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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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Monthly OWLS Club meetings are held at 1 PM on the first Thursday of each month at McGirt Auditorium - 825 Crawford Rd.
Upcoming Dates
July - No meeting
August 7
The following programs are being held at Northside Center (900 Annafrel St.) throughout the month.
- Table Tennis (Mon. & Wed., 9 AM – Noon)
- Dominoes (Mon., 1:30 PM – 4 PM)
- Zumba Gold (Wed, 2 PM – 3 PM)
- Line Dancing (Thur., 2 PM – 3:30 PM)
- Pickleball: Moving to Confederate Park (Tues. & Fri., 9 AM - Noon)
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Chair Yoga
Northside Recreation Center - 900 Annafrel St
Thursdays: 10 AM - 11 AM
Cost: Donations are welcome
Questions? Call Northside Center at 803-329-5633
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Thursday, July 10 at 1:30 PM
Ninety's Dessert Bar - 502 Cherry Rd, Suite 105
Beat the heat this summer and make new friends by joining our group for an ice cream social at the Ninety's Dessert Bar! Contact Jon Shea at 803-325-2634 with questions.
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Tuesday, July 15
Regal Manchester Cinemas - 1935 Cinema Dr.
Showtime around 1 PM
Superman must reconcile his alien Kryptonian heritage with his human upbringing as reporter Clark Kent. As the embodiment of truth, justice and the human way he soon finds himself in a world that views these as old-fashioned. Trailer
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Thursday, July 17 at 6:30 PM
Miracle Park - 1005 Eden Terrace
Pack a picnic, grab a chair and join us for a FREE concert at Miracle Park! Music by The Southern Songwriters Association.
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Tuesday, July 22 at 9:30 AM
The Peach Stand - 1325 Highway 160, Fort Mill, SC
Start your day off right with a breakfast with the OWLS! Join our group at The Peach Stand. Please contact Jon Shea at 803-325-2634 or jonathan.shea@cityofrockhill.com to RSVP.
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Monday, July 28 at 5 PM
Mary's Cafe - 1349 Firetower Rd.
Don’t want to cook dinner? Join us this month for the Night OWLS program at Mary's Cafe. Please contact Jon Shea at 803-325-2634 or jonathan.shea@cityofrockhill.com to RSVP.
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Check out these Summer Workshops at Fewell Park Center, 1204 Alexander Rd. Contact instructor Jerri Hemenover at 859-619-1101 or hemenoverjerri@gmail.com to register.
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Monday, July 7; 2 PM - 3:30 PM Sea Glass and Wire Suncatchers
Cost: $18
This class involves using sea glass, wire, and driftwood to make a hanging suncatcher.
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Monday, July 28, 2 PM - 3:30 PM Citrus Stamped Tea Towels
Cost: $18
Participants will create a tea towel using citrus fruit for stamping, fabric paint, and a tea towel.
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.
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West Jefferson, North Carolina (To Be Rescheduled)
The day trip scheduled in August to West Jefferson, North Carolina has been canceled. Staff are looking to reschedule this trip in 2026. We apologize for any inconvenience.
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Yellowstone & the Wild West Trip Document Meeting
August 27, 2025 at 1 PM
McGirt Auditorium - 825 Crawford Road
Time is wearing down for the upcoming trip to Yellowstone. Registered participants will be meeting with the travel company to receive important information about the travel plans. If you have questions, please contact Donna Smarr at 803-329-5662 or donna.smarr@cityofrockhill.com.
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! Planning is underway for the fall semester! Learn More
Contact Krista Hayes at 803--329-5527 or krista.hayes@cityofrockhill.com
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Old Town Market - Every Saturday; 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM - Fountain Park (300 E. Main Street)
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Movies in the Park - Every 2nd Friday, Showtime starts at dusk; Fountain Park (300 E. Main Street)
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Food Truck Fridays - Every 3rd Friday; 6 PM - 10 PM - Fountain Park (300 E. Main Street)
 Friday, July 4; 4 PM - 9 PM
Main Street
Celebrate with us as we host a range of FREE family-friendly activities in Old Town! With a splash zone, rides, food trucks, live music and more, there's something for everyone to enjoy! Slippery Stairs will be filming at 6 PM in the Wells Fargo lot. Fireworks begin around 8:45 PM. Details
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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