in journalism.

A smiling owl wearing a festive chili apron is adding spices to a pot of chili.

3rd Annual Chili Cookoff

February 6, 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm

You’re invited to our 3rd Annual “(Pre-) Super Bowl Sunday Chili Cookoff!” Members are encouraged to bring their best chili—whether white, vegetarian, spicy, mild, or a unique creation—for a fun […]

NEW CLASSES

A couple of cartoon owls sitting in a family tree with frames resting on branches with the words Mom, Grandpa, and Grandma

Genealogy: Skills & Strategies

January 27
1:00 pm – 3:00 pm 

Embark on a captivating journey through time and lineage with Penny Bucks of the Elkhart County Genealogical Society in this two-part Genealogy Fundamentals series.

Photography 101

January 28
10:00 am – 11:00 am 

In this intro to photography class, professional photographer Jennifer Kedik will guide participants in discovering and capturing their unique beauty through the lens. While a DSLR camera (Digital Single-Lens Reflex) […]

A small desk supporting a houseplant, pen, and notebook near a window setting with soft ambient light pouring in. The pages of the notebook contain checkboxes with goals listed for the new year.

Smart Goal Setting

January 28, 11:00 am – 12:00 pm

Start the new year with purpose at this engaging SMART Goal-Setting workshop presented by Real Services.

A cartoon graphic of an owl reading poetry to other owls inside a library filled with magical ambiance.

Poetry Share & Connect

January 28
1:00 pm – 2:00 pm 

Discover the joy of poetry in a warm, no-pressure environment with our new Monthly Poetry Sharing Circle, hosted by Owls Club volunteer and teacher Chuck Bower.

 

KEEP PLAYING

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Morning
Mondays: 10:00 am-12:00 pm
Afternoon
Wednesdays: 1:00-3:00 pm

Morning
Tue, Wed, Thur: 8:00-9:30 am
Afternoon
Mon & Wed,: 2:30-4:30 pm

Ping Pong & Pool

Fridays, 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm

Ready for some friendly competition and plenty of laughs? Join us on Fridays at Owls Club for a fun-filled afternoon of Ping Pong and Billiards/Pool! Whether you're a seasoned pro […]

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