 The OWLS Club consists of adults over the age of 50 in Rock Hill and surrounding areas. OWLS stands for Older, Wiser, Loving Seniors and is sponsored by the City of Rock Hill Parks, Recreation & Tourism Department. Read More
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OWLS Club meetings will take place at Manchester Meadows (337 E. Mt. Gallant Road) at 1 PM on the first Thursday of each month.
Upcoming Dates
October 5, 2023
November 2, 2023
December 7, 2023
Monday, October 9 at 6 PM
Winthrop Women's Soccer vs. Presbyterian College
Eagle Field - 478 Winthrop University Lake Dr.
Cost: $5
Come cheer on the Winthrop Lady Eagles as they take on Presbyterian College at Eagle Field! Don’t forget to wear your pink to bring awareness to breast cancer!
Thursday, October 12 at 10:30 AM
Boyd Hill Center - 1165 Constitution Blvd.
Cost: $3 per card
We will play 10 games or 1 hour of Bingo.
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Tuesday, October 17
Regal Manchester Cinemas
1935 Cinema Drive
Group will meet around 1 PM (Showtime will be announced soon)
Based on a remarkable true story, ORDINARY ANGELS centers on Sharon Steves, a fierce but struggling hairdresser in small-town Kentucky who discovers a renewed sense of purpose when she meets Ed Schmitt, a widower working hard to make ends meet for his two daughters. Movie Trailer
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Monday, October 23 at 11:30 AM
Cracker Barrel
2140 Manna Court
Start your day off right with a breakfast with the OWLS? Join our group at the Cracker Barrel! Please contact Jon Shea at 803-325-2634 or Jonathan.shea@cityofrockhill.com to RSVP.
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Thursday, October 26 at Noon
Boyd Hill Recreation Center
1165 Constitution Blvd.
$10 - Pre-registration is required
Join us for the annual OWLS Club Halloween Party! Enjoy a great lunch and come dressed in your best Halloween attire for your chance to win a prize in the costume contest. Don’t forget to trick or treat on your way out and load up your candy bag! Register
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Friday, October 27 at 10 AM
Johnson Theatre - 1920 Alumni Dr.
$5
La Vie Boheme! Jonathan Larson's iconic Pulitzer Prize-winning musical that shaped a generation of audiences and taught us all to measure our life in love. Based loosely on Puccini's La Boheme, Rent follows a year in the life of a group of impoverished young artists and musicians struggling to survive and create in New York's Lower East Side, under the shadow of HIV/AIDS. Join our group as we support Winthrop University’s Theatre and Dance with their rendition of RENT! Register
Monday, October 30 at 5 PM
Groucho's Deli
1039 Charlotte Ave.
Don’t want to cook dinner? Join our group this month at Groucho's Deli in Rock Hill! Please contact Jon Shea at 803-325-2634 or Jonathan.shea@cityofrockhill.com to RSVP.
Monday, November 13 at 2 PM
Ceramic Christmas Trees
$40
Paint a 9 1/2" ceramic Christmas tree with metallic acrylic paints and add light bulbs for a beautiful and popular Christmas decoration. All supplies and light kit are included. Register
This class is held at Fewell Park Recreation Center, 1204 Alexander Rd., 2 PM - 3:30 PM on Monday. For additional information, contact Fewell Park at 803-329-5645.
Wednesday, November 15
9 AM - 5 PM
Come with us to see charming shops, festive music, over 400 merchants and crafts galore at the Southern Christmas Show! Transportation will be provided; space is limited. Register
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Greensboro, NC - Civil Rights Museum and Barn Dinner Theatre
December 8, 2023
$150 ($50 deposit due by September 15)
Travel with us to Greensboro, NC!! We'll start by visiting the International Civil Rights Museum; afterwards we'll enjoy Langston Hughes' "Black Nativity" at the Barn Dinner Theatre. Dinner consists of a soul food buffet. Vegan and vegetarian choices are limited. Trip costs include entry into the International Civil Rights Museum, Barn Dinner Theatre and motorcoach. Details
Christmas at the Biltmore House
December 10 - 11, 2023
$495 - Double Occupancy
Bring in the holiday season at Biltmore House. Enjoy festive lights, live entertainment, great food and more. Details
Election Day
Tuesday, October 17
Some programs at Boyd Hill, Northside and Fewell Park may be affected.
BMX Carolina Nationals
October 27 - 29
Rock Hill BMX Supercross Track
1307 Riverwalk Parkway
The City of Rock Hill welcomes a second USA BMX nationals level event in 2023 when the USA BMX Fall Nationals debuts at the Rock Hill BMX Supercross Track. This event provides an additional opportunity for riders to earn key qualifying points at one of the top tracks in the US. Nearly 2,000 riders along with their supporters are expected to attend with many traveling from outside the US. Details
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Boo-HaHa
Saturday, October 28
11 AM - 1 PM
Fountain Park - 300 E. Main St.
Annual Halloween festival offers a safe alternative to trick or treating. Merchants give out free candy and prizes. Music and games provided. Costume contest for children 10 and under. Held in downtown Rock Hill. Details
Old Town Market
Saturdays, May 6 - November 18, 8 AM - Noon
Wells Fargo Lot - 101 E. Main St.
Join us in shopping locally where you can find fresh produce, local meats, crafts, and so much more. See you at the market! Details
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Saturday, December 16 at Noon
Glencairn Garden - 825 Edgmont Ave.
More than 4,000 locations across the country are expected to participate. At the ceremony in Rock Hill, Mayor John Gettys and Lieutenant General Paul E. Blackwell will speak at Noon. At 1:30 PM, the placing of the wreaths at the four cemeteries will begin. By placing a wreath on a Veteran’s headstone, we can accomplish our mission to Remember, Honor, Teach. More
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Your opinion matters!
Please contact Jon Shea or Donna Smarr with any ideas, comments, or concerns.
Jon Shea: 803-325-2634 or jonathan.shea@cityofrockhill.com
Donna Smarr: 803-329-5662 or donna.smarr@cityofrockhill.com
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