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

Lunch & Learn: Seniors on the Move

Beacon Health Lunch and Learn: Heart Health

February 20, 11:30 am – 1:00 pm

We invite you to take part in this month’s Lunch & Learn with Beacon Health, featuring guest speaker Ram Khattri Chettri, Vice President of the Cardiovascular Service Line at Beacon. […]

A title image of the play "Morning After Grace" depicting two persons legs exposed from beneath a bed sheet.

Dinner & A Play: “Morning After Grace”

February 20, 5:30 pm – 9:00 pm

You’re invited to an evening out! Acting Ensemble will perform Carey Crim’s “Morning After Grace,” a hilarious, heart-warming, and unconventional comedy. This show explores love, loss, laughter, and aging with […]

A photograph of Jeffrey Rosen smiling and posing in a dark sport jacket and button down shirt, next to an image of this book "Pursuit of Liberty"

Jeffrey Rosen: The Pursuit of Liberty

March 6, 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Owls Club is honored to welcome Jeffrey Rosen, one of the nation’s leading constitutional scholars, back to our campus for a special evening on March 6th at 7:00 PM in […]

NEW CLASSES

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Critical Thinking & Decision Making

February 10
10:30 am – 12:00 pm 

Join us for a new Tuesday class led by Judge Steve Bowers, featuring an engaging series that explores how we make decisions in a wide variety of everyday contexts.

A couple of cartoon owls are brainstorming over a laptop with Artificial Intelligence software on their screen.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) Made Simple

February 12
11:00 am – 12:30 pm 

Many of us hear the term artificial intelligence but aren’t quite sure what it really means or how it fits into everyday life. Owls Club Board Chair Frank, a technology enthusiast and longtime educator, will lead a four-part introductory series on AI, designed specifically for active aging adults

An adult woman applying a skin care lotion to her face while looking in a mirror.

Pamper Yourself Hour

February 13
11:00 am – 12:30 pm 

Treat yourself to a little self-care at Owls Club during this fun and refreshing Pamper Yourself Hour with Joan Garber from Mary Kay! Joan will guide participants through a simple, easy-to-follow skin care routine, followed by a hydrating lip treatment—perfect for combating dry, winter weather. This relaxing and uplifting session is a wonderful way to take a break, learn helpful tips, and feel refreshed. Seating is limited and registration is required, so be sure to save your spot for this special pampering experience!

3 Cartoon Olws enjoying a game at a bowling alley. One getting ready to bowl, while the other two sit behind the scoring table.

Bowling

March 10
1:00 pm – 2:30 pm 

Bowling with the OWLS Club meets once a month at Signature Lanes in Elkhart on 17 for a fun, laid-back time to enjoy a few games with friends.

 

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