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May 2025

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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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OWLS Club Meeting

Monthly OWLS Club meetings are held at 1 PM on the first Thursday of each month at McGirt Auditorium, 801 Crawford Road, Rock Hill, SC.

Upcoming Dates
May 1
June 5
July - No meeting


Summer Programming Changes

summer

The following programs will be moved to Northside Recreation Center (900 Annafrel St.) beginning June 9, 2025.

  • Table Tennis (M & W, 9 AM – Noon)
  • Dominoes (M, 1:30 PM – 4 PM)
  • Zumba Gold (W, 2 PM – 3 PM)
  • Line Dancing (Th, 2 PM – 3:30 PM)

Program Highlight!

table tennis

Table Tennis*
Boyd Hill Recreation Center

Mondays: 9 AM - 11 AM
Wednesdays: 9 AM - 11 AM
Fridays: 2 PM - 5 PM

*Location Change Reminder - Monday & Wednesday Table Tennis will move to Northside Recreation Center during the summer. Friday afternoons will remain at Boyd Hill Recreation Center.

 


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Early Birds

Sully's Steamers

Monday, May 12 at 9:30 AM
Sully's Steamers - 220 W White Street

Start your day off right with a breakfast with the OWLS! Join our group at Sully's Steamers. Please contact Jon Shea at 803-325-2634 or jonathan.shea@cityofrockhill.com to RSVP.


Nothing But Sports

Winthrop Athletics

Saturday, May 17 at 6 PM
Winthrop Baseball vs. High Point
Winthrop Ballpark - 900-914 Eden Terrace
Cost $10

Come cheer on the local Winthrop Eagles as they take on High Point in the last home game of the season at the Founders Field. Play ball!


Night Owls

casa del agave

Monday, May 19 at 5 PM
Casa Del Agave - 2338 Dave Lyle Blvd.

Don’t want to cook dinner? Join our group this month for a late Cinco de Mayo at Casa Del Agave! Please contact Jon Shea at 803-325-2634 or jonathan.shea@cityofrockhill.com to RSVP.


Afternoon Tea

Brewing Hope One Cup At a Time

An Alzheimer's Fundraiser

Wednesday, May 21; 1:30 PM - 3 PM
Northside Center - 900 Annafrel St.
$20 per person

Come out and help the OWLS Club and Rock Hill AARP raise money for Alzheimer's. For more information and to reserve a spot for this awesome event, contact Cleopatra Allen at 240-463-4314.


Movie - Karate Kid: Legends

karate kid

Friday, May 30
Regal Manchester Cinemas - 1935 Cinema Dr.
Showtime around 1 PM

 

Daniel arrives in Beijing, where Mr. Han has been seeking him out. Han has a new protege, Li Fong. The two mentors must collaborate to instruct Li Fong, but it remains to be seen if their instructional approaches will be compatible. Details


We're Traveling!!

Riverbanks Zoo & Garden (RESCHEDULED)

Thursday, May 8
Columbia, SC

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!

Contact Jon Shea at 803-326-2634 for additional information.


British Landscapes

April 14 - 24, 2026
Join us as we visit England, Scotland and Wales. Highlights of this 10-Day trip are Edinburgh Castle, York, Chester, Conwy Castle, Oxford and London. Details

Contact Patti Panetti at 803-329-5625 with questions and registration assistance.


Lifelong Learning @ Rock Hill

Lifelong Learning @ Rock Hill (LL@RH) is an inclusive community of adults, age 50+, who share knowledge through unique learning opportunities and local excursions. Each semester, outstanding volunteer instructors offer a wide variety of classes and fascinating experiences for interested adult learners. The only prerequisite is a curiosity to learn!

Contact Krista Hayes at 803--329-5527 or krista.hayes@cityofrockhill.com


What's Happening Around Town

Closed

City Offices Closed

Monday, May 26

City of Rock Hill offices and recreation centers will be closed in observance of Memorial Day.


Old Town
  • Old Town Market - Saturdays starting in May; 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM - Fountain Park (300 E. Main Street)
  • Food Truck Fridays - Every 3rd Friday; begins Friday, May 16; 6 PM - 10 PM - Fountain Park (300 E. Main Street)

Old Town Website


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