Owls Club

05/27/2026

Our OWLS members sure love to craft! 🎨🦉

For the next month, members can come in and enjoy the art of paper quilling just like these lovely ladies have been doing. Quilling is a creative craft using rolled paper to make beautiful designs — and it is just one of the many ways our members stay creative, connected, and inspired together.

Now we want to hear from YOU! What kinds of crafts or creative hobbies do you enjoy? Let us know in the comments below! 👇

05/26/2026

Calling all painters! 🎨

Did you know OWLS Club has an open painting time every Wednesday from 10:00 AM–12:00 PM?

We provide the space, paint, and brushes, you simply bring your own canvas and creativity. This is a relaxed time to paint, chat, and enjoy fellowship with others who love art.

There is no instructor, just a welcoming space to create, connect, and enjoy time together. We hope you will join us!

05/22/2026

Our Executive Director loves getting out into the community and sharing the amazing things happening at OWLS Club — along with highlighting the incredible people who help make it all work and grow each day. 🦉

This week, we are excited to share a podcast hosted by the Community Foundation of Elkhart County featuring conversation and insight into the heart behind OWLS Club and our community impact.

Have a listen and learn more about the people, purpose, and partnerships that continue to make OWLS Club such a special place!

We sit down with Maggie Okponobi of Owls Club and get specific about how a senior community can fight loneliness with daily connection, learning, and a place to belong. We also trace Maggie’s path from teaching to Peace Corps service to nonprofit ...

05/21/2026

Last week, our wonderful OWLS Connect volunteer group held a special session to share how this meaningful program began and how members can get involved in helping fellow OWLS members. ❤️

OWLS Connect is all about members helping members, whether through cards, check-ins, support, kindness, or simply making sure no one feels alone. We are so thankful for the caring volunteers who are helping bring this program to life.

Missed the first session? Good news! The group will be hosting another informational session on Thursday, May 21st. We would love for you to join us and learn more about this growing community of care and connection.

05/20/2026

Exciting news, Owls Members! 🦉✨

Our website just got a facelift! We invite you to hop online, click around, explore the links, scroll through the pages, and check out all the updates.

Our goal is to create a user-friendly space where you can easily learn about classes, events, trips, volunteer opportunities, and so much more. We are continuing to grow and improve, and we hope this refreshed website helps you stay even more connected to all that is happening at OWLS Club.

Take a look and let us know what you think!
🌐 OWLS Club Website

OWLS Club is an inclusive community organization serving adults 55 and older in Elkhart County. We support the health and well-being of local seniors through social connection, lifelong learning, recreation, and meaningful service opportunities.

05/19/2026

This week’s birdhouse-making class may have been a little loud, but it was also a huge success! 🔨🐦

Our members had a wonderful time using tools, learning new skills, and creating beautiful homes for our flying friends. There was plenty of laughter, teamwork, and sawdust along the way!

A big thank you to Gilbert for leading such a fun and hands-on class. We love seeing our members continue to learn, create, and try new things at OWLS Club!

05/18/2026

Every Tuesday morning, our Art of Critical Thinking class gathers to learn, discuss, question, and grow together, and the best part is that there is no test at the end! 😊

We are incredibly lucky to have Steve Bowers, a former judge and lifelong learner, leading this thoughtful and engaging class. Steve brings a wealth of knowledge, wisdom, and real-world experience that always sparks meaningful conversation among our members.

At OWLS Club, learning never stops, and this class is a beautiful example of curiosity and community coming together. Thank you, Steve, for sharing your time and talents with us each week!

05/17/2026

Happy World Baking Day from OWLS Club! 🍰🥖🧁

Did you know that OWLS Club created a member cookbook filled with recipes shared by our wonderful members? From comfort foods to family favorites, it is a beautiful collection of memories, traditions, and delicious dishes.

If you have the cookbook and have made one of the recipes, drop a note or photo in the comments. We would love to hear about it! If you do not have the cookbook, tell us one of your favorite recipes that should be included in the next edition. 👩‍🍳❤️

05/15/2026

Friday is International Family Day 💛

At OWLS Club, we know family comes in many forms. It can be the people you’re born into, or the ones you choose along the way. It’s the people who support you, laugh with you, and help create meaningful moments together.

We’d love to hear from you. What makes your family special? Share a memory, a tradition, or a photo in the comments.

Pictured below is our Executive Director and her blended family. Together, they enjoy creating memories through shared experiences.

05/14/2026

Taking care of your brain is just as important as taking care of your body, and our recent class did just that!

Thank you to JD from the Alzheimer’s Association for leading a thoughtful and informative session on Healthy Living for Your Brain and Body. Members explored the powerful connection between brain and body health and walked away with practical strategies to support overall well-being, from nutrition and physical activity to mental and social engagement. We especially loved the tools shared to help create a personalized plan for healthy aging.

Join us for our next session on June 11th as we cover the Top 10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s—an important and insightful conversation you won’t want to miss. 💛