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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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Starting February 2025, the OWLS Club meetings will take place at 1 PM on the first Thursday of each month at McGirt Auditorium.
Upcoming Dates
March 6
April 3
Tuesday, March 11 at 6:30 PM
Winthrop Baseball vs. Notre Dame
Winthrop Ballpark - 900-914 Eden Terrace
Cost $10
Come cheer on the local Winthrop Eagles as they take on Notre Dame at the Winthrop Ballpark!
Tuesday, March 18 at 5 PM
The Journeyman Tavern - 129 Oakland Avenue
Don’t want to cook dinner? Join our group this month at The Journeyman Tavern! Please contact Jon Shea at 803-325-2634 or jonathan.shea@cityofrockhill.com to RSVP.
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Friday, March 21
Regal Manchester Cinemas - 1935 Cinema Dr.
Meet around 1 PM
“Disney’s Snow White,” a live-action musical reimagining of the classic 1937 film, opens exclusively in theaters March 21, 2025. Starring Rachel Zegler in the title role and Gal Gadot as her Stepmother, the Evil Queen, the magical music adventure journeys back to the timeless story with beloved characters Bashful, Doc, Dopey, Grumpy, Happy, Sleepy, and Sneezy. Details
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Monday, March 24 at 9:30 AM
First Watch - 2320 Cherry Road
Start your day off right with a breakfast with the OWLS! Join our group at First Watch. Please contact Jon Shea at 803-325-2634 or jonathan.shea@cityofrockhill.com to RSVP.
Thursday, April 10
Manchester Meadows Lake Pavilion - 337 E. Mt. Gallant Rd.
Cost: $7
Join us for the first ever OWLS Club Spring Fling picnic at the Manchester Meadows Lake Pavilion Shelter. Please bring your own lunch and enjoy some time outdoors by listening to music, playing backyard games and card games, taking a leisurely stroll around the lake, conversing with friends and soaking in the scenery of the blooming flowers. Dessert will be provided by Whit's Frozen Custard of Rock Hill!
Food Fit Cooking Class
Thursday, March 13 and March 20; 11:30 AM - 1 PM
Emmett Scott Center - 801 Crawford Rd.
Cost: Free for the first 10 people, then $15 per person (per class)
March 13 Dish: Vegetarian Quesadillas with Black Beans and Sweet Potato
Contact Crystal Nazeer at 704-476-0848 to register.
Alcohol Ink Painting
Monday, April 7 & 14; 2 PM – 3:30 PM
Fewell Park - 1204 Alexander Rd.
Cost: $15
During this two-day workshop, we'll make several different tiles using a technique unique to working with alcohol ink. The tiles can be used as trivets or small works of art and can be sealed with acrylic spray to keep them looking good for many years. Contact Fewell Park at 803-329-5645 with questions.
 We still have seats available in some classes! Review the course catalog at cityofrockhill.com/lifelonglearning.
 Yellowstone & the Wild West
September 12 - 19, 2025
We are excited to invite you on an awesome trip to Yellowstone & the Wild West. Highlights of this 7-Day trip are: a Salt Lake City Tour, Yellowstone National Park, a Yellowstone Wildlife Safari, the Old Faithful Geyser, Grand Teton National Park, Grizzly & Wolf Discovery Center and so much more. Details
Contact Donna Smarr at 803-329-5662 with questions and registration assistance.
Riverbanks Zoo & Garden
Thursday, April 24
Columbia, SC
Cost: $25
Join us as we travel down to Columbia, SC to visit Riverbanks Zoo & Garden. You can spend the day learning about different animals as Riverbanks is home to more than 3,000 animals that represent over 400 species around the world. Or you can stroll the garden hailed by Horticulture magazine as one of 10 gardens that inspire and by HGTV as one of 20 great public garden across America. Riverbanks Botanical Garden boasts 70 acres of unparalleled beauty. Either way you can't go wrong!
Registration begins March 6.
Contact Jon Shea at 803-326-2634 for additional information.
Old Town St. Patrick's Day Festival
Saturday, March 15; Noon - 7 PM
Come See Me Festival
Monday, April 21
City of Rock Hill offices and recreation centers will be closed in observance of Easter Monday.
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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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