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Growing Old Doesn't Stop Learning
Rock Hill offers Lifelong Learning programs for seniors age 50+12. These programs include a variety of courses and workshops covering topics such as history, religion, science, cooking, literature, writing, pop culture, physical fitness, and current events2. Rock Hill Adult Education also provides opportunities for building academic and employment skills, including GED® diploma preparation3.
Contact
York County Department of Aging
14 North Congress Street, York, SC 29745
803-684-6115
Nearby Department of Aging
309 Plantation Road, Lancaster, SC 29720
803-285-6956
311 Main St, Whitmire, SC 29178
803-694-2828
210 East Washington Street, Winnsboro, SC 29180
803-635-3015
1301 Gervais Street, Columbia, SC 29201
803-734-9900


Senior Adult and Travel
News: Senior Health Fair - Seeking Vendors
We're seeking vendors to share information and services for seniors at the Rock Hill Senior Health Fair on Sept. 25 from 10 AM to Noon at the Rock Hill Sports and Event Center. Learn more about being a vendor HERE.
Save the date and look for more information to be posted soon about this free event for senior adults on Sept. 25!
OWLS Club (Older Wiser Loving Seniors)
We offer an assortment of activities for senior adults including exercise, dance, art, games, sports activities, parties, guest speakers and special events. All are welcome to attend any activity, although for some, pre-registration and payment is required. Many activities take place at Boyd Hill Recreation Center. Check the latest OWLS Newsletter to learn more. The PRT Calendar has many fun activities; and if you're on Facebook, look for our group page. OWLS Club coordinators are Donna Smarr and Jon Shea.
Lifelong Learning @ Rock Hill
Lifelong Learning @ Rock Hill is a continuing education program of excellence and diversity for all adults to learn, develop new interests, and explore ideas in an ever-increasing circle of friends within Rock Hill and the greater community. Anyone age 50+ may participate in a variety of two to eight-week, interactive courses and one-time workshops, lectures or events. Courses cover a wide range of topics, including history, religion, science, cooking, literature, writing, pop culture, physical fitness and current events. Krista Hayes is the Program Coordinator.
Travel Opportunities
Trips are geared to adults of all ages and vary from local/day trips to multi-day trips across the US and the globe. Updates will be made as new information becomes available.
Fall 2025 Trips: Information coming soon on these destinations/events: West Jefferson, NC Cherokee & Bryson City, NC The Southern Christmas Show, Charlotte, NC The Nutcracker, Charlotte, NC Old Salem & Tanglewood, Winston-Salem, NC.
April 2026: British Landscapes - April 14-24, 2026. Join us as we visit England, Scotland and Wales. Trip highlights include Edinburgh Castle, York, Chester, Conwy Castle, Oxford & London. Waitlist Registrations Currently Being Taken
Learn more and sign up HERE
Contact Patti Panetti with questions.
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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
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)

